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WED, March 29th

Duran Duran’s 1995 ‘Thank You’ has topped a poll as the worst album of all time. The album was voted ahead of the likes of Billy Idol’s ‘Cyberpunk’ and Mick Jagger’s solo effort ‘Primitive Cool’ in the poll by Q Magazine’s deputy editor Gareth Grundy: "The list is a mixture of the unspeakable and those ridiculous acts of hubris, although we tried not to pick on the obvious soft targets. "Duran Duran was the one that united everyone in agreement. We put it on in the office to remind ourselves how bad it was. It is abysmal on every level, as befits an album where you have Simon Le Bon trying to cover Public Enemy."

TUE, March 28th

The LAPD is tracking down leads after receiving a complaint from a paparazzo who claims Kid Rock's bodyguards hit him and threw his camera to the ground. The photographer also claims that Kid Rock then picked up the camera, put it inside his vehicle and drove away with both bodyguards. The alleged incident took place in front of the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA. Kid Rock had just left Teddy's, the club at the hotel, when a 26-year-old photographer attempted to take a picture. That's when the alleged assault occurred. The police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at (213) 972-2936.
... now I wonder, as food for thought, if that would have been a female photographer, a Mamarazzo as we refer to them here in the halls of Wild Axes, would this situation have occured ...... ?

MON, March 27th

Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven has been voted the best guitar solo of all time. The Jimmy Page effort topped a survey of 2,000 readers of Total Guitar magazine besting the likes of Van Halen, Guns N' Roses and Jimi Hendrix to be named the best air guitar moment. Total Guitar editor Stephen Lawson said: "The resurgence of great, guitar-driven music safeguards the air guitar for generations to come."

The Top 10 Guitar Solos are:

1. Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
2. Van Halen - Eruption
3. Guns N' Roses - Paradise City
4. The Eagles - Hotel California
5. Metallica - Enter Sandman
6. Cream - Crossroads
7. Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
8. Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train
9. Free - All Right Now
10. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsod

WED, March 22nd

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has withdrawn from a string of tour dates left and has been ordered to rest by his doctor after suffering from strained vocal chords and influenza. Boston resident Tyler was spotted ordering some healthy provisions at popular store Whole Foods Market in Hingham, Mass. and an onlooker claims he could barely speak. He says, "He sounded like he had laryngitis and he had someone doing the ordering for him." A spokesperson for Tyler insists rumored cancer claims are "absolutely untrue".

MON, March 20th

Faktion are excited to announce their first music video for "Take It All Away", the single off their debut album which will be released on March 21st. You can watch it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sii3_vbsezM&feature=Views&
page=1&t=t&f=bt or at the Road-
runner Records website. If you live in the Orlando, Florida area, like pizza and like what you've seen and heard Faktion, pay a visit to Park Ave. CDs at their UCF (University of Central Florida) campus location at 12:30pm on Tuesday, March 21st for a listening-pizza-party.

SAT, March 17th

Alice In Chains are to play this year's Download festival. The seminal grunge act join Funeral For A Friend as the latest acts to join the hard rock three day event, which is headlined this year by Tool, Metallica and Guns N' Roses. Also named today are jazz-thrash rockers Coheed & Cambria, intricate speed metal act Sikth, The All American Rejects, Ginger ^ The Sonic Circus, Alexisonfire, Zebrahead, Throwdown, God Forbid, Bleeding Through, Protest The Hero and Engerica. Previously confirmed for Download, which is held fron June 9-11 at Donington Park, are Korn, The Prodigy, Deftones and Trivium. Tickets are on sale now.

FRI, March 16th

Cross breeding traditional Irish influences and heavy-hearted storytelling with brazen punk rock - The Flogging Molly may be called "Agro-Celt," "jig-punk," "Celtic 'core" - they've heard it all before. Dublin born lead singer Dave King began his musical career as a member of Fastway, teaming up with Motorhead guitarist Eddie Clarke in the late 80's. Dave found himself in Los Angeles in 1989 at the invitation of legendary record guru John Kalodner to begin a band called Katmandu. Dave eventually formed Flogging Molly and has been going strong ever since. I remember having on too many Poteen with Dave at a pub in LA called Molly Malone's and even than he rocked the house ... shitty PA an all. If you are in the Arizona area today, check out an irish evening you won't forget. The band is playing at the Mesa Amphi-theatre in Mesa, AZ ... as for myself; I am going to catch the lads at the Key Club in good old Los Angeles on March 22. For more info on the band, sound bites and more check out their web site at www.floggingmolly.com

WED, March 15th

CHEAP TRICK have announced via their official web site that they will be releasing their new album, "Rockford" (named after their hometown in Illinois), on June 6. The album's first single, "Perfect Stranger", is going for radio adds this week. CHEAP TRICK are currently on the road with AEROSMITH. The group's next performance is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 15 at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

TUE, March 14th

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has posted the following on the band's official web site:
"I thought I'd drop by to let you people know that we have been talking about doing some shows this summer. I will come back and update y'all when it is all set for sure... Jeff Keith has been singing vocals in the studio with Brian Wheat [bass], I have been working my ass of with FRANK HANNON BAND doing shows, Troy [Luccketta, drums] has been doing the same with his projects and Tommy [Skeoch, guitar] has been chillin' in Florida with his family... "TESLA is working out some bugs and Tom Zutaut, our original A&R guy and the man who helped us in the beginning, is back with us in full force as our manager working on the long-awaited projects like the box set and covers CD." TESLA's first collection of new material since 1994's "Bust a Nut", "Into the Now" sold 30,284 copies in the U.S. during its first week of release back in March 2004 to enter The Billboard 200 chart at No. 31.

MON, March 13th

ANBERLIN will debut their new video for “Paperthin Hymn” exclusively for one week via MySpace.com. Directed by Chris Sims (As I Lay Dying, Emanuel, Coachella-art direction for the film), the performance-based video depicts a somber love story set entirely in a hospital. Click on http://music.myspace.com/index.
cfm?fuseaction=music to watch the video.
ANBERLIN’s second full-length offering NEVER TAKE FRIENDSHIP PERSONAL, which has surpassed sales of over 100,000 copies, continues to breakthrough at radio and is currently #38 on the Alternative Chart as the third most added for debut week. ANBERLIN are STEPHEN CHRISTIAN (vocals), JOSEPH MILLIGAN (guitar), DEON REXROAT (bass), NATHAN STRAYER (guitar) and NATHAN YOUNG (drums) and are gearing up to perform a special SXSW show at Redrum Annex on March 16 before heading out on the Tooth & Nail Records tour. The band will co-headline with label-mates Emery, The Classic Crime, Jonezetta, Far-Less and The Fold supporting. Look for the show to hit Los Angeles on March 25 at the Henry Fonda Theater and New York on April 13 at The Avalon.
Log onto: www.anberlin.com www.toothandnail.com www.myspace.com/anberlin
for up-to-date information.

SAT, March 11th

Beastie Boys will show their new concert film "Awesome, I Fuckin' Shot That!" on 200 screens across the country on March 23. Information on participating theaters is available at AwesomeIShotThat.com/March23. The screenings will also feature "A Day in the Life of Nathanial Hörnblowér," a 30-minute short created specifically for the event. To purchase tickets check BigScreenConcerts.com or your local theater.

THU, March 9th

There's been no official comment, but there just might be something brewing between LED ZEPPELIN leaders Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. The pair has been estranged for a few years, with Plant re-peatedly saying he has no interest in revisiting the past. However, while neither man is currently on tour, they were both in Los Angeles last week, and they stayed at the same hotel. Of course, that could just be a coincidence, but photo-grapher Ross Halfin wrote in his online diary at RossHalfin.co.uk that he was with both men in L.A. in separate incidents, and that Plant was "in town with Jimmy Page." Over the past few years, Page has asked Plant to work together, but Plant has always declined and said repeatedly that he has no interest in revisiting the past. In August of 2004, Page told the U.K. newspaper The Independent that he was thinking about doing a SANTANA-style album with a number of guests. There's been no word on how far along the project is, or when it might come out. Plant kicks off a European tour tomorrow, Friday (March 10), at the Caprices Festival in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. North American shows haven't been announced for this year yet.

WED, March 8th

Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW) and Evan Seinfeld (BIOHAZARD) "engaged in fisticuffs" back at the Parisian Palace in Las Vegas after a night out last week. Bach and Seinfeld just spent 12 days in Vegas shooting a new VH1 reality TV show, tentatively titled "SuperGroup", also featuring Scott Ian (ANTHRAX; guitar), Ted Nugent (guitar), and Jason Bonham (BONHAM, UFO, FOREIGNER; drums). Filming for the program ended on February 22, with the premise being to lock several musicians in a house for 10 days and get them to write and record some new original music. Originally the network wanted the group to record an album, but at this time it is understood they will settle for one song and hope for more. In addition to the five musicians, star manager Doc McGhee (KISS) was in charge and was also living in the house for the duration of filming/recording. The all-star band, which is calling itself DAMNOCRACY, performed a headlining set at the Empire Ballroom in Las Vegas Sunday night (March 5). The group's setlist was as follows:

01. Ace of Spades
02. Free For All
03. TNT
04. Out On The Tiles
05. Only
06. Take It Back
07. Punishment
08. Stranglehold
09. Sin City
10. Youth Gone Wild
11. Cat Scratch Fever
12. Whole Lotta Love

VH1's "SuperGroup" is scheduled to premiere on May 18.

TUE, March 7th

P.O.D. have announced that they are set to headline the "Guilt By Association Tour" from April 20 through until May 21. Support will come from MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER, THE CHARIOT and PILLAR. In other news, the band will team up with snow-boarding champs Shaun White and Hannah Teter in New York City for a Mountain Dew/Times Square promotion. "A giant 100-foot snowboarding ramp will be constructed in the center of Times Square-- complete with rail jam and real powder- where expert snowboarders will show off their moves." "Shaun White and Hannah Teter will be on hand to receive a special congratulatory gift from Mountain Dew." "Music group P.O.D. will also be a part of the action as emcees during the day's activities. In addition, they will teach Hannah some guitar and drum licks. Hannah will return the favor by giving the guys, who are recreational snowboarders, some tips for their next ride down the slopes."
WHERE: Times Square: Broadway, between 43rd and 44th Streets
WHEN: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

MON, March 6th

Unreleased tapes of Johnny Cash that were recorded in the '70s in the studio at his House of Cash offices in Tennessee have been unearthed and will be released, reports NME.com. Entitled Personal File, the collection will be released as a two-CD set in May and contain 49 previously unissued solo tracks. Songs included in the double-set include traditional folk and gospel tunes, new original songs plus covers by artists such as the Louvin Brothers and Johnny Horton. Steve Berkowitz, SVP of A&R at Legacy Recordings, told Rolling Stone, "This is his 'Basement Tapes,' as close as you can get to him singing on the porch."

SAT, March 4th

The purveyor of stomach churningly "bad rock music" (that is Jon Bon Jovi) has decided to blast the equally awful The Darkness. The altercation comes about after some bad words flew around the place from both parties. In fact Jon Bon hates them so much that he was even driven to swearing. He ranted: "I hate The Darkness. Fucking hate 'em. I don't understand it. I know they are huge, but I never really got it. "It's just Spinal Tap isn't it? It's just a lark. I'm not sure they think so, though. I think they take it seriously. They made a little splash in the US but, man... I don't get it at all," reports Dotmusic. Expect Mr Justin Hawkins’ vacuous backlash very soon ... and because I am the Editor, I can write about my opinion and you can't stop me ... personally ... Bon Jovi rocks. They have been around for 20 yrs and still kick ass and while I am not opposed to change; kiss my ass with some of your indie shit and try filling 65.000 seats with it. GMc

Wed, March 1st

Vinnie Paul, famed drummer from Pantera and Damageplan has formed Big Vin Records with both a CD and DVD scheduled to debut the label on May 2nd. Dimevision, Volume 1, That's the Fun I Have is a full-length DVD, which also features a video cacophony of archival footage both on and offstage taken throughout the years by Dime as well as various friends and family. "There's a little country, a little rock ,a little metal, and a hell of a lot of a good times on Rebel," says Vinnie, who continues by stating it contains "some of the best guitar work Dime ever did," citing the guitar solo in "Get Out of My Life" as "his (Dime's) best recorded solo. This is a new adventure for me," says Vinnie, "and I am approaching it with every bit of passion and vigor I have for playing drums VINNIE PAUL / BIG VIN RECORDS Where the Big Red V Rocks!"

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TUE, March 28th

Rock legend Ian Gillan has long lived the epitome of the rock n' roll lifestyle, so it's only fitting that his new album is a career retro-spective that takes fans through the incredible journey that has been his career. On Gillan's Inn (in stores April 18th via immergent), he revisits and re-records classic Ian Gillan and Deep Purple songs, as well as his personal career favorites. The DualDisc offers versions of "Smoke on the Water," each with a different guitarist, and is a full album in CD format on one side, and in 5.1 surround sound on the other. The DVD portion features behind the scenes studio footage and bootleg videos from live concerts.

GILLANS INN TRACK LISTING:
1. Unchain Your Brain featuring Joe Satriani
2. Bluesy Blue Sea featuring Janick Gers
3. Day Late And A Dollar Short featuring Uli Jon Roth and Ronnie James Dio
4. Hang Me Out To Dry featuring Joe Satriani
5. Men Of War featuring Steve Morse and Johnny Rzeznik
6. When A Blind Man Cries featuring Jeff Healey and Jon Lord
7. Sugar Plum featuring Roger Glover, and Ian Paice
8. Trashed featuring Tony Iommi, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice
9. No Worries featuring Michael Lee Jackson
10. Demon's Eye featuring Jeff Healey, Jon Lord and Michael Lee
11. Smoke On The Water featuring Steve Morse, Johnny Rzeznik, Ian Paice, Roger Glover and Jon Lord
12. No Laughing In Heaven featuring Roger Glover and Ian Paice
13. Speed King featuring Joe Satriani
14. Loving On Borrowed Time featuring Steve Morse and Uli Jon Roth
15. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight featuring Joe Elliot

MON, March 27th

QUEENSRŸCHE front man Geoff Tate will sing the national anthem at the New York Mets/Washington Nationals game Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York on April 5 at 7:10 p.m. According to a posting on QUEENSRŸCHE's official web site, the anthem will be aired live during the radio broadcast and after the anthem, a mention will be made of the group's new album, "Operation: Mindcrime II". "Operation: Mindcrime II" is scheduled for release on April 4 via Rhino. Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, RAINBOW) makes a guest appearance on the album as "Dr. X". QUEENSRŸCHE will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, March 29. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out www.rocklineradio.com.

WED, March 22nd

TALKING METAL EPISODE 50 - ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL is now posted. This jam-packed anniversary special contains interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with American Heartbreak/ex-Exodus bassist Michael Butler, Keavin Wiggins of antiMusic.com, and voice over artist Gary. Topics include Butler's "Rock and Roll Geek Show" podcast, Adam Curry, Gibson Musical Instruments, Guns N' Roses, Ozzfest, Black Sabbath, and Metallica. The show also contains music from the Podsafe Music Network by artists including American Heartbreak, Lacuna Coil, and Hollywood Superstars. Check it out at TalkingMetal.com.

MON, March 20th

Guitar shredder Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR.BIG) has posted the following message on his official web site: "After living in Japan for six months, I'm back in the Los Angeles and starting production of my first guitar instrumental CD. I hope to record the most frightening guitar work I've ever done, and scare everyone within hearing distance with a towering monument of glowing guitar metal intenseness. The first step is practicing my guitar 100 hours a day. So off I go..." Gilbert will be teaming up with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS) and Gary Cherone (VAN HALEN, EXTREME) to pay tribute to THE WHO by playing three very special shows across America. Dubbed AMAZING JOURNEY, the band have lined up the following dates:
May 27 - Whittier, CA @ The Center Theater Stage
May 30 - Chicago, IL @ Durty Nellie's
May 31 - New York City, NY @ BB King's Blues Club

SAT, March 17th

The"2006 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY" premieres on VH1 Tue, March 21st at 9:00 P.M. (ET/PT). For over 20 years the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has honored musical
artists across all genres for their contribution to the music industry. Now fans of Black Sabbath, Blondie, Miles Davis, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Sex Pistols can watch as this group of artists become united in music history when they are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The "2006 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" which took place at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on March 13, will debut on VH1 Tuesday, March 21 at 9 PM*. This year's show honored heavy metal innovators, Black Sabbath, new wave rock band Blondie, jazz legend and creative genius Miles Davis, Southern Rock mainstays Lynyrd Skynyrd and British punk pioneers, the Sex Pistols. Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss, founders of A&M records were inducted in the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Non-Performer category. Metallica, Sting, Kid Rock, Shirley Manson and Herbie Hancock were among the special guests to induct this year's honorees. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featured a New Orleans tribute with Buckwheat Zydeco, Allen Toussaint and Elvis Costello and there was also a tribute to Wilson Pickett with Solomon Burke, Leela James and Marc Broussard.

FRI, March 16th

The Corrs are returning full circle with their latest album Home, which was released in the US on February 7th, 2006. As the title suggests, The Corrs are back to fond beginnings, defining a journey that began 15 years ago. It is a record that is held close to the bands hearts, compiled through a songbook of the late Jean Corr, and brought to life by the bands urge to bring new interpretations to traditional Irish songs. Recorded over six months, the making of the album became a journey in uniting both old and new. Traditional Irish songs were carefully chosen, and set to new arrangements, whilst remaining true and faithful to the core emotion of the originals. The mixture of traditional and contemporary, is one that is truly celebrated throughout Home. Whereas the predominately Irish songs are interpreted in a contemporary way, other songs such as ‘Heart Like A Wheel’, originally written by Anna McGarrigle, remain strongly Irish in sound and spirit. For sound bites and further info check their web site at www.thecorrswebsite.com

WED, March 15th

Beginning sometime this week, the staff at TuneLab Music will begin scouring the Internet for the best of the unsigned artist crop. Shortly after that, they will post a "daily pick" with a link to where you can listen to this band. On every Monday, we'll have a vote to see what band you think was the best of that week, and those four winners will go into a monthly vote to see who the best band of that month is. Bands can win gear, and voters can win merch. Stay tuned for more info later this week or check for yourself at http://www.tunelabmusic.com/

TUE, March 14th

Former RATT front man Stephen Pearcy will be doing a special acoustic performance at the Key Club in West Hollywood, CA on Mon, March 27. This performance will be recorded and released on CD on May 9, 2006 by Sidewinder Music and will include all of RATT's classic hits. To get two free tickets to this performance, which will also get you into that night's METAL SKOOL show, simply order the new "Metal Mania Stripped" DVD from www.metalmaniastripped.com. For $15 you get the new DVD and two free tickets to see Stephen.
Pearcy will be embarking on a European tour beginning in mid-April. Confirmed are as follows:
Apr. 13 - London, UK (The Garage)
Apr. 14 - Bradford, UK (Rio)
Apr. 15 - Nottingham, UK (Rock City)
Apr. 16 - Dudley, UK (JB's)
Apr. 18 - Edinburgh, SCO (Liquid Rooms)
Apr. 21 - Vicenza, ITA (La Gabbia)
Apr. 26 - Zurich, SWI (Rock City)
Apr. 27 - Munich, GER (Land Under)
Apr. 29 - Oslo, NOR (Rock / Boat)

MON, March 13th

For all of you in need of a good laugh, FALL OUT BOY bassist Pete Wentz has released the following statement concerning "racy" images of him that were leaked online: "So as some of you obviously know someone hacked into my sidekick and took pictures off of it. This was very upsetting and a total invasion of privacy. I can't explain to you how it feels. What's even more absurd to me is that anyone would care to see a couple of racy pictures of some shitty, dirty boy. Its been a tough couple of weeks for me lately. The only good thing about times of adversity is that you realize who your real friends and fans are- and the rest go away- which in my mind is an ok thing. The moral of the story: if you really don't want pictures of yourself to end up on the internet. don't take the pictures.

I guess if you paint got it ... you have to be ashamed of it when it comes out ...lol

SAT, March 11th

THE WHO's upcoming world tour is expected to be the last time the legendary rock band hit the stage. The odyssey, which kicks off this summer (06), lasts a hefty 18 months - because the MY GENERATION stars want as many people as possible to have a chance to catch them before they hang up their guitars. Lead singer ROGER DALTREY says, "There is a large audience of young people who have never seen The Who live. "This will give them the chance. It will also give me the chance to play with the band I love, maybe for the last time."

THU, March 9th

Irish guitarist Gary Moore, is set to enjoy a career resurgence with the April 4 release of One Night In Dublin: A Tribute To Phil Lynott on DVD and the May 2 release of Old New Ballads Blues on CD. Both events are from Eagle Rock Entertainment. The DVD was filmed on what would have been Lynott’s 56th birthday, August 20, 2005. On that day, his mother unveiled a statue on Dublin’s famous Gafton Street of her late son as fans and luminaries looked on. In the crowd was the rest of Thin Lizzy who jammed that night on eight Thin classics— “Jailbreak,” Don’t Believe A Word,” “Emerald,” “Still In Love With You,” “Black Rose,” “Cowboy Song,” “The Boys Are Back In Town” and “Whiskey In The Jar”—plus two from the Moore solo catalog, “Parisienne Walkways” (originally recorded with Lynott in ‘79) and “Walking By Myself.” Moore was at the top of his game on this emotional evening, as were bandmates Brian Downey, Brian Robertson, Scott Gorham, Eric Bell and Jethro Tull’s Jonathan Noyce. The DVD also includes highlights of that afternoon’s proceedings, and interviews with band members. The Old New Ballads Blues CD stands as a testament to Moore’s unerring artistry, as he seamlessly melds originals with blues classics by Otis Rush and Willie Dixon. Tracks include “Done Somebody Wrong,” “You Know My Love,” “Ain’t Nobody,” “Gonna Rain Today,” “Flesh And Blood,” “Cut It Out,” “No Reason To Cry” and “I’ll Play The Blues For You.” Plus, Moore has updated two fan favorites from the album Still Got The Blues—“Midnight Blues” and “All Your Love”—in sterling new 2006 versions.

WED, March 8th

U.K. magazine giant Future Publishing has paid £2.3 million (approximately $4 million) to buy U.S. heavy metal magazine Revolver, which has a circulation of around 200,000 (NOTE: San Francisco Business Times lists the magazine's circulation in today's report as 150,000), from Harris Publications. Revolver and its web site will join the six titles in Future U.S.'s music portfolio, including Guitar World and Future Music. It was launched in 2000 and now generates gross profits of $500,000 on turnover of $3.7 million. Greg Ingham, chief executive of Future, said: "Revolver is a natural fit with our U.S. music titles and will benefit from being part of a larger music portfolio. "There is also strong editorial crossover with our UK music titles Metal Hammer and Classic Rock, both of which are seeing good circulation growth at present."

TUE, March 7th

IRON MAIDEN have commenced the recording sessions for their new album with producer Kevin Shirley. A posting on Shirley's official web site reads as follows:

"My equipment rolled in Monday night, the MAIDEN truck rolled in Tuesday, and we set the studio up — it's a big job but by Tuesday night were almost ready to go. Wednesday, Nicko [McBrain] and Steve [Harris] came in about noon, the other lads about three, Bruce [Dickinson] about 4. I fiddled with the sound, and it's really coming up really good. Everyone has come to a similar place about where we're going, and it's been hard work, and a lot of fun. There is a lot of laughing, and a little bit of frustration when things get difficult. We've cut three basic tracks, and got a fourth ready to go tomorrow.

MON, March 6th

A woman involved in the sex video showing Scott Stapp and Kid Rock with several strippers has sued Stapp for invasion of privacy. The woman, identified as "Jane Doe" in a lawsuit filed in Miami said she believed the video would remain in Stapp's private possession. But a clip from the video turned up on the Internet. The lawsuit seeks to prevent sale of the video and asks for unspecified damages, alleging the woman suffered emotional distress. "For all purposes, she is the star of the females in the video," the lawsuit said. Stapp claims the tape, made in 1999, was stolen from him. The former lead singer of Creed and Kid Rock have won a temporary court order in Michigan preventing World Wide Red Light District from distributing the video or promoting any part of it.... and the saga shall continue!

SAT, March 4th

Old-school rockers still rake in the big bucks touring for their aging fans, but they just can't quit their whining. It's no secret that traditional touring rockers hate the way media conglomerates, MTV and pop music have changed the face of music. But Arquette's film, which airs on Showtime on March 8, gathers together an over-whelming collection of testimonials on the subject by artists like Sting, Elton John, David Crosby, Steven Tyler, Peter Gabriel and Tom Petty. "There was a time when our catalogue was worth $24 million, now it's worth like 12 cents," moans Tyler, Aerosmith's lead singer. "Why? Because anybody can download anything on the Internet. The only thing an artist today is worth is his happiness, integrity and hard tickets." "Most true artists care about music as a pure, passionate art form, but can get caught in the trap of the business," Arquette explained. "Which, sadly, has now become more important than the artist or even the music itself." The big media companies who run the labels "haven't a clue," lamented Crosby, of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. They "wouldn't know a song if it flew up their noses and died … . That's what puts Britney Spears, who is about as deep as a birdbath, in front of Joni Mitchell." As for Pretenders lead singer Chrissy Hynde, she has her own problems with modern rock. "Fashion has destroyed everything I like about rock and roll," she laughed. "It was a blow to me when I got pregnant and had to wear a nursing bra on stage."

Wed, March 1st

If last year's deluxe, double-disc reissues of the first four Cure albums were a bit too pricey for you, fear not. Rhino Records is set to release single-disc versions of the legend's early output March 28. These issues will make up for their lack of bonus tracks with remastered sound and liner notes. The four albums seeing the light of day are 1979's previously import-only debut Three Imaginary Boys, 1980's Seventeen Seconds, 1981's Faith and 1982's cult classic Pornography. In other Cure news, the band is also working on yet another studio record and will be playing April 1 as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts series at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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WED, March 29th

Evanescence will complete the mixing process for their new album next week. The album was produced by Dave Forman, who also produced the bands 2003 multi-platinum debut 'Fallen', and is expected to be released in August. About time!

TUE, March 28th

The Red Hot Chili Peppers released their entire music catalogue on iTunes! Those of you purchasing the albums on iTunes will also have the option of buying additional bonus material including videos, album artwork and mini-documentaries. The band is scheduled to will release their new studio album, 'Stadium Arcadium', on May 9th.

MON, March 27th

In the last year THE BANGKOK FIVE have shared stages with Peaches, Hot Hot Heat, Mooney Suzuki, (International) Noise Conspiracy, River City Rebels, Zeke, The Bronx, Danko Jones, Young Heart Attack and had the honor of playing the U.K.'s Download Festival with The Stooges, Linkin Park and Metallica. “We wanna be the soundtrack of the ‘Rainbow Field Party’ generation.”  What’s that you ask? The answer’s at the fingertips of anyone who wants to know. And speaking of the field parties, tB5’s “Rainbow Field Party 2005-2006” national tour in support of their self-released 10 the hard way EP and their upcoming Who’s Gonna Take Us Alive? full-length CD out tomorrow. Check our video interview with the band or/and see them live tomorrow, Tuesday March 28th at the Whiskey in Hollywood and for further tour dates make sure you visit their MySpace site at http://www.myspace.com/
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WED, March 22nd

Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello will take a break from the studio this week to guest host Rock-N-Roll Bingo, a charity event set for Thursday at Cranes Hollywood Tavern in Hollywood. Bingo cards run $5 each and the game, which will begin at 6 p.m., is open to players of all ages. Proceeds raised during the event will benefit South Central Farm, a 13-year-old community farm serving more than 350 families in the heart of South Central Los Angeles ... I like that!

MON, March 20th

Guitarist Rick Perry of the reunited Texas thrashers GAMMACIDE has issued the following:"Many of you have asked if there are going to be any more GAMMACIDE shows. The answer is yes, we are planning to do a Texas tour this summer including one show in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. We also plan on hitting Austin or San Antonio, Houston, and possibly Oklahoma City. These shows will mark the return of founding member Jamey Milford on drums, the original Texas double-bass god of thunder."We are still in the process of auditioning bass players, since Brian Pho has moved to Los Angeles. Anyone interested please contact us through MySpace. If you are in a band, that's okay, we will work around your schedule. We are busy writing material for a possible NEW GAMMACIDE CD. Six songs are finished already, and we've got more in the pipeline everyday. Old-school metal fans will be happy to learn that these new tracks are 100% pure GAMMA-style thrash metal."

SAT, March 17th

Lollapalooza 06 has been announced for August 4 - 6th at Grant Park in Chicago. Perry and co are pulling out all the stops this year with 130 bands on 8 stages. If the music wasn't enuff, Perry is bringing back Mindfield where the entire festival grounds will become the game board for the text messaging "prankster and scavenger hunt" game. Tickets are already on sale and you can catch all three days for $130 bucks. Confirmed Bands are as follows: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West,
Manu Chao, Wilco, Death Cab For Cutie, The Raconteurs, The Flaming Lips, Ween, Queens of the Stone Age, The Shins, Common, Matisyahu, Ryan Adams, Umphrey's McGee, Sonic Youth
Thievery Corporation, Sleater-Kinney, Nickel Creek, Blues Traveler, Broken Social Scene,
The New Pornographers, Iron & Wine, Poi Dog Pondering, The Secret Machines, Eels, Panic! At the Disco, The Disco Biscuits,
Reverend Horton Heat, The Smoking Popes, Andrew Bird,
Gnarls Barkley, Stars, Cursive
Blackalicious, Editors, Lyrics Born
Lady Sovereign, Calexico, Nada Surf, Feist, Aqualung, The Frames
The Hold Steady, The Go! Team,
Mates of State, Pepper, Particle
The Redwalls, Mute Math, Wolfmother, Sparta, The Subways
Of Montreal, Blue October, Jeremy Enigk, Living Things, Sound Team
The M's, Hot Chip, The Benevento-Russo Duo, Matt Costa, The New Amsterdams, deadboy & the Elephantmen, Sybris, Anathallo
The Burden Brothers, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Manishevitz
Husky Rescue, The Towers of London, Ohmega Watts, Boy Kill Boy, Jim Noir, The Standard,
Be Your Own Pet, Elvis Perkins,
Trevor Hall, Midlake and more to come...

FRI, March 16th

The hard-rocking Irish band, The Young Dubliner's, are headlining tonight at the House of Blues Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA. Don't hold your breath on tickets though. As far as expectations, you'll be treated to songs of the groups third record, "Real World". The inspiration for Real World is drawn from the trials and tribulations of being a real, working band and their life on the road. "We are all aware of how lucky we are to be making a living by doing what we love. Without being on the road and playing to our fans, that just wouldn't be possible," Keith Roberts (vocals, guitar) explains. Building a fervent fan base comparable to that of jam band rockers like Phish and Dave Matthews Band, The Young Dubliners have become notorious for the whirling "jig pits" that erupt at their live shows. Just before recording to their new album began, Roberts underwent a throat surgery which required months of vocal cord rehabilitation. "My surgery made us all aware of how close we came to losing it all. Our determination to succeed is even stronger than before," he reflects. "Touch The Sky" stands out as a potent rock hit, with its killer hook and positive lyrics. All in all, each of the tracks witnessed a collaborative effort by each of the members, allowing for the album's cohesive and rock-solid sound. Musing about the band's sound, Roberts sums up the Young Dubliner's approach to their music, be it Celtic, Irish, or just plain rock. "I like to think that our take on songwriting and performance makes the Young Dubliner's sound unique and original. Our band is made up of Irish and American natives who draw influences from just about everywhere. Our strength is in the sum of our parts. We play as a band, as one." Check their web site for more info www.youngdubliners.com

WED, March 15th

DAMAGE CONTROL, the new band featuring bassist Pete Way (UFO, WAYSTED), guitarist Robin George and drummer Chris Slade (AC/DC, URIAH HEEP, MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND and ASIA), have announced the addition of QUIREBOYS singer Spike to the group's ranks. The band are currently in the studio recording their debut album for release later in the year. Several mixes from the forthcoming CD are available for preview at PeteWay.net. For additional info go to
www.Damage-Control.co.uk.
As previously reported, Pete Way's official web site has been updated with audio interviews with Pete and George about DAMAGE CONTROL. Way also talks about the current status of UFO and WAYSTED, bringing drummer Andy Parker back into UFO, the new UFO CD/DVD release "Showtime" and the "Strangers in the Night Critical Review" DVD.

TUE, March 14th

In August 05, a film crew captured The Black Crowes performing five sold-out nights at San Francisco's historic Fillmore Auditorium for the band's first-ever DVD "Freak N' Roll…Into the Fog", out March 21 on Eagle Rock Entertainment. Shot in Hi-Definition amidst a stage strikingly adorned with hundreds of electric candles, the 19-song celebration of free-spirited rock 'n roll clocks in at two-and-a-half-hours. The DVD features originals from the band's six studio albums (including "Jealous Again," "Wiser Time," "Remedy," "Soul Singing," acoustic version of "She Talks To Angels"), special covers and the amorica b-side "Sunday Night Buttermilk Waltz." In addition, the DVD includes behind-the-scenes footage of the band backstage and in the streets and hills of San Francisco. The band started a U.S. tour, which began on March 10 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

MON, March 13th

Rob Zombie has been hard at work on his second movie as a director, "The Devil's Rejects", but what about his next album? Zombie's been recording the disc in bits and pieces for the last year, but said it's still not completed. "I've been making a record forever, I mean, and once again it's on hold 'cause I'm mixing the sound (for 'Devil's Rejects') and then in a couple of weeks I'll go back to the record and hopefully finish it someday," he said. "It's just one of those things, it's just — it always takes a backseat to the movie, and until the movie's, like, really done done, I can never say, 'Okay, it's record time.' But I mean, I have a lot done." Zombie says he has 26 songs in various stages of readiness for the album. Among the people who have played on the record so far are LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and A PERFECT CIRCLE drummer Josh Freese. Former MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5, who just joined Zombie's touring band, will also contribute to the album. Zombie will headline the second stage of this summer's Ozzfest, beginning on July 15 in Mansfield, Mass. "The Devil's Rejects" opens in theatres on July 22.

SAT, March 11th

American fans of Berlin-based electropop twosome Stereo Total are in luck. On March 21, the Olympia, Washington-based label Kill Rock Stars is re-releasing the group’s third and fourth albums, Juke Box Alarm and My Melody. Both discs were originally released in the States by Bobsled in 1999. KRS is working to make sure that every Stateside Stereo Total fan can find the band’s cheeky, French/German pop albums, as they are also responsible for putting out their most recent new disc (Do The Bambi) last year and re-releasing the duo’s first two records Oh Ah! and Monokiniin 2003.

THU, March 9th

Rhino Records and PIRATE RADIO present "The Pretenders" career-spanning boxed set includes four discs and a single DVD and is available March 14 at regular retail outlets for a suggested price of $74.98. The collection-81 tracks and 19 videos-contains more than five hours of The Pretenders' best from all eight of the band's studio recordings plus soundtrack contributions and live recordings. PIRATE RADIO brings together the band's essential recordings with hard-to-find rarities and unreleased studio and live recordings. The DVD compiles the band's British television performances along with unreleased concert recordings from 1979-1995. The Pretenders' musical evolution plays out over the course of PIRATE RADIO's four discs starting with the band's scrappy, early days in London-including a previously unreleased 1978 demo of "Precious" and the band's first two singles, "Stop Your Sobbing" and "The Wait." Starting in 1979, the band began a successful two-year run that included two albums and an EP-Pretenders (1979) and Pretenders II (1981) and Extended Play (1981)-that boasted some of the band's biggest hits such as "Brass In Pocket," "Message Of Love" and "I Go To Sleep." The set also chronicles the aftermath of the heartbreaking losses of Honeyman Scott, who died in 1982, and Farndon, who died in 1983. Hynde returned in 1984 with Learning To Crawl, which featured the hits "Back On The Chain Gang," "Middle Of The Road," "Show Me" and "Thin Line Between Love And Hate." Two years later The Pretenders were back with Get Close, which incl. the hit "Don't Get Me Wrong." PIRATE RADIO also includes several unreleased session out-takes incl. "Tequila" from the Learning To Crawl sessions and "Worlds Within Worlds," Warren Zevon's "Re-consider Me" and an alternate version of "Hold A Candle To This" from the Get Close sessions. PIRATE RADIO also includes selections from Packed! (1990), Last Of The Independents (1994), The Isle Of View (1995), Viva El Amor! (1999) and Loose Screw (2002). PIRATE RADIO also packs in music The Pretenders originally released on soundtracks and compilations, including the Burt Bacharach/Hal David-penned "Windows Of The World" from the 1969 soundtrack, a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Bold As Love" from Stone Free: A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix, a cover of Morrissey's "Everyday Is Like Sunday" from the Boys On The Side soundtrack and a live cover of Radiohead's "Creep."

WED, March 8th

Pearl Jam has released the track listing for their upcoming self-titled release. The thirteen track album will include:

"Life Wasted"
"World Wide Suicide"
"Comatose"
"Severed Hand"
"Marker In The Sand"
"Parachutes"
"Unemployable"
"Big Wave"
"Gone"
"Wasted Reprise"
"Army Reserve"
"Come Back"
"Inside Job"

The first single from the album, "World Wide Suicide", will impact radio today and is available for download at bootlegs.pearljam.com
The album will arrive in stores on May 2nd.

TUE, March 7th

TESLA and CINDERELLA have been confirmed for Rock Fest 2006, set to take place July 20-23 in Cadott, Wisconsin. The lineup is shaping up as follows:

Thursday, July 20:
04:30 JOHN WAITE
06:30 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
08:30 SAMMY HAGAR
11:00 TBA

Friday, July 21:
02:15 SAVOY BROWN
04:15 SEVEN MARY THREE
06:30 PUDDLE OF MUDD
08:45 GEORGE THOROGOOD
11:00 TBA

Saturday, July 22:
12:45 TBA
02:15 CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED
04:15 GREGG ROLIE
06:30 TESLA
08:00 TBA
11:00 KISS

Sunday, July 23:
12:45 TBA
01:45 WARRANT
03:45 CINDERELLA
06:00 LIVE
08:15 POISON
10:30 TBA

MON, March 6th

The Sex Pistols are set to sell their back catalogue for a host of new advertising campaigns according to reports. With Universal Music Publishing buying the rights to Johnny Rotten & Co’s material the company is looking to make millions of pounds from allowing advertisers to use the songs. Several companies including British Airways and Range Rover have already showed an interest while tracks may be used for TV and film soundtracks too. The band however have drawn up a set of ground rules stating which campaigns and what products their material can be used for. Apparently ads for luxury cars, mobile phones and MP3 players are fine by them with a spokesman adding they also want adverts that "focus on anti-establishment/punk ideals"

SAT, March 4th

The frontman for '80s metal pioneers Twisted Sister had emergency throat surgery Friday after his voice gave out following a Los Angeles concert, leading doctors to discover a polyp that had lodged near his vocal chords. As a result, the New York-based quartet was forced to scrap a performance at the Atarfe Vega Festival in Grenada, Spain March 10 and 11. An April 29 show set for Las Vegas' Silverton Casino is still on as of press time. Snider, better known to younger generations for his hilarious commentary on the '70s and '80s on VH1's I Love nostalgia series, will also have to sit out his nationally syndicated weekly radio gig, The House of Hair, which goes out to more than 200 radio stations across the U.S., as well as nix various tube commitments, studio sessions and other live engagements over the next two months so he can properly recuperate. "I have been told by my doctors that the recovery period will be about eight weeks so Twisted Sister will be performing again early in May, so our summer tour plans will not be affected," said Snider. "We all wish Dee the very best with this surgery. I have been trying to get him to shut up for the best part of 30 years, but now I am faced with a silent partner for the next eight weeks," he joked. "I think I should just sit back, pour myself a drink and enjoy it!"

Wed, March 1st

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper joins Philadelphia's #1 classic rock station WMGK, beginning Thursday, March 2, 2006. His show, "Nights with Alice Cooper", will air weeknights from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. The program showcases classic rock, Alice's personal stories about his life as a rock icon, as well as interviews and special segments like the "OffBEAT News" with his counterpart, Mistress Kitty. "His (Cooper's) attitude, the great rock and roll stories along with the music he plays is an awesome way to round out our air-staff.""says program director Cruze. Fans of Alice Cooper will have a chance to welcome him to Philadelphia this Thursday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Chickie's & Pete's, located at 1526 Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia.