antiMUSIC's Day In Rock 6/14: Jacko Not Guilty- 50 Cent Scholarships- Motley Rap- Court Backs Beasties- Osbourne Bios- more

Day In Rock 6/14: Jacko Not Guilty- 50 Cent Scholarships- Motley Rap- Court Backs Beasties- Engine Down- Osbourne Bios- Exodus- Carnal Forge- AC/DC- Night Ranger- Drowning Pool Voiceless- Feersum Ennjin- Coheed & Cambria- Def Lep Injury- My Ruin- Himsa- Blindside- Destiny's Child Split- Prodigy- Bad Religion Shoes- Weiland Rant- Lacuna Coil- Head Case- Joe Satriani- Crowbar- more

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Jacko Not Guilty

antiMusic reports: The jury in the Michael Jackson molestation trial returned verdicts of not guilty on all counts on Monday, ending the four month trial of the pop singer.

Jackson was found not guilty of four counts of child molestation, one count of attempted molestation, four counts of providing alcohol to a minor and one count of conspiracy to commit child abduction, false imprisonment and extortion. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

50 Cent Scholarships

MTV reports:

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Motley Rap Cameo

Blabbermouth reports: MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee makes a cameo appearance in MISSY ELLIOT's new video, "Lose Control". Lee comes in about three minutes into the song and does some "cool wire work to fly around," according to his newsletter.[see full story for more including a link to the video (turn the sound down if you do not wish to lose braincells)]- Click Here for the Full Story

Court Backs Beasties

AP reports: The Beastie Boys might have to fight for their right to party, but they won't have to defend themselves against claims they stole part of a jazz flutist's recording.

Without comment Monday, the Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling against jazz artist James W. Newton. Newton contended that the punk rappers' 1992 song "Pass the Mic" included a sample from his musical composition "Choir" without his full permission.

The Beastie Boys paid a licensing fee for the six-second, three-note segment of Newton's work but failed to pay an additional fee to license the underlying composition. [see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story

NIN/QOTSA Dates

antiMusic reports: The first onslaught of Nine Inch Nails and Queens of the Stone Age tour dates have been announced on the official NIN website.

At press time the tour is set to kick off in San Diego on September 16th and conclude on November 3rd at Madison Square Garden but more dates are expected so that can change.

Here are the first set of confirmed dates

09/ 16 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena
09/ 17 - Tucson, AZ - TCC Arena
09/ 19 - Phoenix, AZ - America West Arena
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Engine Down Confirm Split

Engine Down reports: After a long and prosperous run as a band the four friends have decided to leave Engine Down for the history books. With a good taste in the mouth we decide to enjoy our last tour with friends and family. The August tour will cover the more than familiar areas of the United States with the wonderful bands Bella Lea (mem. Denali/Pinebender) and Des Ark (lovitt records artist). Come and celebrate with us as we say our final goodbyes to all that have supported us through the years. [see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story

Osbourne Bios

Blabbermouth reports: According to the Daily Star, Ozzy Osbourne's children, Kelly and Jack, are planning to write their autobiography, in which they will explain pros and cons of growing up in a well-known family.

"The book will be a detailed account of growing up in such a well known family and about facing up to everyday pressures of having famous folks," the Sun quoted a source as saying to Daily Star. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Hunolt's Exodus

Blabbermouth reports: Guitarist Rick Hunolt has left long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET.

Hunolt was apparently not involved in the recording process for the band's new album, which is currently being tracked at Trident studios in Pacheco, California. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Carnal Forge Recording

Blabbermouth reports: Swedish thrashers CARNAL FORGE are currently working on the material for the follow-up to "Aren't You Dead Yet?", tentatively due in early 2006 via Century Media Records. The upcoming CD will be the group's first with singer Jens C. Mortensen (LEECH, REVOLVER, SLAPDASH), who replaced Jonas Kjellgren last year.[see full story for comments from the band]- Click Here for the Full Story

AC/DC Sculptures

BW&BK reports: KnuckleBonz Inc’s Guitar Hero series (www.guitarhero.net) will issue sculptures of AC/DC brothers Angus Young and Malcolm Young. The sculptures will be available individually or in a tandem set. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

NBC Dropped The Ball

BW&BK reports: It was reported last week that NIGHT RANGER were scheduled to appear on NBC’s new program, Hit Me Baby, One More Time, but had since pulled out of the program....guitarist Jeff Watson... has issued a detailed reply on the situation and told MelodicRock.com.... Night Ranger was slated to appear on Hit Me Baby One More Time on NBC, and we had already interrupted our recording schedule to record and turn in to NBC the edited TV track of ‘Sister Christian’. We also spent an entire day filming interviews and background video material to be used on the show. What precluded us from being able to do the show at that time was that, as you know, the bands need to pick a second recent hit song by someone else to perform and we were without a second song. We chose and re-chose, and submitted and resubmitted 7 to 10 songs to perform (from a list and guideline of songs provided us) that NBC couldn't get cleared to use. (all songs have to be cleared for use on Television, Film, etc.,. by the composer and publisher). [see full story for the full statement]- Click Here for the Full Story

Drowning Pool Voiceless Again

Audio Aggression reports: Drowning Pool have parted ways with their singer Jason "Gong" Jones. Jones announced his decision to leave the band yesterday, on the eve of the band's homecoming show in Dallas on Sunday, June 12th, resulting in the show's cancellation.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Feersum Ennjin Lineup

IAYM reports: Feersum Ennjin look to be plotting some live performances in the not too distant future having announced the following touring line-up:

Paul D'Amour - vocals, guitar Mac Burrus - bass, keyboards Jon Mauerhon - drums, samples[see full story for more including a link to music... it's worth it to check it out]- Click Here for the Full Story

Coheed & Cambria Release

IAYM reports: Coheed & Cambria are plotting a tentative September 27th release through Columbia for their new album "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness". Anyone who can remember that title without looking it up must be fifteen. [see full story for breaking heavy rock news]- Click Here for the Full Story

Def Lep Injury

KNAC reports: [San Bernardino Stadium... Sunday 6-6-5. Def Leppard / Bryan Adams Tour - report from Roadie.net] A stagehand was taken to the hospital after being crushed by the upstage section of roof when collapsed as a result of pre-mature removal of the cross-bracing. It was this cross bracing that held the roof to the stage. 4 other stagehands, who were also under the structure managed to escape without injury. This was a completely avoidable tragedy. The out was ahead of schedule, and there was no need to rush (certainly not to the point of being dangerous). [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

My Ruin Dates

The PRP reports: My Ruin and Bleed The Sky will be hitting the road together throughout July and August, dates include:

July 08th San Marcos, CA - The Jumping Turtle
July 15th San Francisco, CA - The Pound
July 29th Corona, CA - The Showcase Theatre
July 30th San Marcos, CA - The Jumping Turtle
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Curr Back in Himsa

The PRP reports: Himsa have parted ways with guitarist Matt Wicklund and in turn have replaced him with former guitarist Sammi Curr, who will be touring with the band for at least their upcoming "Dirty Black Summer Tour". [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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