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Iommi Solo

IAYM reports: Guitarist Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath fame is said to be planning a June 28th release through Sanctuary for his next solo effort. The album features vocals courtesy of Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple)...[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Mastodon Reissue

IAYM reports: Rumors abound that Relapse will be reissuing Mastodon's most recent outing "Leviathan" to coincide with their stint on this year's "Ozzfest" run.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Leeds Sell Out

NME reports: Camping tickets for this year’s CARLING WEEKEND LEEDS FESTIVAL have sold out in record time.

All tickets available through the internet and 24-hour booking line are now gone. However, a limited number are still available from selected HMV stores in the region. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Post Glassjaw

The PRP reports: Former Glassjaw guitarist Todd Weinstock's new group has now settled on Men, Women & Children as their moniker. The band have been hard at work on their upcoming Warner debut as of late[see full story for a link to preview mp3s]- Click Here for the Full Story

White Stripes Satan

Punkbands reports: White Stripes have named their hugely anticipated new album ‘Get Behind Me Satan’. The album is released on June 6, preceded by a single ’Blue Orchid’ on May 30. Plans for live shows are also coming together. Speaking recently in the US, Jack White told the LA Times that they are planning “events” rather than traditional concerts to launch the album. The first time they play in England will be at the Glastonbury Festival in June. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Unwritten Law Lose Rob

Punkbands reports: Unwritten Law have parted ways with Rob Brewer, the band's long-time guitarist. Here is the statement commenting the incident(s) leading up to the decission to let Rob go: "First and foremost, Unwritten Law does not like to air our dirty laundry out in the public. However, we, Scott, Steve, Tony,and PK feel like we're forced into a corner right now.

That being said, here is Unwritten Law's side of the story.

... The fight started that night because Rob did not know his parts, and if you're a member of the band, you need to know your parts to the songs. We rehearsed Fight Song, and we were ready to play, and that night, he was not ready to play Fight Song. We did not arrive at the decision to release Rob from the band based on this one incident. Rob has been in the band for 14 years, and it was a very hard decision for all of us. It was not a decision that we made, but rather a decision that Rob made by attacking a member of his own band. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Sevendust Complete CD

Rockdirt reports: According to a message from Sevendust's webmaster/photographer Maddog in the group's latest newsletter, the band have already completed work on their new studio album. The CD is expected later in the year, presumably through the group's longtime label TVT Records.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Seether In May

press release reports: Wind-up Records announces the release of Karma And Effect, the new album from Seether, in stores May 24th, 2005. The first single, “Remedy” shipped to radio this week and has already been added in heavy rotation to stations across the country. The video for the track, was directed by Dean Karr (Marilyn Manson, Dave Matthews Band).

The Seether of 2005 is a far different beast than the Seether of 2002. And nowhere is that heard better than on their brand new album, Karma And Effect, which showcases a band who retains the heaviness and searing emotion of their debut, while gelling into a more fluid and vibrant unit. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Michelle Shocked Threesome

press release reports: 2005 will be a big year for Michelle Shocked, who will release a new trilogy of albums on June 7th on her own Mighty Sound label through Proper Distribution in the UK. The two-time Grammy nominee will present her "Threesome", continuing the "American Trilogy" concept of her first three Mercury albums.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Raul Malo Solo

press release reports: Raul Malo, Grammy Award winning singer of The Mavericks announces rare solo and acoustic live shows in April and previews new songs from his forthcoming solo album 'You're Only Lonely' (released by Sanctuary in Summer 2005).

Raul Malo shot to fame as the founder/frontman of the legendary multi-platinum selling band The Mavericks, singing songs that became massive international hits. The charismatic singer was born in Miami of Cuban parents and has long mixed his passion of Latin music with his love of Rock'N'Roll and Country rhythms and tunes.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Cure Reissues

press release reports: Two decades after The Cure helped launch the alternative rock movement with SEVENTEEN SECONDS, FAITH and PORNOGRAPHY, Rhino Records revisits the band's textured mix of dark atmospheric pop with a deluxe, two-disc edition of each album loaded with previously unreleased tracks. SEVENTEEN SECONDS, FAITH and PORNOGRAPHY will each be available April 26 at regular physical and digital retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested retail price of $24.98.

These albums continue Rhino Records' revitalization of The Cure catalog that began in December with the release of the band's 1979 debut, Three Imaginary Boys. Each title will be remastered and released as a deluxe double-disc set featuring the original album on one CD and numerous rarities on the other. Each release will come with a lavish booklet filled with lyrics as well as photos from the personal archives of vocalist Robert Smith, and track-by-track commentary and notes by U.K. music scribe Johnny Black. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

T. Rex DVD

press release reports: Born To Boogie, the definitive concert documentary on British rock phenomenon T. Rex, will be released in a special 2-disc DVD package from Sanctuary Records on June 7th. Directed by Ringo Starr, the concert DVD will include several hours of bonus footage and extremely rare material and marks the first time the film has been available on DVD. A separate double CD set will be released on the same day as a companion piece to the film. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Comic Sounds

Day in Rock reports: Wind-Up records has launched the official site for the Fantastic Four Soundtrack. The album is set to hit stores close to the movie release on July 8th. The lables says that the site will "music previews regularly on the website between now and the album's release, including both new artists and some very well-known artists both from Wind-up and other labels." They are kicking things off with a demo version of the track 'Die For You' by MEGAN McCAULEY. "Megan debuted earlier this year with the song 'Wonder' on the ELEKTRA Soundtrack album. See the full story link to check out the site [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

PINE*am Are Coming

press release reports: Hailing from Osaka, Japan PINE*am will make their Los Angeles debut at Club Underground on May 27th followed by a show at the UCLA Main Quad on May 31st. The band is touring support of their U.S. debut "Pull The Rabbit Ears" which will be released on May 31 on the Los Angeles-based label Eenie Meenie Records. PINE*am is also set to perform on G4 Tech TV on May 27th

"Pull The Rabbit Ears" is a dusting of pop smarts and art-school invention blending machinated drum loops, synthesized swirls, rip-roaring guitars, back-bone bass, and three-part harmonies creating a musical cocktail that effortlessly sways between rock and electronica. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Kottonmouth Kings Stoner Holiday

press release reports: Stoners everywhere are preparing to light up their pipes for the upcoming impending marijuana holiday April 20th, 2005.

The holiday celebrated ever year by smokers worldwide was established on the 4th month, 20th day of every year, after the police code 4:20 - used to indicate marijuana smoking in progress.

Joining the festivities this year are Pro-marijuana bands the Kottonmouth Kings and Cypress Hill , who have joined forces to record the song "Put the Pipe Down" for release on the impending stoner holiday. Kottonmouth King's frontman Brad Xaxier, also known as "Daddy X", will be appearing on radio stations across the nation celebrating the holiday and to premiere the song for smokers everywhere. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Squad Five-O W.K. Tour

Day in Rock reports: Punkers Squad Five-O are currently out on the road on VIP Summer Music Kickoff Tour sponsored by Cingular Wireless and DemoDaze. The tour also features Andrew WK, High Speed Scene, and Hush.

4/12 Lawrence, KS University of Kansas
4/13 Chicago, IL Park West
4/14 Madison, WI Barrymore Theatre
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Sadaharu DVD

press release reports: Music Video Distributors and Universal Warning Records are pleased to announce the home viewing release of Sadaharu – New and Alternative Careers in Dance for worldwide distribution on DVD.

This DVD features the leaders of Pennsylvania’s punk / post hard-core movement live at The Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA on September 24, 2004. Sadaharu has developed a unique sound, despite this modern day one-off, flavor-of-the-week band cycles, by playing stripped-down rock-a-billy, punk, jazz influenced hard-core and creating a musical amalgamation. With relentless touring and support from nationwide street teams, Sadaharu remain on the road and stage with The Blood Brothers, The Icarus Line, One Line Drawing and Shi Hulud, in addition to MTV and MTV2 breakout bands Coheed and Cambria, Andrew W.K. and Poison the Well. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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