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Strapping Tracks

SMN reports: According to an SMNnews.com reader, a recent STRAPPING YOUNG LAD newsletter has reported that the band have been busy recording a new album to be released in July to coincide with OZZFEST 2006. Titled "The New Black", it features 10 songs including:

Decimator
You Suck
Antiproduct
Hope
Wrong Side
Monument
Far Beyond Metal
f***er
Almost Again
Polyphony
The New Black
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hed Tracks

SMN reports: (HED) P.E. will be touring in support of their new album, "Back To Base X", which is out through Suburban Noize Records on June 6. 

The track listing for the disc is as follows:

1. Listen
2. Novus Ordos Clitorus
3. Lock and Load
4. White Collars
5. Get Ready
6. Sophia
7. Peer Pressure
8. Beware Do We Go
9. Daze or War
10. Sweetchops
11. Soitbe
12. Let's Ride
13. The Chosen One
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Seether Unplugged

The Gauntlet reports: Wind-up Records recording artists Seether is set to reveal a new side to their sound with One Cold Night, a two disc CD/DVD package to be released July 11, 2006. Recorded at Philadelphia's Grape Street on February 22, 2006, the live acoustic show features hits from the band's gold certified debut albums Disclaimer and Disclaimer II and their current release, the gold certified Karma & Effect.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dissection Reissues

The Gauntlet reports: On June 27th, 2006 [Dissection's] 'The Somberlain' and 'Storm of the Light's Bane' will be reissued in the U.S. by THE END RECORDS and both will come with multiple bonus tracks, previously unreleased material, new layouts and remastering.

It's been more than a decade since legendary Swedish act DISSECTION released their 1993 debut album 'The Somberlain' to critical acclaim and today the power and passion of that release still resonates as bright as it did back then. [see full story for more including tracks]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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TBS Leak

Day in Rock reports: Taking Back Sunday's major label debut hits stores next Tuesday but you can hear the entire "Louder Now" CD right now via MTVs leak. So if you wanna hear the result of TBS's jump to a major, then click that little ol full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Blanco Diablo Release Party

Rock Ridge reports: BLANCO DIABLO releases their debut album, Paper Poison Revolution, through Rock Ridge Music on April 25, 2006. BLANCO DIABLO has scheduled a special performance to celebrate the release of their album at the Double Door Inn in Charlotte, NC on Friday, April 28. "Fix Me Again", the lead single from this collection of 12 tracks, made its exclusive online debut on WindowsMedia.com as part of the Rock Ridge Music GHIDRAH program. This debut served as the online music world's introduction to the band and their unique blend of blues-drenched soul.[see full story to hear "Fix Me Again"]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Panic Channel Set Date

Capitol reports: "If there was a channel that showed nothing but hysteria and panic, it would be the highest-rated channel on TV," says guitarist Dave Navarro. "We like to think of creating music as a way to channel the panic into something tangible."

The "we" refers to Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, bassist Chris Chaney and lead singer Steve Isaacs. The four comprise The Panic Channel. (ONe), the band's debut album, isn't due out until September 12th, but they'll be previewing songs from it on their upcoming spring tour. And on May 16th, the day the tour launches, a two-song digital-only release will become available featuring "Why ry," the lead single from the forthcoming CD, and "Tea House Of The Spirits," another album track. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Does The DJ Know?

Rock Ridge reports: The Rock-Pop singer/songwriter Alison Ray turns triumphant, furious, heartbroken and hopeful on her Chime Entertainment debut record, Downside Up. The powerful collection of self penned songs demonstrates a wide range of emotions and shows off a very distinctive, strong and revealing radio voice. The disc's title reflects her determnination to find the good in even the worst of life's situations. 

Working with Writer/Producer and Chime President Marc Tanner, Ray delved deep into her experiences to craft this collection of songs. There is fantasy and passion in the driving lead single, Does the D.J. Know, an edgy story of hope in the anthemic, There's Always Tomorrow, bittersweet optimism in Wonderful Day and the classic grandeur of Love is the Thing. "When I go into the studio, I create a world where I can explore and try many different approaches to each vocal and capture the mood of each song. It's almost like acting and becoming a character. " Ms. Ray admidts, "I'm a perfectionist, so sometimes it takes awhile to get it right. But I'm really satisfiedall the performances on this record."[see full story to hear 'Does The DJ Know?']- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Byzantine Hates God

Press Release reports: West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers Byzantine recently entered the studio to record a cover song for an upcoming upcoming Eyehategod tribute album. Lead guitarist Tony Rohrbough offers this update: 

"Hi everyone. Just a quick update here to let everyone know what's up. While most of you were chowing down on some Easter dinner last Sunday, we were in the studio. We went back to Aaron Fisher's 101 Productions Studio, where we recorded our previous albums and recorded a cover song for an upcoming Eyehategod tribute album. We recorded 'Shoplift' from their Take as Needed for Pain album. I really like the way it turned out. It sounds absolutely nothing like us but it also does in some ways. Sludgy-as-all-hell-stoner-doom. You'll just have to hear it. We don't have a release date on the album at this time but whenever it comes out, we'll be selling copies at our shows. Until then, you'll just have to bug one of us to let you hear it." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Rihanna Xbox

Press Release reports: Rihanna, the Barbados - born beauty whose 2005 single "Pon De Replay," the unofficial anthem of this past summer is set to showcase her talents on Xbox Live® in the latest �Game with Fame' session. All Xbox 360® gamers should be on the look out for the gamertag �RihannaGWF' playing Marble Blast Ultra for Xbox 360 Arcade on Saturday, April 22 between 3:00 p.m. EST and 4:00 p.m. EST. 

After hitting the sticks on Xbox 360 Rihanna will head over to Fort Minor at the Hilton, Barbados with her family and friends to celebrate the release of her sophomore album A Girl Like Me at her official album release party, presented by MSN. During the bash Rihanna will perform a number of her hit singles at a private concert. Xbox Live subscribers will be able to catch a glimpse of the soulful singer's performance on the Xbox Live Marketplace. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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As Fast As.. What?

Day in Rock reports: What may you ask makes this band special? Here's the recipe:

2 cups The Beatles
1 cup The Who
1 cup Elvis Costello and the Attractions
1/2 cup Led Zeppelin
1 tablespoon Weezer
1/2 cup The Kinks
1 teaspoon Stevie Wonder
a dash of mid 90's Seattle sensibility
1 case premium beer
4 wiseasses from the sticks

bake for 1 1/2 years

VOILA!
AS FAST AS!

Hear for yourself on May 23rd when the As Fast As debut "Open Letter To The Damned" hits stores on Octone Records. Can't wait that long? Then click the full story link to preorder and listen to some tracks.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Silent Civilian Not Staying Silent

Adrenaline PR reports: Currently on the road, SILENT CIVILIAN have been confirmed to take part in the upcoming One Nation Undivided Tour presented by Jagermeister with Ill Niño, God Forbid, Bleed The Sky, and Eyes Of Fire. The tour is set to begin on May 10th in New York and run till June 10th. The 28-city tour will be SILENT CIVILIAN's third run through the U.S. in support of their debut album �REBIRTH OF THE TEMPLE', which hits stores MAY 2nd through MEDIASKARE RECORDS. Additionally, the band as lined up a handful of dates with Static-X in June.

The first single from the album, "Rebirth Of The Temple", was the #2 most added song at metal radio in it's first week. The video for the track, which was directed by Scott Culver (Yellowcard, Hit The Lights, A Wilhelm Scream), is set to debut on this weekend's episode of MTV2's Headbangers Ball. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Fiona Apple Hits The Road

Epic reports: Hot on the heels of her packed-house arena run with Coldplay, Epic recording artist FIONA APPLE is returning to the road for a highly anticipated headlining tour that begins June 20th at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, AZ and culminates on August 10th at the Plain Dealer Amphitheatre in Cleveland, OH. Many of the dates will feature acclaimed singer/songwriter Damien Rice. David Garza will support throughout the tour. [see full story for more including all the dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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You Ott-a Know Carey Ott

antiMusic reports: If you haven't heard the name Carey Ott yet... don't worry, you will. You may have already heard his music. Music Choice has the song "Am I Just One" in heavy rotation and the song made a splash when it was featured in the January 22nd episode of "Grey's Anatomy". The song went over so well Hollywood records will include the track on the forthcoming soundtrack for the show. Grey fans can hear the song again on May 7th. We won't mention Ott being singled out by iTunes as a buzz band for this year's SxSW music conference. 

Ott has a lot of momentum behind him as he gears up for the release of his new album "Lucid Dream" on June 26th by Dualtone Music Group. That momentum just received a new injection when Ott was selected to open Thomas Dolby's first tour in 15 years. The ten date tour kicks off on May 4th in New York City and concludes with a two night stand in Chicago on May 17th. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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