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Archive for May 2008

May 10th, 2008

Less Than Jake Plan Summer Tour with Goldfinger

In anticipation of their upcoming record, “GNV FLA” (due June 24th), Less Than Jake will be headlining a summer tour with Goldfinger.
Goldfinger will also be supporting their recent release, “Hello Destiny.
Tour dates after the break.
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May 9th, 2008

The Vandon Arms are Frickin’ Rad

Since discovering The Vandon Arms, I can’t stop listening to them. Their music has an infectious kick you just can’t get out of your head; if you like Flogging Molly, you’ll love this Irish punk group.
Why I haven’t discovered them before now I don’t know, but according to their Punx.com profile, the four-piece has shared […]

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May 9th, 2008

Cover Art for Deluxe Edition of Bad Religion’s New Maps of Hell

We’ve already discussed the track listing for Bad Religion’s upcoming deluxe edition of New Maps of Hell.
Well, apparently the deluxe release will come with re-mastered cover art, as well (see right-hand side.)
The album will be released July 8th, 2008 and will feature 23 tracks, including seven acoustic songs. The deluxe edition will also include a […]

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May 8th, 2008

New Track from Reggie And The Full Effect

Seriously, if you don’t want to have music stuck in your head all day, do NOT listen to the latest offering from Reggie And The Full Effect.
Actually, listen to it anyway - but you’ve been warned, it WILL get stuck in your head!
The latest track “J Train” will appear on Reggie And The Full Effect’s […]

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May 7th, 2008

KROQ Weenie Roast Lineup Announced

Popular Los Angeles radio station KROQ have announced the lineup for their annual Weenie Roast. This year’s festival will be held at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA on May 17th.
The lineup seems to be pretty solid, featuring Rise Against, Bad Religion, Metallica, The Offspring, The Raconteurs, Flogging Molly, and Pennywise to name a […]

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May 6th, 2008

Bad Religion: New Maps of Hell DELUXE Edition

Back in February, I mentioned that Bad Religion would be releasing a deluxe edition of the album New Maps of Hell. There were very few details available at that time, but now I have a track listing, a release date and what, exactly, makes this a “Deluxe” edition.
The extended edition of the album will drop […]

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May 5th, 2008

Songs You MUST Put On Your iPod TODAY

As a self-described music junkie, I will admit to playing certain songs for long periods of time - over and over and over again (much to the chagrin of my roommate, I might add!)
With that in mind, the following two songs are definitely tunes you MUST put on your iPod. Right now. Seriously, do it. […]

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May 5th, 2008

Grab These Songs for Your Listening Pleasure

All of the music junkies here at the b5 music channel have come up with some AWESOME songs for your listening pleasure. Think you can handle them?
Why not check out some new pop tunes from Pop Music Scene, or chow down on breakfast to the sound of Def Leppard or Cradle of Filth over at […]

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May 3rd, 2008

Alkaline Trio Announce Second Set of Tour Dates

In anticipation of the July 1st release of Agony and Irony, Alkaline Trio have recently announced a second set of tour dates to promote the forthcoming album.
Their last studio album, Crimson, was released in 2005. Alkaline Trio fans are eagerly awaiting this next album (as am I!), but if you want to catch the band […]

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May 2nd, 2008

The Offspring Add Three Festival Dates to their Plans

The Offspring are nothing if not busy; in addition to getting ready for their forthcoming album Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace (look for it June 17th), the band also recently announced three festival dates they plan to be a part of.
On May 16th, look for the band alongside Pennywise, Jimmy Eat World, etc. at […]

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