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The remixes move from spacey dub to edgy electronica but are never forced or insincere: the spirit and energy of the original song is always maintained, it's only the immediate presentation that's changed. - more on this story

Fate Find Their Voice

Lambgoat reports: Fate has announced the addition of singer Drew Winter to their line-up. The band has issued the following statement:

"About 2 weeks ago our singer Justin decided to part ways with the band. He wanted to go onto better things such as school and work. There are no hard feelings between any of us and we wish him the best of luck.

"Recently we have found a replacement. his name is Drew Winter. He has been our good friend for many years and will have no problem fitting right in. He has been in bands such as Conducting From the Grave and Debello Castrum. - Find out what they plan next

Engel Featured in new SPV Podcast

SPV reports: The seventh episode of the SPV Audio Podcast hosted by Freeman, features music and news about Engel as well as an interview with Marcus Sunesson. Marcus talks about the recording and touring cycle for 'Absolute Design', work on Engel's next album and the Gothenburg scene.

"Absolute Design", the debut album from ENGEL received its long-awaited U.S. release on May 20 via SPV/Steamhammer.

IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén helped his old friend Niclas (both played together in PASSENGER) record demos and assisted in the production of the CD at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala with Daniel Bergstrand (producer of IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH).

View/listen to the podcast on YouTube: Part 1 and - Part 2

Don't You Forget About Us! Simple Minds Plan New Album

Noble PR reports: Simple Minds will record the tracks for their new album in Rockfield Studios, Wales, throughout the month of August 2008.

It is bound to be a rather emotional return as Rockfield is where the band recorded some of their fledgling and most innovative work, specifically both their second and third albums - Real to Real Cacophony, Empires and Dance.

With Jez Coad who co produced the bands last album Black and White 050505 returning to fulfill the same duties, drummer Mel Gaynor and bassist Eddy Duffy will join founder members Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr - both of whom have spent the last few months writing the set of new songs that are due to be recorded. Andy Gillespie will add additional keyboards. - more on this story

Get Your Rocks Off With Renminbi

PR reports: Renminbi (REN-MIN-BEE) are bringing their "experimental noise rock" (The Deli) to the Pacific Northwest for the first time supporting their critically acclaimed debut full-length, The Phoenix. The "incendiary collection of spacey noise nuggets" (WIRED Mag's Listening Post) is being lauded across the country.

Acknowledging the sparse use of vocals in the music, Cleveland Free Times boasts that the "intricate instrumental parts are a perfect juxtaposition [to] the minimalist approach Renminbi takes to writing lyrics." Keeping it short and to the point, Milk Milk Lemonade dubbed the album "Solid." The trio will propel their "tense riot-grrrl-informed indie rock" (Time Out New York) down the Pacific with stops in Portland, Olympia and the Bay Area.

Before venturing west, Renminbi will play a send-off show at Lit Lounge on July 19th with Portland's own Purple Rhinestone Eagle. On their return, Renminbi welcome you to "Get Shipwreck'd" when they host the "Summer Sayonara '08" w/ ROCKS OFF CONCERT CRUISES aboard The Half Moon on Wed, August 27th. The boat boards at 7pm and shoves off at 8pm for a trip down the East River to the Statue of Liberty and back, where rocking will occur (in both senses of the word) and we'll even get to see those damn waterfalls! - more on this story

Trinumeral Festival Adds Artists

PR reports: Trinumeral Festival, which takes place August 8-10 at Deerfields in Mills River, NC , is proud to announce the last artist additions to an already stellar line up.

Recently confirmed are Conspirator, GZA/Genius (of the Wu Tang Clan), Particle, Pnuma Trio (live PA), DJ Le Spam (of Spam All Stars), Telepath, The Afromotive, Laura Reed and Deep Pocket, Snake Oil Medicine Show, The New Familiars, Particle, Pnuma Trio (live PA), and Matt MacDonald (formerly of Perpetual Groove), who will be playing with SeepeopleS as well as doing a solo live PA set on Sunday. - more on this story

Rigor Mortis vs. The Earth Round 2

MMP reports: Metal Mind Productions presents Rigor Mortis - Dallas' most troublemaking band ever to emerge on the thrash metal soil. Combining thrash with hardcore and punk influences, Rigor Mortis to this day remains one of the most prominent representatives of the crossover genre, still capable of delivering a heavy blow that's gonna make your head explode!

Their third and so far final album, "Rigor Mortis vs. The Earth" is a prime example of shredding guitars, light-speed drumming and angry vocals all mixed up in one devastating thrash/punk assault. The first thing that catches the listener's attention is the flawless production, a few steps ahead of the one heard in the debut.

Remastered version of "Rigor Mortis vs. The Earth" will be available in a new digipak edition limited to 2000 numerated copies. The release date is scheduled for 18th August 2008 in Europe and 30th September 2008 in USA (via MVD). - more on this story

Musical Chairs with Warbringer

PR reports: Upon returning home from their first European tour earlier this summer, in support of Napalm Death and Suffocation, Warbringer found itself one member short. While the group had just made touring bassist Ben Bennett official after six months of live shows together, since original bass player, Andy Laux, was still in high school, they now had to begin to replace then-drummer Ryan Bates after he informed them he wished to leave the band.

Fortunately, after putting a number of potential candidates through the wringer, the very talented Nic Ritter won the band over with his diverse and technical style. Ritter, 27, had been playing with progressive thrash act Prototype, a band whose song "The Way It Ends" was a bonus cut on Guitar Hero III, since relocating to LA from San Diego. He has also been keeping busy with his death/grind side-project, Bodybag Johnny. Warbringer's recent show in Mesa, Arizona last weekend was his first with the band and from all reports the group didn't miss a beat. - more on this story

Own A Piece of Paul Romano Art

Adrenaline reports: Paul Romano Releases Originals For Sale. Known by many for his contribution to the music scene for creating amazing works of art for album packaging, fine artist, Paul Romano is now releasing a number of originals for sale to the public for the first time ever on Ebay.

Within this first offering of originals, you will find original works of art pertaining to the following bands and their albums: Chiodos, Trivium, Mastodon, At All Cost, The Red Chord, High On Fire, Slayer and This Mourning After.

As the studio overflows with original work, Paul has made the choice to share his work with the public. Over the years many fans of Paul's work have asked for the opportunity to purchase original works and now that request is granted. Never before seen sketches and original works are now available for bidding!

Stay tuned in the coming months, as this will be an ongoing project offering various originals on Ebay. - see what's available now

Tonic, Dishwalla, Eagles Members Guest on Andrew Ripp CD

PR reports: Andrew Ripp and his infectious debut "Fifty Miles to Chicago" now available online iTunes. The Chicago-native invokes both depth and soul on the record but it's his talent for undeniable hooks that separates him from the pack.

"All the recordings I had done in the past hadn't really represented me in the way that I wanted to be represented." Musicians Pete Maloney (Dishwalla, Tonic), keyboard player Will Hollis (Eagles), and steel guitar player Eric Heywood (Ray LaMontagne) were brought in to help create an honest record based around Andrew's rhythmic guitar and expressive, soulful vocals.

With "Fifty Miles to Chicago", Ripp aimed to create an organic album reminiscent of those made in the 70's and by artists like Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, and Hank Williams. From the electricity of the organ-driven groove of "Get Your Smile On", to the indie-rock drunken bar sing-along of "The Privileged Life", and the heart-wrenching rock ballad of "Dresden Wine", he does just that. - more on this story

These Green Eyes To Relapse In October

PR reports: These Green Eyes, have set an October 21, 2008 release date for the debut disc, Relapse To Recovery. Brian McTernan (Thrice, Circa Survive) produced the 11-track set this past spring at his Salad Days studio in Baltimore, MD and the disc will also be the debut release on Blackledge Music - a new east coast indie label.

These Green Eyes have honed their melody-suffused anthems over five years together and Relapse to Recovery reflects their trials and tribulations while putting a fresh spin on the universal issues of friendship, loss, remorse, and ultimately hope. The tracks vary from a sophisticated world-weary worldview (opener "At The End") to high-octane vendettas (the scream-along chorus of "Sucker Punch") to ruminations on the loss of friendship (the wistful closer "Time Of Our Lives").

The band - Greg Mauro (guitar), Zach Braz (bass), Colin Cunningham (vocals), Mark Brundrett (drums), and Jeff Krenn (guitar) - have shared stages across the country with Fall Out Boy, New Found Glory, The Academy Is, Less Than Jake, Silverstein and Gym Class Heroes among others. These Green Eyes are currently playing several all-ages shows in August (see current dates below) and fall touring plans will be announced shortly. - more on this story

. Quick Flicks: Joe Strummer, The Clash, Attitude For Destruction, The Deadboys

Kevin looks at new DVD releases from Joe Strummer, The Clash, The Deadboys and campy music feature Attitude For Destruction. - Read the full Joe Strummer, The Clash, Attitude For Destruction, The Deadboys review

. Canvas Solaris - The Atomized Dream

The Atomized Dream is rather interesting on several premises, yet Canvas Solaris can't take their unique edge anywhere else besides an atmospheric tickle and the occasional zest of progressive instrumentation. - Read the full Canvas Solaris - The Atomized Dream review

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