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Deftones Writing New Material

punkbands reports: The Deftones are still rocking their latest album, "Saturday Night Wrist," around the United States. But they've already started work on its successor, too. Frontman Chino Moreno tells Billboard.com that the Sacramento, Calif.-based quintet has set up a backstage writing room where they're creating new material.

"We're going in there and playing as five of us in the room with just our instruments, no other distractions," he explains. "That's how we started out, basically, when we first started the band -- us in the garage, no ProTools or anything to get us ahead of ourselves. We'd just play things over and over again, until we remembered it -- that's the rawest way you can do it, and the best, I think."

Moreno is also moving on a second album by his other band, Team Sleep, which he says is nearly finished and should be out in early 2008.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Guitar Hero III

punkbands reports: Guitar Hero III will be the third official installment in the Guitar Hero video game series. Today, Activision announced 11 songs that will appear in the game. The list includes both cover songs (indicated by the phrase "as made famous by") and master tracks featuring the performances of the song's original artist.

"Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones
"Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins
"Sabotage" by Beastie Boys
"The Metal" by Tenacious D
"My Name is Jonas" by Weezer
"Knights of Cydonia" by Muse
"Rock and Roll All Nite" as made famous by Kiss
"School's Out" as made famous by Alice Cooper
"Slow Ride" as made famous by Foghat
"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour
"Barracuda" as made famous by Heart
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Stapp Addresses Arrest

Rockdirt reports: After his arrest on domestic violence charges, former Creed singer Scott Stapp is talking about the incident and issued a very public apology via the following press release:

First of all I would like to express how thankfull and appreciative my family is for the tremendeous outpouring of love and support we have received during this insecure time in our marriage. I was shocked at how many have rallied around us.

I am truly sorry and seek forgiveness from my wife. As she has done the same seeking forgiveness from me. We both know we were wrong in how we handled the argument and in some of the allegations that were made. Now we are tring to move forward as a family[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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As I Lay Dying Changes

SMN reports: AS I LAY DYING have just announced the title of their new album, and with it confirm the departure of clean vocalist Clint Norris: “We just got back from our recent tour and it’s good to be home where we’ll start hearing the final mixes for our new record. The new album is called An Ocean Between Us and it is currently being mixed by Colin Richardson. ...I know a lot of you have been asking what is going on with the bass guitar. So, to make it official (and clear up any rumors), here’s the story:

While we were writing for the new CD, Clint decided that it was time for him to pursue a career that he will be doing for the rest of his life. He got married about a month ago and now he’s going to school to prepare for new things at home. All of us are very happy for him and we had a great time at his wedding last month… Shortly after we had finished writing, we had a chance to finish trying out new guys. Josh Gilbert ended up not only being the tightest bass player with the best voice, but he also has become a good friend in the time that we’ve spent with him on tour together. Josh played and sang phenomenally on the new recording and it feels good to have the person performing on our record be the same person who will be singing those songs live.”
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Genghis Tron Tour with Ed Gein

SMN reports: GENGHIS TRON have announced the following tour dates with ED GEIN and GAZA:

July 17 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ Club Crannell
July 18 - Richmond, VA @ Nara Sushi
July 19 - Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
July 20 - Charleston, SC @ Cumberlands
July 21 - Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
July 22 - Charlotte Harbor, FL @ Dotzler Park
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Katatonia Add Dates

SMN reports: More dates have been released for the upcoming tour featuring KATATONIA, SCAR SYMMETRY, INSOMNIUM, and SWALLOW THE SUN:

September 4 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
September 6 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
September 7 - Bedford, NH @ Mark’s Showplace
September 8 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ Chance Theater
September 9 - Montreal, QC @ Le Medley
September 10 - Quebec City, QC @ Imperial de Quebec
September 11 - Toronto, ON @ The Funhaus
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Live Earth Germany

PR reports: Live Earth Founder Kevin Wall, DaimlerChrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche, and singer Katie Melua joined with smart’s Global Marketing and Sales Head Anders Jensen at a press conference in Stuttgart today to announce details of Live Earth’s partnership with smart, the world’s only automaker serving as an Official Partner of Live Earth. The announcement also included the artist line-up and ticketing information for Live Earth Hamburg, which will be staged at the HSH Nordbank Arena.

Live Earth Hamburg will feature the following acts live on stage: Chris Cornell, Jan Delay, Juli, Katie Melua, Lotto King Karl, Maná, Michael Mittermeier, Reamonn, Roger Cicero, Sasha, Silbermond, Snoop Dogg[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Mystery Jets Tour Postponed

PR reports: Mystery Jets Tour Dates Postponed. As much as we'd like to make "Rock n'Roll" out of this situation, we regret to have to inform you that due to VISA issues the lads have had to push back their tour till after the summer.

No folks, they haven't any criminal records nor have failed any government drug tests but have had the unfortunate reality of delays in paperwork and processing. It happens, and to the best of bands quite apparently.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Talking Rock Honors

PR reports: In “Talking Metal’s” 150th episode, coverage of the 2007 edition of VH1's Rock Honors continues with an audio broadcast of Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock Honors press conference. It also features a post show wrap-up from the VH1 Save the Music Rock Honors after party complete with an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Casey Chaos of Amen and Scum. Topics include Ozzy Osbourne, ZZ Top, Heart, Alice In Chains, and Queens of the Stone Age. Additional podcast topics include Children of Bodom, The Mynks, and Fireball Ministry. The 45-minute podcast can be downloaded at the full story link.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Suzanne Vega Beauty & Crime

PR reports: Over 20 years into her storied career, singer Suzanne Vega shows that she remains one of the freshest voices in popular music today with the release of Beauty & Crime, her seventh album. Revolving around the theme of New York, the city where Vega was raised and still lives, the 11 original songs on Beauty & Crime remind those of us who are old enough to remember "Tom's Diner" (complete with its myriad remixes) why we fell in love with Suzanne in the first place. For a younger generation, this new collection of songs fits in nicely among a the latest crop of artists (Feist, Sufjan Stevens, Coco Rosie) whose quietly strummed sounds are making quite a ruckus these days

From the driving opener "Zephyr & I," which recounts a conversation with the seminal graffiti artist while strolling down West End Avenue, to the ghosts of Lower East Side haunts depicted in "Ludlow Street," to "New York is a Woman," which personifies the city as a hard-luck lady whose beauty still shines, Vega captures the spirit of her hometown's past, present and future. The album also includes two of her most personal songs yet, a love song for her husband ("Bound") and a dedication to her daughter ("As You Are Now"). Beauty & Crime will be out July 17th. Have a preview at the full story link.
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Portugal. The Man Tour

PR reports: Portugal. The Man, Alaska's favorite sons and one of the most buzzed-about up-and-comers in the prog-punk/avant-indie world, will hit the road this summer in support of their second album, "Church Mouth," due out July 24 on Fearless Records. Portugal. The Man - John Baldwin Gourley (vocals, guitars, synthesizers, programming), Zachary Scott Carothers (bass, vocals, percussion), and Jason Sechrist (drums, congas, percussion, vocals) - will headline a 35-date North American tour which kicks off on July 18 with four very special shows in their Alaskan homeland, and then migrate to the "lower 48" on July 23 in Portland, OR. Support act info, dates and venues are listed below, ticket prices and on-sale info will be announced shortly.

With more dates to be announced, confirmed dates for Portugal. The Man's North American summer tour are as follows:

JULY
18, 19 Valley Bistro, Wasilla, AK
20 Club Oasis, Anchorage, AK
21 Millenium, Anchorage, AK
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Flyleaf Expand Tour

PR reports: Gold recording artist FLYLEAF on A&M/Octone Records has released dates for the 2nd leg of the Justice and Mercy Tour. The band will be out on the road through June 15th at venues across the country with supporters Kill Hannah, Sick Puppies and Resident Hero. The band is also teaming with World Vision to offer fans a limited edition four song EP (available exclusively on the road) and a specially designed t-shirt. All proceeds for both items will benefit World Vision, which provides worldwide aid to those in need (For more info, visit www.worldvision.org)

5/25 Omaha, NE The Rock
5/26 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
5/31 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
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Lara Ewen Heifer Benefit

PR reports: Americana artist, Lara Ewen will be performing as part of a benefit concert supporting Heifer.org on Saturday, June 2nd in Oyster Bay, NY. Her performance will be part of the Oyster Bay Music Festival’s Hoedown for a Heifer, which takes place from noon to dusk on 61 East Main Street in Oyster Bay. Proceeds from the performance and the festival will be donated to Heifer.org.

Heifer.org purchases cows and chickens for families in developing nations in order to provide them with a sustainable source of food. Local businesses such as Franny’s restaurant in Brooklyn along with companies such as ReadyMade Magazine and Method cleaning products will be sponsoring the event. For more information, please visit the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story

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At All Cost Make Deal of the Century

Century Media reports: The variety of artists on Century Media Records throughout the last decade prompted the label to coin the phrase "Diversity In Extremes”, and this is more evident now than ever before with the addition of AT ALL COST to its worldwide family. This group encompasses the definition of diversity, imposing no limitations on their songwriting and mashing together a propulsive blend of thrash and hard rock, laden with captivating hooks.

Trey Ramirez (guitars, vocals) describes his excitement: "We are extremely proud and honored to be a part of such a supportive label in independent music today. Century Media is home to a diverse array of bands that we admire, and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of that roster. It feels great to work with a label staff that understands our music and goals. We are looking forward to what the future holds."

In 2007, AT ALL COST set their sights high with only one mission in mind; to conquer the world. Their Century Media Records debut ‘Circle Of Demons’ is due for release on 23rd July- Click Here for the Full Story

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