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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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While a firm release date and a title has yet to be announced, Rise Against have posted another studio blog update on how their album preparation is going.
The band has apparently been hard at work writing new material for the next album and are experimenting with a variety of different sounds to make the album “bigger and better” than anything they’ve done previously. That’s exciting!
Interested in reading the entire update? Click here for more.
I hope all of you had a terrific weekend!
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
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What does 4th annual sexiest vegetarians contest have to do with a punk music blog?
Plenty, considering some of the celebs on the roster include Chris #2 from Anti-Flag, Brandon Barnes from Rise Against, Derek Grant from Alkaline Trio, John Feldmann from Goldfinger, and Andy Hurley from Fall Out Boy – just to name a few. Who knew so many punk musicians were veg?
In any case, what are you waiting for? Vote for YOUR favorite sexiest vegetarian nominee here, and show these musicians your support.
The list is long, so take your time – I’m still deciding.
Stay TRUE,
Denise
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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 few.
For the entire lineup, click here. If you happen to live in the Los Angeles area, tune in to KROQ for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Weenie Roast.
Stay TRUE!
Denise
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Rise Against has posted a song from the European release of their recent EP, “This Is Noise.”
Check out “But Tonight We Dance” on the band’s Myspace.
The North American release features five songs, but the European release will feature 7 tracks, including live versions of “State of the Union” and “Like an Angel.”
While you’re at their Myspace, check out their upcoming tour/show dates, as well.
Stay True!
Denise
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Yes, my friends, Rise Against WILL be playing Warped Tour this year.
The dates have been confirmed – you’ll find those below the break.
Before Warped Tour, the band will be playing several shows in Europe, Switzerland and Germany.
In other news, Rise Against is still hard at work on the follow-up album to 2006’s The Sufferer & the Witness.
For Warped Tour show dates, click “Read More.”

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The Offspring have been quite busy lately, and the fact that they’ll be headlining the UK’s Download Festival proves these guys know the meaning of keeping busy. They’re still working on the followup album to their 2003 release Splinter.
Right now, The Offspring will be joining such bands as Rise Against, Judas Priest, HIM and many more. Stay tuned for additional band announcements.
The festival is set for June 13th, 14th, and 15th.
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To celebrate the release of their new digital EP (released today, FYI) Rise Against have posted a new track from that EP on their Myspace page.
Go ahead, give “Obstructed View” a listen. If you’re a fan, you’ll love it.
After previewing, why not buy the whole digital EP on iTunes, entitled This Is Noise. You can preview all five of the songs, and then purchase it directly online.
Stay True!
Denise

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