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Nazi Investigation of Rock Legend
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All "anti-constitutional propaganda" � and specifically any attempt to propagate Nazism � is illegal under article 86 of the German Penal Code. Article 86a also prohibits all "anti-constitutional" symbols, including all Nazi insignia, flags, slogans and salutes.
Speaking to the New York Waste web site, Lemmy stated about his Nazi collection, "I don't only collect Nazi stuff, I collect objects from all the 'axis countries.' Also from countries who aren't even mentioned anymore as former part of the axis. Like Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Hungary. OK, in the end, they all said, 'We're no Nazis' when they saw that the Germans were losing it. But five years before that, they went, 'Yeah!'"
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Pre Pearl Jam Band Reunites, Gang of Four Are Off, My Morning Jacket Already Working on Next CD, Tickle Me Feist, Single Bullet Theory Reunite and more
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Gang Of Four have been confirmed as headliners for this year's Offset Festival. The band will join fellow post-punks Wire as headliners at the event, held in Essex's Hainault Forest on August 30-31. more
Despite releasing their fifth album, 'Evil Urges', last month, My Morning Jacket have already begun work on its follow-up. Speaking to BBC 6music, frontman Jim James said that he was in the process of writing what will be the band's sixth studio album. more
Canadian songbird, Feist, will be able to tell you how to get to Sesame Street as she makes her first appearance on the hit PBS show on August 11th. more
A memoir by Madonna's brother says the singer really does love her husband, director Guy Ritchie, but, apparently, not as much as she loves her career and herself. "I hope that it is Kabbalah's lesson that she is not the center of the universe," Christopher Ciccone writes in "Life With My Sister Madonna," scheduled to come out next Tuesday but purchased in advance by The Associated Press. more
Today's Running Out of Patience Meter� reading: it has been 5,343 days since the last new Guns N' Roses album was released. Here is today's GNR related story courtesy of BW&BK: Former Guns N' Roses and Heart guitarist Gilby Clarke has scheduled a solo date, on August 29th at Rock The Bayou in Houston, Texas more
Single Bullet Theory has reunited for select shows this summer. The group will play July 19 at The Cherrywood in Blackwood, New Jersey. more
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers Skinlab have announced plans to release a digital EP titled "Bloodclot". No release date was mentioned but you can grab the tracklist
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Celine Thinks She's Equal To Beatle Paul
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Daniel Gelinas, head of the group managing the Quebec concerts, told reporters Tuesday that calculating three persons a square metre, and expanding the site, there will be room for 170,000 to 200,000 at the site of the McCartney show.
Using the same formula, 350,000 could squeeze into the site planned for Dion's show, but not all those places have a good view. So in addition to the 100,000 holders of free tickets who will have reserved places, he said another another 100,000 to 120,000 could see Dion's show. Dion's manager was reportedly "very, very happy" with the new arrangement. Meowwwwwwwwwwwww!
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Metallica Coffin
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The special edition box will come out the same day the album does (we'll tell you when that is soon . . . very soon) and will of course include the full CD (duh!), along with everything next level cool relating to "Death Magnetic!"
Seriously, there will be a CD with the demos of the songs, a DVD of even more "making of the album" footage not seen on Mission: Metallica, a t-shirt only available in this box, a flag, guitar picks, and a fold out poster along with a collector's credit card embossed with a code to redeem a free download of a special European show happening in September (yes, details coming soon!).
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Radiohead and Coldplay Remastered for Vinyl
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The newly remastered reissues will feature original artwork from OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac, and Hail to the Thief with Pablo Honey and The Bends soon to follow.
Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head will also get the vinyl treatment. The first series of reissues will be made available August 19.
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Darren Hayes Live DVD Coming
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Hayes mounted an audacious tour, quietly selling out London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall, that hearkened back to the likes of Pink Floyd's most outrageous stage production. The show, designed by legendary U2 and Rolling Stones' designer Willie Williams, featured a 24 foot animatronic steel and neon origami bird, set pieces straight from a Jules Verne novel among other surprises.
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Uriah Heep To Release First Studio Album in a Decade
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Wake The Sleeper will be Uriah Heep's first studio album in almost 10 years (the first since Sonic Origami in 1998) and the band is ready to embark on an exciting new phase of their career with this release.
Wake The Sleeper puts Uriah Heep back at their very best and is sure to become a classic. Their current sound is guaranteed to please their dedicated fan base worldwide as well as fans of progressive rock. Recorded in 2007, the album was produced by Mike Paxman (Status Quo, Judie Tzuke).
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Metal Dolls
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Metalocalypse: Limited to 500 sets, selling for $80 and available only at San Diego Comic Con Booth #3948. This all-new line features fully painted vinyl action figures of Dethklok, the undisputed greatest animated metal band in the galaxy featured on Adult Swim's hit series, Metalocalypse. The 5.5" collectible action figure line will consist of band members Nathan Explosion, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Toki Wartooth, Pickles and William Murderface and a secret pack-in!
MTV's The Maxx: Limited to 500pcs, selling for $30 and available at San Diego Comic Con Booth #3948 this summer July 23-27th. Sculpted by Ricky K.Y. Lam with 4poa, the tiny but larger than life mini Maxx vinyl action figure will come to life when taken out of its full colored box! It will also be available to non-attendees through the Shocker Toys Online Store. Be sure you grab one before it's harder to find than a Great Northern Crabbit in the Outback!
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Idiot Critic Dubs Boyband The New Fab Four
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Now, the scores of loyal internet fans of the phenoms who have not been fortunate enough to be able to travel long distances to see their favorite band will finally be able to experience their performance live and in person for themselves.
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Blackmore's Night Embark on Secret Voyage in Aug
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This kaleidoscopic musical journey through time and space incorporates traditional folk music from around the world. The album blends haunting ancient melodies with newly-written Night lyrics inspired by nature and fantasy, partially recorded on renaissance-period instruments, and arranged with a contemporary dramatic flair that features the brilliant acoustic and electric guitar stylings of Blackmore. This cd is sure to transport you to a simpler, more magical time, away from the stresses of modern day life.
"With Blackmore's Night," says Blackmore, "we have the creative freedom to play any style of music we want. We can play folk, rock, ballads, instrumentals, or tavern songs. I couldn't do that in Deep Purple. Now I feel as if I'm not in a box anymore. "
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Cinderella Drummer Lynched
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As many fans know, Cinderella was forced to postpone their summer tour this year. Lynch Mob, along with Warrant, were supporting that tour and all the bands were to be on the Rocklahoma bill together.
When the tour was postponed, Lynch Mob drummer Tommy Aldridge answered the call for the drumming duties of Thin Lizzy which left him unavailable for this year's Rocklahoma. With the position open, it just seemed like a great fit for Fred and the band.
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Indianapolis Metal Fest Returns
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The festival includes an assortment of headliner-status and personally-chosen unsigned artists, including three bands that will be making their U.S. debuts. Bands already confirmed are: Dew Scented, Kittie, Divine Heresy, Mustasch, Daylight Dies, Bleed The Sky, Into Eternity, Ekotren, Skeletonwitch, The Destro, Gigan (ex-Hate Eternal), Psyopus, Level-C, Obszon Geschopf, Black Chapel, Demiricous, Gates of Slumber, Threat Signal, and The Absence. In all, the festival will host 60 bands over the two days.
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Denny's Gets Warped
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Following five select Warped Tour dates, your favorite Warped artists are taking over the local Denny's from 10pm-Midnight and inviting fans out to hang out and chow down with them.
Say Anything, Forever The Sickest Kids and the cherry chapstick-loving Katy Perry are down to attend each party with bands like From First To Last, Shwazye & Cisco and We The Kings joining the fun on select dates.
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Scandal Reunite
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Spurred by an impromptu reunion in 2004 on VH1's Bands Reunited series and a stint on the network's "We Are the '80s" tour in the summer of 2006 with Rick Springfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal have regrouped, including two original members in guitarist Keith Mack and keyboardist/guitarist Benjy King along with the new rhythm section of bassist Tom Welsch and drummer Eran Asias, with plans to tour and record new material.
"I really wanted to get back out there gigging and doing shows," says Smyth, who also attributed the decision to the fact her kids are now all grown up. "People think I have this comfortable married life, so I'm not serious about working. But this is something I really need to do, and want to do."
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Skeletonwitch Comment on Blackest of the Black Tour
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Skeletonwitch guitarist Scott Hedrick comments: "Cheers and beers, heshers!!! Here's a quick Skeletonwitch update; proof that we've been doing Something since returning from Europe (besides gorging on Taco Bell). As you may have read, we're privileged to be a part of this year's Blackest of the Black Tour. We are beyond stoked to be a part of this killer lineup. About six years ago, I can recall [Skeletonwitch guitarist] Nate one Halloween half -----canned, with half a 30-pack, and a Marshall half-stack, standing on his roof playing Danzig riffs. Back then we certainly never thought we'd have an opportunity like this!! A huge thanks goes out to Danzig for inviting us to be a part of this tour. Please come out early and check out our set.
"Also, in early August we're hitting the road with Valient Thorr and Early Man, as well as playing several solo dates.
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Susperia Feeling Festive This Summer
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The Revoltallo Festival runs for seven days, with each day dedicated to a different kind of music. Susperia will headline the metal day, with other bands to be announced soon.
The band then play the Metal Rock Festival, Lillehammer, Norway on Saturday, August 16. Other bands appearing include Opeth and My Dying Bride.
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The Motion Sick Finalist in Coldplay Tour Contest
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Voters and fans alike are encouraged to visit the Coldplay on tour website to cast their vote for the band's "30 Lives" music video. Being held around Coldplay's major North American tour markets, the contest's winner joins Shearwater and Santogold in opening for what is no doubt one of the world's biggest musical acts.
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Sea Wolf Team with Okkervil River For Western States Tour
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Upon return from British soil, Sea Wolf will have a month to recover before embarking on a brief West Coast run with Okkervil River, corresponding with the one-year anniversary of his debut full-length album, Leaves in the River.
Released last September in North America, the album recently surpassed the 25,000 sold mark. Meanwhile, the five-song introductory EP, Get to the River Before It Runs Too Low, released in May of last year just exceeded 10,000 sold.
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Zonaria Make Jump To Century Media
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"So it might seem weird that we leave Pivotal Rockordings after releasing only one album, but it's nothing like that! We put out a great debut on the greatest small label in the world. They have been like our brothers in supporting us since day one with everything they had in them. Pivotal made sure we got to do several tours and got us good press, so much so that it allowed for a lot of bigger labels to become interested in us. And since the staff of Pivotal is 100% in it for the music and gives all the money they make back to the bands without pocketing a cent, they helped us to develop further as artists. Zonaria would like to thank them for the time in every way possible."
Adds Pivotal Rockordings co-founder Alexi Front: "We are very proud to see Zonaria - a band we spent years developing -move onto a large label like Century Media. The 'Infamy And The Breed' release was a great success, indicative of not only the band's hard work, but also our ability to help them get to the next level. Now that they are there, we look forward to seeing their continuous success. We will continue to work with the band to certain extents, and we look forward to seeing Zonaria succeed in their upcoming releases through Century Media. Zonaria leaves Pivotal Rockordings on the best of terms, and we know that the future will only bring them success."
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The Moody Blues Live CD and DVD Coming
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Darzamat Begin Work on New Album
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Double Dose of Chronical Diarrhoea
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Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. The release date is set up for 28th July 2008 in Europe and 30th September 2008 in USA (via MVD).
In the late 80's the European metal scene was heavily influenced by such genres as thrash metal, punk rock and hardcore. Various bands begun to copy the American sound and forge it into new, fascinating forms. Eventually, the crossover genre was born, beginning a new era in metal. Germany's Chronical Diarrhoea was one of the groups that started the commotion in Europe, bringing ultra-fast and ultra-violent music with a specific punk & hardcore twist. "The Last Judgement" is unquestionably their finest work, delivering all the best elements of the crossover genre and simply destroying everything in its way! The album was a big step forward in the group's musical evolution. 15 slightly longer tracks presented a lot more variety than on the previous album, joining together thrash and punk riffs, cool intros, groovy drum patterns and even acoustic parts. While their debut album "Solomo Says�" might have been considered a joke, "The Last Judgement" proved that Chronical Diarrhoea can be pretty serious about their music.
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Three 6 Mafia Announce Free Myspace Show
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Memphis, TN's most beloved and innovative "get buck" rap outfit is currently promoting its fifth major-label album, The Last 2 Walk, which was released on June 24, 2008 on Columbia Records.
As the group's latest propulsive offering, The Last 2 Walk is another album that further solidifies Three 6 Mafia's rightfully earned place among rap's elite innovators. Despite the group's past lineup changes, Juicy J and DJ Paul have remained firm on the band's ideology, an ideology of persistence that has managed to attract the interest of platinum acts such as Ludacris, Chingy and Young Buck for their own production needs in the past. As the "last to walk," Juicy J and DJ Paul are focused on keeping the spirit of the group alive despite what obstacles lie ahead. "We've been putting it down since day one," explains Juicy J. "In this business, you've got to be focused and a lot of people aren't focused. I understand what all artists go through, and that's the main thing that keeps us going -- the grind and staying focused."
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Republic Tigers Summer Tour Plans
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The Kansas City-based quintet is touring in support of its critically acclaimed debut album, "KEEP COLOR," which is now available in stores and at online retailers.
The headline tour kicks off July 19th at the Conservatory in Oklahoma City, and then travels the western half of the nation through early August . A further slate of North American tour dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Clay Walker Charity Classic Hits Hole In One
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"Our first BAMS Charity golf event was more successful than we could have hoped for! Not only did we raise over $72,000 for BAMS, but we all got to spend three days in the California sunshine on the greatest golf courses in the world � we are thrilled to announce that our inaugural tournament was a huge success," said Walker.
The tournament, which took place June 30th through July 2nd at famed Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, California, featured three competitive rounds of golf, an awards ceremony, a very special performance by Walker and his band and a live auction which included autographed instruments and items from Miley Cyrus, Kevin Costner, Hank Williams Jr., Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels and The Eagles.
Band Against MS is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to providing education material for those living with MS as well as funding research that may one day lead to a cure. For more information visit
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80/35 Fest A Success
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On July 4 and 5, overflowing audiences were entertained by more than 40 acts on two main stages in a gated paid-area and two free side stages. Critically acclaimed acts from across the country made a stop at 80/35 including The Flaming Lips, The Roots, Jakob Dylan, Black Francis, Drive-By Truckers, Yonder Mountain String Band, Andrew Bird, and many more. The festival also put a spotlight on the amazing local music scene with more than twenty talented bands from across Iowa.
"The results of 80/35 prove that Des Moines has a viable and enthusiastic audience for cutting-edge progressive acts. A multi-day music festival will be supported not only by the businesses that sponsored the event, but also by the tens of thousands who attended," said Amedeo Rossi, Greater Des Moines Music Coalition project manager.
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