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Hellfest Bands

siN's metal news reports: The first official listing of confirmed bands for this year's Hellfest, taking place August 19th to the 21st in Trenton, NJ, has been announced. They are as follows:

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THE ACACIA STRAIN
ANTI FLAG
ARMOR FOR SLEEP
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
BLACKLISTED
BOLO
BOUNCING SOULS
THE CASUALTIES
[see full story for A LOT more, far too many to post here!]- Click Here for the Full Story

Metal Awards

siN's metal news reports: The following are the award winners at last night's Metal Hammer awards ceremoney:

Best UK Band: LOSTPROPHETS Best Live Band: SLIPKNOT Best International Band: THE USED Best Underground Band: MESHUGGAH/MASTODON Best Metal Record Label: Roadrunner Incoming Award For Best Newcomer: NIGHTWISH [see full story to see what Lemmy, Anthrax and Judas Priest won!]- Click Here for the Full Story

My Morning Jacket Complete CD

MTV reports: Longhaired Louisville, Kentucky, rockers My Morning Jacket have finished recording their second album for Dave Matthews' ATO label, called simply Z. The LP features 10 tracks, with titles like "Wordless Chorus," "Gideon" and "Dondante." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Primuspalooza

MTV reports: Primus have been added to the lineup of this summer's weekend-long Lollapalooza concert in Chicago (July 23-24).[see full story for Perry response to the question about a possible Jane's Addiction reunion]- Click Here for the Full Story

No More Sleepovers for Jacko

Contact Music reports: MICHAEL JACKSON has vowed to never share his bed with young boys again following his child molestation trial victory, his attorney THOMAS MESEREAU has said.

Mesereau yesterday (14JUN05) told US network NBC that Jackson has learned lessons from the 14 week trial and will no longer leave himself "vulnerable" to charges of sexual abuse. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Cipher System Lose 2

Lambgoat reports: Swedish metal band Cipher System (Lifeforce Records) have parted ways with Henric Carlsson (bass) and Daniel Schöldström (vocals). The pair will perform with the band for the last time on July 1st.[see full story for the official statement]- Click Here for the Full Story

Boomtown Rat?

BBC reports: Bob Geldof has been threatened with legal action by ex-members of his old band the Boomtown Rats over alleged unpaid royalties.

They claim he owes them money from the 1970s and 1980s, when the band had hits including I Don't Like Mondays. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Viacon Split Approved

FMQB reports: Viacom's board has approved a plan to split. The company will divide and be anchored by CBS Television on one side and MTV Networks on the other. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Def Jam Appeal

AP reports: A federal appeals court on Tuesday slashed a $132 million verdict against recording company Island Def Jam Music Group and its former top executive to about $127,000. The dispute was about an unreleased record from rapper Ja Rule.

The lawsuit came after New York-based TVT Records alleged that Island Def Jam's parent company blocked the completion of an album that Ja Rule and two friends tried to make for TVT in spring 2001.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Violent Femmes DVD

Aversion reports: The Violent Femmes will soon have a DVD to add to their massive back catalog.

The Milwaukee indie-rock outfit will release a DVD, Permanent Record: Live And Otherwise July 12. In addition to the band’s complete videography, the DVD includes a complete live show from 1991. [see full story for cd bonus info]- Click Here for the Full Story

As I Lay Dying Mayhem at Download

adrenaline pr reports: As I Lay Dying Return From Their Stellar Performance At The DOWNLOAD Festival In The UK Just In Time For The Release Of Their Long Awaited CD On Metal Blade Records Titled Shadows are Security (June 14th)- The Band Sets Out In July To Co-Headline Ozzfest's Second Stage With Robb Zombie And Killswitch Engage and more!!!!!!

Check out the review below from the download website:

As I Lay Dying rape our ears in an incredible demonstration of punk-metal mayhem at its finest. Circle pits and flailing limbs swamp the entire tent in appreciation as perhaps the most exhilarating band of the weekend drive their moshing mission home with ferocity. Many bands can only dream of generating a similar crowd response. Spectacular. - Click Here for the Full Story

Crowbar Slave Video

press release reports: Crowbar will film their second video to support their latest album Lifesblood for the Downtrodden in Miami, Florida on June 21st. The clip will be for album track "Slave No More and will once again utilize the talents of director John-Martin Vogel, who directed the album's first video for the song "Dead Sun."

Additional camera footage is expected to be filmed at the band's Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale shows, both on their current tour route. Editing is expected to be completed early July with the clip ready for national and regional video outlets by the end of the month. - Click Here for the Full Story

Allman Brothers U

Sanctuary reports: On December 13th, 1970, The Allman Brothers Band brought our nation's capital to its feet with their marvelously groovy sound. Recorded live at American University in Washington, D.C., with all its original members, The Allman Brothers Band brought their free-wheeling spirit and rollicking live show to its devoted fans. Now, 35 years later, The Allman's will release American University 12/13/70 capturing that magical night. [On Sanctuary Records, July 12th, 2005]

Tracklisting:
1.Statesboro Blues
2.Trouble No More
3.Don't Keep Me Wonderin'
4.Leave My Blues At Home
5.Stormy Monday
6.You Don't Love Me
7.Whippin' Post
- Click Here for the Full Story

Roadrunner Update

Roadrunner Records reports: [edited for length] Trivium- The band will be filming the video to "A Gunshot To The Head of Trepidation" in Orlando at the end of the month. Ozzfest this summer. *** Still Remains - Of Love and Lunacy was released on May 3rd and has sold nearly 10,000 copies since. The band has been overseas with the Road Rage tour but will be back for extensive touring this summer. *** The Agony Scene - The Darkest Red came out on May 24th and sold just over 4,000 copies it's first week. This group out of Tulsa, OK will be on the Dirty Black Tour with HIMSA this summer. *** DevilDriver- The Fury of Our Maker's Hand will be out June 28th and people are freaking out with how good this album is. They just wrapped up a tour with Machine Head and will be on the inaugural Sounds ofthe Underground Tour this summer. *** Chimaira - Chimaira, the band's third album, will be out August 9th. The album is the logical next step for the band that earned the respect of Kerry King of Slayer, bringing brutality with every song. *** OPETH - Ghost Reveries will be released on August 30th. This is the latest signing to the RR fold. They will be on the Sounds of the Underground Tour this summer. *** SOULFLY - Dark Ages - September 20th. Mad Max is back with his most diverse record yet. *** Ill Nino - One Nation Underground will be out September 27th. The band will hit the road on a headlining tour this July. The album features a great cover of Peter Gabriel's song "Red Rain."- Click Here for the Full Story

Ellis Hooks Done Recording

conqueroo reports: Ellis Hooks has completed a brand new Nashville-recorded album that will be released on August 9 on Evidence Records. Godson of Soul is a groove-oriented album featuring a few Nashville notables including Steve Cropper (who co-wrote "Was it Something I Said?" with Hooks and producer Jon Tiven); Memphis Horns trumpeter Wayne Jackson; superstar drummer Chester Thompson; and country legend Marty Brown, who sings a duet with Hooks on "Chainsaw," a song they wrote together. In addition, an answering-machine message that Bobby Womack once left for Hooks' producer finds its way onto the album.

Hooks Also Appears on New CDs from Frank Black (Pixies) and Little Milton - Click Here for the Full Story

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