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Baby Distiller

Punkbands reports: Britney who? Just days after the princess of pop announced she had given birth to a happy, healthy junior Federline, the world of rock answered back with a biological bombshell that definitely raises the bar for musician-on-musician coupling: Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and Distillers lead singer Brody Dalle are expecting their first child.

On Friday (September 16), a spokesperson for Dalle confirmed that she is indeed pregnant with Homme's child, and then upped the ante by adding that the couple recently became engaged, too. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

SNFU Split

Punkbands reports: SNFU, one of Canada's longest running punk acts, is calling it quits. Founding guitarist Marc "Muc" Belke posted the following to the band's official website: I would love to thank all the people that have come to see Snfu play in the last year. We had a great time & managed to tour Canada a couple of times to support our 9th album, "In The Meantime & In Between Time". I'm truly sorry we didn't manage to get to play any other territories as we had originally planned.

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from from Snfu, as it has been the biggest part of my life for almost 20 years. It's my feeling that Snfu has done everything that we had set out to do. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Punk Hall of Fame

Punkbands reports: The ballots have been mailed out this week for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This year's contest includes the fifth bid each for punk rockers The Stooges and The Sex Pistols.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Napalm Death / Kreator Tour

siN's metal news reports: KREATOR, NAPALM DEATH, and A PERFECT MURDER will be teaming up for a North American tour starting early next year. The first confirmed date is as follows:

February 26 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club- Click Here for the Full Story

Peter Bossley RIP

Gigwise reports: Journalist and ex-member of cult '80s band The Macc Lads Peter Bossley has died suddenly at the age of 42. Born in Sunderland, Bossley was found dead at his home in Newcastle-under-Lyme on Thursday evening.

An award-winning columnist for The Sentinel and Sentinel Sunday, he had joined the paper in 1996 and was assistant editor at the time of his death.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Audioslave Cuba Release Info

Epic reports: This past May, Audioslave made international headlines by becoming the first American rock band to ever perform in U.S.-embargoed Cuba. More than 60,000 screaming fans stormed Havana's Anti-Imperialist Plaza to catch the May 6th show and the band didn't disappoint. The multi-Platinum, critically acclaimed band gave an absolutely electrifying performance, tearing through a free two-and-a-half hour show. The historic event is captured on the Epic/Interscope release LIVE IN CUBA, a deluxe 18-song double-disc package that includes a DVD featuring a 30-minute documentary, live concert footage and an additional TV special on the event, along with a bonus live CD taken from Audioslave's recent AOL Sessions performance. The set arrives in stores on October 11th.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Simply Red Simplified

Press Release reports: On Tuesday, October 18, 2005, Simply Red will release Simplified, a collection that features both stripped-down versions of the band's classic songs and well as fresh recordings. This unique new album, available on the Verve Forecast label, allows the songs and unmistakable voice of Mick Hucknall to shine.

Simplified takes more well-known tracks from Simply Red's impressive back catalog and re-imagines them in a more acoustic - "simplified" - fashion. It also includes their stunning take on the Leon Russell classic, "A Song For You."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Liz Phair October

Press Release reports: Liz Phair's new album Somebody's Miracle hits stores October 4th with a supporting tour slated to begin on October 6th in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Somebody's Miracle showcases the very best of Liz Phair's songwriting talents and is stripped bare to reveal the artist beyond the tell-tale risqué innuendo. The 14 song album is already a lauded accomplishment, as critics and fans alike are sharing in the notion of rediscovering Phair for the first time - again. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Jamie Cullum Release

Press Release reports: Explosive singer, songwriter, and pianist Jamie Cullum -- a two-million selling GRAMMY® nominee whose breakout album Twentysomething was a worldwide smash last year -- has finished work on his newest release, Catching Tales, confirmed for U.S. release October 11, on Verve Forecast. Recorded in London and Los Angeles between April and June of this year and produced by Twentysomething producer Stewart Levine, the album showcases both Cullum's raw energy and insatiable musical curiosity and creativity.

Jamie will be back on U.S. stages in the coming months, with select dates planned for the fall and extensive touring beginning in early 2006.
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10 Years Fused

Total Assault reports: 10 Years will be a guest on the Fuse Network's Daily Download program this afternoon. Check your local listings for the exact air time. Additionally, you will be able to download a free trial version of their current single, "Wasteland" at the full story link starting today as well.- Click Here for the Full Story

Living Things

Press Release reports: Ahead of the Lions by Living Things will be out October 4th on Jive Records. The Steve Albini produced album was tracked and mixed in St. Louis and Stockholm and has already received some amazing accolades.

"One of the most ferocious straight-ahead rock albums since Nevermind," Brian Raftery in Spin magazine last April.

In addition to Ahead of the Lions, Lillian has authored a book, "Post Mortem Bliss" (Apocrypha Press), due this fall. It explores his life from 13 to 19, a period marked by his being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, his subsequent addiction to anti-depressants, and his tenuous coexistence with an anarchist mother and homosexual father. Excerpts will be posted on the band's Web site: www.livingthingsmusic.com., to be re-launched soon.
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Exhibit A Dates

Press Release reports: After a number of setbacks and personnel changes, Stoke Metallers Exhibit A are back for a string of UK dates:

24th Sept 2005 - The Rigger, Newcastle under Lyme
22nd Oct 2005 - The Sugarmill, Stoke On Trent
5th Nov 2005 - The Garage, London (headlining 'Charged' weekender)
9th Nov 2005 - The Casbah, Sheffield
10th Nov 2005 - The Hope and Anchor, London
12th Nov 2005 - Club Nirvana, Wigan
2nd Dec 2005 - Winnington Rec, Northwich
4th Dec 2005 - Manchester (venue tbc)- Click Here for the Full Story

Todesbonden Ghostly Follow-up

Press Release reports: After releasing the first EP, Stormbringer, through Pale Moon Records, Todesbonden is getting ready to release the first full length, which will be recorded between the end of this year and the beginning of 2006. The chosen title is Ghost of a Crescent Moon, and it will be produced by Markus Stock (Empyrium, Noekk, The Vision Bleak) and released through the german label Prophecy Productions.

Todesbonden is an atmospheric doom band which features the singer Laurie Ann Haus (Autumn Tears, Rain Fell Within, Ephemeral Sun, Nest, Garden of Shadows) and mixes the melancholy of doom metal with elements of classic, Celtic and renaissance music.
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