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INXS Ink Epic Deal

Epic Records reports: The multi-platinum rock band INXS is about to kick off a new phase of its storied career. On the eve of this summer's much-buzzed-about CBS reality series Rock Star: INXS (premiering Monday, July 11, 9:00-10:00PM ET/PT), which follows the famed Australian band on its quest to find a new lead singer, INXS has inked a worldwide recording agreement with Epic Records/SonyBMG. The band will release its long-awaited new album in late 2005.

INXS' debut album for the label will feature the winner of the Rock Star: INXS competition. The ambitious series, executive-produced by Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice), goes where no show has gone before, spanning 22 cities and 6 continents in its search for singers. Following the week of premiere, Rock Star: INXS will be seen regularly on Mondays (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT), Tuesdays (10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesdays (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Cave In Live Return

IAYM reports: Cave In will be making a return to the live circuit (albeit with Ben Koller of Converge on drums in place of John-Robert Connors) with a performance at the Great Scott venue in Allston, Massachusetts to take place on July 25th. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

My Ruin Dates

The PRP reports: My Ruin are set to release their new album "The Brutal Language" on September 27th through their own label, Rovena Recordings. In addition, the band have also added bassist Chris Lisee and drummer Jason Brunk to their line-up. They have also booked the following dates:
July 08th San Marcos, CA - The Jumping Turtle
July 15th San Francisco, CA - The Pound
July 23rd Fresno, CA - Big Game Studio
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Tool Vinyl?

The PRP reports: Tool will reportedly be issuing a vinyl edition of their "Lateralus" album in North America on August 23rd. The outing is said to be a double-vinyl effort on 4 picture discs, packaged in a special plastic gatefold with holographic foil.[see full story for more metal news]- Click Here for the Full Story

Underground Ashes

SMNnews reports: In a statement released to SMNnews.com, FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES bassist Josh Newton has given the following reason for their dropping off the ongoing North American SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND tour:

"It wasn't really our thing so much. There was a lot of disorganization. No one really knew what was going on. It was really just more of a hassle to stay on the tour."
[see full story for SMNnews brand new mini-site, that will be continually updated, complete with interviews, set-lists, pictures, and general show information regarding the SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND tour. ]- Click Here for the Full Story

Concert Sales Suck

AP reports: North American concert attendance declined nearly 12 percent in the first half of 2005 despite the first drop in average ticket prices in a decade.

Fans purchased 14.5 million tickets to the top 100 concert tours from January to June, according to Pollstar, the industry trade magazine.

The tours generated $730.9 million in gross receipts, a decline of 17.2 percent from last year.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Wintersleep Tour

press release reports: Promoting the release of their sophomore album on Dependent Music, alt-rock group Wintersleep are set to hit the road, performing over 25 Canadian dates on their first national tour. Dates are as follows:

JULY

9 - Vancouver, BC - Media Club
10 - Whistler, BC - Boot Pub
12 - Calgary, AB - Hi-Fi Club
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Music Late Night

Day In Rock reports: Aqualung will try and prove why they are better than Coldplay tonight on The Late Show with Conan O'Brien.

Plus don't miss, Relient K performing, "Be My Escape," on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this coming Monday, July 11.
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The Fight Cancel Show After Attacks

The Fight reports: Message from The Fight: Due to obvious circumstances, we are forced to cancel our show this Friday at the Mean Fiddler in London. Our hearts and thoughts go out to those in their time of need and we are with you.

On a lighter note, we will be performing on Tuesday the 19th at the Metro in London at 9pm and this is now the show to bring everyone out for. We are bringing in people from all over to get crazy for our last UK show before the Warped Tour....so come out and let's get nuts! -The Fight
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Throttlerod Hit The Road

Away Team reports: After spending the last few months holed up writing new music, the leviathan that is Throttlerod is taking to the streets once again to unleash their fiery brand of Rock & Roll. As the weather turns warmer the band is biting at the chomps to hit the road and play some of their favorite places this summer. Throttlerod is still touring in support of their breakout album "HELL AND HIGH WATER" (Small Stone Records) and their semi-acoustic EP "STARVE THE DEAD" that takes the listener on a journey quite unlike anything Throttlerod has ever done before without forsaking the overall quality and grittiness of the signature Throttlerod sound.

To ensure massive casualties and maximum carnage on the road, Throttlerod has enlisted the likes of Isabelle's Gift (Universal) to support the undertaking of helping Throttlerod bring the rock to the people. Isabelle's Gift has recently finished recording their debut album for Universal and have begun to make a name for themselves with their passionate live show. Described by many as the next "Guns N Roses" their white trash brand of Rock N Roll must be seen live to truly be understood. [see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story

Michelle Shocked UK

Noble PR reports: 2005 is looking to be a big year for the acclaimed alternative folk singer/songwriter, Michelle Shocked, who has just released a trilogy of new albums - Theesome - to critical acclaim. In one week, Michelle's UK tour kicks off in Brighton.

Michelle Shocked: UK Tour Dates, 2005:
Thursday July 14 - St Georges Church, Brighton
Friday July 15 - Academy 3, Manchester
Saturday July 16 - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
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Emmylou Harris Comp

Special Ops reports: On July 19th, Rhino Records is celebrating 11-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient Emmylou Harris with the release of Heartaches And Highways: The Very Best of Emmylou Harris.

This first-ever comprehensive single-disc collection spans Emmylou's career with 20 tracks, including the brand-new recording "The Connection." Includes the #1 country singles "Together Again" and "Two More Bottles Of Wine," as well as her Grammy-winning duet with Roy Orbison, "That Lovin' You Feelin' Again," and "To Know Him Is To Love Him," with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt, from their #1 country album Trio. See the full story link for the online listening party
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