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Major Ryko Deal

AP reports: Warner Music Group said Friday it reached a $67.5 million deal to acquire independent recording company Ryko Corp., which distributes music by artists such as The Posies, Big Star and Frank Zappa.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Lame Name Jr

Gigwise reports: Coldplay star Chris Martin’s second child will have a more sensible name – Mortimer.

The singer’s Hollywood star wife Gwyneth Paltrow – who famously named their first child Apple - wants to name their new edition after legendary film director Steven Speilberg, who knows as “Uncle Morty”.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Mr T Can Write

CMJ reports: Frank Portman, frontman of the East Bay pop-punkers the Mr. T Experience, has written his first novel King Dork (named after one of MTX's songs) due to be released April 11 by Delacorte/Random House. Portman (a.k.a. Dr. Frank), guitarist, singer and songwriter for MTX, will celebrate the release of the book, "a mystery, and a comedy of high school manners, but more than anything, it's a treasure trove of musical references and opinions," at Cato's Ale House in Oakland. There, he will also perform a set of MTX material, as well as music written for his fictional character's high school band.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Vision of Disorder Reunion

SMN reports: VISION OF DISORDER are set to come together for ONE reunion show at "The Superbowl of Hardcore". The band will be playing a full set in New York City this April.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Sevendust To Soil America

The Gauntlet reports: Sevendust will be teaming up with Soil for a U.S. tour beginning on May 4 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. More dates will be announced soon.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Bolt Thrower Dethroned

Metal Blade reports: Bolt Thrower will no longer be taking out Gorefest on the second leg of their Those Once Loyal European Tour. The band shares the following on the subject:

"We are happy to announce the bands taking part in the second leg of our European tour. Main support on Those Still Loyal II Europe 2006 will come from Holland 's finest — GOD DETHRONED — for the first part of the tour, and the Northern hyperblast legends — Kataklysm — for the remainder of the tour. For this tour we decided against the usual three- or four-band package, and instead are using the opportunity to bring out friends and also help promote new bands.

Therefore, in addition to GOD DETHRONED/Kataklysm we have invited different special guests each night, bands like Downlord ([ex-BOLT THROWER frontman] Dave Ingram's new band), God Among Insects, etc. and/or various up and coming local bands. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Revolution Switched

Press Release reports: A New Revolution, the new project of ex-Unloco frontman Joey Duenas & ex-Slaves On Dope members Frank Salvaggio and Rob Urbani, have been added to Switched’s headlining tour with labelmates Allele. Fans can preview A New Revolution by visiting the band’s My Space.

When Slaves on Dope veterans Frank Salvaggio and Rob Urbani were pursuing a fresh musical start after their band's dissolution, former Unloco guitarist and vocalist Joey Duenas was simultaneously looking for a new project to sink his teeth into. Joey, Rob and Frank were no strangers, having toured together countless times with their previous bands. The addition of Austin native and seasoned guitar player Shaun Stockton provided the final piece of the puzzle. The Ozzfest alums, along with newcomer Shaun, converged in Austin, Texas with a singular vision: creating great music and delivering it to their fans, old and new. And here they are - intense, focused and driven. A New Beginning... [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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AOL Previews

Day in Rock reports: It's Monday, must be time to check out which CDs AOL Music is previewing this week. If you click on the full story link you can stream the entire new cds from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Rob Zombie, Pretenders, Matt Costa, Ghostface, Larry the Cable Guy, Shakira, Tim McGraw, Ghostface and a ton more. - Click Here for the Full Story

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Undercover Spy

Skye Media reports: The four-piece, Atlanta-based SPY have opted to go both covert and widespread. Witness their release plans for their self-titled album, which is currently available for sale at select cool record stores (on white vinyl no less) -- pretty covert in the not-many-turntables-around-anymore world of today), pressed and released by their own label, Deathray Records. And then they went the widespread route by turning around and releasing the album on their website, for anyone to download. For free. This makes SPY part of a growing trend of bands (others doing this recently include Arctic Monkeys, Harvey Danger, The Chemical Brothers, Bravecaptain, and the GoKart Records label) who are putting their music out there online for folks to snap up at no cost, with the thought that people who love their music will spread the word about them in an organic, grass-roots manner. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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8MM Tour / Debut

Universal Buzz reports: Sean Beavan co-founded 8MM and quietly self-released their debut EP, Opener, through their website while he was producing UNWRITTEN LAW's "Here's To The Mourning" in 2004. Sean has worked as Producer and/or Mixer for NINE INCH NAILS, MARILYN MANSON, DEPECHE MODE, NO DOUBT, SYSTEM OF A DOWN and SLAYER (amongst many others). 8MM is fronted by Sean's wife, Juliette. They have maintained the #1 position on the MySpace's Trip Hop, Down Tempo and Nu Jazz charts throughout 2005. 8MM are currently recording their debut album while they prepare to embark on the first leg of a national tour in April.

4/4 Phoenix, AZ The Loft
4/7 Austin, TX Elysium
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Whitesnake Jelly

Press Release reports: Rock 'n' Roll wild child Rayko, from L.A.'s hottest alternative hip-hop metal band Dig Jelly, recently rocked the house with David Coverdale and Doug Aldrich of legendary '80s mega group Whitesnake. Sponsored by notorious Los Angeles DJs Mark and Brian from radio 95.5-FM KLOS, and held on the Queen Mary, Japanese-born female singer-songwriter/guitarist Rayko sang back-up on a sizzling version of Whitesnake's "Is This Love," whipping the crown into a virtual frenzy.

Dig Jelly, who's music has been described as "Energetic, hook-driven, mind-blowingly, in-your-face Metal with a dose of Hip-Hop," is currently riding high with the release of their hot new CD For Your Inner Angry Child, released on Santa Monica-based label Centerline Entertainment . Critics worldwide have been raving about the band's new CD calling it "A schizophrenic journey through the land of modern rock!"[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Buckcherry Tour

antiMusic reports: Buckcherry have announced tour dates in support of their forthcoming album Fifteen, which hits stores on April 11th via Eleven Seven Music. At press time it looks like the tour will kick off in Indianapolis on April 1st and conclude on June 10th in Kansas City. The announced dates are below.

New Buckcherry Tour Dates

4/1-Indianapolis, IN
4/2-Milwaukee, WI
4/4-Ft. Wayne, IN[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Yeah Yeah Peta

Peta reports: With Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ anxiously awaited new release, Show Your Bones (Interscope Records), about to drop on March 28, guitarist Nick Zinner took time out of his hectic schedule to sit down for an interview with peta2—PETA’s youth division. In the interview, Nick talks about what inspired him to go vegan, New York’s best vegan restaurants, and the band’s upcoming album.

Nick’s move to vegetarianism began in high school: “I have a vivid memory of eating steak with my mother,” Nick says. “Chewing animal flesh felt like the vilest action I could do. I made my decision right then at the dinner table.” To read Nick Zinner’s complete interview and to view PETA’s Milk Gone Wild commercial, please visit peta2.com [at the full story link]. For more about the band, please visit yeahyeahyeahs.com.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Free Hoobastank

Hoobastank reports: So here's the deal: We've been home for a while now. And, well, we miss you. So we're coming over!

All through April Hoobastank we will be playing free shows at tiny clubs throughout the country. Here's the deal:

That's right, just come to our Tourmap at www.hoobastank.com and register for the show you want to go to. You'll get a confirmation email containing a little more info. It's that simple!

Oh, and by the way, we'd like a local band in each area open for us. If you are in a band then, yes, we are talking to you. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Cowboy Prostitutes

Sleaze Roxx reports: In an exclusive interview with Sleaze Roxx, Cowboy Prostitutes' vocalist/bassist Luca Isabelle revealed that the follow-up to 2005's exceptional debut is done and the band is searching for a new label to release it.

Says Luca, "The songs are done and we recorded (actually I did!) a 3 songs demo with which we hope to get the attention of the right label. The total of the songs is 10 but there will be some extra number in form of a couple of covers too. And let me tell you: the new songs WILL drive you mad!! We have created some great, catchy tunes. I can't wait to see the people's response on them. So hold on and you'll get your chance."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Full Blown Update

Adrenaline PR reports: On July 11th, Full Blown Chaos are set to release their sophomore CD “Within The Grasp Of Titans" their follow up to 2004's "Wake The Demons" which sold over 20,000 copies on Stillborn Records (Jamey Jasta Hatebreed/ MTV2 Headbangers Ball host label).

FBC are gearing up for their full US tour with thrash legends Exodus with some prior warm up shows with Himsa and label mates Subzero in early April.

Full Blown are also very proud to announce that they will be on this year's Ozzfest. No strangers to the road, Full Blown has done well over 200 shows in support of 'Wake The Demons" and will now begin a rigorous touring schedule to set up their bombastic new album. Vocalist Ray Mazzola has checked in from the studio saying " It's an absolute honor to be a part of Ozzfest 2006, I have been going to Ozzfest for almost 10 years now and I can't wait to share the stage with so many great bands and talented musicians"[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Ours Dredg'd

antiMusic reports: Ours will be opening for the band Dredg next month. With a new album due out in a few months, a new drummer on board, and rumors of a headliner summer tour, Ours is ready to rock! Be sure to check out Jimmy Gnecco's acrobatic vocal range at these kick-ass shows!

April 17, 2006 - Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Theater
April 18, 2006 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
April 19, 2006 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
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