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NOFX Hits
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Punkbands.com reports: The Greatest Songs Ever Written (by us) is a chunk of NOFXs impressive career, lopped off into one disc, including a brand-new song specifically written and recorded for this release. NOFX is one of the best loved punk rock bands of all time because they never soul doubt… continually making their legions of fans laugh and think. Release date is set at November 9th on Epitaph. [see full story for the 27 song tracklisting]

Full Story – http://www.punkbands.com/index.php?id=9423

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SOAD Set Title/Date
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The PRP reports: System Of A Down have reportedly set “Hypnotize” as the title to their upcoming new album which is rumored to now be eyeing a January 18th release date via American/Columbia.

Full Story – http://www.theprp.com/

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Ozzy Box To Include Covers
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Blabbermouth reports: According to a posting at the OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com, Osbournes forthcoming box set will include a brand new CD of covers. Among the tracks set to appear on the album is Ozzys version of THE BEATLES “In My Life”.

As previously reported, former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell is expected to make an appearance on the album, as is Chris Wyse, bassist for Cantrells “jam” band CARDBOARD VAMPYRES.[see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=27826

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Manson In Wonderland
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MTV reports: Marilyn Manson, whos getting ready to marry burlesque queen Dita Von Teese, is about to take another kind of plunge – down the rabbit hole. Hes co-starring in an upcoming re-imagining of “Alice in Wonderland” called “Living in Neon Dreams.” [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1492094/20041008/marilyn_manson.jhtml?headlines=true

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12 Stones Drop Megadeth Tour
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IAYM reports: 12 Stones have now elected to drop off their opening slot on Megadeths upcoming “Blackmail The Universe” trek. No word has been made as to a replacement act for the time being.

Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/

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In Stores: Red Hot Bio
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Day in Rock reports: Occasionally on slow news days, well showcase a recent review here. As we reported a couple weeks ago Anthony Kiedis penned his autobiography “Scar Tissue”. The book hit the stores last week and let me tell you its one hell of a read. Below if just a portion of the review we just posted on our sister site Rocknworld.com, click the full story link to read it all:

Unlike most rock bios where we get a crash course through the artists childhood, in Scar Tissue Anthony devotes the first 100 pages or so of the book to his early years. And those years were anything but typical and provide some compelling and sometimes juicy stories. From the trials of being the child of divorced parents that live on opposite sides of the country, to his hippy drug-dealing father who took him under his wing at a very young age and showed him the wild side of Hollywood. Not many kids count Sonny Bono as a baby sitter and probably only one kid on the cusp of puberty can tell the tale of sleeping with a naked Cher or losing his virginity to his fathers girlfriend or being turned on to drugs by that same father. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.rocknworld.com/features/2004/ak.shtml

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Afghan Whigs Singer Launched Tour with Twilight Singers
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press release (Twilight Singers) reports: Greg Dullis Twilight Singers (former lead singer of the Afghan Whigs) are starting their North American October Tour this week for their brand new album “She Loves You”.

Check out the TS Official Website for more exclusive info. on the NEW album and Tour Dates. Price of a ticket to the show is less than a meal in a restaurant and youll probably hear some Whigs tunes! [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.thetwilightsingers.com/

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Life of Agony Sign to Sony
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press release (sony music) reports: Seminal New York rock band LIFE OF AGONY has signed an exclusive recording agreement with Epic Records. The quartet-vocalist Keith Caputo, guitarist Joey Z, bassist Alan Robert and drummer Sal Abruscato-will release its highly anticipated Epic debut in early 2005. “Its extremely exciting to join the Epic family and become part of an artist roster that includes Audioslave, Ozzy Osbourne and AC/DC,” says Caputo. “We were really impressed with the team at Epic and their unique sense of energy and creativity. This definitely feels like home.” [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.lifeofagony.com/

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Endo Cover Prince
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The PRP reports: Endo recently tracked a cover of Princes “When Doves Cry” and will be shooting a video for it shortly with director Mark Cooper. It is expected to make its way online shortly after, appearing on the bands soon to be re-launched official website.

Full Story – http://www.theprp.com/

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Van Halen Trouble?
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BW&BK reports: Hot off the rumor mill – BW&BK sources have learned that since VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen fired all of vocalist SAMMY HAGARs road crew, tension in the band has been at an all time high.

In fact, its been described that Eddie and Sammy “Hate” each other and apparently Sammy has already threatened to bail on the tour numerous times.

Our source was told that “this is it for VH with Sammy. There will be no other tours or new album.” [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.bravewords.com/news.html?id=18484

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Manson Mask
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Blabbermouth reports: The official MARILYN MANSON mask is currently available for purchase from MANSONs official web site. The mask, which was made by The Monster Makers, is fabricated directly from MANSONs actual face casting. Each mask costs $24.95 [see full story for more, including a link to a photo and news on the upcoming tour]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=27640

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Bon Jovi Box
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Reuters reports: “I Get a Rush,” “Miss Fourth of July” and “Garageland” are a few of the previously unreleased cuts that will highlight the forthcoming five-disc box set “100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Cant Be Wrong.”

Due Nov. 16 via Island, the set will feature 38 recordings that have never seen the light of day, 12 rare non-album tracks and a DVD of previously unseen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=0BLIRNMOGHKD4CRBAEOCFFA?type=musicNews&storyID=6421214

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Mushroomhead Find Voice
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IAYM reports: Mushroomhead have announced that they have “secured a new frontman to replace J-Mann”, who exited the band earlier this year. The group will be entering the studio to work on their next full length effort in December, however prior to that they have lined up [a few tourdates, see full story]

Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/

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Setzer Reissue
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liveDaily reports: The Brian Setzer Orchestra is gearing up for the re-release of its 2002 holiday set, “Boogie Woogie Christmas”–which will feature previously unreleased bonus material–and a short round of supporting tour dates.

The group is slated to give three December performances in California, and then heads east for back-to-back shows at Caesars Palace in Atlantic City, NJ, on New Years Eve and New Years Day. [see full story for more, including dates]

Full Story – http://www.livedaily.com/news/7143.html

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Manson Injury
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AP reports: Shock rocker Marilyn Mansons drummer broke his wrist and suffered a slight concussion in a fall from the stage at an event in Germany, organizers said Saturday.

Drummer Ginger Fish was taken to a hospital in Cologne for treatment after the incident Friday night and was released Saturday, the Viva television channel said in a statement.

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Slipknot Toothache
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Blabbermouth reports: SLIPKNOTs “samples and media” guy, Craig Jones #133 (a.k.a. #5), has been forced to sit out the early portion of the groups current European tour due to a “medical emergency.” The bands official statement on the matter reads as follows:

“Weve made it thru 10 years without a member of SLIPKNOT missing a single show, but due to emergency medical reasons one of our brothers has been forced to return to Des Moines, IA.

“Craig Jones #133 ( #5), has been suffering incredible pain during the first week of our European tour and has been unable to eat or sleep properly. Therefore, a decision was made for him to return to the States for emergency dental surgery. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=27311 Continue reading Rockn The News – September 27, 2004 →

We fell behind on the music news, so this one is a biggie. Click Read More…. for all the rest.

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Stapps Hopes For Reunion
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Rockdirt reports: Although Scott Stapp is in the midst of launching his solo career, the singer has not ruled out a future Creed reunion. “I think me and [guitarist] Mark [Tremonti] together are way better than we are individually,” asserts Scott. “As far as Im concerned, the door is always open. If hes ever wanting to get back together, Im sure thats a definite reality and possibility.”

Full Story – http://www.rockdirt.com/

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Labels Making A Killing From Downloads?
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tinfoil music reports: Record labels are now making more per track with digital music downloads then they are on CDs in stores. Because of this, the minimal margins that a digital music service makes on each track will most likely cause a serious shake down on the digital music industry in five years.

Figures from Apples US iTunes state that about 62 cents or more go to the record companies while only 4 cents go to support the company selling the music, in this case iTunes. This leaves about 8 cents for the music publisher.

It is also now known that with digital music over CDs, the record companies have doubled their share of the royalties even though the manufacturing cost has gone to almost nothing for digital downloads. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://music.tinfoil.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=998

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Ozzy Gagged For Charity
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Blabbermouth reports: World Entertainment News Network is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has poked fun at his reputation as a foul-mouthed rocker by appearing gagged in an advertisement for a British television charity event Children In Need.

The BLACK SABBATH singer is rendered silent by tape covering his mouth in the sketch, while his wife Sharon promises viewers Osbourne will raise funds by abstaining from swearing for 24 hours.

However, as soon as Sharon makes the pledge, Osbourne rips off the tape and is partially censored as he screams, “No swear f**king words? Youve got to be f**king joking.

“Im the Prince of Darkness – they expect me to f**king swear.” [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=27180

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Metallica Vs Megadeth
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Chart Attack reports: Megadeth founder/singer/guitarist Dave Mustaine has every right to be pissed. The original lead guitarist for Metallica 20 years ago, hes been getting screwed over by them via taunting and/or being outright ignored for years.

And now theyre screwing with him again. This time around, the kick in the ass comes prior to the release of Megadeths 10th official studio effort This System Has Failed (Sanctuary/EMI). While Mustaine has a number of lucid comments on This System Has Failed [the album speaks for itself frankly], the sordid Megadeth history and his own career, its when hes able to vent about the Metallica movie Some Kind Of Monster that his wit and frustration truly come out.

“Everyone says how the part with me [in the movie] is the most intense. Yeah, because Im the only one who thinks Lars is a punk,” he continues. “Everyone else is afraid of him. He looks like a fuckin Eminem wannabe right now. Anyone who watches that movie and doesnt realize that whoever comes into contact with Lars hates him… If you watch the movie closely, you see that Lars treats everyone so badly. They all end up in therapy! Even the counselor ended up in therapy!” [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.chartattack.com/damn/2004/09/2105.cfm

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New Van Halen CD Plans?
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Blabbermouth reports: According to a posting at MelodicRock.com, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen told radio station Q95 (Indianapolis) earlier this week that tentative plans exist for the group to record a new studio album in the near future. Current VAN HALEN rumors suggest a slew of tour dates outside the USA for 2005, including Europe, Japan and Australia and also that Eddie Van Halen might have parted company with Peavy guitars.

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=27117

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Murderdoll Snags Amen Axe
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Blabbermouth reports: MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 has secured the services of former AMEN guitarist Matt “Pig” Montgomery for the his “Look What The Bats Dragged In” November European solo tour.

Commented Wednesday: ” Pig is the perfect guy for this. Were both horror movie junkies, and the whole reason we got into music in the first place was ALICE COOPER…this tour is going to be so much more exciting now that hes on board.”

The former AMEN guitarist will take a well-deserved “holiday from hell” on the 14-date “trick or treat” alongside “13”. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=27132 Continue reading Rockn The News – September 23, 2004 →

****** KMFDM 20th Anniversary Tour ******

liveDaily reports: KMFDM marks the 20th anniversary of its formation with an ambitious North American tour, and a collection of archived music.

The outing kicks off in Canada in early October, and is scheduled to wrap up with a mid-November, two-night stand in Seattle.

Concertgoers will have an opportunity to purchase the two-disc set “KMFDM 84-86: The 20th Anniversary Edition” at the shows. The album features a mix of rare and previously unreleased tracks, according to the bands website. [see full story for more, including dates]

Full Story – http://www.livedaily.com/news/7068.html

****** Prodigy Vs. Madonna & Beastie Boys ******

Ananova reports: The Prodigys Liam Howlett has admitted he thinks Madonnas music is s**t.

Liam accepted Madonnas invitation to DJ for her when she played at Wembley Arena last month.

Howlett, whose band are signed to Madonnas Maverick label, says he did it for the money.

He also says that the Beastie Boys asked him to DJ before their Reading Festival performance telling him what he could and couldnt play.

He told the San Francisco Chronicle, “I think Ive still got a little bit of an issue with the time the Beastie Boys called me up at home before the Reading Festival and said, `You cant play Smack My Bitch Up. You cant do this, you cant do that.

“I hate their new record. Its weak and dated. But, I mean, I dont ring them up and tell them their albums crap, do I.?” [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_1101114.html?menu=entertainment.music

****** Marky Leave Adema ******

IAYM reports: According to www.ademaweb.com, Adema have parted ways with their frontman Marky Chavez. Auditions for a replacement vocalist are currently being held, and the process of locating a new singer for the group is reportedly being filmed in a reality TV type of way. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/

****** Apartment 26 Split ******

IAYM reports: Apartment 26 have made the decision to break up. An official statement released earlier today cited reasons including the state of the record industry and the loss of bassist Louis Cruden earlier this year as the main reasons for calling it a day…[see full story for the statement]

Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/

****** Death Angel Support Deftones ******

IAYM reports: The legendary Death Angel, who reunited in 2002, have been tapped to support the Deftones on their upcoming club tour of North America, which commences on September 27th running through until October 30th.[see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/

****** Costello DVD ******

Aversion reports: Elvis Costello will tape a couple upcoming shows for a live DVD.

Costellos shows Friday (Sept. 17) at Memphis Hi-Tone Café will be filmed for an upcoming video release. Costello and the Imposters next album, The Delivery Man is due the following Tuesday (Sept. 21). [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://aversion.com/news/news_article.cfm?news_id=3004

****** Lacuna Coil Catching On ******

BW&BK reports: Italian newcomers LACUNA COIL are fast-approaching the 150,000 sales mark for their recent album Comalies. The album, which reached #9 on Billboards Heatseekers chart, has sold 147,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan

“Were really proud to be considered a breakout band, but Im really scared about those names, because its kind of like a bad luck thing,” vocalist Cristina Scabbia told Billboard.com at a recent Ozzfest stop outside Pittsburgh.[see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.bravewords.com/news.html?id=17706

****** Ramones 30th Anniversary Party ******

Reuters reports: There is a flurry of Ramones activity going on right now as the 30th anniversary of the legendary New York punk-pop band is in full swing.

The bands former tour manager has written a book about his experiences, “On the Road With the Ramones”; a film documentary titled “End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones” is in theaters; ex-Ramones drummer Marky Ramone has overseen the recent DVD release of “Ramones Raw”; and Sunday night saw friends and family members get together in Hollywood to perform a lengthy concert tribute to the band.

Sadly, Joey, Dee Dee and Johnny Ramone were not there to share in the abundant love and respect that flowed freely, though host Rob Zombie did read a letter from Johnny that expressed his thanks and appreciation. At one point, Zombie also made an onstage phone call to Johnny, ill with cancer, who had to be heartened by the Zombie-led crowd chants of “Hey ho, lets go!” that resounded through the hall. [see full story for a lot more]

Full Story – http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=reviewsNews&storyID=6224391

****** Sixx Wants Vans To Pay ******

Metal-Rules reports: Nikki Sixx just made the following post on the Motley Crue messageboard.

The final depo in the vans law suit [was] monday. Im excited to take them to court.They have offered settlements but they have all been a slap in the face.I cant wait to take them to court and set straight that companies cannot and will not be allowed to use celebrities images without permission.

on other new…Vince smoked the 4 new tunes…He sang the best ive heard in in years. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://metal-rules.com/news/index.php?months=2004-09#489

****** Papa Roach Murders The Charts ******

press release reports: Papa Roach is back on familiar ground: the upper reaches of the Billboard album charts, thanks to the big debut of “Getting Away With Murder,” the bands new Geffen release. The CD, which premiered at #17 on The Billboard 200 chart, sold in excess of 50,000 copies in its first week.

The CDs release comes on the heels of the hit title track, which was #1 most added at Active Rock radio and #2 at Alternative radio. The achievement is all the more impressive is that the track was already in the Top-20 at Active Rock before the official radio add date. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.paparoach.com

****** Bullets and Octane Debut Out Today ******

press release reports: Southern California 5-piece Bullets and Octane have quickly become a major club draw with their incendiary live shows led by charismatic front man Gene Bullets. On their forthcoming debut full-length The Revelry they have managed to brilliantly capture the raw, dynamic energy of their live set.

Bullets and Octanes turbo-charged sound has been described as falling somewhere between the Misfits and Rebel Yell-era Billy Idol and on such crunchy, punk-fueled rock anthems as “Pirates”, “Sweet Dreams” and “Save Me Sorrow” it would be hard to argue with that.

The Revelry is set for release on Sept. 14 on burgeoning indie, Criterion Records (Story of the Year, Hot Like (A) Robot).

On Saturday September 18, Bullets and Octane will open for the Supersuckers at the Roxy on the Sunset Strip. Also watch for the band on tour with Eagles of Death Metal in October. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.earshotmedia.com

****** Life of Agony Epic Deal ******

siNs metal news reports: LIFE OF AGONY have reportedly signed a deal with Epic Records. The band is getting ready to head into the studio to record the follow up to “Soul Searching Sun”.

Full Story – http://www.smnnews.com/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1094835911&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&;

****** Headbangers Ball Tour ******

siNs metal news reports: Tonight on Headbangers Ball it was announced that the 3rd Edition of the tour will be CRADLE OF FILTH headlining with support from ARCH ENEMY, BLEEDING THROUGH, and HIMSA.

Full Story – http://www.smnnews.com/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1094977277&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&;

****** Mushroomhead Drop Tour, Vocalist & Label ******

siNs metal news reports: Although not fully confirmed by MUSHROOMHEAD, its apparant that vocalist J-Mann has left the band, and that the group will no longer be taking part in the upcoming ICP tour.

The first floating rumor of a replacement is that Waylon from North Carolina based 3 QUARTERS DEAD will be filling the shoes of J-Mann. 3 QUARTERS DEAD have opened for MUSHROOMHEAD on a mini Northern state tour, as well as on various off shows. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.smnnews.com/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1095034258&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&;

****** Punk X-mas ******

MTV reports: New Found Glory, Something Corporate and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones are among the bands banging out Christmas-themed tunes for A Santa Cause: Its a Punk Rock Christmas. A portion of the proceeds from the compilation, due November 2, go to the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Full Story – http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1490912/20040910/blink_182.jhtml?headlines=true

****** Jackass of Hazzard ******

MTV reports: Move over, Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson: Two young film stars are reprising the roles of another legendary small-screen duo. Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott are slated to play Luke and Bo Duke, respectively, in the film version of the 1980s TV series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Jessica Simpson has screen-tested for the role of Luke and Bos cousin Daisy, and comedy troupe Broken Lizard (“Super Troopers”) will write the film. While plans are in motion, the studio has not yet officially green-lighted the film …[see full story for film news from MTV]

Full Story – http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1490887/09102004/story.jhtml

****** De La Rocha MP3 ******

IAYM reports: A rough quality mp3 of former Rage Against The Machine frontman Zack De La Rochas new track We Want It All has been posted online over at fansite www.zdlr.net. The track looks to have been produced by nine inch nails Trent Reznor. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/

****** Pixies In No Hurry To Record ******

Xfm reports: After the furore surrounding the internet-only release of their first new material in thirteen years, Bam Thwok, Pixies frontman Frank Black hasnt ruled out the idea of writing more new songs.

Speaking in a new interview, Black has reiterated his claims that while hes in no hurry to record an album of new Pixies material (and his loathing of record companies remains) the idea cant be ruled out.

“I think were aware of the fact that the material would have to be creme de la crème.” he explained to Rolling Stone, “But were not really in a rush to go there yet for a few different reasons: were in the middle of doing a tour, weve got to write some good songs, and the record business being what it is right now its not like we can sell millions and millions of records. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.xfm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=39257

****** Ernie Ball RIP ******

AP reports: Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock n roll guitar strings used by legions of artists from the Rolling Stones to Merle Travis, has died. He was 74.

Ball died at his home Thursday after an ongoing illness, the mortuary handling services announced.

His strings and instruments were used by music stars over the past four decades, from B.B. King to Metallica. Beginning with a small music shop in the San Fernando Valley, Ball built a business with annual sales of $40 million and a worldwide reputation. Along the way, he bucked traditional thinking in the music business.

“He changed the way people thought of guitar accessories, and how they sold and marketed them, and to this day the Ernie Ball way is the industry standard,” his son, Sterling Ball, said in a statement.

Full Story – http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=495&ncid=495&e=13&u=/ap/20040910/ap_en_mu/obit_ball

****** Perfect Circles New Album Tracks ******

IAYM reports: Details regarding the contents of A Perfect Circles upcoming new studio outing “eMOTIVe” have been unfurled, according to a recent article at billboard.com. The effort looks to consist of ten cover versions and two new songs, with the track listing shaping up as follows:
01. “Annihilation” (Crucifix cover) – 02. “Imagine” (John Lennon cover) – 03. “(Whats So Funny Bout) Peace And Understanding” (Nick Lowe cover) – 04. “Counting Bodies Like Sheep To The Rhythm Of The War Drums” – 05. “Whats Goin On” (Marvin Gaye cover) – 06. “When The Levee Breaks” (Memphis Minnie cover) – 07. “Freedom Of Choice” (Devo cover) – 08. “People Are People” (Depeche Mode cover) – 09. “Passive” – 10. “Gimme Gimme Gimme” (Black Flag cover) – 11. “Lets Have A War” (Fear cover) – 12. “Fiddle And The Drum” (Joni Mitchell cover) –

“eMOTIVe” is slated to land in stores on November 02nd through Virgin. The band will follow-up the work on November 16th with a double-disc DVD/CD package consisting of both a live DVD and a remix album, grouped together under the title “aMOTION”

Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/

****** Lennon Unplugged ******

liveDaily reports: Capitol Records will issue the new album “John Lennon Acoustic” and a remixed, remastered version of Lennons 1975 set, “Rock n Roll,” on Nov. 2.

Seven of the 17 tracks on “Acoustic” are previously unreleased.

Full Story – http://www.livedaily.com/news/7055.html

****** Morbid Curiosity ******

press release reports: Top 20 Rock Deaths is a two hour documentary, hosted by Cradle Of Filth, and featuring the stories behind the lives and tragic demise of some of rocks legends, including Randy Rhoades, Layne Staley, Cliff Burton, Bon Scott, Bradley Nowell, Jimi Hendrix, Sid Vicious, Joey Ramone, Joes Strummer and Kurt Cobain. Features interviews with a selection of UK rock pundits, plus Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Incubus, The Offspring, Lostprophets, Good Charlotte and more.

The show airs on Scuzz in the UK (Sky Digital channel 471, ntl:home 934) on September 14, 16 and 18 at 10pm. [check out the full story link for more info]

Full Story – http://www.scuzz.tv/promos/1094641139.html

****** Limp Circle? ******

IAYM reports: According to a posting at Limp Bizkit guitar player Wes Borlands official website, Josh Freese of A Perfect Circle fame recently joined Borland in the studio to lay down some drum parts for his upcoming solo CD. [more]

Full Story – http://www.iateyourmicrophone.com/

****** Next Deftones Kind of Rush Like ******

Blabbermouth reports: DEFTONES singer Chino Moreno has spoken to MTV.com about the groups decision to embark on a month-long club tour prior to entering the studio to record their fifth studio album.

With regards to the musical direction of the new material, Moreno said, “The songs are kind of brainy. Theyre more RUSH than TOOL in a way,” he continued. “On our last record, we got kind of lazy by writing as few riffs as possible. This one were writing way more riffs. We have formats where we have to write the songs down and go over them and over them again.” [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=26694

****** Battle of the Ozzfest Bands ******

siNs metal news reports: Texas based A DOZEN FURIES have been the first band to publicly announce their involvement in the forthcoming MTV reality series Battle for Ozzfest, the band had this to say:

“We are more than pleased to announce that ADF has been selected to compete in MTVs “Battle for Ozzfest” reality series. Unfortunatly, thats just about all of the information we have at this point….

Full Story Here.

****** Shizzle My Bizzle ******

PR Newswire reports: Documents filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on Thursday September 2, 2004, indicate that the members of the Group 213, including Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg, as well as, the record Label TeeVee Toons (TVT Records) have been sued for copyright infringement, in connection with the recently released album “213 The Hard Way.”

In the suit filed by MZZ, LLC, the company states that three tracks on the album infringe copyrights for works written by well known producer DJ Battlecat, whose work includes hits recorded by artists including Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Lucy Pearl, Brian McKnight, Xhibit, WC and Faith Evans.

Full Schizzle.

****** Surely, They Would Never Misled Us ******

E! reports: [Not music related but its a slow news day because of the holiday and this might interest some of you.]Sony Pictures is finally settling the score with moviegoers duped into watching duds on the advice of fake film critic David Manning.

E! Online has learned that the studio has agreed to put $1.5 million into a fund to settle a class-action suit brought by film patrons who claimed they went to see A Knights Tale after reading the fictitious Mannings glowing review that hailed Heath Ledger as that years “hottest new star!”

Omar Rezec of Los Angeles and Ann Belknap of Sierra Madre, California, filed the suit in June 2001 after it was revealed that two Sony Pictures execs had invented Manning in the hopes of injecting flopping films with a little box office magic.

Eonline has more.

****** Get Some Cash ******

New York Daily News reports: You can own a piece of the Man in Black. On Sept. 13, 2004, the one-year anniversary of the death of Johnny Cash, his estate will auction a few hundred of the items he left behind. The sale will also include items from the estate of Cashs wife, June Carter Cash.

Full Scoop.

****** Dope is Dope ******

press release reports: Dope is scheduled to embark on the two-month “American Apathy” tour starting Oct. 11th 2004 right in Denver, CO alongside Adema, Motograter and Twisted Method

DOPE is putting the finishing touches on their new album American Apathy, scheduled for release in February 2005. The band will be hitting the road through the end of the year and playing many of the new songs live. A sample of a new Dope song, “No Way Out” is available online in an E-card promoting the bands upcoming tour with ADEMA, MOTOGRATER, AND TWISTED METHOD.

Check the Dope Army Website for more.

****** Korns Greatest Hits And Then Some ******

IAYM reports: A limited edition version of KoRns upcoming “Greatest Hits Vol. 1” collection will see a release along with the standard disc on October 05th, when it hits stores through Immortal/Epic Records. This will feature a bonus DVD containing seven live songs captured at a concert held in New York Citys CBGBs venue earlier this year.

See full story for the tracklist.

******* Weiland Still An Asshole ******

Rockdirt reports: The People reports that Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland freaked out while at a CD signing at the Piccadilly Virgin Megastore on Friday (September 3) in London after seeing a sticker on the bands CD which said, “Featuring members of Guns N Roses,” but no mention of Weilands old band, Stone Temple Pilots. Weiland demanded the sticker be peeled off all stock

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****** Pulp Fiction 2 ******

I know this is not music news, but it was cool.

Herald Sun reports: QUENTIN Tarantino may make another episode of 1994s Pulp Fiction, according to John Travolta, who played hitman Vincent Vega.

“Every six months he calls me to talk about a project on the story of the Vega brothers — a type of prequel to Pulp Fiction. Then it all remains in his mind,” Travolta said.

As reported by the Herald Sun.

****** Maggots Rejoice! ******

Blabbermouth reports: SLIPKNOT will be releasing their third DVD sometime next year, a representative for Roadrunner Records has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. “The exact timing and content [of the DVD] has yet to be determined,” the representative said.

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******* Anger United ******

The PRP reports: System Of A Downs Serj Tankian, former Rage Against The Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha and Ikey Owens of The Mars Volta are among those who collaborated on Saul Williams upcoming self-titled effort which will arrive in stores on September 21st.

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****** More Talent In Sabbath, Than Just Ozzy ******

press release reports: When monumental musical talents collide, the result is magic. Tony Iommi and Glenn Hughes offer proof in the form of the album The 1996 DEP Sessions set for release by Sanctuary Records on September 28, 2004. The album is being released under the banner Iommi With Glenn Hughes.

The 1996 DEP Sessions features eight electrifying songs recorded by these two legends. Iommi is the lead guitarist in Black Sabbath, the groundbreaking originators of pure heavy metal; he has led every lineup of the band. Iommi is one of the most influential and widely recognized guitarists in the history of rock music. Hughes was a member of Trapeze before achieving worldwide superstardom as the co-lead vocalist and bass guitarist in Deep Purple in the mid-1970s. He has enjoyed a prolific and diverse solo career.

Iommi.com has more.

****** Remember Crues Other Singer? ******

Yesterday we printed a Blabbermouth story about the new band featuring members of Sevendust, Stereomud, Stuck Mojo and Tommy Lee. We were informed by an inside source that this line-up (minus the vocals) are also playing with former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi on his new solo album. (Kick Ass! I actually met Corabi back in his Crue days. He was really cool and IMHO, a better singer than Vince. Im looking forward to his new album.)

****** From the… Its more fun to pick on Canada Category ******

MuchMusic reports: Canadian rock might have more than its share of duds, but have you ever considered what the absolute worst Canadian songs of all time might be? Chart Magazine has done just that and come up with a list of twenty-five tracks of debatable levels of stinkiness. Rounding out the top five are Loverboy, with “Lovin Every Minute Of It”, Barenaked Ladies “One Week”, The Crash Test Dummies “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm”, Alannah Myles “Black Velvet”, and at number one – that dated slice of alterna-funk, “Everyones A Winner” by Bootsauce.

Get the full scoop at the only cool Video Music station left after MTV cancelled MTV-X, MuchMusic website.

****** All the cool stoner kids are doing it ******

MTV reports: Slash is about to become a McFarlane figure. The Velvet Revolver/ former Guns N Roses guitarist will be featured with his top hat and leather jacket while playing guitar. “Its extremely flattering and humbling to be immortalized in plastic,” Slash said in a statement Wednesday (September 1). The Slash figure will be available at mass retailers in July.

****** Seven Crue? ******

Blabbermouth reports: Ex-VIRGOS MERLOT/VIRGOS guitarist/vocalist Brett Hestla has joined the as-yet-unnamed new band featuring former and current members of SEVENDUST, SKRAPE, Tommy Lees (MÖTLEY CRÜE) solo band and STEREOMUD. The groups lineup is as follows:

Brett Hestla: Vocals – Will Hunt (SKRAPE, TOMMY LEE): Drums – Corey Lowery (ex-STEREOMUD, STUCK MOJO): Bass – Troy McLawhorn (ex-DOUBLE DRIVE): Guitar – Clint Lowery (SEVENDUST): Guitar

Blabbermouth has more.

****** Mushroomheadless ******

Blabbermouth reports: MUSHROOMHEAD vocalist Jason Mann has left the band, a source close to the group has informed PITRIFF.com.

MUSHROOMHEAD recently toured with INSANE CLOWN POSSE following a split with their record company, Universal Records (which issued the bands “XX” and “XIII” albums). Manns own record label, dubbed Fractured Transmitter Records, has just released the latest EP from MESHUGGAH, entitled “I”.

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****** Classical Music Punk Style ******

Punkbands reports: In June 2002, an ad on the online bulletin board Craigslist asking for classical musicians interested in playing classic punk rock covers yielded a flood of responses. This was the birth of the world`s only Punk Rock Orchestra, 50+ classical musicians using bassoons, cellos, timpanis and more to play the classics of punk.

In early 2004, the Punk Rock Orchestra went to George Lucas Skywalker Sound to record their album under the guidance of Grammy-Award winning engineer/mixer Leslie Ann Jones. The result is Punk Rock Orchestra`s debut album, available to the public for the first time at the Swedish American Hall Oct. 1st and 2nd.

Punkbands.com has the full scoop.

****** Perfect Releases ******

The PRP reports: According to www.aperfectcircle.net, A Perfect Circle have set “aMOTION” as the title to their upcoming live DVD release which will be backed by a CD of remix material. The set is due out through Virgin on November 16th, and is not to be confused with the groups other new forthcoming release, “eMOTIVe”, which will see a release through Virgin on November 02nd.

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****** McFarlane Does Motley Crue ******

Blabbermouth reports: McFarlane Toys will be releasing a MÖTLEY CRÃœE action-figure “Deluxe Boxed Set” in November 2004. [see full story for more including a link to photos. Looks like the figures are based on the “Shout at the Devil” era Crue, so no toy spandex will be needed.]

See the pics here.

****** Ozzys Note From Mom ******

siNs metal news reports: Rioters seeking some recourse for the lack of BLACK SABBATH frontman OZZY OSBOURNE playing in Camden, New Jersey last week, can now find solace in the wonderful words of Sharon Osbourne, who issued an official apology via Ozzfest.com:

“To those who attended the Ozzfest show in Camden on August 26, I would like to address the few complaints that have arisen from Black Sabbaths performance with Rob Halford in Camden last Thursday, August 26th. The situation quite clearly was that Ozzy was suffering from bronchitis. He was hoping from the morning of the show until the afternoon that he would have some sort of voice so that he could perform that evening. Unfortunately by late afternoon he was advised by doctors that that just wouldnt be possible…

****** Dave Matthews Band Offer DNA ******

AP reports: The Dave Matthews Band says it is cooperating with authorities to determine what happened when a tour boat with more than 100 passengers was doused with raw sewage.

A lawsuit by Illinois attorney general contends the bands tour bus emptied its septic tank while crossing a grated bridge over the Chicago River on Aug. 8.

The band issued a statement on its Web site saying members have offered to provide DNA evidence to help authorities determine the source of the sewage.

In its statement, the band also said that if its bus is found to be responsible for the incident, the band will “work quickly to make amends, with the people on the boat and with Chicago.”

Yahoo has the full scoop on the poop.

****** Rare Cramps ******

MTV reports: As a treat to fans and a testament to their vast catalog, the New York-bred band [The Cramps] has compiled two discs worth of unreleased rare tracks, alternate takes, demos and live performances. “How to Make a Monster”, due October 19.

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****** System of a Downs New Album ******

IAYM reports: System Of A Down are now eyeing a December release date for their as-yet-untitled new effort, frontman Serj Tankian offering the following update on the progress made thus far: “Were in the thick of it still, doing a lot of overdubs. Its going great. Im happy with all the songs, the diversity of it.”

I Ate Your Microphone has more. Great name btw…..

****** Eminems Eminent Elation ******

liveDaily reports: Aftermath/Interscope Records has scheduled a Nov. 16 release date for “Encore,” rapper Eminems first full album of new material since 2002s “The Eminem Show.”

Livedaily has more.