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Stone Sour Temp
KNAC reports: Roadrunner Records has issued the following Stone Sour update from guitarist Josh Rand:

...two weeks into the recording of the drums Joel (Ekman) would have to leave the project and return home to his family. His nine-year-old son is very sick. He was diagnosed with Brain Stem Glioma (brain cancer) last fall. With the fate of the record now up in the air a decision had to be made: postpone the record or bring in someone to finish the drum tracks. So with Joel's blessing, Roy Mayorga (ex-SOULFLY) will finish the drum tracks as we move forward.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Underground Bands
siN's metal news reports: The SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND is set to return this Summer with an even heavier lineup led by headliners AS I LAY DYING. The 2006 edition of the North American festival will also feature:

IN FLAMES
CANNIBAL CORPSE
TRIVIUM
BEHEMOTH
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
TERROR
THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD
THE CHARIOT
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Jacko Payoff
TMZ reports: TMZ reviewed court transcripts from a hearing last June. Jackson's lawyer, Thomas Hall, told Judge Stephen Lachs, "Mr. Jackson was under an agreement with Petitioner (Rowe) here, which he was to pay her -- did pay her about four or five million dollars up front, gave her a mansion in Beverly Hills, and then was to pay $900,000 a year for a number of years if she abided by agreement terms." 

Jackson stopped paying Rowe her annual stipend after claiming she violated their confidentiality agreement by publically speaking about him. The dispute is ongoing.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Elton Damaged
BBC reports: Sir Elton John has accepted undisclosed libel damages from the Sunday Times over a claim in the newspaper regarding the star's behaviour at a charity ball. 

The allegations caused him "distress and embarrassment", his lawyer said. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Silly News: Bald Belly
Contact Music reports: Reality TV star KELLY OSBOURNE needed last minute hair extensions before attending last night's (15FEB06) Brit Awards - because her own hair has fallen out from excessive bleaching.

The 21-year-old daughter of rocker OZZY OSBOURNE insists she still prefers the extensions to her original brunette locks - because the well-known saying about blondes is true.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Presley Weds
AP reports: Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock 'n' roll king Elvis Presley, has married guitarist and music producer Michael Lockwood in a ceremony in Kyoto, Japan, her publicist said Thursday.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Venom in April
Chipster reports: Venom, the heaviest band on the planet, a true forefather and inventor of black metal, has returned. Since debuting with the landmark album Welcome to Hell in 1981, this band has always served up raw, dark, brutal and powerful music. Now, in April 2006, just when everyone thought metal music couldn't get any darker or heavier, Venom will unleash their latest studio album on the world, Metal Black.[see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Super Satriani
Press Release reports: JOE SATRIANI is set to release his 12th solo album, Super Colossal, on March 14, 2006 through Epic Records. With thirteen new songs, SATRIANI completes his transformation from stunning instrumentalist to fully-realized artist. Since the late 80's, the guitar virtuoso has been winning over fans and musicians alike with his groundbreaking style and legendary sounds.

On the day of the album's release, SATRIANI will begin a west coast trek, making special in-store appearances. Soon after, he will launch a full U.S. tour beginning on April 1st in Denver.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Jackie Greene Myth
i.e. marketing reports: On March 14, 2006, Verve Forecast will release American Myth, from singer/songwriter extraordinaire Jackie Greene. American Myth features Jackie Greene on vocals, guitars, dobro, piano, harmonica, and percussion. He is also joined by an all-star band comprised of Pete Thomas (drums, percussion, trash can), Davey Faragher (vocals, bass), both of whom are members of Elvis Costello's longtime group, The Imposters; and Val McCallum (vocals, guitars, banjo, slide guitar, baritone). Steve Berlin also contributes with turns on mellotron, vibes, and percussion. Please be sure to also check out Jackie Greene's performance on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, today, Friday, February 17, 2006. Jackie Greene - to perform at 11:15am PST (2:15pm EST)[see full story to hear the first single]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Depeche Mode Wants Revenge
Press Release reports: The debut full-length from She Wants Revenge, the indie duo comprised of Adam "12" Bravin and Justin Warfield, entered the Billboard chart this week at #38 with 25,500 copies sold. Their offering of dark dance music, their incendiary live show, and their nationwide, grass roots fan base recently brought them to the attention of Depeche Mode who confirmed them as direct support for their tour (in April and May) with dates in major cities in US, Canada and Mexico.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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SXSW Down Under
Press Release reports: Over 420 Australian and New Zealand artists applied for the crucial showcase side of SxSW, of which 54 were invited. There are currently 23 Australian artists showcasing (several had to drop out due to recording or touring commitments, personal reasons or funding shortfalls), and there are 10 New Zealand bands also playing.

The 34 bands playing in 2006 is an almost eightfold increase from the five that appeared in 2002. The 200+ OZ & NZ registrants in addition to artists will be over eight times the 25 attending in 2002.

Artist Date Venue
Bluebottle Kiss (Sydney ) Wednesday, March 15 The Drink
Clue to Kalo (Adelaide ) Thursday, March 16 Zero Degrees
Dappled Cities Fly (Sydney) Wednesday, March 15 Buffalo Billiards
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Oasis Redwalls
Capitol reports: Capitol recording group the Redwalls have announced plans to accompany Oasis on the Britpop giants' upcoming U.S. tour. The acclaimed Chicago-based rock �n' roll foursome will team up with Oasis for a series of March concerts, including much-anticipated shows in Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Nashville (see full story for itinerary). Further dates will be announced shortly.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Taking Back Sunday Tour
Fanscape reports: On the heels of a string of SOLD OUT UK tour dates, melodic rock band Taking Back Sunday announced today they will tour the U.S. prior to the release of their upcoming Warner Bros. Records debut and third studio album, Louder Now, due out April 25, 2006. This House of Blues presented tour hits smaller venues, which highlights the band's desire to share new material with their fans in a more intimate setting. The tour kicks off in Boulder, Colorado on March 31st at the Boulder Theatre.[see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lesley Gore Tour
Press Release reports: Following the dozens of sold out performances around the country, national media attention, and rave reviews surrounding her new album, Lesley Gore returns to the West Coast for a historic tour. This is Ms. Gore's first promotional tour of performances on the West Coast in over two decades and is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Some dates are already confirmed, with more guaranteed to be added. For updating and extensive tour information, as well as online ticket ordering, go to the full story link- Click Here for the Full Story 

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