antiMUSIC's Day In Rock 7/08: MTV Sorry for Live 8- Roth To Replace Stern?- Cinderella Vs Nirvana- UK Rejects Misfits- Queen & REM Postpone- more

Day In Rock 7/08: MTV Sorry for Live 8- Roth To Replace Stern?- Cinderella Vs Nirvana- UK Rejects Misfits- Queen & REM Postpone- Beautiful Flotsam- Strapping Young Devil- Anthrax Join Gigantour- Switchfoot- 3 Inches of Exodus- Ill Disturbed Tour- Adolescents- God Forbid- Masterplan- INXS- Cave In- My Ruin- Tool Vinyl?- Underground Ashes- Concert Sales Suck- Music Late Night- Throttlerod- more

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To Our UK Friends

Our thoughts go out to our friends in the UK after the senseless attacks by extremists in your country on Thursday. It is a bit cliché to say but today we are all British and behind you 100%.

MTV Sorry for Live 8

Audio Aggression reports: MTV has apologized for its eminently interrupted coverage of July 2nd's Live 8 concerts, which was highly criticized for cutting away during Pink Floyd's performance, as well as excessive commercial breaks. MTV EVP Van Toffler told the L.A. Times that a re-edited version of the Live 8 broadcast is "not the craziest idea." He added, "Knowing what I know now, I probably would have made the decision to go commercial-free."- Click Here for the Full Story

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Roth To Replace Stern?

Audio Aggression reports: Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is being rumored as Howard Stern's replacement for Infinity Broadcasting's next radio star after "The King Of All Media" ends his run on FM radio. The rumor was started by Chaunce Hayden of Steppin' Out Magazine. Hayden had this to say in an online post:

"Howard Stern's successor has been found! It's none other than '80s rocker David Lee Roth. Infinity Broadcasting isn't commenting and Roth has been asked to keep mum until it's officially announced. But an inside source at Infinity has confirmed the signing. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Cinderella Vs Nirvana

Blabbermouth reports: In a recent interview with Newdealers.com, CINDERELLA drummer Fred Coury spoke about how his band — one of the biggest rock acts of the late '80s — was seemingly sidelined by the grunge explosion of the early '90s.

"I'll tell you about the Kurt Cobain [NIRVANA] thing, he knew what he was doing," Coury said. "I mean, if you don't want the fame, don't go on tour, don't go on MTV, and if you don't want the money, there are plenty of kids out there with cancer that do need it. I mean, to blow your brains out in your 10,000-square-foot mansion is ridiculous. He should have been in a small, one-bedroom apartment and should have given all his money to cancer research. So I don't buy any of it — I don't buy any of that crap. It's a total farce that they didn't want the fame."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

UK Rejects Misfits

Blabbermouth reports: MISFITS have issued the following update via their official web site:

"Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, day of show, July 6th, MISFITS drummer Robo was not permitted to enter the U.K. As a result, all U.K. dates have been postponed and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Everyone involved are currently doing all in their power to expedite rescheduled dates. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Queen & REM Postpone London Dates

NME reports: Concerts scheduled to take place in HYDE PARK headlined by REM and QUEEN have been postponed.

The shows follow the bomb attacks in London earlier today (July 7).

A statement reads: “Due to the tragic circumstances today, the Safety Advisory Group for Hyde Park has agreed that the planned Queen and REM concerts for this weekend (8th & 9th July) will be postponed.”
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

London Gigs Cancelled

punkbands reports: As expected, following this morning’s (July 7) terrorist attack in London, gigs across the city have been called off. So far Sum 41 have announced that their show at the Astoria is cancelled, along with Nate James whose Shepherd’s Bush Empire gig is also off. Prodigy were due to play London Carling Brixton Academy, but that is also off. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Beautiful Flotsam

Blabbermouth reports: Former FLOTSAM AND JETSAM axeman Mark Simpson has joined BEAUTIFUL CREATURES as the group's second guitarist. The band's sophomore album, "Deuce", is scheduled for release on August 23 via Spitfire Records.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Strapping Young Devil

Blabbermouth reports: STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have sent out the following update in their official newsletter:

"A bit of a glitch resulted in the booking of a STRAPPING YOUNG LAD tour simultaneous to a FEAR FACTORY tour [FEAR FACTORY and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD share bassist Byron Stroud — Ed.]. Therefore, some emergency measures had to be taken. After July 14 there will be a substitute bass player — Jon Miller from the band DEVILDRIVER.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Anthrax Join Gigantour

BW&BK reports: According to MEGADETH's official website, ANTHRAX will be taking place of DREAM THEATER after the Toronto date and they will be playing the last five shows of the tour. [see full story for more including dates]- Click Here for the Full Story

Switchfoot Tracks

Audio Aggression reports: Switchfoot have revealed the track list for their upcoming new album 'Nothing Is Sound', which is due out in August via Columbia, check it out below:

01 - "lonely nation"
02 - "stars"
03 - "happy is a yuppie word"
04 - "the shadow proves the sunshine"
05 - "easier than love"
06 - "the blues"
07 - "the setting sun"
08 - "politicians"
09 - "golden"
10 - "the fatal wound"[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

3 Inches of Exodus

IAYM reports: Exodus are currently scheduling a North American run which will feature support from 3 Inches Of Blood and Crisis. The jaunt is expected to kick off on October 01st[see full story for more including support acts]- Click Here for the Full Story

Ill Disturbed Tour

antiMusic reports: Disturbed are planning to hit the road August 3rd to make fans sick with a taste of their forthcoming album "Ten Thousand Fists", which hits stores on September 20th. No one likes to tour alone so they have enlisted 10 Years and Ill Nino to share the bill and get down with the sickness, according to reports.

Disturbed/Ill Nino/10 Years Tour Dates:
08/3 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
08/4 - Bakersfield, CA - Montogomery World Plaza
08/6 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy
[see full story for more dates]- Click Here for the Full Story

Adolescents Hit The Road

antiMusic reports: The Adolescents are going to hit the road next week in support of, "O.C. Confidential," their first new full length studio album since 1988, according to punkbands.com. The album hits stores on July 12th and to mark the occasion the band will play a special release party in their native Orange County at the Virgin Megastore in Orange, Ca.

Emo kids run for cover because the OC punkers will kick off their national tour on July 14th in Boston, Ma, spend a month on the road before destroying the Anaheim House of Blues on August 20th.

Here are the dates, be sure to wear your 'Sum 41 is Punk Rawk' t-shirt to see the fun reaction it gets!
07/12 - Virgin Megastore Orange, CA
07/14 - Axis Boston MA
07/15 - Tribeca Rock Club NY, NY
07/16 - First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA
[see full story for more dates]- Click Here for the Full Story

God Forbid Commit Treason

Century media reports: GOD FORBID triumphantly return with IV:Constitution Of Treason, their most dynamic and devastating offering yet, which will undoubtedly solidify their position as one of the genre's elite. The highly anticipated new offering was produced by Jason Suecof (Trivium) at Audiohammer Studios and Eric Rachel (Atreyu, Dillinger Escape Plan) at Trax East, who also handled mixing duties.

Doc Coyle (guitars, vocals) describes his thoughts on their new material: "Musically, it's a more refined and complex version of the traditional GOD FORBID sound, but offers several new twists and turns to the fold. I really think everyone will be surprised when they hear the growth in the vocals overall."

IV:Constitution Of Treason is due to be released on Monday 19th September 2005
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

US Masterplan

Manic PR reports: Candlelight Records with AFM Records confirm September 20 as the US release date for Aeronautics, the second album from German-based metal/hard rock band Masteplan. It is the first record via the two label's recently announced agreement for the North American territory.

Released to critical acclaim throughout Europe earlier this year, Aeronautics is a true gem. A timeless record that will appeal to fans of traditional heavy metal (Dio, Whitesnake), progressive rock/metal (Dream Theater, Symphony X) as well the more adventurous fans of Opeth, Iced Earth and others, it rocks with the best of them, mastering emotion with a keen musicianship that is second to none. [see full story for more including tracklist]- Click Here for the Full Story

...Top Five Special: Bruce Kulick (KISS, GFR, Union)

Today we hear from Bruce Kulick (KISS, GFR, Union)

Bruce Kulick's Top Five Albums of All Time!

Abbey Road - The Beatles:
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Are You Experienced - Jimi Hendrix:
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Led Zeppelin IV:
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Blow By Blow - Jeff Beck:
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Ok Computer - Radiohead:
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About Bruce Kulick: Bruce IS one of the hardest working men in show business as his resume shows, from his twelve year stint as the lead guitarist of KISS to touring with Meat Loaf on the "Bat Out of Hell" tour, performing and recorded with Billy Squier and Michael Bolton. After the KISS decided to kiss and make-up with Ace and Peter, Bruce went on to form Union with former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi. Two studio and one live album followed to critical acclaim including Metal Edge Magazine designating them best new band of 1999. In 2000 joined up with Grand Funk Railroad and has been touring and recording with them ever since. All the while he has managed to put out two solo CDs since 2001. Bruce is on the road this summer with Grand Funk and Union just released a brand new DVD. Check out the link to Bruce's site for more info on both.

For more on Bruce Kulick

Official Website for Bruce Kulick
Preview and purchase Bruce Kulick's music / DVD

On Friday's we are featuring a Top 5 list from a member of the antiMusic staff. This week DeadSun checks in with his 5 favs. Click this link to check out Bruce's comments on why he selected these albums, DeadSun's list and also check out past lists!

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