News in Punk

Mark your calenders – the latest album from The Real McKenzies, “Off The Leash,” will drop August 5th, 2008 via Fat Wreck Chords.
To check out some of their songs, you can view their Myspace page.
The track listing for “Off The Leash” can be found below; cover art to the side. Whoo hoo! If you’re a fan, definitely keep your eyes out for more information about their forthcoming album.
Track Listing:

Chip
The Lads Who Fought & Won
The Ballad Of Greyfriars Bobby
Kings Of Fife
Old Becomes New
White Knuckle Ride
The Maple Trees Remember
Anyone Else
My Mangy Hound
Too Many Fingers
Drink Some More
Guy On Stage
Culling The Herd

Stay TRUE!
Denise
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It’s a big-time Less Than Jake week here on News In Punk, isn’t it?
Anyway, the band has posted their second webisode on YouTube (check out their first one here). In this episode, JR will talk about his personal life, his time spent at music school and how that experience has shaped him today.
Check out the video below, and don’t forget about their latest album GNV FLA, due June 24th! (You can also enter to win a copy here.)

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Earlier this week, I promised there would be contest information on Friday. Well, it’s Friday folks – and News In Punk’s FIRST EVER CONTEST! (Yes, I capitalized the words for effect.)
I’ve got a couple of rad prizes to give away, courtesy of Sleep It Off Records. One lucky winner will receive a copy of Less Than Jake’s forthcoming CD, GNV VLA as well as a 12″ LTJ …read more

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Oh boy, do I have some news for you this morning!
Apparently, Johnny Rotten has been living up to his surname – at least, that’s what a former reality TV show producer claims.
As reported on EOnline, Sex Pistols member Johnny Rotten (real name John Lydon) is being sued by former producer Roxanne Davis for assault and battery. The plaintiff claims Lydon repeatedly insulted her with profanity-laced diatribes and less than chivalrous behavior.
The lawsuit arose when Lydon allegedly punched Davis in the face following an argument regarding his hotel accommodations.
In addition to the alleged assault and battery, Davis is also suing for …read more

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Check out the following webisode from Less Than Jake, where Vinnie talks about the creation of their new record label Sleep It Off Records. You can also view live studio shots of the making of GNV FLA (due June 24th.)
What are you waiting for? Watch the vid below.

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The first song from the forthcoming Me First and the Gimme Gimmes album has recently been posted online for your listening pleasure.
Due July 8th, 2008, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes upcoming album “Have Another Ball” promises to be very interesting, indeed.
The album will feature several tracks that didn’t make it onto the precursor to this album “Have a Ball,” which featured 70’s classics reinterpreted in MFATGG’s signature style.
If you’re interested, check out “Country Roads” here.
Stay TRUE,
Denise
(Photo Courtesy Fat Wreck Chords)

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Without giving too much away, I wanted to let all of you know to definitely check in with this blog on Friday, June 6th. I’ll be starting a month-long contest, and there are a couple rad (I think) prizes to give away.
I’ll let you know complete details on Friday, but keep your eyes peeled for the info!
It will be an exciting endeavor, I believe – this will be News in Punk’s first contest!!
Anyway, stay tuned for further details as the week progresses.
Stay TRUE,
Denise
(Photo Credit: Sigurd Decroos)

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Eager to check out how the upcoming Offspring album will sound?
While full previews of songs aren’t available yet, you can preview sections of the 12 songs on Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace (due June 17th, 2008) by clicking here.
Give them a listen and let me know what you think. Do the song previews make you more eager for the album to drop or less? Tell me in the comments!
Denise

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Rise Against have graciously started a studio blog to let fans know how far along in the recording process they are. Yes, that’s right – Rise Against are hard at work in the studio preparing for their next album.
The blog mentions that it’s way too early for any specific details as to the direction of the album, but Rise Against promises the same “energy and power of past releases.”
For the full studio blog, please click here.
I can’t WAIT to see future updates on the band’s progress – how about you?
Denise
(Photo Credit: Amazon.com)

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Happy Monday to all of you. First, let me apologize for my absence of late; I fell unexpectedly ill and have been recovering over the last week.
Now, I’m back – with a great track for you to check out from One Reason. Entitled “The Hospital,” you can check it out via their Myspace page.
While you’re there, you can also check out some of their other songs, as well as all the latest news about the band.
I’m glad to be back, and I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Check out some great music, and as always – stay true!
Denise

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