News in Punk

Happy Monday, folks! First, I would like to apologize for the lack of updates recently. I am currently undergoing a move, and I’m sure most of you can understand how time consuming that is! Rest assured I will post as frequently as possible.
But, I digress.
Rise Against fans will be happy to know that the band has finally announced a title and release date for their upcoming album. Entitled “Appeal to Reason,” and will hit stores October 7th, 2008. This will be the follow-up to their 2006 release “The Sufferer & The Witness.”
Additionally, the band will be headlining a tour this …read more

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According to an article in GIGWISE, Rise Against have essentially finished working on their new album.
Leader singer Tim McIlrath commented that “[the album] is mostly finished and is coming together really well.” I’m eagerly anticipating future updates on the status of the new Rise Against album.
No title or release date have been set, but I’ll definitely update all of you when I have the information!
Are you excited for the new album? Let me know in the comments.
Denise
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With the release of “Agony and Irony” (TODAY!!!!), Alkaline Trio have also launched the first official music video from the album.
The video is for the song “Help Me.” Check it out below and let me know what you think!
Denise

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Yes, folks, it’s finally here – Less Than Jake’s 7th album has arrived today. As you are aware, you can enter to win a copy of GNV FLA for yourself (you have until July 6th, so get to entering.)
Anyway, you can listen to a full album stream if you aren’t sure you want to pony up the cash for GNV FLA by clicking here.
Excited? Already have the album? Love it or hate it? I want to know, so leave your comments.
Stay true,
Denise

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Yes, friends – it’s true. The Offspring’s long-awaited album “Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace” has officially been released throughout the US and Canada TODAY.
If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on a copy, it’s available for sale now at Amazon.com for $8.99 as a digital download, $9.99 for a CD.
Unfortunately, funds are a little low this month so I won’t be buying it today (bummer…) but if you were planning on snagging a copy for yourself, hop on over to Amazon and get to it!
Stay true,
Denise
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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 DVD featuring live performances of the band and two music videos.
I’m a little interested to see how this album will turn out – what are your thoughts? Do you like the cover art for the original album or the deluxe edition?
Thoughts? Leave ‘em in the …read more

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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 July 10th, and will include seven acoustic tracks. The extended edition will also bring with it a DVD, which includes a live performance of Bad Religion in Las Vegas, as well as two music videos and other assorted media.
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Me First and the Gimme Gimmes recently announced the title and release date for their upcoming album, the follow up to “Love Their Country.”
The album, entitled “Have Another Ball” will essentially feature songs that didn’t make it onto the Gimmes debut album “Have A Ball”, which dropped in 1997.
I don’t have much more information for you at this time, but I do know the album will apparently hit stores July 8th, 2008. Keep your eye out for more updates as they happen.
Stay TRUE!
Denise
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In expectation of their upcoming full length, Alkaline Trio have released a three song EP also entitled “Agony and Irony.” The EP includes the songs “In Vein” and “Help Me,” as well as a brand-new track entitled “Into the Night.”
If you just can’t wait to get your hands on the new album (it drops July 1st, 2008), then this EP will hopefully tide you over.
Preview or buy the EP here.
Stay true!
Denise
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After much speculation and waiting, The Offspring have finally announced a title and release date for their long-anticipated forthcoming album.
Entitled “Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace,” the record will drop June 1st, 2008.
After nearly a year working on the album, I’m glad we finally have a name and a date – and I’m sure other Offspring fans are, too!
According to the band, the first single off their album will be called “Hammerhead.” Start keeping your ears out for the track to play.
Denise
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