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| Pantera
Reunion? |
Blabbermouth reports: Blender.com has uploaded
several Ozzfest-related features/interviews, including a two-part video
interview with Zakk Wylde in which he discusses how he auditioned for Ozzy,
Sharon Osbourne's hate for his beard, havoc with golf carts and Rob Zombie
at Ozzfest, unreleased material that he has of Dimebag Darrell, the possibility
of filling in for Dime if PANTERA ever reunited and more. [see full story
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| Van
Halen Porn |
MTV reports: The New York Post reported Thursday
that Eddie Van Halen is teaming up with porn director Michael Ninn to write
and perform two songs for a film called "Sacred Sin." Van Halen told the
Post he's not concerned about the implications. "I'm working with a friend
- very simple. I like his work. Michael Ninn is like Spielberg to me
"
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| Led
Surgery |
Led-Zeppelin.com reports: Following arthroscopic
surgery, for a recurring knee problem, Jimmy Page regrets to announce that
his recovery has been slower than hoped for and he will not be able to
join Roy Harper at the Rhythm Festival on August 5, 2006.
Although surgery was completely successful,
Jimmy is still in the midst of ongoing physical therapy sessions to complete
the treatment, and his doctors have advised against playing until recovery
is complete.[see full story for more]- Click
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| Kazaa
Pays Up |
SMN reports: Kazaa's owner, Sharman Networks,
has agreed to pay the world's four major record companies - the EMI Group,
Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group
- more than $100 million, according to a spokesperson for the International
Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which brought the action along
with the RIAA. Under the terms of the settlement, Kazaa will also introduce
filtering technology that will ensure it doesn't distribute copyright-infringing
music or movie files in the future.[see full story for more]-
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| Strike
Anywhere Tour |
SMN reports: The following dates have been
released for the upcoming tour featuring STRIKE ANYWHERE, IGNITE, A GLOBAL
THREAT, and MODERN LIFE IS WAR:
September 1 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Peppermint
Beach Club
September 2 - Binghamton, NY @ SUNY /
Binghamton
September 3 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
September 4 - New York, NY @ CBGB
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| Rise
Against Thursday |
SMN reports: RISE AGAINST and THURSDAY have
announced the following tour dates: [Circa Survive and Billy Talent are
supposedly on the tour as well]
October 23 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House
of Blues
October 24 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
October 26 - Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless
Theater
October 30 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of
Blues
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| All
But Piano Still Remains |
The PRP reports: Still Remains have parted
ways with their keyboardist Zach Roth and are currently seeking a replacement
with auditions to be officially held beginning next month. Those interested
should email all their stats and relevant contact info to management@middlecoastmanagement.com.-
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| Zakk's
Wylde Tour |
SMN reports: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have announced
the following US tour dates with BLACK STONE CHERRY:
October 14 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of
Blues
October 16 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
October 18 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head
Live
October 19 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland
Ballroom
October 20 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
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| Staind
Soil |
antiMusic reports: Let's talk about two bands
that were made to tour together based on their names alone. Yes, Staind
has done the inevitable; they have asked Soil to open for them on their
upcoming North American run. No word if All Tempa-Cheer or Tide are sponsoring
the tour but we doubt it.
08/08 - Topeka, KS - Topeka Performing
Arts Ctr
08/09 - St. Paul, MN - Myth
08/11 - Grand Island, NE - Heartland Events
Ctr
08/13 - Council Bluff, IA - Mid America
Recreation
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| Who
Feud |
Launch reports: Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey
are at war over the band's decision to broadcast Who concerts online, it
has emerged. The two surviving members of the legendary rock 'n' roll group
recently played a string of live shows, allowing fans to watch the gigs
for $10, with proceeds going to charity.
However, Townshend has now claimed the
idea has upset Daltrey, who is apparently unimpressed by the Internet and
what it offers the group.[see full story for more]- Click
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| NY
Dolls Penthouse |
antiMusic reports: The September issue of
Penthouse is hitting newsstands on Tues, Aug. 1st and features an interview
with New York Dolls frontman David Johansen. Below are just a couple of
the quotes for the article:
Q: Do the new Dolls still sound like the
original Dolls?
A: "I think we sound more like Styx, on
acid!"
Q: Is hip-hop the new punk rock?
A: "I don't think its punk rock. I think
it's pop. I don't think it's like punk rock b/c it's too popular."
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| Euro
Boss |
Gigwise reports: Bruce Springsteen is to tour
the UK and Ireland this autumn playing seven arena dates with his 17 member
Seeger Sessions band. The dates are:
Birmingham, NEC Arena - November 9
London, Wembley Arena - 11
Sheffield, Hallam FM Arena - 14
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| Sour
Leno |
TuneLab reports: Stone Sour will perform their
new single "Through Glass" on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on August
8th. The band will join Korn for the Family Values tour on Saturday, July
29th in Nashville. [see full story for breaking rock news] -
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| Sick
Foreigner |
BW&BK reports: Foreigner has had to drop
a few upcoming shows because singer Kelly Hansen is ill.
Hansen got hit with a nasty stomach bug
back in May, which resulted in acid reflux, and dealing with those two
things while playing a lot of shows caused him to get laryngitis.[see full
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| LL
CBS J |
Wenn reports: Rapper LL COOL J has signed
a lucrative deal with US network CBS to develop his own drama series. The
star, real name TODD SMITH, was highly sought after by a number of networks
after he made an impressive guest appearance on the hit TV series HOUSE
last autumn (05). The CONTROL MYSELF singer was busy promoting his new
album at the time, but the slew of offers and a reported seven figure contract
convinced him to return to TV.[see full story for more]-
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| Bonus
Pulp |
Gigwise reports: Pulp have revealed the tracklisting
for the reissues of three of their seminal albums.
As previously reported, the Sheffield band
will be re-releasing 'His 'N Hers', 'Different Class' and 'This Is Hardcore'
on August 21.
As well as the b-sides, outtakes and rare
live recordings, each deluxe package will come complete with sleeve notes
from Jarvis Cocker himself. [see full story for all the details]
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