Good Riddance Explain Breakup

Punknews.org reports: Russ Rankin of Good Riddance spoke to Pastepunk finally giving up some more details about the reasons to end the band as well as commenting on some of his future plans. As to the breakup, Russ explained:

We were looking at trying to keep going in small little chunks of time, whenever we could have some time available. And then Sean would kind of be on-call to drum for us. But we went out and toured and found that uh, you know, music had changed a lot, and nobody really wanted to see our band anymore. So we had been talking about doing this for about a year.

We don't want to be that band that keeps on touring, and playing to like, 5 people, then 3 people, then no people. We don't want to be that band. We would rather do this, and have our dignity. - more on this story

Wednesday 13 Cancels Dates

Metal Underground reports: Due to a death in the family, Wednesday 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) will not play the final two shows of the U.S. Ghouls On Parade tour. The overseas shows will not be affected by this.

Fans are advised to call the venues to see if the other bands on the tour are still performing.

The affected dates are as follows: Oct. 29 - Hangar - New Orleans, Louisiana - Oct. 31 - Ground Zero - Spartanburg, South Carolina
- more on this story

What to Watch

Rockdirt reports: Rock acts on television this week include: Seether, who perform on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' on Monday

The Academy Is..., who visit 'Total Request Live' on Monday

Armor For Sleep, who visit 'TRL' on Monday

New Found Glory, who visit 'The Sauce' on Monday

Good Charlotte, who perform on 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson' on Tuesday

Zappa Plays Zappa, who perform on 'Late Night' on Tuesday

System of a Down's Serj Tankian, who visits 'Tavis Smiley' on Tuesday

The Sex Pistols, who perform on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Tuesday and 'The Late Late Show' on Wednesday

Roger Daltrey of The Who, who visits 'Late Night' on Wednesday - even more listed right here!

Slash Book Appearance

BW&BK reports: Legendary guitarist SLASH (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is scheduled to appear at the Barnes & Noble (4 Astor Pl.) location in New York City Tuesday(October 30th) at 7 PM. Further details by calling 212-420-1322.

HarperCollins Publishers have released more excerpts from the guitarist's forthcoming autobiography, entitled Slash, written by Slash with Anthony Bozza - more on this story

Enuff Z'nuff Say Goodbye to Ricky Parent

antiMusic reports: Enuff Z'nuff issued a short statement on their website on Monday saying goodbye to their late drummer Ricky Parent who passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. The band's former manager and Ricky's close friend Tom Feeley also updated fans about memorial services.

The band wrote on their website: "While we lost a dear friend and bandmate the world lost a beautiful soul and is a much sadder place without him. We were blessed having him in our lives and he was blessed having the love and friendship of the fans that he loved so much. Our hearts go out to his family and closest friends. Ricky we hail you and will always miss you. Rest in Peace our brother. "

Fans wishing to pay respects, funeral arrangements - information is here

Blackmore's Night Paris Moon

PR reports: For a decade, award winning singer/songwriter Candice Night, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, and their fellow band of minstrels, have crafted an enchanting folk/rock sound with Renaissance overtones that has earned them the devotion of fans around the globe. On November 6, 2007 Blackmore's Night will release Paris Moon, a long-form concert DVD/CD shot September 20, 2006 at Paris, France's famed Olympia.

Over the course of five internationally charting studio albums, several live and compilation releases, numerous awards and many sold-out tours around the planet, they have truly perfected their signature blend of music.

Following his global success as Deep Purple and Rainbow's guitarist and main composer, Ritchie Blackmore changed his musical form of expression in the mid-'90s to co-found Blackmore's Night with instrumentalist/lyricist/lead vocalist Candice Night. - check out the eCard

Steve Miller Band: Live in Chicago DVD/CD Package Coming

PR reports: Coming Home Studios is pleased to announce the first ever DVD release for one of rock's greatest recording and touring artists, The Steve Miller Band. Steve Miller Band: Live in Chicago will be released as a 2-DVD and 1 CD package on February 25th 2008 [in the UK. According to CD Universe Koch will release it in the US on Dec 04th].

Since 1968, the Steve Miller Band has released over 24 albums, with over half of those spanning multi-platinum sales. Live in Chicago was filmed in High Definition with 32 cameras, over two sold-out nights at the renowned Chicago concert venue, Ravinia in front of 35,000 people during the summer of 2007. The 3-disc set boasts two DVDs and one audio CD. The first DVD features 20 classics performed live including some of Steve Miller's biggest hits including The Joker, Fly Like An Eagle, Abracadabra and Take The Money And Run. DVD disc one features the live concert which has a running time of 110 minutes.

DVD disc two boasts over 45 minutes worth of bonus features including a never-before-released documentary encompassing a private tour of Chicago featuring Steve in a classic checker taxi cab revisiting some of the first venues he performed in when he was known as Kid. - more info and tracklist

Tom Laverack Making Cave Drawings in 08

PR reports: NYC-based singer/songwriter Tom Laverack will release his third solo album, Cave Drawings, in January 22, 2008 on Sojourn Records.

The shimmery, rootsy vibe combines the broad appeal of Bruce Springsteen's populist rock anthemics and the cult-like devotion of T Bone Burnett's noirish folk balladry, with flecks of Bill Mallonee, David Baerwald and Mark Eitzel glittering in the bottom of his songwriting pan. With a world weary voice and a guarded optimism, Tom Laverack has created a quietly powerful set of songs that subtly tightens its grip with every successive listen.

Three of the songs on this CD were featured in the IFC Films release "The Last Winter" from cult director Larry Fessenden, which was released in September to high acclaim. - learn more about Tom here

Bring on the Lenny Kravitz preview

PR reports: Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race and class into an 18-year musical career, one which revels in the rich influences of '60s and '70s soul, rock and funk. Kravitz has a new album entitled It Is Time For A Love Revolution set for release in February 2008. But you don't have to wait until then. Capitol has sent over an early preview of the CD. Take a listen to "Bring It On" - right here

Silverchair Make a Clean Sweep

PR reports: Silverchair swept the 2007 ARIA Awards in Sydney last night. They won five ARIAs - more than any other artist this year. Most significantly the band took out the prestigious Album Of The Year award for their acclaimed Young Modern. While they've had five chart-topping albums over their career, this was actually the first time that any Silverchair release has received that honor.

They received the following awards: Album Of The Year - Best Group - Single Of The Year - Best Rock Album - Highest Selling Single

This extraordinary achievement makes Silverchair the most successful artist in the entire history of the ARIA Awards. Last night's haul took the band's career tally to 19 eclipsing John Farnham's previous record of 18 career gongs. Silverchair opened the Awards telecast with a memorable performance of "Straight Lines" and set the tone for a very special night that cemented Silverchair in their rightful place as one of the most acclaimed and successful bands in Australian music history - more including upcoming US dates

The B-52's Funplex in 08

antiMusic reports: We told you last week (with help from our friends at Gigwise) that the Love Shack was open for business once again. We received the official word today with some more details: The B-52's, pioneering dance-rock stars, are exploding on the scene once again with the February 26th, 2008 release of 'Funplex', the band's first studio album in 16 years and the first with the Astralwerks label.

The influential band - who bridged a gap between punk and new wave with a sound that was uniquely their own - along with producer Steve Osborne (New Order, Happy Mondays, Doves, KT Tunstall) have created a new album as cutting edge, distinctive and danceable as their self-titled debut album and hit single "Rock Lobster" were in 1979.

Recorded in their native Athens, GA and with all 11 songs written by Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson, 'Funplex' finds the band in vigorous, forward stance, while staying true to the party-rock style that influenced such current bands as LCD Soundsystem, Interpol and The Scissor Sisters. Guitarist Keith Strickland explains, "It's loud, sexy rock and roll for your pleasure zones, with the beat pumped up to hot pink." - more including tracklisting

What's That Smell? Oh it's Jessica Simpson

antiMusic reports: Just what the world needed, a Jessica Simpson perfume. Anyone up for smelling like tuna? Or is chicken? Why is called Chicken of the Sea? Why do celebs do clothing lines and perfumes? Why do consumers buy such things? We have no answers to any of these complex questions but we do that Jessica will soon stink up the place. Contact Music has the report:

Singer/actress Jessica Simpson has become the latest in a long line of female celebrities to launch her own perfume. The star, 27, has signed a deal with Parlux fragrances - the company behind Paris Hilton's scent range

With Simpson joining the likes of Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker with her new smelly sideline. The as-yet-unnamed perfume is expected to hit shelves in summer next year (08). - more on this story

.... Review: Down III: Over the Under

The release of a new Down album constitutes something of an event. Down III: Over the Under, in fact, represents just their second release since their legendary debut, NOLA which was released more than ten years ago. (4 stars) - Read the full Down III: Over the Under review

.... Review: Britney Spears - Blackout

The new album by pop tart princess Britney Spears "Blackout" should have stayed blacked out. The album shows absolutely no imagination or creativity. "Blackout" is not only a waste of good money, but it is also a waste of good time in listening to it. - Read the full Britney Spears - Blackout review

.... Review: Lozen - Enemies Against Power

Okay, so, two piece female band that's drawn comparisons to Heart. Sounds totally reasonable to me, early Heart of course being excellent and some of their later material falling under the "guilty pleasure" heading. (3 stars) - Read the full Lozen - Enemies Against Power review

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