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Grade Reunion

Punkbands reports: Promotor Sellout has announced a July 21st, 2006 reunion performance for influential hardcore act Grade. The band, which split up in 2002 saw members go on to Silverstein, Somehow Hollow and The Black Maria. The reunion show will feature the band's Under the Radar lineup,[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Bang On A Can

CMJ reports: The Bang On A Can Marathon, which laughs in the ignorant faces of other, so-called "diverse" music festivals, will take place June 4 in New York City. This year's Marathon will include San Fransisco duo Matmos (playing with drum ensemble So Percussion), Wilco's Glenn Kotche (debuting a new experimental drum project), Amiina and Anony Braxton, among many others. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Def Mart

Blabbermouth reports: Wal-Mart will be releasing an exclusive DEF LEPPARD EP, entitled "Yeah!", on May 23 featuring the following tracks:

01. American Girl
02. Backstage Interview #1
03. Search & Destroy
04. Backstage Interview #2
05. Space Oddity
[see full story for more tracks]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Rat Cheese

liveDaily reports: The String Cheese Incident will have a typically busy tour schedule this summer, including many co-headlining dates with fellow jam-band Ratdog, led by the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Throttlerod Sucking The 70's

Press Release reports: Throttlerod has recorded the classic "I Just Want To Make Love To You" by British 70's rock act FOGHAT! The song will appear on Small Stone records Sucking The 70's II CD compilation.

In Richmond this weekend, Saturday May 20th, Throttlerod will play a much hyped, hometown show with Orange Goblin and Siccorfight and Beaten Back to Pure. This is the underground Rock show to be at! The following weekend Throttlerod will play at the HFStival radio festival outside of Baltimore. The HFStival features Misfits, Anti-flag, Rise Against, AFI, Boy Sets Fire, H.I.M. and many more during this two day concert.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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All That Remains Preview

Adrenaline PR reports: Prosthetic recording artists All That Remains are set to release their new album, THE FALL OF IDEALS, on July 11th. The album is the follow-up to their 2004 debut THIS DARKENED HEART, which sold over 75,000 copies. The explosive metal quintet has come to be known for their heavy riffs, memorable hooks and rowdy live shows. Revolver Magazine recently dubbed them “the future of American metal”. Produced by Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage) and engineered by Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork), the first single from the album is “This Calling”. An mp3 for "This Calling" is available[at the full story link] All That Remains has also been confirmed for a second stage slot on this summer’s Ozzfest. In addition to the official Ozzfest tour dates, the band will be playing “Offfest” dates with Unearth Norma Jean, The Red Chord, A Life Once Lost, Walls Of Jericho and Full Blown Chaos. - Click Here for the Full Story

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Sydera Debut

Press Release reports: After being together less than two years, Los Angeles based metal band Sydera have just finished recording their debut self-titled album, to be released on Without the World Records later this year. "We are very proud of what we've accomplished in such a short amount of time," lead singer and guitarist Damon Valley says. "And this is only the beginning."

"The songs are dark and at moments, very atmospheric," says bassist Will Arkosy. "And there is definitely a progressive feel to it. I think there is something on here for every type of metal fan, whether you're into Alice in Chains or Queensryche." The album is tentatively scheduled for a September release, but the band is itching to get out on the road in support of it. A few festival dates in the Midwest
have been set for late June and more dates are sure to follow.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Ramones of Steel

ISL reports: Steel drum musician TRACY THORNTON has been invited to open the 2006 JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH in New York City on Friday, May 19. The coveted spot on the star-studded line-up will have the drummer regaling the audience with songs from his latest CD, “Pan For Punks: A Steelpan Tribute to The Ramones.” A fan of that band, THORNTON decided to show his admiration for as only a true devotee can – by recording an album of Ramones tunes as never heard before, played on the steel drum.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Bayside Zoo Tour

Victory reports: Bayside kick off “The Lions, Tigers and Bears Tour” this Thursday, May 18th, at The First Unitarian Church In Philadelphia, PA. Halifax, I Am The Avalanche, The Sleeping, Hit The Lights and The Loved Ones support on select dates. Bassist Nick Ghanbarian rejoins Bayside on tour.

May 18 – Philadelphia PA @ First Unitarian Church
May 19 – Lancaster PA @ The Chameleon
May 20 – Towson MD @ The Recher Theater
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Whale Remix

Press Release reports: The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) today launched the “Whale Remix Project,” an original online contest where users can create their own song using the sounds of the humpback whale. A celebrity panel will judge the top ten songs selected by IFAW. The winner will receive a 60GB video iPod and have their song featured in upcoming public service announcements about illegal commercial whaling. Johanna Fateman of Le Tigre; Tom Dumont of No Doubt; Lisa Kekuala of The Bellrays; electronic music composer and producer BT; composer and producer Wayne Kramer (founding member of MC5); hip-hop artist and producer Head-Roc; Sid Barcelona of Thunderball; composer and producer Chris Vrenna (former member of Nine Inch Nails and touring drummer for Marilyn Manson); and Mike Ski of the A.K.A.s. are members of the panel judging the contest.[see full story for more - God knows this will sound better than a Misse Elliot song] - Click Here for the Full Story

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Caballero Released

Relapse reports: Seminal instrumental band DON CABALLERO see the North American release of World Class Listening Problem, its newest record and first in almost five years, today (Tuesday May 16th).

World Class Listening Problem marks the first recorded work by the band's new incarnation (founder and drummer extraordinaire Damon Che, bassist Jason Jouver, and guitarists Gene Doyle and Jeff Ellsworth) and is set for release outside North America on May 22nd. The ten song effort was recorded by the band’s longtime producer Al Sutton (THE LAUGHING HYENAS, BIG CHIEF) at Sutton's Rustbelt Studios and mastered by Alan Douches (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MASTODON) at West West Side Studios. An e-card previewing World Class Listening Problem can be accessed[at the full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Maximum Holly

Machine Shop reports: You have probably heard Fort Minor’s single Where’d You Go featuring solo artist Holly Brook. Here’s your chance to check out Holly’s newest solo track, Wanted, from the upcoming debut Like Blood Like Honey in stores June 6, 2006 (Machine Shop Recordings/WBR). [see full story to check it out the free mp3]

Only a book this big could inspire a soundtrack! Holly has teamed up with James Patterson, best-selling author of Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment to be part of the soundtrack for his latest smash, Maximum Ride: School's Out Forever! Featuring additional music from Kelly Dalton and many more, this is the soundtrack to the book of the summer! Visit www.maximumride.com to download exclusive Holly Brook soundtrack extras, learn where to get the book, and a chance to win some awesome music swag! MAX IS BACK - MAY 23RD! {any of our readers read this first book? The original adult version of the winged kids story was decent, the 2nd terrible, wondering how kid focused this young adult take off is? drop us a line if you know]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Karaoke Idol CD

Press Release reports: The ratings are higher than ever. The water-cooler factor is more intense than ever. The contestants are more talented than ever. No wonder the anticipation is running so high for "American Idol Season 5 Encores," the fifth compilation album of songs by the finalists from America's No. 1 television series. The fifth season compilation CD will be released by 19 Recordings/RCA on May 23, the same day that the top two finalists will battle it out in the exciting season finale of Fox-TV's "American Idol."

"American Idol Season 5 Encores" will feature the top 12 finalists singing their best performances from this season. Rocker Chris Daughtry offers his take on Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive." Kellie Pickler contributes her special version of Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight." And Taylor Hicks sings the classic, Doobie Brothers' "Takin' It to the Streets." [Bon Jovi??? Who ordered the extra cheese? see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Staff Meeting: Johnny Hardcore

antiMusic reports: A lot of people work hard to make antiMusic what it is. So with our 8th anniversary we felt it was time to spotlight each writer so you can get to know them a little better. Over the next few weeks we will be posting a small portion of each staff person's new profile page. So let's get to know Johnny Hardcore a little better.

Johnny Hardcore is from Huntington Beach, Ca and has been with antiMusic since late last year. The first album he purchased was Elton John "Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy" - on 8 track tape in 1977 and his first concert was The Smiths - Front Row Center - Irvine Meadows, Summer of 84. He lists Tool, Led Zeppelin, The Sex Pistols, Velvet Revolver, Guns N Roses ( The Original 5 guys), Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Mother Love Bone, Pearl Jam and The Foo Fighters as his Top 10 Favorite artists. His musical pet peeves are "1) synthesizers….bands like Kraftwek, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears all of those bands….LAME. 2) Bands that do multiple farewell tours…? Say goodbye and then come back again…and again,,,,and again….and…..yet again" His favorite part of antiMusic is "The Newsletter of course. It's my 15 minute break every day" Click the full story to learn more about Johnny Hardcore and discover which star Johnny says would "would screw the dead" and a lot more!- Click Here for the Full Story

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