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Mistaken for CD |
punkbands reports: Planes Mistaken for Stars
have a full album stream of their long awaited Abacus Recordings debut.
You can stream entire album at the full story link. The record is the follow
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+44
Tour |
punkbands reports: Lots of new (+44) tour
dates have been posted on Interscope Records website. Confirmed dates are
as follows:
10.14 Cal Poly Athletic Field.
Pomona, CA United States
10.15 Soma
San Diego, CA United States
10.18
Roseland Theatre
Portland, OR United States
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Betrayed
Breakup |
punkbands reports: After a lengthy career
and one full length album, Equal Vision's Betrayed have decided to hang
it up. Here's what they had to say via their myspace page: "Due to members
feeling like they were compromising their integrity, Betrayed is no longer
a band. Our final show was played on August 27th in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Thanks to all who supported us."- Click
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Cobain
Doll |
blabbermouth.net reports: According to a posting
on The Internet Nirvana Fan Club, another Kurt Cobain (NIRVANA) action
figure is coming out in December 2006. This one is modeled after Kurt Cobain's
appearance at the legendary MTV "Unplugged" show in 1993. The previous
action figure was modeled after Cobain in the "Smells like Teen Spirit"
music video. A description of the new figure at WizardUniverse.com reads
as follows: "Cobain comes with his acoustic guitar, a chair, microphone,
and music stand. Expertly sculpted and highly detailed, this figure is
a must-have for Cobain and NIRVANA fans!" [see full story for more including
ordering info and a link to a photo]- Click
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Universal
BMG? |
AP reports: Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group
has reached a tentative agreement with German media company Bertelsmann
AG to acquire BMG Music Publishing for $2.05 billion, a person familiar
with the deal said Tuesday.[see full story for more]-
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Thrice
Walk for a Cure |
MTV reports: Expect to see Thrice walking
in the Orange County Race for a Cure benefit in Newport Beach, California,
on September 24. Proceeds from the 5K fundraiser go toward the Syrentha
Savio Endowment and the Shirts for a Cure Project. Thrice are promising
an exclusive "special thank you" the night of the event for those who join
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Hirax
Tour |
KNAC reports: Underground metal champions
Hirax will tour Mexico beginning in Tijuana on October 14th, followed by
a highly anticipated East Coast tour in November.
10/14 - Palladium Hall - Tijuana, Mexico
10/29 - Circo Volador - Mexico City, Mexico
11/10 - The Boiler Room - Philadelphia,
PA
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Neil
Sedaka DVD |
PR reports: Neil Sedaka's upcoming DVD-The
Show Goes On: Live At The Royal Albert Hall-will be released October 17,
2006 by Eagle Vision. [see full story for more]- Click
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Metal
Devastation III |
SMN reports: Bands have been announced for
the Chicago Metal Devastation III festival, which will take place on November
4th and 5th at the Ye Olde Town Inn in Mount Prospect, IL. The following
are some of the bands confirmed to perform:
GORGASM, JUNGLE ROT, WACO JESUS, MONSTROSITY,
LIVIDITY,[there are even more, see the full story for that]-
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Show Short of a 6-Pack |
BW&BK reports: BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend
organizers have announced the cancellation of the Friday, October 13th
show that was dubbed the Night Of Power and was set to feature headliners
HELLOWEEN before they backed out of their previously scheduled North American
tour. The following is a statement from BW&BK President/CEO "Metal"
Tim Henderson:
"Words can't express how disappointed we
are at having to cancel the first night of the BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend
IV that was scheduled to take place on October 13th, 2006 at the Medley
in Montreal, QC. [see full story for his entire statement including refund
info. The good news is that the second night featuring Testament, Brutal
Truth, Dismember, Grave is still a go.. ] - Click
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Let
Them Eat Music |
PR reports: Marie Antoinette, the film was
directed by Sofia Coppola (Virgin Suicides, Lost in Translation) and stars
Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzmann. It's a biographical movie about the
life of Marie Antoinette, the French Queen who was married at 15, became
queen at 19, and then was sent to the guillotine during the French Revolution.
Coppola's version has a little Rock & Roll twist and the trailer features
music from Gang of Four and Joy Division. You can check that out at the
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Seventh
Season DVD |
PR reports: The Seventh Season - Transposition:
DVD which echos Pink Floyd and sharp solos of Kirk Hammett DVD "The Seventh
Season - Transposition", 57 min, Independent Records, Inc. (2006) The Seventh
Season live at Emeryville College for Digital Arts, Emeryville, CA, 23
February 2006
After a subtle beginning in Russia in 1972,
The Seventh Season has been reborn in America in 2000 as a father-son rock
group that has captured a variety of audiences. With their explosive energy,
they began conquering the American audience with their debut album "Fall
Within" in 2003, and have been working insatiably in the studio on their
new material. In addition to their numerous live performances, they have
joined their old tunes with their new masterpieces live, in this dynamic
video production, "Transposition." - Click
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Travoltas
Split |
punkbands reports: After 16 years of recording
and touring, Dutch punkpop band The Travoltas have decided to end their
career. All band members feel that at this point in their lives they'd
like to focus on other activities and that they can't give the band the
attention and motivation it deserves any longer.[see full story for more]-
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Urban
Monkeyville |
PR reports: Keith Urban is set to debut new
music on September 30th and October 1st at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta,
at two Monkeyville, members-only exclusive live events. The appearances
will include the first ever performances of select songs from his forthcoming
CD release, as well as some past hits and stories as told by Keith, from
the studio about the making of his new album. Tickets are set to go on-sale
to current members of Monkeyville, Keith's online community, on September
9th at www.ticketmaster.com. New members are invited to join and purchase
tickets on September 11th.
An exclusive worldwide online community,
Monkeyville was established in 2005 by Urban as a thank you to his fans
for their support. Current and new members receive a personalized passport
to Monkeyville, their pass to advance ticket offers, meet and greet drawings,
merchandise discounts, exclusive footage, breaking news and more. Much
more is planned for 2006 as Keith readies the release of his follow-up
to the 3x platinum release Be Here.- Click
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Jeep
Compass Music Tour |
PR reports: The Jeep® brand today launches
Uncharted: The Jeep Compass Music Tour where eight emerging artists will
tour the country performing 320 free concerts with the all-new 2007 Jeep
Compass.
The eight emerging artists in Uncharted:
The Jeep Compass Music Tour are each touring a region of the country and
performing at stops - some planned and some spontaneous - in their designated
region. The performance stops will be locations that are popular with music-oriented
audiences. During each performance, the artists will incorporate the all-new
Jeep Compass with its flip-down rear lift gate speakers. "The artists in
Uncharted: The Jeep Compass Music Tour were selected for their 'true-to-themselves'
sound. Similar to the Jeep brand, they are authentic and original," said
Jay Kuhnie, Director - Jeep Communications. "Through this concert series,
we want to reach a new audience who are not traditional Jeep buyers, but
a much younger group that makes music a part of its lifestyle." Fans can
track the tour and listen to the artists on the Jeep Compass Uncharted
MySpace page at the full story link.[see full story for more]-
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Travis
Mitchell Band Debut |
PR reports: Texas country quartet The Travis
Mitchell Band is scheduled to release their first full-length album, "Forget
What's Wrong," on September 26th on Rock Ridge Music. "Forget What's Wrong"
was recorded at Crystal Clear Studios in Dallas and was produced by Mitchell.
The University of Texas grad, who grew up in Mesquite, Texas, now calls
Dallas home. During the summer, the TMB released a 3-song digital-only
EP of new tracks entitled "The Show," which is available via all standard
digital distribution portals. TMB is also set to go into the studio soon
to work on their next album with 3 Doors Down guitarist Chris Henderson
at the production helm. Travis is confirmed to perform acoustically on
Gimme Three Days Rock Cruise[see full story for more]-
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This
Day & Age Tour |
PR reports: This Day & Age will be hitting
the road in support of their new record The Bell & The Hammer, out
October 10th on One Eleven/East West. They'll be on the road for the rest
of September with Amber Pacific followed by a headlining stint on the "I
Am 111" tour which will feature four One Eleven/East West bands TD&A,
Rookie Of The Year, Inkwell and Rory.[see full story for dates]-
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Teitur
Soph |
PR reports: Teitur, from the Faroe Islands,
is an artist who's music and lyrics remind you what song's can do for the
soul. MTV's "You Hear It First", VH1, CNN, and iTunes were all early supporters
of Teitur's 2003 debut album Poetry & Aeroplanes. Now he is back with
his sophomore record Stay Under The Stars. The album debuted in the Top
10 in his home country of Denmark and was followed by a number of high
profile performances at European festivals. He is coming back to the states
in support of this new album
09-06 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
09-07 NYC, NY World Famous Spiegeltent
(South Street Seaport)
09-08 Vienna, VA Jammin' Java
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