The Whigs Set Release

PR reports: The Whigs are proud to announce the release of their ATO Records debut album, MISSION CONTROL. Set for a January 22, 2008 release, this confident collection of songs follows up the band's self-released / self-financed album, GIVE 'EM ALL A BIG FAT LIP, which caught the attention of many, including Rolling Stone Magazine who declared the Athens GA three-piece "the best unsigned band in America."

The Whigs spent most of 2006 and 2007 on the road winning over fans and critics with their full throttle alternative pop / rock which NPR hailed as a perfect combination of "the gravelly rock of The Replacements with the off-kilter pop of Guided By Voices."

Eager to record their ATO debut, The Whigs entered the legendary Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles, CA with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith). Sonically superior to anything the band has recorded to date, MISSION CONTROL is an album jam-packed with infectious melodies and dynamic rhythms.
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Rebel Alliance Jam IX

PR reports: Today, Conscious Alliance is excited to announce their Rebel Alliance Jam IX and Toy Drive at the Fox Theatre on December 8th. The annual holiday benefit event will support the children of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. All patrons who donate one unwrapped toy (of at least a $10.00 value) or $10.00 will receive a limited edition poster by artist Will Ruocco.

The Rebel Alliance Jam is a Conscious Alliance tradition that features a rotating line up of exceptional musicians, who come together in oftentimes rare collaborations to support the initiatives of Conscious Alliance. This year, MOCAPAY and KCUV 102.3 (Denver) will host the Rebel Alliance Jam IX, taking place December 8th, 2007 at Boulder, Colorado's Fox Theatre.

Rebel Alliance Jam IX will feature Kyle Hollingsworth (The String Cheese Incident), Fareed Haque (Garaj Mahal), Dave Watts & Dominic Lali (The Motet), Alex Botwin & Lane Shaw (Pnuma Trio), Danny Sears & Zivanai Masango (Chris Berry & Panjea Allstars), Jamie Janover (Zilla) and very special guests still to be announced. - more on this story

3 Offering Extended The End is Begun CD and DVD

PR reports: Woodstock, NY's progressive rock geniuses 3, proudly announce their highly acclaimed sophomore release, The End is Begun, will be re-released as a digipak on February 19, 2008. The audio CD will feature the 13 previously released explosive, mind boggling tracks as well as a bonus track; 3's spin on the classic Pink Floyd song, "See Emily Play"…which will be track #14 on the audio disc.

The bonus DVD will feature live performances of the songs: 'Monster', 'Bramfatura' and 'Amaze Disgrace' (all songs from the band's previous Metal Blade records release, Wake Pig) from the Metal Blade 25th Anniversary show from Worcester, Massachusetts. Production videos of the songs, 'All that Remains' and 'Alien Angel' will also be included on the bonus DVD.

3 will partake in the 'Progressive Nation' tour featuring progressive rock legends, Dream Theater; Sweden's finest death metallers in Opeth; as well as acclaimed metal act Between the Buried and Me. - more on this story

Collective Soul Preview

PR reports: Afterwords (El Music Group) is the new studio album from Collective Soul. It is the seventh studio album by the hard-rocking band from the tiny town of Stockbridge, GA that's gone on to become multi-platinum hit-makers playing all over the world.

Bright as California sunshine, the first single "Hollywood" features an undeniable melody with tinges of '80s pop. Singer/ songwriter Ed Roland puts a bouncy energy to his sly lyrics that compare Tinsel Town to a naughty girl (or is it the other way around?): "Yeah, Hollywood/ You know I love you more than one man should/ Yeah, Hollywood/ kiss me, kiss me good."

Rockridge is featuring "Hollywood" this week as part of GHIDRAH thier a song-of-the-week program. Each week the songs change, but the links don't change - it is self-refreshing content. Check out the track - right here!

Mannheim Steamroller for the Troops

UMe reports: U.S. troops overseas and veterans here at home will get an early "present in their holiday stocking" as Mannheim Steamroller, along with their fans and the VFW Foundation partner for a week-long promotion to bring America's favorite Christmas music to military service members and their families.

To celebrate Thanksgiving and the approaching holiday season, beginning Monday, Nov. 19 running through Sunday, Nov. 25, for every purchase of the new holiday CD, Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas Song, the band will donate a Christmas CD to the VFW Foundation, who will deliver them to active military personnel, veterans and their families. This includes ANY retail purchase of the new Christmas album, at any store or online.

"As we reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving this holiday season, I am so deeply grateful, especially after visiting Walter Reed Hospital earlier this year. To all the men and women serving overseas and the veterans here at home, I hope this Christmas CD will express our appreciation and thanks for their unselfish service," said Chip Davis, founder of Mannheim Steamroller. - more on this story

Band Against MS Golf Tournament

PR reports: Multi-Platinum recording artist Clay Walker will host the 1st Annual "Clay Walker Charity Classic" golf tournament to be held in Houston, TX, March 16-17, 2008, at the Woodlands Country Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit Walker's not-for-profit charity, Band Against MS.

The two-day event will feature 28 PGA TOUR and Champions TOUR golf professionals, along with celebrities from the music and entertainment industries who will participate in a pro-am event followed by an awards dinner, charity auction and private concert featuring Clay and friends.

"I am excited about our event," said Clay. "My hope is that we can raise awareness for Band Against MS as well as significant funds for MS research and education. Music and golf are my passions and Houston is my home and I can't think of a better way to create something special for Band Against MS and our charitable endeavors." - more on this story

The Raveonettes Set US Release

Vice reports: The Raveonettes will release their third full-length, Lust Lust Lust, to American audiences on February 19th, 2008. The follow up to 2005's Pretty in Black is the Danish-bred noir-pop duo's Vice Records debut.

Released in the UK on November 12th, the album has already enjoyed a wave of critical praise -- NMEdubbed it the Rave's most engrossing album to date," while The Fly calls it "a bleak, uncompromising masterpiece, it's their best yet."

The US release will include a pair of bonus tracks not packaged with the UK version, and will be available on LP, CD and in digital format. While Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo are currently trekking across Europe, the duo is planning a US tour behind the record in March, centered around a host of appearances at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Check Lust Lust Lust's first track, the cavernous, reverb-drenched - "Aly Walk With Me."

Van Halen Open Store

antiMusic reports: Van Halen have opened up a new online store. Here is the announcement they sent over (and Rita it looks like they are not selling duct taped Eddie Van Halen shoes. Sorry): So you missed the big Van Halen show, but you're dying for the T-shirt. Or maybe you can make it to a concert, but you'll be too busy dancing the night away rocking to the band to visit the merch booth.

Whatever the case, now Van Halen fans have access to all of the killer merchandise from the band's critically acclaimed 2007 tour. Shirts, hats, stickers and other bodacious bounty are just a click away at www.van-halen.com.

Grab a spot-on reproduction of the band's 1978 concert tee complete with the classic Van Halen logo emblazoned across the front. And check out the 2007 update of Van Halen's 1979 World Tour shirt. It's enough to make you wanna fire up the Trans Am and pop in an 8-Track. But as the new version of Van Halen sets its naked steaming eyes on the future, it ain't all nostalgia, Waldo. Sexy girlie tees, hoodies, stocking caps and more blend contemporary fashion sense with that timeless Van Halen attitude. [we couldn't take any more either, so we'll end it here.] - Click here to check it out.

Collin Raye Spawns Myspace Hit

PR reports: Things are spinning out of control in Collin Raye's camp, but it's a good thing! Since releasing his new single "Quitters" to radio three weeks ago, the demand for the song is coming in a new direction, his MySpace site.

"Quitters" has surpassed 130,000 spins since its release and averages 18,000 new spins daily. Raye's loyal fan base runs deep and they are overwhelmingly reacting to the message this song portrays. His label MySpace site, StarPointe Records, is also garnering new listeners daily by adding an additional 25,000 spins to "Quitters."

Raye will be able to bring this reaction and enthusiasm for his new single overseas where he will performing five dates next week across Ireland playing in Castlebar, Letterkenny, Cookstown, Dublin, and one at St Joseph's Hall in Omagh. This will mark Collin's first tour in Ireland. For more information on Collin Raye and to hear his new single "Quitters," - click here

Beatles Podcast

PR reports: In honor of the DVD release of Help! on November 6, 2007, the FIRST EVER Beatles podcast has been created! Narrated by Michael Palin, click on the link below to check out the 2-part installment (with a 3rd part coming soon).

Directed by Richard Lester, who also directed the band's debut feature film 'A Hard Days Night', 'Help!' made its theatrical debut in 1965. The story follows The Beatles as they become passive recipients of an outside plot that revolves around Ringo's possession of a sacrificial ring, which he cannot remove from his finger. As a result, he and his bandmates John, Paul and George are chased from London to the Austrian Alps and the Bahamas by religious cult members, a mad scientist and the London police.

In addition to starring the Beatles, 'Help!' has a witty script, a great cast of British character actors and features 7 classic Beatles tracks, including: • 'Help!' • 'You're Going To Lose That Girl' • 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away' • 'Ticket To Ride' • 'I Need You' • 'The Night Before' • 'Another Girl' - Check out the podcasts here

Wolfmother DVD

Interscope reports: Wolfmother's Please Experience Wolfmother Live DVD hits stores today. What every wolf cub has been braying for. Experience an astounding live music event as Wolfmother play to a ravenous pack of avid fans on their homecoming night in Sydney. Jackass whip the crowd into a frenzy with an introduction by Johnny Knoxville and Bam Magera.

Bonus features include further live performances from Brixton Academy and the Aria Awards ceremony, plus 5 promo videos and 'Meet The Mother' exclusive introduction to the band.

Presented in digital 5.1 surround sound, packaged as both deluxe hard back digipack including EXCLUSIVE PULL OUT POSTER and standard amaray. Digital eMix Bundle featuring 1 video and 3 audio tracks from the main concert is available to download exclusively from iTunes right now. - preview

Grief Of War Ink with Prosthetic

PR reports: Los Angeles-based Prosthetic Records is proud to announce the addition of Japan's Grief Of War to the label's roster. Having formed - in their own words - for the purpose of being the true heir of real heavy metal, Grief Of War was started from humble beginnings in 2002 based out of Tokyo, and almost immediately after forming, the band quickly started rehearsing to develop and refine their sound through a series pre-productions recordings.

Releasing the self-titled 'Grief of WAR' demo in 2003, the band began receiving positive reaction about the release from a handful of CD shops and fanzines inside their native Japan, prompting the quartet to being energetically playing live in June 2004. Through this, the band began gaining an increasing fan base throughout Tokyo through uncountable tours and live dates, including playing together with Danish metal band Mnemic in March of 2005. Grief Of War finally unleashed the band's debut full-length, 'A Mounting Crisis...As Their Fury Got Released' through hometown label Yggr Drasill Records in May 2005.

Self-described as "Samurai Crunch," Grief Of War aims to capture the title as the heir of real traditional metal in the golden 80s, through a deal with Prosthetic Records set to begin with the release A Mounting Crisis... outside Japan on February 19, 2008. Music from the effort can be previewed - here

Beneath The Massacre Update

PR reports: French Canadian death metal band Beneath The Massacre has offered up a post-tour update, upon last night's completion of The Radio Rebellion tour, featuring Behemoth, Job For A Cowboy, and labelmates Gojira and Beneath The Massacre. The band issued this update: "So one more US tour over. That was the fourth since May '07 and the last of the year. The Radio Rebelion Tour was by far the best thing we ever been on. We'd like to thank the sponsors, the agencies and every musician and crew members of Gojira, Job For A Cowboy and Behemoth; We'll miss you guys!

"Besides that, we're taking some time off the road to write new material. We will be doing a few headlining shows in Canada... Then our first European Tour in January. And we'll soon anounce our upcoming tour in the US.....stay tuned!!" - more on this story including tour dates

.... Review: Rob Zombie Live

Rob Zombie's studio recordings depend on production trickery and guitars processed to sound far bigger than they could naturally. And his live shows earned their notoriety for shock theatrics. So it should surprise no one that Zombie Live captures the best aspects of neither. (2.5 stars) - Read the full Rob Zombie Live review

.... Review: Asbestoscape

Neo-folktronica, Unblack Metal, Electro-glitch-Psychedelia, Neo-Instrumental-Electro-Industrial, the list goes on. Actually mixing these often contrasting sounds into a listenable concoction takes skills. Asbestoscape is one of the few CDs that are capable of that. (3 stars) - Read the full Asbestoscape review

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