Since I seem to be getting quite the amount of feedback from these quick news feeds, here is what has been making [AFGM] headlines:
Call it what you will, but I think this is worthy of music news. Assuming everyone across the world has heard, the media innovator Steve Jobs (ex-CEO of Apple) has passed away at age 56. While this man was not a musician, he was a major contribution to the media and music world. Products designed by him such as iPods, iPads and iMacs have revolutionized the way we create, listen and distribute music. The man may not have been a fan by everyone, but he surely made an impact in the way we live. Cheers to you Mr. Jobs
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Jane's Addiction have announced they will be performing live on Jimmy Kimmel tonight (October 6th). This will be the band's first TV performance in eight years. They will be supporting their latest album "The Great Escape Artist", in stores now.
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Five Finger Death Punch recently had a few of their new tunes leaked onto YouTube. These tracks are from the upcoming album titled "American Capitalist", due in stores October 11th, 2011 via Prospect Park Records.
(Back For More)
(Generation Dead)
You can also catch 5FDP live on Jimmy Kimmel on October 26th, 2011. They are set to play at least 2 songs.
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I never thought I would see the day, but Snoop Dogg has finally went mainstream to the max! The rapper has signed a deal with NBC for the launch of his own sitcom. Not much more I can shed on this because it's really, really weird to me. Gotta love the hat though (above).
You can read more about the deal here.
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The HAARP Machine has unfortunately had to drop off the "Carnival Is Forever" Tour. The band has once again been troubled with getting their working visas in order to perform in North America. Tis a bummer for this tour indeed but you can still catch some great HEAVY bands on the bill. The tour dates are as follows:
10/06/11 Dos Amigos – Odessa, TX
10/07/11 Clubhouse – Tempe, AZ
10/08/11 SOMA – San Diego, CA
10/09/11 Foro Alicia – Mexico City, MÉXICO
10/10/11 The Whisky – Hollywood, CA
10/11/11 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
10/12/11 Branx – Portland, OR
10/14/11 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
10/15/11 Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, B.C. – CANADA
10/16/11 Republik – Calgary, AB – CANADA
10/17/11 The Exchange – Regina, SK – CANADA
10/18/11 Park Theater – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
10/20/11 Miramar Theatre – Milwaukee, WI
10/21/11 Mojoe’s – Joliet, IL
10/22/11 Alrosa Villa – Columbus, OH
10/23/11 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
10/24/11 Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
10/26/11 Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA
10/27/11 Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
10/28/11 The Reverb – Reading, PA
10/29/11 Saints & Sinners Fest – Asbury Park, NJ
10/30/11 Jaxx – Springfield, VA
(The HAARP Machine - The Escapist Nation)
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Sonic Youth have announced they are releasing a few goodies for their fans. They will (finally) be releasing their album "Hits Are For Squares" worldwide. The album has only been available in limited quantities at various locations till now. It is slated to release on October 31st.
You can read more here.
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P.O.D. can breathe a little easier as of late. The rap-rock 4-piece have announced their ink deal with Razor & Tie Records and a new album in the works. Both Razor & Tie, as well as lead vocalist Sonny Sandoval have shed some light on the new deal:
“Razor & Tie is thrilled to announce the addition of the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum American Christian metal band P.O.D. (Payable on Death) to its label roster. P.O.D. joins Razor & Tie for an exclusive, multi-album, worldwide deal. The new, yet-to-be titled album will see the band reunited with long-time Producer Howard Benson who also produced the band’s massive Satellite album alongside major hit albums for 3 Doors Down, Kelly Clarkson, Theory Of A Deadman, Daughtry, All American Rejects, and My Chemical Romance. The new P.O.D. studio album is expected for release in spring of 2012." R&T Press Release
“We are really excited to be starting a new chapter of our career with Razor & Tie. We just can’t wait to put out the new album and show everyone what we’ve worked so hard on.” -Sonny Sandoval.
You can read more here.
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