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Gary Reynolds and the Brides of Obscurity Week: Day 3

antiMusic reports: Described as psychedelic indie-rock / space pop that used "Abbey Road" as a reference when it came to mixing their new CD "Santiago's Vest," Gary Reynolds and the Brides of Obscurity caught our attention. So we asked Gary to pick some of his favorite tracks from the CD and tell us about them. Today Gary tells us about the song "Sleep":

This is the drummer's favorite song. He's responsible for the overall direction. I wanted it to be more of a calypso beat. Thank God I didn't get my way. I really love to lay in bed half asleep. It's really not being lazy I come up with a lot of ideas in that state of mind. So I decided to write a song about staying home, playing hooky from work. My favorite line in the song is "I feel like cinnamon toast" which is a pun on feeling like sh*t or being hungry.

Now it's up to you to be the ultimate judge, go grab a listen to their songs and see if you agree that this is an exciting new indie release. Samples, tour dates and more about the band can be - found here.

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Idol Stripper

AP reports: "American Idol" contestant David Hernandez once entertained audiences by removing his clothes instead of singing tunes, a manager at a male strip club in Phoenix told The Associated Press.

The 24-year-old finalist from Glendale, Ariz., once worked as a stripper at Dick's Cabaret, appearing fully nude and performing lap dances for the club's "mostly male" clientele, club manager Gordy Bryan said Monday.

"He had the look and the type that people like, so he made pretty good money here," Bryan said. [so he should have kept his day job?] - more on this story

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Bjork Vs China

Jam! reports: Icelandic singer Bjork has ignited criticism from Chinese fans after she declared "Tibet! Tibet!" to end a passionate performance of her song "Declare Independence" during a concert in Shanghai.

The outburst at the finale of Bjork's Sunday-night concert drew rare public attention inside China to Beijing's rule over Tibet.

Bjork's statement was not reported in Chinese news media but online sites were aflame with angry comment after word leaked out. [think about how the Tibetans feel] - more on this story

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Maiden Fans Riot

Blabbermouth reports: According to ElTiempo.com, seven people were injured in riots that took place during IRON MAIDEN's concert last Thursday (February 28) in Bogota, Colombia.

An estimated three thousand uniformed personnel were responsible for providing security at the concert, where such illegal items as knives, drugs, liquor were seized. No serious injuries were reported, but 480 people are said to have sought treatment for headaches, and other health conditions related to substance abuse (drugs and alcohol).

More than 42,000 fans from Colombia, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela attended the show, which was part of IRON MAIDEN's "Somewhere Back In Time - World Tour 08". - more on this story

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Judge Rejects Nickelback DUI Defense

antiMusic reports: "It's not like me to say sore-y, And I've been wrong, been to the bottom of every bottle, this is how you convict me." That may be the new tune Nickelback's frontman will be singing in jail along with the Police classic "Every Breath You Take". Jam! has the story: A B.C. provincial court judge has dealt a blow to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's defence, saying police legally obtained the accused drunk driver's breath samples.

His lawyer, Marvin Stern, argued an RCMP officer conducted an unlawful search when he asked Kroeger to blow into his face after detecting the smell of alcohol and that the evidence should be excluded.

Stern also argued the Mountie stayed far too long at the scene with Kroeger while arrangements were made to tow the Lamborghini and failed to obtain two further breath samples "as soon as practicable" as required by the Criminal Code. But provincial court Justice Peder Gulbrandsen disagreed, saying the obligation to obtain samples as soon as practicable does not mean they be obtained as soon as possible - more on this story

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Bad Korn Bizkit Band

PR reports: KoRn guitarist James 'Munky' Shaffer announces plans to release a new project entitled FEAR AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM due out August 8, 2008. The record will be released on his own label, EMOTIONAL SYPHON RECORDINGS.

The band features James Christian Shaffer ("Munky") on guitars and vocals; Billy Gould (Faith No More), bass; Wes Borland (Black Light Burns), guitars; Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion, Tenacious D), drums and percussion; Leopold Ross, programming and guitars; Zach Baird, keyboards and programming. The album will be produced by Shaffer, Ross, and Jim Monti, with additional production by Tim Harkins, Leopold Ross and Danny Lohner (NIN)

Famed producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, KoRn) comments: "What can I do to ever come close to feeling James's level of pure ruthless courage through a guitar? Since I've worked with him, I've tried to inspire, convince, beg, bleed, cry, prod and nearly die, hoping to hit that bar with others. I'm grateful to know what 'it' is, and where it always exists�in my brother, James. His solo band? Yes, please!" - more on this story

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Boy Band Creator A Fraud

AP reports: Lou Pearlman is now not only guilty of foisting crap boy bands on the world, he is guilty of shady business deals. Which some could argue is the same principle at work. Reuters has the story: Lou Pearlman, the music mogul who launched the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, has agreed to plead guilty and make restitution to victims swindled out of an estimated $300 million in phony bank and investment schemes, U.S. prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Pearlman admitted in a plea agreement that for 20 years he enticed people and banks to invest millions of dollars in two companies that existed only on paper: Transcontinental Airlines Travel Services Inc. and Transcontinental Airlines Inc.

Pearlman is scheduled to enter his plea on Thursday in a U.S. court in Orlando. The charges carry a maximum of 25 years in prison and a $1 million fine. - more on this story

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Rocklahoma 08 Announced

PR reports: On Tuesday, March 4th the Catch the Fever Music Festivals announced at its press conference from the historic Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, its lineup for the 2008 festival taking place July 10-13, 2008 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Over 84 bands will be performing on three giant stages throughout the four days.

The press conference included Bret Michaels, front man of Poison, all of Warrant featuring Jani Lane, along with members of Cinderella, LA Guns, Enuf Z Nuff, Beautiful Creatures, Night Ranger, XYZ, Pretty Boy Floyd, Vain, and Lynch Mob.

The Rocklahoma Press Conference was heard live on XM's Boneyard Channel 41, as well as streamed on Wyldside Radio. The initial lineup on the main stage is as follows:

Thursday (Pre Party for those who have bought three day tickets) Bret Michaels, LA Guns featuring Tracii Guns, Enuf Z Nuff, Vain, House of Lords and Jet Boy. - more on this story

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Sick Kittie Leaves Group

PR reports: With sadness Kittie has confirmed the departure of bassist Trish Doan due to a severe medical condition. Doan has been diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia-athletica-nervosa, which she developed during the recording of Kittie's "Funeral for Yesterday," Doan's first release with the group.

"It breaks my heart to say goodbye to this family that has given me the best two years of my life," Doan said. "I wish my time with Kittie did not have to end, but this decision was made based on doctors' orders. Unfortunately this is the only option that will allow for my full recovery."

Doan has been battling the disease for nearly two years. "Trish is a part of our family and her talents and friendship will be missed by all of us," said Tara McLeod and sisters Mercedes and Morgan Lander. "We are continuing to be respectful and supportive of Trish's needs during her period of healing. We wish her the best on her road to recovery and will remain close to her throughout this difficult time." - Kittie Space

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Like An Iggy

Gigwise reports: Iggy Pop & The Stooges are set to perform for Madonna at her [c]Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony next week.

While Justin Timberlake will introduce Madge at the New York event the motor city legends are set to perform several cover versions of her tracks.

Iggy and Modonna became friends when the former opened for the later at the Dublin leg of her 2004 'Reinvention' tour. - more on this story

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Meshuggah CD Stream

PR reports: If you just can't wait until March 11th to get a taste of the latest release from Swedish metal powerhouse MESHUGGAH, the band is currently streaming its entire new album, obZen, on MySpace. The follow-up to 2005's Catch Thirty Three is a nine-track, one-hour reminder of how completely these guys dominate the world of tech-metal.

From the relentless assault of "Combustion" to the pummeling aggression of "Dancers To a Discordant System" this is some of the most inspired stuff Meshuggah has ever released.

And don't forget, the band is slated to support Ministry on the band's upcoming "farewell" C-U-LaTour, which kicks off at the end of this month in Canada and traipses across the States through May. Tickets for the upcoming shows, which also feature support from Hemlock, are on sale now. - Listen to Meshuggah's obZen on Myspace and grab the tour dates

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Opeth Reissue

Metal Underground reports: A new two-disc edition of OPETH's 1999 album Still Life is being released on March 31st via Peaceville Records. The set features a re-mastered stereo mix of the album on CD plus DVD with new 5.1 surround sound mix plus 'Face Of Melinda' filmed live in London. The artwork has been re-worked by original designer Travis Smith.

According to a press release, "Still Life was Opeth's first outing for Peaceville. Blessed with renewed enthusiasm, the band delivered yet another flawless gem of an album. Like My Arms, Your Hearse (1998) before it, Still Life was originally recorded under the watchful eye of engineer Fredrik Norddtrom at Gothenburg's Studio Fredman and Maestro Musik and has now been re-mastered and re-mixed by Jens Borgen.
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KT Tunstall US Tour

PR reports: The wait for American fans of the Scottish-born singer-songwriter KT Tunstall to perform stateside is finally over as the multi-platinum artist launches her first full U.S. tour in support of her latest album Drastic Fantastic this spring. Opening the shows will be singer-songwriter Paddy Casey.

The tour - which begins May 3rd in San Diego, CA, and continues through the end of May - will be a close up personal affair, with Tunstall on acoustic guitar duties while the rest of the band perform various other unplugged acoustic instruments, such as double bass, harmonium, and mandolin. It will well suit the warm, rootsy tone of Tunstall's songs, taken from Drastic Fantastic, her Acoustic Extravaganza record, and her best-selling 2006 debut Eye to the Telescope. - more on this story

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Donut Guy Has EMI Looking Backwards

Gigwise reports: EMI are to turn to their more established artists' back catalogues to boost struggling sales, according to new plans unveiled by the record label.

By re-releasing material from artists such as David Bowie in new formats EMI hope they will be able to reconnect with the record buying public. The plans were unveiled by the newly appointed head of EMI's music catalogue, Stephen Alexander.

Alexander, who has previously held the top position at Odeon Cinemas and Dunkin' Donuts, said he was not sure that EMI's catalogue "has been given the level of focus and priority that it would be my contention it really warrants as a business." [considering that catalogue sales account for about half of all CD sales, this just might be something to focus on. Too bad it took a guy that use to sell donuts to figure that out.] - more on this story

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Linkin Jay-Z Revolution for the UK

Gigwise reports: Projekt Revolution is set to cross the Atlantic this summer for the first time with Linkin Park and Jay-Z headlining.

The touring festival, created by Linkin Park, will takeover the Milton Keynes Bowl on June 29.

A full support bill is still to be announced, past performers at the American legs include My Chemical Romance, Ghostface Killah, Korn and Snoop Dogg. - more on this story

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