antiMUSIC's Day In Rock 9/21: Da Vinci GNR- Surreal Poison- Lost Queen- iTunes Vs Labels- Joey Ramone Honored- Love Sued- Rare Nirvana- more

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Report for 9/21/05

Da Vinci GNR

Blabbermouth reports: According to a recent article published by the Canyon News, GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose told a fan in Malibu, California a few weeks ago that the group's long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy" will be released early next year. In addition, he allegedly revealed that GUNS N' ROSES are looking to put a new song on "The Da Vinci Code" movie soundtrack.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Surreal Poison

BW&BK reports: According to Reality TV World, VH1 has announced the cast of the sixth Surreal Life season will include rockers, a former TV star and a Playboy model... housemates will include POISON guitarist C.C. DeVille, Tawny Kitaen (WHITESNAKE mainman DAVID COVERDALE's ex-wife...[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Lost Queen

Gigwise reports: Brian May has revealed that he has uncovered tapes of Freddie Mercury ‘tinkering around’ in the studio.

May says he now plans to turn them into several new songs and release them[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

iTunes Vs Labels

AP reports: Apple boss Steve Jobs vowed Tuesday to repel "greedy" record companies' demands for higher music download prices, warning that any such move would encourage piracy.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Joey Ramone Honored

MTV reports: The late Joey Ramone was awarded the Heeb Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Jewish Music Awards Monday night in New York. Ramone's mother accepted the honor on behalf of her son[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Love Sued

MTV reports: Courtney Love just can't seem to catch a break. After being sent to rehab for the next six months, she was slapped with another lawsuit on Friday... Kristin King, whom Love pleaded no contest to assaulting in an April 2004 incident, has filed a civil suit against the singer in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging assault, battery, false imprisonment, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.[see full story for info on the new tell-all book by Courtney's mom]- Click Here for the Full Story

Rare Nirvana

MTV reports: A 22-track Nirvana compilation, Sliver, is slated for release on November 1. The album will feature tracks from last year's With the Lights Out box set as well as three previously unreleased songs, according to a band spokesperson.- Click Here for the Full Story

Qasis

BBC reports: Oasis receive five nominations for this year's Q Awards, closely followed by Coldplay with four. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Voodoo Texas

E! reports: Texas is again stepping up to help Louisiana in its time of need.

With Houston already taking in refugees at the Astrodome and San Antonio serving as temporary home to the New Orleans Saints in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Austin has now agreed to host one of the Big Easy's largest music festivals--the Voodoo Music Experience. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Free 311

Reuters reports: With its summer roadwork ending over the weekend, rock band 311 will begin its fall U.S. run in San Diego on October 19. The gig will be preceded on October 15 with a free show in the lot of Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

AMA Noms

AP reports: Mariah Carey led the nominees for American Music Awards on Tuesday with four — for favorite pop and soul album as well as female singer in both categories.

Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent and Green Day had three nominations each.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

System of a Wu-Tang

Blabbermouth reports: SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian has reportedly collaborated with WU-TANG CLAN's The RZA on material for WU-TANG's upcoming album, tentatively due in early 2006.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Vinnie Paul Speaks

Blabbermouth reports: Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul was recently interviewed by Guitar World magazine for its December 2005 issue.

Vinnie said, "Let's make this clear once and for all: for any fan out there that believed any of the bullshit said by certain people, there never was gonna be a PANTERA reunion, ever."

* Vinnie also informed us that DAMAGEPLAN had songs written and recorded for their sophmore album. Vinnie says he doesn't know what he is going to do with the material. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Maiden Vs Sharon Relief

BW&BK reports: After the unfortunate incidents at the last Maiden appearance at Ozzfest, fans put up a website looking to send Sharon Osbourne and the Ozzfest sponsors a letter to let them know how they felt.

Here's how Sanctuary music reacted: "I just got a call from someone at Sanctuary music. They and the band are aware of the project and are floored by the effort put forth by their fans. However, they want to put this thing behind them and they have requested that the money raised be given to the Red Cross for Katrina relief. [Fans were raising money for an anti Sharon ad in Billboard... see full story for more, it's worth the click over]- Click Here for the Full Story

Metallica Simpsons

BW&BK reports: According to their website, METALLICA were in the studio today to record their voices for an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. The show will air sometime in May 2006.[see full story for more including a link to photos]- Click Here for the Full Story

No Queensryche for Mexico

BW&BK reports: QUEENSRYCHE have posted the following update at their website: "Due to recording deadlines we've had to officially cancel the October 18th, 19th and 21st shows in Mexico...." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Crown Box

KNAC reports: Metal Blade Records are releasing a three-DVD set from THE CROWN called 14 Years Of No Tomorrow, on October 28th in Germany and the 31st throughout the rest of Europe. This is the ultimate item for any fan of the Swedish pioneers, who disbanded in 2004 - three DVDs full of rare and never before seen material.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Best Addiction

The PRP reports: Rhino/Warner will be issuing a best-of release for Jane's Addiction entitled "The Best Of Jane's Addiction" on September 27th. No word yet on a track listing.
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Foo Death Metal UK

The PRP reports: The Eagles Of Death Metal have been chosen to support the Foo Fighters on a handful of UK dates in December, here's the schedule:
December 11th Birmingham - NEC
December 12th Glasgow - SECC
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

No Use for a Name Down Under

Punkbands reports: No Use for a Name has announced the dates for their upcoming trip to Australia. The band recently completed a European tour and are touring in support of their latest full-length, "Keep Them Confused" which was released earlier this year on Fat Wreck Chords. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Dope Beatless

siN's metal news reports: Drummer Racci Shay has left DOPE mid-way through the band's 'Freedom for Music' tour with MUSHROOMHEAD. Dan, drum tech for the latter, will be filling in behind the kit until a replacement has been named.- Click Here for the Full Story

Dub War Reissue

siN's metal news reports: Earache Records has announced that they will be re-issuing DUB WAR's (featuring SKINDRED frontman Benji) Earache Records work on November 11th. "Pain" and the remix compilation "Step Ta Dis" will be see the full reissue treatment along with added bonus tracks on each of the two albums. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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