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Twisted Method On Hold

siN's metal news reports: Despite having completed work on their 2nd album, with DOPE frontman Edsel Dope producing, [Twisted Method] has indeed suffered setbacks with two members leaving. Following the trend of Head from KORN, drummer Ben Goins has "turned to Christ", and as previously reported, Andy Howard has departed to focus on family life after becoming a father. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Dope Tracks

siN's metal news reports: The final track listing for DOPE's 4th studio release, "American Apathy", which will be out this July 26th through Artemis Records, has been unveiled.

1. I'm Back
2. Survive
3. No Way Out
4. Always
5. Bastard
6. Sex Machine
7. Four More Years
8. Revolution
9. Let's Fuck
10. Fuck The World
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Head Tributes Dimebag

Rockdirt reports: A video of former Korn guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch performing a tribute song to the late Pantera and Damageplan guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, entitled 'Letter to Dimebag', has been posted online at the Valley Bible Fellowship web site. "It is written in guitar language, and I did it because [Dimebag] used to tell me we needed to put guitar solos in KORN," Welch explained. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Psyopus Go Eat

Metal Blade reports: Psyopus have confirmed east coast tour dates through July as part of their summer tour plans. Psyopus’ tour plans continue through August with a series of dates with Ion Dissonance and All Shall Perish. More dates will be added as they are confirmed.

6/03 Rochester, NY Elixir
6/04 Syracuse, NY Wescott Community Center
6/05 Farmingville, NY Sights and Sounds
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Losa Go West

Metal Blade reports: After completing the tour with Dead to Fall, Twelve Tribes and Fight Paris, Losa will be meeting up with It Dies Today for a series of California dates before heading home to Texas.

Shows w/ It Dies Today, Dies Like Me and Love Hate Hero
6/12 Berkeley, CA Larry Blakes
6/13 Pomona, CA Tiki Room
6/14 Hollywood, CA The Whisky A Go-Go
6/15 Tempe, AZ The Clubhouse
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As I Lay Dying Video Shoot

Metal Blade reports: Metal Blade Recording artists As I Lay Dying recently shot their first video from the forthcoming Shadows are Security CD (June 14) for the track titled “Confined.” This grueling video shoot was documented in the late hours of 4:00 pm until 4:00 am at the abandoned Tustin Air Base in Tustin, CA. Directed by Chris Sims, who best described the video while editing the footage as "a metal kid's wet dream" Chris is best known for his work on videos for Lamb Of God, Norma Jean, and Zao.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Bobby Purify Returns

conqueroo reports: Bobby Purify, whose rich, melodious voice enhanced hits by the duo James & Bobby Purify, has come out of retirement with the help of producer and songwriter Dan Penn and several legendary players of the American Soul era. The resulting album, titled Better to Have It, is due to hit the streets July 19 on Proper American Recordings, distributed by Ryko Distribution.

In recording the album, Purify surrounded himself with an R&B brain trust. Penn produced the album, and co-wrote 12 new songs specifically for it with Carson Whitsett and Hoy “Bucky” Lindsey. The album also features one new Purify original, “What’s Old To You.” Key members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (Spooner Oldham, keyboards; David Hood, bass; Jimmie Johnson, guitar) and others, such as Carson Whitsett of Malaco fame, keyboards; along with Reggie Young of Memphis, lead guitar; and Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns; came together at Dandy Studio in Nashville on a 16-track analog tape recorder. Legendary producer Jerry Wexler provided sleeve notes. If ever there existed a fertile environment to make a great soul record, this was it. - Click Here for the Full Story

Mike Park Living Room Tour

press release reports: Mike Park is coming to an actual Living Room near you!! His tour kicks off later this month and is traveling through generous fans' homes in your city. This one of a kind tour is a great way to see Mike Park in an intimate atmosphere this summer!

If an address is listed below, it is open to the public to just show up. If you see an email address, contact them and they will give you info and their address.

Mike Park’s powerful sophomore album, North Hangook Falling, hits streets August 23, 2005. And don’t forget to pick up his debut Sub City album, For the Love of Music. Songs about life, love, racism and everyday life. [see full story for dates and info on Mike's upcoming bike ride]- Click Here for the Full Story

PM5K Expand Tour

ABC PR reports: Powerman 5000 are continuing on a U.S. tour aimed at getting fans ready for a new as-yet-untitled album, which is currently in the finishing stages and will be released later this year on Spider One’s Megatronic Records. Joining the line-up (including Spider One along with Adrian Ost, drums and Siggy Siursen, bass) on tour and on the forthcoming album are guitarists Terry Corso (formerly with Alien Ant Farm) and Johnny Rock (formerly with Half-Cocked, the first band Spider One signed to Megatronic when it was being distributed with DreamWorks Records), replacing founding member Adam 12 who left the band before the tour started (but will appear on the new album) and Mike “M.33” Tempesta who left in 2004. More details about the album will be revealed in the coming weeks. Here are the current tour dates:

Wed 6/8 Traverse City, MI Streeters
Thu 6/9 Grand Rapids, MI The Orbit Room
Fri 6/10 Cleveland OH Peabody's Down Under - CMJ
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Get Amped

i.e. marketing reports: On May 29, 2004, AMPED performed live on the side stage at the Molson Amphitheatre for the sold-out Blink 182 concert. As usual, the audience reaction to AMPED was overwhelming, with thousands of new fans jumping on the AMPED bandwagon. AMPED was selected as one of Canada's most promising unsigned bands to participate in the Budweiser True Music Program and as one of the featured bands, they continued to receive a myriad of press and publicity across all forms of media.

AMPED is looking to take their career to the next level. Just prior to Canada's biggest music festival, 500,000 viewers were introduced to AMPED when the CTV National News featured them as one of Canada's hottest independent bands. Consequently, their showcase performance at Sneaky Dees was a huge success and received rave reviews. Chart Attack's CMW Report Card rated AMPED as one of the top 11 acts, scoring a 91 out of 100. In fact, after seeing their show, Greg Simpson of Mindbenders Music stated, "their showcase at Sneaky Dees during Canada Music Week was the best audience reaction I've ever seen at one of these gigs." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Cindy Alexander Release

press release reports: Cindy Alexander has performed with the likes of The Bacon Brothers, Suzanne Vega, Bob Schneider, Ben Taylor, The Bangles, Edwin McCain, Marc Cohn, Howard Jones and Dishwalla. The list is impressive. What is even more astounding than her record of accomplishment is the incredible new album Angels & Demons.

With a knock em' dead vocal range, charismatic presence, and a D.Y.I. Indie spirit that burns bright, this gal is carving a path for herself with honest to goodness hard work. She does it all from running her website, marketing music, and arranging for performances. Her energy and attitude are contagious to everyone around her. Her name is getting out there with more impact than ever before and as her career gathers momentum so does her music. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Kelly Osbourne Back in Rehab

antiMusic reports: Kelly Osbourne will be locked away in rehab when her new CD hits stores on Tuesday. Us Weekly reported on Friday that Ozzy's 20-year-old daughter entered a drug treatment center in Pasadena on Thursday.

"Kelly is in a facility dealing with some personal issues. She'll be back in a few weeks," a representative of the Osbournes told Us Magazine.

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Jacko Verdict To Be Broadcast

antiMusic reports: Michael Jackson's fate in now in the hands of the jury who will resume deliberations on Monday. The media won a victory on Friday when CNN reported that Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Rodney Melville will allow an audio broadcast of the reading of the verdict.

Sources told the cable network that the judge would allow an audio feed from the courtroom when the jury's judgment is handed down. Sources also told CNN that the jury had selected a foreperson before breaking for the weekend. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Megadeth's Gigantour Dates

antiMusic reports: Gigantour (subject to change)

07/21 - Fresno, CA - Selland Arena
07/22 - Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center
07/23 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion
07/24 - Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
07/26 - Sacramento, CA - The Cove @Cal Expo
07/28 - San Diego, CA - SDSU Open Air Theatre
07/29 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
07/30 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
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