Vice On Victory Posts New Song

Vice On Victory have posted a new song called 'Hearts Like These' on their myspace. The bands debut album 'Glitter and Gold' is set to be released on March 31st via Standby Records

All-American Rejects to Release Remix EP

On February 4th The All-American Rejects will release a remix EP featuring four different versions of recent single 'Give You Hell'.

01) Gives You Hell (Ocelot Remix)
02) Gives You Hell (Bloody Beetroots Remix)
03) Gives You Hell (Limousines Remix)
04) Gives You Hell (El-P Remix)

Eye Alaska Studio Update

Eye Alaska have posted their latest video studio update and can be viewed here.

Danger Radio Remx Posted

A remix of Danger Radio's 'Slow Dance With A Stranger' by DJ Skeet Skeet can be found here.

Minsk Begin Work On New Album

Minsk have begun work on their third full-length and follow-up album "The Ritual Fires Of Abandonment." The album, titled With "Echoes In The Movement Of Stone," is being recorded at Volume Studios with the band's Sanford Parker producing the effort. "With Echoes In The Movement Of Stone" is expected to see a summer 2009 release date via Relapse Records

Friday Night Boys Post First Video Update

The Friday Night Boys have posted their first video studio update and can be seen here.

New This Providence Album Track Lisitng Revealed

This Providence have revealed the track listing for their new album 'Who Are You Now?' which is released on March 17th.

01) Sure As Hell
02) Letdown
03) Waste Myself
04) This is the Real Thing
05) Keeping on Without You
06) Squeaking Wheels and White Light
07) My Beautiful Rescue (Renovated)
08) That Girl's a Trick
09) Selfish
10) Chasing the Wind
11) Playing the Villain
12) Sand in Your Shoes
13) Somebody to Talk To

Thorns of Life Planning Debut Album

Blake Schwarzenbach of Thorns of Life has said the band are planning to self-release their first album.

Blake told The Silver Sprocket Bicycle Club:

"Yea, we want to record a record, and probably do it ourselves. I see no need for a label. None of us know how people do music for sale anymore, so we are trying to figure that one out, but nobody is really buying music anyway. We might as well do it ourselves and lose money that way."

New Atticus Compilation Announced

Atticus Clothing have announced they are to release a new 2-disc compilation.

Full track listing is yet to be announced.

Statement:

"Taking a step-up, Atticus IV will be a 2 disc package that not only embraces where Atticus has been musically, but expands into new territory. Punk, pop, hardcore, dance, metal, and hip-hop - nothing is off limits. Atticus has been extending involvement beyond any single specific genre of music, and really embracing the ideal that as a brand based in music, we are as responsible as any label or management company to help the bands that we believe in succeed. With that said, we are proud to be working with such amazing artists who exemplify what being an Atticus band is all about; unrivaled work ethic, personality, and a real passion for the music they are creating and the people they are creating it for."

New Bamboozle Left Additions

Danger Radio, The Scene Aesthetic, Ignite and Saosin have all been added to Bamboozle Left.

Jack's Mannequin Talks About Honda Civic Tour Cancellation

Jack's Mannequin have given a brief messege concerning the cancellation of the Honda Civic Tour.

The band said:

"We’re sure by now you’ve heard that the Honda Civic Tour, that we were rumored to be on, has been canceled.

http://www.buzznet.com/musicnews/hon...2009-j3692991/

Rest assured we’ll still be touring the US as soon as we wrap up a few international dates. Keep your eyes peeled to http://www.JacksMannequin.com for ticket information and presale info.

Let’s just say marking Feb. 6th on your calendar would be a good idea."

New My Chemical Romance Video Released

The video for 'Desolation Row' by My Chemical Romance can be seen here.

Waiting For Sirens Giveaway EP

You can obtain a free Waiting For Sirens 5 track EP by simply putting one of their banners up on your myspace page. They will send out a CD completely free to your address. Just message them on myspace to let them know you have put one up and one will be shipped out to you.

The Audition Remx Posted

A remix of You've Made Us Conscious" by The Auditon can be heard on thier myspace.

Iwrestledabearonce Complete New Album

Iwrestledabearonce have finished their new album and a spring release is expected on Century Media.

Guitarist Steven said:

"We just finished up our full-length Century Media debut with our buddy Ryan Boesch producing/engineering/spiritually advising, and we are beyond stoked at how it turned out! It shows a definite evolution from our old stuff, but is for sure in the same vein. Now we have to impatiently wait for it to be mixed/mastered and released. Come hang out with us on the upcoming Greeley Estates tour and let us know what you think of the new songs! We haven't been on tour in months and are ready to come see you folks again with a new batch of songs!"

VersaEmerge EP Stream

VersaEmerge's self-titled EP is streaming on their Myspace.

Paramore DVD To get Blu-Ray Release

Paramore's 'The Final Riot!' Live DVD will be released on Blu-Ray on March 3rd.

New Fireworks Album Announced

Fireworks will release their new album 'All I Have To Offer Is My Own Confusion' on March 24th.

XO Plan Debut

XO, featuring brothers Jake and Jeff Turner (also of Say Anything fame) have announced details of their debut EP. It's to be titled 'Some Day'  and is due out February 10, 2009.

It will be released by new label Jackie Darling. Some music can be heard on the band's myspace page.

Review: The Arusha Accord/TheSafety Fire/Biolith - Winchester Railway Inn 22/01/09

With the amount of up and coming talent emerging from the metal underground in the UK it’s always a good feeling seeing the bands that are just about to hit the big time. This gig tonight is one of those times. Despite the headlining band Anterior pulling out at the last minute the show as always must go on.

Up first are Winchester’s own Biolith, who pull out all the stops for the home town crowd. Their sound is tight and taking influence from the Gothenburg scene with cookie monster vocals to boot. The set is delivered furiously and without compromise. The icing on the cake is a well and truly nailed cover of Devildriver’s 'Hold Back the Day'. Awesome stuff there from a grass roots band.

London’s The Safety Fire impress just as equally. Their own blend of mind boggling math metal blows peoples head off. Think of the Dillinger Escape Plan tussling with a pissed off Meshuggah whilst From Autumn To Ashes plays referee and your almost there. Its jaw dropping the musical skills these guys have. The intricate guitar work is astounding and carries well throughout The Safety Fire's eye watering set The band’s chemistry is electric with equal elements of melody and aggression administered to a stunned audience that are left wanting more.

With the void left by the departure of the much missed Sikth, The Arusha Accord have quite easily have taken over the crown of UK’s most technical and most bonkers metal outfit. The Reading sextet, despite being bumped up to headliner rise to the challenge effortlessly. The twin headed attack from vocalists Alex and Paul Green hit you from so many angles. From the word go Arusha Accord’s set is intense as they open up with 'The New Face Of Revenge'. This is band who aren’t afraid to move or shed blood for their music as bassist Luke Williams busts open his thumb for slapping the hell out of his bass. Its easy to see why this band has fans afar a field the boys from the Dillinger Escape Plan. A complex set that baffles as much as it blows away. The Arusha Accord are definitely one of the hottest things going in the UK metal scene.

A true showcase of technical metal talent that runs rings around the American counterparts. If this is what’s to come then people should be excited.

4/5

Matt Rich

AAR frontman confirms no Honda Civic Tour this year

Tyson Ritter of the All American Rejects has confirmed this week that there will be no Honda Civic Tour 2009 this year due to the 'economic downturn'.

Paramore confirm new member of the band

Josh of Paramore has confirmed in an interview with Ultimate-Guitar that touring guitarist, Taylor York, will joining the band full time when the new record is done.

Review: Metro Station - London Electric Ballroom - 29/01/09

The Electric Ballroom tonight is fully packed to its capacity with tickets being sold in weeks in advance. The que is stretched down past Camden market in anticipation for Metro Station's second ever London appearance.

Metro Station have all the correct boxes ticked on how to be successful on pop/rock circuit. Irresistable catchy choruses, they have the look, support from bands such as Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco and Good Charlotte and the fact your sister is Hannah Montana helps (but its an added bonus).

Despite the fact the band are not headlining tonights show, you wouldn't know that unless you look at the bill. As soon as the lights go down and the band open up into 'Disco', Metro Station have the crowd eating out the palm on their hands. Half way into the set, the crowd are chanting for the band's platinum hit, 'Shake It'. Frontman Trace Cyrus is just in awe when commenting, 'I didn't think you guys have even heard of that song!'. As soon as the song starts, the crowd turns into a dance party/rock show with everyone jumping up and down on there feet. You can't help but wonder if it wasn't for the internet, no one would even of heard these guys, considering their self titled record hasn't been released in the country. Afterwards, the band bid their farewells but say to the crowds excitement, they will be returning.

It won't be long now till Metro Station will be filling bigger venues. As soon as they appear on MTV and hit the teen magazines, there will be no stopping them.

August Burns Red Video Update

A video update from August Burns Red can be seen here.

The Chariot Start Live Webcam Stream

The Chariot have started a in-studio live video stream here, where they are recording a new album.

New Every Avenue Video Released

Every Avenue's new video for 'Chase The Night' can be seen on their purevolume page.

New Colour Academy Live Video

Colour Academy have posted a live video on their myspace debuting a new song titled "Shiny Gun."

New Audition Album Title Announced

The Audition's new album will be self-titled and will be released on Victory in March.

Sonny Pulls Out of Chiodos UK Tour

Sonny Moore has pulled out of next months Chiodos UK shows due to financial reasons & will be DJing at each show instead. Exit Ten will be main support, with a local support opening each show.

Sonnys statement:

"Due to the lack of tour support funds from the record label, I will not be able to bring my whole band to europe to do live band sets. I know it really sucks but I just can't afford it right now. But at least I will still be there doing DJ sets and we can still hang out.

I promise to come back and bring everybody else with me later this year though.

Sonny"

Sun 2/1 Newport - TJ'S
Mon 2/2 Glasgow King Tuts
Tue 2/3 Stoke - The Sugarmill
Thu 2/5 Manchester - Academy
Fri 2/6 London - Underworld
Sat 2/7 Birmingham - Barfly

LAB Records Revised Starter Park

LAB Records have revised their popular starter pack - featuring four CD's from the likes of MiMi Soya and Lost On Campus for just £3.99 plus postage.

Click here to order - use the discount code ALTERTHEPRESS at the checkout to save an additional 20% off everything.

Alkaline Trio Drummer Releases More Solo Material

Derek Grant of Alkaline Trio has released new solo material via his myspace blog. 'The Purple Trilogy' can be found here.

Thrice Vinyl Alchemy Index Box Set Pre-Order Details Announced

Thrice's vinyl box set of Alchemy Index is now available for pre-order. The box set includes 4 colored vinyl discs, lyrics plus handwritten comments from the band. It’ll be available from Feb 18th.

The box set can be pre-ordered from the Vagrant online store here.

NeverShoutNever! Album Details Announced

NeverShoutNever! has announced that he will release his self-titled debut album in May and is produced by Forrest Kirby of Hellogoodbye. NeverShoutNever! will be touring America in March and April including an appearence at SXSW.

Press release:

"NeverShoutNever!, the brain child of singer/songwriter/guitarist Christofer Drew of Joplin, Missouri, is keeping busy in anticipation of its self-titled debut release this May. Preparing to embark on a U.S. headlining tour with The Scene Aesthetic, The Honorary Title, and The Bigger Lights February 26 in Evansville, Indiana, NeverShoutNever!, (singer/guitarist Drew, and touring musicians bassist Taylor McFee and drummer Nathan Ellison), already has 26 million MySpace plays, over 15,000 EPs and 125,000 tracks sold on iTunes, all as an unsigned artist.

Having just wrapped a full U.S. tour with Hellogoodbye, NeverShoutNever! will be on the Bamboozle Road Show Tour beginning April 4 in Irvine, California along with We The Kings, and Forever The Sickest, among others.

Turning down multiple record label offers, NSN!’s Christofer Drew instead opted to release the record on his own. Working with Hellogoodbye’s Forrest Kline as producer at his new Phantom Tollbooth Studios in Long Beach, CA, expect the release of the band’s video for “Bigcitydreams” (shot in Red Hook, Brooklyn) soon.

With features already run in Alternative Press, Billboard Magazine, and AMP Magazine, as well as Internet coverage on AbsolutePunk.net, AOL, and The Daily Chorus, not to mention a highly visible performance on MTV’s “TRL” over the summer, 2009 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for the band. NeverShoutNever! is looking forward to performing at numerous showcases at SXSW in Austin, TX in March; shows to include a Billboard showcase, Purevolume showcase, Photofinish Records showcase, and To Write Love On Her Arms showcase. This summer, the band will be playing the SmartPunk Stage on the Vans Warped Tour July 20 – August 9."

For more information see www.myspace.com/nevershoutnever

Conditions Posts New Song

Conditions have posted a new song called 'Man to Mannequin' on their myspace, along with a new blog:

"Hey everyone, I hope everyone is doing great on this frigid January day (depending on where you are I suppose, but it's pretty dang cold in VA). Our new layout is up courtesy of Phill Mamula with Sons of Nero (phillm.com) and with new pictures courtesy of Brett Arthur (brettarthurphoto.com). We are really stoked and think it came out great, and we hope that you guys do as well. We posted a "Man to Mannequin" to Myspace, and I am aware that it's not entirely a BRAND NEW song, but it is to some people that haven't visited us at Purevolume while it was up. So enjoy it! We will be posting a new song every Tuesday for the next few weeks, and I promise some of those will be ones that no one has heard before. We appreciate all of you being patient, you guys really are the best! See you all soon! Much love, Alex/Conditions Upcoming Shows: 1.30.09: Newport News, VA @ Christopher Newport University (Students Only) 2.3.09: Winchester, VA @ Zeropak 2.4.09: Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club 2.5.09: Clinton, NJ @ Aquifer Music Venue 2.6.09: Plains, PA @ Energy Nightclub 2.7.09: Vineland, NJ @ Hanger 84 2.8.09: New York, NY @ Arlene's Grocery

Away With You Posts Blink 182 Cover

Florida band Away With You have posted a cover of Blink 182's 'Dick Lips' on their myspace.

Emery Posts Video Blog

Emery have posted a new video blog here. The band is set to release their fourth full-length, "…In Shallow Seas We Sail", in the summer on Tooth and Nail.

Family Force 5 Plan Remix Album

Family Force 5 have announced plans to record a remix album on May 19th on Transparent Media Group.

Frontman Solomon Olds said:

"The remix record is going to be off the chain!! Our friends from The Secret Handshake, 3oh!3, and Cobra Starship will be mixing up FF5 like peeps have never heard before!!! Get ready for your booty to have a second dose of dance plus some new FF5 trax!!!"

Doves Return with New Album

Doves are set to make a return April 7th with a new album called 'Kingdom of Rust' on Astralwerks.The album was co-produced by Dan Austin and John Leckie. You can download their new song "Jetstream" here.

Track listing:

1. Jetstream
2. Kingdom of Rust
3. The Outsiders
4. Winter Hill
5. 10.03
6. The Greatest Denier
7. Birds Flew Backwards
8. Spellbound
9. Compulsion
10. House of Mirrors
11. Lifelines

This Providence Album Release Date and Title Announced

This Providence have announced their new album will be called 'Who Are You Now?' on March 17th.

Exclusive Download: Two Tongues - 'Crawl'

Today we have an exclusive download of the opening track from Two Tongues self-titled debut, which is released next Monday (2nd February) on Vagrant Records.

Two Tongues is the 'super group' featuring members of Saves The Day and Say Anything.

Click here to download 'Crawl' by Two Tongues.

'Two Tongues' can be pre-ordered from Vagrant UK Online store here.

Omar Rodriguez Lopez to play one off UK show

Omar Rodriguez Lopez (Mars Volta/At The Drive In) is set for a one off UK show this March at London Camden Dingwalls - 11th March.

Tickets are on sale now.

Bring Me The Horizon are back in action

Bring Me The Horizon have confirmed they will be playing at tonight's stop (Birmingham) of the Kerrang! tour.

The band have put out the following statement:

"We just want to confirm we WILL be playing Birmingham and we can't wait to see you all!!!!!

SEE YOU IN BIRMINGHAM! FUCK YEAH!"

More Details about Vanna's New Album Announced

Epitaph Records have released more details about Vanna's new album 'A New Hope'. They have also posted a new song on their myspace called, “Into Hell’s Mouth We March.”

Press Release:

"Boston post-hardcore group Vanna will release their anticipated sophomore album, A New Hope, March 24th on Epitaph Records. Produced and mixed by Steve Evetts (Every Time I Die, Our Last Night, Story of the Year) and mastered by Alan Douches (Converge), A New Hope emphasizes the band's heightened musical abilities, balancing a perfect blend of emotive rock and perilous hardcore with refined precession. Fans can catch a preview of the new album this January as the band tours with Gwen Stacy.

Since the release of Vanna's fan-favorite debut EP, The Search Party Never Came, and their follow-up full-length, Curses, the band has been on a continuous musical journey, evolving, exploring and maturing with each release and tour. With the experience of using what works and letting go of what doesn't, the band tackled the writing and recording of A New Hope with an added perspective and understanding

"The writing and recording process naturally becomes more dialed and decisive with each record," explains lead vocalist Chris Preece. "This record was approached with more of a group mentality. We talked a lot about what we liked and disliked about our last two releases, and each one of us were able to express ourselves in every step of the process. We locked ourselves in our practice space for two months, everyone threw out song ideas, and the ideas were fleshed out into something that we were all happy with. All of our individual influences and inspirations played a big role creatively."

Creativity abounds. A New Hope will grab Vanna's core fans with catchy songs fueled by intense breakdowns, while their accessible melodious song-writing will open the door to a new audience.

Continually elevating their game, Vanna have raised the musical stakes with a bombardment of twelve tracks that invoke a deluge of sensations. Preece's guttural screams and Evan Pharmakis' (guitarist/vocals) melodic choruses seamlessly duel on tracks like the epic post-hardcore anthem for the ages, "Safe To Say," and the sweeping hit "The Same Graceful Wind." The fast, ferocious work of guitarist Nick Lambert, bassist Shawn Marquis and drummer Chris Campbell provide a wall of intense sound on tracks like "Thrashmouth" and "Life and Limb.""

1. Let's Have An Earthquake
2. Into Hell's Mouth We March
3. The Same Graceful Wind
4. Like Changing Seasons
5. Trashmouth
6. Safe To Say
7. We Are Nameless
8. Sleepwalker
9. Where We Are Now
10. Ten Arms
11. Life and Limb
12. The Sun Sets Here

New Thorns of Life Live Videos Posted

Live videos of Blake Schwarzenbach's new band, The Thorns of Life have appeared online here.

Rise Agaisnt Release Making Of Video

The making of Rise Against's video for 'Political Punks Rock in Miniature' can be seen here.

Bassist Departs The Audition

The Audition has parted ways with bassist Joe Lussa. The band have said it won't affect there UK dates with Alkaline Trio next month.

The band released this messege:

"Today is a sad day for the Audition. We would like to inform you all that Joe will no longer be a part of the band. I know this comes as a shock but we are doing what is best for both us and joe. We have had an amazing ride together and have experienced things together that most people will never get to. Joe is and will always be our brother and I wish him luck.

The tour dates with Alkaline Trio in the uk and Soundwave in australia wont be affected so dont worry we cant wait to get back out on the road and put this new record out! The band is more stoked than we have ever been! Cant wait to see you guys on the road!

Ryan, Seth, Danny and Tim"

UK dates with Alkaline Trio and Broadway Calls

4th Cambridge The Junction

5th Norwich U.E.A.

6th Bristol Academy

7th Birmingham O2 Academy

9th Newcastle Carling Academy

10th Glasgow ABC

111th Manchester University

12th Leeds Academy

14th Nottingham Rock City

16th London Koko

17th London Koko

New War From A Harlots Mouth Album Details

The new War From A Harlots Mouth album will be called 'Shoals', and it will be released on April 28th via Lifeforce Records.

Silverstein Track Listing Announce

Silverstein have announced the track listing for their new album 'A Shipwreck In The Sand', which will four chapters.

Chapter One: It Burns Within Us All

1. A Great Fire

2. Vices

3. Broken Stars

Chapter Two: Liars, Cheaters And Thieves

4. American Dream

5. Their Lips Sink Ships

6. I Knew I Couldn't Trust You

7. Born Dead

Chapter Three: Fight Fire With Fire

8. A Shipwreck In The Sand

9. I Am The Arsonist

10. You're All I Have

Chapter Four: Death And Taxes

11. We Are Not The World

12. A Hero Loses Everyday

13. The Tide Raises Every Ship

14. The End

The artwork for 'A Shipwreck In The Sand' can be seen here.

'A Shipwreck In The Sand' will be released on March 30th through Victory.

The Dangerous Summer Perform Acoustic Session for Glamour Kills

The Dangerous Summer have performed an acoustic set for Glamour Kills website. The band recently finished recording their debut album with Paul Leavitt.

New Death In The Park Song Posted

Death In The Park have posted a new song called 'Move' on their myspace. The bands debut full-length is planned for a Spring release.