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Rock 1/05: Em Studio Owner Murder- Metal Rape Update- J.Lo No Mo- FCC Probe
Crue- Ozzy Box- Hendrix Bio Without Music?- Dimmu DoOver- Soul Sirkus-
Eminem Vs Mag- Orange Bowl HalfMime Show- Thrice- Buzzcocks- Zep, Joplin
Grammy- Raspberries Reunite- Stone Temple Farm- Love's Coke Nutbag Breakdown-
U2, Coldplay And Darkness Tsunami Benefit- Atreyu ' - more
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 Em
Studio Owner Murder |
AP reports: The owner of the studio where
hip-hop megastar Eminem recorded the multimillion-selling CD, "The Slim
Shady LP," was found shot to death Tuesday inside the facility, police
said.
Investigators had not determined a motive
in the slaying of Amjed A. (A.J.) Abdallah, said Detective Lt. Norman Raymond.
A business associate of Abdallah found
the 36-year-old native of Jordan on the floor of Studio 8, Raymond said.
He said police recovered three bullet casings from a .357-caliber revolver
and determined that Abdallah had been shot twice. [see full story for more]-
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| Metal
Rape Update |
Blabbermouth reports: SATYRICON guitarists
Steinar Gundersen and Arnt Gronbech, who are charged with giving a fan
a date-rape drug and sexually assaulting her in a tour bus following a
Dec. 15 concert in Toronto, have been released from Canadian jail on bail
of CAD $50,000 each (approx. $41,000).
The two guitarists, who are session/touring
musicians and not full-time members of the band, are now back in Norway
but have to return to Canada for a court hearing. [see full story for more]-
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| Ozzy
Box Changes |
Blabbermouth reports: OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming
box set has undergone a name change to "Prince of Darkness" from the previously
announced "Bible of Ozz". In addition, the set's projected release date
has been pushed back to Tuesday, March 22. No reason was given for the
delay.[see full story for more]- Click
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Just wait. Next month, the title will be changed back again...
| Hendrix
Bio Without Music? |
Blabbermouth reports: According to ContactMusic.com,
OUTKAST star Andre 3000's dreams of bringing Jimi Hendrix's life story
to the big screen have been dealt a bitter blow � the rock great's estate
won't allow his music to be used in the film.
Andre, real name Andre Benjamin, fears
the Hendrix biopic will remain unmade because movie-makers will never gain
the rights to use the guitar great's songs. [see full story for more]-
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| Dimmu
DoOver |
Blabbermouth reports: The following update
has been posted at DIMMU BORGIR's official web site:
"In the upcoming year we will first and
foremost work on material for the next album, plus playing a very few exclusively
selected festival dates during summer, which will be advertised here later
as soon they're confirmed.
"In the meantime some of us will be working
on other projects as well, while Shagrath [vocals] and Silenoz [guitar]
most likely also will re-record the 2nd album, 'Stormblåst' [originally
released in 1996 via Cacophonous Records], sometime in 2005. [see full
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| Soul
Sirkus Drop Tour Due to Illness |
Blabbermouth reports: SOUL SIRKUS, the new
"supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN,
AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY), guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen
Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE,
TED NUGENT), have cancelled all previously announced tour dates after Castronovo
was diagnosed with dehydration and exhaustion, according to a posting on
the group's web site. [see full story for more]- Click
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Source: Blabbermouth
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NAPALM DEATH, HEAVEN SHALL BURN Confirmed For Germany's UP FROM THE GROUND
Festival, SAXON, DORO, EDGUY To Perform At ROCK FOR ASIA Tsunami Relief
Concert, 'Battle For Ozzfest' Finalists A DOZEN FURIES And CYNDER: Voting
Open Online, MUDVAYNE: 'f***ing Determined' Video Posted Online and more
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| J.Lo
No Mo |
MuchMusic reports: Jennifer Lopez says she's
J.Lo no more � she's just Jennifer. The pop star says she even considered
naming her new album "Call Me Jennifer" in order to distance herself from
the J.Lo label. [see full story for more]- Click
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| FCC
Probe Crue |
Sign On San Diego reports: When Motley Crue's
Vince Neil wished bandmate Tommy Lee a happy New Year live on NBC, he couldn't
resist inserting a profanity � and now the FCC is involved.
The Federal Communications Commission has
received complaints about the New Year's Eve "Tonight" show and is beginning
a preliminary probe, a spokeswoman said Tuesday. But it's likely little
will come of it. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Eminem
Vs Mag |
MTV reports: Eminem and The Source magazine
will finally get to settle their beef ... at least in court, that is.
On Monday, New York federal court judge
Gerald E. Lynch ruled that Slim Shady's copyright-infringement lawsuit
against the hip-hop publication would go to trial.
The trial is the latest development in
the ongoing war of words between Em and The Source owners Ray Benzino and
Dave Mays. The suit itself stems from the magazine's release of excerpts
of two of Eminem's early recordings where the rapper can be heard making
offensive comments about black women. [see full story for more]-
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Source: MTV
also has news on Stars Pitch In To Aid Tsunami Victims; Live Aid-Style
Concert A Possibility, Britney Clarifies: I'm Taking A Break From Being
Told What To Do, Bow Hunters, Noise Rockers, Joey Pants To Descend On DC
For Inauguration Parties, Christina Milian, Black Eyed Peas Heat Up 'Be
Cool' Soundtrack and more click here to check it out
| Thrice
Minitour |
Aversion reports: Thrice will play a few shows
in California and Nevada early next month.
Feb. 3 - Jerry's Pizza, Bakersfield, Calif.
Feb. 4 - Big Game Studios, Fresno, Calif.
Feb. 5 - The Boardwalk, Orangevale, Calif.
Feb. 6 - New Oasis, Reno, Nev.
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| Buzzcocks
Reissued |
Aversion reports: Buzzock's 1993 Trade Test
Transmissions will be coming back into stores.
The album, which was the band's first effort
since regrouping earlier in the decade, was originally released by the
now-defunct Caroline Records. The new version features seven bonus tracks
culled from a pair of singles released to support the album. [see full
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Source: Aversion
also has news on U.K. Tsunami Benefit Concert Eyed, Chixdiggit in the Studio,
BBC Listeners to Pick Best British Song, Modest Mouse Rolls On 2005 Tour,
Constantines Hit the Road and more click here to check it out
| Zep,
Joplin Grammy |
Totalrock reports: Led Zeppelin and Janis
Joplin are to receive the American Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement
award. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Raspberries
Reunite |
Totalrock reports: The Raspberries, the 1970s
pop-rockers, are re-uniting for a series of live shows in 2005. The band
split up in 1975, after having hits with songs like 'Go All The Way', 'I
Wanna Be With You' and 'Overnight Sensation'. [more]-
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| Stone
Temple Farm |
Totalrock reports: Former Stone Temple Pilots
pair Dean Deleo (guitar) and his brother Robert (bass) have teamed up for
Tommy Petty drummer Steve Ferrone and singer Alex Lighterwood, who has
been associated with Carlos Santana. Called Farm Fur, they'll make their
live debut at BB King's Club in Los Angeles on January 14. -
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Source: Totalrock
also has news on Breed 77 On Tour, Killswitch Star Plays Truant, Brain
Surgeons Confirm London Show, Ozzy Changes Box Title, NIN On Tour, Skidding
Into The Studio, Navarro Denies Motley Rumour, Top Names Do It For Dimebag
and more click here to check it out
| Elvis
Touring |
liveDaily reports: Elvis Costello issued two
new albums and toured extensively in 2004, and the veteran singer/songwriter
looks to be headed for an equally busy 2005.
Costello opens the year with a series of
European dates that run from mid-January to mid-February. He's scheduled
to launch his U.S. tour March 2 in Orlando, FL, and 10 dates are confirmed
so far. [see full story for more, including dates]- Click
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| Love's
Coke Nutbag Breakdown |
Xfm reports: Courtney Love has described her
recent mental state as down to being a "coke-nutbag-breakdown", but has
revealed she has started work on her new album and her dreams to front
Jane's Addiction.
Love may still have two criminal cases
pending against her in Los Angeles (one for illegally possessing painkillers
and another for alleged assault), but things seem to be on the up. Firstly,
she won custody of daughter Frances Bean and secondly she has commenced
work on the follow up to her solo debut, last year's tepidly received �American
Sweetheart'. [see full story for more]- Click
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| U2,
Coldplay And Darkness Tsunami Benefit |
Xfm reports: Chiefs at the Millennium Stadium
in Cardiff are attempting to organise a concert to raise money for victims
of the Asian tsunami, with U2, Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand and The Darkness
all rumoured to appear.
Bosses at the stadium are hoping to stage
the event on Saturday January 22, giving them only three weeks to book
a line up capable of filling the 60,000 capacity venue and raise the target
of £1 million. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Atreyu
'Thick As Thieves Tour 2005' |
press release reports: Atreyu love the road.
After Ozzfest, The Used tour, Taking Back Sunday's tour, and a U.K. tour
in December they announced the "Thick As Thieves Tour 2005" from February
8th through March 29th with Unearth, Norma Jean and Scars Of Tomorrow.
Fans of hardcore, metal and rock should expect nothing less than an utterly
explosive stage show � this band means business. [see full story for dates]-
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| The
Brain Surgeons Hit Europe |
reader submitted news reports: European dates
for The Brain Surgeons, featuring Ross the Boss (Dictators, Manowar) and
Blue Oyster Cult founder Albert Bouchard have been confirmed.
Feb 11 - the 100 Club - London
Feb 14 - Glazart 7 á 15 avenue
de la Porte de la Villette 75019 - Paris
Feb 16 - Colos Saal Aschaffenburg Germany
Feb 17 - Ulehnspiege Stuttgart-leonberg
Germany
Feb 18 - Sonic - Soest, Germany
Feb 20 - Eiskeller Ingolstadt, Germany
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| Susie
Suh Tour |
press release reports: In anticipation of
Susie Suh's upcoming debut, which will be released March 29 on Epic Records,
Suh will embark on a west coast solo acoustic tour starting January 12.
Suh's self-titled album, which was produced by Grammy-award winner Glen
Ballard (Alanis Morissette, Michael Jackson), tracks Suh's battles with
her parent's cultural values, with love, with conflict of the heart and
with her earliest dreams of being a musician.
The following dates are confirmed
and additional dates to be announced.
January 12 San Francisco, CA Live at the
Artists Den
January 13 Palo Alto,CA Stanford Coffee
House
January 15 Santa Barbara, CA IV Live
January 17 Orange, CA. Ugly Mug Café
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| Jupiter
Sunrise Tour |
press release reports: Jupiter Sunrise are
starting 2005 off right by doing what they do best. TOURING!!!!
Punk rock and classical piano are coming
together this Jan.-Mar. as Jupiter Sunrise (undecided/victory) hit the
road with singer/songwriter Amanda Rogers (immigrant sun records)! As a
special treat to their hometown of Los Angeles, Jupiter Sunrise will be
playing a handful of shows that are TOTALLY FREE! Forget your inhibitions.
Come and rock out! Current dates are below. MORE TO COME!
Jupiter Sunrise Tour W/ Amanda Rogers
1/07/05 | Orange, CA | The Block | FREE!
1/08/05 | Orange, CA |The Block | FREE!
1/09/05 | Hollywood, CA | Hotel Café
|Acoustic show
1/11/05 | Los Angeles, CA | UCLA Quad
| FREE
1/12/05 | Fresno, CA | TBA
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| Soundtrack
of Our Lives Tour |
press release reports: Catch The Soundtrack
of Our Lives performing songs from their upcoming album Origin Vol. 1 (in-stores
March 15th).
Jan 15 Boston The Middle East
Jan 18 NYC Bowery Ballroom
Jan 21 Chicago Double Door
Jan 25 San Fran Independent
Jan 26 LA Troubadour
Jan 27 LA Virgin Mega headquarters - acoustic
performance
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| Mike
Dalton Band Release 4th CD |
press release reports: New Jersey has been
privy to the sound of the Mike Dalton Band and now the sound will travel
further! Glider, Mike's 4th CD, was released on November 19th at Bar Anticipation,
in Belmar, NJ and there's no stopping the dynamic sounds of this band.
Many a lyric of these songs were influenced by Mike's personal experiences
and no doubt about it, the emotions run high through this singer's voice,
and music. Dalton collaborated with many outstanding musicians to turn
out one of the greatest CD's this area has produced recently. [see full
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| A
Suburban Blood Drive Sign to Martyr |
press release reports: Martyr Records is pleased
to announce that we have welcomed A Suburban Blood Drive to our family.
Hailing from the fertile city of Louisville, Kentucky, A Suburban Blood
Drive brings their blend of Punk Rock/Post-Hardcore to the table. Appealing
to fans of such bands as: Every Time I Die, Q And Not U, The Bronx &
Straylight Run, our boys from Louisville will be taking 2005 by storm,
entering the studio this Spring to record their debut full length for Martyr.
[see full story for an mp3 preview from the CD]- Click
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| Adrian
Belew To Release 'Side One' |
press release reports: Vocalist/guitarist
Adrian Belew is one of rock's true renaissance men. The incredibly prolific
musician will release his latest solo record, 'Side One,' on January 25,
2005, through Sanctuary Records.
'Side One' is Belew's conscious attempt
to work in a "power trio" format for the first time, and he recruited two
powerhouses in their own right to join him: Primus bass guitarist Les Claypool
and Tool drummer Danny Carey. It's the first of three musically distinct
album scheduled for release over the next year. He also painted the intriguing,
abstract cover artwork for all three records.[see full story for more]-
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