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Launch Media, Webcasters sue RIAA

I'm glad to see this news. As I previously expressed, I think the RIAA went a little too far in it's suit against Launch.com.

"Several major Webcasters including Launch Media Inc., MTVi Group, MusicMatch Inc., and Listen.com on Friday struck back at the recording industry by filing a countersuit in a music licensing dispute they say threatens their livelihoods.

The suit was filed in federal court in San Francisco in response to a lawsuit filed by the recording industry last week against music portal Launch Media for allegedly failing to seek proper licenses for its personalized Web radio service, the companies said."

Read the full article at CNET.com.

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Metallica Rumors

InterSandman.com brings us a pair of rumors about a new bassist and the old one:

ZeNico tells us "MetallicA is dealing with Matt Bissonette (a great bassist who has worked with Satriani, Steve Vai, and much more). I know it from a journalist, and the info is almost sure!!!"

And of ex-Metallica bassist, Jason Newstead:

Rumors are popping up in many places that former Metallica bassist, Jason Newsted might take up the singer/bassist vacancy in Canadian metal band Voivod. 'MBody' song written by Jason appeared on their 1997 album called Phobos.

A release on the band's website Voivod.com says, very cryptically: "Some old friends have called (Not Blacky, Not Snake you diehards) A few changes on the horizon for Voivod" (note: Blacky & Snake are old members of the band, that were also rumored to return to the band's line-up).

Rumors are rumors though - don't beleive them until they're confirmed.

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