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Latest Simple Plan's Self Titled Album for 2008

1:25 PM by ~DaRk-EyE~

Simple Plan

Having finished most touring in support of Still Not Getting Any... in March 2006, the band took some time off and then began work on new material. On July 1, 2007, they hit the studio and they began tracking. They started with drum tracking in Los Angeles after pre-production, then went back to Montreal to finish the rest of the recording process. During September 2007, the band had finished recording and went back to L.A. to mix the album with Chris Lord-Alge. After mixing, the band went to New York to master the album, thus finishing the building of the album. This was announced on October 21.

The first single from the CD, "When I'm Gone", was released on October 29, via iTunes and via lala.com. The "world premiere" of the song was part of a webcast with band members, in which the band answered fan questions. On October 24, Simple Plan had put up a 25 second preview of "When I'm Gone" on their website.

The CD was originally set for release on January 29, 2008. However, on November 29, 2007, the band announced a two weeks' delay due to production difficulties, and the need to re-record some lyrics from the song "Generation."

An album cover was released in early December 2007. Soon afterwards, in his Myspace blog, band frontman Pierre Bouvier responded to fan concerns about the cover, defending the artwork. However, on December 12, the band released a second proposed album cover, and invited fan views by email about each, indicating (despite Bouvier's earlier comments) that they were fine with either cover. On December 14, 2007, the alternative cover depicted above was announced as selected over the original one depicted below.

"Your Love Is a Lie"" was first publicly performed at a taping for YouTube on December 18, 2007. All the songs on the CD, except "Holding On" were played at a small show in Montreal on January 11, 2008.

Simple Plan CD Tracks:


  1. "When I'm Gone" - 3:47
  2. "Take My Hand" - 3:51
  3. "The End" - 3:22
  4. "Your Love Is a Lie" - 3:41
  5. "Save You" - 3:45
  6. "Generation" - 3:02
  7. "Time to Say Goodbye" - 2:56
  8. "I Can Wait Forever" - 4:54
  9. "Holding On" - 5:03
  10. "No Love" - 3:14
  11. "What If" - 5:44






Current Band Members:
  • Pierre Bouvier– Lead Vocals & Occasional Guitar
  • Jeff Stinco – Lead Guitar
  • Chuck Comeau – Drums
  • Sébastien Lefebvre – Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals
  • David Desrosiers – Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals
Lyrics: When I'm Gone - Simple Plan

I look around me
But all I seem to see
Is people going nowhere
Expecting sympathy
It’s like we’re going through the motions
Of the scripted destiny
Tell me where’s our inspiration
If life wont wait
I guess it’s up to me

Whoahh
No we’re not gonna waste another moment in this town
Whoahh
We wont come back, the world its calling out
Whoahh
Leave the past in the past gonna find the future
And misery loves company
Well so long
You’ll miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

Procrastination running circles in my head
While you sit there contemplating you’ll wind up left for dead (left for dead)
Life is what happens
While you’re busy making your excuses
Another day, another casualty
But that won’t happen to me

Whoahh
No we’re not gonna waste another moment in this town
Whoahh
We wont come back, the world its calling out

Whoahh
Leave the past in the past gonna find the future
And misery loves company
Well so long
You’ll miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
When I’m gone

Let’s go…!
Won’t look back
When I say goodbye
We’re gonna leave this world behind me
Gonna take what’s mine tonight
‘cause every wasted day
Becomes a wasted chance
You’re gonna wake up feeling sorry
‘cause life won’t wait
I guess it’s up to you

Whoahh
No we’re not gonna waste another moment in this town
Whoahh
We wont come back, the world its calling out
Whoahh
Leave the past in the past gonna find the future
And misery loves company
Well so long
You’ll miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

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Special 2008 Announcement from KORN Guitarist

12:57 PM by ~DaRk-EyE~

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KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has issued the following update:

"2007 was great for me and Emotional Syphon Recordings [Munky's record label]. We released two kick-ass albums from very different bands, DROID and MONSTER IN THE MACHINE.

"Both albums are special for me.

"I started ESR because I felt like there was a void in the music industry. I aimed to fill that by promoting more great music. I wanted to give these artists a channel to be heard. These records are completely untouched by industry politics and trends. They come from the respective musicians' hearts. They also are the beginning of ESR! I'd been wanting to start a label for a very long time, and now it's up and running! We're on the right track...

"Last year was also fantastic for KORN. We released a great new album and toured the whole world with SLIPKNOT drum legend Joey Jordison behind the kit. I had a great time playing all of those shows and meeting fans at the ESR booth. I'm looking forward to going back out and playing some more killer shows for all of you.

"Last year definitely had some cool highlights, however, 2008 is already shaping up to be even better. KORN is about to embark on a huge tour of Europe and the UK. We've got Ray Luzier of ARMY OF ANYONE filling in on the drums, and we have a lot of surprises planned. We'll be busting out some classic tracks as well as newer stuff from the 'Untitled' record. So if you're in Europe or the UK, don't miss these shows! It's going to be a very memorable run for all of us.

"I'm also very stoked with ESR's progress. We're building the label even more, and both DROID and MONSTER IN THE MACHINE will be on tour all year.

"For those of you that caught DROID on Family Values 2007 or MONSTER IN THE MACHINE out with TEAM SLEEP, you know how killer these bands are live! Do not miss them on tour this year. Also be sure to say 'hi' to the guys after the shows or at their merch booths. ESR is a family, and we consider the fans a big part of that family. We want to meet and talk to all of you! This is going to be a big year for the label and both of these kick-ass bands!

"Before I hit the road, I wanted to let everyone in on a little secret. I have a big surprise announcement coming very, very soon. It's something I'm extremely passionate about, and I have a feeling everyone is going to love it. Be sure to keep checking this page, because this announcement is going to be big…"

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Avril Lavigne settles lawsuit for her hit single "Girlfriend"

12:56 PM by ~DaRk-EyE~

Avril Lavigne

TORONTO - Punky pop star Avril Lavigne has reached a settlement in a lawsuit that accused her of plagiarizing her summer hit single, "Girlfriend."

As a result, claims that '70s rock band the Rubinoos were ripped off have been dropped. Songwriters Tommy Dunbar and James Gangwer charged that Lavigne's boppy track sounded suspiciously like their 1979 single, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend."

Rubinoos lawyer Nicholas Carlin says a confidential settlement has been reached but could not comment further. A spokesperson for Lavigne could not immediately be reached.

A settlement does not necessarily indicate an admission of copyright infringement.

Lavigne has said she'd never heard the Rubinoos song, while her manager, Terry McBride, has said he consulted a musicologist who found no similarities between the songs.

Still, McBride admitted he would consider settling the matter out of court to avoid a costly legal battle.

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Radiohead CD tops UK album chart

11:19 AM by ~DaRk-EyE~

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Radiohead made their expected arrival at No. 1 on the new U.K. album chart yesterday (Jan. 6) with "In Rainbows," released in the U.K. and internationally Dec. 31 on XL Recordings. "X-Factor" winner Leon Jackson snagged a third week at the top of the singles chart with "When You Believe" (Syco Music/Sony BMG).

Radiohead's victory gives them their fifth U.K. No. 1 album, a sequence that began with 1997's "OK Computer" and also includes "Kid A" (2000), "Amnesiac" (2001) and 2003's "Hail to the Thief." A single from the new set, "Jigsaw Falling Into Place," is commercially released in Britain on Jan. 14.

"In Rainbows" thus ended Leona Lewis' seven-week run at the top with "Spirit" (Syco Music/Sony BMG). The English singer's debut album fell to No. 3, as Take That's "Beautiful World" (Polydor) moved back 3-2 in its 50th chart week.

Mika's "Life in Cartoon Motion" (Casablanca/Universal Island), which is just behind them with 48 weeks on the survey, rebounded 9-4. Mika also has three singles in the top 40, after new release "Relax Take It Easy" climbed 49-20, breakthrough hit "Grace Kelly" jumped 48-35 and "Happy Ending" dipped 32-39.

Scottish singer/songwriter Amy Macdonald's resurgence with "This Is the Life" (Vertigo) continued as her first album jumped 18-6. Another debut success, the Hoosiers' "The Trick to Life" (RCA) improved 11-8 and Timbaland's "Shock Value" (Interscope) jumped 19-10.

Below Jackson on the singles chart, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" (Interscope) by Soulja Boy climbed 3-2, trading places with Lewis' "Bleeding Love." Nickelback's "Rockstar" (Roadrunner) made the top 10 for the first time in its 12th chart week, rising 15-8, as Alicia Keys' "No One" (J) moved back 11-10 and Rihanna's "Don't Stop The Music" (Def Jam) climbed 16-12. Basshunter, the recording name of Swedish artist/DJ Jonas Altberg, debuted at No. 14 with "Now You're Gone" (Hard2beat).

Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" (Universal Island), which topped Billboard's European Top 100 Albums for the first time on the final chart of 2007, retains its lead on the first survey published in 2008. "Apologize" (Mosley/Blackground/Interscope) by Timbaland presents OneRepublic is in a seventh week at the helm on Eurochart Top 100 Singles.

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Don't You Fake Album

11:48 AM by ~DaRk-EyE~

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus started out as a local band in Middleburg, Florida, which is south of Jacksonville, according to The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' official website. The name, "Red Jumpsuit Apparatus", was chosen by placing random words on a wall, and then blindfolding one of the members and choosing three words.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus released their demo, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in 2005. They then released a demo tour EP with "Ass Shaker", "Justify" and "Face Down" demo versions. Later in 2006 they released their first LP, Don't You Fake It with the singles "Face Down", "False Pretense", "Your Guardian Angel", and "Damn Regret", which was certified gold on November 27, 2006 by the RIAA for sales shipments exceeding 500,000 copies. In the summer of 2006 lead singer Ronnie Winter married his long time girlfriend Staci in Las Vegas while the band was on the Vans Warped Tour. Staci now sells merchandise for the band on tour. As of February 2007, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus took part in the US Take Action! Tour organized for the prevention of youth suicide, along with bands such as My Chemical Romance and Rise Against. Their song "In Fate's Hands" is featured in the video game Madden NFL 07. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus "Don't You Fake It" Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD) was released on April 3, 2007. The CD features the album and two exclusive songs, an acoustic version of "Face Down" and a never released out of Australia bonus track "Disconnected".

In a 2007 interview with the Florida Entertainment Scene, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus teamed up with Virgin Records to raise funds for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. They also headlined the Take Action! Tour which sponsors awareness against teen suicide and against animal cruelty.

In August of 2007, bassist Joey Westwood's girlfriend gave birth to a daughter, Ella. In November of 2007 lead singer Ronnie Winter and his wife Staci along with rhythm guitarist Duke Kitchens and his girlfriend moved into a house together in Middleburg, Florida. In the house they created a Jam room in order to work on the band's second album.

Don't You Fake It is the debut album by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, released on July 18, 2006 and re-released on March 20, 2007.

As of July 11, 2007, the album has sold 682,182 copies in the US, and songs have been downloaded as well.

Don't You Fake It CD Tracks:


  1. "In Fate's Hands" - 3:27
  2. "Waiting" - 2:56
  3. "False Pretense" - 2:27
  4. "Face Down" - 3:10
  5. "Misery Loves Its Company" - 3:14
  6. "Cat and Mouse" - 3:28
  7. "Damn Regret" - 2:44
  8. "Atrophy" - 3:16
  9. "Seventeen Ain't So Sweet" - 3:20
  10. "Justify" - 3:26
  11. "Your Guardian Angel" (aka "The Acoustic Song") - 3:51 + 1:30 silence
  12. "Grim Goodbye" (Hidden Track) - 7:40




Current Band Members:
  • Ronnie Winter - lead vocalist
  • Elias Reidy - lead guitarist
  • Joey Westwood - bassist
  • Duke Kitchens - guitarist
  • Jon Wilkes - drummer
Lyrics: Your Guardian Angel - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

 When I see your smile,
Tears run down my face.
I can't replace.
And now that I'm strong, I have figured out,
How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul.
And I know I'll find deep inside me,
I can be the one.

I will never let you fall. (let you fall.)
I'll stand up with you forever.
I'll be there for you through it all. (through it all.)
Even if saving you sends me to heaven.

It's okay.
It's okay.
It's okay-e-ay-e-ay.

Seasons are changing,
And waves are crashing,
And stars are falling all for us.
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter,
I can show you I'll be the one

I will never let you fall. (let you fall.)
I'll stand up with you forever.
I'll be there for you through it all. (through it all.)
Even if saving you sends me to heaven.

'Cause you're my, you're my, my-e-y-e-y,
My true love, my whole heart.
Please don't throw that away.
'Cause I'm here... for you!
Please don't walk away and,
Please tell me you'll stay... here!

Whoa-oh!
Stay!
Whoa-oh!

Use me as you will!
Pull my strings just for a thrill!
And I know I'll be okay,
Though my skies are turning gray! (gray! gray!)

I will never let you fall!
I'll stand up with you forever!
I'll be there for you through it all,
Even if saving you sends me to heaven!

I will never let you fall!
I'll stand up with you forever!
I'll be there for you through it all,
Even if saving you sends me to heaven! (fade out)

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