As I always try to look for some new way to expand my offerings, I have decided to keep an eye out across the world of entertainment news and try my hand at news reporting/commentary on stories that catch my eye. Obviously, I cannot cover everything. What I will do is catch whatever I can as I can and hope that it delivers something new to you.
Dope to Release No Regret in March
Wow, I really did not think this band was still around. I am happy to discover they are. No Regret will be the band's first release since 2005's American Apathy. I love that album, the lyrics are not exactly deep, but if you want something that flat out rocks, Apathy does the trick. The new album is set to land on March 10, 2009, so reports Blabbermouth.
It will be interesting to see how much the band has changed over the past few years, if at all, the membership is certainly different. Only two members who played on the last album are still with the group -- Edsel Dope (of course), and guitarist Virus. To round out the lineup they have added Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett's younger brother Tripp on bass (formerly of Twisted Method), and ex-Genitorturers' drummer Angel Bartolotta.
While I would never consider Dope to be a great band, they have a lot to be admired for. Edsel is a tireless promoter. He has kept the band going on the independent scene when their label deal went south. He has also done much to put tour packages together to keep them on the road doing their thing. If nothing else, it is a success of personal drive.
I am looking forward to this album as well as the opportunity to see them live again. Their set lists may be a bit predictable, but the energy is first rate.
New Doctor Who Chosen
The Hollywood Reporter tells us that Matt Smith is to be the new lead of Doctor Who. And with that announcement I can hear a collective: "Who?" Hehe, funny on many levels... in any case, the television actor, who is virtually unknown, at least here in the States, will be the new Doctor.
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