Fall Out Boy are attempting to set a new world record - by taping the most radio interviews in a day. Bandmembers Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump will kick off their talkathon on October 31 in Los Angeles at 3 a.m. (local time). They are attempting to do 58 interviews in 24 hours.
Whatever it takes to keep them off the stage.  |
50 years after releasing their first single, 'The Chipmunk Song,' Alvin and the Chipmunks are back releasing a new album called Undeniable. It's a covers album, including songs from Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi and even Bob Marley.
While this sounds like an absolutely cringe-worthy idea, I'll admit here that my parents bought me Chipmunks records as a kid, my favorite being Chipmunk Punk which covered Blondie, Queen, The Cars and many more. The thought of them covering Led Zeppelin or Bob Marley seems like sacrilege, but if it turns kids on to good music, then so be it. |
I think this is for real?
Kid Rock is setting up a scholarship fund. For students.
His Made in Detroit clothing line is teaming up with Wayne State University to sell some t-shirts and raise some money. And I guess this money goes to help students. At the college level.
I can't imagine how stringent the standards must be to qualify for a Kid Rock scholarship. I'm surprised he didn't set it up with Zoolander's Center for Kids that Can't Read Good and Wanna Learn How to Do Other Stuff Good. |
Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother were shot to death last night in their Chicago home and her 7 year old nephew is now missing.
Hudson's ex-brother-in-law William Balfour was arrested last night in relation to the shootings and an Amber Alert has been issued for the 7 year old, Julian King.
Jennifer Hudson's publicist said the Oscar-winning actress and her family would like privacy while they deal with the deaths and search for the child. Will keep Altsounds posted with updates on this story.  |
Welsh rockers FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND have teamed up with Guitar Hero to bring you a month of club nights!
Twenty of the greatest alternative clubs across the country are opening their doors to offer game play, giveaways and the chance to hear the new FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND album 'Memory and Humanity' (released last week!)
The Bridgend five-some are currently on the road, spreading their rock joy to every corner of the UK, and undertake a number of instore signings. So check the dates and get your asses down there!
FFAF / Guitar Hero Club Nights are taking place on the following dates. |
"UNHOLY ALLIANCE TOUR, CHAPTER III" LAUNCHES ITS FIRST 2008 ASSAULT WITH METAL HAMMER SPONSORED UK DATES
BILL FEATURES SLAYER, TRIVIUM, MASTODON
The UK leg of the mighty "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" kicks off in Manchester, England on October 27. This third instalment of what has been hailed as "the heaviest, darkest tour of the year," the "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" will feature Slayer, the undisputed kings of extreme speed/thrash metal, and two true princes of the genre, Trivium and Mastodon. An opening act will be announced shortly. While Slayer will close all of the shows, they will be co-billed with Trivium on the UK dates.
OCTOBER
27 Manchester Apollo, Manchester, England
28 Wolverhampton Civic Birmingham, England
30 Hammersmith Apollo, London, England
31 Hammersmith Apollo, London, England |
CD/DVD In Stores Nov.11
New York, NY October 23, 2008- An integral part of the rap underground scene of the late ‘90’s, Jurassic 5 has announced the re-release of their debut EP J5, with J5 Deluxe Re-issue on November 11th via Decon. Revered as one of the most classic hip-hop albums, the release introduced the world to the collective genius of Cut Chemist, DJ Nu Mark, Chali 2na, Akil, Zaakir and Marc7, who went on to record 3 other critically acclaimed albums and sold over a million units in the US alone.
Due to contractual disputes, this masterpiece has been out of print since 2004. Now on the heels of the 11th anniversary of its release, Jurassic 5 has decided to re-issue a limited edition of this album with a bonus CD that features 15 exclusive, rare songs and for the first time ever, a full length DVD that chronicles the moment Jurassic 5 broke through, as well as performance footage from their first world tour.
Chali 2na puts it simply, "No better way for it to e |
Andrea McEwan started writing songs when she was just 3 years old - “I have always made up songs. I was happy to play on my own and I taught myself a way to write down the songs. Later I became obsessed with a tape recorder.” Living on a diet of books - “I would sit on the roof of the garage and read two books a day” – and black and white musical films in her hometown Melbourne, Andrea went on to study at N.I.D.A., Australia’s premier drama institute, and on graduating was lured onto the stage working extensively in theatre and television in Australia.
Moving to Europe her successful acting career blossomed whilst behind the scenes Andrea continued to write songs. On a visit home she wrote and recorded a demo with a friend which she sent to some record labels “but I didn’t pursue it…I didn’t know how”. A chance encounter whilst performing at the Derby Playhouse led to her demo reaching the desk of Dramatico chairman Mike Batt.
Signed as a songwriter to Dramati |
Christmas songs included
On November 25th, Tooth & Nail Records will release No Gift To Bring, an EP from The Almost. The five-song collection, which will be available in stores and online, is an eclectic one offering up a brand new song from the band (the achingly introspective "Awful Direction"), a cover song, radically new versions of two tracks from 2007's Southern Weather and a little Christmas surprise. Fans who take advantage of the online pre-sale, which is currently underway, will receive free limited edition merchandise along with the EP. For further details, visit:
The Almost Audible Diversion Group :: Browse
"It was actually a friend of ours idea," recalls Aaron Gillespie, The Almost's founder and lead singer. "She said 'why don't you guys put out an EP with a Christmas song on it?' I said, 'That's a really great idea - it would be a good way to get some cool things out that don't really fit within the context of a full-length album."
No Gift To Bring w |
Florida indie rockers Copeland have kicked off their US Headlining Tour spanning the country from the east to west coast. Lovedrug, Lydia and Lights will support. The tour coincides with the band's latest release You Are My Sunshine which hit stores on October 14th via Tooth and Nail Records and sold over 10,300 copies first week!
You Are My Sunshine is a rich playground of sound unfolding into layers of angelic tenor, driving guitars, experimental backdrops and rousing lyrics (some of which can be found in an elaborate maze the band has recently confused web goers with). The production team of Aaron Sprinkle (Eisley, Anberlin, Pedro the Lion), Copeland vocalist Aaron Marsh, and mixer Michael Brauer (Coldplay, John Mayer, My Morning Jacket) joined forces with Tooth and Nail and the result is a brilliant 11-song collection.
WHO: COPELANDwith Lovedrug, Lydia and Lights
WHERE: Bowery Ballroom - 6 Delancey St. |
Go Retro and head to Acid Jazz City for a second time
Retro Cool
Cool Out Man! If you dig that funky fresh sound of the 60´s and 70´s then you´ve come to the right place. From the producer of the Funk City and Nu Jazz City series comes RETRO COOL, a collection of loops and samples inspired by music from popular movies like Pulp Fiction, Ocean´s Eleven, Snatch and many others.
From trashy 70´s-style funk to cool spy themes, 60´s surf rock and even Spaghetti Westerns, RETRO COOL has everything you need to add a dose of vintage flavor to your own music.
Featuring 30 construction kits packed with live drums, horns, flute, guitar, electric and acoustic bass, organ, electric piano, bongos, congas, and enough old school soul to make even Huggy-Bear happy.
RRP (inc): £55.00 / €82.50 |
Recent Visible Noise signings, St Albans Hardcore Heroes YOUR DEMISE have been confirmed to support New York Hardcore/Metal legends BIOHAZARD on some of their UK and German shows in November.
YOUR DEMISE are also heading out on tour with EMMURE, BURY YOUR DEAD, DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL and more this December for the Santa Slaughter UK and European tour!
MySpace.com - YOUR DEMISE- NEW EP in shops - St Albans, UK - Hardcore / Metal / Punk - www.myspace.com/yourdemise |
Langhorne Slim & The War Eagles embark on an extensive European tour that hits the UK & Ireland at the end of October playing in London, Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow & Dublin.
Langhorne Slim began his musical career in Brooklyn. He signed with Narnack records releasing his first EP, Electric Love Letter in March of 2004. The more varied and band-oriented full-length, When The Sun’s Gone Down followed in the spring of 2005. In 2006, Langhorne Slim signed with V2 Records and in September of that year released the Engine EP. Recently, Langhorne completed tours with The Avett Brothers, Lucero, Murder By Death and Rocky Votolato.
The eponymous debut Kemado release features 13 new tracks, which were recorded at the Great North Sound Society in Maine. The album was produced by Langhorne’s drummer Malachi DeLorenzo and Josh Ritter’s keyboardist/producer Sam Kassirer, who also contributed piano, organ and accordion. On the recording of the album Langhorne states, “Th |
LIVE AT WILTON’S MUSIC HALL (E)
Marc Almond returns to the live stage with an all new ‘Sin Songs, Torch and Romance’ set-list performing it in one of the most intimate and atmospheric venues of his career, “Wilton’s”, a genuine Victorian era music hall in London’s East End. Titled MARC ALMOND IN BLUEGATE FIELDS, LIVE AT WILTON’S MUSIC HALL, this scintillating concert was recorded in May 2008 and was the legendary musician’s first full length concert after a near-fatal motorcycle crash left him in a coma in 2004. This is the first time that this performance will be available to own in a combined CD and DVD (RRP £24.99).
Within a selection of story-telling songs that reflect the dramatic tradition of the venue, Marc Almond presents a veritably entertaining mix of cover versions and fan favourites, in addition to tracks written exclusively for this remarkable comeback gig. Spell-binding covers include versions of Safe Inside, Weakness for Roses and Calvary (originally performed by Baby D), Yesterday When I W |
![Virginia's ADVERSARY have just launched a video teaser for the title track "Singularity". Their debut album "Singularity", will be in stores and online November 11, 2008. You can pre-order the CD now and receive a FREE autographed poster for only $10. Sweet deal.
What are people saying about Adversary???
YouTube - Adversary "Singularity" Teaser](http://hangout.altsounds.com/geek/gars/images/2/adversary.png "Virginia's ADVERSARY have just launched a video teaser for the title track \"Singularity\". Their debut album \"Singularity\", will be in stores and online November 11, 2008. You can pre-order the CD now and receive a FREE autographed poster for only $10. Sweet deal.
What are people saying about Adversary???
YouTube - Adversary "Singularity" Teaser")
Virginia's ADVERSARY have just launched a video teaser for the title track "Singularity". Their debut album "Singularity", will be in stores and online November 11, 2008. You can pre-order the CD now and receive a FREE autographed poster for only $10. Sweet deal.
What are people saying about Adversary???
YouTube - Adversary "Singularity" Teaser |
British rockers DISSOLVED IN have just been confirmed to support FINCH on the first half of their up-coming UK tour!!!
Plus, they head to Germany this weekend to play infront of 40,000 people at the 'You' Messe Awards Show which will be streamed live on Myspace!!
The Reading-based quartet are currently gearing up to play on the TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR in Liverpool next Wednesday, sharing the stage with Atreyu, As I Lay Dying, Story of the Year and MUCC!
They're already on the road, taking their unique brand of pop-punk-rock to all corners of our fair land, in support of new EP 'Proudly Dressed' which is released on the world on December 1.
Catch them live at one of the following: |
Joint UK headline tour with The Ghost of a Thousand/Swn Festival/BBC Electric Proms/F***d Up London XFM show
Rolo Tomassi- With the incredible debut album Hysterics’ out now, the band are now set to release the first single ‘I Love Turbulence’ on December 15th through Hassle AND have also filmed their first ever video for the track at a free show in Barnsley in front of 300 kids (at a 100 capacity venue). The single will be released around a joint UK headline tour with the mighty Ghost of a Thousand (London date 18th December at The Borderline).
The band who were Sept/October Plan B Magazine cover stars and are in the current issue of the NMEwill ALSO be performing this evening (Thursday October 23rd) as part of the prestigious BBC Electric Proms week, after being chosen and picked by John Peel’s family to head up an eclectic line up for the first ever Peel Night at the legendary DJ’s spiritual home, Liverpool. The band will perform at an intimate studio in front of a small, selective audience including the Peel family
The band also wrap up their support tour with good frien |
Metallica have announced their first full UK tour dates for 12 years and opening for them on all 8 dates will be THE SWORD.
Conceived in Austin, TX, THE SWORD took the form of a cohesive quartet in early 2004 when guitarist / singer J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Trivett Wingo joined forces. THE SWORD's live shows quickly became the hottest ticket in Austin as their punishing yet melodious compositions, mythical imagery and conscious effort to slowly immobilize audiences left music fans astonished. In the fall of 2005 they found a home at Kemado Records and their critically acclaimed debut Age of Winterswas released in February 2006.
More ambitious, more accomplished and simply bigger Gods of the Earth, which was released earlier this year, boasts huge, mountaintop-friendly hooks, thunderous drumming and oceanic bass lines cut through the air like a scythe taking down all in the band's path. The ominous vocals of Cronise weave fantastical tales rife with myth and mythology. THE SWORD is not to be taken lightly.
On tour with Metallica
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Released 17th November 2008
Building on the success of their storming debut, ‘We Know Best’ and the boisterous brilliance of follow up ‘On A Scale’, The Raid return this winter with ‘Oh Lillee’, another snarling splinter of razor-sharp guitar mayhem.
‘Oh Lillee’ showcases all the same magnetic intensity of The Raid’s previous releases, with enough added guitar-led fury to blow other indie-pretenders out the water. Hemel Hempstead’s answer to The Walkmen, The Raid produce unyielding, pounding indie-rock with rare panache that has seen them win support from all corners of the music press, from The Fly to Radio 1.
YouTube - The Raid - 'Oh Lillee'
Their distinctive sound, described by Club NME as “one glorious guitar swamp” and by themselves as “no nonsense rock ’n’ roll” recently saw them charge ahead of competitors on Zane Lowe’s Fresh Meat to garner Radio 1 airplay. |
Kicks off tonight.
The No Half Measures tour kicks off this Friday in Newcastle! As it is a tour during half term doors are super early- 5pm at most shows and BEAR HANDS will be playing shortly after so get there early to avoid missing these NYC boys!
Full dates below:
Lowlife. The tourruns over the October half term holiday and is an indie treasure chest of 5 of the finest bands from the UK and US featuring The Holloways, Underground Heroes, Haunts, Regards and Bear Hands.
Although Goldenvoice is a major player in the music world they, along with Relentless are taking on an ethos for the No Half Measures tour that is often lost with other major tours. They will be looking after bands every aspect of touring life including travel & accommodation- generally making sure they are fed & watered. There are also plans to help the ticket buying public with reduction of fees and potentially wiping them completely for future tours.
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