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Pretenders Box
CMJ reports: The decade-defying Pretenders, fronted by Chrissie Hynde, will release a box set, Pirate Radio (Rhino), on March 14. This release occurs exactly a year after the pop-punk group was inducted in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The box boasts four discs including previously unreleased tracks, a Regent Park demo of "Precious," hits like "Brass In Pocket," a demo of "Watching The Clothes," an original version of "Angel Of The Morning" and enough live recordings and chart topping tracks to fill five hours.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Linkin Rubin
The PRP reports: Linkin Park have picked Rick Rubin (Slayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers) to produce their new album which they will begin recording in the coming months. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Kittie Tour
The PRP reports: Kittie have booked a wealth of dates, a number of which will feature Calico System in tow. here's the rundown:
April 01st Latham, NY - Saratoga Winners
April 02nd Springfield, MA - Hippodrome
April 03rd Bedford, NH - Marks Showplace
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Juliana Theory Split
punkbands reports: Abacus Recordings act, the Juliana Theory have called it a day. The band made the announcement on their myspace page, saying: It's a very sad moment for us. The time has come to say goodbye. This letter is the explanation and the official seal that the 5 individuals who have been known as The Juliana Theory are leaving the band behind. Yes, what we are saying is that we are broke up. There will be no final tour. Our last show was in Cologne, Germany on January 28, 2006. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Iced Earth Update
The Gauntlet reports: Iced Earth's Tim Ownes has issued an update with regards to a new Iced Earth album: Jon is working on the new ICED EARTH CD and after my promo trip [for the debut album from BEYOND FEAR] in March, I will join him again for a week or so to work on some more material with him. Then I will come home to get ready for the ANTHRAX tour in April." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gwen's Excuse for Sucking
Contact Music reports: GWEN STEFANI revealed all about her pregnancy after feeling she was cheating fans with below-standard performances on her recent solo tour.

The NO DOUBT singer was almost five months pregnant with husband GAVIN ROSSDALE's baby when she played her last show and knew well before that she wasn't performing at her best.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ludacris TV
Contact Music reports: CHRIS 'LUDACRIS' BRIDGES is set to star in US TV show LAW + ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT as fellow rapper/actor ICE-T's nephew. The episode will air in the US on 28 March (06). [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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No Verve Reunion
Contact Music reports: Former THE VERVE frontman RICHARD ASHCROFT has vowed never to reform the band that brought him fame and fortune. 

He says, "You're more likely to get all four BEATLES on stage." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sloan Tribute a Go
Trent McMartin reports: A group of Toronto music artists have signed on to perform at the Sloan tribute concert slated to take place in Toronto's Kensington Market neighbourhood February 16. The show, which will see performances from such acts as Dollarama and Laura Barrett, will rip through all the Sloan classics including their biggest hits "Coax Me," "Money City Maniacs" and "The Good in Everyone." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Kids Are Alright
Noble PR reports: Sanctuary Visual Entertainment release the quintessential 'Who' film, The Kids Are Alright on UMD (Universal Media Disc) for the PSP (PlayStation Portable). 

Capturing the individual band members' musicianship and personality through live performance footage and interviews, The Kids Are Alright chronicles the development of The Who from angry early sixties mod upstarts to worldwide rock icons in the late seventies. The Kids Are Alright on UMD will be released on 20th March 2006. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Caliban US tour
Press Release reports: Lifeforce Records America / Abacus recording Artist CALIBAN are touring the US in May in support of their new release "The Undying Darkness." Caliban will be heading out with the likes of Sworn Enemy, Ion Dissonance and Embrace The End.

04/28/06 US - Long Island, NY @ Club Ritual 
04/29/06 US - Worcester, MA @ Palladium, New England Metal Fest 
04/30/06 US - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar, Maryland Metal Fest [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Megaherz coming
Eclipse Records reports: After the great waves of success in 2001 and 2002, hundreds of European music publications including ROCK HARD and KERRANG described MEGAHERZ as one of the most important representatives of German modern rock & industrial metal music. After two years of preparation and intensive song writing, the German superstars MEGAHERZ are ready to unleash their fifth album entitled "5" upon the United States through Eclipse Records (the mighty indie best known for launching Mushroomhead, Scum of the Earth & Bobaflex to success). [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Run the Road II
addVice reports: The second installment of the comp that introduced the world to grime, Run the Road 2 dropped this week. Featuring tracks from some of the veterans of the genre (Kano, Lady Sovereign, No Lay and Sway) while introducing Doctor, JME and Plan B. You can stream the record in its entirety at the Run the Road site (http://www.runtheroad.com/) or check out the player (http://viceland.com/records/rtr2/) to hear the different areas grime has expanded in the last year. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sleeper Cell CD
ISM reports: In response to enthusiastic reaction from fans of the tremendously success Showtime TV original series of the same name, the "SLEEPER CELL" soundtrack CD is being rush-released to hit stores February 7, 2006 (Rhythmbank Entertainment). The album highlights the most explosive and defining music from the series, celebrating critically acclaimed artists such as Sufjan Stevens, Tricky, Faithless, Citizen Cope, and Nona Hendryx. Original score material by Grammy nominated composer Paul Haslinger (Tangerine Dream) is also included in the line-up. [see full story for tracks]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Fenians St Paddy Tour
Press Release reports: Orange County, California Irish rock band, The Fenians (www.thefenians.com), are confirmed to head out on the 8th consecutive national St. Patrick's Day this month. 

The Fenians' St. Patrick's Day tour, kicks off February 16th, 2006 at The Cellar in Struthers, OH. in support of their newest CD "Every Day's A Hooley" on Mizen Head Music along with their earlier released CDs "Have Fun or Get Out", "Band of Rogues" as well as early projects "Live at the Harp" and "A Distant City Street." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Yakuza Dates
Prosthetic reports: Prog-minded, jazz-inspired Chicago act Yakuza is gearing up for the March 21 release of Samsara, the band's Prosthetic Records debut, with a run of dates alongside Metal Blade's equally prog-minded 3. The dates are set to kick off in the Midwest and run through the south and southwest. Having previously played alongside varied acts including Opeth, Mastodon, Ken Vandermark, and Sonic Youth, the new confirmed dates are listed below with more to come. 

YAKUZA on tour 
3/25 Chicago, Il - Beat Kitchen (Yakuza Record release show with 3 and Angel Eyes)
4/01 St. Louis, MO - Creepy Crawl
4/03 Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater
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Maiden DVD Details
Iron Maiden reports: Experience their most theatrical and spellbinding tour, the hugely anticipated DEATH ON THE ROAD. Filmed at the Westenfalenhalle Arena, Dortmund this DVD brings you all the power, drama and spectacle of the Dance of Death Tour. Over 2 hours of spectacular concert footage!

The DVD has just been released in most of the Europe. Local releases in Japan and Sweden are on the 8th February, Brazil and Argentina on the 13th February and the USA and Canada release on the 21st February. [see full story for more including tracks and bonus info]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sonic Syndicate's New Drummer
Press Release reports: Swedish metal band SONIC SYNDICATE recently announced the replacement of now former drummer Kristoffer Bäcklund, announces guitarist and songwriter Roger Sjunnesson, "It's my sad news to report that SONIC SYNDICATE will be parting ways with our drummer and brother Kristoffer Bäcklund. This decision was very hard to make, ultimately came about due to lack of enthusiasm and motivation on his side. We came to the conclusion that if we were to continue Sonic Syndicate as a professional band, we had to let him go. The band and Kristoffer are still the best of friends, and the former drummer will always be a huge part of SONIC SYNDICATE´s spirit. Kristoffer would like to thank all the fans for a "motherf***in' great time" and he wishes the band the best of luck in the future. The new drummer is no one less than John "Runken" Bengtsson (DØDZ). He is an old schoolmate of ours and one of the best musicians we have worked with, and his playing so far has been beyond our expectations. We all want to give him a warm welcome and hope he will enjoy playing in Sonic Syndicate."[see full story for tour dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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TBS Home Movies
Fanscape reports: Long Island rock band Taking Back Sunday, is gearing up to release their Warner Brother's debut Louder Now in Spring of 2006. The album, produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Third Eye Blind), follows July 2004's Where You Want to Be which debuted at #3 on Billboard's top 200. 

Taking Back Sunday has invited fans to experience the recording process through a series of "Home Movies" that document the serious (and not-so-serious) side to making their new album Louder Now. Today, the band released Home Movie #9, which just might include something special for those who listen closely. Be sure to watch the entire video to hear an unexpected treat � it's not the single but it will make your head "Spin." Home Movie #9 is available now on Taking Back Sunday's MySpace page!- Click Here for the Full Story 

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