As I Lay Dying Tour

PR reports: Gearing up for another relentless touring schedule in 2008, metal marvels As I Lay Dying are not waiting long after the New Year to get back on the road. The January 2008 leg of their acclaimed AN OCEAN BETWEEN US tour will feature a fresh crop of opening bands - August Burns Red, Evergreen Terrace and Still Remains – and will continue to bring their genuine brand of fist-pumping metal to a theatre near you.

The outing will begin on January 10th in Las Vegas, NV and will continue on through February 1 in Omaha, NE. Guitarist, Phil Sgrosso says of the upcoming trek "2008 is going to be a very busy year for us and there's no better way to start it off than with a US headline tour. - how about those dates?

King Diamond Throws Out Back and Tour Plans

Metal Underground reports: King Diamond's North American headlining tour - which is scheduled to launch March 23 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and run through May 8 in Houston - has been cancelled due to a herniated disc.

"I can't sit down, even on my couch, for more than a few minutes," King recently told MTV.com. "About [two months ago] I tried, and after 15 minutes, it started feeling like my left leg was getting set on fire."

"It can take up to a year and a half for a severe herniated disc to heal properly, but it varies from person to person," he added. "Right now there's not much more we can do." - more on this story

Everytime I Die Again

PR reports: While your stomachs and wallets are recuperating from the Thanksgiving holiday, mellow out to the rock n' roll hardcore styling of Buffalo's Every Time I Die on ABC.

In case you missed it the first time, Every Time I Die's performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will re-air this Friday night, November 23, at 12:05 AM. The band's October 31 performances of "We'rewolf" and "No Son Of Mine" will re-air in all their nationally-televised glory.

Every Time I Die recently wrapped up a tour with Underoath, Poison The Well, and Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, and are currently looking ahead to their co-headlining spot on the Take Action Tour. - more on this story

John Hughley RIP

Contact Music reports: Musician John Hughley has died. He was 73. The steel guitarist, who made a name for himself playing for country stars Conway Twitty and Vince Gill, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday (18Nov07).

The Arkansas native worked with childhood friend Twitty for two decades until the late 1980s, before going on to play for Loretta Lynn and Gill.

Most recently, he became a member of touring musicians the Time Jumpers. - more on this story

New Blood for Asia

PR reports: Asia are pleased to officially announce that the band lineup has finally been completed with the addition of keyboard wizard par excellence Erik Norlander. Erik's evocative synthesizer technique and style is reminiscent of the legendary Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson and Jon Lord while still creating a very unique musical voice of his own.

Vocalist John Payne adds, "We know that the keyboard position is extremely critical to this band and therefore much time was invested to find the right person and all roads lead us to Erik".

The band has commenced recording the much-anticipated album "Architect of Time" to be released in 2008. Red Entertainment is currently booking worldwide tour dates. - more on this story

James Brown Trustees Not Trustworthy?

Jam! reports: Two people in charge of a portion of James Brown's estate quit their positions Tuesday amid ongoing questions over the late soul singer's finances.

The resignation of the trustees, who included a longtime adviser and close friend of Brown's, was announced during a court hearing shortly after David Cannon, a former trustee, was held in contempt.

Administrators looking into the handling of Brown's estate told the judge in September that Cannon, who stepped down as a trustee the month before, may have misappropriated up to $7 million. - more on this story

Dublin Death Patrol New Year's Eve

PR reports: Bay Area super group Dublin Death Patrol will be headlining a special New Year's Eve concert at Mixes (formerly Bourbon Street Bar & Grill) in Concord, Ca. Dublin Death Patrol features; Chuck Billy of Testament, Steve "Zetro" Souza of Exodus fame, Willy Lange of Rampage and Laaz Rockit, three of the Billy Brothers and some other local Dublin boys.

This show is going to be the most metal way to kick off the New Year. Dublin Death Patrol will be supported by Reignition, Scorched Earth Policy, and 3rd Rail.

The show gets going at 9:00PM and tickets are only $25.00!! Mixes is located at 2765 Clayton Road in Concord, California. Tickets are available - here

Holiday Hate Tour

PR reports: Sik World Clothing is proud to present the 2007 Holiday Hate Tour featuring Psychostick, Indorphine and The Screaming Mechanical Brain. The out kicks off next week in Tempe, AZ and will roll across the US spreading the Sik World brand of holiday cheer up until 3 days before Christmas. The tour will feature tons of giveaways from Sik World Clothing and Jagermeister at each stop on the tour.

Psychostick is humor-core. A firm education of metal and salacious hooks, topped with lyrical content about busted cars ("Two-Ton Paperweight"), sex ("Orgasm = Love") and the real reason why musicians get together ("In a Band to Get Chicks"), the band has built a loyal fan base around the country. As a result, the group's Rock Ridge Music debut, "We Couldn't Think of a Title", has sold over 30,000 copies and the band has racked up 2.8 million plays on MySpace. Psychostick's new anti-holiday themed album, "The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride" was just released and debuted at #18 on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums. - more on this story

James Taylor and Carole King Troubadour Shows

PR reports: The Troubadour is honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a return three-night engagement, November 28, 29 and 30, from two of its most beloved singer/songwriters, Carole King and James Taylor.

The special performances will feature songs from their 1969 debut Troubadour shows that helped propel them both to the world stage. King and Taylor will reunite with guitarist Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar, drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist Lee Sklar, famous in their own right as The Section. There will be two performances each night with ticket proceeds benefiting charities including Natural Resources Defense Council, MusiCares, Alliance for the Wild Rockies and the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, a member of America's Second Harvest—The Nation's Food Bank Network.

"James Taylor is an artist that helped define the room and establish it as the most famous night club in the country," says Brian Smith, The Troubadour's booker. "In these walls there is a deep musical history that spans many generations. To have Carole and James back to help celebrate the last 50 years and to bring in the next 50...is quite an honor." - more on this story

P.S. I Love You Music

PR reports: Atlantic Records has announced the forthcoming release of P.S. I Love You Music From The Motion Picture, the original motion picture soundtrack to the Warner Bros. Pictures/Alcon Entertainment romantic comedy/drama. Due in stores on December 4th, the album features tracks from a diverse range of top artists, including James Blunt, Paolo Nutini, and the one-and-only Pogues. P.S. I Love You, the film, is slated to open in theatres nationwide on December 21st.

P.S. I Love You Music From The Motion Picture is highlighted by "Same Mistake", the second single from James Blunt's acclaimed new Atlantic album, All The Lost Souls. "Same Mistake" will be featured in the upcoming ad campaign heralding the release of P.S. I Love You, with the Grammy-nominated troubadour slated to perform the song on a number of high-profile TV programs.

P.S. I Love You Music From The Motion Picture also includes tracks from such acclaimed singer/songwriters as Nellie McKay, Chuck Prophet, and Lava/Atlantics own Toby Lightman, as well as from modern rock outfits like Fueled By Ramen recording group The Academy Is, and Atlantic recording group NEEDTOBREATHE - James Blunt's "Same Mistake"

Before Springfield Met Jessie's Girl

PR reports: After a 24-year sabbatical, Dr. Noah Drake has returned to ABC daytime, and the music of Rick Springfield is about to fill our speakers once again. Sonic Past Music, a new label dedicated to bringing fans previously unreleased albums from their favorite classic artists, has just uncovered Rick Springfield: The Early Sound City Sessions. The CD will be available on November 20 and includes material that set the stage for Springfield's rise as a Pop star.

Recorded in 1977 and '78, the album includes songs that were later re-recorded with studio musicians for his Beautiful Feelings album. But, check this out – Rick Springfield: The Early Sound City Sessions features a bonus track, "Still Got the Magic," which has never been heard before.

Sonic Past Music was formed as an outlet for popular and recognizable artists to make available albums that had been previously un-released on any label. All Sonic Past albums are available only from the Sonic Past Music website (www.sonicpastmusic.com), CDBaby and Amazon.com. [check out the samples at CDBaby. The vocals are a riot!) - more on this story

Attention Fearless Shoppers

PR reports: Fearless Records kicks off their Holiday Sale today in a big way. With every purchase of $5 or more they will be giving away a limited edition Fearless Records DVD sampler.

This sampler will include a compilation of music videos from Fearless artists such as Mayday Parade, Alesana, Plain White T's, A Static Lullaby, Sugarcult and more. This video will also include bonus material from these bands and more while they were recording, touring or just hanging out.

In addition to giving away a free 65 min DVD Sampler, Fearless Records will also be dropping prices on all cd's ($5) and T-shirts ($10) - more including tracklisting

.... Review: Serj Tankian - Elect the Dead

All the trademark ingredients show up - the tense, minor key melodies, the abrupt changes in dynamics, feel and mood, the quirky, spastic outbursts, the punky, breakneck tempos. Tankian's unique voice, bizarre personality and leftist views hold it all together (4.5 stars) - Read the full Serj Tankian - Elect the Dead review

.... Review: Sleeper Car - Love & Anxiety

Sleeper Car is a five-piece band steeped in roots music. Michael Musikantow's vocals are somewhat reminiscent of Jeff Buckley. The vocals combine well with the pedal steel and fiddle to give each song a rich texture of sound. (4 stars) - Read the full Sleeper Car - Love & Anxiety review

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