The non-Van Halen tracks from the upcoming Guitar Hero: Van Halen game have been announced. The game will feature 28 Van Halen songs and 19 songs from the likes of Billy Idol, Foo Fighters, Blink 182, Fountains of Wayne, Jimmy Eat World, Killswitch Engage, Queens of the Stone Age, Tenacious D, The Clash, The Offspring, Third Eye Blind, Weezer and Yellowcard.
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Gaslight Anthem have been named “Best International Newcomer” at the 2009 Kerrang! Awards. The band was named winner at an event held in central London on Monday night. The awards show was hosted by Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian.
You can find more details here.
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MC Lars has released the new video from his 2009 album, This Gigantic Robot Kills.
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Altercation Records has signed New York City-area punk-ska outfit The Jukebox Romantics. The label will be releasing the band’s self-titled debut in the fall.
Some music can be heard at the band’s MySpace page.
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Red Collar has announced a special vinyl release of their debut full-length, Pilgrim. The pressing will be limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, with a reworked track listing to give the album a better Side A / Side B feel. The band also notes that due to space constraints the album’s 11 tracks won’t all fit on the LP, and that they’ll be offering a download card featuring all tracks and a bonus cover song with each purchase.
The release date is forthcoming, and Loose Charm Records will be handling the pressing. More info about the release can be seen here.
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Soon-to-be-defunct Brooklyn indie rockers Nakatomi Plaza will be premiering two new tracks tonight on Generic Insight Radio. The songs are off the band’s upcoming final full-length, Ghosts.
The radio show, which is also promising new music tonight from the likes of Broadway Calls, Polar Bear Club, the Swellers and more, starts at 10 p.m. EST and can be streamed here, while song requests can be instant messaged to GenInsightRadio.
Nakatomi Plaza‘s last album was the long-delayed Unsettled, issued in 2007 on Red Leader.
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A couple of weeks ago Punknews announced Food Not Songs, a cook book being published by us and Suburban Home Records. In the months leading up to the book Punknews will be publishing weekly recipes, many of which will be available in the print edition.
Our first dish comes courtesy of Brett Adams, vocalist/guitarist for The Riot Before, who most recently released Fists Buried in Pockets in 2008. Brett may receive mail in Richmond, Virginia, but he grew up in California and as such is an expert in burritos. He’s offered us his personal recipe for Carnitas Burritos with Roasted Pablano and Tomatillo Salsa.
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With three full lengths, two Splits, an EP, a demo and countless tours under their belts Shook Ones have proven that they are not easily shaken from the radar. Bill Leary exchanged e-mails with vocalist, Scott Freeman, discussing a nasty case of pneumonia, a ballyhoo of records, and of course their newest release The Unquotable A.M.H. out on Paper + Plastick Records.
Bouncing Souls have posted a new video from their track, “Airport Security.” Yes, the band already made a video for the song, but this version was assembled by a family of fans and made entirely of animated LEGO bricks by Brian, Theresa, Brian and Andrew Westervelt.
The creators explained:
When we saw the “Airport Security” video, with the cardboard sets and props, it just seemed natural to turn it into a Lego animation. Theresa constructed all the sets and props while Andrew and Brian, ages 12 and 13, did the bulk of the animating and Brian Sr. was the director/dictator and editor.
The whole project took two months and more hours than we are willing to admit to. We had all hoped that the Souls would see it but we never expected any feedback. Imagine our surprise when Kate contacted us and wanted to put it on the Souls web site!
We go to as many Souls shows as we can, which is about every 3 or 4 months. Their music truly speaks to us and we hope this video can express our gratitude.
Check it out here.
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Sound Study Recordings recently put out the vinyl for City of Ships new album, Look What God Did To Us. We’ve got a test press and maroon haze vinyl copy to give away.
Jaguar Love, which includes former The Blood Brothers Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato have signed to Fat Possum Records. Their debut for the label will be released in early 2010.
Whitney and Votolato will enter the studio on August 7th with a familiar face behind the boards. John Goodmanson, who worked with the duo on the final two Blood Brothers records, Crimes and Young Machetes. The band posted an update to their Twitter about the signing:
Since last winter we’ve poured our hearts, blood, sweat, guts, grit and tears into writing this album. and Fat Possum gets us probably more than anyone has ever before. John (Goodmanson) knows us inside and out, and this record needed to be made with someone we trust. It means too much for us to just bring in any old producer.
The band released Take Me to the Sea via Matador Records in 2008.
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Ruiner have announced a new EP set for release a few weeks before their next album, September 22, 2009. The EP is titled Dead Weight and is due out September 8, 2009.
It was recorded with producer J.Robbins, and features “Dead Weight” from their album, and two songs exclusive to the EP, “Constrictor” and Nine Inch Nails‘ “Ruiner.”
Following the release of Ruiner’s upcoming EP and full-length, the band will canvas the U.S. on the first ever Bridge Nine Tour alongside labelmates Strike Anywhere, Polar Bear Club, and Crime In Stereo.
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Side One Dummy Records have launched a new digital sampler featuring new music from Anti-Flag, Big D and the Kids Table, Broadway Calls, Chuck Ragan, Fake Problems, Gaslight Anthem and many others. They are also giving away vinyl test pressings, shirts and posters to people who register for the sampler.
Check it out here.
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