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DJ AM Found Dead in his Apartment

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dj-amAdam Goldstein, also known as DJ AM, has been found dead in his New York City apartment. Goldstein opened the DJ Hero launch party with Travis Barker back in June, and also contributed an original mix and is due to be a playable DJ in the Activision video game due for release in October.

Both Travis Barker and Adam Goldstein were involved in a plane crash back in September 2008 in which four people died. Barker and Goldstein were the only survivors of the crash, with Travis Barker suffering second and third degree burns.

Travis Barker is yet to comment on the death of DJ AM, he and Adam Goldstein were good friends however, and this news is sure to hit the Blink 182 drummer hard.

Sources suggest that drug paraphernalia was found at the scene, and according to the New York Post, the police are currently considering the possibility of an overdose.

Sources: TMZ.com/New York Post

Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis

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With Oasis having pulled out of a gig in Paris at the last minute this evening, Noel Gallagher has decided to leave a post on the Official Oasis website, and inform all of his decision to quit the band.

There have been reports of problems in the band for some time now, and although many people no doubt saw this coming; it’s still a great shame to have lost the heart and soul of the great British rock band that is Oasis.

Noel Gallagher had the following to say in his post on Oasisnet.com:

It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.

Apologies to all the people who bought tickets for the shows in Paris, Konstanz and Milan.

New Dying Fetus Song Available for Streaming

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Dying Fetus - Descend Into DepravityBaltimore-based death metal band Dying Fetus has posted a new track on its MySpace page, and the new song, ‘Descend Into Depravity’ is now available for streaming.

‘Descend Into Depravity’ is the third new song to have been posted by the band, and is taken from the Dying Fetus album of the same name that is due for release on September 15th through Relapse Records.

The following is the full tracklist for the band’s upcoming ‘Descend Into Depravity’ album:

1. Your Treachery Will Die With You
2. Shepherd’s Commandment
3. Hopeless Insurrection
4. Conceived Into Enslavement
5. Atrocious By Nature
6. Descend Into Depravity
7. At What Expense
8. Ethos Of Coercion

New Poster Unveiled for Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story

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Capitalism: A Love Story PosterA very cool poster has now been unveiled for Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story, and if you click on the thumbnail to the right then you can view the poster in its full glossy glory. Capitalism: A Love Story is all set to hit the cinemas on October 2nd, and the poster first premiered on Fandango.

If you’ve been a fan of Michael Moore’s past documentaries then you’ll no doubt be wanting to watch Capitalism: A Love Story, and given the quality of Moore’s previous work, this documentary is another that is sure to impress.

The official Capitalism: A Love Story trailer can be viewed in high definition here:

Jim Lindberg Quits Pennywise

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Pennywise vocalist Jim Lindberg has decided to quit after 20 years with the band. Lindberg was there right from the very start with Pennywise, he has now decided to bring his time with the band to an end however, and Pennywise will begin looking for a new lead vocalist immediately.

Jim Lindberg had the following to say about his decision to leave, making it clear with his words that there is no bad blood between he and the rest of the band:

“After 20 years, nine albums and thousands of shows around the world, my time in Pennywise has come to an end. Being the singer for this band has been an amazing experience, and along the way we made some of the best fans anyone could ask for. I want to express my deepest thanks to all of you for sticking with us over the years, especially through the passing of Jason years ago. It’s your support and encouragement that kept me going this long. There are few things that made me more proud than seeing people at our shows singing our songs. I would also sincerely like to thank everyone who helped us along the way, in every capacity, we never could have done it without you, and I wish everyone in the Pennywise family the best of luck and continued success. Yours truly, Jim”

The remaining three members of Pennywise (Fletcher Dragge, Randy Bradbury, and Byron McMackin) have all been supporting of Jim’s decision, and they themselves issued the following statement:

“After 19 years with Pennywise, Jim Lindberg has decided to step down as lead singer. Pennywise has long stood behind the motto that you should always follow your heart and pursue what makes you happy, and we wish Jim the best of luck in his new ventures, whatever they may be. Pennywise has become a way of life for a lot of people, and has definitely become a way of life for us. As the three remaining members of Pennywise we feel that we are not done delivering our message to our fans.

”The band has always been about moving forward in life no matter what obstacles stand in front of you. We will begin our search for a new singer immediately. We will continue to tour the world and we are looking forward to writing new music. We’ve had a lot of good times and survived the hard times thanks to the undying support of our fans. We’re looking forward to what the future may bring.”

Producer Confirmed for Edward Bell Album

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A producer has been officially confirmed for Edward Bell’s debut album which is due out in early 2010. Richard Causon is the man that will produce, and he has in the past worked with some great artists such as Alanis Morissette, Kings of Leon, and the Sugababes.

Edward Bell will enter the studio on August 31st, beginning work on his eagerly anticipated Slicethepie funded debut.

If you’d like to listen to the music of Edward Bell then you can do so right now at the Official Edward Bell MySpace page.

Jack White to Release a Solo Single

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It Might Get LoudWhite Stripes member Jack White will release solo single ‘Fly Farm Blues’ on August 11th, with the single being released both digitally, and on 7” also.

The record is being released through Third Man Records, and will be available digitally through iTunes.

‘Fly Farm Blues’ was written for the film ‘It Might Get Loud’, a rock documentary directed by US filmmaker Davis Guggenheim, due to be released in America on August 14th.

Papa Roach Announce European Tour Dates

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Papa RoachPapa Roach will be touring during September/October, and you’ll be able to catch the band at a number of different venues throughout Europe.

Papa Roach will be playing twelve dates in total, and will no doubt be playing a number of fans favourites as they look to win the crowds over.

The band will start the tour in Germany on September 29th, and finish up in Sheffield, England on October 14th.

The following is a full list of tour dates for Papa Roach’s upcoming European tour:

Tue-Sep-29 Weisbaden GERMANY Schlachthof
Thu-Oct-01 Tilburg NETHERLANDS O13
Fri-Oct-02 Dortmund GER FZW- VISIONS PARTY!
Sat-Oct-03 Berlin GERMANY Huxley’s
Sun-Oct-04 Stuttgart GERMANY Longhorn
Tue-Oct-06 Wolverhampton ENGLAND Wolverhampton Civic
Wed-Oct-07 Nottingham ENGLAND Rock City
Fri-Oct-09 Glasgow SCOTLAND Academy
Sat-Oct-10 London ENGLAND Brixton Academy
Sun-Oct-11 Manchester ENGLAND Academy
Tue-Oct-13 Newcastle ENGLAND Academy
Wed-Oct-14 Sheffield ENGLAND Academy

Ian Crawford and Dallon Weekes Join Panic at the Disco

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Ian Crawford and Dallon Weekes have joined Panic at the Disco to replace the departed Ryan Ross and Jon Walker for the band’s forthcoming tour dates. Ian Crawford left The Cab at the beginning of June due to creative differences, Dallon Weekes meanwhile has his own project The Brobecks.

It’s not yet known whether Crawford and Weekes will stay on with the band past the tour, what is known however is that they will be playing the shows supporting Blink 182 throughout August, as well as supporting No Doubt on August 8th.

Panic at the Disco’s third studio album is all set to be released at the end of September.

Idlewild Tour Dates Announced

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Idlewild is all set to tour later this year, and will be performing at a number of different venues throughout October.

The band self-released its ‘Post Electric Blues’ album on June 11th, and will no doubt be playing a number of tracks from the album on the tour.

The following is the full list of tour dates for Idlewild’s October tour:

October
11 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
12 – Exeter, Phoenix Centre
13 – Colchester Arts Centre
15 – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
16 – London Electric Ballroom
18 – Oxford O2 Academy
19 – Norwich Waterfront
27 – Middlesbrough Empire
28 – Leeds Cockpit
29 – Birmingham O2 Academy
30 – Sheffield Leadmill