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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Fans of Lagwagon should be pleased to find out that the track list for their upcoming EP has recently been announced.
The EP, entitled “I Think My Older Brother Used to Listen to Lagwagon” will debut August 19th, 2008. It is the followup to their 2005 album “Resolve.”
For the track listing, click “Read More.”
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If you’re interested in checking out Alkaline Trio’s upcoming album “Agony and Irony,” the band has launched a full album stream on their Myspace page.
The actual album will drop July 1st, 2008 but you can preview the record here.
I don’t know about you, but I anticipate the release date even more after hearing the album stream. What do you think?
Stay true,
Denise
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For all the Less Than Jake fans out there, check out “Abandon Ship,” the first track previewed from Less Than Jake’s forthcoming album GNV FLA. The album won’t hit stores until June 24th, but you’ll definitely want to check out this song.
You can hear the track via Punknews.org’s LTJ profile page right here.
What do you think? Love it? Hate it? Leave me your comments below.
Stay true,
Denise
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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
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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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Somehow, this little tidbit managed to escape my radar until now. Better late then never, right?
In any case, it appears that there’s been talk of the Sex Pistols reuniting to record some new material – their first new songs in 30 years!
I’m not sure about you, but if it happens I’m DEFINITELY going to be excited.
While the likelihood of recording an actual album seems nil, the Sex Pistols hope they’ll have some new material ready by summer for their fans.
For the rest of the story, click here.
What are your thoughts? I’d like to hear ‘em!

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I ran across an interesting news tidbit today.
Plans are in the works to create a fictional movie following a DIY (Do it Yourself) punk-pop band in the 1980’s called The Renegades.
The film, entitled “Let It Be” will attempt to show what the underground music scene was like in New York during this time period, and they’ve established that The Black Lips will star as the movie’s protagonists.
You can read more about “Let It Be” here.

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I recently discussed NOFX and their upcoming second live album, They’ve Actually Gotten Worse Live.
Now the band has revealed what the album will really sound like with a track available for preview.
Their second live album is a follow-up to 1995’s I Hear They Suck Live and will drop November 20th, 2007 via Fat Wreck Chords.
You can find the track “Lori Meyers” here. Are you excited yet? I am!
Stay True.
Denise

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Illinois quartet The Copyrights have posted a new song online, entitled “Charlie Birger Time.”
If you want your daily dose of pop-punk goodness, I seriously suggest you check it out.
From what I can surmise, the song will be featured on an upcoming release The Copyrights have planned.
Apparently, it will be released via Red Scare Records sometime in 2008.
Check out the track on their Myspace page, and if you haven’t already, pick up The Copyrights latest album “Make Sound” which was released earlier this year.

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