The Red Chord Replace Drummer

The Red Chord will be performing with original drummer, Michael Justian at all upcoming shows. Justian has not publicly performed with the group since the Maryland Deathfest of 2004, and replaces recently departed drummer, Brad Fickeisen. Justian left The Red Chord at the end of 2003, joined Unearth in 2004 and also spent time filling in for Trap Them, Earth Crisis, Shai Hulud and 108 in the interim.

Says guitarist, Mike McKenzie, "It's great to be jamming with Mike again. His approach to drumming is truly unique and amazing. Even though it has been about 6 years since he has played this stuff, his playing is stronger than ever. We've rehearsed almost every day for the last month and we can't wait to do this live again."

The Red Chord wishes Brad the best of luck in his future endeavors.

The first show with the adjusted line up will be this Wednesday, February 10th at the Hideaway in Johnson City, TN before meeting up with My Children My Bride, Chelsea Grin and Those Who Lie Beneath on the Burgers and Bowling Tour.

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Relapse Records signs KILL THE CLIENT

KILL THE CLIENT formed in 2004 and has previously released two full-length albums in addition to split releases with AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED and THOUSANDSWILLDIE. The band has also appeared on For The Sick – A Tribute To Eyehategod and 2008’s This Comp Kills Fascists. Audio samples taken from these releases can be heard now via the band’s MySpace page: MySpace.com/KillTheClient.

KILL THE CLIENT founder / bassist James Delgado commented on the signing; “Relapse has been the label of many of our heroes, influences and friends for many, many years and it is a honor to now be counted within their ranks. I feel that this band has a lot to add to the voice of the socially and politically astute grinders and punks throughout the world right now and we really appreciate the vote of confidence, musical freedom and exposure Relapse has offered us with this signing. The new material we are pulling together for this next release is on a new level and we can’t wait to get it out! "

KILL THE CLIENT has a number of shows lined-up in and around Texas and California including shows with MISERY INDEX, MAGRUDERGRIND, PHOBIA, DESPISE YOU, SHITSTORM and more. The band will also take part in the 2010 Relapse Records SXSW showcase on March 17th in Austin, TX. A listing of confirmed tour dates and cities can be found in the tour section with more to be announced soon.

Pete Wentz & Craig Owens Project coming in February

Here's more on the OWENTZ Saga:

Pete Wentz tweeted that he and Craig Owens will debut their new project this month. Accordingly to other online sources, the new project will be signed to Decaydance.

CHIODOS new singer unveiled...

California's Yesterdays Rising singer, BRANDON BOLMER, has been leaked online as the new singer for CHIODOS!



Brandon was one of the vocalist who stepped in on this past year's Warped Tour to fill-in for Scary Kids' singer Tyson Stevens.

Here's a short bio on YR:
Yesterdays Rising is post-hardcore band that formed in 2002 and self-released their first EP (Ship of Relations) in 2003. The group signed to Fearless Records in 2004 and released a second EP (When We Speak, We Breathe)and played 30+ dates on Warped Tour. The band's last released album came in 2005, Lightworker. YR played Warped Tour again in 2005, they toured Japan with The Bled in 2006, and parted ways with Fearless in 2007.

Woe Of Tyrants Unveil Album Title, Release Date for Third Album!

Official Press Release:

Woe Of Tyrants spent the entirety of 2009 criss-crossing the US on a multitude of tours. After the grueling schedule came to a close, did they head home to rest and take some time off? NOPE! They dove right into songwriting for the follow up to their sophomore album and Metal Blade debut, Kingdom Of Might. This time around, the guys have seriously turned up the shred-knob and churned out some of the most exciting songs we've heard swirling around the Metal Blade offices in quite some time. On this record, you'll find equal parts speed, groove and over the top guitar soloing. Headbanging will be mandatory.

The new album, Threnody, will be released worldwide on April 13th while the band will be on the road with Overkill and Vader. The artwork and first track will be up on the band's myspace, myspace.com/wot, in the coming weeks. Before then, SiriusXM Liquid Metal listeners will be treated to an exclusive premiere of the first single, Creatures Of The Mire on Friday, February 12th.

Vocalist Chris Catanzaro discusses the themes of Threnody:
"Well 2009 proved to be a monstrous one for Woe of Tyrants. It was a year of accomplishing goals such as releasing our debut Metal Blade album, touring with bands we've grown up listening to, and meeting thousands of awesome people all over the country. As we embark into 2010, our goals have shifted up a few gears. We have a brand baby spankin' new record that we finished recording at the end of 2009 with Jamie King producing, and to embrace the cliché "this is the most epic brutal stuff we've ever done and we're stoked on it!" The album is entitled Threnody. Now for those of us who do not know what that word means right off hand (I had to look it up as I was reading a passage from Ralph Waldo Emerson long ago), a threnody is a song or hymn inspired by the grief of losing someone you love. The album tells a story of a non-specific individual traveling between planets searching for answers, while paralleling Satan's fall from grace to damnation at the same time. We all experience a change at some point as we travel through life, albeit not of the same magnitude as Lucifer, that will render us either content, or disgusted. When disgust is the feeling, then we begin to miss our former self as if they were an entirely different person. I'd like to be clear that I'm not referring specifically to Christians, or Muslims, or Amish or whatever else the kids are doing these days. Threnody, as we are using it, is a story of grief over losing oneself. This album will surprise those familiar with our band, and hopefully surpass any preconceived notions of those who are listening to us for the first time. If you have expectations for this record to sound like our last two albums, it doesn't. Well, a little like the others, as we still prefer playing leads over doing breakdowns, and we still wish we were Wintersun or Decapitated. But for the most part, this record is new territory for us and we are excited to unleash it.

We have a huge touring schedule kicking off in the spring, preceded by some regional shows in February as a part of the "Metal as Art" tour with Hypno5e, Starring Janet Leigh and Fallen Martyr. At the end of March, we leave on the KILLFEST tour which features Overkill, Vader, God Dethroned, Warbringer and Evile. We couldn't be happier about being involved with such an epic tour, and to join Overkill on their 25th anniversary tour is truly an honor. Much love!"

Threnody track listing:
1. Tetelestai
2. Creatures Of The Mire
3. Venom Eye
4. Tempting The Wretch
5. Threnody
6. Bloodsmear
7. The Venus Orbit
8. Lightning Over Atlantis
9. Singing The Surrender
10. Descendit Ad Inferos (The Harrowing Of Hell)

WOE OF TYRANTS
Metal As Art Tour w/Hypno5e, Starring Janet Leigh, Fallen Martyr
02/18 Indianapolis, IN Melody Inn
02/19 E Lansing, MI TBA
02/20 Grand Rapids, MI The Break Room
02/23 Marion, OH Liq'r Bar
End Tour
02/27 Chillicothe, OH The Swanky Goat w/ Karen Page, Amarna Reign, Shall Be The Conqueror, Surviving Midnight
02/28 Covington, KY Mad Hatter
OVERKILL'S KILLFEST 2010 25th Anniversary
Tour w/ Overkill, Vader, God Dethroned, Warbringer, Evile
04/01 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero
04/02 Worcester, MA The Palladium
04/03 Hartford, CT Webster Hall
04/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts
04/08 Detroit, MI Blondies
04/09 Chicago, IL The Metro
04/10 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
04/11 Minneapolis, MN Station 4
04/13 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
04/16 Seattle, WA El Corazon
04/17 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
04/18 San Francisco, CA The Grand Ballroom
04/19 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
04/20 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
04/21 San Diego, CA House of Blues
04/22 Phoenix, AZ O.K.'s
04/23 Tucson, AZ The Rock
04/24 Farmington, NM Gators
04/25 Tulsa, OK Marquee
04/26 Austin, TX Emu's
04/27 Houston, TX Scout Bar
04/28 Dallas, TX Trees
04/29 Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
04/30 Springfield, VA Jaxx
05/01 New York City, NY Nokia Theater Times Square

http://www.myspace.com/wot
http://www.twitter.com/woeoftyrants
http://www.facebook.com/WoeOfTyrants
http://www.youtube.com/woeoftyrantsofficial

Atlanta's ATTILA signs to Artery Recordings!

Atlanta's thrash metal quintet ATTILA have signed with their management's new label, Artery Recordings and are currently in Portland, Oregon recording their new album, Rage.

Tour Video #2: Arsonists Get All The Girls in RUSSIA!

www.myspace.com/agatg

Music Video: ALKALINE TRIO - "This Addiction"

Cult rock heroes Alkaline Trio have debuted their new video for the first single and title track from their forthcoming album This Addiction, due out February 23, today on MySpace.com.

Set in the mountainous fields of Ventura County, California, the visually stunning video for the metaphorical rock anthem "This Addiction" paints a rare glimpse of Alkaline Trio as they perform on an open battlefield where two sides of the heart collide in a vibrant burst of color.

"This Addiction" is the title track and first single from Alkaline Trio's long-awaited seventh studio album.

Don't miss Alkaline Trio on tour this spring with Cursive!

Story Of The Year announce new tour with MATSOD!

Electrifying St. Louis rock band Story of the Year have announced a headlining US spring tour with Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, After Midnight Project and Monty Are I in support of their forthcoming album, The Constant, which is due out on February 16 via Epitaph Records. Ticket pre-sales begin at 3:00PM (local time) on February 9 and general on-sales begin February 12/13.

Story of the Year Tour Dates:
Feb 26 - Chicago, IL - Cubby Bear
Mar 25 - Denver, CO - The Marquis Theatre
Mar 26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Murray Theater
Mar 27 - Las Vegas, NV - Desert Breeze Skate Park
Mar 28 - Anaheim, CA - Bamboozle West
Mar 30 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
Mar 31 - Orangevale, CA - Boardwalk
Apr 2 - Phoenix, AZ - Clubhouse
Apr 3 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
Apr 5 - Dallas, TX - The Door/Prophet Bar
Apr 6 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
Apr 7 - Houston, TX - Channel
Apr 9 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
Apr 10 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade

www.myspace.com/StoryoftheYear

MASTODON announce North American Volcom Tour 2010

MASTODON announce their spring headline tour of North America which will begin April 16, 2010. The tour presented by Volcom, will feature support from special guests, Between The Buried And Me, Baroness, and Valient Thorr. The Volcom Tour 2010 tickets will go on sale Friday, February 12th.



April 16th Charleston, SC – Music Farm
April 17th Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theater
April 18th Richmond, VA – The National
April 20th Baltimore, MD – Rams Head
April 21st Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
April 22nd Hartford, CT – Webster
April 23rd Worcester, MA – Palladium
April 24th Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
April 26th Pittsburgh, PA – Palace Theater
April 27th Rochester, NY – Water Street
April 29th Grand Rapids, MI – Orbit Room
April 30th Indianapolis, IN – Vogue
May 01st Columbia, MO – Blue Note
May 03rd Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
May 04th Tucson, AZ – Rialto
May 05th San Diego, CA – House Of Blues
May 07th Pomona, CA – Fox
May 08th Oakland, CA – TBA
May 09th Reno, NV – Knitting Factory
May 10th Eugene, OR – McDonald Theater
May 11th Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
May 13th Billings, MT – The Shrine
May 14th Fargo, ND – The Venue
May 15th Omaha, NE – Sokol Hall
May 16th Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
May 18th Madison, WI – Orpheum
May 19th Urbana, IL – Canopy Club
May 20th Memphis, TN – Minglewood
May 21st Knoxville, TN – Valarium
May 22nd Lexington, KY – Busters

www.myspace.com/mastodon
www.myspace.com/betweentheburiedandme
www.myspace.com/yourbaroness
www.myspace.com/valientthorr

Studio Video: ARTOFFICIAL Making of "The Payback"

ArtOfficial in the studio with QuESt recording for their free album "The Payback". This is a new track over a live backdrop of Jay-Z 's "Show Me What You Got". The Payback available for FREE online March 26!

www.ArtOfficialMusic.com

Music Video: Abandon Kansas - "Close Your Eyes"

Converge's "Axe To Fall" 2010 U.S. tour

dates w/ Lewd Acts, Black Breath
5/7 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
5/8 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
5/9 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

dates w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts, Black Breath
5/10 Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
5/11 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
5/13 Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
5/14 Portland, OR @ Satyricon w/ Gaza
5/15 San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
5/16 California @ TBA

dates w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath
5/17 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
5/18 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
5/19 Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse
5/21 Austin, TX @ Emo's

dates w/ Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath
5/22 Texas @ TBA
5/23 Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee
5/25 Memphis, TN @ The Hi Tone
5/26 Louisville, KY @ TBA

dates w/ Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath
5/27 Nashville, TN @ Rockettown
5/28 Atlanta, GA @ The Masqurade
5/29 North Carolina @ TBA

5/30 Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest

Studio Video: THIS IS HELL laying down new tracks

Song by: Alexisonfire - "The Northern"

Pete Wentz clarifies Fall Out Boy breakup in a new interview.

In an interview with Cali-based entertainment magazine Variety, Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz admits that the breakup rumors were blown out of proportion.

"We just haven't had the time to say anything. All I have been able to do is say, 'Man, I miss doing Fall Out Boy,' and I got to a better place hanging out with my son."

"Now I'm OK if Fall Out Boy comes back or doesn't come back. Like, if it's fun for everyone to do again, we're going to do it ... I just want it to be authentic when we come back."

Variety interviewed Pete in Miami at a pre-Super Bowl party where he was the guest DJ and as far as going solo he stated, "I don't know that I'm really cut out to be a solo artist. It's never really been an aspiration of mine."

Wentz said he has e-mailed Stump and the two are still cool with each other.

"We just wanted to talk about how blown out of proportion it's gotten. It's to the point where we're gonna make 'I Quit Fall Out Boy' T-shirts, just goofing around about it," he said. "We don't want any animosity about it at all."

I Fight Dragons sign to Photo Finish Records

Chiptune/rock Chicagoans I FIGHT DRAGONS announce that they have signed to Photo Finish Records/Atlantic Records.

So, as of today, February 4, 2010, we are officially announcing that I Fight Dragons is joining the Photo Finish / Atlantic Records roster.

Now some of you may know how big a deal this is, but some may not. So just what does this mean?

Well for one, "Heads Up, Hearts Down" is currently #5 on Denver's top Alternative Rock station, 93.3. Atlantic's awesome radio team will start to take it to stations all across the nation in the next few weeks, and before you know it, you might start to hear Chiptune-Rock on your radio dial. Nutso, right?

Another difference is that we're going to record and release our debut full-length album with Photo Finish / Atlantic. It will be available in retail stores across the nation, and the new singles will also be taken to radio by their intrepid team. To top it off, they are giving us huge amounts of creative control, and we are incredibly excited about the album.

The final, partially related, HUGE piece of news is that we'll be headed out on tour this spring with our fellow Atlantic Records bands 3OH!3 (Photo Finish), Cobra Starship (Fueled by Ramen), and Travis McCoy (of Gym Class Heroes, on Fueled by Ramen). The tour is called the MTV "Too Fast For Love" tour, and the schedule is up on our site: www.ifightdragons.com/shows.html. We are going to be playing some huge rock shows!! - Brian

CONFIDE added to I Am Ghost European tour

I AM GHOST headline Europe/UK tour with Eyes Set To Kill, Four Letter Lie, Confide, and the UK's Lower Than Atlantis.

Apr 30 2010 7:00P	Carodejales Open Air	Brno
May 1 2010 7:00P	Vidia	Cesena
May 2 2010 7:00P	Tunnel	Milano
May 3 2010 7:00P	Arena	Wien
May 4 2010 7:00P	Böllerbauer	Haag
May 5 2010 7:00P	Universum	Stuttgart
May 7 2010 7:00P	Juha	Rosswein
May 8 2010 7:00P	Underground	Köln
May 10 2010 7:00P	Felerwerk	München
May 11 2010 7:00P	Dynamo	Zürich
May 13 2010 7:00P	Glazart	Paris
May 14 2010 7:00P	Ex-Haus	Trier
May 18 2010 7:00P	Rios	Leeds
May 20 2010 7:00P	Underworld	London
May 21 2010 7:00P	Met Lounge	Peterborough
May 22 2010 7:00P	Blackstarfest	Leopoldsburg
May 23 2010 7:00P	Het Kasteel	Alphen Aan De Rijn
May 25 2010 7:00P	Magnet	Berlin

Music Video: SUFFOKATE - "Not The Fallen"

www.myspace.com/suffokate

Music Video: OH SLEEPER - "The Finisher"

Studio Video: DEMON HUNTER recording "The World Is A Thorn"

Live Video: Scary Kids Scaring Kids - "The City Sleeps in Flames"

Music Video: A SHORELINE BEACH - "Manhattan Beach"

www.myspace.com/ashorelinedream

Music Video: Dommin - "My Heart, Your Hands"

TRIVIUM announce new drummer, Nick Augusto.

TRIVIUM are pleased to announce Nick Augusto as their new permanent drummer. Augusto was introduced to Trivium fans when he filled in behind the kit on last autumn’s “Into The Mouth Of Hell We Tour” US trek. He is now stepping in to permanently replace the departing Travis Smith.

Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy commented, “We’re really happy to have our good friend and fellow Floridian Nick Augusto join the Trivium family. Nick’s drumming is very technical and diverse and he brings a real intense energy to the band and we can’t wait for everyone to hear the new song, ‘Shattering The Skies Above’, that we just recorded with Nick. I think it’s the best Trivium recording we’ve ever done; it’s raw, full of energy, and I think Nick’s drumming really pushed us to a new level.”

The ever industrious Trivium are wasting no time in the wake of this line up shift and are staying busy as they work their new skinsman into the fold. The band has recorded two brand new tracks: the aforementioned ‘Shattering The Skies Above’ will appear on the forthcoming, digital-only God of War: Blood & Metal EP being released by Roadrunner on March 1, as well as a cover of Sepultura’s ‘Slave New World’..

Check out footage of Nick at his kit in the player below:

Studio Video: IVORYLINE tracking drums

Music Video: Farewell - "Devoid"

The Spring Breakdown Tour 2010: Bleeding Through, Born Of Osiris

Rise Records and Bleeding Through are pleased to announce "The Spring Breakdown Tour: 2010". Look for Bleeding Through, Born of Osiris, Sleeping Giant, Oceano and fellow Rise supporting band Legend at your favorite venue this spring! Bleeding Through also posted a new song from the album called, "Anti-Hero" on their MySpace page which features their new album artwork and exclusive pre-order bundle packages.

www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough



4/09-San Diego, CA @ Soma
4/10-Fresno, CA @ Club Retro
4/12-Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
4/13-Boise, ID @ The Venue
4/14-Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
4/15-Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
4/16-Tulsa, OK @ Marquee Theatre
4/17-St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
4/18-St. Paul, MN @ Barfly
4/19-Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
4/20-Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
4/21-Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
4/22-Dayton, OH @ The Attic
4/23-Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
4/24-Detroit, MI @ Harpos
4/25-Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theatre
4/26-Toronto, ON @ Opera House
4/27-Montreal, QC @ Tulipe
4/29-Long Island, NY @ Crazy Donkey
4/30-Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
5/01-Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
5/02-Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
5/04-Orlando, FL @ Club Firestone
5/05-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
5/06-Pensacola, FL @ The Ready Room
5/07-Houston, TX @ Meridian
5/08-San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
5/09-McAllen, TX @ Incubator
5/10-Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
5/12-El Paso, TX @ Club 101
5/13-Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
5/14-Phoenix, AZ @ The Clubhouse
5/15-Las Vegas, NV @ 702 Skatepark
5/16-Pomona, CA @ Fox Theatre (CALIFORNIA METALFEST IV)

Initials become Terrible Things and sign to Universal

Fred Mascherino - guitar/vocals
Andy Jackson - guitar/vocals
Josh Eppard - drums

www.myspace.com/terriblethings

Stray From The Path To Tour With The Word Alive

May 02nd Manchester, NH – Rocko’s
May 03rd Montreal, QC – Underworld
May 04th Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
May 05th London, ON – London Music Hall
May 06th Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dees
May 07th Grand Rapids, MI – The Mixtape
May 08th DeKalb, IL – The House Cafe
May 09th Frankfort, IL – The Lighthouse
May 10th Evansville, IN – Boney Junes
May 11th East Ridge, TN – The Warehouse

Studio Video #8: Big D and The Kids Table

In episode, BIG D finishes up the record, recording piano and organ parts and also records the last song: Known To Be Blue.

ANDREW W.K. ‘lost’ third album "Close Calls With Brick Walls"

After three years of loyal patience, ANDREW W.K. fans can finally experience the ‘lost’ third album from the established party rocker. Previously released in Japan and Korea in 2006, CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS will officially become available in the United States on March 9th, 2010, being released by STEEV MIKE, as a special two album package (the original CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS on one disc, and an additional CD called MOTHER OF MANKIND, containing rare and unreleased material). After the recent release of 55 CADILLAC - a compilation of improvised solo piano compositions - CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS and MOTHER OF MANKIND deliver the slamming, inspirational music for which Andrew W.K. is loved, coupled with new sounds and feelings rarely associated with his traditional work.

Close Calls With Brick Walls was recorded in multiple sessions throughout 2004 and 2005, using the full Andrew W.K. touring band for the first time. With a full instrumental band, the new album includes exciting new performances, styles, and rhythms. The lyrics are more complex although still very playful, and Andrew’s voice has grown into something much more distinct and expressive.

www.andrewwk.com

Bleeding Through signs to Canada's Distort Entertainment

Official Press Release:

Distort Entertainment is proud to announce the addition of metal veterans, Bleeding Through to its roster. Bleeding Through is one of the most important bands to take the combination of metal and hardcore to international prominence in the last decade. Their self-titled Distort debut will be available April 13, 2010.

1. A Resurrection
2. Anti-Hero
3. Your Abandonment
4. Fifteen Minutes
5. Salvation Never Found
6. Breathing In The Wrath
7. This Time Nothing Is Sacred
8. Divide The Armies
9. Drag Me To The Ocean
10. Light My Eyes
11. Slow Your Roll
12. Distortion, Devotion

On tour:
Jan 23 - Mar 28: w/ Machine Head & Hatebreed

www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough

Periphery signs to Canada's Distort Entertainment

Official Press Release:

Distort Entertainment is proud to announce the addition of Maryland's Periphery! The 6-piece polyrhythmic-prog metal outfit will release its debut album through Distort on April 20, 2010. Periphery will be touring with Kittie and Veil Of Maya in March. Be Sure to catch Periphery at the upcoming Distort Showcase during CMW!

"We are excited to announce that we are signing with the Canadian record label Distort. After a successful run of shows in Canada on last year's Thrash and Burn tour, we realized how amazing our fans to the north are. Distort is the perfect label to bring our music to Canada. They have the progressive business model we've been searching for and we can't wait to work with them in releasing our album later this year."

'Self-Titled'
In Stores & Online April 20, 2010

On tour:
Jan 29 - Feb 20: w/ Veil Of Maya & Circle Of Contempt
Mar 3-11: w/ Kittie & God Forbid
Mar 13: Distort CMW Showcase

www.teamdistort.com

MTV presents "Too Fast For Love" Tour: COBRA STARSHIP & 3OH!3

Coming this Spring to a city near you will be the "Too Fast For Love" Tour featuring co-headliners Cobra Starship and 3OH!3 with support from Travie McCoy & The Lazarus Project and I Fight Dragons.

04.28 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
05.02 Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapid Theatre
05.04 Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
05.05 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
05.07 Rochester, NY @ Institute Of Technology
05.08 Danbury, CT @ Western CT State University
05.09 Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
05.11 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
05.12 New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
05.15 Chicago, IL @ The Bamboozle Chicago
05.16 Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05.18 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
05.19 Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
05.21 Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
05.22 Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
05.23 Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort
05.25 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
05.26 Seatlle, WA @ The Showbox
05.28 San Francisco, CA @ Warfield
05.29 San Diego, CA @ Soma
05.30 Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
06.01 Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
06.02 Phoenix, AZ @ TBD
06.04 Dallas, TX @ Palladium
06.05 Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless Theatre
06.07 Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
06.08 West Palm Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
06.09 Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
06.11 Philadelphia, PA @ Festival Pier

Nevershoutnever's "What Is Love?" debuts #24 on Billboard

Joplin, Missouri's heavily tatted acoustic pop singer Christofer Drew aka Nevershoutnever makes a decent debut on the Billboard Top 200; his Warner Bros. debut "What Is Love?" opened at #24 with 21,038 in album sales!

Alesana's "The Emptiness" debuts #68 on Billboard

"The Emptiness" gives North Carolina sextet, Alesana, their highest debut on Billboard!

#68 on Billboard 200
#15 on Rock Albums
#11 on Independent Albums
#10 on Alternative Albums
# 2 on Hard Rock Albums

HYPER CRUSH - Behind the Scenes "Keep Up" Video