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MON, January 16th
And there is one more for the eager fans of reality television. Bruce Sinofsky, one of the directors of the Metallica rock documentary "Some Kind of Monster", will turn his camera on Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. Lee recently starred in his own NBC reality show, "Tommy Lee Goes to College." The still-untitled film, in preproduction, is scheduled to begin shooting this spring. "In the rock world, there are few figures as colorful as Tommy Lee, and not just because of his tattoos," said Sinofsky, who won an Independent Spirit Award last year for best documentary for "Metallica". He also shared an Emmy and Peabody awards for the 1996 documentary "Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills," which aired as part of HBO's "America Undercover" series. "I'm honored that Bruce is turning his cameras loose on me," said Lee.
SAT, January 14th
Chicago officials have rejected a bid by Radiohead to play in the Millennium Park this summer. The band, who is currently getting ready to release their seventh album, hoped to play the Frank Gehry–designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion in the park on June 19 and 20, but were told that the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra was scheduled to hold rehearsals there on the 20th. This has caused some controversy in the Windy City, as the park officials claim to want more live popular music and the revenue it provides, but have been accused of being wary of the noise complaints they have received in the past. "We have to support organizations such as the Grant Park Orchestra, but we're open to other events if there are availabilities at other times," Karen Ryan, a Millennium Park spokesperson, told the Sun-Times. The best news to come out of all of this though: We now know that Radiohead plan to tour this summer! Specific dates, however, have not yet been released.
FRI, January 13th
Lord of the Rings hobbit Elijah Wood, is set to play Iggy Pop in an upcoming biopic about the rocker's life and career. Wood has stated: "I'm scared to death of doing it, because I love Iggy Pop and I respect the music so much. I don't want to be the person responsible for screwing that up." Wood will start shooting the top-secret film in the next months
Thu, January 12h
After their much talked about Warriors EP - Vol. II, P.O.D.'s new album TESTIFY finally arrives on January 24th. TESTIFY contains 13 tracks, including 'Goodbye For Now,' and 'Roots In Stereo' (f. Matisyahu). You can pre-order the album at Atlanticrecords.com and receive the CD at your door on street date! Plus - you'll have a chance to sneak preview the entire album when it hits MTV's 'The Leak' starting on Tuesday, January 17th. In addition, you will get to hear a very special 51-Minute 'Directors Commentary' from the band. Plus, the video for 'Goodbye For Now,' the first single from TESTIFY, will premiere on MTV2 Thursday, January 19th, so don't miss it! For the latest on P.O.D. log on to www.payableondeath.com.
Wed, January 11h
Arrogant Sons of Bitches have announced details on the release of the long-delayed, long-awaited proper followup to 2000's Pornocrac. 'Three Cheers for Disappointment' will be officially released January 17th and will be available at the band's merch store and at CD release shows. The first 1000 copies will include CD-rom extras, including MP3s of Three Cheers for Demos, which was the band's first attempt at recording the album in July 2003, as well as This Is What You Get, the band's out-of-print all-cover live album.”
Tue, January 10th
Vince Neil, MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman, revealed that the band will be teaming up with AEROSMITH for a co-headlining tour later in the year. In addition, CRÜE will be playing several European dates with THE ROLLING STONES over the summer. MÖTLEY CRÜE will commence the songwriting/demoing process for their new studio album on May 1. Joining the group for the new album sessions will be producer Bob Rock, who previously worked with CRÜE on their "Dr. Feelgood" and self-titled albums, as well as the three new tracks that appeared on CRÜE's two-CD "greatest hits" collection, "Red, White & Crüe", which came out in February 2005. An early 2007 release is expected, to be followed by extensive touring. MÖTLEY CRÜE will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this coming January 25 in front of the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California. The band were among a number of entertainers in motion pictures, television, radio, live theater, and recording that were selected in June 2005 to receive stars on the Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held June 20, 2005 and ratified by the Chamber's Board of Directors.
Mon, January 9th
Queensryche is scheduled to release 'Operation:mindcrime II' this month, after finalizing a deal with Rhino records. This is the sequel the 1988 concept album 'Operation:mindcrime.' "Several labels were interested in signing Queensryche, but we went with Rhino because our good friend Kenny Nemes is an executive there. He worked with us on our 'Greatest Hits' album for EMI. Kenny is a very creative guy," says vocalist Geoff Tate. "We are utterly confident that Rhino will do what it takes to make as many people aware of 'Operation:mindcrime II' as possible. They already have a ton of different, innovative promotional ideas in mind and so do we, so it's a great fit." During their recent sold-out tour, 'Operation:mindcrime' was performed live in its entirety for the first time in 15 years. Tate, guitarist Michael Wilton, guitarist Mike Stone, bass guitarist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield are picking up the provocative tale: "It's best known for its intriguing plot involving Nikki, a young man from the streets who is brainwashed and turned into a drug-addicted assassin by a evil, anarchy movement led by Dr. X. Nikki's lover, Mary, a teen-age runaway who becomes a prostitute and then a nun, is murdered. 'Operation:mindcrime' was left open-ended with a central, heart-pounding cliffhanger: Who killed Sister Mary? 'Operation:mindcrime II' will address that question, as well as Nikki's fate.
Sat, January 7th
Gary Glitter has now been officially charged with committing obscene acts with two girls aged 10 and 11 at a Vietnamese resort town. The 61 yr old Englishman, who won fame as a flamboyant glam rocker in the 1970s, is accused of kissing and engaging in other physical acts with the girls at his rental home in the southern coastal town of Vung Tau, states prosecutor Nguyen Van Xung. The charges carry prison terms of 3-7 years, said Xung, who is deputy chief prosecutor in southern Ba Ria Vung Tau province. Glitter, whose real name is Paul Francis Gadd, has been detained at a jail near Vung Tau since Nov. 19 after he was seized in Ho Chi Minh City trying to board a flight out of the country. Ba Ria Vung Tau provincial People's Court must still make the determination whether to put Glitter on trial, Xung said.
He was convicted in Britain in 1999 of possessing child pornography and served half of a four-month jail term.
Fri, January 6th
Catch a live performance of HIM's "Rip Out The Wings Of A Butterfly" on MTV2's Discover & Download show on January 17th at 10:30am. The song was taken from their recent show in Detroit, Michigan in the US.
If you miss it, you can see it again on the following dates/times:
01/17/2006 07:30 PM Tuesday
01/17/2006 01:30 AM Tuesday
01/18/2006 10:00 AM Wednesday
01/18/2006 08:00 PM Wednesday
01/20/2006 04:00 PM Friday
Thu, January 5th
Bryan Harvey, Guitarist of the duo House of Freaks, was found murdered along with his wife and two daughters in their suburban Richmond, VA, home over the New Year's weekend. The bodies of Harvey, 49, his wife Kathryn, 39, and their two daughters, Stella, 9, and Ruby, 4, were discovered Sunday (1/2/06) when firefighters responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at the family's home. Harvey and his family were found in the basement of the home, bound with their throats slashed. Authorities were responding to a call placed by Harvey's former partner in House of Freaks, Johnny Hott, who had arrived at the home for a planned New Year's day party. According to the Richmond Times, the family was alive early on Sunday morning. Harvey had returned at 2 a.m. after finishing a gig with his current band, NrG Krysys, at a local hotel. One of the daughters reportedly stayed the night at a friend's house and was returned home Sunday morning, where she was greeted by her mother, who appeared "ashen and nervous," according to another article in the paper, quoting the unidentified woman who brought the girl home from the sleep over. Harvey released an EP and three albums as a member of House of Freaks, which disbanded in 1992.
Wed, January 4th
According to David Lee Roth, a reuniting the original Van Halen lineup is just a matter of time. "I talked to Alex about it, and I think, eventually, the inevitable will happen.", comments Roth to the Pittsburgh Tribune. "It definitely won't be rockers with walkers," he adds, indicating a reunion in the near future. The comments came in a Q&A about Roth's new career as radio host, replacing Howard Stern at "92.3 Free FM" WFNY New York, formerly known as WXRK and "K-Rock." "When people bring up Van Halen, I talk about it with pride and with no apprehension at all," he told the Tribune Review. "I play those songs all the time."
Tue, January 3rd
MÖTLEY CRÜE will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 25 in front of the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California. The band were among a number of entertainers in motion pictures, television, radio, live theater, and recording that were selected by the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. CRÜE fan Liz Gannon was instrumental in getting MÖTLEY CRÜE nominated writes: "My name is Liz Gannon from Texas, and I, along with my two daughters, Patricia and Michelle Gannon, are the ones who got this thing started/ responsible for getting MÖTLEY CRÜE their well-deserved star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk Of Fame! A LOT of hard work went into this and had to follow a lot of the rules and [regulations] as well, including getting 10th Street Entertainment's [CRÜE's management company] blessing and agreement to have the members of MÖTLEY CRÜE be at the ceremony. "My daughters and I worked so hard for about three years for this and we believed in the CRÜE so much!! "MÖTLEY so deserves this honor". The group plans to hit the studio on May 1 to start working on a new studio album with producer Bob Rock. MÖTLEY CRÜE played to nearly a million fans in 2005, grossing $33 million in 81 shows.
Mon, January 2nd
Anthrax will start off the New Year with their first reunion US headline tour with support from God Forbid, Sworn Enemy, and Manntis. Anthrax will perform in its original line up. “I'm itching to get back out on tour. The Priest tour was great, but we were opening. Now we get to headline. More songs, more fun, more crushing, more beer, more insanity, more everything!!! This is the reason to get out of the house in freezing cold January. Come and get hot with us. This is the last run for a long time and you don't want to miss it", said Scott Ian and Charlie Benante adds: “HEY KIDS! Wanna go Metal Thrashing MAD? Come out to the big Rock show and Show your Love for METAL!! I'll be there!” For tickets, show information and a chance to meet the band visit their website at http://anthrax.com.
Dates are confirmed as follows:
Fri 06 Jan Baltimore MD
Sat 07 Jan New York NY
Sun 08 Jan Hartford CT
Tue 10 Jan Allentown PA
Wed 11 Jan Columbus OH
Thu 12 Jan St Louis MO
Fri 13 Jan Chicago IL
Sat 14 Jan Minneapolis MN
Sun 15 Jan Lawrence KS
Tue 17 Jan Wichita KS
Wed 18 Jan Boulder CO
Fri 20 Jan San Francisco CA
Sat 21 Jan Los Angeles CA
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MON, January 16th
Devin Townsend is among the most respected and admired musicians in hard music today. From his extreme "Strapping Young Lad" to the experimental 'Ocean Machine", Devin has made quite a name for himself in the business. The Devin Townsend Band is Devin’s movement in a different direction, and Synchestra, the second Devin Townsend Band album, is a fine example of what varied sounds such a talented musician is capable of creating.
The special edition package of Synchestra includes bonus DVD of the band performing a “best of” set live in the studio. A track listing for Synchestra includes:
Let It Roll;
Hypergeek;
Triumph;
Babysong;
Vampolka;
Vampira;
Mental Tan;
Gaia;
Pixillate;
Judgement;
A Simple Lullaby;
Sunset;
Notes From Africa
The Band will be on tour in Feb '06 with prog metal powerhouse Opeth and melodic death metal masters Dark Tranquility.
SAT, January 14th
"Hey, that's a nice iPod you have, but isn't it a chore having to take it out of your pockets sometimes?". Imagine the unbelievable stress on your arms each time you have to haul your iPod from the pocket of your jeans to turn it on or off or to work out what blindingly esoteric song your impeccably varied play list has thrown up. Wouldn't it be so much easier if someone just invented a pair of iPod jeans? Guess what - someone has done just that. The Levi's RedWire DLX iPod Jeans are going on sale in the fall 2006. The Levi's RedWire DLX iPod Jeans will come with several handy features:
- An iPod docking cradle will be built into the the Levi's RedWire DLX iPod Jeans, to be 'invisibly' housed in a side pocket. The cradle comes with a red ribbon that allows users to quickly and easily remove their iPod from their pocket while remaining connected. The jeans are machine washable, but only once you've removed the iPod ... duuuh.
- A special joystick control is built into the watch pocket iPod Jeans, allowing you to easily move through tracks and control volume, all while convincing everyone else in the same tube carriage that you are some kind of deranged groin-rubbing pervert.
- The Jeans come with a re-tractable headphone unit built directly into them to "help prevent tangles and efficiently manage the iPod earphone wires".
Estimated sale price around $200 bucks ... and yes we know, you o secretly want a pair.
FRI, January 13th
To mark the 26th anniversary of the passing of AC/DC frontman Bon Scott (February 19) and the 30th anniversary of the release of the group's "T.N.T." album (February 20), Australian cable TV station MaxTV, have decided to dedicate an entire day of programming to AC/DC on Saturday, February 18 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. "We'll play every clip, the concert from Madrid and I am also trying to license a couple of other specials including the Live in Paris special," stated MaxTV's Program Director. "Pending on the costs to acquire such specials will be the verdict if I can play these. I am in contact with their record label in order to secure as much as we can to pay tribute to Bon as well as AC/DC on this day."
Thu, January 12h
LSD is an unlikely subject for a 100th birthday party. Yet the Swiss chemist who discovered the mind-altering drug and was its first human guinea pig is celebrating his centenary Wednesday — in good health and with plans to attend an international seminar on the hallucinogenic. "I had wonderful visions," said Albert Hofmann, recalling his first accidental consumption of the drug. Hofmann, who also had bad experiences with the drug, continues to insist it should be legalized for medical treatment, particularly in psychiatric research. "I produced the substance as a medicine," he said. "It's not my fault if people abused it." The chemist discovered lysergic acid diethylamide-25 in 1938 while studying the medicinal uses of a fungus found on wheat and other grains at the Sandoz pharmaceuticals firm, now part of Novartis. Hofmann was the first person to test the drug when a tiny amount of the substance seeped on to his finger during a laboratory experiment in April 1943. Still defending his discovery, Hoffman writes: "LSD itself is not a bad substance, however the history of LSD to date amply demonstrates the catastrophic consequences that can ensue when its profound effect is misjudged and the substance is mistaken for a pleasure drug".
Disclaimer: All individuals involved with Wild Axes do not endorse the use of drugs.
Wed, January 11th
This year's edition of the annual Honda Civic Tour, which launches in early spring, will feature The Black Eyed Peas in the top slot, and will promote the redesigned gas/electric Civic Hybrid. The outing is scheduled to kick off March 23 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. "We are so thrilled to be headlining," said singer Fergie in a statement. "Honda has been a great supporter and trendsetter in producing environmentally friendly cars, so we are excited about pairing up to bring our live show and sounds out to so many new and long-time fans across the country." and adds "I remember we would always have to take the bus, because we didn't have cars, and I remember saying I can't wait to get a Civic. ... Here we are, we went from wanting a Civic to doing something with Honda Civic, launching a new hybrid. I mean, that's dope." Fans will have an opportunity to win the auto, according to organizers. More information will be available at the tour's website. http://www.hondacivictour.com/
Tue, January 10th
The Sisters of Mercy will make their first North American concert appearances since 1999 with a run of shows beginning in February. The goth-rockers, who have gone through almost as many lineup changes as Spinal Tap, will kick off their return to the States with a show starting Feb. 16 in Las Vegas. The tour will last slightly more than a month and the band will hit 15 cities on the outing, including two Canadian dates. The current lineup of the band consists of Eldritch, Chris Catalyst (guitar,) Adam Pearson (guitar/vocals) and a drum machine named "Doktor Avalanche." This was the same name given to the drum machine that accompanied Eldritch and the band's other co-founder Gary Marx in the early years of the group. Guitarist Pearson has also appeared recently playing live shows with the reunited MC5.
Mon, January 9th
Ex-Skid Row Rocker Sebastian Bach is back in the studio to record his new and awaited album. "We have over 25 songs & we will be picking a producer ASAP", says Bach. The CD is set to be released in June, with a tour to follow that summer.
Sat, January 7th
According to a posting on the official MISFITS web site, there is talk of some live material from some of the highly acclaimed shows Jerry Only (vocals, bass), Dez Cadena (drums; ex-BLACK FLAG) and Robo (drums) delivered in 2005 possibly hitting the streets later this year. In addition, the band plan to return to the studio in 2006 to deliver "the hardest, most aggressive MISFITS material to see the pressing plant since 'Earth A.D.'!" The band is scheduled to embark on a Mexican/South American tour beginning in late January.
Fri, January 6th
MHD, the new HDTV music television network launching on January 16 in Vail, Colorado, announced that the network will shoot a series of live concert specials in Breckenridge Jan.11-12. "Music With Altitude," features Dashboard Confessional, country superstar Gary Allan, Goo Goo Dolls and up-and-coming recording artist and reality television star Cheyenne Kimball. The concerts are in honor of Ullr Fest, an annual week-long winter festival and will be staged at the Riverwalk Center. Tickets are free to the public. A limit of four tickets per person will be available beginning Friday at the Breckenridge Activity Center or by calling 877-864-0868.
"These concerts truly embrace what MHD is all about - combining great music, great visuals and high def in a way that only MTV Networks can do," said Baron, executive in charge of "Music With Altitude." "The mix of artists on stage gives Ullr Fest visitors and MHD viewers a great blend of country, rock and pop, truly reflecting the MTV, VH1 and CMT heritage of our exciting new HDTV channel."
Gary Allan shoots Jan.11 at 6:30 p.m. and is scheduled to air on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.
The Goo Goo Dolls shoot on Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m. and is scheduled to air on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
Dashboard Confessional, the alternative rock group from Boca Raton, Fla., shoots Jan, 12 at 6:30 p.m. and is scheduled to air March 18 at 7 p.m.
Cheyenne Kimball will shoot Jan. 11 and premiere closer to the premiere date of her MTV series.
Thu, January 5th
Crime Scene Investigation's Gary Dourdan has snapped up the lead role in My Boy, a new film about the life of THIN LIZZY frontman PHIL LYNOTT, which was written by his mother Philomena Lynott. Irish pop singer SAMANTHA MUMBA's brother Omera will play the young Lynott, while Dourdan will play the rocker in his Thin Lizzy days. The movie will start shooting later this year, with acclaimed Irish Noel Pearson producing. Philomena is very happy with the choice of actress to portrait her; Elaine Cassidy, who recently stared with Nicole Kidman in The Others, is playing a young Philomena Lynott, renowned actress, Holly Hunter, is to play an older Philomena in the £10 million pound movie. Speaking to the press in Dublin, Philomena said: "I'm chuffed. Both of them are beautiful women and I've been walking around with my hand in the air since I heard."
Wed, January 4th
ASCAP, the only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, song-writers and music publishers, with a Board of Directors elected by and from their members, is holding their "Open to All" '06 Expo on April 20-22, 2006 at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in LA, CA. The 3 day Program will include:
-Celebrity Keynotes
-Songwriting & Producing Workshops
-Mentoring Sessions
-State-of-the-Art Technology Demonstrations
-Special Performances & Networking Events
-Career Building Workshops
-Panel Sessions on “How To”:
*Make Money in the Music Biz
*Build Your Dream Team
*Navigate the Dig. Superhighway
*Market Your Music to an International Community
*Read a Music Contract
*Place Your Songs in TV, Films, Advertising & Games
*Break Into the World of Film and TV Scoring
*Get to Broadway with a Stage Musical
Check their website for registration info at
http://www.ascap.com/index.html
Tue, January 3rd
More rumors are circulating about a possible Guns N' Roses album. Ex-GNR guitarist Slash spoke to WMMR in Philadelphia where he said that he can't wait to hear Axl's new record in March. When asked if he meant the long awaited 'Chinese Democracy' would be out in March he said he's been told many things over time, but this time it really sounds like it's coming out. The album has been in the works for over seven years and has reportedly cost $13 million to make, so far. Rumored track list is as follows:
1. "Chinese Democracy"
2. "This I Love"
3. "I.R.S."
4. "Thyme"
5. "Substitute"
6. "The General"
7. "Seven"
8. "Madagascar"
9. "Ides Of March"
10. "Catcher In The Rye"
11. "Leave Me Alone"
12. "The Blues"
13. "Closing In On You"
14. "There Was A Time"
If the new disc isn't out in March, Geffen Records may release a Volume 2 Greatest Hits album.
Mon, January 2nd
U2 Rocker Bono has been named "Person of the Year" by Time magazine. Bono, Bill Gates and Gates' wife Melinda were chosen for their charitable work and efforts to combat extreme poverty in the world. According to Time, the three individuals were bestowed the honor"For being shrewd about doing good, for rewiring politics and re-engineering justice, for making mercy smarter and hope strategic and then daring the rest of us to follow. Bono has been a tireless campaigner for the world's poorest and has charmed and bullied and morally black-mailed the leaders of the world's richest countries into forgiving $40bn in debt owed by the poorest," said Time. Bill and Melinda Gates have set up the world's largest charity - the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - and have saved some 700,000 lives in developing countries around the world by supporting vaccination programs. The Microsoft founder's personal fortune is estimated to be at around $50 billion U.S. making him the world's richest person. Time's special issue will hit newsstands today.
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MON, January 16th
New Jersey’s THE EARLY NOVEMBER will tour this March in support of the Sub City Take Action! The nationwide tour raises awareness and raises funds for suicide prevention.
In the meantime, fans of the band can check them out next week on the FUSE TV program, Steven’s Untitled Rock Show. The episode will air on today, Monday January 16th at 10pm et/pt.
THE EARLY NOVEMBER is putting the final touches on their next album with producer Chris Badami. Set to release in Spring 2006, the triple CD is a well thought out endeavor on behalf of front man Ace Enders and band mates Jeff Kummer (drums), Sergio Anello (bass), Joe Marro (guitar) and Bill Lugg (guitar). One disc will be dedicated to their acoustic, mellower side, while the other CD highlights the group’s heavier rock sound. The third CD is a soundtrack complete with dialogue and characters both of which intermingle amongst the first two CDs.
SAT, January 14th
A&E has officially announced plans to air KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' own "Osbournes"-style docusoap. Dubbed "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels", the program is one of three new shows the channel will premiere this year. A&E exec -general manager Bob DeBitetto said the "Family Jewels" series grew from a "Biography" special on Simmons. "Suffice it to say, he lives in an interesting world, both unconventional and traditional at the same time," DeBitetto said. In the past year, Simmons was a guest judge on "American Idol" and starred in the VH1 reality series "Rock School", teaching classically trained students in the U.K. about rock 'n' roll. "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels" will revolve around the family life of Simmons, his longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed (a former Playmate of the Year) and their two kids. The Grief Co./ A Day With and the Gene Simmons Co. are producing.
FRI, January 13th
METALLICA have now officially confirmed that they will headline the Coca-Cola Colab Massive Mix festivals in South Africa, marking their first ever visit to the continent. The shows are as follows:
Mar. 18 - Supersport Park, Centurion (situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria)
Mar. 21 - ABSA Stadium, Durban
Mar. 25 - Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Other artists on the bill include seven top local artists, SIMPLE PLAN, THE RASMUS, SEETHER, FATBOY SLIM, and COLLECTIVE SOUL. Tickets are already on sale via the www.computicket.co.za web site, or by calling 083 915 8000. METALLICA's follow-up to 2003's "St. Anger" is expected to surface in late 2006/early 2007 via Warner Bros.
Thu, January 12h
Death Cab for Cutie will make their debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend, Saturday 14th, when they will perform on the show opposite guest host Scarlett Johansson. The band will play songs from their latest album, PLANS. Saturday Night Live airs on NBC at 11:29 PM/EST, 10:29pm/ CST. Check your local listings. The 2006 Grammy-nominated band has also announced the details of their upcoming DVD, DIRECTIONS, an anthology of 12 short films inspired by each track from PLANS. Every song, including the singles 'Soul Meets Body' and 'Crooked Teeth,' will be delivered by a different director. Each Monday starting 1/16, a new video will be unveiled on the band's website www.deathcabforcutie.com.
Wed, January 11th
Judges of this year’s Brit Awards have been left outraged after Pink Floyd were omitted from the Best Live Act shortlist. Many of the panel believed that their show-stealing comeback performance at Live 8 deserved to be nominated for the music industry back-patting ceremony. However, they were told that Pink Floyd could not be nominated because they did not perform in front of a paying audience. As the Independent reports, one exasperated judge moaned: "It is ridiculous. Pink Floyd's performance was clearly one of the biggest talking points of 2005 in the music world." The all too predictable list of nominees for the best live act are Oasis (yawn), KT Tunstall (groan), Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand and Kaiser Chiefs.
Tue, January 10th
Former Jane's Addiction and current THE PANIC CHANNEL guitarist Dave Navarro has posted the following message on his official web site:
"OK, here is a little story from Thursday night [Jan. 5]. I went to Rokbar [LA lounge co-owned by Navarro, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee and DJ Paul Oakenfold] and got myself situated with a couple of friends at a table and decide to order some food. So my food arrives, I'm sitting there eating and this big seven-foot-tall, five-feet-wide guy comes up to me. "'Is your name Dave?'; "'Yes.'; "'Hey can my sister get a picture with you?'; 'Well, I am eating right now so I can't really do that, but thanx and have a good time.' "About a half hour later, the waitress comes up to me and says, 'Hey, that guy wants to buy you guys a round of shots.' 'Oh, thank you, but I don't drink.' "Seems pretty simple, right? Well, another half hour goes by and the guy comes back over to my table and says, 'What are you too good for me? You're too cool to have a shot with me? FUCK YOU, you fuckin asshole!!!' In my head, I'm like, 'What the fuck?' He then loses it and turns over all the drinks and plates on my table and they all go flying into the air and shatter as they crash into each other and onto the table, causing a rain of glass to fall upon me and my friends. "The guy started to walk away and leaves the bar, I think, realizing what has happened, and I was told I leapt over the table and ran after him. We head outside for the big throw down, and that's when I realize this guy is as big as he is. Uh oh."Anyway, bouncers and security intervene and when I see that I'm all safe, I THEN get all hard and ghetto. 'What the fuck, dude? Let's fucking do this! What's your problem?' All the cliche 'Let's step outside' bar smack. The guy gets into his limo and I say to the driver and all of his friends, 'Keep this bitch here! He's going to jail!' Then I direct it all to him. 'You're going to jail, bitch! That's right motherfucker... Say hello to jail, son!' "So the security calls the cops, the driver isn't goin' anywhere and it seems like they are gonna deal with it and I go inside. Then I think... 'Ah, the guy is drunk, we are OK... Fuck it, I don't need the cops here. This is stupid.' I go back out to tell security to blow it off and the driver had taken off. I'm like, 'Motherfucker, you are kidding me! They split? The driver split? They evaded?' Then I get really pissed. OK... Bring those cops here now then! "I must say I was impressed with the response time. Two squad cars pull up in like two minutes. We give them the info and the plate number of the limo etc. They ask me if I want to press charges and have them go out and look for this idiot. I decide that I'd rather not make the rest of my night all about police reports and papers to fill out and all that shit, so I tell them thanx but they can blow it off. "I guess there was no real 'crime.' I mean, I could have filed a vandalism charge because it's my bar or an attempted assault, but at the end of the day, I was just happy to have a moment of real drama and police and all that shit. I got my little adrenaline rush. That was all I needed. I told the cops that they probably have better things to deal with so blow it off. The whole thing was fuckin fun though. Hahahahaha."
Mon, January 9th
NAMM, the non-profit International Music Products Association,
unifies, leads and strengthens the global music products industry each year with their annual Trade Show. NAMM’s activities and programs are
designed to promote music making to people of all ages and experience level. The 2006 NAMM Show features hundreds of vendors introducing new and innovative music instruments, gear, studio equipment etc. This year the Namm Show is held on January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Registration is open to the public. Get hands-on with all the latest products, catch great live musical acts with energizing pre-show performances as well as throughout the day, a thunderous drum circle and a heartfelt musical tribute to the industry leaders lost over the past year. You can also catch free Professional Education Classes taught by Industry Leaders. For further info and on-line registration check their website
http://thenammshow.com
Sat, January 7th
Iron Maiden held an eBay auction to benefit the Clive Burr MS fund. Maiden's official website posted the following results:"The Special Charity eBay Auction of Dave's signed Guitar, signed T Shirts and Tour Programs has raised a grand total of £8044 which is fantastic". The winner of the Dave Murray's signed guitar came from the USA and won with a bid of £4400. On learning he was the winning bidder he said - 'Dave Murray has been my guitar hero since I learned what music was all about. To acquire such a treasure at this point in my life is very special to me. I fully comprehend the magnitude of owning a guitar that was used passionately by one of the greatest.' The money raised all goes to Clive's MS Fund where it is used to help with his treatment, aid his mobility and is very important. Clive Burr is the former drummer of Iron Maiden.
Fri, January 6th
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have revealed some more details about their anticipated new record, Stadium Arcadium. According to an e-mail sent to fans today, the veteran Rock band's new release will be a double album, the first of their career. Some of the new song titles include "Dani California," "Hard To Concentrate," "Desecration Smile," "Charlie," "Snow" and the title cut. Singer Anthony Keidis described the new album to Q magazine as "heavy, but it's emotionally heavy with lots of beautiful melodies."
Thu, January 5th
Motley Crue's Mick Mars has left a message at www.motleycrue.com to update fans on his condition after an over-exuberant fan in Detroit pulled Mars from the stage and into the crowd on New Year's Eve. Mars was rushed backstage, but quotes:
"I'm fine, I am undamaged. I had a great time, and to the girl that pulled me in, I am not upset with her or mad. I hope she got my pick. See ya'll next time. Thanks for a very memorable New Year's Evening."
What a sport ....
Wed, January 4th
Staind have just confirmed new Dysfunctional Fanclub exclusive pre-sales for the following performances:
February 15, Oklahoma City, OK
Bricktown Events Center
February 19, Minneapolis, MN
Myth
ALL pre-sales for performances listed above begin at 10 a.m. CST today and will end on Friday, Dec. 6th at 10 p.m. CST. Links and passwords are available in the "Live" section of the fanclub, http://www.staind.com. Please note that the passwords are different for the Oklahoma City and Minneapolis pre-sales
Tue, January 3rd
GENE SIMMONS will be one of the keynote speakers at the The Next BIG Idea – The Future Of Branded Entertainment – Harnessing The Power Of Movies, Television, Music, Sports And Games Conference at the Renaissance in Hollywood, CA, on January 17. For $795 a ticket, this conference will teach you “everything you want to know about branded entertainment and non-traditional advertising”. On his website Gene states: “I'll be talking about the "Gene Simmons Brand"... sound like I'm full of myself? You bet. Pick up an issue of Billboard, Brandweek or other industry magazines and you'll see the full pager that gives you all the details. We will also be filming the event for our Gene Simmons Family Jewels/A&E show. On the way to a (..gulp) vacation... Not really. I don't do vacations and don't want any. I love what I do and a vacation would only take me away from what I love doing: Staying busy. But we are going snowboarding to a vacation resort... and bringing our GS Family Jewels camera crews along for the festivities .” Although Gene doesn't want to reveal yet what his next magazine or some of his other big new venture s” will be about, the Branded Entertainment Conference web site reveals in their bio on Gene the title of his forthcoming magazine (Gene Simmons Game magazine) and that Ge ne’s brand new television network NG-TV (No Good TV) goes on the air in the summer.
Mon, January 2nd
There's nothing cool about a 40 year-old man wearing a chain wallet and rocking on air guitar at an indie rock concert by himself. Comedian Greg Behrendt learned that lesson the hard way, a story he tells to devastating effect in Greg Behrendt is Uncool, his hilarious new stand-up comedy DVD, in stores now. UNCOOL - DON'T THINK IT WON'T HAPPEN TO YOU is also available by clicking on http://gregbehrendt.com. Greg will also be on The Suze Orman Show on CNBC on Jan. 9, 2006.
Log into http://www.suzeorman.com any time before the show and submit questions for Greg. This will allow you the opportunity to have Greg personally answer your questions or to be a caller during the taping. When you log into the website look for a header called- "Upcoming Specials - Money & Dating" - then click on the subject and fill out the necessary information.
