Canada’s Billy Talent have joined Roadrunner Records for the US release of their new album, III. The record will be made available in the United States on September 22, 2009 having been released in their native Canada earlier in July.

Prior to the full length, the band will release a new, digital EP, Rusted From the Rain, on July 28, 2009. The EP will feature four songs and be available via all digital retailers. The band is currently on the road with Rise Against and Rancid.
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A busy fan recorded what looks to be the entirety of Blink 182‘s first reunion tour show. The recording features 23 songs including favorites like “Carousel,” “Dumpweed,” “Anthem, Pt.2,” “Dammit,” “Man Overboard” and many others.

Check out all the videos via the fan’s YouTube channel.

MTV’s James Montgomery reviewed the first performance saying:

Rather, it was like they had just emerged from a time capsule, perfectly preserved. DeLonge still battered his guitar (and slurred the words like crazy), Mark Hoppus still struck at his bass (and pogoed a lot), and Travis Barker still bashed his kit (and didn’t wear a shirt).

Check out the review here.
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Oregon’s Broadway Calls have released a free download of a non-album track. The band is gearing up to release their Side One Dummy Records debut, Good Views, Bad News on August 18, 2009.

Check out the download via NME here
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Think Fast! Records co-owner, Larry Scott, has collaborated with artist Daniel Bressette for a new children’s book titled Sammy the Sloth Runs a Race! due out in August 2009.

From those who have already previewed the book it comes recommended for children ages 0-8 years old as well as for children with special needs. You can check out the webstore for the book which includes more info by clicking here

Artist Daniel Bressette has designed artwork for bands/labels including Blink 182, New Found Glory, This Is Hell, Outbreak, TF!, and many more.
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Ten Second Epic have posted the new video for their song, “Every Day.” The track and video features guest appearances from Lights. In September, the band will be headed out with Silverstein and A Day To Remember.

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France’s Gojira have booked some shows set for offdates on their upcoming supporting run with Metallica and Lamb Of God. The shows will feature support from Zoroaster and Burst.

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Victory Records has signed Before There Was Rosalyn, a hardcore/metal act which promises “a ministry first, and a band second.”

Check out some music on their MySpace page.
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In a new interview with The Florida Alligator, former Against Me! drummer Warren Oakes discussed the impetuous behind his new restauraunt Boca Fiesta and why he felt unable to continue with Against Me!:

It wasn’t going to be feasible to do both simultaneously. I had a really good run playing music. I spent eight years touring and recording and really living that life fully. It felt like that it was time for a new chapter, so I just threw myself into this completely.

Warren also talked about some of the unusual food available on the menu, which currently includes local fauna, alligator, and will seasonally include ostrich, kangaroo and rattlesnake. Check out the full interview here.
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Sub Pop Records recently spoke to Rolling Stone about their plans to bring much of their catalogue to Rock Band 2.

Sub Pop A&R executive Tony Kiewel says that the label is looking at converting its entire catalog, which includes early Nirvana, the Postal Service, Sunny Day Real Estate, Pissed Jeans, Mudhoney, Soundgarden, Seaweed, The Shins and countless others. Kiewel concludes by noting that he sees Rock Band 2 as “ a ‘release’ as far as I’m concerned. This’ll be another format alongside vinyl and CD.“
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Set Your Goals, You Me At Six, the Secret Handshake and The Academy Is… are among the bands confirmed for the forthcoming AP Tour: Fall Ball assembled by Alternative Press Magazine.

Dates and one additional headliner are expected to be announced shortly.
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On the heels of yesterday’s statement where Thrice expressed disappointment over the very early leak of their new album, Beggars, comes news that the label will be pushing up the digital release of the album to August 11, 2009. The physical release is still slated for October 13, 2009.

The band’s comment yesterday was:

We’d like to thank those of you who have resisted the urge to download this leak, those of you who have been supportive of us in online forums as this thing began to spread yesterday, and those of you who have heard the record and are sharing kind words about it. We always appreciate your support, but even more so right now.

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Maylene and the Sons of Disaster have posted the new video from their latest album, III. The band shot the Deliverance-themed video on Tennessee’s Buffalo River.

Check out the video here.
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Mike Kinsella, also known as Owen, has announced his next solo album, New Leaves. The record is due out September 22, 2009. A new song from the album can be streamed here.

Mike will support the record with a few Chicago shows.

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