Slash, Hellyeah, and Evan Seinfeld Talking Metal on fuse

PR reports: In the latest episode of Talking Metal, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy discuss the next episode of Talking Metal on fuse which features Slash (Velvet Revolver), Vinnie Paul and Bobzilla (Hellyeah), Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard, The Spyderz), and a Talking Metal on fuse jam with Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister), Kory Clarke (Warrior Soul), and Richard Christy (The Howard Stern Show).

The episode will premiere on fuse on February 22nd at Midnight EST/9 PM PST and will also include appearances by Jack Black and Warbringer.

Additional podcast topics include Serj Tankian, Foo Fighters, Opeth, and Probot. The podcast can be downloaded at this - location

Jason Mraz Sets May Release

PR reports: Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz has disclosed early details of his enormously anticipated new album, "WE SING. WE DANCE. WE STEAL THINGS." The collection – Mraz's first set of all-new material in nearly three years – will arrive in stores and at online retailers on May 20th.

The San Diego-based troubadour's third studio release, "WE SING. WE DANCE. WE STEAL THINGS." was produced by Martin Terefe, known for his work with KT Tunstall, Ron Sexsmith, and James Morrison. The album sees Mraz continuing to tread his own distinctive artistic path, melding a variegated musical tapestry with passionate, personal lyricism. Among the highlights are collaborations with British tunesmith James Morrison and singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat.

"I'm Yours," the album's first single, was chosen due to the undeniable fan response to the song. A demo version of "I'm Yours" originally appeared on a limited release bonus EP Mraz put out with his last album. Today the song is an online sensation, with over 300 user-generated videos from more than 25 different countries now appearing on - YouTube

Barenaked Ladies for Babies

PR reports: Multi-platinum recording artist BARENAKED LADIES will release SNACKTIME, a collection of original children's songs, on May 6, 2008 through their imprint label Desperation Records. The album was produced and mixed by Michael Phillip Wojewoda, who also worked with the band on their debut Gordon.

"Our collective kids now outnumber the band more than 2 to 1," explains vocalist/guitarist Ed Robertson. "We set out to make a record that would be entertaining for them…not strictly a children's record, but a record that children would really enjoy. Our kids are in to all kinds of music. They love the They Might Be Giants kids records, but they also love The Beatles, Fountains of Wayne, Randy Newman, Black Eyed Peas and Green Day. Making the focus about what our kids like was a truly liberating process and fun for the whole band."

"Besides, our biological clocks are ticking," jokes drummer Tyler Stewart. "The medical risks associated with releasing children's music after age 40 are well documented, and we thought it best not to put any of our lives in danger."

Barenaked Ladies will return to the studio soon to start work on their next full-length album. More details will follow in the coming months. - more on this story

The Bravery Believe

antiMusic reports: The Bravery has released a new video for the track "Believe" which is currently enjoying a lot of love at radio. The track comes from their forthcoming album The Sun And The Moon Complete

The disc will arrive in stores March 18th in a brand new two-CD configuration. Disc one (THE SUN) will be the original 12-song album (first issued May 2007).

The album was produced and mixed by two-time Grammy Award winner Brendan O'Brien, Disc two (THE MOON) will be the album reimagined/reworked by the Bravery. - Watch the video

Daniel Lanois SXSW Premiere

PR reports: Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer Daniel Lanois will debut his new film Here Is What Is on March 9 at the Alamo Lamar 1 at SXSW with additional screenings to follow on March 12 and March 13. Lanois, along with drummer Brian Blade will also be performing at the No Depression Showcase at the new venue Pabgea on March 12 and at the Spaceland Party at Antone's on March 13. Lanois will release his sixth full-length album Here Is What Is on March 18 on RedFloorRecords.com and at traditional retailers via Redeye Distribution. Lanois will round out March with an exclusive Los Angeles performance and screening at The Vista Theatre on March 27.

In addition to the screenings and shows, Lanois will be doing a live KUT radio and performance with Brian Blade on March 13, a Barnes & Noble in-store signing on March 14, and a Blaze TV interview and performance on March 14. - more on this story

Andrew Dice Clay Hijacked Pollstar Awards Show

PR reports: The kudos keep pouring in for Andrew Dice Clay. Not only that, but Dice is still breaking all the rules and proving he is the undisputed heavyweight comedy king. At this year's Pollstar Concert Industry Awards, held February 7th at Nokia Theatre, Dice held the entire audience captive with a totally unplanned and unexpected performance.

Dice had agreed to be a presenter and not perform because The Smothers Brothers, who were the hosts, were promised that no other comedians would be performing on the award show besides themselves. That's all Dice had to hear; he swore he was going to make a performance that no one in the audience was going to forget.

And you should have seen the horror on the faces from the Award show organizers and some of the presenters backstage like The Smothers Brothers, Donovan, Juliette Lewis and Debbie Gibson. The only thing Tommy Smothers could muster after Dice's impromptu performance was, "What the f**k!" - more on this story

Fans Calling Bad Brains on MTV a Bad Idea

antiMusic reports: MTV Headbanger's Ball recently featured Bad Brains as their artist of the week. Some Bad Brains fans were not amused. "come on bad brains, dont dont go to that mtv bull @?%~, there just going to sucker you guys into things. little by little mtv is going to sucker you guy into palying different," posted one fan.

The site featured a week of content on the band including some clips of the band jamming with System of a Down's Shavo, which seemed to go over badly with the Bad Brains fans that posted on site. "what the ~#~* is bad brains thinking playing with that shot dude from soad. so whack!," wrote Stephanie.

The special was to promote their latest album Build A Nation and Shavo directed the first video from the offering. According to their label, the concept captures punk and reggae. Thus, the main punk video "Give Thanks And Praises" merges into the dub reggae of "Jah Love." - Watch the clips and judge for yourself

Video of Bodom

PR reports: Finnish metal giants CHILDREN OF BODOM's brand new music video for the song "Blooddrunk" has been posted online.

"Blooddrunk" is the title track from COB's much anticipated new album, which will see an April 15, 2008 release date via Spinefarm / Fontana International.

The new CHILDREN OF BODOM video was shot in Berlin, Germany, directed by Sandra Marschner and produced by Katapult Filmproduktion. The clip has been posted online at both MySpace Music and - more on this story

Kathleen Edwards Auction

PR reports: Kathleen Edwards' eagerly anticipated new album 'Asking For Flowers' (Zoe/Rounder Records) hits stores March 4, but one superfan can hear it - and a whole lot more - even sooner. Edwards is auctioning a brand new 160GB iPod stocked with her entire recorded output - her three albums for Rounder and compilation tracks - plus alternate takes and two previously unreleased songs.

The iPod will also contain all four of Edwards' music videos, photos, and a featurette on the making of 'Asking for Flowers.' Its case will feature a one-of-a-kind 'Asking for Flowers' engraving, and the winning bidder will be eligible for two free tickets to any Kathleen Edwards show in 2008.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction will benefit The Alicia Ross Memorial Fund, and its partner program Project C.A.N.O.E. (Creative and Natural Outdoor Experience Inc.). Ross, a young woman from Toronto, was the subject of one of the most extensive missing person searches in Canadian history in 2005, before it was discovered that she was brutally murdered by her next door neighbor. Edwards recorded a song about Ross on 'Asking for Flowers,' the royalties from which will also be donated to Project C.A.N.O.E. - auction is here

A CD for Vidiots

PR reports: Geoff Westen's Power Pop tour-de-force, Vidiots-TUNE IN!!, will be released by indie, Disturbing Music, on March 25. The songs incorporate the scope of Pop and Rock styles Westen has performed over his career, and showcases his signature Wall of Pop sound.

Westen was aided on Vidiots-TUNE IN!! by several musical friends including Lewie Goldsmith (The Pigs), Davey Johnstone (Elton John) and Jefferson Kewley (Neil Diamond) on guitars, Dennis Conway (Alice Cooper) on drums, saxes by Richard Elliot on "Action Man," and The Heart Attack Horns on "Don't Stop the Kiss." - more on this story

Scale The Summit Tour

PR reports: Houston's Scale The Summit have confirmed plans to tour from late this month into late March across the southern and eastern United States, playing with a handful of different bands along the way, including several shows with God Is An Astronaut and an appearance by the instrumental quartet at Austin, Texas' South By Southwest music festival on March 14.

In the meantime, Scale The Summit continues to work on new material for the forthcoming Prosthetic Records debut, which is tentatively scheduled for a late 2008 release. "We're all very excited about working with Prosthetic Records and are looking forward to what we will accomplish together in the future," guitarist Chris Letchford previously stated.

" We are currently preparing to go out on the road in 2008 in support of our current release 'Monument,' while also showcasing the new material that we have written for our first Prosthetic release. - dates

LAPD Britney Drug Probe

TMZ reports: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the LAPD investigation into Sam Lutfi allegedly drugging Britney Spears is well underway.

We're told the case has now been assigned to Robbery Homicide, primarily because of the sensitive nature of the allegations and the intense media interest in Britney Spears. Sources say investigators have interviewed several witnesses regarding the drugs in Brit's system at the time she was most recently committed.

We're told the investigation had been temporarily derailed because of the death of an LAPD SWAT officer but it's now back on track. - more on this story

Dustin O'Halloran Supporting K.D. Lang Tour

PR reports: Dustin O'Halloran, also known as one-half of the acclaimed duo Devics, has revealed himself as a highly individual musical virtuoso with his new collection of stunning instrumental piano sonatas, "Piano Solos vol. 2." The classically-inspired pieces prompted Grammy-winning K.D. Lang to invite O'Halloran on tour with her this spring, beginning in Toronto, February 21.

"Piano Solos vol. 2," is a timeless array of concertos that fluidly cascade from serene to demanding, seemingly crying out to tell a story with each note. The cinematic opus unravels as if allowing a glimpse into O'Halloran's soul, or a soundtrack to his memories. The heart-swelling compositions appear fragile, yet haunting, capturing moments of melancholic bliss, brimming with introspection.

With both the recent Devics albums as well as his stunning piano pieces getting radio play on the likes of L.A.'s highly-influential KCRW, O'Halloran is now getting the attention he's long deserved. - more on this story

.... U2 3D

Making a 3D film could not have been an easy decision and the results could have been disastrous, but the band forged ahead and took a chance and as a result created an experience for the ages. - Read the full U2 3D review

.... Slough Feg - Hardworlder

They say a golden egg leads to a golden farm, and that's quite true as Slough Feg's sixth CD continues down the valuable track of excellent heavy metal compressed into mild folk atmospheres. - Read the full Slough Feg - Hardworlder review

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