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Amplify Week: Day 4 "Hydro"

antiMusic reports: Continuing our policy of showcasing up and coming artists we proud to turn the focus this week on Brooklyn rockers Amplify. These indie rocker deliver some explosive music that encompasses a lot of different influences which makes them a really compelling list. this week they'll tell us about five of their favorite tracks from their recent release 'Beneath the Beauty Lies...Heaven to Burn'

Here they are with today's song: Hydro- As the title implies, it is a reference to water. When one thinks of the movements of the ocean, there's always an element of restlessness, constant change and mystery. Therefore, the ocean serves as a metaphor for Human Emotion….to sum up the track's subject matter, Bobbie states, "…it addresses the unexplained wonders and timeless mystery of Sex, Love and Selfless Devotion. To drink the wine of Euphoria, one must have faith and give oneself totally…it's the story of two souls finding and healing one another."
- Click here for the rest of this song story

Ugliest People In Music

Gigwise reports: Ever wondered who the ugliest person in music is? Well let Gigwise give you a few suggestions in their new gallery.

Following the publication of last years Ugliest People in Music gallery – which saw Shane MacGowan come top – we've just unveiled part two The new gallery has been created using the feedback of Gigwise readers, a lot of whom seemed to think Amy Winehouse didn't scrub up to well.

[Some highlights include no. 11 Mick Jones of The Clash- No. 7 Gene Simmons- No. 4. Mick Mars of Motley Crue- 3. Ric Ocasek- You'll have to go to - Gigwise to see No. 1 and the rest of the hall of shame. ]

Fan Sues Fall Out Boy Over Beating

antiMusic reports: When you think of Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, the last thing you assume is that he is capable of giving someone a beat down. That's probably true, but add some security dude to the mix and you're looking a lawsuit waiting to happen. According to TMZ that's exactly what transpired: Wentz is being sued by a guy who claims the makeup-wearing, emo rocker and his security beat him at a Fall Out Boy show last year.

According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Andy Kallas claims was watching the boys perform at Schuba's Tavern in Chicago, when Wentz and his peeps beat him to a pulp for several minutes.

Kallas claims he suffered "serious injuries to his head, mouth and face." The way the lawsuit reads, the attack was totally unprovoked. But here's the deal. We're told Kallas was loud, obnoxious and heckling the band before the incident. - more on this story

Weiland To Rehearse In Jail

Blabbermouth reports: Lockup isn't the ideal place to rehearse for a tour, but it looks like Scott Weiland has no choice in the matter as he will serve his jail sentence before the Stone Temple Pilots reunion tour kicks off in May 17th. Blabbermouth has the story: Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland was sentenced on Monday (April 28) to 192 hours in jail for a November 2007 DUI in Los Angeles.

Entertainment Weekly has now learned that the singer will serve his sentence, which the judge ordered he do before May 28, and be out in time to commence the band's 65-date reunion tour, which kicks off May 17 in Columbus, Ohio.

Weiland's lawyer confirmed this to Entertainment Weekly via Weiland's spokesperson. A statement from Weiland should be released soon, along with further details. - more on this story

Weiland Plans Double Album and Autobiography

antiMusic reports: Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland took to his MySpace page to give fans an update on his plans which not only include the STP reunion tour, but also a jail term (which he didn't mention), a autobiography and he revealed that his new solo album will be a double disc affair that will touch upon rock, punk and R&B.

Here is what he had to say: "I felt the need to check in and let everyone know what the latest and greatest is...as you know, my original band, STP, have reunited and are gearing up for our 4 month tour of the U.S. this summer. I'm really excited to be back in cohoots with my old buddies and share that tingly feeling when we perform.

"I've been crazy busy since coming off tour and never get the chance to sleep in anymore! I have been working on my solo record, which will be a double album due for a November release. It's gonna be awesome, with many different musical influences like rock, punk, R&B as well as an eclectic blend that we've come up with over the years. Can't wait for everyone to hear it. I'm also in the process of writing my autobiography along with famed writer David Ritz, also due out toward the end of the year. It will be a collection of stories, experiences and lessons throughout my life. Definitely a good read." - If missed the news about the jail term, click here

Radiohead Taking Over MTV For A Cause

PR reports: In an unprecedented and exclusive collaboration, MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) Campaign and Radiohead have partnered to produce a music video for Radiohead's track "All I Need" off the album In Rainbows. The music video will premiere on all MTV properties globally on 1st May 2008.

The video was created for the 'MTV EXIT Campaign in Asia and the Pacific' – an initiative produced in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID. The collaboration represents an innovative and creative example of fusing musical content with MTV's pro-social messaging. The "All I Need" video is being released globally across all platforms, and will potentially be seen in 560 million households worldwide.

MTV US will air "All I Need" across all platforms including all day premieres on MTV, MTV2, mtvU, MTV Tr3s, MTV.com and MTV Hits. Also, New York pedestrians roaming Times Square can catch the "All I Need" when it plays on the massive MTV 44 ½ video screen. For more information on how to support the fight against human trafficking and share your thoughts on human rights issues go to Think.mtv.com. Additionally, you can go to Think.mtv.com to watch the full "All I Need" video as well as an exclusive interview with Radiohead's Thom Yorke beginning on Thursday, May 1st. - more on this story

Jovi in the Park

Sleazeroxx reports: Bon Jovi is planning a date in New York's Central Park this summer. In a new interview with Sports Illustrated.com, Jon Bon Jovi -- a big sports fan and co-owner of the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul -- says, "We always end every tour at Giants Stadium, but we're going to do Central Park this year. That hasn't been announced yet, [but] there you go, we're doing Central Park."

No date has been set for the show, and a Bon Jovi source tells Billboard.com that there's "nothing confirmed. A lot of approvals have to be gotten."

So far Bon Jovi's only announced North American shows for the summer are the Sarnia Bayfest in Ontario on July 6 and the Palace of Auburn Hills in suburban Detroit on July 7. - more on this story

DVD of theYear

PR reports: Image Entertainment presents Story of the Year: Our Time Is Now (Two Years in the Life of...) DVD hitting stores on May 13th. And we have the extended trailer for you to check out! In January of 2005, after nearly two years of touring, Story of the Year headed back in to the studio to write and record their second full-length album. By that summer, they had completed what proved to be a more focused, mature record, representing a new level of musicianship and songwriting for the band. They called it In The Wake Of Determination.

Immediately after finishing, they began touring in support of the record, which was released in October of 2005. Touring for In The Wake Of Determination brought Story of the Year to new fans, new places, and some of the biggest, most intense crowds to date. As always, cameras rolled and captured the experiences along the way. Our Time Is Now is the story of those two years. It's a two-part feature including a never-before-seen look into the band's writing and recording process, and a home video style documentary of life on the road.

SPECIAL FEATURES:• Making of In The Wake Of Determination • Deleted Scenes • "We Don't Care Anymore" Making the video • "We Don't Care Anymore" Music video • "Take Me Back" Making the video • "Take Me Back" Music video - Watch the trailer (in Quicktime format)

L7 Frontwoman Launching Solo Tour

PR reports: Donita Sparks, front person for the seminal rock band L7 announced today her first headlining tour with her band The Stellar Moments this Summer in support of her debut solo record Transmiticate, released on her own label, SparksFly and distributed through Redeye.

The tour begins June 6, 2008 at Maxwell's in Hoboken, N.J. and is precipitated by two Southern California dates in late May. Prior to the release of Transmiticate Sparks hit the road for the first time as a solo artist with The Donnas for a national tour in 2007.

Sparks and her band headed to Brazil earlier this year for her first tour of the country since L7 toured with Nirvana, and the crowds went just as wild. While this first leg of the Sparks' tour will primarily focus on the East Coast and Midwest, a full West Coast tour in July is planned. Confirmed dates - are here

Leona Lewis Plans Peta Friendly Rags

antiMusic reports: Leona Lewis isn't wasting any time cashing in on her 15 minutes of fame. Usually popstars wait a month after their album tops the charts to put out an overpriced clothing line, but not Leona. She's striking while the iron is hot! That's the rumor at least.

Idolator has the story: The singer always wears non-leather shoes and maintains a vegetarian lifestyle. But now Lewis is rumoured to be launching her own clothing range full of ethically sourced products to give fellow vegans more of a choice when stocking their wardrobes.

A source tells British magazine Hello, "She's always adored animals since she was a little girl and has been a vegetarian since the age of 12... It was for this reason that she is determined to set up her own ethical fashion range and sell the goods at high street prices." [Notice the key words here: "high street prices" a.k.a. bilk her fans] - more on this story

Was Paula Abdul Drunk?

antiMusic reports: TMZ thinks they know why Paula Abdul screwed up her lines on American Idol, seems that Paula may have been at the bottle. Here is the TMZ report: Paula's loopy antics were the highlight of an otherwise boring "American Idol" episode -- and TMZ has learned a mid-afternoon cocktail may be to blame.

Abdul was bubbly when she left Maggiano's around 1:00 PM yesterday and had to have an assistant shut her up. Spies inside tell TMZ that Abdul was served at least one martini while in the restaurant.

Must have been a stiff drink or she's a major lightweight -- "Idol" didn't go live for another four hours. - Watch the video here

UB40 Replace Singer With His Brother

antiMusic reports: Blood apparently is thicker than red red wine. UB40 didn't have to look far to replace their departed singer Ali Campbell. In fact, they just looked to Ali's brother Duncan to fill the slot.

Duncan has joined the group to replace his brother and he will reportedly share the vocal duties on the road with reggae singer Maxi Priest, according to the BBC which also reported:

"He said he asked for Ali's blessing before stepping in, but stressed they were not otherwise on speaking terms. 'I told him if he objected strongly, I wouldn't do it,' Duncan said. Ali replied that he was 'disappointed but didn't object'" - Read the BBC report

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