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BLS Support

siN's metal news reports: Despite previous announcements at various venues across the US, SILVERTIDE and THE EXIES will not be acting as direct support for BLACK LABEL SOCIETY on their upcoming Fall tour.

Instead, Zakk Wylde and co. will be getting help from BRAND NEW SIN and DOPE.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Real Cause of Drug Abuse!

MTV reports: Teens who watch R-rated movies are likelier to smoke, drink and use drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, which released the findings of a survey on the subject on Thursday (August 18). Twelve- to 17-year-olds who watch three or more R-rated movies per month are at more than four times the risk of substance abuse than those who do not watch R-rated movies. [Click the full story link to read more about the ground breaking survey. On a side note, we conducted a study that found that Universities waist entirely too much money each year conducting surveys and overcharging students for sub par indoctrinations… oops educations. ] - Click Here for the Full Story

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Love Ugliest Dog?

Day in Rock reports: Al Gore's ADD driven cable TV experiment "current" ran a story this week on Courtney Love. However, the "reporter" took a potshot at Courtney Love in the segue to the next story about the world's ugliest dog by announcing that it was a Courtney related story. Gotta love the biting humor there but the new cable network does remain practically unwatchable to sober or non-schizophrenic viewers. But that doesn't mean you can't submit your own video footage in hopes that the channel will air it. See the full story link for details. And who knows maybe that little quip will give the network its first lawsuit?- Click Here for the Full Story

Prom Kings USO

press release reports: On August 26, The Prom Kings will head to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California for a special performance to welcome the "Thundering Third"--3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment--home from Iraq. The battalion is the only Marine Corps ground force to have served three tours in Iraq. Meanwhile, The Prom Kings' newest single, "Bleeding," is already getting radio airplay nationwide. Stay tuned for tour details to be announced very soon.- Click Here for the Full Story

Simple Song

press release reports: The first single to be taken from Simple Minds forthcoming album, 'Black & White 050505' album is 'Home'.

'Home' will be released across two CD singles on September 5th. CD #1 includes a radio edit of 'Home' backed with the non-album track 'Bird On A Wire', CD #2 includes the album version of 'Home', a rendition of Grant Lee Buffalo's 'Mighty Joe Moon', the Trixton Portendo Dance Mix of 'Home', plus an enhanced video of 'Home'.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

KISS Dirt on Mancow

press release reports: Ace Frehley's ex-girlfriend Wendy Moore will be interviewed on the nationally syndicated radio show, Mancow's Morning Madhouse. The Mancow crew will be asking about her controversial book Into The Void... With Ace Frehley.

Event Date: Wednesday 08/24/2005
Time: 6:00 a.m. CST
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Susperia EP

press release reports: Oslo, Norway - SUSPERIA , the extreme melodic metal band from Norway have announced the official release date for their highly anticipated EP, 'Devil May Care'. The special edition CD will be released in Europe on 26th September 2005 through TABU Recordings.

The EP features a mix of original and cover songs that have been drawn from various recording sessions. Tracks appearing on the release are the 'Unlimited' album track 'Devil May Care', new song 'Venting The Anger' and three covers, which the band has been performing occasionally at live shows. 'Lack Of Comprehension' originally recorded by Death, 'Wild Child' originally recorded by WASP and the much sought after version of 'The Sun Always Shines On TV' - a worldwide hit for fellow Norwegians A-Ha. As an added bonus the release contains the promo videos for 'Chemistry' and 'Devil May Care' as well as screensavers, wallpapers and booklet picture gallery. The EP was completed at StrandStudio in Oslo, Norway. Production duties were once again handled by the band and engineered by Marius Strand
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Liz Phair Tour

press release reports: Liz Phair will launch her new album, Somebody's Miracle, with a headlining tour of North America that kicks off in Ft. Lauderdale on October 6th. Highlights include shows at New York's Irving Plaza (10/17,18), Chicago's Vic Theater (10/25) and at the House of Blues in Los Angeles (11/7). [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Social Mest

press release reports: Mest will release their new record Photographs on October 18th, and have landed the supporting slot on Social Distortion's fall tour. The confirmed dates are below:

09/20 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
09/21 - Minneapolis, MN - Quest
09/23 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
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Trapt Dates

total assault reports: Trapt have announced details regarding their upcoming fall tour in support of Someone In Control, in stores on September 13th. The trek will kick off on September 22nd in Chico, CA with Blindside and Aphasia opening. Here are the confirmed dates, with more to be added soon:

09/22 - Chico, CA - Senator Theater
09/23 - Sparks, NV - New Oasis
09/24 - Boise, ID - The Big Easy
09/26 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theater
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HIM / Finch / Skindred Dates

press release reports: HIM have announced the dates for their forthcoming U.S. tour with Finch and Skindred. HIM will release their new album, Dark Light, internationally on September 26th and in the US on September 27th. Here are the dates:

10/5 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
10/6 Seattle, WA @ The Premier
10/8 Mountain View, CA @ Download Festival
10/10 San Diego, CA @ SOMA
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Who Needs Steve?

press release reports: JOURNEY are pleased and proud to announce that they have joined forces with Sanctuary Records Group. The label will release the band's 13th studio album, GENERATIONS, on October 4 to U.S. retail outlets. "A Place In Your Heart" will be impacting at radio September 12th.

In an interesting twist, GENERATIONS is the first Journey album in which all the band members get a shot at being the frontman. "Everyone is singing at least one, if not two songs on the new album," says Valory, "we've been doing that on the past few tours and the audiences love it. We're spreading the talent around. I like to think of it as a blossoming of new singers who've just been playing their instruments before." [see full story for more]
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Gathering DVD

press release reports: World renowned Dutch rock band The Gathering is set to release their double-DVD 'A Sound Relief' in the US/Canada on October 25th, 2005 via The End Records. The DVD will be made available in Europe through the band's own label, Psychonaut Records, in mid-October.

The two-disc set features a wide array of items for fans of the band to enjoy. Disc I includes the live concert the band recorded on May 23rd, 2005 at the famous Paradiso in Amsterdam. The live recording was recorded in DTS 5.1, a truly remarkable sound quality, which enhances the already emotional and powerful flow of the band's musical delivery.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Hellogoodbye Web Hit

press release reports: Drive-Thru Records recording artist HELLOGOODBYE hit an amazing milestone: over 2 million plays and counting on PureVolume.com!

Drive-Thru Records will release a HELLOGOODBYE DVD on November 8, 2005. The real-time style documentary of the band on tour features interviews and acoustic footage, 5 brand new videos plus the entire set from their recent sold-out performance at the House of Blues in Anaheim. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

More Extreme Dates

press release reports: The 5th running of the "International Extreme Music Festival" announces new confirmed dates. The tour consisting of God Dethroned - Holland, Byzantine - USA, Nightrage - Sweden/Greece, Hell Within - USA , Epoch of Unlight - USA, Litlitu - USA and Thine Eyes Bleed - Canada will criss cross the country on a full North American tour begining in September.

More dates are to be announced and you can check out the tour website www.iemftour.com for all tour information on the bands and venues. You can also check out and download a custom tour poster / Ad mat or a Web Banner. The average ticket price for the tour is $12.00 and no tickets over $15.00 are expected.

09/08 Grand Rapids MI Ten Bells
09/10 Denver CO Bluebird
09/11 SLC UT Combat Academy
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