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NOFX Dates

siN's metal news reports: Continuing in our award winning punk coverage, NOFX will embark on a headlining tour next year with THE LAWRENCE ARMS and THE LOVED ONES. Confirmed dates so far include:

February 20 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing
February 21 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
February 22 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
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Led Royal

siN's metal news reports: LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page went to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to receive an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE, from Queen Elizabeth II - but the award was for his work with poor Brazilian children rather than his music.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gamma Ray USA

siN's metal news reports: GAMMA RAY will be embarking on a 6 dates North American tour, with only 3 shows in the US. The first confirmed shows are as follows:

May 1 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
May 2 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx 
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Last Laugh in Feb

Press Release reports: When tragedy strikes, people can do one of two things; dwell on it or use it as an inspiration to make themselves stronger. Stuart, Florida's punk rock five-piece, Last Laugh, have survived a roller coaster of personal, social and political unrest, only to emerge stronger than ever by finding solace in music. Channeling everything they have into No Regrets, Last Laugh's appropriately titled sophomore album, the band has done more than create music, they've become a voice that echoes the feelings of America's youth. 

Recorded over the past two years No Regrets is a breakneck punk rock power trip that runs through a gamut of emotions from sorrow and frustration to anger and introspection. Inspired by the truly moving artists that have come before them, No Regrets is an introspective look into the thoughts and feelings of today's youth dealing with the personal, social and political issues that affect everyone. The CD is set for release on Suburban Noize Records on February 21st, 2006.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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ALO Set Release

Press Release reports: ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) will be taking off in 2006, with a new version of their album Fly Between Falls slated for release on Brushfire Records February 21, 2006. 

The Bay Area-based quartet specializes in eclectic, groove-based rock �n' roll with funk-laden rhythms and a feel-good vibe. Fly Between Falls moves to a beat of its own, with elements of soul, funk, blues, Latin and a bit of steel-guitar-infused country twang. Singer/Keyboardist Zach Gill's smooth vocals lead the way on the first single, "Girl, I Wanna Lay You Down," which also features Jack Johnson. ALO recorded a new version of the song especially for this album, a truer adaptation of a live classic. The CD will also feature a new track listing[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Carole King Charity Auction

Special Ops reports: In the spirit of the Holiday Season, Special Ops have teamed up with Carole King and Rockingdale / Concord Records to host a charity auction on eBay to benefit Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. The agency's programs currently reach 7 million people in more than 35 countries. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided over $1 billion in assistance to people in 81 nations. Mercy Corps is a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Portland, Seattle, Cambridge, Washington, D.C. and Edinburgh, Scotland. [see full story for the auction]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Blame Canada

Press Release reports: To borrow a song title from the famed South Park movie, we can "Blame Canada!" for all the new blisteringly honest and emotional modern rock vibes coming from CHR and Hot AC stations around the U.S. who are quickly jumping on "Complicated," the explosive single from Eau de Humanity, the debut CD by the Ottawa, Ontario based Circuit.

The highly anticipated 11-song collection�which includes five tracks the band had been selling as an exclusive EP at their concerts as the disc was in production�is due for release January 24 through Top Sail Productions and WEA Distribution at a developing artist price of $9.99. Eau De Humanity was produced, recorded and mixed by Dale Penner, who has worked his cutting edge magic for years with artists like Nickelback and Canadian faves Holly McNarland and Matthew Good.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lacuna Coil One-Off

Century reports: Century Media Records are extremely pleased to announce that Italian gothic-rock sensations LACUNA COIL will be returning to the UK to play a one-off exclusive show in London in March 2006. 

After their stunning sold-out tour of the UK in October, Lacuna Coil wanted their UK fans to be the first to see them perform more songs from their highly anticipated new album �Karmacode' which is due to be released, a month later, on 3rd April 2006.

For those extra keen fans (or those who weren't quick enough in October) there will be the opportunity to buy tickets in advance through www.getlive.co.uk for one week only from - TODAY - 14th December. Lacuna Coil's official fan site www.emptyspiral.net will be linking though to the ticket site also.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Strokes Confirm Dates

Cornerstone reports: THE STROKES Confirm January - February UK Tour

1/19 - Belfast, Northern Ireland - Ulster Hall
1/20 - Dublin, IRE - The Point
1/24 - London, UK - Shepards Bush Empire
1/25 - Bristol, UK - Colston Hall
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Peter DiStefano Plans Busy 06

antiMusic/Trent McMartin reports: Former Porno for Pyros guitarist Peter DiStefano is planning on releasing his new solo album sometime in 2006 but fans can get an early taste by visiting his MySpace account where DiStefano has posted three unreleased songs.

DiStefano is also rumoured to be contributing to the debut album from Perry Farrell's new project the Satellite Party, whose debut album is set for an early 2006 release. DiStefano has also showed interest in working with Farrell to finish an album's worth of old unreleased Porno for Pyros songs that are in demo format on cassette tapes.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Barbulators Release

Press Release reports: Barbulators have just released their new album "SMD". While recording the "SMD" album the band was striving for the precise transmission of a gig's atmosphere. The tracks were recorded at once, without any juxtapositions. All after-the-record improvements were principally minimized. Musicians themselves agree, that the album enables everyone explore the atmosphere of a live show. The album's title "SMD" - is an abbreviation of a customary english expression, wich is to be found in all tracks.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Petty XM

Press Release reports: Having just been presented with Billboard magazine's prestigious Century Award last week at the Billboard Music Awards, Tom Petty has agreed to return for a second season of his XM Satellite Radio show, "Tom Petty's Buried Treasure," it was announced today by Petty and XM Satellite Radio. XM, the nation's largest satellite radio service with more than 5 million subscribers, will kick off the new season Monday, December 19 at 10AM ET on its deep album rock channel Deep Tracks (XM Channel 40). As with season one, the hour-long, critically-acclaimed weekly radio show will blend landmark songs, offbeat cuts and live-in-concert classics recorded by legendary artists with Petty providing informed and passionate commentary on what is his first love, the music. 
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