Nickleback’s new Single ‘Photograph’ will be released for digital download on the 16th June and in the shops for the 23rd June.. last week Photograph was added to the BBC Radio one main playlist and can be heard throughout the day.. after the single was released in the USA the single achieved the highest ever download sales in a week and ended up as the years 10th biggest selling track when it was released last October, now it’s the UK’s turn to get the single!
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The instant you hear the first couple of bars you know you are listening to Nickelback, the unmistakeable rough-cut vocals leading the track into a trademark arrangement.There is no doubt that this is a formula with ‘classic’ written all over it.
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The video features the band performing the song, with flashbacks to carry the story along.It is about memories of good times, with no signs of bitterness or regrets.Nor is it a heavy love song.You’ll love how this track reminds you of mistakes made in youth, but acceptance that our past moulds us to what we have become today.This song cannot be labelled as a ballad.This song is an anthem.
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Nickelback have sold more than 25 million albums, played to over a million people in the last two years alone, and are high on the playlists both on music channels and with major and minor radio stations alike.Veteran hit How You Remind Me continues to get great airtime, whilst still paying its way in sales (and a karaoke favourite), and Nickelback’s most recent success was the highly addictive Rockstar, which alone was responsible for 2.34 million downloads and counting.From the high sales in the US, it is quite possible that Photograph will out sell this in singles, downloads and ringtones, and no doubt contribute to the forthcoming UK tour dates in September selling out completely.
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All the Right Reasons is the UKs third best seller album of the year so far, and this is the second single to be released from it.You will continue to love Photograph until long after you hear someone torture it on a karaoke!
Kids In Glass House’s have been booked for the major Summer 2008 festivals including Download, T In the Park, Reading & Leeds & Summersonic in Japan! PLUS they were recently declared by Kerrang Magazine as one of ‘The 10 Hottest New Bands On The Planet’’, they were ‘Best International Newcomer’ 2007 - Kerrang Awards nominees and voted ‘Best Unsigned Band’’ in their 2007 Readers Poll Issue (recently signed by roadrunner records) they have had performances recorded for Nuts TV and ITV Wales’ ‘Pop Factory’ as well as been put on the BBC radio playlists and featured on the front page of myspace as the band to watch…
, Last Monday saw the release of the debut track by Kids In Glass Houses – a band so new, and yet a week on, even my mother has heard of them! The single, Give Me What I Want, has a sleeve you’d be forgiven for mistaking as a Kylie cover, and a ‘multi-room’ style video, although this may float your boat, especially the pillow fight in the underwear bit. However, the track is very likeable, teen-rock style, and after just two listens you’ll be singing along to it as it plays in your head. You may have already done this, as over the past week it has been heavily played on most rock radio stations, MTV2 and even made its way to the Radio 1 ‘B’ play list – impressive!
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The album Smart Casual is released today and continues with their playful and youthful style – despite the rather seductive artwork on the cover! If you’re looking for deep and meaningful then you’ve come to the wrong place, although I feel the album will be the soundtrack to many beach or garden barbeque parties over the coming months.
, Smart Casual boasts twelve tracks in total, and in my opinion the top ones are Give Me What I Want, Saturday, and Easy Tiger but you’ll not be disappointed with any of the album tracks; it is by far one of the most consistently polished debut albums I have heard for a long time. In a clever media twist, the album has been available to stream on NME.com for the last week but is now available to purchase through all the usual channels. Personally, I can’t wait to get it on my iPod.
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On the back of all this, the boys from Wales are part way through a UK tour, continuing with Oxford tomorrow (Tuesday) and ending in London on the 5th June. They are in hot demand, already confirmed on the line up for the Download festival in June, and also playing T in the Park on 11th July (which, by the way, is my birthday, so if you’re feeling generous…) Furthermore, August will see them at both Reading and Leeds festivals, as well as Summersonic in Japan.
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Kids In Glass Houses consist of:
Aled Phillips
Joel Fisher
Iain Mahanty
Andrew Shay
Philip Jenkins
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This mass media hype can be the making or breaking for bands, with a risk of over-exposure and peaking too soon, but I am confident that we’ll be hearing much more from these boys, and I for one will be following their success and progress very closely. Kids in Glass Houses are going to be huge!
Story of the Year continue their tour of the UK here are the show photo’s of the Academy Gig Birmingham . ‘STORY OF THE YEAR GIG PHOTOS’
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Alternative rock heavyweights Story of the Year released their highly anticipated new album, The Black Swan, on April 21st. Like the title suggests, the group’s third studio album is anything but predictable. Combining the addictive choruses of their platinum selling album (US, AUS, JPN) Page Avenue and the heaviness of In the Wake of Determination, The Black Swan transcends previous releases as their boldest and most accessible album to date.
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Featuring the smash hit single “Wake Up” and the piano driven ballad, “Terrified,” The Black Swan was produced by John Feldmann (Good Charlotte, The Used, Lost Prophets, Atreyu) and “Elvis” Baskette (Chevelle, Escape The Fate, Puddle of Mudd). “Making this record felt like starting over,” says front man Dan Marsala. “We’re like a brand new band. You can hear it in these songs, we’re excited again. I think we’ve really stepped it up on this record.”
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Continuing with tracks like the remarkably powerful and deeply personal alt-rock anthem “Tell Me” and the thought-provoking “Message to the World,” The Black Swan explores social and moral issues close to the band’s heart. With themes of war and prejudice, and taking lyrical inspiration from the likes of Carl Sagan among others, the group’s latest album finds the band in a refined state. “Musically, we’ve grown so much. We have some very unique, timeless, face melting guitar riffs and solos that have come to define our sound, without compromising the idea of a classic song,” explains guitarist Ryan Phillips
36 CRAZYFISTS are giving fans a taste of their new album, THE TIDE AND IT’S TAKERS, a FULL WEEK before it hits streets on May 26th.
, The album is streaming in its entirety on the band’s official MySpace page. Fans can check out the hard-hitting new album at www.myspace.com/36crazyfists.
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Produced by guitarist Steve Holt, The Tide and Its Takers is the band’s Ferret Music debut.
, 36 CRAZYFISTS new video “WE GAVE IT HELL” is now online at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loxgz8-oQwc
, Catch 36 CRAZYFISTS on the Main Stage at Download on June 14th along with some low key UK warm up shows:
We’ve got some EXCLUSIVE Lostprophets interview footage, where the boys talk about festivals, live dates, the US, their career and more. Head over to the Visible Noise Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/VisibleNoiseRecords to be one of the first to watch it!!!
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The band head to the UK and Europe for a limited small run of dates in early June…. culminating in a massive Download festival headline slot on the 15th June… Keep your eyes peeled for new dates being announced too…..! The lads are currently hard at work in LA with producer Bob Rock after parting company with John Feldman.
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Watch this space for more updates on the band!!
“UK Hardcore at its finest.” Mike Davies, Radio One Punk Show
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Big news for UKHC fans! THE LEGACY’s incredible debut full length album BEYOND HURT, BEYOND HELL will be in the shops on 23rd JUNE!
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You can check out new track Fire And Brimstone on the band’s Myspace page (www.myspace.com/thelegacy) right now!
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And never ones to sit about the house watching Trisha, the band are currently in Europe for a big tour with friends Gold Kids in May, followed by some UK live dates in June:
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THE STUPIDS REISSUES - to be released on June 30th.
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Van Stupid/Frankfurter and Jesus Meets the Stupids are due to be re-released through Visible Noise on June 30th 2008. The albums have been digitally remastered and repackaged with unreleased tracks and liner notes and images from the bands own archive….
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THE STUPIDS were the legendary UK Hardcore Punk pioneers who, in three short years from 1984 to 1987 went from 4 track demos to the front cover of NME and Sounds and Indie Number 1 Chart albums. The first hardcore band to record a session for the John Peel Show, to openly embrace US Hardcore punk within their sound and style, THE STUPIDS paved the way for the whole UKHC scene and “Britcore” explosion that followed. The Godfathers of UK Skate Punk now finally get the reissues their back catalogue deserves, and the first time any THE STUPIDS reissues have been done with the complete involvement and backing of the band themselves.
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For fans of Slayer all the way to Municipal Waste…!
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New Visible Noise signings BURN DOWN ROME are also in the studio, putting the final touches to their upcoming debut album DEVOTION, available in Autumn 08. They are recording with cult producer Ben Phillips (November Coming Fire, Bossk). The debut promises 10 honest songs of broken melodies and bitter words, drawing influence from Charles Bukowski, Mogwai, Joy Division, The Smiths and Refused.
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Catch them at Ghostfest on 28th June in Leeds, alongside Cult of Luna, The Legacy, The Plight, Cry for Silence and more!
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“Expect big things and soon. KKKK” Kerrang March 08
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Following a great critical response to last year’s Black Summer mini album, Punk & Roll favourites THE PLIGHT head out on Euro tour in July alongside Converge, Coliseum and more:
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ALSO! Stay tuned for THE PLIGHT’s forthcoming debut album, which they will be recording over the next few months, available through Visible Noise in early 2009.
Testament are confirmed to be performing exclusively at this year’s Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. The Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards 2008 are taking place at the “Indigo2 (02 arena)”,in London on Monday, June 16th 2008.
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TESTAMENT AUDIO ECARD ,
Testament are also nominated in the following category:
Best album « The Formation of Damnation »
For further information please visit http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/gods/ (please note that Testament’s nomination is not available for public vote)
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We have a limited number of exclusive tickets to give away to hardcore Testament fans. You and a guest will have the chance to win exclusive tickets to see the band perform on the night – along with other huge acts and the Awards themselves.
Entrants must be 16+ (and able to prove this with ID) and able to arrange travel to the gig. Doors open at 7pm and close at 11pm.
To be in with a chance to win this amazing prize from the prize draw :
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Email full name, D.O.B, address & post code and contact number to: testament-goldengods@nuclearblast.de
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THIS IS STRICTLY FOR UK RESIDENTS ONLY.
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Please note that you need to be sure you can attend this event before entering the draw. There WILL be other people wanting your tickets, so please do not waste anyones time with non serious entries.
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All entries must be in by 21st May 2008.
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Funeral For A Friend will be shooting the new video for forthcoming new single Waterfront Dance Club this Saturday 17th May. The exciting news is that the boys want you to be in it! The single will be released in July and it’s the first release from the band’s new album which is to be released on their own record label. So as well as being in the video, you’ll get a chance to hear the track before anyone else. ,
You’ll be needed for approximately 3-4 hours towards the end of the day (late afternoon/early evening) and the shoot will take place at a location in the Greater London area which is TBC but will be easily accessible from a tube station. You MUST be 16 or older and will need to bring appropriate ID to prove this. You’ll also have to be responsible for getting yourself to and from the shoot and you must be prepared to get involved. Everyone involved will be aiming to have as much fun as possible.
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If you’d like to be part of something huge that the band are stoked about then drop your name, age and mobile number to waterfrontdanceclub@hotmail.co.uk to obtain some more information. Time is of the essence and the more the merrier so don’t be shy now and step right up…www.funeralforafriend.com
HORSE THE BAND looking for new drummer (after the end of the Tour)
HORSE THE BAND will require the services of a new drummer as soon as this leg of their ‘EARTH TOUR’ ends early in June. If you think you can handle it then read on…
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hey guys,
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Two months into EARTH TOUR we’re still alive and having the best time of our lives pussies. Yeah we toured in fucking China and Korea and Serbia and Belarus and Romania, drove through Moldova, swam in the Black Sea, Red Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and almost got killed in Transnistria (look it up).
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Also, we’re working through footage while on the road and we posted two videos on YouTube so far, Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand is better. Australia we were still kind of feeling out our editing style… you know how it is.
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AUSTRALIA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkLGJceRams
NEW ZEALAND: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJB6veJBb48
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ALSO
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Unfortunately Jon, our rental drummer from the Number 12 Looks Like You, needs to go back to perform duties for his real band, so as soon as we get back from the Earth we’ll be starting to audition new drummers.
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Obviously you have to be a pretty special character to join this band. We’d prefer someone familiar with the HORSE THE BAND lore, but also normal. You have to have touring experience in really horrible conditions (picking up skin diseases from sleeping on floors, being rejected by ugly chicks, not sleeping for 60 hours or more), not think you are cool, not be way into sitting on your laptop in the “green room”, and be a really good drummer. We want someone who can play all sorts of styles really well and prefer someone who keeps it simple sounding while musically compelling and interesting and energetic.
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We’re heading to South America and Africa in the fall and will do a full US/Canada tour in the summer. You’ll make more money than working your job at home. You have to know you wanna tour a lot and don’t mind being away from the USA for long periods of time.
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If you’re interested send us an email with youtube links to you playing these 3 songs: Hyperborea, Cutsman, and Sex Raptor. That pretty much covers all the territory you need to know. h2theb@gmail.com
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If you wanna include bio stuff and pictures that’s fine too. Being black and a girl would be a huge plus. But not necessary.
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HORSE THE BAND
EARTH TOUR
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May 2008
9th Germany BIELEFELD – AJZ
10th Belgium MEERHOUT – Groezrock Festival
11th UK PLYMOUTH – White Rabbit
12th UK LONDON – Underworld
13th UK STOKE ON TRENT – Sugarmill
14th UK GLASGOW – Ivory Blacks
15th UK SHEFFIELD – Corporation
16th UK YEOVIL – The Orange Box
18th France PARIS – Noise Festival @ La Maroquinerie
19th France BORDEAUX – L Heretic
20th Spain BILBAO – Santana 27
21st France TOULOUSE – Caravan Serail
23rd Germany TRIER – Exhaus
24th Germany BOCHUM – Matrix
25th Germany KARLSRUHE – Jubez
26th Poland STETTIN – Stara Cynkownia
27th Germany BERLIN – Cassiopeia
28th Holland AMSTERDAM – Winston
29th Russia MOSCOW – TBC
31st Russia ST. PETERSBURG – TBC
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June 2008
1st Ireland DUBLIN – Eamon Dorans
2nd UK BELFAST – TBC
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A NATURAL DEATH is out now in Europe on Ferret Music
VISIBLE NOISE are proud to announce the addition of London metallers CRY FOR SILENCE to this summer’s DOWNLOAD festival, on the 13th, 14th and 15th June.
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The band are set to open the Tuborg Stage on Sunday 15th June, so if you’re heading down to the festival, make sure you catch them!
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“Absolutely cracking stufff from a cracking British band. KKKK” Kerrang!
“Cry For Silence’s combined musicianship is second to none.” Metal Hammer.
“Loaded with passionate outpourings, crunching riffs and searing solos, glorious is what you get.” Rock Sound
Hand Of Dog have recorded more songs and again they are continuing to astound with the quality of their sound. The raw rock ‘n Roll sound is going down a storm with all who hear it and with a busy schedule behind the scenes as well as putting together some venues for a tour this scottish act is turning heads. Hand Of Dog not only put together some blistering rock but the lyrics are also an important part of each song which is why the band not only play the tunes on their website for all to hear but they allow people to read the lyrics which shows that the band are being relevent with where they are at.
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Listen to Hand Of Dog at the bands official website:
If there was ever a band to capture the essence of powerful dynamics, emotional sincerity and perfectly crafted songwriting, then Brigade are that band. ,Residing in London, but with roots in Suffolk, Japan and Bristol, Brigade are a shining example of a band that fall outside the remit of genre classification. ,
No rising young band can take a music fan on such an emotional roller coaster journey as Brigade. ,Here’s a bandband that write enormous songs; songs that wrap themselves around you like a grappling, hugging I and won’t let go! ,
When it came to the creation of second album ‘Come Morning We Fight’, Brigade’s only option was to aim their slI high — in every sense of the word. ,Come Morning We Fight’ sounds huge. It’s an album that towers over the majority of today’s rock bands and will ensure Brigade catapult into the major playing field. ,
Every ounce a contender for the rock album of 2008, ‘Come Morning We Fight’ is a maniacal masterpiece of sure rock hits. ‘What Are You Waiting For’ is a bold opening statement of intent: punchy, dynamic and raunchy. Firsts ‘Pilot’ is an infectious and atmospheric heart-wrenching ditty, while ‘Slow Dives & Alibis’ illustrates the band’s pow musical complexities and frantic hard-hitting drive. Ensuring maximum diversity, ‘Sink Sink Swim’ is a somber and uplifting, unashamed pop song. ,Recorded at Monnow Valley Studio (where luminaries such as Led Zeppelin, Biffy Clyro, and Manic Street Preach amongst many have recorded), Brigade enlisted the skills of Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters, Feeder. Oceansize) to record and produce this magnificent opus. The icing on the cake saw this beauty being mastered in New York at Sterling Sound by Steve Fallone (The Strokes, TVOn The Radio, Kim Gordon). ,
But strip this scenario down, take away the name-dropping, and you’re still left with an incredible and extraordinar primary ingredient — a truly inspirational band. ,While 2006’s ‘Lights’ was a debut from a band who were tentatively finding their own feet and direction, ‘Come Morning We Fight’ is testament to a group who have assertively honed their sound, challenged themselves as musicians, dared to experiment outside the norm, and taken immense strides forward in their outlook. ,
For the first time in their career Brigade united as songwriters, ensuring that every song was created as a team ef and all voices were heard. ,Says frontrnan Will Simpson: “We have aimed to write songs that will stand the test of time and sit up there with the best of what British rock music has to offer. This album has been a massive challenge, we’ve pushed ourselves to I limits in every way. We’ve worked with one of the world’s best producers with a track record that we all, as a band, aspire to ait alongside. We truly believe we have accomplished what we set out to do.” ,Lyrically, Simpson has expanded his horizons to explore uncharted territories, giving ‘Come Morning…’ a broader universal edge. ,“I’ve tried to step out of my own experiences for the first time and try to comment on other people’s lives and brand into darker areas. I fail to comprehend certain things you see on the news or hear about every day and also you ar~ affected by the happenings in the lives of thoae closest to you,” he explains, before joking: “Oh, and there’s a song about zombies too!” ,
The band have also welcomed the addition of new drummer Andrew Kearton, who replaced original sticksman Nathaniel Finbow. By Simpson’s own admission the change has transformed Brigade from a bunch of musicians in a “complete unit”. ,“I can’t believe how seamlessly Andrew has fitted in and it feels like we’ve known him for years. He’s such a nice gi and a fantastic drummer, and has nailed everything on the record so we are buzzing. Before, it was hard to feel tha we all shared exactly the same goals.” ,
Since Brigade’s formation in 2003, the four-piece have turned heads at every opportunity — right from when Will Simpson moved from Bristol to London with the sole intention of forming a band with like-minded individuals. ,An advert in Loot resulted in the first incarnation of Brigade, who played their first gig at the Bull & Gate in London’s Kentish Town in September 03. A few reshuffles later and Brigade soon impressed Mighty Atom Records (Funeral A Friend’s first home) to ink an EP and album deal with the band. High profile tours and shows with the likes of Biff Clyro, Fightstar, Sucioperro, Minus The Bear, and Aereogramme have ensured Brigade have earned their stripes on the road, building up an ever increasing loyal army of fans as they march forward. ,
The arrival of ‘Come Morning We Fight’ will only see this continue. ,“We haven’t been afraid this time to try things we wouldn’t normally think we could pull off, and we’ve surprised ourselves that the results sound so natural. This is the real beginning of what Brigade can really give to people,” smiles Simpson. ,In battle there is no law, in the music industry only the strong survive. Bands and trends come and go, but only ban’ of a truly special caliber will leave their mark in musical history. With ‘Come Morning We Fight’ Brigade are set to & just that.
THE BRIGHTLIGHTS - ‘3′
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Released on Distiller Records on 16th June 2008
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‘3′ is the cracking new single from Grimsby’s finest, The Brightlights. Produced by Steve Power - best known for producing all of Robbie Williams’ (good) albums - it’s full of teenage angst and emotion whose subject matter is girls who take advantage of any and every situation in a relationship (you know who you are). Intricately driven licks and heart rendering drums highlight singer Leon Blanchard’s startlingly magnetic voice that sounds like a sonic marriage between Kelly Jones and Caleb Followill. The single also features ‘Another Night’, a rousing anthem detailing that age old dilemma - mates versus girlfriend and the consequences of both - that twists and turns and builds to an emotionally driven climax.
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The video, directed by Jay Burridge who won a CAD for his art direction on Hot Chip’s ‘Boy From School’, was shot on an empty Pyramid Stage on a cold March day on Worthy Farm.
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‘3′ will be released digitally and physically as a limited edition vinyl on new indie label Distiller Records.
The Brightlights spent most of last year on the road gigging and despite having to juggle time off the road with studying for exams, still managed to notch up an impressive 200 plus shows, including an appearance at the V Festival and support slots with The Hoosiers, Scouting For Girls and The Rascals. Their limited edition debut single, ‘Inspired By’ was released last November and met with much critical acclaim, selling out within a matter of days.
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The band met when they formed the midfield of a successful local youth football team. Indeed it was only a serious injury that stopped singer Leon going on to turn professional, such was his talent on the pitch. Luckily for him, and us, Leon is also blessed with a great voice.
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The Brightlights will be touring again in the not too distant future, dates to be announced in due course.
, http://www.myspace.com/thebrightlightssound
British punk-rockers MY AWESOME COMPILATION have added a number of extra dates to their UK tour which kicks off NEXT MONDAY!!!
, Gearing up for the release of new album ‘Frontiers’, due out on May 26 via Small Town Records, it will be preceded by single ‘Ghosts On The Underground’ on May 19.
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Produced by Hundred Reasons’ Larry Hibbitt, these offerings are intense and focused blasts of punk rock energy.
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The Leicester quartet (made up of two sets of brothers) have enjoyed some breathtaking successes in their short life. A split single with Fallout Boy (2004’s ‘As Always’), the use of their ‘Put Up A Fight’ single on the Australian Big Brother and the best selling Saints Row computer game, tours with the likes of The Darkness, A, Fallout Boy, Funeral For A Friend and Alkaline Trio (that took in Australia, Japan and Europe), and a level of critical and commercial success that many UK acts would yank their eye teeth out for!
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Now in 2008, My Awesome Compilation are all about expanding their musical horizons and stamping their authority on the world….and album ‘Frontiers’ looks set to do just that!
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Check out the guys at one of the following and experience them for yourself!
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12-May-08 Guildford Boileroom
13-May-08 Southampton, Joiners
14-May-08 Bristol, Fleece
15-May-08 Cambridge, Barfly
19-May-08 Brighton, Freebutt
20-May-08 Cardiff, Barfly
21-May-08 Derby, Victoria Inn
22-May-08 Liverpool, Barfly
26-May-08 Leicester ,The Charlotte
27-May-08 London, Metro
29-May-08 Newcastle, The End Bar
31-May-08 Arbroath, The Viewfield
01-Jun-08 Dundee, The Westport
03-Jun-08 Stoke, Sugarmill
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The month of May marks Longwave’s much-anticipated return to the UK with a whole host of new material from their as-yet-untitled forthcoming album. This band have emerged from the world of the major record labels to create a stunning set of new tracks to be released independently. Check out the songs on their myspace page.. then check ‘em out at a gig!
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Live dates w / support from The Natives & Terra Diablo:
Culturally-diverse rock troupe DORP (made up of two from Cape Town, one from Paris and one home-grown Londoner!) head out on the road NEXT WEEK with fellow rockers My Awesome Compilation, spreading their unique brand of energetic and mind-bendingly awesome rock around the country !!
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Their live shows are renowned for being high-sensory events, projecting fast-moving, technicolour, visual tracks onto large screens. Each song has its own onstage movie portraying its intent. Zombified images of the Queen and George W. are interspersed with caricatured celebrities and collages of other relevant worldly events and figures.
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These guys are an experience not to be missed!
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Now coming to the end of their tour of music colleges (last date in York on Saturday!), teaching the students the ways of the music biz during the day and how to rock out each night at the local venue, this armour-plated rock band need no time to rest before heading out on the road for another 11-date UK tour next week!
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Having released last week new single ‘Rollercoaster’ to great critical acclaim (check out it’s accompanying video at www.myspace.com/dorp) the guys are gearing up to unleash their debut album, ‘Humans Being’, on the world on June 30. Already receiving a great response from all who’ve heard it, this release will plant them firmly on the map of rock n roll.
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Catch them at one of the following with My Awesome Compilation:
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12-May-08 Guildford Boileroom
13-May-08 Southampton, Joiners
15-May-08 Cambridge, Barfly
19-May-08 Brighton, Freebutt
20-May-08 Cardiff, Barfly
21-May-08 Derby, Victoria Inn
26-May-08 Leicester ,The Charlotte
29-May-08 Newcastle, The End Bar
31-May-08 Arbroath, The Viewfield
1-Jun-08 Dundee, The Westport
3-Jun-08 Stoke, Sugarmill
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British heavy-weight newbies STONE GODS (made up of 3/4 of The Darkness!) have just announced they’ll be playing at this years DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL at Donington Park on Friday 13 June and the ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL the next day on Saturday 14th June!!!
, These festival appearances nestle in the midst of the bands full-length UK tour taking place throughout June, in support of the release of their debut album on July 7.
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The guys have also just announced the title to their hugely-anticipated debut opus….it is to be called ‘SILVER SPOONS AND BROKEN BONES’ !!
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Having just supported Velvet Revolver on a number of their UK dates and their debut release, EP ‘Burn The Witch’, selling out in stores within hours of going on sale and hitting the UK Rock Chart at number 2, album ‘Silver Spoons and Broken Bones’ looks set to deliver on everything it promises to be…and it promises to be HUGE!!!
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These guys are heavy, dirty and ready to ROCK YOU OUT !!!!
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Catch them whilst you can……..
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June
10 Liverpool Academy II
11 Cardiff The Point
12 Bristol Thekla
13 Donington Download
14 Isle of Wight Festival
16 Oxford Academy
17 Northampton Roadmender
18 Brighton Concorde II
19 London Islington Academy
21 Birmingham Academy II
22 Newcastle Academy II
23 Glasgow King Tuts
24 Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire
26 Dundee Doghouse
27 Manchester Academy III
28 Stoke Sugarmill
29 Norwich Waterfront
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This year’s NASS music line-up is the best to date bringing in some big names in everything from rock to dance. PENDULUM will be headlining on Friday night keeping the dance heads entertained and Saturday will see LESS THAN JAKE do their only UK date of the summer supported by rock heavyweights, THE SUBWAYS
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WITH A FULL DAY OF SKATEBOARD DISPLAYS AND COMPETITIONS THE MUSIC BEGINS FRIDAY AT 3.00pm
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FRIDAY:
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Pendulum
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The drum and bass collective hailing from Perth, Australia have been in heavy rotation on the dance and commercial circuit for the past five years, reaching critical acclaim with their debut album ‘Hold Your Colour’ in 2007. Since then, with a series of headline spots at some of the biggest festivals in the world including Glastonbury and the infamous, Bugged Out under their belt, they make their debut on the Relentless NASS outdoor orbit stage for a storming full live drum n bass set.
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Late Of The Pier
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The four piece are no strangers to the likes of NME, MTV2 and Channel 4’s cult show Skins, taking new rave into a second season, ditching the glowsticks and reaching for the synthesizers to create heavy electro inspired indie with nods to everyone from The Cure to The Klaxons.
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Does It Offend You, Yeah?
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Hot off the back of a three month NME new music tour, Does It Offend You, Yeah? are already making big noises off the release of their debut album ‘You Have No Idea What Your Getting Yourself Into’ with everyone from Daft Punk to Bloc Party scrambling to remix their tracks.
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Metronomy
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Electro maestro Joseph Mount has been creating infectious beats under the name of Metronomy for nearly 10 years now. The band have been hailed by everyone from Mark Ronson to Zane Lowe as the pioneers and saviors of progressive electro. The band is set release their much anticipated second album this year, for now why not check out their debut Pip and Paine and a remix database that’s as long as a piece of string…
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The Ghost Frequency
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The London based five-piece are fresh off the NME Brats Tour, a 10 date jaunt around the UK which has seen them blow crowds away with their infectious, post-punk melodies. Fans of Hadouken! and Nine Black Alps will be no strangers to the bands energetic live shows and expectations are already riding high with the imminent release of their debut album.
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Devils Gun
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Devils Gun are by all accounts newcomers to the breakbeat and house scene, having only formed in 2006 the band are already making big impressions on industry heavyweights like XFM’s John Kennedy and the Trophy Twins who are predicting huge things for the Londoners.
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We Smoke Fags
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The three piece are already causing a stir with the likes of NME and Kerrang! already hailing them as one of the top acts to watch this year. Their unique sound is comparable to everyone from the likes of Blur to ska giants like the Specials.
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Saturday:
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Less Than Jake
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The ska-punk five-piece veterans have been a household name on the skate and bmx scene for over 15 years spreading their sun-soaked Floridian sound worldwide, filling up stadiums, skateparks and just about every skate movie you can think of. Their headline show at NASS 08 will be their only UK date this summer and acts a welcome return to form after 6 consecutive sell-out shows in London last year.
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The Subways
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The infamous rock trio are still riding high off the back of their multi-million selling debut ‘Young For Eternity’ and have had unparallel success both in the UK and stateside, churning out chart toppers including ‘No Goodbye’s’ and ‘Rock n’ Roll Queen’. Headliners in their own right, the band have also gained major kudos over the past three years supporting everyone from the Kings of Leon to Kasabian.
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Elliot Minor
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The classically trained duo from Pocklington are no strangers to the live scene having supported everyone from McFly to Simple Plan. The band’s infamous blend of pop and punk has earned them an ironclad fan base as well as their own headline tour kicking off in March. NASS will be one of few festivals the band will be playing this year so be sure to check them out on Saturday’s bill.
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Beat Union
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Hailing from the suburbs of Birmingham, Beat Union have been playing under different guises since the tender age of 11. The bands take on vintage punk and pop-hooks have caught wind both sides of the Atlantic where the band will embark upon a mammoth two month stint on the Vans Warped tour. This is no mean feat as they will be one of few UK bands featuring alongside the likes of Reel Big Fish and Gym Class Heroes.
WHAT: Signing session – plus special Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock offer
, WHERE: HMV London, 150 Oxford Street W1
, WHEN: Wednesday 7th May at 6.00 pm
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Def Leppard celebrate the release of their latest studio album, ‘Songs From The Sparkle Lounge’, with a very special signing session at HMV’s flagship store on Oxford Street in London’s West End on Wednesday 7th May.
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The band will be at the store from 6.00 pm to meet fans and sign copies of the new album which is officially released on Monday 5th May. The event will be the legendary band’s first in-store at HMV.
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As part of the event, Def Leppard celebrate the release of the brand new single, ‘Nine Lives’ featuring Tim McGraw, which is available for download through worldwide smash hit videogame ‘Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock’. This is the first time EVER a band or artist has released a new single ahead of its traditional launch through a videogame.
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All fans that attend the HMV event will be in with a chance to win an exclusive Guitar Hero branded & signed Ephiphone plus VIP tickets to see Def Leppard in concert @ Wembley on 26th June. And as an added bonus, HMV will be running a Guitar Hero offer on the day of the in-store, so fans can take home Guitar Hero III and unleash their inner rock legend!
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Due to time restrictions access to the queue to meet the band is strictly limited. Wristbands will be available from the store on the day of the event from 9.00 am on a first-come first-served basis, no reservations, one per customer only, subject to availability.
The band are also excited to announce a number of festival appearances this summer. They’ll be heading along to play DOWNLOAD, GUILFEST, SLAM DUNK and Z008!!! Dates for each are listed below….watch this space for more!!
Having just finished touring with Seattle goth-punks Aiden, our homegrown rockers head out on tour with fellow Brits Fightstar later this month….these guys are gigging machines!!
The instant you hear the first couple of bars you know you are listening to Nickelback, the unmistakeable rough-cut vocals leading the track into a trademark arrangement.
Last Monday saw the release of the debut track by Kids In Glass Houses – a band so new, and yet a week on, even my mother has heard of them! The single, Give Me What I Want, has a sleeve you’d be forgiven for mistaking as a Kylie cover, and a ‘multi-room’ style video, although this may float your boat, especially the pillow fight in the underwear bit. However, the track is very likeable, teen-rock style, and after just two listens you’ll be singing along to it as it plays in your head. You may have already done this, as over the past week it has been heavily played on most rock radio stations, MTV2 and even made its way to the Radio 1 ‘B’ play list – impressive!
Smart Casual boasts twelve tracks in total, and in my opinion the top ones are Give Me What I Want, Saturday, and Easy Tiger but you’ll not be disappointed with any of the album tracks; it is by far one of the most consistently polished debut albums I have heard for a long time. In a clever media twist, the album has been available to stream on NME.com for the last week but is now available to purchase through all the usual channels. Personally, I can’t wait to get it on my iPod.
Kids In Glass Houses consist of:
Alternative rock heavyweights Story of the Year released their highly anticipated new album, The Black Swan, on April 21st. Like the title suggests, the group’s third studio album is anything but predictable. Combining the addictive choruses of their platinum selling album (US, AUS, JPN) Page Avenue and the heaviness of In the Wake of Determination, The Black Swan transcends previous releases as their boldest and most accessible album to date.
The album is streaming in its entirety on the band’s official MySpace page. Fans can check out the hard-hitting new album at 
it and with a busy schedule behind the scenes as well as putting together some venues for a tour this scottish act is turning heads. Hand Of Dog not only put together some blistering rock but the lyrics are also an important part of each song which is why the band not only play the tunes on their website for all to hear but they allow people to read the lyrics which shows that the band are being relevent with where they are at.
When it came to the creation of second album ‘Come Morning We Fight’, Brigade’s only option was to aim their slI high 
Gearing up for the release of new album ‘Frontiers’, due out on May 26 via Small Town Records, it will be preceded by single ‘Ghosts On The Underground’ on May 19.
These festival appearances nestle in the midst of the bands full-length UK tour taking place throughout June, in support of the release of their debut album on July 7.
everything from rock to dance. PENDULUM will be headlining on Friday night keeping the dance heads entertained and Saturday will see LESS THAN JAKE do their only UK date of the summer supported by rock heavyweights, THE SUBWAYS
WITH A FULL DAY OF SKATEBOARD DISPLAYS AND COMPETITIONS THE MUSIC BEGINS FRIDAY AT 3.00pm
Def Leppard celebrate the release of their latest studio album,