Helmet Down Under

antiMusic reports: Helmet have announced that they are going Down Under this April. Here are the dates:

Thursday 24th April-Goldcoast Coolangatta Hotel
Friday 25th April- Byron Bay Great Northern Hotel
Saturday 26th April-Coffs Harbour The Hoey & Moey
Sunday 27th April –Newcastle – Cambridge Hotel
Wednesday 30th April-Sydney Gaelic Cub
Thursday 1st May- Wollongong Uni Bar
Friday 2nd May- Canberra Anu Bar
Saturday 3rd May- Melbourne Hi Fi Bar
Sunday 4th May- Adelaide Fowlers Live -

Seven Mary MP3

PR reports: Seven Mary Three released their sixth album Day&Nightdriving on February 19, 2008 and have offered us up a lil taste with an mp3 of the track "She Wants Results".

Co-produced by Brian Paulson (Wilco, Son Volt, Beck) and the band's Ross and guitarist Thomas Juliano, Day&Nightdriving reflects a return to Seven Mary Three's pared down origins, having recorded their first album in a basement while attending the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.

The album is a highly personal, reflective, yet raw and uncompromisingly honest work about reconciling a career in a rock group with home life and balancing commitments to bandmates and those of family. - Check out "She Wants Results"

Britny Fox Still Around and With A New Lineup

PR reports: In light of the recent defamatory claims, allegations and all out negative press circulating earlier in the week, original member and bassist Billy Childs, plus the 2007 lineup of guitarist Greg Polcari and drummer Henry, along with new frontman and rhythm guitarist Jamie Fletcher will carry on as the hard rock group known as BRITNY FOX.

BRITNY FOX has retained the new management and booking services of Lane Productions and has inked a new deal with the independent label CHAVIS RECORDS. Through these partnerships the team was able to do what was necessary and in the best interest of Billy Childs. There is nothing being handed to BRITNY FOX on a "silver platter", "no rebirth", no skyrocketing BRITNY FOX "back in the limelight", "no robbing or deceiving anyone of anything", and "no infringement upon anyones anything". BRITNY FOX is simply moving forward as a band playing the songs BRITNY FOX is widely known for, coupled with a few that we're not hits but represent what BRITNY FOX was, is and will continue to be.

BRITNY FOX is currently in rehearsals with new vocalist Jamie Fletcher for the upcoming 2008 tour which kicks off on March 21, 2008. - more on this story

Black Crowes Go All Webby

PR reports: THE BLACK CROWES continue prepping WARPAINT's March 4th release date. Special "One Night Only" shows will kickoff at Starland Ballroom in New Jersey on March 2.

In addition, they have relaunched several internet sites such as myspace.com, facebook, iLike.com etc. And have new video content posted and a countdown to the album release widget has been added to their official website theblackcrowes.com.

[We're also hoping to do a Black Crowes week, we put in the request so well see if that pans out] - tour dates and links

M83 North American Tour

PR reports: M83 returns to North America! The French artist, Anthony Gonzalez, embarks on a North American tour this spring in support of his brand new album "Saturdays = Youth" which will be released April 15th on Mute.

The first single from the album "Couleurs" will be released digitally February 26th and includes an exclusive remix by Jori Hulkkonen.

The live setup for this tour includes Gonzalez on vocals, guitars and keyboards, Loic Maurin on Drums, Pierre-Marie Maulini on bass and guitar and featured album vocalist Morgan Kibby (of LA-based band The Romanovs) on vocals and keyboards. - dates

MTV Spanking Ladies and Snoop

PR reports: MTV's Spankin' New Music Week is back! TRL will bring music fans "Spankin' New Ladies Week" beginning Monday, February 25th and join hosts Damien Fahey and Lyndsey Rodrigues as they celebrate the year's best female artists with live performances and behind-the-scenes first looks at new music videos from all your favorite artists. TRL airs Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:30PM (ET/PT).

Scheduled to perform live on TRL are Jordin Sparks, Taylor Swift, Sara Bareilles and Janet Jackson, in a performance marking her return to TRL. Special guests include Ashlee Simpson, Snoop Dogg, Natalie Portman, Christina Ricci, Ashanti, Osi Umenyiora, Teyana Taylor, Kid Sister, Estelle, Bitsie Tulloch and the cast of Semi-Pro (featuring Will Ferrell, Andre Benjamin, Will Arnett and Woody Harrelson.) TRL will also offer a video premiere from Jay-Z, first looks at new videos from Kate Nash, Ashanti, Kid Sister and Teyana Taylor as well as a sneak peak from Snoop Dogg.

In celebration of "Spankin' New Ladies Week," head over to music.mtv.com for on-demand performances, related artist lyrics, exclusive downloads and photo flipbook highlights. Music.mtv.com will also feature all of the week's on-air video premieres and first looks.
- don't wanna miss that

Orleans DVD

PR reports: Orleans marks their 36th year in the industry by releasing their first DVD currently available at your local FYE. Orleans continues to pack houses, re-connecting with old and new fans after 14 albums and over seven million airplay spins on their hits Still the One, Dance with Me and Dancing in the Moonlight.

This latest collaboration, We're Still Havin' Fun, recorded live in Pittsfield, MA, lives up to its name and is likely to be the last album to feature co-founding member, John Hall, who is currently serving in the US Congress. We're Still Havin' Fun is a vibrant production that only a live DVD can offer. - more on this story

Bobby Bare Jr. Touring with Son Volt

PR reports: Bobby Bare Jr. Announces Tour with Son Volt in April.

2007 was a triumphant year for Bobby Bare Jr., finding him hitting the road with Lucero and the Slip, performing a surprise set at Portland's Musicfest that featured members of the Decemberists as his backing band, and riding high from his critically-acclaimed Bloodshot Release The Longest Meow.

2008 is shaping up to be just as promising, with upcoming April dates supporting Son Volt, SXSW shows confirmed and studio plans in the works. - more on this story

Jimmy Eat World Support

PR reports: DEAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS have been hand picked as the sole opener of the highly anticipated Paramore/Jimmy Eat World co-headlining spring tour.

The tour kicks off April 1st in San Antonio, TX and wraps up May 2nd in Atlantic City, NJ.

The tour also makes a stop at Bamboozle Left in Irvine, CA on April 5th. - more on this story

Oscar G Sets Release

PR reports: On April 22, legendary NYC underground house label Nervous Records will release Oscar G's first-ever original artist CD, INNOV8.

As one-half of landmark Miami-based Murk (along with partner Ralph Falcon), Oscar G. is known as one of the most versatile talents in all of dance music. Over the years, he's produced some of dance music's all-time biggest hits while also fashioning a style all his own as a DJ. With DJing and producing holding an equal level of importance in defining Oscar's talent, he created an artist CD that perfectly reflects both sides of the story. INNOV8 is an album of all original material that Oscar G personally wrote, but also arranged, mixed and programmed as a DJ set. It's a spectacular mix of original song segments, loops, samples, edits, effects and mixed grooves created from the eight original songs featured on the album. - more on this story

Machiavellian Inked

PR reports: Skelmersdale England's death-thrash outfit Machiavellian has officially signed with Year of the Sun Records for the release of their upcoming debut four song EP, "The Impossibility of Death in the Minds of the Living". The album will see release through the label on April 29th, 2008. Machiavellian marks the first international signing by the Canadian label.

"We couldn't be more proud to be part of the Year of the Sun roster," says Machiavellian bassist Ant Hurlock. "For a band from a small town that no one had ever heard of we have come a long way. It's amazing to see that our hard work is finally being recognized and we can only hope we continue to receive recognition both from the EP and from our upcoming live shows. I can't wait to see what people think of the EP and what people make of us as a band."

Recorded at Foel Studios in Wales with producer Chris Fielding (Primordial, Napalm Death, Raging Speedhorn), "The Impossibility of Death in the Minds of the Living" was mastered by Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir). The group's eclectic sound fuses together all the sub-genres of metal, death and thrash with hints of doom and stoner rock. The upcoming EP prompted Zero Tolerance Magazine to hail the band as 'one of the most promising UK bands on the scene today.' The band's explosive live show has earned them high profile opening slots for Job For A Cowboy, Misery Index, Dry Kill Logic, Sikth, Skinlab and Bring Me The Horizon. - Machiavellian is currently previewing demo tracks from their upcoming new EP online

Great Northern and Gutter Twins Tour

Filter reports: Recently streamlining into a trio, Great Northern will now be special guests of The Gutter Twins (Mark Lanegan and Greg Dulli's latest musical incarnation) for a cross-country run of dates through March.

Blending melodic pop atmospheres with intimate and cinematic dreamscapes, Great Northern have been winning fans and friends across the US with their extensive touring over the past year and their debut album, Trading Twilight For Daylight, appearing on a host of "Best of 2007" lists.

Great Northern will also be celebrating the release of their new EP, Sleepy Eepee on March 18 courtesy of Eenie Meenie. - dates and an mp3 link

Saving Abel Supporting Sick Puppies

PR reports: Memphis based Southern boys Saving Abel, whose self-titled Virgin Records debut is set to be released on March 11th have announced a string of tour dates as opening band for label mates Sick Puppies beginning today at the Canyon in Las Vegas, NV.

With four weeks until Saving Abel's debut hits stores, the southern rockers first single "Addicted" is quickly becoming a staple at rock and alternative radio. The infectious, sexually charged anthem has been one of the most added new songs at both formats for the last three weeks and charted at active rock during its first official week of airplay.

"We're excited to tour with the Sick Puppies and we're ready to take on the world with the release of our album, 08' is going to be a big year for Saving Abel," said frontman Jared Weeks. - more on this story

.... HellYeah Live

When HellYeah kicked off their set, the sound was tight, loud and right on! Every song kicked ass all the way through. Each person who was present felt it, in their soul and in their heart that metal lives. (5 stars) - Read the full HellYeah Live review

.... Severe Torture - Sworn Vengeance

The 4th Severe Torture outing represents technical death metal at fatal limits. However, there must be more activity in order for an album like this to vitally function, and that's the only thing these Dutch cannibals forgot when forging such an expendable album. - Read the full Severe Torture - Sworn Vengeance review

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