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Slipknot Show Cancellations
Following the death of member Shawn “Clown” Crahan’s father, Slipknot has canceled not only their Nov. 3 show in Lewiston, but the band’s three New York City dates – Oct. 30, Oct. 31, Nov. 1 – as well. Philadelphia and Massachusetts shows have also been rescheduled, and an updated schedule can be found on their Web site (www.slipknot1.com).
Marilyn Manson to produce children’s cartoon
After years of implementing his own blend of freakish cartoon reality on the world, Marilyn Manson is finally working on children’s programming.
“It will start out as a Web extra and, if successful, we plan to turn it into a standalone kids’ cartoon. Will they be frightened? Why should they be, it’s only me,” Manson said.
In recent statements, Manson has also announced that he is in the final planning stages with a major company to release a fragrance line.
iPod Nano users File lawsuit against apple
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple to reimburse angry consumers whose iPod Nano screens have either cracked or become unreadable after a short period of regular use. Ever since the release of the miniscule media player, reports of the defect have been slowly piling up. Apple initially denied all responsibility, claiming that only a small batch of them were flawed, but eventually admitted the manufacturing problem and offered to replace them at a cost of $25 per Nano. Of course, when the replacements became cracked or scratched as well, consumers started fighting back. As of yet, the situation remains unresolved.
Al Jourgenson of Ministry Starts New Label
Ministry frontman Al Jourgenson, who led the charge for Chicago’s Wax Trax label in the late 80s and 90s – early industrial, synthpop, etc. – is at it again. After recently fulfilling the last of his contractual obligations to Sanctuary Records, Jourgenson has announced the creation of 13th Planet Records, whose Web site (www.thirteenthplanet.com) opens on Halloween. The first two releases from the label will be from The Revolting Cocks, “Cocked and Loaded,” on Valentine’s Day, followed by an all-new Ministry album, “Rio Grande Blood,” sometime in April. Both bands will hit the road for the 60-date MasterBa Tour starting in May of next year.
Jerome Dillon no longer NIN drummer
After six years as touring drummer, Jerome Dillon has officially parted ways with Nine Inch Nails. Although two shows were postponed due to Dillon’s recently diagnosed heart condition, he maintains that it has nothing to do with his decision.
Alex Carapetis, NIN’s temporary replacement drummer, has been named as Dillon’s permanent replacement.
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