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Report for 05/11/06

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My Chemical Death Threats

TMZ reports: A Virginia cafe owner has received death threats after rock bands My Chemical Romance and Muse got salmonella food poisoning at his restaurant. Welcome to the brown parade!

After a gig at the nearby College of William and Mary on April 28, the bands stopped for a bite at Glenn Gormley's Green Leafe Cafe. Shortly afterwards, the musicians (and other patrons) got sick, which forced MCR and Muse to cancel several dates on their tour. Since then, Gormley says angry My Chemical Romance fans have been leaving him death threats. Holy crap! While the Health Department is investigating the situation, Gormley won't go into details of the threats.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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American Idol: Band Edition Coming

AP reports: Reality shows can have spinoffs, too. The producers of "American Idol" are launching "The Search for the Next Great American Band," a new talent series. 

That's a working title for the Fox show, which will "scour the country, seeking musical groups of all ages, styles and genres," producers 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America said Thursday.

An air date for the show was not announced. [see full story for more� but a better spin off would being able to watch Clive turn any decent rock band that wins into the next Air Supply!] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Static-X Join Ozzfest

SMN reports: STATIC-X have been announced as the final main stage band at this year's free Ozzfest. The festival billing is as follows:

Main Stage
OZZY OSBOURNE (Main Stage Headliner)
LAMB OF GOD
STATIC-X
LORDI
[see full story for the rest of the line-up]
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Senate Bill to Save Web Radio?

FMQB reports: New legislation was introduced today to the U.S. Senate, which could wipe out the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) decision on Internet radio royalty rates. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sam Brownback (R-KA) have introduced the Internet Radio Equality Act, which would vacate the CRB decision on increasing royalty fees. The bill would set a 2006-2010 royalty rate for webcasters at the same rate currently paid by satellite radio (7.5 percent of revenue). [see full story for more, also see the site for a story about a new proposed tax on regular "let's play the same lame 10 songs over and over again" radio]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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U.S. Interest in Bad Karaoke Down

Contact Music reports: LaKisha Jones wasn't the only one who departed from American Idol Wednesday night. So did nearly nearly four and a half million viewers compared with audience figures for the comparable broadcast a year ago. According to Nielsen data, Idol drew 24.49 million viewers versus 28.85 million last year. Nevertheless, the show continued to whip the competition as it posted a 17.0 rating and a 26 share in the 9:00 p.m. hour.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dream Theater Summer Tour

TuneLab reports: Dream Theater will hit the road in July with Redemption and Into Eternity. Dates are:

July 24th in San Diego, CA @ OAT
July 25th in Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theater
July 27th in Los Angeles, CA @ Gibson Amphitheater
July 28th in Berkeley, CA @ Berkeley Community Theater
July 30th in Salt Lake City, UT @ E Center
July 31st in Denver, CO @ Paramount Theater
August 2nd in Dallas, TX @ Nokia Theater
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bury Your Singer

TuneLab reports: Less than two months after joining Bury Your Dead, vocalist Michael Crafter has announced his departure from the band. The group is in the middle of a US tour which is scheduled to run through June 2nd.[see full story for more music news]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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180K Hair Metal Fans to Descend on Oklahoma?

Idolator.com reports: This July, Rocklahoma--a three-day music festival featuring Poison, Ratt, and at least one version of L.A. Guns--will take place in a field in northwestern Oklahoma. Tickets have been selling at a brisk rate, and the promoters are claiming that the festival is on track to attract Coachella-level numbers: 

Rocklahoma is happening in Oklahoma, but it was announced at a press conference in Los Angeles. Since then, Rogers said tickets have been sold to people in 15 countries, four Canadian provinces and all 50 states.

"We expect 50,000 to 60,000 people each day," Rogers said. "Every hotel room is booked in a 50- to 70-mile radius. People are thinking about renting their houses [see full story for more - in related news Ok area Walmarts report a run on eye shadow and lipstick]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Overkill Bodogged

KNAC reports: Overkill will release their new album in September/October via Bodog Music (North America) and TVT (Europe). Further details on the forthcoming album to follow. 

Following the release, the band will be on tour in the US. Currently scheduled dates include: 
 

10/4 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater 
10/5 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock Cafe 
10/6 - Sayerville, NJ - Starland Ballroom 
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sarzo Comments on Randy Rhoads Film

KNAC reports: Former Quiet Riot/Ozzy Osbourne/current DIO bassist Rudy Sarzo has issued a statement in response to a recent press release from Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow in which he explains his reason why he "declined to participate" in the upcoming documentary about late Ozzy Osbourne/Quiet Riot guitarist Randy Rhoads.

Sarzo spoke to KNAC.COM contributor Deb Rao saying, "...I want to highly stress that Dakota Film's Randy Rhoads documentary, that is being directed by Peter Margolis, is not based on my book, Off The Rails or any book for that matter. In no way, is the film scripted. It is based on interviews from family members, childhood friends, former band members and fans who want to share their memories and express their feelings about Randy in this special tribute.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Killwhitneydead Tour with Demonstration and Woe of Tyrants

Lambgoat reports: Killwhitneydead, Woe Of Tyrants, and The Demonstration will hit the road together for two weeks in June. Here are the dates:

6/1 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
6/2 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall 
6/3 Burlington, NC @ The Raven
6/4 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
6/5 Louisville, KY @ Headliner's (no KWD)
6/6 St Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Green Day in Simpson Movie

punkbands reports: Green Day's cameo in the upcoming "Simpsons" movie has been confirmed, but details are still under wraps. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Avril not the Worst Canadian?

punkbands reports: The Beaver has published the early results in their Worst Canadian poll. and Propagandhi's Chris Hannah want you to give him your vote. Chris writes: Hello dedicated supporters! I just received word from an amused number cruncher at the Worst Canadian competiton that, thanks to your votes, i am currently ahead of both Stephen Harper and Celine Dion as said Worst Canadian! In a revealing and suprising turn of events, i am somehow behind Dr. Henry Morgentaler. At least I am in good company as regards the Doctor. Keep voting for me peeps!)[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Within Temptation American Debut

PR reports: Holland's award-winning band Within Temptation is set to embark on their first visit to North America this May in anticipation of their U.S. debut album, The Heart of Everything, due out on Roadrunner Records on July 24. The band is a staple on the European music scene, having stemmed from a loyal homeland following and a strong footing in the modern gothic rock community. Fusing poignantly composed rock with ethereal female vocals, the band has achieved muti-platinum success across Europe, fostered by relentless touring. A solid lineup, Within Temptation is vocalist Sharon den Adel, guitarists Robert Westerholt and Ruud Jolie, keyboardist Martijn Spierenburg, drummer Stephen van Haestregt and bassist Jeroen van Veen. The first single from The Heart of Everything is entitled, "What Have You Done," and includes guest vocals by Keith Caputo, vocalist of Life of Agony. 

Exposing their music to US audiences will prove to be a new chapter for Within Temptation, as they join the Hottest Chicks of Metal tour as direct support to fellow female metallers Lacuna Coil, along with Stolen Babies, and In This Moment. The Revolver Magazine sponsored tour will span throughout the US and Canada, kicking off on May 5th and running through June 6th. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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New York Dolls To Play Joey Ramone Bash

PR reports: Celebrating what would have been the 56th birthday of punk-icon JOEY RAMONE, details for the yearly JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH have now been announced. The 7th annual Bash will take place Saturday, May 19th at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. As in past years, tickets to the event were entirely sold out even before the line-up was announced. Now Mickey Leigh - event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone - can announce that in addition to a full roster of superstar artists, the evening will include a full set by rock and roll legends The New York Dolls. [see full story for a lot more info]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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