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Dolls Movie |
Their unlikely collaboration began at the Mormon temple in West Los Angeles, where the one-time hard-drinking musician worked part time until his death last year. This loving portrait centers on a June 2004 band reunion that quite startlingly turned out to be a valedictory for Kane. Slated for October release via First Independent Pictures, "New York Doll" is a tender take on life after stardom.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
"Obie" Benson RIP |
Benson died Friday of lung cancer that was discovered when he had a leg amputated several weeks ago because of circulation problems, said his publicist, Matt Lee. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
P.Diddy Flakes on Live 8 |
P Diddy had been advertised to appear alongside other performers like Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, Def Leppard and Kaiser Chiefs.
...New York Daily News reports that Combs
and girlfriend Kim Porter were spotted on Saturday afternoon in Starbucks
in the upmarket holiday resort of East Hampton outside New York.
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Pete Jewell RIP |
Pete, who reportedly committed suicide
at his home, leaves behind a 5-year-old son, Tanner Dez Jewell. A memorial
service will be held in Denver, Colorado and will be announced soon. A
funeral fund for Pete and his son have been set up. Any donations are appreciated.
There will also be a benefit concert held in Denver, Colorado.
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Live 8 Bounce |
As with the 1985 Live Aid, those bands that took part on July 2 have experienced a "chart bounce" that has seen their album sales leap up in the immediate aftermath of the concert.
Keeping tabs on the artists who played
in Hyde Park, HMV has revealed that fans rushed to the shops yesterday
(July 3) to purchase albums of the likes of Pink Floyd, Robbie Williams
and Razorlight , all of whom have seen their sales leap up
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311 Delay |
dredg Dates |
Anthrax DVD Date |
Decapitated Vocalist |
"After long consideration I have decided to leave Decapitated. It was not an easy decision, however, I could reconcile the welfare of the band with my personal plans, and hence quitting appeared to be the best solution not hampering the evolution of Decapitated. In the face of the wide-scaled plans of the band I had to decide between being a member of Decapitated and my personal objectives. Moreover, another reason that contributed to my decision have been some health complications.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
Nonpoint Dates |
Rock Star Go Home |
"This is going to be fun," Perkins noted in an interview, "It's not often I get to offer up my ideas on singers rockin' out to win the lead role in a big band like INXS." The award-winning drummer is referring to the new Mark Burnett reality tv show, Rock Star: INXS, slated to air on CBS starting July 11. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
Hydra Reunion Show |
Sonic Syndicate CD Info |
Unsigned MTV |
A number of folks have been predicting for the past few years that recent advances in technology and the Internet would inevitably change the landscape of the music business, maybe even rendering the current major label system obsolete. Theoretically, an unsigned band could write and record a catchy song, make a video with their friends, and play ball on a national level without ever having to sign a major (or even indie) label contract. Those theories are proving to be correct.
An unsigned band from Wilmington, NC called The Majestic Twelve has cracked the proverbial nut. MuchMusic from Canada is playing the video of their debut single "I Don't Have A Job," and last week, MTV cleared it for upcoming airplay on MTV2 as well.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
Zao Drummer Switch |
According to the band, Peck has decided
that he is no longer financially able to be in a touring band like ZAO,
which does not make much money. He said that he would like the fans to
know that he "loved playing drums for ZAO" and "being in a band with my
friends," and that the decision was "very difficult." [see
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