It will be hard.

It will be oh so satisfying!

We have some great metal for today’s Juggernaut, Hard rock and Metal Friday. As a bonus, all of the music is from RfL Royal Court members! Smeer, Rising conviction, Givehead, Darque Carnival, and Where She Wept are all in the mix today!

Also, we talk a bit about some news from Darque Carnival’s frontman, Shane Whitecloud. We can’t tell you what it is yet, but we will keep you informed until we can let you in. Don’t you just love surprises?

We have received a challenge as well, a challenge we are actually going to accept. We do this because we are either totally inspired, or just total idiots. You make the choice. Listen to find out what the challenge is.

And no, as you are listening to the show, nothing illegal took place in this episode. Just remember, that phrase can mean many different things though Again, you be the judge.

Cheers,

Eban and SJ

Music on the show

Smeer-Digging

Rising conviction-Ultrasharpe Backstab

Givehead-Soulless

Darque Carnival-Renewed Esteme and Last Chance

Where she Wept-Sand and Mercury

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Yes, I accept all victories, even the small, insignificant, and stupid.

Let’s go, CHAKUKALAKA!!!!!!!

(I do love that battle cry more and more)

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From AVERSION

Amy Winehouse Arrested for Drugs

See my comments yesterday about Pete. Well, all except for the talent part. I am no fan of Winehouse.

Lit Drummer Suffers Brain Tumor

That is sad. I only wish all the best from here at RfL. Recover fast. I hope it is not too bad.

Beck’s Danger Mouse produced Album Coming

Keep an eye out for this one. Stealth release. And It could be great!

Beck is unique and talented, and with Danger Mouse producing, well, wow.

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From BLABBERMOUTH

Bullet For My Valentine Members Discuss Rob Zombie Beef

I love this story. Young punks trying to show how much cred and integrity they have, not even realizing that they are biting the hand that feeds them.

Really, the headliner always sets the tone of the tour. Supporting acts are just that, supporting. You do what you are told and pay your dues to get the exposure. It is that simple.

Rob was totally right to kick the ungrateful shits off the tour. They may get more opportunities, yes, but you have to wonder how many they will miss due to their behavior. Nobody wants to deal with ungrateful drama queens.

Good job guys. Freakin idiots.

Def Leppard to Tour australia in November?

If you are down under, keep tabs on this.

Dave Mustaine: If I Don’t Like you, It’s Hard For Me Not to Say something

Some more Dave bluntness, but as the guy gets older, he makes more sense. I would trust him a lot more than the guys in Metalica. For sure on that one.

Blackmore’s Night To Release Secret Voyage In June

I really like Ritchie Blackmore. Not only did he lay down some of the best guitar in rock history–I mean “The” riff–but he knew when to call it a day.

In that way, he reminds me of another idol, John Elway.

He did the Perfect Strangers Album in 1985, and it rocked. He stayed around for a few more years after that, but the music and the band were not the same, so he chucked it and went in a direction he felt like exploring rather than stay with the dying beast of Deep Purple.

Blackmore’s Night is a great band, and you can just tell Ritchie is loving every minute of it.

It is not commercial, really, it is just a labor of love. Get the new album. Do it, I say!

As for Deep Purple, have the class of Blackmore and call it a day. You don’t have the same appeal with Steve Morse. Why don’t you just do like The Who, The Stones, and other formerly great bands and just hit the road every now and then for the fans. Why the facade of still being a relevant band?

Hell, in a recent interview, Paul Stanley even admits what the fans want, the nostalgia, not the image of a still creative KISS. And if a member of KISS can admit that, well, you get my point.

Go Ritchie!

Gene Simmons’ Return Appearance on Ugly Betty Scheduled For Next Week.

And speaking of KISS…

Well, I put this in for Faith, she loves Ugly Betty. Actually, she got me into it as well. It is a cool show, and the Gene Simmons story line is funny as hell.

I can’t wait to see the direction it goes.

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From SPACELAB

Sub Pop’s SP20 Gets The Vaselines, Les Thugs, Eric’s Trip

The SP20 festival, celebrating 20 years of Sub Pop, sounds like a great bash!

Juliana Hatfield Album Release Date Pushed Back

Juliana Hatfield, some more old school goodness still going. Get the new disk, How To Walk Away, on august 19th.

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There it is, the round up for May 8th.

Everyone out there, go kick ass today!

Cheers,
Eban

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OK, that was stupid. Let’s try again, shall we?

Here we go, CHAKUKALAKA!!!!!

Alright, even I don’t know where I was going with that. But chakukalaka has a ring to it.

Here is some news for you.

From Angry Ape

Earth to The Dandy Warhols Album Details Revealed

First they start their own record label, then an album. But Mark Knopfler and Mike Cambell, that is diferent.

The Offspring Unveil Rise And Fall, Rage and Grace Album Details

Not much to say here, only that the Offspring put on one of the best live shows I have ever seen. Really. It was at the Woodlands Pavillion in The Woodlands, Texas. I just hope the album doesn’t suck.

Nine Inch Nails Release The Slips Free Download Album

Trent Reznor is going from the default definition of creative angst to being the default definition of audio value. Hey, get downloading!

From Blabbermouth

Robert Plant, Alison Krauss: Footage From New Orleans Jazz Festival Posted Online

I still want Zepplin to tour, Damn it!

Vince Neil’s 12th Annual “Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament”

I normally bust on Vince, but not now. No parent should ever have to bury their children. On this topic, my heart hurts for the man.

Wednesday 13 is Thankful to Have Secured HOT TOPIC Deal for Skeletons CD

That is cool for him, but really. The album is only available in Hot Topic? and then only 90% of the store stock it? Dude, come in from the cold and embrace the indie scene and go Podsafe, your career may depend on it. Hot Topic is no Starbucks, and even Starbucks is abandoning the music stuff.

Lacuna Coil’s Scabbia: We Are Putting Together the Best Album of Our Career

OK, I popped a chubby. Not for Lacuna Coil, just for Scabbia. She is so freakin HOT! Truth is, I would listen to her yodel, as long as I could watch as well. I do look forward to the new Lacuna Coil though. I hope they go back towards their “Comalies” sound though. The last CD did not seem as good to me.

From Spacelab

Peter Gabriel’s Web site Has Been Stolen!

Not even online, it was physically stolen! I have been warning Pete to watch out but he never listened. It was that freakin monkey he shocked back in the eighties coming back for revenge. He should have shocked a penguin instead, easier to catch. Just ask Billy Madison. Oh wait, he never caught the penguin, did he? My bad.

Tom Waits Announces Summer Tour Dates, Holds Awkward News Conference

Imagine that, an awkward news conference. Maybe he just needed to clear his throat, a couple of hundred times. While looking to the night sky at that.

From AWN

Schedule Looks Super For Marvel

More Iron Man, OK. Captain America, then the avengers, OK. Thor, mega OK! The Incredible Hulk, hopefully better than the first, OK. But, Ant Man! WTF!

Aniboom Partners With Six Mobile Distributors, Five Online Video Platforms

More animation! Hell, I already had it with Sprint though.
Well, there you have it. Another day of news. Plus a new word, or “not” word, chakukalaka.

Cheers,
Eban

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