DEVILDRIVER Joins Ozzfest

DevilDriver has taken the second stage Ozzfest slot left open by the departing Mondo Generator.

The group's new album, "The Last Kind Words" delivered a strong showing for an extreme metal record, moving over 14,000 units in it's first week of release.

COMMON Beats KORN For #1 Spot

Rap star Common has beat out rockers Korn for the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 charts. The rapper's latest, "Finding Forever" debuted in the top spot, scanning 155, 3oo units in the first week of sales.

Korn ranked #2 in sales with the band's new album, " ," scanning 123,000 copies.

PEARL JAM Concert Censored By AT&T

In a move that representatives of AT&T claim was unintentional, rockers Pearl Jam were censored during a weekend broadcast of the band's performance at Lollapalooza.

As the group played a cover version of "Another Brick I The Wall" by Pink Floyd, singer Ed Vedder changed the lyrics to say "George Bush, leave this world alone."

The telecommunications company removed the interjection, claiming the censorship was the fault of an outside contractor utilized to edit profanity from live broadcasts.

Pearl Jam has countered the move with a statement defending net neutrality that can be found here.

2 CENTS To Tour With Chevelle

Los Angeles outfit 2 Cents has announced plans to tour with Chevelle following the band's run on the Sounds Of The Underground tour.

Official tour dates will be revealed in the near future.

Sounds Of The Underground continues across the US, with GWAR and SHADOWS FALL receiving top billing.

2 Cents' Lost At Sea is now available in record shops

MISFITS Continue 30th Anniversary Tour

Horror punk fiends MISFITS continue a 30th anniversary tour, taking the trio throughout Europe in September and October. Today's incarnation of the band, featuring founding member Jerry Only, guitarist Dez and Robo, who beat the drums for the band's classic lineup featuring Glenn Danzig, recently launched an all-new website.

A spaced-out, lounge-style cover of the Misfits' "Skulls," performed by Nutley Brass, is featured in the smash comedy "Hot Rod," now in theaters.

The group's anniversary tour continues as below.

Sep 8 2007 8:00P	Italy Festival	Bari
Sep 10 2007 8:00P	Melkweg	Amsterdam
Sep 11 2007 8:00P	Schlachthof	Wiesbaden
Sep 12 2007 8:00P	Backstage	Munich
Sep 13 2007 8:00P	Estragon	Bologna
Sep 14 2007 8:00P	Kofmehl	Solothurn
Sep 15 2007 8:00P	Club Vaudeville	Lindau
Sep 16 2007 8:00P	Weststadthalle	Essen
Sep 19 2007 8:00P	Electric Ballroom	London
Sep 20 2007 8:00P	Coal Exchange	Cardiff
Sep 21 2007 8:00P	Civic Hall	Wolverhampton
Sep 22 2007 8:00P	Rock City	Nottingham
Sep 23 2007 8:00P	Liquid Room	Edinburgh
Sep 24 2007 8:00P	Moshulu	Aberdeen
Sep 26 2007 8:00P	ABC	Glasgow
Sep 27 2007 8:00P	Rios	Leeds
Sep 28 2007 8:00P	Legends	Newcastle
Sep 29 2007 8:00P	Manchester Academy	Manchester
Sep 30 2007 8:00P	Waterfront	Norwich
Oct 2 2007 8:00P	The Plug	Sheffield
Oct 3 2007 8:00P	Roadmender	Northampton
Oct 4 2007 8:00P	Southampton University	Southampton
Oct 5 2007 8:00P	Temple Bar Music Centre	Dublin

PUBLIC ENEMY Gets Hard And Heavy On Latest

New York-based rap artists PUBLIC ENEMY once again experiment with the merging of rap and rock music on the band's latest disc, "How Do You Sell Soul To A Soulless People That Have Lost Their Souls?," released on August 7th.

On the cut "Black Is Back," P.E. revisits the rock themes incorporated by the group on music such as "Bring Tha Noize," a collaboration with the group's NYC homies Anthrax.

"Harder Than You Think," the first single from the record, has taken over rap airwaves as the rappers continue on the Rock The Bells tour. Check out the video clip for the single below.

Exclusive KORN Vinyl At Hot Topic

Hot Topic stores across the US will be offering an exclusive 7" vinyl version of "Evolution," the latest single from Bakersfield, CA rockers Korn.

Fans can pick up a copy of this exclusive release online by visiting here

Korn continues to headline this summer's Family Values festival. Other acts on the bill include Evanescence, Atreyu, Five Finger Death Punch, HellYeah and Droid

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Covers Dio Classic

HEAR YE, HEAR YE: Roadrunner Records Royal subjects Killswitch Engage of Springfield, MA present herewith a theatrical debut: a classic pantomime of "Holy Diver," its origins based in neighbouring province Portsmouth, NH penned by decorated yeoman Ronnie James Dio. Master drama instructor Brian Thompson (ye olde video director) humbly invites members of the Royal Court to enjoy his lively interpretation of the epic prose.

THE CAST:
FAIR MAIDEN : ADAM DUTKIEWICZ
IRONSMITH : HOWARD JONES
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS: JUSTIN FOLEY
ADORNED KNIGHT: MIKE D'ANTONIO
NECROMANCER: JOEL STROETZEL

Ladies and Gentlemen of the court, make haste to your seats, and heed the tale of the Adorned Knight (Mike D'Antonio), as he returns, fresh from battle, to find his Fair Maiden (Adam Dutkiewicz) under the death-like spell of an evil necromancer (Joel Stroetzel)! His Royal Highness (Justin Foley) and celebrated kinsmen: among them sergeants of law, millers, yeomen and friars alike raise goblets and dine on freshly slaughtered beast as thein Armour-Clad hero gallops forth into the eve...to fight spirits and forces unbeknownst, with hopes to release his betrothed from such black and unnatural alchemy. Eyes will refrain to blink as the sorcerer commands by ways of his all-seeing orb, and travels light as zephyr through the wood! Breeth will be held; gasps heard as the castle's Rogue Ironsmith (Howard Jones) skulks whenceforth in the darkness of the dungeon, pensively waiting, with haste. Blood will be spilled anon, but who shall be slain?

Over 300,000 legions of commoners and peasants have been clamoring the castle walls in hopes of catching a glimpse of "Holy Diver." The Royal Brigade has been ordered to ensure the ramparts hold, and with brute force send them back into pestilence with a proclamation decreed herein:


Alas, on the second fortnight of the eighth month of our lunar calendar (August 28th, 2007), a special edition of As Daylight Dies, Killswitch Engage's musical masterpiece, will enter shoppes and vendorplaces. Additional arias include "Be One," "Let The Bridges Burn," "This Fire" and "Holy Diver." A visual component will accompany the musical compositions: "My Curse," "The Arms of Sorrow" and the aforementioned "Holy Diver" (unavailable elsewhere, save for a personal invitation to a performance by His Highness), as well as documented rehearsal of "My Curse" and "The Arms of Sorrow."

Holy Diver



Source: Roadrunner Records

AS I LAY DYING Video Debut On MTV2

“Nothing Left,” the brand new video from AS I LAY DYING, will debut on this weekend's episode of Headbangers Ball on the MTV2 network. The clip was shot in Van Nuys, CA by Director Brian Thompson (Killswitch Engage) “The high concept storyline mixed with the bands ripping performance should make this video a metal favorite,” said Thompson.

An Ocean Between Us will hit retail shelves August 21st.

CYPRESS HILL Announces Two "Haunted Hill 2007" Dates

Smoking rap superstars Cypress Hill have just announced two of three "Haunted Hill 2007" dates, with the group set to perform October 29th at The Fillmore at TLA in Philadelphia and October 30th at Nokia Theatre Times Square in NYC.

Tickets for the Times Square event go on sale 8/10.

It is expected the group will announce a third concert, to take place on Halloween, in the near future.

Look for the group to join Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan and many more at the Rock The Bells Festival Series, which hits San Bernadino, CA on August 11th.

RATT DVD Climbs The Charts

Released July 31st, Videos From The Cellar: The Atlantic Years, the latest DVD from Sunset Strip rockers Ratt has made an impressive first showing on the Billboard Music Video chart, coming in at #5 overall.

The video, which scanned over 2500 units is an impressive compilation of clips for the multi-Platinum group's many hits.

Ratt continues to tour across the US with Poison and Vains Of Jenna.

NECRO Set To Unleash "Death Rap"

Controversial rap artist NECRO, who recently left the metal-oriented Sounds Of The Underground tour, is refocusing efforts on launching his upcoming album, "Death Rap," to be issued via Ferret Music on September 11th.

In a recent statement, the rapper said of the effort, "This is the brutalest (sic) hip-hop record that will drop this year, period. I bet your life on it."

Known for extremely violent and pornographic lyrical imagery, the Brooklyn, NY-based rapper is also notorious for recording with prominent heavy metal musicians.

A record release party is scheduled for Sept. 12th at the Gramercy Theatre in the Manhattan borough of New York City. NYHC heroes Madball will appear in support.

Can EMINEM Fans Wait Until 2008?

There has been speculation recently that Eminem is set to release a new album by the end of 2007, with the appearance of a new website fueling rumours - however, the rapper's record company continue to deny that an album is due for release.

Eminem, who's real name is Marshall Mathers, hasn't released a full album of material since 2004's 'Encore', and was expected to release his next album, rumored to be called 'King Mathers', by years end.

A new website - www.kingmathers.com - appeared with a photo of Mathers and text saying, "Guess who's coming back?.. The first new studio album in more than 2 years coming soon."

Dennis Dennehy, the rapper's publicist, said, "There is no Eminem album on any release schedule."

Source: thecelebritytruth.com

HARD-FI Rides Into Town With New Record

Necessary/Atlantic recording group Hard-Fi has unveiled details of their eagerly anticipated second album. Entitled "ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST," the 11-track collection arrives in the U.S. on September 18^th.

The album - which follows last year's breakthrough debut, "STARS OF CCTV" - sees the British band returning with a fully loaded arsenal of category-defying pop grenades, melding genre-hopping beats, Motown hooks, and rock 'n' roll swagger into its own indefinable, undeniable sound. "ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST" is highlighted by the Billy Bragg-inspired "We Need Love," the rousing "Can't Get Along Without You," and the anthemic first single, "Suburban Knights," which NME recently hailed as a "startling" example of "a more dexterous and inventive Hard-Fi."

"Before we started the LP, I wanted to make something that sounded dark, atmospheric with elements of the Clash and Stones," says Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer, "and we've really f***ing nailed that. On the whole it's deeper, darker, and more expansive. 'STARS ON CCTV' was switch it on, turn it up - this has more room to breathe."

Recorded in the band's converted taxi-office studio in Staines, "ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST" was co-produced by Archer and Wolsey White. The album was mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent, known for his work with the likes of U2, Madonna, Björk, Oasis, and Maroon 5.

BOBAFLEX Titles New Record "Tales From Dirt Town"

West Virginia-based BOBAFLEX Guitarist Marty McCoy has announced the group's forthcoming record, which label representatives describe as "amazing," will be called "Tales From Dirt Town."

The record, expected October 9th, has been described as a "truly great rock record" by sources close to the band.

Bobaflex continues rocking crowds on the Operation Rock tour. Here's the full tour dates.

Aug 9 2007 6:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ The Sidney	Sidney, Ohio
Aug 10 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ TNT's	Detroit, Michigan
Aug 11 2007 8:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Planet Rock	Battle Creek, Michigan
Aug 14 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Peabody's	Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 17 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Nuttys North	Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Aug 18 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ The Rock Nightclub	Maplewood, Minnesota
Aug 19 2007 6:30P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Elbow Room	Chicago, Illinois
Aug 20 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ The House of Bricks	Des Moines, Iowa
Aug 21 2007 7:30P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ The Hurricane	Kansas City, Missouri
Aug 22 2007 7:00P	Bobaflex and Egypt Central @ JCs House of Rock	Wichita, Kansas
Aug 24 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Curtain Club	Dallas, Texas
Aug 25 2007 8:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Jakes Backroom	Lubbock, Texas
Aug 27 2007 6:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Old Kellys	Abilene, Texas
Aug 30 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Clicks	Tyler, Texas
Aug 31 2007 8:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Clicks	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Sep 1 2007 8:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ The Brickhouse	Houma, Louisiana
Sep 2 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ The Hangar	New Orleans, Louisiana
Sep 5 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Club Fire	Jackson, Mississippi
Sep 7 2007 11:00A	RiverFest "The Chainsaw Circus"	Greenville, Tennessee
Sep 15 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Floyds Music Store	Tallahassee, Florida
Sep 16 2007 6:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ French Quarter	Jacksonville, Florida
Sep 19 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Jesters Pub	Fayetteville, North Carolina
Sep 21 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Canal Club	Richmond, Virginia
Sep 22 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ The Monkey Bar	Huntington, West Virginia
Sep 23 2007 8:00P	Coconutz LIve	Middletown, Cinncinatti, Ohio
Sep 26 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Phantasy Nightclub	Lakewood, Ohio
Sep 27 2007 7:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ The Machine Shop	Flint, Michigan
Sep 29 2007 9:00P	OPERATION ROCK TOUR @ Tops N Tails	Peoria, Illinois

Fans can check out a couple of B-sides from the band's last record, "Apologize For Nothing at the group's official MySpace.com page.

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Posts Video For "The Bleeding"

Headlining the Guitar Hero second stage of Family Values 2007, Five Finger Death Punch is igniting audiences in support of its new album "The Way Of he Fist," recently released via FIRM MUSIC.

The Los Angeles based group has issued a new video for the first single to emerge from the widely-hailed record, "The Bleeding."
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