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Idol Goes Disney

AP reports: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced plans Thursday to create a live performance attraction based on "American Idol" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park,formerly called Disney-MGM Studios, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

"Our goal is to try to recreate the excitement of those 24 people who show up on that 'American Idol' stage," Disney Parks chairman Jay Rasulo told The Associated Press.

Much like the hugely popular Fox singing competition, the as-yet-unnamed attraction -scheduled to open in late 2008 - will allow theme park guests to audition then perform before a live studio audience. [Why not just set up karaoke machines and leave the Idol branding off? They will save a lot of money on licensing that way, because it's basically the same thing.] - more on this story

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Hands of Hatred Online

PR reports: Authentik Fliks has released their first short-music film entitled Hands of Hatred online today.

The video stars Ice-T, Edward Furlong and Rumer Willis and is a unique twist on the traditional music video, using a narrative storyline and known celebrities to be the primary focus of the short film.

The music for Hands of Hatred was carefully chosen and comes courtesy of San Francisco rock band Five A.M. - Check it out here

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Trever Keith Free Preview

PR reports: Trever Keith (of longtime Vagrant alumni Face to Face) has just posted Melancholics Anonymous, his debut solo album, on his website.

The 11 song album can be streamed, for free, in it's entirety on his website and the album download (which is available in FLAC (high res), MP3 (160 kbps), and AAC (128 kbps) formats) is only $5.00 and is accompanied with a PDF digital booklet of lyrics.

Trever will begin a solo tour on March 8th at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA. More dates to be announced soon.

To listen to the album, buy the album, or get more information on the album or forthcoming solo tour, please visit - treverkeith.com

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Birds of Avalon EP and Tour

Punknews.org reports: The Raleigh, NC based Birds of Avalon have announced a new EP due out on on March 18th titled Outer Upper Inner.

The EP was recorded by Mitch Easter (REM, Pavement, Wilco), who used an elaborate four track analog set up.

The band has also revealed a slew of upcoming tour dates for the month of March, seemingly in support of the new EP. - Get the tour dates and an mp3 here

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Bring Me The Head Of Paul McCartney On Heather Mill's Wooden Peg

PR reports: After spending time writing and recording in Liverpool, England and Reykjavik, Iceland; My Bloody Underground will be the thirteenth full-length album released by the Brian Jonestown Massacre, set for release on Anton Newcombe's own record label "a recordings" on April 15th 2008.

Thirteenth time's a charm for a band who's name a portmanteau of the original and founding member of The Rolling Stones' Brian Jones and the infamous mass cult suicide at Jonestown, Guyana in 1978. Fans and critics of Brian Jonestown Massacre who have eagerly awaited a new album for a little over 4 years now will not be disappointed with its musical content, quality and controversy to follow.

The opening track titled "Bring Me The Head Of Paul McCartney On Heather Mill's Wooden Peg (Dropping Bombs On The White House)" begins and soars into an echoing wave of tambourines and trancelike acoustics, that continues for 12 more tracks and 75.87 minutes, stirring visions of sunny Californian communes to New York City bars on the Lower East Side. - dig more here

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The Project Hate Almost Done

Blabbermouth reports: THE PROJECT HATE, the Swedish band featuring vocalist J�rgen Sandstr�m (ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE), guitarist Lord K. Philipson (GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA), bassist Michael H�kansson (ENGEL, ex-EVERGREY), guitarist Petter S. Freed (2 TON PREDATOR), singer Jo Enckell (IGNORANCE BLISS) and drummer Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA, RUNEMAGICK, LORD BELIAL, ENGEL), has issued the following update:

"We are one or two riffs short of completing the seventh and final track for the next album. The only reason why this last tune hasn't been finished just yet is lack of time during the last month or so.

"K's been helping out GRAVE playing some gig or two and he's also recorded the TORTURE DIVISION demo (with fellow TPH superstar J and VOMITORY's Grindmaster Flash Tobben) that you'll all get as a free download shortly at the Torture Division website. Keep yer eyes open for that." - more on this story

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Classic MTV Content To Go Online?

antiMusic reports: David Card blogs on the Jupiter Research site about MTV's future plans which includes plans to take on Myspace and Yahoo Music. Here is part of what he had to say:

A gang of Jups spent some quality time with a gang of MTV Music/Logo execs today. MTV has a perhaps surprisingly solid online story to tell, and one that is rather counterintuitive, coming from a Big (Old?) Media Brand.

It's also returning a bit to its music roots, something I wouldn't have expected, and aiming to supplant Yahoo Music and MySpace. It's aggressively doing Internet video syndication (watch for a forthcoming JupiterResearch report). It's digitizing, chapterizing, and metadata-ing its archives, with the idea of spreading clips far and wide, on and off sites it controls. (It costs an "insignificant" couple hundred grand to do that to Jackass content with partner Dickhouse Productions. Wow, only big media would call that insignificant.) - That's not all, read more here

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Live@REVOLUTION

PR reports: The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge and radio station Indie 103.1, The Independent FM, announce an alliance that will bring the country's hottest indie and alternative bands to the Las Vegas Strip every Tuesday for Live@REVOLUTION.

Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5, the bands of tomorrow showcased on Indie 103, called America's Coolest Radio Station by Rolling Stone Magazine, will perform on stage at REVOLUTION, the Las Vegas' Strip's most intimate venue for live music.

Already noted by Las Vegas CityLife for being "a genuine alternative to the Strip's McMegaclubs," this alliance will make REVOLUTION the city's most cutting-edge night spot. - see who is coming up

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Five Times August Tour

PR reports: On March 18, Five Times August (aka 24-year old Dallas native Brad Skistimas) will release his sophomore album 'Brighter Side.' Starting next week, Five Times August will hit the road including some shows with Matt White.

Written entirely by Skistimas, 'Brighter Side' brims with melodies that are pure acoustic singer/songwriter at the core. The first single "The Good Life" is a masterpiece of guitar-driven rock propelled by infectious hooks, tight arrangements and Skistimas' yearning, elastic voice which recalls Paul Westerberg's classic ache.

Five Times August has developed a massive national grassroots following through constant touring. In 2007, he toured over 8 months performing in 43 states. Completely self-booked, Brad greeted many of his 62,000+ My Space fans along the way. Plans are in the works for an extensive 2008 tour schedule. - see the first string of dates here

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Static of the Gods Tour

PR reports: Boston-based band, Static of the Gods, sets off on a national tour running February 26-March 11 launching in Boston with Brooklyn's Pela.

With a sound that refuses to be fenced in, tied down, or kept under wraps, Static of the Gods draws comparisons from every end of the musical spectrum, from The Cure to Rainer Maria, Rilo Kiley to Jimmy Eat World. The threesome is at work with Ellard on their next full-length due out this fall. - more including the dates

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Static Revenger's Love Song Surprise

PR reports: On May 6, producer/DJ/multi-instrumentalist Dennis White (AKA Static Revenger) unveils his latest project Love Song Surprise. Co-produced by Supreme Beings of Leisure's Ramin Sakurai and co-written by 2007 BBC world music award nominee Duke Mushroom (Bole 2 Harlem), Love Song Surprise is an electronic based record filled with skilful song writing/production and pure emotion.

Love Song Surprise has already garnered plenty attention through its first single "Sweetest Day." The track was a top requested song on KCRW and was chosen by Britney Spears as her wedding song on the reality show Britney & Kevin: Chaotic. Trainwrecks aside, these ten tracks will get your heart pumping � one way or another.

"Most people who know my work, only know my Dance Music, so when they hear this (LSS), they're like- 'wow- this actually doesn't suck... how the hell are you singing love songs?!' What they don't realize is that before my couple of Dance Music hits, I used to sing in a Major Label band in the 90's- We had quite a big audience in Detroit back then- Kid Rock was our opening act for years- that's true!... I'm never sure if that part of the story is cool or tragic, but in any case- when you've ----ed up as much as I have at love, you either become an alcoholic, or a great song writer.. so for years I've been writing songs with the voice of authority for every man who's screwed up a good thing. I seem to have perfected it..." (laughing, while knocking back a scotch neat)." � Dennis White - Click here to watch Dennis White's hilarious interview with Static Revenger

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The Dollyrots Kick Off Tour Because They're Awesome

PR reports: The Dollyrots, LA power punk trio on Blackheart Records, are touring in support of their latest album, 'Because I'm Awesome.'

Power punk trio The Dollyrots rip through sassy, high-energy, bubblegum anthems on their sophomore album 'Because I'm Awesome,' out now on Joan Jett's Blackheart Records. The band was founded by long-time friends Kelly Ogden (vocals, bass) and Lucas Cabezas in Florida in early 2000. After relocating to LA and adding drummer Chris Black, the band spent the summer of 2006 on the Vans Warped Tour. Joan Jett, a featured performer on the tour, was impressed with The Dollyrots and signed them to Blackheart Records.

The title track on their album, "Because I'm Awesome," was voted "The Coolest Song of 2007" on Little Steven's Underground Garage, beating out rock superstars like The White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger. Also included on the album is "Brand New Key," a fiery cover of the popular '70s tune by Melanie. - more on this story

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Pallas DVD

PR reports: A brand new DVD release of the legendary Pallas on 04/15/2008! The Scottish neo prog outfit is one of the very first bands of the neo progressive movement of the early eighties. It's an energetic and magnificent band somewhat reminiscent of IQ/Marillion but with more edge.

Their music is based on melodic hooks, loud sound and great voice. DVD offers a real treat for the fans of sublime soundscapes: beautiful and dynamic songs, fluctuating between dreamy melancholy, monumental sadness, and bursting energy. A great spectacle, beautifully adorned with wonderful lighting and intriguing visuals, filmed at the atmospheric venue of Wyspianski Theater in Katowice, Poland in late October 2007.

Bonus Materials: fully animated menu * interview with Alan Reed and Graeme Murray * 2 video extras - 'Tales from the Tourbus' and 'The Rehearsal Tapes' * biography * discography * photo gallery * desktop images * web links - more on this story

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Teddy Geiger Mobile Love

PR reports: Teddy Geiger has a new album and movie, "The Rocker," in the works for 2008. In the meantime, he is kicking off the month of February with his 'Mobile Love' contest and Ted-heads across the country will have the chance to win a call from Teddy himself. Teddy's fans can enter the 'Mobile Love' contest using Mozes, a mobile marketing platform that connects people to the things that they love.

Fans can call Teddy at (585) 563-9929 and describe their perfect Valentines Day date. Teddy will be reviewing the voice messages and will hand pick one lucky caller to chat with.

Two hundred runners up will receive a limited edition 'Teddy Texts Me' t-shirt and callers that leave a message will have access to future contests, available exclusively to members of Teddy's mob (mobile fan club). All fan messages can be heard at - http://www.mozes.com/teddy

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.... Lonn Friend: Romancing the Muse

During one of the two lengthy pauses in my career, approaching the millennium, I had this heal the world idea to assemble six of my favorite songstresses for an end of century recording of "Amazing Grace." - Read the full Romancing the Muse op/ed

.... The Biz: Selling Out The Dream: Tom Petty Joins The Darkside

Tom Petty has made a career of sticking up for the little guy which in my mind is largely due to the fact that I believe Petty has a conscience. But I was shocked when I opened an email about the "Dream Package Prices" for his current tour which average around $250 for one ticket. - Read the full Selling Out The Dream: Tom Petty Joins The Darkside op/ed

.... Bring Me the Horizon

Davey Jordan gives us a double shot with a look at two releases from Bring Me the Horizon. Including the four song debut release by the British metalcore heavyweights and their debut full length. - Read the full Bring Me the Horizon review

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