Jessica Vale Week: Exit 12

Exit 12 is a road song, inspired loosely from an exit off the Pennsylvania Turnpike called Breezewood. It's truck stop, but not just any truck stop.

It's in the middle of dense forest and has every single fast food and cheap motel chain that exists. It's a neon glow you can see coming for a good 20 minutes away. It's such a ridiculous place that they sell their own postcards. All that's on the postcards are photos of fast food chains.

I love it so much I am giving you a link to- check it out

Fans Sue Aerosmith

Sleaze Roxx has the story on the lawsuit: A local lawyer suing the rock band Aerosmith said dozens of fans have already contacted her about their losses. 

A lawsuit filed against the group said the band's late cancellation of its Maui concert last month was unnecessary and caused many fans to lose money they spent on plane tickets, car rentals and hotels. 

Lisa Sanchez is the first fan suing. She lost $120 in airfare. Her lawyer said many have said they lost much more. 

Fans may be eligible for a minimum $1,000 each if Aerosmith's cancellation is found to be deceptive, Faria said. If the class-action is approved by a judge, all ticket-buyers will be contacted. [that's a little steep. The Maui War Memorial Stadium holds 20,000 people. So doing the math, this attorney is looking for Aerosmith to fork over $20 Million dollars? How much goes to the attorney?] - more on this story

Patti Smith Injured

 The singer, 60, was performing in the British capital at a gig dedicated to poet Arthur Rimbaud when she tripped over a speaker, fell flat on her face and cut her elbow. 

But Smith insists the incident didn't leave her red-faced - as it wasn't the worst thing to befall her in her lifetime.
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Britney Boycott

The MySpace-based page was created by people who used to work with Britney, including a bodyguard, backup dancer and makeup artist, as well as several old friends.

"We've all hung out with Britney a lot," says our source. "We've seen her at her best and at her worst. And we aren't doing this to be mean. We're doing this out of concern, for herself and for her boys. They need a mother figure and right now, they don't have that."- more on this story

Lance Hahn RIP

Hahn was best known for the prolific rock band J Church, which since its inception in 1992 produced dozens of singles, EPs, and albums of sharp, melodic songs mixed with punk attitude. As Hahn was quoted in 1995, "A lot of people write trying to keep track of all the records we put out. I can't even remember." (The band was only three years old at the time.)

Hahn also played in the punk band Cringer from 1984 to 1991, played guitar for the rock musician Beck in 1994, owned and operated the Honey Bear record label, was a long-time contributor to the international punk rock magazine "Maximum Rock n Roll," and published the zine "Some Hope and Some Despair." Many unfamiliar with Hahn's music knew him as a manager at the Vulcan Video store on South Congress.- more on this story

The Mars Volta Tracks and New Year's Eve Ball

1. Aberinkula 2. Metatron 3. Ilyena 4. Wax Simulacra 5. Goliath 6. Tourniquet Man 7. Cavalettas 8. Agadez 9. Askepios 10. Ouroboros 11. Soothsayer 12. Conjugal Burns

The Bedlam In Goliath's release will be preceded by a one-off New Year's Eve extravaganza at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.- more on this story

Cursive Lose Drummer

We will miss touring, playing, laughing, crying, driving, flying, walking, talking and drinking with Clint and are making plans to love him forever. We wish the best for him and his Whippets and promise to visit him and hang out once a month until the end of time.

Clint's heavy sticks have been passed to the wonderful Cornbread Compton who has travelled and played with the band for the last 7 months. Clint responded enthusiastically when Cornbread accepted the drumming position with a loud, "F***ING SWEET, MAN". Well put. - band's site

Korny Solo Dates

In this unique concert experience, Davis will draw from a wide variety of material, pulling from the entire Korn repertoire with obscure tracks and some fan favorites, The Queen of the Damned soundtrack and select cover tunes, focusing on songs he's rarely - and in many cases, never - performed on stage before. Trading in amphitheatres for more intimate venues, Davis will launch the tour at the Webster Theatre in Hartford, CT on November 9th. Highlights include stops at New York City's Nokia Theatre Times Square (November 13th) and Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre (December 4th). The tour wraps up in Las Vegas on December 11th. 

"I have wanted to do this forever. Ever since I did the Queen of the Damned and more recently the MTV Unplugged I have wanted to be able to play those songs live. It's going to be acoustic, but still heavy and very intimate. It will totally blow peoples minds." says Davis.- dates

CKY Lose Their Voice

Here is Miller's statement: i didnt quit CKY. after the san diego show i started getting really depressed and couldnt eat or sleep, so of course i started drinking more and more moderately. then in St. louis i walked to the back of the bus where chad, jess, hanna, matt cole, and our sound guy jeremy were stitting in the back with the door closed. before i walked in, i listened to them one by one trash me for about 10 minutes sh*t talking some extremely personal painful things that were mostly untrue and stupid...the most painless and laughable one being how i spend all day on the computer refreshing the World Under Blood page to get hits~! bottomline...EXTREME JEALOUSY...it was chad's idea to do side projects, and when his didnt pan out he changed his mind. well too late...- more on this story

Offspring, Incubus and Social D for Soundwave Festival

Announced and expected participants include: The Offspring, Incubus, Social Distortion, 
Killswitch Engage, Coheed And Cambria, As I Lay Dying, Shadows Fall, From Autumn To Ashes, Bleeding Through, Carpathian, Still Remains, Divine Heresy, The Fall Of Troy, Motion City Soundtrack, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Chiodos, Saosin, Plain White T's, Jim Ward(Sparta), Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Boys Like Girls, Cartel, Mindless Self Indulgence, Mewithoutyou, The Dear Hunter, Sugarcult, Arthur Ace Enders (Early November), All Time Low, The Starting Line, Kevin Devine, Mae, The Receiving End of Sirens, Socratic, Halifax, Haste The Day, Dan Nigro (As Tall As Lions), My American Heart, Madina Lake, The Matches, Envy On The Coast

February 23 -Brisbane, Queensland * February 24 -Sydney, New South Wales * February 29 -Melbourne, Victoria * March 1 -Adelaide, South Australia * March 3 -Perth, Western Australia - More info here 

Gorgoroth Split

Infernus posting this announcement on his Myspace blog on Sunday: I am writing to inform you about the fact that there has been taken a decision to split up the band, Infernus on one side, Gaahl (vocals) and King (Ov Hell - bass) on the other. We can not continue working together any longer. What is still not agreed upon is who rightfully get to keep the band's name, as it is both parts will to continue. Since this will be a question of legal affairs, I am afraid this might take time to get sorted out. I am sorry for that.

The remaining members of Gorgoroth posted this message on the band's official website: Gaahl, King and Infernus have decided to part ways. Gorgoroth have existed as a three-piece for the past several years but have ceased from this moment on in this incarnation.Vocalist Gaahl (lyrics) and King (bassist/composer) will continue the scheduled European tour in November under the name Gorgoroth with a replacement for Infernus. King and Gaahl will continue to work together musically, performing their art live and recording in the future. This decision was reached by Gaahl and King as they have been the driving force behind Gorgoroth's music for the past 8 years. Infernus has stated he will take King and Gaahl to court over future use of the name Gorgoroth.- Infernus' Myspace

Arrests Made in Lucky Dube Murder Case

The men, who were captured on Sunday, will now appear in court on Tuesday according to a police spokesman in Johannesburg. 

Two stolen handguns and a car that were allegedly used in the slaying were also recovered during the police operation. - more on this story

Osbourne EX X Factor Host?

The 55-year-old wife of rocker Ozzy stormed out of The X Factor studio on Saturday (20Oct07) after two of her three musical acts faced being sent home. 

During the live show Osbourne told host Dermot O'Leary she could not choose between her two singing hopefuls. But backstage there was another drama, with Osbourne reportedly reducing former Australian soap star Minogue to tears.
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