The Washington Post is reporting that seminal late 90s/early 00s post-punk outfit Dismemberment Plan will reunite early next year for five shows in support of the vinyl reissue of their 1999 full-length Emergency & I. The reissue is slated for a January 11, 2011 release via Barsuk Records in the form of a gatefold double LP with an oral history conducted by The Onion’s Josh Modell inside the sleeve. Bassist Eric Axelson told the paper that the band doesn’t have any plans beyond these shows, and ruled out a new record for now:

“We’re not planning a new record … But we’re doing these shows and taking it day to day after that.”

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In a promo for a heavily discounted digital copy of their last album, Appeal to Reason, Rise Against mention that they have entered the studio to begin recording their next album. Guitarist Zach Blair makes the announcement while plugging the band’s Facebook Profile.

Last week, the band announced that they will soon be releasing a new DVD titled Another Station: Another Mile. Due out October 5, 2010, the DVD will feature live performances of 14 songs recorded in locations throughout the world.

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Frank Turner will be hitting the studio in London to record a new EP. Turner just wrapped up a run of US dates and will be headed to Germany later this month. With regards to the new EP, he said only this:

Well, USA, that was a lot of fun, if brief. Now heading home to hit the studio in London and make a new EP. See you in a month or so.

Frank continues to support his Epitaph Records debut, Poetry of the Deed and also recently posted a cover of Fake Problems’ “ADT”.
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The Black Pacific have posted a the new video from their upcoming Side One Dummy Records debut, slated for a September 14, 2010 release.

The band is the new project from former Pennywise vocalist Jim Lindberg. We recently spoke to Jim about The Black Pacific; that conversation can be read here.

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Maps & Atlases have posted the new video from their upcoming album, Perch Patchwork. The band just wrapped up a tour with Laura Stevenson and the Cans.

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Municipal Waste will be heading to Europe and the UK this December with Saviours and Ramming Speed.

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Bear Hands have announced a title, release date and track listing for their upcoming album. The record is titled Burning Bush Supper Club and is due out November 2, 2010. The band includes members of In Pieces and will be supporting Jamie Lidell at Webster Hall on September 18th.

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Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I’m Adam White and I’ll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here’s what got the community talking this week:

• Dead to Me has retooled their lineup and is set to head to Europe
• Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreker, Jets To Brazil and Forgetters commented on New York, 9/11 and the Islamic Center
• NOFX is heading out on tour with The Bouncing Souls, Cobra Skulls and Old Man Markley
• Rancid pulled out a video from way back in 1995 for their Wolves-era single “Roots Radicals”
• Screeching Weasel is working on new album with the guitarist from the All American Rejects
• Weezer streamed their new album Hurley
• Crime In Stereo explained their breakup

With that we hand over this Sunday evening to you, the Punknews community. From that glorious, likely bearded rabble we’ve see the creation of everything from message boards and Punknews fantasy sports leagues to even a band or two. So talk amongst yourselves and we’ll see you Monday…
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The Republic of Wolves have posted the video for their new track, “Oarsman.” A free download of the song is also available here.

The track is lifted from the Long Island-based band’s forthcoming debut full-length, Varuna, due to be self-released November 30. They already have its followup planned as well: A six-track EP dubbed The Cartographer will be digitally issued on New Year’s Day 2011. Samples from the latter are available here.

The band last released the Cardinals 7″ earlier this year, as well as the His Old Branches EP in 2009.
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Germany’s Mad Sin have announced a run of US dates in October and November. The long-running psychobilly band will be joined by The Phenomenauts on half the shows and The Dreadnoughts on the other half. They will be playing a Halloween show with Tiger Army as well.

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NJ’s critically acclaimed Trophy Scars have set a release date and detailed Darkess, Oh Hell. The record is the first of two recently promised EPs that they plan to release in the remaining months of 2010. The band, who will be self-releasing the 6-track EP digitally and on CD, have set a release date of October 26, 2010.

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Alexisonfire have announced a run of Canadian shows this year. The band will be joined on all dates by Norma Jean and La Dispute with Four Year Strong hitting a few dates and 3 Inches of Blood on one show.

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The Night Marchers will record their first live album next week. The show will take place on September 14 in San Diego, CA, the bar co-owned by frontman John Reis. More information is available here. A live video of the group performing a new song entitled “All Hits” can be seen below.

The band last released See You in Magic in 2008.
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