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1 Post Demos |
PR reports: Society 1 has posted demo versions
of three new songs to be included on their up coming release Sadist Messiah
through www.myspace.com/society1 The Myspace page also includes a promotional
video of the band which follows them on tour with interviews as well as
Matt Zanes trademark suspension act.
Society 1 has yet to sign to a new label
but will begin to look for a deal in the near future. In the meantime they
will continue to write new music and post weekly clips on http://www.lulu.tv/vlog/Society1
of current and archived footage that will show some of the more interesting
moments within the history of Society 1. "People always ask me questions
about things that have happened to us while on the road and other various
places and wonder if it's true. A lot of the of the action was caught on
tape and released through four different DVDs over the years so luckily
now I can post some of it and younger fans can see it for themselves."
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| Nasty
College Ho Song |
PR reports: "College Girl," the single off
Federation's new album It's Whateva, is a hilarious shout-out to all the
college girls from across the nation that have given the raucous group
love, knowledge, and brain as they've gone from town to town spreading
the hyphy movement. With an infectious beat produced by Rick Rock and a
ridiculously catchy hook: "She's a college girl - she's nasty!" This song
is sure to be a favorite across college campuses. To make sure of this,
Doonie Baby, Goldie, and Stresmatic shout-out girls from as many college
campuses as possible. The list includes students from Cal state, Sac State,
Washington, Spielman, UCR, Howard, USC, AUM, NYU, Tuskeegee, Washington
State, TSU, CSU, UNLV, Solano College, CSM, USF, Cal Berkeley and Alabama
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| Warped
Pre-Party |
PR reports: The VANS WARPED TOUR® has
announced a special pre-party on Thursday, June 28 at the Glass House in
Pomona, CA. Artists performing include: The Gallows, Big D and The Kids
Table, Kennedy and a special unannounced guest. A limited number of tickets
for this show will go on sale Saturday, May 19 at Noon Pacific Time. Tickets
are $13 for this all-ages show and will be available through Ticketmaster.
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
VANS WARPED TOUR 2007 Presented By The
New AT&T will launch its "lucky 13th" year on June 29 at the Pomona
Fairgrounds in Pomona, CA and wrap up August 25 at Home Depot Center in
Los Angeles, CA. For a current list of dates and artists performing on
the 45-date tour, visit
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| Plain
White Frat Boys |
PR reports: Hollywood recording artists Plain
White T's will make several guest appearances on the new ABC Family series,
Greek (www.virtualrush.com). The show, which premieres in July, focuses
on collegiate life and the social minefield that is the Greek system. The
Chicago-based T's (vocalist Tom Higgenson, guitarists Dave Tirio and Tim
Lopez, bassist Mike Retondo and drummer De'Mar Hamilton) will make appearances
playing themselves both in speaking roles and performing as The Plain White
T's.
Television viewers can also watch the T's
on the June 8th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, when they'll perform hit
single "Hey There Delilah". [see full story for more]-
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| The
Spill Canvas Plan Fall Release |
PR reports: The Spill Canvas is the brainchild
of Sioux Falls, SD native Nick Thomas. The project started as an acoustic
act and has since evolved into the emotionally intense full band that it
is today. Together with drummer Joe Beck, guitarist Dan Ludeman, and bassist
Scott McGuire, TSC with a heart-wrenching live show has been astounding
audiences from LA to the UK.
Their debut album, Sunsets & Car Crashes,
was released in 2003. Their second album One Fell Swoop was produced by
Ed Rose (The Get Up Kids, Motion City Soundtrack, etc.) and is in stores
everywhere now. Denial Feels So Good, their latest EP, was released May
1st by Warner Bros. Records. Following a spot on the Vans Warped Tour this
summer, The Spill Canvas will release their third full-length album this
fall.[see full story for a listen]- Click
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| Sounds
of Hairspray |
PR reports: New Line Records will release
the official soundtrack to the upcoming New Line Cinema film Hairspray
on July 10th announced Jason Linn, New Line's Executive Vice President
of Music. The first single from that album � "Ladies' Choice," performed
by Zac Efron (star of the blockbuster High School Musical) � is now available
for digital download. The musical comedy Hairspray arrives in theaters
nationwide on July 20th.
The Hairspray soundtrack will feature 17
songs from the film, including three original numbers that were created
specifically for the film version of the hit Broadway musical � "Ladies'
Choice," "New Girl In Town," and "Come So Far." Also featured on the soundtrack
are the songs "Good Morning Baltimore," "Welcome to the �60s," "Nicest
Kids In Town," and "You Can't Stop The Beat." The songs are performed by
cast members John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron,
Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow and Elijah Kelley among others.
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| Cephalic
Carnage Endless Cycle of Touring |
PR reports: CEPHALIC CARNAGE has completed
work on the first music video, for the track "Endless Cycle of Violence",
from their upcoming new full-length album Xenosapien. The video was shot
at a skatepark in the band's hometown of Denver, CO with director and producer
Soren (Unearth, Greeley Estates). A thirty-second teaser of the video can
be viewed at the full story link.
CEPHALIC CARNAGE recently kicked off their
"Xenosapien World Tour". The band is currently working their way through
the U.K. portion with AKERCOKE. Immediately following the European dates,
CEPHALIC will team up with labelmates NECROPHAGIST for the highly-anticipated
"Summer Slaughter North American Tour". The "Summer Slaughter Tour" will
also include DECAPITATED, ION DISSONANCE, CATTLE DECAPITATION, ARSIS and
many more. This five-week tour will kick-off on June 1 in Clifton Heights,
NY and is sponsored by Revolver Magazine, Ibanez Guitars, Tama Drums, Fixion
Media and Jaxprints.- Click
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| The
88 Sign to Island, Shilling Sears |
PR reports: Big news from The 88 camp: The
88 have been signed to Island Def Jam Records. Grammy Award winner Kenny
"Babyface" Edmonds is producing three tracks, possibly more for their early
2008 major label debut. The 88 have licensed yet another track "Coming
Home", this time to retail giant, Sears- Click
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| Grand
Illusion Hits Stores |
PR reports: GRAND ILLUSION: Love, Lies, and
My Life with Styx book, by Styx bassist, Chuck Panozzo with Michele Skettino
hit stores yesterday.
A founding member of Styx and its iconic
bass player, Chuck Panozzo remembers what it was like on the road to success,
riding between local gigs in the back of a station wagon, and at the peak
of his fame, playing before thousands of screaming female fans and torrents
of panties, bras, and propositions. He also recalls the loneliness and
gnawing fear of being found out and exposed as a gay man. He tells the
story of his struggle to come to terms with himself while navigating a
rock �n' roll odyssey in THE GRAND ILLUSION: Love, Lies, and My Life with
Styx.- Click
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| Collectors'
Choice Get Heavier |
PR reports: There are many indie-rock, punk
and metal albums that deserve reissue, but Collectors' Choice didn't feel
it was right to put them on its main imprint, cheek by jowl with such artists
as Jackie Gleason, the Singing Nun and the Four Freshmen. So, for the first
time in its long history of licensing and releasing reissues, Collectors'
Choice has launched a new label, which they've assigned the curious name
of Noble Rot. Wine lovers will recognize the term as the one used to describe
the bacteria that cause grapes to rot, thereby upping their sugar content.
The folks at Collectors' Choice liked it because, one, good recordings
really do improve with age, and two, because "rot " is as punk as a word
gets. (And "bacteria" is pretty punk, too!)
The first releases under the Noble Rot
banner are reissues by Grant Lee Buffalo, Robyn Hitchcock, Hunters &
Collectors and Yngwie Malmsteen, all with snazzy Digipak packaging. Street
date for the initial rollout of six CDs is set for June 26, 2007.[see full
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| Magellan's
Innocent God |
PR reports: Leading prog/rock trio Magellan
returns with their new CD "Innocent God" released by Muse-Wrapped Records,
LLC on May 15th, 2007. The outfit, featuring core members Gardner brothers
along with Robert Berry (3, GTR, ELP), recorded seven compositions true
to the stellar Magellan style spotlighting a highly sophisticated production
component of epic proportions.[see full story for more]-
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| Melanie
Dekker Supporting the Troops |
PR reports: Zabit Records announce recording
artist Melanie Dekker will be featured in an AmericaSupportsYou.org public
service announcement campaign that will run on the Armed Forces Network
and Pentagon Channel from May 2007 to Christmas 2007. The PSA will reach
16 million military households in the US, as well as military personnel
in 177 countries, in recognition of her Wounded Soldier and Military Family
charitable efforts. With the release of Melanie's new CD, Revealed, Melanie,
Zabit Records, and record distributor CD Baby announced a pledge of $2
million from the CD's sale would go to select foundations that benefit
wounded soldiers and their families. In honor of Military Appreciation
Month, a portion of the proceeds generated will go to �America Supports
You' Home Front Member Partner Foundations, Operation: Care and Comfort
(www.opreationcareandcomfort.com), and The Military, Veteran and Family
Assistance Foundation (www.MVFA.org). [see full story for more]-
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| Wicked
Step Darth |
PR reports: In honor of the 30th anniversary
of the Star Wars saga, Cinderella drummer Fred Coury has been interviewed
by the mysterious Maul Stanley (a parody hybrid of Star Wars character
Darth Maul and Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley). As part of this special week-long
event, Maul Stanley has also interviewed members of Twisted Sister, Poison
and Quiet Riot regarding their own unique Star Wars experiences. Maul Stanley:
Do you have a favorite Star Wars character?
Fred Coury: You mean besides Lt. Uhura?
Well, Han Solo was probably my favorite character because he was kind of
the rocker of the bunch. Plus, he proved himself to be a true hero in the
end. I liked him way more than other fellow... what was his name? Mark
Hamill? He was the ice skater with the wedge haircut, right? He wasn't
the manliest of men! So yes, I think Han Solo was my favorite.
Maul Stanley: Do you have a favorite line,
moment or scene from any of the Star Wars films?
Fred Coury: I think my favorite line is
probably everybody's favorite line: "I am your father." Huh? What? Who?
That was pure genius. Think of the possibilities! That one line made for
years of speculation and entertainment.[see full story for more]-
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| This
Aint Your Mom's Hardcore |
PR reports: This Aint Your Mom's Hardcore-
Vol. 2 is coming on 7/17. This DVD is an eye opening, ear crushing experience.
It includes 28 incredible live performances by artists such as Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster, Bury Your Dead, Misery Signals, Haste the Day
and more. It features high quality audio and video, hilarious interviews,
tons of music videos, and a few hidden gems. Shot mostly in the Atlanta
area, these packed shows, filmed from every angle, remind you why nothing
compares to a live show. These videos are filled with incredible breakdowns,
powerful blastbeats, and emotional choruses that are executed with incredible
timing and accented with original effects that will leave you begging for
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