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AC/DC

All you want to know is whether the album is worth a bloody good head banging session when you're alone in the house to let loose. Well, the album is in fact brilliant; it's a fist pumping, extremely energetic exciting compilation of fifteen AC/DC songs you haven't heard before.More

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GUNS N' ROSES CHINESE DEMOCRACY NOVEMBER 24

Chinese Democracy has finally arrived. One of the most highly anticipated albums in rock history, the long-awaited Chinese Democracy marks the first album of new material from Guns N' Roses since 1991's simultaneous release of Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II. With a frenzied energy, Guns N' Roses arrived on the music scene in the mid-'80s and rock was never the same. Now the enormously influential G N' R is ready to rock once again.

Chinese Democracy (Black Frog/Geffen Records) will be available in the UK on November 24. First Single, "Chinese Democracy", Debuts Today, October 22

Produced by Axl Rose and Caram Costanzo, Chinese Democracy includes 14 tracks. The title track and first single from the album, "Chinese Democracy", received its debut on Radio 1 this morning. Two of the recordings have been recently released--"Shackler's Revenge" debuted in the "Rock Band 2" videogame and "If The World" debuted in the film Body Of Lies.

"The release of Chinese Democracy marks a historic moment in rock 'n' roll," said Irving Azoff and Andy Gould, Guns N' Roses' co-managers, "and we're launching with a monumental campaign that matches the groundbreaking sound of the album itself. Guns N' Roses fans have every reason to celebrate, for this is only the beginning."

"Guns N' Roses redefined the American rock band and became a global music icon," added Steve Berman, President, Sales and Marketing, Interscope Geffen A&M Records. "We're incredibly excited that Chinese Democracy will be heard worldwide through Geffen Records and the Universal Music Group."

Seventeen years ago, the two previous original albums from one of rock's most intense and compelling bands, Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, were issued simultaneously, a first for any contemporary artist. Featuring "November Rain", "Don't Cry", "You Could Be Mine" and "Live And Let Die", each album went seven times platinum. The band's 1987 full-length debut Appetite For Destruction has sold more than 28 million copies worldwide (18 times platinum in the U.S.) and is among the biggest-selling albums in history, notching three worldwide hits-- "Welcome To The Jungle", "Sweet Child o' Mine" and "Paradise City." Other albums include 1988's five times platinum G N' R Lies, 1994's "The Spaghetti Incident?" covers album and a Greatest Hits collection. Overall, Guns N' Roses has sold more than 90 million records worldwide.


THE HOP FARM FESTIVAL SETBACK

At a Licensing hearing on 11th Nov 08, the Tonbridge and Malling council committee rejected the application for the increase of capacity for The Hop Farm Festival, 1st weekend in July 09.

The reasons given by the committee were that they felt there wasn't enough information supplied for traffic plans, security camping etc.

We have an appeal hearing date of the 21st January 09, which we are confident that we can address all the concerns the committee and local residents have.

Please note that this doesn't affect the existing license and the proposed date for the festival in 09 is the 1st weekend in July.

Vince Power commented: "This seems to be the normality these days when applying for a licence. We had some complaints from the local village, which seem to be unfounded. I have been organising events and festivals for 25 years, from events at the Mean Fiddler such as The Reading and Leeds Festival to my involvement with Glastonbury and many other events. I have a good track record in this sector, as do the team I use. I am confident of obtaining the licence for increased capacity at the appeal in January”

The Hop Farm Festival will be releasing further updates as new developments occur.


Led Zeppelin

ROCK LEGENDS LED ZEPPELIN TO RECEIVE FIRST-EVER FULLY ILLUSTRATED HISTORY TREATMENT IN SEPTEMBER 2008

'Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin: The Illustrated History of the Heaviest Band of All Time' is the very first, complete illustrated history of legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, which will be available in September 2008.

Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin features a detailed history of these members of rock 'n' roll royalty from veteran music critic Jon Bream, with contributions from an elite cast of American and British rock journalists, including Rolling Stone's David Fricke, Creem cofounders Robert Matheu and Jaan Uhelszki, and famed UK music author Charles Shaar Murray. Several of rock's elite musicians, including members of Aerosmith, KISS, ZZ Top, the Stooges, Matchbox 20, the Hold Steady, and many other performers, will also reflect on the glory days of Led Zeppelin.

Unlike any book ever published on this wildly influential British foursome, this all-star tribute also contains a wealth of concert and behind-the- scenes photography from the band's first show in 1968 through to the 2007 reunion, as well as more than 200 rare concert posters, backstage passes, tickets, LPs and singles, T-shirts, badges, plus more memorabilia from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, and Poland.

Featuring an appendix detailing the band's complete discography - Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin is the most comprehensive chronicle ever produced of the band, priced £25.00, hardback.

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METAL CELLO GIANTS RETURN IN DECEMBER

Apocalyptica, who've had success all across Europe with the album "Worlds Collide", play UK dates in December.

02/12/08 Oxford, Carling Academy
03/12/08 Liverpool, Carling Academy
04/12/08 Nottingham, Rock City
05/12/08 Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
06/12/08 Glasgow, ABC
07/12/08 Newcastle, Carling Academy
08/12/08 Bristol, Carling Academy
10/12/08 Portsmouth, The Pyramid
11/12/08 Sheffield, The Plug
12/12/08 London, The Astoria


ZOMBIES LAST PERFORMANCES OF ODYSSEY

The legendary psychedelic British rock band 'The Zombies' have announced that they will perform the entirety of their 1968 album 'Odessey & Oracle' during April 2009 for the very last time in the UK.

The band will play the following four UK concerts in 2009 - Glasgow ABC (April 21), Bristol Colston Hall (April 23), Manchester Bridgewater Hall (April 24) and London Hammersmith Apollo (April 25). Tickets for all four concerts go on sale from 9am on Thursday 25th September. Ticket Hotline: 08700 600 100. Book Online: www.ticketweb.co.uk.

After receiving rapturous critical acclaim from performing the 40th Anniversary of 'Odessey & Oracle' over three sold out concerts at the London Shepherd's Bush Empire during March 2008, original Zombies members, Colin Blunstone (vocals), Rod Argent (keyboards, vocals), Chris White (bass, vocals) and Hugh Grundy (drums) will get back together again to perform the album that the NME recently described as "British psychedelia with a kaleidoscopic vision that rivals even The Beatles."


Simple Minds

SIMPLE MINDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & TOUR DATES

One of the most successful bands of their generation; Simple Minds will take a break from the preparations of their new album to celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a series of six rare UK concerts during November and December.

The concerts celebrates 30 glorious years dating back to the first time Simple Minds played their very first concert on January 17th at the Satellite City Club in Glasgow, as the support act to Steel Pulse.

Simple Minds will perform for the first time the entirety of their multi-million selling 1982 album 'New Gold Dream' featuring the hits Promised You a Miracle, Glittering Prize, and Someone, Somewhere (In Summertime).

SIMPLE MINDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES - Thurs Nov 27th - Manchester MEN Arena Fri Nov 28th - Birmingham NEC Sat Nov 29th - London Wembley Arena Mon Dec 1st - Sheffield Arena Tuesday Tue Dec 2nd - Cardiff Arena Thurs Dec 4th - Glasgow SECC

Tickets on sale at Friday 7th March from 9am GMT National Credit Card Hotline 0871 424 4444 or book online at www.ticketline.co.uk

The second half of the concert will see the band perform some of their best known songs from their classic albums staring off with 'Life in a Day' (1979), 'Reel To Reel Cacophony' (1979), 'Empires & Dance' (1980), right up to their groundbreaking first album with Virgin, 'Sons & Fascination' (1980) featuring the hit Love Song, plus songs from the album 'Sparkle in the Rain' (1984) that includes the hits Waterfront and Up On The Catwalk, as well as the U.S. No.1 hit single Don't You (Forget About Me) (1985).

The band will also perform songs from the album Once Upon A Time' (1985) featuring the massive global anthem Alive and Kicking. But that's not all. The band will also perform songs like Belfast Child from 1989's 'Street Fighting Years' right up to 2005's return-to-form album 'Black & White 050505' featuring the songs Home and Stranger.

"We are delighted to announce these six rare UK concerts," says lead singer and founding member, Jim Kerr. "The concerts will reflect our entire musical journey from day one to the current phase of creativity and without doubt will also conjure up all the energy, atmosphere and passion that for many is symbolic of Simple Minds shows over the last 30 years."

"There is no better way of announcing to the world," adds Kerr, "that Simple Minds continues to embrace an uplifting musical spirit and enthusiasm that that defined our best work. We are really looking forward to these concerts and celebrating 30 years of musical history with the fans."


FROM THE JAM: TOUR & DVD

From The Jam featuring Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, two-thirds of the original line-up of The Jam, today announces a 12-date UK tour in December and a forthcoming DVD release. Tickets go on sale 9am this Friday 4th April from the Ticket Hotline on 0870 534 4444 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk (Tickets are £20.00 for all shows bar London £22 - booking fees may apply).

The December tour follows recent sold-out shows in Australia, Canada and the USA, the band have now enjoyed worldwide success with their incredibly energetic and hit-packed live shows - the Washington Post exulted that -those Jam cuts retained all their sleek, muscular power.- The much anticipated return to the UK in December allows the band to build on their phenomenal touring success here in 2007 when Bruce and Rick first reconnected and reunited with their loyal fan base.

A totally sold-out and rapturously-received From The Jam show was recorded in December 2007 at London's Kentish Town Forum and will be released as the - 'A First Class Return' From The Jam -, DVD on 9 June 2008 through Invisible Hands Music. This release captures the truly electric celebratory atmosphere, the band's pervasive love of the songs plus the incredible crowd participation and feedback.

From The Jam's UK Winter tour starts Friday 5th December in at Norwich's UEA and ends at London's legendary Hammersmith Apollo on Monday 22nd December.

DECEMBER 2008 Ticket Hotline 0870 534 4444 / www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Friday 5th December NORWICH UEA 01603 508 050 - Saturday 6th December LEEDS Carling Academy 0844 477 2000 - Monday 8th December SHEFFIELD Carling Academy 0844 477 2000 - Tuesday 9th December LIVERPOOL Carling Academy 0844 477 2000 - Wednesday 10th December NOTTINGHAM Rock City 0871 3100 000 - Friday 12th December NEWCASTLE Carling Academy 0844 477 2000 - Saturday 13th December GLASGOW Barrowlands 0844 847 2269 - Tuesday 16th December SOUTHAMPTON Guildhall 023 8063 2601 - Thursday 18th December BRISTOL Carling Academy 0844 477 2000 - Friday 19th December MARGATE Winter Gardens 01843 296 111 - Saturday 20th December BIRMINGHAM Carling Academy 0844 477 2000 - Monday 22nd December LONDON Hammersmith Apollo 08448 44 47 48

From The Jam perform all of the band's greatest hits and classic album tracks including Start, Going Underground, That's Entertainment and other Jam originals written by Bruce Foxton including News of The World and Smithers-Jones. New material is currently being co-written with new band members Russell Hastings (lead vocal/guitar) and Dave Moore (guitar/keyboards). -The fans worldwide have proven to us that they still feel as passionate about the music of The Jam as we do,- says original bassist Bruce Foxton, -We are genuinely overwhelmed by the support and interest in the band.-



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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP REISSUES CONTINUE

After leaving UFO in 1978, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker returned briefly for a second stint in The Scorpions before deciding to form his own group - settling on a name that left no confusion about the creative force within the group!

To date The Michael Schenker Group has released 12 studio albums, amassing two UK Top-10s, and 6 Top-40s in the process.

The first three of those albums have now been digitally remastered, come crammed with previously unreleased bonus material and feature extensive liner notes written by Dave Ling.

'Michael Schenker Group', 'MSG', 'One Night At Budokan' are released on 19 January 2008. All have bonus demo or live tracks.


HEART & REO SPEEDWAGON DVD RELEASES IN OCTOBER

Soulfood & Essential Music are proud to announce the second and third releases in the Soundstage Live 'In Concert' DVD series.

Heart 'Live' and REO Speedwagon 'Live In The Heartland' DVDs will both released in the UK on 6th October 2008.

Heart - 'Live' captures sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson's complete uncut performance on the acclaimed PBS concert series. Smash hits like 'Barracuda' and 'Even It Up' share equal billing with the '80s ballad-tinged 'These Dreams' along with songs off their latest album, 'Jupiter's Darling'.

REO Speedwagon - 'Live In The Heartland' showcases the band's current line-up of Kevin Cronin (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums) performing in front of adoring fans on their home turf in 2007.

The spectacular 16-song set, recorded in awe inspiring High-Definition and mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound spans REO's celebrated 35-year career.

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NASHVILLE PUSSY DVD 29 SEPTEMBER

On September 29th, Grammy-nominated Nashville Pussy release "Live in Hollywood" through Steamhammer/SPV. The DVD, recorded at the Key Club in Hollywood, is the perfect follow-up to their ass-kicking Wacken Open Air performance this summer.

Earning them an army of rabid fans and followers - Nashville Pussy's live shows are beer-soaked, sweat-drenched spectacles of decadent perfection.

"Live in Hollywood" features 19 blistering songs, plus 10 bonus features, including Pussy Home Movies, Interview by Lemmy and studio session footage.


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AC/DC

AC/DC'S LONG AWAITED "BLACK ICE" ALBUM OUT ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th

Columbia Records announces the worldwide release of "Black Ice," the long awaited new studio album from AC/DC, on Monday, October 20.

"Black Ice," the first full-length studio album of all-new material from AC/DC since the release of "Stiff Upper Lip" in 2000, is the band's debut recording for Columbia Records.

Produced by Brendan O'Brien at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, BC, "Black Ice" premieres 15 new AC/DC compositions and performances including the album's first single, "Rock 'N' Roll Train," slated to impact radio around the world on August 28 with a video debuting in September.

"No Bull: The Director's Cut," a newly edited expanded DVD edition of AC/DC's historic performance at Madrid's Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas on July 10, 1996, will be released worldwide on September 8, 2008. "No Bull: The Director's Cut" has been remixed in Dolby Digital Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and includes the original concert showcasing more than two hours of music as well as bonus features.

AC/DC will embark on a major world tour, the group's first since 2001, beginning late October.

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Metallica

METALLICA NEW SINGLE AND 2009 UK TOUR

With the immense success of 'Death Magnetic' still ringing in our ears Metallica continue their assault on the world with the release of new single 'All Nightmare Long' on the Vertigo label through Universal.

Released on the 15th December 2008 as a digital download only, fans will be treated to both the video and the individual track itself.

Metallica are set to play a full tour of the UK for the first time since October 1996. All the dates will be performed in the round with general admission tickets situated on the floor, with reserved seating off the floor. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday October 24th 2008. Support on all dates will be Machine Head and The Sword.

The band recently released the 12th album in their 27 year career which marked their unprecedented reign as THE greatest hard rock band in history. 'Death Magnetic' hit the No. 1 slot in 32 countries. It stormed to the top of the UK charts where it remained for 2 weeks, making it their third UK No.1 album. 'Death Magnetic' has held onto pole position in the European charts for FIVE weeks now, and not even the release of a new Oasis album could shake it!

On their last visit to the UK in September this year, Metallica played an intimate show in front of 300 competition winners at the BBC Radio Theatre which was later transmitted on Radio 1 in a five hour Metallica-fest. The band played a fans-only show at the 02 Arena, with the £5 per head ticket money going to UK charity Youth Music and also made a rare TV appearance on 'Later with Jools Holland'. The band said 'we can't wait to visit the UK again, so strap in, hang on, and get ready for the nuttiness to begin'

FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2009

Wed 25 Nottingham Trent FM Arena 08444 124 624 www.nottingham-arena.com
Thurs 26 Manchester Evening News Arena 08448 478 000www.men-arena.com
Sat 28 Sheffield Arena 0114 256 56 56 www.sheffieldarena.co.uk
Mon 2nd London O2 Arena 0844 856 0202 www.theo2.co.uk
Tues 3rd Newcastle Metro Radio Arena 0844 493 6666 www.metroradioarena.co.uk
Wed 25th Birmingham LG Arena 0121 780 4133 www.necgroup.co.uk
Thurs 26th Glasgow SECC 0870 040 4000 www.secc.co.uk
Sat 28th London 02 Arena 0844 856 0202 - http://www.theo2.co.uk

Ticket prices are £45 in London and £40 in all other areas. Doors are 6 p.m. except for Glasgow which is is 6.30 p.m. http://www.ticketline.co.uk - 0844 888 9991 http://www.seetickets.com - 0871 230 5595 http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk - 0844 844 0444

Metallica released their tenth studio album, Death Magnetic, on Friday, September 12th 2008.

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THE DOORS DIAL IN AT THE MATRIX

Two-Disc Collection Includes Unreleased Recordings of the Band Playing a Small Club in San Francisco Just Weeks Before Success with 'Light My Fire'

Rhino and Bright Midnight Archives present LIVE AT THE MATRIX 1967, the latest instalment in The Doors' acclaimed series of archival concert releases. This two-disc addition to the band's live canon contains two club shows witnessed by few but bootlegged by many. Restored and carefully mastered from first-generation tapes acquired by Elektra Records and The Doors 40 years ago, these historic shows never sounded better. The collection, featuring cover art by legendary San Francisco artist Stanley Mouse, will be available November 18 at all retail outlets, including www.rhino.co.uk.

Where the previous three Bright Midnight Archives releases documented The Doors' final tour in 1970, LIVE AT THE MATRIX 1967 rewinds to the band's early days for a pair of shows at a San Francisco club in March 1967. Only a handful of people showed up, so Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, and Ray Manzarek played for each other, exploring song arrangements and jamming on a few blues favourites. Ironically, only a few weeks after the Matrix shows, the band's second single, 'Light My Fire,' would make them famous, selling a million copies on its way to topping the chart during The Summer of Love.

'It was early 1967 and The Doors were about to enter the consciousness of the nation. And this is the way it sounded,' Manzarek writes in the album's liner notes.

In spite of the empty room, the band is fully engaged, using the time to give 'The End' and 'Back Door Man' extra lyrics and extended sections. 'This is probably the closest we've come to a true document of The Doors without constraints,' says Bruce Botnick, the album's producer and the band's long-time co-producer and engineer.

The band performs much of its self-titled debut on the first disc, including 'Soul Kitchen,' 'Alabama Song (Whisky Bar),' and the first single, 'Break On Through (To The Other Side).' Along with those early originals, the band indulges its love of the blues with Bo Diddley's 'Who Do You Love,' Muddy Waters' 'I'm A King Bee,' and Allen Toussaint's 'Get Out Of My Life, Woman,' which has never appeared on any previous Doors albums. The second disc offers a glimpse of the band mapping out its future, working out early versions of several songs from upcoming albums: 'Crawling King Snake' (LA Woman); 'Summer's Almost Gone' (Waiting For The Sun); and nearly half of the songs from The Doors' second album, Strange Days.

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MEGADETH Anthology: Set The World Afire

2-CD Collection Captures Megadeth's Biggest Hits, An Unreleased Demo, Plus Two Rare Live Recordings

Following the successful 2007 release of the coveted 4-CD+DVD Warchest box set, Megadeth are back with a vengeance with Anthology: Set the World Afire. The career-spanning 2-CD and digital collection, to be released on 29 September, features Megadeth's top hits and fan favorites, a previously unreleased demo and two rare concert recordings.

Anthology: Set the World Afire is loaded with 35 electrifying tracks, among them Megadeth's top hits, including 'Trust,' 'A Tout Le Monde,' 'Insomnia' and 'Train of Consequences.' Also included are rare 1992 concert recordings of 'Peace Sells' and 'Symphony of Destruction,' previously available only in limited release, the latter having never been released in the U.S. 'High Speed Dirt' is a demo version, previously unreleased.

Iconic frontman Dave Mustaine pioneered the hugely successful metal band Megadeth after his departure from Metallica. Beginning with the band's 1985 debut album, Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!, and evolving through a shifting series of lineups, Megadeth crafted a dynamic, intelligent style that combined the aggressiveness of thrash metal, the improvisational nature of jazz, and cynical, articulate, politically-charged lyrics into an innovative mix that built a rabid worldwide following.

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MARILLION 'EARLY STAGES: THE OFFICIAL BOOTLEG BOX SET 1982 - 1987 LIMITED EDITION'

6CD Set of 100% previously unreleased material, Release date: 17 November 2008

EMI announce the release of MARILLION 'Early Stages: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1982 - 1987' on 17 November. This strictly limited edition box set brings together officially for the first time, much sort-after previously unreleased live recordings including concerts recorded for BBC Radio 1 and Radio Clyde, culminating in what is the ultimate Fish era live Anthology.

The set itself will feature cover artwork from artist Mark Wilkinson, who designed the artwork for all the Fish era Marillion albums, housed in a clamshell box with each CD contained in its own individually designed pouchette. The booklet will feature relevant memorabilia from each gig represented, plus an introductory note from Fish.

During the period these recordings were made, Marillion were one of the finest and biggest live draws on the UK and European circuit. In record terms, the albums released from 1982 to 1987 ('Script For A Jester's Tear', 'Fugazi', 'Misplaced Childhood', 'Clutching At Straws') sold in their hundreds of thousands and featured many of the band's biggest singles such as 'Lavender' and 'Kayleigh', as well as fan favourites such as 'Grendel' and 'Market Square Heroes'.

'Early Stages: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1982 - 1987' is truly a treasure chest for Marillion fans.

In 1988 Fish left Marillion to forge an impressive solo career, whilst the rest of the band continued to thrill their ever-thriving fan base with new singer Steve Hogarth. On 06 October Fish releases his second single from the album '13TH STAR' entitled 'Zoe 25'. The single was inspired by Page 3 girl Zoe McConnell - and looks set to take over from the classic 'Kayleigh' as the rock front man's biggest hit single to date. The album and single can be found at his official website www.the-company.com.

On October 20th Marillion release their new album 'Happiness Is The Road' exclusively through their website www.marillion.com. The album is already receiving rave reviews and the media coverage of their innovative use of peer to peer sites to market the album has been phenomenal.

Both Fish and Marillion will be on tour (separately) throughout the UK in November.

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RODRIGO Y GABRIELA RELEASE NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH BONUS LIVE DVD

Mexican acoustic rock duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will release a new live album - 'Live In Japan' - with a bonus live DVD on October 20th.

The album captures Rod & Gab making their live Japanese debut, at Tokyo's Duo club on March 30th this year. The show had been sold out for weeks; such was the level of anticipation from their Far East fanbase. 'Live In Japan' mixes tracks from Rodrigo y Gabriela's half a million selling, self-titled third album with older live favourites and also includes a new track - 'OK Tokyo' as well as Rod & Gab's legendary solo jams recorded for the first time. The album is being released as a limited edition by Rubyworks so their fans do not have to shell out for high price Japanese imports.

The album package also includes a five track bonus DVD of highlights from the concert, mixed in 5:1 surround sound; which is sure to be in demand with Rodrigo y Gabriela's fret-fanatic following.

Since its release in Ireland in February 2006, 'Rodrigo y Gabriela' has been one of the great word-of-mouth success stories in recent music history. With over 500,000 copies of this album sold worldwide, it has helped to establish Rod & Gab as one of the most exciting live bands on the planet. The duo are currently writing songs for their next studio album at their base in Ixtapa, Mexico.

Tracklisting - CD - OK TOKYO, JUAN LOCO, ORION, FOC, SATORI, IXTAPA, VIKINGMAN, TAKE FIVE, ONE, GABRIELA SOLO, RODRIGO SOLO, STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN, TAMACUN, DIABLO ROJO. DVD - SATORI, IXTAPA, VIKINGMAN, TAMACUN, DIABLO ROJO

Rodrigo y Gabriela - 'Live In Japan' will be released on Rubyworks on October 17th (Ireland) and October 20th (UK) on CD+DVD and download.

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PERE UBU TO RELEASE 30TH ANNIVERSARY RE-MASTERED EDITION OF THEIR SECOND ALBUM, DUB HOUSING ON 17TH NOVEMBER 2008

To mark the 30th anniversary of its original release, Cooking Vinyl will be releasing a re-mastered edition of Pere Ubu's second album, Dub Housing, on Monday 17th November 2008.

For this edition, the original 2-track quarter-inch analog mix tape was baked in an oven to dry it out and re-digitized at 192hz / 24 bit resolution, the best quality resolution currently available. The detailing is significantly improved. The result was then mastered for CD audio in the control room in which it was recorded and mixed in 1978.

This re-master can be identified by the text "2008 Master" located on the tray card. Earlier this year, Cooking Vinyl issued a similarly re-digitized and mastered version of THE MODERN DANCE, Pere Ubu's first album, released in February 1978. It can be identified by the text "2005 Master" on the tray card.


PETER GREEN - THE ANTHOLOGY 4CD BOX SET IN SEPTEMBER

Released September 2008 on Salvo Records / Union Square Music, this is the first complete career overview of one of the most revered blues guitarists of all time.

It's also the first time that Peter Green himself has had an active involvement in such a project, working closely with the label and compiler John Crosby.

To this end, The Peter Green Anthology will provide a fascinating insight for fans, with rare and unseen photos, extensive new sleeve notes and of course the music from his earliest forays with the B Looners, through the John Mayall Bluesbreakers and Fleetwood Mac years to more recent solo and Splinter Group material.

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BRIAN WILSON RETURNS TO EMI/CAPITOL RECORDS, HIS ORIGINAL LABEL HOME

NEW STUDIO ALBUM, THAT LUCKY OLD SUN, TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 1st ON CD, DELUXE CD/DVD, and DIGITALLY

He is one of popular music's most deeply revered figures, a legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer of some of the most cherished music in rock history. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to call Brian Wilson one of the most gifted and influential pop composers of the last 50 years. Today, Wilson announces his return to Capitol Records / EMI, his original label home. Wilson's new studio recording, That Lucky Old Sun, will be released by EMI/Capitol on CD, CD/DVD, and digitally on 1st September 2008.

Brian Wilson's return to Capitol Records / EMI, where The Beach Boys caught their first hit wave with the 1962 classic, "Surfin' Safari/409," is a triumphant homecoming for one of the world's most gifted and beloved musical talents.

"I'm thrilled to be back home with Capitol, and I'm looking forward to sharing That Lucky Old Sun with everyone," says Brian Wilson. "This music is really special to me."

"We are delighted to be working with Brian Wilson for his new album, That Lucky Old Sun," says Guy Hands, Executive Chairman of EMI Music. "We all remember the feeling we got when we first heard The Beach Boys' music. My particular favorite classic is 'Surfer Girl.' It always reminds me of driving an open top car down the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Barbara to Malibu. Brian Wilson is an iconic talent with enormous musical influence all over the world and we are very proud to be representing him."

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LAUREN HARRIS ANNOUNCES HEADLINE TOUR

Following the release of Lauren Harris' debut album, 'Calm Before The Storm' and supporting Iron Maiden on their world tour, Lauren will be embarking on her own headline tour with selected European dates.

NOVEMBER 27th 2008 Zurich, Ohstoflager Switzerland
NOVEMBER 28th 2008 Milan, Zoe Club Italy
DECEMBER 02nd 2008 Barcelona, Mephisto Spain
DECEMBER 03rd 2008 Madrid, Heineken Spain
DECEMBER 05th 2008 Uden Nieuwe Pul Holland
DECEMBER 06th 2008 Kerkrade, Rocktempel Holland
DECEMBER 08th 2008 London, The Underworld UK
DECEMBER 09th 2008 Leeds, Rios UK
DECEMBER 10th 2008 Glasgow, Cathouse UK
DECEMBER 11th 2008 Peterborough, The Park UK
JANUARY 19th 2009 Halsinki, Tavista Finland
JANUARY 21st 2009 Stockholm, Mosebacke Sweden
JANUARY 22nd 2009 Oslo, John Dee Norway
JANUARY 23rd 2009 Copenhagen, The Rock Denmark

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THE 'BEST RECORD FAIR AND MUSEUM OF SOUND' ENTERS ITS 20TH YEAR

This October will see music lovers of all ages flock to Kempton Park Racecourse for the 20th annual Jukebox Madness show. Jukebox Madness is the leading international jukebox event, bringing thousands of people face-to-face with nostalgia, music history and rock n roll fun.

Being in its 20th year the show has grown significantly in strength and calibre, attracting curious visitors and die hard followers, many travelling hundreds of miles to purchase the jukebox of their dreams and original vintage items.

Jukebox Madness presents live bands, Jive dancing by world champions, pinball, vintage clothing, records and CD's, retro furniture, classic cars and much more.

Radio 2 presenter and television celebrity Mark Lamarr, who can often been seen perusing the show searching for that perfect record, comments: 'I look forward to the Jukebox Madness show every year and I haven't even got a jukebox. This is the best record fair in the UK, dotted around the best museum of sound.'

Gates open from 10.00 till 5.00.

Adult tickets - £7.00. Childs Tickets £3.50.

THE JUKEBOX MADNESS SHOW
25TH AND 26TH October 2008
Kempton Park Racecourse
Sunbury
TW16 5AQ


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