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Report for 11/03/06

Picks of the Day

Before we get to today's news here are our picks of the day featuring our latest reviews and the song of the day to listen to while reading today's report!

Song: Mute Math - "Typical" MP3

Artist: Glenn Danzig

Reviews: Aerosmith / Motley Crue Live | Paul Wilkes | Cannibal Corpse

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Van Halen Jr

TMZ reports: Van Halen has finally found its new bassist -- and it looks like the rock gods are keeping the band a family affair.

TMZ is first to confirm that Van Halen has hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Edward Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen -- as the new bassist for the band. Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the band earlier this year. Van Halen spokesperson Janie Liszewski tells TMZ that Wolfgang, known as "Wolfie," has already joined his dad and uncle for rehearsals in the studio. Wolfie played dates with his father during the band's 2004 tour, and the song "316" on 1991's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," was named for Wolfie's birth date that same year. The band is still without a lead singer, despite rumors that David Lee Roth might rejoin the band. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cops Sue Game

AP reports: Five Greensboro police officers involved in last year's arrest of The Game have filed a defamation lawsuit against the rapper and his associates. 

The lawsuit stems from comments made to a TV interviewer by the rapper, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, after his arrest at a shopping mall on Oct. 28, 2005, in which he compared his treatment to that of Rodney King and claimed he was arrested for signing autographs.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Snoop Felony

TMZ reports: Snoop Doggy Dogg is officially a wanted man. TMZ has learned that a felony warrant has been issued for the arrest of the rapper, (aka Calvin Broadus) after the Orange County District Attorney charged him with one felony count of possession of a deadly weapon. 

According to law enforcement officials, Snoop attempted to walk through an X-ray machine at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. with a 21" collapsible baton packed in his laptop computer case on September 27th. Orange County Sheriffs' deputies were called to the scene where they detained the rapper and confiscated the weapon.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sugertits Intervention

hecklerspray reports: Judging by his recent behaviour, getting Mel Gibson to help keep you sober is a bit like getting Jeffrey Dahmer to help you stop killing boys and storing their severed heads in your fridge - but, compared to Courtney Love, Mel's a saint.

And now Courtney Love has decided to tell the world that she's been sober for 15 months, something which she puts entirely down to the intervention of Mel Gibson. .. Back in February Courtney Love said that she had kicked "a very gnarly drug habit." Back then Courtney Love didn't mention Mel Gibson's name at all, but things have changed and Mel Gibson needs a friend. Oh, and Courtney Love has a book out now, did we mention that? [they also reportedly share a publicist� see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Grind with Hobo

antiMusic reports: For our Aussie readers, you have a chance to check out antiMusic's very own Hobo and his band Eboli as they take part in The Last Metal For The Brain festival this Saturday. 

A bit of info on the fest: Fifteen years of Metal history will come to an end on Saturday Nov 4 the 2006 when Australia's largest and longest running metal festival: Metal for the brain hosts it's grand finale event! Featuring a broad and diverse line-up of 40 of the countries hardest working extreme acts and an international special guest. The last Metal for the Brain will be the largest Australian metal showcase ever staged with a barrage of bands spanning over 14 hours. Metal for the Brain is a benefit show with the proceeds supporting brain injury victim Alec Hurley. [get the full details and line up at the full story link and pick up some Eboli at Grindheadrecords.com ] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Fiddy & De Niro

MTV reports: 50 Cent and Robert De Niro are in final negotiations to co-star in "New Orleans," a police thriller set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The independent film follows a cop (De Niro) who thinks his partner was killed by the storm. 50 plays De Niro's new partner. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Downloading No Crime

AP reports: A Spanish judge has dismissed a case against a man who downloaded and shared music on the Internet, saying he committed no crime because his aim was not to make money. 

In a ruling made public Thursday, Judge Paz Aldecoa of No. 3 Penal Court in the northern city of Santander said that there was "no talk of money or any other compensation beyond the sharing of material available among various users." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Madonna Vs Racists?

Gigwise reports: Madonna has hit out at some critics of the adoption of one-year-old David from Malawi. In the interview with NBC, Madge branded some critics of the adoption as "racist", saying: "I think it's still considered taboo.

"A lot of people have a problem with the fact that I've adopted an African child, a child who has a different colour skin than I do." The pop megastar has caused a furore in some quarters over the adoption of one-year-old baby David from Malawi. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Disturbed About No 1

blabbermouth.net reports: DISTURBED frontman David Draiman told Billboard magazine that while he's happy his band's cover of GENESIS' "Land of Confusion" hit No. 1 on Billboard's airplay-based Mainstream Rock chart, he's also a bit disappointed.

"To be honest with you, I expected it to be better," Draiman said. "I had hopes for it � multi-format, not simply at the active (rock) format, especially with the rotation of that video (director Todd) McFarlane did such a great job with." [see full story for more... mainstream wasn't down with the sickness]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Google Clear Channel

TuneLab reports: Multiple experts are suggesting Google could be a good fit as a potential buyer for at least a minority stake in Clear Channel, which has been surrounded by talks of a potential buyout. Analyst David Bank of RBC Capital Markets said in a note yesterday that he believed it would make logical sense for the Internet giant to buy into CC.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Solo Sully?

TuneLab reports: With the other members of Godsmack recently recording a side project, singer Sully Erna tells Launch Radio Networks he's considering a solo effort as well.

"I've been putting some thought into it," he said. "I actually have some stuff that I'm doing on the side right now. I don't know when I'm gonna kind of unleash something like that, and I don't know really what it's gonna be yet. I have a couple of different ideas, and I'm not sure what and when it's gonna happen, but of course Godsmack is our lifeblood[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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happy outsells depressing

punkbands reports: I don't know what the f**k is going on with the Billboard website, but the charts they have up are all from last week. There IS an article saying My Chemical Romance did NOT debut at the top of the albums chart this week. The boys in black didn't sell as many records as.... wait for it... Hanna Montana, the Disney Channel's latest tween-queen. I guess happy outsells depressing. Or maybe 10 year old kids and their parents don't download illegally as depressed goth teens.[see full story for more.. to be fair the PR from the MCR came said they had the highest "Rock" release of the week]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dream Evil US

SMN reports: Swedish power metallers DREAM EVIL have announced their first ever U.S. performance will take place at the Century Family's 3rd Annual Christmas Balls show which will take place on December 13th at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA.[see full story for more metal news]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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RHCP Lead MTV Euro

SMN reports: THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are leading the nominations at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards, which have got under way in Copenhagen. The US band have four nominations, including best album. 

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, who is also up for two awards, is hosting the 13th annual MTV Europe show in the Danish capital. He replaced comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, known to the world as BORAT and ALI G, as host for the evening.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Black Crowe Replaces Newsted

PR reports: [here is the official word] With the November 21st release of their self-titled debut just a few weeks away, ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA have tapped former Black Crowes member Johnny Colt to step in for injured bassist Jason Newsted. Colt, also known for his work with Train, will handle bass duties for the band's much-buzzed-about North American tour, which launches on New Year's Eve with a sold-out show at The Joint in Las Vegas.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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