Propagandhi have announced a digital verion of the “soundtrack” to their recent DVD, Live from Occupied Territory. The recording comes from a 2003 benefit show for the Grassy Narrows First Nation Blockade and the International Solidarity Movement filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Released by the band’s G7 Welcoming Committee label, the DVD offers many extras including the full-length documentary film Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land, the independently produced documentary As Long As the Rivers Flow: the story of the Grassy Narrows Blockade and more. Of course, the audio version won’t have that, but it will be easier to use in your car or on your bike.

The live album is due September 04, 2007 rom the G7 e-store.
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In a recent interview, Rise Against‘s Joe Principe revealed some information about the band’s next full length and follow up to The Sufferer & the Witness.

We are going to do a new record in 2008 and tour in the fall, and when we go out we are really going to explore every avenue of every aspect of our show and see what we can do to cut back and save energy. Those lights definitely use a ton of energy.

We would like to have a new record out next summer. Everything could change, but that’s the plan right now. Tim and I write individually while on tour and we will eventually show each other our ideas during soundcheck. All we need is a good two months to work out all the kinks, but we are always writing.

The band is currently driving across America touring with Silverstein, Comeback Kid, Smoke or Fire.
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Jimmy Eat World recently discussed their upcoming new album with Billboard. The record is titled Chase This Light and is due out October 16, 2007. It is the follow-up to Stay on My Side Tonight which was released in 2005.

According to produce Butch Vig (Against Me!, Nirvana):

The record is quite eclectic, There are three or four songs that sound like classic Jimmy Eat World, with angular, razor-sharp guitars. There are a couple that are a lot more dreamy, and some that are very groove-acious. Anybody who is fan will like this record.

Besides those details, a track listing for the record is available.
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Today we’ve got a full album stream of the brand new full length from Philadelphia’s Jena Berlin. The band’s last record Passion Waits as the Program Keeps Going recieved tons of acclaim, drawing comparisons to i Fugazi and Bear vs. Shark. Their new record Quo Vadimus earned similar kudos.

We’ve got the whole thing so check it out on their Punknews.org Profile.
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The Dangerous Summer‘s forthcoming, debut EP If You Could Only Keep Me Alive has been posted in its entirety online. The release is scheduled to hit stores August 21 through Hopeless Records.

You can stream the EP through Fuse’s The Worm.
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Saosin has posted the dates for their headlining US tour in October. The band will see support from Norma Jean and Alexisonfire throughout the trek.

The band continues to tour in support of their 2006 self-titled full-length.

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Plus 44 has released an explanation for the cancellation of their European tour

Canceling the tour was not an easy decision, not something we wanted to do, and not something that we take lightly. We didn’t cancel our first european tour last winter even when travis was playing every single show with a broken arm, and we didn’t cancel the next european tour after travis was ordered home by his doctors. Touring and playing shows is the foundation of +44. Sorry to anyone who had tickets to the shows this month. We were absolutely stoked to be headed over for a third tour, but this time it just wasn’t possible.

The band also noted that they’re beginning to write the follow-up to last year’s When Your Heart Stops Beating: “We’ve got a bunch of ideas; a studio full of instruments, microphones, and effects; and a soundboard from the 1970’s. We’re excited to start putting together a new album.“

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New Jersey ska-punk act Streetlight Manifesto finally made their promised big announcement but the results were somewhat anti-climactic, with most of the details fans were looking for to be announced later.

The band is finished up their new record and follow up to 2006’s re-recording of the Keasbey Nights album. The new record’s title? TBA. Song samples? TBA. Release date? TBA. Video? TBA. Headlining tour? TBA. Overseas dates including areas of the world the band has not previously visited? TBA.

The good thing is that all the information you’re looking for will arrive within the month.
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The Dropkick Murphys have posted the cover art and track listing to their upcoming full length The Meanest Of Times. The record will hit on September 18, 2007 via the band’s Born & Bred Records imprint, featuring 15 songs plus a bonus track.

The band recently posted a version of the track “Flannigan’s Ball” via dropkickmurphys.com or the Boston band’s MySpace page. The version of the song being previewed is sung by Al Barr and Ken Casey, however the cut on the record itself it will feature guest vocalists Ronnie Drew from the Dubliners and Spider Stacy from the Pogues.

The Meanest Of Times follows up 2005’s The Warrior’s Code.
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Minus The Bear, a band that knows all about being gigantic, has launched a full album stream as well as the first video from their upcoming full length. The record is titled Planet of Ice and is due out August 21, 2007.

You can check out the entire album here or the video on this page.
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The curiously named Monty Are I have posted the newest video from their 2006 full length, Wall of People.

You can check out “Between the Sheets” right here.
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Oakland metal act Saviours have signed to New York City’s Kemado Records. The band is preparing a new album to be completed this September and released next February. They’re recording with Joe Barresi (Melvin, Kyuss, Tool) at A&M Henson Studios in LA with artwork by Joe Petangno (Motorhead). A new one-sided 12″ EP entitled Cavern Of Mind will be out in the fall as well. Examples of the band’s past work can be found via MySpace.

Buffalo, NY melodic hardcore five piece Sounds of Goodbye have recorded a three song demo at Buffalo’s Echo Base Studios. You can stream the songs via the band’s MySpace page.

Portland’s The Lives Of Famous Men recently wrapped up a 6 week national tour with Youinseries and National Product. The band recently released their new record Rehearsal, music from which can be streamed via MySpace.
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