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Black Crowes Frontman Opens Up

antiMusic reports: The Black Crowes' new album Warpaint is in stores today, so the folks at Maxim can finally hear it and maybe write a real review. The Independent UK caught up with the band's frontman Chris Robinson to discuss a variety of topics. Here are some highlights.

Chris on his brother: "The biggest uncertainty was whether me or my brother could continue to make music together," says Robinson. "Swimming upstream all that time took a lot of energy and after a while we just stopped communicating. We were all frayed at the seams, whether through drugs or just plain exhaustion. We weren't in contact for a while. There were unresolved issues, a lot of ---- wasted along the way."

Chris on the band and music industry: "With time and experience comes a different perception of what's going on around you. Now as a musician, if you have it within you, you can create your own reality. Believe me, it's a novelty. Right now, I've never been more impressed by the new bands that we meet. I may be 10, 20 years older, but we're all on the same page about culture, music and life. After all these years and in this time of chaos within the music industry, I think our band has flourished. We're at the top of our game." - Read the full feature

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Black Tide Leak

PR reports: The highly anticipated debut from Black Tide, Light From Above, can now be heard in its entirety on the band's official ascap-doesnt-want-labels-to-promote-their-artists-go-with-bmi-next-time page.

Chalked full of heavy shredding and melodic hooks Light From Above draws from the likes of Megadeth, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Motley Crue and Skid Row.

You can preview the entire disc before its March 18th release - right here

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Another Fest To Feature Johnson and Radiohead

antiMusic reports: Surprise, surprise there is yet another music festival coming this summer and it will feature this year's fest favorites Jack Johnson and Radiohead. Filter has the story:

If you're keeping score, Jack Johnson's got one up on Radiohead - on upcoming summer festival performances that is. Radiohead, Jack Johnson and Tom Petty are the chosen three to headline this year's inaugural Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.

San Francisco's latest treat will take place August 22-24 at Golden Gate Park. - more on this story

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Primal Fear Lose Member

Blabbermouth reports: Guitarist Stefan Leibing has announced his departure from German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR. His statement reads as follows:

"Dear PRIMAL FEAR fans, after 10 years being in PRIMAL FEAR I have decided to take a time out from the music business for some time. I do this for my family, especially for my two little sons, who deserve to have more time together with their father. Of course, this is no easy decision, even if I know this is the right one.

"I leave the guys from PRIMAL FEAR in friendship and want to thank them at this point for their understanding and supporting me in this decision. I also want to thank you fans for a wonderful time during the last years! I say good-bye to you, having in mind, that this will NOT be a goodbye forever!" - Read the band's response

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Otep Join the Circus

antiMusic reports: Otep announced the initial dates for their "Circus of Democracy" tour on Monday. Right now it looks like the outing will kick off on March 30th in Farmington, NM. No word yet about who will be joining them on the trek.

The band is touring in support of their latest album, The_Ascension, which hit stores in October. Otep enlisted producer Dave Fortman (Mudvayne, Evanescence) for effort.

They also called on Grammy nominated guitarist Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne, HELLYEAH) to co-write three songs. - dates

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Martha Wainwright Sets Release

Filter reports: On June 10th, Martha Wainwright will release her third studio album, I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too.

The interestingly titled album will feature contributions from Pete Townshed (The Who), Donald Fagen (Steely Dan), Garth Hudson (The Band) and various relatives (brother Rufus and mother Kate McGarrigle among others)

The 14 track album will feature 12 originals, with Pink Floyd and Eurythmics covers completing the track list. - more on this story

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The Jail Game

TMZ reports: As TMZ first reported last night, The Game finally showed up to Twin Towers to serve his weapons-possession sentence, and we've learned that he'll be a "keep away" while inside, meaning that he'll be segregated from the general population while in the joint.

The rapper (real name: Jayceon Taylor) turned up to turn himself in late Sunday night, accompanied by his uber-lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley, and dozens of his friends and supporters wearing "Free The Game" t-shirts. We're told that he was described as being "his usual self" upon check-in.

The Game is supposed to serve 60 days, but we're told that he might not serve even half that many. - more on this story

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This Is Hardcore Fest

Lambgoat reports: Some preliminary details regarding This Is Hardcore Fest 2008 have been announced.

The event will take place on August 22nd, 23rd, and 24th at the Starlight Ballroom in Philadelphia, PA and following groups have been confirmed thus far:

100 Demons, 108, Blacklisted, Braindead, Ceremony, Cheap Tragedies, Cold World, Colin of Arabia, Death Before Dishonor - a lot more bands listed here

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Talking Metal Extras

PR reports: Never before seen interview segments with Devildriver, Soilwork, and Eddie Ojeda are posted online in the video section of the Talking Metal on fuse website

Also posted are numerous additional never before seen clips featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, Kery King, Hellyeah, Exodus, and more.
- Check em out here

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Daggermouth Drop Off Comeback Kid, Crime in Stereo Tour

Lambgoat reports: Although they had hoped to take part in their scheduled tour with Comeback Kid and Crime In Stereo, Daggermouth has now officially dropped off the tour. The band explains:

"This week has been a rough one on everyone involved with Daggermouth to say the very least. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the rest of our upcoming tour dates.

"Between Nick taking some time off and a whole slew of personal and financial reasons that we have to take care of, we have no other choice. - more on this story

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Steve-O Still A Jackass

TMZ reports: Jackass" star Steve-O is sitting in a Hollywood jail right now, after one of his neighbors nabbed him for bashing up his apartment complex.

TMZ has learned that Steve-O was, according to a source, breaking holes in the walls of his L.A. apartment building when one of his neighbors dropped a dime on him, and even made a citizen's arrest, holding Steve-O until the LAPD arrived, and took him away.

We're told he's at the LAPD's Hollywood station waiting to be booked on vandalism charges. - More celeb stupidity

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More Cowbell! No, It's A New KISS Tribute

PR reports: On April 1st, Versailles Records will return to stores with 'Lick It Up: A Millennium Tribute to Kiss' the first all-star KISS tribute of the millennium.

The disc will feature current/former members of Skid Row, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper Band, White Lion, Warrant, Pretty Boy Floyd, Keel, Britney Fox, Zebra, RATT, Riot, Rainbow, Slash's Snakepit, Dio, the Ace Frehley Band, Rat Race Choir, Dad's Porno Mag, L.A. Guns, Lillian Axe, Doro, Dangerous Toys, Watchtower, and as well as millennium rockers including Richard Kendrick, A.J. Caruso and Ross Stevens of Straitjacket Smile, Lee Thompson, Marko Pukkuka, Mind's Eye featuring Daniel Flores, the Slashtones, Chris Heaven, Rose Reiter, Teenage Rampage ftring. Chris Catena, Snowblynd, Chuck Bonnett III, Dead End Kidz, Andrew Santagata, Supermodel Autopsy, and Katet. - more on this story

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Ashlee Simpson Teams with Plain White Ts for Single

PR reports: Ashlee Simpson's new single, "Little Miss Obsessive," which features Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts, will be digitally released on 3/11.

Then, her full-length Bittersweet World will hit stores and be available digitally on 4/22. Ashlee collaborated with some major players on this album including Timbaland, The Neptunes' Chad Hugo, and Kenna.

She felt "very lucky to work with people who are at the top of their game." Listen to "Little Miss Obsessive" and judge for yourself. - It's streaming here.

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Oh Yeah It's Morning State

PR reports: Following a stellar run of shows with Nashville pals De Novo Dahl, Morning State is back in hometown Atlanta for a few days before heading back out on the road for dates leading up to SXSW.

Morning State will be playing several shows at the annual SXSW music conference in Austin and heading out to start the first leg of a national tour in April, including dates with XYZ Affair and Jukebox the Ghost in May. More dates will be added in the coming weeks. The band has announced that it will release You Know People I Know People on May 3rd, 2008.

Today, the band released the first single from its upcoming full-length You Know People I Know People. - To hear "Oh Yeah", go here

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Idol Poser Denies Wig Rumor

antiMusic reports: This one was too funny to pass up. Here is Rockdirt with the latest on this year's American Idol rock poser: Ousted 'American Idol' rocker Robbie Carrico spoke with People magazine about claims on the internet that he may be wearing a wig.

"I've been growing this hair for a very long time," Carrico said. "It's ridiculous that [the media] have to come up with something like that."

As for questions about his authenticity as a rock musician, given his prior history as a member of the pop group Boyz N Girlz United, Carrico said he's since paid his dues. - more on this story

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Of the Archangel Free Download

PR reports: The dark metallers from OF THE ARCHAENGEL posted their entire promo cd "The Dante's Children Extravagance: Chapter Alpha" online for download.

It features the tracks "Black Raven (Seeing Involution as Evolution)", "The Silence of the Dead Things" and "With The Dragon's Hand" and was originally released in 2005, receiving great reviews by the press, including magazines like Elegy Ib�rica, Comando Rock, Roadie Crew, Rock Brigade, RockHard / Valhalla, and others.

Actually the band is finishing the production of their first album, which details will be available soon. To know more of their work and download the cd visit the band's - MySpace page (see blog posting for download link)

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.... Buddy Guy & Robert Randolph: Carrying The Weight of the Blues

I felt like I was invited into the inner sanctum of friends to see two men whose love for music equaled the energy in the room. Watching the two of them bring these songs to life makes you believe in a higher power. (5 stars) - Read the full Buddy Guy & Robert Randolph: Carrying The Weight of the Blues review

.... Rob Rock - Garden of Chaos

Not only is Rock in his prime as a vocalist, but Roy Z.'s unlimited riffing arsenal highlights new areas of creativity and brilliance that has never been explored in power metal before, they redefine what it means to be excellent. - Read the full Rob Rock - Garden of Chaos review

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