Category: Artist News

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

LEGACY INTERACTIVE® AND CBS CONSUMER PRODUCTS TO DEVELOP VIDEO GAME BASED ON POPULAR ‘GHOST WHISPERER’ TV SERIES

Casual games developer and publisher Legacy Interactive® today announced a licensing agreement with CBS Consumer Products that will expand their growing roster of TV-licensed games. Legacy will develop a video game based on the popular CBS drama series Ghost Whisperer. Available in early 2010, Ghost Whisperer: Shadowlands will debut on the PC and include characters and themes from the hit television series. Players will take on the role of Melinda…

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

Big Urban – “Your Mother Is A Hipster”

In their latest single, Big Urban get back on the scene by poking fun at it. In a day and age (especially in Brooklyn) where the term “hipster” is thrown around without regard, Big Urban looks to spell out the meaning, in no uncertain terms, for those who have forgotten the origin of the label. Emcee Krayola Spectrum lays it out plainly when he states, “Your mother is a hipster…

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

Through The Eyes Of the Dead Enter Studio

Prosthetic Records’ Through the Eyes of the Dead have entered Geller Cellar Studios in New York, to begin work on their third, as of yet untitled, full length album. The band will be self producing the effort with Eliot Geller engineering. The South Carolina based band will then travel to Mana Studios in Florida in late August to mix the album with Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, Goatwhore).…

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

THE REVIVAL TOUR 2009: SECOND ANNUAL NATIONWIDE TREK SET FOR OCTOBER 13 THROUGH NOVEMBER 22

The second annual REVIVAL TOUR 2009–a nationwide trek founded by Chuck Ragan, the singer/songwriter/guitarist and Hot Water Music co-frontman–is set to launch October 13 in Louisville and wrap November 21 in St. Petersburg. Drawing from a diverse group of established musicians in indie Americana, rock, punk, Irish folk, Cajun, zydeco and blues, THE REVIVAL TOUR will take the band of traveling musicians through 32 U.S. cities including New York City,…

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

BICLOPS Post New Track Online; Fall Tour In The Works

BICLOPS Post New Track Online; Fall Tour In The Works Biclops (ex-Postman Syndrome/current East Of The Wall) have posted a preview track from their forthcoming record, to be released through a to-be-determined label in early 2010. The still-untitled record was recorded with producer Will Putney at The Machine Shop (Clutch, Lamb Of God, King Crimson). In addition, Biclops is booking a short tour in October. Anyone looking to help them…

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

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized in Development for Nintendo DS

Suit up and get ready to deploy for more high-speed action this November 10, as Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) revealed plans today to deploy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized for Nintendo DS(TM). Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS by n-Space, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized will deliver an arsenal of cutting-edge weaponry, vehicles and tactics, arming players with precision controls for battle across the world’s most dangerous hotspots.…

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

NeuFutur.com Introduces Yvonne Perkins

Mrs. Perkins is a prolific songwriter gaining recognition all over the world for her songwriting abilities. Her songs resonate with anointing and power to assist the true believer to tap into the presence of God. Her songs speaks to the heart of non believers and believers alike challenging them to a new spiritual journey. She believes that worship and praise are two of the most powerful but under used weapons…

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

DATAROCK ANNOUNCE 26-CITY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR & NEW VIDEO!

26- CITY TOUR KICKS OFF AUGUST 28 IN MONTREAL AND WRAPS OCTOBER 3 IN SEATTLE “[Datarock’s] fully-bonkers live shows are things of rare joy, and long-awaited second album Red promises to out-pop their self-titled debut.” Time Out London July 20, 2009 (New York, NY) – In celebration of their sophomore album RED (September 1), DATAROCK is taking over North America with a 26-city tour that beings on Friday, August 28…

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

STATIC-X Invading Your Town

Static-X front-man Wayne Static says of the tour: “I’m very picky about who we tour with. I think Static-X slaughter most bands live, and I pride myself in our show – I refuse to open for a band that I don’t think is worthy, so that says a lot about Mudvayne, Zakk Wylde, and this entire package.” TOUR DATES: August 3 Dayton, OH Mc Guffy’s House of Rock * 4…

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

THE MARS VOLTA FALL U.S. TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Following on the heels of a triumphant appearance at last month’s Bonnaroo festival and the recent announcement of a Sunday September 13 headline slot at this year’s Monolith Festival, The Mars Volta has announced a full U.S. tour. The tour will kick off August 29 at the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco followed by a two-night headline stand at the Hollywood Palladium following on August 30 and September 1.…

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

Blackout – re-release of one of the best melodic heavy/speed metal albums

Blackout came out of the darkness in the mid 80’s, a time when metal music was just beginning to emerge. Formerly a pop-rock act, the band stormed into the metal scene with their classic Roadrunner debut – “Evil Game”. This exclusive re-release brings back one of the most intriguing, yet omitted musical gems in heavy metal history. The origins of the group reach back to 1983, when from the remnants…

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

THE COMPANY BAND EP To See Special Vinyl Pressing This Fall

Restricted Release proudly presents a special 10-inch vinyl pressing of THE COMPANY BAND’s mini-album Sign Here, Here, And Here. Set for release September 15, the pressing features format-exclusive artwork and is limited to 1000 hand-numbered units worldwide. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Andrew Alekel (Queens of the Stone Age, Bad Religion), Sign Here, Here, and Here was originally released as a digital-only recording early in 2008 (followed later by…

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

GOSSIP ANNOUNCE U.S. HEADLINE TOUR

Gossip announce U.S. headlining tour in support of their new album Music For Men. The tour kicks off in Washington, DC at 9:30 Club on October 7 and runs through October 30 at Vino’s in Little Rock, AR (see below for full itinerary). Produced by multi Grammy Award winner Rick Rubin, Music For Men is in stores on Tuesday October 6, 2009. Music For Men has the UK press raving.…

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

TIME & DISTANCE Hit The Road In August * Gravity Available on iTunes Now!

West Virginia rockers Time & Distance have just released their first full-length album GRAVITY on Not Alone Records, which is now available on iTunes, and they’re getting ready to celebrate by hitting the road for the month of August (see dates below). Touring with The Status, Time & Distance will begin the tour in Nashville, TN and will move in a clockwise direction hitting markets like Milwaukee, WI, Bennington, VT,…

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

DJ Premier & Lil’ Fame (of M.O.P.) Speak on Blaq Poet & Tha Blaqprint

This recently released piece of footage focuses on M.O.P. emcee Lil’ Fame, as DJ Premier and Fame speak about their work on “Rap Addiction” from Blaq Poet’s latest album, Tha Blaqprint. From Premier getting Fame involved in “Rap Addiction,” to the way Fame laid down his verse, to the M.OP. member’s admiration for Blaq Poet, this video gives much of the back story to one the fan favorite tracks featured…

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

N.A.S.A. Launch U.S. Tour on Heels of 40th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Landing

N.A.S.A. (North America/South America), the global music collaboration whose debut album The Spirit of Apollo was released on Anti- earlier this year, will be touring the U.S. in August. Dubbed “N.A.S.A.’s Intergalactic Circus,” the August performances will include space monsters, Martian dancers and special musical guests that the group picked-up during their recent travels throughout the Universe. In celebration of this week’s 40th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landing and…

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

STRYPER BRINGS BACK ORIGINAL LINEUP AND YELLOW & BLACK FOR UPCOMING 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2009 STRYPER BRINGS BACK ORIGINAL LINEUP AND YELLOW & BLACK FOR UPCOMING 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR New Studio Album Murder By Pride In Stores Today (NASHVILLE, Tennessee) – Legendary Christian rock band Stryper will kick off their 25th Anniversary Tour in September, touring throughout the U.S. before heading out on an international run in early 2010. In addition to their hits and fan favorites, Stryper will…

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

The Olympic Symphonium Announce Video and Vinyl Release

The Olympic Symphonium have spent the past 6 months touring their second album in Atlantic Canada, showcasing in the United Kingdom (twice), performing in Memphis at a folk conference and recently playing shows in Western Canada. More In Sorrow Than In Anger is now available on vinyl with a music video for the song “Side by Side” included in the digital download card that comes with the album. The video,…

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

DJ Z-TRIP MAKES AVATAR IN-GAME DEBUT IN DJ HEROâ„¢, NEWLY UNVEILED VIDEO GAME FROM GUITAR HERO

Superstar DJ extraordinaire Z-Trip will make his avatar in-game debut in one of the most anticipated video games to be unveiled this year: DJ Heroâ„¢. The new addition to the widely popular Guitar Heroâ„¢ franchise is offering a glimpse into the world of DJ culture, equipping gamers with an exclusive, innovative turntable controller, allowing them to take to the simulated decks and rule the party with original mixes. Music fans…

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Posted on: July 31, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

Robert Glasper: Double-Booked Out 8/25

Title: Robert Glasper: Double-Booked Artist: Robert Glasper Label: Blue Note Release Date: 25 Aug 2009 With DOUBLE-BOOKED, his 3rd Blue Note release, ROBERT GLASPER presents both sides of his musical persona with an album that bridges his parallel careers as the leader of an acclaimed jazz trio and a first-call sideman with hip hop artists such as Q-Tip, Mos Def, and The Roots. Moving nimbly from the acoustic ROBERT GLASPER…

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