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Contact Music reports: Former US Vice President
AL GORE has hit back at BOB GELDOF's criticisms of his forthcoming Live
8 concerts, insisting the super gigs will be a "wake-up call for the world".
Gore's Live Earth gigs followed Geldof's Live Aid and Live 8 concerts in
1985 and 2005 respectively, which [supposedly were aimed at somehow raising]
awareness of poverty in developing countries.
The Live Earth gigs, which will take place
in cities across all the continents, aim to spread the word of the damage
global warming is doing to the planet. Geldof questioned the need for the
gigs recently, saying, "Why is (Gore) actually organising them? To make
us aware of the greenhouse effect? Everybody's known about that problem
for years. We are all f**king conscious of global warming."
In response, Gore replies, "We will have
very specific goals that will be very significant and hard-hitting.
We will announce those before the concert then empathise them heavily during
the concert. [see full story for more, also look up the one over there
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CMJ reports: In a night of King Of Snake-worthy
chaos, members of Underworld were injured during an attack on the Ejekt
festival in Athens, Greece on Saturday night, according to the band's MySpace
page.
While the Beastie Boys were performing,
a group of around 30 masked "anarchists" armed with CS gas, iron bars and
baseball bats descended on the stadium, burning cars and forcing fans and
artists to evacuate.
Underworld's Rick Smith and several others
were seriously injured. Smith was briefly hospitalized in Athens before
returning to the UK for further treatment. No word yet as to whether the
incident will effect their tour schedule for the rest of the summer.[see
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Contact Music reports: Cartoon band GORILLAZ
are shocked by false claims they are releasing a range of vibrators.
A report last week alleged the band have
teamed up with adult company Jimmyjane to create the sex toys - but the
project is the brainchild of Gorillaz co-founder, artist Jamie Hewlett,
and nothing to do with the band itself. [see full story for more]-
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Contact Music reports: JOURNEY's 1981 rock
anthem DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' is the number one download on iTunes Music
Rock Chart, following its use in THE SOPRANOS' final scene on U.S. TV on
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BW&BK reports: According to the BBC News,
OZZY OSBOURNE has won the icon gong at the Mojo awards which took place
at The Brewery in London. "There are icons and there is Ozzy Osbourne.
Long may he continue to reign," said Mojo magazine chief editor Phil Alexander,
who hosted the event.
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Jam! reports: Lawyers for Michael Jackson
settled a lawsuit Monday brought by a New Jersey finance company that claimed
Jackson cheated it out of US$48 million.
The lawsuit by Prescient Acquisition, a
Hackensack, N.J., firm, was settled just as jury selection was set to begin
in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Terms of the settlement were not released.[see
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Idolator.com reports: According to Billboard,
the second living Beatle is preparing to put his solo work online:
Starr has agreed for the first time to
release his Capitol/EMI solo catalog online, including 1970's "Beacoups
of Blues" and "Sentimental Journey," 1973's "Ringo," and 1974's "Goodnight
Vienna, beginning Aug. 28. A collection of six ringtones will also debut
then.[see full story for more]- Click
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Jam! reports: Ornette Coleman was treated
for heat-related dehydration after he collapsed during his performance
at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival this weekend.
The 77-year-old saxophonist, who is considered
a pioneer of free jazz, was taken to a local hospital Sunday and released
later that night, said publicist Ken Weinstein. [see full story for more]-
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KNAC reports: In an effort to raise awareness
to a critical need, a series of concerts are being organized for heritage
KNAC FM air personality Tawn Mastrey.
Recently, Tawn's sister, Cara, sent e-mails
to several KNAC.COM people describing her sister's dire need for a liver
transplant due to an advanced case of Hepatitus C, and a plan to put on
a "major concert" to raise needed funds for her sister.
The first, of what will likely be a series
of benefit concerts is taking shape in Southern California. Tentatively
it's being held at Martini Blues in Huntington Beach on July 28th. Bands
said to be on board so far include of Masters Knights, and Lights
Out. Donate Life will reportedly have a rep there. More definate information
on this and other events will be forthcoming here, on a website currently
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Lambgoat reports: Year Of Desolation parted
ways with drummer Steve Sams last week for undisclosed reasons, though
his departure seems less than amicable. The group will use fill-ons on
their current tour, but will eventually be rejoined by former drummer Matthew
Behner. According to the band, "Matt Behner, as some of you know, was our
drummer for last years touring season. He departed on good terms and now
he's got his life in order and we're more than glad to have him back.[see
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Lambgoat reports: Season of Mist, Thunderdome
Booking and Decibel Magazine regret to inform you of the cancellation of
Mayhem's "Deconsecrate the States" 2007 U.S. tour that was scheduled to
hit this coming July.
During his recent stint across the US with
fellow countrymen Dimmu Borgir, elder Mayhem member and battery, Hellhammer,
has suffered an unfortunate and serious injury to his right limb. It is
impossible for him to play any time soon as he is currently scheduling
surgery and will need rest and rehabilitation in order to heal his impaired
arm. Being such an indispensable part of the band, fellow members Necrobutcher,
Blasphemer and Attila realized that they are not complete without him and
had no choice but to cancel this current US jaunt.
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Lambgoat reports: Job For A Cowboy has lined
up an Australian tour for mid-September. The following dates have been
confirmed:
9/14 Brisbane @ Arena
9/15 Sydney @ Manning Bar
9/16 Melbourne @ Hi Fi
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TuneLab reports: The first round of dates
for Alice in Chains North American tour with Velvet Revolver have been
announced, they are:
August 5th in Baltimore, MD @ Pimlico Race
Course
August 6th in Verona, NY @ Turning Stone
Resort
August 8th in Sturgis, SD @ Buffalo Chip
Campground
August 11th in Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
August 12th in Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
August 14th in Mansfield, MA @ Tweeter
Center
August 16th in Darien, NY @ Darien Lake
Performing Arts Center
August 17th in Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank
Arts Center
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TuneLab reports: Tool have booked the following
international dates:
August 11th in Hildescheim, GER @ M'era
Luna Festival
August 12th in Katowice, POL @ Spodek
Metal Hammer Festival
August 13th in Budapest, HUN @ Sziget
Festival
August 15th in Salzburg, AUT @ Frequency
Festival
August 16th in Gampel, SWI @ Gampel Festival
August 18th in Hasselt, BEL @ Pukkelpop
Festival
August 19th in Dronten, NET @ Lowlands
Festival
August 21st in London, UK @ Brixton Academy
August 22nd in London, UK @ Brixton Academy
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TuneLab reports: 40 Below Summer will re-unite
to promote the release of the re-release of their 'Rain' EP on July 27th
at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ.
'Rain' will be released on July 31st.
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