Word on the street is that AFI‘s newest album “Crash Love” will have a lot of bonus material. DF member Diego made the following comment on the AFI News Headquarters page;

“”I’ve just heard Torch song and Medicate and they’re awesome!! They reminded me of Sing The Sorrow. Also i’ve heard (label info) that on september 29th we’ll get a regular jewel case release and maybe a digipak. There will be 4 b-sides, how they will be released is unknown yet, one of them is an outtake from STS (take a guess), another one an outtake from DU, and the other two from CL. Super deluxe edition (maybe vinyl) later in the year. 2-3 more songs on Guitar Hero besides Medicate. BIG release plans to come, which I can’t reveal, but expect AFI everywhere.”

Is it true? Who knows…apparently Diego knows a guy who knows a guy. I guess only time will tell, and that time is getting closer because “Crash Love” releases September 29th on Interscope Records.

For a limited time, The Used upcoming album, “Artwork” will contain a bonus DVD with behind the scenes footage, interviews with the band, and a glimpse into the making of the album.  This bonus DVD will only be available with the first run of all the physical “Artwork” albums sold either at physical retail stores, or the official Used store. So if you want to make sure you get it, you better set up camp outside your local Best Buy the week of the release. Ok, maybe it’s not that serious…I mean it’s not like trying to get the newest Wii game for your 10 year old brother during Christmas…but you should still head there early as possible.

“Artwork” will be released August 31st on Reprise Records.

HARDTIMES.CA did an interview with Nick Jett while Terror was in Montreal on the 10 for $10 Tour. Nick discusses some plans for the future, how he feels about the music, and a pretty lengthy discussion about him being straight-edge and how he deals with it. I’m sure there is tons of more valuable info, but it’s almost 18 minutes long so I didn’t watch the whole thing. But if you are interested in what’s going on with Nick Jett and Terror you should definitely set aside some time and check out the interview.

Terror‘s last ablum, “Forever Crossing The Line” came out in 2008 on Trustkill.

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Hollywood California’s Living Dead Lights are a band with a unique sound and drive to succeed. Want to get to know the band a little better? You can check out an interview they have recently done; Taka Tamada (vocals and guitar) takes charge of most of the interview, but you get to hear a little from each member.

The interview also features several clips of live performances, but if that doesn’t give you your fill don’t worry because the band has also uploaded videos of two live songs. “Mother Mary” and “What Do You Do?” are off their latest self-titled album “Living Dead Lights” released in 2008.  So what are you waiting for? Go check them out! [Read more…]

Despite the fact that Portland metal act Those Who Lie Beneath just signed a deal with Rise Records the band is still short a drummer and a bassist. If you ever dreamed of playing in a metal band with a record deal now is your chance. Check out the band’s requirements and make those dreams come true.

Those Who Lie Beneath will be debuting their first album “An Awakening” October 13th on Rise Records.

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The official trailer for the Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Celebration has been posted. This event is taking place on September 17th nationwide.

You can check out the Full Story page for the trailer and you can click here for more details about the event.

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The Cab‘s bassist Cash Colligan leaves the band to pursue his other interests and dreams in Las Vegas. The band just finished the What Happens in Vegas Tour and mentioned that they are getting ready to record new material.

The Cab’s latest album “Whisper War” was released on Fueled by Ramen Records in April 2008.

Chicago based punks The Lawrence Arms announced they are releasing a new 7″ titled “Buttsweat and Tears” October 27th on Fat Wreck Chords.

Singer Brendan Kelley comments on the name of the 7″:

You guys wanna know what it’s called? Do you? It’s called Buttsweat and Tears. Why? Well, for one thing, they’re the two most secreted liquids from the three of us over the last decade, but of course we didn’t know that would be the case when we thought up the title. We just thought it sounded tough, you know?

You can also get into Brendan’s psyche where he discusses his view on music and movies by checking out his blog.

The band’s latest album “Oh! Calcutta!” was released on Fat Wreck Chords in 2006.

Check out the handwritten tabs for The Used’s “Sold My Soul” from their forthcoming album “Artwork” due out September 1st on Reprise Records. For the last couple of weeks the band has been posting handwritten tabs for “Artwork” and if you missed those you can get them here. Enjoy!

For the last couple of weeks Blessthefall have been posting videos with sound clips from their forthcoming album “Witness” scheduled for release October 6th on Fearless Records. This week’s video contains the song “2.0,” which is the first track from the upcoming album. This Phoenix screamo act utilized the cartoon version of Batman to inform us that the song is about the challenges they faced and overcame as well as those who doubted the band and its future.

Pretty awesome song. Check it now!

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