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antiMusic reports: This week we asked The Last Goodnight's Kurtis John to tell us about his five favorite tracks from their major label debut Poison Kiss. Today Kurtis tells about "Good Love":

Originally we started the writing process with the intention for Macy Gray to duet this song with me. Unfortunately that idea fell through early in the process, but we liked where the song was going and decided to stick with it.

Good Love allowed us to push our music in a more soulful direction for the first time. It's such a fun song to sing, and I can tell that translates well to our fans every night. When we're up there, all having fun on stage, it's really easy for the audience to relax and have fun with us, which is really what going to a concert is all about.. having fun.

Hear for yourself and grab more info on the band, tour dates and more right- here

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Radiohead 1.2 Million Downloads

antiMusic reports: If the number in the following Gigwise article turn out to be true then we may witness a big change in popular music, especially with established artists following their lead. To put it in perspective Kanye West had the biggest first week sales in two years by moving 957,000 copies of "Graduation" which came out on 9/11. Radiohead appeared to have bested that number in just one day.

Of course, the Kanye number is just for U.S. sales and we have to assume the Radiohead number is global but for an album to sell a million copies in one day with a radical new sales model should send shockwaves through the music industry. Here is the Gigwise report: Gigwise has learnt that Radiohead have sold an amazing 1.2 million copies of their seventh album 'In Rainbows.'

The band and their long-term management company Courtyard Management have remained tight lipped about the exact sales figures, seemingly in a bid to add to keep a mysterious air around the album.

But speaking to a source close to the band last night, we've discovered that the Oxford band have achieved this monumental sales figure. Even if every person who downloaded the album paid just 10 pence, the band will still rake in a massive £120,000.- more on this story

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Bassist Severs Foot During Show

Gigwise reports: SixNationState bassist John Maskell, who plays all of the band's live shows barefooted, suffered a horrific injury while onstage in London on Tuesday night.

During their album launch party at The Borderline, Maskell thought it would be a good idea to go crowd surfing. On his way back to the stage, he landed on a wine glass and suffered a 7inch laceration to his left foot.

Amazing he continued with the gig, performing their song 'Up & Down'. It was only when a nurse got up on the stage that an ambulance was called and he was whisked to St Thomas' hospital.- more on this story

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Label Sues Perez Hilton Over Leaky Britney

antiMusic reports: Seems gossip site PerezHilton.com is in a bit of hot water for leaking Britney Spears songs as her label filed a lawsuit against the site and it's operator on Thursday. This news comes a day after the label pushed up the release of Britney's "comeback" album due to leaks. Here if the press release from the label:

Attorneys for Zomba Recording LLC, which owns the copyrights to Britney Spears' recordings, filed suit in federal court in Los Angeles today charging the online gossip website PerezHilton.com and its proprietor Mario Lavandeira with illegally obtaining and posting recordings by Spears.

The suit accuses Lavandeira of infringing Zomba's copyrights by posting at least 10 completed tracks and unfinished demos from Ms. Spears' upcoming album, "Blackout," over the past three months. "Blackout" was originally scheduled to be released on Nov. 13 but because of internet leaks, Ms. Spears' label Jive Records announced yesterday it was moving up the release date to Oct. 30.- more on this story

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Kanye Producing Jacko

Contact Music reports: Rap megastar Kanye West could perform production duties on Michael Jackson's new album, he has claimed. According to the Stronger star, he is to add his golden touch in the studio to the Thriller's first studio release since 2001.

"I'm working on stuff for Michael Jackson," he told the Sun. "If I like a person's outlet or what a person brings to the table then I'll speak to them."

West is reportedly to join Will.i.am at the mixing desk, though the Black Eyed Peas star was initially skeptical that Jackson's offer was real. - more on this story and see who else might be producing tracks for the CD. No not R.Kelly

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Korny Acoustic Solo Tour

TuneLab reports: Korn front-man Jonathan Davis will kick of an acoustic solo tour next month, confirmed dates include:

November 10th in Verona, NY @ Turning Stone Showroom
November 13th in Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
November 17th in Hampton Beach, NH @ Casino Ballroom
November 20th in Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
November 23rd in Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
December 8th in Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theatre- more music news

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Major Acts Leaving Major Labels

antiMusic reports: Punknews.org had an interesting article about the growing list of major acts that are leaving major labels and how despite the wishes of some, this does not mean the fall of the major label system. Here is part of their story:

Looks like the Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails incidents weren't an isolated action. Now, pop star Madonna has apparently joined the free agent fray and has signed directly with a concert promoter rather than a label. Other popular acts including Jamiroquai and Oasis are also reporting muling over direct sales.

While this may seem like remarkable news for some, it should be noted that these are major acts with significant clout. While they may be able to eschew the label system, in all cases they've reached the plateau they've reached because of major label promotion which has supported them for more than a decade. Put it simply, these bands are already grown up, so the real question, particularly on this site, is whether a new band can grow without a label and the hype/promotion machine that brings.- more on this story

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Help! is Delayed

PR reports: The DVD release of The Beatles' second feature film 'Help!' has been rescheduled to November 6, 2007, which will be marketed and distributed by EMI Music.

Directed by Richard Lester, who also directed the band's debut feature film 'A Hard Days Night', 'Help!' made its theatrical debut in 1965. The story follows The Beatles as they become passive recipients of an outside plot that revolves around Ringo's possession of a sacrificial ring, which he cannot remove from his finger. As a result, he and his bandmates John, Paul and George are chased from London to the Austrian Alps and the Bahamas by religious cult members, a mad scientist and the London police.

In addition to starring the Beatles, 'Help!' has a witty script, a great cast of British character actors and features 7 classic Beatles tracks, including: 'Help!'
'You're Going To Lose That Girl' 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away' 'Ticket To Ride' 'I Need You' 'The Night Before' 'Another Girl' - DVD Trailer

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Experience Hendrix At More Places

PR reports: The Experience Hendrix Tour, launching October 16 at Washington's Constitution Hall, has gained significant momentum even before its kick-off date. Just added to the previously announced star-flecked whirlwind five city sold-out run are two additional dates: Providence, RI plus a return New York engagement at the tour's conclusion. Total: seven performances over the course of seven successive nights are sponsored by Gibson Guitar

The tour features some of the most respected and innovative figures in rock and blues and celebrates the genius and artistry of Jimi Hendrix. Experience Hendrix, LLC, the Hendrix family company entrusted with preserving and protecting the legacy of Jimi Hendrix is the series producer. Gibson Guitar, a partner on various projects with the Hendrix family in the past, is sponsoring the innovative tour experience..

Artists performing music written by and associated with Jimi Hendrix include blues giant Buddy Guy, pedal steel virtuoso Robert Randolph and contemporary guitar great Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Special guests include Robby Krieger, guitarist of the Doors, Rolling Stones veteran guitarist Mick Taylor and Hubert Sumlin, the Mississippi-born guitarist who worked with both Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. Most remarkably, Mitch Mitchell (drums) and Billy Cox (bass), the same Jimi Hendrix Experience rhythm section that played Woodstock will be on hand for the Experience Hendrix tour dates. Another notable duo, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon, a/k/a Double Trouble and the late Stevie Ray Vaughan's highly regarded rhythm section are part of the tour's musical cast. Newly added performers include Texas guitar slinger Doyle Bramhall, Corey Glover from Living Colour, and Kenny Olson (Kid Rock) to the tour's talent roster.- that's not all.

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Los Angeles Murderfest

PR reports: Church of the 8th Day, the organizers behind the Los Angeles Murderfest, are proud to announce April 5th and 6th of 2008 as the weekend for Version 4.0. This year promises to be another year of exclusive and rare West Coast appearances from the top names in the extreme music underground.

Previous years have highlighted appearances from Obituary, Brutal Truth, Repulsion, Atheist, The Accused, Despise You, Immolation, Vital Remains, Deceased, Anal Cunt, Lack Of Interest, Cephalic Carnage, Disfear, Pig Destroyer, Macabre and many more.

Version 4.0 will be the staging ground of another year of amazing appearances from bands both old and new. The fest will be held at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA yet again and will boast 40+ bands on two stages. Line-up, ticket prices and further information will be announced within the coming months at the festival's exclusive - website.

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3 Doors Down Announce 4th annual The Better Life Foundation Concert

PR reports: Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated band 3 Doors Down will hold their 4th annual "The Better Life Foundation" Concert at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on December 1, 2007, in Biloxi, Mississippi. 3 Doors Down and Sara Evans will perform with more performers to be announced. This evening is sponsored in part by AIG/American General Life & Accident Insurance. 3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold commented on their efforts: "This concert we're doing is just another way for us to try and give back to the area we so dearly love."

Since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, The Better Life Foundation has been working locally to assess the individual needs of each community and getting them exactly what they need. The 2007 Better Life Foundation event will benefit childrens charities along the Gulf Coast.

General Admission tickets will go on sale October 11th at all TicketMaster locations and the Biloxi Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Box Office. VIP Tickets can be purchased exclusively at 251-586-2208. VIP Ticket prices range from $300 - $500 and include food and beverage. General admission tickets can be purchased for $100 - $125.
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Is Lars a Silly Bitch? Ask Dave Mustaine

PR reports: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine answers fans' questions at www.askdavemustaine.com , a new site launched by Capitol/EMI to promote this week's release of the band's 4-CD+DVD box set, Warchest.

To support the new interactive fan experience, Mustaine has recorded videotaped answers to more than 100 questions, ranging from the basic "How tall are you?" to the more specialized "What is the origin of Vic Rattlehead?," resulting in an engaging fan experience that's pure metal gold.

[It's fun, go ask him if Lars is a silly bitch or try "Beer Good". Go on you know you wanna do it.]- Click here and ask away!

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Santa on Viagra with Carol Brady as Ho Puts the X in Xmas

PR reports: Dan Finnerty, the actor/comedian who founded and fronts The Dan Band, made his name performing the anthemic songs from the female point of view will be releasing Ho, an album of original Christmas songs this holiday season.

The Dan Band's live repertoire includes a catalog of songs, heretofore, associated with women from Erykah Badu to Christina Aguilera The idea that was devised by Finnerty in 1999, initially as a karaoke performance, rose to national prominence with their infamous profanity-laced version of Bonnie Tyler's 1983 "Total Eclipse of The Heart" performed in the movie Old School, starring Will Ferrell. The Village Voice has said "Finnerty's performance borders on the genius."

This holiday season, for the first time, The Dan Band presents a collection of original material with the release of Ho on Reincarnate Records, through Dave Matthew's ATO Records label. The album includes the very sentimental track "I Wanna Rock U Hard This Christmas" as well as "Get Drunk and Make Out This Christmas" the ecumenical "Chrismakwanzakah" and Dan's heartfelt plea for peace "Please Don't Bomb Nobody This Holiday" and seven other songs that are destined to become seasonal standards in the tradition of "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Silver Bells" and "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." A video for "I Wanna Rock U Hard This Christmas" features Florence Henderson of Brady Bunch fame in the role of Dan's drunken, randy grandmother, whose relationship with Santa Claus appears fueled by Viagra-infused mistletoe- tour dates and video link

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antiMusic Welcomes Lonn Friend

antiMusic reports: antiMusic is honored and pleased to welcome Lonn Friend as a contributor. He really needs no introduction to most rock fans from his days as the editor of Rip magazine to his radio program, Headbanger's Ball segment and his recent must read memoir "Life on Planet Rock". Some may not know this but antiMusic columnist Anthony Kuzminski helped Lonn out with "Planet Rock" and when Lonn mentioned he'd like an outlet to share some more of his rock n' roll stories Tony suggested us. We are excited that he agreed. Below is the first part of his first article at antiMusic "Granola Girls". But you can skip ahead and click on the full story link to read it all including Tony's introduction/tribute. Now here is Lonn:

Tony K said to write about music. Sometimes I forget that's why I am who I am. So yes this will be about music and not the dropping of names begetting fortune and fame and more often than not shame. This is about gratitude. I was telling Katie the story over dinner post our HAIR experience at the tiny old theater in Hollywood. The revival is on, big time. Forty years later, resurrected on the stage by the new kids on the sociocultural block, the songs remain the same and then some. They let the sunshine in and each one of the packed house was a hippie again. Sara Mann is one of the many tie dyed braless power throated sirens in the production. I met her when she was 21 singing background vocals for Harry Belafonte New Year's Eve 1999. In Vegas. The last performance at the Bally's Showroom before they built Paris and turned the venue into a hallway connecting the two properties.

One point, act two; Sara has the 'great gig in the sky' Pink Floyd wail spotlight. Like Lisa when the Stones launch into the final ride home on "Gimme Shelter." Woman in the throes of vocal orgasm, nothing finer. Gives me chills from the second chakra on up. Anyway, Katie worships Tori Amos and I gently relate my 16-year relationship with the red head faerie seeking ivory diddler. With humility of course, I recall the night we drank in my office at RIP after dinner at the Palm. I extorted her presence because I had the advance cassette of the new Jimmy Page/David Coverdale project. And Tori cut her masturbatory teeth while listening to Led Zeppelin. In the interview Cameron Crowe conducted with me (this an act of love not extortion) for the Album Network tip sheet in 1993, I called Tori 'the other gender Peter Gabriel.' She has not left L.A. on any tour stop since without seeing my smiling face. In recent years, her star has swelled to so supernova bright, face time is not exactly easy to come by. Add to that the evolution of her myth, radio and MTV ignored since inception, she is the epitome of an organic musical miracle. - Read the full article including Tony's intro

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