LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 /TMRZoo.com/ — On August 13, 2008, the California Supreme Court denied a petition to review a lower court’s decision that Raymond Manzarek and Robert Krieger, two of the surviving members of the legendary rock band The Doors, are to be enjoined from performing, touring, promoting their band and otherwise holding themselves out to be The Doors, The Doors of the 21st Century or any other name that includes the words The Doors without the written consent of all partners of the Doors partnership. Read the rest of this entry »

(August 19 2008 – TMRZoo.com) LOS ANGELES — LeRoi Moore, the versatile saxophonist whose signature staccato fused jazz and funk overtones onto the eclectic sound of the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday of complications from injuries he suffered in an all-terrain vehicle accident, the band said. He was 46.

Moore died at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was admitted with complications that arose weeks after the June 30 wreck, according to a statement on the band’s Web site. It did not specify what led to his death, and nursing supervisor Galina Shinder said the hospital could not release details. Read the rest of this entry »

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

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 19 /TMRZoo.com/ — Following the successful 2007 release of the coveted 4-CD+DVD Warchest box set, Megadeth is back with a vengeance with Anthology: Set The World Afire. The career-spanning 2-CD and digital collection, to be released September 30 by Capitol/EMI, features Megadeth’s top hits and fan favorites, a previously unreleased demo and two rare concert recordings. Read the rest of this entry »

First Single – ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Train’ – Set for August 28 Debut, CD Pre-Orders Available Online Today

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 18 /TMRZoo.com/ — Columbia Records and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announce today that the new AC/DC album, Black Ice, will be sold in the U.S. exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club retail locations beginning Monday, October 20. The CD also will be available online via http://www.walmart.com , http://www.samsclub.com and the band’s website http://www.acdc.com. Black Ice, AC/DC’s first album of all-new material in eight years, features 15 tracks and will be offered at the special price of $11.88. Read the rest of this entry »

Set to Air Live From Paramount Pictures On Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9PM SHARP (ET/PT)

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 15 /TMRZoo.com/ — Kid Rock for more crazy and unforgettable moments! MTV has confirmed the badass will perform his monster summer hit “All Summer Long” off his latest album Rock N Roll Jesus, which has been on the Billboard Top 200 for the past 45 weeks since it debuted at #1 and is currently sitting in the top 5. Read the rest of this entry »

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 11 /TMRZoo.com/ — U2′s first concert video, LIVE AT RED ROCKS, will be released on DVD by Interscope/Island/UME on September 30, 2008 in the U.S., along with the accompanying live album, UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY.

Recorded at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on 5th June 1983, LIVE AT RED ROCKS will be available for the first time on DVD, and will include 5 previously unreleased songs, a director’s commentary, digitally re-graded pictures and a 5.1 mix. Read the rest of this entry »

(August 7th 2008 – TMRZoo.com) From antiMusic: Baseball fans are more than likely familiar with the Bon Jovi song “I Love This Town,” from the overexposure it has received on behalf of the nation’s pastime. But Boston musician Bart Steele says that Bon Jovi stole the tune from him and he’s not happy about it. He tells us, “I got raped…my baseball anthem became the baseball promo song for the
world…except I got cut out of the deal!”
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NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /TMRZoo.com/ — American Idol winner David Cook has teamed up with Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo on his debut album for 19 Recordings/RCA Records, due out this fall.

Cavallo, best known for his work with the legendary pop-punk band Green Day, has also produced records for superstar artists such as Kid Rock, Eric Clapton, My Chemical Romance, Goo Goo Dolls, and is working with the Dave Matthews Band on an upcoming release. Read the rest of this entry »

(8/3/2008 – TMRZoo.com) Let me start off with saying I am a huge Rolling Stones fan. Shine A Light starts off by trying the patience of even the most hard core fan. The first 5 minutes of the film is a discussion about the setlist that goes nowhere. Finally we get to the opening song Jumping Jack Flash. It seemed like there was 6 people on stage with six different concepts of the Stones classic. While I see where Keith Richards was going with his choppy rhythmic guitar accompaniment, he simply seemed lost at time. Read the rest of this entry »

Limited Edition Boxed Set Released June 10th by Capitol/EMI
Deluxe 16-CD & Digital Collection Gathers Iconic Band’s Earliest A & B-Sides, Plus Alternate Mixes and Live Versions

It’s very easy to forget just how many hits The Beach Boys actually had. Right from the first track of this amazing, comprehensive set, one is sent back in time to a lazy summer day. The mind is flooded with memories of laying on the beach with friends, the first summer girlfriend, beach bonfires, and yes, even an occasional drunken moment or two. It’s funny how just listening to some of these classics can bring the mind back to so many things.
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NEW YORK, July 31 /TMRZoo.com/ — Summer 2008 is turning into a banner season for pop music icon Billy Joel, who’s enjoying a run of high-profile sales and concert success.

With the artist making history for his pair of sold-out concerts at New York’s Shea Stadium on July 16 and 18, the newly compiled 30th Anniversary Legacy Edition of Billy Joel’s “The Stranger” (originally released in September 1977) entered the Billboard Top Pop Catalog chart at #1 shortly following its release on July 8. Read the rest of this entry »

To celebrate the July 29th release of Shine a Light, The Zoo is giving away THREE copies of the DVD, courtesy of Paramount Home Entertainment, to THREE lucky winners.

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They have been performing together for over 40 years and have earned the title of “greatest rock band in the world” through talent, charisma and sheer Read the rest of this entry »

To celebrate the July 15th release of Life Death Love and Freedom, The Zoo is giving away THREE copies of the CD, courtesy of Hear Music, to THREE lucky winners!
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July 22- TMRzoo.com -ZO2 has to be one of the biggest sounding trios I have ever heard. In the tradition of Cream, The James Gang and The Jimi Hendrix Experience these guys hit you wall of sound that will bring you to your knees. The music is very raw and edgy but never sloppy or immature. The band uses classic trappings throughout the album, a touch of Hammond Organ, soulful backup singers and big wha wha guitar solos. Still ZO2 keep away from the obvious clichés.

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Urgency, the 2nd album by New York based band ism, is a nice blend of rock and electronica. ism is somewhat reminiscent of many of the Alternative Rock bands from the 80’s & 90’s, including U2 and REM.
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Shout! Factory is proud to present I Got The Feelin’: James Brown in the ‘60s 3-DVD box set available August 5th! This definitive box set is an electrifying experience for any fan of the “Godfather of Soul.”

Multi-Grammy Award winning artist James Brown, best known for his smoldering singing and revolutionary rhythmic style, is recognized worldwide as one of the most prolific figures in 20th century popular music. He remains a strong cultural influence as a newsmaker, musician, activist and peacemaker that transcends even the awesome celebrity he achieved as the “Godfather of Soul.” Read the rest of this entry »