(hed)pe Live Album and DVD

(Hed) p.e's explosive live show was caught on tape for the release of the group's first live album and DVD release. The live CD portion was captured at Hollywood's legendary Key Club where the band performed a mixture of classic (Hed) p.e tracks as well as new fan favorites from their latest studio album "Insomnia". The DVD includes 13 live tracks as well as music videos, behind the scenes footage, interviews and punk-rockumentary film clips from the band's decade-long tour history. - more on this story

Band Challenge Miley Cyrus Over Song Theft

antiMusic reports: Looks like someone is looking for some publicity! Here is the press release we received: Given the recent commotion over Lustra's fans discovery of Miley Cyrus' alleged borrowing of their music, Lustra would like to invite Ms. Cyrus to join them on stage at the Viper Room, Thursday, May 29, 2008. Lustra would play their song "Scotty Doesn't Know", following by Ms. Cyrus' "Rockstar", and then let their fans decide. [Do they let 15 year-olds into the Viper Room?]

Initially, it was the many legions of Lustra fans that discovered the similarities with Ms. Cyrus' music. Hence, Lustra believes that the fans should decide if the copyright problem does exist. "We don't want anything other than credit for the music we worked so very hard on," declares Nick Cloutman, Lustra's guitarist. "We don't believe for a second that Ms. Cyrus knew what was happening and was only following instructions."

Disney has admitted publicly that Ms. Cyrus' does not write her own music but rather plays the songs that are selected for her. Lustra is well aware of that and realizes Ms. Cyrus' dilemma and that she much like them, is a victim of corporate behavior. - more on this story

Sonic Youth Java Tracks

antiMusic reports: We told you about this release but UMe just sent over more details, including the tracklisting. Here you go: On June 10, 2008, Universal Special Markets and Starbucks Entertainment will corelease Sonic Youth's Hits Are For Squares.

The limited-edition CD features Sonic Youth fans from music, film and literature selecting their favorite recordings from the band's voluminous body of work that dates to 1981. It also includes a new, exclusive track from Sonic Youth, "Slow Revolution" recorded last year with longtime producer John Agnello.

Tracklist:
"Bull in the Heather" selected by Catherine Keener
"100%" selected by Mike D
"Sugar Kane" selected by Beck
"Kool Thing" selected by Radiohead
"Disappearer" selected by Portia De Rossi
"Superstar" selected by Diablo Cody
"Stones" selected by Allison Anders
"Tuff Gnarl" selected by Dave Eggers and Mike Watt
"Teenage Riot" selected by Eddie Vedder
"Shadow of a Doubt" selected by Michelle Williams
"Rain on Tin" selected by Flea
"Tom Violence" selected by Gus Van Zant
"Mary-Christ" selected by David Cross
"World Looks Red" selected by Chloe Sevigny
"Expressway to Yr Skull" selected by Flaming Lips
"Slow Revolution" exclusive new Sonic Youth recording - more on this story

Candlebox Return to Stores and The Road

Blabbermouth reports: Candlebox will make its triumphant return to the modern music game this summer with its first new record in ten years. "Into The Sun" will be released July 22 on Silent Majority Group in conjunction with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group.

The original Candlebox songwriting team of singer Kevin Martin and guitarist Peter Klett along with original drummer Scott Mercado, reunited shortly before the 2006 Rhino/Warner Brothers retrospective, "Best Of Candlebox", was released.

Candlebox's 2008 lineup features three of the founding four members — only bass player Bardi Martin has been replaced by Adam Kury. The band kick off a North American tour on June 4th and have added some dates - grab them here.

Saving Abel Team with Puddle of Mudd for Tour

PR reports: Virgin Records southern rock quintet Saving Abel will be bringing their hard-playing, hard-partying sound all around the country, with the announcement of a two-month series of tour dates with Puddle of Mudd, kicking off in early July.

Since the March release of the band's self-titled Skiddco/Virgin debut album, the featured track "Addicted" has zoomed to the No. 2 position nationally at active rock radio, also rising in the Top 10 at mainstream rock, and the Top 20 at the alternative rock format. - yadda yadda yadda, dates are here

The Saint Alvia Cartel Plot US Invasion

PR reports: The Saint Alvia Cartel (Boy Sets Fire, Grade, Jersey and The Video Dead) are set to bring their signature sound to the United States for the first time with the release of their critically acclaimed "S/T" CD on June 24, 2008.

Burlington, Ontario's favorite sons, The Saint Alvia Cartel took the airwaves by storm with the Canada only release of their debut, self-titled full-length CD in 2007. Their signature blend of punk, reggae, new wave and full-on rock blew audiences away and garnered insane amounts of glowing press coverage. Their 3 videos and singles in Canada all smashed into college and commercial Top 20 charts. They've been nominated for a ton of awards including a Juno Award (the Canadian equivalent to a Grammy).

Since the release, The Saint Alvia Cartel has been hitting the road with a vengeance. They are scheduled to perform about 90% of this summer's Warped Tour 2008 and previously took part in high profile events including Scene Fest, Wakestock, Casby Awards, Edge Next Big Thing, AMP'd Live, Montreal Int'l Jazz Fest, POP Montreal, CMW, and Halifax Pop Explosion. The Saint Alvia Cartel have picked up a slew of award nominations from CBC's New Music Canada, The CASBY's and the Hamilton Music Awards. A new video is also in the works for the dance floor favorite "Blonde Kryptonite". - more info

Exodus Still Nuclear

BW&BK reports: Taking a break from writing the band's follow-up to 2007's The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A in his home in northern California, guitarist / songwriter Gary Holt shares the latest slab of good news from the Exodus camp:

"Hey all, just kicking back at home for a bit before we head over to Europe late July, but I am pleased to announce that Exodus have re-signed to Nuclear Blast!

"We have been working on this since last October and I am happy to say that we'll continue our relationship with the greatest label in metal for some time to come!" - more on this story

Franssen Returns to Born From Pain

Metal Underground reports: Born From Pain was recently rejoined by original member Rob Franssen, who replaces departed vocalist, Kevin Otto. The group explains:

"After a long period of not knowing what was going to happen with Kevin's throat situation, Kevin was forced to stop shouting for Born From Pain by doctor's advice. The amount of shows on the schedule would have left Kevin's vocal chords scarred and marked for life and obviously he was not willing to take that risk. We had already seen it coming for a while as his situation has not been improving since Kevin's last show in December 2007.

"As Born From Pain had already looked to everybody who they thought were suitable for the job after original singer Che left, the only logical outcome left was to put original member Rob Franssen and former singer for bands like Feeding The Fire, Bloodsport, Wheel Of Progress and Backdraft on the mic." - more on this story

. Lonn Friend: Phantom Takes Flight

In Lonn Friend's latest column he recalls some of his favorite memories of Michelle Meldrum, the Phantom Blue guitarist who lost her life to a brain tumor earlier this month. Join Lonn as he pays tribute to his friend. - Read the full Phantom Takes Flight op/ed

. Liza Oxnard - Bird On A Wing

Though seemingly barely in her twenties, Liza's tone, approach and even her measured phrasings harkens to a musical era populated by the likes of The Carpenters, with shadings The Mamas and the Papas---but with subtle country underpinnings (4 stars) - Read the full Liza Oxnard - Bird On A Wing review

. Emmure - The Respect Issue

Emmure's sophomore album on Victory Records, The Respect Issue, is a wonderful lesson in emotional brutality. This record features a different take on Emmure's signature blend of heart-wrenching emotion and devastating brutality. - Read the full Emmure - The Respect Issue review

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