UPDATE: MAR. 29 2004

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lollapalooza 2004 Runs With the Gypsies
for First ever 2-day Traveling Music Festival
Morrissey, String Cheese Incident, Sonic Youth, Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, and Polyphonic Spree
are just a taste of this year's Main Stage

Perry Farrell and the organizers for Lollapalooza 2004 are gathering so many vital artists for this year's traveling caravan; they can't fit it all in one day! Thusly, Lollapalooza 2004 - in it's 9th Year - has emerged as the first 2-day music festival on wheels. Morrissey, String Cheese Incident, Sonic Youth, Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse and Polyphonic Spree are just a taste of what this year's Main Stage has to offer.  More incredible artists joining the line-up, full routing, and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Lollapalooza 2004 offers the freshest new talent side by side the pioneers who inspired them. Over the course of 2 days, this festival of festivals will share the most vibrant personalities of a pulsating indie subculture to thousands of the music loving community this summer.
 
Lollapalooza 2004 will not only bring a plethora of talented artists to fans, but with lower ticket prices will create an opportunity for the masses to travel with and participate in cutting edge technology and culture, mass gaming, increased environmental consciousness, political awareness, and the opportunity to affect change in a positive way.

"This summer, Lollapalooza will embody the spirit of the Gypsy! Our buses of artisans sleeping over in each and every city will spread the sense of exhilaration.  The days and nights will be filled with mischief." - Perry Farrell

Only time will tell what other tricks the Lollapaloozians' have up their sleeve for 2004.



 

UPDATE: MAR. 26 2004

 UPDATE: MAR. 11 2004

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2004 11:10 pm    Post subject: I bring you very sad news
This morning Dave Blood is no longer with us. David is my brother. Since the breakup of the band David has never really found his niche in life. My brother was a smart clever and talented person. Inner peace has seemed to elude him for the last many years. Sometime last night David chose to end his life. He left a note that I don't know all of what it said,he was not elaborate-but he said he just could not stand to go on any longer. Our mother passed away at the end of January and maybe David just had had enough. There will be a memorial service in a few weeks. I will try to remember to come to this board and post it.It will be in the Delaware County area. Please pray for the respose of my bother's soul; that he now has the peace that seemed to elude him most of his life. I want to say that one of the shiniest parts of David's life was being a Dead Milkman and having that claim to fame.And the fans who appreciated the talent and time that went into making the band rise above the ordinary-thank you all for making my brother feel and know that he was indeed somebody. Kathy _________________ Kathy F

SOURCE:  http://deadmilkmen.com/dmffa/viewtopic.php?t=1064 


 UPDATE: MAR. 1 2004

Danger Mouse
Responds to Controversial 'Grey Tuesday'

(Los Angeles) – Originally intended to be a musical experiment, Danger Mouse’s Grey Album now seems placed in the middle of a brewing showdown between music activists and major music corporations.

Danger Mouse’s Grey Album uses the full vocal content of Jay-Z’s Black Album, recorded over new beats and production created using the Beatles White Album as the sole source material. Danger Mouse explains that "all the music on the Grey Album can be traced back to the White Album.  Every single kick, snare, and chord is taken from the original Beatles recording." The resulting record, being touted by music critics as one of the best remix records in the history of the genre, is a unique hybrid of work from one of hip-hop’s fastest rising stars.

Downhill Battle, a music activism group, has organized Grey Tuesday ( greytuesday.org ), as a “day of coordinated civil disobedience” to protest EMI’s cease-and-desist order against the Grey Album as well as a broader protest against major labels attempt to “control what musicians can create by limiting their use of samples.” Hundreds of websites are expected to participate.

“It’s flattering,” says Danger Mouse. “I did this project because I love the Beatles and Jay-Z.  I knew when I produced the Grey Album that there might be questions and issues that this project would bring up, but I really don't know the answers to many of them. It was not meant to be anything but an artistic expression, and I still hope that that is the way it's perceived".

According to Downhillbattle.org, the protest aims to draw attention to “how the major record labels stifle creativity and try to manipulate the public’s access to music, and it’s the perfect way to explain to non-experts why the copyright system needs to be reformed.”  

“For better or for worse, ‘Grey Tuesday’ is a watershed moment," says Waxploitation CEO Jeff Antebi, the manager for Danger Mouse.  “We are seeing the rapid speed of peer-to-peer come head-to-head with a rabid, worldwide consumer demand for forbidden fruit.  The internet makes it almost impossible to hold things back from the marketplace." 

In an incredible year so far for Danger Mouse, he has already received massive critical acclaim for his Danger Mouse & Jemini Ghetto Pop Life debut on the Lex / Warp label.  SPIN calls the album a "remarkable debut." URB dubbed it an “instant classic,” and Q says it’s "spellbinding."  Danger Mouse is currently producing an array of artists including Prince Po, Tha Alkaholiks, MF Doom and Cee-Lo amongst others. 


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SOLO DEBUT FROM EX-HOLE/SMASHING PUMPKINS BASSIST
MELISSA AUF DER MAUR DELIVERS SOME HEAVY ROMANCE

"THE FIRST ESSENTIAL ALBUM OF 2004" -- Q

(New York, NY) - Auf der Maur, the self-titled solo debut from Melissa Auf der Maur, will be released in the U.S. on May 18. The album was produced by Auf der Maur and Chris Goss (Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age/Masters of Reality).

Lead single "Followed the Waves" goes to radio March 23rd. Watch the video now:

http://aufdermaur.com/followedthewaves

"Followed the Waves," the first song recorded for the album, is a powerful and haunted siren call, with heavy walls of guitar and ethereal choruses. Elsewhere, the hushed whisper that kicks off "Lightning is My Girl" gives way to an army of guitars -- tangled webs of dissonance, powerful harmonies, electric soundscapes -- with sultry and subzero vocals. And "Taste You" is deceptively sweet-sounding, but completely ravenous at its heart.

Auf der Maur was a member of Hole and Smashing Pumpkins, two of the 90's biggest rock bands, but after touring the world extensively for six years she decided to strike out on her own. A true DIY undertaking, Auf der Maur used all the money she'd ever saved to finance and coordinate the making of her solo debut - everything from studio time to pizza delivery.

"It was important for me to do this on my own, before entertaining the thought of a record company," says Auf der Maur. "I just needed to make this album with no thought of how it would actually get out there."

She'd been writing her own songs for years and was eager to assemble a supporting cast to flesh them out: Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age/Kyuss), Eric Erlandson (Hole), James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins/A Perfect Circle), John Stainer (Helmet/Tomahawk), long time comrade Steve Durand, and many others would help bring the album to life.

The album's songs are ferocious, sweet and physically massive. "Skin Receiver" barrels out of the gate with horses galloping and drums thundering -- lighting the fuse for a series of musical fireworks and unexpected sonic turns. "Beast of Honor" goes from angular guitar menace to dreamy skyward harmonies, growing well beyond the sum of its many parts. And the mischievously tuneful "I'll Be Anything You Want" is flirtatious and alluring right up to the moment its hungry jaws snap shut.

"When I was making this album, I didn't ask myself if it was good or bad," says Auf der Maur. "I just asked myself, 'Is this me? Is this honest? Does this sound like my head and heart?' And in the end, it does. I got to make the album of my dreams."

AUF DER MAUR

1. Lightning is My Girl
2. Followed the Waves
3. Real a Lie
4. Head Unbound
5. Taste You
6. Beast of Honor
7. I'll be Anything You Want
8. My Foggy Notion
9. Would if I Could
10. Overpower Thee
11. Skin Receiver
12. I Need I Want I Will


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FUTURE-ROCK'S FINEST HOUR:
The second e.p. from Brooklyn masterminds The Negatones to be released Mar.15th

In 1997 two brothers from Brooklyn, Jay and Justin Braun, left the noise and garage-rock bands they were playing in and formed the Negatones, an NYC band in the truest sense: a gritty, cross-cultural, genre-defying melting pot of style and sound.

Despite incarceration, failing analog gear, and numerous crying jags, the Negatones managed to self-record their first single (Something for You). This got the attention of Tokyo guitarist Jun Takeshta, a former classmate of Jay's, who moved back to the U.S. with the sole purpose of playing in the Negatones. After Jun’s strangely sudden arrival and a few months of practice, the Negatones recorded "The Heavy EP" and now the cassette four-tracked "Snacktronica" both of which have enjoyed impressive critical and radio success. Not surprising, considering The Brauns also recorded the Firey Furnaces, Palomar, and the Stills' Atlantic single 'Still in Love Song' all in their rehearsal space.

"This is about as good a rock band as you can possibly ask for." says Tris McCall in the 2002 Pop Music Abstract. "Their experimentation with form and integration of electronic elements are simultaneously courageous and stylish, and they have the instrumental skill to successfully harmonize theirprog-rock ambitions with their very infectious sense of humor."

Live, the Negatones are probably the only band in the world to cover Van Halen's Hot For Teacher, Rush's Tom Sawyer, and Duran Duran's Rio in the same set. And they do it with such gusto and aplomb you'll wonder if they're kidding. Simply put, the Negatones are a band so funny you won't want to take them seriously, but so good that you'll have to.


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CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF
SAVATAGE "UNITE" TO HEADLINE PROGPOWER V

ATLANTA – Current and former members of Savatage will unite for one night only to headline ProgPower V this September in Atlanta.

The festival, which will be held September 17 and 18 at Earthlink Live, will feature Jon Oliva, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, and Steve "Dr. Kill Drums" Wacholz performing a set from Savatage's entire discography in an exclusive performance.   In addition to the full set, fans can expect a sneak preview of Jon Oliva's "Tage Mahal."

"I'm really excited about this show,” said Stevens.  “The last time I did a full show with these guys was at the PopComm Festival in Germany 1999.  I've been waiting for the right time for us to get together.  That time has come and where better than the ProgPower festival?" 

Added Jon Oliva: "We've been talking with Zak about doing a special show ever since he left Savatage, but it's really hard to get every one's schedules together for a rare event like this.  It was nearly impossible this time around and it probably won't ever happen again, so we'll make this one special!  We plan on playing several songs we rarely ever performed live...this should be good!”

Germany’s Edguy will return to Atlanta after an overwhelming response at 2002’s ProgPower III.  "ProgPower was our first big step in the USA as a band,” said Edguy vocalist Tobias Sammet.  “Glenn (the promoter) had the balls to take the risk and build something over there to support the music we all love so much but was claimed DEAD in the USA not long ago.  Well, for ‘dead’ people, all the lovely fans there down in front of the stage looked pretty good."

ProgPower II veterans Kamelot will also make a return appearance at the festival.  “We are very pleased to be returning for ProgPower V,” said Thomas Youngblood.  “ProgPower is the highest class of the US festivals and gives many metal fans a chance to see the bands that do not get to tour the US.  We are planning to play songs from our previous albums, as well as some new ones from the upcoming album that we are currently in production with.  And there are always some nice surprises with our live shows.”

Progressive metal icons Pain of Salvation will perform an exclusive set for ProgPower USA this year.  The set list will be picked entirely by the fans via online voting.  Details will be announced via the festival website in the coming weeks.

In ProgPower tradition, several European bands will make North American debuts - Denmark’s Wuthering Heights, Germany’s Dreamscape, and France’s Adagio – with Germany’s Brainstorm, Sweden’s Tad Morose, and Canada’s Into Eternity rounding out the lineup.

Tickets will go on sale May 1 via all Ticketmaster outlets.  Only 900 tickets will be made available to the public once again.  Gold Badges (special patron tickets) are already sold-out. 

Tickets for the 1,500-seat venue have sold out within two weeks for the past two shows.

"People keep asking me why I don't move to a bigger venue since the show sells out every year,” said promoter Glenn Harveston.  “Well, the success of ProgPower USA is not based only on the roster and tickets sold, but the intimacy and atmosphere that I am able to create.  It's what makes this show unique here in the States."

Sponsorship, CD sampler, and program advertising information is available at www.progpowerusa.com. 


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 UPDATE: FEB. 18 2004


BECK
TEAMS UP WITH PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY TO FIND HOME FOR ROCKET,
CO-STAR OF "LONESOME TEARS" CLIP
February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

Despite exhaustive precautions and preparations, the contest announced January 17 on Beck.com  has been scotched by a California penal code (#599) prohibiting the selling or giving away of rabbits and/or fowl as a prize for, or as an inducement to enter, any contest, game or other competition.

Instead, Beck has teamed up with the Pasadena Humane Society ( www.phsspca.org ), who will put Rocket, Beck's co-star in the Sea Change DVD-A's "Lonesome Tears" video, up for adoption at one of their shelters. As it happens, Beck, Rocket and the Pasadena Humane Society will be teaming up to find Rocket his new owners just as the ASPCA's Adopt-A-Rescued-Rabbit-Month begins February 1, 2004.

 Beck commented, "We're happy to be participating in Adopt a Rescued Rabbit month with the Pasadena Humane Society. We're confident they'll find Rocket the home he deserves and will do so with the most qualified and caring help possible."

Ricky Whitman of the Pasadena Humane Society added, "Thanks to Beck's concern, Rocket will find a great home. The Pasadena Humane Society is very happy to partner with Beck and bring more awareness to Adopt a Rescued Rabbit month. Most shelters have lots of rabbits that would make wonderful pets and need new homes."


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GODSMACK TAKE LISTENERS TO THE OTHER SIDE
GRAMMY-NOMINATED ROCKERS UNPLUG FOR FIRST-EVER ACOUSTIC ALBUM, DUE MARCH 18

BAND OFFERS ONE LUCKY FAN THE CHANCE TO HOST AN ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE AT HOME

February 6, 2004  • New York, NY  -  Republic/Universal Records has announced a March 18 release for THE OTHER SIDE, the highly anticipated first-ever acoustic album from Grammy-nominated rock group Godsmack. Produced by vocalist Sully Erna and mixed by David Bottrill (who produced the band's 2003 chart-topping, platinum-selling album FACELESS), the record features acoustic renditions of Godsmack hits and three brand-new tracks.

Ethereal and soaked in beautiful bittersweet melodies, THE OTHER SIDE reveals that Godsmack's intensity has little to do with amp settings. Unplugged, the quartet (rounded out by guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill and drummer Shannon Larkin) showcase a melodic range and depth that broadens with each listen, as evidenced by the stunning stripped-down versions of fan favorites such as "Serenity" and "Voodoo." "We've always wanted to make a record like this," says Erna. "It gives us a chance to spread our wings a little bit and offer the fans something different. I think they'll be pleasantly surprised by it."

Among the album's new tracks is "Touché," co-written by Erna and Dropbox vocalist John Kosco and guitarist Lee Richards. (Godsmack fans will recognize Richards as the band's original guitarist. Dropbox is Erna's first signing to his new imprint Realign Records and
their debut album is due in April).

As an added bonus, one copy of THE OTHER SIDE will contain a golden ticket granting some lucky fan the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to host an acoustic Godsmack performance in his or her living room. "In other words," laughs Erna, "there goes the neighborhood." Godsmack, who just wrapped up a barnstorming tour of Europe with Metallica and are currently gearing up for the U.S. leg, recently received a Grammy nod in the Best Hard Rock Performance category for their first FACELESS single, "Straight Out Of Line."  The nomination is Godsmack's fourth since the release of their quadruple-platinum-selling debut in 1998.

Upcoming US tour dates include:

Day             Date            City            Venue          
MARCH with Metallica
Tue        03/02/04         Phoenix, AZ        America West Arena  
Wed        03/03/04         Tucson, AZ        Tucson Convention Center  
Fri        03/05/04         Inglewood, CA    The Forum  
Sat        03/06/04         Inglewood, CA    The Forum  
Mon        03/08/04         San Francisco, CA    Cow Palace  
Wed        03/10/04         Sacramento, CA    ARCO Arena  
Thu        03/11/04         Reno, NV        Lawlor Events Center  
Sat        03/13/04         Las Vegas, NV    Thomas & Mack Center  
Sun        03/14/04         Fresno, CA        Save Mart Center  
Thu        03/18/04         Portland, OR        Rose Garden Arena  
Sat        03/20/04         Boise, ID        The Pavilion At Boise State  
Sun        03/21/04         Spokane, WA        Spokane Arena  
Tue        03/23/04         Edmonton, AB    Rexall Place  
Wed        03/24/04         Calgary, AB        Pengrowth Saddledome  
Fri        03/26/04         Vancouver, BC    General Motors Place  
Sun        03/28/04         Seattle, WA        Key Arena at Seattle Center  
Tue        03/30/04         Casper, WY        Casper Events Ctr.  
Wed        03/31/04         Denver, CO        Pepsi Center

APRIL
1-19 Headline tour / Dropbox opens with Metallica
Mon        4/26/04        Norfolk, VA        TBA

MAY
Sun        5/02/04        Madison, WI        TBA
Tues        5/11/04        Kansas City, MO    TBA
Wed        5/12/04        Omaha, NE        TBA


As of 2/2/04

...........MORE DATES FORTHCOMING...............


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DROPBOX BREAK FROM THE GATE APRIL 13
QUINTET IS GODSMACK SINGER SULLY ERNA'S FIRST SIGNING
ON REALIGN/UNIVERSAL RECORDS


February 6, 2004   New York, NY - Dropbox, Godsmack vocalist Sully Erna's first signing to Realign/Universal Records, will release its highly anticipated self-titled debut on April 13. The quintet (guitarist Lee Richards, vocalist John Kosco, guitarist Joe Wilkinson, bassist James Preziosa and drummer Bob Jenkins) detonate on impact with "DROPBOX," an explosive album of sprawling melodic rock delivered by a band with a deep reverence for the classics.

"DROPBOX" was co-produced by Dave Jerden (Alice In Chains, The Offspring, Jane's Addiction) and Richards at Eldorado Studios in Burbank, CA.  "It's dynamic and riff-driven with a warm,  bass-heavy sound," says Kosco. "It's the kind of record best listened to with a pair of those old coil-wire '70s headphones."

Dropbox came together in 2002, after Erna introduced Richards, Godsmack's original guitarist, to Kosco. "I met John backstage at a Godsmack show in New York," recalls Erna. "I put him and Lee together and they wrote some amazing stuff. I really believe in this band." In fact, Erna was so impressed by the band's bluesy fire, he joined in the recording process, playing drums on nine of the album's 12 tracks, including the blistering lead single "Wishbone." Like the rest of the album, the lusty "Wishbone" has the timeless feel of vintage rock, complete with the whiskey-soaked croon of a vocalist who can actually sing.

"John really separates us from the pack," says Richards. "The majority of today's rock frontmen are rappers and screamers; he has a gritty, passionate delivery filled with emotion and it frees the band to write and record pretty much anything we want."

Fans got a sneak preview of Dropbox this past summer, when Kosco and Richards joined Godsmack onstage during an acoustic set in New York. Reviewing the show, MTV.com's Jon Weiderhorn wrote, ".[Kosco and Richards] graced the songs with a little extra depth."

Erna, Kosco and Richards also co-wrote and perform together on "Touché," which appears on Godsmack's upcoming acoustic CD, "THE OTHER SIDE."

"Sully and I go way back," says Richards. "Our friendship has stayed strong throughout the years and that's a rare thing in an industry like this." The arrival of his first son prompted Richards to leave Godsmack in late '97. He returned to music a few years later, dabbling in various projects, but says nothing compares to the feeling of playing with Dropbox. "After Sully introduced me to John, we went to the studio with Joey, Bobby and Jimmy and after the first 20 minutes of playing together, I knew we had something special," says Richards. "Eighteen months later, we were making a record with Dave Jerden, one of the greatest producers in rock. Now we're getting ready to take these songs on the road. So far, it's been an incredible experience and we're just getting started."

Look for Dropbox to open for Godsmack on U.S. tour dates this spring.


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THE VINES TO HEADLINE
"AUSSIE INVASION" TOUR
Band Debuts "Ride," First Single From Forthcoming Album Winning Days,
On "The Late Show With David Letterman" March 17th

(Los Angeles, CA) - With their sophomore album Winning Days (scheduled for release on March 23rd), The Vines reveal a more melodically textured set of songs than on their immensely successful debut, 2002's Highly Evolved. So will their first North American tour in support of the new record be a kinder, gentler experience? Not a chance. Dubbed the "Aussie Invasion" tour, The Vines will bring their ardent, unbridled brand of rock & roll - as well as noteworthy Australian bands Jet, The Living End and Neon - to America commencing on March 11th in Houston, Texas. During a two-night stand at Irving Plaza in New York City, the band will make a return appearance on "The Late Show With David Letterman" premiering the album's first single, "Ride." The March 12th show at the House of Blues in New Orleans will be an MTV2 2$Bill show and will air on the network at a later time.
As the title suggests, Winning Days finds The Vines in a slightly sunnier frame of mind. Highly Evolved was the product of four unknown musicians, writing songs in a suburban Sydney bedroom. With the release of the album and the hit single "Get Free," the band was shot into orbit. In the 18 months that followed, they toured non-stop, going from club performances to headlining massive festivals, landing on the cover of Rolling Stone (and countless other magazines), performing at the MTV Video Music Awards and on "Letterman" and selling more than 1.5 million records worldwide.
After a triumphant sold-out show at London's Brixton Academy, the commotion all came to a halt when The Vines arrived the following day in Woodstock, New York. There they met up once more with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Guided By Voices, Elliot Smith) to record at the famous Bearsville Studios. From this idyllic country setting came an album that succeeds in the notoriously difficult task of straddling a variety of musical styles yet remaining cohesive. Upbeat folk songs ("Rainfall," "Sunchild") mix with the beautiful acoustic balladry of "Autumn Shade 2" and "Amnesia" while the off-kilter psychedelia of "TV Pro" proves that Craig Nicholls' songwriting talents are burning even stronger. Yet the band has retained its ability to produce blistering rock 'n' roll, as demonstrated by the throat-shredding first single "Ride" and the scathing "FTW (Fuck The World)," which was released as an internet single last December. With Winning Days, The Vines have made an album that clearly demonstrates that the promise they showed from their earliest four-track demo was no fluke.

THE VINES' AUSSIE INVASION TOUR
With Jet, The Living End and Neon

3/11                    Houston, TX             Engine Room
3/12                    New Orleans, LA         House of Blues 
3/13                    Atlanta, GA             Roxy 
3/15                    Washington, DC  9:30 Club
3/16, 17                New York, NY    Irving Plaza
3/19                    Boston, MA              Avalon Ballroom
3/20                    Philadelphia, PA        Electric Factory
3/22                    Montreal, QUE           Metropolis
3/23                    Toronto, ONT            Kool Haus
3/24                    Detroit, MI             Clutch Cargo
3/26                    Chicago, IL             Vic Theatre 
3/27                    Milwaukee, WI           The Rave 

3/28                    Minnesota, MN   The Quest 
3/30                    Lawrence, KS            Liberty Hall 
3/31                    Omaha, NE               Sokol 
4/1                     Denver, CO              Odgen Theatre 
4/3                     Phoenix, AZ             Marquee Theatre 
4/4                     Las Vegas, NV           The Joint
4/7                     Los Angeles, CA Wiltern 
4/8                     San Diego, CA           SOMA 
4/10                    San Francisco, CA       Warfield 
4/12                    Portland, OR            Roseland Theatre 
4/13                    Seattle, WA             Moore Theatre 
4/14                    Vancouver, BC           Commodore Ballroom



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THE POSIES
JOIN THE RYKO FAMILY

The Posies, who rose to prominence in the '90s by deftly updating a classic power-pop sound for the alternative age, have inked a deal with the Ryko Label Group. By marrying bright, British Invasion-style melodies and harmonies to loud, potent guitars and quirky lyrics, the band not only bucked the prevailing grunge-noise-metal-punk trends in their hometown of Seattle, but they also added sonic aggression to their ever-present tunefulness.

As always, The Posies is centered around the partnership of guitarists/vocalists/songwriters Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. The band debuted on the small Seattle label Pop Llama and then went on to release three critically acclaimed records for Geffen. Most notable was the Don Fleming-produced album Frosting on the Beater and its alternative hit "Dream All Day."

In 1998 The Posies called it quits, but Jon and Ken reunited in 2000 and toured the world as an acoustic duo before resurrecting the full band in 2001. The rhythm section now includes drummer Darius Minwalla and bassist Matt Harris, who also plays with Oranger. Auer and Stringfellow are also members of the reunited power-pop heroes Big Star (namely Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens), with whom they will continue to record and perform.

The Posies are currently recording their Ryko debut in Seattle. The album is tentatively scheduled for late summer 2004.


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ONTARIO BASED PUNK FOURSOME JERSEY GEAR UP TO RELEASE
DEBUT 'GENERATION GENOCIDE' ON EAST COAST BASED
INDEPENDENT LABEL STAY GOLD

Hailing from Burlington, Ontario the members of Jersey -- Greg Taylor (Vocals and guitar) Sean McNab (Guitars and vocals) Johnny Lubera (Bass and vocals) and Jordan Hastings (Drums) gear up to release their full-length US debut 'Generation Genocide' on East Coast Independent label Stay Gold with distribution through Universal Music Group, look for the CD to hit the street on April 27.

Already creating a huge buzz in their Canadian homeland Jersey is a proper punk band in the tradition of the Clash, Rancid and Bad Religion but the music is infused with elements of Springsteen, U2 and even a little Tie Domi the result is an eardrum-obliterating, pulse-quickening, goosebump-inducing opus, Jersey has found a way to twist punk in a shocking and impressive way to create a sound the stands out.

The band first came together as adolescents in 1996 and all four members are proudly working-class guys who took day jobs in places like steel plants, warehouses and hockey arenas to finance the band.  Right from the beginning, Jersey's DIY work ethic has seen them tour across tens of thousands of miles through Canada, the US and the UK, including four tours of duty with the Warped Tour, Less Than Jake, MxPx, NOFX, SUM 41 and the Offspring.  

Jersey want to have a good time with some good discussion and you'll be discussing what a good time you had despite yourself. There's no separation of the musical, the whimsical or the serious from the first track "This Town" a song that takes a look at the sick underside of perfect-looking suburbia to "Shop Floor" a track inspired by the hours Greg spent working at steel plant to "Generation Genocide" (the first single) and "Old Bones and Dirty Coffins" the examination of self-destructive attitudes that tear at loyalties and friendships.  The resulting CD is a refreshingly authentic antidote to the current glut of punk-lite clogging up the airwaves.

Look for Jersey's Generation Genocide to street on April 27 with a summer trek on the Vans Warped Tour to follow.


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SLIPKNOT
TO HEADLINE JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR BAND'S FIRST US HEADLINE TOUR IN 2 YEARS
SET RELEASE DATE FOR NEW ALBUM

Des Moines, IA - Heralded as "One of the best live bands, ever..." by REVOLVER Magazine, SLIPKNOT have nearly completed work on their third studio album and are preparing to hit the road - with devastating effect.  The band will be showing off new music and a new stage show, as well as a whole new look - the band's trademark visage will be changing significantly for this new campaign.

Their much-anticipated, as-yet-untitled opus is due in stores on May 25, 2004. While top secret at this point, the lucky few that have heard the Rick Rubin-produced tracks report that it further pushes the boundaries of this enigmatic band, in all directions: heaviness, melody, and musicianship are all racheted up.  All of Slipknot's releases to date, including two albums and two home videos/DVDs, are Platinum. 

Joey (#1) offers, "We're back and it's been far too long.  On the tour we are ready to get completely back to basics of delivering unbridled brutality your way.  This is for the maggots that have stood by us...prepare!"

On this Jagermeister-sponsored trek, the band take with them label-mates CHIMAIRA and industrial-rock standards, FEAR FACTORY.  Select Jagermeister Music bands to open shows.

All shows confirmed and listed to go on sale February 13.   Pre-sale for select dates to go on sale exclusively for Slipknot Fan Club Members February 10th and 12th at the band's website: www.slipknot1.com. 

SLIPKNOT Jagermeister Music Tour Dates are as follows:
DATE                VENUE                CITY
03/30/04            Hard Rock Live            Orlando, FL
03/31/04            Sound Advice Amphitheater    West Palm Beach, FL
04/02/04            Sloss Furnace            Birmingham, AL
04/03/04            Tabernacle            Atlanta, GA
04/04/04            House of Blues            N. Myrtle Beach, SC
04/06/04            Millennium Center        Winston-Salem, NC
04/08/04            The Norva            Norfolk, VA
04/09/04            Nation                Washington, DC
04/10/04            Worcester Palladium        Worcester, MA
04/12/04            Roseland Ballroom        New York, NY
04/13/04            Electric Factory            Philadelphia, PA
04/14/04            ESL Sports Center        Rochester, NY
04/16/04            Harpo's                Detroit, MI
04/17/04            Tower City Amphitheatre    Cleveland, OH
04/18/04            Promowest Pavilion        Columbus, OH
04/20/04            Orbit Room            Grand Rapids, MI
04/22/04            Roy Wilkens Auditorium        St. Paul, MN
04/23/04            Congress Theatre        Chicago, IL
04/24/04            Eagles Ballroom            Milwaukee, WI
04/30/04            Verizon Wireless Theatre    Houston, TX
05/04/04            The Fillmore            Denver, CO
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE END THE MYSTERY...
BAND ANNOUNCES ALBUM TITLE AND SONG TITLES

New York, NY:  Roadrunner's rising stars, Killswitch Engage, have announced the title and track listing to their highly anticipated sophomore release. The End of Heartache.  The album, a visceral metal experience that shows off the incredible talent of the Massachussets 5-piece, is set for release May 11, 2004.   The album cover artwork ties in with the title and was designed by the band's bass player, Mike D'Antonio. 

D'Antonio is no stranger to album cover design as he has taken on the task for the previous Killswitch Engage albums as well as for several other up and coming like-minded bands such as Shadows Fall and Unearth.  For an exclusive glimpse of the album cover point your mouse to www.roadrunnerrecords.com .

The band's multi-talented guitarist, Adam Dutkiewicz, produced The End of Heartache.   Adam, now a well-known and respected producer in the genre, produced the band's first release and is currently in the UK mixing the new album with Andy Sneap (Arch Enemy, Machine Head). 

The End of Heartache delivers more of the hyper-kinetic metal riffage found on Alive or Just Breathing, with even more feral drum beats and unbinding vocals.  This is also the first full-length release from the band featuring Howard Jones on vocals and new drummer, Justin Foley.  A few of the song titles expected to appear on the album are: "Bid Farewell", "World Ablaze", "When Darkness Falls", "Rose of Sharyn", "Declaration", "Take This Oath", "The End Of Heartache" and "Break the Bonds". 

The End of Heartache is a grand statement of the level to which the band has risen; this second album has everything that fans have enjoyed about the band in a more expanded sonic package that rises to even greater heights.  Killswitch's uncompromising approach to their music is sure to make new fans everywhere.

Killswitch Engage - Mike D'Antonio (bass), Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar), Justin Foley (drums) Howard Jones (vocals), and Joel Stroetzel (guitar) - will hit the road as headliners in early May and can be expected to tour relentlessly behind The End Of Heartache in 2004.

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SUBURBAN HOME IN TROUBLE, WE NEED YOUR HELP
 
Dear Friends,
 
I’m writing this letter today out of necessity.  For all those that know me, I am not the type of person that enjoys discussing the day to day finances of my business, so please know that I would not be approaching you if it was not due to a dire situation.
 
As the retail music industry continues to go through hard times, we have just been informed this week that our biggest record distributor will be sending us a substantial retail return. This is the second return in two months, and they total $40,000. Without getting into specifics, this means that we will not be expecting a payment for quite some time.
 
For an independent business like mine, this could prove to be the end of Suburban Home if we don’t do something about it.  Imagine if your household did not receive any income for three months. 
 
To get to the point, we need your help. We need to raise $20,000 over the next month and a half, or Suburban Home could be forced to close.  This means that if 400 of you can find it in your hearts to each spend around $50 on our compact discs, t-shirts, and zines, (we are always adding new merch and records to our site) this would be enough to get us through this hard time. Also, there will be a series of benefit shows to save Suburban Home, and I want to thank all the bands that have already agreed to donate their time and talent.
 
The future of Suburban Home Records is bright if we can get through this.  We have so many great releases planned in the near future including new records by The Gamits, Planes Mistaken For Stars, Stereotyperider, Mike Park, Laymen Terms, Adventures of Jet, and others.  Our distributed labels(Negative Progression, Fastmusic, Double Zero, Law of Inertia, Goodfellow, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dying Wish, Soda Jerk, Status, and Grey Flight) will also be releasing new independent music throughout the year, and I would hate to see this be the end of our relationship together.
 
In closing, if you could find it in your hearts to help us out, we will be forever in your service.
 
On behalf of everyone at Suburban Home Records and myself,
 
Your friend through music,
 
Virgil Dickerson
www.suburbanhomerecords.com

Our Ebay page:
www.stores.ebay.com/suburbanhomerecordsanddistro

p.s. PLEASE forward this letter onto your friends and/or anyone you think would be appropriate. THANKS.

Virgil Dickerson
PO Box 40757, Denver, CO 80204
www.suburbanhomerecords.com

Out Now:
Love Me Destroyer "Black Heart Affair" CD
Coming Soon:
Laymen Terms "3 Weeks In" CD single in stores February 24th, 2004
Upcoming releases by the Gamits, Stereotyperider, Planes Mistaken For Stars, Mike Park, and Adventures of Jet.


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D.C. FLAG RECORDS set to release debut album from LOLA RAY

BENJI & JOEL MADDEN of GOOD CHARLOTTE are launching D.C. FLAG RECORDS
this year. LOLA RAY's "i don't know you" will be their very first
release (april 6th, 2004).

benji describes LOLA RAY as, "new york garage rock, but more on the
rock side, not as dirty," and alternative press has dubbed them a
"freshly scrubbed STROKES"! lola ray have a slew of dates under their
belt including stints with THE SOUNDS and JET.

let me know if you'd like to give 'em a listen - should have advances
tomorrow. in the meantime, check out the
LOLA RAY piece mtv.com recently posted on their site:

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1484089/20040105/good_charlotte.jhtml


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FUSE, V2 RECORDS AND THE CRYSTAL METHOD
UNLEASH THE LEGION OF BOOM WITH A 50-CITY TOUR AND PARTNERSHIP

(New York, NY) January 21, 2004– Fuse, the only viewer driven, all-music network, continues to put up the music as they gain momentum in the music television world. The network announced that they have partnered with The Crystal Method (Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland) for an upcoming U.S tour in support of their V2 Record release Legion Of Boom.  The tour kicks off on February 26 in Sacramento, CA and further underlines Fuse’s commitment to supporting bands, record labels and delivering music to fans.  The deal will include: exclusive announcements by The Crystal Method on the Fuse signature daily show IMX: Interactive Music Xchange, behind-the-scenes access with the band, tour date announcements, streamed interviews and a dedicated The Crystal Method artist feature area on www.fuse.tv. The tour will be aggressively promoted by Fuse with on-air and online efforts to include local, and national print advertising. “This is so great working with a channel whose main focus is playing videos, we are psyched!” explains band member Ken Jordan.

“Born Too Slow”, the first single from The Crystal Method’s Legion Of Boom album, features contributions from former Kyuss singer John Garcia and ex-Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland. The track, currently blowing up on the airwaves, has already cracked the top 25 Modern Rock singles chart. Legion of Boom sold close to 25,000 copies during its first week in release placing it at #36 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, a career high for the band.  Additionally, the album has occupied the #1 spot in the main iTunes Store since its release on January 13th. The announcement of the 2004 Dancestar Awards nominations marked yet another highpoint with The Crystal Method receiving nominations in five key categories including “Best Act” and “Best Album.”  Accolades and hype aside, Legion of Boom has been dubbed the duo’s best work to date. Full of dense textures, pulsing rhythms, and electric grooves, the album features innovative collaborations with Roots rapper, Rahzel, San Francisco poet/recording artist Hanifah (formerly known as Sha-key), Lisa Kekaula of the Bell Rays, and instrumental maverick Jon Brion, among others.

“Together, Fuse and The Crystal Method are about to start a journey that will rock America. The broad exposure we gain by sponsoring their tour is significant in furthering the awareness and impact of our brand among true music lovers” explains Mary Corigliano, Vice President of Marketing for Fuse.  Fuse is cable television’s fastest growing digital network, nearly doubling their subscriber base from 18 to 31 million households (Nielsen Universe, April 2003), further establishing them as the new music television destination.

As a “Thank You” to their fans, The Crystal Method is happy to announce that each person who brings along a copy of the inner booklet from their Legion of Boom CD will get to meet the band following each and every show.  

Dates for the Crystal Method Legion Of Boom tour are as follows (some dates subject to change):

2.26.04  Sacramento, CA @ the Empire
2.27.04  Boise, ID @ the Big Easy
2.28.04  Spokane, WA @ the Big Easy
2.29.04  Calgary, AB @ Whiskey Nightclub
3.01.04  Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
3.02.04  Seattle, WA @ the Showbox
3.03.04  Portland, OR @ the Crystal Ballroom
3.04.04  San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theater
3.05.04  Sparks, NV @ New Oasis
3.06.04  San Diego, CA @ 4th and B
3.08.04  Miami Beach, FL @ Mansion
3.11.04  El Paso, TX @ Club Xcape
3.12.04  Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
3.13.04  Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
3.14.04  Oklahoma City @ Fritzi's Music Hall
3.16.04  Dallas, TX @ the Gypsy Tea Room
3.17.04     San Antonio, TX @ Sunset Station
3.18.04 South Padre Island, TX @ Louie’s Backyard
3.19.04  Houston, TX @ Numbers
3.21.04  New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
3.22.04 Gainsville, FL @ The Palace
3.26.04  Tampa, FL @ The Masquerade
3.27.04  Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
3.28.04  North Charleston, SC @ the Plex
3.29.04 North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
3.30.04 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall


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DROWNING POOL ANNOUNCES JASON "GONG" JONES AS NEW FRONTMAN
QUARTET HAS BEGUN RECORDING FOLLOW-UP TO PLATINUM DEBUT SINNER
"STEP UP" ANNOUNCED AS LEAD SINGLE FROM LIONS GATE'S THE PUNISHER SOUNDTRACK

New York --- Wind-up Records and Drowning Pool are proud to announce that Jason "Gong" Jones has been selected by the band as their new singer.  Over the past six months, he has been with them in Dallas and Los Angeles writing, rehearsing and living together.  Following an exhaustive search that had many candidates in consideration he was unanimously selected.  Drowning Pool Bassist Stevie Benton commented, "Gong has a voice and a personality unlike any other."  Guitarist C.J. Pierce added, "We are extremely excited about working with Jason, and recording all of the material for the next record which is going to be titled Desensitized.  Our fans will definitely not be disappointed."  Jones weighed in, "Obviously it is a dream come true to get to play with such a great band and an even better bunch of guys."
Drowning Pool have begun recording their follow-up to the platinum-selling debut Sinner.  The upcoming full-length album is scheduled for release on April 20th, however the first recorded music from the new line-up will hit the airwaves shortly.  The band's composition "Step Up" has been selected as the lead single for the Lions Gate Films release The Punisher, and will ship to radio on January 23.  The full motion picture soundtrack is scheduled  to debut on March 23rd, in conjunction with the  theatrical release of  the film, starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos and based on the Marvel Comics (tm) action hero.  The Punisher will be released in theatres  nationwide on April 16th.


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TASH SIGNS TO WAXPLOITATION / KOCH LABEL FOR NEXT SOLO ALBUM
 
(January 26, 2004 - Los Angeles, CA) – Alkaholiks founding member TASH announces today that his new solo album, titled Rap Life II : Expensive Habits will come out via Waxploitation Records and the KOCH hip hop imprint In The Paint.   The record is slated for a late 2004 release.
 
In the last decade, TASH has maintained his status as of the top MCs in hip hop today.  He is an integral member of the esteemed hip hop group THA ALKAHOLIKS and a fixture in the LIKWIT CREW.
 
TASH appears on all Tha Alkaholiks albums including the X.O. Experience CD (which features Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, Kurupt, The Neptunes, DJ Scratch and Rockwilder), the  21 & Over CD (featuring King Tee and Loot Pack), the Coast II Coast CD (featuring Q-Tip and Eric Sermon) and the Likwidation CD (featuring NAS, Keith Murray, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Xzibit).
 
His debut solo Rap Life CD garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success. The album featured guest appearances from OutKast, Snoop Dogg, Raekwan, Phil The Agony, B-Real, Kurupt and Xzibit.
 
Tash has made memorable guest appearances on albums for a ‘who’s who’ of artists such as Xzibit, Dilated Peoples, Will.i.am (of Black Eyed Peas), De La Soul, Tony Touch, Mos Def, Defari, Ras Kass, Prince Paul, Wildchild and Danger Mouse.  He has appeared on some of the top compilations and mixtapes including And1, Lyricist’s Lounge, Wu Chronicles, Wake Up Show : Freestyles and Soundbombing CDs
 
His new solo CD Rap Life II : Expensive Habits drops late 2004.  The new Alkaholiks CD Firewater drops Summer 2004.


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S.T.U.N. Drummer To Star in New Cypress Hill Video
S.T.U.N. To Play First-Ever International Concert Dates at Japan’s ‘SonicMania’

Bobby Alt, drummer for the punk-rock band S.T.U.N., will take the starring role in ‘What’s Your Number,’ the new video for Cypress Hill to be shot this week in Los Angeles. The video will be directed by Dean Karr (Dave Matthews, Queens of the Stone Age, Marilyn Manson), and Alt will play Riley, a cool and cocky punk who makes the scene at a small, trendy club attended by hustlers and players, beautiful women, and Cypress Hill making the music. Intrigue, sex, and decadence ensues. The ‘What’s Your Number’ track is described by Cypress Hill as a tribute to The Clash, and is built around a sample from their classic 1979 song, ‘Guns of Brixton.’ ‘It’s an honor to work with Dean,’ said Alt, ‘and Cypress Hill continues to be just amazing, with ‘What’s Your Number’ being a perfect example of that.’

Once the video shoot wraps, Alt and his S.T.U.N. bandmates (Christiane J, vocals; Neil Spies, guitar; Nick S., bass) will board a plane for Japan to play the two-day Japanese SonicMania festival (January 31/Tokyo, February 1/Osaka), sharing the stages with artists including Rancid, Korn, Evanescence, and Thrice. These dates will mark the band’s first-ever concerts outside of North America.

Two thousand and three was one wildly-successful year for S.T.U.N. whose politically and socially-themed lyrics encouraged fans to question everything and think for themselves. Rolling Stone and MTV named S.T.U.N. one of the ‘10 Artists 2 Watch,’ their debut CD, ‘Evolution of Energy’ (Geffen) received rave critical acclaim, and they landed a series of enviable tours including Van’s Warped Tour, The Used, Taproot, the Vines, Marilyn Manson, Jane’s Addiction, Chevelle, and Vendetta Red. Not bad for a band’s debut year.

After the Japanese dates, S.T.U.N. will return to Los Angeles to begin writing and rehearsing songs for their next album. ‘Some of the songs on ‘Evolution of Energy’ are four years old,’ said songwriter Spies, ‘so we’re looking forward to letting people know what’s on our minds now.’


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KILL ME TOMORROW "The Garbageman and the Prostitute"

KILL ME TOMORROW produce what you might call "noir wave": a sort of new wave/no wave, gothic-tinged, industrial, electro-post punk. Although often compared to classic bands like JOY DIVISION, THE FALL and SONIC YOUTH, KILL ME TOMORROW have frequently been lauded by critics for their hyper-futuristic, experimental approach to composition and style, influenced by dub, hip-hop and noise as well as the sparcest elements of pop. Theyve toured with THE BLACKHEART PROCESSION and THE LOCUST, among others, and headlined the 2003 GSL West Coast Tour and CMJ show in October. Their 2001 EP on Silver Girl Recs. featured remixes by Pall Jenkins (THE BLACKHEART PROCESSION) among others, whetting the appetites of critics and new listeners alike with the band's raw, art-damaged brand of electropunk. GSLs recent 12"/CD EP Skins Getting Weird (recorded and produced by Jenkins at his home studio) and shows supporting THE MARS VOLTA have furthered interest in KILL ME TOMORROWs new full-length. Entitled The Garbageman and the Prostitute, the thirteen-track album was recorded and produced by Steve Revitte at the bands home in San Diego during the spring of 2003. After much fine-tuning and countless delays, the record is finaling seeing the light of day and the band are eager to tour even more than they already do... The CD includes a bonus DVD with 3 videos for album tracks!!  On a side note, a novel composed of 13 stories corresponding to the album, written and illustrated by KMTs Zack and K8, is in the works and will be published some time in 2004.


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The TERRORFAKT website has been updated!
Apart from general news, and other text, they have added in the media section,
NINE new Mp3s and a new video!

www.terrorfakt.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TERRORFAKT/

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BAND BRINGS CONSENSUAL CANNIBALISM TO AMERICA

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Industrial rock band, Hell On Earth, will feature consensual cannibalism during their Saturday, March 6th performance at the 1st Annual Sun and Steel Metalfest in Pinellas Park, FL. Bandleader, BillY Tourtelot was quoted as saying, “I haven’t eaten human meat before so it will be interesting to see what it tastes like. I understand it is quite a delicacy in some cultures.”

He went on to say that they plan to give their fans a chance to taste some of the disturbing cuisine. Tourtelot said, “We’re having an on-line contest on www.hellonearth.net. The winner will get to play “food critic for a day” by tasting the human meat during our show followed by his or her commentary to the audience regarding how it tastes.”

The 1st Annual Sun and Steel Metalfest is a two-day event that will feature over 50 extreme bands from around the world including Ice-T & Body Count, Testament and Prong.

For more information visit www.hellonearth.net .


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Sigur Rós
BA BA TI KI DI DO- for Split Sides available exclusively through iTunes Feb. 3
CD/vinyl release TBS mid-March also to become available through iTunes on Feb. 3

Beginning February 3, the three pieces of music Sigur Rós originally composed for the Split Sides performance of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company will be available exclusively through iTunes. A commercial CD and vinyl release will follow in mid-March.

Sigur Rós' Grammy-nominated 2002 album ( ) (a/k/a/ Untitled) will become available on iTunes Feb. 3 as well, marking the first time the record has been available for legal download.

These three pieces of music comprising BA BA TI KI DI DO were originally written for the Split Sides* performance of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, the most recent dance by Merce Cunningham. The members of Sigur Rós performed them live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's 2003 Next Wave Festival, New York on October 14, 2003 and again in Paris at The Theatre de la Ville between Dec 2-7, 2003. On these occasions the band improvised a 20-minute section of music over a previously recorded backing track using two sheet-fed music boxes, a glockenspiel and a specially homemade percussive instrument ("bummsett" in Icelandic) comprising eight ballet shoes on a rack. The backing tracks incorporated recordings of Merce Cunningham's voice and the sound of his tap-dancing feet recorded at the Merce Cunningham Studio in Manhattan. The results of the live improvisation (which came to mirror some elements of the choreography) were recorded at the band's studio outside Reykjavik, Iceland in late Nov. 2003. The three sections-"Ba Ba," "Ti Ki" and "Di Do"--are designed to be played in any order.

* Split Sides choreography and each collaborative element were created in two distinctive parts, such that, for each performance the order for each element changes depending on the roll of the dice allowing for thirty two possible combinations. The five elements were choreography by Merce Cunningham, music by Radiohead and Sigur Rós, décor by Robert Heishman and Catherine Yass, costumes by James Hall, and lighting by James F. Ingalls.

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Chris Vrenna a.k.a. TWEAKER
taps Robert Smith, Johnny Marr and others for upcoming tweaker CD
 
(Los Angeles) - After a two-year hiatus from his alter-ego tweaker, Chris Vrenna is gearing up for the release of the follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut CD, The Attraction to All Things Uncertain.
 
The new album, titled 2 a.m. wakeup call (in stores 4/20/04 on the Waxploitation / iMUSIC label), was inspired by themes of insomnia and dreams. “My wife was suffering a long bout of insomnia, where she would bolt awake every night, strangely, at exactly the same time – 2 a.m.,” says Vrenna. “It led to me sharing her insomnia and I wound up staying up with her and discovered that when the world-at-large was fast asleep I had unearthed a wealth of creative energy in myself. These were the hours when most of the work on 2 a.m. wakeup call occurred.  It’s a nighttime record about things that keep us up at night.”
 
The album, produced and composed by Vrenna and collaborator Clint Walsh, finds tweaker moving away from the “programming-heavy” texture of the last album with more focus on “capturing emotional, human performances and instrumentation.”
 
2 a.m. wakeup call features a number of guest vocalists that Vrenna picked to help set the tone for the album’s themes, such as Robert Smith from The Cure, David Sylvian, Will Oldham, Hamilton Leithauser from The Walkmen, Mellowdrone, as well as Jennifer Charles from Elysian Fields.  In addition, Johnny Marr from The Smiths makes a guest appearance on guitar.
 
A Grammy winning artist and founding member of Nine Inch Nails, Vrenna has produced and remixed a who’s who of artists, such as U2, Nelly Furtado, P.O.D., Weezer, Xzibit and David Bowie amongst many others.


Track Listing:
 
tweaker
"2 a.m. wakeup call"
 
1. ruby (featuring will oldham)
2. cauterized
3. worse than yesterday (featuring mellowdrone)
4. truth is (featuring robert smith)
5. remorseless
6. pure genius (featuring david sylvian)
7. it’s still happening (featuring hamilton leithauser)
8. 2 a.m.
9. movement of fear
10. sleepwalking away (featuring nick young)
11. the house I grew up in (featuring johnny marr on guitar)
12. crude sunlight (featuring jennifer charles)

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COLUMBIA RECORDS RELEASES NEW CD BY WELSH ROCKERS
LOSTPROPHETS
ERIC VALENTINE PRODUCED START SOMETHING IN STORES NOW

Their body-slamming, fist-pumping, skull-bludgeoning, arse-kicking new tour de force is so good, with a little luck it could launch the type of British metal madness not seen since
Rob Halford was still in the closet.” – Revolver

On February 3 Columbia Records releases Start Something, the new CD by the Pontypridd, Wales natives lostprophets. Produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Good Charlotte), Start Something is the hard rocking follow-up to the band’s stellar debut thefakesoundofprogress featuring the out-of-the-box hit single “Last Train Home.”

Start Something delivers 12 new songs by lostprophets: Ian Watkins, Mike Lewis, Jamie Oliver, Lee Gaze, Stuart Richardson and Mike Chiplin. With it the band lives up to the promise of Best Metal Band (NME 2001) while forging something newer, fresher, and more coherent than their debut. “Standouts such as “Last Train Home” and “Burn Burn” hint at something awesome,” says Rolling Stone.

Instead of recording this record in one week (as was the case with thefakesoundofprogress), Start Something was recorded over several months during the summer of 2003 in Los Angeles with veteran producer Eric Valentine. During the sessions, the group created a record that reflects their diverse influences, captures their live exuberance, (since their inception they have toured with the likes of Glassjaw, Deftones, Linkin Park, Ozzfest 2002 and more) and points the band in an exciting direction for 2004. “This is the definitive us,” says keyboardist Jamie Oliver. “This is what I want people to hear when they think of us.”

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CROSSFADE’S
“COLD” IS THE #4 MOST ADDED SONG AT ACTIVE ROCK RADIO

February 3, 2004 -- “Cold,” the explosive first single from CROSSFADE‘s self-titled debut album—set for release April 13 Columbia/Earshot Records—made a huge impact on radio its first week out. According to Radio & Records, the song (which was serviced January 27) is currently being spinned on 20 Active Rock stations across the U.S., making it the #4 Most Added song in the Active Rock format only to be topped by new songs by Damageplan, Trapt and P.O.D.

“Cold” is also currently in rotation on XM and Sirius Satellite Radio’s hard-rock stations.

Radio & Records describes “Cold” as a song that “…gives an overall feeling of foreboding, a feat accomplished through the band’s standout vocals. The lead singer soars over the top of a bottom-heavy instrumental, and the harmony is impressive and unique.”

Meanwhile, CROSSFADE--Ed Sloan (lead vocals, guitars), Tony Byroads (vocals, keyboards and samples), Mitch James (vocals, bass) and Brian Geiger (drums)—is currently planning a tour of the U.S. which will commence in the coming months. Fans can log onto www.crossfadeonline.com for all the latest info.


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Levinhurst is almost here!
The long awaited album by Levinhurst is almost here. Levinhurst is the new project by Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst. The new album is titled "Perfect Life" and has an early April release date. Tolhurst also has a cameo in 311's new video, a cover of the Cure's "Love Song," for the new Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie 50 First Dates. 
Read more here: 
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040120/nytu012_1.html 
and here:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1484494/20040121/index.jhtml?headlines=true

The soundtrack is out on Maverick and MTV has accepted the videoso it should run shortly. 
Check out Tolhurst's appearance as a bartender at the tiki bar!


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FERAL HOUSE BOOKS TO RELEASE
'CHOOSING DEATH: THE IMPROBABLE HISTORY OF DEATH METAL & GRINDCORE' THIS FALL

LOS ANGELES - Feral House Books will release Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore, written by longtime extreme metal journalist Albert Mudrian, this autumn.

Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore, which features an introduction by internationally respected DJ John Peel, conquers the lofty task of telling the two-decade-long history of this underground art form through interviews with some of the most esteemed names in these musical genres, from musicians to producers to label heads.

"Many people don't understand the true origins of this music," said Mudrian.  "Moreover, I think the secret histories of the bands involved are just as captivating as the revolutionary music they created."

"This music was another step into outlaw territory beyond any aggressive music heard before," said John Peel.  "I think death metal and grindcore was a return to a more extreme punk."

For longtime followers, Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore will revisit critical moments in the genres' developments.  For newer fans, the book will serve as an invaluable reference piece.

"The enduring impact of death metal can been seen in much of today's heavier music," Mudrian said.  "From metallic hardcore to even commercial nu metal, countless bands owe a sizable debt to the work of Napalm Death, Morbid Angel, and Carcass.  It's time those groundbreaking influences were properly acknowledged."

Feral House Books has published other definitive extreme music books such as American Hardcore and Lords of Chaos.

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INITIAL MARCH METAL MELTDOWN 6 LINEUP ANNOUNCED

IRVINGTON, N.J. – The initial lineup for March Metal Meltdown 6, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13 at the Cricket Club in Irvington, N.J., has been announced.

Bands confirmed for the show are: Testament, Symphony X, Vital Remains (w/ Glen Benton), MOD, Madball, Joey Belladonna, Macabre, Jon Oliva (of Savatage), October 31, Attacker, Raven, Nasty Savage, Black Dahlia Murder, Bloodstorm, Seven Witches, Stigmata, The End, Premonition of War, Gothic Knights, Twisted Tower Dire, Abazagorath, Thundercore, Bar Whore, Meth Sessions, Nuse, The Hixon, Trivium, Killingsworth, Laceration, Cirrhosis, Wind Wraith, Black Widow, Without End, The Apostacy, Kaos, and Cobalt.  More acts will be announced shortly.

There will be autograph sessions with select bands. 
March Metal Meltdown will also feature the Vendorville marketplace.

March Metal Meltdown 6 is an all ages event. 
Alcohol will be served with proper ID. 
Re-entry is permitted and cameras are allowed.

Tickets are $35 for a single day and $55 for a two-day pass.  Tickets are on sale now through all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com, and charge by phone (201-507-8900 or   212-307-7171).  Tickets are also available at Vintage Vinyl (Woodbridge, N.J.), Vyagra Music (Allentown, Penn.), Sound City (Bayonne, N.J.), and Music Connection (Elmwood park, N.J.).

The Cricket Club is located at  415 16th Avenue in Irvington, N.J.


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THE PIXIES MAKE IT OFFICIAL
THE REUNION IS REAL
Band to Play Series of Warm Up Dates, Co-Headline Coachella Festival, Head to Europe
DVD, CD to be Released

They're talking, they're rehearsing, and they're going to perform together for the first time in more than a decade.  The Pixies, acclaimed as the most influential pioneer of the late '80s alt/rock movement, and who effectively blazed the path for groups like Nirvana, Radiohead and Pearl Jam to rise to superstardom, have officially confirmed their much-anticipated reunion.  The original line-up - Frank Black/vocals, guitar; Joey Santiago/guitar; Kim Deal/bass; and David Lovering/drums - are already holed up in a Southern California rehearsal space working together for the first time since they disbanded in 1993.

In April, The Pixies will kick off an 11-city "warm up" tour of North America, marking the first time they've toured together since 1992's massive "ZOO TV" in support of U2.  This string of dates will culminate on May 1 when the band co-headlines (with Radiohead and Kraftwerk) the first night of this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to be held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, CA.  The band will then embark on a European tour starting May 28 and ending July 10.  

But wait, there's more.  Later this year, 4AD/Beggars Banquet will release PIXIES, a DVD that features four elements:  eight Pixies' videos ("Debaser," "Here Comes Your Man," "Monkey Gone to Heaven," "Velouria," "Dig For Fire/Allison," "Alec Eiffel," and "Head On;" a live concert filmed in 1988 at the Town and Country Club in London; the definitive Pixies documentary entitled "Gouge," which features interviews with Radiohead's Thom Yorke, David Bowie, Bono, among others, as well as "behind the scenes" footage.  And if this isn't enough, a "best of" album with the working title "Wave Of Mutilation - Best of Pixies" will be in-stores later this year and will offer twenty-three tracks including a remixed "Debaser," "Here Comes Your Man," "Gigantic," "Allison," "Nimrod's Son," "Dig For Fire," and "Monkey Gone to Heaven."

The Pixies formed in Boston in 1986 when Charles Thompson dropped out of college and convinced his friend and roommate, Joey Santiago, to do the same.  The two recruited bassist Kim Deal who suggested drummer David Lovering join the group, and the lineup was made official.  Thompson adopted the stage name Black Francis and the group named themselves The Pixies after flipping through a dictionary.  The Pixies quickly gained a cult following as well as critical acclaim for their signature blend of screaming punk noise, indie guitar rock, classic pop, and surf rock riffs mixed with impossible-to-ignore melodic hooks and Francis' bizarre lyrics about religion, UFOs and metaphysics - their own unique sound.

During their six years together, The Pixies released five albums on the 4AD label - "Come on Pilgrim" (1987); "Surfer Rosa" (1988); “Doolittle” (1989); "Bossanova" (1990) and "Trompe Le Monde" (1991).  Experiencing particular success in the U.K. and Europe, The Pixies played sold-out festivals and received a multitude of fan, peer and critical acclaim - the U.K.'s NME named "Doolittle" the "Second Best Album Ever."  The band's influence was far-reaching; U2's Bono referred to The Pixies as "one of America's greatest bands ever;" David Bowie called their work "just about the most compelling music of the entire '80s," and Kurt Cobain, who identified "Surfer Rosa" as his favorite album of that entire decade, confessed, when writing "Smells Like Teen Spirit," that, "Basically, I was ripping off The Pixies."

Tour dates for The Pixies' reunion tour will be announced shortly.



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 UPDATE: FEB. 18 2004

FLORIDA BASED ROCKERS

'START TROUBLE' www.starttrouble.com

GET READY TO RELEASE DEBUT EVERY SOLUTION HAS ITS PROBLEM

DUE OUT ON COLUMBIA RECORDS MARCH 23, 2004

FIRST SINGLE CHEMICAL IMPACTING RADIO IN JANUARY '04

 

Hailing from Jacksonville, FL, START TROUBLE--Luke Walker (lead vocals, bass), Terry Case (guitar, background vocals), Allan Leavell (guitar) and Mike Crews (drums) are a band with a whole lotta attitude and the hook-filled music to back it up. START TROUBLE (formerly called TROUBLE IS until recently when they found out that a heavy metal cover band already owned the name) has already began to start the buzz.

 

Every Solution Has Its Problem, produced by John Travis (Social Distortion, Sugar Ray, Kid Rock, Save Ferris, Monster Magnet, and Buckcherry) and due out on Columbia Records on March 23 -- frontman Luke Walker & company find the crucial synaptic connection between punk-rock and hip-hop and link these musical neurons together with sly blue humor, verbal sophistication, and songs that speak the truth -- from philosophic musings to the outright need to party.

 

In classic rock & roll style, the START TROUBLE band members live together, in a house they jokingly claim is haunted, in Jacksonville, Florida.  The four-piece crank out hormonally charged punk-pop party songs about everything from getting plastered to, well, getting laid.  Luke and his fellow founding Start Trouble member, guitarist Terry Case, had played in various bands together since high school, but their latest group, Ten High, had barely begun gigging around Jacksonville when Matt Pinfield -- of MTV's "120 Minutes" fame, Matt had just started an A&R job at Columbia Records -- heard a four-track demo of one of Luke's solo songs, "Chemical," on a local radio show called "Native Noise." Luke didn't even like the song at the time and had in fact accidentally given the wrong tape to the show's DJ ("It was one of those songs I just wrote and threw in the songbin," he shrugs), but the DJ was nevertheless impressed -- as was Pinfield, who contacted the band and offered them a contract with Columbia, just one day after they'd almost signed with an indie label.  Look for the single CHEMICAL to hit the national airwaves in January '04.

 

"I'm really happy with the way our album came out, because it doesn't sound like what's going on out there right now," boasts Luke. "A lot of bands are using a lot of digital equipment to record, but we did everything really ghetto-style, in an old studio with old equipment from the '60s, and it came out real raw-sounding."

 

The hip-hop influence is evident on Every Solution Has Its Problem (which Luke describes as "punk-pop with an alternative-rap twist"), not just in some of its randy lyrics but also in the pumping, percussive beats of tunes like "Non Stop," "Retaliate," "Throw The Covers Over Me," and the beatbox-driven, hilarious, self-explanatory bonus track, "Let's Get Fucked Up." And onstage, it's these numbers that get the band in a particularly party-hardy mood. "I really get into it when I sing, on the hip-hop songs especially," says Luke. "I make a lot of faces; I might even do some gyrating! I get to grab the mic and jump around and just act crazy. It's a party on stage."

 

Ultimately it's all about fun and music for START TROUBLE -- a surprisingly refreshing and welcome attitude amid the current growing glut of angst-ridden, sad-sack rock bands that don't seem to realize that rock 'n' roll is supposed to be nothing but a good time. That's a big problem, but luckily, START TROUBLE has the solution.

 

 

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RAMMSTEIN

"Lichtspielhaus" DVD

CAREER SPANNING DVD OUT THIS MONTH!

FEATURES CLASSIC "DU HAST," "RAMMSTEIN, "FEUER FREI!" CLIPS

PLUS LIVE FOOTAGE SPANNING FROM 1996-2001

 

Lichtspielhaus is a complete document of the East German sextet's visual history, with highlights including:

 

The "Rammstein" clip that introduced them to the western world via David Lynch's Lost Highway.

The Reservoir Dogs inspired "Du Hast" vid-novella that clocked serious MTV play back in 1998; the never-seen-before-Stateside "Du Riechst So Gut 98" (a werewolf romance period/costume piece, if you will).

"Feuer Frei!" as seen in the smash action blockbuster XXX.

 In-concert highlights  from the band's formative 1996 Berlin Arena show through to 2001 Big Day Out festival in Australia and the elaborate staging of the European Mutter tour at Berlin's Velodrom.

 

All told, Lichtspielhaus is an incredible, essential collection of-love 'em or hate 'em-a band like no other, RAMMSTEIN.

 

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WAXPLOITATION TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION

XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN / TWEAKER 7”

  

(Los Angeles, CA, 1/08/2004) - On Friday, January 16th at Noon (PST), Waxploitation Records will release a limited edition vinyl split 7” featuring Chris Vrenna's theme song to Warner Bros. Animation’s new television series “Xiaolin Showdown" as well as an instrumental version of "Ruby" from the upcoming TWEAKER album.

 

It will be available exclusively on Waxploitation's site www.waxploitation.com

 

Side A features the extended "Xiaolin Showdown" theme song Vrenna produced and composed for the half-hour, action-adventure series which recently debuted on Kids' WB! “Xiaolin Showdown” is a mystical, high-adventure animation series based on the ancient mythical Xiaolin martial arts inspired by Chinese monks thousands of years ago.

 

 "Animation has always been a big influence on me, so I am really very picky about what I like,” said Vrenna. “'Xiaolin Showdown’ was something pretty dynamic with intense action, so I was very motivated to compose an equally dynamic theme for it.”

 

Side B features the TWEAKER instrumental titled "Ruby". The vocal version of the song, featuring Will Oldham, will appear on Vrenna's upcoming Tweaker CD "2 am wakeup call" out 4/20/04 on the iMUSIC/Waxploitation label.

 

Vrenna will sign and number the first pressing of 500 copies.

 

Chris Vrenna is recognized as one of the top producer/remixers in the music world, having worked with artists including U2 for Lara Croft : Tomb Raider, P.O.D. for The Scorpion King and GAVIN ROSSDALE for xXx, as well as COLD, NELLY FURTADO, WEEZER, David Bowie, Xzibit, and Rob Zombie amongst many others.  In addition to his current recording incarnation TWEAKER, Vrenna was one of the founding members of Nine Inch Nails.

 

Vrenna has produced and composed music for video games including Enter The Matrix, The SIMS 2,  American McGee’s Alice, Quake(as a member of NIN), as well as upcoming titles including the Area 51 title for Midway and Tabula Rasa for NCSoft.

 

Waxploitation is the record company for noted hip hop, electronic and rock artists including Tweaker, Tha Alkaholiks, Likwit Crew, Tash, and Teargas & Plateglass as well as the management home for artist/producers including Chris Vrenna, E-Swift, King Britt, KutMasta Kurt and Danger Mouse.

 

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BORIALIS

DEBUT "WHAT YOU THOUGHT YOU HEARD" DROPS MARCH 23

 

        (New York, NY) - "What You Thought You Heard," the debut album from genre-jumping hip-hop rockers Borialis, will be released on March 23rd.

         Co-produced by Borialis frontman Rich Dahrouge and Howard Willing (Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, Tupac Shakur) and mixed by Tom Lord-Alge, "What You Thought You Heard" is a scorching gumbo of the band's myriad influences and musical passions - classic rock, hip-hop, reggae and soul, among others.

         The band's roots were sown in multicultural Neptune, New Jersey, when budding 11 year-old rock guitarist Dahrouge met Hispanic sixth-grader Eddie Acevedo, also a guitarist (more prone to playing Spanish folk songs) as they were waiting to get chewed out by their school principal.  Forming the band in high school, their newly recruited drummer pulled up to their first practice with hip-hop blasting from his car and the different styles of music they learned and loved only multiplied.

         The unlikely coalition of rockers and hip-hoppers was soon fully-formed - frontman Dahrouge, Acevedo on bass, guitarist Justin Rubinstein, drummer Jay Kulikowski, guitarist/keyboardist Jimmy Farkas and turntablist Doc-Nu -- crossing cultural, class and musical lines to jam together and taking it to clubs up and down the east coast.

         Setting free-flowing jams over hard-edged hip-hop beats, the band quickly became a big draw at local clubs like the Stone Pony, gaining a reputation for their incendiary live shows and their wide palette of sounds.  Inspired by afro-centric groups like Jersey's own Poor Righteous Teachers, rock-schooled frontman Dahrouge started putting his thoughts down in rhyme, a vehicle for his genuine, from-the-heart lyricism rather than the faux-gangta hardness the band disdained.

         The changes resulted in candid, hard-hitting songs like "Insecurities," where Dahrouge taunts, "Remember me?  It's Rick Dahrouge the loser/The drug abuser, the kid that used to wanna shoot ya."  And in "Why Oh Why," Dahrouge claims himself as "just another white kid who suffered an identity crisis/I ain't the only one, I know that many are like this."

         But the band's new edge quickly landed then on the punk-centric Warped Tour, where for the first time the band began to see appreciative Mohawk-headed fans at their shows.  And as a testament to their versatile sound, they were soon featured in two years of the truly diverse Sprite Liquid Mix Tour, where they played with Jay-Z, N*E*R*D, The Roots, 311 and Hoobastank.

 

 

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TAIWANESE METAL BAND

CHTHONIC

TO PERFORM IN FRONT OF PRESIDENT’S

HALL AND CHOSEN TO RECORD MANDARIN THEME FOR ‘FREDDY VS. JASON’ RELEASE

 

TAPEI, Taiwan – Taiwanese metal band Chthonic will finish out a momentous year in its career with two more extraordinary events: playing the annual New Year’s Eve concert in front of President’s Hall and the release of the band’s Mandarin theme for the 21st Century Fox Taiwan release of “Freddy vs. Jason.”

 

Chthonic will play with New Year’s Eve concert alongside the country’s biggest artists, including Jolin Tsai, Jay Chau and more.  The show will be broadcast live by FTV (Formosa TV).  Earlier this year, Chthonic won Best Rock Group award at the 14th annual Golden Melody Award, the biggest music award in Mandarin countries.  The award was presented to the group by Taiwan’s president Chen Shui-bian.

 

Though the “Freddy vs. Jason” film will not be released until January 22, Chthonic’s theme single, “Satan’s Horns” is set for release on December 30.  A music video for the track will combine footage of Chthonic and film clips for a truly horrifying visual experience. 

 

“Personally, I like ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ movies, and my name is Freddy coincidently,” said Chthonic vocalist Freddy.  “I don't think this movie is scary, but I like the concept that you can’t tell if it’s dream or reality.

 

After writing to New Line Cinema U.S. to inquire about the film’s release in Taiwan, Freddy was directed to contact 21th Century Fox Taiwan, its distributor in Taiwan.

 

“I sent an email to them to find out the ‘in theater’ date and I also introduced myself,” said Freddy.  “That led to a discussion about a cooperation between us.”

 

Chthonic will be at the January 17 “Freddy vs. Jason” premier and press conference to promote the film.  The band will also play a “Freddy vs. Jason” concert on January 31 at The Wall House Live in Taipei.  The concert is free to anyone with a “Freddy vs. Jason” ticket stub.

 

Chthonic has released three full-length albums: “Where the Ancestors' Souls Gathered,” “9th Empyrean,” and “Relentless Recurrence.”  The group made it’s United States debut at the 2002 Metal Meltdown festival and returned that year for a performance at the Milwaukee Metalfest.

 

 

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OFFICIAL "QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY" SOUNDTRACK

TO BE RELEASED IN TWO VERSIONS: WITH BONUS DVD AND WITH ENHANCED VIDEO

FEATURES INFECTIOUS THEME SONG AND NEW TRACKS FROM KYLIE MINOGUE, STING, BASEMENT JAXX AND DURAN DURAN  

  

(Los Angeles, CA) - Capitol Records and Scout Productions, producers of the mega-fabulous television hit "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," will release the show's official soundtrack on February 10 in two versions: with bonus DVD and with enhanced video.

  The first in a series of albums themed to the show, the official "Queer Eye" soundtrack -- "What's That Sound" -- will be released in a limited edition version that includes a bonus DVD.  The DVD contains a the behind-the-scenes "making of the video" special for the show's fantastically catchy theme song, "All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)" by Widelife with Simone Denny, as well as the Wayne Isham-directed video itself, and the music video for Kylie Minogue's new single, "Slow."

The enhanced video version of the soundtrack will contain the video for "All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)."

The song is currently Top 20 on the Billboard dance charts and about to go Top 40 on the mainstream singles chart.  The video has been placed in "Large" rotation on VH1.

The "Queer Eye" soundtrack also features the exclusive new Duran Duran song "Sunrise," a Chemical Brothers remix of Kylie Minogue's new single "Slow;" the American debut of Jamelia's smash U.K. hit "Superstar;" an exclusive mashup that pits Fischerspooner vs. Billy Squier; new Basement Jaxx song "Good Luck," an exclusive remix of Sting's "Never Coming Home" and other hits including In-Grid's "You Promise Me (Tu Es Foutu)," a remix of Elton John's 1977 hit "Are You Ready for Love," and Liz Phair's "Extraordinary."

  The "Queer Eye" soundtrack will be followed by the "Perfect" series of show-related theme records.  The "Queer Eye" music series is a partnership between Capitol Records, Bravo and Scout, the TV, Film and New Media production company that created the show.

  In its first season, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" has tastefully smashed network and cable ratings records and captured the hearts of millions of dedicated viewers.  The runaway hit starring "The Fab 5" - Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Felicia, Carson Kressley and Jai Rodriguez is a showcase for the hottest styles and trends in fashion, home design, grooming, food and wine, and culture. Having found a unique niche in which lifestyles clash and everyone finds a common ground, Scout Productions has introduced a new trend in unscripted television, the "Make Better" show.

 

"The Queer Eye soundtrack represents the next step in the phenomenon that is Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and the evolution for Scout Productions from Television, Film and New Media, into Music with industry leaders Capitol Records and NBC," said Rob Eric, one of the albums Executive Producers and Executive Director of Creative Services, Scout Production. "As we have been able to introduce better taste and sensibilities in living to prime time television, we will be able to introduce great music to a new audience."

 

TRACK LISTING :

Widelife with Simone Denny "All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)"

Basement Jaxx "Good Luck" featuring Lisa Kekaula

Kylie Minogue "Slow"

Junior Senior "Move Your Feet"

In Grid "You Promised Me (Tu Es Foutu)"

Jamelia "Superstar"

Fischerspooner vs. Billy Squier "Everybody Wants You To Emerge&q