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Marduk Reissues

Manic PR reports: Candlelight Records with Regain Records confirm August 23 as the stateside re-issue date of Marduk's World Funeral. Also scheduled for release is the band's official dvd, Funeral Marches & Warsongs. Both titles are currently unavailable in the US and follow the ongoing success of the band's latest album, Plague Angel.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Eyehatetouring

Manic PR reports: The last three stops of EYEHATEGOD's current "Preaching the End-Time Message" tour have been cancelled due to logistical reasons. The band apologizes to the promoters and fans that were looking forward to seeing EHG in Birmingham, Hickory and Johnson City.

The specific dates in question are:
Thursday, June 16th - The Nick - Birmingham, AL
Friday, June 17th - The Wizard Saloon - Hickory, NC
Saturday, June 18th - Rafters - Johnson City, TN
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Lapush Debut

press release reports: St. Louis rockers LAPUSH release their debut album someplace closer to here June 7th on 456 Enterprises through Fontana Distribution / UMVD …For a new band committed to the "truth" of music and the emotions it evokes there is no better decree…"There is no façade…we mean what we say"… There is no better way to sum up the band of hometown favorites from St. Louis, MO including singer/guitarist Thom Donovan, drummer Brett Voelker, and bassist Kevin Bachmann who are LAPUSH. Hailing from a city known for its hip-hop heroes, LAPUSH is making their way onto the scene quietly and with a subtlety lost on most up-and-coming rock bands. Having already drawn comparisons to British rockers Oasis, Keane and The Verve both in their composition and passionate arrangements, LAPUSH is a band of three local musicians who aren't trying to be anything they're not.[see full story for a 5 song sampler]- Click Here for the Full Story

Underoath Tour Plans

MSO reports: After building a rabid fan base as well as critical acclaim in the U.S. and abroad, UNDEROATH--who blend punk and metal with soaring experimental melodies, electronic textures and heartfelt lyricism--are set to kick off a U.K. trek as their current THEY’RE ONLY CHASING SAFETY album has now sold over 180,000 copies.

After the U.K. leg, which includes a stop at the Download Festival June 10 in Donington Park, the Tampa, FL-based six-piece--SPENCER CHAMBERLAIN (vocals), TIM McTAGUE (guitar), GRANT BRANDELL (bass), AARON GILLESPIE (drums/vocals), CHRISTOPHER DUDLEY (keyboards) and JAMES SMITH (guitar)--will return to the Vans Warped Tour this summer, meanwhile compiling footage for a DVD (release TBA). UNDEROATH will then head to Canada for a tour with The Used throughout September before returning to the U.S. for a major North American trek throughout the Fall. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Fear Factory Eye Aug Release

press release reports: After the success of FEAR FACTORY's latest release, ARCHETYPE, which sold over 122,000 copies within its year of release, the world has no choice but to eagerly anticipate the next FEAR FACTORY creation. Fear not, the wait won't be long. FEAR FACTORY are already working on their next release entitled Transgression tentatively due out August 23, 2005 on Trillion Records. Trillion is the new imprint from Liquid 8 Records and Entertainment founder and CEO, Mike Cattain, has created Trillion as a home for FEAR FACTORY and new bands seeking a creative haven grounded in growth.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Dream 3

Sugar-Lab reports: Thursday, June 16th is the official South African Youth Day also known as Day of the African Child. DREAM 3 will honor this day in its 3rd DREAM event, the first of which was held for MLK Jr. Day in 2003. DREAM is always a meaningful event, which brings together the diverse communities of Southern California with the support and participation from some of Los Angeles’ top artists and organizations. The music is eclectic, with trip-hop, hip-hop, house, afrobeat, r&b, soul, Brazilian, and spoken word. DREAM 3 takes place in all 3 rooms at the beautiful Zen Sushi Restaurant and Club, 2609 Hyperion Avenue, in LA’s trendy Silver Lake neighborhood from 9pm –2am. 18 + over are welcome for a $10 minimum donation.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Junior Varsity Release Wide Eyed

Victory Records reports: The Junior Varsity has long been known for their dogged determination in the face of adversity and it is finally paying off. Their Victory Record’s debut, Wide Eyed, will be in stores on July 12th and the band intends to tour non-stop to celebrate. A pop record with pristine production and a pronounced prog influence, Wide Eyed was produced by Matt Squire at SOMD! Studios in Bethesda, Maryland. Their recording session was interrupted by several burglaries of The Junior Varsity’s vehicle and a trip to the U.K. with Straylight Run that ran afoul of Byzantine immigration policies. “The last attempted robbery was when some assholes backed a U-Haul truck up to the studio door and broke in at 1am with plans to ransack the place,” remembers keyboard player Nick, “luckily we defused the situation and they took off. It was hard to keep out minds completely on our goal of making a great record with stuff like this happening, but somehow nobody was really affected by it. We understood that all we have is this band and making the album was one of the most important things we’ve done in our lives.”[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Adema w/ Shortie Dates

antiMusic reports: June
6 The Sanctuary - San Antonio, TX
7 Lucy's On The Square - San Marcos, TX
8 Red Eyed Fly - Austin, TX
9 Galaxy Club - Dallas, TX
10 Parish at House Of Blues - New Orleans, LA
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The Academy Is Tour

Big Hassle reports: The Academy Is have announced a US headlining tour to support their debut album ALMOST HERE (Fueled By Ramen). The month-long string of dates, which also features Plain White T 's and fellow Fueled By Ramen artist Days Away, will kick off with two hometown Chicago shows June 30th & July 1st. A highly anticipated stint on the 2005 Vans Warped Tour will follow. The Academy Is will be doing two other special performances this summer, at the ElleGirl Beach Bash in Huntington Beach, CA June 18th and the Alternative Press 20th Anniversary Concert in Cleveland, OH July 2nd.

Confirmed The Academy Is tour dates:
June 18 Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Pier
June 30 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge
July 1 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge
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iHagar

Sanctuary Records reports: Sanctuary Records has digitally released Sammy and the Wabos' new single, "Let Me Take You There," a remake of the classic Staple Singers hit, “I’ll Take You There.” The single has already topped the charts, hitting #1 on Mediabase's National Classic Rock Chart in just 2 weeks. "Let Me Take You There" is now available for purchase at the iTunes USA store.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Motley Crue in the Studio Book

press release reports: On August 16th, Rock N' Roll Books, a new publisher of music-related biographies and anthologies, will release its debut title 'Motley Crue in the Studio', focusing on the band's recording process, as well as that of band members for their various solo projects. Through exclusive interviews with band members Tommy Lee and John Corabi, as well as Motley producers like Scott Humphrey and Tom Werman, and songwriter James Michael, among others, this title is the first of its kind, and will give Motley Crue fans a never-before-seen look inside the band's songwriting and recording process. Book author Jake Brown recently released a book in similar vein, 'Tupac in the Studio', and has a forthcoming rock producers anthology due in early 2006.- Click Here for the Full Story

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