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Report for 10/13/05
U2 Deny Clinton/Santorum
liveDaily reports: U2 concerts will be the site for the upcoming political fundraisers of two disparate U.S. senators, but the band isn't endorsing the candidates or the events. 

Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, a Republican, reportedly plans to host a $1,000-per-person event at U2's Sunday (10/16) concert at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center. He's raising money for his re-election campaign. 

Meanwhile, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, reportedly will be on hand for U2's Oct. 19 show at Washington, DC's MCI Center. She is hosting a $2,500-per-person fundraiser for one of her Political Action Committees.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Video iPod
AP reports: Apple Computer Inc. introduced an iPod capable of playing videos on Wednesday, evolving the portable music player of choice into a multimedia platform for everything from TV shows to music videos.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Outkast Set Date
FMQB reports: A release date has been set for Outkast's upcoming movie soundtrack, Idlewild. The anticipated album will drop on December 6 via LaFace/Jive Records.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Isley Tax Trial
Reuters reports: Ronald Isley, lead singer of legendary R&B band the Isley Brothers, went on trial on Wednesday on tax evasion charges that could result in a prison sentence of up to 26 years if convicted.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dead Boys Reunion
Punk Music reports: From the guts of the punk revolution in the mid-to-late 70s, emerged punk greats, Dead Boys. Though relocating to New York and becoming regulars at CBGB's, it all began in Cleveland, and the punk legends return to their roots to play a 30th Anniversary show on Halloween 2005 at the Beachland Ballroom. The historic show will feature the original line-up (a rarity in the days of one or two original members riding on a famous name) of Johnny Blitz, Cheetah Chrome, Jeff Magnum, Jimmy Zero, and the late Stiv Bators in spirit (hey, it is Halloween!).[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hepatitis Punk Benefit
Punk Music reports: Kelly Zirbes of Kelly's Lot has been leading up an effort to help raise awareness about Hepatitis C since 2000 when her friend, Gioia, died from the virus. Over the past four years, she has organized shows and toured all over the country. Today, Kelly is leading up the "Hep C Postcard campaign" and the awareness concert series "Punk Rock Unites for Hepatitis C." 

The second annual "Punk Rock Unites for Hepatitis C" show will take place on October 22nd in Huntington Beach featuring The Hudson Drags, The Misfortunes, Shotdown, No Solution, Boobie Trap and Flock of Goo Goo. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Motorhead Theft
Blabbermouth reports: MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee had his wallet stolen after a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden last Friday (Oct. 7). The thieves were able to withdraw 10,000 Swedish kronor (approximately $1,285) before Dee's girlfriend Mia noticed that the wallet was missing.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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KISS Phantom DVD
Blabbermouth reports: KISS' 1978 movie "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" will finally receive an official DVD release, according to KissNews.de. An exact release date has yet to be announced.[Gene's brother was an only child. see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Big System Game
Blabbermouth reports: According to MTV.com, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian's remix of the NOTORIOUS B.I.G.'s "Who Shot Ya" is featured on the soundtrack to Marc Ecko's "Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" game[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Premature Zombie
Audio Aggression reports: Rob Zombie's upcoming re-release of 'Hellbilly Deluxe' has been pushed up and will now hit stores on November 22nd. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dark New Day Cancels Tour
Audio Aggression reports: Dark new Day have canceled the remaining dates of their current headlining tour so guitarist Troy McLawhorn can be with his wife and new baby.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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COC Off Dates
The PRP reports: Corrosion Of Conformity have booked some off-dates from their stint on the upcoming Jagermeister Music Tour with Disturbed, here's the stops:
November 06th Lincoln, NE - Knickerbockers
November 12th Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Club
November 19th Millvale, PA - Mr. Small's House
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Clutch Dates
The PRP reports: Clutch have rolled out a number of new shows, here's the latest additions to their schedule:
November 01st Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live (Feat. Kelly Carmichael)
November 05th Houston, TX - Warehouse Live (Feat. Kelly Carmichael)
November 09th Sauget, IL - Pop's (Feat. Kelly Carmichael)[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Curl Up and Die is Dead
punkbands reports: The members of Curl Up and Die have announced that they will be parting ways. The announcement comes on the heel of the recent cancellation of their ongoing tour with Still Remains.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Misfits Tour
punkbands reports: Yet more Misfits dates have been announced for the Misfits Fall tour running nationwide now through NOV. 19th. In addition to shows just added in California, Boston & Philadelphia, some venue changes have been announced (accommodating larger attendance) in Wyoming, Salt Lake City, Long Island and Canada. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Payola Don't Pay
punkbands reports: Months after one of the world's largest record companies reached a $10 million settlement with New York State Attorney General Elliot Spitzer over charges of payola, radio giant Clear Channel Communications has fired two programmers for allegedly engaging in "pay for play."

According to a Reuters report, the world's largest radio operator announced Tuesday that it had fired the two unnamed programmers following an internal probe that uncovered evidence of wrongdoing by the two. Clear Channel also announced that other staffers had been disciplined for unspecified inappropriate conduct.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ferret In Flames
siN's metal news reports: Ferret Records is proud to welcome IN FLAMES into their family. Coming off the Summer long OZZFEST 2005, the Swedish band will release "Come Clarity" in North America through Ferret on February 7th, 2006. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Mushroomhead Deal?
siN's metal news reports: Rumors are afoot that MUSHROOMHEAD will soon be putting pen to paper and signing a deal with Megaforce Records (CLUTCH, S.O.D., BLACKFIRE REVELATION). - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Billy Joel Box
FMQB reports: A five-disc Billy Joel box set is set for release on December 6. My Lives will include 23 previously-unreleased songs and a live DVD shot in Frankfurt. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Band Aid Spoof
Ananova reports: A group of US and Canadian musicians, including Beck, have recorded a spoof version of Do They Know It's Christmas?

The new version of Bob Geldof and Midge Ure's 1984 charity classic is titled Do They Know It's Hallowe'en.

The record, which also features the Arcade Fire, Sonic Youth and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, will raise funds for UNICEF.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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