Resist Records, one of Australia’s biggest independent labels, is auctioning rare test pressings with all funds raised being donated to the Queensland flood victims.  The bands on offer include A Death In The Family, Mindsnare, 50 Lions and Carpathian, to name a few.  See the full list here.  75% of Queensland is currently a disaster zone, an area that is twice the size of Texas.

The Australian music community has banded together and there are many benefit gigs occurring around the country for the next two weeks.

Sum 41 have premiered the title track off their upcoming album “Screaming Bloody Murder” and you can giver ‘er a listen right here.

“Screaming Bloody Murder” is slated for release on March 29th.

Califonia metal band Atreyu have announced that they are taking an indefinite break after 11 years together. The band posted a series of messages through their Twitter account which stated that they might regroup at some point, but are focusing on their respective side projects for the time being.

The band’s most recent album, Congregation of the Damned, which was released in October 2009 on Hollywood Records.

Las Vegas rock band Panic! At The Disco have announced a brief European tour next month. There will be shows February 8th at Bush Hall in London and on February 10th at FZW in Dortmund, Germany. Ticket information will be posted soon, according to the Fueled By Ramen Tumblr page.

We last heard from the band in 2009, when they contributed to the Jennifer’s Body soundtrack.

Tennessee pop-punk band Paramore has apparently moved on from their recent split with some members to begin working on new songs. The band posted a video of Haley and Taylor playing a new song called In The Mourning on their website. The song will presumably appear on their next release.

Paramore’s last album was 2010’s Brand New Eyes, through Fueled By Ramen.

Pittsburgh political punks Anti-Flag have responded to a comment that Tuscon, Arizona, gunman Jared Lee Loughner was a fan of their music. The band had the following to say:

It has come to our attention that a purported former classmate of Jared Lee Loughner stated the following about him, “…he was a pot head & into rock like Hendrix, The Doors, Anti-Flag. I haven’t seen him in person since ’07…” This comment has led to some discussion in the media and elsewhere regarding Anti-Flag and what Anti-Flag stands for.

For well over a decade Anti-Flag has endorsed non-violent progressive change and has lobbied for peace, equality, justice, and health care (including mental health care) for all people of America and the world.

Anti-Flag unconditionally condemns the heinous actions of Mr. Loughner and our heartfelt condolences and best wishes go out to every single person affected by Mr. Loughner’s senseless act of violence. Our message is and always has been very clear, violence in any form is unacceptable.

Peace, Anti-Flag

San Jose’s I Am Empire have released another new track in anticipation of their upcoming full-length, Kings, which drops on January 25 through Tooth & Nail Records. An acoustic version of the song “Foxhole” can now be downloaded for free from the band’s Facebook page.

The band signed to Tooth & Nail last summer, and this is their first album on the label.

Florida punk act Against Me! performed their songs “T.S.R.,” “From Her Lips to God’s Ears,” “High Pressure Low,” “I Still Love You Julie,” and “Piss and Vinegar” on the Nervous Energies series.

Check out video performances here.

Against Me! is touring in support of their latest album “White Crosses” through January and February. You can see the full list of dates here.

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Last August we reported that hardcore metal outfit Darkest Hour were working on a new album. Well today they have revealed the title, cover art and release date for the album.

“‘The Human Romance” will be released February 22nd and you can stream “Savor the Kill” from the album here. Artwork can be seen here.

The band released their latest album “The Eternal Return” in 2009.

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Scandinavian punk act Part Time Killer have just announced that they will be releasing a brand new full-length album titled “People, Religion, Death,” March 9th, 2011 via Longplay Music / Pee Records.  To give you a taste for what’s to come the band is streaming a new track from the album titled “Heart Breaking Music,” and I know what you’re thinking… It’s not a Lagwagon cover.

You can listen to the song on their MySpace page.

The band released their latest album which was a split with Burning Fiction and Jet Market last December.