The Matches Reveal New Bassist
The Matches have appointed Dylan Rowe as their new bassist. A video of the new bassist can be seen here.
Rolo Tomassi Release Debut Album
Young Sheffield band, Rolo Tomassi have released their debut album 'Hysterics' on Hassle Records. A press release about the band stated:
"With an average age of around 18 and a female singer with a brutal scream that many of us men could only dream of, it's safe to say they're a fairly unique outfit. Musically they're comparable to the likes of Dillinger Escape Plan, Melt Banana and Converge, with a large electronica influence thrown in for good measure, and the live show is just something else."
The band are currently on tour with Throats and will soon be on tour with Blood Red Shoes.
Tour dates are:
(1st to 7th are with Throats, 13th to the 24th with Blood Red Shoes)
01 Hereford, Jailhouse
02 Sheffield, Fuzz Club
03 Gloucester, Guildhall
05 Bournemouth, iBAR
06 Brighton, Freebutt
07 London, white heat @ madame jojos
13 Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
15 Leeds, Cockpit
16 Manchester, Academy 3
17 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club (as part of the Brainwash Festival)
18 Aberdeen, Cafe Drummonds
19 Glasgow, King Tuts
20 Newcastle, Academy 2
21 Norwich, Waterfront
22 Oxford, The Regal
23 Birmingham, Academy 2
24 London, Astoria 2
November 8 Brighton, Engine Rooms (with Don Caballero)
Rolo Tomassi's blog can be found here.
Stars and Sons Sign to Alcopop
Alcopop Records have announced the signing of Brighton's Stars and Sons headed up by ex-4or5 Magicians drummer Mike. Check out the single "In the Ocean", out in November together with a video, on myspace.Finch UK Tour???
Although not confirmed Finch apparently play in the UK on the following dates:6th November - Brighton, Concorde
27th November - Manchester, Academy 2
10th November - Sheffield, the Leadmill
21st November - Coventry Kasbah
23rd November - Nottingham, Rock City
24th November - Oxford, Zodiac
Chiodos Posts New Song
Chiodos have posted a new song on their myspace. The song is called 'Two Birds Stoned At Once' and is taken from the re-release of 'Bone Palace Ballet - The Grand Coda', which is released in October.I Wrestled A Bear Once Make Line Up Changes
I Wrestled A Bear Once have made some changes to their line up. The band have posted a blog on myspace about the changes here.Thursday Sign to Epitaph
Thursday have signed to Epitaph Records and are expected to bring out a new album in the spring.Geoff Rickley of Thursday said:
"One of our biggest concerns was that we find a situation where we could be free to just be Thursday, Epitaph have continually voiced their desire to help us become the band that we have always wanted to be. It's a great feeling to have a label encourage you to be more socially conscious and politically active. It's a great feeling to have a label owner push you to explore the most experimental and challenging aspects of your band's music instead of dissuading you. It's a truly great feeling to be working with a label that all of our friends have had so many great experiences with. We've always believed that music has the power to change lives and that all of us who have been lucky enough to make music for a living have a responsibility to try and make the world a more compassionate and livable place in any small way that they can," Rickly adds. "We hope that with Epitaph's help and guidance, we can do our part."
The Friday Night Boys Post New Song
The Friday Night Boys have posted a new song called "Celebrity Life" on their myspace. The song is taken from the band's forthcoming EP called 'Thats What She Said'.Rage Against The Machine Guitarist Releases Solo Album
Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine has released his solo album called 'The Fabled City'. A press release stated:"The 11-song album, produced by Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), is the first release to bear the political and social activist’s birth name and features appearances by System of a Down’s Serj Tankian and Shooter Jennings. With more complex electric arrangements than displayed on the sparse solo debut One Man Revolution,The Fabled City is the synthesis of his groundbreaking work as an innovative rock guitarist and revolutionary acoustic troubadour. For the first time, this album bridges the gap between Tom Morello, the acoustic protest singer and Tom Morello, the guitar legend."
Spineshank reunite after 5 years
Nu-metal band, Spineshank have returned after a five year break.Tha band have five songs completed and plans for a new album are on the way.
Drummer Tommy Decker has commented on the bands return:
"It feels right again, were not being pressured to write a single or look a certain way, were doing it because we want to."
"Born, Conform, Repent" one of the new songs has been released on the bands Myspace page.
Heavens Post Update
Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba's side-project Heavens have posted an update on the band's myspace.The update by Skiba's band mate Josiah Steinbrick said:
"Sorry, haven't logged on in a while.
Matt's itching to do a new record. I've sent him a few instrumentals, he sang some ideas he had for them. Not really sure when we'll have the time to actually put an album together and record it but it would be fun to spend no more than two weeks doing it. I'm feeling a very stripped down vibe.
So when it all happens it will probably come out on Epitaph with Vinyl Collective doing the wax.
I'll be honest though, no live shows or any of that. Just tunes. No t-shirt designs or videos. Could be fun.
Have a nice Fall (see you next trip?)
xoxo"
InnerPartySystem to let fans remix new video
The electro-tinged rock act innerpartysystem released their self-titled debut this week and will be hitting UK shores from Saturday so what better time to engage the UK public in a little video remix play? Head to the link below to partake in a little visual and audio mashing up of their previous single ‘Don’t Stop’. You can even send your own mix to a friend with the handy ‘Share’ tool. See if you can spot Barack Obama…VIDEO REMIX TOOL - http://innerpartysystem.shuffl.es/dontstop
OCTOBER
4th Oxford Zodiac
5th Liverpool Barfly
6th Birmingham Bar Academy
7th London Barfly
9th Manchester Roadhouse
10th Middlesbrough Sumofest @Cornerhouse
11th Leeds Garage @ The Cockpit
12th Glasgow Barfly
From First To Last announce one off London show
From First To Last have announced details of a one off London headline show around their support slot with The Blackout this October.The band are due to play the Camden Underworld - 13th October.
Tickets are onsale now at £9.
Dresden Dolls broken up?
According to a video posted, it seems the Dresden Dolls have broken up.http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PMsBQWXQQ90
Against Me's Tom Gabel solo project details revealed
Tom Gabel will hit the road without his Against Me! bandmates on October 31st. Tom will be joined by Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Ben Nichols (Lucero), and Tim Barry (Avail) on the Revival Tour. The frontmen will trade off playing solo sets of their own songs as well as collaborating on each others material.
Gabel is launching the tour in support of his upcoming seven-song solo EP, entitled "Heart Burns," which will be released on CD, digitally and on vinyl by Sire Records on October 28th. Inspired by the country's current political and cultural landscape, Gabel began to write new songs in January. Due to the topical and timely subject matter, he wanted to release them around the upcoming Presidential election.
The centerpiece of the EP is "Anna Is A Stool Pigeon," which Gabel wrote after reading about environmental activist Eric McDavid (www.supporteric.org) who was convicted in 2007 of conspiring to use explosives to damage corporate and government property after being implicated by an undercover FBI informant who posed as an activist. McDavid's defense has argued that he was the victim of entrapment. He currently faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
"What struck me most about the story was a sense of familiarity," Gabel says. "I know the scene he was a part of, I used to be a part of it myself. I've thought the same thoughts, talked the same talk. I've hung out with the same people, gone to similar protests. If Eric could have become the target of an FBI sting operation, then so could I. This could have been me."
Play X-Box Live with Escape The Fate and Senses Fail
The post-hardcore band Escape the Fate is featured as one of October's Emerging Artists on Xbox LIVE®, and now they're jumping into the action with some Halo® 3 multiplayer combat.
Members of the band will be online Thursday, October 2 from 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time (5:00 – 7:00 P.M. PT). Look for the gamertags EscapeFate GWF1 or EscapeFate GWF2 and send off a game invite.
If you get a chance to play with Escape the Fate, Xbox wants to hear about it! Send an email to xlmail@microsoft.com with the subject: "GWF – ETF." Be sure to include your gamertag and home town!
Xbox Live Game With Fame with Escape The Fate
Date: Thursday, October 2nd
Time: 5PM - 7PM (PST)
Game: Halo 3
Gamertags: EscapeFate GWF1 & EscapeFate GWF2 (*please note space between EscapeFate and GWF1 & GWF2)
Linking URL: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame/2008/1002-escapethefate.htm
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Play Grand Theft Auto IV With Senses Fail on Xbox LIVE
The band Senses Fail is back for more! They had so much fun in their last Game with Fame in May that they've returned to take on Xbox LIVE members. Alternative rock band Senses Fail will be online October 4, 2008, to play Grand Theft Auto IV™ Xbox LIVE® members. And they'll be releasing five FREE music videos on Xbox LIVE Marketplace to celebrate.
If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with members of Senses Fail, send a friend request to the following Gamertags and be online half an hour before (7:30 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts on Saturday, October 4, 8:00 P.M. ET.
Senses Fail consists of James "Buddy" Nielsen (vocals), Garrett Zablocki (guitar), Heath Saraceno (guitar), Dan Trapp (drums), and Jason Black (bass). Their third full-length release, Life Is Not A Waiting Room, releases in early October, and you'll be able to play band members just as the record hits store shelves.
In conjunction with the Game with Fame, Senses Fail will be releasing five FREE music videos on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The songs include "Buried A Lie," and "Rum Is For Drinking, Not For Burning" off their Let It Enfold You album, and "Can't Be Saved," "Calling All Cars," and "The Priest And The Matador" off their Still Searching album.
Their new release, Life Is Not A Waiting Room, combines the usual brilliant guitar work with a searing emotional undertone exemplified by the album's title. "I felt I had been living as if I was waiting for something to happen, but I know that is the wrong way to live—it just doesn't promote any sort of happiness," Nielsen says. "The title sums up the direction I want to go in, and what I want to get away from, and it's a cry to everyone else to stop living like I have."
If you get a chance to play with Senses Fail, Xbox wants to hear about it! Send an email to xlmail@microsoft.com with the subject: "GWF – Senses Fail." Be sure to include your Gamertag and home town.
Xbox Live Game With Fame with Senses Fail
Date: Saturday, October 4th
Time: 8PM - 10PM (EST)
Game: Grand Theft Auto IV
Gamertags: SensesFail GWF (*please note space between SensesFail and GWF)
Linking URL: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame/2008/1004-sensesfail.htm
Additional:
In conjunction with the Game with Fame, Senses Fail will be releasing five FREE music videos on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The songs include "Buried A Lie," and "Rum Is For Drinking, Not For Burning" off their Let It Enfold You album, and "Can't Be Saved," "Calling All Cars," and "The Priest And The Matador" off their Still Searching album.
All American Rejects new album details revealed
The All-American Rejects are scheduled to release their eagerly awaited third album WHEN THE WORLD COMES DOWN, on November 18th on DGC/Interscope and Doghouse. The new album follows-up the RIAA double-platinum Move Along, released July 2005. WHEN THE WORLD COMES DOWN is The All-American Rejects’ first project with veteran producer Eric Valentine, known for his work with multi-platinum artists Maroon 5, Smash Mouth, Good Charlotte, Queens Of the Stone Age, and more.
“Gives You Hell” has been chosen as the first single, and fans can now stream it for free on Imeem. Head over to http://www.imeem.com/theallamericanrejects/music/UP1qxdJz/the_allamerican_rejects_gives_you_hell/ to check it out.
“It’s what we were put on this earth to create,” says Tyson Ritter of the new album. “This record hasn’t been smooth sailing,” confesses Nick of WHEN THE WORLD COMES DOWN. The new album was conceived from one end of the country to the other – from a secluded cabin in the Georgia wilderness (where “Mona Lisa” came to be), to a little place that Ty and Nick have on Florida’s Gulf Coast (“The Real World”), to the back of a bus cruising Interstate 10 (“Breaking's What the Heart Is For”), and yet another road trip (this one to Vancouver, for “Gives You Hell”). AAR’s first duet, “Another Heart Calls,” features the hypnotic vocals of The Pierces, two sisters from
Coming Soon: The Alter The Press Podcast
If you are a band/artist and want your music to be played on the ATP Podcast please feel free to contact on the information provided below. As well if anyone has any suggestions, please send your requests to the information provided.
I am also looking for a designer to provide artwork for the podcast.
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Sing It Loud Album Stream
Sing It Loud's debut album, 'Come Around's is now streaming in full on the band's purevolume page.Travis Barker Released From Hospital
Travis Barker has been released from the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, on this morning. The drummer spent nine days at the center after the plane crash that took the lives of four people and seriously injured Barker and DJ AM. Barker underwent treatment for severe burns on his torso and lower body. Still spokesperson Beth Frits said Monday that she believed he was heading home to Los Angeles.Forgive Durden Announce New Album Details
Forgive Durdan have announced that they are to release a new album called 'Razia's Shadow: A Musical' and will be released by Fueled By Ramen on October 28th. The album will feature guest appearences from Brendon urie, Chris Conley and Max Bemis. Lead singer Thomas Dutton posted the following on the band's blog:"Whew! Hello everyone! My mouth has been stapled shut for the past months with the news and music of this record begging to eek out. Well I can finally exhale. For those of you who haven’t been following along at RaziasShadow.com, the new record is a musical. It’s entitled Razia’s Shadow: A Musical - and it’s being released on October 28th on FBR. It was co-written by my brother Paul and features 13 of my good friends.. Casey, Lizzie, Max, Chris, Danny, Brendon, Dan, Greta, Nic, Shawn, Kris, John, and Aaron, to be exact (visit raziasshadow.com to hear clips and peep all the art). You can preorder the album starting today and receive “Life Is Looking Up” as a free download! Or you can stream it on our purevolume page. I’m so excited for all of you to hear this album! It’s been brewing and stewing inside me for the past few years and I can’t believe it’s finally time to share it with you guys. I couldn’t be happier. Eeee!"
Pete Wentz comments on new album artwork
Fall Out Boy bassist, Pete Wentz, has commented on his personal blog about the band's latest album's artwork 'Folie a Deux':"we’ve been receiving many questions in the Q and A… as well many of the dedicated critics of lifestyle and curators of the douche bag list over at absolutepunk.net (the only website i can say i have followed from the conception of our band all the way through the present) about our cover art. well, we decided to ask luke chueh, a favorite of ours to commission a piece. we were sure this would never happen. this would be like watching a midtown reunion on the moon while high fiving mark hoppus because Blink would be playing next. or for me having a real han solo (like but actually the real harrison ford) in carbonite on my wall, frozen forever… then luke said yes. we gave him the title of the record and the basic concept. he came up with everything else. in my mind he is one of the greats in contemporary art. and i will go out on a limb and say this is the best cover we have ever made (simply because we werent involved in it in the slightest).
now i must applaud you for getting all the way here before writing “total fail” or “i hate it how this guy just ——-s so hard and than is just such a ——-“. i would also appreciate you checking the link and getting to know Lukes art if you are unfamiliar with it.
and for those who dont care at all and just want a pay off of some sort- at least every once in awhile i deliver you a present wrapped just for you. i mean, come on me and spencer pratt getting knocked out at the same time in a video. thats like getting two d-bags with one stone….
and on a side note: none of the guests but the ones we have named are currently on the record, to clear that up.
question of the day: what did you think of the debate?
and ps: commenters thanks for taking it easy on me i had a crappy week for personal reasons. next week lets get back to usual."
Album Review: Bring Me The Horizon - Suicide Season
Bring Me The Horizon are like marmite, some people love them, whilst some hate them. The latter's reason consisting of the band being nothing more than another myspace/Kerrang-hyped band with there image being more centered on than their music. On the other side the band are adored by a mainly young and even more dominate female fan base.This is album number 2 for the Sheffield 5-Piece, made up of Oli Sykes on vocals, Lee Malia on lead guitar, Curtis Ward on rhythm guitar, Matt Kean and Matt Nicholls on bass and drums respectively. 'Suicide Season' sees the band having a point to prove and taking a somewhat different musical direction, to 2006's Count Your Blessings, which was mainly a deathcore record.
'Suicide Season' sees the band taking a more experimental approach by incorporating drum samples and guest vocalists in the form of JJ Peters of Deez Nuts, Sam Carter of Architects. The album starts off with lead off single 'The Comedown', which the band picking up where they left off, with pounding drums, sharp guitars and Sykes' vocals sounding more raw yet distinguishable. 'Chelsea Smile' shows the band display better song structure, which is also shown in 'It Was Written In Blood' and 'Sleep With One Eye Open'.
Nevertheless 'No Need For Introductions, I've Read About Girls Like You On The Backs Of Toilet Doors' sees the band being as fast and angry as ever. The highlight track of the album is 'The Sadness Will Never End', a song that starts atmospheric before the tracks pulls you in by the neck with Sykes and Sam Carter having a shouting match before going into a somewhat catchy chorus, for Bring Me The Horizon standards and could possibly be mistaken for an Alexisonfire or Atreyu song. The album closes with the title track which sounds like the world is about to end (or maybe because it's Suicide Season?), however at 8 minutes long, the track sees the band using both heavy and soft elements and closes the album well.
'Suicide Season' much like the band, will have a split opinion. Some will be surprised by the band's more structured and improved sound, whilst some will hate it and will plead for the band's "br00tal" sound to return. However this won't happen, as 'Suicide Season' shows the band has matured and progressed as a whole, with Sykes vocals and Malia's riffs being examples of this.
6/10
Bring Me The Horizon Instore Signing
Sheffield Metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon have announced that they are doing an instore signing at Zavvi on Oxford Street in London tomorrow at 5pm.Bring Me The Horizon release new album 'Suicide Season' tomorrow through Visible Noise Records and are touring in October with support coming from The Secret Handshake and Deez Nuts plus The Legacy, The Red Chord and Dead Swans also supporting on certain dates.
Check the band's myspace for details.
Travis Barker in Critical Condition After Plane Crash: UPDATE
Travis Barker is set to remain in hospital for 2 more weeks, whilst DJ AM has been released.A Day To Remember Posts New Demo
A Day To Remember have posted a demo of new song called 'Wax Larry' on the bands myspace here.Paige To Announce New UK Dates Everyday
London pop-punk band Paige have said they are going to be announcing new UK tour dates everyday, starting with the announcement that the band will support Sherwood at Leeds Cockpit on the 26th of November. The band posted a blog with details here.EP Review: Lights - Lights EP (Self Titled)
There's something special about solo female singer, Valerie Poxleitner from Toronto, Canada who goes under the name 'Lights', who currently has a self-titled EP available on Doghouse Records. But what it is that something special? Is it her sweet angelic voice complimenting her harmonic electro pop music? which she created in her bedroom. Well simply the answer is yes.Lights is something I would not usually listen to but this EP grabbed me and made me feel good. With songs like 'Ice' and 'Drive Me Soul' being 1980's new wave-influenced sensations with Lights showcasing her superb vocals.
'February Air' is well-written and is reminiscent of Imogen Heap and Bjork and shows that Lights is an innocent and emotional person. 'White' is bouncy song with Lights' high-pitched vocals being layered on top of a guitar-driven chorus. 'I Owe You One' is a sweet electro ballad and the EP closes with 'The Last Thing On Your Mind' being a synth-heavy track filled with Lights' positive lyrics.
Overall 'Lights' fantastically showcases an independent pop female singer, who has the songs, vocal talent and looks to succeed. This collection of 8 songs will make you feel good and forget about your troubles. The only downfall of the EP is that at times, she reminds you of cheesy euro-pop.
For fans of: PlayRadioPlay! and Imogen Heap
More Information on Lights can be found here.
Brendon Urie and Pharrell Williams To Possibly Appear On New Fall Out Boy Album
Panic At The Disco singer Brendon Urie and rapper Pharrell Williams are rumoured to be guests on Fall Out Boy's new album 'Folie a Deux'. However Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz has confirmed Neal Avron, who has produced for Yellowcard and New Found Glory in the past. Wentz also stated that his wife Ashley Simpson, soon to give birth to the couples first born won't be making a guest appearence on the album, which is due out November 4th.The full article can be read here.
Rise Against Debut New Video
Rise Against have posted their new video for their 'Re-Education (Through Labor)' single here. The single is taken from the band's new album called 'Appeal to Reason'. Lead singer Tim McIlrath have given in-depth behind the scenes look at the video here.Rise Against are tour the UK next year with support from Anti-Flag and Flobots. Dates can be found here.
'Appeal to Reason' is released on October 7th through Geffen.
Tom Gabel Posts Solo Video
Tom Gabel has posted the first video from his forthcoming 'Heart Burns' EP. The video for '100 Years War' can be seen here.Blessthefall Announce New Singer
Blessthefall have announced Beau Boken as their new singer and will replace Craig Mabbitt, who recently joined Escapte The Fate. Blessthefall have posted a new song with Boken on vocals on their buzznet account here.Blessthefall is expected to hit the studio in November to begin recording the follow-up to its 2007 breakthrough release, His Last Walk (Science Records). Since forming the new lineup the band mates have been bonding while camped out in Costa Mesa, CA, where they are furiously writing new material and demoing tracks.
Jimmy Eat World Make Children's TV Appearence
Jimmy Eat World have made a guest appearence on Nick Jr TV show 'Yo Gabba Gabba'. The show is in it's second season and is set to have other guest appearences from the likes of MGMT and The Ting Tings.Video footage of the band's appearence can be seen here.
Alkaline Trio Drummer Releases Free Solo Album
Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant has released a free solo album under the name 'The Reaper' . Grant said this about the project:"As I moved throughout the years, boxes of these 4 track master tapes would get shifted from state to state until I finally got around to digitizing them. I transferred a few songs to Pro-Tools to see about remixing them - what I found was some dreadfully recorded instruments, and a whole lot of poorly played music. My first instinct was to just re-record the songs, perhaps change some lyrics, and re-arrange the songs a bit. But while I am hopefully a more accomplished musician than I was 18 years ago, there's a spirit and energy to those songs that I could never recreate. It lives in the words and the vocals. So the decision was made to re-record the music around the vocal tracks.
I set about picking my favorite of the songs, digitizing all of the vocal tracks and EQ-ing them to sound half-way intelligible. I spent two days relearning and re-recording all of the guitar parts, then I took the recordings to Sonic Iguana Studios. There Mass Giorgini and Phillip Hill helped me to record the drums. In keeping with the original spirit, everything was recorded and mixed as quickly and haphazardly as possible."
The album can be downloaded here.
Less Than Jake Release 7'' Box Set Details
Ska Punk band Less Than Jake have released details about the deluxe 'GNV FLA' 7 inch boxset, which is released on November 11th, through the bands own record label, Sleep It Off Records. The box set will consist of live, acoustic and demo recordings, as well as B-sides from the band's recent release. The box set will also include a 'GV FLA' cd, along with an in-studio DVD and a poster.The tracklisting for the three 7 inches can be seen below:
7" One
SIDE ONE
1. Malachi Richter's Liquor's Quicker (LIVE @ DERRONS)
2. ANTIDOTE FOR THE UNDERDOG (B-SIDE)
SIDE TWO
1. SETTLING SON (DEMO)
2. CONVICTION NOTICE (LIVE @ DERRONS)
7" # TWO
SIDE ONE
1. LION CITY (LIVE @ DERRONS)
2. ALL TIME LOW (B-SIDE)
SIDE TWO
1. HANDSHAKE (DEMO)
2. SUMMON MONSTERS (LIVE @ DERRONS)
7" # THREE
SIDE ONE
1. CONVICTION NOTICE (ACOUSTIC)
2. Malachi Richter's Liquor's Quicker (ACOUSTIC)
SIDE TWO
1. GOLDEN AGE (ACOUSTIC)
2. Malachi Richter's Liquor's Quicker (DEMO)
3. SLEEP IT OFF (LIVE @ DERRONS)
Thursday to Sign with Epitaph???
There is a rumour that Thursday are to sign with Epitaph Records. The band are currently in the studio recording the follow up to 2006's 'A City By The Light Divided'. Thursday are set to release a split EP with Japanese band, Envy on November 4th.
New Portman Dates Announced
Portman have announced a series of November dates.
10.31.08 The Met Lounge *Halloween Show" - Peterborough
11.10.08 Two Pigs w/Scholars - Cheltenham
11.15.08 Club COG @ Metro - London
11.22.08 Rayner Lounge - Sheffield
Memphis May Fire Look For New Bassist
Memphis May Fire are looking for a new bass player and are currently holding auditions at the moment. For futher details visit the bands myspace blog here.Anathallo Release Song From New Album
Anathallo have released the first song from their forthcoming 'Canopy Glow' album, which is set to be released on November 18th. The song is called 'The River' and can be heard here.Bury Your Dead In Van Accident
Boston metal band Bury Your Dead have been in a serious van accident whislt on tour in Canada. Nevertheless the band managed to avoid serious injury, with only guitarist Brendan "Slim" MacDonald is to have surgery on a injured leg.PBR Launch Nottingham Club Night
Manchester's well-known Pop-Punk clubnight, 'Pop, Bubble, Rock' are set to launch a clubnight at Nottingham's Junktion 7 on Wednesday October 15th. The clubnight will run fortnightly and will feature a wide range of music, from AC/DC to Kanye West to Valencia. It will also feature giveaways and table football.More information 'Pop, Bubble, Rock' can be found here.
New Paramore Single Details Released
Paramore are set to release a new single called 'Decode', which will be the lead off single from the upcoming soundtrack for the 'Twilight' movie, which is released on November 4th, with the single released soon after.Against Me's Tom Gabel solo EP details revealed
Against Me! Frontman, Tom Gabel will have his upcoming seven-song solo EP, entitled "Heart Burns," released on CD, digitally and vinyl by Sire Records on October 27.New Found Glory Confirms He's Dating Hayley Williams
New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has confirmed the rumour that he is dating Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams, to a magazine. The magazine article can be read here.Those Dancing Days Cover Britney Spears
Swedish band Those Dancing Days have covered Britney Spears's 'Toxic', and are set to tour the UK in October and Novembern with the band's debut album 'In Our Space Hero Suits' set to be released on October 6th, which will follow the band's latest single 'Home Sweet Some', which is released on September 29th.The cover of 'Toxic' can be heard here.
UK Tour dates:
October
21 - King's College, London
22 - Deaf Institute, Manchester
23 - Barfly, Cardiff
November
23 - Thekla, Bristol
24 - Goldsmiths' Students Union, London
25 - The Cockpit, Leeds
27 - Fuzz Club, Sheffield
28 - Library, Lancaster
29 - The Other Rooms, Newcastle
30 - Stereo, Glasgow
21 - King's College, London
22 - Deaf Institute, Manchester
23 - Barfly, Cardiff
November
23 - Thekla, Bristol
24 - Goldsmiths' Students Union, London
25 - The Cockpit, Leeds
27 - Fuzz Club, Sheffield
28 - Library, Lancaster
29 - The Other Rooms, Newcastle
30 - Stereo, Glasgow
Reel Big Fish announce UK dates
Ska band, Reel Big Fish, have released information about their return to the UK next year.The band will play 19 dates across the country including 2 nights at London's Astoria 2.
Dates are as follows:
Feb 9th - Cambridge Junction
10th - Sheffield Junction
11th - Norwich Waterfront
12th - Peterborough Cresset
13th - Birmingham Academy
14th - Liverpool Academy
15th - Manchester Academy
16th - Newcastle Academy
17th - Leeds Academy
18th - Edinburgh Picture House
19th - Nottingham Rock City
20th - Bristol Academy
21st - Oxford Academy
22nd - Falmouth Princess Pavillions
23rd - Exeter Lemon Grove
24th - Cardiff Solus
25th - Southampton Guildhall
26th - Northampton Roadmender
27th - London Astoria 2
28th - London Astoria 2
Tickets go on sale Friday 9am.
Farewell To Enter The Studio In January
Farewell have stated they are to enter the studio in January, to record the follow-up to 'Isn't This Supposed To Be Fun?'. The record is set to be recorded with Marc Mcclusky (Hit The Lights, Ludo, Allister).Farewell are set to support You Me At Six next month on their UK Tour.
The Locust to play warm up show in London
San Diego group, The Locust have announced a warm up show in London to coiencide with their appearance at this years All Tommorow's Parties.The band are due to play Bardens Boudoir - Thursday 4th December.
Support comes for Warsawwasraw and DJ Urine.
Tickets are onsale at WeGotTickets.com
Interview: Secret Lives Of The Freemasons
We recently conducted an interview with North Carolina's own Secret Lives of the Freemasons. Frontman Brien Worsham was nice enough to answer a few questions for Alter The Press...enjoy!Alter The Press: Greetings from England! Firstly, the question everyone is asking, when will you be touring the UK?
Brien Worsham: We hoped to be in the UK next month but that fell through. We hope to be coming over in 09 however!
ATP: What is your extent of knowledge of the UK?
BW: I think I fall into the "stupid american" slot on that one. I don't know very much at all. Some good friends of ours in a band called Sanctity have toured the UK a lot so we always get some amazing story's! We can't wait to come party!
ATP: Each album is equally good as the other, but what made you take a slightly different musical approach on 'Weekend Warriors'?
BW: We realized the breakdown stuff was becoming more popular and we knew what it was going to turn into. We knew it was something we wouldn't agree wit. We just decided to go with a more pop attitude for the new record. We all love bands like Saves The Day, The Get Up Kids and Lifetime. We just wanted to be like bands that we grew up on.
ATP: What bands influenced you to make the music that you do with Secret Lives?
BW: So much music influences us. I love all kinds of music. From HxC to hip hop to country. I'm really al over the place with my music taste. I just don't really want to have a limit to what I feel I can listen to. We love every kind of music for what it is. I guess you can say we're influenced by it all.
ATP: Will 'Robots' (Brien's side project) become a focused side project or is it more a hobby?
BW: When I get home from tour, I plan to make Robots a more focused project. I'm really into the direction its going at the moment. We are working on a new record called 'Young Dirty'. Should be done with it in early 09. We have an EP done at the moment that we are going to be put on our MySpace for free.
ATP: You just toured across with The Sleeping across the US, how did that go?
BW: Amazing! We love those guys so much. They really are a true blessing to be on the road with. Great dudes and an amazing band. Such talent. Our response has been really good too. Kids have been digging us so thats good! Haha!
ATP: What does the future hold for Secret Lives?
BW: We are actually going to start work on a new record. We know that we just had one come out but those songs are actually about a year and a half old to us. The new stuff that we are working on at the moment is very oceanic. I'm stoked for people to hear what we are really capable of.
Jon Ableson
Funeral For A Friend for invite only intimate London show
Welsh rockers, Funeral For A Friend have released details on their MySpace page about an upcoming intimate invite only show in London."Funeral will be playing a very special one-off free show with Atticus on Wednesday 1 October at the Old Blue Last in London. Supporting will be Ghost Of A Thousand and Young Guns.
The band are playing the show to celebrate the launch of a co-branded Funeral/Atticus polo shirt which will be available at the EBTM online store soon - we'll send you a link when it's up.
More importantly the show - gig entry is free but here's the catch - invites will only be sent to the bands MySpace, Facebook and Bebo friends and posted on the bands iLike page later this week. So you've got to be in it to win it. We will randomly select 70 replies across the board from those who get their replies in first (or in the case of iLike who post on the fan wall) and those lucky people will have their names added to the guest list on the door. There will be no +1s, so one entry per person. If you want to be in with a chance of getting into this ace gig make sure you're a member of one or all of the above official groups/pages and watch out for an announcement in the coming days.
Did I mention that this will be the band's first ever show with Gav? Thought not.
See you there.
Love
FFAF HQ"
A Rocket To The Moon Posts New Song.
A Rocket To The Moon has posted a new song called 'If Only They Knew' on their myspace. It is taken from their new EP called 'Greetings From..." which is released on Fueled By Ramen in October.
