Showbread lead singer Josh Dies recently “leaked” the new video for their song The Pig from the Nervosa album onto the band’s forum page.  After posting it there, it quickly made its way to youtube for your viewing pleasure.  Also, the band has posted a picture of their new tour poster up on their MySpace page, and FYI…it ties in to the video.

Deas Vail has just posted a slew of new tour dates between now and Cornerstone up on absolutepunk.net.  So if you can’t make it to Cornerstone this year, you have more options.

Last but not least, it is rumored that The Showdown has recently signed with Solid State Records. Neither the band nor the label has made an official announcement yet, so to keep up go to the band's MySpace.

YESTERDAY'S NEWS...

< 05.06.08 >

Krystal Meyers is currently in the studio finishing up her newest project, which is expected to release this summer. Krystal recently returned from Bangkok, Thailand to showcase the new record for the Sony/BMG Music Entertainment heads of marketing for all of Southeast Asia. She’ll be back in Asia in May as she does a promotional tour in Japan.

Manafest just finished writing and recording his new album. It's called Citizens Activ and will be released in Japan on May 28th and everywhere else on June 24th. According to a recent blog, he will be posting the track listing and album artwork very soon.  For more details, hit up his MySpace page.

< 05.05.08 >

Switchfoot has recorded a new song for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. It is called This is Home. The song will be played during the end credits of the film and will also be on the movie’s soundtrack, due in stores on May 13th.  The band has also taped a music video for the song, which will feature the band, plus clips from the movie.

Red has just announced that their song Let Go will be featured on the new Activision video game Baja 1000.  Also, the band has just posted some brand new tour dates on their MySpace page and then in May they will be joining Flyleaf on their current tour.  Speaking of Flyleaf, Lacey will be featured in a song on the up-and-coming Third Day album.

< 05.02.08 >

You can now checkout all of the artwork for Showbread’s new albums Anorexia and Nervosa at invisiblecreature.com. Showbread was also featured on the cover of the latest HM Magazine. In it, Josh talks about the new album, as well as some details about the band’s missionary work in Ecuador.

Seventh Day Slumber has just finished recording a new album called Rescatame. The album is a combination of songs from their last two albums, and it’s all in Spanish.  The album is set to release on May 27th - get more details on their website.

< 05.01.08 >

Relient K has been very busy over the last couple of months. According to a recent blog, the band is not recording the next full length Relient K record, however they have tracked thirteen new, original songs that will be going on an EP they’re calling The Nashville Tennis EP. Along with the new EP, they are also working on a new B-sides album. No word yet on how many tracks, but they are aiming for 20+.  This album is tentatively titled The Birds and the Bee Sides. According to the band, these two albums together are going form a new release also called The Bird and the Bee Sides, which they are hoping to release the earlier side of the summer. Last but not least, the band also reportedly has some other tricks up their sleeves, but they have to “run it by the suits first.” To get all the details and check for more updates, go to their MySpace.

< 04.30.08 >

The Showdown has officially finished recording their brand new album.  The album has officially been titled Back Breaker and according to the band, they will be releasing it very soon.  They have a ton of footage from their time in the studio and they will be posting on their MySpace page as soon as they sort through it all.  Meanwhile, you can check out their studio update 2 video blog.

Means has posted a brand new song on their MySpace page. They spent time in the studio in early March and they have posted up a brand new song called Breaking In. The album is called To Keep Me from Sinking and it will be available May 25th.  You can check out the new artwork and the album track listing on their MySpace page as well.  Get details on their tour with For Today and Burden of a Day there as well.

< 04.29.08 >

The new self-titled release from Dizmas is now in stores. That album includes six re-mastered tracks and four brand new songs. In some not so good news, Dizmas recently found out that their van needs a new engine. They have some money to put towards to project, but it’s not quite enough.  So make sure you buy their album and then check out their blog.

< 04.28.08 >

Demon Hunter has just announced that they will be releasing their latest album, Storm the Gates of Hell, on vinyl.  The full 12” record will include brand new artwork and will be pressed on white vinyl. Members of their street team, The Blessed Resistance, will be getting autographed copies. Get all the info at myspace.com/demonhunter.

As Cities Burn has recently made some changes to their MySpace page.  They pretty much went back to the basics.  They also posted a couple of updates stating they wouldn’t be going on any new tours, but they would be playing a few spot shows here and there. They also said they would be heading back into the studio by the end of the summer to record a new album. They hope to have it out by the beginning of the new year.

< 04.25.08 >

Although Emery had to cancel all of their remaining April shows, they have just announced some good touring news. This spring Emery will be heading out on the road with The Almost. This will be the last tour for The Almost before Aaron heads back on the road with Underoath. You can check out all the tour dates they have posted so far at their MySpace.

After doing a live acoustic set in Indianapolis, Haste the Day announced that they have completely finished writing the new album and that their practices are “making the ground shake.” They will be posting studio footage and updates during the recording process, so make sure you keep checking out their MySpace to stay in the loop.

< 04.24.08 >

Lead vocalist Stephen Christian has posted a description of Anberlin’s new album up on the band’s blog.  Although it is a great description of what the new album is probably going focus on, the more exciting part is that they also seem to be song lyrics…song lyrics which allude to the album title being New Surrender. Check out the blog, studio videos, tour dates, and more at myspace.com/anberlin.

P.O.D. has announced the Warrios III Tour, which will head out this fall.  No word yet on who will be joining them, but considering the lineup on the last couple Warrior Tours…you can expect it to be a good one.  They are also getting ready to release the brand new video for their single Addicted, get all the details at payablepondeath.com.

< 04.23.08 >

While Underoath has been in the studio working on their brand new album, they have also given themselves a little time to game. Every Thursday, the guys from Underoath will be online playing either Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4, and they each have their own gamer tags so you can play with them! Also their brand new live CD/DVD called Survive, Kaleidoscope will be in stores and online May 27th.  You can get more details on the album and Xbox Live on their MySpace page.

TobyMac has just released an update on his MySpace page a well. During his latest Boomin Beyond Measure Tour, he has captured a lot of live footage and will be releasing a DVD called Alive and Transported on May 27th.  That DVD includes a live CD as well.

< 04.21.08 >

In some very good news for Hawk Nelson, their brand new album Hawk Nelson Is My Friend sold over 18,000 copies in the first week of its debut. That put the band at number #34 on Billboard Top 200 chart beating the band's last album debut at #76.  Along with the new album, their first single Friend Like That sold 25,000 digital copies before the release date. If you want to snag this album to add to its numbers, you can pick it up at the U Music Store.

Project 86 has officially been added to one date of the Stronger than Hell Tour.  According to their MySpace page, for one night on Friday May 30th in California, they will join Demon Hunter and Living Sacrifice on stage. They have also posted a link so you can pre-order your tickets.

< 04.17.08 >

In hardcore news, Becoming the Archetype is getting ready to head back into the studio. The band recently confirmed studio time with producer Devin Townsend and the album is tentatively titled Dichotomy. Specific recording dates and the track listing will be released in May.

The Chariot has recently finished up their brand new video. It’s for their song They Drew Their Swords and you’ll be seeing it on Battery very soon.

Joy Electric has posted a brand new song up on their MySpace page.  It’s the title track for the brand new album My Grandfather, the Cubist.

< 04.16.08 >

According to the most recent blog on Showbread's MySpace page, they are saying goodbye to yet another member of the band. Keys player John Giddens has decided to leave the band. He departed after filming their new music video and the band wishes him the best.  They currently have someone filling in on keys for their upcoming You Can’t Save Yourself Tour which kicks off on May 16th.

Emery has had to cancel all of their remaining April shows.  According to their blog, they have been out with Switchfoot for about a week and they were planning on some headlining shows, but they had to cut it short for unknown reasons. The band hopes to be back out on the road soon.

< 04.15.08 >

On the shelves now is the latest effort from Solid State band Destroy the Runner.  Their new album is called I, Lucifer. Along with the new album, you might want to check out their MySpace page for a full lineup of brand new tour dates.

Even though their new album Love at the Core isn’t due out until April 29th, Run Kid Run has released their new song Captives Come Home to . Along with the new track on iTunes, you can also listen to a new song on their purevolume page.  Run Kid Run has also started a new street team called Captives Come Home, and if you would like to find out how you can join, check out the most recent blog on their MySpace page. 

< 04.14.08 >

In some very unfortunate news, hardcore band Oh, Sleeper has been robbed.  After being on the road for a couple of days, the band discovered their van had been broken into during one of their shows. The suspects stole all of their personal belongings including laptops, cell phones, iPods, money, cameras, the cash box, and a lot more.  The band has decided to keep touring. if you would like to read their official statement, get to their MySpace page.

Starting last week, Norma Jean headed back into the studio to work on their brand new album, The Anti-Mother, for the next two months. The band has also started a brand new website and they also have created a YouTube channel called The Anti-Mother so you can check out studio updates.

< 04.11.08 >

Although they have been quite silent as of late, Red has just popped back onto the scene. They have just finished up their brand new music video for their song Already Over, which you will be seeing on TVU very soon. Not only is the video amazing, you can also check out a very long, in-depth making of video...get it at their MySpace.

After releasing their new album this past Tuesday, P.O.D. is taking some time to sit back and relax. They are going to do so by logging into Xbox Live this weekend to play Madden NFL with you. Yeah that’s right, P.O.D. wants to school you in Madden this weekend and you can get all the details about it here.

< 04.10.08 >

Switchfoot recently announced that Emery would be joining for almost the entire To Write Love On Her Arms Tour.  Along with Emery, The Myriad will also be appearing at select shows.  You can get all the details about the tour by logging on to Switchfoot’s website.

Sanctus Real has also announced a brand new fall tour.  Sure, fall seems a long way off, but it’s a very short tour in the Midwest so you don’t want to miss it.  For more details, you can hit sanctusreal.com.

Underoath has begun a studio journal on their YouTube Channel. They have also announced that the new album will drop September 2nd.

< 04.09.08 >

The Scream the Prayer Tour kicks off in early June and includes such hardcore greatness as Sleeping Giant, Before Their Eyes, Soul Embraced, Here I Come Falling, MyChildren MyBride, War Of Ages, Impending Doom, and With Blood Comes Cleansing…just to name a few.  If you want all the details on this tour, go to the tour's MySpace page.

< 04.08.08 >

San Diego natives P.O.D. have released their first new effort since the 2006 release of their greatest hits album. The album is called When Angels and Serpents Dance and you can snag a copy of it at the U Music Store. The band will be performing on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Tuesday night and they will be performing in store at a Best Buy in California on Wednesday.  For more details, get to their MySpace.

Also in stores now is the latest from electronic mastermind Andy Hunter. The album is called Colour. Hunter has also revamped his live show and has announced a couple tour dates as well.  If you want all the details, check out the latest blog on his MySpace page.