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Virtual Air Guitar

KNAC reports: The Virtual Air Guitar project - developed by Helsinki University of Technology students Aki Kanerva, Juha Laitinen and Teemu Maki-Patola - adds genuine electric guitar sounds to the air guitar. 

Using a computer to monitor the hand movements of the "player", it adds riffs and licks to match frantic mid-air finger work, reports New Scientist. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Pennywise Split?

punkbands reports: According to an Australian tour promotor called Missinglink in Melbourne Pennywise have broken up and cancelled their australian tour. Don`t jump to the gun yet, because the only news we have is only that the recently announced Pennywise tour for February is cancelled. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Coheed and Cambria Reissue

punkbands reports: Yet another re-release. Coheed and Cambria has announced plans to reissue their major label debut, Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Vol. 1: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness. The "Deluxe" edition, set for release on December 13th will include a DVD with the videos for "Welcome Home" and "The Suffering," along with six animated vignettes based on the graphic novel for Good Apollo... [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dope Drummer

siN's metal news reports: In a move that is sure to shock DOPE fans worldwide, frontman Edsel Dope has taken up a new position, this time behind the drumkit of MAKESHIFT ROMEO. MAKESHIFT ROMEO currently feature in their ranks Tripp Tribbett and Derek DeSantis, formerly of TWISTED METHOD, and Jonny Nailz, formerly of MOTOGRATER.[wanna see pictures? click the full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Caliban Tracks

siN's metal news reports: CALIBAN have finalized the track listing for their upcoming relesae, "The Undying Darkness", which is set for European release on February 27 through Roadrunner Records. It is as follows:

1. Intro 
2. I Rape Myself
3. Song about Killing 
4. It's Our Burden to Bleed 
5. Nothing Is Forever 
6. Together Alone 
7. My Fiction Beauty 
8. No More 2nd Chances 
9. I Refuse to Keep On Living
10. Sick of Running Away[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Celtic Frost US

siN's metal news reports: Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have announced the following US show for late next year:

September 12 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
September 13 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
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15 Elektra Reissues

conqueroo reports: Collectors' Choice Music, one of the most venerated pop music reissue labels, will launch a series of 15 CDs from the vaults of Elektra Records on February 21. Carefully curated with the input of Elektra founder Jac Holzman, and licensed from Rhino, each of the reissues will be mastered from the original tapes with original album art plus liner notes featuring quotes from Holzman himself. 

The series features What's Shakin', a long-out-of-print 1966 anthology that featured the Lovin' Spoonful, Eric Clapton's Powerhouse (featuring Steve Winwood, Manfred Mann and Paul Jones, produced by Joe Boyd), Al Kooper, Tom Rush and the Butterfield Blues Band.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hooters and The Dead Rebels Rock Domestic Violence

Press Release reports: The Dead Rebels will be the first to tell you that they give a hoot about domestic violence issues. Co-headlining a Hooters charity benefit for Haven Hills, an LA-based battered women and children's shelter, the southern rock band is fired up to make a difference while rocking out. 

The benefit will take place on Wednesday, December 7th, at 8:00 p.m. at Club Xes in Hollywood, and tickets are currently on sale directly through the Hooters locations in Burbank and Hollywood. Proceeds will go toward shelter reparations as well as much-needed supplies for domestic violence prevention and aid programs at Haven Hills, which has helped over 100,000 women and children since 1977 to rebuild their lives and free themselves from the horrors of domestic abuse.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Idol Bo Goes Pop

Fanscape reports: The "American Idol' story you know. Bo made it into the top 24, then the top 12, and as the weeks went by and others were voted off, Bo remained. On the final episode, Bo was named runner-up to Carrie Underwood. He was signed to RCA Records and his first single, 'Inside Your Heaven" / "Vehicle" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Singles Sales chart. 

Bo will be releasing his debut album "The Real Thing" on December 13. The first single, also titled "The Real Thing," can be heard by clicking the full story link- Click Here for the Full Story 

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P.O.D. Preview

Asslantic Records reports: sk P.O.D. the secret to their remarkable success and their immediate response would be "the Warriors," referring to their passionate and ever-growing fan following. Now, as the world awaits the January - 06 coming of the SoCal-based hard rockers' new album, "TESTIFY," P.O.D. have compiled a special seven-track EP as a way of giving something back to their loyal legions. 

"THE WARRIORS EP VOL. 2" is a limited edition collection of P.O.D. rarities, including demos, live tracks, and b-sides chronicling the band's recent musical journeys. Among the highlights are "Why Wait," a straight up reggae jam, and the band's take on the 80's hit "Eyes Of A Stranger" exemplifying their eclectic influences and unique, varied sound. Also included are a pair of new songs recorded in demo form, just prior to the "TESTIFY" sessions, and explosive versions of two fan favorites, "Boom" and "Wildfire," captured live on stage at 2004's annual Cornerstone gathering. [see full story for a preview of the EP]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Fiona Apple Joins Coldplay Tour

Epci reports: After releasing her first record in nearly six years to massive critical acclaim and embarking on a successful headlining tour this fall, Epic recording artist Fiona Apple will join Coldplay's "Twisted Logic" North American tour in early 2006. Beginning at Seattle's Key Arena on January 25th, the singer will perform with the UK band through early March. See tour dates below. [So was Apple named after Fiona? see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Green Day Fused

Deep Focus reports: Green Day Week on fuse isn't over yet! Today at noon, fuse will offer an online sneak peek of Green Day's one hour performance from the fuse studios. The sneak peek will feature the rare live performance of "Going to Pasalacqua" and you can only watch online at the full story link.

Check out the performance and when you are there you can catch up on all of fuse's exclusive content from the week, such as the full length version of "Jesus of Suburbia" and interviews with band.

Remember you can watch the Jesus of Suburbia video at 8:30pm on fuse all week. And don't forget to mark your calendars for Comp'd on Sunday, December 4th at 9:00pm to see the complete one hour Green Day concert. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Chris Pierce Goes West

Miles High Productions reports: Acclaimed Folk, Rock and Soul vocalist Chris Pierce will be heading out for a west coast tour along with tour mates Charlotte Martin and Andrew Paul Woodworth, all with newly released albums. The tour will begin in Southern California and head up through Oregon and Washington hitting notorious venues along the way.

After opening for SEAL throughout the US and Europe this summer, California underground music legend Chris Pierce returned to the West Coast just in time to promote his latest release, Static Trampoline. [see full story for more including dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Emperor Add Dates

Candlelight Records reports: Due to overwhelming sales on previously announced Emperor shows in New York City and Los Angeles, Candlelight Records today confirms additional shows in each city to meet fan demand. Momentum for ticket sales in the first hours on sale in New York had fans buying tickets at a rate of 1 every six minutes. BB Kings talent buyer Toffer Christensen says, "we knew going in that the date would be a big event for metal fans, but the initial demand far exceeded our estimate. The fans are clamoring to see their Emperor. These shows could easily be sold out in the next month." 

Ticket sales in Los Angeles rivalled New York City where fans lined up for Key Club's box office opening. First day sales registered over 200 tickets for the 800 capacity venue eight months prior to the show.[see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Got Milk?

Milk reports: MILK's New Album is now out worldwide on iTunes, RealNetworks, AOL Musicnow, Karmadownload and AudioLunchbox! 

Their mission is to lead a new trend of "New Alternative Psychedelia", combining the aesthetics of trippy hippie bands like the Doors and Pink Floyd with a post-grunge appeal and a "forward thinking" vision. Catch MILK new video 'fly' at the full story link- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Suicide City Arrest

myrockstarkilledyours.com reports: Suicide City has just completed their first US tour with Mindless Self Indulgence with great success! Since the May 2005 release of their self-financed EP entitled, "Not My Year", the band has sold over 4000 cd's hand to hand, without the help of any distribution! Completely DIY!

With their first shows since home from tour, this past weekend in NYC (@ CBGB's) and Philly (@ The Pontiac Grille) their local following witnessed the fine tuned band at their best, with Philly ending in singer Karl Bernholtz spending the night in jail as a result of heavy partying on South Street! The band is currently in the studio working on new music and will be doing local shows in the North East until they head out on another US tour in Feb.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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