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Tapes 'N Tapes Soph |
The follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album, The Loon, will be unleashed April 8th via XL Recordings.
The band's signature shaky vocals and bursts of low-fi guitar work was produced by renowned producer, Dave Fridmann (best known for his work with Flaming Lips and Weezer).
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Heath Ledger RIP |
A cleaning lady for Heath arrived at the apartment first, followed soon thereafter by a masseuse. They both entered the room at around the same time and discovered Heath's lifeless body. The cleaning lady called police. The masseuse, we're told, called the bodyguard for the Olsens. She called him because they're friends and he's an EMT. The bodyguard was around the block at Ashley's and he immediately went over. By the time he arrived, the cops were already there.
Law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ sleeping pills were strewn around the bed of Heath Ledger. TMZ has learned Heath Ledger was sick with pneumonia when he died today in NY.
- The latest from TMZ
Ministry Set April Fools Day Release |
"Cover Up" simply is one of the hottest, nastiest rock'n'roll albums ever recorded and sees Jourgensen and Co-Conspirators paying tribute to some of the most memorable PAR-TEE rock songs, mostly from the 8-track era, and to those artists who first laid them down - Deep Purple, T-Rex, ZZ Top, The Doors, Mountain, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and more.
The April Fools Day release of "Cover Up" coincides with the launch of Ministry's final world tour - C U LaTouR - which kicks off March 25 in Spokane, WA.
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Ringo Vs Regis |
Starr, who is promoting his new album, "Liverpool 8," planned to perform the title song with fellow rocker Dave Stewart. However, due to miscommunication between his publicist, Elizabeth Freund, and the musical director, Starr didn't realize the performance had to be 2 1/2 minutes or less, Freund told The Associated Press.
"We offered to cut back our chat time and asked them to fade or go to commercial. They were not willing to do that and Ringo was not willing to cut it further, so without a compromise we were not able to stay," Freund said in a statement to The Associated Press. "Ringo left saying, 'God bless and goodbye. We still love Regis.'"
- Regis' people tell a different tale.
Candace Night and Geoff Tate Starring in New Film |
Here is the official PR on the film: Fires at Midnight Films has officially announced the start of preproduction on the supernatural thriller House of Eternity. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Danielle Sykes and the desperate search that ensues amid the deep North Carolina woods. The search party, led by her husband, Jeremy, quickly discovers they are in no ordinary woods, but a terrifying haunting ground. And even as Jeremy desperately fights his way against impossible odds towards her, Danielle is locked in a mortal struggle to save her own soul.
Queensr�che frontman Geoff Tate makes his long-awaited acting debut as Alder Grayson, the film's antagonist, husband to Emily Grayson, portrayed by Candice Night, lead vocalist of Blackmore's Night. The movie will feature new music by Candice Night and Blackmore's Night. Additional artists TBA. The official movie website can be found at
- www.houseofeternity.com.
Minus the Bear Tour Plans |
The tour will begin in Brisbane, AU on February 8 and will include appearances at the Langerado Music Festival on March 9 and Coachella Music Festival on April 25.
Tour Dates
2/8 -- Brisbane AU -- The Zoo
2/9 -- Sydney AU -- The Metro
2/10 -- Melbourne AU -- The Hi Fi
Coachella East Now All Points West |
The event, scheduled to be held in Liberty State Park an island between New York City and New Jersey, is being held by organisers of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, New Jersey-based Liberty Event Management and New York City's Highline Ballroom.
The inaugural 'All Points West Music & Arts Festival' is scheduled to take place August 8-10
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Through The Eyes Of The Dead Lose Another Member |
Johnson, who only joined TTEOTD in March, is the third member to leave the group in recent months. Johnson will reportedly perform his first show with Since The Flood on Sunday, January 27th at the Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke, MA.
As previously reported, drummer Josh Kulick quit the band earlier this month and guitarist Chris Anderson quit the band back in October of 2007.
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This is Your Koch On Dope |
Zack Wylde lent his signature guitar squeals to Dope on the new track "Addiction." A video for "Addiction" is currently in development.
Betty Blowtorch Tribute |
The legendary Los Angeles-based, all-women rock/punk band BETTY BLOWTORCH is the subject of an upcoming Tribute Album that will benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Created in memory of late BETTY BLOWTORCH frontwoman BIANCA "BUTTHOLE" HALSTEAD, the collection will feature bands from around the globe celebrating Bianca's life and music for a worthy cause.
Scheduled for a late spring 2008 release, the BETTY BLOWTORCH TRIBUTE ALBUM has received the full blessing and support of surviving Betty Blowtorch members BLARE N. BITCH, SHARON NEEDLES and JUDY MOLISH. In fact, Blare has officially signed on to perform on the album with her current band, SUCKERSTAR. More information on the BETTY BLOWTORCH TRIBUTE ALBUM can be found at
- www.myspace.com/bettyblowtorchtribute
M83 Explains Youth |
That time of discovery � and of course the era in which Gonzalez was a teenager � greatly impacted the making of "Saturdays = Youth." "On this record I wanted to have the feeling of a teenager mixed with this period of the Eighties," Gonzalez explains.
If the doomy synthetic romance of his earlier work hinted at a fetish for Eighties goth staples such as Sisters of Mercy and The Cure, this album's chiming astro-pop finds Gonzalez taking a stroll on the sunnier side of the decade. Main influences for the album are English bands such as Tears For Fears and Cocteau Twins, as well as classic John Hughes teen movies such as "The Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles" (The red-haired Molly Ringwald look-alike on the cover is no mistake).
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Penthouse Straps |
"Guitar straps are not just a fashion accessory and not just a rock and roll accruement," says Anthony Perri, President of Perri's Leathers Ltd. "They are a connection to your heart and how you express it. Penthouse is a connection to fantasy and there is no better brand to communicate these forces with. The tagline 'Rock your Fantasies' is to be embraced by musicians who hold their aspirations close, but their guitars even closer!"
"Penthouse is excited to have joined with Perri's Leathers in producing these high quality guitar straps and accessories," says Amanda Byrd, Director of Licensing for Penthouse Media Group. "They have an excellent reputation in the music industry and we're looking forward to offering a unique product line from two renowned and symbiotic lifestyle brands." The official licensed guitar straps, picks and bags will retail at music stores nationwide and can be viewed at
- www.perris.ca
Randy Jackson's Music Club |
The album includes an ensemble of artists and features the return of fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul who's track "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" is her first release of new music in over a decade.
Other guests on the album include Idol standouts Katherine McPhee and Elliot Yamin, U.K. phenom Joss Stone, country trailblazer Travis Tritt, pop-rock hitmaker Jason Mraz, ace country songwriter-producer John Rich (of Big & Rich), R&B luminary Sam Moore and Bon Jovi guitarist-harmonizer Richie Sambora. Randy also works once more with the incredible Mariah Carey who guests on the gospel track "Understand" along with Bebe Winans and Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell & Rance Allen. The collection also features major up and coming talent such as the wonderful Barbie Esco on the track "My R&B" and Kelli Selah on "Who's Gonna Love You Now" among many others.
- "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" Audio Stream
Babatunde Olatunji Final Studio Recordings |
In 2000, Baba began recording his final studio project, initially titled "Safari to Musical Africa, "on the MansMark Africa label. The exuberance and joyfulness he infused into these recordings shines through in every aspect of the finished tracks, leaving little room for doubt that this project was to be his crowning effort. Sadly, his untimely passing in 2003 made it clear that the then-unfinished album would in fact be Babatunde Olatunji's posthumous fond farewell. Upon completing his dear friend's final legacy, MansMark CEO Ayo Ajisebutu became inspired to rename the album "Spirit of Musical Africa", in reference and reverence to a cultural and musical icon whose spirit will forever resonate within the rhythmic beat of the African drums.
"Spirit of Musical Africa" is set for release in summer 2008. Singles from the album will be released digitally on April 6 and 7 to mark Babatunde Olatunji's birthday on April 7. On April 6 MansMark will give away one of Baba's new songs for free on www.mansmark.com.
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