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JD
6/25/2008 6:56 PM
Rob Zombie has put a "pinhead" mask up for auction on eBay, with bidding starting at $500, according to MusicRadar.com. The mask appeared in the video for the White Zombie song "Electric Head Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy), from the band's 1995 album Astro Creep 2000. The prop comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Rob Zombie himself, with bidding closing today.
In other news, Zombie has posted new poster art from his next movie, Tyrannosaurus Rex, at the film's MySpace page. Zombie has issued very little information on the film, although it's rumored to be about an ex-wrestler who must battle a twisted gang of bikers. The film is due out on August 28th, 2009. Zombie is also working on his next solo album. His last studio effort, Educated Horses, arrived in the spring of 2006.
Velvet Revolver may be considering former MTV VJ and Panic Channel frontman Steve Isaacs as a replacement for departed vocalist Scott Weiland. According to Blabbermouth.net, rumors have surfaced online that Isaacs is the frontrunner for the position. Drummer Matt Sorum told MusicRadar.com that the band "tried out a couple of guys," adding, "We have a guy right now that we're still...sort of checking it out, feeling it out, letting him work with us. I'd rather not (say who it is) -- just because I don't want it to get out that he might be the guy. I mean, we like him, he's awesome." That "guy" is rumored to be Isaacs.
Isaacs appeared as a VJ on MTV for a little under two years, from 1991 to 1993. Following that, he starred in a touring version of the Who's Tommy and formed a band called Skycycle in 1995. He joined the Panic Channel, featuring three former members of Jane's Addiction, in 2006, but the band was dropped by its label after releasing its debut album, (ONe).
Local bands in six selected markets around the U.S. will get a chance to perform on Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution tour this summer, thanks to MTV2. A total of 18 acts, three in each city, will perform opening sets on the tour's Revolution Stage in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Denver, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Ohio. The 12 acts in each city who receive the most online votes will be eligible for the opportunity, with MTV2 reviewing and selecting the three winners. Bands in each city can register for the contest and find the official rules at the MTV2 web site. Registration ends on June 25th.
The fifth edition of Projekt Revolution gets underway on July 16th in Boston. Other acts on the bill include Chris Cornell, the Bravery, Ashes Divide, Atreyu, 10 Years, Hawthorne Heights, Busta Rhymes and Armor For Sleep. One dollar from each ticket sold on the trek will go toward Linkin Park's non-profit organization, Music For Relief, and its continuing efforts to support disaster relief and combat global warming. Projekt Revolution hits Riverbend on August 15th.
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Re: Zombie keeping busy... Rumor about Velvet Revolver's new lead singer... Want to open for Linkin Park?
I didn't read what you posted JD, but I'm just commening to make it look like someone read your blog and you got an honest full hearted comment. But nope, was just me.
By Tom on
6/26/2008 5:54 PM
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I rule... haha made ya think ya had 2 comments!
By Tom on
6/26/2008 5:55 PM
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