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Moonalice Add Heavy Hitting Drummer To Their Lineup

PR reports: Moonalice have welcomed a new member of their tribe with the addition of drummer John Molo into the band. A Grammy-winning member of Bruce Hornsby's band for nearly 15 years, Molo has also logged kit time with Phil Lesh & Friends, The Other Ones, John Fogerty, Keller Williams and many more. Molo replaces Jim Sanchez, who has left the band for personal reasons but remains a dear friend and member of the Moonalice tribe.

"This was meant to be," said Molo. "I was in San Francisco last week and had a premonition that I should call Moonalice. I had no idea they were auditioning drummers, but they were. It's great to be part of the tribe."

"John is a fantastic drummer with a deep understanding of American music. He is perfect for Moonalice," said GE Smith, the band's musical director. "We can't wait to get back on the road!!!"

The new Moonalice line-up is currently touring in support of the band's debut - more on this story

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Vadar Complete New Album

Metal Underground reports: Vader has revealed that they have completed work on their new studio album, "Necropolis." A message from frontman Peter Wiwczarek reads: "Monday, May 18th is the day, when the new album Necropolis was finished!!! The last act of the process was a flight to Aarhus in Denmark and my visit at AntFarm Studio. During next two days me and Tue were working on the character of new record and some details in the mix. Next days are Tue Madsen's solitary work in silence of His studio. The result is tremendous!!! New songs sound powerful and still mysterious. The cover art (created by Jacek Wisniewski) being so much different then previous works is so magical as well.

"The whole graphics fulfill the Music on the album. It will contain 11 songs, 33 minutes and 33 seconds of real breath of chaos. There are two bonus tracks on special edition, which are classics in metal, also big part of HQ footage from Vader charity show in Krakow, which was our help for Covan (Adrian Kowanek - former VADER singer) and his recovery after serious car accident.

"The third part of Gates To Necropolis- studio report will be available this week. More secrets about the recordings of guitars, bass or vocals shall be told. The last but not least, the fourth part of the report will be done in next two weeks. We will close up the guest in Necropolis session, also shots from AntFarm studio in Denmark. And we're looking forward to see you on the shows soon!"
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A.A. Bondy Tour Plans

PR reports: A.A. Bondy will hit the road for a summer tour next month, beginning June 5th at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA and ending July 7th at Spanish Moon in Baton Rouge, LA.

Bondy is also confirmed to perform this weekend at the Sasquatch Music Festival in Quincy, WA and June 14th at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN.

Bondy's debut, American Hearts, was re-released by Fat Possum in April 2008 after its original release by Superphonic in 2007. Spare and arresting with timeless appeal, the album was an underground favorite among fans and critics. Bondy performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, while NPR noted in a 'Song of the Day' pick: "By the time 'How Will You Meet Your End' reaches its own dramatic and doomstruck end, Bondy has cemented his status as a fatalistic troubadour with few modern peers." Bondy is currently in a Mississippi studio finishing his sophomore album; a release date on Fat Possum will be announced soon. - more on this story

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The Medicine Isn't Helping

PR reports: 34 West Records is pleased to announce the new CD and digital release by Detroit area recording artist FIG, titled "The Medicine Isn't Helping". FIG's new CD features 16 pop flavored tracks which showcases Matt Fig's catchy melodic hooks and memorable choruses.

Fig was signed by the label in April of 2009. "I've known Matt for a while and he just keeps getting better. He is truly an independent artist who has been seriously honing his craft as a songwriter and performer", states 34 West Records President Aaron Wayne-Duke. "When I first heard "The Medicine Isn't Helping" I immediately made him an offer to come to the label. We've been working together for several years so it just made sense to finally seal the deal," he adds.

"The writing process for this album was sit down, play a few chords and start humming�That's how I always do it�Sometimes I start with the guitar, other times I use the piano�The songs for this record came together quickly and we actually recorded more material than we could use", Matt Fig said. "Music is life and every song is a piece of me", added Fig of the project. - more on this story

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Deleted Scenes Hitting The Road And Covering Morrissey for Sluts

Fantastic reports: Washington, DC-based band Deleted Scenes will be heading out on an extensive US tour later this month that won't see the group returning home until July.

Amidst all of this "going on tour" activity, Deleted Scenes managed to muster a contribution to noted music blog The Music Slut's curated compilation TMS Hearts Moz which features 15 covers honoring the 50th birthday of Morrissey.

Deleted Scenes chose to cover "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want," a 'lil number by The Smiths that, in the hands of Deleted Scenes, becomes a grizzly production built around a screwed digi-recorder take. - more on this story

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How Many Cliches Can You Fit Into One Press Release? Ask Drama!

Atlantic Records reports: Aphilliates/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist Drama has announced this week's release of his eagerly anticipated new album, "GANGSTA GRILLZ: THE ALBUM VOL. 2." The collection � which features the banging hit single, "Day Dreaming (Feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg, and T.I.)" � is available in stores and online now.

The ATL-based Drama is known far and wide for his legendary "Gangsta Grillz" mixtapes. "GANGSTA GRILLZ: THE ALBUM VOL. 2" continues in the same flowing formula as 2007's "GANGSTA GRILLZ: THE ALBUM," with all-new original material that gathers together a veritable who's-who of modern hip-hop. Among the rap icons included are Flo Rida, Gucci Mane, Trey Songz, LA the Darkman, OJ Da Juiceman, Bun-B, Nas, Ludacris, The-Dream, Busta Rhymes, Too $hort, Lil Boosie, Yo Gotti, and Willie the Kid. Production comes from such studio luminaries as Drumma Boy, Zaytoven, and Affiliates in-house beat maker V12 Da Hitman.

"This album broadens the movement and just brings good music to the table," says Drama. "With the albums, mixtapes and artists, I'm keeping the music alive for those who are coming up under us and representing hip-hop. I don't want to make it too complicated. It's just about giving everybody something to ride to and giving them what they want." - more on this story

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Pop Evil Getting Major Reissue Next Week

PR reports: Michigan rockers Pop Evil has signed with Universal Republic Records and will be re-releasing their 2008 acclaimed indie album Lipstick On A Mirror, on May 26th.

The album will be re-mixed and re-mastered, with a brand new song, "Rolling Stone," and a riveting acoustic rendition of their signature song "100 In A 55," which is already gaining traction online and via radio's underground radar even before its officially release to multiple radio formats.

In support of the re-release, Pop Evil will sweep the nation on a two month long tour supporting Judas Priest and Whitesnake beginning July 5th in Wallingford, CT. - dates

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A Fine Frenzy To Drop Virgin Bomb in September

Virgin reports: On September 8, 2009, A Fine Frenzy, led by Alison Sudol, will release Bomb in a Birdcage on Virgin Records, the follow-up to 2007's critically acclaimed One Cell in the Sea.

While the debut established Sudol as one of the most talented young singers and songwriters around, the new album reveals another side of A Fine Frenzy.

"I think some people may be surprised," says 24-year-old Sudol. "They think that I'm all fragile and ethereal, but I have a wild side, too. I'm a quiet person with a loud streak, and this record is a testament to that." - That's enough. Listen here

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As Tall As Lions Announce Album and Tour Plans

PR reports: As Tall As Lions are back with You Can't Take It With You, the highly anticipated follow up to 2006's self-titled full-length. [Hitting stores on August 18] They will be playing a special hometown headlining show on June 30 at New York City's Bowery Ballroom.

[Warning clich�s ahead] The third full-length album by New York's As Tall as Lions, You Can't Take It With You, is a thoughtful, textured tour de force of soundscapes, vocal harmonies, melodies and insightful lyrics about the modern world. The songs' subject matter faces head-on the politics of God, love, war, and the human condition while examining everyday struggles such as anxiety, isolation, and money." With You Can't Take It With You, the band; vocalist-guitarist Dan Nigro, guitarist Saen Fitzgerald, bassist Julio Tavarez and drummer Cliff Sarcona, has made its smartest and most impressive album to date.

With the release of You Can't Take It With You this summer and tour plans with Dredg and Rx Bandits, 2009 is sure to be busy and rewarding year for As Tall As Lions. - more on this story

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Elephant In Guitar for Apples in Stereo Star

Submitted News reports: Colorado based luthier Andrew Scott has created a one of a kind Elephant 6 guitar for The Apples in Stereo's Robert Schneider. The guitar, a playable piece of art made out of meteorite, elephant bones and combination of Walnut and Poplar woods, and shaped to play and perform much like a super-charged version of Schneider's Danelectro DC-3.

Scott came up with the idea in order to celebrate Schneider's role in the long-enduring and profoundly influential Elephant 6 Collective which spawned The Apples in stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, Olivia Tremor Control and numerous other members of their friendly confab.

"This Blindworm guitar plays incredibly well. It is the coolest, most beautiful, psychedelic guitar I have ever played!" enthuses Schneider. "The inlaid Elephant 6 logo is made of meteorite dust, and on the headstock, the elephant's eyes are made of dinosaur bones. It feels like I am holding a living creature." - more on this story

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. Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown

To me this album is a bit like the Beatles going from Sgt Pepper to the Magical Mystery Tour. Taking on its own, its a strong effort but taken in context of the history it has to live up to, its not outstanding. (3 stars) - Read the full Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown review

. Crown the Lost - Blind Faith Loyalty

Putting it in simple terms, Crown the Lost is just another dazzled band failing at a concrete identity that clearly doesn't represent a likeable foundation no matter which way one slices it. - Read the full Crown the Lost - Blind Faith Loyalty review

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