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Shinedown are offering their fans a unique opportunity. Head to Shinedown.com right now to learn how you can win an all expenses paid trip to the Stimulate This tour in Philadelphia on August 30th.

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After Drake fell and re-injured himself during the America’s Most Wanted tour stop in Camden, New Jersey, the rapper blogged about the situation.   Drizzy wrote an entry called Angels And Demons and explained that he doesn’t regret performing.   He also adds that he “embarked on this tour with a torn ACL, MCL, and…

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The Black Eyed Peas have the number one song in the U-S and the U-K, as “I Gotta Feeling,” jumped to the top spot overseas.   According to Billboard, the band has already boasted the longest successive stay at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with 17 weeks in total for “Boom Boom Pow”…

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Chris Brown joined Lil Wayne on stage Sunday night at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia.   In his first onstage appearance since pleading guilty to assaulting Rihanna in February, singer Brown joined Wayne’s near the end of his set.   Brown filled in for Drake, who was forced to leave the tour…

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Fresh off of All Points West and gearing up for Lollapalooza this weekend. The Knux are currently on Rock The Bells and working on the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut “Remind Me In 3 Days…”.   Here’e a track they leaked to warm up for their sophomore release. SKOPE IT HERE!

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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Big Ken “CUTLASS MUZIK”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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Beaten Awake will release their sophomore album, Thunder$troke, October 13, 2009 on Fat Possum. Thunder$troke is a lo-fi, alternately heavy and rocking, dreamy and rolling landscape of fuzzy bass, resonating drums, and guitars channeled through a late ’70s Fender Super Reverb amp. The members of Beaten Awake have been fixtures of the Kent, OH, music…

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Having rocked UK audiences with sold-out tour earlier this year, Papa Roach, the Grammy nominated Californian quartet, are crossing the Atlantic this September for a UK and European tour in support of the their fifth studio album Metamorphosis and forthcoming single I Almost Told You I Loved You. . The tour kicks off on September…

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On Rocktober 6th Steel Panther will release Feel The Steel the culmination of a glam metal revival suited perfectly for 2009! Feel The Steel, produced by Jay Ruston, features “Death To All But Metal” and “Community Property” and will mark the major label debut from the spandex-clad quartet. The album will hit fans on September…

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Method Of Defiance is the new band spearheaded by the legendary Bill Laswell. The tour dates, which begin September 11 at Williamsburg Music Hall in Brooklyn, mark the first time in three years that Michigan-born, New York City based resident Laswell has played shows here in the United States. In addition to the tour, Method…

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Live Nation announced that this Wednesday, in addition to extending the popular half-price ticket special in its amphitheaters, the company is for the first time expanding its No Service Fee program to include more than 1,500 shows in its theaters and clubs, including House of Blues and Fillmore venues, making hundreds of thousands of additional…

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The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), a leader in innovative music therapy treatments and research, is pleased to announce a special Music Has Powerâ„¢ Benefit Concert on September 2, 2009 at New York City’s Terminal 5.   Kid Rock will headline the event. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Arguably one of the more formidable DJ/producer collaborations in recent memory, the creation of Duck Sauce by world renowned DJs A-Trak and Armand Van Helden promises to deliver what could easily be the the most refreshing dance music in years.   Individually, the New York-based duo are among the reigning names in dance music, past…

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F.O.F. Label Group is proud to announce the release of Consciousness, the much anticipated third album from Los Angeles—based rockers Smile Empty Soul. The album is set for release on August 25, 2009. Produced by Eddie Wohl (Anthrax, Ill Nino, Jesse Malin) and mixed by Jay Baumgardner (Evanescence, Hoobastank, Three Days Grace, Godsmack, Papa Roach),…

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To many music fans, Masspike Miles first came on their radar on Rick Ross’s “Get It Together.” Recording the smash with Ross in late 2008, Miles signed with Ross’s Maybach Music label.

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Shameless Plug Promotions today announced a one-night only Goodie Mob reunion performance at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Saturday September 19, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets for ‘Remember Atlanta’ go on sale Saturday, August 1st through Ticketmaster. The highly anticipated show is expected to be the highlight of the hip-hop community’s concert events…

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The twenty-fourth South By Southwest (SXSW) Music and Media Conference and Festival is now open for business. Geared toward music industry professionals from around the world, SXSW is a unique opportunity to make lasting connections within the entertainment industry. A keynote address anchors four days of panels, interviews, workshops, mentor sessions, peer meetings, and the…

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Reprise Records’ My Chemical Romance is currently in the studio in Los Angeles working on their highly anticipated fourth studio album with veteran producer Brendan O’Brien. O’Brien is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, and many others.   The band began writing the songs in May 2008 –…

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New tracks continue to leak from Cassie’s upcoming sophomore album, Electro Love. This time, a Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins-produced song called “Stamina” has surfaced and from the sound of things, Cassie is going for a pop-funk vibe. Head over to ConcreteLoop.com to listen to “Stamina” now! SKOPE IT HERE!

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Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith told Billboard that he will return to active duty with the band starting in October. The group has been on hiatus since their tour supporting the 2005 double album Stadium Arcadium. Chad said that bassist Flea and guitarist John Frusciante may come to the table with new musical…

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OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder wanted to take his time before responding to claims from Kelly Clarkson that he gave her and Beyonce the same beat for their respective songs “Already Gone” and “Halo.”   Apparently, now he’s ready to speak.   According to the Daily News, Tedder said that the two are “entirely different songs…

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Nickelback has teamed up with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 to offer free tickets to one of the band’s shows near you!   All you have to do to enter is head to DarkHorseTour.com/Win and follow some simple steps.   Do it now and you could be seeing Nickelback for free before you know it!

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This fall, Mariah Carey will take on Las Vegas to play a series of intimate shows. Rap-Up.com reports Mi Mi is scheduled to perform at The Pearl Theater at the Palms Resort & Casino on September 11th through September 12th, and again on October 9th through October 10th. If you’re in the Vegas area around…

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The 500 Days of Summer soundtrack will feature “Us” by Regina Spektor – among other indie favorites for the love lorn hipster. Track list: 01 Mychael Danna And Rob Simonsen – “A Story Of Boy Meets Girl” 02 Regina Spektor – “Us” 03 The Smiths – “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” 04…

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Thanks, internet. You’ve leveled the playing field with 1’s, 0’s, and a few miles of fiberoptic cables and tubes. Making projects like this one — a massive collaborative jamboree between N.A.S.A.’s Squeak E. Clean, DJ Zegon and at least half of your iPod — possible, the web has eliminated borders and allowed music to be…

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Foreigner, one of the world’s most popular and enduring rock bands, will release a new three-disc collection, including a CD album of all new music, a CD album of the band’s original hit recordings, and a DVD of the band in concert and beyond. Foreigner’s latest will be available from Rhino Entertainment September 29, exclusively…

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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! MILLYZ F. KILLER MIKE, RED CAFE &…

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For the past decade, Chimaira has been one of the most consistently heavy and dedicated bands in metal. With their latest release, The Infection, the Ohio sextet has further honed their sound to one of punishing brutality. The US sextet is set to return to Australia in January, 2010 to once again destroy venue stages…

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Music 4 More, a Baltimore-based nonprofit organization providing financial and in-kind resources to sustain and foster under-funded music programs announced its “Downloads for Donations” fundraising campaign to run September 1 – November 21, 2009.   Music 4 More, a 501 c 3 charity, hopes to raise $250,000 to be used to purchase instruments and supplies…

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Newly signed singer-songwriter and Reprise recording artist David Hodges is set to embark on a national promotional tour with Chris Daughtry beginning August 2nd in Orlando. David is teaming up with Daughtry, one of his many song-writing partners, to play a series of intimate live shows in major cities. He will be performing songs from…

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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! KANDI FEAT RICK ROSS “I LIKE HIM”:…

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Following the success of Rob Zombie’s initial reinvention of John Carpenter’s smash cult horror film HALLOWEEN which premiered number one at the box office breaking all Labor Day Weekend 2007 records, comes the sequel, HALLOWEEN II, hitting theatres nationwide on August 28, 2009 from Dimension Films. With the enormously popular horror movie series back, writer-producer-director…

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The most successful artist in the history of pop music will now be joined by the most prominent electronic collective of the Midlantic U.S. as Thievery Corporation join the bill for Paul McCartney’s return to Washington D.C., the home of the Beatles’ First Performance on American Soil.   Thievery Corporation, the DC based duo that…

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Walking a thin line between style and edge, Macbeth Footwear is proud to announce the birth of its newest “Studio Project” collaboration, the “45 RPM.” Designed to the likings and style of none other than Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt, this innovative shoe brings a unique new look that is ready to hit the ground…

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Yesterday we reported that Lil Wayne’s Rebirth album won’t be released until the end of the year, however, Weezy wants his fans to know why. The rapper explained to MTV.com, “Honestly, I’m just starting up this Young Money label and I’m trying to get my artists down right. Once I got that together, then I…

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According to FoxNews.com, Kanye West may have played a role in the demise of Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush. Apparently, ‘Ye sent Kim an inappropriate text message that Bush did not like. A source revealed, “The texts referenced a night they hung out, how much fun he had, how hot Kim was, and more racy…

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Natalie Imbruglia has announced some details regarding her highly anticipated new album.   According to NME.com, it’s going to be called Come To Life and will hit stores on October 6th.   The “Torn” singer also enlisted some pretty good help for the record, writing three songs with Coldplay and even having a song produced…

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Uncle Kracker’s new single “Smile” is available now at iTunes.   It’s off of his forthcoming album Happy Hour which is due in stores September 15th.   For more information on the singer, head to UncleKracker.com.

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According to Billboard, the Airborne Toxic Event have some new music in the works but nothing has been recorded yet. They’ve been playing some of the new tunes live including the tracks “Echo Park” and “All I Ever Wanted.” Singer Mikel Jolett says they have a whole album’s worth of material written and are “itching”…

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A man was arrested for stalking Miley Cyrus, but then let free due to jail overcrowding in Georgia.   According to the New York Daily News, Mark McLeod’s whereabouts are currently unknown and Disney studio execs are concerned that McLeod could possibly harm the starlet.   They have alerted Los Angeles police of his arrest…

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