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Darren Hayes Plots Double CD

PR reports: Superstar and critically-acclaimed Pop artist Darren Hayes is currently in the studio mixing a collection of 25 bold and intriguing Pop songs that are already being compared in scope to the work of musical icons such as Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel and David Bowie. Hayes has been feverishly co-producing with the likes of Justin Shave (Etherfox, [Love] Tattoo) and Robert Conley (Hayes’ Tension and The Spark) and mixing with the great Ash Howes (Nelly Furtado, Dido, Kylie.) Hayes, best known by the world as the voice of Multi-Platinum band SAVAGE GARDEN, has made himself a solo artist to reckon with in not only his homeland of Australia, but also in the UK, Europe and Asia.[see full story for more - no release date given in the PR]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Estuary's Craft of Contradiction

PR reports: Cincinnati death/thrashers Estuary have completed work on their second album, “The Craft of Contradiction,” which is set for release April 17 on Ibex Moon Records.

Lyrically, “The Craft of Contradiction” takes on a thematic approach, theorized from a “timeline” perspective of humankind’s manipulated origins to its material plight and ultimate return to truth. The full track listing is as follows:1. Enduring the Illusion * 2. Creation Damnation * 3. Lies of Promise * 4. Trans-Dimensional Scourge * 5. A Disease Called Dogma * 6. Heirs to the Throne of Fear * 7. Cleansed of All Wisdom * 8. Belief Addictions * 9. Frailty in Numbers * 10. Cardinal Points to Die Upon

To get a glimpse of what will soon be unleashed from these metal maniacs, visit Estuary’s official website (www.estuarymetal.com) or their official Myspace page (www.myspace.com/estuary), where two new songs have been uploaded and the cover art by Tony Koehl is available for viewing.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Digital Goldfrapp

PR reports: Hot off the heels of their recent Grammy Nominations, Goldfrapp release the Ride A White Horse EP February 6, 2007.(Digital EP release February 13, 2007). The exclusive North American tracklisting features the single version of the song as it originally appears on Goldfrapp's critically acclaimed album Supernature as well as remixes from Francois K, Eric Kupper, Serge Santiago, Ewan Pearson and a rare B-side cover of the Ordinary Boys song "Boys Will Be Boys." The enhanced EP will also include the "Ride A White Horse" video and a live performance of the song filmed in London.[see full story for tracklisting]

The band recently taped a live performance of "Ride A White Horse" for Showtime's critically acclaimed series The L Word. The performance will air on Showtime March 18, 2007. The L Word will also featured the Grammy nominated track "Ooh La La" in an episode which aired January 21st.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Candlelight Ink Carnal Forge

PR reports: Candlelight Records has confirmed the worldwide signing of Carnal Forge. Testify For My Victims, current working title for the band's anticipated sixth album, is to be mixed at Black Lounge Studios in early February with an expected May release date. Two videos have already been filmed for the album tracks "Numb" and "Burning Eden," both directed by Owe Lingvall (Village Road Film).

Bassist Lars Linden says, "Carnal Forge are very happy to have signed to Candlelight Records. We have an utterly brilliant peace of work soon to be released. We are all very satisfied how the songs have turned out and are very confident in the new more varied material.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Midnight Movies Tour

PR reports: An arresting allure will be spreading across the nation as Midnight Movies embark on tour with Alexi Murdoch in support of their anticipated sophomore full-length album, LION THE GIRL, due April 24 on New Line Records. The coast-to-coast run kicks off Feb. 7 at New York's Mercury Lounge and concludes with a homecoming performance in Los Angeles at The El Rey Theatre. Following this, the band will make the trek to Austin for the annual South by Southwest Music Festival in March.

Midnight Movies On Tour With Alexi Murdoch
02/7 - New York, N.Y. - Mercury Lounge
02/8 - Boston, Mass. - Great Scott's
02/9 - Philadelphia, Pa. - Northstar
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Scissor Sisters Find Acting Passions

PR reports: SCISSOR SISTERS make their acting debut guest starring on NBC’s popular daytime drama “Passions” airing February 8 and 9 (2 pm in most markets). The band will be performing two songs, “I Don’t Feel Like Dancin” and “Land of a Thousand Words,” off their new hit album Ta-Dah.

Don’t miss the SCISSOR SISTERS on tour in March!
3/02 Philadelphia, - PA Electric Factory
3/03 New York, NY - Theater at Madison Square Garden
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Eclectic Covers and Java

PR reports: On March 13, Santa Monica, CA public radio station KCRW and Starbucks Entertainment will co-release Sounds Eclectic: The Covers Project exclusively at select Starbucks locations and online [see full story link]. The compilation features cover songs performed live in the studio by various artists during the acclaimed Morning Becomes Eclectic program hosted by Nic Harcourt. This release marks the first time the trendsetting public radio station has partnered with Starbucks Entertainment to co-release and distribute an album, the ninth in KCRW’s series of CD compilations. KCRW plans for sales of Sounds Eclectic: The Covers Project to help fund the track-by-track digitization of KCRW’s music library, which holds nearly 60,000 albums.

The 15-song collection – featuring performances from R.E.M., Rufus Wainwright, K.D. Lang, Sia, Paul Weller, Damien Rice, The Flaming Lips, M. Ward, Robert Plant and more – will be available exclusively at select Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, San Diego, Austin, Boston and Washington, D.C. starting March 13. - Click Here for the Full Story

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Holy Moses Unauthorized Evanescence Goddess of Desire

PR reports: Spain’s wildly adventurous Locomotive Records—distributed stateside by Ryko—will release on February 20, 2007, a triumvirate of metal supremacy including Goddess Of Desire's Awaken Pagan Gods, Holy Moses' The New Machine Of Liechtenstein and for Evanescence fans the unauthorized documentary du jour is Broken . [see full story for details]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Free Hugs from Sick Puppies

PR reports: RMR / Capitol Music Group will release the debut album from Australian indie-rock trio SICK PUPPIES which will arrive accompanied by an unprecedented worldwide virtual group hug -- thanks to a video for the song / first single, “ALL THE SAME,” that’s become one of biggest viral sensations on the Internet sparking over 10 million views on YouTube alone and making it the #10 most viewed video of all time on the site.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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SxSW Relapse

PR reports: Relapse Records is proud to announce the details for its 2007 South by Southwest (SXSW) label showcase. This showcase, the label’s sixth consecutive at SXSW, will be held at Room 710 (710 Red River Street) on Thursday, March 15th and will be open to the public as well as SXSW badge-holders.

This year’s line-up includes ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY (Richmond, VA), DON CABALLERO (Pittsburgh, PA), MINSK (Peoria/Chicago, IL ), RWAKE (Little Rock, AR), a special appearance by PRADA KILLERS (featuring members of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, Morris Plains, NJ), and one more band to be announced soon. Running order and show time are forthcoming.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Haunted UK

PR reports: Swedish metal titans The Haunted having just finished an outstanding European run with Killswitch Engage have announced that they will be returning to the UK in April 2007 for a full UK tour in support of their new album The Dead Eye. Support comes from Municipal Waste + 1 other band still to be confirmed

They will be playing the following venues:
28-Apr Leeds - Cockpit
29-Apr Norwich - Waterfront
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Daughters of the Road

PR reports: Providence masters of discomfort, DAUGHTERS, kicked off their first ever tour of Japan Thursday, and have also announced a full US tour, obliterating the West Coast w THE LOCUST and CATTLE DECAPITATION, inspiring drug induced orgies on their East Coast romp w CHINESE STARS, and blowing minds in the South w PELICAN and
RUSSIAN CIRCLES! All this in support of their debut full-length "Hell Songs" out August 8th 2006 on Hydra Head!

Japan!
Feb 1 2007 O-Nest Shibuya / Tokyo, Japan
Feb 2 2007 Lush Shibuya/Tokyo
Feb 3 2007 Mod Studio Meguro/Tokyo
Feb 4 2007 Studio Coast Shin-Kiba / Tokyo, Japan
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Animosity In Europe

PR reports: Animosity is finally going to Europe!!! That’s right; Animosity will be spending this summer overseas in Europe. This is their first European tour announcement and they are extremely proud and excited to head over with the almighty Converge. This of course, is happening after they finish the recording their new album entitled, “Animal”, and do a quick month of touring in the US.

ANIMOSITY
2/16 Bakersfield, CA Jerry’s Pizza
2/17 Petaluma, CA The Phoenix Theater w/ First Blood, Alcatraz and On a Warpath
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Want to Join The Ocean?

Metal Blade reports: The Ocean is looking for a new guitar player! They do not like to part ways with members of the collective, but due to members' inability to cope with heavy touring schedules, they need a new axeman on the second guitar.

Here's what they are looking for:
- SKILLS
- LIVE EXPERIENCE
- DEDICATION not just to being on stage but to being in a band, with all that entails!
- TIME for extensive touring and for frequent rehearsals in BERLIN.
- Someone who LEARNS FAST and ON HIS OWN
- A LIVE WIRE who KICKS ASS with us!
- Must have broad a musical background as our own, willing to transcend the borders between metal, hardcore, rock, soundtrack-music and jazz with us.

Think you're our man? Drop us a line. info@theoceancollective.com
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As I Lay Drumming

PR reports: For all the drummer's, or aspiring drummer's, Jordan from As I Lay Dying will be giving private drum lessons at San Diego Drum and Percussion starting February 10th. For scheduling and more info please contact:

Todd @
San Diego Drum and Percussion
627 Escondido Ave
Vista, CA 92084
phone: (760) 945-3935
website: sandiegodrum.com- Click Here for the Full Story

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Electric Prunes Reissues

PR reports: When you mention the Electric Prunes, the Nuggets-era garage/psychedelic hits “Too Much To Dream Last Night” and “Get Me to the World on Time” generally come to mind. But unlike many of their one-or-two-hit contemporaries, the Electric Prunes never really went away. Or at least the name stayed alive while the personnel changed completely. It’s all part of one of the most bizarre stories in rock ’n’ roll history. But before we elaborate, we’d like to announce that the Prunes’ two final Warner Bros./Reprise albums — Release of an Oath (1968) and Just Good Old Rock and Roll (1969) — will be reissued on Collectors’ Choice Music on March 13, completing the label’s reissues of all things Prune.[see full story for more... and before you ask, Strange Fruit was the 70s]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Today's Reviews

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Dylan Speaks

Bob Dylan going electric at the Newport Folk Festival was a legendary moment in rock history that arguably defined a generation. That Dylan could create these moments and this myth, mostly be accident, looms over his career and notably a press conference he held while on a 5 night stop in San Francisco a few short months after Newport. (4 stars) - Read the full Dylan Speaks review

Dead Rabbits - Sin Eater

Dead Rabbits formed in 2002 with members of Stigmata and The Clay People and label themselves on their MySpace page as Skynyrd on steroids. Sin Eater serves up 16 tracks of southern-friend metal in the vein of bands like Seemless and Black Label Society (4.5 stars) - Read the full Dead Rabbits - Sin Eater review

Amorphis – Eclipse

'Eclipse' is a disc which mixes the death-doom parts of 'Tales from the Thousand Lakes'and the mellow, more "trippy" parts from <'Tuonela' and has created a new face for Amorphis. I tend to think it is the best of both worlds.- Read the full Amorphis – Eclipse review

Black Sabbath - Tyr

The band's fifteenth album, Tyr, is the valorous continuation of Sabbath's legacy in the form of other Tony Martin albums with epic music, soaring vocals and spell-binding lyrics.- Read the full Black Sabbath - Tyr review

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