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Wednesday

Sick Kittie Leaves Group

PR reports: With sadness Kittie has confirmed the departure of bassist Trish Doan due to a severe medical condition. Doan has been diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia-athletica-nervosa, which she developed during the recording of Kittie's "Funeral for Yesterday," Doan's first release with the group.

"It breaks my heart to say goodbye to this family that has given me the best two years of my life," Doan said. "I wish my time with Kittie did not have to end, but this decision was made based on doctors' orders. Unfortunately this is the only option that will allow for my full recovery."

Doan has been battling the disease for nearly two years. "Trish is a part of our family and her talents and friendship will be missed by all of us," said Tara McLeod and sisters Mercedes and Morgan Lander. "We are continuing to be respectful and supportive of Trish's needs during her period of healing. We wish her the best on her road to recovery and will remain close to her throughout this difficult time."- more on this story

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Rocklahoma 08 Announced

PR reports: On Tuesday, March 4th the Catch the Fever Music Festivals announced at its press conference from the historic Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, its lineup for the 2008 festival taking place July 10-13, 2008 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Over 84 bands will be performing on three giant stages throughout the four days. 

The press conference included Bret Michaels, front man of Poison, all of Warrant featuring Jani Lane, along with members of Cinderella, LA Guns, Enuff Z Nuff, Beautiful Creatures, Night Ranger, XYZ, Pretty Boy Floyd, Vain, and Lynch Mob. 

The Rocklahoma Press Conference was heard live on XM's Boneyard Channel 41, as well as streamed on Wyldside Radio. The initial lineup on the main stage is as follows:

Thursday (Pre Party for those who have bought three day tickets) Bret Michaels, LA Guns featuring Tracii Guns, Enuff Z Nuff, Vain, House of Lords and Jet Boy.- more on this story

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Boy Band Creator A Fraud

antiMusic reports: Lou Pearlman is now not only guilty of foisting crap boy bands on the world, he is guilty of shady business deals. Which some could argue is the same principle at work. Reuters has the story: Lou Pearlman, the music mogul who launched the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, has agreed to plead guilty and make restitution to victims swindled out of an estimated $300 million in phony bank and investment schemes, U.S. prosecutors said on Tuesday. 

Pearlman admitted in a plea agreement that for 20 years he enticed people and banks to invest millions of dollars in two companies that existed only on paper: Transcontinental Airlines Travel Services Inc. and Transcontinental Airlines Inc.

Pearlman is scheduled to enter his plea on Thursday in a U.S. court in Orlando. The charges carry a maximum of 25 years in prison and a $1 million fine. - more on this story

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Bad Korn Bizkit Band

PR reports: KoRn guitarist James 'Munky' Shaffer announces plans to release a new project entitled FEAR AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM due out August 8, 2008. The record will be released on his own label, EMOTIONAL SYPHON RECORDINGS.

The band features James Christian Shaffer ("Munky") on guitars and vocals; Billy Gould (Faith No More), bass; Wes Borland (Black Light Burns), guitars; Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion, Tenacious D), drums and percussion; Leopold Ross, programming and guitars; Zach Baird, keyboards and programming. The album will be produced by Shaffer, Ross, and Jim Monti, with additional production by Tim Harkins, Leopold Ross and Danny Lohner (NIN)

Famed producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, KoRn) comments: "What can I do to ever come close to feeling James's level of pure ruthless courage through a guitar? Since I've worked with him, I've tried to inspire, convince, beg, bleed, cry, prod and nearly die, hoping to hit that bar with others. I'm grateful to know what 'it' is, and where it always exists�in my brother, James. His solo band? Yes, please!"- more on this story

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Judge Rejects Nickelback DUI Defense

antiMusic reports: "It's not like me to say sore-y, And I've been wrong, been to the bottom of every bottle, this is how you convict me." That may be the new tune Nickelback's frontman will be singing in jail along with the Police classic "Every Breath You Take". Jam! has the story: A B.C. provincial court judge has dealt a blow to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's defence, saying police legally obtained the accused drunk driver's breath samples. 

His lawyer, Marvin Stern, argued an RCMP officer conducted an unlawful search when he asked Kroeger to blow into his face after detecting the smell of alcohol and that the evidence should be excluded. 

Stern also argued the Mountie stayed far too long at the scene with Kroeger while arrangements were made to tow the Lamborghini and failed to obtain two further breath samples "as soon as practicable" as required by the Criminal Code. But provincial court Justice Peder Gulbrandsen disagreed, saying the obligation to obtain samples as soon as practicable does not mean they be obtained as soon as possible- more on this story

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Maiden Fans Riot

Blabbermouth reports: According to ElTiempo.com, seven people were injured in riots that took place during IRON MAIDEN's concert last Thursday (February 28) in Bogota, Colombia. 

An estimated three thousand uniformed personnel were responsible for providing security at the concert, where such illegal items as knives, drugs, liquor were seized. No serious injuries were reported, but 480 people are said to have sought treatment for headaches, and other health conditions related to substance abuse (drugs and alcohol).

More than 42,000 fans from Colombia, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela attended the show, which was part of IRON MAIDEN's "Somewhere Back In Time - World Tour 08". - more on this story

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Bjork Vs China

Jam! reports: Icelandic singer Bjork has ignited criticism from Chinese fans after she declared "Tibet! Tibet!" to end a passionate performance of her song "Declare Independence" during a concert in Shanghai. 

The outburst at the finale of Bjork's Sunday-night concert drew rare public attention inside China to Beijing's rule over Tibet. 

Bjork's statement was not reported in Chinese news media but online sites were aflame with angry comment after word leaked out. [think about how the Tibetans feel] - more on this story

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Thursday

Crock Hall TV

PR reports: VH1 Classic will air the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" LIVE on Monday, March 10 at 8:30 PM/ET. Music fans will get to see and hear Madonna, John Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen, The Dave Clark Five and The Ventures get inducted into this esteemed musical institution as the action and music unfolds. In addition, Little Walter will be inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's" sideman category, and the newly named "Ahmet Ertegun Award" (formerly the non-performer category) will be presented to legendary producers, Gamble & Huff. 

For the second time, the induction ceremony will be telecast LIVE from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on VH1 Classic and MTV Networks' MHD: Music High-Definition channel on Monday, March 10 at 8:30 PM/ET. In addition, a special two and a half hour highlight edition will premiere on VH1 on Saturday, March 22 at 11:00 PM.

The week leading up to the live special, VH1 Classic will air special programming to salute past and present Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees including Madonna, The Police, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and more.- Highlighted programming for the week

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Ozzy Adds Another Nail to His Credibility Coffin

antiMusic reports: Ozzy has some metal fans scratching their heads at the former Prince of Darkness turned reality TV clown. In a new interview Ozzy blasts the use of the term "Heavy Metal," saying it has no musical connotation. However, he uses the term rock n' roll several times in this interview. 

The New Zealand Herald asked Ozz several questions including this one about his influence: What influence do you think the classic Sabbath albums and Ozzy albums like Diary Of A Madman have had on today's music? 

Ozzy: "You know, we had success from the word go. We never had to wait. You know, we formed in '68, then had a bit of a booze up touring thing in '69, recorded the first Sabbath album in 1970 in 12 hours or something and it just took off and it's never stopped for me. So when you're immersed in something it's hard to say. Plus, I hate that f*cking phrase heavy metal. It's got no musical connotation what so ever."- read the full interview

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The Starting Line On Hold

antiMusic reports: The Starting Line made the following announcement today: This is one of the most difficult decisions we've had to make but after eight years of nonstop touring and recording The Starting Line will be taking a break after their headline tour with Bayside, Four Year Strong and Steel Train (March 18 � April 20) and the college shows following the tour. 

This break does NOT mean the band is breaking up or going on hiatus it just means were going to stop for a little while and focus on other things in our lives besides The Starting Line. This break may last a year, two years or a few months, as of right now we don't know. 

We're talking to some friends about doing a quick tour to South America as well as options to tour Europe, Japan and Australia again and we're not ruling them out. We just aren't going to be doing any full time touring or recording as The Starting Line for a while.- more on this story

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Blunt Producer Sues Label

Reuters reports: U.S. songwriter and record producer Linda Perry is suing Warner Music Group for not turning over millions of dollars in royalties from the debut album of her protege, English singer James Blunt. 

Perry's California-based record company, Custard, filed suit against Warner Music Group and one of its labels, Atlantic Records, which distributed Blunt's wildly successful album "Back to Bedlam," claiming breach of contract. 

The suit, seeking lost royalties and $5 million in punitive damages, was filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.- more on this story

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Aerosmith Surgery

antiMusic reports: It appears Joe Perry had to cancel concert plans because he will have to go under the knife so he can "Walk This Way" again. Hopefully he'll be "Back in the Saddle" soon. Blabbermouth has the story: 

The Joe Perry concert scheduled for Saturday, April 5, at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel has been canceled. 

Perry, lead guitarist for Aerosmith, is to undergo knee surgery and must cancel some of his tour dates, casino officials said in an announcement today. Tickets for the performance can be refunded at the original point of purchase. - more on this story

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Friday

I'm Not A Stoned Vehicle Pilot!

BBC reports: Rock singer Scott Weiland has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. The Velvet Revolver singer, 40, was stopped by police in November 2007 after he crashed his car on a Los Angeles freeway. 

The singer, who faces up to a year in prison if found guilty because of a previous conviction, was arrested after refusing to take a sobriety test. 

The former Stone Temple Pilots singer, now a member of Velvet Revolver with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, entered his plea through his lawyer.- more on this story

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Dave Matthews Band To Preview New Songs On Tour

PR reports: Concertgoers will be the first to hear the latest material from Dave Matthews Band, as the group debuts songs from its forthcoming record. With pre-sale tickets available beginning today for Dave Matthews Band's 2008 tour, summer is clearly just around the corner. This year's outing will commence with a two-night stand at Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA (May 30th & 31st) and conclude with three consecutive dates at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA (September 5th, 6th and 7th).

The chart-topping band is currently in the studio with producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Alanis Morissette), working on the yet-to-be-titled album, which is the follow-up to 2005's Stand Up, the fourth consecutive Dave Matthews Band studio record to debut at #1 on The Billboard 200. Guitarist and longtime friend Tim Reynolds is playing on the album, marking his first recording with the band since 1998's Before These Crowded Streets.

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk, an upcoming MacGillivray Freeman Films release for IMAX Theatres and IMAX 3D Theatres, will feature songs and music from Dave Matthews Band.- more on this story

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Nine Inch Nails A Digital Smash

informationweek.com reports: Nine Inch Nails front man Trent Reznor sold out of a $300 edition of the band's new album after offering free music online. 

Fans bought 2,500 copies of the ultradeluxe edition of the new album, Ghosts I-IV, offered at the same time as free tracks and other music packages that begin as low as $5. The most expensive option sold out in three days, and activity on the Web site crashed its servers. 

Reznor gave fans the choice of downloading four digital albums for $5, downloading the same package and receiving a CD for $10, downloading some of the songs free, or buying various pricier packages with additional content and features, like video and slide shows, starting at $75.- more on this story

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Radiohead Festival

Gigwise reports: The inaugural Daydream festival in Barcelona has a very special surprise coming up for revellers. 

With Radiohead already confirmed as the headliner, according to a festival rep Gigwise has exclusively spoken to, the rest of the bill will be "very unique." 

The whole event on June 12 will be "orientated towards Radiohead" and will feature acts that have influenced the Oxford five-piece as well as bands that have subsequently been influenced by them.- more on this story

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Snoop Vs Oprah

antiMusic reports: Yes! A celeb Dogg fight! With Oprah! Friday's rock. Here is Gigwise with the down low: Snoop Dogg has slammed US chatshow queen Oprah Winfrey after she accused him of being a misogynist. 

Winfrey slated the rapper as a prime offender in portraying women negatively through hip-hop during an episode of her show last year. 

However, the 36-year old wishes he had been invited as a guest on the show in order to defend himself, but was never given the opportunity. - more on this story

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