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Report for 11/30/05
Punks Vs Microsoft
punkbands reports: Our friends at punknews.org reports - Former Ink & Dagger drummer Ryan McLaughlin has filed suit against software and gaming behemoth Microsoft. According to court papers filed by McLaughlin's lawyer last month, the suit calls for unspecified damages in a jury trial. 

The problem stems from what McLaughlin claims as the unlicensed use of three tracks from the influential goth-hardcore act and their 1998 album The Fine Art of Original Sin. The tracks in question, "The Fine Art of Original Sin (GFS Resonant Mix)," "The History in Ecstasy" and "VampireFastCode ver. 1.5." were used by the company in their 2001 snowboarding game Amped for their XBOX game console. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Boy George Homophobe?
Contact Music reports: [couldn't resist this one]Pop star GEORGE MICHAEL has blasted singer/DJ BOY GEORGE for acting "homophobic" towards fellow gay men.

"He acts in a homophobic way to other gay men by being such a bitch. It's an aggression that he can't get rid off."

Earlier this year (05), Boy George said, "People saw me as the benchmark queer while George was passing himself off as a straight stud. In fact, he was loitering in public loos (toilets) like some pre-war homosexual. It's one thing to keep quiet. It's another to pretend you're someone you're not." [see full story for more of the cat fight]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Murder Defense
FMQB reports: The prosecution has presented its case in the federal money-laundering trial of Hip-Hop label, Murder Inc., now known as The Inc., and record execs Irv and Chris (Gotti) Lorenzo. On Tuesday (11/29) the defense team went to work with closing arguments scheduled tentatively for Wednesday (11/30). The government rested after only five days but not before entering evidence that included text-message exchanges between the Gotti brothers and convicted drug dealer Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Morrissey Gets Fresh
Aversion reports: Morrissey told fans that his upcoming album will be a fresh start for the singer.

In a question and answer session for the Morrissey fansite, True-to-you.net, the Mozfather said that his upcoming Ringleader of the Tormentors doesn't build on his previous work.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Stoned Bowl
liveDaily reports: The Rolling Stones will take a short break from their massive world tour to perform during the halftime show of Super Bowl XL in Detroit on Feb. 5, the National Football League announced Tuesday [Let's hope Mick doesn't have a wardrobe malfunction. that wouldn't be pretty. see full story for more including Euro dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lenny Hendrix?
Blabbermouth reports: Roger Friedman of FOXNews.com is reporting that Lenny Kravitz is in talks to play Jimi Hendrix in a biopic of the most famous guitarist in rock history.

Sources tell Friedman that Kravitz has secured the dramatic rights to Hendrix's music through his estate, and that his plan is to make his acting debut with the independent film. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Judas Roadrunner
Blabbermouth reports: Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has been confirmed as one of the performers at "Roadrunner United Live", the biggest event in Roadrunner history, which is happening on December 15 at the Nokia Theatre in Times Sq. New York City.[see full story for more of the lineup. ]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Korn suit
Blabbermouth reports: MTV.com is reporting that a KORN fan is suing the city of Tacoma, Washington, because he got knocked over at a concert and was forced to leave, despite being injured. The fan claims in a suit filed in Pierce County Court last week that he was jumped on and knocked down a level in the Tacoma Dome, breaking an arm and a hip. Security offered him no help, but told him to leave or he would be arrested[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Devy Opeth?
Blabbermouth reports: DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND are in talks to possibly open for OPETH on their upcoming U.S. headlining tour beginning in February 2006. No further details are currently available. [see full story for more on Devy]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ace Hits Live
BW&BK reports: Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will release Greatest Hits Live on January 24, 2006. According to a press release, "it is a highly anticipated release since it showcases Ace in a "live" setting. Watch for Ace to show up for several surprise gigs in 2006! This collection of live songs represents some of the best work from legendary Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley during the period after his highly publicized departure from one of the greatest rock bands of all time. [Hey Frehley, Frehley let's not be silly There's a CD out there to sell... see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sonygate?
tinfoil.music reports: BusinessWeek: Sony BMG is in a catfight with a well-known computer-security outfit that became aware of the software problem on Sept. 30 and notified the music company on Oct. 4 -- nearly a month before the issue blew up. F-Secure, a Finland-based antivirus company that prides itself on being the first to spot new malware outbreaks, says Sony BMG didn't understand the software it was introducing to people's computers and was slow to react. 

"If [Sony] had woken up and smelled the coffee when we told them there was a problem, they could have avoided this trouble," says Mikko H. Hypponen, F-Secure's director of antivirus research. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Deadheads Boycott Dead
tinfoil.music reports: RollingStone: Grateful Dead fans, perhaps rock's most dedicated bunch, are taking a stand against the band they love. Until recently, Deadheads could download countless live recordings of the band for free from third-party sites, including the popular Live Music Archive (archive.org), which once hosted nearly 3,000 Grateful Dead shows. All of the downloads were pulled last week at the request of Grateful Dead Merchandising (GDM), the group that handles official products for the band and is overseen by its surviving members. 

Deadheads have answered in protest. In an online petition, fans have pledged to boycott GDM -- including CDs and concert tickets -- until the decision is reversed. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Crimson Glory Return
KNAC reports: It's been six years since Crimson Glory released its last album, and 16 years since it performed with its classic lineup. 

That will change in 2006, when CG celebrates the 20th anniversary of its first album with reissues of its back catalog, new releases of rare audio and video, and live performances, says founder/guitarist Jon Drenning. 

[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Tool DVD X 2?
The PRP reports: Tool look to now be planning two separate DVD releases come December 20th, one for the video for their track "Parabol"/"Parabola" and another for the video for their track "Schism".[see full story for links to the cover art]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Darkest Dates
The PRP reports: Dates have been revealed for Darkest Hour's upcoming run with Himsa, Dead To Fall, The Acacia Strain and A Life Once Lost, here's the schedule:
February 17th Latham, NY - Saratoga Winners
February 18th New York, NY - The Knitting Factory
February 19th Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft @ The Chance
February 20th Centereach, NY - Centereach VFW
[see full story for more dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Billboard Awards
Reuters reports: 50 Cent, Mariah Carey and Green Day are the top finalists for the Billboard Music Awards, which will be handed out December 6 from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, and broadcast live on Fox. 50 Cent is a finalist in eight categories, followed by Carey with seven and Green Day with six.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dead Auction
AP reports: Jerry Garcia's dishwasher, toilets and other home appliances will be auctioned by a nonprofit group hoping to raise more than $100,000. The items, which also include stereo cabinets, cupboards and a freezer, will be available for bidding on the online auction site eBay from Dec. 18 through Dec. 24. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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