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Tim Armstrong Solo CD Free With a Catch

punkbands reports: So Punknews.org is quoting an Epitaph statement saying the Tim Armstrong solo record will, in fact, be released as a free download, as well as a hard copy. Good luck finding it though. Here's the statement: Over the next six weeks, leading up to the street date, we'll be posting the final eight tracks and videos off of Tim's solo project, A Poet's Life for free! But to make things a little interesting, we're not going to tell you where.[see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Superbowl of Hardcore

SMN reports: This year's Superbowl of Hardcore has been announced to take place on Saturday, May 19th at Studio B in Brooklyn, NY. Bands set to peform include NEGATIVE APPROACH, H20, COLD AS LIFE, ALL OUT WAR, 100 DEMONS, FULL BLOWN CHAOS, BILLY CLUB SANDWHICH, and more. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Possessed To Reunite for Wacken

SMN reports: Legendary death metal pioneers POSSESSED will reunite for an exclusive appearance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which will take place from August 2nd to 4th, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing so far includes:
1349
ALL THAT REMAINS
AMORPHIS
AS I LAY DYING
BELPHEGOR
BENEDICTUM
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Vital Remains Nix Tour

SMN reports: VITAL REMAINS' previously announced North American tour that was to take place starting in late May has been cancelled. No reason for the cancellation has been given.[see full story for more breaking metal news]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The SeaHags Reunite

Sleazeroxx.com reports: The SeaHags to play first shows in 17 years! 4-26-07 @ Fat City, 11th and Folsom streets, San Francisco....And 5-2-07 @ The Cat Club, Sunset Strip in West Hollywood California. 
The SeaHags will be playing at The Wisky A Go Go in W. Hollywood on June 14th (Father's Day) and also have a show at Slim's in San Francisco June 7th (Honoring Dirk Dirksen).[see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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High on Fire Prep New CD

PR reports: HIGH ON FIRE will enter the studio in late May to record their follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Blessed Black Wings. 

HIGH ON FIRE will be teaming up with legendary producer Jack Endino (NIRVANA, MUDHONEY, ZEKE, ACCUSED) for what will be the band's the fourth studio album. Recording is set to happen at Avast II (formerly Ironwood Studio), while mixing will move to Soundhouse Studios. This still-as-yet-untitled record will see an early Fall release. 

This will be the first HIGH ON FIRE album to feature new bassist Jeff Matz (ZEKE). The band has been debuting new material as part of their recent regional dates and has announced a handful of Northwest shows leading up to recording.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Band Vs RIAA

PR reports: From paganism to socialism to the remembrance of labor unrest and riots, May Day is many things to many people. To San Diego indie rockers, Truckee Brothers, May Day is a call to arms to save internet radio and protect independent artists' rights. 

On May 1st, Truckee Brothers are giving away their single, "Mayday," to Internet radio stations and Podcasts free of charge. This act of rock philanthropy will circumvent the US Government's royalty hike that covers all music except for direct deals with copyright holders. The rate hike aims to put Internet radio out of business by charging more in royalties than ad revenue could legitimately cover. "Mayday" will be available exclusively online as it is illegal to repeatedly use the term "mayday" on terrestrial radio. The song will be available as a free download for one day only via the Truckee Brothers' website. The band is unveiling their revved-up and revamped website at truckeebrothers.com on the same day, so it will be an excellent opportunity to visit their website and check out this larger than life rock group in the digital flesh.
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Spider-Man Musical Collectables

PR reports: Record Collection will release the original soundtrack to SPIDER-MAN 3, one of the most anticipated album and film events of the summer. Featuring all new, exclusive music, the album is scheduled for release on May 1, 2007, and is already garnering huge attention due in part to tremendous radio visibility from the first single "Signal Fire," by Glasgow-based stars SNOW PATROL. 

A Limited Edition Soundtrack package will also be available and will contain a 32-page embossed hard-cover book featuring stills from the movie and 5 collectable movie cards housed inside a 8"x8" box made from a replica of the rubberized Spider-Man suit. Additionally, this version will also contain a bonus track by THE FLAMING LIPS titled, "Theme From Spider-Man." This special package is available online only at the full story link.

Into vinyl? The album will be available in 4 different collectable picture discs enclosed in clear gatefold sleeves. Images from the film will be pressed on one side of the vinyl. These will be limited to 1,000 numbered edition pressings of each. A standard double album in a gatefold sleeve will be available as well. Details of where and when fans can purchase the limited vinyl editions to be announced shortly.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Oliver Future Sets July Release

PR reports: With the long-playing album succumbing to today's single song downloadable world, Oliver Future's PAX FUTURA, due July 10, 2007 on Fireproof Recordings, is refreshingly anachronistic. Filled with mini-suites and recurring themes, Oliver Future and acclaimed producer Adam Lasus have created an album in the biggest sense of the word.
From the first winsome notes of opener "The Many Things I Am Aware Of" to the manic closer "The Slow Fast," the record brims with intensity and highlights the band's impressive range. Songs fade into each other like scenes from a film as frontman Noah Lit muses on topics such as the apocalypse, politics, failed romance and natural disaster. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Kelly Clarkson Defends Simon

Extra/Submitted reports: "Extra" caught up with Kelly Clarkson at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards. Clarkson weighed in on Simon Cowell's "eye-raising" incident. The American Idol backs Cowell 100%, she says, "Simon's blunt, but he's not disrespectful. He's blunt and he says what he wants, but he would never do anything like that."

Clarkson has recently been romantically linked to Dale Earnhardt Jr. About a budding romance, she claimed, "I've met him once and it was like for five minutes at a race. He's really nice, but we don't know each other." [see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Punk Rock Dad

PR reports: Jim shares his stories about raising three daughters while trying to maintain his inner adolescent in his new book "PUNK ROCK DAD". While other dads dye their hair to cover the gray, Jim occasionally dyes his blue or green. He makes his daughters' lunches, kisses their boo-boos, and tucks them in at night�and then goes into the garage and plays Black Flag and Minor Threat songs at criminal volume. He pays his taxes, votes in all the presidential and gubernatorial elections, serves on jury duty, and reserves the right to believe that there is a vast Right Wing Conspiracy�and that the head of the P.T.A is possibly in on it!

Through his book published by Harper Collins, Jim details his hilarious experiences as a punk rocker and a respected father of three little girls with stories that will literally have you laughing out loud. Nothing is sacred in "Punk Rock Dad" as Jim lays out everything from tour, partying and crazed fans to the skills it takes to change a diaper and of course his unique take on childhood stories like Cinderella with great quotes such as "well, she was on crack" referring to his answer for why Cinderella couldn't buy a dress for the ball. Head over to the official myspace for updates and all the latest on Punk Rock Dad and the inner workings of the Vast Out in Left Field Conspiracy- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Add Dates

PR reports: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have added extra shows to their already extensive national tour. From Tempe to Seattle, the trio will be supported by The Fratellis, with Eastern Conference Champions also opening some of the May dates, then theatrical goths The Horrors will join for the remainder of the tour. Full tour listing below.
Baby 81 will be released May 1st on RCA Records.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Tour Dates

May
5 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre *
6 San Diego, CA - House of Blues *
8 Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern *
9 San Francisco, CA - The Filmore *
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Erasure Set Release

PR reports: Erasure - the iconic British pop duo of Andy Bell and Vince Clark who've sold more than 20 million albums worldwide�have released their new single "I Could Fall in Love With You" through Mute on April 3. The song is taken from their new album Light At The End Of The World due out May 22. Coming after 2006's Union Street�an acoustic album of drastically rearranged lesser-known Erasure songs that was recorded with a full band and underlined the enduring quality of the material--Light At The End Of The World is a potent return to classic, totally electronic Erasure form as last heard on 2005's Nightbird (Mute). [listen at the full story link]

Erasure will join Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, The Gossip, Dresden Dolls, The Misshapes and more on the multi-act "True Colors" tour in support of the Human Rights Campaign. This 15-city nationwide tour, presented by Logo, kicks off Gay & Lesbian Pride Month on June 8th at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena and wraps-up June 30 in Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre. 
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Guards of Metropolis Set Release

PR reports: Two girls from Norway's Artic Circle, two guys from sunny California - GUARDS OF METROPOLIS - have combined influences from the laid-back northern reaches of Scandinavia with America's frantic west coast for their stunning debut album, "Alligator," out August 14 (Slackertone).

Produced by guitarist Charles Normal late last year primarily in the band's adopted hometown of Portland, OR, "Alligator" is a fistful of driven rock and roll riffs tempered by the layered harmonies that Scandinavian groups are famous for. Vocalist Kristin Blix's lyrics filter the American experience through a foreigner's eyes, from the vacuous hangers-on the band encountered while recording their demos in Hollywood, to such U.S. cultural "icons" as Jerry Springer and Molly Hatchet. Musically, think Garbage, Elastica, ABBA meets AC/DC. 

Guards of Metropolis will hit the road in August in support of "Alligator." Tour dates will be announced shortly.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Haale Tour Dates

PR reports: New York singer Haale and her 3 piece band are creating quite a buzz. Haale's psychedelic rock is getting a lot of attention of such folks as Sean Lennon and David Byrne. Sean Lennon's vocals can be found on the song 'Before the Skies', from Haale's new Paratrooper EP. 
Haale's Persian heritage has helped her create a unique sound. It has also captivated young Iranian Americans who are coming out to her shows in droves. Haale's distinctive style and incendiary live shows are not to be missed as Haale continues her tour this month. Haale's tour will also include a stop at this year's Bonnaroo. 

Selected tour dates include:

WED APR 25 9:00pm HOTHOUSE ; Chicago
FRI APR 27 7:00pm LULA LOUNGE ; Toronto
FRI MAY 4 9:00pm JOE'S PUB ; NYC
SUN MAY 27 9:00pm CAFE DU NORD ; San Francisco, CA
SAT JUN 9 10:30pm TEMPLE BAR ; Santa Monica, CA
SAT JUN 16 BONNAROO Festival ; Manchester, TN
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The Virginia Tech Shootings: A Realistic View of the Murders, Security and the Media

Editorial by Chris A reports: Chris A., the author of "A Vulgar Display Of Power: Courage and Carnage at the Alrosa Villa" shares his experience on the events surrounding the VA Tech tragedy. He is a former USAF Security Policeman. His new book details the carnage wrought by a mentally ill gunman and tells the inspiring story of heroism and courage in response to the killer. Chris has a bachelors degree in criminal justice in addition to a dual-masters degree in human resources development and public administration. His criminal justice background includes the area of crime prevention and anti-terrorism.
The Virginia Tech Shootings: A Realistic View of the Murders, Security and the Media

The tragic murders at Virginia Tech clearly bring to the forefront two very important societal lessons. First, that security is designed to address and confront the expected and anticipated. Security is for the most part, a reactive posture, that's simply how it is in a free society. Law enforcers respond to robberies, thefts, parking violations. We as a society and as individuals take proactive steps to protect lives and property from what can reasonably be anticipated. A mentally ill madman determined to slaughter people isn't something anticipated. In fact, despite what some mainstream media outlets will tell you, it is an exceptionally rare happening. That brings us to our second lesson which is perhaps more disturbing. Our nation is plagued with an over-reactive entertainment-oriented media devoid of any true sense of responsibility. 

Before the bodies of the students killed that horrific Monday morning were even cold, media pundits immediately started the blame game. Rather than reporting accurate confirmed "news" about the incident in an effort to keep the public informed, the media opted to "create" news. While law enforcement was still in its response phase, the media was gearing up to sensationalize and expound on any facet of information revealed, regardless of its accuracy. Armed only with conjecture and opinion, before even the number of people killed was revealed, so-called "professional journalists" demanded answers to incredibly unreasonable questions[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 
 

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