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Andy Argyrakis — Mon, Nov 09 2009 12:00:00

BACK TO THE BEAUTIFUL LETDOWN BRILLIANCE Very rarely does a band obtain the perfect combination of major label distribution and complete creative independence, but Switchfoot’s multi-million album sales and countless crossover hits certainly warrant such an arrangement. Following a...

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[ARTICLE] The Crucified: Back In Action

Matt Conner — Mon, Nov 09 2009 12:00:00

Twenty-five years ago, four teens found each other in Fresno, California and formed a thrash/metal band that would release its 25th Anniversary Box Set in 2009. In between, The Crucified played Cornerstone Festival several times, released two proper studio albums and several demos and found played...

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[NEWS] Various Studio Updates: Children 18:3, Demon Hunter, Since October

Lindsay Williams — Mon, Nov 09 2009 12:00:00

Children 18:3 going into the studio in December to work on their second record - this will be the follow-up to the HIGHLY acclaimed self-titled debut. Demon Hunter has been recording in the studio this past month finishing up in November for their 2010 studio release. Since October is finishing...

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[NEWS] Facedown Records' Dave Quiggle Launches Art Site

Matt Conner — Mon, Nov 09 2009 12:00:00

Facedown Records' resident art director, Dave Quiggle, has just launched a new website. The new site is an expansive showcase of the past 5 years of Quiggle's work including projects for Joey Ramone, Earth Crisis, Demon Hunter, and many others. Site highlights include additional art related...

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Matt Conner — Mon, Nov 09 2009 12:00:00

A Monster Second Effort Aaron Gillespie told me a few weeks ago he’s nervous that he might tank with Monster Monster. It’s the dreaded sophomore slump and too much is made about it in the first place. Then one listen to the absolutely stunning follow-up to the band’s excellent...

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Andrew Greenhalgh — Mon, Nov 02 2009 12:00:00

Throughout the history of rock ‘n' roll music, there have been bands who have staked their claim for the rock hierarchy, boasting of savage superiority in the midst of so many others. Queens Club is the latest and greatest to step forward with such a bold claim, and while they may not quite...

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[ARTICLE] Queens Club

Matt Conner — Mon, Nov 02 2009 12:00:00

Of the many ex-members of The Chariot (seriously, shouldn't you just have to change the band name at some point?), you now have a new place to find Jake Ryan and Dan Eaton with Tooth & Nail's latest signing, Queens Club. The four-piece is the latest club rock to emerge in the vein of acts like...

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[NEWS] Norma Jean Signs With Razor & Tie

Lindsay Williams — Tue, Nov 03 2009 12:00:00

Acclaimed post-hardcore heavy rockers Norma Jean signs with Razor & Tie and plans a 2010 album release. The band will headline the "Explosions 2009" US tour in late November through December. Norma Jean will play their breakthrough album Bless The Martyr and Kiss the Child...

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[NEWS] Blue Duck Records Announces New CD/DVD from Blueprints of the Heart

Lindsay Williams — Tue, Nov 03 2009 12:00:00

From Blue Duck Records: We are excited to announce that the new Blueprints of the Heart cd/dvd entitled, "Someday, We Too Will Shine" is available for pre-order...NOW! The first 50 to order will receive a sweet new shirt design as shown below! The cd/dvd dual disc features 14 songs...

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[NEWS] TFK Places Two Songs on Carrie Underwood's iTunes Playlist

Lindsay Williams — Tue, Nov 03 2009 12:00:00

Carrie Underwood gives props to two tracks from TFK's newest album "Welcome To The Masquerade" in her iTunes Celebrity Playlist posted today on her street day. Check out what she has to say: "Fire It Up": "I love love love this band. They can do it all! Awesome....

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[NEWS] A Hope for Home Signs With Facedown

Lindsay Williams — Mon, Nov 02 2009 12:00:00

Facedown Records has signed Portland, OR band A Hope For Home. A Hope For Home began as an emotional outlet for a group of friends during a season of loss and has blossomed into a vivacious and dedicated project. The band, known for their richly woven musical textures, deftly combine...

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[NEWS] Onward to Olympas Ready January Release on Facedown Records

Lindsay Williams — Sat, Oct 31 2009 12:00:00

Coming up among such North Carolina bands as Between the Buried and Me, Beloved, and He Is Legend gave the members of Onward To Olympas an appreciation for an array of genres. Since their formation in 2008, OTO has meticulously cultivated their sound, blending progressive metal, straight hardcore,...

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[NEWS] TFK Hires New Booking Agency and Street Team

Lindsay Williams — Thu, Oct 29 2009 12:00:00

Last month, Thousand Foot Krutch released their fifth studio album “Welcome To The Masquerade” to resounding media and fan acclaim debuting at No. 35 on the Billboard Top 200 as well as on the iTunes overall and rock album charts. Supporting this new release and expanding their...

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[NEWS] Stryper to Perform on TV show, 'Daytime"

Lindsay Williams — Tue, Oct 27 2009 12:00:00

Stryper will give an unplugged performance on the popular nationally syndicated TV morning show DAYTIME on Tuesday, Oct. 27 (check local listings). Vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox will perform an acoustic version of “Peace of Mind” from their new album Murder by...

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[NEWS] Downhere Sweeps Covenant Awards

Lindsay Williams — Tue, Oct 27 2009 12:00:00

The critically-acclaimed pop/rock band, Downhere, took home an impressive NINE 2009 Covenant Awards during the 31st Gospel Music Association Canada show Friday night in Calgary, Alberta. Downhere ranked as the highest award winner this year after receiving eleven nominations and took home...

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[ARTICLE] Kutless: Returning to Their Roots

Matt Conner — Mon, Oct 26 2009 12:00:00

Despite the rock and roll prowess of To Know That You're Alive and Sea of Faces, among others, Kutless is a worship band at heart. So that should help explain why the Portland band's 2005 release Strong Tower just went Gold and why the five-piece is now releasing a second worship effort. This time...

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Andrew Greenhalgh — Mon, Oct 26 2009 12:00:00

NEW LABEL, NEW SINGER, SAME SOUND It’s a new season for hardcore band Gwen Stacy on their sophomore effort, A Dialogue. Since the release of their heralded debut, The Life I Know, the band has since jumped labels, now calling Solid State home, and now has a new vocalist in Geoff Jenkins....

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[NEWS] Day of Fire Releases Track Listing for "Losing All"

Lindsay Williams — Thu, Oct 22 2009 12:00:00

Nashville based hard rockers Day Of Fire's latest release, Losing All, is set to hit stores on January 26th 2010. The album features 13 ambitious, high energy rock songs, including the first single, "Lately." The song was the # 2 Most Added at Active Rock Radio this week and...

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Matt Conner — Mon, Oct 19 2009 12:00:00

ROCK ACT RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS It’s interesting to note that for all their rock releases and the longevity of the Kutless name, it’s a worship album from four years ago that still remains the BEC act’s best-selling album. Usually these discs are a one-off project of sorts –...

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[ARTICLE] The Reinvention of Gwen Stacy

Matt Conner — Mon, Oct 19 2009 12:00:00

Geoff Jenkins says he understands why some fans won’t come along on the journey with him. After all, anytime a band changes their vocalist, it’s often hard to wrap your mind (and ears) around the new results – whether it’s positive or not. But as Gwen Stacy comes together...

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