Horse The Band Buck Their Record Deal

Since Horse The Band had been somewhat profitable though, the group was moved over to the Koch Records roster. Since then, Koch's support for the band has reportedly been inconsistent and at times, problematic. - more on this story

Bryan Adams Plans Tours With Foreigner and Rod Stewart

PR reports: Bryan Adams will spend his summer in North America with a series of co-headlining tour dates with Foreigner, then Rod Stewart.

Adams will also hit select cities during the run with his critically acclaimed acoustic shows, 'A Very Special Solo Performance.' Adams will perform selections from his current release, 11 (exclusively available at Wal-Mart stores and Sam's Club nationwide), as well as classic hits, tour begins July 15th in Augusta, Maine. - more on this story

Seven Weeks of Tristan Prettyman

PR reports: Tristan Prettyman has announced seven weeks of summertime live dates, sharing the bill with G. Love and the John Butler Trio.

Tristan's second Virgin Records album Hello has been her career breakout, debuting in the Top 30 of Billboard's Top 200 albums chart, and at No. 2 on its Top Digital Albums listing. The album has sold nearly 40,000 copies in its first two months of release – as many as her debut album twenty-three sold in its first year on the market.

Prettyman has recently appeared on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Last Call with Carson Daly, Fox Business Network's Happy Hour, E!'s Daily Ten and Extra.
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A Band of People Who Played With Fu Manchu, The Cult, Ozzy, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Eels and More

PR reports: While playing a show in Hollywood as front man for prominent Los Angeles based rock band, Gringo Star, Michael-Louis de Terre was discovered by producer Brian Dobbs (Metallica, Aerosmith, ACDC), who quickly latched onto his intensely emotional vocals and stage performance.

"Michael-Louis is a diamond in the ruff," says Dobbs, "Songwriters with a real raw talent and lyrics of substance are such a rare find these days. I believe in his music and vision wholeheartedly!"

The first album, La musique du Jardin, slated for release October 21, 2008, was produced by Brian Dobbs, and features musicians: Chris Wyse (The Cult, Ozzy, Mick Jagger), Shon Sullivan (Elliot Smith, Eels, Neil Finn), Scott Reeder (Fu Manchu), and Danny Jacob (Elton John, Brian Adams). Every track brings you unmatched talent that undoubtedly is a true testament to the musical capacity of these artists. - more on this story

Free Knifeman From The Bronx

PR reports: Acclaimed LA based rock band THE BRONX have been selected by the Warped Tour and Myspace to be the first featured artist for their 'Download of the Week' promotion on Myspace's main music page. Through this Sunday, June 29th - fans can download a FREE new song from their forthcoming studio album THE BRONX (III).

The featured track, "Knifeman," continues the band's tradition of creating blistering, white-hot rock that kicks you in the loins to make you move, and slaps you in the head to make you think. Look for the band's new studio album in early September 2008.

This summer marks The Bronx's first-ever appearance on the Van's Warped Tour, which began last week in Pomona, CA and ends on August 19th. Log on to www.warpedtour.com for specific dates. - Free track is here

Kate Nash, Herbie Hancock, and Rascal Flatts Live From Abbey Road

PR reports: With the second season of the Sundance Channel's Live From Abbey Road premiering last week, episode two brings more artists, performances and interviews. Dublin born, indie pop darling Kate Nash discusses her love for making records, and has no problem showing it with a performance of her single "Foundations," as well as proved it by receiving BRIT award for Best Female Artist this past year.

Academy Award-winning jazz pianist Herbie Hancock takes center stage at the Abbey Road studio while uniquely embracing elements of rock, soul and jazz in songs such as "River" and "Edith and the King-Pin" which can be found on the album River: The Joni Letters that won the 2008 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Rascal Flatts, a Grammy-nominated group appears in the Abbey Road studio this week, discussing their experiences, as well as performing a cover of Tom Cochrane's "Life Is a Highway" and number one single on Billboard's Hot Country Song chart "What Hurts the Most". - other upcoming guests

Kulick On Not Being Asked To Rejoin KISS

Submitted reports: Guitarist Bruce Kulick was recently interviewed live onstage at the 22nd annual NY/NJ Kiss Expo by the mysterious Maul Stanley (a parody hybrid of Star Wars character Darth Maul and Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley). Part serious interview and part comedy roast, the exchange has been transcribed and is now available online. In the second half of this two-part feature, Bruce discusses his proposed Kiss makeup, the future of his band Union and how it differs from ESP (The Eric Singer Project), despite the fact that they share many of the same members.

Maul Stanley: Other than Vinnie Vincent, you are the only living member of Kiss never to have been asked to rejoin the band. They even dressed Eric Singer as Peter Criss and hired their tour manager to play Ace Frehley before giving you a call. Do you think they're trying to tell you something?

Bruce Kulick: Well, if you ask me, it totally made sense to have Tommy Thayer join the band. Tommy and I are friends and I understand the whole situation. It actually had more to do with Ace's dysfunction than who they should use to replace him. There were more than few nights when it wasn't clear whether or not Ace would be showing up for a gig. Naturally, it's very hard for a band to function like that. Since Tommy was already on the road with them, it just made sense to say, "Put on the outfit, we don't know if Ace is coming." Plus, Tommy is an excellent musician and he was great in his Kiss tribute band. So once Ace left for good, it just made sense to have Tommy replace him. - more on this story

Black Label Speed Talking

PR reports: The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Nick Catanese of Black Label Society and Speed X.

Topics include Speed X, Mike Stone, Zakk Wylde, High Voltage, Paul Stanley, Washburn Guitars, and the late musicians, Dimebag Darrell, Michelle Meldrum, and Dave Williams.

Additional podcast topics include Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Guns N' Roses' forthcoming album "Chinese Democracy." The 65-minute podcast can be downloaded at this - location

Drudgery Preview Debut Online

PR reports: Guelph, Ont based hardcore/grind act Drudgery has streamed their entire debut album "Rust" online on their Myspace page. The album will be released through Year of the Sun Records on July 15th, 2008.

Drudgery is the new project spearheaded by drummer Matt Connell (F*Ck The Facts, Exhumed) and features ex- Dear Black Diary bassist Steve Ferraro on vocals. The group's debut EP was recorded at Frozen Solid Studios in Guelph, Ontario by Matt Connell.

"One of the ultimate goals for any band is for as many people to hear the music as possible, and in this day and age it's great how easy it is to be able to make your material so accessible to the listeners," says drummer Matt Connell. "We worked really hard on 'Rust', from the writing stages, to the last stages of the recording process, and wound up making a disc that we feel delivers some pretty raw and adrenaline pumping grind. We're stoked for people to check it out." - Myspace page

Grand Magus Return with an Iron Will

PR reports: Swedish riff-lords Grand Magus return at last with Iron Will (Rise Above), another full-on metal assault that journeys beyond the course of their last outing, 2005's Wolf's Return.

Drawing hefty influence from the hand-on-heart grandeur of the NWOBHM and the inspirational mythology of their forbears, Grand Magus are steeped in pre-Christian tales of triumph, vengeance, betrayal, romance and death.

Backed by unrelenting riffs, atmospheric bass solos and soaring howls, Iron Will is the timeless sound of a plastic sword being snapped, an idiot being kicked in the face and the rich heritage of true steel reclaimed.
- Myspace page

The Gates Of Slumber Plan to Conquer

PR reports: Heralded Indianapolis, IN doom metal masters The Gates Of Slumber draw deep from heavy metal's most powerful blood with their new album Conqueror (Profound Lore Records).

Weaned on Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus, the melodic might of Iron Maiden and a host of classic bands from Thin Lizzy to Rainbow to Mercyful Fate, tGoS have garnered waves of acclaim while being called "a breath of fresh air within the doom / true metal underground."

Produced by Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium, Lair of the Minotaur, Pelican) and brimming with crushing riffs, wailing solos and a storming rhythm section, The Gates Of Slumber's Conqueror is a mighty plunge that proves true heavy metal doubles as a powerful art form! - Myspace page

Dennis Rodman Sentenced for Spousal Battery

antiMusic reports: Before we get to the story, some regular readers may wonder why you are seeing some sports stories in the Day in Rock. The answer is this is a little taste of the antiSports Report which we hope to launch later this year. It will be very similar in nature to the Day in Rock but will feature the biggest stories in sports.

Right now if we are sent a sports related story, we're running it in the Day in Rock. So obviously these are of the more controversial nature. But the antiSports Report will be far more balanced. We'll also put out a call for contributors closer to the launch.

Now with all that said let's play ball! Here is the story from TMZ: Dennis Rodman pleaded "no contest" to spousal battery in an L.A. court this morning. In exchange for his plea, the Worm was sentenced to 36 months of probation, 45 days of roadside graffiti removal, one year of domestic violence counseling, and six months of drug and alcohol treatment. - more on this story

Arrest Made in NFL Assault Case

TMZ reports: Vegas cops have arrested a man who they say robbed and assaulted NFL star Javon Walker early last Monday morning.

Cops say Arfat Fadel will be charged with robbery and assault. Walker initially said three men came to his room at the Bellagio hotel, knocked him over the head, dragged him out of the hotel and robbed him -- and then left him on a Vegas street.

Police now say Walker got into Fadel's car on his own, and surveillance video reportedly shows the baller walking out of the hotel "in good health." - more on this story

Officer Shaq Carries On As A Bi-Coastal Crime Fighter

TMZ reports: Minutes after an Arizona sheriff called for Shaquille O'Neal's badge over his n bomb laced rap, the Diesel was already getting backup from some of his other boys in blue.

TMZ has learned that Shaq will not face any disciplinary action in the other two cities where he was sworn in as an officer of the law -- Miami Beach and Los Angeles.

According to a statement from Miami Beach Chief of Police Carlos Noriega, "Shaquille O'Neal is a member in good standing of the Miami Beach police Dept. He is a valuable asset to our organization and the city of Miami Beach." - more on this story

.... Maroon 5 Photos

Maroon 5 at Rockit Bar and Grill in Chicago on June 23rd - Check out Rob's Photo Blog of this show

. Pharaoh - Be Gone

Welcome to the Redundancy Game! The honest consensus of Pharaoh’s third full-length record was born of a dreadful nature, yet there are several reasons ranging from obvious issues on musical ties to jejune performances that destroy Be Gone entirely. - Read the full Pharaoh - Be Gone review

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