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Dead Child Has Arrived

PR reports: Louisville, KY's Dead Child will be releasing their self-titled EP tomorrow, February 6 through Cold Sweat Records (Lords, This Moment in Black History.)

A metal band whose sound brings forth echoes of Maiden, Judas Priest and early Metallica, Dead Child features David Pajo (Slint, Zwan, Early Man, Tortoise), Michael McMahan (The For Carnation, Phantom Family Halo, Starkiller), Tony Bailey (Lords, Crain, Brothers of Conquest, Anomoanon), Todd Cook (Shipping News, Crain, Brothers of Conquest, The For Carnation), and vocalist Dahm (Phantom Family Halo, Starkiller.) See the full story for a sneak peek from the EP in the form of an mp3 for the track "Never Bet the Devil Your Head": - Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Rapture Start Bloody Label

PR reports: The Rapture has announced the formation of a new label called Throne of Blood. Based in New York, the label initially plans to release special vinyl versions of singles and remixes from the highly praised Pieces of the People We Love. In addition to bringing on board some of the most influential producers in dance music for the remixes, with Throne of Blood, The Rapture continues to demonstrate their desire to truly invest in their work and give back to their core audience. Also scheduled for availability on Throne of Blood will be vinyl LP editions of albums including Pieces

On February 16th, The Rapture will take over the hotspot venue Studio B located in Brooklyn.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Virgin Nailed

PR reports: Seattle independent label Tooth & Nail has announced they'll partner with major label Virgin Records for the forthcoming debut album from THE ALMOST. 

THE ALMOST--the brainchild of Underoath drummer/vocalist AARON GILLESPIE--will release their debut album SOUTHERN WEATHER April 3 via Tooth & Nail and Virgin Records. GILLESPIE--who sings and performs virtually every note and instrument on his solo debut--teamed with acclaimed producer Aaron Sprinkle for SOUTHERN WEATHER. It kicks off with the attention-grabbing, percussion-driven anthem "Say This Sooner," set to impact radio February 14. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Subterranean Plug

PR reports: MTV2 announced today that it is set to air a special edition of Subterranean on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 1 AM EST featuring highlights from the 2007 PLUG Independent Music Awards Show. The awards show will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at New York City's Irving Plaza. This special Subterranean episode will feature artist videos by the PLUG winners and interviews with Stephen Malkmus, Silversun Pickups, and Tokyo Police Club. Comedian David Cross will host the event as well as provide online segments for MTV2.com. 

The PLUG Independent Awards Show features performances by Stephen Malkmus and his band, The Jicks as he accepts the PLUG Impact Award for his prolific career in Pavement, Silver Jews and his solo work. In addition, PLUG Award nominees Silversun Pickups, El-P, Deerhoof, and Tokyo Police Club will also be featured as performers.
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Moonsorrow Set Release

PR reports: Finnish folk/Viking metal band MOONSORROW will release their upcoming album Viides Luku � Hävitetty in North America on April 17th, 2007 via UNRULY SOUNDS/THE END RECORDS.

The album � 56 minutes of music comprised from two songs � continues to place them as one of the forerunners of the folk/Viking metal scene due in part to their extensive use of folklore and pagan elements in their music and imagery. The band recently completed a mini-tour in Canada and plan to return to tour this album in North America sometime this year. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Apocalyptica DVD

PR reports: Today marks the U.S. release of Apocalyptica's new DVD, entitled The Life Burns Tour. The group, which hails from Finland and is comprised of four classically trained cellists plus a metal drummer, has achieved worldwide fame via their unique melding of epic metal with acoustic stringed instrumentation. The band initially gained notoriety in the U.S. with the 1997 album release "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos," which sold over a million copies worldwide. 

The new DVD is the band's first release for Jive Records/Zomba Label Group, and it includes a 20-song complete live concert from Dusseldorf, Germany that features Apocalyptica's original compositions as well as their re-imaginings of classic material by Metallica, Sepultura, and more, not to mention their version of Grieg's well-loved piece "In The Hall Of The Mountain King." Also included on the disc is an Apocalyptica video collection showcasing the band's ability to integrate vocalists into their music, including collaborations with Ville Valo (HIM), Lauri Ylonen (Rasmus), Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine) and Max Cavalera (Sepultura/Soulfly)[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Modest Mouse Tracks

DiR reports: Epic Records has announced the tracklisting for the forthcoming Modest Mouse CD "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank" will be released March 20. In addition they are offering fans an immediate bonus download of the single "Dashboard" if they pre-order on iTunes (see full story for details and to see the cover art). 

Here is the tracklisting: 
"March Into the Sea"
"Dashboard"
"Fire It Up"
"Florida"
"Parting of the Sensory"
"Missed the Boat"
"We've Got Everything"
"Fly Trapped in a Jar"
"Education"
"Little Motel"
"Steam Engenius
"Spitting Venom"
"People As Places As People"
"Invisible"- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gnarls Barkley TRL

PR reports: "Smiley Faces" is the 3rd US single from the five-time Grammy-nominated platinum album St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley. "Crazy" director Robert Hale returns to direct this phenomenal video. The "Smiley Faces" video will premiere on MTV's TRL on Today February 6th, check local listings for times. [you can listen to the track at the full story link] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Placebo Meds Stream

PR reports: Virgin Records re-released Meds, the newest album by London-based alternative rock trio PLACEBO on January 23, 2007. The album was originally released in the U.S. earlier in 2006 through the Astralwerks label.

You can stream the single at the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Shaw/Blades Tour

PR reports: VH1 Classic is proud to present the upcoming U.S. headlining tour for Shaw/Blades-Styx/Damn Yankees guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw and Night Ranger/Damn Yankees bassist/vocalist Jack Blades. It will launch March 16 in Dewey Beach, DE and conclude in April 14 in Agoura Hills, CA. 

The duo is making the cross-country trek to promote their sophomore INFLUENCE album--which is due out March 6 on VH1 Classic Records--without the support of a back-up band. Songs from both Shaw/Blades albums, as well as a selection from Styx, Damn Yankees and Night Ranger, will be performed completely acoustic. An intimate evening of music will be heard at each stop courtesy of Tommy, Jack and one other guitarist.[see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Fats & Friends

PR reports: It's the jam session of a lifetime as the three greatest rock On' roll piano players in the world share the stage for the first and only time, in Fats & Friends, set for release on DVD by Time Life on March 6. Shot at the Storyville nightclub in New Orleans, Fats & Friends features Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles--each a member of the Rock On' Roll Hall of Fame--strutting their stuff, individually and collectively. Also onstage are musical director/host Paul Shaffer, Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood and drummer extraordinaire Steve Jordan.

Fats & Friends was produced in 1986 for the trend-setting Cinemax series Sessions, but the show has been unseen and unavailable for over a decade. Executive producers Rick Lazes and David McBurnett teamed with director Len Del'Amico for what the New York Times called "a jubilant rock-and-roll piano summitS..Live, unfettered rock and roll--pure pleasure."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Tyrese's Alter Ego

PR reports: Tyrese Gibson Issues Statement: "I am a very private person but as untrue information is still circulating, I feel I owe it to my fans and supporters to finally address the rumors and put them to rest once and for all. Please be assured that accusations of an alleged physical altercation between my girlfriend and me are absolutely false. No charges were filed. I am grateful for the prayers and support I have received over the last several weeks from my fans and supporters and I want to thank them. God Bless." 

*NEW MUSIC* from Tyrese alter ego, BLACK-TY. "ROLL THE DICE" features SNOOP DOGG & KURUPT....[listen at the full story link] ALTER EGO IS A TWO-DISC SET. CD ONE FEATURES R&B MUSIC BY TYRESE AND CD TWO FEATURES HIS RAPPING ALTER EGO, BLACK-TY!!!- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sasha & Shawna's Siren

PR reports: Manhattan Records will release Sasha & Shawna's Siren, on March 6th. They will appear on PBS' Heavenly Voices special starting on March 1st.

Despite divergent backgrounds and different methods of rebellion against the classical singing they both adored, that Sasha and Shawna met and ended up releasing Siren, their debut for Manhattan Records, makes a sort of sense as gorgeous as the haunting and affecting recording itself. Produced by the veteran English-born, Los Angeles-based Grammy-winning producer Peter Asher, well-known for his classic work with Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor as well as many other pop artists, and with two tracks overseen by 'The Myth of Red' producer Frank Fitzpatrick, the twelve-song collection is the work of two singers frustrated by musical limits and generously attentive to their current and potential audiences. [preview at the full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Talking Former Pilot Now In the Army

PR reports: TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 126 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This episode features a 20-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Army of Anyone bassist Robert DeLeo. Interview topics include Dean DeLeo, Richard Patrick, Ray Luzier, Stone Temple Pilots, and Filter. Additional podcast topics include Aerosmith, Bob Ezrin, Led Zeppelin, and Alice Cooper. The 40-minute podcast can be downloaded at the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Today's Reviews

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Norah Jones � Not Too Late

Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate between what Jones wants to say, and what Jones thinks we want to hear her say. Once she completely gets beyond this quandary, 'Not Too Late' will become the precursor to her masterpieces. (3.5 stars) - Read the full Norah Jones � Not Too Late review
 

MorleyView: A Vulgar Display Of Power

This week we feature part 1 of Morley's extensive interview with Chris A. author of 'A Vulgar Display of Power: Courage and Carnage At The Alrosa Villa ', a book about the murder of Dimebag, and the lives of Jeffrey "Mayhem" Thompson, Erin Halk and Nathan Bray who each lost their lives trying to aid Dimebag and protect the lives of others there.- Read the full A Vulgar Display Of Power MorleyView
 

Goldenboy � Underneath the Radio

Goldenboy is some sort of indie Pop God, or at least that's what you'd think by listening to his music. You can play the whole thing through and just be captivated by the styling and sound that Goldenboy (Shon Sullivan) cultivates. (4 stars) - Read the full Goldenboy � Underneath the Radio review
 

The_Network - This is Your Pig's Portrait

Like many of the new wave of "spazzcore" bands (such as the Dillenger Escape Plan, The Daughters, Psyopus, etc�.) The_Network manages to be just more noise, all filler, and no true substance to any of their supposed "art".- Read the full The_Network - This is Your Pig's Portrait review
 
 
 

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