Travis Barker of Blink-182, Plus-44 and The Transplants fame has recorded another one of his distinctive live-drumming based hip hop remixes. This time, Barker has worked on Flo Rida’s “Low”

The remix features extensive live drumming courtesy of Barker.
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On the heels of a 2007 chock full of releases, Sex Pistols have apparently decided to take a stab at some new material.

According to the report, Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), Glen Matlock, Steve Jones, and Paul Cook hope to start recording their new material in the first half of this year. Drummer Paul Cook cautions, however:

There’s talk of new material. The only problem is that it’s a bit hard to work on anything as John and Steve are in America and Glen and I are in the UK. So, it’s a case of finding the time to get together. We might not pull together an album but hopefully there will be some new stuff in time for the summer.

2007 celebrated the release of the band’s landmark 1977 album, Never Mind the Bollocks.
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Shout Factory have set a release date for the upcoming DVD of the documentary, Kurt Cobain: About a Sun. The disc is due out February 19, 2008 and features a narrative assembled from more than 25 hours of interviews conducted by notable music journalist Michael Azerrad (Our Band Could Be Your Life)

The film is largely autobiographical with Kurt talking about his upbringing through his discovery of punk rock and the band’s eventual (massive) success as well as his problems with heroin and his relationship with Courtney Love. The film features an original score by Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie as well as selections from many of Kurt’s favorite bands including the Vaselines, Black Flag, and many more.

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Guitarist Chckn of Long-running D.I. has been disagnosed with throat cancer. His wife made the announcement:

He was diagnosed with throat cancer last month. we are putting together a benefit called ‘Fuck The Whales, Save a Chckn’ at the Galaxy Theatre that will be on Thursday February 21st. if you grew up on DI like most punks your attendance and support would greatly be appreciated.

A myspace page has been set up for the event and you can find that here.

All of us at Punknews.org wish Chckn the best for a swift recovery.
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Recent Ferret signing, Cincinnatti, OH’s Foxy Shazam have posted the new video from their upcoming New Weathermen/Ferret debut. The record is titled Introducing Foxy Shazam and is due out January 22, 2008. The band is described as producing “keyboard propelled songs that layer spastic hardcore noise atop fractured Classic Soul inspired pop.”

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You’re the lucky reader of the 25th 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.

This week Vinyl File runs you through a large number of upcoming releases from the likes of Hot Water Music, Converge, The Lawrence Arms and more. We’ve also got a swell contest care of Vinyl Collective where you’ll have a chance to win $100 in free records.
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Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy has announced that he will be hosting an Obama fundraiser next Tuesday in Chicago. The announcement came in the form a press release today wherein Wentz added:

I have been an Obama supporter from day one. After watching the new hampshire primary, I couldn’t just be an observer anymore. I had to act. We’ll pass on the string quartet, DJ Whiteshadow will put a new spin on politics as usual. Forget the wine and champagne. I will be pouring the night’s specialty shot, the O-bomb(a).

This isn’t your parents’ fundraiser, while these changes to the traditional fundraiser are unconventional, they represent the kind of shake up that I believe Barack Obama can bring to Washington. Change we can believe in.

The event will cost $75.00 and take place at Lakeview Broadcasting Co. in Chicago. You can buy a ticket here.

Neither the Democratic Party nor the Republican Party has established a clear front runner to date. Both Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama have had strong showings in the three primaries thus far, and the Republican primaries have been won by Mike Huckabee, John McCain and Mit Romney respectively.
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