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Bouncing Souls Parties
punkbands reports: The Bouncing Souls release their next album, The Gold Record, on what's being hailed as the most evil day of the year... 6/6/6. To commemorate the event, the Souls are doing a 6 night run at The Knitting Factory in New York City the week leading up to the release.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Rolling Stoned
Rockdirt reports: The New York Post reports that when when Rolling Stone's Mark Binelli tracked down Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty in a ramshackle drug den in Hackney, England, Kate Moss' on-off lover kicked off the Q&A by snort ing some heroin. "Over the next three hours, Doherty will also smoke crack, shoot heroin and take an 'ecstasy' pill," Binelli revealed. "He does all of this casually, and openly, except for the shooting up, which he performs near the kitchenette, with his back to us. He offers me heroin and ecstasy but not crack.[.. D.A.R.E. to keep Pete off drugs.. see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Metallica Tribute
SMN reports: A special collaboration of artists, in conjunction with UK rock mag Kerrang!, has spawned a re-recording of METALLICA's "Master of Puppets" to celebrate the 20th Anniversay of the album's release. Scheduled for an April 5 shelf date, fans can snag the following disc for free with every Kerrang! magazine purchase. The tracklisting is as follows:

Machine Head - Battery
Trivium - Master Of Puppets
Bullet for My Valentine - Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
Chimaira - Disposable Heroes
Mastodon - Orion
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Mindcrime Leak
Day in Rock reports: Queensrÿche returned to the studio this summer to record the long-anticipated sequel to 1988's acclaimed concept album Operation: Mindcrime. Praised by critics and certified platinum, the original remained on Billboard's album chart for more than a year and its dynamic music and powerful message still resonate today. In conjunction with the April 4th release of Operation: Mindcrime II, Queensrÿche has planned a full summer/fall tour for 2006. The tour, presented by VH1 Classic, will feature a full stage show, including surround sound, new video imagery and actors playing out both parts of the Operation: Mindcrime saga. 

Check out the full story link to preview the entire CD courtesty of the good folks at Special Ops!- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Helless Fest
Blabbermouth reports: According to the official Hellfest web site, DEICIDE have been dropped from this year's French festival bill due to circumstances very much out of their control. It seems that the events organizers got the jitters and bowed to local government pressure to have Glen Benton's satanic death metal outfit removed from the ironically named Hellfest after graves were desecrated in Nantes, France.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Matzo and Metal
Blabbermouth reports: VH1 Classic is celebrating Passover Vegas-style with "Matzo and Metal II: Back To The Desert". The second annual Seder set to premiere on the network for classic rock lovers will bring together rock artists � that all happen to be Jewish � for a meal never to be forgotten at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

The half-hour special, premiering on Thursday, April 13 at 10:00 PM/ET and 7:00 PM/PT will feature Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Evan Seinfeld (BIOHAZARD), Josh Silver (TYPE O NEGATIVE) and VH1 Classic host Lynn Hoffman as they gather for Kosher food and to discuss what rock music and their Jewish heritage have meant to them.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ryan Leaves Alice but Keri Steps in
Blabbermouth reports: According to a posting on the SickthingsUK, guitarist Ryan Roxie has left the ALICE COOPER band and is likely to be replaced by Keri Kelli, who played with Ryan in SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and DAD'S PORNO MAG and had stints with RATT, WARRANT, SKID ROW, ADLER'S APPETITE, PRETTY BOY FLOYD, and TUFF, among others. Roxie is reportedly leaving the group in order "to spend some quality time with his family."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Peta's Little Brother
Peta reports: Still riding high on the success of their critically acclaimed sophomore release, The Minstrel Show, Phonte and Big Pooh, two of the talents behind the hip-hop trio Little Brother, recently took time out of their busy nationwide touring schedule to sit down for an exclusive interview with the folks at peta2, PETA's Youth Division. Nowadays, these North Carolina natives aren't just liking life�they're "Lovin' It." After all, Little Brother is being hailed as among hip-hop's most provocative and ingenious groups. Proving that their hearts are as big as their talent, Phonte and Big Pooh were eager to give some "brotherly" advice to their fans about going vegetarian and caring for cats and dogs.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Celtic Frost's Monotheist
Century Media reports: On May 29th, one of the most anticipated metal albums of this year is going to be released on Century Media Records: Legendary CELTIC FROST's new monumental, dark opus "Monotheist"!

Now, the time has come to unveil the visual aspects of this highly anticipated gloomy masterpiece by granting you a glimpse at the extraordinary cover artwork of the album. "Monotheist" will be available in three different formats with three variations of the artwork: standard jewel case, limited edition digipak (including a slipcase with the regular jewel case cover artwork but an alternate interior cover and fold-out digipak sleeves as well as a poster) and for all you vinyl-lovers as a gatefold double LP. Both special editions will include an exclusive bonus track: "Incantation Against You" for the double LP and "Temple Of Depression" for the digipak.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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E-40 Hit
Audible Treats reports: The 12th CD, My Ghetto Report Card (Sick Wid It Records/BME Recordings/Warner Bros. Records), by platinum-selling E-40 debuts at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts (#3 on Billboard 200 Chart), a first for the "Ambassador Of The Bay."

Released March 14, 2006, My Ghetto Report Card, teams E-40 with BME Recordings head Lil' Jon, who executive produced the CD (also features production by Lil Jon, Rick Rock, E-40's son Droop-e of the Pharmasuticles, mainstay Bosko, and Studio Tone with guest features by Mike Jones, T. Pain, Keak Da Sneak, Turf Talk, Juelz Santana, B-Legit, The Federation, 8Ball, and UGK).[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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iPod Ecko
Press Release reports: Marc Ecko's recently released, critically acclaimed video game Getting Up: Content Under Pressure has a killer soundtrack featuring top artists. It even has an iPod interface to play music in the game � this is the first time Apple has allowed iPod to be licensed in this way. Not content to merely litter licensed songs throughout the game, Marc Ecko collaborated with Sean �Diddy' Combs and RJD2 to create a musical score that fits perfectly with the graffiti lifestyle and breathes and flows with the game's story. While all these tunes are available in the game, those who can get their hands on the Limited Edition version of the game get a soundtrack sampler CD, a DVD with a graffiti documentary and making-of-the-game segments, a silver graf marker, art blackbook, and a collectible tin case. You can visit www.ecko.com to hear new music clips from the soundtrack, with new postings on Mondays + Wednesday. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Homeless Jesus
Big Machine Media reports: Think Dante's Inferno meets an ethereal rock band when you see or think of Sony/Red/Selectric Rock band Homeless J. The theatrical and infectious rock tunes can be heard from their long �awaited debut album Three Seconds to Gaze, which releases on May 6, 2006. The album consists of ten original songs that weave not only the band's tale of survival but also their critical look at life, religion, sex and society. An early favorite is the single "The Flash" which paints their picture of searching for real Inspiration in the world of suffering. The band has drawn its influences from such revered rock acts as Jane's addiction, U2, Radiohead, The doors and Jeff Buckley. They without a doubt deliver a commanding brand of energy � combining theatrical performance and lyrical insight into a subtle art-rock package that is both accessible and intriguing.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Fans Vs Aiken
Faded Youth reports: So, as everyone knows, fallen American Idol Clay Aiken has been embroiled in a gay sex scandal involving some alleged online cruising for sex while on tour in Boston. After the news got out, Claymates everywhere were devastated. Nine former fans, listing themselves as aggrieved consumers, filed a FTC complaint against recording companies RCA and SONY/BMG for false advertising and misrepresentation in the marketing and promotion of Aiken. Weeks later, when A.I. guru Simon Cowell was asked about the scandal on Larry King Live, the British judge with the sharp tongue dismissed the claims calling them "crazy." Well now, those former Clay Aiken fans have issued a response to Simon's comments on the CNN program. Check it out: We are grateful that the merits of our complaint will be heard by the FTC instead of a pretend judge from a televised talent show. We have been dismayed to see our complaint characterized in the media as homophobic. That is not our intention and while central to our complaint it is regrettable that Mr. Aiken's sexuality has come under scrutiny. Our complaint is not about defaming Mr. Aiken or his sexual preferences. It is directed toward the deceptive practices of the record companies. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Warped Party
MSO reports: The VANS WARPED TOUR® 2006 Presented by Cingular Wireless will celebrate its 12th anniversary with a special kick-off party at the Key Club on the Sunset Strip on Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 PM. This show will be headlined by Underoath, with special guests Paramore, and Kennedy.

Tickets are $10.00 (plus applicable facility fees and service charges) and go on sale Thursday, March 23 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines, at all Ticketmaster outlets or via www.ticketmaster.com. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Blinking Angels
Fanscape reports: Tom DeLonge (guitar/vocals, formerly of blink-182 and Box Car Racer), David Kennedy (Guitar, Box Car Racer), Atom Willard (drums, formerly of The Offspring) and Ryan Sinn (bass, formerly of The Distillers) have teamed up to create a brand-new band, Angels And Airwaves, the overriding theme of which certainly stays true to the band's name. "The overall message on every AVA song," Tom recently told Kerrang! Magazine, "is that tomorrow could be the best day of your life." The debut release from Angels And Airwaves, We Don't Need to Whisper (Suretone/Geffen), is slated for a May 23, 2006 release. Powered by muscular beats, lean guitars and Tom's own take on life, the songs range from apocalyptic to anthemic. Of We Don't Need to Whisper's first single, The Adventure, Tom recently said, "It's got big programmed beats, a big crescendo and the guitar riffing people expect of me � but it sounds like it comes from the future." [see full story to hear The Adventure]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sourvein Update
Earsplit reports: Following the release of the long-anticipated Emerald Vulture EP, Sourvein had been laying down tracks for their upcoming split 7" set with Church of Misery along with the other EP releases slated for release later this year via This Dark Reign Recordings. Headed by T-Roy (ex-Buzzoven) on vokills, this slab of bombastic doom noise is set to ignite the South on fire. Recorded by Vince Burke (Beaten Back To Pure) in Virginia. 

The band returns to the UK next month joining the punishing Ramesses for a dozen shows, surely the most sludge-laden tour package of the year! Watch for US dates later in the year and more news on the upcoming releases. [see full story for those UK dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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