It’s Sunday, December 16th, 2007. Dial “A” for AWESOME more like it. Since I’m filling in, I decided to let you know that Adam’s not the only 4th level dork around there parts. On to this week’s news.

The people must have something good to read on a Sunday

Our friends in Against Me! can’t stay out of the spotlight, as they were named “Album of the Year” by Spin and made appearances elsewhere as well. Rumor has it Tom tied the knot this weekend as well, congratulations!

Another Gainesville band you might have heard of added Lucero, the Lawrence Arms, Static Radio and Samiam to various shows while Chicago’s favorite drunks posted a track from their recent BBC Sessions. Their alter-ego Cornish Gay Men ended up on a “Worst Names of ’07” list alongside The Color Fred, the Graduate and a few others. A year-end list of note also surfaced from Mr. Brett of Bad Religion.

Blink182 posted a Christmas classic from their early days (Blink-182: “I Won’t Be Home for Christmas”) while Sir Tom mused about Angels and Airwaves‘ plans for ’08. Touring with the White Stripes won’t be on the bill, as they may swear off the road forever, Beatles style. Against Me! are on the road however, this time with the Foo Fighters. Other plans for ’08 included Panic! At the Disco setting a date

In the “Left Field” category there’s Fearless taking punk to crunk. Who knew? Similarly, but far more ridiculous was a writer blamimg Conor Oberst for Omaha shootings. Also, apparently mum’s the word when it concerns Foxboro Hot Tubs and you’re in Green Day. You can grab their debut EP.

We interviewed San Franciscans via Renoicans Cobra Skulls: Cobra Skulls (interview Part 1). This week’s Vinyl File was an interview with Mike Park and a chance to win Goddamnit

This week we sadly said goodbye to Lynette Knackstedt of Skankin’ Pickle.

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Hellcat has posted two songs from two of their upcoming 2008 full lengths. The first comes from Time Again and their new record, Darker Days which is due out February 18, 2008.

The second comes from the Horrorpops who have a new song from their album, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill. That one is due out February 05, 2008.

You can find both songs on the Hellcat MySpace page.
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Silent Drive, the post-hardcore project from members of Bane and Drowningman have fleshed out their touring schedule beyond the originally scheduled supporting slot with Bane.

The band will be performing five dates in the US before venturing to Japan for another two shows.

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According to a report from Metal Underground, legendary thrash/metal pioneers Slayer are already looking at a new album for 2008.

Right after the New Year, Slayer plans to start working on new material for their eleventh studio album, intended for a 2008 release, and will tour the world to support it. Slayer recently received their third Grammy nomination. The Slayer track, “The Final Six,” from the band’s 2007 Limited Edition Christ Illusion was nominated in the category of “Best Metal Performance.”

Slayer’s two previous Grammy nominations were for 2002’s “Disciple” from the album “God Hates Us All,” and last year’s “Eyes of the Insane,” for which they took home the Grammy Award.
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Cheeky are the newest member of the Quote Unquote family and will be releasing their new EP on Christmas Day. The band is said to be similar to Bikini Kill, FYP, The Ergs and “all that wonderful early/mid-1990’s East Bay Lookout Records stuff.”

You can hear the song “Bad Mood” at their MySpace page to whet your whistle.

Phil from Latterman produced the six song EP and you’ll be able to grab a physical copy from the band at shows or the usual free (or with donation) download at QU.
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California’s Ceremony have outlined some of their plans for the coming year. The band is planning a show per month in February and March before heading into the studio in April to begin work on the follow up to 2007’s Scared People [7 inch].

The band adds:

Last night we started writing The Full Length. You’ll notice I said “The Full Length”, not “a full length.” The Full Length will not be named “The Full Length”, I’m just confident enough in this record already that I’m giving it proper noun status. The Full Length will be recorded in April at Polymorph Studios by Dan Rathbun, for people that like to know that kind of stuff. The overlords at Bridge 9 say it’ll be out in early August.

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In anticipation of his upcoming full length debut for Anti-, legendary post-punk pioneer Bob Mould has booked a short run of March dates.

The album will be preceded by a new digital-only single for January. The single is titled The Silence Between Us and is due out January 08, 2008. It precedes his upcoming album, District Line which is scheduled to appear on February 05, 2008.

Both releases follow Body Of Song which was released in 2005.

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Converge and Neurosis are playing at Neumo’s in Seattle on Feb. 16 and 17. The bands are clear that this isn’t a tour but rather a two night engagement. The first show is 21+, the second all-ages. The supporting acts will be chosen by each band. Each band will choose one supporting act.
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John Reis, the mastermind behind Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, Rocket From the Crypt and Swami Records will be releasing his new album on March 25, 2008.

The band is not yet named, but will include Gar Wood (Hot Snakes, Beehive & the Barracudas), Jason Kourkounis (Hot Snakes, Mule, Delta 72), and Montreal export, Tommy Kitsos (CPC Gangbangs). The recording was done over 4 months in Swami’s City Of Refuge studio that replaced their Drag Racist studio, which met its ashy demise in 2003. The group recorded 20 songs of which 13 are scheduled to appear on the album.

Along with the release, the band is promising a healthy touring schedule for 2008
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Bayside have booked a headlining tour set to kick off in early 2008. The jaunt will include, on various stops, Straylight Run, Four Year Strong, Tokyo Rose and The Status.

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