Category: Artist News

Posted on: August 17, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Remastered edition of the self-titled album by Spartan Warrior

The New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement introduced many talented bands over the years, some of which became living legends of the genre. Although Spartan Warrior never managed to reach the first league, their albums remain worthy representatives of the old-school British scene, delivering a masterful combination of 70’s hard rock, glam, speed and heavy metal. The exclusive re-release of the group’s second and most prominent offering brings back…

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Posted on: August 16, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Gallows Finish Up Tour

Gallows – The Vulture (Act II) Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RbMRszWOiA TOUR DATES 8/16 – PORTLAND, OR — WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 8/19 – FRESNO, CA — SAVE MART CENTER 8/20 – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — SHORELINE AMPHITHEATRE 8/21 – SACRAMENTO, CA — SLEEP TRAIN AMPHITHEATRE 8/22 – SAN DIEGO, CA — CRICKET WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 8/23 – LOS ANGELES, CA — HOME DEPOT CENTER

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Posted on: August 16, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Hot Chelle Rae – “I Like To Dance” Free Download

Pockets a little empty this summer? Up-and-coming rockers Hot Chelle Rae giving away their first single, I Like To Dance, for FREE. I Like To Dance is a perfect summer soundtrack song even if your not a dancer, you’ll be tapping your foot and singing along in no time. Visit www.hotchellerae.com to grab the free track or try downloading it directly at http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=cOYMYW12W3kyTJvwwIOVF_dkLswAuHq3&UserName=Unknown . While you’re at it, check out…

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Posted on: August 16, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

PAPA ROACH SUMMER TOUR WITH NICKELBACK

Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated rock sensation Papa Roach has been scorching stages across the globe in support of their new release and fifth studio album Metamorphosis, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Album Chart. Rolling Stone calls the album “hard-riffing and accessible” and Billboard lauds it as “polished and wide-ranging.” The band, which is Jacoby Shaddix (vocals), Tobin Esperance (bass), Jerry Horton (guitar) and Tony Palermo (drums), is fresh off a…

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Posted on: August 16, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Danks Release “Planet Beach” Video and Announce New Tour Dates

The Danks will be hitting the road once again in support of their new album “Are You Afraid Of The Danks?” alongside fellow Charlottetowners, Two Hours Traffic. They have also just put the finishing touches on their new video for “Planet Beach.” Watch The Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8Ub5XAOJfc Reaction To “Are You Afraid Of The Danks” “Are You Afraid Of The Danks? is non-stop, hook-laden revelry from start to finish. It’s…

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Posted on: August 16, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Rural Alberta Advantage’s Hometowns out now; Tour Dates!

The Rural Alberta Advantage – Summer 2009 Tour! Thu-Aug-20, Grand Rapids, MI, The Intersection Fri-Aug-21, Milwaukee, WI, Cactus Club Mon-Aug-24, Chicago, IL, Pritzker Pavilion Tue-Aug-25, Bloomington, IN, Bear’s Place Wed-Aug-26, Cleveland, OH, Beachland Tavern Thu-Aug-27, Mount Pleasant, MI, Rubble’s Bar

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Posted on: August 16, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

EMERY ANNOUNCES THEE SUMMER BAILOUT

Giving rock fans a helping hand, Emery will be headlining Thee Summer Bailout Tour. The tour wraps up in Richmond, VA on September 3rd – all this in support of their latest release, … In Shallow Seas We Sail, that hit stores on June 2nd. Also on Thee Summer Bailout Tour will be Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and Closure In Moscow. Labelmates, Secret & Whisper will join the…

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Posted on: August 15, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

White Rabbits Announce US Tour With Fiery Furnaces

After spending the better part of two years on the road (including festival stops at Lollapallooza, Glastonbury (UK), Sasquatch, Monolith and tours with The Walkmen, Spoon, Richard Swift, The Cribs, White Denim and Tokyo Police Club) White Rabbits hunkered down in their Brooklyn practice space to set about re-envisioning the dark pop of their debut Fort Nightly, while adding new sounds and influences to achieve an original work. The result…

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Posted on: August 15, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Prosthetic Records Signs Holy Grail

Prosthetic Records has signed Los Angeles based Holy Grail. The band, formerly known as Sorcerer, features three former members of White Wizzard and takes their influence from such classic metal acts as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Accept, and the Scorpions. Vocalist James Paul Luna’s Rob Halford meets Sebastian Bach voice belts out lyrics focusing on “Chicks, Vikings, Ex-Chicks, Being Tough, Macho/Machismo, FEMA, Fabio, Conan, Rad Dinosaurs, UFOs and Bilderberg Group,”…

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Posted on: August 15, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Lovepump United is extremely excited to announce the release of Pictureplane’s LP Dark Rift!

Pictureplane’s “Goth Star” Named Best New Music By Pitchfork! http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/11365-goth-star/ Bio: 24-year-old weirdo performance artist Travis Egedy, a.k.a. Pictureplane, obsesses over the cosmos, 90s house music, collective consciousness, and mind-altering chemicals you’ve never heard of. Much like his interests, Pictureplane’s music is strange and boundless and totally righteous Having cut his teeth on raging tours with HEALTH, a collab with Beirut’s Zach Condon and killer remixes for Crystal Castles, HEALTH,…

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Posted on: August 15, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Gojira to support Metallica

Fresh off the heels of their successful and critically acclaimed first US headlining tour, French metal act, Gojira, have been tapped by Metallica to support the first half of their North American fall tour in September and October, along with Lamb of God. The band will also be headlining their own shows between Metallica dates. Gojira vocalist/guitarist, Joseph Duplantier commented, “Metallica has invited us to open for them on the…

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Posted on: August 15, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Dent May invades a Mexican Restaurant on premiere episode of BANDITOS!

http://yourstru.ly/2009/07/08/banditos-with-dent-may-his-magnificent-ukelele/ We’ve all been there…You’re sitting in a Mexican restaurant, polishing off a monstrous burrito, orange grease dripping from your fingers, when suddenly, six sombrero’d individuals burst through the door and start serenading you without warning or remorse. At Yours Truly, there’s only one thing they love more than burritos and that’s great music. So they decided to combine their dueling passions for a new series they are calling Banditos!.…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Peter Bjorn and John Remix Contest, Tour with Depeche Mode and New EP

Following a spring headlining tour that saw them perform to sold-out audiences across the country, Swedish indie popstars Peter Bjorn and John will be joining chart-topping electro legends Depeche Mode for an unforgettable nationwide tour this summer. Known for their infectious high-energy performances and proven knack for creating perfectly crafted pop gems, Peter Bjorn and John are set to rock US audiences with the undeniably catchy tunes from their latest…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Pseudo Slang – “Broke and Copasetic” feat. Vinia Mojica

“Pseudo Slang make the thinking fan’s kind of hip-hop.” – Chicago Sun Times “When I first heard Pseudo Slang ‘Yes Doubt’ I was floored, and it became my #1 Song of 2008. I’ve been doing radio for 18 years but few songs ever gave me chills, ‘Yes Doubt’ was one of them. I can’t wait for the album.” – DJ 3rd Rail, Chicago DJ and Radio Legend, 89.3FM WNUR, DJ3RDRAIL.COM…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Boy In Static: West Coast Tour and new Freezepop remix!

Aug 19 – Eugene, OR – Joe’s Bar & Grill Aug 20 – Tacoma, WA – Bob’s Java Jive w/ Boy Eats Drum Machine Aug 21 – Portland, OR – Milepost 5, Manor of Art Festival w/ Bombs Into You, Bryan Free, Chores Aug 22 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern w/ Boy Eats Drum Machine & No-Fi Soul Rebellion Aug 23 – Missoula, MT – The Palace Aug 25…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Experimental Dental School get in the van to support their new LP “Forest Field”

Guitars bend to the breaking point. Drums pump. Drums crack. Synthesizers crisp & crackle. One voice howls, the other coos. Skronky noise-rock? Maybe. Vintage garage pop? Maybe. Pretty? Yes. Ugly? Yes. The last year saw Experimental Dental School turning over a new leaf, paring down from a trio to a two-piece and adopting a less-is-more approach. With this change, they’ve managed to expand sonically and mature their songcraft. Their colossal…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

EQUAL VISION RECORDS SIGNS THE DEAR & DEPARTED

Indie/new wave act, The Dear & Departed, have signed to Equal Vision Records. The band recently wrapped up recording with New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert (H2O, Fireworks), and will release the new material as a digital EP and 7” later this year and tour to support. “EVR have always supported us and after constant frustration with other labels, we feel it’s a great decision,” expressed vocalist, Dan Smith (aka…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Mozel Tov Mis Amigos Out This Week / One Night Only Lincoln Center Show With Arturo O’Farrill & Larry Harlow August 23rd

MAZELTOV MIS AMIGOS is set for release August 11th (distributed by Nail and Ioda) it features 11 tracks, accompanied by Josh Kun’s extensive liner notes and a gallery of images from archives across the country which have to be seen to be believed. The entire album will be replayed in in its entirety for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Lincoln Center this summer, with an eclectic line-up including Arturo O’Farrill…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

JULIE DOIRON TOURS

Jagjaguwar has long known that Julie Doiron is a Canadian National Treasure, but here is proof: June 7th in Bruno, Saskatchewan was declared Julie Doiron Day. The mayor presented her name on a bench, and we are so happy that someone was there to film it. FILMED PERFORMANCES – We have a great video of Doiron performing a solo set at Bob Boilen’s desk for a “Tiny Desk Concert” and…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

WHO’S BAD CARRY ON THE LEGACY OF MICHAEL JACKSON’S MUSIC FOR NEXT GENERATION IN ULTIMATE HOMAGE

The untimely passing of Michael Jackson on the eve of his 50-date return to the live stage this month at London’s O2 Arena with his “This Is It” tour has left a void in the music business, as millions of fans turn to his work to deal with their grief. Jackson had three of the Top 5 selling albums of the week, six in the Top 30, every Top 10…

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