Monday, March 28, 2011

Video Killed The Radio Star: 3/28/11

>> Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) performed an acoustic version of their song "Sex Life" exclusively for Alternative Press at SXSW.


>> Transit posted a cover of "Title and Registration" by Death Cab For Cutie, which can be seen below. The band also performed a three song acoustic set featuring some original songs which can be seen here.


>> Joe Ragosta, lead singer of Patent Pending, posted a video today which he describes as "a video blog about all things Patent Pending: reactions, announcements, explanations and a very special cover-album announcement!"


>> The Box Story have released a video for their song "See You Later." After watching the video below, you can download the song for free by clicking here.

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European Tour Dates: Blessthefall with Pierce The Veil and Motionless In White

>> Blessthefall revealed dates for their fall European headlining tour. Pierce The Veil and Motionless In White will provide support. The tour will run from late September until the end of October. Dates for this tour can be seen below.

Dates:
September 28, 2011 - Amsterdam, Holland @ Melkweg
September 29, 2011 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
September 30, 2011 - Cologne, Germany @ Underground
October 01, 2011 - Muenster, Germany @ Sputnikhalle
October 02, 2011 - Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
October 03, 2011 - Berlin, Germany @ Magnet
October 04, 2011 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Nachtleben280
October 05, 2011 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Lucerna Music Bar
October 06, 2011 - Vienna, Austria @ Szene
October 07, 2011 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage
October 08, 2011 - Pinerella Di Cervia, Italy @ Rockplanet Club
October 09, 2011 - Rome, Italy @ Traffic
October 11, 2011 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Dynamo
October 12, 2011 - Stuttgart, Germany @ Roehre
October 13, 2011 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg @ Kulterfabrik
October 14, 2011 - Paris, France @ Maroquinerie
October 15, 2011 - London, England @ Garage
October 16, 2011 - Oxford, England @ Academy 2
October 17, 2011 - Birmingham, England @ Academy 2
October 18, 2011 - Manchester, England @ Academy 3
October 19, 2011 - Newcastle, Academy 2
October 20, 2011 - Glasgow, Scotland @ Cathouse



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Tour Dates + New Album Information from Death Cab For Cutie

>> Death Cab For Cutie will be releasing their new album, titled Codes and Keys, on May 31st through Atlantic Records. You can pre-order the album by clicking here. The artwork and tracklisting can be seen below.
  1. Home Is a Fire
  2. Codes and Keys
  3. Some Boys
  4. Doors Unlocked and Open
  5. You Are a Tourist
  6. Unobstructed Views
  7. Monday Morning
  8. Portable Television
  9. Underneath the Sycamore
  10. St Peter’s Cathedral
  11. Stay Young, Go Dancing


>> Death Cab For Cutie will be heading out on an intimate, underplay tour in support of their upcoming full-length, Codes And Keys. The tour kicks off May 18 in Toronto and will feature support from the Lonely Forest. Death Cab will also perform with Bright Eyes for three dates in the Pacific Northwest.

Dates:
May 18, 2011 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
May 20, 2011 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
May 21, 2011 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
May 24, 2011 - Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Centre (w/Bright Eyes)
May 25, 2011 - Calgary, AB @ Stampede Corral (w/Bright Eyes)
May 27, 2011 - Bend, OR @ Les Schwab Amphitheatre (w/Bright Eyes)
May 28, 2011 - George, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
June 1, 2011 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
June 3, 2011 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
June 4, 2011 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
June 5, 2011 - Boston, MA @ The Paradise
June 7, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
June 9, 2011 - San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore


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Tour Dates and Line Up Announced for The 2011 Bamboozle Roadshow

*UPDATE: (4/20/11) - According to Alternative Press, this year's Bamboozle Roadshow tour has been canceled. The statement says: "Due to unforeseen routing and lineup issues, the Bamboozle Roadshow will not be taking place as planned. Fans who purchased tickets will receive a full refund at points of purchase."

>> Details for the 2011 Bamboozle Roadshow have been revealed! This year, the tour will rotate around hip-hop artists such as headliner Chiddy Bang. This is the fourth year for the tour, and the first time it has strayed from its typical pop-punk-heavy line up. Dev, Ninjasonik, and Pusha T will also be on the tour which kicks off on May 4th in Boston.

Date City Venue
May 4th Boston, MA House of Blues
May 6th Charlotte, NC The Fillmore
May 7th Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
May 11th Orlando, FL House of Blues
May 13th Houston, TX House of Blues
May 15th Dallas, TX House of Blues
May 18th San Diego, CA House of Blues
May 19th Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
May 20th San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
May 24th Vancouver, BC The Commodore
May 30th Chicago, IL House of Blues
June 2nd Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room
June 3rd Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
June 4th Detroit, MI St. Andrew's
June 5th Cleveland, OH House of Blues
June 8th Philadelphia, PA TLA
June 10th Toronto, ON Sound Academy
And More Dates To Be Announced


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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Patent Pending Premiere "One Less Heart To Break" Video

>> Patent Pending have premiered the new video for their song "One Less Heart to Break" today on MTVU! It's truly a beautiful song with a powerful message. Take a few minutes and watch the video below.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Road To Bamboozle Tour Dates feat. Mayday Parade + You, Me, and Everyone We Know

>> Mayday Parade have announced details for a six-date tour of the east coast during the weeks surrounding The Bamboozle Festival. You, Me, And Everyone We Know and Select Start will provide support. In addition to this Road To Bamboozle Tour, Mayday Parade will be playing April 29 at the Bamboozle Festival, which takes place Memorial Day weekend at New Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Road To Bamboozle Tour Dates:
4/26/11 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
4/27/11 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
5/1/11 - Altoona, PA @ Archway Center
5/2/11 - Huntington, WV @ HYAMP
5/3/11 - Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street
5/4/11 - Greensville, SC @ The Handlebar


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www.maydayparade.com

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Patent Pending To Premiere New Video on MTVU

>> Want to see the latest music video from Patent Pending? The brand new video for "One Less Heart To Break" is premiering this Saturday, March 26th on MTVU! Vocalist Joe Ragosta had this to say:
After months of preparation our music video for "One Less Heart To Break" will be premiering on MTVU THIS SATURDAY!!! It will be on both the MTVU channel and MTVU.COM starting early Saturday morning. We are so proud of this song and the message behind it and look forward to finally being able to share this video with you guys!!! We'll have some more information on the video release in the next 48 hours. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!! - TheWorldOfJoe.com


>> Check out this message from Jon Biegen (Love, Robot) regarding the One Less Heart To Break video!
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Vs. The Earthquake Benefit Compilation featuring The Wonder Years, Valencia, Title Fight, & Many More

>> Several bands, including The Wonder Years, Valencia, Title Fight, La Dispute, Man Overboard, Transit and more, have come together to release a compilation of rare tracks to benefit the victims of the earthquake and its after effects in Japan.
The Vs. The Earthquake comp can be purchased here for a minimum $5 donation.

>> Soupy from The Wonder Years had this to say about the compilation:
"..News of tsunamis, floods, fires, radiation leaks and more poured in as we sat feeling helpless in the van. The idea struck to maybe text a few of our friends to see if we could get five or six songs together for a short comp to benefit the victims of this tragedy. I think it really speaks to the sense of community we have in this scene that within the two hour drive to Delaware, over 20 bands agreed to be a part of this. The comp is a collection of primarily rare, hard to find or unreleased recordings. The storefront was donated to us by Limited Pressing and currently, Paypal is allowing you to send money to charities without taking any fees. This means that, aside from the standard fee Paypal may take out when money enters an account, 100% of the money will be going to Americares to help the Japanese."
Vs. The Earthquake Track listing:
  1. The Wonder Years - Hey Julie (Fountains of Wayne Cover)
  2. The Swellers - By a Thread (Acoustic B-Side)
  3. I Call Fives - Everyone Knows (B-Side)
  4. Mixtapes - Your Little Hoodrat Friend (Hold Steady Cover)
  5. Citizen - Tracking Time (Acoustic)
  6. I Am Alaska - Patriot
  7. Koji - Giants Sleeping
  8. Perfect Lines (ex- My Heart to Joy) - Crooked Tracks
  9. Transit - Indoor Voices
  10. Man Overboard - Different People (Rare Track)
  11. Allison Weiss - Let Me Go (Live)
  12. Balance and Composure - As Planned (Rare B-Side)
  13. Valencia - Spinning Out (Acoustic)
  14. Fox Fires (Members of FYS) - Dogma
  15. Nix 86 - Why Can't You Stay (Live)
  16. La Dispute - Why It Scares Me (Live in Brisbane 1/25/2011)
  17. Save Your Breath - Stay Young
  18. With The Punches - No Blood, No Foul
  19. Daytrader - Living
  20. Such Gold - I Hope You Die Soon/Ten Seconds too Late (Movielife Covers)
  21. Bad News Bears - Where is Home
  22. Title Fight - Western Haikus (Acoustic)

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Tour Dates: Bowling For Soup with Patent Pending + The Dollyrots

>> This spring, Bowling For Soup will tour the United States with Patent Pending and The Dollyrots.

Dates:
Apr 28, 2011 - Cains Ballroom - Tulsa, OK - buy regular tickets
Apr 29, 2011 - Sokol Underground - Omaha, NE - buy regular tickets
May 01, 2011 - Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI - buy regular tickets
May 02, 2011 - Scatz Nightclub - Middleton, WI - buy regular tickets
May 03, 2011 - The Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL - buy regular tickets
May 04, 2011 - Peabodys Down Under - Cleveland, OH - buy regular tickets
May 05, 2011 - Diesel - Pittsburgh, PA - buy regular tickets
May 06, 2011 - Sonar Club Stage - Baltimore, MD - buy regular tickets
May 07, 2011 - Wonder Bar - Asbury Park, NJ - buy regular tickets
May 10, 2011 - Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA - buy regular tickets
May 11, 2011 - Toads Place - New Haven, CT - buy regular tickets
May 12, 2011 - Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA - buy regular tickets
May 13, 2011 - Highline Ballroom - New York, NY - buy regular tickets
May 14, 2011 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA - buy regular tickets


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Monday, March 14, 2011

The Let's Be Animals Tour featuring The Downtown Fiction

>> Starting on April 19th, The Downtown Fiction will be headlining the 2011 Let's Be Animals Tour with support from He Is We, Cady Groves, & Amely.

Dates:
04/19/11 - St. Louis, MO @ The Firebird
04/20/11 - Evansville, IN @ Boney June's
04/21/11 - Columbus, OH @ The Basement
04/22/11 - Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
04/23/11 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
04/25/11 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock Cafe
04/26/11 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
04/27/11 - Albany, NY @ Valentine's
*04/29/11 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Bamboozle Festival (Hoodwink)
*05/01/11 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Bamboozle Festival
05/03/11 - Akron, OH @ Musica
05/04/11 - Lansing, MI @ The Loft
05/05/11 - Toledo, OH @ Frankies
05/06/11 - Tinley Park, IL @ Mojoe's Rock House
05/07/11 - Convington, KY @ Mad Hatter Club
*The Downtown Fiction ONLY


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New Tour and Album from I Can Make A Mess

>> I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business (Ace Enders) will be releasing his first album since 2010's The World We Know on May 5th. This new album, titled Gold Rush, was made possible thanks to dedicated fans and a successful Kickstarter program. Pre-order your copy of the album here.


>> I Can Make A Mess will embark on the Pick What You Pay Tour with Into It. Over It. and Mansions to support the new record. Information and dates for the tour can be seen below.
On the I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business: Pick What You Pay Tour, fans can choose how much to pay for each ticket. For every show listed below, fans can choose to pay $5, $10, $15, $20 or $25 per ticket.
With every purchase at any price, the buyer receives:
- A GA Ticket
- A Signed Poster
- Access to a Meet and Greet with Ace Enders
*Details regarding the Meet & Greet will be emailed about one week prior to the show.

Click here to view more information & purchase tickets.

Dates:
5/17/11 – Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
5/18/11 – New York, NY – Studio @ Webster Hall
5/19/11 – Providence, RI – Club Hell
5/20/11 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
5/21/11 – Manchester, NH – Rockos
5/22/11 – Hartford, CT – Webster Underground
5/24/11 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
5/25/11 – Lansing, MI – Mac’s Bar
5/26/11 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
5/27/11 – Madison, WI – The Loft
5/28/11 РDeKalb, IL РThe House Caf̩
5/29/11 – Des Moines, IA – House of Bricks
5/31/11 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
6/1/11 – Covington, KY – Mad Hatter
6/2/11 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Smiling Moose
6/3/11 – Vienna, VA – Jammin Java
6/4/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Northstar Bar

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Amely to Release Acoustic EP on April 19

>> Amely have announced details for their upcoming "Live Under Lights" EP. You can view the band's announcement and the artwork for the EP below.
Hey Everyone!

We will be releasing a digital only acoustic EP titled Live Under Lights set to release April 19th! Along with acoustic versions of "Sing To You", "Come Back To Me", and "Hello World" from our current EP Hello World, this EP also features the "Sing To You" live acoustic video & a new acoustic track "I'm Not Missing You" that will be featured on the upcoming full-length album that we're currently working on!

We're also excited to announce that we'll be heading on tour with The Downtown Fiction, He is We, and Cady Groves in April! We can't wait to see all of you at our shows!! Check out the dates here and stay tuned for more info about our acoustic EP and brand new song!

Amely

Live Under Lights - April 19th, 2011

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Sparks The Rescue to Release New Album in May

>> The album artwork, release date, and tracklisting for the new Sparks The Rescue album have been announced. Worst Thing I've Been Cursed With will be released on May 10th through Fearless Records. You can view the tracklisting and artwork for the album below this message from the band:
Hey Everyone!
So the day has finally come. The day our band has been waiting for since we started writing this album last summer. We are announcing the release date, tracklisting, and artwork for our new album Worst Thing I've Been Cursed With! We hope you enjoy the artwork as much as we do!
This CD has been a long time coming, and a long time in the making. From the lake house in Poland, Maine where we wrote it to, this day when we get to start the celebration. Worst Thing I've Been Cursed With will release May 10th on Fearless Records and we will have new music coming to you sooner than you think!
Hope you are enjoying the studio updates, and we can't wait to start rocking these new songs on our tour this spring!

Love,
Alex, Toby, Ben, Mike and Nate

Tracklisting:
  1. Saturday Skin
  2. She's a Bitch, and I'm a Fool
  3. The Weirdest Way
  4. High and Hazy
  5. Worst Thing I've Been Cursed With
  6. Better Side of Me
  7. Postcard of a Tidal Wave
  8. Vanities
  9. Holiday
  10. 60 Minutes of Fame
  11. How To Make A Heart Hollow
  12. Thought You Were The One



Make sure you check out Sparks The Rescue's new song "It Feels Good To Be Charlie Sheen"!


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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Tour Dates: Go Radio + Sparks The Rescue

>> Go Radio have announced details for their headlining tour in support of their album, Lucky Street. Sparks The Rescue, This Century, and Select Start will accompany the band as they tour the United States in May. You can watch Select Start's short tour announcement and view the dates for the tour below.


Dates:
5/05/11 - Little Rock, AR @ Juanitia's
5/06/11 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
5/07/11 - Wichita, KS @ The Oz Café
5/08/11 - Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee
5/10/11 - Des Moinse, IA @ The House of Bricks
5/11/11 - Iowa City, IA @ The Blue Moon Tap House
5/12/11 - LaCrosse, WI @ The Warehouse
5/13/11 - Evansville, IN @ Boney Junes
5/14/11 - Grand Rapids, MI @ MXTP
5/16/11 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
5/17/11 - South Burlington, VT @ Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground
5/18/11 - Brewer, ME @ Dinos
5/20/11 - Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
5/21/11 - Charleston, SC @ The Oasis Bar & Grill
5/24/11 - Augusta, GA @ Sector 7 G
5/26/11 - Pensacola, FL @ Seville Quarter
5/27/11 - Gainesville, FL @ Common Ground
5/28/11 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine Room


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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Free Mixtape from Anarbor

>> Anarbor have released a free mixtape featuring a collaboration with Ryan Hunter (ex Envy On The Coast) and Sierra Kusterbeck (VersaEmerge), a rock remix of "Cooler Than Me" by Mike Posner, a cover of "Hashpipe" by Weezer, and more. The full tracklisting for this mixtape can be seen below. You can download these songs by visiting anarbor.net/mixtape , or by clicking 'download' on the widget at the bottom of this post.


Track listing:
  1. Contagious (feat. Ryan Hunter & Sierra Kusterbeck)
  2. Cooler Than Me by Mike Posner (Anarbor Rock Remix)
  3. Hash Pipe (Weezer Cover)
  4. Bulletproof by La Roux (Anarbor Rock Remix)
  5. Fast, Cheap, And Out Of Control (B-Side)
  6. Call from Manager (Skit)
  7. I Do What I Do (Will McCoy Remix)
  8. Let The Games Begin (The Sanfernando Sound Remix) *[Bonus Track]
  9. Let the Games Begin (Acoustic) *[Bonus Track]







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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Video Killed The Radio Star - 3/6/11

>> I See Stars have premiered their video for "End Of The World Party" on Buzznet.

>> Cody Carson of Set It Off recently posted his cover of "Jasey Rae" by All Time Low.



>> The Strokes have premiered the video for their latest single, "Under Cover Of Darkness".



>> Patrick Stump's new video for "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" can be viewed below.

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Tour Dates: A Day To Remember

>> A Day To Remember have announced dates for the Gamechangers Tour, which will run from March 10 through April 18th. The tour will feature support from Bring Me The Horizon, Pierce The Veil, and We Came As Romans. The band has also revealed other performances, including an appearance at KDGE's EdgeFest on April 30th and The Bamboozle Festival on May 1st.

The Gamechangers Tour:
3/10/11 - Philadelphia, PA, US @ ELECTRIC FACTORY *SOLD OUT*
3/11/11 - Philadelphia, PA, US @ ELECTRIC FACTORY *SOLD OUT*
3/12/11 - Worcester, MA, US @ The Palladium *SOLD OUT*
3/13/11 - Worcester, MA, US @ Palladium *SOLD OUT*
3/15/11 - New York, NY, US @ Irving Plaza *SOLD OUT*
3/16/11 - Pittsburgh, PA, US @ Stage AE *SOLD OUT*
3/17/11 - Pittsburgh, PA, US @ Stage AE
3/18/11 - Niagara Falls, NY, US @ Rapids Theatre *SOLD OUT*
3/19/11 - Montreal, QC, CA @ METROPOLIS *SOLD OUT*
3/20/11 - Toronto, - , CA @ SOUND ACADEMY *SOLD OUT*
3/22/11 - Royal Oak, MI, US @ Royal Oak Music Theatre *SOLD OUT*
3/23/11 - Royal Oak, MI, US @ Royal Oak Music Theatre *SOLD OUT*
3/24/11 - Chicago, IL, US @ CONGRESS THEATRE *SOLD OUT*
3/25/11 - Minneapolis, MN, US @ EPIC *SOLD OUT*
3/26/11 - Kansas City, MO, US @ Beaumont Club *SOLD OUT*
3/27/11 - Denver, CO @ FILLMORE AUDITORIUM
3/29/11 - Magna, UT, US @ Saltair
3/30/11 - Spokane, WA, US @ Knitting Factory
3/31/11 - Seattle, WA, US @ Showbox SODO
4/1/11 - Vancouver, BC, CA @ Vogue Theatre
4/2/11 - Portland, OR, US @ Roseland Theater
4/3/11 - San Francisco, CA, US @ WARFIELD THEATRE
4/5/11 - Fresno, CA, US @ Woodward Park Amphitheatre
4/6/11 - Hollywood, CA, US @ Hollywood Palladium
4/7/11 - San Diego, CA, US @ Valley View Casino Center
4/8/11 - Tempe, AZ, US @ Marquee Theatre
4/9/11 - Tempe, AZ, US @ Marquee Theatre
4/11/11 - Tulsa, OK, US @ Brady Theater
4/12/11 - Austin, TX, US @ Austin City Limits Live
4/13/11 - Houston, TX, US @ Warehouse Live
4/15/11 - Atlanta, GA, US @ The Masquerade
4/16/11 - Orlando, FL @ TINKER FIELD WJRR Earthday Birthday
4/17/11 - Boca Raton, FL, US @ Sunset Cove Ampitheater
4/18/11 - Saint Petersburg, FL, US @ Jannus Live


Other Tour Dates:
4/30/11 - Dallas, TX, US @ KDGE's Edgefest (source)
5/1/11 - East Rutherford, NJ, US @ New Meadowlands Sports Complex (BAMBOOZLE)
5/22/11 - Columbus, OH, US @ Crew Stadium


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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Patent Pending Launch Kickstarter Campaign

>> My friends in Patent Pending, like many others out there, are facing some financial troubles. In order to fund their next album, the band has initiated a Kickstarter, and are asking for your help. Basically, the band is asking for donations, and you will receive prizes in exchange for all donations above $1. Rewards include downloads, copies of the new CD, exclusive t-shirts, posters, and more. The more money you pledge, the more you are rewarded.

>> Please help them out! Even if you don't donate, spreading the word would be more helpful than you could imagine. Take a few minutes and tell a friend. If we work together, we can save a band that has greatly influenced so many people over the years, myself included. I just made my donation, so now it's your turn. This kickstarter has a deadline of March 31st, so please donate, tell a friend, or both :)

Click here and watch the video below for more information.

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