Archive for October, 2008
Posted on October 21, 2008 - by Curvball
Eastpak Antidote tour competition and Flogging Molly instore signing
The ‘Pimp My Pak’ competition is Eastpak’s challenge to concert-goers to test their creativity to the max. At each date of the UK leg of the Eastpak Antidote Tour, fans are being encouraged to bring along their very own customized Eastpak backpacks. Eastpak are of course famed for their backpack design but they want to…
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New Rancid album due next year
It has been confirmed that early 2009 will see the release of a new Rancid album as well as a full world tour. No further details are available at this time.
The still-untitled disc is the follow-up to 2003’s “Indestructible”, and is being produced by Brett Gurewitz. It will also be their first release with Branden…
Posted on October 20, 2008 - by Curvball
Alkaline Trio announce UK tour for 2009
Alkaline Trio have announced their next tour of the UK. The tour takes place in February.
Tour details are as follows:
04/02/09 Cambridge – Junction
05/02/09 Norwich – UEA
06/02/09 Bristol – Academy
07/02/09 Birmingham – Academy
09/02/09 Newcastle – Academy
10/02/09 Glasgow – ABC
11/02/09 Manchester – Academy
12/02/09 Leeds – Academy
14/02/09 Nottingham – Rock City
15/02/09 Southampton – Guildhall
16/02/09 London – Koko
17/02/09 London…
Posted on October 17, 2008 - by Curvball
Mike Ness on tour in December
Mike Ness and his band will be playing a string of dates this coming December. Tickets for the following shows are ON SALE NOW and available at the venue box office’s, all Ticketmaster locations and on-line through Ticketmaster.com (unless listed otherwise).
ON-SALE NOW
12/2/08 – Bakersfield, CA – Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace w/Dead Rock West
Tickets (ValliTix.com): http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3aVTIX%3aVCPA08:VCPA1202%3a&linkID=twvali
12/12/08…
Posted on October 17, 2008 - by Curvball
LeATHERMOUTH have signed to Epitaph Records
New Jersey hardcore group LeATHERMOUTH have signed to Epitaph Records with plans to release their debut album in early 2009.
Featuring founding members Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance (vocals) and Rob Hughes (guitar) along with various friends who have toured and recorded with them, LeATHERMOUTH was formed in a garage in New Jersey in 2007…
Posted on October 1, 2008 - by Curvball
Chief, Zatopeks on tour
CHIEF have just kicked off on the 2008 Ruff and Ready Tour last night Aberdeen,UK with SONIC BOOM SIX, CHRIS MURRAY and THE JB CONSPIRACY and continues tonight in Nottingham..
01st OCT NOTTINGHAM JUNKTION 7
2nd OCT LONDON BARFLY
3rd OCT WEYMOUTH QUEENS HOTEL
4th OCT BRIGHTON ENGINE ROOM
5th OCT KINGSTON PEEL
7th OCT BRISTOL CROFT
8th OCT CARDIFF BARFLY
9th OCT…
Posted on October 1, 2008 - by Curvball
Bug Central release Welcome to Dead Town
London based anarcho punk band, Bug Central, have just released their new album, Welcome to Dead Town. For more information and to get the disc, visit their myspace page.
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Crashed Out release ‘LIVE’ Album
North East Street punk rockers, Crashed Out, have just released a brand new 13 track live album, Fast Loose n’ Live on there own label, I Want It records. Recorded live in 2008 when supporting Stiff Little Fingers, the album catches the band at their very best. The record also includes three brand new songs….
Read the full story »Posted on October 1, 2008 - by Curvball
Haddonfield release new 7″
The video for ‘Panic’ has currently received over 20,000 hits and has drawn comparisons with Alkaline Trio, Face To Face, Avail and The Clash.
The band recently played with The Adolescents, UK Subs and have shows lined up with Kris Roe and Spunge towards the end of the year. They are currently back in the studio…
Posted on October 1, 2008 - by Curvball
Haddonfield. Panic
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Mouthwash release new album
Mouthwash have just released their new album ‘True Stories’ through their own label WDC Recordings, it’s only available here: www.mouthwash.bigcartel.com
Look out for an interview with the band and the album review in the November issue of Distorted
Posted on October 1, 2008 - by Curvball
Eastpack Tour featuring Flogging Molly, Street Dogs and Time Again
The EASTPAK ANTIDOTE TOUR is headlined this year by Flogging Molly, whose current album ‘Float’ debuted in the US Billboard Hot 100 at No.4 recently, and at No.1 on the US Billboard Independent Chart. Known for their spirited music, rousing anthems and energetic stage shows, Flogging Molly have built a huge live following around the…
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Guns on the Roof – Tour
Guns on the Roof hit the road in support of their debut album, New Frustration.
Catch them at a town near you:
October 3rd – Leopard, Doncaster
October 4th – 2 Pigs, Cheltenham
October 7th – Manilla PR showcase – In The City – Opus – Manchester
October 10th – Winchester Gate, Salisbury
October 13th –…
Posted on October 1, 2008 - by Curvball
October of Distorted now online
It’s here! The brand new edition of Distorted is now ready for you to browse through. It is a mixed bag issue including an interview with Poly Styrene of Xray Spex, Willa corned a few bands at the IEPER festival, we chatted with the Middle Finger Salute kids over MSN and spread through out are…
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