Fall Out Boy Turn to Cover Tunes to Bulk Up DVD

FMQB reports: Fall Out Boy has announced details of their new live CD/DVD, dubbed ****. Due April 8 via Island, the project will be available as a CD/DVD or a DVD only and was taped in June 2007 at Phoenix's Cricket Pavilion.

In addition to the band's hits ("Sugar, We're Going Down," "Thanks Fr The Mmrs," "This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race"), a mix of dance-worthy cover songs are also included, such as Akon's "Don't Matter," Timbaland's "One and Only," Panic At The Disco's "I Write Sins, Not Tragedies" and Michael Jackson's "Beat It."

While most of the tracks are live, the Jackson cover is a studio version featuring a special guest guitarist yet to be revealed, says Billboard.com - more info on the DVD

Warped Lineup

antiMusic reports: Late last week the Warped Tour announced their band line-up for this year's outing. Sorry for the delay in getting this to you, as we just heard today. Great PR work there guys!

Band and when they will be on the tour:

3OH!3 whole tour
The Academy Is... whole tour
A Day to Remember jun 20 - jul 20
Against Me! whole tour
Aggrolites whole tour
Alesana whole tour
The All-American Rejects jun 20 - jun 29
All That Remains jul 22 - aug 17
All Time Low jul 22 - aug 17
Anberlin jun 20 - aug 17
Angels and Airwaves whole tour
As I Lay Dying jun 20 - jul 18
- list is way too long to post here, grab the rest along with the dates

Great White Manager Being Released From Prison

BW*BK reports: According to Wpri.com, the man who set off the pyrotechnics that sparked a nightclub fire in 2003 that killed 100 people will be released from prison on March 19.

Daniel Biechele (BEEK'-lee) has been at the state prison since May 2006 for his role in the fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick.

The former tour manager of the 1980s rock band GREAT WHITE pleaded guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter. Eight of the victims lived or worked in Connecticut. - more on this story

Queen of Disco Returns

Gigwise reports: Donna Summer is set to release her first album of new material in 17 years this May after signing a deal with Sony BMG's Burgundy Records.

The disco legend has started work on a project that currently goes by the name of 'Crayons' with a long list of collaborators including Danielle Brisebois, Greg Kurstin, JR Rotem, Lester Mendez and Evan Bogart.

Speaking to Billboard she said: "My dream is that when people hear the music it will remind them of their youth, their childhood and the joy and wonderment they felt exploring their first pack of crayons." - more on this story

Cryptopsy Nix Tour Due to Broken Knee

Apesh*t reports: Extreme metal titans CRYPTOPSY have been forced to cancel their recently announced tour of South America in March, after drummer Flo Mounier broke his knee cap.

Mounier had completed the drum tracking process for the group's new album prior to the incident, so it did not affect the recording.

The tour of South America is expected to be re-scheduled later in 2008. CRYPTOPSY are currently putting the finishing touches on their sixth full-length, The Unspoken King, which will surface through Century Media this summer - more on this story

Yngwie Gets Ripped

Blabbermouth reports: As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported earlier today, former JUDAS PRIEST/ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has now officially joined YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's band.

The legendary Swedish guitarist announced the news to the Guitar World staff today when he came to the magazine's New York headquarters for an exclusive interview and photo shoot.

Malmsteen and Owens are hard at work on a new CD, which is currently scheduled for a July release. - more on this story

Band Against MS Donated 25K To Research

PR reports: Multi-platinum country music star Clay Walker, along with his non-profit charity, Band Against MS recently presented Dr. Michael Levin with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis a check in the amount of $25,000. This gift was presented to assist the center in researching the cause of MS, as well as hopefully finding a cure.

"MS is a neurological disease that strikes people in the prime of life and affects approximately 2 million people worldwide," said Dr. Michel Levin. "We don't know its cause, and treatment provides only partial relief. That's why the donation from Band Against MS is so important. Although there is ongoing research about this disease, the cause has been elusive. This donation will allow us to "jump start" some new ideas about what causes MS. In turn, by understanding more about it, we will come closer to inventing new therapies, and hopefully, discovering a cure. We are very grateful for the opportunity this gift affords us."

Clay will also be taping a special episode of the Montel Williams Show on March 12th dedicated to the topic of multiple sclerosis, a condition they share. - more on this story

From Dr Pepper To Dr. Dre

antiMusic reports: Just want we need, another hip-hop star selling hops. That's so gansta! Here is the stunning announcement: Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd, a leading owner, developer and marketer of premium beverages, today announced a new beverage venture in association with Grammy Award-winning producer and artist, Dr. Dre. Drinks Americas and Dr. Dre have formed a partnership to identify, develop, and market premium non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. The partnership's first premium beverages will be a super premium cognac selection, followed by a unique new to market sparkling vodka (which is now being crafted). Drinks Americas and Dr. Dre also plan to enter the growing imported premium tequila category.

The venture marks the first time an iconic artist has partnered directly with a beverage company in an equity arrangement to jointly develop and market products. The deal is under the umbrella of the previously announced agreement between Drinks Americas and Interscope Geffen A&M Records. - more on this story

Music Saves Live Giving Away Millions of Song Downloads

PR reports: MUSIC SAVES LIVES, the trusted conduit between music, entertainment and important life-saving causes, teams up with Loud Bytes/Binary Sounds to distribute 400,000 free music download cards with a potential of over 7 million song downloads to young blood donors at MUSIC SAVES LIVES drives at nationwide universities, colleges, and high schools.

The MUSIC SAVES LIVES exclusive download card, in cooperation with Binary Sounds and with the help of Thrive Records, features free tracks from 18 artists including Plain White T's, All American Rejects, Head Automatica, Pennywise and Them Terribles, The Matches, Josphine Collective, Bad Religion, Motion City Soundtrack, Vogue In the Movement. Stacy Clark, Run Doris Run, We Shot The Moon, NOFX, Liam and Me, Sink to See, Far-less and Street Drum Corps.

The program, launching mid-February, will mark one of the largest private download card promotions designed to promote blood donation at any MUSIC SAVES LIVES drive, through the American Red Cross, New York Blood Center and blood banks all over the U.S., and to encourage future frequent donation this summer in exchange for a VIP pass to the world famous Vans Warped Tour. - more on this story

Fancy Myspace Music Tour

PR reports: FANCY, co-writers of Justice's hit song "D.A.N.C.E.," has been setting France on fire with its hedonistic glam-filled rock and have been handpicked by their Parisian pals to spread the flame across North America on the upcoming MYSPACE MUSIC TOUR. The month-plus journey, will kick off in Austin, Texas on March 3, and also features Ed Banger Records' Busy P and DJ Mehdi, and Philadelphia-based party starter Diplo on select dates.

An androgynous display of rock muscle draped in feather boas and caked in make-up, Fancy is a French foursome from the country's riotous African-Arabic suburbs of Paris. Fresh off a U.K. tour supporting Justice, they come to the states armed with stacks of ecstatic French press for their latest release, 'Kings of the Worlds,' and the American audience is locked in their sights. The Fader magazine featured the flamboyant band, exclaiming: "Fancy plays the type of rock that rides low on the hips and fits tight in the crotch. It may also have a Pegasus sewn into its butt pocket." Need we say more? - more on this story

More Live From CBGB CDs

antiMusic reports: MVD is releasing two more Live From CBGB CDs. This go around will see releases from the Queers and H20. Both CDs will hit stores on May 13th, 2008. Here is some info on both releases:

QUEERS - CBGB OMFUG MASTERS: LIVE FEBRUARY 3, 2003 THE BOWERY COLLECTION: Joe Queer and the boys producing their signature brand of pop-punk surf rock on February 3, 2003 at the world renowned CBGB's. Straight from the soundboard to your speakers. Tight as hell as always!

H2O - CBGB OMFUG MASTERS: LIVEAUGUST 19, 2002 THE BOWERY COLLECTION: This show was recorded August 19th, 2002 at New York City's world famous CBGB's. A full set by these NYC hardcore legends recorded impeccably from the CBGB's soundboard. Relive the glory days of Sunday hardcore matinées with the crew.
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AM Exposure and Tour Dates

PR reports: AM will be performing March dates in Austin, Texas for SXSW 2008 and select dates with the Hotel Cafe Tour. Paste Magazine will feature AM's song "Old Song" in the April 2008 issue.

On March 29th, 2008 the hit television show ABC's "Greeks" will feature AM's song "Troubled Times". Tulsa born, New Orleans raised, AM has just written and produced a new EP "Side By Side - Duets EP Vol. 1" with guest performances from other Hotel Cafe/Los Angeles favorites including Rick Garcia, Meiko, Buddy, Tina Dico (Zero 7), Julianna Raye, and Susie Suh coming out on April 29, 2008.

AM recently finished co-scoring the film "Man Maid" with composer Tom Hiel (Swimming With Sharks, The Practice). Singer/ Songwriter and now film composer AM Showcased at the 10th annual ASCAP Music Cafe at the Sundance Film Festival 2008 which continues to be one of the most popular draws at the festival. AM will be speaking at the Los Angeles ASCAP Expo on a panel in Aprill to discuss songwriting and music placement. - more on this story

Fjord No More

Lambgoat reports: In light of their recent line-up changes, Fjord has renamed themselves Reckoner. The group elaborates:

"Mike and Dan have decided to leave the band for personal reasons. There our no hard feelings and we wish them the best of luck.

"This left the rest of the of us in a sh*tty situation but we've decided to go on under a new name (Reckoner) and a little bit of new sound." - more from this statement and a link to some new songs.

Joy Division Doc Gets UK Release Date

NME reports: The eagerly awaited new documentary about Joy Division is to be released in the UK on May 2.

'Joy Division' was directed by Grant Gee, previously responsible for the acclaimed Radiohead 'OK Computer' tour documentary 'Meeting People Is Easy'.

The new documentary follows hot on the heels of Anton Corbijn 's movie 'Control', which was released in 2007, and concentrated its story on the band's tragic frontman Ian Curtis, who committed suicide in 1980.
- more on this story

Sunday Morning in Saturday's Shoes

antiMusic reports: Richard Julian new CD ' Sunday Morning in Saturday's Shoes' hits stores this week and Richard is taking his show on the road including a stop at SXSW. The tour kicks off on March 8th in New York City and will wrap on April 13th in Philadelphia.

Here is a little about the CD: Sometimes simplicity packs the most powerful punch. Upon the first listen to Richard Julian's newest release "Sunday Morning in Saturday's Shoes" you'll first pick up on the simple and catchy melodies and the overall air of fun and light heartedness that Richard exudes. Listen more closely and attentively and you'll notice that Richard's slice of life lyrics and stories are metaphors for hope as well as the world's indifference to human suffering.

Produced by Mitchell Froom (Los Lobos, Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Little Jimmy Scott, Suzanne Vega, Bonnie Raitt, Ron Sexsmith, Randy Newman) "Sunday Morning in Saturday's Shoes" is fun, sophisticated and poignant and is Richard at his very best. Having written and played with artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Norah Jones, not to mention fronting the Little Willies (Norah Jones, Lee Alexander) this album is bound to catapult Richard into his own well deserved and long overdue spotlight. - more on this story

.... Bon Jovi Live

The official US leg of the Lost Highway tour began last week in Omaha, NE and began a 3 night stand in Chicago this past Saturday. Every once in a while all of the elements that make a perfect show fall into place and Sunday night in Chicago, Bon Jovi delivered one for the ages. - Read the full Bon Jovi: Shelter From The Storm review

.... Doomsayers Tour: Whitechapel- Emmure- Cephalic Carnage- Darkest Hour

It is Monday, Feb. 25, and tonight at the Magic Stick in Detroit a gathering of heavy metal's hottest young upstarts are rocking the grungy club. Called the Doomsayers Tour, tonight's bill features Whitechapel, Emmure, Cephalic Carnage, and Darkest Hour. - Read the full Doomsayers Tour: Whitechapel- Emmure- Cephalic Carnage- Darkest Hour review

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