December 10, 2006
FALL OUT BOY TALKS ABOUT NEW ALBUM

Fall Out Boy says its third album, "Infinity on High," will surprise its fans -- but hopefully in a good way. Guitarist Patrick Stump tells Billboard.com that the Chicago band's second major label album, the follow-up to 2005's double-platinum "From Under the Cork Tree," cuts a broader swath of styles and flavor than its predecessors.

"From song to song there's a completely different feel, but they all make sense in context," Stump explains. "They've got a few common points, but overall there's a lot of different voices and perspectives and styles. It would be dishonest for us to hold back any of these elements."

Fall Out Boy is telegraphing those new directions with the album's first single, the funky "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race," which was released on Nov. 21 and played live at the American Music Awards ceremony. "It's basically a hip-hop/R&B song, but written as a punk song," says Stump, who came up with the groove while he was doing some production work for Gym Class Heroes.

Stump says he was particularly surprised by some "borderline classic rock" sounds the quartet came up with for the album, which is due Feb. 6 via Island. There's also greater use of piano, he says, as well as strings and horns, though he claims that "we were really restrained about it. At the end of the day the core of the songs is just four guys -- drums, bass and two guitars -- playing. They're just rock songs."

"Infinity on High," which takes its title from a letter Vincent Van Gogh wrote to his brother, also features guest appearances by Jay-Z, who introduces one track, and guitar solos on another by Panic! At the Disco's Ryan Ross and New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert. [Billboard]

I can't seem to get into the new single. It's good that they're trying something new though. They could've just stuck with the style from their last album because it worked, but instead they're experimenting and doing their thing. I do hope they have one or two songs though that sound like their last album. Only time will tell..

Labels: fall out boy

THE SPILL CANVAS STARTING FRESH

South Dakota-based emo-rock act the Spill Canvas have signed to Sire Records. Sire, a division of the Warner Music Group, was originally an independent label until 1976, when they signed a distribution deal with Warner Bros. The label has been the home to many influential artists over the years such as the Ramones, the Smiths and the Cure. Recently, the label was unearthed, and currently houses groups like Against Me!, Armor For Sleep and HIM, among others. The band are currently preparing to enter the studio with Neal Avron (Yellowcard, Fall Out Boy) to record their major-label debut, which should be out in mid-2007. [AP]

This could be good news or it could be bad. I'll guess it's good especially since the Cure and Smiths came from it. The Spill Canvas were smart to get Neal, he has experience with successful bands. Best of luck to them.

Labels: in the studio, sire records, the spill canvas

2007 TAKE ACTION! TOUR

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Emery and A Static Lullaby are confirmed to perform during this year's Take Action! Tour. The trek kicks off Feb. 1 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., and runs through late February. Scary Kids Scaring Kids and Kaddisfly are also slated to perform.

A two-disc CD/DVD compilation, "Take Action Volume 6," will also be released Feb. 6, with proceeds from the project and the tour to be donated to the Youth America Hotline. The set features previously unreleased material from the Honorary Title ("Untouched & Intact"), So They Say ("Break the Silence"), Crash Romeo ("Life Camp"), Drive By ("Accidents") and the Secret Handshake ("Don't Call").

My Chemical Romance and Rise Against, along with past and present bands from the tour, also contributed. The DVD portion contains music videos from the bands.

Take Action!, now in its sixth year, was founded by Hopeless and Sub City Records to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention initiatives. Past performers have included artists Anti-Flag, Hawthorne Heights, Jimmy Eat World and Thrice. [Billboard]

This tour sounds like it's a really good cause. Everyone should attend. I just recently heard a song from my girlfriend of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, they're pretty good. Make sure to check out the album/dvd as well, it has a lot of bands you'll love.

Labels: a static lullaby, emery, kaddisfly, scary kids scaring kids, take action tour, the red jumpsuit apparatus, tour

MISS YOUR FACE ALBUM STREAM

Emo-rock quartet The Transit War have posted online a full-album stream of their new album, Miss Your Face, out now on Orange Peal Records. [AP]

(STREAM) The Transit War - Miss Your Face

I've never heard of this band, but after sampling a song, they sound like they fit in here. Let me know what you think of them in the comments, they're not doing much for me so far.

Labels: the transit war

THURSDAY HEADLINING STRHESS TOUR

Rock act Thursday is partnering with artist Derek Hess' clothing company Strhess and PureVolume.com for its winter tour, which will also feature Murder By Death, Fear Before The March Of Flames and Heavy Heavy Low Low. The trek begins Jan. 18 in Hartford, Conn., and wraps Feb. 3 in Lancaster, Pa.

Fans are being asked to submit art that will be a part of the tour; 20 finalists will be featured on Stresstour.com, and a fan vote will decide the winner, whose work will be displayed on the road.

Before the tour, Thursday will play its annual holiday concert Dec. 27 in Sayreville, N.J., with support from Lifetime, From Autumn To Ashes and New London Fire. [Billboard]

Here are the Strhess tour dates:

Jan. 18: Hartford, Conn. (Webster Theatre)
Jan. 19: Wasington, D.C. (9:30 Club)
Jan. 20: Norfolk, Va. (NorVa)
Jan. 21: Charlotte, N.C. (Tremont Music Hall)
Jan. 23: Little Rock, Ark. (Village)
Jan. 24: New Orleans (House of Blues)
Jan. 25: Atlanta (Masquerade)
Jan. 26: Tampa, Fla. (State Theatre)
Jan. 27: Tallahassee, Fla. (Floyd's Music)
Jan. 28: Jacksonville, Fla. (Freebird's)
Jan. 30: Pittsburgh (Malls)
Jan. 31: Rochester, N.Y. (Water St. Music)
Feb. 1: Long Island, N.Y. (Crazy Donkey)
Feb. 2: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (the Chance)
Feb. 3: Lancaster, Pa. (Chameleon Club)

Labels: fear before the march of flames, from autumn to ashes, heavy heavy low low, lifetime, new london fire, thursday murder by death, tour

December 07, 2006
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Today's track is My Chemical Romance's latest single off their new album 'The Black Parade'.

My Chemical Romance - "Famous Last Words"

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS SET TO RECORD

Hawthorne Heights have announced via their MySpace blog that they've written 11 songs for their upcoming third album -- and, most importantly, they're "super excited" about them.

"We're up to 11 songs for the new record! I can't wait to go in and record," says HH drummer Eron Bucciarelli on the blog. "I don't want to give anything away about these songs yet, because when we write, the songs change and grow over the course of the whole process and what we have now could end up being radically different from what ends up on the record. I will say that so far so good and I'm super excited!"

Bucciarelli posted another update a few weeks prior, describing the currently written songs as "further expansions of what we have done in the past. They reflect the growth we've made since our last album but there's an added cohesiveness in these new songs that I think can only be related to our recent self-reflection, uncertainty of our future and the general ups and downs one goes through in times of struggle."

There is no word on who will record LP3 for the Dayton, Ohio, natives; nor what label will be releasing it, since the quintet recently filed a lawsuit against their label, Victory Records, and specifically owner Tony Brummel. The band still plan on releasing a live CD/DVD sometime in 2007, as well. [AP]

They're a rapidly rising band with a already huge and still growing fan base. Their next album will easily go mainstream, probably up there with My Chemical Romance. The fans will be waiting for it.

Labels: hawthorne heights, in the studio

RADIOHEAD DEBUTING NEW TRACKS

Two new Radiohead tracks are to air on a new internet-only TV show, spearheaded by super-producer Nigel Godrich.

"From The Basement" will feature Thom Yorke as one of the show's guests, and the frontman will debut a pair of the band's new album tracks to the viewing public - "Down Is The New Up" and "Videotape". Both tracks were performed to crowds earlier this year on Radiohead's short Euro tour.

"'From The Basement' was exciting because it came from the desire to cut out the crap that lies between the music and the viewer," said Thom Yorke. "To get plugged straight into the mains. No producer director egos messing it up."

The first episode of "From The Basement" can be downloaded from December 18. [Sound Generator]

Finally, some new songs for all the Radiohead kids out there. Interesting new way to release them, we'll see how that turns out.

Labels: radiohead

SMASHING PUMPKINS IN THE STUDIO

Smashing Pumpkins' Jimmy Chamberlain has dropped his latest online update, revealing the seminal rock act now have four tracks completed for their comeback album.

Writing on his blog, the skin smith says Corgan, alongside producer Roy Thomas Barker, had been 'carving up the sonic landscape', but adds that fans should also expect some quiet numbers on the new set.

The band, who are not expected to be reforming with guitarist James Iha, look set to release a new album in mid to late 2007. [Sound Generator]

This come back is going to make so many people happy, especially those who grew up listening to this band. They have a few songs that I love, other than that, nothing. I hope they complete this album, it will be a huge and highly anticipated release if they do.

Labels: in the studio, smashing pumpkins

NEW CURE ALBUM IN WORKS

Robert Smith is struggling with a case of writer's block in the making of the 14th album from The Cure.

Speaking to Reuters, Smith explained that he has around 33 new Cure songs, with the album being pushed back for release in May 2007.

"I want them (the words) to mean something, it's not enough that they rhyme," he said. "I find myself stopping short and thinking I've done this before, and better. I've given myself a deadline to finish the words before Christmas. If I don't I should be shot."

Smith also expressed his disdain for being continually described as a 'goth', describing the tag as "pitiful".

"We're not categorizable," he explained. "I suppose we were post-punk when we came out, but in total it's impossible. How can you describe a band that put out an album like 'Pornography' and also 'Greatest Hits' where every single song was top 10 around the world? I just play Cure music, whatever that is."

The Cure is a fantastic band. It was great when Robert Smith collaborated with blink-182, very surprising as well. I hope the next album has some tracks like "Boys Don't Cry" and "Close to Me", that would make my day. Smith may not like labels, but call me a "rocker" any day.

Labels: in the studio, the cure

LABELS RELEASING SONGS IN MP3

After years of selling online music digitally wrapped with copy and playback restrictions designed to hinder piracy, major music labels are beginning to make some songs available in the unrestricted MP3 file format.

The releases are part of an experiment to gauge demand for tracks that can be played on any digital music player capable of playing MP3s, one of the oldest music compression formats.

Normally, copy-protected tracks are only playable on certain devices. By selling MP3s, recording companies can ensure they can be played on Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod players without going through Apple's iTunes Music Store.

"They're still looking at it as an experiment but the labels have really come a long way in terms of wanting to see how this works for them," said Carrie Davis, a Yahoo spokeswoman. [Yahoo!]

This is such good news. I'm tired of having tracks that can only play in certain programs and not in others. It's such a royal pain in the ass. When I bought stellastarr*'s 'Harmonies For the Haunted' album, Sony BMG screwed it up big time. You could only copy the music into Windows Media format. It couldn't be added to iTunes or anything with all the restrictions. People were angry, because they had done that to a lot of releases that year. This is good news for all.

Labels: piracy

KEANE MAKING UP FOR MISSED TOUR

Keane will return to the road in the new year with a US tour. The band were forced to pull their last dates after singer Tom Chaplin went to rehab earlier this year. However with Chaplin now recovered, the band will begin 2007 with five American shows.

"It'll be great to get back out to America and Canada," he said. "We were really disappointed to miss out on the big tour in September, so it's genuinely exciting to be going out again. It's long overdue and we're really looking forward to it." [NME]

January American/Canadian Tour:

Los Angeles Wilton (January 26)
San Francisco Berkeley Community Theatre (27)
Portland Roseland (29)
Seattle Paramount (30)
Vancouver Orpheum (31)

February UK Arena Tour:

Bournemouth BIC (February 22)
Birmingham NEC (23)
Nottingham Arena (25)
Cardiff CIA (26)
London Wembley Arena (28, March 1)
Sheffield Hallam FM Arena (3)
Manchester MEN Arena (4)
Newcastle Metro Radio Arena (6)
Glasgow SECC (7

Labels: keane, tour

THE RAPTURE FORM RECORD LABEL

That New York band who sounds like those London bands, The Rapture, launch a vanity label and new tour.

Pitchfork reports that the jaunty post-punk disco outfit needed a storehouse to release their vinyl and remixes efforts so they set up the mightily-named Throne Of Blood label. The first release was the debut single 'Get Myself Into It' from their 2006 album 'Pieces Of The People We Love', which hit number 36 in the UK.

The outfit are focussing heavily on the UK, announcing a February 2007 tour and a part in the NME Awards show at the London Astoria. [Undercover]

The Rapture has some really catchy and dancy tracks. If you haven't heard them yet, download "House of Jealous Lovers" and "WAYUH". It should be interesting to hear some remixes to their songs.

Labels: the rapture, throne of blood

December 06, 2006
NEW RECORD LABEL BY ANDREW MCMAHON

Andrew McMahon, frontman of Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin, has formed his own record label. Called Airport Tapes And Records (or ATR), McMahon has established the label under new company Your Music America, which itself was founded by industry veterans Larry Lee and Richie Zito. According to YMA, "the joint venture will serve as an outlet for the talented artists that Andrew encounters on the road and at home." There is no word on the label's first signings or releases or even a website established, but when that changes, we'll bring the news to you. [AP]

Andrew McMahon is a pretty talented guy. Something Corporate has some amazing songs, while "Mixed Tape" by Jack's Mannequin sounded really epic too. I'm eager to see which bands come out of record label. Can't wait.

Labels: airport tapes and records, andrew mcmahon, jack's mannequin, something corporate

INCUBUS TOPS ALBUM CHARTS

California rock band Incubus earned its first No. 1 album on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday, though sales were less than half those of its previous release.

Incubus sold 165,000 copies of "Light Grenades" (Epic) during the week ended December 3, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Its last set, 2004's "A Crow Left of the Murder," debuted at No. 2 with 332,000 units. [Yahoo!]

For some reason, I just can't seem to get into Incubus. They're a talented band, but I guess it's just not my sound. "Drive" is a great jam, but stuff like "Warning" makes me dislike them. Their current single, "Anna Molly" isn't too bad though. Judging by their record sales, I think they took too long of a break and people just lost interest.

Labels: incubus

FROM AUTUMN TO NO SINGER

Vagrant Records metalcore band From Autumn To Ashes have announced via their MySpace blog that frontman Ben Perri has left the band. The blog post points to a series of events between Perri and the rest of the members, culminating with Perri never showing up to the studio where the rest of the band were recording their fourth full-length. Drummer/singer Fran Mark has now assumed the frontman role in the band and completed the band's Australian tour as such, and the group are looking for a new drummer to fill Mark's place. [AP]

Perri e-mailed AP earlier this morning with his side of the story; here is his letter, unedited:

"As I am sure you have read on the band Myspace, I have left the band. Everything you read was essentially true, just without the malice. I want to take this time to first off, thank you all for the amazing support you have shown me for the last seven years and to apologize for leaving so abruptly.

As you all know, we as human beings go through tough times. I had been going through a rough time ever since last summer. A few times I thought the band was done, when I was still all in, and somehow we kept on truckin'. I did it because I still loved what I was doing and loved playing for all of you.

Somewhere in between the end of this summer and a month ago, I lost the passion......the fire that kept me going for all these years. I did not want to continue doing this without it. I know that was part of the reason you have all stayed with FATA is that fire and that passion that I had. I loved helping you with my words and talking to you all at shows and just performing with these guys day in and day out. But, i am sure you know what it is like when the passion dies. It takes it's toll on you physically and mentally, and I did not want drag you down with me.

The way I left and the timing was all deplorable on my part. I take full responsibility for my actions and I am sorry, but if I didn't do what I felt was right for ME, I would be lost. For the first time in my life I acted selfishly....maybe to a fault, but I did it for ME.

I hope you all understand and continue to support the band through all of this. They have always risen above adversity and they will continue to do so.

You all mean the world to me and I would not trade the last seven years for all the money, sex and power in all the world.

Thank you to FATA and all the fans."

Well, this sucks for all of you From Autumn to Ashes fans. My brother is a big Metalcore fan, I'm not. So now I can bug him about it. Hopefully they're able to find a new drummer and keep the band going, they have a lot of fans. Best of luck to the former lead singer.

Labels: from autumn to ashes

TAKING BACK SUNDAY 2007 TOUR

The itinerary of one of the biggest tours of 2007 has been revealed: Taking Back Sunday, Underoath and Armor For Sleep will be touring the U.S. and Canada from February 22 in State College, Pennsylvania, through April 1 in Albany, New York. All confirmed dates are below. If your city's not yet listed, keep an eye on those TBA dates. [AP]

Feb 22, 2007 State College (Penn State), Pennsylvania Bryce Jordan Center
Feb 23, 2007 TBA, TBA TBA
Feb 25, 2007 Birmingham, Alabama Boutwell Auditorium
Feb 27, 2007 San Antonio, Texas Sunset Station
Feb 28, 2007 TBA, TBA TBA
Mar 01, 2007 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Lloyd Noble Center
Mar 02, 2007 St. Lous, Missouri The Pageant
Mar 03, 2007 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Eagles Ballroom
Mar 04, 2007 St. Paul, Minnesota Myth
Mar 06, 2007 Des Moines, Iowa Val Air Ballroom
Mar 07, 2007 Kansas City, Missouri Uptown Theatre
Mar 08, 2007 Denver, Colorado The Fillmore Auditorium
Mar 09, 2007 Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Air
Mar 10, 2007 Las Vegas, Nevada House Of Blues
Mar 11, 2007 San Bernadino, California Orange Pavilion
Mar 13, 2007 Irvine, California UCI Bren Events Center
Mar 14, 2007 San Francisco, California The Concourse
Mar 15, 2007 San Luis Obispo, California SLO University Rec Center
Mar 16, 2007 Reno, Nevada Grand Sierra (Hilton)
Mar 17, 2007 Boise, Idaho Taco Bell Arena
Mar 18, 2007 TBA, TBA TBA
Mar 20, 2007 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Northlands Agricom Arena
Mar 21, 2007 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Stampede Corral
Mar 22, 2007 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Prairieland Park
Mar 23, 2007 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Burton Cummings Theater
Mar 24, 2007 TBA, TBA TBA
Mar 25, 2007 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Community Auditorium
Mar 27, 2007 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Congress Centre
Mar 28, 2007 London, Ontario, Canada Centennial Hall
Mar 29, 2007 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Arrow Hall
Mar 30, 2007 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Theatre Olympia
Mar 31, 2007 TBA, TBA TBA
Apr 01, 2007 Albany, New York Armory

Labels: armor for sleep, taking back sunday, tour, underoath

December 05, 2006
BUTTER VS. CLANDESTINE CLOTHING

Ritter says some of the band members have other musical projects, but none that will impinge on All-American Rejects' schedule. He himself has extra-musical concerns he'll focus on during the time off, including some real estate holdings he has in the band's native Oklahoma and developing his clothing line, Butter, beyond the T-shirts and hoodies it currently offers.

"I want it to grow naturally," Ritter explains. "I don't want it to be completely whored-out like your Clandestine by [Fall Out Boy's] Pete Wentz. I don't want to be another guy in a band making shirts. I definitely want it to stand on its own." [Billboard]

Well, I guess it's now time to pick teams. You're either for Team Ritter or Team Wentz. What's it going to be? Check out the clothes and make the choice for yourself. Time for a Fall Out Boy and All-American Rejects war, my money is on Fall Out Boy.

Butter Clothes vs. Clandestine Clothing

Labels: fall out boy, pete wentz, the all-american rejects, tyson ritter

MUSIC EXPOSURE: NOVEMBER 2006

Bel Air Academy: Ms. Megan says, "They are really sweet and a down-to-earth group, plus they are really good!"

http://www.myspace.com/belairacademy

Showbread: Ms. Megan says, "I like them a lot."

http://www.purevolume.com/showbread

Kim Kline: Kludge Magazine states, "It is always refreshing to see such an amazingly powerful female presence in Hollywood's world-famous Sunset Strip as Kim Kline. Performing in front of a sold-out crowd Kline commanded the full attention of the audience from the first note until the very last. Her bluesy-rock vocals floated seamlessly upon her powerhouse backing band's blasting beats. For those in the audience that were familiar with her catchy pop-rock material, such instant classics as "Inside*" and "Misunderstood" had them dancing and singing along all the while."

http://www.myspace.com/kimkline

Aaron Schroeder: Aaron says, "I play a sort of Americana/Indie/Folk think akin to Destroyer, Billy Bragg, The Mountain Goats, Hank Williams. I hope that once you check out my songs the music will stand out above others."

http://www.myspace.com/aaronschroeder

Automatic Arms: Noah says, "People say it has a Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Flaming Lips, Beatles sound. Of course like any musician, I don't really like oversimplifying like that, but I guess descriptions help. In the end you cant really escape influences. Hopefully you'll take a minute to give a listen."

http://myspace.com/automaticarms

Siberian: Finn says, "We’ve been compared to Broken Social Scene, Snow Patrol, Longwave, and French Kicks. Generally speaking, I think we draw a lot of pop influence from the Zombies, the Kinks, Yes, the Who, Bowie, and Cohen. Then we blend in more modern guitar work/sounds/ideas, thinkSlowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Explosions In the Sky, etc."

http://www.myspace.com/siberian

Labels: aaron schroeder, automatic arms, bel air academy, kim kline, showbread, siberian

ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS TAKING A BREAK

After 80 weeks of touring in support of 2005's platinum-plus "Move Along," Ritter thinks it's time for the band to take a break -- and for its fans to get a break from the band.

"I think the world needs to take a breath away from the All-American Rejects," Ritter explains. "I think people make mistakes by coming back too quick. Like the Killers, I think that was a good time that they took away. People get burnt out on sh*t easy. If you don't disappear and you're always in the spotlight, then you're just another Britney Spears, y'know?"

Despite the looming break, Ritter says he and his bandmates have been working on new material and that he's "pleasantly surprised with the songs I'm writing out here on the road." [Billboard]

The Rejects sure had a great run with their last album. Their singles flew off the charts and created a huge fan base. I bought their first album the week it came out in the new artists section at my local Wherehouse. It was decent, had a few good songs, but it was left at that. I'm happy to see they've grown as a band. I can't wait to see what they come back with after their break.

Labels: the all-american rejects

INTERPOL RECORDING THIRD ALBUM

NYC mope-rock kings Interpol have officially begun recording their third album, and major label debut. The band posted the following update on their website:

"We are now recording album 3. The studio is in NYC, and we're enjoying being local. The atmosphere and the environs of a recording facility affect the sound and feel of an album in the subtlest ways. And we are affected. And it is subtle. Sounds great so far. But we'll be here for a while yet."

The group began writing the album in July; they signed to major label Capitol Records in August. The disc should be out in mid-2007. [AP]

Interpol is a great band. I found more songs off their second album I liked and only a few on the first. So hopefully if the pattern continues, I'll love most of their third album. "Next Exit" is a great relaxed listen, give it a listen.

Labels: in the studio, interpol

UNDEROATH SINGER'S SIDE PROJECT

The Almost, the pop-rock side project of Underoath drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie, has posted a new song from their forthcoming full-length debut. The album, which is currently untitled, will be out in April 2007 on Tooth & Nail Records. [AP]

The Almost have also confirmed their first two live appearances ever, one on each coast. Dates:

Dec 17 2006 7:00P Chain Reaction Anaheim, California
Dec 28 2006 6:00P The Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania w/the Starting Line, Max Bemis

(STREAM) The Almost - Southern Weather

Labels: side project, the almost, tour, underoath

FRIENDS OR ENEMIES TOUR

Start counting the days: The dates for the Friends Or Enemies Tour -- featuring Fall Out Boy, New Found Glory, the Early November and Permanent Me, as well as New Jersey punk legends Lifetime on select dates -- have been announced. The schedule is below; tickets for all shows go onsale Dec. 16 unless otherwise marked. [AP]

January 4, 2007 San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre -- on sale 12/17
January 5, 2007 Anaheim, CA @ Grove Of Anaheim
January 6, 2007 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Janaury 7, 2007 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
January 8, 2007 Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
January 10, 2007 St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant -- on sale 12/15
January 11, 2007 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre -- on sale 12/15
January 12, 2007 Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
January 13, 2007 Boston, MA @ The Avalon
January 14, 2007 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
January 16, 2007 New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
January 17, 2007 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
January 18, 2007 Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz Theatre At Disco Rodeo
January 19, 2007 Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
January 20, 2007 Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live

Labels: fall out boy, lifetime, new found glory, permanent me, the early november, tour

MATCHBOOK ROMANCE LOSE GUITARIST

Epitaph band (and former AP cover stars) Matchbook Romance have announced that guitarist Ryan "Judas" DePaolo has left the band for the second time since the group's formation -- this time for good. The band's statement is below:

"Sadly, the first thing we have to report is that Ryan Judas DePaolo, will be leaving Matchbook Romance. Its unfortunate, but it gives Ryan DePaolo the chance to chase down other dreams and aspirations that he has personally. Everyone at MRHQ wishes him the best."

DePaolo's final performance with the band will be Dec. 22 at the Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York, with Men Women & Children and the Sleeping opening. [AP]

Matchbook Romance is currently set to head the Epitaph tour, hopefully they are able to find a new guitarist in time. The only song I dig by this band is "Monsters," the music is epic.

Labels: matchbook romance

GLASSJAW MAKING A COME BACK

Information continues to trickle in on what is being labeled the return of Glassjaw.

Fellow Long Island hardcore bands Crime In Stereo and This Is Hell will be opening the majority of Glassjaw's headlining dates this month; the specific show-by-show breakdown is below. [AP]

Dec 14 2006 7:00P City Hall Nashville, TN w/Deftones
Dec 16 2006 7:00P Ridglea Theater Ft. Worth, TX
Dec 17 2006 7:00P Cains Tulsa, OK w/Deftones
Dec 18 2006 7:00P Uptown Theatre Kansas City, MO w/Deftones
Dec 19 2006 7:00P First Avenue Minneapolis, MN w/Deftones
Dec 21 2006 6:00P House Of Blues Chicago, IL w/Crime In Stereo
Dec 22 2006 7:00P St. Andrew's Hall Detroit, MI w/Crime In Stereo
Dec 23 2006 7:00P Crazy Donkey Farmingdale, NY w/Crime In Stereo, This Is Hell
Dec 27 2006 7:00P The Recher Theater Towson, MD w/Crime In Stereo, This Is Hell
Dec 28 2006 7:00P The Palladium Worcester, MA w/Crime In Stereo, This Is Hell
Dec 29 2006 6:30P Webster Hall New York, NY w/Crime In Stereo, This Is Hell
Dec 30 2006 7:00P Trocadero Philadelphia, PA w/Crime In Stereo, This Is Hell
Dec 31 2006 9:00P Toad's Place New Haven, CT w/Hatebreed (Stillborn Fest)

Labels: glassjaw, tour

THE BLACK PARADE MOVIE

Reports of a film adaptation of My Chemical Romance's "The Black Parade" may be exaggerated, but the project is not beyond the realm of possibility, according to frontman Gerard Way.

Way tells Billboard.com that the movie reports are just "rumors" and that the band is "not talking to anybody about that." Nevertheless, he adds, "it is something that we would love to see. I can't say that people should expect it in the future, but I know it's in the public vibe right now and people are talking about it. So, we'll see." [Billboard]

The new album is really good. There are a few songs I didn't care for, but for the most part, it's a success. I'm not too sure I agree with the next single, "Famous Last Words." Myself and a few others agree that "The Sharpest Lives" would do the job as their next hit single. The album is a great story which could possibly be made into a great artsy/indie movie. So, best of luck with that guys.

Labels: my chemical romance, the black parade

NEW SONGS FROM COLDPLAY

Having been off the road all year, Coldplay will unveil a batch of new songs during a Latin American tour in February and March. The trek will begin with a Feb. 14-16 stand in Santiago, Chile, and will run through a March 3 show in Mexico City.

The new material is earmarked for Coldplay's fourth studio album, which is tipped for a late 2007 release via Capitol. It will be the follow-up to 2005's "X&Y," which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200. [Billboard]

I've never been a huge fan of Coldplay, but they do have quite a following. I want another song like the Scientist, that song hits the spot on a cold, lonely day. If you happen to be in the Latin America area, drop in for some new songs.

Labels: coldplay, tour

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