Scum Of The Earth Week: Bombshell From Hell

antiMusic reports: When it came time to pick a band to feature for Halloween week a perfect opportunity presented itself in the form of Scum of the Earth. For those not familiar: the band is spearheaded by former Rob Zombie guitarist Riggs and the band's new album 'Sleaze Freak' hit stores last week. So we asked Riggs to pick his five favorite tracks from the CD and tell us a little about each and he more than delivered in true Riggs fashion. Here he is with today's song "Bombshell From Hell":

An idea I had by picking up strippers at strip clubs and the ensuing chaos that surrounds drugs, drama and alcohol induced schizophrenic delusions...tied to a chair in a strip club in hell by a she devil bombshell.

So I wrote a song about it, detailing the events of a couple evenings jumbled into one evening...Strippers from hell that eat your soul, steal your money and make you love it while begging for more.... real life band sh*t, ya know, wanting to f**k every stripper that walks by damn the consequences.

Now if that didn't get your attention nothing will. Learn more about the band, the new CD, listen to some tracks (including "Bombshell From Hell") and more - right here

3 Injured After Akon Stage Collapse

E! reports: A free concert featuring hip-hop star Akon at Emory University in Atlanta was canceled Thursday afternoon after part of the outdoor stage collapsed during construction, injuring three people, two of them seriously, according to DeKalb County officials.

"It's probable that the weight of the lighting may have contributed to the canopy falling," DeKalb County Fire Captain Eric Jackson told Atlanta's WXIA-TV.

"In the midst of trying to prepare to get everything ready—specifically to perform a sound check, is when the canopy that is on this temporary stage collapsed." - more on this story

Take That Hospitalized

Gigwise reports: Howard Donald was forced to pull out of Take That's concert in Vienna [Friday] night after being admitted to hospital with a suspected collapsed lung.

According to a statement from the reformed boy band, Howard had been injured whilst performing the European leg of their current tour - although no details of how it was sustained were given.

Donald added, "I'm really disappointed and upset that this has happened, as I've never had to miss a show before, it's unbelievably frustrating being sat in a hospital when I should be on stage with the guys." - more on this story

Kid Rock A Song Thief?

TMZ reports: TMZ has learned a man named Maurice Foreman, straight from the hills of Kentucky, claims it's no coincidence that his song "Slow Death" is similar to Kid Rock's hit "So Hott" -- and he's suit filin' mad!

Foreman sought Steppin' Out's Chaunce Hayden's help in finding legal representation, claiming that he has the copyright to his song written in 1997. Foreman claims that Rock sings "so hot" three times, just like he sang "slow death," and says that the lead guitar notes are identical.

Unfortunately, Maurice tells Hayden, he's "a poor guy who works in a factory so I don't have a lot of money," which has made it hard for him to find a lawyer, but if he does have a case, thar's money in them thar hills! [listen and decide for yourself at the following link and you can leave comments at - TMZ about their bigoted comments =)]

Ricky Parent RIP

antiMusic reports: It's with a heavy heart that I report that Enuff Z'nuff drummer Ricky Parent passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. Normally you would now find some biographical information but I knew Ricky and would like to first say a few words.

The one thing I will always remember about Ricky is that unfailing smile. There could be some of the usual rock n roll drama going on around him but that smile would never fail. Aside from that smile, he always impressed me because he honestly did live for the stage. He could be playing for thousands of people or a couple hundred and you could always see the excitement in his face as he sat behind his drum kit. I remember seeing the band during the "Tweaked" tour and Ricky was sounding amazing as usual only to find out after the show that he was playing with a broken foot. But that was just the kind of guy he was, he wouldn't let a little thing like a broken foot keep him off the stage and playing for his fans.

And I know it does sound cliché but he truly did love his fans. As Chip once told me, "they were like oxygen to him." At every show you always knew where you could find Ricky before and after the show and that was out with his extended family, the fans. - more on this story

Van Halen Reschedule Date, Jump Outta Key

antiMusic reports: Welcome to the latest edition of the Van Halen shuffle with some good news for the fans in St. Louis. Remember show that was supposed to take place this past weekend that was nixed because of the tour rescheduling? We have some good news and some bad news.

The good news is the band has rescheduled the show and tickets are now on sale. Plus tickets for the original show will reportedly be honored at the new show. But check with the ticketseller to confirm.

Now the bad news is that you'll have to wait until March to see them. The show is now set to take place on March 30th at the Scottrade Center. That leaves a big ol' hole in the touring plans between the band's Dec 30th show in Vegas and this new date so we can all start the speculating now about what will fill the time. - latest dates and a funny video from the tour where the band Jump's outta key

Wilco Nix UK Dates

Gigwise reports: Wilco have cancelled their four upcoming English dates, due to take place next month.

The cancellations have been blamed on scheduling problems, which is all a bit careless really.

Anyways, if you've got tickets for either their Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham or London dates you are entitled to a refund, which is nice. - more on this story

U2 Can Make Millions and Avoid Taxes!

antiMusic reports: AP had an interesting story on Friday about just how much money U2 is making these days. But the real intriguing part of the story was that while Bono goes around the world trying to convince developed nations to use taxpayer money to aid poverty in the Third World, U2's corporation doesn't pay taxes. While you can only applaud Bono's efforts on behalf of poor nations, the tax exile thing is a bit of head-scratcher. Here is part of the AP story: U2 Ltd., the Irish band's music publishing company, raked in $30 million-plus last year -and $25.8 million of it went to five unidentified "employees," according to documents obtained Friday by The Associated Press.

Those "employees" are suspected to be the band members and their longtime manager, Paul McGuinness. But U2's public relations firms in Dublin and London refused to confirm that.

While Bono has won accolades worldwide for raising awareness of Third World poverty, he has been criticized for moving U2's corporate offices out of Ireland to avoid paying taxes. - more on this story

T.I. Released on $3 Mil Bond

antiMusic reports: Good news for T.I. fans. On Friday the rapper was bailed out of jail while awaiting trial on weapons charges. However, he might not be behind bars but he's still confined, except this time to the comfort of his "crib." AccessNorthGa.com has the story:

A federal judge ordered the rapper T.I. released on $3 million bond Friday, but he must remain in home confinement while he awaits trial on weapons charges.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman said the singer must remain under house arrest at a home in Henry County. He wasn't more specific about the location. T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, will be monitored 24 hours a day by a private monitoring service that he must pay for.
- more on this story

Ozzy Who? Heaven and Hell Eye New CD

antiMusic reports: This one might get Sharon in a bit of an eggtossing tizzy because the Ozzy camp keeps dropping hints that he will rejoin his former Sabbath bandmates for a tour and possibly an album. However, Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler tells a rather different story as it seems the band is more than pleased with their current activities touring the classic Heaven and Hell line-up with Ronnie James Dio out front. It's going so well in fact that they are eyeing a new studio album. This according to a press release leaked to black-sabbath.com. The press release was issued by Noble PR, the firm handling the band's upcoming UK Tour and reads in part:

There's been much speculation of a forthcoming Black Sabbath reunion with the original line-up with Ozzy Osbourne at the helm, but founding member Geezer Butler has adamantly denied such rumors. "Heaven and Hell are currently in discussions with various record labels about recording a brand new studio album in 2008," says Butler.

Black Sabbath's recent incarnation as Heaven & Hell- fronted by Ronnie James Dio on lead vocals, sees the seminal heavy metal band undertaking a major UK arena tour this November. The band's moniker is taken after Black Sabbath's critically acclaimed 1980 studio album "Heaven and Hell" featuring the title track and the breakout hit "Neon Nights". Ronnie James Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1980 and the band went on to release four albums including 1980's "Heaven & Hell", 1981's "Mob Rules", and the 1982 live album "Live Evil", as well as the highly under rated "Dehumanizer" in June 1992. [if you get the chance to see this tour, do so. -ed] - More at Black-Sabbath.com

Ace of Base Returns

antiMusic reports: There have been a ton of notable reunions of late but there is one that fans have been holding their breath in anticipation for and it's finally happening. The most spectacular pop group of all time returns! No, it's not the 1910 Fruitgum Company, not even the Bay City Rollers. This one is even more yummy yummy so we need a drum roll please... It's the Ace of Base!

Sarcasm now off. The Swedish popstars who enjoyed a string of "pop" hits during the 90s have announced a string of tour dates, mostly in Russia at the point, but there is speculation of more touring activity to come for those that watch the "signs" .

Now the bad news for our European friends, it turns out that the band will not take part in Eurovision. Their manager, Lasse Karlsson, issued this statement on their website this week: To make some information cleared, In Swedish news papers there have been roomers the last two days about Ace of Base being a possible candidate for participating in the Swedish Eurovision song contest. This is not correct! - more including the dates

Bon Jovi World Tour

antiMusic reports: Here is part of the official announcement about the Bon Jovi tour (minus most of the hype and an outright lie): "We're starting in New Jersey and then taking it to the world," Jon Bon Jovi proclaimed on stage Thursday night at the grand opening of The Prudential Center in his home state of New Jersey. With that, the band tore into concert that marked the first of 10 concerts at the venue and the surprise launch of Bon Jovi's Lost Highway World Tour.

Concerts in more than 10 countries have already been confirmed including Canada, the U.S., Japan, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Holland, Austria – and counting. Tickets for U.S. dates will go on sale on beginning Saturday, November 3rd, with additional markets and dates to follow in the coming weeks.

The PR announcement claimed that the over priced tickets for the 10-night run at the Prudential Center were sold out but eFlux reported today that "Bon Jovi's 10-night engagement at the Prudential Center continues Friday, Sunday, Tuesday and Nov. 1, 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10. Tickets are still available, ranging from $49.50 to $303. " A quick check at Ticketmaster was able to turn up tickets as well. - dates

Morrissey Fires Support Act Over Gay Comment

antiMusic reports: Morrissey has booted KristeenYoung from his tour after the duo's namesake made an off-color remark during their set Tuesday night at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. The remark was made in response to audience chants for Morrissey to take the stage with Kristeen Young responding, "Morrissey gives good head, I mean, er, cunnilingus," according to reports. Can't have that! So the duo was sent packing by the Moz camp.

Young address the controversy on the group's Myspace page: "My band, KRISTEENYOUNG, have been asked to leave the Morrissey tour. Although I have been advised not to respond or issue a statement, my feelings are that I must. We have been asked to leave because of something I said on stage at The Hammerstein Ballroom, in New York City, this past Tuesday night. Unfortunately, the statement has been perceived as being profane (when, actually, one of the two words in question is a scientific term found in junior high, health class text books, and the other word, I feel most would agree, is lightweight slang) or defamatory. What I said was part of a thread of stage statements I made throughout our set. They were metaphorical and overstated to make an artistic point.

"The 'offending' statement, in particular, was in no way a literal statement, and was very much in keeping with the tone of my writing in general. I reach for beauty and intelligence in my lyrics, but try to retain a bit of the everyday in them. Maybe the statement was a bit TOO everyday. Maybe I misjudged… but I meant no harm. I love Morrissey with all of my heart, soul, body, spirit, to the core of my existence and always will. These will be the only words I will ever write or speak on the subject ever again. Please don't ask for an interview or e-mail me with questions. Thanks to those who understand and who are brave enough to say so." - Myspace page

Johnny Rotten Threatens Fan During Sex Pistols Set

antiMusic reports: Times sure have changed. Back in the day it was customary for audience members to spit on punk bands while they performed but the frontman for the Sex Pistol will not silently be an onstage target! While he wasn't spit on, someone did toss an overpriced drink at him and scored a bullseye with Johnny Rotten's face, sending the singer into a tizzy.

The band were playing to 500 fans at a warm-up show at the Roxy on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. According to Reuters, a 21-year-old who snuck into the show decided it might be fan to play drink tag with Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon a.k.a. Johnny Rotten. After being hit, Rotten dripping with anger, threatened to kill the "coward" responsible if he caught him. There are no indications he caught him but a Reuters reporter caught up to the tosser for a comment.

The LA gig was booked for the band to get their chops together before they kick off their U.K. reunion tour and according to Reuters they needed the practice as Rotten forgot the lyrics to the show opener "Holidays in the Sun" and later improvised lyrics during "Stepping Stone" to include the line "Paris Hilton, kiss my arse." Forgotten lyrics aside, the band was reportedly plagued by sound problems and heat. Read the Reuters report for - more

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