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A Perfect Circle Tracks
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The PRP reports: The track listing has been finalized for A Perfect Circles forthcoming CD/DVD package “aMOTION”, heres how it shapes up:

DVD:
01 – “Judith” (Unedited) (Video)
02 – “3 Libras” (Video)
03 – “Weak & Powerless” (Video)
04 – “Outsider” (Edited) (Video)
05 – “Thinking Of You” (Video)
06 – “Counting Bodies Like Sheep To The Rhythm Of The War Drums” (Video)
07 – “Imagine” (Video)
08 – “Noose” (Live) (Video)
09 – “Blue” (Contest Winner) (Video)
10 – “Outsider” (Directors Cut) (Video)
11 – “Blue” (A Runner-up) (Video)
12 – “Blue” (B Runner-up) (Video)
13 – “Blue” (C Runner-up) (Video)
14 – “Bikini Bandits Experience”
15 – “Bikini Bandits Save Christmas”
16 – “Bikini Bandits Sauvent Le Monde”
17 – “Photo Gallery Stills”
18 – “Easter Egg (Link To Special Website)”
19 – “Video Commentary”

[see full story for more, including CD tracklisting]

Full Story – http://www.theprp.com/

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Slipknot TV Special
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Blabbermouth reports: On the last Friday of this month (Oct. 29), Fuse will be televising a one-hour SLIPKNOT live special. It will air at 9pm, right after their “Uranium Viewers Poll” Special.

The live footage was filmed at the Astoria Ballroom in the U.K. back on May 23, right before the release of “Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)”. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=28033

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Chino Delay
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Blabbermouth reports: According to ABC ePrep, DEFTONES singer Chino Moreno says the folks at Maverick Records are so impressed with his side project TEAM SLEEPs new record that he expects the label to push the release of the CD back until next year. The disc was supposed to come out November 2, and was then pushed back to November 9. But Moreno says that after hearing the finished product, the label decided, “they really want to promote it,” and will most likely wait until next year to release it so theyll be able to give it more attention. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=28047

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Ozzy Box
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Reuters reports: Ozzy Osbourne has returned to his satanic roots by recording a version of the Rolling Stones “Sympathy for the Devil” for an upcoming covers CD.

The disc, one of four to be featured in a boxed set due next February, also includes fresh takes on the Beatles “In My Life,” King Crimsons “21st Century Schizoid Man” and Arthur Brown (news)s “Fire,” Osbourne told Reuters in an interview at his Beverly Hills home on Thursday.

The three other discs will include demos, rarities and outtakes from Osbournes solo career, which began after he was kicked out of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath in 1978. [see full story for a lot more]

Full Story – http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=769&ncid=768&e=11&u=/nm/20041016/music_nm/music_osbourne_dc

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Metal Auction
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AP reports: Headbangers, get out your checkbooks. Your chance to own a piece of heavy metal history is finally here. An auction of items from the genres biggest names, including Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, KISS and Van Halen, is scheduled for Nov. 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe in midtown Manhattan, organizers said Friday.

Online bidding for whats billed as the first metal auction will also occur at www.julienentertainment.com.

More than 100 lots are up for sale, including the original album cover artwork from Metallicas “Master of Puppets,” expected to bring up to $7,000; the 1989 MTV Music Award given to Guns N Roses for the “Sweet Child O Mine” video ($3,000-$5,000); and an electric bass played by late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton ($7,000-$9,000). [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=495&ncid=495&e=8&u=/ap/20041015/ap_en_mu/heavy_metal_auction

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Tommy Lee Band Nerd
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AP reports: Drummer Tommy Lee has played plenty of stadium shows with his band Motley Crue. But none was quite like his performance with the University of Nebraska marching band before 77,881 red-clad football fans.

“Oh yeah, its real different,” Lee said of Saturdays halftime show at the Baylor-Nebraska game in Memorial Stadium. “That was awesome, absolutely great.” [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=495&ncid=495&e=2&u=/ap/20041017/ap_en_mu/people_tommy_lee

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U2 Rocks Parking Lot
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liveDaily reports: U2 performed its new single, “Vertigo,” and two other new songs–“All Because of You” and “City of Blinding Lights”–live in a BBC parking lot in West London on Friday night (10/15).

According to the bands website, hundreds of fans who turned up at the BBCs Wood Lane studios watched the performance from the street for free.

Full Story – http://www.livedaily.com/news/7203.html

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Incubus Live DVD/CD
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press release (Epic) reports: Rock band INCUBUS is still enjoying the success of its last platinum plus album A Crow Left Of The Murder, which landed the band a coveted American Music Award nomination for Favorite Alternative Artist, among many other accolades. But based on fan demand, Epic Records will release a new DVD/CD entitled Alive at Red Rocks on November 23. Recorded in Colorado this summer, the DVD will be packed with a bonus audio CD featuring previously unreleased studio tracks including “Pantomime” and “Follow,” which also appears in the highly anticipated XBOX game “Halo 2”. [see full story for more]

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

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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