Both Sides of Gorgoroth Name Dispute Claim Victory

antiMusic reports: Ignore that story from earlier this week where the whole Gorgoroth name dispute appeared to be settled in the favor of Infernus. That story was based on a statement from Regain Records. However, Norwegian authorities have reportedly come to a different conclusion all together.

First off here is part of the statement this label issues earlier this week: Regain "Records recognizes Infernus as the rightful owner of the bands name, logo and trademark, and is prepared to take any legal steps necessary to prevent any 3rd part from exploiting it, artistically and commercially. "

However, according to Metal Underground: King Ov Hell (real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (real name: Kristian Eivind Espedal) from the Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth have issued the following statement: "Norwegian authorities at Patentstyret (Norwegian patent office) have made the verdict on the dispute over the further use of the trademark and logo 'GORGOROTH.' It has been legally determined that King and Gaahl retain the rightful ownership and use of the name and logo, now and in the future.

"King and Gaahl will not give a detailed public statement on this verdict however they have both remained confident this result would indeed be the final conclusion. Any third parties who use the name GORGOROTH will from now on be met with legal prosecution. - more on this story

New Queen Song To Get Commercial Release

Blabbermouth reports: Having originally issued the track as a free download for World Aids Day (December 1) to support Nelson Mandela's 46664 HIV AIDS campaign, rock group QUEEN and Paul Rodgers are responding to public demand to make their newly recorded song "Say It's Not True" available as a commercial CD single release.

All royalties from world sales will be donated to Nelson Mandela's AIDS cause, 46664.

QUEEN's first new studio recording in ten years and Paul Rodgers' first in seven years, the track is being rush-released by Parlophone/EMI throughout the world excluding North America to be available by the end of the year. - more on this story

Hot Hot Heat Digital EP

Gigwise reports: Hot Hot Heat have released a digital EP today containing previously unreleased b-sides and acoustic tracks.

Titled 'Happiness LTD', the EP is available to download from iTunes right now or from all other digital retailers on January 1. - more on this story

Sick Puppies Playing Benefit for Puppies and Kittens

antiMusic reports: The Sick Puppies are playing a live acoustic fundraiser in Los Angeles this weekend for the Dalhart Animal Rescue.

The benefit is sponsored by Sponsored by LA Rock Rest, Von Dutch, V2 and 97.1 FREE FM and will take place Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 3:00 pm at Von Dutch Headquarters - 819 N. La Brea Ave. - West Hollywood, Ca 90038 - more on this story

Steve Poltz To Traveling in Jan

PR reports: Steve Poltz, the only tunesmith ever to write songs with both Mojo Nixon and Jewel, is back with Traveling, a new album that once again defies category and blurs musical boundaries. The CD is set for release on January 22, 2008 on 98 Pounder Records (through Thirty Tigers), distributed by RED Distribution. Poltz will immediately hit the tour trail, not giving in to sleet,ice, or snow.

On the date the new album hits the streets, Poltz will celebrate its release with a show at Joe's Pub in New York. Next is a show near his hometown of San Diego, at the Belly Up in nearby Solana Beach, on January 24. The following night he's off to Los Angeles, then up the Cali coast, and then cross-country through the Midwest and South en route to Virginia and New York state. Poltz will also be an omnipresence in Austin in mid-March with an official SXSW showcase plus several other "unofficial" appearances that week. - more on this story

Danny Diablo Joins Necro Tour

PR reports: The innovator of "Thugcore" Danny Diablo has been confirmed for Necro's upcoming North American headlining tour. The tour, which will also feature Psycho Realm and The R.O.C, will kick off in across Canada on January 8th, 2008 and hit select markets in the US.

"I am really happy that I will be touring with Necro, Pyscho Realm and Riviera Regime. I consider these hardcore rap groups to be family and it is an honor to bless the stage with them," says Diablo. "I'm gonna bring it N.Y.H.C. style to these shows. I can't wait to play the Canadian shows cause I have been getting mad love from my Canadian fans over the years. So get ready for Danny Diablo and his Thugcore music to bring down the house." - more on this story

Cinder Road Playing for Wounded Troops

PR reports: On Friday, December 21, 2007, rock band CINDER ROAD will make a special stop on their tour to play an intimate acoustic set for wounded warriors and family members at the Ward 57/58 family room at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in Washington DC, "Home of "Warrior Care." These Wards house mostly OEF/OIF amputee and traumatic brain injury patients. The special visit will take place from noon to 1:30 PM as part of Operation Ward 57's Holiday Cheer program.

In Early 2007, Cinder Road signed to EMI/AudioNest Records and have toured steadily behind the band's debut album, SUPERHUMAN. Frontman/vocalist/guitarist Mike Ruocco, guitarists Chris Shucosky and Pat Patrick, drummer Mac Calvaresi, and bassist, Nat Doegen have been extremely supportive of the troops playing high-profile shows for the Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) network in Japan, Korea, Guam, as well as other remote areas such as Cuba, Greenland and the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. This will mark their first visit to Walter Reed just days before they embark on another AFE overseas tour. - more on this story

Temposhark Set US Release

PR reports: On March 4, UK electronic rock act Temposhark celebrates the North American release of its critically acclaimed debut album The Invisible Line. A massive hit on London's Uber fashionable electro scene (Bjork, Placebo and Darren Hayes are notable fans), Temposhark creates a slick and sexy sound comprised of synthesised pop, underground electronica, angst rock and film score soundscapes. Add an unforgettable live show into the mix and you're looking at an act that brings the complete package.

Comprised of art and fashion aficionado Robert Diament on vocals (previously worked for Banksy and other influential graffiti artists), Luke Busby on synths, Mark Ferguson on bass and Mathis Richet on drums, Temposhark have seduced the British alternative scene in both the seediest clubs (Nag Nag Nag / Electrogogo / Kashpoint /Computer Blue) and the rockiest live venues (Barfly / Marquee / Koko).

They already have a strong US fan base thanks to support from KCRW, a successful USA debut at SXSW 2007 and a jam-packed club tour. In fact, 80% of sales coming from Temposhark's previous singles, remixes and EPs came from North America.
- more on this story

Paulson's Digital Christmas

PR reports: As a follow up to their full length, All at Once, Paulson will be releasing the Digital-Only Calling on You EP next Tuesday, on Christmas Day!

The EP features 3 versions of "Calling on You," but what's more exciting are the three cover songs that appear on the second-half of the recording.

A variety of cover songs have constantly appeared during the band's live set, and many of them have become fan-favorites, practically forcing this EP to be released.

The band will be streaming various songs from the EP through the release date at
- www.myspace.com/paulson.

Unit Shifters Extend Tour

PR reports: Unit Shifters have just confirmed Bakersfield and Long Beach shows for their current US tour.

Loud and abrasive, Unit Shifters carries on in the grand tradition of grunge bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Most recently they were selected to play at the Upright Citizens Brigade second season DVD party in Los Angeles this January. - dates

Volcom Tour Europe 2008

PR reports: Norwegian death-punks, Turbonegro, will headline The Volcom Tour Europe 2008 in March and April with support provided by Volcom Entertainment bands, Valient Thorr and Year Long Disaster.

Also scheduled on January 27th, 2008 is a special pre-Volcom Tour concert with Turbonegro, Year Long Disaster, and Sexty Sexers at Georg-Elser-Hallen in München, Germany, that takes place around the Winter ISPO action sports equipment and fashion trade fair in München. - more on this story

Rock Hall Ban Roth - A Top Story of 2007

Blabbermouth reports: For the rest of the year we are going to be looking back at the most read articles from the past year. Today we feature the biggest story from March where the Crock Hall and David Lee Roth had a bit of a problem. Here is the story:

Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times reports that David Lee Roth, VAN HALEN's frontman for the band's first decade, said Thursday (March 8) he will not attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony because event officials have turned down his repeated overtures to perform.

… The Van Halens have been in lock-down mode since their plans for a summer reunion tour with Roth collapsed last month. Roth said he last spoke to Eddie Van Halen's camp a week ago, and he said he could not determine the truth about reports that the guitarist is seeking help for alcohol problems. "Ed is indisposed and working toward a better future here," Roth said. "If Ed ever dries up, this is going to be a stadium act, man.... What's happening here with this [New York event] is part and parcel of the same spiral that screwed up the tour." [we know that all worked out!] - more on this story

.... Down Interview

Bassist Rex Brown (also of Pantera and Crowbar fame) was kind enough to grace Mark with his thoughts on overcoming adversity, finding strength in music, and the powerful rage on Down's third full-length album. - Read the full Down Interview

.... Review: The Swell Season: A 'Once' In A Lifetime Concert

Truly momentous live performances find artists purging veiled emotions that take the audience on a ride of the senses evoking internal thought and dialogue. Glen of the Swell Season (and the Frames) strode on stage with nothing but his guitar and a need to convey. - Read the full The Swell Season: A 'Once' In A Lifetime Concert review

.... Review: Cooler By The Lake CD/DVD

Cooler By The Lake is a time trap band. Reveling in moments opening for the likes of Asia and Molly Hatchet, the puzzling element of both the CD and DVD revolves around the actual seriousness of the enterprise. (3 stars) - Read the full Cooler By The Lake CD/DVD review

Merry Ho Ho, See Ya Next Week

Merry Christmas and all that good stuff. We're off for Christmas break and shall return after the Yule log has burned out or we get over the eggnog hangovers. We'll probably be posting some breaking stories through the holiday, so you can check Rocknews.info for those as well as hourly updates from a dozen great music news sites. Hope everyone has a great holiday and we'll see ya next week.

For those that do not celebrate Christmas- have fun at work on Tuesday. - RockNews.info

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