Category: Artist News

Posted on: November 2, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

LANDMINE MARATHON Unveil Title and Details For Upcoming Album

Phoenix, Arizona’s LANDMINE MARATHON have announced the title and other details of their forthcoming release on Prosthetic Records. The album is entitled, “Sovereign Descent ,” and was recorded at guitarist Ryan Butler’s Arcane Digital Recording Studios, where he’s recorded past efforts from the band, as well as Misery Index, Phobia, The Funeral Pyre and many more. The album will be mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Converge,…

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

Slumberland Records celebrates 20th anniversary with blowout shows in NYC and DC, reissues of classic albums

To celebrate twenty years of amazing records, Slumberland is promoting a series of shows featuring the very best bands from the label’s roster. Current bands like Crystal Stilts, Pants Yell! and Brown Recluse will be involved alongside special reunion sets from old skool SLR posse like The Ropers, Nord Express and Lorelei. Fri. Nov 13 Washington DC The Black Cat http://blackcatdc.com Crystal Stilts Brown Recluse Pants Yell! Frankie Rose and…

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Posted on: November 1, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

D-Lo “No Squares” Featuring Beeda Weeda & Hongry

D-Lo returns to boast his newest track, “No Squares,” sporting the same swagger as his hit single “No Ho.” He collaborates with two of his Bay Area brethren to make a track with a simple message: No Nerds Allowed. Though the beat retains the same vibe as many other D-Lo creations, it successfully holds its own, periodically adding tripped out drones and robotic synths to compliment the vocals. The driving…

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Posted on: November 1, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ZOROASTER SIGN TO E1 MUSIC, “ATLANTA’S LOUDEST BAND” IN THE MIDST OF U.S. TOUR WITH GOJIRA NOW

Critically acclaimed psych metal band ZOROASTER has signed a worldwide recording deal with E1 Music. The celebrated avant-garde trio will enter the studio in early 2010 with producer Sanford Parker (The Gates of Slumber, Pelican) to record its label debut and follow up to 2009’s Voice of Saturn. A summer 2010 release is expected. ZOROASTER, the Atlanta-based group who has been called “one of the U.S.’s most promising metal bands”…

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Posted on: November 1, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Mulatto Patriot Contributes to an Emcee’s Wet Dream

Mulatto Patriot Productions has just announced the release of the instrumental album version for the “Sonic Visuals” LP, by Chicago producer and engineer Mulatto Patriot. The “Sonic Visuals” LP received placement and praise across the world, including radio stations like WMFU (Billy Jam), WUPX, WRFL, KHDC, KUEL, KBSC, Fusebox Radio (Syndicated), CFRO (Canada), KXCI and KOAS to just name a few. His tracks off this LP also received praise on…

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

5FDP Tour Through Fall

The top 10 debut is the latest accomplishment in 5FDP’s hot streak, and has certified their status as one of the most important bands in hard rock today. The group has sold nearly 400,000 copies of their debut album, The Way Of Fist, and has shared the stage with bands like KoRn, Disturbed, Slipknot, Mastodon, Kid Rock, and other heavy hitters. 5FDP are currently bringing their exhilarating live show to…

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Posted on: October 31, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Heavy US Tour Dates

Noid, England bandits The Heavy have found a kindred spirit in the brazen, fast-and-loose swagger of HBO’s ‘Entourage.’ The band was recently featured in Spin Magazine as a ‘Hot New Band’ – and with a full set of US tour dates booked, and a new album waiting in the wings, the boys from Noid are ready to catch fire. 11/2 || World Café Live || Philadelphia, PA 11/4 || Club…

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Posted on: October 31, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROCKERS ‘SANGRE’ RECORD WITH MIKEY DOLING OF SNOT/SOULFLY

SANGRE, who hail from California’s Inland Empire area, have recently taken to the studio with MIKEY DOLING (Soulfly, SNOT). The recording sessions yielded two new tracks that any fan of metal should enjoy: “Serpentor,” and “Forever I.” The tracks are available for streaming via the band’s ReverbNation profile, located at http://www.reverbnation.com/sangremetal. Vocalist Henry Sanchez described the collaborative process: “[Mikey] heard things that we as a band don’t normally hear because…

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Posted on: October 31, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ENSIFERUM Unveil New Mobile Application

Finnish Viking metallers ENSIFERUM are pleased to unveil Mobile Twilight Tavern, the virtual hotline between fans and the band from anywhere in the world. Hear what happens on the road and in the backrooms exclusively through your mobile phone, in real time. In addition to viewing and sharing videos, pictures and messages, you can comment and rate material and also connect with other fans. Step into this secret world and…

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Posted on: October 31, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Thursday/Dillinger Escape Plan/Fake Problems Tour

12/04 – Farmingdale NY / The Crazy Donkey 12/05 – Syracuse NY / Lost Horizon 12/06 – Montreal QC / Foufounes Electriques 12/07 – Toronto ON / The Mod Club 12/09 – Poplar Grove IL / Chubby Rain House of Tunes 12/10 – Grand Rapids MI / The Intersection 12/11 – Covington KY / The Mad Hatter 12/12 – Sauget IL / Pop’s 12/14 – Millvale PA / Mr. Small’s…

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Posted on: October 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

October 31 – Boise, ID @ The Venue November 01 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven November 02 – Spokane, WA @The Blvd November 05 – Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk November 06 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Farm November 07 – Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s Pizza Pub November 08 – Temecula, CA @ The Vault November 10 – Fresno, CA @ The Starline November 11 – Palmdale, CA @ The Crossing November 12 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

Los Angeles based LoveHateHero have announced they will join Eyes Set To Kill’s previously announced Revolver sponsored headlining tour. The band is currently touring in support of their recently released new album, “America Underwater”, which hit stores this week through Ferret Records. LoveHateHero’s third full length release focuses more on its well-developed vocal melodies and cleanly polished hooks, clearly showing a band that has matured and hit its stride. If…

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Posted on: October 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Cannabis Corpse/Ramming Speed Tour Starts OCTOBER 2009

10/30 San Francisco, CA @ The Metro w/Engorged, Population Reduction, Ghoul 10/31 Los Angeles, CA @ 2449 Gates St (Costume party!) 11/1 Phoenix, AZ @ Incision Tattoo 11/2 Las Cruces @ TBA ** 11/3 Alburquerque, NM @ TBA ** 11/4 Denton, TX @ Lions Den ** 11/5 Memphis, TN @ TBA ** 11/6 St. Louis, MO @ TBA ** 11/7 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club ** 11/8 Cincinnati, OH…

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Posted on: October 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

BURAKA SOM SISTEMA TO PLAY SELECT NORTH AMERICAN CITIES IN SUPPORT OF NEW SINGLE ‘RESTLESS’

In early 2009, a kuduro phenomenon swept the nation and Portuguese superstars, Buraka Som Sistema, ushered in the movement. Now as the year begins to wind down, the band that became infamous for their live show at Coachella 2009 makes its way across the US to bring fans to the dance-floor for one more sweaty shake down. BSS will start the tour off proper at this year’s destination Halloween event,…

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Posted on: October 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

iLL-Literacy – “Gentleman’s Kool Aid”

The time has finally come. After years of touring and building buzz, iLL-literacy is preparing the release their debut musical effort, IB4the1 (“I Before The One”). The album will be released in three separate pieces, which the group refers to as “chapters.” Each chapter will be released for free online six months apart. With the first chapter, IB4the1.1, quickly approaching, iLL-Literacy is proud to release the lead single, “Gentlemans Kool-Aid,”…

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Posted on: October 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

PARACHUTE TOUR WITH KELLY CLARKSON KICKING OFF

To build upon the early success of LOSING SLEEP, iTunes released a special deluxe version adding the “She Is Love” video, rare B-sides, acoustic versions, and live tracks. The album was originally released digitally on May 12th (one week prior to its release in the physical marketplace) and immediately took over the top spot at iTunes. The album built on the success of “She Is Love,” now in its 8th…

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Posted on: October 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SECRETS OF THE MOON Tour

10/29/2009 Satyricon – Portland, OR 10/30/2009 Three Parkside – San Francisco, 10/31/2009 The Jumping Turtle – San Marcos, CA 11/01/2009 The Roxy – Hollywood, CA 11/02/2009 The Clubhouse – Tempe, AZ 11/03/2009 The Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM 11/04/2009 The Marquee – Tulsa, OK 11/05/2009 The Ridglea Theater – Dallas, TX 11/06/2009 Warehouse Music Venue – San Antonio, TX http://www.myspace.com/secretsofthemoon http://www.myspace.com/knifefightmedia

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Posted on: October 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Merge Records welcomes The Love Language!

Chapel Hill’s The Love Language began in 2007 as lead singer and songwriter Stuart McLamb found himself living with his parents after a particularly disastrous break-up. He rented a storage space, borrowed some gear and started recording the album on a 4-track. He passed the songs around, and when he received an invitation from The Rosebuds to kick off their Life Like tour, he formed a band with six of…

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Posted on: October 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Osada Vida – a preview of the forthcoming album

As previously announced progressive rock band Osada Vida returns in November with their third full-length album entitled “Uninvited Dreams”. As it was with their previous releases („Three Seats Behind A Triangle” 2007 and “The Body Parts Party” 2008), Osada Vida manifests a wide variety of influences and styles: symphonic prog-rock, neo-prog, prog metal, alternative rock and metal. “Uninvited Dreams” is yet another concept-album that draws from the tradition of ambitious…

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Posted on: October 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

Railway’s re-releases out in early November

Railway was one of the most promising German heavy metal groups in the 80’s – their first three albums released at that time became true classics of the genre. Although their career had its ups and downs, the band finally managed to reunite in its original line-up in 2006, much to their fans’ satisfaction. And now, thanks to these exclusive re-releases of “Railway”, “Railway II” and “Climax” you can once…

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Posted on: October 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

CHASE LONG BEACH LAUNCHES U.S. TOUR

Since 2002, the seven men and women of Chase Long Beach have been making a name for themselves with musical originality and creating a sound they can be proud of. Working hard from their home turf of Southern California and reaching out to live audiences around the world, the result has been a musical phenomenon and energetic live performance that speaks to their wide audience and provides the answer to…

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