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Jersey Hellfest

The PRP reports: This years "Hellfest" will now take place in Central NJ from August 19th through to August 21st.[more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Lamb of God Delay

The PRP reports: Lamb Of God's forthcoming live DVD release "Killadelphia" has been hanging out with Mr. Delay once again and is now set for a May 31st release date via Epic as a result.[see full story for breaking heavy rock news]- Click Here for the Full Story

Madonna Sued

Contact Music reports: MADONNA is being sued by a British video director for allegedly failing to pay expenses he incurred while shooting a TV concert special with the pop superstar last year (04).

HAMISH HAMILTON is demanding $175,000 (GBP92,100) from the singer. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

J.lo How To Book

Contact Music reports: JENNIFER LOPEZ is considering penning a self-help book for celebrities to help them deal with the paparazzi.

The lovely Latina feels she's the perfect person to write such a guide because she has been the target of media scrutiny and paparazzi stake-outs for years. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Franz Preview

BBC reports: Rock band Franz Ferdinand are to give fans a glimpse of their second album as they are recording it as part of a video diary on their website.

The Brit Award winners will post diary entries as they work on the follow-up to their self-titled 2004 debut.

"Fans will have access to the recording process and witness the band creating their new songs," a statement said. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Mobile iTunes

FMQB reports: Popular Apple news site ThinkSecret.com is reporting that the company will unveil the mobile phone version of its iTunes store as early as this June. Currently titled iTunes Mobile 1.0, the service has been in development in conjunction with Motorola since last year. The debut of the phone has been pushed back in recent months, apparently at the request of phone service providers. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Flying Himmelman

conqueroo reports: Peter Himmelman will spend the spring and summer months on the road promoting his just-released album Imperfect World (Majestic/MRI). Starting on May 15 in San Francisco, the Himmel-tour will wend its way north, then east. When the tour buses…okay, van, rolls into Pittsburgh on June 1, Himmelman will enlist as his backup band the Israeli rock group, The Flying Baby.

The Flying Baby will assume its role as Himmelman’s band in Pittsburgh (June 1), Annapolis (June 2), New York (June 5) and Philadelphia (June 7.) [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Gold Jem

PFA Media reports: Singer/songwriter Jem is breaking new ground overseas with the UK release of her debut album "Finally Woken." Her album, which has already sold in excess of 200,000 copies in the United States, has just been certified gold in the UK. Her single "They" debuted at #6 on the national singles chart, rose to #2 on the UK national airplay chart and her album currently remains in the Top 10. Credit for the overseas success of "Finally Woken" can be attributed to the recent media blitz which has seen her appear on Top of The Pops, CDUK and MTV Brand Spankin' New.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Coldplay iHit

Capitol reports: Coldplay's "Speed of Sound" Shoots To #1 on iTunes Music Store Overnight, Marking Incredible Worldwide Rise

X&Y, Follow-Up To Triple Platinum A Rush of Blood to the Head, Due In Stores June 7th

"Speed of Sound," the first single from Coldplay's forthcoming X&Y, is #1 on all iTunes Music Stores worldwide one short day after its release. "Speed of Sound" had an incredible rise globally on the iTunes Music Store achieving the #1 position on all 15 stores. The iTunes Music Store is in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.- Click Here for the Full Story

OKGo Dates

Capitol reports: OKGo just confirmed a slew of dates with Kaiser Chiefs this May! Head over to okgo.net for more info New album is in stores August 16th

Date - City - Venue - Also on the bill 4/20 - Houston, TX - Mary Jane's Fat Cat 4/21 - Dallas, TX - Trees - TROUBLED HUBBLE
5/24 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts - KAISER CHIEFS
5/25 - Asbury Park, NJ - The Stone Pony - KAISER CHIEFS
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Rufio Set July Release

Earshot reports: Already two years since the release of MCMLXXV, RUFIO have completed their highly anticipated follow up album to be titled, The Comfort Of Home, and are gearing up for its release, set for July 12th on Nitro Records.

Produced by Mike Green (Over It) and Mixed by Joe Barresi (Queens Of The Stone Age, Bad Religion, The Melvins), fans can expect to hear new songs played live when RUFIO tour this June with Alkaline Trio (see tour dates below). After that, you can catch RUFIO on the second stage of this years Warped Tour [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Travers & Appice Live CD

Escapi Music reports: Live At The House Of Blues", highlights the songwriting and Performing skills of three of the most exceptional musicians in Rock and Pop during the last 30 years. Legendary drummer Carmine Appice, whose biography reads like a "who's who" of Rock music, has played and sold millions of records with Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge, King Kobra, Blue Murder, Ted Nugent, Ozzy Osbourne and Jeff Beck, just to name a few. Vocalist and guitar hero Pat Travers, whose 1979 album "Go For What You Know" led to an immense increase of his fan base, is considered an all-time classic and a "must-have" for any guitar fan. Last but not least, T.M. Stevens, with his ferocious, yet melodic, style of Bass playing that is as unique as his larger than life persona, has been Involved with various superstars, artists such as Joe Cocker, Tina Turner, James Brown, Billy Joel and Steve Vai. Recorded at The House Of Blues, Myrtle Beach, USA in September of last year, the end result is timeless and powerful Blues Rock that highlights not only the technical competence of each individual musician but also their exquisite songwriting. Release date Europe/North America: July 12[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Viva Dictators

Escapi Music reports: New CD: The Dictators "Viva Dictators" (Escapi Music) Release date Europe/North America: July 12

Formed in 1974, New York City’s The Dictators is one of the finest and most influential proto-punk bands to walk the earth. Originally formed as an homage/response to the MC5, Flamin Groovies, New York Dolls and the Stooges, the Dictators wound up playing a similarly crucial and inspirational role to the generations that followed them. In 1991 the original Dictators reformed (with drummer Frank Funaro, later replaced by Wild Kingdom skinsman J.P. "Thunderbolt" Patterson) and set out on tour, something they have done with increasing dedication, geographic reach and consistency ever since. "Viva Dictators", showcases 15 proto-punk classics (plus an additional bonus track recorded at sound check), by one of the best live bands on the planet. This is pop punk for grownups, with worldly lyrics that may leave younger listeners in the cultural dark. Wisely, the Dictators do not pretend to be anything they're not, but that doesn't keep them from being both contemporary and true to their legacy.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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