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Contact Music reports: Former US Vice President AL GORE has hit back at BOB GELDOF's criticisms of his forthcoming Live 8 concerts, insisting the super gigs will be a "wake-up call for the world". Gore's Live Earth gigs followed Geldof's Live Aid and Live 8 concerts in 1985 and 2005 respectively, which [supposedly were aimed at somehow raising] awareness of poverty in developing countries.

The Live Earth gigs, which will take place in cities across all the continents, aim to spread the word of the damage global warming is doing to the planet. Geldof questioned the need for the gigs recently, saying, "Why is (Gore) actually organising them? To make us aware of the greenhouse effect? Everybody's known about that problem for years. We are all f**king conscious of global warming."

In response, Gore replies, "We will have very specific goals that will be very significant and hard-hitting. We will announce those before the concert then empathise them heavily during the concert. [see full story for more, also look up the one over there that talks about Gore running for president in 08] - Click Here for the Full Story

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God Vs Music Fest

Punkbands reports: Several audience members have been hurt at the Heineken Jammin' Festival in Italy yesterday after a lighting and sound system collapsed. According to early reports from the site, following strong winds and heavy rain, the ground under the delay towers on site, which support the lights and amps, became unsteady and fell down.

"I've never seen weather like it," one eyewitness said "My Chemical Romance were due to play but then the sky just went black. There were really strong winds and massive hailstones and everything just got blown away. The sound desk, tops of stages, everything. It was really shocking."

Ambulances have been called to the site, and it is believed at least nine people have been hurt and have been taken to hospital, suffering leg fractures and head injuries.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Monday

Avril Xmas

Jam! reports: Avril Lavigne may revive the Christmas album some day.
And Lavigne's take on a potential Christmas album will surprise some people.

"I would make it completely traditional," Lavigne said.

Talk of a possible Christmas album came up when it was pointed out to Lavigne that at this stage of her career -- having "made it," so to speak -- the 22-year-old really can do whatever she wants, musically or otherwise. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Van Halen Tell All

Sleazeroxx.com reports: Better finish the books on your summer reading list by the end of August. That's when Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga (Wiley Publishing) hits bookstore shelves. Written by noted metal journalist and radio host Ian Christe, the book recounts the life and times of the L.A. group that rose to hard rock dominance in the late Seventies.

The book begins with an account of Van Halen's explosive arrival on the California hard rock scene in 1978, revealing the powers of lead singer David Lee Roth, wunderkind guitarist Eddie Van Halen, good-natured bassist Michael Anthony and complex drummer Alex Van Halen.

The story follows the band's development and success, through Sammy Hagar's replacement of Roth in 1985, and his own replacement by former-Extreme singer Gary Cherone in the late Nineties.

Along the way, appearances are made by prominent supporting players, including Eddie Van Halen's wife Valerie Bertinelli, musical collaborator Michael Jackson and business partner Gene Simmons of Kiss.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Tripp Eisen Released from Jail

Sleazeroxx.com reports: Former Static-X star Tripp Eisen has been released from custody after serving time for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in January 2005. The guitarist, real name Tod Rex Salvador, served his time at the Mid-State Correctional Facility in New Jersey.

He was arrested in Orange County, California after courting a New Jersey girl on the Internet, and then meeting her, and reportedly assaulting her in a shopping center. The unnamed teenager girl told her mother about the encounter and the worried mum called the police.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Sanctuary Sold

CMJ reports: Centenary Music Holdings, a subsidiary of the Universal Music Group, announced today that it has agreed to purchase the UK-based Sanctuary Group for a sum of approximately 44.5 million pounds (roughly 88 million US dollars). The deal comes on the heels of an announcement this past April that the struggling Sanctuary would cease to release new music in the United States, though their cataloging operations would continue as normal.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Dillinger Escape Plan Replacement

Lambgoat reports: Dillinger Escape Plan has officially acknowledged the departure of drummer Chris Pennie, who will apparently dedicate his time to Coheed and Cambria. Taking his place is drummer Gil Sharone, who has previously performed with Fishbone and Plus-44, among others. [see full story for more a message from the band and a link to the video intro for Gil]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Tuesday

Jacko Settles for $48M

Jam! reports: Lawyers for Michael Jackson settled a lawsuit Monday brought by a New Jersey finance company that claimed Jackson cheated it out of US$48 million.

The lawsuit by Prescient Acquisition, a Hackensack, N.J., firm, was settled just as jury selection was set to begin in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Terms of the settlement were not released.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Jazz Vet Collapses at Bonnaroo

Jam! reports: Ornette Coleman was treated for heat-related dehydration after he collapsed during his performance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival this weekend.

The 77-year-old saxophonist, who is considered a pioneer of "free jazz," was taken to a local hospital Sunday and released later that night, said publicist Ken Weinstein. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Tawn Mastrey Benefits

KNAC reports: In an effort to raise awareness to a critical need, a series of concerts are being organized for heritage KNAC FM air personality Tawn Mastrey.

Recently, Tawn's sister, Cara, sent e-mails to several KNAC.COM people describing her sister's dire need for a liver transplant due to an advanced case of Hepatitus C, and a plan to put on a "major concert" to raise needed funds for her sister.

The first, of what will likely be a series of benefit concerts is taking shape in Southern California. Tentatively it's being held at Martini Blues in Huntington Beach on July 28th. Bands said to be on board so far include and Lights Out. Donate Life will reportedly have a rep there. More definate information on this and other events will be forthcoming here, on a website currently under construction at TawnMastreyBenefit.com[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Velvet Revolver / Alice in Chains Dates

TuneLab reports: The first round of dates for Alice in Chains North American tour with Velvet Revolver have been announced, they are:

August 5th in Baltimore, MD @ Pimlico Race Course
August 6th in Verona, NY @ Turning Stone Resort
August 8th in Sturgis, SD @ Buffalo Chip Campground
August 11th in Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
August 12th in Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
August 14th in Mansfield, MA @ Tweeter Center
August 16th in Darien, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
August 17th in Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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A Night Of Mayhem

PR reports: Jeffery "Mayhem" Thompson was truly larger than life. At 6-foot, 8 inches tall and tipping the scales at more than 350 pounds, his physical stature alone could support this statement. However, Mayhem was much more than a giant man. What he did with his life is a legacy that will shine on not only in the hearts of the people who knew and loved him, but the people who have yet to meet him. His is a story that continues to be told and will continue to inspire. A true Renaissance man, he was also a live actor at the Scarborough and Texas Renaissance Festivals, and a television actor for Ruffles Potato Chips and 7-11 commercials. He even appeared as a supporting actor on the hit series Walker Texas Ranger. He was a radio shock jock sidekick for KEGL, a musician, a Dallas club bouncer, a personal bodyguard for celebrities and rock-n-roll royalty, and head of security for the heavy metal band Damageplan.

Sadly, on December 8, 2004, while on the road in Columbus, Ohio with long-time friends Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott and the rest of the Damageplan crew, Mayhem's life was taken away from us when a crazed gunman ran onto stage, senselessly attacking and killing guitarist Darrell Abbott. Mayhem was on the attacker in less than a second. Regardless of the 4 shots which were already fired, he was committed to protecting his friends and the audience from the armed killer. During the struggle, the killer fired two fatal shots at point blank range. Jeffery "Mayhem" Thompson died a hero, placing the safety of others ahead of himself. He fell with two other heroes�audience member Nathan Bray and venue security member Erin Halk, who bravely took to the stage to give assistance and subdue the killer. The rampage finally ended when first responding police officer James Niggemeyer shot and killed the attacker.

Now we pay tribute to Jeffery "Mayhem" Thompson, celebrating both his life and the lives of Darrell Abbott, Nathan Bray, and Erin Halk. Mongo Production and MJS Music Publications present "A Night Of Mayhem." This event will feature live music by 6 bands, including Hillbilly Orchestra, Mother Truckin' Skull Diggers, Texas Hippie Coalition, and Mark John Sternal. Special guests include: Seth Thompson, Officer James Niggemeyer, and rock author and photographer Chris A.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Wednesday

Motley Crue Vs Manager

Sleazeroxx.com reports: Motley Crue is claiming that Rock Star made Tommy Lee look like less of a rock star.

The Dr. Feelgood band sued one of their managers Monday, claiming that Carl Stubner made business decisions with his own interests in mind and gave Lee bad career advice, which in turn tarnished the group's image.

Not only did Lee's participation in the reality shows Tommy Lee Goes to College on NBC and Rock Star: Supernova on CBS get in the way of Motley Crue's 2005 Red, White & Crue tour and plans to record a new studio album, costing the band's annual revenue to fall to only $19 million in 2006, but the NBC series' "inane overtones" made Lee look "incoherent, lazy and incompetent," alleges the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. [no need for comic comments to be added to this story, the comedy is all there! Read more at the full story link] - Click Here for the Full Story

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Metallica Join Live Earth

Contact Music reports: METALLICA have been added to the packed bill at London's Live Earth global-warming awareness concert on 7 July (07). The star studded concert - one of many to be staged around the world on the same day - will also feature RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, BEASTIE BOYS, FOO FIGHTERS, SNOW PATROL, MADONNA, GENESIS[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Richard Bell RIP

AP reports: Keyboardist and songwriter Richard Bell, who played with Janis Joplin, has died of cancer in a Toronto hospital. He was 61.

Bell died June 15 after a long battle with multiple myeloma, said his longtime friend and fellow musician,Colin Linden.

His work included stints with some of rock 'n' roll's most legendary performers, including Joplin and The Band. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Alice Replacing Zombie on Heaven and Hell Tour

TuneLab reports: Alice Cooper has reportedly replaced Rob Zombie on Heaven and Hell's upcoming tour. The following dates have been confirmed:

September 5th in Binghampton, NY @ Broom County Arena
September 7th in Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
September 8th in Long Island, NY @ Jones Beach Amphitheatre
September 9th in Mansfield, CT @ Tweeter Center
September 14th in Tampa, FL @ St. Petersburg Times Forum
September 15th in Sunrise, FL @ Bank Atlantic Center
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Janet Reno Joins Record Biz

Idolator.com reports: After spending eight years as the U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno is finally going to be among the country's most despicable, disreputable criminals: She's getting into the record biz!

According to a press release, Reno is overseeing Song Of America, a three-disc, fifty-track collection of Bali funk-rap historically minded tunes.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Thursday

Beatles Reunion TV

Contact Music reports: In what amounts to the first Beatles reunion -- of sorts -- Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon, and Olivia Harrison will be interviewed together on Larry King Live next Tuesday.

Joining them will be Cirque du Soleil founder and CEO Guy Laliberté, whose Love show at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, featuring digitally remixed recordings of the Beatles' music, is celebrating its one-year anniversary.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Love's Cobain Cashout

Blabbermouth reports: The posthumous marketing of late NIRVANA frontman and songwriter Kurt Cobain continues. According to Variety, Cobain's image has begun showing up on lunchboxes, an action figure and even a key chain that doubles as a small liquor flask, all manufactured by the National Entertainment Collectables Association (NECA).

Cobain's image was licensed to NECA by his widow, singer Courtney Love, who also sold a 25% stake in her husband's song catalog last year for $50 million.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Who's On Top?

TuneLab reports: Queens of the Stone Age have debuted at No. 14 with their new album 'Era Vulgaris' with 52,000 copies scanned.

Other notables in the Top 50 include:
No. 4 Maroon 5 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long' - 87,000
No. 6 Linkin Park 'Minutes to Midnight' - 82,000
No. 12 Daughtry 'Daughtry' - 56,000
No. 28 Marilyn Manson 'Eat Me, Drink Me' - 32,000
No. 30 Nickelback 'All the Right Reasons' - 32,000
[see full story for more. - others on the charts that are not included in this article include Toby Keith who landed at No 1. Fabolous at 2 and Paul McCartney at 3.

Speaking of Beatles, The Traveling Wilburys' anthology landed at No 9. ]- Click Here for the Full Story

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New Order Officially Over

Launch reports: After months of speculation, New Order have finally confirmed that they have split.

The news follows months of uncertainty, and a confirmation by bassist Peter Hook at the beginning of the month that the band had decided once and for all to go their own way.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Osbourne Shagged Paris

Blabbermouth reports: World Entertainment News Network reports that Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne claim their son Jack has romped with jailed socialite Paris Hilton. Ozzy and Sharon leaked the coupling � which allegedly happened several years ago � during an interview with British newspaper The Sun.

The BLACK SABBATH frontman said, "Paris was always hanging around our house. I'm not sure if she was a friend of Kelly or Amy � which one was it, Sharon?" Sharon added, "She was Jack's... erm... friend."

Ozzy continued, "He didn't shag her, did he? Well done, my son."

[see full story for more metal news] - Click Here for the Full Story

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Friday

Claymate Musical

DJ Rossstar reports: Let me start off by saying that this is not a joke. Sometimes the news I post is so extreme that I wouldn't blame you for not believing it.

Spinner has spilled the beans on "Idol: The Musical" which will open Off Broadway in New York City on July 5th 2007.

The show is described as ""a satirical look" at the phenomena known as Clay-Mania -- a thumbnail that strikes us as being almost as redundant as "a soporific rendition of 'You Light Up My Life,'" although it fails to mention who actually gave the description. (perhaps they are embarrassed)[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Martin Luther King Benefit

AP reports: Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Carlos Santana are among the headliners announced Thursday for a concert to raise money to build a memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall.

Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger are organizing the Dream Concert, which will be held Sept. 18 at New York's Radio City Music Hall[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Icky Dump

Idolator.com reports: When the White Stripes had the idea to rechristen the abandoned Tower Records on Sunset Boulevard "Icky Thump Records" and allow their fans to indulge in a little midnight-madness shopping this past Monday, they probably had no idea that the sheer devotion of their fans would result in a massive opportunity for blindingly obvious puns:

The trouble started when the band announced that the first 200 CD's sold at the temporary store when it opened at midnight Monday night and re-named "Icky Thump Records" for the occasion, would receive free tickets to the concert.

White Stripes fans began congregating in front of the closed retailer on the Sunset Strip in the early evening Saturday, even though no public facilities existed for them. That was when neighbors began reporting that they were witnessing incidences of public urination and defecation.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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New Found Soundtrack Songs

Punkbands reports: New Found Glory is currently in the studio recording From The Screen To Your Stereo Part 2. The album consists of the band's own take on soundtrack songs from popular movies from the 80's, 90's and 2000's.

Out September 18th, From The Screen To Your Stereo Part 2 includes covers of "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer from She's All That, "Stay" by Lisa Loeb from Reality Bites, and "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls from City Of Angels[see full story for more - see folks not only are bad movies being remade due to lack of imagination, now the bad soundtrack songs are as well!]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Hendrix Appeal

Experience Hendrix PR reports: Since 1995, James "Al" Hendrix, the sole heir of Jimi Hendrix, and his close family members and their companies have been committed to preserving Jimi Hendrix's musical, cultural and artistic legacy. Experience Hendrix has registered and continuously used trademarks of Jimi Hendrix's name, his image, his signature and other logos in careful marketing of Jimi's music, recordings, artistic properties and related merchandise throughout the world.

In 2005, a federal district court dismissed Experience Hendrix's claim that the James Marshall Hendrix Foundation's use of certain Jimi Hendrix personality rights had violated the Washington Personality Rights Act. The Court reasoned that a 1903 New York Civil Rights law, which does not recognize a celebrity's posthumous personality rights, and not the Washington Act, should apply to the case. Yesterday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that decision. While Experience Hendrix will request a rehearing, the Court's decision today will not affect Experience Hendrix's exclusive ownership of Jimi's music and recordings and will not affect the trademarks that Experience Hendrix has used and will continue to use in maintaining and promoting Jimi's legacy. - Click Here for the Full Story

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