Friday, January 25, 2008

Well, I’m leaving for Hot Water Music in about an hour, so consider yourself fortunate for even getting an update today. Yeesh.

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Blacklisted announced “Heavier Than Heaven,” post new song

Blacklisted have announced the release of their upcoming full length. The record is titled Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God and is due out April 01, 2008. The album follows …The Beat Goes On which was released in 2005.

Along with the release news, the band has launched a new player featuring a new track from the record.

You can check out “Weighing Me Down” right here.
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The Gaslight Anthem to premier new EP on radio this weekend

Gaslight Anthem will be premiering their highly anticipated new EP and follow up to Sink or Swim this Sunday on The Punkyard.

The show kicks off at 10pm on Sunday and can be heard here or via 06.3 in Monmouth County/106.5 in Ocean County.

The new record is titled Senor And The Queen and is due out January 29, 2008. You can find the artwork here.
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Jeff Nelson (Minor Threat) sells rare, unique hardcore merch on eBay

Normally, we wouldn’t point out (yet another) eBay auction, but both the auctioneer and the material in question will make this one hard to pass up, particularly for connoisseurs of early hardcore and punk. Jeff Nelson, former drummer of Minor Threat and co-owner for Dischord Records has raided his house and put together a number of auctions of rare and unique punk/hardcore memorabilia.

Among the prizes are rare flyers/handbills from the 70s and 80s featuring bands like Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat and more. The vinyl side is also well represented with rare 7-inches and test presses from Dischord acts as well as bands like The Vibrators, TSOL, Husker Du and more.

Even if you don’t want to buy anything, there are some great shots of each item. You can find all the details here.
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Ambitions auctions off test presses for The Global Fund

Bridge Nine hardcore act Ambitions has announced plans to auction off test pressings from their two releases for the label. The proceeds from the auction will go to The Global Fund.

The benefit is being undertaken in memory of guitarist Jake Woodruff’s uncle who lost his fight with AIDS after more than two decades. The fund is a non-profit agency fighting AIDS, turbercolosis and malaria.

You can check out the presses and place your bids here.
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The Expos recording new album with Mitch Girio

Newmarket, Ontario ska act The Expos, have begun recording their next album for Stomp. They noted:

Just letting everyone know we just spent 3 major days recording at Chemical Sound, seriously sweet guys (big thanks to Dean and Jay), we had a lot of fun. They really know their stuff and the new album is well on the way. Still have lots to do, but shit’s coming together. Producing this time around is none other than Mitch Girio once again. So hopefully we can crunch out something pretty alright.

The Expos released Old Friends in 2006 via Stomp Records.
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The Exit Strategy featured in the February Art Of The Underground Single Series

Buffalo’s The Exit Strategy has been tapped for the February edition of the Art of the Underground Singles Series. Like previous editions, the singles will be strictly limited to 250. The Exit Strategy will be providing two unreleased songs, “Smells Like Burning Wires” and “Those Pidgeons Are Real .”

You can check out some of their music on their myspace page.
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