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Seger's Biggest Debut
PR reports: Bob Seger's first studio album in 11 years, Face The Promise, lands on the Billboard 200 album chart at #4 with over 150,000 SoundScan units sold. This marks the highest chart debut for the legendary rocker. Following their first ever national television performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last week, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band will appear on Late Show with David Letterman, September 27th and The View, September 28th. 

Face The Promise chronicles both the heartbreaking and heartening truths of the American experience, tackling such diverse subjects as technology, consumerism, the war in Iraq, ecology and the fleeting nature of love and life. It features 11 Seger originals (including a duet with Patty Loveless) plus one rockin' cover song: Vince Gill's "Real Mean Bottle." Seger is joined by fellow Michigan native Kid Rock on the song, which Gill wrote about Merle Haggard. [check out the preview player at the full story link] 
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Burning Skies Leak
Life Force reports: Stream Burning Skies' new album "Desolation" set to street October 31st in its entirety ONLINE! Bristol, UK's heaviest entity, BURNING SKIES, return with their newest killer-assault "Desolation..." to mark as a follow-up to their critically acclaimed LIFEFORCE RECORDS debut "Murder By Means Of Existence" (2004). The quintet has constructed a highly dynamic brand of blast beat fusion with intricate and brutal guitar riffs running the full gamut of extreme metal, from black metal to melodic death to American death metal and even hardcore. [check it out at the full story link] 
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Little Feat
Special Ops reports: Rhino Entertainment will release the The Best of Little Feat collection on September 26, 2006. Born in the heart of Hollywood, Little Feat wrote iconoclastic songs that combined rollicking rhythms and tight phrasing with cinematic lyrics about pill-popping truck drivers and burnouts sleeping in broken-down cars dreaming of hamburgers. Rhino Records salutes the band that's always "Willin'" with the group's first-ever, career-spanning single-disc compilation. The Best of Little Feat will be available September 26.

The Best of Little Feat contains 17 re-mastered versions of classic tracks released between 1971 and 1998 and follows the band's evolution from the Lowell George-led original to the modern-day incarnation that reunited in 1987 - almost a decade after George's untimely death in 1979. [as always the fine folks at Rhino offer up a listening party for the CD, you can check that out at the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Goldenboy Underneath the Radio
PR reports: Hailing from the sleepy Los Angeles suburb of Diamond Bar, Goldenboy create indie-pop tunes which remind you of the mixtape to a roadtrip you took long ago. Their shimmery songs travel through a technicolor world with wide-eyed naiveté. And while their hooks can be deceiving with an unexpected blue note here and surprising turn of phrase there, repeated listens will find the tunes burrowing into your conscience. Goldenboy is Shon Sullivan (vocals, guitar, keys) and Bryan Bos (drums and backing vocals.) "The name started somewhere on a European tour I did with Elliott Smith. Elliott said a little joke thing like, 'Hey Goldenboy.' And I've been Goldenboy ever since."

Goldenboy's new album 'Underneath The Radio' will be in stores via Eenie Meenie Records on October 3rd, 2006 but for now enjoy the mp3 at the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Wanna Get Fused?
PR reports: Ever wish your band had the chance to be on Steven's Untitled Video Show on Fuse? We know you did� and the time has finally come! 

We're proud to be announcing the kickoff of Steven's Unsigned Band Search - a nationwide hunt for the best unknown talent out there. Weekly winners will get their video played on SURS and the big winner will get an unbelievable surprise opportunity (trust us, it's huge)!

How do you get hooked up? Just follow the instructions at Fuse, sit back and get ready for rockstardom- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hanson The Movie
PR reports: Indie artists HANSON will premiere their documentary STRONG ENOUGH TO BREAK at the prestigious 10th Annual Hollywood Film Festival® presented by STARZ® at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood in October. The documentary, a film by director Ashley Greyson, looks at HANSON and their three year struggle with their record label, Island/DefJam, from an insider perspective rarely seen before. What started out as a story about HANSON, turned into a bigger commentary on the state of the music business. With the music industry in the aftermath of corporate mergers, deregulated radio, and an uncertain future, HANSON is faced with the challenge of making a new album while dealing with an endless array of obstacles. Throughout the forty month ordeal, they must learn to cope with an insatiable record label executive, incompatible producers and ultimately with each other. In this climate, the band discover if they can strike the balance between art, commerce and independence. A trailer for the documentary can be viewed at the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Van Wilder 2 Bands
PR reports: The soundtrack to Van Wilder 2 has been announced! The soundtrack hits stores 11/24 and has something for everyone, check out the roster:

*Buckcherry *The Exies *Everclear *Punchline *Marion Raven *Jonny Lives *The Ordinary Boys *Shannon Noll *Hanson *The Alternate Routes *The Lashes *Brandston *Reuben *The Skies of America *David Hopkins *The Tossers *The Starlight Mints
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Nickelback AMA Noms
RR reports: Nickelback is among the most nominated artists for the 2006 American Music Awards, nabbing three nominations. The categories the band is nominated in include: Album of the Year for All The Right Reasons, Best Band or Duo, and Alternative Artist of the Year. "We are proud that our work is enjoyed by our fans and honored to be nominated for these three AMAs" says vocalist/guitarist Chad Kroeger.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The US vs. John Lennon
PR reports: Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing will release the original soundtrack album to the highly-anticipated feature length documentary film, The U.S. vs. John Lennon. The soundtrack, available on CD and digitally on September 26, collects John Lennon's most evocative songs, including "Imagine," "Nobody Told Me," "Instant Karma (We All Shine On)," "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and "Power To The People," as well as two previously unreleased tracks, "Attica State," recorded live at 1971's "John Sinclair Freedom Rally" benefit concert in Ann Arbor, Michigan and the film's instrumental version of "How Do You Sleep." The CD and digital album packaging will include a liner notes essay written exclusively for this release by Yoko Ono Lennon. The controversial film, distributed by Lionsgate Films (Crash, Fahrenheit 9/11), opened in New York and Los Angeles theaters on September 15, followed by wide release at the end of September.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Form of Rocket Do Men
PR reports: Hailing from the belly of Utah's religious conservatism, Form of Rocket is up to something evil. Their third release, "Men" is due out November 7th on Sickroom Records LTD and behold, the long standing Salt Lake grit and grime drivers undoubtedly have another gem on their hands. Entertaining their metal tendencies amongst a refined an expansive indie and punk palette, Form of Rocket has developed an uncanny knack for welding together audio octane that proves to snare both the elder head banging set and youthful post-punk torch bearers. The followup to their 2004 Some Records release, "Lumber", "Men" finds the band matured and well oiled, mechanized to near-perfection with angular guitar interplay, spited social commentary, throaty howls of conviction, and fuzzed out low end n' rhythm lockings. A burning testament to the fact that Salt Lake has its share of actively progressive culture to offer the band's local adoration is extensive.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Aerosmith's Gotta New Comp
Special Ops reports: On October 17th Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings will release Devil's Got A New Disguise: The Very Best Of Aerosmith. Here at last is the iconic outfit's single-disc greatest hits compilation. This definitive collection adds all the anthemic early Aerosmith chart-toppers cut for Columbia Records like "Dream On" and "Walk This Way," to the band's gem-hard Geffen Records sides, such as "Love In An Elevator" and "Janie's Got A Gun." Add to this mouth-watering synthesis a pair of new-recorded Aerosmith tunes, and you've got the answer to every Aerosmith fan's feverish dream. [see full story for tracklisting]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Three Days Grace Homecoming Tour
PR reports: Three Days Grace has just announced their FIRST headlining tour of their home country - Canada.

Nov. 10 Toronto, ON - Kool Haus 
Nov. 11 London, ON - John Labatt Center 
Nov. 13 Ottawa, ON - Civic Centre Theatre 
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New Cars Tour
PR reports: It's time to let the good times roll...again. The New Cars are gearing up for their Road Rage Winter Tour 2006. 

Date: Venue: City:
2-Nov Sovereign Performing Arts Center Reading, PA
4-Nov Nokia Theatre Times Square New York, NY
5-Nov Nokia Theatre Times Square New York, NY
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Bloodjinn Go To Pluto
Pluto reports: We're excited to announce that Bloodjinn has joined the Pluto roster, and they are preparing to uncage their new material onto the unsuspecting public. A staple in the metal scene since 1999, Greensboro, NC's Bloodjinn have previously released material on Tribunal Records and Goodfellow Records. They will enter Vudu Studios in Freeport, NY next month with producer Mike Watts (Hopesfall, The Chariot, As Cities Burn). Expect an early 2007 release date. Look for Bloodjinn on tour later this year.

Listen to some demo tracks at the full story link.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Children of Gojira Tour
Prosthetic reports: French metal titans GOJIRA have been confirmed as support for Children of Bodom's upcoming North American, alongside Amon Amarth and Sanctity. The tour will cross the continent from late-November to mid-December and marks the first time GOJIRA will play live to North American audiences. Already showered with praise from Alternative Press, Metal Maniacs, Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, Decibel, and Blabbermouth.net, the touring news comes hot off the heels of the band's first domestic release, 'From Mars To Sirius,' which was released Aug. 22 through Prosthetic Records after seeing a late 2005 European release through Listenable Records. GOJIRA has already logged over 300 live shows in France and throughout Europe in its decade-long career.

GOJIRA on tour
(with Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Sanctity)
11/29 Philadelphia, PA � Trocadero (no Amon Amarth)
11/30 Rochester, NY � Water Street Music Hall (no Amon Amarth)
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From Atheist to Gnostic
Starrfactory Records reports: Hot off the trail of this summer's festival reunion touring success of "Atheist" with monumental performances at "Wacken Open Air", Bloodstock in the UK, as well as Norway's "Hole in the Sky", and Italy's "Evoulution Fest", Drummer Steve Flynn, along with "Atheist" guitar duo Sonny Carson, and Chris Baker are debuting their new band "Gnostic" live on October 14th, as the headliner at this years "S.C.U.M Fest 2006 at Columbia, South Carolina.

16 of the southern regions best metal bands will be performing as well. Gnostic is receiving rave reviews for their 2006 demo "Isolate Gravity," renowned by their affinity for extremely technical, ferocious riffing and the extraordinary talents of drummer Steve Flynn. Gnostic has signed on with "Atheist" singer Kelly Shaefer's new label "Starrfactory Records" to begin work on their debut album which should surface in early 2007. Much to the delight of technical metal fans craving a new Atheist record, Gnostic will continue in the "Atheist" tradition of making music characterized by, insane, orchestrated, technical death metal with no boundaries and brutal riffs, says Shaefer. You can hear Gnostic at www.myspace.com/gnosticmusic and get ticket info and set times for the Scumfest2006 @ www.myspace.com/scumfest2006 [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Ultimate Wolfmother Prize
PR reports: [still have time to enter...]Guitar Center's September promotion in which one lucky winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to meet Australian rock trio Wolfmother and take in a live performance in the city of his or her choice. The promotion, "Gibson Presents: The Ultimate Wolfmother Prize," also includes an autographed Gibson SG Reissue guitar and a case customized by the band, as well as $500 in cash. Guitar Center has paired with Gibson Guitars to give its customers the unique, exclusive opportunity walk away with one-of-a kind prizing and the chance to meet one of the year's most exciting live bands, according to according to Kyle Rogers, Marketing Manager for Guitar Center.

The month-long September promotion will culminate with the winner announcement in mid-October. Interested participants can submit entries at any Guitar Center location or online at www.guitarcenter.com. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Spankin' Free Music Week
PR reports: MTV kicks off Spankin' Free Music Week Monday. This upcoming week MTV is making the M stand for 'music' again. What makes this different from Spankin' New Music Week is MTV is allowing free downloads of exclusive tracks at http://music.mtv.com The week is filled with new videos, performances, and behind the scenes look into what's going on with some of the most popular artists right now. 

Monday 9/25 is going to be filled with Tenacious D. MTV2 will "unleash" their new video for "The Pick of Destiny" and have it in heavy rotation throughout the day. Then make sure you tune in at 10pm on MTV2 to watch behind the scenes of it on 'Makes The Video.' The guys will also be appearing on TRL that day at 3:30, so tune in on Monday for everything Tenacious D.

On Tuesday 9/26, all of the above will be true for AFI and their new video for "Love Like Winner". MTV is also doing a special Live Leak for The Killers and their highly anticipated upcoming album, "Sam's Town". This will be live from MTV's Times Square studio on Friday, September 29th at 11pm ET/PT. Other highlights include: Panic At The Disco will be premiering their new video on Thursday. My Chemical Romance, AFI, & The Killers celebrity playlists on www.music.mtv.com- Click Here for the Full Story 

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