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Bizkit Get Re-Mixed


Limp Bizkit plans to have something special under the tree for its fans this year. According to a post by Fred Durst on www.limpbizkit.com, the band is preparing a “tight ass” remix album and DVD, to be titled Limp Remizkit. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, the Neptunes, Timabland, William Orbit, DJ Lethal, DJ Premiere, Durst and Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland are all slated to do remixes for the album, which will also feature guest spots by Bubba Sparxxx, 8 Ball and E40. Durst also said that the group is also working on a DVD that will include remix versions of the… Read more »

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Smash Mouth Draws Clash Inspiration For New Single


Smash Mouth looked to punk rock giants the Clash for inspiration for “Pacific Coast Party,” the first single from its upcoming self-titled album, due November 11 from Interscope Records. The song, written by bassist Paul DeLisle, arrives at radio this week. Smash Mouth guitarist Greg Camp explains the Clash connection to LAUNCH. “It’s sorta like the Clash when they were sorta going through a disco phase, when they were sorta fighting, like, ‘Are we gonna be punk rock or disco?’ Which is bizarre. It’s kinda like that. That was, like, one of my favorite things about the Clash. You could… Read more »

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Timbaland To Release Aaliyah/Beck Duet


Fans will hear Aaliyah’s voice one more time on “I’m Music,” a previously unreleased duet with genre-hopping singer/songwriter Beck that will grace Timbaland and Magoo’s upcoming album. Timbaland said he plans to release the track as a single from Indecent Proposal, his second album with Magoo, which is due in stores November 20. “I’m gonna put it out as a tribute song – it’s a beautiful song,” the trend-setting producer said on the red carpet Thursday before the MTV Video Music Awards. Timbaland predicted that the song will “shock the world,” adding, “It’s probably the biggest song I ever did.”… Read more »

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Timbaland Launches Label


“I’m a great producer, so people need me more than I need them,” boasts Timbaland, who is building a roster for his new Beat Club label, an imprint of Interscope Records. The Norfolk, Virginia, producer behind bouncy hit albums by Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and his own Timbaland and Magoo says he’s looking for the next generation of stars. The first release on Beat Club is Bubba Sparxxx’s Dark Days, Bright Nights on September 18th, to be followed by the R&B/hip-hop acts Storm and Ms. Jade, all produced by Timbaland himself. He’s also planning to release albums by country-rock singer… Read more »

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Fatboy Slim Dominate MTV Video Awards


Fatboy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice” shot up the competition by bringing home six “Moon Man” trophies – including breakthrough video and best direction – Thursday night during the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. But “Weapon of Choice,” directed by Spike Jonze and featuring Christopher Walken dancing up a hotel’s walls, was shut out of the prestigious video of the year prize, which went to Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink for “Lady Marmalade.” Last year’s big winners ‘N Sync walked away with four trophies for “Pop,” including the coveted Viewer’s Choice… Read more »

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Marilyn Manson Accused Of Rubbing Crotch On Man's Head


Marilyn Manson has been charged with assaulting a security guard by allegedly rubbing his genital area on the man’s head during a concert in Clarkston, Michigan. The shock rocker is being accused of felony fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct along with misdemeanor assault and battery. If convicted, he could face more than two years in prison. Manson was performing at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 20 when he allegedly approached 25-year-old security guard Joshua Keasler from behind while rubbing his own genital area, Oakland Country prosecutor David G. Gorcyca said in a statement Thursday (August 16). After… Read more »

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Weezer Bassist Checks Into Psychiatric Hospital


Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh has checked into a psychiatric hospital for treatment of an undisclosed ailment, leaving his bandmates to shoot a video without him, according to band assistant Karl Koch. Although they hope that Welsh will recover in time to join them on their upcoming tour, Weezer are holding auditions for a temporary replacement, Koch wrote on the band’s official Web site (www.weezer.com). “We unfortunately still don’t know what’s wrong with [Mikey], and continue to find it very difficult to find out any more from those who might know,” Koch said. “We wish him the very best and we… Read more »

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No Doubt's New Album Set For Release December 18


ROCK STEADY, No Doubt’s fifth album and second release in as many years, is scheduled for release on Trauma/Interscope Records on December 18, 2001. Recorded in LA, Jamaica, and London, ROCK STEADY runs the stylistic gamut, incorporating dancehall-reggae, classic new wave, and R&B with the band’s signature, high-energy sound. Featuring such key tracks as “Hella Good,” “Hey Baby,” “Detective,” and “Making Out,” ROCK STEADY is named for one of the last songs to be included on the record. Says Gwen Stefani, “ROCK STEADY is where we are as a band right now. Stay the course, keep focused. Like the song… Read more »

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D12 And Esham Booted Off Warped Tour


When the Vans Warped Tour hit Camden, New Jersey, on Friday, a longstanding Detroit rap rivalry reared up and got its participants, D12 and Esham, evicted from the lineup. A fight erupted backstage at the Tweeter Center at the Waterfront between Natas affiliates Esham and T.N.T. and Eminem protégés D12, just three days after Em’s crew joined the punk/extreme-sports outing. Warped Tour organizers wouldn’t discuss the flap’s details and only confirmed that both parties involved were immediately asked to leave the tour. “Personal issues were brought into the tour, and we felt they weren’t conducive to the Warped environment and… Read more »

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The Crystal Method To Release Limited Edition Version Of TWEEKEND


The Crystal Method will release their new album, TWEEKEND, on July 31st on Interscope Records. To coincide with the release, TCM will offer a limited number of CDs that will include a “Tweekend Pass.” With the “Tweekend Pass,” fans of The Crystal Method can register for meet and greets on the group’s upcoming SEVEN DAY TWEEKEND TOUR. The “Tweekend Pass” will also offer fans access to exclusive downloads of unreleased mixes at the band’s official website, www.thecrystalmethod.com and much more. Fans can also sign up to win T-shirts and free CDs from The Crystal Method. In other news from The… Read more »

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