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 Dead
Child Has Arrived |
PR reports: Louisville, KY’s Dead Child will
be releasing their self-titled EP tomorrow, February 6 through Cold Sweat
Records (Lords, This Moment in Black History.)
A metal band whose sound brings forth echoes
of Maiden, Judas Priest and early Metallica, Dead Child features David
Pajo (Slint, Zwan, Early Man, Tortoise), Michael McMahan (The For Carnation,
Phantom Family Halo, Starkiller), Tony Bailey (Lords, Crain, Brothers of
Conquest, Anomoanon), Todd Cook (Shipping News, Crain, Brothers of Conquest,
The For Carnation), and vocalist Dahm (Phantom Family Halo, Starkiller.)
See the full story for a sneak peek from the EP in the form of an mp3 for
the track “Never Bet the Devil Your Head”: - Click
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| The
Rapture Start Bloody Label |
PR reports: The Rapture has announced the
formation of a new label called Throne of Blood. Based in New York, the
label initially plans to release special vinyl versions of singles and
remixes from the highly praised Pieces of the People We Love. In addition
to bringing on board some of the most influential producers in dance music
for the remixes, with Throne of Blood, The Rapture continues to demonstrate
their desire to truly invest in their work and give back to their core
audience. Also scheduled for availability on Throne of Blood will be vinyl
LP editions of albums including Pieces
On February 16th, The Rapture will take
over the hotspot venue Studio B located in Brooklyn.[see full story for
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| Virgin
Nailed |
PR reports: Seattle independent label Tooth
& Nail has announced they’ll partner with major label Virgin Records
for the forthcoming debut album from THE ALMOST.
THE ALMOST--the brainchild of Underoath
drummer/vocalist AARON GILLESPIE--will release their debut album SOUTHERN
WEATHER April 3 via Tooth & Nail and Virgin Records. GILLESPIE--who
sings and performs virtually every note and instrument on his solo debut--teamed
with acclaimed producer Aaron Sprinkle for SOUTHERN WEATHER. It kicks off
with the attention-grabbing, percussion-driven anthem "Say This Sooner,"
set to impact radio February 14. - Click
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| Subterranean
Plug |
PR reports: MTV2 announced today that it is
set to air a special edition of Subterranean on Sunday, February 25, 2007
at 1 AM EST featuring highlights from the 2007 PLUG Independent Music Awards
Show. The awards show will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at
New York City's Irving Plaza. This special Subterranean episode will feature
artist videos by the PLUG winners and interviews with Stephen Malkmus,
Silversun Pickups, and Tokyo Police Club. Comedian David Cross will host
the event as well as provide online segments for MTV2.com.
The PLUG Independent Awards Show features
performances by Stephen Malkmus and his band, The Jicks as he accepts the
PLUG Impact Award for his prolific career in Pavement, Silver Jews and
his solo work. In addition, PLUG Award nominees Silversun Pickups, El-P,
Deerhoof, and Tokyo Police Club will also be featured as performers.
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| Moonsorrow
Set Release |
PR reports: Finnish folk/Viking metal band
MOONSORROW will release their upcoming album Viides Luku – Hävitetty
in North America on April 17th, 2007 via UNRULY SOUNDS/THE END RECORDS.
The album – 56 minutes of music comprised
from two songs – continues to place them as one of the forerunners of the
folk/Viking metal scene due in part to their extensive use of folklore
and pagan elements in their music and imagery. The band recently completed
a mini-tour in Canada and plan to return to tour this album in North America
sometime this year. - Click
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| Apocalyptica
DVD |
PR reports: Today marks the U.S. release of
Apocalyptica’s new DVD, entitled The Life Burns Tour. The group, which
hails from Finland and is comprised of four classically trained cellists
plus a metal drummer, has achieved worldwide fame via their unique melding
of epic metal with acoustic stringed instrumentation. The band initially
gained notoriety in the U.S. with the 1997 album release “Plays Metallica
By Four Cellos,” which sold over a million copies worldwide.
The new DVD is the band’s first release
for Jive Records/Zomba Label Group, and it includes a 20-song complete
live concert from Dusseldorf, Germany that features Apocalyptica’s original
compositions as well as their re-imaginings of classic material by Metallica,
Sepultura, and more, not to mention their version of Grieg’s well-loved
piece “In The Hall Of The Mountain King.” Also included on the disc is
an Apocalyptica video collection showcasing the band’s ability to integrate
vocalists into their music, including collaborations with Ville Valo (HIM),
Lauri Ylonen (Rasmus), Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine) and Max Cavalera
(Sepultura/Soulfly)[see full story for more]- Click
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| Modest
Mouse Tracks |
DiR reports: Epic Records has announced the
tracklisting for the forthcoming Modest Mouse CD “We Were Dead Before the
Ship Even Sank" will be released March 20. In addition they are offering
fans an immediate bonus download of the single "Dashboard" if they pre-order
on iTunes (see full story for details and to see the cover art).
Here is the tracklisting:
“March Into the Sea"
"Dashboard"
"Fire It Up"
"Florida"
"Parting of the Sensory"
"Missed the Boat"
"We've Got Everything"
"Fly Trapped in a Jar"
"Education"
"Little Motel"
"Steam Engenius
"Spitting Venom"
"People As Places As People"
"Invisible"- Click
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| Gnarls
Barkley TRL |
PR reports: "Smiley Faces" is the 3rd US single
from the five-time Grammy-nominated platinum album St. Elsewhere by Gnarls
Barkley. "Crazy" director Robert Hale returns to direct this phenomenal
video. The "Smiley Faces" video will premiere on MTV's TRL on Today February
6th, check local listings for times. [you can listen to the track at the
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| Placebo
Meds Stream |
PR reports: Virgin Records re-released Meds,
the newest album by London-based alternative rock trio PLACEBO on January
23, 2007. The album was originally released in the U.S. earlier in 2006
through the Astralwerks label.
You can stream the single at the full story
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| Shaw/Blades
Tour |
PR reports: VH1 Classic is proud to present
the upcoming U.S. headlining tour for Shaw/Blades-Styx/Damn Yankees guitarist/vocalist
Tommy Shaw and Night Ranger/Damn Yankees bassist/vocalist Jack Blades.
It will launch March 16 in Dewey Beach, DE and conclude in April 14 in
Agoura Hills, CA.
The duo is making the cross-country trek
to promote their sophomore INFLUENCE album--which is due out March 6 on
VH1 Classic Records--without the support of a back-up band. Songs from
both Shaw/Blades albums, as well as a selection from Styx, Damn Yankees
and Night Ranger, will be performed completely acoustic. An intimate evening
of music will be heard at each stop courtesy of Tommy, Jack and one other
guitarist.[see full story for dates]- Click
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| Fats
& Friends |
PR reports: It's the jam session of a lifetime
as the three greatest rock On' roll piano players in the world share the
stage for the first and only time, in Fats & Friends, set for release
on DVD by Time Life on March 6. Shot at the Storyville nightclub in New
Orleans, Fats & Friends features Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray
Charles--each a member of the Rock On' Roll Hall of Fame--strutting their
stuff, individually and collectively. Also onstage are musical director/host
Paul Shaffer, Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood and drummer extraordinaire
Steve Jordan.
Fats & Friends was produced in 1986
for the trend-setting Cinemax series Sessions, but the show has been unseen
and unavailable for over a decade. Executive producers Rick Lazes and David
McBurnett teamed with director Len Del'Amico for what the New York Times
called "a jubilant rock-and-roll piano summitS..Live, unfettered rock and
roll--pure pleasure."[see full story for more]- Click
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| Tyrese's
Alter Ego |
PR reports: Tyrese Gibson Issues Statement:
"I am a very private person but as untrue information is still circulating,
I feel I owe it to my fans and supporters to finally address the rumors
and put them to rest once and for all. Please be assured that accusations
of an alleged physical altercation between my girlfriend and me are absolutely
false. No charges were filed. I am grateful for the prayers and support
I have received over the last several weeks from my fans and supporters
and I want to thank them. God Bless."
*NEW MUSIC* from Tyrese alter ego, BLACK-TY.
"ROLL THE DICE" features SNOOP DOGG & KURUPT....[listen at the full
story link] ALTER EGO IS A TWO-DISC SET. CD ONE FEATURES R&B MUSIC
BY TYRESE AND CD TWO FEATURES HIS RAPPING ALTER EGO, BLACK-TY!!!-
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| Sasha
& Shawna's Siren |
PR reports: Manhattan Records will release
Sasha & Shawna's Siren, on March 6th. They will appear on PBS' Heavenly
Voices special starting on March 1st.
Despite divergent backgrounds and different
methods of rebellion against the classical singing they both adored, that
Sasha and Shawna met and ended up releasing Siren, their debut for Manhattan
Records, makes a sort of sense as gorgeous as the haunting and affecting
recording itself. Produced by the veteran English-born, Los Angeles-based
Grammy-winning producer Peter Asher, well-known for his classic work with
Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor as well as many other pop artists, and
with two tracks overseen by 'The Myth of Red' producer Frank Fitzpatrick,
the twelve-song collection is the work of two singers frustrated by musical
limits and generously attentive to their current and potential audiences.
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| Talking
Former Pilot Now In the Army |
PR reports: TalkingMetal.com has posted episode
126 of their “Talking Metal” podcast. This episode features a 20-minute
interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Army of Anyone
bassist Robert DeLeo. Interview topics include Dean DeLeo, Richard Patrick,
Ray Luzier, Stone Temple Pilots, and Filter. Additional podcast topics
include Aerosmith, Bob Ezrin, Led Zeppelin, and Alice Cooper. The 40-minute
podcast can be downloaded at the full story link. - Click
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 Norah
Jones – Not Too Late |
Sometimes it is difficult to
differentiate between what Jones wants to say, and what Jones thinks we
want to hear her say. Once she completely gets beyond this quandary, 'Not
Too Late' will become the precursor to her masterpieces. (3.5
stars)
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| MorleyView:
A Vulgar Display Of Power |
This week we feature part 1
of Morley's extensive interview with Chris A. author of 'A Vulgar Display
of Power: Courage and Carnage At The Alrosa Villa ', a book about the murder
of Dimebag, and the lives of Jeffrey "Mayhem" Thompson, Erin Halk and Nathan
Bray who each lost their lives trying to aid Dimebag and protect the lives
of others there.- Read
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| Goldenboy
– Underneath the Radio |
Goldenboy is some sort of indie
Pop God, or at least that's what you'd think by listening to his music.
You can play the whole thing through and just be captivated by the styling
and sound that Goldenboy (Shon Sullivan) cultivates. (4 stars)
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 The_Network
- This is Your Pig's Portrait |
Like many of the new wave of
"spazzcore" bands (such as the Dillenger Escape Plan, The Daughters, Psyopus,
etc….) The_Network manages to be just more noise, all filler, and no true
substance to any of their supposed "art".- Read
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