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November 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

NOVEMBER 2005 PRESS RELEASES

11.26.05 MATCHBOOK ROMANCE
Monsters is wooing all of you and for damn good reason! This song is the first taste of their new album, Voices, that drops on Valentines Day 2006 so check out this link!These guys will also be headlining the 2006 Take Action! Tour brought to you by Sub City! MORE INFO.
– Alexa [07.40pm]

11.26.05 DEAD BY DAWN
The Dead By Dawn tour is nearly upon us! FFTL are headlining and we have a killer micro-site for you to check out!
– Alexa [07.39pm]

11.26.05 ROCKtopus TOUR
The 111 ROCKtopus tour featuring Rookie of the Year, Mashlin & Thin Dark Line kicks off this weekend! The dates are below. In related news, here’s a chance from 111 Records to win an iPod shuffle pre-loaded with the entire 111 catalog, as well as tons of merch from all the 111 bands, signed posters, cd’s, etc.111 Rocktopus Tour
Nov 28 2005 5:00P – Pontiac Grill Philadelphia, PA
Nov 29 2005 6:00P -Bloomfield Ave Cafe Montclair, NJ
Nov 30 2005 6:00P- The Buffalo Icon Buffalo, NY
Dec 1 2005 5:00P- Village Pub South Amityville, NY
Dec 2 2005 6:00P- Sterling Safety Center Sterling, VA
Dec 3 2005 8:00P – Jesters Fayetteville, NC
Dec 4 2005 6:00P – Greene St Greensboro, NC
Dec 5 2005 7:00P -Swayze’s Mariette, GA
Dec 6 2005 8:00P -Jack Rabbit’s Jacksonville, FL
Dec 7 2005 7:00P -The Social Orlando, FL
Dec 8 2005 7:00P -688 Skate Park Clearwater, FL
Dec 9 2005 6:30P -Ray’s Downtown Blues W. Palm Beach, FL
– Alexa [07.37pm]

11.26.05 XBOX CONTEST
Enter to win an Xbox 360 and MySpace Records Vol. 1 compilation featuring Dashboard Confessional, Weezer and more. You can enter here: www.fanscape.com.
– Alexa [07.35pm]

11.18.05 NEON BLONDE
Neon Blonde is Spin.com’s Band of the Day. Check it out at: www.spin.com.Stream the new album Chandeliers in the Savannah here: www.dimmak.com.
– Alexa [04.00am]

11.17.05 Bid On Tickets To Meet The All-American Rejects At The American Music Awards!
Bid on tickets to the American Music Awards and Meet The All-American Rejects www.interscope.com.
– Alexa [04.32pm]

11.17.05 NEW REVIEWS
I have just posted two new cd reviews of Gatsby’s American Dream’s “Volcano” & Spitalfield’s “Stop Doing Bad Things” on the website, as well as an interview with the band Nightmare Of You.
All columns done by Jess.
– Alexa [12.02pm]

11.17.05 FACE TO FACE
To preview the ecard and the “Disconnected” video from Face To Face, all you need to do is go to www.vagrant.com.
– Alexa [11.12am]

11.17.05 FACE TO FACE
To preview the ecard and the “Disconnected” video from Face To Face, all you need to do is go to www.vagrant.com.
– Alexa [11.12am]

11.13.05 FIRST TASTE OF THE MORNING
You can now PRE-ORDER “First Taste of the Morning” at [ http://www.tdrrec.com ]. All orders placed on or before December 12th will be entered to win a huge package! The grand prize winner will receive 15 CDs, posters, and stickers from various bands. The runner-up will receive 10 CDs from various bands. Go here [ www.tdrrec.com/compintro.jpg ] to view all the prizes.Tracklisting:
1. Valencia – The Space Between
2. The Spotlight – King Of Wishful Thinking *unreleased
3. This Is Me Smiling – Mixin’ Up Adjectives
4. The Prize Fight – This Apartment *unreleased
5. Over It – Take A Look Inside
6. The Mile After – Let It Down *unreleased
7. Much The Same – What I Know *unreleased
8. The Hush Sound – Crawling Towards The Sun
9. Underscore – Distance Makes The Hearts Grow…Wings And Fly Away
10. Park – Which Wrist First
11. Gas Can Pickup – It’s A Virus! *unreleased
12. All Time Low – The Party Scene
13. The Swellers – Tunnel Vision
14. Dreading The Seasons – Revelations
15. The Track Record – Talk Radio
16. Transition – Wasted Wishes On Mistletoe Misses *unreleased
17. Brookside – Are You Satisfied *unreleased
18. Aberdien – The Luminous Cutter Flies
– Alexa [5.59am]

11.13.05 Check out the Taste of Christmas Ecard!
Head over to http://warconent.com/toxcard to check out the new ecard for Warcon Entertainment’s Taste of Christmas compilation and to enter to win a ipod, ipod Nano and iMac computer courtesy of Rockstar Energy drinks.

Taste of Christmas features original songs and newly recorded versions of holiday classics by acts such as The Used, Funeral For A Friend, Emery, Gatsbys American Dream & many more.
– Alexa [5.56am]

11.13.05 UPDATED
Estrella has finally been fit up to date with new release column, new band of the month – Days Like These, and new currently spinning, of course!
Check it all out by clicking on the picture of Days Like These, to the left of this website.
– Alexa [5.55am]

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October 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

OCTOBER 2005 PRESS RELEASES

10.22.05 Allister Interview
Hey kids, I just put the recent interview I did with Allister from the “Before the Blackout, After the Break-Up Tour”, quite an excellent show I must add. Give the interview a look!
– Sara [6.05pm]

10.20.05 STREAM THE ENTIRE NEW DAYS LIKE THESE ALBUM
Head on over to www.altpress.com/media to stream Days Like These’s “Inventure” in its entirety! The tracks will only be up until Halloween, but come November 1st you can pick up a copy of the CD at your favorite record store.
Be sure to check out all the cool new features and exclusive content on the newly redesigned www.altpress.com website.
– Alexa [12.05am]

10.20.05 THE SPILL CANVAS
The Spill Canvas is currently on tour with Copeland and then hit the road with Gratitude in mid November. You can check out dates at TSC website!
– Alexa [12.00am]

10.19.05 THIS DAY & AGE
For those of you who don’t already know, This Day & Age is currently on tour with the Rocket Summer. Check out dates at the link below! Oh, and for those of you in Japan, don’t miss TDA on tour with Rufio in January [check out the link]!
www.thisdayandagemusic.com
www.smash-jpn.com/rufio.html
– Alexa [11.57pm]

10.19.05 THE RESOLUTION.
The new Thin Dark Line record, “The Resolution”, hits stores next Tuesday! You can pick up your copy at lots of cool stores including Best Buy and Hot Topic. You can also order at Smartpunk.com or Amazon.com. In the meantime, check out the sweet new TDL E-card at the link below!
www.thindarkline.com/theresolution.
– Alexa [11.54pm]

10.19.05 DAYS LIKE THESE
Days Like These have posted two new songs [“Caution” & “Charmed”] on their myspace and their purevolume.
“Inventure” is in stores November 1st on Lobster Records.
– Alexa [04.30pm]

10.19.05 SMALL TOWNS BURN A LITTLE SLOWER
Small Towns Burn a Little Slower will be hittin’ the road again for all of november with Tokyo Rose and The Higher [as well as select dates with Umbrellas.] Keep checking East West Rock’s website for the dates! In the meantime, check out the all new STBALS website.
– Alexa [04.28pm]

10.19.05 SURRENDER YOUR HEART
Hey Just Surrender fans! The Surrender Your Heart tour has made it to the west coast, and yes, the gangs all here. JS will be heading back east following this tour for a short run with Days Like These and Paint By Numbers. Tour dates are up now at www.justsurrender.net.
– Alexa [04.24pm]

10.19.05 THE SPILL CANVAS
The Spill Canvas are currently out on the west coast with Copeland, Daphne Loves Derby and Melee. If you didn’t have a chance to catch the Spill Canvas on the 111 tour, this is going to be your last chance to see them until after the new year. For those on the east coast, we’ll be hitting select markets on this run with Copeland as well as a few cities in November with Gratitude. For all the Spill Canvas tour dates, log onto www.thespillcanvas.com.
– Alexa [04.17pm]

10.14.05 WIN AN ACOUSTIC PEFORMANCE BY JAMISONPARKER
October’s “Featured Artist of the Month” at Fuse TV, JamisonParker is giving everyone a chance to win an acoustic performance. Go to jamisonparker.umusic.com/3rdparty for you chance to win. Not only will you win your very own JamisonParker performance, but you’ll get to pick the place – your local high school, college, club, bar…you name it. For more information go to www.jamisonparker.com.
– Alexa [05.24pm]

10.03.05 WORDOFMOUTHPA.COM
Check out WWW.WORDOFMOUTHPA.COM, it’s an awesome website and the featured band on the website is our friends in West Fairview. CHECK IT OUT!
– Alexa [03.18pm]

10.02.05 UPTOWNSTOMP.COM
Our friends in Uptown Stomp have recently updated their website!
– Alexa [09.30pm]

10.02.05 Scott Klopfenstein Of Reel Big Fish Hospitalized in New Zealand
Reel Big Fish’s Scott Klopfenstein is currently in a New Zealand hospital undergoing tests for a condition yet to be determined. Upon arrival from London, Scott experienced abnormal fatigue and was rushed to the hospital where he remains under close supervision. Reel Big Fish will continue their current Australian tour with Goldfinger while Scott is being cared for. Meanwhile, Scott is in good spirits despite being so far away from home. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. We will keep you updated on his condition via the band’s website.
– Alexa [09.28pm]

10.02.05 Vaux Post New Track On Purevolume and Myspace.
Head over to Purevolume or Myspace to stream a new, live version of Vaux’s “Switched On”.
Sign up for the email list at www.vauxrock.com and get a free, non timed-out download of the 7-minute live version of “Van Fong.”
In other Vaux news, the release date for Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice has been moved to November 8th!
– Alexa [09.25pm]

10.02.05 LONG ISLAND CD RELEASE PARTY
Both Bayside and I Am the Avalanche will be celebrating our first shows back to Long Island since releasing our new albums.
Since the recent closing of the Downtown, the show has been moved to the Crazy Donkey on Rt.110 in Farmingdale. The show is still going to be on October 8th. This club is pretty big, we really need everyone in LI and NYC’s help on this one. We’ll be playing a long headlining set. Hope to see everyone at the show!
– Alexa [09.23pm]

10.02.05 BURNING HEART SIGNS BOYSSETSFIRE
New album coming in 2006!
For more information about the recent signing to Burning Heart, please check out this link.
– Alexa [09.21pm]

10.02.05 Chiodos Touring Hard Through 2006
Michigan natives, Chiodos have been touring incessantly since the release of All’s Well That Ends Well, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down!
The last leg of their tour with The Fall of Troy and Transistor Transistor hits the midwest this week. The tour has been unbelievably great so far, make sure to come out for one last hurrah this week.
Immediately following this tour, Chiodos is heading out once again, this time with Yesterday’s Rising, Amber Pacific, and Kane Hodder through the ol’ west. Texas, Arizona, California, and Washington. Get ready.
Mark your calendars, the Chiodos music video for “All Nereids Beware” will be premiering on Yahoo! Music on Tuesday, October 11th.
– Alexa [09.18pm]

10.02.05 MYSPACE TOUR!
Myspace presents A Change of Pace, Greeley Estates & My American Heart on tour. The Confession & Agent Sparks are set to open the tour.
For tourdates, visit A Change Of Pace’s Myspace Page.
– Alexa [09.16pm]

10.02.05 Reel Big Fish Post “Don’t Start A Band” Video On Newly Revamped Website!
Download Reel Big Fish’s awesome new video for “Don’t Start A Band” in the Media section of their newly-revamped website www.reelbigfish.com.
– Alexa [09.12pm]

10.02.05 Stream The (International) Noise Conspiracy’s “Armed Love”
WWW.WARNERBROTHERS.COM/TINC/PLAYER
Be sure to check the tour section of the player for the band’s upcoming US tour dates.
“Armed Love” hits stores on October 4th on American Recordings.
– Alexa [09.10pm]

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September 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

SEPTEMBER 2005 PRESS RELEASES

09.13.05 VENA AMORI!
Vena Amori has 2 new songs up at their Purevolume page. They are also featured on the front page this week, so please go check out the songs and spread the word.
Also the Vena Amori EP is up for pre-order at The Death Scene store, get it there for $6, it’s limited to 1,000 copies and will be ready to ship in late September. Order yours now and get it before it hits stores.
– Alexa [02.01am]

09.13.05 REVIEWS!
A few new album reviews by Andrew have been added to the site. Check out the reviews for the new Bayside, June, The Hurt Process, & The Matches!
– Alexa [01.55am]

09.07.05 Brien Worsham Back in Secret Lives of the Freemasons
From Astro Magnetics:
“Brien Worsham, former and now current vocalist for the band Secret Lives of the Freemasons, has joined the band after unjoining last week. The band will resume their normal touring schedule immediately, as if nothing ever happened.
Astro Magnetics owner Marc Debiak, in reaction to the news, has announced plans to to try and find a used Sega Genesis at a garage sale this weekend that will work with an old copy of Madden 96′ he recently found in his Mom’s basement. “I can’t be bothered with all this band drama,” stated Debiak, “not when I still have half an iced tea to drink”.
– Alexa [11.09pm]

09.07.05 NEKROMANTIX
The re-release of the psychobilly classic Brought Back To Life is now set to be released.Get more information now.
– Alexa [12.13am]

09.07.05 I AM GHOST
The excitement over the signing of this band has not waned a bit and we have some new live video of the band from a recent show! Check it out!
– Alexa [12.12am]

09.07.05 SUICIDE GIRLS THE FIRST TOUR DVD.
Simply super sexy 110 minutes worth of sexy. Click for more information! Its pretty hot though… so beware!
– Alexa [12.11am]

09.07.05 BLACKALICIOUS
The Craft, is due out on September 27th and is sure to spin heads. Chief Xcel and Gift Of Gab create some of the tightest, most intelligent and entertaining rhymes around. Dont believe me? Check the MP3 for the song “Your Move!
– Alexa [12.10am]

09.07.05 MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK
Talk about a band growing? This album is doing stellar and the press is great and that band is great and the CD is great and the MP3s at the link below are great and youre great if you click on the link that would be great! Thanks!
– Alexa [12.09am]

09.07.05 DANGERDOOM
The Man And The Mouse drops on October 11th its so funny, but tight as all hell. Yes it is based on the Adult Swim cartoons, but there is some serious rhyming and production from Danger Mouse and MF Doom! Check an MP3 at this link!
– Alexa [12.07am]

09.07.05 PENNYWISE
Their new album, The Fuse, just keeps on going! That band is planning some fall tour dates, but until those are done, get some music at this link!
– Alexa [12.06am]

09.07.05 THE LOST PATROL BAND
Dennis Lyxzen just keeps on rolling with the creativity. The new album by The Lost Patrol band is now out and if youre into Dennis style, you dig this album. Check out an MP3 for Golden Times at the link below!
http://epitaph.com/bands/index.php?id=444
– Alexa [12.05am]

09.07.05 ORANGE
Their debut album for Hellcat, Welcome To The World Of Orange, dropped last week and is doing great! The band is stoked and so are all the people who picked yup the album. Hit this link to check out MP3s and much more from these talented young punks!
– Alexa [12.04pm]

09.07.05 EPITAPH TOUR DVD!
Now that its out, we know have a homepage up that is dedicated to The Epitaph Tour DVD! It has preview clips from all the killer bands that were on the tour, so check it out!
– Alexa [12.03am]

09.07.05 HORRORPOPS!
Next Tuesday we will bring you Bring It On! This is the second full-length from rock n rollers, The HorrorPops and if you liked their last album, youre sure to love this one! Hit this link for an MP3 for Where You Cant Follow.
– Alexa [12.02am]

09.06.05 New Coheed and Cambria album, re-issue, graphic novel, and tour!
Two weeks from today, on Tuesday, September 20th, Coheed and Cambria will release two albums, and kick off a HUGE nationwide tour.
The epic third album Good Apollo I’m Burning Star IV Volume I: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness is made up of 15-songs that you’ve been eagerly awaiting for the last two years. It’s release will coincide with the release of a 120-page graphic novel (of the same name) by lead singer Claudio Sanchez, that will tie together more pieces of the puzzle in the world of Coheed and Cambria.
You can also pick up The Second Stage Turbine Blade re-issue, featuring new packaging and bonus content that same day. This is where the story begins.
Look out for Coheed and Cambria on tour with The Blood Brothers, Dredg, and mewithoutYou this fall.
For dates, visit www.equalvision.com.
– Alexa [11.51pm]

09.06.05 The Fall of Troy & Chiodos tour begins this week!
The Fall of Troy and Chiodos are beginning their month-long tour together this week in Michigan.
The Fall of Troy will be playing songs off of their new album, Doppelgnger for the entire tour. This is their first time on the East Coast, so make them feel welcome!
Chiodos are continuing to play songs off their debut full-length, All’s Well That Ends Well, including “One Day Women Will All Become Monsters”, which they just filmed a video for in California. Look for that to premiere soon!
For all tour dates, check www.equalvision.com.
– Alexa [11.47pm]

09.06.05 Nitro Records line-up for the 2005 CMJ Music Marathon
NITRO RECORDS CMJ SHOWCASE:
Thursday, Sept. 15th
Tribeca Rock Club
16 Warren Street
New York, NY7:00pm No Trigger
7:45pm Crime In Stereo
8:30pm A Wilhelm Scream
9:15pm Bullet Train To Vegas
– Alexa [11.44pm]

09.05.05 EVERYONE’S GOT SOMETHING
THEY’RE RUNNING OUT OF
A new interview with The Junior Varsity has just been posted! Check it out!
– Alexa [11.24pm]

09.05.05 New CD reviews!
New CD reviews from Jess have just been added to the site! Check out the new reviews of Fall Out Boy, He Is Legend, Steel Train, & The All-American Rejects! Enjoy!
– Alexa [05.30am]

09.03.05 Tooth & Nail CMJ Showcase!
The Tooth & Nail / Solid State 2005 CMJ is on Wednesday, September 14 at the The Avalon in New York City. Read on to see who will be playing and where you can get tickets. Read more here.
– Alexa [01.35pm]

09.03.05 Alexisonfire U.S. dates with The Used, 30 Seconds To Mars.
Our friends from the North, Alexisonfire are finally back in the states for a short time playing with The Used.
For the first week of September, Alexisonfire is playing with The Used all over the Northeast. Two shows also include 30 Seconds To Mars, and Day of Contempt.
For all Alexisonfire tour dates, all over the world, visit www.theonlybandever.com.
– Alexa [01.33pm]

09.03.05 Chiodos & The Fall of Troy East Coast tour this month!
Labelmates Chiodos and The Fall of Troy are heading out on tour all over the East Coast this month.
Both bands have BRAND NEW albums out now, so here’s your chance to see the new jams performed live for the first time.
For all dates and information, visit www.equalvision.com.
– Alexa [01.30pm]

09.03.05 Versus The Mirror EP available online & on tour now!
The Versus The Mirror EP is now available exclusively online and at VTM shows!
Visit EVRStore.com to order the EP for only $6!
Versus The Mirror are hard at work writing their full-length album, which will be out in early 2006. They’ll be playing a few shows in Southern California with Yesterday’s Rising in September.
For more information, visit versusthemirror.net.
– Alexa [01.128m]

09.03.05 Secret Lives Of The Freemasons Vocalist Leaves Band;
Remaining Members To Hold Auditions For New Vocalist
Astro Magnetics is sorry to announce that Secret Lives of the Freemasons vocalist Brien Worsham has decided to leave the band for personal reasons. We’ll miss his style, his personality, his laugh, his scent, and his musk. When this whole thing blows over we should get an apartment together.
The band has decided to cancel their northeast dates on their October tour with Across Five Aprils to address this setback and are currently planning auditions for a replacement singer/front man to continue the remainder of their national tour. They will pick back up with A5A on August 16th in West Palm Beach, Florida, and will soon be joined by Scary Kids Scaring Kids as they head west through Texas.
To audition, individuals must have experience with this type of singing style and preferably a history as a front man. These are big shoes to fill, but Astro Magnetics has complete faith in our boys, and are looking forward to bright and explosive future for the band.
To contact Secret Lives about auditioning during the next two week, send an email message to: secretlivesdanceparty@hotmail.com or myspace.com/secretlives
– Alexa [01.25pm]

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August 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

AUGUST 2005 PRESS RELEASES

08.30.05 PICTURES!
Our good friend Kris at www.setlistphoto.com has just updated his website with new pictures of Cartel, Goldfinger, Lovedrug, Rise Against, Stretch Arm Strong, The Academy Is…, & The Downbeat 5.
Go check them all out!
– Alexa [04.13pm]

08.30.05 Emery Announce Tour Dates With Gatsbys American Dream, Gym Class Heroes, & As Cities Burn!
Emery have announced new fall tour dates with Gatsbys American Dream, Gym Class Heroes and As Cities Burn. The band will be out in support of their new Tooth and Nail release The Question [which debuted at an impressive #45 on Billboard’s Top 200 a few weeks back.]
09.13.05 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
09.16.05 Huntington, WV Youth Arts Music Project – HYAMP
09.17.05 Memphis, TN The Complex
09.18.05 Dallas, TX The Door
09.19.05 Spring, TX Java Jazz
09.20.05 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
09.22.05 Albuquerque, NM Launchpad
09.23.05 Tucson, AZ The Rock
09.24.05 Pomona, CA Glass House
09.25.05 West Hollywood, CA The Troubadour
09.26.05 San Diego, CA SOMA
09.27.05 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
09.28.05 Roseville, CA Underground
09.30.05 Portland, OR The Loveland
10.01.05 Seattle, WA El Corazon [Formerly Graceland]
10.02.05 Boise, ID The Venue
10.03.05 Salt Lake City, UT Lo-Fi Cafe
10.04.05 Denver, CO Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
10.05.05 Kansas City, MO El Torreon
10.06.05 Saint Louis, MO Creepy Crawl
10.07.05 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
10.08.05 Milwaukee, WI Mad Planet
10.09.05 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
10.11.05 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
10.12.05 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
10.13.05 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
10.14.05 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theater
10.15.05 Chino, CA Prado Regional Park
10.16.05 Buffalo, NY Icon
10.17.05 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls
10.21.05 Portland, OR Sabala’s
10.25.05 Richmond, VA Alley Katz
10.29.05 Orlando, FL The Social
– Alexa [03.29pm]

08.30.05 ONE ELEVEN TOUR KICK OFF!
The One Eleven Tour is set to kick off today in Salt Lake City, UT. The tour features The Spill Canvas, This Day & Age, and Mashlin. Thin Dark Line and Rory will also be playing select dates. For those of you in the Orlando area, tickets are going fast but may still be available at the Ticketmaster link below or at Park Ave CDs. Check out the official tour page at the link below.
www.ticketmaster.com/venue/106636
www.111records.com
– Alexa [03.27pm]

08.30.05 NEW THIN DARK LINE ALBUM!
The new Thin Dark Line record, The Resolution, is done and ready for release on 10.25.05. You can catch the guys on tour with The Spill Canvas, This Day & Age, and Mashlin in September where you can also be the first to pre-order the new record; right there at the venue! For more info on TDL, check out the link below. WWW.THINDARKLINE.COM
– Alexa [03.21pm]

08.30.05 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR ON TOUR!
Rookie of the Year is hitting the road with Throne and Track Record next month. Check out the link below for details and be on the look out for the new Rookie record in early 2006! WWW.ROOKIEOFTHEYEAR.NET
– Alexa [03.20pm]

08.30.05 RORY NEWS!
Rory is hitting the road this fall with the 111 tour, then with Somerset, and also with Less Than Jake. Check out the Rory website for details. Their new record is currently in the demo process and scheduled to be recorded in late fall with a very big name producer. We’ll keep you posted on details! WWW.RORYROCK.COM
– Alexa [03.19pm]

08.30.05 INKWELL’S NEW RELEASE!
Inkwell’s new record is done and getting prepared for the early 2006 release. We’ll certainly be offering a sneak preview soon enough but in the meantime, satisfy your Inkwell fix buy picking up their first self-released record at Smartpunk.com! WWW.SMARTPUNK.COM
– Alexa [03.17pm]

08.30.05 VAUX NEWS.
Vaux have relaunched their official web site, www.vauxrock.com with video footage from their recording sessions in England featuring the brand new track “Burn The Bandwagon”. Vaux will release their new album, “Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice” on October 25th through Lava Records.
– Alexa [03.16pm]

08.30.05 Daphne Loves Derby Announce Plans for Fall Tour with Copeland, The Spill Canvas, and Melee!
We’ll keep you posted on tour dates as they come in. You can also visit www.daphnelovesderby.com and www.outlookmusic.com for the latest Daphe Loves Derby news. On the Strength of All Convinced is in stores now!
– Alexa [03.15pm]

08.30.05 A WILHELM SCREAM CONTEST!
Head over to www.newbury.com/aws_contest.html for a chance to win tickets to a Red Sox game and tour of Fenway Park with A Wilhelm Scream!
Two lucky winners will receive two tickets to the Boston Red Sox game on September 18th against the Oakland A’s as guests of A Wilhelm Scream. The day starts with the winners and the band getting an insiders tour of Fenway park at 10am, the game starts at 2:05pm. Yes, there will be hot dogs involved. Click www.newbury.com/aws_contest.html to go to the Newbury Comics website to enter and win! Of course, no purchase necessary. But if you have not bought Ruiner yet, well you should!
Note that if you win, you are resonsible for getting yourselves to Fenway, keep that in mind!
– Alexa [03.14pm]

08.17.05 HELLFEST CANCELLED!
Letter about Hellfest
“Due to circumstances beyond our control, Hellfest has been cancelled. After a full day in court in Burlington County, NJ, Hellfest was unable to meet unreasonable demands brought to Hellfests attention by the Sovereign Bank Arena on August 16, 2005 at 6:21 PM, and to be met by August 17, 2005 at 7:00 AM. Actions were taken and Hellfest had an injunction filed by noon on August 17, 2005, but was overruled by the judge.
We send our deepest apologies out to the fans and everyone who was involved with the event and want you to be aware that legal action is being taken. For ticket refunds please contact the Sovereign Bank Arena box office.”
– Alexa [11.15pm]

08.16.05 Win A Piece of The All-American Rejects “Dirty Little Secret” Video Set!!
Head over to http://allamericanrejects.umusic.com now to enter to win a piece of the actual set of the band’s “Dirty Little Secret” video, plus an autographed copy of Move Along. Also be sure to check out their official site for the lates tour news and tour info.
– Alexa [10.56am]

08.13.05 HELLFEST SCHEDULE.
A letter about Hellfest:
After all the emails and all the phone calls, were finally ready to get you an official answer of the whens and wheres of every band playing this years Hellfest. So print it out, hightlight it, laminate it, do whatever you want; just get your tickets and get your Hellfest lovin-self there. Three day passes ans single day tickets are still available. And back by popular demand, you can purchase your tickets through PayPal once again. Note that these are will call tickets and you will not receive tickets in the mail Check out the Hellfest website for more information. Get them before the getting is no good. Check the Hellfest website for an updated list of record stores that still have the reduced three day tickets for sale. See you there!
To sum it up, here’s the schedule for this year’s Hellfest.
– Alexa [09.17pm]

08.13.05 HELLFEAST2K5.
Fighting your way through a crowd of 8100 fans, bringing the mosh for 188 bands and spending your dollars on rare releases and t-shirts can bring you to the point of exhaustion. Hellfest figured you deserve a bit more than nachos topped with cheese from a can and giant pickles. Were thinking fajita grilled veggies, creamy pastas, yummy Asian dishes, fresh sushi rolls, filling rice bowls, fresh fruit and fresh fruit smoothies. We know how our scene kids dig their vegetarianism, so dont worry. We know know just how to cater to the herbivores as well as the carnivores. Hellfest has invited Bowlborygmous and Sushi Blues to bring their culinary expertise to the hardcore scene. Heres a taster:

BOWLBORYGMOUS
Bowlborygmous, LLC is a mobile vending and specialty catering outfit run by David Liepman. David is committed to serving Fusion Fast Fooda unique style of global cuisine formulated and fortified with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Bowlborygmous has formulated a menu that is prepared and served fresh, providing each customer a super-fresh, super-fast, super-hearty, super-healthy, 100% homemade-to-order meal. All of Bowlborygmous, LLC menu items are vegan/vegetarian-yet easily modifiable with choice of meat and cheese additions to delight those of carnivorous inclinations.

SUSHI BLUES
Sushi Blues is run by veteran sushi connoisseurs, Arthur and Candi Ramer, in Hamilton, NY. With eight years of some tantalizing sushi and other signature Asian dishes under their belt, why not venture out into a huge market of vegetarians and vegans. Vegetarian sushi, vegetarian rice bowls and keep your fingers crossed for some mouth-watering California Rolls, what better dish could you possible want to re-charge with from the long hours on the dance floor.

So, by now your mouths are watering and your tummies are rumbling. So, be sure and stop by the Hellfeast tent for the best festival food your mouth has ever encountered. Your taste-buds will thank you.
– Alexa [12.55pm]

08.13.05 BEST INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMER?!
Emanuel has been nominated for Best International Newcomer for the Kerrang Awards.
All you need to do to vote for Emanuel is go here: www.kerrangawards.com.
– Alexa [12.53pm]

08.13.05 HELLFEST2K5 HOT TOPIC CONTEST WINNERS.
Bled Across Miles
Bled Across Miles is a 5 piece hardcore/metal band out of Maryland with influences varying from hardcore, metal, punk, and other genres. The band formed in the summer of 2002 and has since then played a bunch of shows and recorded 2 EPs. The band is: Nick – Vocals, Eric – guitar, Logan – guitar, Jason – bass, & Dan – Drums.

Bloodlined Calligraphy
Rising from Ypsilanti, Michigan, Bloodlined Calligraphy is a female fronted assault! Fusing the sounds of hardcore and metal with some of the most devastating breakdowns ever heard, every song from Bloodlined Calligraphy is an exercise in destruction. The band is: Eric Cargile – bass, Matt Carter – drums, Ally French – vocals, Ryan Hampton – guitar, & Shawn Williams – guitar.

Both Bled Across Miles and Bloodlined Calligraphy have proven their worth. Both bands entered to win a slot on the Hot Topic stage at this years Hellfest, and thanks to some major fan support, their talents wont go unnoticed. Be sure and check out these heavyweight contendersthey must be doing something right, the fans dont lie.
– Alexa [12.51pm]

08.09.05 CD RELEASES
Many CDs were released today, you need to pick up at least one of them. Koufax’s “Hard Times Are In Fashion”, Limbeck’s “Let Me Come Home”, Lorene Drive’s “Romantic Weath”, Nural’s “Weight Of The World “, Pennywise’s “The Fuse”, Somerset’s “Pandora “, & The Suicide Machines’ “War “
– Alexa [04.34pm]

08.09.05 Chiodos touring America with Still Life Projector
With the new Chiodos album, All’s Well That Ends Well now available, the band has packed up in their non-air-conditioned van and are bringing their music to you in person.
The band will be on tour with Still Life Projector for the rest of the summer. For dates, visit the brand new www.chiodos.net.
– Alexa [04.30pm]

08.09.05 Bear Vs Shark on tour with HORSE The Band and Curl Up And Die
Bear Vs Shark is continuing their touring in support of Terrorhawk with HORSE The Band and Curl Up And Die through the end of August.
– Alexa [04.28pm]

08.06.05 A Thorn For Every Heart Smartpunk Signings at Warped!
If you’re going to any of the Warped dates listed below, be sure to stop the A Thorn For Every Heart signings at the Smartpunk tent!
ATFEH Smartpunk Signings:
08.07 Miami, FL
08.10 Washington D.C.
08.13 New York, NY
08.15 Northampton, MA
– Alexa [08.29pm]

08.06.05 A Wilhelm Scream Ecard.
A Wilhelm Scream has launched an ecard for their album, Ruiner. The album will be instores on August 16th.
– Alexa [08.28pm]

08.06.05 Letter From Hellfest2K5
“In case youve been living under a rock, Hellfest 2K5 is rapidly approachingwhere the hell have you been? So, if you happen to be one of the last people finally getting around to purchasing your Hellfest tickets, dont forget to check out your local independent record store. If you want to catch a break, check out the list of participating stores listed on the Hellfest website (more to be added). So, snag your Hellfest three-day passes for a measly $99.99 before they run out. Be sure and get your hands on the one-day passes if thats your ticket of choice. And like everything else related to Hellfest, check the Hellfest website for the day by day schedule to find out when your favorite bands will be playing. Hurry, already.
This is so much better than the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile. As promised, Hellfest 2K5 continues to go above and beyond in its ninth year of existence. It cant get any more DIY than this. The Hellfest Team has gone and done it. Weve salvaged and old school bus, thats right, a yellow bird, ready to embark on a mission for the sake of everyones favorite summer festival. Were hittin the road and comin to a town near you. With our hand-picked crew and the custom-wrapped Hellfest Tour Bus, look for us at festivals, local shows, anywhere theres music, theres a good chance youll see our hellishly decorated tour bustrust me, you cant miss it. This is our traveling info booth for all things Hellfest. As if you need convincing to attend this years milestone of all festivals, stop by the bus to check out video, audio and a slew of other goodies. Who knows, you may even catch us on a day where well even feed your belliestake advantage. Plus, were some pretty rad people to hang out with.”
– Alexa [08.26pm]

08.06.05 New Music From Taking Back Sunday
Listen to “Error Operator”, right now.
– Alexa [08.13pm]

08.06.05 Idiot Pilot Bowling
Bored? Head to the Idiot Pilot Bowling Alley and knock over a few pins: www.idiotpilot.com/bowl. No stinky rented shoes required.
– Alexa [08.10pm]

08.06.05 Punkradiocast To Preview Somerset’s Pandora Tuesday Aug. 9th
Tune in to www.punkradiocast.com on Tuesday, August 9th at 6PM EST [3PM PST] to listen to an exclusive day of release album preview of Somerset’s Pandora.
Listeners will have a chance to preview the entire CD, win prizes such CD’s and t-shirts, and hear an on-air interview with the band.
Pandora is in stores Aug 9th on Punknews Records.
To preorder Somerset’s Pandora visit: Smartpunk, Amazon, Tower Records, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Circuit City, Sam Goody, Mediaplay, or CD Universe.
– Alexa [08.01pm]

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July 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

JULY 2005 PRESS RELEASES

 

07.29.05 BAT COUNTRY.
Head over to A7X’s Myspace to see the premiere of the new Avenged Sevenfold video for “Bat Country.”
– Alexa [02.53am]

07.28.05 BLED ACROSS MILES [MD] AT HELLFEST??!!
Well to make that happen, our friends in Bled Across Miles will need your help. Click on the picture link and vote for Bled Across Miles to play this year’s Hellfest in Trenton, NJ.

– Alexa [05.10pm]

07.28.05 Lorene Drive Posts New Track On Purevolume and Myspace!
Check out “Song in the Key of Sex” off Lorene Drive’s Romantic Wealth at PureVolume & Myspace. Romantic Wealth lands in stores August 2nd on Lobster Records.
– Alexa [01.35am]

07.28.05 Vote for Funeral for a Friend’s “Streetcar” on Fuse’s Oven Fresh!
Cast your vote here.
– Alexa [01.32am]

07.28.05 HEAD AUTOMATICA CANCELS DATES!
Head Automatica has cancelled their upcoming tour with Finch due to illness of lead singer Daryl Palumbo. Daryl, who suffered from a relapse of Crohn’s Disease is receiving treatment to recover from his illness. Daryl will be planning on performing with Glassjaw starting on August 13th for a US Tour.
Head Automatica will join up with The Used for a tour in Canada starting on September 7th.
– Alexa [01.25am]

07.28.05 HELLFEST 2K5 – //RADIOTAKEOVER CONTEST!
//radiotakeover is running an exclusive contest to give you a chance to win some hefty little prizes involving Hellfest. Four lucky winners will receive one 3 day pass for Hellfest and one winner, who obviously has had some good karma in the past, will win the grand prize of a pair of VIP laminates. Heres the deal: We want you to really want this, like want it more than the air you breathe. Grab a video camera and get ready to convince the Hellfest Team why you deserve to go to Hellfest for free. The rulessince when have we ever lived by the rules?
Send your video tape to :
//radiotakeover
ATTN: HELLFEST VIDEO CONTEST
32 Mill St.
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Please include your contact information with your tape: name, email, phone number, AIM (if applicable). For more information on the Hellfest Video Contest go to www.radiotakeover.com, Good Luck!
– Alexa [12.53am]

07.28.05 HELLFEST 2K5 – SINGLE DAY TICKETS!
From July 27 to August 3, a very limited number of single day passes will be available for a reduced rate. Still interested in 3-day passes? Check out select independent record stores, listed at www.hellfest.com, where a very limited number of $99.99 3-day passes are still availablethats $20 less than any other tickets for Hellfest. If you havent noticed the theme, Ill say it againtickets are limited. And yes, along with single day tickets available for purchase, we have the list of days each of the Hellfest bands are playing. Though we dont understand why you wouldnt want to miss out on even one day of this. And just a reminderanyone interested in competing in the Beast Of The East competition, please be aware this is an exclusive Saturday eventschedule accordingly.
– Alexa [12.51am]

07.28.05 HELLFEST 2K5 – ZERO TOLERANCE!
“For the past eight years Hellfest has maintained an almost spotless safety recordless a very minor setback last year. This year, Hellfest has made the decision to make adjustments to our safety policy. This years mottoZERO TOLERENCE. Hellfest takes our fans safety as a serious matter. The bands support it, so should you. We’ve all heard the speech from the pit, you know, the one found in almost all bands hardcore handbook that starts like this”We’re all family here. If someone falls down, you pick them up.” We live by that, but we are very aware that not everyone is always 100% willing to cooperate. We’re not naive and we know you aren’t either.
In the past Hellfest has had the t-shirt enforced security on site to ensure everyones safety, this year we’ve upped the anty. We understand with the growing numbers and popularity of Hellfest, our security needed an upgrade. This year we’ve not only welcomed back our faithful t-shirt security to enforce safety on and around all stage areas, but weve enlisted armed security and police officers stationed at all other locations, available within arms reach in case of an emergency. The increased security isn’t to ruin anyone’s fun, but to keep the hardcore scene about things the scene was built on: music, ethics, DIY attitude and the family mentality.
Hellfest fans are on the top of our list. We want the best bands, skateboarders, tattoo artists, merchandise, catering and above all else, the best security. In case theres any confusion on our definition of ZERO TOLERENCE, we offer you an easy to understand list of consequences. The first incident of disorderly conduct will result in the ejection of all parties involved, arrests will be made and you will receive a fine up to a possible $1000. The Sovereign Bank Arena has welcomed Hellfest with open arms, lets show them the utmost respect from the hardcore scene. Jail is one place the Hellfest and Sovereign Bank Arena staffs dont want to see you on the weekend of Hellfest. Whether you purchased a three-day pass or a one day ticket, we don’t want any unnecessary incidents happening what cause anyone to miss the most talked about festival of the summer.”
– Alexa [12.49am]

07.26.05 UPDATED WITH REVIEWS!
Andrew has been quite the busy worker at Estrella and has sent in 4 new cd reviews. Check them all out – Bullet For My Valentine, My Awesome Compilation, The Junior Varsity, and The Rocket Summer!
– Alexa [06.12pm]

07.26.05 A Wilhelm Scream
A Wilhelm Scream Tour News – A Wilhelm Scream is dropping out of the Ontario and Detroit Warped Tour dates due to van problems. The band will still be peforming on all the other dates.
– Alexa [04.15pm]

07.26.05 Secret Lives of the Freemasons on Fuse!!!
You can check out the Secret Lives of the Freemasons on Fuse at www.platformgroupmusic.com.
– Alexa [04.13pm]

07.16.05 New JamisonParker Website Launches!
Check out the new Jamisonparker website at www.jamisonparker.com!!
– Alexa [03.38pm]

07.16.05 The Aquabats Are the Featured Video on Blender.com!
The Aquabats “Fashion Zombies” is today’s featured video on the Blender.com home page. Check it out at: www.blender.com.
– Alexa [03.36pm]

07.16.05 Check out the First Edition of The Interscope Records Rock Podcast!!
Interviews with the All American Rejects and more at http://phobos.apple.com.
You must upgrade to iTunes 4.9 in order to get this to work. Then just select ‘subscribe’.
– Alexa [03.35pm]

07.13.05 Check out Hellfest’s site!!!
Hellfest.com has been updated with more information about the festival. Check it out!
– Alexa [04.04pm]

07.13.05 Check out the new Aquabats “Fashion Zombies” video!!!
“Fashion Zombies” Video: http://nitrorecords.com/video.php?video_id=12
The clip was co-directed by Christian Jacobs (MC Bat Commander himself) & Jason deVilliers.
The Aquabats on tour now with The Expoxies and The Phenomenauts!! Visit www.theaquabats.com or www.nitrorecords.com for the latest tour dates.
– Alexa [03.54pm]

07.13.05 The New Daphe Loves Derby Video is featured on Blender.com!!
Hit up http://www.blender.com/index.aspx where Daphne Loves Derby’s “Hammers and Hearts” is today’s featured video.
Daphne Loves Derby on tour now! Check out www.daphnelovesderby.com for the latest dates.
– Alexa [03.51pm]

07.12.05 YET ANOTHER NEW REVIEW.
I wrote up a cd review for The Pale Pacific’s Rules Are Predictable. Go check it out!
– Alexa [04.34pm]

07.12.05 NEW REVIEW.
New show review for Reuben by Jess!
– Alexa [02.21pm]

07.11.05 NEW REVIEWS.
Tons of new reviews have been posted, all done by Andrew. Check out the new cd reviews for Brigade’s Safe Hands EP, Funeral For A Friend’s Hours, & The Early November’s Acoustic EP. As well as 3 new concert reviews of Green Day, Dopamine, & Funeral For A Friend! Enjoy!
– Alexa [10.57pm]

07.11.05 AUCTIONS TO BENEFIT HALFWAYHOME.
A message from Angel Juarbe, in representation of Halfwayhome/Death Scene/Equal Vision :
“Hello all, Just wanted to let everyone know that we have begun listing items that have been donated to help aid Keith Watton. If you do not know the story, Keith (Drummer of Halfwayhome) was seriously injured in an accident at the end of May that has left him paralyzed from the chest down. He has a long road ahead him in terms of recovery and his treatment is very expensive. So we have established an Ebay account and are selling off various items that have been donated by friends, bands, labels etc. Please check out the auctions here and bookmark this page as we will be adding lots more and even cooler items over the coming days and weeks:
Auctions to benefit Keith.
Right now there are tons of CD’s, and DVD’s listed. We will have lots of signed and limited items coming up from bands such as Taking Back Sunday, Circa Survie, Copeland, Armor For Sleep etc. So please keep checking back and please bid knowing that your money will be going to help out someone who really needs the help.”
– Alexa [09.28pm]

07.09.05 New Scary Kids Scaring Kids’ Video.
Check out the new video from SKSK at their website – www.scarykids.com.
– Alexa [02.52am]

07.09.05 All’s Well That Ends Well – album preorder.
The new album from Chiodos, All’s Well That Ends Well will be in stores on Tuesday, July 26th!
Preorder now and receive a voucher for an EXCLUSIVE FREE Chiodos T-SHIRT!
Visit www.purevolume.com/chiodos to hear two brand new songs off of the upcoming album.
– Alexa [02.46am]

07.06.05 BEWARE OF FAKE TICKETS AT THE WARPED TOUR!
Fanscape has sent out an email addressing the following :
“First off, THANK YOU to all of you who have been coming out to the shows so far this summer. The tour has been insane and is already up there with past years!
Unfortunately, there are some people out there who will try to scam you and take your money at the shows. Please — DO NOT BUY ANYTHING in the parking lot or outside of the venue.
Anyone who is trying to sell you a laminated pass, a wrist band pass, or a ticket is most likely scamming you. We have been seeing all kinds of fakes being sold at the shows and THEY WILL NOT WORK. Security will take them from you and you’ll have lost some hard earned cash. That’s not very cool and is definitely not a fun way to start off your day.
So beware and only buy from trusted sources. The last thing we want is to see all of you getting ripped off and having a lousy day.
With that said, we’ll see ya at the show!

See ya in the pit, The Warped Crew”
– Alexa [05.12pm]

07.06.05 HELLFEST2K5 – MORE BANDS ANNOUNCED!
HELLFEST2K5 has announced more of the bands for this year’s festival – www.hellfest.com.
– Alexa [05.09pm]

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June 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

JUNE 2005 PRESS RELEASES

06.29.05 HELLFEST2K5 UPDATE!
22 more bands have been announced! Check the website for more information!
– Alexa [08.01pm]

06.29.05 HIDE ‘n SEEK WITH JONES SODA & MCS!
That’s right, the good folks over at Jones Soda found out about our infatuation with their fine beverages and were kind enough to throw our mugs on the label… And to celebrate, we decided to kick them 5 LIMITED EDITION TRACK JACKETS for whoever finds the Jones bottle featuring MCS at their local grocery store. Go here to find out all of the info and enter to win!
– Alexa [07.56pm]

06.29.05 WATCH VENDETTA RED’S NEW VIDEO!
Vendetta Red has a new video out for the single, “Silhouette Serenade”. You can check it out here.
– Alexa [07.53pm]

06.29.05 Check Out The New Secret Lives Of The Freemasons Video!!
Visit www.astromagnetics.com to check out the awesome new video for “It Only Took A Whisper.”
– Alexa [07.23pm]

06.23.05 Rocket Summer and JamisonParker to tour with Hellogoodbye and Houston Calls!
Jamisonparker’s Sleepwalker in stores July 12 on Interscope Records. Also be sure to visit www.jamisonparker.com to stream a cool video interview from this month’s FLO multizine! The Rocket Summer and JamisonParker (with Hellogoodbye and Houston Calls)
07.13 San Diego, CA @ Soma
07.14 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
07.15 Hollywood, CA @ The Knitting Factory
07.16 Oakland, CA @ Imusicast
07.17 Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
07.19 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
07.21 Spokane, WA @ Fat Tuesday’s
07.22 Boise, ID @ The Venue
07.23 Salt Lake City, UT @ Lo-Fi Caf
07.26 Phoenix, AZ @ Modified
07.27 Tucson, AZ @ Hotel Congress More dates to be added.
– Alexa [04.25am]

06.23.05 New Lorene Drive Track Up Now On Purevolume.com!
“So Easy” off of the band’s upcoming Lobster release Romantic Wealth is up now at purevolume.com/lorenedrive.
For the latest tour dates visit www.lorenedrive.com or www.lobsterrecords.com.
– Alexa [04.21am]

06.23.05 Amber Pacific’s “Gone So Young” Video Up Now on Blender.com!
Check it out at www.blender.com. Also visit www.amberpacific.com for the band’s full Warped Tour itinerary.
– Alexa [04.16am]

06.15.05 ALKALINE TRIO CONTEST
Universal Music is teaming up with Revolver Magazine to give some lucky fans the chance to win some great Alkaline Trio swag. Included are a signed drumhead, signature Derek Grant pro-mark drumsticks, hoodies, and more.
To enter go to: revolvermag.com/get-lucky/2005/0805.alkaline-trios/index.jsp.
– Alexa [04.24pm]

06.15.05 THE EELS CONTEST
How would you like to fly to NYC with a guest to see EELS perform at Town Hall on June 30th? You can enter here: www.vagrant.com/contests/eels_fly
– Alexa [04.22pm]

06.15.05 NEW INTERVIEWS & REVIEWS
Jess has been quite the busy one here at Estrella and she has brought everyone new interviews and reviews. Reviews are of the new Finch album, Say Hello To Sunshine and of Praying To Fiction by Hollywood Ending.
She caught Armor For Sleep‘s show last week and has given us a review about it.
She has done some amazing interviews with Armor For Sleep, the second interview Estrella has conducted, the new one has in depth answers about What To Do When You’re Dead, widely known UK band Dopamine, very widely known band Further Seems Forever, and also Hollywood Ending.
– Alexa [07.39am]

06.15.05 LORENE DRIVE
Check out “Some Kind of Love”, a new track off of Lorene Drive’s upcoming Lobster Records release Romantic Wealth: www.purevolume.com/lorenedrive
Romantic Wealth arrives in stores August 2nd on Lobster Records.
Chosen as one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need To Know In 2005”
www.lorenedrive.com
www.lobsterrecords.com
www.myspace.com/lorenedrive
– Alexa [06.59am]

06.15.05 THE REJECTION SQUAD.
Join The All-American Rejects’ official online team [The Rejection Squad] and help spread the word about the band’s new album Move Along – in stores July 12th.
As a member of the squad you’ll help spread the word about the band online and in return get hooked up with exclusive prizes, personal messages from the band, new music and more…
Click here to be apart of The Rejection Squad.
– Alexa [06.19am]

06.15.05 HELLFEST2K5
Hellfest has announced 49 of the 188 bands that are slated to play this year’s festival. Lineup is subject to change. Additions should be updated every Tuesday.
– Alexa [05.59am]

06.13.05 TRAINWRECK
Boys Night Out’s sophomore full length, TRAINWRECK is now available for preorder. Trainwreck hits street everywhere July 26th, but preorders will begin shipping July 21. All preorders will receive a limited edition SIGNED poster set. The set includes 3 11×17 posters based off the stunning Trainwreck album art. You can see the posters and preorder Trainwreck at the Ferret Store .
– Alexa [01.59pm]

06.13.05 Inkwell.
Let us rejoice for we have a new addition to the family. One Eleven is very excited to welcome Inkwell to the roster. Inkwell features the former front-man of My Hotel Year (Travis Adams) as well as ex-members of Believe in Toledo and Farewell to Fashion. So please join us in welcoming in Travis, Dave, and Matt by checking out some music on their Myspace page, having a look at the sweet Inkwell intro page on the 111 site, and picking up their self released 9 song EP at smartpunk.com. The Inkwells are in the studio as we speak recording their 111 debut – set for a September release! www.myspace.com/inkwell
– Alexa [01.57pm]

06.13.05 THE SPILL CANVAS
The Spill Canvas record is done and AMAZING! “One Fell Swoop” will be released on 8/9 and this week the boys are shooting the video for their first single, Staplegunned. The new record will be enhanced with all kinds of cool stuff including the written music for select songs from both records! www.thespillcanvas.com
– Alexa [01.56pm]

06.13.05 WARPED TOUR 111.
The Warped tour is almost upon us and this year we have three 111 bands playing shows. Check out dates below.This Day & Age – Smartpunk Stage:
08,10: Washington DC @ Nissan Pavilion
08.11: Scranton, PA @ Montage Mountain
08.12: Philadelphia, PA @ Tweeter Center
08.13: New York, NY @ Randall’s Island
08.14: Old Bridge, NJ @ Englishtown Raceway

The Spill Canvas – Smartpunk Stage:
07.20 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
07.21 Cleveland, OH Tower City Amphitheatre
07.22 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center Lot
07.23 Chicago, IL Tweeter Center
07.24 Minneapolis, MN Metrodome
08.03 Atlanta, GA Hi Fi Ampitheater
08.04 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Fairgrounds
08.05 Tampa, FL Vinoy Park
08.06 Pompano, FL Pompano Beach Ampitheater

Thin Dark Line – Ernie Ball Stage
06.26 Buffalo, NY – Darien Lakes PAC
– Alexa [01.55pm]

06.13.05
The One Eleven Tour 2005 is currently being booked. Dates will be announced soon. The tour will feature This Day & Age, The Spill Canvas, Mashlin, and other 111 bands on select dates. There are some really cool promotions underway in coordination with the tour that we will tell you all about soon. But here’s a hint: Free 111 Compilation CD! In the meantime, check out all the sweet 111 and 111 artist merch at the new 111 store! www.111records.com.
– Alexa [01.50pm]

06.13.05 MASHLIN.
Mashlin is hitting the road with Say Anything and then with Tourmaline in July. Don’t miss Mashlin at the shows listed below! And if you are one of the few that doesn’t yet have the new Mashlin record – go out and pick it up!W/ SAY ANYTHING
July 2 @ West Palm Beach, FL
July 3 @ Orlando, FL

W/ TOURMALINE
July 5 @ Raleigh, NC
July 6 @ Greensboro, NC
July 9 @ Tarpon Springs, FL
July 10 @ Jacksonville, FL
July 11 @Marietta, GA
July 12 @ Knoxville, TN
– Alexa [01.49pm]

06.13.05 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.
The Rookie of the Year record has been pushed back to early 06 but their first record, Having To Let Go, has been repackaged and will be available at smartpunk.com very soon. In the meantime, check Rookie out on tour with Dave Mellilo and Cute is What We Aim For.June 22 – Charlotte, NC – Tremont Music Hall
June 23 – Raleigh, NC – The Brewery
June 24 – Baltimore, MD – St. Patricks Hall
June 25 – Howell, NJ – Prince of Peace Hall
June 26 – Amityville, NY – Village Pub South
June 27 – Bound Brook, NJ – Hamilton St. Care
June 28 – New York, NY – The Continental
June 29 – Hamden, CT – Hamden Elks Lodge
June 30 – Syracuse, NY – TBA
July 1 – Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo Icon
July 2 – Hubbard, OH – Section 8
July 3 – Elyria, OH – The Spot
July 5 – Lexington, KY – Southside Church
July 6 – Johnson City, TN – The Fire Escape
July 7 – Huntsville, AL – Flying Monkey
July 8 – Tarpon Springs, FL – The Neptune Lounge
July 9 – Orlando, FL – The Backbooth
July 10 – Brandon, FL – the Porch
– Alexa [01.47pm]

06.13.05 RECORDING!
The Rory boys have been busy writing material for their new record. Rory will be recording later on this summer or fall and their debut LP will be released in early 06. In the meantime, you can check out Rory’s debut EP and see the guys on select dates of the 111 tour! www.roryrock.com.
Thin Dark Line is finishing up their debut release this week! The new album will be available in October and you can check out TDL on select 111 Tour dates. www.thindarkline.com
– Alexa [01.45pm]

06.11.05 COMMIT THIS TO MEMORY.
Just posted a new show review of Stephen Brodsky’s [Cave In] performance in London, as well as two new interviews with him & Motion City Soundtrack by Andrew & Jess.
– Alexa [03.18am]

06.09.05 NURAL RELEASES CD ARTWORK, TRACKLISTING AND MP3!!
We are very excited to announce Nural to the world! This Southern California quintet has just put the final touches on The Weight of the World that will mark their debut CD release on Hopeless Records available everywhere August 9th. We’ve posted the smash anthem “Tension” for download, along with the cover art and tracklisting. Look for Nural on tour this summer, and on the 2005 Warped Tour CD. www.hopelessrecords.com/sounds.php
– Alexa [05.33am]

06.09.05 AVENGED SEVENFOLD RELEASES CITY OF EVIL!
This is a week for metal history — A7X unleashes City of Evil instores everywhere. The new offering picks up right where the band left us. To celebrate, we’ve extended the sale on all things Avenged. Find their first 2 releases for $8.99, and all shirts are $9.99, as always–shipping is FREE! We are also less than 2 weeks away from the start of Warped, where you can catch A7X ripping up the main stage. www.hopelessrecords.com/store/customer/search.php?substring=avenged_sevenfold
– Alexa [05.32am]

06.09.05 KADDISFLY UNVEILS THEIR FIRST VIDEO FOR,
“New Moon Over Swift Water”
The wait is over! Check out this spectacular visual rendering of the first single from Buy Our Intention, We’ll Buy You A Unicorn. Give it a spin now and let us know what you think. If you agree with us that this should be seen everywhere, we urge you to bombard your local and national video promoters to play it! We have kept their CD on sale for a mere $5.99 in honor of the video, so what are you waiting for?!? Also check the site for new tour dates and select Warped Tour performances this summer. www.hopelessrecords.com/sounds_video.php?Choosecatnum=HR676
– Alexa [05.30am]

06.09.05 MIKE PARK’S “FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC” ON SALE FOR $7.99
You gotta respect a guy that runs a label, started the Plea for Peace foundation, and has been a one man touring machine. This summer, Mike will be playing living rooms across the country! Show your love and pick up his first CD for only $7.99 including shipping! Also, stay tuned for the new CD to hit streets in August, right before the amazing Bike Tour. www.hopelessrecords.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=177&cat=0&page=1
– Alexa [05.28am]

06.07.05 The Rocket Summer On ESPN
“Show Me Everything You’ve Got”, a track off of The Rocket Summer’s new CD, Hello, Good Friend has been chosen as the theme song for this years Womens College World Series of Softball on ESPN. It will air 37 times over the next week. Check local listings for times.
– Alexa [04.59pm]

06.07.05 Codeseven on tour with Anberlin, Saosin, Acceptance
Tomorrow, Codeseven will begin their Western U.S. tour with Anberlin, Saosin, Acceptance, and Terminal.
Every night over the next month, Codeseven will be performing songs off of their latest album, Dancing Echoes/Dead Sounds.
– Alexa [04.55pm]

06.07.05 New releases!
Just wanted to make sure everyone was reminded on what amazing new albums drop tomorrow, check them all out – new Coldplay, Death By Stereo, Left Alone, Motion City Soundtrack, Stutterfly, Secret Lives of the Freemasons, The #12 Looks Like You, The Aquabats, and Valient Thorr.
– Alexa [03.06am]

06.04.05 Reviews
Andrew has done quite a few reviews lately, go check them out – Day At The Fair’s “The Rocking Chair Years”, Fastlane’s “New Start”, From First To Last’s “Aesthetic” EP, Year Zero’s “With A Menshevik Stride”, & a show review for the Drive Thru UK Invasion Tour.
– Alexa [06.45am]

06.04.05 Fear Before The March Of Flames video premiere on MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball
FEAR BEFORE THE MARCH OF FLAMES’ new video for the song “Should Have Stayed In The Shallows” from the album, Art Damage will be premiering on Headbanger’s Ball on MTV2 this SATURDAY (6/4)!
– Alexa [04.01am]

06.04.05 BEARVSSHARK – Terrorhawk
Preorder at Interpunk & Smartpunk
The new BEAR VS SHARK album, Terrorhawk comes out in just under two weeks on Tuesday, June 14th.
Preorder the album now from one of the following online retailers, and receive a FREE T-SHIRT voucher [while supplies last] that can be redeemed online when you receive the album.
– Alexa [03.57am]

06.04.05 PUNK GOES 80’S.
The highly anticipated Punk Goes 80’s, will be released this Tuesday the 7th. To order this album online, check out – Fearlessrecords.com or check out the e-card for it!
– Alexa [03.54am]

06.04.05 HELLFEST 2K5 – tickets on sale now
On August 19, 20 and 21st all hell will break lose [figuratively speaking, of course]. The Trenton Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ has been revealed as the new home for the 9th annual Hellfest. Hellfest’s past roster includes heavy hitters such as The Dillinger Escape Plan, Atreyu, Converge, Andrew WK and a slew of other forces to be reckoned withthis years event promises to be no different. Expect big things. With 175+ bands on five stages, the world famous Hellfest Flea Market, a 10,000 sq. ft. skate park, and Hellfest’s very own tattoo convention, Hellfest 2K5 is ready to take on the world.
– Alexa [03.51am]

06.03.05 Stream Entire So They Say EP on PureVolume.com
So They Say have posted their entire EP, in stores on June 14th, on PureVolume.com. The EP is also available for pre-order on FearlessRecords.com.
– Alexa [05.27pm]

06.03.05 New Funeral For A Friend Available for Download On Purevolume.com!
Yes you heard right, go to purevolume.com/funeralforafriend to download “End of Nothing”, a new track off of Funeral For A Friend’s long awaited new CD, Hours which hits stores June 14th on Atlantic Records.
– Alexa [04.02am]

06.03.05 Check out Amber Pacific on Girlslife.com!
Amber Pacific are featured on the website for Girl’s Life, the national teen magazine. Enter to win one of 5 copies of the new CD The Possibility and The Promise at http://girlslife.com/june05/contestsamberpacific.php!
– Alexa [03.59am]

06.03.05 New All-American Rejects CD Out July 12th!
Head over to http://www.bandbuilder.com/aar/index.php?ref_code=D59235 listen to “Dirty Little Secret”, the single and you’ll find a link to purchase the song on iTunes. Also be sure to visit the band’s Myspace and Purevolume pages for the latest tour dates and more new music!!
– Alexa [03.57am]

06.03.05 New Scary Kids Scaring Kids Track Up Now On Purevolume!
Check out this week’s new track, “The Bright Side Of Suffering” at Purevolume. The new, titled The City Sleep In Flames is out on June 28th on Immortal Records.
– Alexa [03.54am]

06.03.05 JamisonParker to release Sleepwalker on July 12th!
Watch for the highly-anticipated debut full-length Sleepwalker out July 12th on Interscope Records. In the meantime, head over to the band’s Myspace and Purevolume pages to check out new songs off of the album.
– Alexa [03.52am]

06.03.05 SHIRTS FOR A CURE.
The following email was recieved on June 1st, 2005 :”Today the Shirts for a Cure Project [http://www.shirtsforacure.com] is proud to announce the addition of ten new bands who have teamed up with The Syrentha Savio Endowment (SSE) to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, Bleeding Through, Circa Survive, Coheed and Cambria, Fall Out Boy, Shadows Fall and The Used are some of the most recent bands added to the list. And with this summers Warped Tour right around the corner, SSE will be debuting shirts from Against Me!, Armor For Sleep and Hawthorne Heights at the Shirts for a Cure official sponsor/vendor booth.

Some of the other bands who are already affiliated with the Shirts for a Cure Project include My Chemical Romance, Funeral for a Friend, Taking Back Sunday, Thrice, From Autumn to Ashes and many more.

The Shirts for a Cure Project features limited edition t-shirts from various bands to aide The Syrentha Savio Endowment (SSE) in its efforts to provide funding for chemotherapy and other medication for underprivileged women who cannot afford the growing expense of fighting breast cancer. Since its inception in 2002, SSE has already raised more then $180,000 and awarded grants totaling more then $90,000 to organizations in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles.”
– Alexa [03.49am]

06.03.05 32 TEETH
& I STILL CAN’T BITE MY TONGUE.
I have posted new things for the month of June. As usual, the new band of the month, this month it’s The Death Scene’s Ambry. I’ve also updated what each of the staff members are currently listening to & I have posted the new CD releases for the month of June. Check the site out!
– Alexa [03.45am]

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May 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

MAY 2005 PRESS RELEASES

05.18.05 BETTER SCENE THAN HEARD.
3 new reviews of a Finch show, Over It’s “Silverstrand” & Ambry’s debut.
– Alexa [03.31am]

05.13.05 MURDER BY DEATH.
Our staff member Jess had an interview with Matt of Murder By Death, it has now been posted. Give it a look!
– Alexa [05.09pm]

05.13.05 DON’T BELIEVE IN ME,
CAUSE I WILL LET YOU DOWN.
I’ve posted two new cd reviews, one of Letter Kills by Jess and one of Saravain by Attiya. Enjoy!
– Alexa [03.17pm]

05.13.05 UPDATES.
I finally caught up with what needed to be done for the month of May. The new spotlight “band” of the month is The Rocket Summer, check that out. I’ve also updated with the new CD releases of May and I’ve updated what the staff is currently listening to!
Check out all the new things and there will be plenty of new updates shortly.
– Alexa [01.18am]

05.05.05 I CAN SEE THE PRESSURE’S ON YOU.
As you can tell, Estrella is running a bit behind with updating. We’ve been a tad too busy and haven’t been able to sit down and have the time to update it. Although, the site will be updated with May updates very shortly, we’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, check out the following things if you’d like, an interview I had with the band A Thorn For Every Heart and also two cd reviews that Andrew has done of The Lucky Nine and the new Motion City Soundtrack’s “Commit This To Memory”. Enjoy!
– Alexa [03.36am]0

I have posted some new things from Andrew. One new cd review for Halifax’s “A Writer’s Reference” & also two new interviews with Fall Out Boy [with Patrick] & My Awesome Compilation. Enjoy!
– Alexa [03.32am]

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April 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

APRIL 2005 PRESS RELEASES

04.14.05 STAND UP.
A Static Lullaby’s “Faso Latido” has been reviewed by Attiya!
– Alexa [05.45pm]

04.14.05 SO TEAR ME APART.
I have posted 3 new things on the site – 2 reviews & 1 interview, all done by Andrew. Two cd reviews of Hell Is For Heroes & Hidden In Plain View. He also conducted an interview with the band Smoke or Fire. Go check them all out!
– Alexa [04.14am]

04.07.05 THE NEW DOWN.
I have posted a new interview with the band, The New Down. Go check it out!
– Alexa [05.18pm]

04.02.05 NEW FOR APRIL.
I have posted the new cd releases for April, what songs the staff is currently listening to this month, and the band of the month!
This month’s featured band is Bottom Line. Check them all out!
– Alexa [03.54am]

 

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March 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

MARCH 2005 PRESS RELEASES

03.31.05 …AND DON’T FORGET TO BREATHE.
I have just posted a recent interview that Attiya had done with the band A Static Lullaby! Lots of questions were answered and quite a few were asked about their new album due out next week! Check it out!
– Alexa [03.54am]

03.28.05 CAUSE THERE’S NO ONE IN THE WORLD LIKE EMILY.
New staff member – Emily! Make her feel welcome to Estrella!
– Alexa [07.32pm]

03.28.05 NEW INTERVIEW.
I have a new interview posted with Josh Doyle, done by Jess!. ENJOY!
– Alexa [03.00am]

03.25.05 BELIEVE THE NEWS.
I have posted 5 CD reviews by Jess. Adzuki, Armor For Sleep, Dead Poetic, Dopamine, & Stories & Comets have all been reviewed. Go read some!
– Alexa [06.25pm]

03.17.05 WE COULD BE FOREVER.
I have just posted an interview with the band, The Hurt Process. Questions were asked by Andrew. Enjoy!
– Alexa [05.27pm]

03.16.05 HOT WATER MUSIC
The Estrella show was excellent. I’m sure we will be having more in the future!
New interview has been posted with the band Hot Water Music, questions asked by Andrew.
– Alexa [03.38am]

03.07.05 CD RELEASES
I have added a few more cd releases for the month of March. So go ahead & check them out, here!
– Alexa [02.26am]

03.07.05 ESTRELLA SHOW – MARCH 11TH!
For those who haven’t heard, the first Estrella show on March 12th was cancelled. Although, we will be having a show on March 11th at St. Patrick’s Hall in Baltimore, MD [1728 Bank St. Baltimore, MD].
The line up will be:
A Morning After
Derelict
At Midnight [MD]
Make Your Stand
Bled Across Miles
There may be some line up changes, but this is what we have right now.
Doors are at 7pm & it’s $5. Hope to see some of you kids there!
– Alexa [02.26am]

03.04.05 NEW! NEW! NEW!
Just wanting to let everyone know that the new cd releases are up, new band of the month – over it, we’re all listening to new songs and we have new cd revies for Dopamine, Head Automatica, & The Loved Ones. There is also a show review for the Not Katies from Janauary. Enjoy!
– Alexa [01.47pm] February 2005

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February 1, 2005 · 12:00 PM

FEBRUARY 2005 PRESS RELEASES

02.11.05 NEW AMERICAN CLASSIC.
A little over a year ago, Estrella & Broken Voices teamed up to do an interview with the band Taking Back Sunday with Matt, which you can read here. Now, we have another interview with the band, although this time with Fred of the band which you can read here, this one was done by Andrew. Check them out!
– Alexa [05.52pm]

02.11.05 TAKE ME AWAY, I’M GONNA HURT SOMEBODY.
New interview with Plain White T’s posted.
– Alexa [05.25pm]

02.11.05 REVIEWS.
I have posted 4 reviews. 1 cd review for Fightstar and 3 show reviews for The Used, Taking Back Sunday, and My Vitriol. Give ’em a look!
– Alexa [03.55am]

02.11.05 YOUR EX HERO.
It took me a little bit of time, but I have just added the CD releases of this month, check them out.
Our friends in As You Wish have some what decided into calling it quits. Some of the members of As You Wish have joined with a new members to form Your Ex Hero. You can see the last email that As You Wish sent out to their fans, here.
– Alexa [03.20am]

02.09.05 FEBRUARY STARS.
I updated the site, just a tad. I added the songs that the staff is currently listening to and this month’s band of the month – Dopamine. Check them out!
Also, if you haven’t already done the FUSE contest, please go to the following link here and vote for our friends in Leah Stargazing.
– Alexa [01.15am]

02.03.05 IT’S NOT ME YOU’RE WAITING FOR.
Without any further ado, I finally posted the interview with Midtown by Jenna & Kaitlin of Broken Voices.
Check out the PureVolume page for our friends in Sea Defeat’s Sparrow. They have just recently put up their EP songs.
I know I’m a bit behind with updating for February, but it will be up shortly! Sorry for the inconvience.
– Alexa [03.09am]

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