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Matchbox Twenty's Exile on America

antiMusic reports: Matchbox Twenty's will kick off their extensive Exile on Americain tour in support of their latest, "Exile On Mainstream" on January 25th in Hollywood, FL.

The tour will run across the US before wrapping up on March 18th in Las Vegas, NV.

01/25 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live
01/26 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
01/28 - Atlanta, GA - Phillips Arena
01/29 - Charlotte, NC - Cricket Arena - more on this story

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Maiden Live After Death Details

PR reports: Finally available on DVD for the first time, New Door Records/UMe are proud to announce the eagerly awaited release of the double disc DVD of Live After Death, the legendary recording of IRON MAIDEN's four night stand at Long Beach Arena, California, in 1984. In the stores February 5, 2008, the release will coincide with the start of the band's Somewhere Back in Time World Tour on which they will recreate many of the aspects of this original and spectacular show.

Disc one contains the recording of this full 90 minute concert. Originally filmed on 35mm, the footage comes alive on DVD resulting in a visually stunning film that far outstrips the usual of the '80s. The disc carries two sound options � the original concert audio specially into 5.1 Surround Sound by Kevin Shirley, MAIDEN's producer since 1999, plus the original stereo sound track by Martin Birch, the band's producer from 1981 to 1993. Originally released on video in 1985, this has been largely unavailable for the past 20 years

Disc two has Part 2 of the "History of IRON MAIDEN," continuing on the MAIDEN story from The Early Days DVD, along with rare and unseen bonus footage in the form of "Behind The Iron Curtain," "Rock In Rio '85," and "'Ello Texas," all in all giving a total running time of well over three hours. Plus of course the, relevant promo videos, galleries, tour dates, tour program and other features which all combine to make MAIDEN DVDs a very special and utterly comprehensive treat for their fans. - more on this story

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David Gray Hits The Road

Filter reports: David Gray's Greatest Hits album will be in stores November 13th, to celebrate the release Gray will be doing a short North American Tour.

Beginning December 2nd in Toronto, Gray will play a string of sold out shows and will include a couple of holiday radio appearances. While in Los Angeles Gray will play at the Wiltern December 9th followed by performances on KCRW and Jay Leno on the 10th and 11th.

The Greatest Hits album will include classic Gray tracks such as "Babylon", "Please Forgive Me", "Be Mine" and "The One I Love". - dates

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Amon Amarth Down Under

PR reports: Amon Amarth made a big announcement this week. Here it is: We have exciting news for our fans Down Under. There have been rumors in the past few days about a possible Amon Amarth tour in Australia.

Well, the rumors are true. We are thrilled about this tour in Australia. This will be the first time that the band sets foot on the continent. The tour will be in early January.

We are looking forward to performing for and meeting our Australian fans for the first time. See you at the shows! - dates

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Black Dahlia Murder The World

PR reports: The Black Dahlia Murder has just started their world tour which includes dates in Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. The band will then head back out for a tour in European with label-mates Job for a Cowboy and The Red Chord.

Shortly after the band returns from their tour in Europe they will head out for a full US headlining tour in support of their new album Nocturnal. Support will come from 3 Inches of Blood, label-mates Hate Eternal, and Decrepit Birth. - more on this story

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Alex Winston Tour Plans

PR reports: Fresh off her nearly three-month summer 2007 tour across the U.S with fellow Detroit native and legendary rocker Ted Nugent, singer-songwriter Alex Winston is gearing up for a series of dates in November and December opening for artists in a multitude of genres.

The 19-year-old rock based performer launches her slate of performances with several dates in Michigan, opening for Grammy nominated country singer Miranda Lambert on November 9 at The Intersection in Grand Rapids and singer-songwriter Matt White at The Shelter in Detroit on November 10.

Two weeks after Winston performs for the Veterans Day program at the VA hospital in Ann Arbor, she heads to Ohio for an opening date in Toledo with Ekoostic Hookah at Headliners. From December 5 through 22, she is opening five shows for the popular Detroit rock band Electric Six. The first stop is the Mercy Lounge in Nashville (December 5), followed by Birdy's in Indianapolis (December 6), Mad Hatter in Covington, Kentucky (December 7) and Grog Shop in Cleveland (December 8) before wrapping just before Christmas at Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago on December 22. - more on this story

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The Jam Again

PR reports: Two-thirds of the original line-up of The Jam, have confirmed BBC Radio London's Gary Crowley as special guest DJ at their Birmingham, London and Brighton concerts on their forthcoming autumn UK tour. Crowley was the first British radio DJ to champion The Jam when they signed to Polydor Records in 1977. Due to public demand, Foxton and Buckler will embark on a 24-date nationwide autumn UK tour, that starts at the Ipswich Regent's Theatre on Wednesday November 21st.

The band's London Forum show on December 19th is sold out, and as a result, a second London Forum show (December 20th) has been added. Tickets have also just gone on sale for the band's newly announced concert at the Oxford Carling Academy on Thursday November 22nd

Earlier this year, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler reformed the band under the moniker of "From The Jam", and initiated a 20-date sold-out UK May tour to rave reviews. - more on this story

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Live for Fighting

PR reports: Columbia Records released "Back Country," the first official live concert recording from the platinum certified and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik and his band Five For Fighting, on Tuesday, November 6.

"Back Country" -- the first new release from Five For Fighting since the group's last album, "Two Lights," entered the Billboard Top 200 at #8 in August 2006 -- will be available in three physical configurations: a DVD, an audio CD, and a deluxe CD/DVD combination pack.

Recorded live in concert in Orlando, "Back Country" is a showcase of definitive performances of classic songs and personal favorites from the Five For Fighting catalog including "100 Years," "Freedom Never Cries," "Superman," "Two Lights," "The Riddle" and many more. - more on this story

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Halford on Talking Metal Theme

PR reports: JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford has contributed lyrics and vocals to "Metal" Mike Chlasciak's theme music for the "Talking Metal on Fuse" TV show, which debut Friday, November 9 on Fuse. Also directly involved in creating the theme music were producer Roy Z. and Halford manager John Baxter.

Asked about his involvement, Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak, who is known for his work with HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, TESTAMENT and his own outfit PAINMUSEUM commented, "I have been asked by John, Mark and Fuse if I was interested in delivering a kick-ass opening theme for the show.

"I have known John and Mark from their 'Talking Metal' podcast for some time and they always struck me as really great guys, full of knowledge and excitement for metal. And because of that, and because it felt like a fun exciting thing to do, I was more than happy to do just go ahead and record something ripping for them that I feel is worthy of the show. - more on this story

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.... Review: Hurt - Vol. II

J. Loren and crew are back at it, dishing out song after song of exploration in dynamics from acoustic to electric to heavy breakdowns. Which is all to say, if you liked the first CD, you'll dig this one too. (4 stars) - Read the full Hurt - Vol. II review

.... Review: The Hold Steady Live

It's Halloween Eve, and the Hold Steady, took over the stage at the Metro for the first of two nights. Imagine Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band meets the Replacements for the 'Star Wars' generation. - Read the full The Hold Steady Live review

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