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The Company Band Week: Day 5 |
"Spellbinder" and "Fortune's a Mistress" are influenced by Tim Powers book "Last Call." In a nutshell, his book is about immortals playing cards for souls. To do so they appear in modern day Nevada and play poker with tarot cards. The songs aren't directly about the book, but draw inspiration. The halls of power intersect in weird places.
The EP is available on iTunes right now and will be released in CD form next week. It seriously kicks major ass. For now you can check out clips of the songs and get more info on the band
- right here.
Weiland In Rehab |
"Tonight's San Diego show at the House of Blues has been postponed; the rescheduled date for San Diego is [to be announced]. VELVET REVOLVER deeply apologize to their fans and thank them for sticking by the group."
Weiland was arrested on November 21, 2007 when he crashed his car while driving on an L.A. highway. He was charged with driving under the influence of drugs with a prior conviction, and with an allegation that he refused a chemical test as required by law.
- more on this story
Axl Wants More Cash? |
The rumors were reported on originally had it that Axl had turned the album in to the label, but the parties had yet to come to terms on the marketing. We were unable to confirm this and have yet to hear back from the GNR camp or the label. Though some GNR faithful are citing an email from guitarist Richard Fortus to a fan as confirmation that the label has the album. A few fans have emailed us about this email, but we have not seen the text. Now a new report says that it's all coming down to Axl wanting more money.
Pulse of the Radio (via Blabbermouth) reports that: "W. Axl Rose is negotiating for more money with his record label before he will release the masters." They cite recent reports about this, but we could not find them. And they did not provide any direct sources for this "spin" on the story.
- This unsourced claim runs counter to what Tom Zutaut said in a letter to the New York Times
Daughtry Goes Metal As Sevendust Guest |
On the touring front, Sevendust has been announced as part of the first annual Mayhem Festival.
- more including tracklisting
Uncle Sam Vs Amy Winehouse |
After the decision came down, her publicist issued the following statement: "Amy has been progressing well since entering a rehabilitation clinic two weeks ago and although disappointed with the decision has accepted the ruling and will be concentrating on her recovery."
Winehouse, who has been in and out of rehab, also canceled a slew of tour dates this year. [now AP reports that she will appear on the Grammy telecast via satellite.]
- more TMZ Train Wreck stories
British Sea Power Battle Lucifer |
The song "No Lucifer" refers to the main theme of the whole album, the continual epic battle between Good & Evil (where in the album title, "rock music" symbolizes all that is good). This spirit is perhaps best demonstrated in the line, "Is that what the future holds? Malevolence or good?" The chant of "Easy, easy" commonly heard at British pro wrestling matches and football stadiums, is re-appropriated for an audience cheering & jeering the 1-on-1 match between Good & Evil.
In the video, the actors portray a number of despots (I won't name them here, but look closely at their outfits) from the past and the present, symbolizing the constant effort of Evil, with their propaganda, pomp & grandeur, to lure the Good. People, puppets at the mercy of the movements of a hidden hand, are faced with a choice � Yes or No? As British Sea Power proudly proclaim, "Several Lucifers come, and we can beat them all".
- more including a link to the video
Billy Joel's Last Play At Shea |
The July 16 concert entitled 'The Last Play At Shea, From The Beatles To Billy' is the first in-season gig since Eric Clapton and Elton John in 1992.
Gigs at the stadium began in 1965 with The Beatles and have since seen the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Police and Bruce Springsteen grace its diamond.
- more on this story
Flavor Flav Sitcom |
The rapper-turned-reality TV star - real name William Drayton - will play a convict trying to turn his life around upon his release from prison in Under One Roof.
The sitcom, which is currently shooting in Toronto, Canada, will debut on America's MyNetworkTV this spring (08).
- more on this story
Seether and Flyleaf US Tour |
Seether is currently enjoying one of their biggest hits to date with the song "Fake It." Seether vocalist / guitarist Shaun Morgan offered, "We couldn't be more excited to kick off our first headlining tour of 2008 with an amazing band like Flyleaf. We're going to have a longer set which means more new music and even cool surprises for our fans. Get your tickets now 'cause it's guaranteed to make you that much cooler�"
- more on this story
Billy Talent Working on New CD |
antiMusic: We're supposed to be talking about live CD/DVD BUT a lot of fans want to know if a new studio CD is in the works and if so where are you at in the process with it and what can fans expect?
Aaron: I'm actually answering these questions as I'm sitting at my drums doing demos. We are heavy into writing right now and we're enjoying this part of being in a band again.
- We'll publish the rest of our conversation with Aaron soon. For now check out their Myspace video page for a taste of 666
Blige and Jay-Z Tour |
The coheadliners will launch their Heart of the City Tour Mar. 22 in Miami and hit major markets in North America.
Among the initial stops announced Thursday: Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Boston, New Orleans, Houston, Las Vegas, Oakland and Los Angeles.
- more on this story
The Vines Book US Shows As They Finish CD |
They are also set to play for their home country fans at the Golden Plains Festival on March 8th. That event will take place at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Meredith, Victoria.
As for the album, the band posted the following blog on their Myspace on January 28th: "As of now Craig and Ryan are just finishing up their parts for the new album. The mixing stage begins next Monday and production should be done by mid-February. Everything is sounding great. No set release date yet but its not far off. "
- more on this story
3 Inches Of Blood Nix Tour Because of 3 Inches of Snow |
Cam Pipes said today, "It was not an easy decision to make, but due to the rapidly declining weather in the remaining areas of the tour, we have decided that it would be unsafe to continue touring in these conditions.
"We have had a great time with all the bands on this tour, so it is especially disappointing to have to cancel our remaining appearances."
- more on this story
Fogerty Making Grammy Debut |
The 62-year-old former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman will join rock pioneers Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard in a "Cornerstone of Rock" segment during Sunday's CBS telecast from the Staples Center.
"When I was a young guy, none of the people I liked got Grammys. That's just the way it was," he said at a Grammy week event Wednesday night.
- more on this story
Metal Quicks: Joey Belladonna, Vehemence, Ozzy and Korn |
Reunited Arizona-based death metallers VEHEMENCE will perform at Chasers in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 16. Also scheduled to appear are BLUES, FALL OF EMPYREAN and DEFIED.
OZZY OSBOURNE and KORN have been confirmed for the Quilmes Rock festival, set to take place March 30 at the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Indie Quicks: The Black Keys, Gorillaz TV, Hard-Fi and The Clash |
Richard Archer and his Merry Men [Hard-Fi] were joined by legendary Clash guitarist Mick Jones at their Koko gig last night (February 7).
The artistic guru behind the virtual success that is the Gorillaz has created a television show called 'Phoo Action' to be aired this month.
- Read more of these stories and other breaking indie music news right here
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