Category: Artist News

Posted on: November 9, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Reprise RECORDS TO RELEASE RE-MASTERED VERSIONS OF NEIL YOUNG’S CLASSIC FIRST FOUR SOLO ALBUMS on NOVEMBER 23rd, 2009

As part of its ongoing Archives reissue campaign with legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young, Reprise Records will release re-mastered versions of the first four of Young’s classic solo albums, 1969’s Neil Young and Everybody Knows This is Nowhere, 1970’s After the Gold Rush, and 1972’s Harvest. These very special reissues, which will be available on November 23rd, have each been re-mastered from the original analog master tapes by Chris Bellman at…

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MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA PREMIERES “SHAKE IT OUT” VIDEO ON MYSPACE TODAY

Columbia Records and Favorite Gentlemen are excited to announce the video premiere for Manchester Orchestra’s second single, “Shake It Out,” on MySpace. The video is a brilliant homage to 1980’s action films (tongue firmly planted in cheek). The powerfully epic “Shake It Out,” the second single from Manchester Orchestra’s second album, Mean Everything To Nothing, was just sent to Modern Rock radio and was met with great excitement. “I’ve Got…

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BLACK LIPS DO “DRUGS” ON NATIONAL TELEVISION, KICK OFF 2010 WITH WEST COAST TOUR DATES

Last week Black Lips took to the airwaves with their live performance of “Drugs”, the rough and rollicking single featured on their most recent album 200 Million Thousand (VICE Records). Filmed during their September 25th New York show supporting Yo La Tengo at the Roseland Ballroom, “Drugs” aired Thursday October 29th on NBC’s Last Call With Carson Daly. Capturing their near-legendary stage presence with a rager sure to please, whatever…

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TOURNAMENT Tour Underway

11/07/2009 The Shop – Ithaca, NY w/ Sepsis, Hiroshima Vacation 11/08/2009 Mohawk Place – Buffalo, NY w/ Fucking Hot Lights, Co- Workers 11/09/2009 *NEED HELP!! PA / OH / MI 11/10/2009 Now That’s Class – Cleveland, OH 11/11/2009 The Bishop – Bloomington, IN w/ Racebannon 11/12/2009 Ronny’s – Chicago, IL w/ Raise The Red Lantern, Tongues, The Muzzler 11/13/2009 The Smiling Skull – Athens, OH w/ We March 11/14/2009 Jimmy’s…

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Incredible press reaction to the new Devendra Banhart album – “What Will We Be”

What Will We Be is the sixth full length release from Devendra Banhart who exploded on the international music scene in 2002 quickly winning a coterie of devoted fans as well as an unusually hefty amount of critical kudos right from the outset. The new album was recorded in a sleepy Northern California town throughout the Spring of 2009 co-produced by Devendra and Paul Butler (from UK outfit Band Of…

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

SIX FEET UNDER unveils track listing to GRAVEYARD CLASSICS 3!

Tampa, FL’s kings of groove laden death metal SIX FEET UNDER are back with their 3rd installment of the band’s cover series, Graveyard Classics 3, due out on Metal Blade Records January 19th 2010. Graveyard Classics 3 was recorded at D.O.I. Digital Audio in Tampa, FL, was mixed at Audiohammer Studios by Mark Lewis, and was produced by Chris Barnes. Here’s what the godfather of gore and death Chris Barnes…

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

New Pulverised Records Signing: MORBUS CHRON

From the bowels of Stockholm, Sweden comes a band (dead)icated to the early ’90s zombie and gore themes that helped make death metal a worldwide phenomenon. Pulverised Records is proud to welcome MORBUS CHRON to their expanding roster of extremity. Sticking to the tradition of DIY demo cassette tapes, MORBUS CHRON released a self-titled, four-track demo tape earlier this year, which attracted favorable responses throughout the underground metal circuit. The…

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D-Lo “Any Mini” Featuring Shady Nate and Mr. Tower & “Where’s Rick Ross’ Chain”

While D-Lo’s new track may start out sounding like a childhood favorite, it’s safe to say that small children aren’t quite ready for “Any Mini.” “Eenie meenie miney moe / should I get the tech or the 4 / never leave the home without it / if I ain’t strappin’ I don’t go.” Just because D-Lo may not be kid-friendly doesn’t mean he’s not party friendly, however. At the rate…

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THESE NEW PURITANS ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF NEW ALBUM, HIDDEN, OUT FEBRUARY 2ND ON DOMINO RECORDS

Set for release on February 2nd, 2010, Hidden marks the next step for These New Puritans, a band known for challenging, perplexing and mesmerizing in equal measure. While their debut, Beat Pyramid, infiltrated the minds and hearts of people in its complexity and angular machinations, Hidden takes the band to a whole new, inventive level and leads them further on their precise mission. Produced by These New PuritansÂ’ Jack Barnett…

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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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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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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

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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