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Hitler Cover |
pr-inside reports: SIR PETER BLAKE has revealed
ADOLF HITLER is featured on his iconic cover shot for the BEATLES' SGT
PEPPER album. JOHN LENNON's request to place Hitler on the cover alongside
famous faces like BOB DYLAN and MARLON BRANDO was believed to have been
vetoed on grounds of taste, but Blake insists Hitler is there - albeit
obscured behind the HEY JUDE hitmakers. Blake reveals, "If you look at
photographs of the out-takes, you can see the Hitler image in the studio.
With the crowd behind there was an element of chance about who you can
and cannot see, and we weren't quite sure who would be covered in the final
shot, Hitler was in fact covered up behind the band." [see full story for
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| Van
Halen Announce Reunion |
Press Release reports: In what is no doubt
one of the most anticipated moments in rock and roll, VAN HALEN officially
announces their 2007 North American tour.
The tour will mark the first time since
1984 that original VAN HALEN front man David Lee Roth will perform with
Eddie and Alex Van Halen along with new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen for
40 shows this summer.
VAN HALEN fans can look forward to legendary
high intensity performances, featuring a set list of the most iconic hits
ever produced by America's premiere rock band.
Eddie Van Halen states, "I am very excited
to get back to the core of what made VAN HALEN".
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| Rick
Rubin Columbia Exec? |
BW&BK reports: The following report is
courtesy of NYTimes.com: Rick Rubin (SLAYER), the star music producer who
had a hand in three of the five albums up for album of the year honors
at the Grammy awards on February 11, has rarely found his services more
in demand than right now.
Mr. Rubin, acclaimed for his work with
artists as disparate as JAY-Z and JOHNNY CASH, has been offered a job as
co-chairman of Columbia Records, associates said.[see full story for more]-
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| Spinners
Henderson Passes |
AP reports: Singer Billy Henderson, a member
of the band the Spinners who sang "I'll Be Around" and other hits, has
died. He was 67.
Henderson died Friday of complications
from diabetes at a Daytona Beach health care facility, his wife, Barbara,
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| Joe
Hunter RIP |
Gigwise reports: Motown legend and Funk Brother
Joe Hunter died on Friday aged 79.
Hunter was the first musician hired by
Motown boss Berry Gordy and went on to become the legendary record label's
first bandleader, backing many of the artists with the Funk Brothers. [see
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| Come
On 80s |
Gigwise reports: [yes another band has returned..]The
perennially influential Dexys Midnight Runners have written their first
new song for 22 years.
The new song, a kind of statement of intent
for projected comeback album �It's Ok Joanna', has been posted on frontman
Kevin Rowland's Dexys' Myspace page. "...The world had caught up with us.
2007 could be a good year for fans of Kevin and Dexys." [see full story
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| Peta
Drops Mills |
pr-inside reports: SIR PAUL McCARTNEY's estranged
wife HEATHER MILLS has reportedly been dropped by animal rights group People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to safeguard future support
from the former BEATLE's daughter MARY. Photographer Mary only agreed to
work on PETA's latest campaign after she was assured her stepmother, who
is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with the former BEATLE,
was no longer involved with the organisation.[see full story for more]-
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| P.O.D.
Major Deal |
TuneLab reports: P.O.D. have signed a new
deal with INO & Columbia Records. Currently involved in pre-production,
P.O.D. and are scheduled to release their new project late Summer 2007
with the bands original formation[see full story for more]-
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| My
Chemical Muse |
TuneLab reports: My Chemical Romance have
added a second leg to their current headlining tour. Muse will provide
support on all but the last three of the following dates:
April 14th in Houston, TX @ Reliant Arena
April 16th in San Antonio, TX @ AT&T
Center
April 18th in Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola
Civic Center
April 19th in Tampa, FL @ St Pete Times
Forum
April 22nd in Ft Lauderdale, FL @ BankAtlantic
Center
April 24th in Atlanta, GA @ Gwinnett Center
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| Fivespeed
giantkiller |
TuneLab reports: Fivespeed vocalist, Jared
Woosley, has a new project called giantkiller. The band also consists of
Larry Elyea (formerly of Bionic), Eric Fiori (formerly of Resist the Embrace),
Brian Smyth (formerly of Gift and Mink Rebellion), and Chris Alvarez. They're
currently unsigned, but will most likely put out a record sometime this
year. [see full story for more]- Click
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| California
Metal Fest |
KNAC reports: Testament, Flotsam and Jetsam,
Sadus and Necrophagist are among the confirmed acts for the second annual
California Metal Fest, which will take place March 31st � April 1st at
the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, CA.[see full story for the full (current)
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| Brujeria
Global Dates |
KNAC reports: Brujeria drummer Adrian Erlandsson
aka El Podrido has revealed the band's upcoming tour plans.
The confirmed dates are:
2/21 - UnderWorld - London, UK
2/23 - New Age Club - Roncade, Italy
2/24 - Rock Planet - Pinarella Di Cervia,
Italy
2/25 - Circolo Degli Artisti - Rome, Italy
3/2 - House Of Rock and Roll - El Paso,
Texas
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| Marty
Friedman's Instrumental CD in March |
KNAC reports: LOUDSPEAKER is an album that
will change all preconceptions about instrumental albums. It is an emotionally
fueled work of genius, mixed with brilliant guitar solo mastery that has
become Marty Friedman's signature.
LOUDSPEAKER features guest appearances
by Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Mick Karn and Billy Sheehan. "For me it was
a big experiment," Friedman explains. "I knew they were amazing, butI wanted
to get these guys to play the most aggressive way they could because as
a fan I really wanted to hear them like I never heard them before-in a
full metal context."
LOUDSPEAKER will be released on March 13th,
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| None
More None More Black |
punkbands reports: From a MySpace message
sent out by NMB: Well, ya heard it first from our STUPID friends at punknews.
(who couldnt be more f**king annoying) it's true, we've decided to call
it a day. it's unfortunate for us, but we came to this conclusion and all
agreed. we did all we could with this band, and ya know what.. we had a
blast. we ended it on the highest note possible, like every band should.
we were never a full time "touring punk act". we got together and played
rock for fun. we tried something new, did what we did, got lucky, put some
records out, and made the best out of what we could.[see full story for
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| Distillers
No More |
punkbands reports: The Distillers, who recently
lost Andy Granelli (to Darker My Love) and Ryan Sinn (to Angels and Airwaves),
have disbanded, and formed a new band, Spinnerette, with remaining Distillers
members Brody Dalle and Tony Bradley, as well as "Wizard A" and Jon T Bonerham.
The new project promises some new music
coming soon, and cites a label affiliation with Sire Records[see full story
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