March 2005 News

A PERFECT MURDER IN CANADA
Victory Records own A Perfect Murder will be heading out in March for a two-week trek through Ontario and Quebec. Upon their return, the band will head into Wild Studio to work on their follow-up to 2004's UNBROKEN

BAD ACTION ACTION
Action Action and The Junior Varsity were robbed recently after a show at Chicago's Bottom Lounge. After the show, the two bands decided to hang out in an apartment downtown. When it was time to leave, they realized that money and equipment had been stolen from both bands.

EPITAPH RUNS AWAY WITH 11 PLUG NODS
Epitaph and Anti Records received 11 PLUG Award nominations this year, including Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Punk Rock Album of the Year. For more information on the PLUG Independent Music Awards, go to www.plugawards.com.

SIR BILL OF SILICON
Microsoft hotshot Bill Gates was given an honorary knighthood by the queen of England. While this was announced 14 months ago, Bill was too busy to fit the queen into his schedule until now.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
While first being mentioned to come out in the winter of 2003, Equal Vision finally has a release date confirmed for two Converge reissues. The two albums will be remixed, remastered, and repackaged. Go to www.equalvision.com for more information.

EYEBALL RUNS A MILE
Eyeball Records has officially announced the signing of Chicago's own MILEMARKER. The label plans to release the band's follow-up to 2002's SATANIC VERSES this fall.

ROCKET SUMMER LOVIN'
It's shaping up to be a busy year for The Rocket Summer. The Militia Group will be releasing its anticipated new album, HELLO, GOOD FRIEND, on May 17. In support of the album, Bryce Avary has an extensive U.S. tour in the works, as well as a stop at SXSW, where he'll perform at the Militia Group and Equal Vision Showcase.

RAMEN THE 13TH
Florida-based Fueled by Ramen Records has recently added Kane Hodder (no relation to the actor who played Jason in the movies) to its roster. To celebrate, Less Than Jake is taking the Seattle band out on tour with them in April.

TIGER ARMY NEVER DIE!
Following Tiger Army's upcoming tour of Australia, the band will be heading Stateside for their first-ever full-length U.S. headlining tour. The tour starts in April with The Unseen, Lost City Angels, and 12 Step Rebels tapped to support.

ACOUSTIC CHAOS
The bands selected to play the acoustic stage during the 37-day Taste of Chaos tour have been announced. To see what band will be playing in your city, stop by www.tasteofchaos.com.

SUBURBAN BLOOD MARTYR
Martyr Records has recently announced the signing of Louisville, KY, post-hardcore/punk-rock band A Suburban Blood Drive. The band will enter the studios this spring to record their debut full-length.

RBF NOT HAPPY
While the name of the band's upcoming album hopes for unhappiness, fans of the Fish will be extremely happy on April 5, when the band's new album drops. Reel Big Fish are currently booking a full tour for the summer in support of their new album, WE'RE NOT HAPPY 'TIL YOU'RE NOT HAPPY.

THE PASSION OF THE MEL
While Mel Gibson purchased an island in northern Fiji for $15 million, he's still receiving static from the natives. The sale was approved by the Minister of Lands, but 500 tribe members are raising a stink because they feel their ancestors were forced off the island in the 18'00s.

CARS AND MUSIC
Split 7 Records has decided to team up with Mad Society Music. The two companies have committed to putting out more music that encompasses the hot-rod culture, from psychobilly to surf rock. The new partnership offers up two new CDs this spring, as well as the soundtrack to the new Mad Fabricator's Society DVD due out later this year.

MIND CONTROL
Thinking Aloud will be releasing its debut album, REMOTE MIND CONTROL, in March on Low-Rent Records. To celebrate, the band will having a CD-release party at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, CA, on March 12.

YOUR 15 MINUTES ARE CALLING YOU
The casting director for Fox's Trading Spouses is looking for families within the punk and metal community. Go to www.tradingspousescasting.com or call Becky Reczek at (323) 802-0413. If you get selected for the show, there's 50 grand in it for your family.

PROSTHETIC CITY
Prosthetic Records has announced the signing of Bay Area death-metal band Light This City. The band's new album, REMAINS OF THE GODS, will be out May 3.

EXPENSIVE BOOB JOB
Tawny Peaks, the former stripper who got sued for giving a male client whiplash after her 69 HH breasts hit him back in 1998, has come into some money. She had her implants removed in 1999 and has decided to put one of them on ebay. She received over $15,000 for the implant, which also came autographed.

OPA!
The Vandals recently had to cancel a show in Athens, Greece, due to boycotting outside the venue because of the band's recent performance in Iraq. The Vandals remained in the venue for about two hours until they were able to make it out safely.

FIRE
Lawrence, Kansas's own The Esoteric lost their home, equipment, and practice space recently due to a fire. Despite their bad luck, the band still plan on continuing on with their spring tour. To find out how to donate to the band, go to www.the-esoteric.com.

CROSS YOUR LEGS OLD LADY
Principal shooting for BASIC INSTINCT 2: RISK ADDICTION begins in April with Sharon Stone returning as the psychotic femme fatale. Look for this to be a complete flop with lots of unnecessary middle-aged Sharon Stone nudity.

RESCHEDULED DK DATES
Due to a family emergency involving East Bay Ray, Dead Kennedys had to cancel two dates in February. The Anaheim show has been rescheduled for April 13; the rescheduled date for the Las Vegas show will be announced later. The band thanks all the fans and everyone involved for their support and understanding.

VICTORY BEEFS UP ROSTER
Victory Records has added two new bands to their roster. The first band, a hardcore outfit out of Connecticut, is With Honor. Its new album is expected this fall. Besides With Honor, Victory also signed indie-rock act The Forecast. Its full-length debut is expected to drop in May.

CAYSEN SHALL PERISH
San Francisco Bay's All Shall Perish have parted ways with guitarist Caysen Russo. Despite the departure of Russo, the band will still proceed to go on tour, including dates with Agnostic Front.

TURNING JAPANESE
Deranged Records' own Career Suicide will be touring Japan towards the end of March. This should be anything but Career Suicide.

SHOW MUST GO OFF!
The Bouncing Souls' recent show at the Glass House was recorded by the Kung Fu Films crew for an upcoming installment of THE SHOW MUST GO OFF! series. You'll be able to see the band play all their hits later this year when the DVD gets released.

PSYCHO WORLD
Split 7 Records will be exposing unsuspecting ears to the world of psychobilly with its release of PSYCHO WARD. Split 7 will be showcasing psychobilly bands from all over the world, including The Phenomenauts, Phantom Rockers, Mad Masato, and Thee Merry Widows. This 25-track compilation will be out April 19.

OVER IT IN STORES
Lobster Records' own Over It has planned a series of in-store performances in California in honor of its new album, SILVERSTRAND. The shows will take place on March 8 in Ventura, March 10 in Riverside, and March 14 in Orange.

BOOGAGADABOOGADABOOGABA
Asian Man Records has an extremely strong release schedule this spring/summer, headed by six Screeching Weasel reissues. Each reissue will feature new artwork, new liner notes, and (of course) remastered tracks.

BIKE FOR PEACE
This year's Plea for Peace Tour has officially been named Bike for Peace 2005. Plea for Peace founder Mike Park and a few friends-including Dan Potthast, Matt Skiba, Neil Hennessy, and Chris McCaughn-will be biking from Seattle to Newport Beach and playing shows along the way. If you'd like to participate in any capacity, get more information at www.pleaforpeace.com.

STRAYLIGHT RUN TAPPED FOR INAUGURATION
Straylight Run has been chosen to headline the first annual AP/Vans tour, which starts up in April. Other groups joining them include Minus the Bear, Spitalfield, Gratitude, and The Honorary Title.

RAMEN IS ALWAYS BETTER WITH FRIENDS
The Fueled by Ramen & Friends Tour kicks off this March in Rochester, NY, and runs through May with bands like Fall Out Boy, Silverstein, Gym Class Heroes, Midtown, and The Academy Is... playing most or all of the dates.

METAL BLADE UNEARTHS BONUS TRACKS
Due to the incredible success of Unearth's Metal Blade debut and the amazing response on the road, Metal Blade will be releasing THE ONCOMING STORM with two new bonus tracks.

WRITER'S BLOCK
As I Lay Dying is looking for help naming its upcoming headlining tour. If the band chooses your idea, you get free shit, including tickets and T-shirts. E-mail your suggestions to tour@asilaydying.com.

NO INDEFINITE HIATUS FOR PULLEY
While the folks in Pulley may not always be together, with Tony playing for Unwritten Law and Tyler playing with Death by Stereo, that doesn't mean the band is through. In fact, the guys are working on some unreleased material for the next installment of PUNK-O-RAMA and the Adolescents' tribute.

SHE'S HAVING A BABY
One of the members of Voodoo Glowskulls will soon be a father, which prompted the band to cancel their European tour. Congratulations to Jorge and his wife.

AGENT ORANGE
Hellcat's roster has just gotten a little younger. Tim Armstrong and company have just recently signed a punk band out of Los Angeles called Orange. You can already hear the band on the most recent installment of GIVE 'EM THE BOOT. Look for a debut full-length early this summer.

KING OF SKA MAKES HIS RETURN
Desmond Dekker has announced a series of dates the last week of April. While most of the dates are located in California, Dekker will also be playing a date in New York and one in Chicago.

INTERNS NEEDED
Equal Vision Records is looking for a few people in the Albany, NY, area to come learns the ins and outs of the music business. While the internships are unpaid, you'll learn valuable information about the inner workings of a record label. These positions need to be filled immediately, so go to www.equalvision.com for more information.

DEMO FOR JOHN
Ever had the dream or desire to get your album produced by John Feldmann of Goldfinger and Electric Love Hogs fame? Well, now's your chance. If interested, send your demo to the following address: DEMO FOR JOHN 2337 Roscomare Road #2-227 Los Angeles, CA 90077.

TKO IN CYBERSPACE
TKO Records now has an online store that is open for business. At present, they can only accept Paypal, but they hope to be adding credit-card capabilities soon. For now, the entire print catalog is available, but look for special online-only items and promotions to start popping up. Go to www.tkorecords.com for more information.

GUILTY?
The Michael Jackson trial has officially started. Expect a weird summer and an even weirder trial.

RIP 182
According to numerous sources, Blink 182 is no more. Reports have ranged from indefinite hiatus to full-fledged break up.

STATIC SEX
Tripp Eisen, guitarist for Static-X, was recently charged for crimes against children, which allegedly include kidnapping and sexual assault.

SPLITSVILLE IN TINSEL TOWN
Not one, but two celebrity couples have recently called it quits. Not only is Katie Holmes back on the market after breaking off her engagement with Chris Klein, but everyone's favorite MILF Denise Richards filed for divorce from Charlie Sheen, even though she's pregnant with their second child.

BIRTHDAY SUITS
According to a survey conducted by the Adam & Eve sex toy company, 52% of Americans have posed naked for a traditional camera, while 38% have posed for a digital camera. That means a little over half of you reading this very piece of news have posed naked. You sick perverts.

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