'Disciples' DVD

The Wu-Tang Clan's first show in a decade with all nine of its principal members is heading to CD and DVD this fall.

The album Disciples of the 36 Chambers arrives first on September 28th via Sanctuary, with the DVD to follow on October 12th. It is drawn from a July 17th set at the Rock the Bells festival in San Bernardino, California.The album will also feature solo cuts by ODB ,Ghostface ,Method Man and Raekwon.

Black Eye Peas In Studio Blaze!

The Black Eyed Peas were forced to flee a California recording studio in the early hours of this morning (August 11th) after it went up in flames. 

The Burbank Fire Department says the group had candles burning inside the Glenwood Place Studios to create ambience as they recorded their upcoming album Monkey Business.

The fire started while the bandmembers were dining in another part of the building as they took a break. Once they learned of the fire, they attempted to dampen the flames.

Capatin Ron Bell said "They evacuated the building (and) even tried using fire extinguishers prior to our arrival, but it was too late for fire extinguishers. But they did a good job."

An estimated $550,000 of damage was caused by the fire, which engulfed furniture and musical ins truments - but the band managed to escape with a tape they had just recorded and a couple of charred guitars.

"Guitars, drums, drum, kits, keyboards, microphones, classic instruments that we've collected with our worldly travels are now destroyed." said lead rapper Will.I.Am.

Despite their recent troubles, the Black Eyed Peas are leaving for New York City tomorrow (August 12th ) to prepare for a live performance on TV show Good Morning America.

Brand Nubian Tour !

Following the release of their highly anticipated Fire In the Hole album, hip-hop luminaries Brand Nubian are about to head on tour. Grand Puba, Sadat X, and Lord Jamar will be touring The United States as well as Canada from mid-August through the end of September. Label-mate Sharkey, Immortal Technique and Brother Ali will join the trio on select dates. For all tour info, be sure to check the eckounltd.com calendar.

Here are the tour dates:

8/18/2004 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
8/19/2004 - New York, NY @ B.B. King's Blues Club
8/20/2004 - Philadelphia, PA @ Beyond
8/22/2004 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Club
8/24/2004 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
8/25/2004 - Toronto, ON @ Tonic Nightclub
8/26/2004 - Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
8/27/2004 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
8/28/2004 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
9/09/2004 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
9/10/2004 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
9/14/2004 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
9/15/2004 - Los Angeles, CA @ Knitting Factory
9/16/2004 - San Diego, CA @ Canes
9/17/2004 - Phoenix, AZ @ Old Brickhouse Grill
9/18/2004 - Albuquerque, NM @Sunshine Theatre
9/20/2004 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
9/21/2004 - Houston, TX @ Engine Room
9/22/2004 - New Orleans, LA @ Parish @ House of Blues
9/24/2004 - Miami, FL @ I/O
9/25/2004 - Orlando, FL @ The Social