Category: Artist News

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 anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.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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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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Posted on: August 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Jimmy Wayne Turns “I’ll Be That” Into First Live Performance Video

Jimmy Wayne’s new music video for “I’ll Be That” was shot during his concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in his hometown, Charlotte, NC, adding even more excitement to an already energy infused performance. Wayne describes the song as a “fun, summertime, roll down the windows and ride” kind of song, and that is exactly the kind of feel producer/director Todd Cassetty attached to the video. “Jimmy is a very…

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Posted on: August 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Frightened Rabbit Plans Fall Tour

Frightened Rabbit returns in the fall. The foursome will team up with friends and countrymen, The Twilight Sad and We Were Promised Jetpacks for a raucous Scottish invasion of the States. The band will headline the anthemic rock-filled jaunt, which kicks off in Salt Lake City on September 14, following their appearance at the Monolith Festival in Colorado, alongside Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Girl Talk and the Walkmen. Frightened Rabbit have…

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Posted on: August 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE VERONICAS HIT THE ROAD WITH KELLY CLARKSON THIS FALL

The high-energy trek, which kicks off in Portland, ME, on October 4th, includes a stop in New York City on October 6th at Hammerstein Ballroom before finishing up in Pensacola, FL on December 11th. The band, fronted by 24-year-old twins Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, have been touring across the U.S. all summer performing in support of their current Sire Records album Hook Me Up. Released by Sire Records in August…

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Posted on: August 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE BOOKS PREMIERE NEW MATERIAL AT SELECT LIVE DATES

The visionary duo The Books are hitting the road this fall, performing their impressive multimedia set in venues across the country. The Books have carved a niche for themselves mixing brilliant song-writing and minimalist instrumentation with found sound pastiches, crafting some of the infectious albums that have been made in recent years. This aesthetic applies to the live show as well, where they have sifted through hours of found video,…

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Shadowland box to be released in early August

As previously announced, to coincidence with Shadowland’s first ever DVD “Edge of Night”, Metal Mind Productions will release “Cautionary Tales”, a box featuring the DVD as well as re-mastered re-releases of their three studio albums (unavailable for a very long time). Shadowland is a British neo-progressive rock band formed in the 1990s, by Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon, Caamora) and Karl Groom (Threshold). The band’s music tends towards the ‘songy’ side…

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Posted on: August 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Natsume Releases Gameplay Video Footage of Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming

Natsume today released the official gameplay footage for Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming, first shown at E3, but not digitally distributed until now. The two-minute footage demonstrates various gameplay mechanics and shows off the 12 playable characters who players can select to portray in the game. Slated for the Nintendo DS later this month, Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming is a unique, action-packed puzzle game set in the world of last year’s…

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Posted on: August 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Glee Cast Coming to a Mall Near You!

The cast of the new fall comedy GLEE is hitting the road this summer in search of “Gleeks” at a mall near you! Cast members Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Dianna Agron and Mark Salling will make appearances exclusively at Hot Topic stores in select cities across the country to sign autographs, hold Q&A sessions and give fans a sneak peek at the…

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Posted on: August 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

WILD BEASTS MAKE NEW YORK DEBUT ON TUE. SEPTEMBER 8TH AT JOE’S PUB + LISTEN TO NEW TRACK OFF OF 9/8 DOMINO RELEASE, TWO DANCERS!

Wild Beasts are making their way stateside for the release of the extraordinary Two Dancers, out September 8th on Domino! They’ll be bringing their swooning pop to New York for the first time ever on Tuesday, Sep. 8th at Joe’s Pub. Not only is this the UK band’s first New York performance, but its also their first performance in the U.S. outside of Austin! Those who were lucky enough to…

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