Portugal. The Man Week: Day 4

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Foo Fighters Go On Hold

Music Radar reports: Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has revealed that his band plan to take a long break and that fans shouldn't expect a new album any time soon.

Speaking to BBC Radio One DJ Chris Moyles, Grohl suggested that playing the biggest shows of their career at Wembley Stadium in July prompted the decision.

Grohl commented: "We've never really taken a long break, I think it's time. After doing Wembley we shouldn't come back for 10 years because we've played to everybody." - more on this story

Motown Legend Dies, Sex Pistol Sells Out, Hall of Fame Axed, Unreleased Hendrix Coming, Deftones Surprise Gig, First AC/DC Review, Moosycat Dolls and more

antiMusic reports: A Motown Legend has died: Norman Whitfield, songwriter and producer who co-wrote a string of Motown classics including "War," "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," has died. He was 67.more

Sex Pistols' John Lydon is set to star in an advert for British butter brand Country Life. According to Mad.co.uk, Lydon was chosen by the brand because he is a "British icon". more

The UK Music Hall Of Fame - which currently includes Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and The Beatles - is to be axed. The yearly ceremony was started in 2004 by Channel Four, but last year no-one was inducted because of funding problems. more

Hank Williams Jr. will be honored as an icon at this year's BMI awards. The honor puts Williams in elite company. Past honorees include Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, James Brown, the Bee Gees, Isaac Hayes and Steve Winwood. more

Buckcherry's fourth studio album, titled "Black Butterfly", is on track to sell around 40,000 copies in its first week of release more

The Deftones will play a very special, rare show Thursday night (September 18) at Spaceland in Los Angeles. more

Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com checked in to let us know that he has the very first review of AC/DC's new album "Black Ice." Joe says of the effort "every song kicks a donkey's ass." You can read it here.

Brian "Head" Welch's debut solo album, SAVE ME FROM MYSELF, had blistering sales its first week, making its debut on Billboard's "Top Hard Rock Albums" chart at #13, #7 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums" chart and #21 on SoundScan's "Top Current Rock Albums" chart. Overall, against all genres, including new releases and catalogue, Head's album debuted on Billboard's "Top 200 Albums" chart at # 63. "I am very excited with the first week numbers," says Head. "It's a great start to getting back out there and re-connecting with all of my fans. I'm just getting started!!!"

After almost 40 years in the vault, the never-before-heard or -seen multimedia material produced by Jimi Hendrix and the Ghetto Fighters is being readied for release more

Madball and Suicidal Tendencies will tour the East Coast together in December. Confirmed dates can be found here

If you didn't think it was possible for the Pussycat Dolls to suck any harder... think again: The Pussycat Dolls team up with Missy Elliott on their new single, "Whatcha Think About That," which appears on the new album Doll Domination. more

Starting October 3, electro-poppers Love Grenades will begin their residency at The Echo in Los Angeles, with a gig every Friday in October.

Liskfest is back on according to the Orange County music festival's official site. The event is set to take place on Oct 11th and will feature Pennywise, Vandals, Bleeding Through, Ignite, Everytime I Die, Living Sacrifice and more. Grab details here

The Crystal Method are gearing up for a two-month long tour in support of their upcoming album which will come out long after the tour had concluded. more

Albert Hammond, Jr. has announced details of a one-off UK solo gig. - more on this story

Metallica Make History

antiMusic reports: Metallica have set a new chart record when the band's new album, "Death Magnetic," debuted at the top of the charts this week after selling almost 500,000 copies in only 3 days.

As for the chart record, here is Billboard with the details: Metallica is the first group to see five of its albums bow at No. 1 on The Billboard 200. Previously, the act was tied with the Beatles, U2 and the Dave Matthews Band, with four each.

It is also Metallica's fifth consecutive studio album to debut at No. 1 and its seventh release to start with more than 300,000 since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data. - more on this story

Smashing Pumpkins Double DVD Details

PR reports: Coming Home Media will release If All Goes Wrong, a double DVD commemorative package celebrating the recent reunion and extraordinary 20-year career of The Smashing Pumpkins, one of rock's defining and most acclaimed bands, on Nov. 11th.

Directed and produced by Jack Gulick (Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Steve Miller Band, Godsmack) and Daniel E Catullo III (Steve Miller Band, Godsmack, Rush, Dave Matthews Band), the two DVD set contains the 105-minute documentary, also titled If All Goes Wrong, plus The Fillmore Residency, a full concert filmed in late July and early August of 2007 over five of the 11 sold-out nights at the famed Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA.

The concert disc was captured in 5.1 Surround Sound and state-of-the-art high definition from 12 cameras and features seven all new tracks not available anywhere else, along with new versions of fan favorites and a selection of Pumpkins rarities. - more on this story

Langerado Is Moving

PR reports: For 2009, the Langerado Music Festival moves to one of Miami's most scenic spots - Bicentennial Park on Biscayne Bay. It's a new home for the seventh annual event, which will take place March 6-8, 2009; Langerado has enjoyed impressive success and growth in Broward County since 2002. The move to downtown Miami promises to make Langerado a City Festival that the Magic City can truly call its own.

The 7th annual Langerado Music Festival will host a variety of international headliners and hot up-and-comers on multiple stages throughout the weekend. Langerado's past performers include R.E.M., Beastie Boys, The Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket, Matisyahu, Wilco, Ben Harper, the Flaming Lips, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Thievery Corporation, Girl Talk, Ozomatli, 311, Ani DiFranco and many, many others. - more on this story

Live Tori Amos Releases Coming

UMe reports: On September 30, 2008, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Tori Amos Live At Montreux 1991/1992 on both CD (16 songs) and DVD (90 minutes, 19 songs) simultaneously sold separately. It is a rare glimpse into that initial breathy rush of a great artist's ascendancy.

The '91 gig came only months before her Little Earthquakes debut had catapulted her into an instant icon, the '92 appearance shortly thereafter. The progression in both performance and audience receptivity is appreciable. Material includes most of her stellar debut but also tracks from her indie EPs and some notable covers (Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" and "Thank You" as well as Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"). - more on this story

Eminem Is The New Elvis, Just Ask His Mom

PR reports: Eminem is the Elvis Presley of the new century. His fans are legion and loyal. Tens of millions of his albums have flown off the shelves. His music videos—even the older ones—have tallied millions of hits on YouTube. His relevance is undisputed. And his mother wants to set the record straight.

In MY SON MARSHALL, MY SON EMINEM, Debbie Nelson reveals the truth behind her son's allegations of her abuse and manipulation of his success, money, and dreams. A charismatic woman with undeniable love for her son, Debbie Nelson will surely incite her readers' sympathy and anger for the injustice of her misrepresentation. Any parent who's dealt with a rebellious child and anyone who's ever felt guilt for rebelling against a well-meaning parent—will identify with this story.

MY SON MARSHALL, MY SON EMINEM illustrates their earliest days in the small town of St. Joseph, Missouri, to Eminem's teenage years in Detroit, to his rise to stardom and very public falling out with his mother. - more on this story

Bleeding Through Release Parties

PR reports: Bleeding Through's Declaration is less than two weeks away. The band's new album, produced by Devin Townsend (Lamb Of God), hits stores and online retailers September 30.

The band has announced two Southern California album release shows: October 25 (San Diego) and October 26 (Anaheim). The first record release show will be at Soma in San Diego and the second at the band's beloved Chain Reaction in Anaheim. Joining Bleeding Through at both shows will be Stick To Your Guns, Oblige and Let Live.

"Death Anxiety" is the second new song the band has posted on their MySpace page. - more on this story

Wu-Tang Clan Digital

Kayos reports: Hiphop fans who want the audio version of Eagle Rock Entertainment's upcoming October 7 release of Wu-Tang Clan Live At Montreux DVD, can buy it online at Amazon.com's mp3 store. It will be available online only at Amazon.com.

The release is highly anticipated as it marks the only time Wu-Tang Clan ever performed on the prestigious Montreux stage and the reaction to these Staten Island rappers is remarkable. RZA, GZA, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon The Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah and Masta Killa are joined on this night by Cappadonna, Streetlife and DJ Mathematics. (Sadly, by the summer of 2007, when this was filmed, original Wu member Ol' Dirty Bastard (1968-2004) had died. - more on this story

ASHES dIVIDE Tour Plans

PR reports: Fresh of a summer on the Main Stage of Projekt Revolution 2008, A Perfect Circle's, Billy Howerdel and his solo project ASHES dIVIDE are gearing up for fall/winter dates in support of their debut CD Keep Telling Myself It's Alright out now on Island Records. Dates kick off in September 24 in Detroit. - more on this story

Slank Plot US Tour

PR reports: After more than 15 million records sold in its Indonesian homeland, Slank is breaking out with its first worldwide English language album, "Anthem for the Broken Hearted."

Slank's decidedly Western sound has a broad appeal to lovers of pop music with a rock edge. Its lyrics, however, draw from its Indonesian foundation, focusing on the trials and tribulations of living in a struggling, third-world country. The album's title, in fact, is not an ode to the lovesick, but a reference to the Indonesian people.

Slank is prepared to support the release of "Anthem for the Broken Hearted" with a U.S. tour this fall, though the dates will not be Slank's first in America. - more on this story

Misheard Lyrics of the Day: Metallica's Napster of Puppets

antiMusic reports: Who hasn't misheard a song lyric. We thought it might be fun to feature some favorites here for you to enjoy. In honor of Metallica's new album release we'll be focusing on them this week.

Today's misheard lyric is to the song "Master Of Puppets" and the line "Hell is worth all that natural habitat." That lyric has been misheard as "Hell is worth all that Napster now attacks!"

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 Metallica song lyrics like this one check out - Am I Right.com!

Black Gold Jaguar Love Polysics Tour

PR reports: Brooklyn duo Black Gold have announced their first full US tour. They will be hitting the road this Fall with Jaguar Love and Japanese synth-punks, Polysics.

Jaguar Love features former members of Pretty Girls Make Graves & Blood Brothers.

Expect to hear songs from Black Gold's debut Detroit EP - more on this story

The Crusaders Live DVD

Kayos reports: Eagle Eye Media will release The Crusaders Live At Montreux 2003 on DVD October 14.

In 2003, touring in support of their Rural Renewal album, The Crusaders—led by founding members Joe Sample on keyboards and Wilton Felder on tenor saxophone—made one of their numerous stops at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival, where they are always well-received.

The band at this time included funky guitarist Ray Parker, Jr. (a perfect fit for their syncopated soulful direction) and vocalist extraordinaire Randy Crawford. - more on this story

Evince Premiere New Album Online

PR reports: Brutal thrashers Evince featuring former SPEED\KILL/HATE vocalist Mario Frasca have named their debut album Abandon Belief and are currently streaming the entire eleven track, fist wielding opus on Myspace.

In addition to Frasca, the group consists of Finnish guitarist Jani Hentila, bassist Jussi Heikkinen (GLOOMY GRIM, SOULGRIND), drummer Rainer "Raikku" Tuomikanto (ex-DEAD SHAPE FIGURE) with guest appearances along the way.

Abandon Belief also features guitarist Roope Latvala (Children Of Bodom) on which he shreds solos on tracks "Our Revenge", "I'm Innocent" and shares a dueling solo with Frasca on "Stay Away" with Jason Suecof (Audiohammer Studios) performing the solo on "Generation Lost". The rest of the guitar solos on the album are played by Frasca himself. - more on this story

Q Prime Launch mom&pop music company

PR reports: Q Prime, one of the premier artist management firms, announces the launch of mom&pop music company. Based at Q Prime's New York offices, the new record label will be helmed by Michael Goldstone and distributed via RED.

"In continuing Q Prime's legacy of building careers, we've decided to make the long term commitment to add recorded music and publishing to our family, hence mom&pop," says Q Prime's Cliff Burnstein. "Our ambition is not to be 'indie' or 'major." Instead, we are striving toward what would now be considered a boutique label, taking our inspiration from great historical music companies like A&M, Chrysalis, Sire, and Island - labels that maintained the best balance of cultural importance and commercial appeal."

Joshua Radin's Simple Times, mom&pop's first release, reached No. 1 on both iTunes' Album and Alternative charts a mere 48 hours after its digital release last Tuesday. It's scheduled for physical release on September 30th - more on this story

Yael Naim Taps Peter von Poehl For Tour

PR reports: The half-Swedish/half-German singer-songwriter Peter von Poehl is pleased to announce his first US tour, opening for Yael Naim.

Peter, who released his debut full-length, Going To Where The Tea Trees Are, in the US this past June on Bella Union, the European home to artists like Fleet Foxes and Beach House, writes honest, heartfelt songs that transcend national boundaries. - more on this story

Radiohead, Oasis, Jack Johnson, Bloc Party, and more Give. Listen. Help.

PR reports: Some of the most recognizable names in indie and alternative music have donated new, unreleased, live and remixed songs for the benefit compilation, Give. Listen. Help. Volume 5, a double CD created in support of the Pablove Foundation. This charity has been established in honor of Pablo Castelaz, the 5-year-old son of Dangerbird Records' co-founder Jeff Castelaz and his wife Jo Ann Thrailkill, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment.

The album will be sold at all Urban Outfitters locations beginning Wednesday, October 15 until January 31, 2009, and is comprised of more than 25 tracks, featuring Radiohead, Oasis, Jack Johnson, Garbage, Bloc Party, Rilo Kiley, CSS and many others on disc one, while Dangerbird's tight-knit family, including Silversun Pickups, The Dears, Sea Wolf and Darker My Love, have rallied for the cause on disc two. - more on this story

MVD Plans Vinyl Releases For Devo, GG Allin, Plastmatics and Dwarves

MVD reports: MVD Entertainment Group (MVD) has announced plans to issue several releases on vinyl including new and previously unreleased tracks by Devo and the Dwarves, plus reissues by G.G. Allin, Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics, and more. MVD and Big Daddy have deep access to a great amount of quality content from some very collectible artists. - more on this story

. Blag'ard - Bobcat

The genre is full of groups who seem afraid of their amplifiers, such as Death Cab for Cutie and Bright Eyes, and that's exactly why groups like Blag'ard need to exist. Blag'ard blend elements of noise and whammy freakouts with straight forward, punkish indie rock. (4 stars) - Read the full Blag'ard - Bobcat review

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