Category: Artist News

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

SKELETONWITCH, KYLESA team up for “Southern Discomfort,” SXSW

This spring, Ohio’s mighty SKELETONWITCH and Georgia lords (and lordess) of sludge KYLESA will embark on the hessian odyssey that is the “Southern Discomfort” tour, a co-headlining trek that – not counting performances by both bands at the Scion Rock Fest in Atlanta – kicks off March 13 in Charlotte, N.C. Included among Southern Discomfort’s destinations is a stop in Austin, Tex., where both bands will appear at South By…

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

NEURAXIS prepares for upcoming tours, announces video premiere

Montreal technical death veterans NEURAXIS – whose new album, The Thin Line Between, was named one of Metal Edge’s Top 20 releases of 2008 – are currently prepping for back-to-back tours. First up is the “Montreal Assault” tour, which will see the band play alongside Despised Icon, Carnifex, The Plasmarifle and labelmates Beneath The Massacre.

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

DISTURBED LAUNCH MUSIC AS A WEAPON IV FESTIVAL,

Fresh off their headlining North American tour in support of their platinum album Indestructible, Grammy-nominated hard-rock band Disturbed will launch the Music As A Weapon IV Tour—a music, tattoo, and lifestyle festival—presented by Samsung Mobile and powered by Sprint.

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

Peter Bjorn and John Update!

America’s favorite Swedes, Peter Bjorn and John new record, “Living Thing”, will be in stores March 31st. Peter Bjorn and John announced their Spring USA Tour last week. Pre-order the album now and receive a unique ticket code for an exclusive ticket pre-sale while supplies last and receive an instant download of PB&J’s new single, “Nothing to Worry About.”. Guarantee your tickets by pre-ordering “Living Thing” at www.peterbjornandjohn.com

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Posted on: March 2, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

Cemetery Of Scream – more details about the new album

One of the most intriguing bands on Polish atmospheric dark metal scene returns with a new, disturbing album…. Cemetery of Scream’s newest offering entitled “Frozen Images” constitutes a unique and innovative work, on which the new vocalist, Olaf RóżaÅ„ski, leaves his ice-cold fingerprints. The album has a very different character than the band’s previous releases while still maintaining the ethereal style of their music, which fluently shifts between the worlds…

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

Neal McCoy Announces 2009 Tour

A gifted performer, Neal McCoy’s impressive baritone and a reputation for over-the-top concert antics have earned him a dedicated following since his 1990 debut. McCoy is a one-of-a-kind, consummate entertainer. Honky-tonking, heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measures, the Texas-native has charted more than 30 songs, including 2005’s Top 10 hit “Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On.” In 2009, McCoy will embark on a tour that will take him across the…

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

FLATFOOT 56 TO BEGIN RECORDING NEW ALBUM

Chicago’s Celtic-punk outfit FLATFOOT 56 will enter Absolute Sound in Houston, Texas on February 1st to begin the recording process for their highly anticipated new album, due out later this year. The as-yet untitled full-length will arrive as the follow-up to the band’s critically lauded 2007 release, JUNGLE OF THE MIDWEST SEA. Johnny Rioux of Street Dogs will take the helm as the album’s producer and engineer.

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

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

The Gaslight Anthem has announced its first major North American headline tour, set to kick off in Montreal in mid-March and run through early May. Heartless Bastards (Fat Possum) are confirmed as direct support on most dates, with Saint Alvia, Good Old War, Pela and A Death In The Family joining the lineup on alternating legs.

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

THE NUMERO GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW LABEL SERIES AND VINYL ONLY IMPRINT

LOCAL CUSTOMS SERIES If Harry Smith’s Anthology Of American Folk Music is the outcome of years spent sifting through 78s and acetates, Numero’s new Local Customs series focuses on the woodsheds, basements, and living rooms where these records were made. Entrepreneurs in nowhere towns like Ecorse, MI, Rockford, IL, and Beaumont, TX, documented the recordings of their fellow citizens, and issued their songs on tiny labels and in even tinier…

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

THE AVETT BROTHERS TO TOUR WITH DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

North Carolina based rock band The Avett Brothers have been tapped to support Dave Matthews Band on select dates this coming Spring. The Avett Brothers join the tour from April 22, in Raleigh, NC through May 6, in Phoenix, AZ (see below for full tour itinerary). The Avett Brothers have built up an impressive and loyal fan base with constant touring. This prolific band are renowned for their high energy…

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

GRINGO STAR: TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

By condensing a palate of swirling and innovative guitar voyages and a sweat-soaked baroque punk ethos that loses itself in carpet-crawling majesty, Gringo Star has emerged as Atlanta’s favorite rock and roll sons. Brothers Nick and Pete Furgiuele, along with Pete DeLorenzo and Matt McCalvin have continually built momentum, crisscrossing the country and honing their chops on rock and roll’s frontline. Crafting an art-damaged and intense presence, the group’s sound…

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Posted on: February 28, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ISIS reveal new album details, set release date

ISIS, the Los Angeles by way of Boston band, has set a May 5 release date for their anticipated new album, “Wavering Radiant” (Ipecac Recordings). The album, produced by Joe Baressi (Tool, Queens off The Stone Age), will see a limited edition vinyl version released on Apr. 21. Tool’s Adam Jones contributed guitar to two songs from the new release. More details soon.

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Posted on: February 28, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

‘Black Ships’ is the new album from Tokyo Black Star on Innervisions

“Black Ships” is the long-awaited debut album from the production warriors known as Tokyo Black Star. Led by New York and Tokyo-based international DJ Alex from Tokyo and Tokyo-based producer and engineer Isao Kumano, Tokyo Black Star are truly 21st century galactic artists. As their ship has advanced through the galaxy, meeting fellow travelers along the way, Tokyo Black Star have absorbed and translated influences from around the solar system…

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Posted on: February 28, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

‘Audiology’ is the debut album release from Kleinschmager Audio on RRYGULAR

Kleinschmager Audio is a studio project of Joern Kleinschmager (DJ, audio engineer) and Niklas Worgt (producer, liveact – Dapayk Solo, Marek Bois etc.). Both connected since the late 90s Kleinschmager and Worgt have constantly exchanged their thoughts, concepts and visions about sound in general and club music in detail. Merging the ideas of a long-time DJ with the experience of a studio producer is always a suspenseful undertaking. And often…

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Posted on: February 28, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Golden Filter – Tour with Presets + Music.

Some say there’s a disco revival in the air, about to sweep aside the current “stop n’ start” sounds of the indie electro scene and shower the nightlife, once again with the shimmering of a disco ball and the sexy synths and driving beats of a not so forgotten genre.

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Posted on: February 28, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Pendragon – cover artwork and tracklist of “Concerto Maximo” DVD revealed

As previously announced Metal Mind Productions will release brand new DVD by Pendragon – “Concerto Maximo”. The legendary neo-prog rock band for once more visited the WyspiaÅ„ski Theater in Katowice, Poland, this time to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. With their outstanding performance, possibly one of the best the Polish audience had ever had a chance to witness, and with their line-up strengthened by the addition of a new drummer…

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