antiMUSIC's Day In Rock 7/13: Beach Boy Vs Madonna- Willie Censored- Mariah Wardrobe Accident- Motorhead Rap- more

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Report for 7/13/05

Beach Boy Vs Madonna

Gigwise reports: Brian Wilson has said that Madonna owes her high level of success to the fact she has openly took her clothes off in her early days.

The ex-Beach Boys star, who is enjoying a renaissance this year, believes she may not have become the global superstar she is if she had kept her clothes on. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Willie Censored

E! reports: No, you're not smoking something--the cover of Willie Nelson's new reggae album comes in two separate versions: regular and Wal-Mart.

The cover art of Countryman, released Tuesday, features green marijuana leaves over a red and yellow background and looks similar to a large pack of rolling papers.

However, for those looking to snap up the CD at Wal-Mart's famously rolled back prices, the cover features a palm tree in place of the offending leaves [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Silly News: Mariah Wardrobe Accident

Ananova reports: Mariah Carey gave fans more than they were expecting after a 'wardrobe accident' exposed her breasts.

But fans only managed a quick glimpse before organisers threw the power switch - plunging the stage into darkness.

According to MTV news Carey then jokingly told the audience: "Someone bring me a jacket or the show's off, we all know how quickly these images can spread around the world."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Motorhead Rap

BW&BK reports: According to Billboard.com, MOTORHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell will make guest appearance on Bulletproof, the major-label debut from Detroit rapper HUSH. Due Aug. 23 via Geffen [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

White Stripes Club Gig

Gigwise reports: The White Stripes have announced they are to play an intimate gig in America at the end of July.

The Detroit duo will be playing the Glass House in Pomona, California on July 28. Tickets go on sale at the venues box office from 1pm today and will cost $20 (Cash only). There is also a two ticket limit for each person.
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Rammstein Korea

Blabbermouth reports: According to The Korea Times, German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN will perform on August 10 at Olympic Park in eastern Seoul.

It will be the first Korean visit for the German band, which has earned recognition there with the song "Du Hast", featured in the Hollywood mega hit blockbuster "The Matrix". [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

W.A.S.P. Vs Promoter

Blabbermouth reports: Mexican concert promoter Francisco Hernandez of Ugly Duck Productions is threatening to sue W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland for allegedly causing damage to a van that was transporting the group all over Mexico during the band's recent tour of the country. The following is a brief question-and-answer session with Hernandez, conducted for a Mexican fanzine by El Bam Bam:

Q: Why are you going to sue Stet Howland?

A: "At the last gig we did with W.A.S.P. in Mexico City, this creep decided to damage the van that was transporting them. He wrote on the roof of the van, 'Suck my dick.'"

Q: Why do you think he did that?

A: "The only reason he did that is because he's an asshole. After the show, I went to the Monterrey Metal Fest, and I received a message telling me what he did to the van. I immediately went to talk with [the band] and to tell them that they were going to be put in Mexican jail if they don't pay for the damage caused to the van. They promised to care of this, and he really looked scared and promised to make arrangements to pay for the damage."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Geffen Korn

Audio Aggression reports: Korn appear to have inked a deal with Geffen Records for their label imprint, Elementree Records, which is now featuring a link on their site to Geffen's official site.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Secret Tool

Audio Aggression reports: Tool's webmaster posted a message on the band's official site on July 7th about the recording process and secrecy of the band's latest effort. "for various reasons the album is being recorded in relative secrecy… I would say even more so than past recording sessions and related TOOL projects", explained the webmaster. "when members of the band and/or their manager decide to release certain details pertaining to the recording process, as well as any projected time-tables, etc., it will most certainly be posted on the band’s official website."- Click Here for the Full Story

Billy Idol Tour

BW&BK reports: BILLY IDOL returns to the road in support of his Devil's Playground album which was released this past March via Sanctuary Records. Confirmed dates are as follows:

July

12 in Vancouver, BC at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

15 in Reno, NV at Reno Hilton

16 in Salt Lake City, UT at Utah State Fairgrounds *

17 in Denver, CO at Invesco Field At Mile High *
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Soulfly Bonus

IAYM reports: UK customers in the market for a copy of Soulfly's new album "Dark Ages" will have the option to purchase a limited edition three-panel digipak version of the effort which features three additional bonus tracks. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Echo And The Bunnymen UK

NME reports: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN will follow their appearances at GLASTONBURY and T IN THE PARK with their own headline tour.

The band will go back out on the road in October, visiting:

Nottingham Rescue Rooms (October 22)
Sheffield Leadmill (24) [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Stones Pirate

NME reports: ROLLING STONES’ guitarist KEITH RICHARDS is set to make his HOLLYWOOD debut.

Following some speculation, it appears Richards will star in a ’Pirates Of The Caribbean’ sequel.

"I can confirm, Keith Richards will appear in ’Pirates Of The Caribbean’ 2 or 3,” explained co-star Bill Nighy to Contactmusic.com.
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Slipknot Live CD

The PRP reports: Slipknot have been preparing an as-yet untitled live album for release through Roadrunner in October. In addition, the band will be embarking on a fall North American run[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Team Idiot

punkbands reports: Maverick has put together a mashup page for Team Sleep and Idiot Pilot. Click the full story link to download the tracks, make some noise and submit them. - Click Here for the Full Story

Dude! You're Getting a Crow

E! reports: If it helps sell records, it can't be that bad, right?

That's apparently what Sheryl Crow wants fans to believe when they see her all over television and print ads hawking Dell computers in the coming months.

The Austin-based computer giant has announced a Texas-sized marketing deal with the "If It Makes You Happy" singer, based around Dell's Media Center PCs. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

The Band in a Box

Reuters reports: The Band will be the subject of a six-disc boxed set that will feature 37 previously unreleased tracks, including a live collaboration with Bob Dylan on "Highway 61 Revisited."

"A Musical History" (Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing), set for release Sept. 27, will include five audio discs, a DVD featuring rare live performance footage, and a 108-page book.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Mest Release

punkbands reports: Mest will be releasing a new album entitled Photographs on September 13th. The CD will be produced by John Feldmann of Goldfinger, known for producing the likes of The Used & Story of the year.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

...Top Five Special: Randy Ayers (Halfdown Thomas)

Today is Indie Wed and we hear from Randy Ayers frontman for Halfdown Thomas

Randy Ayers's Top Five Albums of All Time!

5. Undertow - Tool:
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4. Led Zeppelin IV - Led Zeppelin:
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3. Temple of the Dog:
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2. In Loving Memory - Big Wreck:
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1. Superunknown - Soundgarden:
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About Halfdown Thoma): Alabama spawned Halfdown Thomas out of the ashes of Aeseye in 1999 and since then they haven't rested having produced two EP's and two full length cds and have become one of the top concert draws in the competitive Birmingham music scene with their "Southern Rock meets Modern Alternative" sound. The band is currently recording new material and playing shows across the South.

For more on Halfdown Thomas
Official Website for Halfdown Thomas
Preview and purchase Halfdown Thomas music

Click this link to check out Randy's comments on why he selected these albums and also check out past lists!

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