Hey, kids. Here's some news.
Former Superdrag frontman John Davis was born again recently(good for him) and has put out a self-titled record that's become a major highlight as far as Christian music goes this year; the various media types are falling all over themselves in an effort to hurl the most accolades. Check out his website for some snippets, and go buy the record, because like Chicago power-poppers Duvall, this is quality 'Christian' music that isn't prefabricated somewhere in Nashville. Come to think of it, the new Thrice could also fit that description. Things are looking up!
Okay, whether or not you're into Demon Hunter(wasn't initially, but they're winning me over), you simply must invest five minutes of your life into checking out a new website for their brand-new album The Triptych. It's creeeeepy, and amazing. Check out a bunch of the new material over here.
Blood & Ink Records have arranged a special somethin'-somethin' with Facedown to put out special vinyl editions of No Innocent Victim's new album To Burn Again. The album hits stores November 8th, with B&I's vinyl due available November 22nd. Check out the website for preordering info.
In some Wow, I Had No Idea They Were Still A Band news, Reel Big Fish have handpicked Pittsburgh's Transition(Floodgate Records) to open up some east-coast shows in a couple weeks. RBF are alive? Wow. "I know everything sucks, yeah, I know everything sucks whoa-oh-oh..." EVERY band should have horns, I say.
Prairie band Sylvie's new album An Electric Trace is out as of TODAY!!!! TODAY, I tell you!!! I just really wanted an excuse to use the phrase 'prairie band', because the chance is exceedingly rare. Check out their label's myspace page to hear some Sylvie stuff. Myself and sweetdisaster correspondent Rachelle are already diehard fans.
Innnneresting: forerunners for Album of the Year Mae have posted a version of 'Suspension' featuring The Starting Line's Kenny Vasoli on backgroundvocals. Check it out over here. I like it. 'Course, I adore anything Mae touches. [IVM]
Another band with a very strong album this year, The Juliana Theory(album being Deadbeat Sweetheart), are heading over to Europe with Haste the Day. Weird bill, but it's the first time Juliana will play anywhere in Europe aside from England. Good on them. Go to their website if you're in the area and wanna go. [absolutepunk]
Remember last week when we mentioned that Abacus Recordings(speaking of The Juliana Theory) was signing bands left right and centre? The parade marches on: NYHC legends Sick Of It All have signed on the dotted line. Wow.
The Taste of Chaos tour was such a success last winter/spring that the 2006 edition is already being put together; confirmed headliners include Thrice, Deftones and Atreyu.
Former Further Seems Forever singer Jason Gleason's got a new band called ActionReaction; quite frankly, with him singing it'll be good, no matter who's behind him. Check 'em out over here. Man, it's good to hear Jason sing again. What a voice.
This is kinda cool: renowned nerds/cerebral(hi Rachelle) quintet mewithoutYou performed on MTV's Overdrive series recently, giving the studio set a makeover more to their own tastes and then rocking a few songs. Check it all out here, and I devoutly hope the video works better on your computers than it did here. Hmph.
Posted by mike at October 25, 2005 01:51 PM