In March of 2008 Dirtnap Records will release a double LP/CD combo from South Amboy, New Jersey pop punkers The Ergs! collecting their singles and unreleased tracks. Interestingly the label indicates that the package will include both the vinyl and CD together, with the CD unavailable separately.

Upstairs/Downstairs via Dirtnap earlier this year. A split 7″ with Grabass Charlestons arrived recently as well.
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Fall Out Boy have apparently changed the imagery and posters for their ongoing Young Wild Things Tour after similarities between the imagery and the artwork of Maurice Sendak. Sendak is best known for his work on Where the Wild Things Are, a classic 1963 children’s book boasting iconic artwork and due to be made into a feature film by Spike Jonze.

The band explained:

As you may have seen in our most recent concerts, we’ve changed the staging and visuals. We were using Where The Wild Things Are and, unintentionally, infringed on the rights of Maurice Sendak, the author of this timeless classic. We have great respect and affection for his book and it was our intent only to pay homage to it, not to infringe any rights. FOB sincerely apologizes to Maurice Sendak for using images from Where The Wild Things Are in our concerts and elsewhere without authorization.

This isn’t the first time the band has found itself accused of borrowing ideas; the band previously settled with Wes Eisold of American Nightmare. On the other hand, in the reverse situation, the band has been much less forgiving and reacted quite harshly when their album was misappropriated.

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It’s like clockwork! Sweden’s Raised Fist plan a Canadian tour, Punknews throws a contest, and then tour is cancelled. This December marks the third attempt, and I’ve got a good feeling that it just might happen. Let’s all cross our fingers and win some swag in the meantime.

The hardcore band is currently supporting their 2006 full length Sound of the Republic. Click below to enter to win tickets to an upcoming show and copies of the band’s last two records.
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Hope everyone slept nicely after their body was forced to digest a medieval king’s feast in several hours. I’ll assume most everyone is awake and either busy at work (retail hell perhaps?), busy shopping (masochistic), or stretching out after a nice session of sleeping in (bastards). If you’ve managed to stumble upon a computer, come check out the doorbusters Punknews.org has in store for you today, pun fully intended.

• Pinback‘s newest album (and first proper in three years or so), Autumn of the Seraphs
• Connecticut’s Ambitions mark their territory with their debut full-length, Stranger
• Capital‘s Homefront? Strong Island
• Brooklyn’s Tombs bury a seven-song self-titled EP
• More at the reviews page

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Long Island melodic hardcore ambassadors Crime in Stereo have a new polarizing full-length out entitled Is Dead. Maybe you’ve heard it?

Well, whether you have or haven’t, we’re giving you an opportunity to hear it on some beautifully colored vinyl. One winner in particular will take home a whole bunch of swag, too.
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Reflections Records has signed Cardiff, UK’s Wraith. The label compares their sound to Neurosis, Tragedy and Fad Gadget. A limited edition 7″ / digital download EP is set for an early 2008 release with a debut full length arriving later in the year.
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Kingston, New York’s Big Town Small Town has finished recording a demo at Leaning Tree Recording Studio. You can check out a few of the songs over at MySpace. The four piece features Sean-Paul Pillsworth, formerly of Anadivine.

Spokane, Washington’s Belt of Vapor have finished mixing and mastering for their debut Blackhouse full length The Complex Mating Game of Giants. You can preview some songs over at MySpace. The record was produced by Bill Neiman and features artwork by photographers Chad Ramsey and Pat Kennedy, with graphic layout by Joe Preston. The album’s expected in early 2008.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s Safari So Good, which features former members of Breaking Pangaea and the Comercials, has released a new song online titled “The Right to Bear Arms.” The song appears on their upcoming album to be released this coming Spring.
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We’re wrapping up early today since many of you are out celebrating Thanksgiving. All of us at Punknews.org wish you a good holiday, and suggest you buy a helmet if you’re planning to go shopping tomorrow.
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Weezer recently spoke to Billboard about their forthcoming sixth full length.

Bassist Scott Shriner had this to say:

I have never been so excited about a project in my life. Weezer fans truly have something to look forward to. The entire band has accomplished some of its most challenging goals as a group and as individuals. It’s all coming together on this album.

The record is titled Tout Ensemble and is due out April 22, 2008.
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The Mars Volta have announced a European tour in support of their upcoming album. The record is titled The Bedlam In Goliath and is due out January 29, 2008. It is the follow-up to Amputechture which was released in 2006.

According to CMJ, the band will be promoting the album in January with an online video game, Goliath The Soothsayer, which will be available exclusively on Amazon.com January 2 through January 29.

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Built to Last have posted a song from their upcoming self-titled 7-inch single, The disc is due out on Words of War Records.

You can check out “Rise” on their myspace page.
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Hundred Reasons and From Autumn to Ashes will be hitting the road together in the UK early next year.

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You’re the lucky reader of the 18th edition of the Punknews.org Vinyl File. This column aims to keep you informed with upcoming releases as well as spotlighting interesting releases, your favorite band’s own collections and labels with an history of vinyl releases worth talking about. As always, Vinyl File is brought to you by Ben Conoley.

Now that we are 100% completely off NOFX, it’s time to move on to new places. After all, we’ve got a load of people to talk to and records to drool over. This week we are pleased to bring you an interview with Steve Stevenson, better known as Stevo! from 1-2-3-4 Go! Records. Stevo’s label is responsible for releasing a whole bunch of great records and has recently been busy emptying wallets with a full plate of albums coming out this fall and winter.

Of course we also have information on soon to be released records from the likes of This is Hell, Saves the Day and more.

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