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Motorhead / In Flames UK

siN's metal news reports: MOTORHEAD will be hitting the road in their home country of England, and hitting other parts of the United Kingdom for their 30th Anniversary tour. Joining them will be none other than Swedish metalers IN FLAMES. Confirmed dates are as follows:

October 30 - Bristol, UK @ Colston Hall
October 31 - Ipswich, UK @ Regent Hall
November 1 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
November 3 - Cardiff, Wales @ University
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Boyband Vs Smokes

AP reports: A legal battle pitching Irish boy band Westlife against the owners of Germany's popular West cigarette brand should be decided Wednesday in a European Union court.

The German company has challenged an attempt by the Irish crooners to register the name of their group as a trademark, claiming it's too similar to its previously registered trademarks using the word "west." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Benny Bailey RIP

AP reports: Trumpeter Benny Bailey, who played with Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton before he became a fixture on the European jazz scene, has died in his home in Amsterdam, friends said Tuesday. He was 79.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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V Fest Get Hives

Ananova reports: The Hives and Idlewild have been added to this year's V Festival line-up.

KT Tunstall, I Am Klott and Tom Baxter have also been added to the bill. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Usher Plans Early Retirement

Ananova reports: Usher says he is planning an early retirement.

The singer said he he's happy working hard, because he knows it will give him the chance to relax in years to come.

According to Teenhollywood he said: "I don't plan on being a 30 or 40-year-old artist who continues to tour. I'll do it in my leisure. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Britney Chaotic TV

AP reports: Britney Spears and hubby Kevin Federline's new reality series now has a title: "Britney and Kevin: Chaotic."

Featuring what UPN bills as "exclusive, never-before-seen private home videos they shot themselves during their courtship, engagement and wedding," the six-episode series will premiere with a special one-hour episode May 17 (9 p.m. ET). [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Electric Eel Shock Invade the US

Black & White PR reports: Gearhead Records has brought yet another band that is well known in the rest of the world to the United States. Gearhead Records has released Electric Eel Shock’s US debut album, whose European counterpart (appropriately titled “Go Europe”) has lived up to all of the hype. Kerrang! has called “Rock and Roll Can Rescue the World,” “one of the catchiest songs you will ever hear.” Electric Eel Shock has spent the last year touring in 25 different countries and sharing the stage with acts such as Iggy Pop and the Stooges and Turbonegro. The band started 2005 with a US tour and a showcase at SXSW and is sure to continue their road warrior ways through the rest of the year. In Europe, the record has received much praise and “Go USA!” is sure to do the same in the United States.- Click Here for the Full Story

Michelle Shocked Tour

Noble PR reports: 2005 is looking to be a big year for the critically acclaimed alternative folk singer/songwriter, Michelle Shocked, who will release a new trilogy of albums on June 13th on her own Mighty Sound label through Proper Distribution in the UK. Michelle has also announced her 2005 European Tour Dates.

Michelle Shocked: UK & European Tour Dates, 2005

Thursday July 14 - St Georges Church, Brighton
Friday July 15 - Academy 3, Manchester
Saturday July 16 - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Sunday July 17 - Galway Festival, Galway (Ireland)
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Tom Petty Expands Tour

Press release reports: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have added more dates to their first North American major-market trek in nearly three years.

Concerts in Los Angeles, St. Louis, Kansas City, the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area, San Diego, Phoenix and many more cities have been added. The tour kicks off on June 7 in Fort Meyers, FL with some forty dates stretching into late summer. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Wanna Deal?

press release reports: Sunland Records, a newly launched independent record company, is now accepting submissions to add to its roster. The label, which has offices in Beverly Hills and Sunland, CA was originally conceived by CEO and founder Ricky Kay as a vehicle to give voice to aggressive, underground artists that are looking for broader exposure in an artist-friendly environment. Already on tap for release on June 7th is the alternative nu-metal band EVEN X’s debut album, Angry Mirror, which was mixed by former MACHINE HEAD and SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader. Mader, who has worked with PUDDLE OF MUDD and JUNKIE XL, has signed an agreement with Sunland Records to produce artists for the label.

Currently the label is negotiations with two exiting new bands to be announced shortly, but is always on the hunt for new talent. To be considered, acts should be hard working, have a solid live following and at least one professionally recorded release to their credit (EPs are acceptable). The label is also interested in securing the rights to already completed masters for release. To submit material, e-mail the Sunland Records’ Director of Creative Affairs, Richie Rivera, at richie@sunlandrecords.com with a link to where your music can be heard online. If interested, the label will request a promotional kit.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Redwalls Update

Capitol reports: Capitol recording group the Redwalls have set June 21st for the release of their much anticipated label debut, "De Nova." Recorded with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliot Smith, the Vines), the album finds the Chicago-based quartet offering up a baker's dozen tracks of brilliantly natural harmonies, roaring riff packages, and crisp rock melodies.

In other Redwalls news, the band is slated to perform June 17th on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, the same night they are booked to perform a special New York City benefit show for the non-profit Housing Works. In addition, the Redwalls have been added to the distinguished list of artists performing in July at this year's Lollapalooza concerts at Grant Park in the band's Chicago hometown.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Houston Calls Gear Stolen

Drive-Thru reports: Only hours after Tom declared his love for Georgia onstage (he used to live there), the band's van and trailer were stolen from the parking lot of a Holiday Inn where they were staying. The ever-so-efficient GA police dept recovered the van and trailer in a few hours, but of course all of HC's equipment was missing. We're sorting out the situation and the band will be back on tour on Friday for their show in Rock Falls, IL.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Early November Update

Drive-Thru reports: As most of you have heard by now, The Early November are in the studio working on their next release which is not one, not two, but THREE CDs. Yes, a triple CD coming your way in October. In more TEN news, guitar tech Bill Lugg was formally added to the band's line-up. Congratulations, Bill! Previously unavailable until now! The Early November is releasing the acoustic version of for All Of This to retail on June 28th. This acoustic EP was previously only available on the Drive-Thru store and at their live shows.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Slunt Show Changes

Press Release reports: Due to unfortunate circumstances (umm, Pat got into a fight with a midget albino prostitute & landed himself in the hospital) tonite's show at Whiskey Dix has been cancelled. The GOOD news is, the show has been moved to this FRIDAY, May 6th at 11pm. It's ON, baby... it's ON! Papa Roach will be playing that nite next door at the Electric Factory, so we'll be rockin' the afterparty over at Whiskey Dix. Also playing are two kick-ass local bands (Bleed & Next Stop Earth) so come party with us Philly-style... and hopefully Pat won't start anymore brawls with people half his size! ; ) Nothing we can do about Friday's show...sorry to all our fans in NH![see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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