Calgary pop-punkers Chixdiggit have announced that they will be releasing a new EP titled Safeways Here We Come February 15, 2011 on Fat Wreck Chords.  The cover art is <= and you can check out the tracklisting here.

Chixdiggit last released Pink Razors all the way back in 2005.

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Gnarly.  That’s what this story is.  Apparently Guttermouth lead singer, Mark Adkins, was too punk rock for his own good at a show Guttermouth played with Pulley recently in Ventura, California.  Thanks to Kevin for sending this story in.  He witnessed the event first hand so I’m just going to publish the story from his own words:

The problems started when the P.A cut out during Pulley’s set. Then it worked, then it didn’t, then it worked, then it didn’t. Shit happens. Pulley took it well and ended the set with music. Pulley was really good. Then guttermouth came on. P.A worked at the start but cut out fairly soon after. Lead singer got pissed and raged off stage almost getting in a fight with someone in the pit. He left. He came back 10 minutes later after the PA began working again. Long story short… started flippin everyone off and then called the crowd “a bunch of homos dressed in black.” Soon after he leaned toward the crowd to begin singing and they pulled him in. Hard. Landed on his head and I’m pretty sure they stomped on his head. Show was over. As I walked out i saw Mark sitting with a super bloody face. Just thought the Dying Scene should know.

Anybody else see this go down?

German label Yo-Yo Records have announced a new 3-way split featuring Worn In Red, Ok Pilot, and Attack! Vipers!

Though not much information is known, the split will be released in February 2011, when a tour featuring all three bands will take place in Europe.

Florida’s folk/punk group Fake Problems are keeping busy: Supporting their latest release Real Ghosts Caught On Tape, playing shows with RX Bandits and Murder By Death, and stopping by Daytrotter in mid-tour with The Gaslight Anthem to record a few songs. You can find the sessions right here.

Real Ghosts Caught On Tape was released on September 21st on SideOneDummy Records.

That time is drawing nearer… No, not Christmas. Rise Against‘s sixth studio album, which should be hitting stores (hopefully) in the first half of 2011. I mean, they told us they were “almost done”.

Rise Against, I love them to death, but their last album, Appeal To Reason, just didn’t do it for me. This new one has promise, judging from the sound clips I’ve heard.

Where have I heard these sound clips, you ask? “Making The Album Part 1 of 5”, right here. Check it out.

This untitled sixth album will be Rise Against’s first full-length since 2008’s Appeal To Reason, off Interscope Records.

Indianapolis’ hard-hitters Haste The Day are calling it quits (although they are OFFICIALLY disbanding next year…), so they’re headed out on a month and a half long tour across the country with The Chariot. Check out the dates here. They will also be joined by MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE and A Plea For Purging.

Haste The Day released Attack Of The Wolf King on June 29th via Solid  State Records.

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SoCal punkers Chaser have posted a new song called “A Very Recessive Christmas”.

Listen to the song right here.

You can download it for free, or make a donation and a portion will be given to Wheels for Humanity Charity.

Chaser’s latest album “The Big Picture” was released last February  on Drop Anchor! Entertainment. Be sure to also check out the latest “Dying Scene Session” with Chaser right here.

Huntington Beach, CA’s metalcore act Avenged Sevenfold has recently pulled out of Soundwave 2011. Why?

“After much effort, the band decided that they could not offer fans the live experience they have come to expect and didn’t want to disappoint them. Avenged Sevenfold will return to Australia soon to headline their own tour.

“We’re really sorry it’s not possible for us to play this show, and apologize for any inconvenience it has caused. The last thing we ever want to do is disappoint our fans, and we’ll be back to make it up to the Australian fans soon.”

In short, they’re not able to play a nighttime set. They don’t want to interfere with Iron Maiden’s set. Festival promoter AJ Maddah has this to say about the situation:

“Avenged have decided, despite having originally confirmed a mid afternoon spot, that they are now unwilling to play unless it is night time. At the same time, they are refusing to play at the same time as Maiden. Which leads me to believe they want Maiden’s time moved! While Avenged are a massive band, having sold around 8,000 copies of their new album Nationally, I wont be able to move Maiden’s time slot. I have now reached the point where I can no longer mess around 70 other bands and 180,000 ticket holders to appease this band’s nonsense.”

Good point. AJ continues by revealing he will ask Thrice if they want to join the festival.

New York based Roger Miret and the Disasters will be headed toward the Pacific in February to support their upcoming release Gotta Get Up Now. Right now there are only four dates, but given how they are spread out, there might be room for more shows.

Gotta Get Up Now will be released January 25th on People Like You Records.

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Metal act Avenged Sevenfold are not renewing drummer Mike Portnoy’s contract for 2011, resulting in his departure from the band.

Mike announced his leave from Avenged Sevenfold today in a Facebook post:

Yes, the rumours are true…sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end…

The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me…I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was always the initial plan….

I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them…I am proud to always be part of the A7X family and history.

I also adore the A7X fans and totally appreciate the way they welcomed me aboard and were so loving and supportive during my time with the band…thank you!

As far as my future, I am excited by the endless musical possibilities that lie ahead of me…my love for music runs very deep and my taste is very broad and ecclectic which will give me the chance to explore many different things and collaborate with many great friends and artists I admire and respect…

Happy Holidaze to you all and c-ya in the New Year,

MP

The band has not issued a statement regarding the renewal of Portnoy’s contract.

Portnoy replaced Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, who died of an accidental drug overdose in 2009.