Apple Releases iTunes 7.1.1

Apple updates iTunes again, 11 days after version 7.1 was released.

iTunes 7.1.1 addresses a stability issue and minor compatibility problems in iTunes 7.1.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

In somewhat related news, Apple has also re-released iPod shuffle Reset Utility and renamed it to simply iPod Reset Utility. The utility supports 1st and 2nd generation iPod shuffle. (03.15.2007)

About iPod Reset Utility 1.0 for Windows

Use iPod Reset Utility to restore the following iPod models back to their factory settings, when iTunes is unable to do so:
– iPod shuffle (1st Generation)
– iPod shuffle (2nd Generation)

iPod Reset Utility 1.0 for Mac3.4MB
iPod Reset Utility 1.0 for Windows2.2MB

If you’re using Windows Vista and iTunes, please read the following Apple knowledgebase:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305042

Heaven and Hell Tour 2007: March 14 – Calgary, Alberta – Canada

March 14 – Calgary, Alberta – Canada

Brandt Centre

Down will not be performing on Calgary show due to Phil Anselmo’s illness. Megadeth is scheduled to hit the stage on 7:40 pm andplay a 60-minute set.

From Megadeth.com:

Megadeth to start at 7:40 PM tonight in Calgary!
Down is not going to be able to perform again tonight. Phil Anselmo has seen several DRs & is trying to get better but not able to sing again tonight. Therefore, Megadeth’s set will be from 7:40pm – 8:40pm, and not starting at 8:00pm as previously scheduled.

Setlist will be added later.

Heaven and Hell

  1. E5150
  2. After All (The Dead)
  3. The Mob Rules
  4. Children Of The Sea
  5. Lady Evil
  6. Ear In The Wall
  7. I
  8. Sign Of The Southern Cross
  9. Voodoo
  10. The Devil Cried
  11. Drum solo
  12. Computer God
  13. Falling Off The Edge Of The World
  14. Shadow Of The Wind
  15. Die Young
  16. Heaven & Hell
  17. Lonely Is The Word (encore)
  18. Neon Knights (encore)

Megadeth

  1. Sleepwalker
  2. Wake Up Dead
  3. In My Darkest Hour
  4. Kick The Chair
  5. She Wolf
  6. Hangar 18
  7. A Tout Le Monde
  8. Washington Is Next
  9. Symphony of Destruction
  10. Peace Sells
  11. Holy Wars (encore)

Down (unable to perform)

Nine Inch Nails Releases “Survivalism” Track in GarageBand Format

Following “The Hand That Feed” and “Only”, Nine Inch Nail’s “Survivalism” is released in GarageBand Format. (104MB)

Nine Inch Nail also plan to release every track on “Year Zero” in GarageBand format (and maybe others) gradually for the next few months.

http://www.nin.com/current/

From nin.com:

Surprise! Click here to download the multitrack session for Survivalism in GarageBand* format. No strings attached. Similar to what we did with The Hand That Feed and Only. You now have the ability to reconstruct / deconstruct Survivalism any way you choose. We will soon present the details on where you can upload your own mixes so get to work and have fun with this!

[We plan to release every track on the album this way over the next few months… Keep checking back]

*Mac OS X with GarageBand 3 Required

http://www.nin.com/
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/

Heaven and Hell Tour 2007: March 13 – Edmonton, Alberta – Canada

Second night of Heaven and Hell Tour 2007.

Setlist (will be updated)

Heaven and Hell

Megadeth (60 minute set)

  1. Sleepwalker
  2. Wake Up Dead
  3. Kick The Chair
  4. In My Darkest Hour
  5. Washington Is Next
  6. Trust
  7. A Tout Le Monde
  8. Hangar 18
  9. Symphony Of Destruction
  10. Peace Sells
  11. Mechanix (encore)
  12. Holy Wars (encore)

Down

Phil Anselmo was reported to have some virus infection and could not sing.

Heaven and Hell Tour 2007: March 11 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada

Heaven and Hell Tour 2007 commences tonight.

Down opens the show, followed by Megadeth before the headliner Heaven and Hell.
According to reports, Down played a 30-minute set and Megadeth played a 45-minute set. The headliner Heaven and Hell played a 90-minute set.

Setlist coming soon (still waiting for the info – will be updated)

Heaven and Hell

  1. E5150
  2. After All (The Dead)
  3. Mob Rules
  4. Children Of The Sea
  5. Lady Evil
  6. Ear in the Wall
  7. I
  8. Sign Of The Southern Cross
  9. Voodoo
  10. The Devil Cried
  11. Drum Solo
  12. Computer God
  13. Falling Off The Edge Of The World
  14. Shadow Of The Wind
  15. Guitar Solo
  16. Die Young
  17. Heaven and Hell (extended)
  18. Neon Knights (encore)

(Thanks to Emile for the update – see comment)

Megadeth

  1. Sleepwalker
  2. Wake Up Dead
  3. Kick The Chair
  4. Washington Is Next
  5. A Tout Le Monde
  6. Symphony Of Destruction
  7. Trust
  8. Peace Sells
  9. Holy Wars (encore)

Down

  1. Lysergic Funeral Procession
  2. Lifer
  3. Hail The Leaf
  4. Underneath Everything
  5. Stone The Crow
  6. Bury Me In Smoke

Megadeth New Live CD Appears First on iTunes Store and Napster

Megadeth new live DVD “That One Night – Live In Buenos Aires” is released today. The CD version is scheduled for release sometimes later this year. Without any announcements, the “CD” is made available on online music stores such as iTunes Store and Napster.

This is one of few instances when songs are released on the online music stores first before the actual CD. A lot of times, new CD’s are leaked on to the internet days, weeks, and even months before the actual release dates. The fact is, most of the times the recording, mixing and mastering of the CD’s are done long before the actual release dates. Advance copies of the songs are the likely source of the leaks. The songs can easily made available for purchase on the online music stores whenever someone leak them on the internet.

Artist can greatly benefit from this model by releasing some of their songs early on the online musi stores before the CD release date. Online music stores are the perfect medium for new singles.

Now, if only we can get rid off those pesky DRM……….

For sure fans of Megadeth are now buying the songs on iTunes Store and Napster to accompany the DVD.

Megadeth “That One Night – Live In Buenos Aires” on iTunes Store (iTunes required)
Megadeth “That One Night – Live In Buenos Aires” on Napster

Megadeth “That One Night – Live In Buenos Aires” DVD on Amazon.com

Megadeth: “That One Night – Live In Buenos Aires” Audio is Available on iTunes Store

Megadeth “That One Night – Live In Buenos Aires” DVD is released today. At the same time, the audio version of DVD is also available on iTunes Store. Supposedly the CD version of “That One Night – Live In Buenos Aires” will be released later this year.

this is one of few instances when the “CD” appears on iTunes Store first before the actual CD itself.

Megadeth “That One Night – Live In Buenos Aires” on iTunes Store, click here.

Megadeth “That One Night – Live in Buenos Aires” DVD