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Posted on: November 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

POLKA DOT DOT DOT FALL ’09 TOUR

Polka Dot Dot Dot is a trio of traveling minstrels composed of Jordan O’Jordan (Jordan Smith), Onyx of Olympia, and Twig Palace (Colleen Johnson). The three met in the magical realm of Olympia, Washington, but they started playing music together when their paths crossed and their particles collided in Auckland in January 2007. Their blend of banjo/harp/ukulele/guitar/clapgame music draws heavily from American folk, but finds inspiration in everything from Medieval…

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Posted on: November 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

AFI ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES, REVEAL “TORCH SONG” DEMO

On the heels of the release of their new album, Crash Love, perennial rockers AFI have announced a new string of tour dates, taking them throughout the West in January. Fans who have checked out the band’s East Coast dates have been treated night after night with a mix of old and new songs spanning AFI’s massive eight album catalog. Included as a staple each night is Crash Love and…

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Posted on: November 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FEAR FACTORY’s Mechanize Confirmed For US Release

Candlelight Records today confirms February 9 as the American release date for Mechanize, the seventh studio album from Fear Factory. Mechanize features the highly reported reconciliation of vocalist Burton C. Bell with original guitarist Dino Cazares along with bassist Byron Stroud and journeyman drummer Gene Hoglan (Dethklok, Strapping Young Lad). The anticipated album also welcomes back keyboardist/producer Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly). Mechanize is a full-fisted blast of passion and…

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Posted on: November 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Will The Real Wishbone Ash Please Stand Up

Founding member of the legendary classic rock band Wishbone Ash, Andy Powell, is setting the record straight about the recent controversy surrounding the ownership and usage of the group’s name. A band fronted by another founding member, Martin Turner, is also being promoted as Wishbone Ash, creating confusion among fans and press. “It’s local promoters taking advantage of the good work this band has been doing,” said Powell. Most recently,…

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Posted on: November 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SET TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR THIS WEEKEND’s “FOG RISING” FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO

Set times have been revealed for this weekend’s “super rock” show “Fog Rising”, set to take place on November 7 in San Francisco, CA. Presented by Tee Pee Records and Secret Serpents in conjunction with Converse, Juxtapoz, Amoeba Music and Guitar Center, “Fog Rising” will feature live sets by fast-rising Los Angeles psych / doom unit ANCESTORS, Oakland, CA metal hessians SAVIOURS and performances from Witch, Assemble Head In Sunburst…

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Posted on: November 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

3 INCHES OF BLOOD RECEIVE WORLDWIDE PRAISE

The biggest defenders of traditional heavy metal, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, are currently preparing for their massive, BloodyDisgusting.com sponsored headlining North American fall trek with Saviours and Holy Grail in the support slots. This kicks off on Nov. 13th and will be the last U.S. run until the spring of 2010, so you won’t want to miss out on this. Head over now to www.myspace.com/3iob to view their complete touring…

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Posted on: November 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Mr. Gnome releases video for “Spain” from forthcoming sophomore album Heave Yer Skeleton

Cleveland duo mr. Gnome releases the first video from its sophomore album, Heave Yer Skeleton today, a professionally-shot live performance of the disc’s opening track. The clip is authorized for reposting. The band also returns to its lengthy U.S. tour starting on November 11th, keeping them on the road until late December. The trek is in support of the November 10th release of the album which was recorded at Josh…

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Posted on: November 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Hollywood Undead Premiere “Dove & Grenade” Exclusively On MySpace Music

Hollywood Undead has teamed up with MySpace Music to exclusively premiere their new single “Dove & Grenade.” The track is taken from their upcoming CD/DVD, Desperate Measures, that will release online and in stores on Tuesday, November 10th. But that’s not all; the 6 crazy MC’s expect to see you back at their MySpace page on Sunday for the live video premiere of “Black Dahlia.” You’ll be able to check…

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Posted on: November 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody North American Tour 2010!!

Following their successful summer tour in support of label-mates The Church, Adam Franklin and his band The Bolts of Melody are back out on the road just after the holidays for continued support for their most successful album to date “Spent Bullets”. The tour starts in New York at The Mercury Lounge on Jan 5th and will hit over 20 cities over four weeks. Here are the initial confirmed dates,…

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Posted on: November 4, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

Just Surrender Signs to Razor & Tie, New Album in 2010

Pop-punk rockers Just Surrender signs with Razor & Tie and plans a 2010 album release. This week band debuted a new track, “On My Own” on their MySpace Page (http://www.myspace.com/justsurrenderrock) and will hit the road this fall with Hawthorne Heights (dates below). “We’ve spent a long time developing and touring Just Surrender, when we met with Razor & Tie recently, we knew that they were the label who could help…

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Posted on: November 4, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Fenix*TX – Purple Reign In Blood

Fenix*TX – Purple Reign In Blood / 2006 Adrenaline / 13 Tracks / http://www.fenixtx.com / Reviewed 24 February 2006 For some reason, I was expecting Fenix*TX to be a lot lighter than the Sum 41/Static-X hybrid that the band shows off during this live album’s first track “Something Bad is Going To Happen”. In a sense, the band throws in a little Atom and His Package to the mix at…

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Posted on: November 4, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Pugwash – London Times rave review; podcast of them discussing XTC connection

Newly signed to Andy Partridge’s Ape House label, the first release from Ireland’s Pugwash will be Giddy, a compilation of this outfit’s finest material to date in­cluding two tracks from the work in progress Eleven Modern Antiquities which in turn is scheduled for 2010 release. Led by vocalist/songwriter Thomas Walsh, Pugwash has featured an ever-changing cast of supporting players and special guests which has included Andy Partridge & Dave Gregory…

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Posted on: November 4, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Here We Go Magic Sign With Secretly Canadian Look Out For Sophomore Record Spring 2010

It’s been a big year for Here We Go Magic following the release of their much celebrated self-titled debut (Western Vinyl), and now they have their sights firmly set on 2010 with a new album, a new record label, and an ever expanding sound. Having just signed to Secretly Canadian, the band is targeting Spring of 2010 to release their highly anticipated follow-up to 2009’s breakthrough record. The band have…

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Posted on: November 4, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

IRON LAMB Join The Pulverised Records Family

One of Sweden’s newest, scruffiest and back-to-basics punk band IRON LAMB, featuring some of extreme metal’s most prominent figures, is now officially a part of the Pulverised Records family! IRON LAMB’s all-star lineup includes ex-Repugnant singer Graga Lindström, Johan Wallin of General Surgery on guitars, Thomas Daun of Dismember on drums and Swedish Death Metal book author Daniel Ekeroth, also of Tyrant and ex-Insision fame, on bass. The band is…

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Posted on: November 4, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Fenians – Have Fun or Get Out! (CD)

Unless an individual is actually a fan of Irish and Scottish music, chances are good that the only bands that the average person will be familiar with are Flogging Molly and (if they are lucky) Great Big Sea. To say that The Fenians do not have much in common with either of those two bands is an understatement; the style present on “Have Fun or Get Out!” is much more…

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Posted on: November 4, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Violent Soho Tour With Dinosaur Jr.

Violent Soho are currently recording their US debut album, with an expected release of early 2010. 11/4 � Belly Up Tavern � Solana Beach, CA 11/5 � House of Blues � W Hollywood, CA 11/6 � The Fillmore � San Francisco, CA 11/7 � Wonder Ballroom � Portland, OR 11/8 � The Showbox – Seattle, WA

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Posted on: November 3, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

illSCARLETT ON US TOUR With Big D

When singer Alex Norman and drummer Swav Pior met in high school and started their band they had two choices – wait around on the off chance that some A&R guy was actually going to recognize talent, or take the bull by the horns and do it themselves. They chose the latter, adding compadres John Doherty (bass) and Will Marr (guitar) to complete their vision. Together they played hundreds of…

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Posted on: November 3, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Christine Fellows – Paper Anniversary (CD)

The substantive part of “Paper Anniversary” starts with the very interesting track “Vertebrae”. The track is not interesting for how radio friendly it may be, but for Fellows’ tweaking of what time signatures that ey uses here. This tinkering turns “Vertebrae” into a track that lurches back and forth while still being a song that individuals can easily get behind. The gradual snowballing of strings on this track further gives…

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Posted on: November 3, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

D A N B L A C K ((un)) to be Released: February 2010

Seldom has an album twisted so thrillingly through so many styles, nor over-flowed with so much melody and feeling. Little wonder that Black is being tipped by the world’s critics and bloggers as one of 2010’s most promising break through artists. If his name already rings a bell, that’s perhaps because you’ve heard everyone from Zane Lowe to Perez Hilton raving about HYPNTZ, the Notorious BIG cover which first brought…

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Posted on: November 3, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

U2 Announces European Tour Dates for 2010

In the midst of the North American leg of their 360� Tour, U2 has announced their fall 2010 European Tour dates. The 12-stop tour will hit Germany, Denmark, Finland, Russia, Austria, Greece, Turkey, France, Spain, and Portugal. Tickets for many of the shows went on sale as early as this week, with more presales scheduled for October 5th-7th. Visit U2.com for all the information. Also new on the U2 website…

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