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MTV Awards Performers

PR reports: MTV: Music Television today revealed performers and presenters of Hollywood's highly-anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the "2007 MTV Movie Awards." Known for introducing diverse line-up of up-and-coming artists to the masses, this year's ceremony also promises to be an explosive musical showcase. Taking the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited live performances are Rihanna featuring Jay-Z and British singer/songwriter, Amy Winehouse. In other news, Jessica Alba, Josh Duhamel, Samuel L. Jackson, Amanda Bynes, Chris Tucker, Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogen, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Chiklis, John Travolta, Zac Efron, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Evans and Ioan Gruffudd are the first to be announced in the growing list of stars presenting at this year's show. Hosted by Sarah Silverman, the "2007 MTV Movie Awards" airs LIVE on June 3rd at 8:00pm/7c from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA. 

The "2007 MTV Movie Awards" will mark the first live performance in the U.S. for soulful British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse as she takes the stage to perform her internationally acclaimed hit "Rehab." Amy Winehouse is just one of the most recent artists to take to the MTV Movie Awards stage, which has welcomed a variety of established and up-and-coming artists. Last year's show welcomed Gnarls Barkley, AFI and Christina Aguilera.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Best Metal Drummers

PR reports: Modern Drummer magazine's readers have spoken�LAMB OF GOD's Chris Adler has been named the #1 drummer in the "Metal" category in Modern Drummer magazine's 2007 Readers' Poll. The Readers' Poll results appear in the July 2007 issue of the magazine, available on newsstands now.

2007 Modern Drummer magazine readers' poll results in the "Metal" category:

01. Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD)
02. Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL)
03. Tomas Haake (MESHUGGAH)
04. Dave Lombardo (SLAYER)
05. Travis Smith (TRIVIUM)
[see full story for more... where is Nicko?]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Geoff Walker's Last Day

Band Statement reports: On The Last Day Fans, We regret to inform you that singer Geoff Walker will no longer be a part of On The Last Day. For a while now, the band (Aaron, Drew, Frank, and Justin) has been trying to grow in a direction that Geoff's presence would not allow. We feel that this course of action is ultimately the best for On The Last Day to continue its natural progression. We wish Geoff the best of luck with his future endeavors-- wherever they may lead.

Make no mistake, On The Last Day will not stop here. Aaron, Drew, Frank, and Justin will continue On The Last Day without Geoff and begin searching for a new vocalist immediately. We currently have new material in the works and hope to debut it as soon as possible.

If you would like to audition, please contact us at: [email protected] We hope you all understand.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Predictable Summer Hits

PR reports: Want to know the future? Let MTV show you because Nostradamus has nothing on us. As the network that has always had their finger on the pulse of what is a future hit song, MTV has predicted huge summer hits like Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie," Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love," and let's not forget Nelly Furtado getting "Promiscuous." And can anyone actually say "Hot In Herre" without a southern accent? Find out this year's predictions as MTV introduces "Spankin' New Music Week: Summer Soundtrack" across multiple platforms including MTV, MTV2 and MTV.com. "Spankin' New Music Week: Summer Soundtrack" will air from Tuesday, May 29 through Friday, June 1 starting on "Total Request Live" at 3:30pm-4:30pm ET/PT. Hosted by MTV VJs Damien Fahey and Susie Castillo, this week of special programming/predictions will introduce music fans to what could be the next great anthem of the summer from artists who will visit "TRL" live everyday during "Spankin' New Music Week." [see full story for a lot more including Green Day, Maroon 5]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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New Liars in August

PR reports: What do you expect from Liars? Noise? Concept? Both? Their new LP delivers neither. Liars announce details of a brand new release. Out on Mute on August 28th 2007, �Liars' will be available on CD, white vinyl and download. 

Recorded on the heels of 2006's �Drum's Not Dead' somewhere between LA and Berlin, Liars' 4th album marks another bold transition for Angus Andrew, Aaron Hemphill and Julian Gross. For the new album Liars have foregone theory for a more practical approach, one based on traditional song structures and instrument usage.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Chris Caffery Returns on Pins and Needles

PR reports: It's been over two years since Hard Rock guitarist Chris Caffery put out a solo album. Locomotive Records will release Caffery's eclectic Pins And Needles on June 5. 

The busy musician, despite continuing his key roles in Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, was hellbent to finish in the studio and get back out on the road where he belongs, this time with Doro. Not only is he in her band, but he will be showcasing the new material from Pins And Needles when he opens for the metal queen. His legion of international fans couldn't be more excited. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ralph Leaves Deicide

PR reports: Deicide and Ralph Santolla have mutually parted ways. A skilled guitarist, Santolla will be wished well in his future endeavors. Deicide will continue on with their new guitarist who will be named at a later date. 

Deicide's latest live DVD release, �Doomsday L.A.' is in stores now and available on Earache.com- Click Here for the Full Story 

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O'Death Tour

PR reports: O'Death Announce European Tour, NYC Release Shows, CitySol Festival, Spiegeltent Appearance in support of the national release of "Head Home" out June 12th on Ernest Jenning

USA!
Jun 12 2007 Maxwell's Hoboken, New Jersey
Jun 15 2007 Luna Lounge-- CD release show Brooklyn, New York
Jun 17 2007 The Fire Philadelphia, PA
Jul 14 2007 Citysol Festival: Solar 1 @ Stuyvesant Cove in NYC w/ Dragons of Zynth and Besnard Lakes
Aug 29 2007 @ The Spiegeltent in NYC w/ Death Vessel
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Mike Errico Goes All In

PR reports: On the heels of his most commercially successful album to date, New York City's Mike Errico returns with All In, the latest in an already inspired discography (June 11th). 

1. Something New || 2. How it Ends || 3. OK to Go || 4. Girlfriend Weather || 5. Packing My Bags || 6. Run || 7. Ever Since || 8. Whatever You Say || 9. Sweet Anesthesia || 10. Please Stop Leaving || 11. You Could Be Anywhere || 12. Better Here

The official site (see the full story link) has a new look and feel - listen to the new songs, check out photos and video, and find out where it all came from by reading the blog. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ike Reilly to Support Morello

PR reports: Ike Reilly, the leader of Chicago-based band The Ike Reilly Assassination, is confirmed to be joining Tom Morello (a.k.a. The Nightwatchman) on a tour leg primarily through the West Coast of the United States. Reilly will be hitting the road with Morello sans Assassination and will be hooking up with Morello's tour in July. Reilly is touring in support of his recently-released album, "We Belong To The Staggering Evening." 

Reilly, who like Morello grew up in Libertyville, Illinois, has been popping up periodically at Morello's Axis of Justice shows in Los Angeles and was often present as The Nightwatchman evolved on the open mic scene in L.A.

Says Morello of the tour dates with Reilly: "When two Illinois rogues hit the road together anything can happen, and anything will. We are on a mission. It's like a Woody Guthrie/Pete Seeger combo for the new millennium. Fathers, hide your Republican daughters."

Reilly adds, "Hide ALL of your daughters."[your daughters can see the full story link to find out where to report for groupie duty]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ryan Adams Goes Easy on the Tiger

Filter reports: For most Ryan Adams fans, 90 days without a new album is an eternity, and it's been over a year since 2005's heartbreaking ode to death and decay 29. Fortunately, Adams is set to release a fresh batch of alt-country classics called Easy Tiger on June 26th, and buzz over the singer/songwriter's new-found maturity and finesse is making Easy Tiger out to be the more fully-realized record Ryan Adams fans have been waiting for. 

As he said in a recent message to his fans, "right now it's all about the tiger." 

Grab an mp3 preview at the full story link.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Anastasio Out, Cheese In for 10,000 Lakes Fest

PR reports: The 10,000 Lakes Festival (10KLF) announces the addition of The String Cheese Incident to the lineup, confirming a Minnesota performance on their summer tour. The Colorado-based group has spent more than a decade making innovative, genre-defying music and will perform two sets at the 10,000 Lakes Festival Friday, July 20 on the Main Stage. 

"The String Cheese Incident is thrilled to be returning to 10KLF for the third time and are looking forward to performing in the North Woods once again," says SCI manager Mike Luba. 

10KLF announces today that guitarist Trey Anastasio will be unable to perform at the event in 2007 due to circumstances beyond control. Anastasio's spokesperson confirms "Trey is disappointed he is unable to play the festival this year but is looking forward to returning for the 2008 10,000 Lakes Festival." 

Updated artist schedule information will be released as it becomes available and will be posted to the 10,000 Lakes Festival website- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Icky White Stripes Video

PR reports: Click the full story link for the new White Stripes video for "Icky Thump." It was directed by Jack White and The Malloys. Enjoy.
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Susperia US Release Set

PR reports: Norwegian melodic thrashers SUSPERIA have set a US release date of 19th June 2007 for their new studio album �Cut From Stone', through Candlelight Records. The album was released in Europe in April, where it entered the Norwegian National Artist Charts at number 18. 

�Cut From Stone� was recorded at Strand Studio, Oslo, Norway during 2006. The mix was completed by Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah, Soilwork) at Dug Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden, whilst the production was handled by SUSPERIA and Marius Strand.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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