YOU, ME, AND EVERYONE WE KNOW

Baltimore’s Pop-Punks, You, Me, and Everyone We Know, are embarking on the AvaTour! Hitting the stage with Breathe Electric, We Are The In-Crowd, and Stay, the tour will span across the eastern half of the states with additional shows in Virginia and Chicago. Word on their long awaited full-length album has yet to be released, but fans are sure to get a sneak preview of the new material over the course of the tour. To get a glimpse of their on-the-road experience, or to check when they are coming to your town, visit their MySpace!

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Rob Zombie

Master of the Macabre, Rob Zombie, is tearing up a stage in your area this summer! As one of the headlining acts of the 2010 Rockstar Mayhem Festival, he will hit 26 cities across the nation and Canada. Zombie will be taking the main stages alongside KoRn, Lamb of God, and Five Finger Death Punch. With a new website launching soon and his newest horror comic, What Ever Happened to Baron Von Shock, on the shelves, Zombie fiends will have plenty to look forward to this summer. Be sure to get your Mayhem Festival tickets through LiveNation.com and benefit from waived service fees!

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VINNIE PAZ SOLO DEBUT!

After 20 years on the underground hip-hop circuit, Vinnie Paz, is storming the scene with his solo debut! As an integral creative member of Philadelphia’s Jedi Mind Tricks and hip hop super-group Army of the Pharaohs, he has teamed up with some of the most influential artists on the scene. After gaining experience as a producer over the years and being hailed as one of the most revolutionary hip-hop artists of his time, Vinnie Paz finally drops his first solo effort, Season of the Assassin, available July 2010. Check his Myspace for show dates and more information!

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ALESANA VIDEO PREMIER!

Alesana releases the official music video for “The Thespian”! The video is the sixth chapter to their 11-song concept album, The Emptiness, released January of this year. The album is their 3rd full-length release, but the first to bare official “singles”. An interview with guitarist Shawn Milke, reveals Edgar Allen Poe, Stephan King, David Lynch, and Friday the 13th as being the major influences for the albums storyline. According to the band, the story for the album is set at the turn of the 20th century and resembles that of a Hitchcock murder mystery. Feed your intrigue and purchase a copy today!

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VANNA BACK ON VANS WARPED TOUR!

Boston’s own Vanna hits the stage with the 2010 Vans Warped tour! After the bands second album release in 2009 vocalist Chris Preece decided to part ways for “personal reasons”. Preece played his final show with the band at the Mansfield, MA stop of the 2009 Warped Tour. This is where new front man Davey Muise, formerly of Seeker Destroy, was introduced. Since then, Muise has been working hard to fill those shoes, and on this year’s Warped Tour he will have his chance to show he has earned them. Visit their Myspace for show dates and more!

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HATEBREED OFF ROADING!

Metal-core militia, Hatebreed, is playing select shows off tour this summer. The band, which begins touring with this year’s Rockstar Mayhem Festival in July, has announced they will be playing select dates with Lamb of God and 3” of Blood, who will also be featured on the tour’s stacked set list. Hatebreed’s founding front man, Jamie Jasta, has pushed the band to new heights in recent years with chaotic stage performances that boast an intensity that could tear down the walls of a venue. Check their official website and join the mayhem!

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ISLES and GLACIERS. THE METAL SUPERGROUP!

The American post-hardcore super-group has been forged! Isles and Glaciers, consisting of members from Chiodos, Emarosa, Cinematic Sunrise, The Receiving End of Sirens, Pierce the Veil, Underminded, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Dance Gavin Dance, Boys Night Out, and Fordirelifesake, released their debut earlier this spring. Craig Owens of Chiodos confirmed the rumored formation of the group in fall of 2008 and they began recording material that winter. Finally their debut EP, Hearts of the Lonely People, produced by Casey Bates is now available. Claim your $8 copy today through their website, www.islesandglaciers.com !

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Soulfly's New Album

Soulfly is back with their most brutal opus to date. Frontman Max Cavalera fuels their seventh release, OMEN, with the same spirit that made him a genre icon with Sepultura, Soulfly, and Cavalera Conspiracy. According to Cavalera, the album is the culmination of over a decade of work. “Murder is the record’s state of mind,” says Cavalera, and with new special guests from some of the biggest names in metal, the release promises to be the most violent yet. Check out their Myspace for updates of their touring assault on Europe!

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Lydia Calls it Quits!

Arizona’s indie rock sextet, Lydia, is splitting up after their last CD drops in July 2010. Recently the band released the song “We Clean Up So Well” on their Myspace page. The songs release was accompanied by a note from singer Leighton Antelman announcing the unfortunate parting of ways. After the release of their self-titled studio effort they plan to set out on The Lydia Finale: A Goodbye & Farewell Tour, which will cover 29 cities throughout the US. Visit their Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/lydia for more information.

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Blessthefall's New Album!

Rock band Blessthefall are back with a new album! The album, Witness, will be their second studio effort and has been a long awaited release after the 2007 departure of their former lead singer Craig Mabbitt. New front man Beau Bokan has proven that he is ready to fill those shoes in a new album where none of the band’s intensity has been lost in translation. See them this summer as they hit the road with the “Cool Tour” featuring today’s best metal-core bands. Visit http://www.myspace.com/blessthefall to see when the tour will hit your area!

Kings of Leon on Tour!

Grammy award winning, Kings of Leon, are set to hit the road! Joining them on tour are special guests, The Black Keys, Built To Spill, The Features, The Stills, and The Whigs. The tour is set to kick off June 6th in Atlantic City, NJ and will run through the summer and into September. During that time, Kings of Leon are also scheduled to make an appearance at Bonnaroo and the sold out V Festival in the UK in late August. Be sure to go to http://www.kingsofleon.com/ for more information on when and where you can catch these guys perform!

Halifax is Back!

California’s own pop-punks, Halifax, are back on the map! The band will be touring through the summer in promotion of their 6 track EP, Align, released under Rocket Science Records in April of this Year. The new release has been long awaited after the band decided to part ways with Drive-Thru Records in 2008. This will be the bands third EP and fifth studio effort, however, it will be the first release with Chris Brandt at lead vocals. Chris remains the only founding member of Halifax and although over the years the pieces have changed, the band retains its clean sound and raw style. Go to http://www.myspace.com/halifax to see more of the latest Halifax news!

Chiodos in the Studio!

Chiodos is set to get back in the studio to record their highly anticipated third album. Acclaimed producer, Machine (Lamb of God, Everytime I Die) has signed up for the project, filling the position of Casey Bates, producer of the bands second release, Bone Pallace Ballet. The band is set to enter the studio with some new additions. Joining the band for the next album will be their new drummer Tanner Wayne, formerly of Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and their new front man Brandon Bolmer, whose identity was not revealed to fans until a live performance at this years Bamboozle Festival. Be sure to keep an eye out for an official album release date!

As I Lay Dying Headlines "Cool Tour 2010"

After the May release of their most recent studio effort with Metal Blade Records, The Powerless Rise, As I Lay Dying is set to headline the 2010 Cool Tour. Joining them in the line up for the tour will be Underoath, Between the Buried and Me, War of Ages, fellow friends in faith Blessthefall, and a number of others. The tour is set to kick off the second weekend of July in Orlando, FL and run until the first week of August. Visit www.goodfightmusic.com for tour information!

Boys Like Girls on the Bamboozle Road Show!

If you missed Boys Like Girls at this years Bamboozle Music Festival, don’t panic! You have a second chance! The Bamboozle Road show is still making its way to a town near you! The road show act has dates scheduled through the end of June and will feature Boys Like Girls alongside LMFAO, Third Eye Blind, All Time Low, and many more. Go to http://party.thebamboozle.com/profile/TheBamboozleRoadshow to see a full concert line up and purchase tickets today!

Lamb of God's Special Edition Release!

Leaders of the American Metal revolution, Lamb of God, will mark their 15-year anniversary with the release of the Hour Glass collections, available in June. The special edition packages offer a variety of options for every super fan, from albums offered in any format from vinyl to digital, to the $999.99 super deluxe set. This super-fan set includs the 3 CD anthology, Vinyl Box Set, linen bound book of Lamb of God artwork, Mark Morton Jackson Dominion D2 signature series, autographed photos, and much more! Catch these guys live this summer on tour with the Mayhem Festival!

Phone Calls From Home On Demand!

Boston’s own, Phone Calls From Home, is now available On Demand through the Fuse Network! The band began receiving the scene recognition they deserved after the 2009 release Connected, which followed their self titled debut release of 2008. The official video for “Don’t Matter” is currently available online or On Demand, and will be premiering soon on the MTV-U channel. You can also catch them on tour through June and July with Forever the Sickest Kids. Visit http://www.myspace.com/phonecallsfromhome for official tour dates and Phone Calls From Home news!

Dropout Year, Moving on Up!

The Dropout Year drops their fourth release on fans! The 8-track “The Way We Play” album boasts an even greater and more artistic refinement from the style we have seen in their previous works. They have managed to maintain the sound you have come to love. Life transitions are the prominent theme in this release with honest lyrics that we all can relate to. These guys certainly show great potential to be one of the future big names of the pop-punk genre. Check out http://www.myspace.com/dropoutyear for more information about the band!