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Station Family Fund Auction

PR reports: The Station Family Fund today announced their online charity auction, generously hosted by The Mimi Fishman Foundation has officially gone live. The auction will benefit the Station Family Fund, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization founded by survivors of the Station Nightclub fire. The Station Family Fund is committed to providing survivor relief, including costs of ongoing treatment and rehabilitation for victims and basic home needs for their families.

The auction, which will run through April 3rd, can be found at http://www.mimifishman.org/auctions/. A wide array of amazing musical memorabilia includes signed items by Crosby Stills & Nash, Def Leppard, Paul Rogers (Bad Company), Extreme, Gretchen Wilson, Boston members Tom Scholz and Gary Pihl, Tesla, Stryper, Winger, Twisted Sister, and much more.

Prevalent in the auction are the many guitars signed by the musicians who performed at the "Phoenix Rising" benefit concert at Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island on February 25, 2008. - more on this story

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Free Kitten Returns

NME reports: Free Kitten, the supergroup featuring Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz and ' Yoshimi P-We, have announced details of a new album.

'Inherit', released on May 20, is the band's first since 1997's 'Sentimental Education'.

Original bassist, Pavement's Mark Ibold, is absent from the new incarnation of the band, however. - more on this story

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Timberfake Vs Britney

TMZ reports: Today's second silly story of the day comes from TMZ: Justin Timberlake didn't keep his stick in a box on Monday night, when he jabbed at ex-galpal Britney Spears at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.

"The world has always been full of Madonna wannabes," said JT as he introduced the Material Mom, an inductee, reports Us. "I might have even dated a couple." Day-um.

He also zinged, "She has still found time to kiss someone I may or may not have publicly kissed myself while I was in the audience. Of course you know I was talking about Sean Penn." - more on this story

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Dark Funeral DVD Part 2

PR reports: Dark Funeral to release a second DVD recorded during the band's world tour for "Attera Totus Sanctus" "Attera Orbis Terrarum - Part 2," OUT on May 22 in Europe and July 8 in America through Regain Records!

This is the second in a series of two DVDs featuring outstanding, killer material that was recorded during the band's worldwide touring for "Attera Totus Sanctus."

The first DVD, "Attera Orbis Terrarum - Part 1," which landed on the Swedish DVD chart as number 5, focused on European shows. Part two focuses on South American shows, where the band has a fanatical following. - a couple new tour dates

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Safetysuit Preview

PR reports: Meet Safetysuit, four talented musicians from Tulsa who are as comfortable with their music as they are with each other. When asked what makes a good song, singer/guitarist Doug Brown replies with a simple answer, "quintessential good melody and good lyrics." This recipe clearly works for SAFETYSUIT whose songs capture the grandeur and depth of U2, with an imaginative pop sensibility at its core and a dizzying wall of guitars as its backdrop.

After stirring up a huge buzz on Tulsa's local circuit under the name Crew, the band headed off to Nashville to record their first EP, playing gigs whenever and wherever possible. The quartet quickly felt at home with a growing fan base and budding interest from major labels.

A deal with Universal soon followed, and SAFETYSUIT kept producer Greg Archilla (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Buckcherry) on board for their debut full-length album, Life Left to Go, due out on May 13th. - Listen to "Someone Like You"

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A Few More Reasons Not To Watch MTV

Hollywood Reporter reports: MTV is giving young people the chance to follow their dreams through several new music- and dance-themed projects[gee, someone has been reading the network ratings], including a drama from Nick Lachey that's described as a reality version of "Fame."

The network also has ordered two singing competitions -- "Rock the Cradle" and a concept with the working title of "Celebrity Music Mentor Project." It has also renewed the dance competition "Randy Jackson: America's Best Dance Crew" for a second season.

The untitled pilot from Lachey, the former star of MTV's "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica," revolves around the students at his alma mater, the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati. - more about dancing with tards and other new empty v shows here

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Protest The Hero Drop Off Silverstein Tour

BW*BK reports: Canadian metallers PROTEST THE HERO have updated their MySpace page with the following message from frontman Rody Walker: It is my unfortunate duty to inform you all that we will not be continuing on the SILVERSTEIN tour. From the often hatefilled and frequently dissapointed messages our MySpace has been receiving in relation to the cancelation of the Texas dates (specifically Dallas) I've decided that dropping those dates has impacted those who enjoy our music like feces in a clogged up colon... or is that compacted? I don't know.

Now what I'm sure you're all eagerly awaiting is a reason, some sort of crude justification to help your rage subside... if you're listening to 'After The Eulogy' this may be a serious problem. Without exposing specifics I will attempt to explain. While on tour recently, we realized our internal structure was built on a whimsicle foundation. We have become a disorganized touring band, and it's left the five of us exhausted and miserable.

Ergo, we are revamping, whipping our team (and cream) into shape, polishing our rims, straightening our brims, and making a stab at semi-professionalism. Though dropping a tour may seem like a very unprofessional thing to do, we need this time to get our ---- back on track. - more on this story

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Testament Preview

PR reports: Testament's highly anticipated album, 'The Formation of Damnation', will be released via Nuclear Blast on April 29,2008. We know you can wait no longer to hear the roar of Chuck Billy; the flawless guitar work of Eric Peterson & Alex Skolnick; the thunderous bass of Greg Christian; and relentless drums of Paul Bostaph!

The single from this record, 'More Than Meets the Eye', is currently streaming on the main page of Bravewords.com. Check it out! www.bravewords.com

About the song, Chuck Billy says, "it's definitely a classic Testament track and its great to have Alex and Greg back in the picture. This is Testament back on track at our truest form and we are keeping it fresh." The new track is also posted on the band's Myspace page, at www.myspace.com/testamentlegions - Upcoming Testament dates

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Pajama Party for Kids

PR reports: Raven-Symon� is inviting her fans all over America to join her as the singer brings her cross-country "Pajama Party" tour to arenas nationwide beginning April 26 in Orlando, FL and continuing for 55 dates through July 13 in Sacramento, CA.

Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early to shows wearing their favorite pajamas for a fun-filled pre-concert slumber party leading up to Raven-Symon�'s performance -- on a stage being designed to replicate her own house.

Opening the show will be Raven-Symon�'s fellow Disney star Mitchel Musso, known to fans for his role as Oliver Oken on the smash hit show "Hannah Montana." Musso will be performing original hip-hop/R&B songs from his own forthcoming album. - more on this story

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Sky Eats Airplane Join Emo Vision

PR reports: Albany, NY based EQUAL VISION RECORDS is proud to welcome Fort Worth, TX electronic-hardcore act, SKY EATS AIRPLANE to its roster! The band have already received an incredible amount of recognition in the press as an unsigned act, including an appearance in Alternative Press' AP&R section in November 2007.

Countless blogs and webzines listed SKY EATS AIRPLANE as one of the top unsigned acts of last year. It's no wonder why there's such a buzz. To date, the band's Myspace has received over 4.5 million plays.

The five-piece recently recorded a 10-track set with producer Brian McTernan (Circa Survive, Senses Fail, Hot Water Music) at his studio in Baltimore, MD. "We've matured a lot � and for the best � since the last record," says guitarist Lee Duck, comparing the current sound to that of their self-produced E.P., Everything Perfect On The Wrong Day. "It's more technical. You'll hear a lot of polyrhythm's and odd time signatures with many dynamic changes but overall, we are modest with our 'heaviness'," describes guitarist Zack Ordway. On working with McTernan, Ordway says "it was really easy working with Brian. I felt like he and I were on the same page most of the time." Duck continues, "it was amazing to work with someone who could help us find our sound without trying to make us someone weren't. Three demos from the forthcoming release are currently posted on the band's Myspace. An album title and release date are TBA. - tour dates

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Saving Abel Porn Video for Playboy

PR reports: Playboy.com has teamed up with Virgin Records to premiere the uncensored music video for the hit single "Addicted" by up and coming Southern-rockers Saving Abel today at 1:00 pm EST.

The steamy clip for "Addicted," which features topless models and never-before-seen content, will air exclusively at http://www.playboy.com/savingabel through March 18, 2008. Playboy.com, a leading lifestyle and entertainment site, is a place where musicians and directors can present their work without conservative censorship restraints.

Saving Abel's self-titled debut, produced by Skidd Mills (12 Stones, Saliva, Submersed), hits stores today, March 11th. In just six weeks of airplay, "Addicted" has become a top-20 hit on the active rock radio charts and shows no signs of slowing down. Hailing from Memphis, TN, Saving Abel is comprised of Jared Weeks, Jason Null, Scott Bartlett, Eric Taylor, and Blake Dixon. Currently, they are on tour supporting label-mates Sick Puppies. - more on this story

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Free The Robots

PR reports: rephlektor inkorporated is pleased to introduce you to a future star in the making � Santa Ana, California's Free The Robots (AKA Chris Alfaro). The genre-defying artist pulls together heavy doses of traditional jazz, Hip-Hop, psychedelic sounds, indian spice, progressive melodies, obscure samples and devastating drums into a rich pot of sound. The vibe is constantly changing from catchy up-tempo b-boy classics, to melodic down-tempo depressants, to heavy beat driven epic masterpieces.

Those of you already at SXSW or planning an imminent arrival will not want to miss Thursday evening's OBEY Records showcase at Barcelona featuring sets from Free The Robots, Diplo, Flying Lotus and much more. Free The Robots will offer a live set filled with tracks from both previous releases and his forthcoming split EP (with The Gaslamp Killer) entitled Killer Robots. Made available to you as a free download, lead track "Clocks And Daggers" sounds like a cross between DJ Shadow and the music to a George Romero zombie movie while "The Bearded Lady Theme" conjures images of our sideshow freaks of yesteryear. The title says it all but the music must be heard! - more on this story

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Be Your Own Pet Awkward Video

PR reports: Get Awkward is the sophomore full-length from Nashville foursome Be Your Own Pet, in stores March 18th Making it presented new challenges for Jonas, Jemina, Nathan, and John, and yielded some surprises. The songs remain fast and loud, totally wired and tantalizingly brief. Applying the dubious word "mature" is open for heated debate � string arrangements and soppy ballads are blessedly absent � but the music definitely reflects a sharp increase in experience.

"I was nervous, because it was our first second record," confides guitarist Jonas Stein. Stop squirming � that syntax does make sense. "Before we recorded our first album, we'd had those songs for God knows how long, before we'd gotten attention from anyone but ourselves." (Since 2003, to be precise.) And following that gestation period, the ditties featured on their self-titled debut and assorted EPs and singles enjoyed months of refinement on the road. "After all that, it was like, 'Okay, time to write a new record� starting from scratch.' It was the first time we'd ever done anything like that."

"The first time we were recording was scary," singer Jemina Pearl recalls of making Be Your Own Pet. The band was reluctant to tamper with proven formulae. Dead set against it, actually. "Try a slow song? No way. That's not what we do!" This is where the aforementioned experience creeps in. "You realize, doing other things doesn't make you less true to yourself," she concedes. "So this time, we were trying to mix it up, have more variety, rather than just attack-attack-attack, the whole way through." - �The Kelly Affair� video

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.... John (Cougar) Mellencamp Guide - Act III: John Cougar Mellencamp

To coincide with the Rock Hall of Fame inductions, Tony takes a look at the career of John (Cougar) Mellencamp. He continues today with the John Cougar Mellencamp years. - Read the full John (Cougar) Mellencamp Guide - Act III: John Cougar Mellencamp review

.... Scale the Summit - Monument

Monument is one of those albums where after listening to it once, you have to wonder what went wrong, and after 3 or 4 listens, you realize it's an exercise in proving there's more to a solid instrumental album than just 40 minutes of riffs. (3 stars) - Read the full Scale the Summit - Monument review

.... Animal Mother - No Rules

No Rules unquestionably kicks ass, and I can guarantee you'll agree with the previous statement if bands like Down or Corrosion of Conformity are often enjoyed in your presence. - Read the full Animal Mother - No Rules review

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