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GNR Illusions Under Review

PR reports: Just in time for a Halloween treat, MVD will release a new Guns N' Roses Under Review DVD on Rocktober 30th. This DVD is a documentary film about the Use Your Illusion double set � the people who made them, the process of making of them, the tour that surrounded them and, most crucially, the awesome music they contained.

It features rare footage of the band from that time, including exclusive backstage film rarely seen before; lengthy interviews from musicians and vocalists who were there working on the records and the tour; comment from friends of the group and scenesters from the L.A. rock underground; insight and critique from biographers, journalists and DJs who championed Guns N' Roses throughout their career, and many other notable contributors. Also includes seldom seen photographs, location shots, news footage and much more besides.- more on this story

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Merv Griffin RIP

BBC reports: Merv Griffin, the US entertainer who created the game shows Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, has died aged 82. 

He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year. 

Griffin was known for his self-titled TV series, which ran for more than 5,500 editions in the 23 years to 1986, and had spells as an actor and singer.- more on this story

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Lions Set Pre CD Tour

PR reports: Coming off an impressive showing at this year's SXSW, Lions have recently turned down several label offers in favor of recording the record independently with producer Mark Hutchins at The Bubble Studio (Calla, Built To Spill, Meat Puppets) in Austin, TX.

Lions will take a run through the Midwest before finishing up preparations for their debut full length album appropriately titled No Generation . The new album will be released on Saturday, October 6 at Emo's in Austin, TX, followed by album release parties in Dallas , TX and Wichita, KS before Lions make their way into the beloved south. 

August 17 - North Gate Tavern - Baton Rouge, LA
August 18 - The Vortex - Beaumont, TX
August 23 - Outland Ballroom - Springfield, MO- more dates

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Fastfood Music For Fastfood Kids

punkbands reports: McDonald's is holding parking-lot concerts (why not in the ball crawl?), Taco Bell is shoving burritos down the pieholes of musicians (as part of their egregious "Fourth Meal" plan to make America even fatter), and Burger King is slinging MP3s along with french fries.

[In a] podcasted interview with Sherri Daye Scott, editor at restaurant trade mag QSR, and a marketing guy from Taco Bell goes into a little bit more detail about the fast food chains' latest attempt to paint themselves as "hip" and "with it" and not, you know, large, faceless purveyors of fat-choked snack treats. 

Taco Bell is committed to helping out crappy "emerging" mall emo bands, especially since they're "already talking about our brand in a positive light." - The podcast is here

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Kanye Jumps on the T-Pain Bar Wagon

PR reports: It's official: T-Pain's former No. 1 Billboard single "Buy You a Drank" has resurfaced in its remixed form, this time boasting hip-hop's leading man Kanye West in place of Young Joc. 

The first verse belongs to Kanye, who ups T-Pain's ante with the line, "F*ck a drink, I'ma buy the bar if you're worth it." A man of his word and his wallet, Mr. West ends his verse and turns things back over to T-Pain and the chart-topping single we all know and love. 

Check out the streams for a powerhouse, late summer remix of an early summer smash.- Listen to it here

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Eisley Set Tour with Mute Math

PR reports: In support of their album, Combinations, which hits stores August 14th, Eisley will be hitting the road with fellow label mates Mute Math stopping in 43 cities across the United States and Canada. 

The tour is set to kick off on September 4th in Boston then head to Canada for a string of dates before returning stateside on the 19th for a show in Boise which will kick off a month an half run that will cross the US and conclude on November 11th in Houston. - more info and dates

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Do You Love Constantine?

PR reports: American Idol's Constantine has just released his new video "Everybody Loves" from his new self-titled album, out August 7. 

American Idol's Constantine performed in Times Square on Tuesday kicking off his album release, out August 7. Several hundred fans packed the FYE space where the singer teased them with a short 4-song set. Later, Constantine held a private party at Stereo in NYC where he dazzled the audience performing the entire album with full band.

Some more upcoming events: include August 14 - American Idol Auditions (Atlanta) Special Performance - August 16 - Norfolk Naval Base Performance - August 18 - Swansea Mall, East Meadow, Long Island - August 22 - American Idol Auditions (Miami) Special Performance - August 25 - American Idol Auditions (Philly) Special Performance 
- watch the video here

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Wizard Concert to Rock Vegas Library

PR reports: Three wizard rock bands: The Whomping Willows, The Parselmouths, and The Hermione Crookshanks Experience, will be storming the stage at the Clark County Library Main Theater on Monday night, August 27, 2007 at 6:30pm for a Wizard Rock-apalooza Megaconcert. Admission is free and open to ALL AGES. 

This is the first time the three bands are playing Las Vegas and the library is expecting a full house. Free tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis beginning at 5pm on day of show at the library theater box office. - more info

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The Byrds Under Review

PR reports: The Byrds Under Review is a documentary film which explores the music, career and background of one of America's most influential bands. With the aid of many who were there at the time, as either part of the group or close at hand, this 2 DVD set is a celebration of one of Rock N' Roll's truly great bands. It hits stores on 09/18.

It includes rare and classic performances re-assessed by a panel of experts, live and studio recordings of Byrds classics, footage and interviews from then and now, and exclusive and extensive contributions from Byrds members John York and Gene Parsons, further enlightenment from various collaborators, plus more! - bonus info

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Fjord Rowboat Landing on US Shores Next Month

PR reports: Fjord Rowboat has finally crossed the boarder, releasing Saved The Compliments For Morning in the US this September. Easily one of Toronto's best-kept indie-rock secrets, Fjord Rowboat's shoegazer mentality not only begs for comparisons to Sianspheric, Swervedriver, and yes� My Bloody Valentine, but also puts a bit of Interpol and The Jesus and Mary Chain in the ear. 

One of the main concerns about this debut is the deathly serious nature of the songs. The opposite approach to shoegazer was found in Asobi Seksu's Citrus, where the twirls of feedback and layered guitars were given a dollop of fun and colour. Lighten up and have fun is the simple advice, since this band certainly have the chops and vision to make something great. - more on this story

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Bruce Springsteen 1978-1982 DVD

PR reports: MVD has set a Rocktober 9th release date for Bruce Springsteen Under Review 1978-1982: Tales Of The Working Man DVD. Although Bruce Springsteen's huge body of work has had its highs and its not so highs, there is one distinct period within his career that remains, almost inarguably, his most creative, consistent, and satisfying. We talk of course of the trilogy of albums he released between 1978 and 1982, comprising Darkness On The Edge Of Town, The River and Nebraska. 

FEATURES INCLUDE Historical musical performances, reassessed by a panel of esteemed experts and obscure footage, rare interviews (with Springsteen and with others) and seldom seen photographs.
- more on this story

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Nigel Clark Looks to Repackage Past Hit for a Comeback

PR reports: Ten years after its original release, the anthemic single 'Good Enough' is making a comeback for 2007, with a new lease of life. The new recording, made by dance producers SFG, was originally performed by the Brit Pop band 'Dodgy' and features the re-recorded vocal work of the band's singer/songwriter Nigel Clark.

Now in 2007, Nigel teamed up with dance music duo 'SFG' to produce a new version of his hit single 'Good Enough'. SFG (which stands for Sunshine Feel Good) have been writing dance tracks together in their Hereford studio for just over two years.- more on this story

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