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Rock 5/03: 50 Cent Dealer- Idol Feud- J.Lo Protest- Paris Shunned- Linkin
Park Vs Label- Tommy Lee TV- Dismember- Another Nutty Jackson- Timbershrek-
Floyd Opera- Staind- Megatracks- Metalfest Changes- Mellowdrone- Nashville
Pussy- Dinosaur Jr- Beyond The Embrace- One Less Ozzfest Mystery-
Lil Kim Sued- Bon Jovi- AFI- Pennywise- Origin- Street Dogs- Def Leppard-
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Park Vs Label |
MSNBC reports: Linkin Park demanded its release
from Warner Music Group on Monday, claiming that the conglomerate, which
is about to go public, is not devoting enough of its resources to promote
the band.
"We feel a responsibility to get great
music to our fans. Unfortunately, we believe that we can't accomplish that
effectively with the current Warner Music," the rock-rap band said in a
statement.
However, the group, which has sold more
than 16 million albums in the United States, still owes label Warner Bros.
four more albums. Warner Bros. Records dismissed the group's contentions
as a ploy. [see full story for more]- Click
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| 50
Cent Dealer |
Contact Music reports: Rapper 50 CENT was
such a good street hustler as a kid he used to sell drugs to his own family
- without them knowing.
The IN DA CLUB hitmaker became a well-known
cocaine dealer in his native Queens, New York after taking to the streets
to support himself after his mother died when he was eight - and he knew
he was good when he could sell his wares to his family member. [see full
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| J.Lo
Protest |
Zap2it.com reports: Jennifer Lopez, star of
the upcoming comedy "Monster-in-Law," has been vilified as a "Monster-in-Fur."
Members of the People for the Ethical Treatment
of Animals brandished signs protesting the diva's love of fur at the Friday
(April 29) premiere of her latest comedy. According to news sources, the
demonstration not only targeted Lopez's tendency to wear fur, but also
her Sweetface fashion collection that features fur. [see full story for
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| Paris
Shunned |
andPOP reports: The recording studio has not
been kind to Paris Hilton.
The person famous for being famous is working
on her debut album but is having a hard time finding help.
According to MTV, she recently approached
Le Tigre, but nothing transpired. She also wanted to work with Black Eyed
Peas but they've vetoed that idea.[see full story for more]-
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| Idol
Feud |
AP reports: Ten former "American Idol" contestants
are involved in a very different kind of competition this week. The singers,
including last season's runner-up, Diana DeGarmo, are appearing on "Family
Feud," the syndicated game show.[see full story for more]-
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| Tommy
Lee TV |
Blabbermouth reports: MÖTLEY CRÜE
drummer Tommy Lee's upcoming reality TV series, "Tommy Lee Goes to College",
is scheduled to premiere on NBC on August 9.
The show, which was filmed last fall, follows
the tattooed drummer as he studies, auditions for the marching band and
attends Cornhusker games at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.[see full
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| Dismember
Reissues |
Blabbermouth reports: DISMEMBER's new label
Regain Records will reissue a major part of the band's back catalogue.
The release dates are as follows:
June 13 � "Pieces" / "Indecent & Obscene"
June 20 � "Massive Killing Capacity" /
"Death Metal"
June 27 � "Hate Campaign" / "Complete
Demos"
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| Another
Nutty Jackson |
Blabbermouth reports: ContactMusic.com is
reporting that Lisa-Marie Presley was forced to placate Janet Jackson at
a high-profile party held for her former sister-in-law � because she was
adamant guest Marilyn Manson was the "devil."
The controversial shock rocker terrified
Janet with his appearance, but the ex-wife of her troubled brother Michael
greeted his presence with an entirely different response � when she realized
she was in the company of her heavy metal idol. [see full story for more]-
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| Timbershrek |
Billboard reports: Justin Timberlake will
provide the voice for a new character in "Shrek 3," the next sequel to
DreamWorks' animated ogre franchise. The recording artist-turned actor
will play a young King Arthur, or "Artie," King Harold's rebellious nephew,
in the film, which is due in 2007. [see full story for more]-
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| Floyd
Opera |
AP reports: After almost a decade, Pink Floyd
co-founder Roger Waters) has finished his opera and he hopes it's not just
another brick in the wall.
Waters is considering a November performance
"Ca Ira" live with a symphony and chorus in Rome, coinciding with its release
as a double CD this fall, Rolling Stone reported April 29. [see full story
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| Staind
Preview Bus |
Blabbermouth reports: STAIND is offering fans
a chance to check out the band's new album, "Chapter V", on board the STAIND
tour bus with singer Aaron Lewis and guitarist Mike Mushok. Fans interested
in the opportunity should submit their name, cell and home phone numbers,
and a brief description of why they want to participate to [email protected].
The e-mail should be titled after the city closest to the fan in which
the listening event will take place. Lewis and Mushok's promotional tour
begins today (Monday, May 2) in Cleveland.[see full story for more including
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| Megatracks |
BW&BK reports: MEGADETH's forthcoming
hits collection, tentatively titled Greatest: Back To The Start, and due
for release June 28th, will feature the following tracklisting: �Holy Wars...
The Punishment Due', �In My Darkest Hour', �Peace Sells', �Sweating Bullets',
�Angry Again', �A Tout Le Monde', �Trust', �Kill The King', �Symphony Of
Destruction', �Mechanix' (2002 Remix), �Train Of Consequences', �Wake Up
Dead', �Hangar 18', �Dread And The Fugitive Mind', �Skin O' My Teeth',
�She-Wolf' and �Prince Of Darkness'. (Total Running Time: 78:15) [see full
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| Metalfest
Changes |
BW&BK reports: Los Angeles-based thrashers
HIRAX are the confirmed replacement for the last-minute cancelation of
German thrash legends SODOM at this year's Minneapolis Mayhem 2 Metalfest,
which will take place over two days - Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May
7th at Star Central in Columbia Heights, MN.[see full story for full lineup]-
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| Mellowdrone
Major Deal |
IAYM reports: Mellowdrone have inked a deal
with 3 Records/Sony Music and are currently finishing up work on their
new full-length for release in late summer/early fall.-
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| Nashville
Pussy Ink Deal |
KNAC reports: Eagle Rock Entertainment announces
the relaunch of its hard rock and heavy metal label Spitfire Records. The
relaunch includes new releases from The Duke, featuring former Stuck Mojo
and Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward, and Georgia-based sleaze-rockers Nashville
Pussy. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Dinosaur
Jr Reissue |
NME reports: DINOSAUR JR are to re-release
their classic 'FREAK SCENE' single on June 6. The band will put out the
track on two CDs and 7" vinyl through the label Sweet Nothing. [see full
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| More
Carling Bands |
NME reports: A host of new bands have been
confirmed for this year's THE CARLING WEEKEND: READING AND LEEDS FESTIVALS.
Death From Above 1979, The Dead 60s and Blood Brothers will now play the
NME/Radio 1 Stage in Reading on Friday (August 26) and Leeds on Saturday
(27). [see full story for more additions]- Click
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| Dirty
Black Summer Tour |
The PRP reports: Full Blown Chaos have been
added to Himsa's upcoming "Dirty Black Summer Tour", which will take place
in June with Scars Of Tomorrow, The Agony Scene and The Esoteric also on
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| Beyond
The Embrace Expands Tour |
The PRP reports: More stops have been announced
for Beyond The Embrace's run with Crisis and M.O.D., here are the latest:
June 08th Dallas, TX - The Galaxy
June 09th San Antonio, TX - The Sanctuary
June 12th Tulsa, OK - Purgatory
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