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antiMusic reports: The last thing Amy Winehouse
needs to worry about right now is claiming songwriting credits for songs
she didn't fully write herself. Amid all of the drug abuse controversies
surrounding the singer she must have had a momement of clarity because
she decided that a legal battle with someone named P*Nut over credits and
royalty for a song wasn't worth the effort. So she's giving the producer/songwriter
with a silly name his due.
Gigwise has the report: Amy Winehouse has
settled a copyright infringement suit over a song from her album 'Back
To Black' out of court. The singer has agreed to pay songwriter and producer
P*Nut - real name John Harrison - a share of the copyright from the song
and payment of costs for co-writing the song 'He Can Only Hold Her'.
P*Nut received only a thankyou, and no
songwriting credit, when the album was released last year. His solicitor
says, "This represents a very satisfactory outcome for P*Nut, who considered
his contribution to the song to be perfectly obvious."-
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antiMusic reports: Yes there are some people
actually still interested in the MTV Video Music Awards in the year 2007
and are even interested in the vapid music that gets nominated for the
awards on the Music Television station that rarely plays music.
So for the less than 5% of our readers
under 14, that for some odd reason missed the show, here is the full list
of predictable winners. (and no we didn't make any of these up, these are
the actual award names. We may have played a little with the artist names):
Monster Single of the Year : Haven't I
heard that before? aka Rihanna "Umbrella" * Quadruple Threat of the Year
: Justin "poodlehead" Timberlake * Best Collaboration : Beyoncé
and Shakira "Beautiful Liar" * Male Artist of the Year : Justin Timberflake
* Female Artist of the Year : Queen Vapid aka Fergie * Best Group : MTV
Bitchboys a.k.a. Fall Out Boy * Best New Artist : Tiger Beat Rawkas aka
Gym Class Heroes * Video of the Year : Generic R&B Girl aka Rihanna
"Umbrella"-
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PR reports: Project/Object, the acclaimed
and internationally known Frank Zappa repertoire band, is back with its
"Fall Surge for Zappa Music" tour, October 10 thru 24, 2007. With former
Zappa vocalist/saxophonist Napoleon Murphy Brock as the focal point of
this particular installment of Project/Object, longtime fans can expect
a unique and fresh lineup from the seasoned touring band - highlighting
not only material from Brock's albums and tours with Zappa that started
in 1974 - but also many tracks people have not heard him sing before. Napoleon's
soulful vocals, and "exotic dancing" as Frank used to call it -- will help
make Project/Object's fall tour a phenomenon. Brock is fresh off his lengthy
stint as lead vocalist for Dweezil Zappa's ZPZ tour, and with Project/Object
he just played the highlight set to record attendance at the annual Zappanale
festival in Germany in August 2007.
Project/Object continually seeks to celebrate
this successful insurgency into the minds of so many brand new young fans,
as well as seasoned Zappa listeners. Featuring: Napoleon Murphy Brock -
sax, vocals * Andre' Cholmondeley - guitar, vocals * Dave Johnsen - bass,
vocals * Eric Slick - drums, vocals, electronics * Eric Svalgard - keys,
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PR reports: Gainesville, Florida five-piece
Sister Hazel is planning to release a holiday record on September 25th.
Entitled "Santa's Playlist," it incorporates classics and standards remade
in their own unique way, obscure Christmas tunes, and several of the band's
originals. The album, which comes in response to countless requests from
fans, follows the release of a b-sides disc, "BAM! Volume 1," back in June,
as well as the band's latest studio album, "Absolutely," which was released
in October 2006.
The making of the record became a unique
endeavor in and of itself. Lead singer Ken Block explains: "We were all
really motivated to make this CD, but in order for us to finish it in time
for this year's holiday, we had to do a lot of tracking on the road. We
recorded in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, Myrtle
Beach, Dallas, and Gainesville while we were touring. That in itself created
a great energy. It was a lot of work, but we had a blast." That was not
the only new experience for the Hazel boys. "Each of us got to bring in
three songs and produce them," explains guitarist Ryan Newell. "Being in
a band with five equal voices, it was a great experience to see each one
of us take turns in the producer seat," adds vocalist/guitarist Drew Copeland.
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PR reports: The latest episode of "Talking
Metal" features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted
with In This Moment's Maria Brink and Chris Howorth.
Topics include Blasko, Ozzfest, Static
X, Megadeth, Tyler Fyre, fame, songwriting, and future plans. The podcast
also includes an interview Strigl conducted with Black Metal Ray from Dirt
Talk.
Additional podcasts topics covered by Strigl
and Ostronomy include Chthonic, Tin Man, Battlestar Galatica, Verizon Fios,
AC/DC digital downloads, and Rock Nation Radio. The podcast can be downloaded
at this- location
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PR reports: Invitro has lined-up two CD release
performances in Los Angeles and San Diego in support of the band's debut,
"When I Was A Planet," which hits stores this Tuesday. The parties will
take place Sep 10 2007 THE ROXY Los Angeles, CA and Sep 12 2007 Brick by
Brick, San Diego, CA w/UNSET
Invitro is the new project from ex-Snot/Soulfly
guitarist Mikey Doling that has been creating a whirlwind of attention
from critics and fans. The Los Angeles based group has been leaving audiences
stunned with their energetic live shows and quirky tin-foil costumes on
tours with Sevendust, Static-X, Hellyeah and Family Values.
An exclusive stream of Invitro's debut
album, "When I Was A Planet" has been posted on the group's MySpace page
The album will land on September 11th, 2007 through Gridiron Records. Check
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PR reports: The Exotic Erotic Ball proudly
announced that it has combined with legendary rap artist, Snoop Dogg, to
raise much-needed funds for The Healing Circle. Snoop Dogg will perform
live at a benefit concert at the Cow Palace on Friday evening, October
26, 2007, during the hours of the Exotic Erotic Expo. The Ball's initial
$45,000 deposit for Snoop's services was committed to The Healing Circle
in a personal presentation made by Snoop on August 12,2007. Additional
funds for the Healing Circle will be raised when Snoop Dogg performs live
on Friday, and then returns Saturday night at the Ball, where he will join
Tera Patrick and Danny Bonaduce as judges of the Ball's World Famous Costume
Contests.
"We are excited about Snoop Dogg's live
performance and his involvement with the show," says Ball producer Howard
Mauskopf, "but we are blown away by his generosity. This is a true case
of an artist doing the right thing. Snoop's people came up with the idea
for all the initial money to go to a neighborhood charity called The Healing
Circle these are mothers who have lost children to inner city violence.
The Healing Circle provides support for them, as they have already suffered
the worst loss a mother can suffer, and are so easily forgotten by our
harsh society. We think these are the most real victims of violent crime.
We also like the fact that this is a charity you don't read about in the
society pages no fancy dinners here. Money is paid directly to those
in need; we sincerely hope to change lives. Snoop is doing a wonderful
thing. We're just glad the Ball can assist."- more
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antiMusic reports: A quick correction to last
Friday's story about From Autumn To Ashes. Josh Newton contacted to let
us know about a big error in our story. Turns out that Josh decided to
leave the band and they then invited Mike Pilato to rejoin them.
We apologize to Josh for getting that wrong.
He didn't issue a statement about his decision to leave the band but the
band did and had this to say: "We will miss Josh Newton very much and have
enjoyed the last 3 years of making music together. We could have never
survived the hardships of the last year and could have never rebuilt the
band without his efforts and humor. I'm sure whatever he does next will
be amazing so keep your eyes and ears open for that."
The regrouped From Autumn To Ashes will
head out on tour with Silverstein, Strike Anywhere, And A Day To Remember
on October 2nd. Dates etc etc can be found- here
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PR reports: The much anticipated full length
release from LucaBrasi is set for November 23rd, 2007 Featuring former
members of The Urge, Adair, Helmet and Ulcer Inc., LucaBrasi (formerly
known as Seven) is gearing up for some action. Rock action.
Currently in the studio with friend, cohort
and co-conspirator, John Pessoni, LucaBrasi is recording and crafting their
first - and yet to be titled - full length release.
Their brand of organically grown rock -
cultivated with friendship, a mutual love for music and the desire to be
a part of something special - is being captured at a high level in Pessoni's
studio in Affton, MO...and the members of LucaBrasi are looking forward
to sharing the songs with everyone...hence the early demos on this page.
Rock them well, tell a friend, check back for more updates and keep your
eyes peeled for LucaBrasi.- Myspace
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antiMusic reports: Alter Bridge (Creed sans
Stapp) and Another Animal (Godsmack, Ugly Kid Joe) are hitting the road
together this month.
Here are the dates at press time:
9/14 Orlando, FL The Social
10/2 Tallahassee, FL Flyd's Music Store
10/4 Charleston, SC The Plex
10/5 Chattanooga, TN Club Fathom
10/6 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless
Music Center
10/8 Chicago, IL House of Blues
10/9 Cleveland, OH House of Blues-
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PR reports: Seattle rock band Fall From Grace
are the official winners of the first-ever Bodog Music Battle of the Bands.
Their win aired live September on the series finale at the House of Blues
in Los Angeles on the fuse network. Fans made the ultimate decision by
voting via SMS text messaging, and the Seattle-based foursome Fall From
Grace was awarded the $1 million dollar Bodog Music record contract. Battle
finalists Blaxmyth and Fear Nuttin' Band also performed at the packed venue.
Musicians and celebrities, such as A. Jay
from Lit, John 5, Fletcher Dragge from Pennywise, Scott Shiflett of Viva
Death (ex-Face To Face), members of I am Ghost, rock drummer Carmine Appice,
Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC), actor Anthony Michael Hall, actress Rena Riffel
and Average Joe bachelorette Anna Chudoba, joined Bodog Music Battle of
the Bands judges Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Limited
(PiL), Billy Duffy of The Cult and punk-goddess/Bodog Music recording artist
Bif Naked, along with host Stryker (co-host of syndicated radio show "Loveline")
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PR reports: Evans Blue will be the featured
guest on the nationally syndicated radio show, "Rockline," hosted by Bob
Coburn, airing Monday, September 10th at 11:30p EST/8:30p PST.
The band will perform four acoustic songs
from the new album, The Pursuit Begins When This portrayal Of Life Ends,
which is in stores now.
Fans can talk live with Evans Blue by calling
800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or if you miss the show
Monday, go to- http://www.rocklineradio.com
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PR reports: Critical Bill's new CD "Downtown
The World" comes out September 18th. Here is a little bit about that: No
formulas, no fashions, no formats. Detroit-based urban rock outfit, Critical
Bill, is a band loved by thousands of fans for being what it is. Real.
Since its start in 2002, Critical Bill has brought its powerful blend of
dirty rock guitar, rap influences and hip hop beats to radio stations nationwide
including hometown stations WRIF and WTDW and to countless live audiences
all over the U.S. and Canada - and continue to do so on their latest release,
"Downtown the World."
The band built a massive following headlining
shows and touring extensively with the formidable "Kansas City Rap King"
Tech N9ne. They've also shared stages with DMX, Uncle Kracker, Puddle Of
Mudd, Hed PE, Dope, and Mushroomhead, among others. Within the last eighteen
months, the band has played 300+ shows, to more then 250,000 people, with
no end in sight.- more
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PR reports: To celebrate the release of Völkerball,
Rammstein are giving one lucky winner the chance to play Richard Z. Kruspes
brand new Limited edition ESP RZK guitar. This guitar has been signed by
all Rammstein band-members!- Enter
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