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Day In Rock 4/14: GNR in Nov?- Drunk Idol- Durst Satanist- Prior Attack By Dimebag Killer- Jacko Accuser's Mom Takes 5th- Johnnie Johnson RIP- Baby Britney- Bobby Brown Skips Court- Rasta Ozzy- Nevermore- F**K Esquire- Metal Passover- Strata Injury- Martyr AD- Bear Vs Shark- Candiria Win $29 Mil- Flotsam and Jetsam- Robert Cray- Aimee Mann- Metallica- Pixies Tour!- more
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GNR in Nov?
BW&BK reports: The website of British radio station XFM says that with the leak of �I.R.S.' and the rumored emergence of the other new tracks �Madagascar' and �The Blues', rumors are swirling that the new G'NR album will be released sometime in the near future, with some reports claiming that it will even hit stores in November. 

While absolutely nothing is confirmed, here is the rumored tracklist, according to XFM: �Chinese Democracy', �This I Love', �I.R.S.', �Thyme', �Substitute', �The General', �Seven', �Madagascar', �Ides Of March', �Catcher In The Rye', �Leave Me Alone', �The Blues', �Closing In On You', �There Was A Time (TWAT)'. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Drunk Idol
Day in Rock reports: There is speculation that Paula Abdul may have been under the influence during Tuesday night's broadcast of American Idol. The "let's praise everybody even when they stink" judge appeared to be slightly off her rocker on Tuesday night, while it wasn't exceedingly obvious, Abdul's mannerisms, off balance standing and almost fall at one point and slightly slurred speech during the broadcast did leave the question of her sobriety to skeptical eyes. The American Idol message boards are burning up with speculation on this matter. Perhaps the producers should just drop her, it's not like she gives the contestants worthwhile advice. Lying to them doesn't help! Then again what is Paula Abdul doing judging vocal talent in the first place? The karaoke gods may have the last laugh. See the full story link for some fan reaction and comments on Abdul's "condition" from previous episodes. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Durst Satanist
Rockdirt reports: The New York Daily News reports Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is set to appear in NBC's apocalyptic drama 'Revelations', which premieres tonight at 9 PM ET/PT. Durst plays an evil Satanist who kidnaps series star Bill Pullman's stepson and attempts to lure him to the dark side.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Prior Attack By Dimebag Killer
Blogcritics.org reports: The Columbus Dispatch (not available online) reported today that Nathan Gale, the paranoid schizophrenic Pantera fanatic and killer of Dimebag Darrell and three others at the Alrosa Villa club, jumped on the stage during a Damageplan show in Cincinnati on April 5, 2004, causing about $1,800 in damage to lights and other equipment during a struggle with bouncers. The band continued playing during the episode and charges were not filed against Gale in Cincinnati because band members did not want to have to return to the city for subsequent court dates. Eight months later he would do much worse.[more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Jacko Accuser's Mom Takes 5th
ABC reports: The mother of Michael Jackson's accuser took the stand outside the jury's presence Wednesday and immediately invoked her Fifth Amendment right to not testify about welfare payments she has received. 

Judge Rodney S. Melville instructed jurors that the woman had invoked her right for protection from self-incrimination on the subject and she began describing how the family met the singer while her son was battling cancer. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Johnnie Johnson RIP
AP reports: Johnnie Johnson, a rock 'n' roll pioneer who teamed with Chuck Berry for hits like "Roll Over Beethoven" and "No Particular Place to Go," died Wednesday. He was 80. 

Johnson died at his St. Louis home. The cause of death was not immediately known, said publicist Margo Lewis. He had been hospitalized a month ago with pneumonia and was on dialysis for a kidney ailment, said John May, a friend and fellow musician. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Baby Britney
Contact Music reports: LATEST: BRITNEY SPEARS' publicist has accidentally revealed the sex of the singer's baby is a girl, after responding to reports of the pregnant star's alleged weekend (09-10APR05) hospitalisation.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bobby Brown Skips Court
Contact Music reports: R+B pioneer BOBBY BROWN failed to turn up at a Massachusetts court Tuesday (12APR05) to explain non-payment of child-support to the mother of his two kids. 

The DON'T BE CRUEL singer, 36, has two teenage children - aged 13 and 15 - with ex-love KIM WARD, who he dated before wedding singer WHITNEY HOUSTON in July 1992. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Silly News: Rasta Ozzy
BBC reports: Birmingham-born poet Benjamin Zephaniah has written a poem about The Osbourne family to mark the final episode of their popular MTV reality series. 

"I thought it was only fitting to put pen to paper and write them a fitting ode," said the Rastafarian writer. 

"The challenge was to write a poem about a family that has become an alternative institution without it sounding too worthy," he added. [see full story for more including part of the poem]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Nevermore Finish CD
Blabbermouth reports: The Seattle-based quintet NEVERMORE recently completed the recording process for their highly anticipated new album, "This Godless Endeavor", at Backstage Studios in England with legendary producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, OPETH). The highly anticipated new offering is currently set for a summer release. This will mark the group's first recording with guitarist Steve Smyth (ex-TESTAMENT). [see full story for more including tour plans]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Camp Freddie Coming
Blabbermouth reports: Guitarist Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) is in the process of finishing up his guitar parts for the upcoming CAMP FREDDY full-length debut with producer Mike Clink (GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA). "The album is coming along, slowly but surely," Navarro writes on his web site. "It is hard nailing so many artists down for sessions, including me." 

CAMP FREDDY � the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar), VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, and vocalist Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock icon Donovan) � are expected to release their debut album later in the year via Sanctuary Records. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Holy Moses in Kabul
Blabbermouth reports: German thrashers HOLY MOSES and AC/DC tribute band DIRTY DEEDS (featuring Alex Kraft from DESPERADOS and ONKEL TOM) will perform in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 27, 2005. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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F**K Esquire
Blabbermouth reports: A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Scott Whitt has sent in the following item: 

"I just bought the latest issue of Esquire, April 2005. The last page is an article 'This Way Out' by Brian Frazer. In it he makes a joke out of the murder of Dimebag. There is a pyramid of 'Recommended Daily of Vice.' On the top is a section 'Use Sparingly' and in it is 'Shooting ex-guitarists from PANTERA.' I think it is horrible for someone to make light of this tragic situation. We in the metal community should voice this. [see full story for more including a scan of the offensive page from the rag]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Metal Passover
BW&BK reports: VH1 Classic presents a first-ever television special event that is sure to have you shouting Shalom! Matzo And Metal: A Very Classic Passover invites viewers - Jews and Gentiles alike - to the network's own version of a rock-n-roll Passover Seder attended by heavy metal and hard rock artists who happen to be Jewish. 

Premiering on the second night of Passover, Sunday, April 24th at 7 p.m. ET, the one-hour special features host Dee Snider (half Jewish) and Scott Ian of ANTHRAX, Leslie West of MOUNTAIN and Snider's TWISTED SISTER bandmate JJ French discussing their experiences in the music industry as well as their Jewish heritage over a special Passover meal. All foods served will be Kosher of course courtesy of the special's sponsor Manischewitz. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Six Pack Lineup
BW&BK reports: Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, North America's premier metal publication & Belkin Productions are proud to finalize the third installment of the BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend. The event kicks off with a warm-up show on Thursday, May 5th, featuring the international DEBUT of Tim Owens' (ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST) solo outfit BEYOND FEAR. In what has become a tradition at BW&BK, Saturday afternoon will showcase FREE acoustic sets by CHRIS CAFFERY (TSO/SAVATAGE), as well as an EXCLUSIVE appearance by Symphony X singer RUSSELL ALLEN, who has just released his first solo effort, Atomic Soul. 

May 6-7, the atmosphere inside the Odeon will be more electric, if not electrifying. Reunited thrashers DEATH ANGEL will make their only US appearance of 2005. Same goes for JAG PANZER, a band who played the first BW&BK show. Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED will play their ONLY North American show in support of Lair Of The White Worm, as well as the debut by the acclaimed MORS PRINCIPIUM EST, highly touted to be the next Finnish band to crack out of the underground.[see full story for a lot more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Strata Injury, Tour Off
Digital Noise reports: Sparta has regretfully announced the cancellation of the remaining dates on this current tour. Guitarist Paul Hinojos suffered a ruptured disk in his back and has been forced to return to Los Angeles for treatment.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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