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Volta Rumors |
punkbands reports: According to internet rumours
The Mars Volta willl release a single on June 26th. Apparently the band
is working on a new album and John Frusciante will also on the record.
He plays a really big role in the band now. Furthermore, theres a little
side project to make a Remix album, and they've already done the Widow.[see
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| Matchbox
Aid |
AP reports: Rob Thomas and his band, Matchbox
Twenty, have donated $200,000 to raise money for, among other things, restoring
music education programs in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, it was
announced Tuesday.[see full story for more]- Click
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| Momma
Gwen |
hecklerspray reports: At the moment, everyone
is all like "Shiloh Nouvel Shiloh Nouvel Shiloh Nouvel," but, if they want
to be fair, they should be complementing that with "Kingston James McGregor
Rossdale Kingston James McGregor Rossdale Kingston James McGregor Rossdale."
Why? Why should we be trying to spit out
that ridiculously long name? Because Gwen Stefani of No Doubt and Gwen
Stefani fame has just had a baby too. And it's a boy, called - duh - Kingston
James McGregor Rossdale, which is almost a normal name for a celebrity
baby.[see full story for more.. 'and Kingston watch this video, this is
how Mommy sold out...']- Click
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| Kill
Em All |
antiMusic reports: The Independent recently
spoke with rock philosopher Ted Nugent about a variety of subjects. During
the chat Ted offered up his solution to the age old problem of how to find
peace, love and understanding. "Who doesn't know this? The Ku-Klux-Klan?
The Black Panthers? Child rapists? How do you get peace, love and understanding?
First of all you have to find all the bad people. Then you kill them."
The interview ran a bit longer than Plato's republic but if you want to
delve into the world as Ted sees it, click the full story link.-
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| Gorilla
Biscuits Tour |
CMJ reports: NYC hardcore band Gorilla Biscuits
are back together for their first full tour since 1991. They will be joined
by Comeback Kid on all dates and Murphy's Law on select dates still to
be determined.
Since their breakup, members of the band
have gone on to other projects, including Quicksand, CIV and Rival Schools.
The tour, which begins in August, will be Gorilla Biscuits' first performance
together since their appearance at a CBGB fundraiser last year.[see full
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| Wylde
Plans |
antiMusic reports: We love Zakk Wylde. Not
only does he have his patented guitar squeals but the man does think ahead.
Here we are on the eve of June of 2006 and Zakk has already planned what
he will be doing in Spring of 2007. Our European friends better start stocking
up on beer because Black Label Society is invading next March in support
of their forthcoming Roadrunner Records debut 'Shot To Hell'. You won't
have to wait til 07 for the CD, that hits stores on September 25th. Those
Down Under will be able to catch Zakk in September (you stock up on some
beer too, good stuff not that Fosters crap). [see full story for dates]-
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| Korn
Konfusion |
antiMusic reports: Ok, Head(case) is out.
That's for sure. Then last week it looked like his replacement Rob Patterson
of Otep fame had fallen victim to the Korn reaper as well. Not that he
is fully respected by John D and Co as they make him play off stage but
fans do pay attention and last week while the band was bringing Europe
the 2nd coming of Nu Metal, fans spotted Fear Factory's Christian Olde
Wolbers playing the downtuned axe of discontent. So assuming something
was up, word got out that ol' Rob was robbed of his backstage playing position
but it turns out that Christian was just a temp. At least according to
what the band's management told MTV -- "Korn played three shows with their
longtime friend Christian to start the tour in Europe, but Patterson is
now back at that position." So all is well in Korn land. At least as well
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| Free
Blunt |
antiMusic reports: Hey NYC we got the lowdown
on some free Blunt for you tonight. No, not the blunt you smoke, the DEA
would raid us if we passed along that info--we're talking James Blunt.
He's playing a Myspace Secret Show at The Cutting Room in New York. Not
so much a secret now, but if you are in the area here are the vitals if
you wanna grab some blunt and check out Blunt.
The Cutting Room 19 W. 24th St. New York,
10010 (212) 691-1900
ALL AGES + FREE!!!!! Wednesday, May 31,
2006 Doors at 7 pm This show is first come first served, so get there early
to ensure admittance. Please note: No lineups before 5 pm!
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| Reggae
Punk Supergroup |
antiMusic reports: Members of Fishbone, Janes
Addiction, Bad Brains, Suicidal Tendencies and Human Rights have banded
together to form a new Reggae Hardcore Punk supergroup called Mr. Green
All-Stars.
The have already recorded their debut album
'Seeing is Believing' and are currently shopping it for the right label
home. But they are planning on hitting the road this summer and according
to a press release the touring band will feature "the funky, punk, bass
lines of Norwood Fisher from Fishbone, the snarling blasts of metal thrash
guitar and virtuoso solos from Rocky George of Suicidal Tendencies, the
pounding tribal drum rhythms of Earl Hudson of Bad Brains, and the jaw
dropping stage performance, & vocal range of Lyon Rowland of Hawaiian
Lyon Human Rights." Dates are coming up but you can check out their sounds
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| Ponk
Superman |
PR reports: Rhino Records is releasing a new
compilation CD, Sound of Superman on June 13th. Sound of Superman is a
collection of 14 hot new bands paying musical tribute to the red-caped
American icon that is synonymous with Truth, Justice and the American Way.
The compilation features covers and original songs that explore themes
of heroism and name-drop the Man of Steel, who makes his highly anticipated
return to the big screen in SUPERMAN RETURNS, opening nationwide on June
30th. [see full story for track list and a link to a listening party]-
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| Snick
Hop |
Fanscape reports: In an effort to appeal to
the influential teen market, Snickers has created a series of digital films
-- "digi-sodes" -- complete with futuristic story lines, comic-book style
graphics, and stars like musical artists will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo and apl.de.ap.
The digi-sodes can be viewed exclusively at www.InstantDef.com, beginning
June 5, 2006.
In the digi-sodes, will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo
and apl.de.ap star as Snickers factory workers by day and �defenders of
old school hip hop' by night. The foursome discovers superpowers when they
come in direct contact with Snickers after an incident in the plant. [see
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| Solo
Dictator |
PR reports: Poptown Records is proud to announce
that we have inked a deal with J.P. "Thunderbolt" Patterson! His record,
Thunderboss, is already in the can and we are working non-stop to get it
in the stores this summer! The official release date has been set for August
1, 2006!
J.P. may be best known as the longtime
drummer for NYC punk legends, The Dictators and a founding member of "Handsome"
Dick Manitoba's Dictators spinoff group, Manitoba's Wild Kingdom. [see
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| Andy
Kim Ain't No Cartoon |
conqueroo reports: Andy Kim has sold millions
of records, but most people are under the impression he sold mere hundreds
of thousands. The reason is simple. Although Kim had many hits under his
own name ("How'd We Ever Get This Way," "Baby I Love You," "Rock Me Gently"
and "So Good Together," to name a few), he co-wrote (with Jeff Barry) the
Archies' mega-hit "Sugar Sugar," which sold 6 million 45 RPM units. Ron
Dante provided the magic voice. Yet the fans never saw the scaffolding
behind the scenes. The Archies, after all, consisted of Archie, Jughead,
Reggie, Betty and Veronica, right?
Collectors' Choice Music on July 18 will
re-release four Andy Kim LPs via two loaded CDs: How'd We Ever Get This
Way mates with Rainbow Ride to document Kim's 1968-69 output, while Baby
I Love You is conjoined with the eponymous Andy Kim. [see full story for
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| Beneath
The Massacre Inks Deal |
PR reports: Prosthetic Records is proud to
announce the addition of Montreal, Canada's BENEATH THE MASSACRE to the
label's roster. Combining a heavy-handed technical death metal prowess,
skillful guitar shredding, and a devastating and grinding guttural vocal
delivery, BENEATH THE MASSACRE will release its Prosthetic debut in the
fall of 2006. "We're excited and can't wait to start working with people
at Prosthetic Records," the band says. "The new partnership and the release
of a new album means a lot to us." [see full story for upcoming tour dates]-
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