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Metal Gangs Riot

antiMusic reports: Vice sent over a rather interesting report of metal gangs going after each other down under. Here is what they had to say: Okay, who wants to get in a knife fight with the Judas Priest Boys?

Violent riots had erupted between two of the town's largest gangs and for a moment it looked like the Australian Army (because there really is such a thing) was going to have to be brought in to settle the fighting. But what really blew us away was that the town, which is named Wadeye (pronounced "Wad-air"), was split up into gangs named after heavy metal bands.

There were the Judas Priest Boys, the Evil Warriors, and the Slayer Mob. We immediately dropped everything else we were working on and embarked north from Melbourne to Wadeye to see it for ourselves. Nothing could have prepared us for what we found.
- Read more and check out the photos of Aboriginal Headbanging - The Most Metal Town in the Whole Wide World Is Wadeye.

Korn on Hold

Metal Underground reports: Korn has announced that they will be taking an extended break and will not begin writing their new album until next year.

Frontman Jonathan Davis has assured Korn fans that they will not have to worry about the band splitting up or being away for too long.

Jonathan Davis states: "We've been going fifteen years and we need to just chill out for awhile. And you know me, I got to keep playing, I got to keep writing music so I don't go crazy, so I decided it would be a perfect time to do this. It's not like a hiatus or anything, we're still all good, it's just when everybody's ready, we'll get back together and go do it. We just need to recharge our batteries and get hungry again." - more metal underground

Premature Metallica, REM Robbed, Bang Your Bible, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Con Ya 4 Xmas?, Johnny Cash Remixed Release Date Remixed and more

antiMusic reports: According to various online reports (including fan accounts on Metallica's official message board), several UK retailers, including HMV and Zavvi, have begun selling Metallica's new album, "Death Magnetic", ahead of its September 12 official worldwide release datemore - In related news, we posted part one of our two part review of the album. You can check that out here.

REM are offering a reward for the return of guitarist Peter Buck's Rickenbacker guitar, which was stolen following a concert in Finland. In a statement on their website, REM said it was taken from the stage after the gig in Helsinki on Tuesday. more

Although Aerosmith has yet to officially begin recording its new album, guitarist Joe Perry has told Spinner.com that some of the new songs may be made available in a more unconventional means prior to a proper release: via "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith". more

Young Jeezy claims his second chart-topper on the Billboard 200 as "The Recession" starts at No. 1 this week. The Def Jam set moved 260,000 copies in the United States more

Rumors continue to build that Kanye West will release his fourth album by the end of 2008. According to multiple reports, Amazon and Target are both listing a release date of December 16 for a new record titled 808's & Heartbreak. more

Elbow's most recent studio album 'The Seldom Seen Kid' has WON this years UK Mercury Music Prize.

Vision of Disorder is set to release "Dead In New York," a posthumous DVD showcasing the band's live shows as well as backstage footage on November 11th through Koch Records. The band, which only recently reunited for a handful of shows, will play a hometown show at Irving Plaza on Nov. 16th to commemorate the release of the DVD. more

The release date of Johnny Cash Remixed has been changed to January 27, 2009. While you wait check out our review of the disc

Stickam.com will host a live chat each Wednesday through October 17, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00pm PT with the hardcore screamo band I Am Ghost. The show will detail the band's upcoming album, 'Those We Leave Behind', leading up to its European / UK tour. To tune in, please visit www.stickam.com/iamghost

Lifehouse will head to New York this week to kick things off for the New York Jets by performing at the Sprint Jets Kickoff Week pep rally on Friday, September 12th and then at a special pregame concert at the home opener game vs. the New England Patriots, [corporate sponsor name removed], on Sunday, September 14th at the Meadowlands. In addition to the pregame concert, lead singer Jason Wade will sing The National Anthem at the game and the band will perform a halftime set in stadium

The Red Death are breaking up but they will play a few final shows before hanging it up for good. Read a statement from the band and grab those final dates here

Kenny Chesney, the Country Music Association's reigning entertainer of the year, dominated the CMA Award nominations on Wednesday with seven, including album of the year. Chesney was also nominated for entertainer of the year again, a category he has won for the past two years. more

"Gone Gone Gone" from Robert Plant & Alison Krauss has been nominated in the "Musical Event of the Year" category at the Country Music Association Awards. more

The season premiere of "Best Week Ever" is this Friday, September 12th, at 9:00 p.m., marks the series' fifteenth season. The show will celebrate and satirize the week's biggest pop culture events.

Former Nightrage guitarist Constantine has joined the German power metal band Mystic Prophecy as a permanent member. "I feel very excited about it and it would be amazing to be in the band again with these super-cool guys!" Constantine said in a statement. more

Guitarist Kris Norris is rumored to have left the Washington D.C. metal band Darkest Hour in order to focus on his solo projects. more

Bang Your Bible In a project guaranteed to spark controversy and pique interest, Flipside Christian Church of Madera Ranchos, California is inviting people to church who might not otherwise feel invited and in a location most would question as "appropriate" — in a heavy metal bar. - more

Avril Lavigne Releases Live DVD

PR reports: Avril Lavigne released "The Best Damn Tour" Live DVD yesterday (September 9th, 2008). Recorded at her sold out April 7, 2008 concert at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, and directed by Wayne Isham (Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, Sheryl Crow), the DVD features live performances of hits such as "Girlfriend," When You're Gone," "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi."

The Best Damn Thing, released in April 2007, is already certified platinum in the U.S. and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Now fans can watch the record come to life on the live DVD.

We're not sure what in the hell this has to do with the DVD but the PR included additional news that the one chord wonder recently launched her clothing line, Abbey Dawn, which is available exclusively at Kohl's stores nationwide and will be launching her fragrance with Proctor and Gamble in 2009. Isn't it great that music is now an afterthought to fashion? - More info on the DVD

Marillion Use P2P for Album Release

PR reports: Today, Marillion become the first band anywhere in the world to release their new album, Happiness Is the Road, legally using P2P (Peer to Peer) internet networks for distribution.

Widely recognized as the first band to truly embrace the internet's potential to interact with fans since circa 1996, Marillion have taken the step of partnering with internet technology company, Music Glue, to harness the legal use of P2P sites and release their 15th studio album, Happiness Is The Road.

Having downloaded a song, an interactive window appears on the music fan's computer with a video message from Marillion speaking directly to the consumer, telling them about their new album, the band's latest news, the forthcoming Marillion tour and all the products and merchandise available at marillion.com. - more on this story

Dog Fashion Disco Reunite for Release Party

PR reports: Dog Fashion Disco has announced a one-off reunion show scheduled for September 12th, 2008 at the Ottobar in Baltimore, MD. The performance will celebrate the release of the group's "DFDVD II" and the rarities CD "Beating a Dead Horse to Death.... Again" which are slated for release through Rotten Records. The performance will reunite the band with original Dog Fashion Disco bassist Steve Mears, who will be joining the band on stage for the first time in years.

Formed in 1999 by vocalist Todd Smith and keyboardist Jeff Siegel, Dog Fashion quickly rose to the top of the underground with the release of their 2001 Spitfire Records debut, Anarchists of Good Taste. The album was quickly praised by critics and fans alike for its quirky Faith No More musical fusion that drew influences from Clutch to Tool. The band's sophomore effort, Committed To A Bright Future, followed in 2003 and helped them develop a loyal underground following of fans (dubbed the "mushroom cult").

The group also earned the respect of musical contemporaries Serj Tankian of System of a Down (who made a guest appearance on Anarchists of Good Taste), Mushroomhead and American Head Charge. - more on this story

Hatebreed Top the DVD Chart

PR reports: Live Dominance, the first-ever DVD from Connecticut metal-hardcore unit Hatebreed has debuted at #1 on the Billboard DVD Music chart today. Hatebreed front-man Jamey Jasta says, "Hatebreed fans are #1. They have helped us do something very cool and we are extremely grateful for this. Our supporters are as diehard as they come."

Hatebreed bassist Chris Beattie also comments, "Having the #1 DVD in the country is a great sense of accomplishment knowing how hard we have worked this year. This shows that Metal and Hardcore are still alive and well. Thanks to all our fans for your support."

A 4-track Live Dominance iTunes audio EP is also now available featuring 4 songs from the new DVD including "I Will Be Heard," "Destroy Everything," "Live For This," and "This Is Now." - tis here

Earth Crisis Get Inked

PR reports: One of the most anticipated and talked about reunions was without a doubt the reformation of Earth Crisis, which was followed by a massive North American tour as well as a number of European shows mounting in a truly triumphant return. The pioneers of the hardcore, straightedge movement have now officially made the decision to carry on with the band full-time and are proud to announce a new worldwide deal with Century Media Records.

Earth Crisis have crafted their most angst ridden and unrelenting offering of their career and this effort is going to serve as a much needed wake up call to the masses. The group will self produce the album and are set to begin tracking next month. The acclaimed Tue Madsen (Sick Of It All, Dark Tranquillity, The Haunted) will handle mixing and mastering duties.

Scott Crouse (guitar) further comments: "We are very excited to begin tracking our new record and even more excited that it will be released by Century Media. We have been working hard over the last year preparing new material and are scheduled to enter the studio in October. We will be producing this one ourselves and are extremely excited to have Tue Madsen mixing! The new songs are brutal and Century Media is the perfect label to handle them." - more on this story

David Gilmour Live In Gdansk Out This Month

antiMusic reports: We told you about this one way way way back in June, here is a refresher the label sent over: David Gilmour Live In Gdańsk is a double live album plus concert DVD to be released on September 23rd on Columbia Records. David Gilmour Live In Gdansk, the first solo live album from Pink Floyd's singer / guitarist, captures the magic of his concert held in front of 50,000 in the Gdansk shipyards, the final performance of his critically acclaimed 2006 On An Island tour. It also features the first ever recording of selected Pink Floyd classics performed with an orchestra.

The double live album David Gilmour Live In Gdańsk, produced by David Gilmour and Phil Manzanera, features the Gdansk concert and demonstrates a musician and his band playing at the very peak of their musical brilliance. The six piece band is accompanied for the only time on the On An Island tour by an orchestra: the 40-strong string section of the Polish Baltic Philharmonic conducted by Zbigniew Preisner, orchestral arranger on David Gilmour's On An Island album (multi-platinum around the world, number 1 in Europe, number 1 in the UK and number 6 in the U.S.). It is the first ever live recording with an orchestra of Pink Floyd's 'High Hopes' and 'A Great Day For Freedom', the latter performed here as a one-off for this special Solidarity anniversary.

The two and a half hour DVD which accompanies the live album evocatively portrays the drama of the Gdansk concert, set against the urban landscape of the shipyard and crane-filled skyline. As well as 113 minutes of concert footage, The DVD includes a riveting 36-minute documentary which includes Gilmour's private meeting with former President Lech Walesa, chats with the band and crew, concert rehearsals and a moving wreath-laying with Walesa at the Memorial to the shipyard workers killed in the 1970 uprising. - more on this story

Wu Tang Clan Live DVD

Kayos reports: In the hot summer of 2007, the vibe at the famous Stravinski Auditorium, site of the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, quickly turned manic. With a palpable excitement in the air, the members of New York City's Wu-Tang Clan—RZA, GZA, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon The Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah and Masta Killa—quietly took the stage under cover of darkness.

Within seconds, the silence was shattered with a sound this grand stage had hardly ever heard. Sadly, original member Ol' Dirty Bastard (1968-2004) did not live long enough to triumph with his mates on this historic moment for both the band and for the state of hiphop music. But, other talented rappers and DJs did, indeed, get to exult in the 2008 moment: Cappadonna, Streetlife and DJ Mathematics were all on hand to add their personal touches to an already toxic brew. It proved to be a rare gathering of the Clan.

This assemblage, and the chaos it engendered, will be released when Eagle Eye Media unleashes on October 7 Wu Tang Clan Live At Montreux 2007. - more on this story

Mott The Anthology

antiMusic reports: Here is some info we were just sent about a new anthology that just hit stores: Ian Hunter, leader and principal songwriter of Mott The Hoople, has over the course of a career that continues to this day, been revealed as one of the most illuminating commentators on the rock 'n' roll relationship between artist and audience. That's the journey these two CDs will take you on, guided by what remains one of the most distinctive voices our music has produced. Though Mott had a few hits in the early '70s, the band never quite broke through into the mainstream. However, they had an undeniable effect on multiple English music movements that followed them—pub rock, punk, even the new Brit metal.

After releasing four albums and developing a cult following in Britain, their releases weren't selling well. Upon hearing the band was breaking up, Mott fan David Bowie offered them "All The Young Dudes." Written and produced by David Bowie, the track was released in August 1972, immediately shooting into the upper reaches of the U.K. charts and cracking the American Top 40. The record was a hit, a glam-rock anthem and an expression of the changing zeitgeist, and still summons its glitter-caked era every time you hear it. The album All The Young Dudes (1972) was put together quickly, and it became Mott's first hit album. This was followed by 1973's self-produced Mott, which Rolling Stone described as "the best album from the best band of the early '70s." - lot more info including the tracklisting

Misheard Lyrics of the Day: When Doves Cry

antiMusic reports: Who hasn't misheard a song lyrics. We thought it might be fun to feature some favorites here for you to enjoy. For the rest of this week we will be looking at the misheard lyrics of the Purple One®.

Today's misheard lyric is to Prince's "When Doves Cry" and the line "Maybe you're just like my mother." That lyric has been misheard as "Maybe, I dress like my mother."

If you have a misheard lyric we'd love to hear from you. See the contact link at the bottom of the page for how to get a hold of us to tell us about your favorites. If you want to check out more misheard Prince song lyrics like this one check out - Am I Right.com!

Arsis Leads Additions to Indianapolis Metal Fest II

PR reports: Nuclear Blast USA Recording artist and death metal act Arsis is confirmed to appear at the Indianapolis Metal Fest II on September 26th and 27.

Arsis joins label mates Dew-Scented, Threat Signal, and Bleed the Sky for their first-ever appearance at what's being touted as the 'fastest growing celebration of all things metal.' In its second year, the Indianapolis Metal Fest is setting itself apart from other metal festivals by highlighting diverse bands from all metal genres.

Joining Arsis, Dew-Scented, Threat Signal, and Bleed the Sky at the Indianapolis Metal Fest II will be national bands Kittie, Divine Heresy, Mustasch, The Absence, Ekotren, Woe of Tyrants, Demiricous, Shadowside (Brazil), Level-C, Wykked Wytch, Obszon Geschopf (France), Green Jelly, Into Eternity, Daylight Dies, Destrophy, Skeletonwitch, The Destro, Gates of Slumber, Gigan, Black Chapel. - more on this story

Neuraxis Plot US Return

PR reports: Neuraxis have confirmed the band's first return to the United States since 2006 in support of 'The Thin Line Between.'

The band will join The Faceless, Abigail Williams, Decrepit Birth and Veil of Maya across North America, acting as direct support in Quebec City, Montreal, and Toronto.

"Now that the album is out and we've destroyed most of Canada and the buzz seems incredible, it's now time for Neuraxis to invade the US on The Planetary Duality tour," guitarist Rob Milley says. "It's a diverse and brutal tour package, we hope you come out early and catch our set." - more on this story

Brandi Carlile Live Digital EP

PR reports: Brandi Carlile Live in Boston, an iTunes exclusive EP, is set to be released on Tuesday September 16, 2008. This EP will feature a handful of Brandi's tracks, as well as a cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues," (in addition to a live video performance of Brandi's poignant song "Josephine.")

Moreover, Brandi Carlile's sophomore release The Story continues to enjoy chart success, reclaiming spots within the top 10 on both iTunes Top Albums Chart and Amazon's Bestseller's list. Carlile's recent return to the charts is due in large part to a General Motors commercial featuring the album's title track.

Debuting on August 8th during the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics, GM's spot showcases the company's alternative fuel solutions (including hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells) set to Brandi's powerful song. - more on this story

Danger Mouse Named One of the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century

HER reports: Artist and producer Danger Mouse appears among "the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century" in this month's issue of Esquire, celebrating the magazine's 75th anniversary. Alongside artists, scientists, entrepreneurs and heads of state, Danger Mouse will be honored for his boundless creativity, his relentless work ethic, and his power to shape the cultural future.

The issue celebrates "the people and the ideas that are laying the foundation for the 21st Century," says Esquire editor David Granger. Esquire chose Danger Mouse as an artist whose work will have a powerful influence for years to come. 100,000 copies of the issue will feature an innovative cover with "electronic ink."

In 2008 alone, as half of the chart-topping duo Gnarls Barkley, Danger Mouse released the acclaimed LP The Odd Couple, toured the United States and Europe, and won two MTV Video Music Awards. As a producer, he lent his unmistakable touch to hit albums from Beck and the Black Keys. And Rolling Stone gave him "Best Producer" honors. - Danger Mouse is currently readying several undisclosed projects for 2009.

Frightened Rabbit Go Mostly Acoustic

PR reports: Frightened Rabbit will return to the States this fall by popular demand. Their ever-increasing fanbase has rapidly multiplied since the release of their sophomore LP, The Midnight Organ Fight (FatCat Records), which has received near unanimous praise. To further satiate the ravenous fans, FatCat will release a live and mostly-acoustic version of Midnight Organ Fight, titled Liver! Lung! FR!, October 21, in conjunction with this jaunt, as the foursome continues their musical trek through the U.S. and Canada.

Captured live July 30 at the Captain's Rest in the band's hometown Glasgow, the album is an intimate set that brings singer Scott Hutchison's wrenching vocals to the forefront. The Twilight Sad's James Graham further enhances the emotional delivery with a guest vocal contribution on an incredible version of "Keep Yourself Warm." The lads will kick this run off in Cleveland with a free in-store performance at Music Saves October 15 and finish up at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin on November 9, before heading to Europe to open for Death Cab for Cutie. - more on this story

Fueled By EPs

PR reports: Fueled By Ramen has announced the forthcoming release of three new EPs from three of their artists. Two of the EPs come from the latest additions to the FBR roster: The Friday Night Boys and A Rocket To The Moon, while the third features new music from FBR veterans This Providence. All three EPs will be released on October 14th digitally and via the Fueled By Ramen webstore.

The EPs are currently available for pre-order at the FBR webstore for $5 each, or all three together for just $10. The physical CD releases will be limited to the FBR webstore, with remaining copies available on all three artists' upcoming tours. In addition, the EPs will be available digitally, again with the option to purchase all three together at a reduced rate.

"The Bright Lights" EP is the first new music from This Providence since their self-titled 2006 release. The eagerly anticipated four-song EP includes previously unreleased material, recorded during sessions for the Seattle-based rock outfit's upcoming January 2009 full-length release. Also featured is a "Renovated" take on their first FBR album's breakout single, "My Beautiful Rescue," which in its original form has already sold over 72,000 digital downloads. - more on this story

Brian Head Welch (ex-Korn) Week: Day 4

antiMusic reports: Brian Head Welch shocked the rock world when he suddenly quit Korn following a religious awakening. While his new found faith is now the driving force in his life, Head's passion for music lives on with his solo debut "Save Me From Myself." To celebrate the release of this album we asked Head to pick some of his favorite tracks and tell us about them. Here he is with today's song:

"Save Me From Myself": I did Crystal Meth everyday for two years. The drug was eating me alive and I believe I would have been dead if I kept using. "Save Me From Myself" is about me overcoming that insane addiction through my faith in the power of Christ. I was able to have a lot of fun getting some crazy guitar and bass sounds for this song. You can hear a taste of some of the stuff I did in Korn as well as some new trippy sounds.

We know you are anxious to hear what Head's new music sounds like, so you can grab previews from "Save Me From Myself," learn more about the album and Head's new autobiography and more right - here!

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