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Hagar Denies Van Split
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Blabbermouth reports: VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar has rejected Internet rumors that he is about to leave the band and re-focus all his time and effort on his solo career. Writing to his official web site, Sammy said, “Listen here, all these crazy rumors flying around cyberspace are that. Plain and simple, I never said I was quitting VAN HALEN. There has been no discussion as to when or where were going to pick this show up on the road and do it all over again cause quite honestly, 80 shows since June 11. Wow, Im bushed …HA!

“But baby, we are rockin. The adrenalin in pumpin. Were having a blast and you need to come check it out for yourself. If you aint jacked when you get there, I guarantee you youll be jacked when you leave. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=28777

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The Cure In Rome
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NME reports: THE CURE have been confirmed for free live show MTV AT THE COLISEUM in ROME later this month.

The event takes place next to Romes ancient amphitheatre and runs simultaneously with the MTV Europe Music Awards on November 18.

The show will be broadcast live on the MTV Countdown Show at 7pm. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.nme.com/news/110431.htm

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Queensryche Mindcrime II Tour
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liveDaily reports: Prog-rock outfit Queensryche plans to spend early 2005 putting the finishing touches on its follow-up 1988s “Operation Mindcrime,” but not before previewing some of the new material during a round of winter concerts.

Billed as “An Evening with Queesryche,” the shows will be split into two halves. The set list for act one features hits culled from throughout the groups career, while act two will find the band performing “Operation: Mindcrime” in its entirety for the first time since the early 90s.

The “Operation:Mindcrime” production will include live actors who will portray the albums various characters, and will also include new and expanded video footage not used when the band last performed “Operation:Mindcrime” during its 1990-91 tour [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.livedaily.com/news/7287.html

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Mudvayne Find A Title
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IAYM reports: MuDvAyNe have selected “Lost And Found” as the title to their forthcoming new album which is expected to arrive in stores via Epic in the first quarter of 2005. [see full story for more]

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

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NIN With Teeth
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IAYM reports: A recent update on Nine Inch Nails official website www.nin.com indicates that “With Teeth” will be the title of the groups forthcoming new album, expected out in March 2005 through Interscope. [see full story for more]

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

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Korn Tour Expands
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IAYM reports: Further dates have been added to KoRns upcoming “Greatest Hits” tour, the schedule now looks as follows:

November 10th Fresno, California Selland Arena November 12th Sacramento, California ARCO Arena November 13th Salem, Oregon Salem Armory November 14th Tacoma, Washington Tacoma Dome [see full story for more dates]

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

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Stereolab Box of Rarities
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Pitchfork reports: Our favorite alternatively rocking space-age bachelors (and bachelorettes, right) are preparing to catch thee up with their many EPs, singles and other stray tracks– Switched On-style.

Now, its been about nine years since the last Switched On comp, so theres quite a collection of ephemera to wade through– and it would appear their newest collection is designed with the completist in mind. According to a post on the bands website, next spring will see the release of a giant 3xCD compilation stretching back to the 18-minute majesty of “Jenny Ondioline”, which was first released in 1993. The set, tentatively slated for mid-April, is being mastered in a few weeks, at which point the final running order (and presumably, the title) will be fixed. [see full story for more]

Full Story – http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/news/04-10/29.shtml

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Agnostic Front DVD
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IAYM reports: Agnostic Front will be shooting a performance in New York City, New York at CBGBs on November 07th with a view to releasing the footage on DVD next year. The band will be performing two different setlists in two separate shows, commencing at 3pm and 5pm respectively for a cost of $5 each.

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