Category: Artist News

Posted on: August 11, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Black Dahlia Murder release first single, reveal album title and track listing for new album

Vocalist Trevor Strnad comments: “Hear Ye thrashing metal maniacs! We have returned with our most relentless album yet…sure to penetrate and ravage your virgin ears, “Deflorate!” I feel confident that we have outdone what we achieved with our last album… words cannot express the excitement we all feel about the new material. Now this is fucking Death Metal! The boys at Audiohammer Jason Suecof and Mark Lewis have done it…

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Posted on: August 11, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Early pop punk pioneers, WAX (featuring Joe Sib, co-owner of Side One Dummy Records and MTV’s Jackass member Loomis Fall) reunite for Chicago’s “Riot Fest” in October.

WAX released their debut album, What Else Can We Do in 1992 on Caroline Records. The album was recorded in two weeks by Ramones/White Zombie producer Daniel Rey. In 1995, WAX followed up with 13 Unlucky Numbers which featured the famous “guy on fire” video by Spike Jonze for the song “California” which MTV banned from daytime airplay. During the early 90’s, WAX played and toured with The Ramones, Smashing…

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Posted on: August 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Billboard Heatseekers charting act HURT continues nationwide touring in support of Goodbye To The Machine

Los Angeles-based quartet Hurt’s current release Goodbye To The Machine debuted in May as #1 On Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart and stayed on the chart for two months. Hurt’s single “Wars” charted on the active rock radio charts and was the band’s fifth straight hit at rock radio and has become one of the band’s fastest rising singles of their career. The band is comprised of members of J. Loren (vocals),…

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Posted on: August 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

EULOGY RECORDINGS Signs RHINOCEROS

Eulogy Recordings is very proud to announce the signing of Buffalo’s straight edge monster RHINOCEROS. They will be touring Europe with label mates Kingdom starting July 28. They will record their Eulogy debut late September. A new track called “They Are Coming For Me” has been posted on the bands Myspace which can be heard here www.myspace.com/rhinoceros716. Vocalist Joe Riverside commented “I have personally been a fan of Eulogy and…

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Posted on: August 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Columbia Records Presents Til The Casket Drops The New Full-Length Studio Album From Hip-Hop Duo Clipse

Columbia Records is proud to announce the release of Til The Casket Drops, the new full-length studio album from hip-hop duo Clipse, in stores on Tuesday, October 20. One of the year’s most hotly anticipated hip-hop music releases, Til The Casket Drops is the third label release for Clipse and their first with Columbia Records. The duo debuted with 2002’s Lord Willin’, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album…

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Posted on: August 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

LAMB OF GOD ANNOUNCE FALL WRATH TOUR 25 SHOWS WITH METALLICA INCLUDED

On September 14th Lamb of God will commence the fall Wrath tour in the United States and Canada, combining 25 support shows with Metallica, with 25 headline shows with special guests Gwar and Job For A Cowboy. The tour will end at Madison Square Garden on November 15th. This will be Lamb of God’s third tour with Metallica after a 3 week run last December in the US and a…

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Posted on: August 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Spin Earth TV features Afterhours concert

Afterhours are THE seminal Italian alternative rock band. After turning down an international deal with Interscope at the outset of their career, they set about building the infrastructure for an alternative rock scene in Italy. Much like their American indie counterparts, they booked themselves into now defunct clubs (Helter Skelter), put out DIY record releases through an indie store/label (VoxPop), and even self-funded a showcase jaunt to New York City’s…

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Posted on: August 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Three Days Grace Release Their 3rd Album ‘Life Starts Now’ September 22

Platinum-selling Jive Records artist Three Days Grace will be releasing their third album Life Starts Now on September 22. The album was recorded in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and reunites the band with producer by Howard Benson. “Break” the first single from Life Starts Now will be released to radio. The Toronto-based rock band is comprised of Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (backing vocals, drums), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry…

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Posted on: August 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Finale – Fat Beats Vimby Interview & Freestyle

“Finale’s latest… shows his perseverance paying creative dividends. Grand Finale.” – Chairman’s Choice Feature, XXL “Abrasive, impassioned, and heartfelt” and: “A Pipe Dream And A Promise is a solid first effort not to be denied. Motor music indeed.” – URB.com “Finale’s debut album may be the rap fan’s rap scene fan’s rap record: really, really unflashy, and really, really good.” – CokeMachineGlow.com “Finale’s mic presence channels Rakim… You would be…

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Posted on: August 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Donnas tour with Blondie and Pat Benatar this summer

8/10/09 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater* 8/11/09 Canandaigua, NY @ Constellation Bands Marvin Sands PAC 8/13/09 Brooklyn, NY @ Asser Levy Park/Coney Island 8/14/09 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s* 8/15/09 Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center 8/16/09 Detroit, MI @ Motor City Casino/Sound Board (Pat Benatar only) 8/17/09 Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Pavilion 8/20/09 Austin, TX @ Austin Music Hall 8/21/09 New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jack’s* 8/22/09 Biloxi,…

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

THE NEW UP SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR MTV BEST BREAKOUT BAY AREA ARTIST AWARDS

The New Up was selected one of three finalists in the MTV Best Breakout Bay Area Artist Awards. Based on fan voting via OurStage.com, The New Up ranked #1 out of the top 20 finalists from 130 entries in the San Francisco Bay Area. Selected by MTV to be videotaped at home and in the studio, the band filmed at The Pleasure Pad (the band’s rehearsal/recording space), Golden Gate Park…

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

DAVID HODGES SIGNS WITH REPRISE RECORDS

Singer and songwriter David Hodges, formerly of multi-platinum rock band Evanescence, has signed a solo deal with Reprise Records. The Little Rock, AR, native is currently putting the finishing touches on his debut studio album for the label. As one-third of Evanescence, Hodges co-wrote such hits as “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal” from the band’s debut Fallen, which has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. He also…

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

EA GETS WILD WITH SIMANIMALS AFRICA FOR THE Wii AND NINTENDO DS

Pack your bags for an African adventure as EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced SimAnimalsâ„¢ Africa for the Wiiâ„¢ and Nintendo DSâ„¢, the sequel to the highly enjoyable SimAnimalsâ„¢ game. In SimAnimals Africa, gamers play with and tame all new exotic animals including lions, elephants and gorillas as they explore exotic landscapes from savannas to jungles. This must-have Wii game for the holidays is great…

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

Thriving Ivory on tour now.

Now the entire U.S. has been awakened to the band’s indelible sound of timeless rock for modern day music lovers. The stunning and captivating album musical grandeur and punch with visceral emotional impact and melodies that embed themselves into the listener’s consciousness. The bulk of the 12-song set was produced by Chris Manning, the former Jellyfish bassist whose credits include work with Santana, Metallica and Third Eye Blind. Two tracks…

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

Sick Puppies Announce Tour Powered By Samsung Mobile

Aussie rock sensations Sick Puppies’ upcoming summer tour in support of the July 14 release of their highly anticipated, sophomore Virgin/EMI Music album, Tri-Polar, was sponsored by Samsung Mobile in a multi-leveled promotion that will include a gala launch party/showcase at the famed Capitol Tower on July 7. Dates for the Sick Puppies… Powered by Samsung Mobile tour dates have been announced and can be found at www.sickpuppies.net. The headlining…

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

CANNIBAL CORPSE: Evisceration Plague graphic novel available exclusively through Hot Topic on this summer’s Rockstar Mayhem Festival

Death-metal icons CANNIBAL CORPSE are issuing a limited-edition 96 page comic book exclusively at the Hot Topic booth on this summer’s Rockstar Mayhem Festival tour. Drawn entirely by Vince Locke, who illustrated the acclaimed graphic novel ‘A History of Violence’ and each of the band’s album covers, the Evisceration Plague comic graphically depicts a story for every song on the band’s album of the same name—arranged in order, no less.…

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

MARTIN ATKINS OF PIGFACE – UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS

Tuesday, August 18th – San Francisco, CA – Pyramid Smart Seminar with Q&A: 10am-1pm Saturday, September 5th – Philadelphia, PA School of Rock, Guest Lecture Friday, October 9th-Sunday, October 11th – Philadelphia, PA School of Rock, Guest Performances www.fulleffectrecords.com

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

HATEBREED TO KICK OFF U.S. NATIONAL SUMMER “DECIMATION OF THE NATION” TOUR!

Fresh off the release of the well-received covers album, FOR THE LIONS, hardcore-metal leaders HATEBREED is set to embark on a new headlining U.S. summer tour, the Decimation of the Nation tour, presented by Hot Topic. The band’s brutal live show, documented in last year’s #1 Billboard charting DVD, LIVE DOMINANCE, is set to hit 30 cities, beginning in Rochester, NY on July 31st and wrapping up on September 9th…

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

Ecstatic Peace’s WAND Preps US Tour!

Sat 8/8/09- Sneaky Dee’s Toronto ON w/Woods Sun 8/9/09- Green Room Montreal QC Tue 8/11/09- Rock and Roll Hotel Washington DC w/Akron Family Wed 8/12/09- Cat’s Cradle Carrboro NC w/Akron Family Thu 8/13/09- E.A.R.L. Atlanta GA w/Akron Family Fri 8/14/09- The Bottletree Birmingham AL w/Akron Family ——————————————————————————————————————- WAND ‘Hard Knox’ OUT NOW on Ecstatic Peace! Wand cover Track Listing: 1. Arriving 2. Chrome 3. Lady of Situations 4. Eyes 5.…

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

A CLEAR BLURR NJ’S FRESHEST TEENAGE POP/PUNK BAND TO RELEASE THEIR SOPHOMORE ALBUM TRIGONOMETRY SEPTEMEBER 29TH, 2009

A Clear Blurr is gearing up to release their second studio album, Trigonometry, out September 29th, 2009. The band chose to work with John Collura (former guitarist for The Atari’s) who produced the record at Silent Owl Studios in Orange County, NY. A Clear Blurr is a pop punk band with monstrous energy and belting harmonies who have a reputation for crafting infectious melodies and a performance that significantly surpasses…

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