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Report for 9/20/05

Rocker Struck By Lightning

Abrasive Rock reports: After conquering over 40 cities and towns in as many days, Thor The Mighty Rock Warrior was struck down by an unimaginably powerful bolt of lightning!

This unthinkable event took place in Portland where he was performing for dazzled audiences. As he placed the steel bar to his lips in order to bend it in half with his muscular arms lightning split the sky and struck him down. He managed to finish the show, but immediately afterwards was rushed into the care of Venus (nurse to the Gods). Due to these unforseen circumstances Thor was forced to cancel the remaining dates on the tour. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Led Pearljam

Reuters reports: Robert Plant has joined the lineup of Pearl Jam's $1,000-per-ticket Hurricane Katrina benefit at the House of Blues in Chicago on October 5, a spokeswoman for the club said on Monday.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

R Kelly Vs Wife

Contact Music reports: Troubled R+B singer R KELLY has reportedly been slapped with an emergency restraining order from his estranged wife ANDREA KELLY.

Chicago Sun-Times columnist MICHAEL SNEED claims that Andrea went to Cook County Court, Illinois, seeking to prohibit the IGNITION singer from alleged physical abuse, harassment, stalking and interfering with her personal liberty.
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

U2 Rap Support

FMQB reports: U2 has revealed the full list of opening acts for the fall North American leg of their Vertigo tour. Ubiquitous Rapper Kanye West, Indie Rock darlings the Arcade Fire, Damien Marley and the great Patti Smith will all open for U2, along with the already-announced Dashboard Confessional and Keane. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Blur Reality

Gigwise reports: There is a nasty rumour going round that Blur bassist Alex James has signed up to appear in the new series of ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

John Peel Day

Gigwise reports: The BBC have announced the first details for the first ever John Peel day to held next month in memory of the legendary DJ.

The event will centre on a gig on October 13 that is being held at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall featuring the like of Super Furry Animals, New Order and The Fall with Radio 1 broadcasting the whole thing live.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Goldfrapp Coldplay

Gigwise reports: Goldfrapp have announced news of an extensive European tour with many of the dates being in support of Coldplay.

The duo will 22 dates across the continent in October and November will eighteen of the gigs supporting Chris Martin and co. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Damned Box

Aversion reports: The Damned will issue a boxed set collecting all of its Stiff Records-era recordings.

The act's Play it At Your Sister will hit stores Sept. 26 in the United Kingdom, and will be limited to 5,000 copies. The set collects The Damned's first two albums, Damned, Damned, Damned (1977) and Music for Pleasure (1978), as well as a series of live sessions recorded on John Peel's BBC 1 radio show.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

45 Grave Drop Misfits

Aversion reports: 45 Grave has dropped off the tour meant to be its return to the punk-rock spotlight.

The band announced it was dropping off its spot as opening band for the latest Misfits tour because of differences with concert organizers.

"Due to the irreconcilable differences in the business practices of Artists Worldwide, 45 Grave have decided to separate from Artists Worldwide," the act's statement read. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Kasabian DVD

Aversion reports: Kasabian is getting set to follow its debut LP with its first DVD.

The British act announced its Live from Brixton Academy, set for release Nov. 7 in the United Kingdom. A U.S. release date hasn’t been revealed.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Roadrunner Soup Kitchen

Blabbermouth reports: Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo. An excerpt from the chat follows:

Blistering.com: So then you went and recorded a solo record, "Died Laughing", which is one of the most beautiful records that I've heard in my life. You have so many great songs on that record.

Keith: "What a gorgeous record and Roadrunner fucked that up too."

Blistering.com: That's what my next question was going to be. It wasn't released here, what was that like as an artist?

Keith: "Oh, it destroyed me! It destroyed me. I thought I'd delivered Roadrunner the greatest record musically that they'd ever had in their entire glossary of bands. I gave them a record that they could not handle. It just goes to show you that their staff was not strong enough to really work this. After working with Epic Records and realizing how serious these people take their jobs and their titles, Roadrunner is a fucking soup kitchen compared to Epic. It's fucking ridiculous what they did to me. I moved to Europe for that fucking label! I was still robbed and taken advantage of and… fucking whatever." [see full story for more fun with Keith]- Click Here for the Full Story

Guns N Disney

Blabbermouth reports: Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Buckethead has announced the details of his "Disney World to Disney Land Tour" in support of his upcoming solo album, "Enter the Chicken". Confirmed dates are as follows:

Oct. 21 - The Social - Orlando, FL
Oct. 22 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA
Oct. 23 - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
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Motley Recovery

Blabbermouth reports: The Associated Press is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil is back on stage after injuring himself Friday night (Sept. 16) at an Atlanta concert.

Band spokeswoman Hannah Kampf said Neil performed with no problems Sunday night in Memphis, Tenn. after tearing a calf muscle about five songs into a show at Atlanta's Philips Arena.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

VH1 Classic Aid

BW&BK reports: According to Prnewswire.com, VH1 Classic will give support to hurricane Katrina victims. In October, VH1 Classic viewers will be able to "Pay for Play" where they can request and watch their favorite Classic music videos by making a $25.00 donation to Mercy Corps[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Aero Kravitz

BW&BK reports: AEROSMITH are ready to hit the road again. This time with opener LENNY KRAVITZ. Thus far, precious few details have been revealed, however the following four shows are confirmed:

October
30 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
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Zakk'a Bass Swap

BW&BK reports: The following was posted on the official BLACK LABEL SOCIETY website earlier today:

James Lomenzo who has been supplying the bass for the last couple of years is no longer playing with Black Label Society.

John "JD" DeServio will be playing bass on the Black Label Society Mafia, post-Ozzfest tour.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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