Music Video: MURDER DEATH KILL - "Suffocation"

Social Distortion drummer departs for Angels and Airwaves

Due to many foreseeable scheduling conflicts with his band Angels And Airwaves, we regret to announce that Atom Willard will no longer be able to continue on drums for Social Distortion. We know this was not an easy decision for him, but Atom is an incredible individual and we’re all better people for for him, but Atom is an incredible individual and we’re all better people for having him on board while we did. Atom will be sorely missed, but we wish him the very best. having him on board while we did. Atom will be sorely missed, but we wish him having him on board while we did. Atom will be sorely missed, but we wish him the very best. -- Social Distortion

Rock Band launches new "Network"

MTV Networks and its parent, Viacom, also announced that mobile service provider T-Mobile will be a launch partner for the Network starting next month -- together, the companies will develop an"artist of the month" feature aimed to showcase "new talent" to Rock Band users.

"The Rock Band Network Music Store gives artists at any level the opportunity to reach new fans through our deeply engaging interactive platform," says MTV Networks Music Group SVP of Electronic Games and Music Paul DeGooyer.

Artists who submit songs for the Network can select from multiple pricing tiers per track, and receive 30 percent royalties for every track purchased through the Store Currently more than 100 tracks are available to purchase from artists like The Shins, Of Montreal and more -- commercial artist songs not available through traditional Rock Band track backs may offer songs for sale through the Network.

Some featured bands are:
Between The Buried And Me – “Mordecai”
Winds Of Plague – “Approach The Podium”
Attack Attack! – “Stick Stickly“

DRAGONFORCE announce departure of singer, ZP Theart

Official Press Release:

DragonForce have split with lead singer ZP Theart. The band issued the following statement, regarding the matter:

"It is with great regret that DragonForce announce a parting of the ways with singer ZP Theart. This is due to insurmountable differences of musical opinion but the rest of the band sincerely wishes ZP great success with his future projects."

While the creative core members have begun writing the fifth album, they have also started a worldwide search for a new vocalist. "We are looking for a powerful melodic singer to write a new chapter of DragonForce with us," said guitarist Herman Li.

Anyone wishing to audition for the vacant position should apply following the instructions at this web address www.dragonforce.com/audition.

ATTILA post new track "Rage" & tour dates w/ Dr. Acula

Georgia's metal thrashers ATTILA have posted the title track from their upcoming album "Rage" on MySpace; the record will drop on May 11th. In support of the album, Attila hits the road with Dr. Acula, Blind Witness, and A Hero A Fake.

Listen to Attila's "Rage" at MySpace.com/AttilaGA

May 16th Wichita, KS – The Eagles Lodge
May 19th Toledo, OH – Frankie’s Inner City
May 20th Southgate, MI – The Modern Exchange
May 21st Charleroi, PA – Club Octane
May 22nd Buffalo, NY – Broadway Joe’s
May 23rd Holyoke, MA – The Waterfront Tavern
May 24th Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock
May 25th Spotswood, NJ – Spotswood VFW
May 26th Mt. Airy, MD – Mt. Airy Firehall
May 27th Nitro, WV – The Brickhouse
May 28th Virginia Beach, VA – Skate High
May 29th Loganville, GA – The Movement Venue
May 30th Charleston, SC – The Oasis
June 01st West Palm Beach, FL – Ground Control
June 02nd Tampa, FL - Transitions Art Gallery
June 05th Columbus, GA - Gallery 13

Minus The Bear touring in April to support "Omni"

March 18th Austin, TX – Filter Showcase @ Cedar St Courtyard
March 19th Austin, TX – Relix Magazine Party @ Antones
March 19th Austin, TX – Musebox @ Rusty Spur
March 20th Austin, TX – Stubbs
March 20th Austin, TX – Dangerbird Records – Mellow Johnny’s
April 19th Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House
April 20th Billings, MT – The Railyard
April 22nd Omaha, NE – Slowdown
April 23rd Bonner Springs, KS – Sandstone Amphitheatre
April 25th Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
April 26th Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
April 28th Covington, KY – Madison Theater
April 29th Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
April 30th Hartford, CT – Webster Theatre
May 02nd E. Rutherford, NJ – Bamboozle Festival
May 05th Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre
May 06th Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
May 07th Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
May 08th Richmond, VA – The National
May 09th Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
May 10th Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
May 11th Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
May 12th Tampa, FL – The Ritz
May 14th Houston, TX – House Of Blues
May 15th Dallas, TX – Granada
May 16th Austin, TX – La Zona Rosa
May 18th Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre
May 19th Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
May 20th Los Angeles, CA – Mayan Theatre
May 21st Pomona, CA – Glass House
May 22nd San Diego, CA – SOMA
May 23rd Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater
May 26th San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
May 27th Reno, NV – Knitting Factory
May 28th Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
May 29th George, WA – Sasquatch Music Festival

THE MAINE post dates for 2-week tour

Mar 26 2010 Anaheim, CA - Hoodwink Festival (Everclear set!) - The Grove
Mar 28 2010 Anaheim, CA - Bamboozle - Angel Stadium
Apr 10 2010 Atlanta, GA - Six Flags Over Georgia
Apr 11 2010 Nashville, TN - Rocketown
Apr 14 2010 Charleston, SC - The Music Farm
Apr 18 2010 Pensacola, FL - Phineas Phogg’s
Apr 20 2010 Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
Apr 24 2010 Pullman, WA - Washington State University
Apr 25 2010 Lancaster, PA - Chameleon
Apr 27 2010 Baltimore, MD - Bourbon Street Ballroom
Apr 28 2010 Erie, PA - Gannon University - Hammermill
Apr 29 2010 Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
Apr 30 2010 East Rutherford, NJ - Hoodwink Festival - Meadowlands Sports Complex
May 1 2010 East Rutherford, NJ - Bamboozle - Meadowlands Sports Complex
May 2 2010 Providence, RI - Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel

Music Video: DEFTONES - "Rocket Skates"

The Used touring with Chiodos in April

Apr 13 2010 Blue Note Columbia, Missouri
Apr 14 2010 Spin Louisville, Kentucky
Apr 16 2010 Bogart’s Cincinnati, Ohio
Apr 17 2010 Orbit Room Grand Rapids, Michigan
Apr 18 2010 Club Zoo Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Apr 20 2010 Chameleon Club Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Apr 21 2010 Northern Lights Clifton Park, New York
Apr 23 2010 The Cannery Nashville, Tennessee
Apr 24 2010 The Canopy Champaign, Illinois
Apr 25 2010 Tom Dick & Harry’s Green Bay, Wisconsin
Apr 27 2010 The Shrine Billings, Montana
Apr 28 2010 Wilma Theatre Missoula, Montana
Apr 29 2010 Knitting Factory Spokane, Washington
May 1 2010 Knitting Factory Boise, Idaho
May 2 2010 Roseland Portland, Oregon

Video: FOUR YEAR STRONG Behind The Scenes of EOTW

Studio Video #2: THE MAINE

CHIODOS touring this May with Bullet For My Valentine

CHIODOS and Roadrunner Records' artists Bullet For My Valentine and Airbourne are touring this May!

April 30 2010 6:00P The Palladium - Worcester, Massachusetts
May 2 2010 6:00P Ram’s Head Live - Baltimore, Maryland
May 4 2010 6:00P Tabernacle - Atlanta, Georgia
May 5 2010 6:00P Rocketown - Nashville, Tennessee
May 7 2010 6:00P House of Blues - Dallas, Texas
May 9 2010 6:00P Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, Oklahoma
May 11 2010 6:00P Marquee Theatre - Tempe, Arizona
May 12 2010 6:00P House Of Blues - Las Vegas, Nevada
May 14 2010 6:00P The Grove Of Anaheim - Anaheim, California
May 15 2010 6:00P Soma - San Diego, California
May 16 2010 6:00P Regency Center Grand Ballroom - San Francisco, California
May 18 2010 6:00P The Great Salt Air - Magna, Utah
May 19 2010 6:00P Gothic Theatre - Denver, Colorado
May 21 2010 6:00P The Pageant - St. Louis, Missouri
May 22 2010 6:00P Riviera Theatre - Chicago, Illinois
May 25 2010 6:00P Rave Ballroom - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 26 2010 6:00P First Avenue - Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 28 2010 6:00P The Orbit Room - Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 30 2010 6:00P The Fillmore - Detroit, Michigan

The Morning Of's new album tracklist & pre-order info

Pre-order The Morning Of's new album "The Way I Fell In" right now for $9.99 at the Tragic Hero Records store.

For UK/Europe pre-orders, click the Lab Records store.



1. Jennasea
2. What You Can't Control
3. The Ones That Fall Apart
4. Tell Me I'm Wrong
5. Dance With Me
6. Cobwebs And Cables
7. The Time It Takes To Grow
8. Like Yesterday
9. Waiting
10. I Know You Know
11. Bring Me Home
12. Heaven Or Hell

OCEANA to release new EP and sign to Canadian label

Florida's OCEANA will release "Clean Head" their first EP, and a follow up to their second album "Birth.Eater". "Clean Head" will feature 4 tracks and fans can expect a release on May 4, 2010. Furthermore, OCEANA has signed a distribution deal with Canadian record label, Distort Entertainment (Cancer Bats, Bleeding Through, Dead and Divine). On May 4th, Distort Ent. will re-package OCEANA's "Birth.Eater" to include "Clean Head" as a companion.

www.teamdistort.com
www.myspace.com/OceanaFL

Bad Religion announce "30 Years Live" Free Live Album

In celebration of three decades of groundbreaking music, So-Cal’s quintessential punk rock group Bad Religion has announced plans to record a live album, 30 Years Live, during their upcoming Spring 2010 House of Blues tour and offer it as a free “thank you” to loyal fans for a limited time only on May 18th.

Beginning today, fans are invited to sign up at www.badreligion.com for a free digital download of 30 Years Live that will be available for a limited time only beginning May 18. Sign up now to reserve your download.

Music Video: EVERY TIME I DIE "After One Quarter of a Revolution"

Live Video: FOUR YEAR STRONG "What The Hell Is A Gigawatt?"

New album "Enemy Of The World" comes out March 9th!

THE MORNING OF post 1st single from new album

The Morning Of have released their first single "The Ones That Fall Apart" from their new album, The Way I Fell In. Listen to it streaming now at Myspace.com/TheMorningOf!

Video: ATTACK ATTACK! tour bus viewing

I Am Abomination tour with Within The Ruins & Like Moths to Flames

In support of their debut full-length, I AM ABOMINATION, will hit the promo road touring with Within The Ruins (Victory Records) on April 2nd-16th and with unsigned buzz band, Like Moth To Flames, fronted by Ex-Agraceful's Chris Roetter on April 23rd-30th.

Apr 2 2010 5:00P	Rocko’s w/ I Am Abomination	Manchester, New Hampshire
Apr 3 2010 5:00P	The Inferno Lounge w/I Am Abomination	Herkimer, New York
Apr 5 2010 5:00P	The Cheesequake Hall w/ I Am Abomination	Matawan, New Jersey
Apr 8 2010 6:00P	Tremont Music Hall w/ I Am Abomination	Charlotte, North Carolina
Apr 9 2010 6:00P	Gallery 13 w/ I Am Abomination	Columbus, Georgia
Apr 10 2010 5:00P	The Movement w/ I Am Abomination	Loganville, Georgia
Apr 11 2010 5:00P	The Warehouse w/ I Am Abomination	East Ridge, Tennessee
Apr 12 2010 5:00P	The Muse w/ I Am Abomination	Nashville, Tennessee
Apr 13 2010 6:00P	Vinos Brew Pub w/ I Am Abomination	Little Rock, Arkansas
Apr 14 2010 5:00P	The Boobie Trap Bar w/ I Am Abomination	Topeka, Kansas
Apr 15 2010 5:00P	The Brass Rail w/ I Am Abomination	Peoria, Illinois
Apr 16 2010 5:00P	Green Wave Music Hall w/ I Am Abomination	Brandenburg, Kentucky

Apr 17 2010 5:00P	The Jamboree w/ TDWP & More	Toledo, Ohio
Apr 23 2010 6:00P	The Modern Exchange w/ I AM ABOMINATION (IAA CD RELEASE SHOW!)	Southgate, Michigan
Apr 24 2010 6:00P	The Static Age w/ I AM ABOMINATION	Romeo, Michigan
Apr 25 2010 6:00P	The Mixtape Cafe w/ I AM ABOMINATION	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Apr 27 2010 6:00P	The Blacksheep Cafe w/ I AM ABOMINATION	Springfield, Illinois
Apr 28 2010 6:00P	Boney Junes w/ I AM ABOMINATION	Evansville, Indiana
Apr 29 2010 6:00P	Club Octane w/ I AM ABOMINATION	Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Apr 30 2010 6:00P	Rockstar @ Peabody’s w/ I AM ABOMINATION	Cleveland, Ohio

www.myspace.com/iamabomination
www.myspace.com/withintheruins
www.myspace.com/lmtfband

For Today's vocalist Mattie Montgomery's solo album is out!

Christian hardcore band FOR TODAY's vocalist Mattie Montgomery has released his new solo spoken word album, When The Sons Become Fathers. Listen to 3 tracks at Myspace.com/MattieMontgomery Buy the album now at AmazonMP3 or iTunes.



1. Joshua Generation
2. Restless
3. Vision
4. The Cycle
5. You Are Worth It
6. House Of Mirrors
7. Connected
8. Prayer

Sweden's FRANCIS is coming to SXSW -- check'em out

Swedish band Francis is ready to blow SXSW away with their unique brand of dark, brooding indie-rock. With a new album in the works and a self-titled debut EP just released, American listeners are just now getting a chance to hear what Swedish audiences have been keeping to themselves for some time. Combining incredibly expressive and captivating vocals with Spanish and European-influenced guitar and hypnotic piano texturing, Francis has put their finger on a previously untapped genre of music that is sure to make an impression this SXSW season.

Formed in a section of Dalarna, Sweden that has some of the least yearly sunlight in all of Europe, Francis originally served as an outlet for band members to escape the dreary weather and let off some steam. Now having developed into a full-time gig, Francis is no longer just an escape route, but an exciting and atypical Swedish rock band, a unique combination of folk, blues, and gypsy rock, or what CMJ.com called “folk-rockabily.”

Now, on their way down to Austin for SXSW 2010, Francis is excited to introduce their music to a whole new American audience. With a live performance that will turn the casual fan into a die-hard one, complete with lead-singer Petra wandering through the crowd as she sings, this is sure to be a big festival season for the band. Francis will be performing every day between March 17-21 at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and also at the Swedish embassy in Washington, D.C. on March 22nd. See below for complete tour details.

Francis Show Details:
3/10 – Canadian Music Fest - Toronto, Ontario
3/17 – MusicGorilla.com Showcase Series, 7 PM – Treasure Island 413 E 6th St, Austin, TX
3/18 – SXSW – Mike Galaxy's BandPromote Showcase, 12pm/noon – Guero’s 1412 S Congress, Austin, TX
3/18 – SXSW – MuseBox Showcase, 5 PM – Rusty Spurs 405 E 7th St, Austin, TX
3/19 – SXSW – Official SXSW Showcase, 12 AM – Friends Bar 208 E 6th St, Austin, TX
3/19 – SXSW – Sonicbids Showcase, 4:30 PM – Maggie Mae’s 323 E 6th St, Austin, TX
3/20 – SXSW – Sweden Goes SXSW Party, 2 PM – Antone’s 213 W 5th St, Austin, TX
3/22 – House of Sweden, Washington, D.C.

www.myspace.com/francisishere

FORBIDDEN SIGN WITH NUCLEAR BLAST!

It is with great pride that Nuclear Blast proudly announces the signing of legendary Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN!

“We are very proud to announce that FORBIDDEN has signed to Nuclear Blast Records! Ultimately, we all knew that there is NO better label in the world to handle Metal and bring it to the masses with authority. For the last year, we have been intensely working on our craft while re-examining our past with a perspective we'd never had before. Our vision is clear and we know exactly who and what we are today. FORBIDDEN is in an amazing creative space and we can't wait for everyone to hear it! We began recording on March 1st.

We must thank Jaap Wagemaker and everyone else at Nuclear Blast for making their enthusiasm known to us since we've committed to writing this record. Also, there are so many other amazing friends that helped us along the way and we appreciate everything you've done for us to get FORBIDDEN back into a position of strength. If you feel in your bones that you are one of them, then you definitely are! Thank you all so much.” – Craig Locicero [guitars], Russ Anderson [vocals], Matt Camacho [bass], Mark Hernandez [drums], and Steve Smyth [bass].

Added Nuclear Blast A&R Manager Jaap Wagemaker: “We are totally stoked to announce that FORBIDDEN has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast!!! It is no secret that the staff of Nuclear Blast has a soft spot for thrash metal! We all grew up here with classics such as Forbidden Evil and Twisted into Form! I am sure you can imagine that we were totally thrilled when we heard the news that FORBIDDEN were coming back and after seeing them live several times since then and seeing them doing a smoking rendition of ‘Twisted into Form’ it was totally clear to us! FORBIDDEN needs a new home and that home is called Nuclear Blast! This feeling became even bigger after Craig had sent us the 2 new songs last year!

Needless to say that a dream is coming true! The future belongs to FORBIDDEN and together with Nuclear Blast, we will bring the band back on the metal map! What the future will bring? I cannot tell you ‘cause it is….. FORBIDDEN!” San Francisco’s FORBIDDEN debuted onto the worldwide scene with their 1988 Combat Records debut, Forbidden Evil, featuring artwork by Kent Mathieu (Heathen/Exhorder/ Autopsy/Artillery). Thirteen years later, they performed live at Chuck Billy & Chuck Schuldiner’s benefit concert, Thrash Of The Titans, on August 11th, 2001 under their demo-name FORBIDDEN EVIL.

To hear two new FORBIDDEN demo tracks, “Adapt Or Die” and “Hopenosis,” visit the band online at: www.myspace.com/FORBIDDEN_EVIL