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Terra Firma Wins Bid For EMI

BBC reports: Private equity group Terra Firma has succeeded in its bid to buy music firm EMI - securing just more than the 90% of shareholder approval it needed. 

By the Wednesday deadline, 90.3% of EMI investors had agreed to the £2.4bn takeover offer by the UK company, headed by buyout specialist Guy Hands. 

Above the 90% level, Terra Firma can forcibly buy the remaining EMI shares. EMI's artists include Joss Stone, Lily Allen, Coldplay, Robbie Williams and the Chemical Brothers.- more on this story

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Slayer Live Stream

PR reports: YeboT, a next generation web-based TV network, announced today that it will stream Slayer's concert at the San Diego Sports Arena on Saturday, August 25 starting just before 8:00PM PDT. This will be a live, real-time stream viewable to fans globally on www.YeboTV.com. In addition, fans can access the broadcast on Slayer.net, HotTop.com, and esp.com.

The San Diego concert is a stop on Slayer's current North American co-headline tour with Marilyn Manson and is in support of the release of Slayer's "Christ Illusion, Special Limited Edition" CD/DVD (American Recordings) which hit stores on July 24.

In addition to viewing the show live, fans will have a virtual all-access pass to the behind-the-scenes locations and activities leading up to the concert.- more on this story

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Constantine Instore

PR reports: Constantine � the rocker who gave such an unforgettable live rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" on Season 4 of American Idol that Simon Cowell deemed his performance "astonishing!" The Brooklyn-born, New Jersey-bred rocker will thrill his fans once again with the highly anticipated release of Constantine � his solo album out August 7th, 2007 (Sixth Place Records / Sony RED).

In-store performance and album signing at FYE in New York City at 6pm on Tuesday, August 7th to celebrate the release of Constantine, the album � which shows off the colorful, creative spirit of Constantine the singer and serves notice that he's a musical force to be reckoned with. (FYE, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, NYC)- find out where else you can catch him

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Metal God Essentials Coming Next Month

Blabbermouth reports: JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has issued the following update: "Just letting you know that Metal God Entertainment is about to announce my U.S. and Japan partners soon. Both territories are scheduling 'Metal God Essentials � Volume 1' for September release.

"The industry is much more scaled-down than in prior years. We took our time with the process; holding discussions with nearly every major, indie and a certain music channel regarding Metal God Entertainment's future releases. 

With this process now over, everyone is working full-time to finish the new FIGHT film. It looks killer. More news on that soon.- more on this story

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Ian Brown Duets with Sinead O'Connor on New CD

Filter reports: Ian Brown has announced details of his 5th solo album. The World Is Yours will be released in the UK on September 24th and is preceded by 1st single "Illegal Attacks." The song is a duet with Sinead O'Connor, one of two appearances she makes on the album, the other being "Some Folks Are Hollow."

Brown collaborated with two sets of producers � Black Ops and Emile (Everlast, Terror Squad) - recording the album in London, then traveling to Windmill Lane studios in Ireland to record the two tracks with O'Connor. 

Guest spots on the album include the bass work of Andy Rourke (The Smiths) and Paul Ryder (Happy Mondays.) While former members of the Sex Pistols, Steve Jones (guitar) and Paul Cook (drums) appear on two tracks- more on this story

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Art Brut Sets Short North American Tour

Filter reports: Art Brut return to North America this September for two weeks of dates including three festival appearances. The band is touring in support of their sophomore album It's A Bit Complicated which was released earlier this year via Downtown Records.

Art Brut North American tour dates:

September
02 Seattle, WA - Bumbershoot Festival
03 Vancouver, BC - Richards On Richards
05 Calgary, AB - The Warehouse
- more dates

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Stars Come Out for Tawn

DiR reports: Members of Dio, Great White and XYZ came out to rock with local Tribute bands Metal Knights, Masters of Reality and Lights Out to help raise much needed money for radio legend Tawn Mastrey at Martini Blues in Huntington Beach this past weekend. 

Just a few months ago it was announced that hard rock radio legend Tawn Mastrey had to quit her job at Sirius Satellite Radio due to health issues. Tawn is suffering from Hepatitis C and is in need of a life saving liver transplant. Having found herself in the position of not having any health insurance, major Rockers from all over are coming to her aid to help raise the needed funds so that she can have this life saving transplant. 

According to the KNAC report by her sister, Tawn was rushed to the intensive care unit on Monday. She had an ecoli infection in her blood! But is NOW out of the worst of it!!!! Antibiotics are taking over, effectively. Read more about the event and the full update on Tawn's condition here. - more on this story

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Robben Ford To Deliver Truth Next Week.

antiMusic reports: Robben Ford has set the release date for his new album and plans to launch a tour in support of the effort. The new album, entitled Truth, will be released on August 7, 2007 by Concord Records. Here is a press release about the release: The blues will never die is an axiom proven over and over again, but it does change shape. Robben Ford's latest Concord Records release, Truth presents blues as they are today: in a powerful setting only a master veteran like Ford could envision. 

"The blues have always been socio-political," says Ford. In the opening song "Lateral Climb," he addresses the 9 to 5 grind, credit card debt, and the political frustrations we all experience. "Peace on My Mind" was inspired by Willie Dixon's "It Don't Make Sense, You Can't Make Peace," which Ford describes as an anti-war song without being too preachy. "If you're pointing the finger, no one wants to hear it. It's a portrait rather than a sermon. The truths I describe are self evident."- more on this story

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Leroy Powell Digital

PR reports: California native, LEROY POWELL will bring his old-time-country-and-blues-with-a-little-bit-of-old-school-rock-thrown-in-for-good-measure sound, to a digital player near you with the release of his self-titled solo debut album LEROY POWELL on July 31 on all major digital music service providers.

Best known as lead guitarist for the SHOOTER JENNINGS' BAND, the .357's, LEROY finally made the time to record his own album in 2006. The 11 song album features the single "Keep the Diamond", "I Go To Extremes" and "Vacation." Notably, the video for "Keep the Diamond" was co-directed by actress GINA GERSHON and ROBIN DAVEY of the band The Bastard Fairies.

Described in a recent interview by Guitar Player Magazine as having, "half his riffs smell like beer and honky-tonks, while the other half sound like redneck cousins of Led Zeppelin," POWELL combined the many musical influences he's been surrounded by over the years to create an, "honest, tell it like it is" album that will appeal to both his fans from Shooter as well as new ones. - Check out the Keep the Diamond video here

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Tangerine Dream Dedicate New Release to Syd Barrett

PR reports: The Stunning new album from Tangerine Dream. Tangerine Dream celebrates their 40th Anniversary in 2007 with the release of their latest album -"Madcap's Flaming Duty" (in stores 08/28). The album is dedicated to former Pink Floyd guitarist Syd Barrett who died in July 2006. 

The lyrics for each of the songs on the new album are adapted from English and American poets from 17th and 18th century literature by Bianca F. Acquaye. The music is written by Edgar Froese and Thorsten Quaeschning. This recording is dedicated to the influential spirit of a legendary musical mind, Syd Barrett, who had to end his present incarnation in summer 2006.- comments?

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As Eden Burns Seeks Drummer

Lambgoat reports: As Eden Burns is currently in search of replacement for departing drummer, Taylor Steinberg. Here's the official word from the band: "Taylor has left the group to pursue his college career full time. In a result we're currently looking for a full-time battle warrior to carry on with us. 

We will be entering the studio this year where Taylor will resume drummer for the week and take care of his final obligations to the band to record the drums for our Willowtip release. After that a string of touring and back in to write and record the next one. If you're interested in drumming for us, please email us- get more details and the email address

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Threshold Lose Their Voice

antiMusic reports: Nuclear Blast has announced that Threshold Singer Andrew "Mac" McDermott has decided to leave the band for good. 

"Mac's still not been in touch directly but he wrote a statement on the band forum confirming that he's left", states keyboarder Richard West. 

Former singer Damian Wilson, who already stood in at the band's shows at Metal Camp and Earthshaker festival, will continue helping out Threshold vocal-wise. - more on this story

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Tech N9ne an Indie Hit

PR reports: Misery does indeed love company. Tech N9ne's first collaborative album, Tech N9ne Collabos Misery Loves Kompany, debuted as the No. 3 Independent album in the country. The collection sold more than 13,000 units its first week in stores. Yukmouth, Big Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Skatterman, Snug Brim, Prozak, Big Scoob, T-Nutty, Dalima and others are among those who join Tech N9ne on Misery Loves Kompany. 

Tech N9ne is also enjoying brisk ticket sales as co-headliner of the Strange Noize tour with the Kottonmouth Kings. The majority of the shows have been selling out more than a week in advance. - more on this story

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