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24-7 Spyz Reissue

Blabbermouth reports: South Bronx-based 24-7 SPYZ' critically acclaimed CDs "This Is…24-7 SPYZ" and "Strength In Numbers" (both released in the early 1990s on Eastwest/Atlantic Records) will be combined onto one single disc. This 78-minute set features the SPYZ lineup consisting of Jimi Hazel (guitar), Jeff Brodnax (vocals), Joel Maitoza (drums) and Rick Skatore (bass) and is scheduled for release on July 25, 2006 via Wounded Bird Records.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Korny Records

Blabbermouth reports: KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has announced plans to form his own record company.

"I'm looking to put together a really eclectic record label that's only for the artists," Munky said during a live appearance on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" this past Monday (July 17). "I want to give back what I've been given, which is the opportunity to make music and make a living. I want it to be multi-genre - hip hop, rock, jazz. I want to sign a jazz band later. Right now I have three acts that I'm about to sign so I'm really excited."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Badly Drawn Sequel

Gigwise reports: Badly Drawn Boy is to return in October with a new album after a two year hiatus.

Damon Gough will release 'Born In The UK' on October 23 via EMI, the follow up to 2004's XL released 'One Plus One Is One'.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Save Children Buy This CD

CMJ reports: Further cementing their reputation as a friend to all things innocent and pure (their moniker was inspired by a children's show about a boy and his dog), Belle And Sebastian have announced the release of a compilation that will benefit Save The Children, a non-profit organization that specializes in, well, saving the children. The Colours Are Brighter will feature big-name artists such as Snow Patrol, the Flaming Lips and Franz Ferdinand performing kiddie-themed songs and is set to drop on Rough Trade sometime in October. [see full story for more including full tracklisting] - Click Here for the Full Story

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Savage Garden Wedding

hecklerspray reports: It's OK, we know what you're thinking. You're upset that Oprah Winfrey isn't gay, aren't you? We know, it's hard to take. but here's a kind of commiseration - Darren Hayes from Savage Garden is gay. Oh come on, like you didn't know.

You must remember Savage Garden - somehow, 23 million of you bought their Affirmation album and billions more of your will have suffered through appointments at hairdressers while their songs blasted in your eardrums. Anyway - Darren Hayes, the Savage Garden singer, has come out to his fans. And just to make it kind of official, Darren Hayes married his boyfriend. A month ago.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Scum Lampooned

PR reports: Scum of the Earth (featuring former Rob Zombie guitarist RIGGS) will have three songs appearing in the soundtrack for the up-coming "National Lampoon's TV the Movie" which is currently in post-production for release sometime this year. The songs which have been selected are "Murder Song", "Nothing Girl", and "I Am the Scum". The movie was directed by Sam Maccarone, and written by Preston Lacy. Starring in the movie are Steve-O (of Jackass fame), Danny Trejo (The Devil's Rejects, The Crow: Wicked Prayer), Preston Lacy (Jackass, MadTV), Abraham Benrubi (ER, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Lee Majors, among many others. The movie is described as "A celebration of the ever increasing depravity of television in our society-- it's a channel surfing adventure through the most utterly ridiculous spoofed television programming and commercials". Scum of the Earth's song "I Am The Scum" can be heard in the movie's trailer in conjunction with the movie's "Miami Mice" segment which can be viewed at the full story link.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Randall Bramblett Release

PR reports: On Rich Someday, Randall Bramblett has fashioned a soulful rock record full of traditional qualities while sounding very urgent and very now. It's a collection of songs that can tear at your heartstrings, grab your intellect and get your toe a-tappin'. At various points the music is warm, questioning or pissed off but, any way you cut it, there's a real fire in these tracks. The CD hits stores next Tuesday (July 25th) but you can click the full story link for a preview.
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Drams Jubilee

PR reports: The Drams debut album is catchy, melodic rock 'n' roll with bookishly smart lyrics. It's a carefully thought out and expansive work. Besides the requisite guitars, the album also features prominent keyboards and striking three-part harmonies in a wonderfully mixed bag of rockers, mid and down tempo songs. The CD hits stores next Tuesday (July 25th) but you can click the full story link for a preview.
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Drum Nation

PR reports: Peter Morticelli, founder of Magna Carta Records, wants the world to know that drummers are people, too. He's made that notion the theme of the third CD release in Magna Carta's acclaimed Drum Nation series. And so that all might witness, Drum Nation Volume 3, a compilation of the most provocative tracks ever tabled by drummers, is supplemented with a video component-a series of vignettes peering into the lives of the participants.

We're talking the most cutting-edge drummers of our time: Chris Adler (Lamb Of God), Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall), Raanen Bozzio (Stasis), Jeremy Colson (Steve Vai, Marty Friedman), Justin Foley (Killswitch Engage), Michael Justian(Unearth), Jordan Mancino (As I Lay Dying), Joe Nunez (Soulfly), Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan), Derek Roddy (Blotted Science), Kenneth Schalk (Candiria), and Tom Taitano (Totalisti). Each has produced an audio track and a video exclusively for this exciting release. This is stuff you won't see anywhere else.

Magna Carta Releases Drum Nation Volume 3 August 15, 2006[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Monty Are I Preview

PR reports: Monty Are I has pursued an aggressive grassroots touring over the past five years that has yielded an avalanche of positive results. Monty Are I recently completed work on their debut album with producer Matt Squire (known for his recent success with Panic! At The Disco and Receiving End of Sirens), which will be the first act to be released on Stolen Transmission on August 1. The band is also on tour with Rx Bandits through the end of July. Monty Are I's forthcoming StolenTransmission release, Wall of People, will be streaming exclusively in it's entirety at www.PureVolume.com from July 23 through August 7. But for now you can check out their eCard to get a taste at the full story link.
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Editors Tour

PR reports: Next week, Editors start blazing a trail through the heat and humidity of the Southeast, Northeast, Lollapalooza, Street Scene and beyond....

July 25 Atlanta, GA The Roxy
July 27 Washington DC 9:30 Club
July 28 New York Irving Plaza
July 29 Philadelphia Theater Of Living Arts
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Simple Minds UK

PR reports: Simple Minds are coming to the UK to perform four outdoor summer concerts in July and August. The band, who recently headlined the World Cup launch in Berlin on June 7th, originally started their 'Black & White 050505' World Tour in Dublin on January 30th. They've toured Europe, Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and played their first Australian tour in 15 years to sold-out venues and rave reviews. . Simple Minds' final date on the world tour, 'T on the Fringe', will be filmed for a forthcoming live music DVD release.[see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story

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All Time Low Preview

PR reports: In preparation for their upcoming debut EP on Hopeless Records, All Time Low is giving everyone a chance to hear every song on "Put Up Or Shut Up" (out July, 25). Visit the full story link to stream the full EP and also download the first track Coffee Shop Soundtrack.

All Time Low has recently finished up a tour with Cute Is What We Aim For, and will be playing upcoming Warped Tour Dates as well as joining label-mates Amber Pacific for a nationwide tour in August and Sept.

Put Up Or Shut Up Tracks: Coffee Shop Soundtrack * Break Out! Break Out! * The Girls A Straight-Up Hustler* Jasey Rae * The Party Scene* Running From Lions * Lullabies[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Digital Abandoned

PR reports: You just might not be aware, somehow, somewhere, unless your finger is on the pulse of LA nightlife. But if you are smart - and we know you are that won¹t stop you from learning about Los Abandoned. The result of this band¹s imagination comes through on their debut album, Mix Tape, set for release on Vapor/ Sanctuary Records via download on July 11th, and on compact disc September 12th.

The online release of Mix Tape marks the first time Sanctuary Records has put out an album online to be followed by a physical release. The digital will contain two bonus tracks not available on the album - "Electricidad" and "Blindness." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Virtual Band

PR reports: Bolt Media today released the first ever song created entirely online by people who have never met, or even spoken to each other, by newly formed band, Orangeblood,.

The new song, called Gunshy, was created through weekly auditions held online on Bolt.com. The best and most original audition tape was added one-by-one to the track which eventually formed the song. The virtual audition created a community of musicians who gave constructive feedback, remixed tracks, and supported each other -- all in an online atmosphere.

Members - Lead Vocal: Steve, 21 - Florida. Day Job: Youth Pastor and lead singer in a band. * Lead Guitar: Saric, 31 - New York. Day Job: Musician * Bass Guitar: Steven, 34 - Los Angeles. Day Job: Musician / starving artist. * Drums: Nate, 20 - Indianapolis. Day Job: Student; Berklee School of Music * Keyboard: Jonathan, 17 - Alabama. Day Job: High school student. [see full story to download the song]
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Amber Pacific Unplugged

PR reports: Amber Pacific is offering fans an opportunity to get some rare and exclusive acoustic songs for FREE. Starting Monday, July 24, five songs will be streaming at the full story link. Each day a new song will be made available for download for that day only.

The songs are acoustic versions of songs off of the band's hit debut album The Possibility And The Promise out now on Hopeless Records. Tracks include: Poetically Pathetic * Always You (Good Times) * For What It's Worth * Gone So Young * Save Me From Me

The band is currently on the Warped tour and will be embarking on a nationwide headlining tour with The Audition, Sherwood, This Day & Age, Just Surrender, Over It, and All Time Low.
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3 Years Down, Now What?

antiMusic reports: This week marks the 3rd anniversary of the Day in Rock. Here is a favorite story from our very first week: Aerosmith's Steven Tyler had an alleged run in with a photographer in New York last week.

According to an eye witness report in the New York Daily News story, last Thursday Tyler was on Prince St and a female photographer was following him. He suddenly turned around and took the photographer's camera. The witness said, "He's shouting at her, and grabs her by the wrist, saying, 'Let's see how you like it. You're going to stand there until I tell you not to.' The girl is standing there completely humiliated, and he's taking pictures and pictures, and all the bystanders were laughing their ass off."

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