News (updated 08.21.00)

U2 can't leave new album behind. Or at least that's what the title of the band's october release will be: All That You Can't Leave Behind. According to CDNOW's Allstar, U2's first album in 3 years will be a return to their old rock style, containing 11 new tracks produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno (who were behind The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby! Be on the lookout for the first single, "Beautiful Day."

BON JOVI shuts down Wembley. Before London's Wembley arena gets demolished to make way for something bigger and better, BON JOVI performed the historic venue's two final gigs this past weekend as part of their European tour. Live Daily reports that the arena has played host to Live Aid, Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, and hundreds of bands over the years -- that is, 77 years standing and 28 years featuring live music. A new 90,000-seat stadium is slated to open in 2003.

MOBY schedules US tour. You've got 38 days to "praise" him in person. MOBY is embarking on a short North American tour of that length starting September 8 in Denver, says Rolling Stone. Check local listings to find out when he'll visit a dancefloor near you.

Compiled by Glennie Rabin
News Editor


New Releases for Tuesday, 08.22.00

Incubus When Incubus Attacks Vol. 1 [EP] (Sony/Epic)
Elastica The Menace (WEA/Atlantic)
Thievery Corporation The Mirror Conspiracy (ESL)

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Birthdays This Week

08.21.71: Liam Howlett (Prodigy)
08.21.52: Joe Strummer (The Clash)
08.22.72: Paul Douchette (Matchbox 20)
08.22.67: Layne Staley (Alice In Chains)
08.22.61: Roland Orzabal (Tears For Fears)
08.23.61: Dean DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots)
08.23.60: Steve Clark (Def Leppard)
08.25.62: Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard)
08.25.49: Gene Simmons (Kiss)
08.26.69: Adrian Young (No Doubt)
08.26.66: Dan Vickrey (Counting Crows)
08.27.70: Tony Kanal (No Doubt)
08.27.56: Glen Matlock (The Sex Pistols)
08.27.53: Alex Lifeson (Rush)


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