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Audioseether

Blabbermouth reports: Launch Radio Networks reports: SEETHER is nearing the end of its run as opening act on AUDIOSLAVE's North American tour, and frontman Shaun Morgan told Launch that AUDIOSLAVE singer Chris Cornell recently helped create one memory that will stay with Morgan for a long time. "About a week ago, Chris asked if I would do 'Fell on Black Days' with him, 'cause he comes out at the end of the set and does, like, a three-or-four-song solo thing and then the band comes in and finishes the set," he said. "So I've done it with him now three times and that, for me, has been incredible, being onstage, standing next to Chris Cornell, just him and an acoustic guitar, and we're both singing 'Fell on Black Days', which as a kid was one of my favorite songs and still is one of my favorite songs." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Quireboys Covers CD

BW&BK reports: UK rockers the QUIREBOYS are releasing their new single, 'Tears In Heaven' on December 19th. The ERIC CLAPTON cover is taken from the bands forthcoming covers album, due out next year. The single, backed by 'Everyday' (SLADE) and 'When I'm Away From You' (FRANKIE MILLER), will be accompanied by a video.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Sony Passes the Buck

tinfoil reports: [Sony Statement]You may be aware of the recent attention given to the XCP content protection software included on some SONY BMG CDs. This software was provided to us by a third-party vendor, First4Internet. Discussion has centered on security concerns raised about the use of CDs containing this software.

e share the concerns of consumers regarding these discs, and we are instituting a program that will allow consumers to exchange any CD with XCP software for the same CD without copy protection. We also have asked our retail partners to remove all unsold CDs with XCP software from their store shelves and inventory. We will make further details of this program available shortly.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Opeth Speak Out

KNAC reports: Opeth lead guy Mikael Åkerfeldt has commented on the recent arrest of their bus driver Leon R. Whitman who was charged on Tuesday (November 15th) with one felony count of using a child for a sexual performance, three counts of computer pornography and one count each of unlawful sexual activity with a minor and interfering with custody.

"Our busdriver on the last North American tour was arrested in Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL for "unlawful activity with a minor". Basically we're appalled by the fact that we'd employed this bastard and even more disgusted by his deeds and obviously we will be much more detailed in our background check for future employments.[He had more to say see full story link for that]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Funeral For UK

The PRP reports: Funeral For A Friend will embark on a UK tour in February, here's the stops:
February 05th Exeter, UK - University
February 06th Bristol, UK - Academy
February 07th Liverpool, UK - University Academy
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Scarlet Tour

The PRP reports: Scarlet will be taking to the road with The Esoteric, Calico System and Fight Paris come January 13th, here's the schedule:
January 13th Virginia Beach, VA - Peppermint Beach Club
January 14th Fredericksburg, VA - KC's
January 16th Montclair, NJ - Bloomfield Ave Cafe
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My Chemical Dolls

punkbands reports: You can call My Chemical Romance pretty much anything you want. Chances are, they've heard it all before, and they've developed pretty thick skins as a result. But there's one term that annoys them to no end. "We hate when people call us 'dolls,' " frontman Gerard Way laughed. "We're definitely action figures. We're a little bigger than 'Star Wars' [figures] and fully articulated, and our faces are digitally scanned. We're rad."

Maybe we should clear something up: Way is referring to the brand-new set of MCR action figures made by SEG Toys (which has done figures for acts like Green Day, Metallica and Good Charlotte in the past), and due in stores next month — just in time for the holidays.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Nonpoint Sell Out Benefit

siN's metal news reports: On November 11 Bieler Bros. Records artists NONPOINT played a sold out show with THE BLACK MARIA and BURN SEASON at Ricochet in Ft. Myers, Florida. All of the proceeds from the door and the 800+ copies sold of NONPOINT's new CD “To The Pain” were donated to the Hurricane Victims Fund[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Ozzy Vs Sharon

Blabbermouth reports: Sky.com is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has taken a sideswipe at his wife Sharon's U.K. TV talent show "X Factor" saying it's "killing music" and it traumatizes its contestants.

The shaggy-haired former hellraiser was making an appearance on radio station Planet Rock when he decided to speak his mind.

"They never go anywhere," Ozzy said of the show's winners. "Look at that Steve from last year. I think he's back doing the pub circuit."

But after that put-down for 2004 champ Steve Brookstein, Ozzy was back with more ranting.

"'X Factor' is one big theatre, it's turning music into WWF," he went on. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Possible Alice Cooper Reunion?

Rock N Roll Universe reports: In a brand new, exclusive interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, original Alice Cooper Group guitarist Michael Bruce discusses his days in the Alice Cooper Group, his brand new 'Second Coming Of Michael Bruce: Alive & Re-Cooperated' live CD, the recently released Alice Cooper 'Good To See You Again Alice Cooper' DVD as well as possible plans for a reunion of the original band. An excerpt from the interview follows :

RNRU : A couple of years ago it was reported that you were working on a new studio album by the name of 'The Dark Side Of Love'. What's the status on that, and when can we see that released?

MB : Well, here's what happened. I've got pretty much most of it done. Neal(Smith) called me up, and he was telling me a story about how Bob Ezrin got out of L.A.. He's from Toronto, so he wanted to be closer to his family, so Bob bought a place back there in Connecticuit and they've been hanging out and whatnot. Bob had said to Neal, "We ought to get together and do one more album." And, that was kind of music to Neal's ears. We need to find some songs, so I guess the thing is potentially there, except I guess we have to sort of audition the songs. (Laughs) Rather than, it used to be, when the band was the BAND, and we had a record deal, those were our songs, and we had to make the best of them, and guess what, they turned out to be great hits. Now that there's no band anymore, and Alice is the guy, we submit songs to Bob Ezrin and Alice, and if they don't think they're good enough, then it doesn't happen. It's very strange to say the least. So I told Neal, "Well, I'm putting this album out, and I've got a bunch of tunes on it that could be Cooper tunes just like they were before." He said, "Why don't you send some, I'll let Bob hear them, and see what he thinks." So, I kind of held off releasing the album, and I swore I wouldn't do this again, because that's what I did with 'In My Own Way.' I held off on that, and it never happened, then I went and did 'Battle Axe' with The Billion Dollar Babies. That almost happened, but it didn't. (Laughs) So, I said that I wasn't going to do it, but at this point in time if it could be the catalyst for us coming together again, even if it's just writing some songs, that'd be great.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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It was 40 Years Ago tonight...

Press Release reports: Remember how it felt watching The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show? The thrill, the energy, the excitement… the screaming! Oh, how lives were changed. Well, here’s an opportunity to revisit that magical time. If you are too young to have been there or if you just want to do it again, here’s the chance you’ve been waiting for.

1964…THE TRIBUTE returns to New York City for their sixth triumphant performance at famed Carnegie Hall, on “lucky” Friday the 13th of January, 2006. Revisiting the original venue in which The Beatles first performed in America, 1964…THE TRIBUTE’s Carnegie Hall show is guaranteed to once again dazzle a whole new generation of fans while staying true to the memories many have held dear for over 40 years. Having already sold out the venue three times in recent years, we expect this year’s show to do the same. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the Carnegie Hall box office or by calling (212) 247-7800. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.carnegiehall.org. Ticket prices are $75, $65 and $55.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Small Faces DVD

MVD reports: Music Video Distributors and Chrome Dreams are pleased to announce the home viewing release of The Small Faces - Under Review for US distribution on DVD January 24, 2006.

The Small Faces - Under Review features rare live and studio performances by this hugely influential band, interspersed with the independent review and criticism of a panel of esteemed experts.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Bayside Carry On

Victory Records reports: The tragic accident early Halloween morning that took the life of Bayside drummer John “Beatz” Holoran and seriously injured bassist Nick Ghanbarian was devastating to the band, their families and friends. After spending the past two weeks mourning their losses, singer/guitarist Anthony Raneri and guitarist Jack O’Shea will be rejoining the Never Sleep Again Tour tonight in St. Petersburg, Florida at Jannus Landing. “The outpouring of support from the public has been incredible”, said singer/guitarist Anthony Raneri, “we really appreciate the donations and massive amount of mail from fans sharing their sorrow over the loss of John. It’s amazing to know how many lives he touched.” Raneri and O’Shea will perform on acoustic guitars for the remainder of the tour – their prowess in this format was documented on their current, self-titled album, with the song, “Don’t Call Me Peanut”.

The Never Sleep Again Tour presents some of Victory Record’s hottest acts, with powerhouse Hawthorne Heights headlining and Silverstein and Aiden joining Bayside for an incredible night of music. The solidarity between these bands was illustrated after Holoran’s death, when each member of the tour got commemorative tattoos with Bayside’s bird logo. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Gram Parsons Bio

Press Release reports: Gram Parsons was revolutionary in the music world, widely considered one of the most influential artists of his time - and continues to be in our own. When he died in 1973 at the age of 26, Gram Parsons became a legend. Now, Grievous Angel: An Intimate Biography of Gram Parsons, a creative collaboration between best-selling author and music journalist, Jessica Hundley, and Gram’s only daughter, Polly Parsons, is set for release on November 9, 2006 from Thunders Mouth Press.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Tegan and Peta

Peta reports: Setting aside time during a recent tour stop in PETA’s hometown of Norfolk, Va., Canadian indie-rock twin-sister team Tegan and Sara stopped by PETA headquarters to shoot a brand-new print anti-fur public service announcement (PSA) for peta2, PETA’s youth division. In the PSA, Tegan and Sara—who are still riding high from the success of their latest album, So Jealous (Sanctuary Group Records/Vapor)—are shown with Liby, the adopted canine companion of a PETA staffer, next to the tagline “If you wouldn’t wear your dog, please don’t wear any fur.” The PSA goes on to explain that when it comes to feeling pain, there’s no difference between “man’s best friend” and animals killed for their skins.

“I do feel like there are alternatives to killing animals for foods and materials,” says Sara, who also strongly opposes factory farming and its devastating impact on animals, the environment, and human health. “I don’t wear fur myself.”

“We just have no idea why anyone would want to wear fur,” adds Tegan. “I don’t think fur looks very good on people. … I think it’s really unattractive, and it’s ridiculous. I don’t think the fur industry has a chance. I have the feeling that young people today are intelligent enough.” [see full story for more including the full interview]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Scott Reeder(Kyuss) Solo Debut

Black and White PR reports: Some 18 years in the making, TunnelVision Brilliance, the debut solo offering from Scott Reeder, will be released by Liquor and Poker Music on Jan. 24, 2006. An MP3 of “The Day Of Neverending” off of TunnelVision Brilliance is now available at the label’s website, www.LiquorAndPokerMusic.com.

As a member of two legendary underground bands, Reeder has made a considerable impact on heavy music. First with The Obsessed – a group Rolling Stone praises for “almost single-handedly inventing” doom metal – and then as bassist for desert rock pioneers Kyuss (whom All Music Guide dubbed a “heavy metal Velvet Underground…the blueprint often copied but never quite replicated by countless underground metal bands”), Reeder helped to lay the groundwork for a revival of organic and heavy yet musical rock championed to this day by both cult and mainstream icons alike. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Marley's Ghost Taps Van Dyke Parks

conqueroo reports: Since forming 20 years ago, Marley’s Ghost has built a singular reputation among discerning roots-music lovers for its ultra-tight four-part harmonies, instrumental virtuosity and animated live performances. On Spooked, the band’s eighth album, yet its first to receive a full-fledged national release (on Sage Arts Records through Ryko Distribution), Marley’s Ghost creates a musically sophisticated, thematically rich piece of work that serves as a belated coming-out party for a band that deserves to be more widely heard.

The album, slated for release February 21, 2006, bears the stamp of two legendary figures whose idiosyncratic skills match up beautifully with the band’s own — composer/arranger/player Van Dyke Parks, who jumped at the chance to produce, and cartoonist R. Crumb, who illustrated the package.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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