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Juliana Theory Dates

The PRP reports: The first batch of dates have been revealed for The Juliana Theory's tour with Lovedrug, The Goodwill and Days Away, they include:
August 30th Buffalo, NY - The Icon
August 31st Toronto, ON - Kathedral
September 01st London, ON - Call The Office
September 06th Hoboken, NJ - Maxwells
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Madball Dates

The PRP reports: Madball are set to hit the road with Walls Of Jericho, Misery Signals and Full Blown Chaos this fall, here are the dates so far:
September 07th Revere, MA - Club Lido
September 08th Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
September 09th New York, NY - Knitting Factory
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Demon Prong

The PRP reports: Demon Hunter have recorded a cover of Prong's "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" for their upcoming new album "The Triptych", which will be released with three different album covers when it arrives in stores in October through Solid State.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

My Chemical Romance 1st Headlining Tour

punkbands reports: Although the full itinerary isn't finalized, breakout modern rock act My Chemical Romance will embark on its first headlining tour this fall, Billboard.com has learned. The Alkaline Trio and Reggie And The Full Effect will serve as the opening acts for the 28-city outing, news of which comes days after My Chemical Romance snagged four nominations for the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.

The group will be touring in support of its 2004 Reprise debut "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge," which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart and has sold more than 826,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The singles "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" and "Helena (So Long & Goodnight)" peaked at No. 4 and No. 11 respectively on Billboard's Modern Rock chart.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Save CBGB Shows

siN's metal news reports: The lineup of shows at CBGB in New York City for their campaign to save the legendary club from being closed has been announced:

August 2 - Joker 5 Speed
August 3 - Rana, Sound Of Urchin, Big Machine
August 4 - Chevelle
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Edguy EP

siN's metal news reports: Frontman Tobias of German power metallers EDGUY has checked in with the following message on the band's official website:

"Hey friends, now for something completely different: Tobi posts news himself! :) I just wanted to state how happy I am with the first press reactions to our forthcoming EP "Superheroes", out in early September I just thought I let you know, that the songs on this EP are REAL songs, not stupid bonustracks and I would like to play some of these songs live as well!!! BUT: As they won't be on any other release (except the title track): Please get this CD, so you KNOW the songs!!! First week of September is OUR week, okay?! ;) I mean, listen to "Judas at the opera" and you'll know what I am talking about.[see full story info on the DVD]- Click Here for the Full Story

Damnation Fest

siN's metal news reports: RAGING SPEEDHORN and SIKTH will complete an uncompromsing day of metal; headlining the inaugural Damnation Festival. Two of the UK's finest noisemakers round off an exciting and challenging bill which boasts a ferocious mix of diverse talent, from extreme to good old fashion power metal.

The combo will head up the Jilly's Rockworld Stage with the likes of PANIC CELL, FOURWAYKILL and hotly tipped THE INBREDS. Manchester new starts AMENDS TO THE DEAD will open the stage. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Unearth, DEP Tour

siN's metal news reports: Initial dates for an upcoming tour featuring UNEARTH, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, ZAO, and A LIFE ONCE LOST have been released:

September 20 - Ft. Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre
September 21 - Colorado Springs, CO @ The Dark Side
September 24 - Sacramento, CA @ Colonial Theatre
September 25 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
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Petty Records

Contact Music reports: Rocker TOM PETTY is planning to set up his own independent record label because music executives take too long to release his albums.

The FREE FALLIN' singer wants to return to the days when bands like the BEATLES put out three albums a year.

He says, "I like the idea of having an independent label because it reminds me of the early days of rock 'n' roll when there were a lot of independent labels, and they were actually driven by people who liked music.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Moby A Year Late; Hungry For Press

AP reports: Moby says he has newfound respect for Eminem � who once mocked him in a song � because the rapper criticized President Bush and the war in Iraq on his last album. [Imagine that an entertainer bashing Bush. Such rebellion. A little late to the dance there Moby? see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Voivod Reach The End

press release reports: The End Records, already known for its eclectic cutting-edge roster, has signed the legendary Voivod for the USA. Hailed as one of the most important groundbreakers in metal, Voivod's ever-evolving progressive mindset is a perfect fit for The End.

The band will enter the studio in the fall of 2005. Release date for the band's 11th studio album is not yet confirmed, but should appear sometime in early 2006. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

die' Hunns Tour

TPG Publicity reports: A swaggering, threatening menace -- die' Hunns are a kick-face, bad-ass, punk rock n' roll band. Featuring DUANE PETERS (U.S.Bombs, Exploding f***dolls) and COREY PARKS (ex Nashville Pussy) - die' Hunns are on the move and coming soon to a town near you!

OLD SKARS AND UPSTARTS TOUR 2005 -The Old Skars and Upstarts Tour is a product of the crazed mind of legendary skater and punk rocker - DUANE PETERS.

Other acts on these dates include: BLACK HALOS, KINGS OF NUTHIN, ANGEL CITY OUTCASTS, RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, THE NEEDLES. Local skate bands will be playing at select shows. All shows will be hosted at all ages clubs so everyone can go. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

God Forbid London

Century Media reports: New Jersey's mighty quintet God Forbid has announced that they will be heading over to London for an exclusive show on 13th September.

After receiving a rapturous response on their last UK tour God Forbid decided that the UK fans deserved some thing a little special and so, are coming over in the week prior to release of their devastating new opus 'IV: Constitution Of Treason' (19th September 2005) to preview their new songs.

Tuesday 13th September - London Barfly @ The Monarch, Camden
(Tel: 020 7691 4244 / Doors 7:30pm / ticket price £10)
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HIM Preorder

Total Assault reports: You can now preorder the previously announced special internet-only edition of HIM's upcoming album, "Dark Light". It comes in a collectible tin box and has two bonus tracks- "Venus (In Our Blood)" and "The Cage". Also included is a 32-page booklet with Ville's handwritten lyrics and a HIM logo-flashlight keychain that projects the Heartagram. See full story for the 411 - Click Here for the Full Story

Mojo Deal

ISL PR reports: Florida's hottest rock sensation the MOJO GURUS have signed to Empire Musicwerks (distributed by Universal) and will release their new CD "Shakin' In The Barn" on September 20. The album, produced by legendary music figure Jack Douglas (John Lennon, NY Dolls, Aerosmith, The Who, Bob Dylan, Cheap Trick, David Bowie) is the follow-up to "Hot Damn!" which garnered tremendous radio-activity and sold over 7,000 units and counting as an independent release.

Concert commitments have already been lined up through the end of the year, with initial tour dates seeing the band performing extensively throughout the South East. MOJO GURUS (Kevin Steele, lead vocals; Tommy Weder, drums; Jeff Vitolo, lead guitar; Vinnie Granese, bass) describe their sound as "roots rock swamp blues rockabilly."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Black Dahlia Momentum

Metal Blade reports: The Black Dahlia Murder's sophomore effort Miasma has entered the top 200 Billboard charts for their first week of sales at 119 selling just under 10,000 copies. They also landed the number 1 position in the Billboard Heat Seekers chart, which celebrates new artists' releases. In addition The Black Dahlia Murder secured the number 5 position on the Billboard Independent chart and the number 14 position on the Billboard Top Hard Music chart. "We feel that the new record is more intense than the last on every front. I would almost say less accessible than Unhallowed. It's awesome to see that our fans are growing right along with us, musically speaking, and are accepting the record with open arms," comments vocalist Trevor Strnad. This also marks the bands first week out on Ozzfest. So far the band has played to massive numbers in Boston, Connecticut, and Philly and has also gone over extremely well with their off-dates in Montreal, Vermont, and Syracuse. "The fans have been coming out in droves, yet at the same time, we've been reaching a lot of new people, which is very important to us. We get to speak for a genre that is highly overlooked with this opportunity, and possibly save people from Nu Metal damnation."

If you don't get a chance to catch the band on Ozzfest or on one of their off-dates with It Dies Today and The Haunted the band will be back out on the road in the fall headlining a tour. [see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story

Backstreet Signings

Chipster reports: [two press releases combined]Backstreet Records announces it has signed Bullistic of Richmond, VA and PushBoxx of Hartford, CT, to the label. Bullistic will release its new Backstreet album in August 2005 and promote it with a national tour. PushBoxx will release its new Backstreet album in August 2005.

While the actual signing took place earlier of this year, Backstreet executives chose to hold the announcement until the band was able to complete the recording process.

PushBoxx is already touring nationally this summer prior to the album?s release, and more shows are scheduled for this fall.

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Shout Out Louds Leno

Day in Rock reports: Did you miss the Shout Out Louds on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno? No worries, click the full story link to see a streaming video of the appearance.- Click Here for the Full Story

Tribute To The King

Noble PR reports: December 2004 and London's famous Abbey Road Studios plays host to a stellar line-up of legendary guitar gods, for a very special one-off tribute concert in honour of The King, with musical direction from his first guitarist, first manager and life-long friend, Scotty Moore. Universal Music is proud to announce the October 3rd 2005 DVD premiere of A Tribute To The King, featuring the songs made famous by Elvis Presley, performed by Scotty Moore and friends.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Staind Preview / In-Stores

Atlantic reports: Go to www.Staind.com now and listen to music off 'Chapter V'! That's right, you can now get a glimpse into the new album before it hits stores on August 9th. To unlock song samples for every track simply sign up for the email list. (visit the 'media' section) Staind will also be visiting select Best Buy locations to hold in-store pre-release album previews. Look below to see if they're hitting your town.

Saturday, July 30 - 3 p.m.:
Best Buy - 959 Viewmont Drive, Dickson City, PA 18519

Saturday, August 6 - 3 p.m.:
Best Buy - 5651 South Service Road, St. Peters, MO 63376
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