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HM Is At It Again
Once again HM Magazine will be sponsoring a stage at Cornerstone Festival 2007 in Bushnell, Illinois. HM Stage will be hosting some pretty awesome and talented bands every day of the festival, Tuesday through Saturday. Grab your sunscreen and a friend; it's going to be RAD! Also, look for us in the merch tents We'll have a corner booth displaying all of our available merchandise for sale to drool over. You just might find that T-shirt, hat, sticker, or poster you've always dreamt of. See the Cornerstone Web site to see what's going on all week long.

Here's what the HM Stage is bringing you:


WEDNESDAY- 6/27
7:00 PM- widows&orphans
8:00 PM- The Showdown
9:00 PM- Showbread
10:00 PM- Becoming the Archetype
THURSDAY- 6/28
7:00 PM- Page France
8:00 PM- The Wiitala Brothers
9:00 PM- Gasoline Heart
10:00 PM- Starflyer 59
FRIDAY- 6/29
7:30 PM- Whitecross
8:35 PM- Bride
9:40 PM- X-Sinner
10:45 PM- Bloodgood
SATURDAY- 6/30
7:00 PM- Jack London
8:00 PM- Lost Ocean
9:00 PM- Hundred Year Storm
10:00 PM- Sleeping at Last


The Agony Scene Posts New Track
Having released two highly successful albums through Solid State Records, The Agony Scene are back with a firey passion and a rabid fan base awaiting the release of their third full-length on Abacus Recordings entitled "Get Damned". "Get Damned" was masterfully produces by Andreas Magnusson (Black Dahlia Murder, Scarlet, etc). Listen to it here.



It's A Boy
Kevin Max's wife Amanda has given birth to their second child, Wilder Liam Max, who came into the world at 7:01pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Wilder, who joins big sister London, age 2, weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. The Max family recently relocated to the Nashville area, where Kevin is working on his upcoming album, The Blood, due this fall from Infinity Music Distribution. With dcTalk, Max accrued album sales exceeding 8 million, as well as numerous Grammy and Dove Awards. In recent years, Max explored his art and his faith with several critically acclaimed solo projects, and live performances worldwide.


Listen To New As Cities Burn
Check out a brand new song from As Cities Burn's new album "Come Now Sleep" which hits stores August 14th. Here the new song here.



Last Wish Granted
Twenty-one-year old Trinidad native Ronell Ragbir, a terminal cancer patient whose final wish was to perform her gospel songs in front of a live audience, passed away June 7 at 1 p.m. at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her funeral was held Sunday, June 10 in Memphis. Though her young life was marked by poverty, difficult circumstances and shattered dreams, Ronell’s remarkable spirit and indomitable faith brought light and hope to all who met her. Her March 22 concert at Colonial Hills Church in Southhaven, Miss., aptly dubbed A Celebration of Life, was opened by Dove Award winning singer/songwriter Ginny Owens and attended by more than 1,500 supporters. Gospel music veteran Bruce Carroll performed in Ronell's band and assisted the young woman in crafting a six-song EP inspired by her journey. After attending Ronell’s funeral, Owens said, "Several hundred friends came to celebrate Ronell's life -- doctors, nurses, hospital volunteers, friends and some family. The amazing thing was that most of us had only known Ronell during her suffering. Yet we were drawn together by her beautiful strength of character, faith in God, and hope for a time when the pain would be no more." Ronell arrived at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. in April 2004 and was diagnosed with bone cancer. After multiple surgeries, a leg amputation, chemotherapy and radiation, the cancer persisted and metastasized throughout her body. When treatments were no longer deemed effective, Owens, Carroll, Rocketown Records President Don Donahue and a team of Memphis volunteers pulled together to grant Ronell's final wish, to perform her original gospel songs in concert. During the March 22 concert, Ronell related the inspiration behind the EP's title track, "Say Amen," noting how it perfectly summarized her life’s journey. Regardless of what life threw at her, Ronell was determined to say amen to God and to His plan, acknowledging that His will was for the best.
Here’s a piece from one of Ronell's songs:
"Now I’ve faced many troubles in my lifetime/And I’ve heard death knocking at my door/And in my soul I felt great desperation/To be rescued from life’s storms/So I called upon the precious name of Jesus/And still today, He always pulls me through/When I’m in my darkest hour/On my knees I find great power/When I say amen to God in all I do."
Tom Bowen, founder of the Childhood Cancer Network and a long-time friend of Ronell, will be making the EP available for sale soon on his organizations Web site.


Rival Factions In Stores Now
New album from Project 86, "Rival Factions," hits stores everywhere today. Don't miss your chance to see Project 86 live as they embark on the "Rival Factions" Tour with Showbread and Sullivan and Solid State Records' artist, Inhale/Exhale. Check out the tour dates below and then make your plans to come hang with Project 86 and win some cool prizes from Ephraim Clothing, Amp Energy Drink, and more!


06/21 - Columbus, OH - Al Rosa
06/22 - Grand Rapids, MI - Skelletones
06/23 - Toledo, OH - Headliners
06/25 - Bushnell, IL - Cornerstone Farm
06/27 - Buffalo, NY - The Icon
06/28 - Shirleysburg, PA - The Agape Farm
06/30 - Raleigh, NC - The Brewery
07/01 - Nashville, TN - Rocketown
07/02 - Fayetteville, AR - The Music Hall
07/03 - Tulsa, OK - The Other Side
07/05 - Tempe, AZ - Arizona Community Church Activities Ctr
07/06 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues Anaheim
07/07 - Pottstown, PA - Pottstown High School Grounds 700 N.
07/09 - Fresno, CA - The Exit
07/10 - Orangevale, CA - Club Retro
07/11 - Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's



Radial Angel Speaks Out
Radial Angel headed to Washington DC on Monday. Eddie will be spoke to congress on behalf of Outboundmusic and SaveNetRadio.org on the upcoming vote to increase internet radio royalties and against FCC and RIAA practices. Radial Angel then played on the steps of the Whitehouse Monday night.






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Feedback Conference Offers Resources to Indie Artists
With the goal of equipping, educating and helping independent artists take their career to the next level, Feedback Conference has announced a stellar line-up of speakers, worship leaders and industry professionals for its August 30th-September 2nd event in Asheville, NC. The four-day event will include practical teaching from music industry professionals and some of today's most sought after speakers, relevant resources and tools for artists to grow within their ministry, as well as a showcase opportunity for the best artists with a prize package valued at over $25,000.Some of the speakers and participants include Jay Bakker, Pastor of the Revolution Church; Ryan Dobson, author and speaker with KOR Ministries; Greg Stielstra, author and speaker with PyroMarketing; Tony Shore with LithoExpress; James Rueger with INO/SRE Records; Blain Hogan with XXX Church; Jan Smith, vocal coach for artists such as Usher and Rob Thomas; Josh Bailey with Fervent Records; Jeff Adams with 220 Management; and Rory Noland, author of Heart of the Artist, just to name a few. In addition, all artists at the Feedback Conference will be eligible for digital distribution through FXLuniverse.com as well as be offered discounts on CD duplications, merchandise, vocal coaching and other resources. The grand prize package includes a fully produced CD, a performance spot at Atlanta Fest '08, merchandise, CD, and website design, a full day photo shoot, an appearance on The Logan Show, and much more. For a complete list of speakers, industry professionals and artists involved, please visit the Feedback Conference Web site.


Sounds of the Underground Compilation
On June 19, Hot Topic will carry, exclusively, the pummeling 2007 Sounds of the Underground compilation. The set includes 2 CDs and 1 DVD, featuring 31 blazing tracks and 15 intense videos from all the bands on the tour including GWAR, Shadows Fall, Every Time I Die, Maylene and the Sons of Disacter, Chimaira and a brand-new track from The Devil Wears Prada. Only 10,000 compilations are being produced and are available exclusively at Hot Topic, this year's Sounds of the Underground sponsor. The three-disc set is priced at $9.99, so fans should be sure to pick up their copy before they're gone! Not only does the Sounds of the Underground CD/DVD feature music from all 15 artists performing on the tour, but it also includes great music from bands not on the tour such as Throwdown, Nora, Poison The Well, and Walls of Jericho PLUS a new track from A Life Once Lost.



Mae Releases Third Album on Capitol Records
The third album from Norfolk, Virginia quintet Mae, Singularity', will be released on Capitol Records on August 14, 2007. This will be the band's first disc for a major label following two records for indie Tooth & Nail. The opening track on Singularity', "Brink of Disaster" kicks off with a snare crack that leads into a number that's both poignant and accessible, see-sawing between an echoing, melancholy verse and an explosive chorus that melds churning guitars, warbling keys and vocals made for rock radio. "Just Let Go" is more wistful and reflective, but still glistens with hope. And the album's first single "Sometimes I Can't Make it Alone" rides a tumbling backbeat and a ragged riff into a euphoric number about the strength that comes from relying on others. Before the releasing of Singularity' Mae will tour with The Fray and OK Go, starting June 11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and running through July 1 in Maryland Heights, Missouri (see dates below).


Sat 6/16- Clarkston MI, DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sun 6/17- Buffalo NY, Darien Lake P.A.C
Mon 6/18- Cleveland OH, Tower City Amphitheatre
Tues 6/19- Indianapolis IN, The Lawn at White River State Park
Weds 6/20- Grand Rapids MI, Van Andel Arena
Fri 6/22- Toronto ON, Molson Ampitheatre
Sat 6/23- Mansfield MA, Tweeter Center
Sun 6/24- Camden NJ, Tweeter Center
Mon 6/25- Holmdel NJ, PNC Banks Arts Center
Weds 6/27- Wantagh NY, Jones Beach Ampitheatre
Thurs 6/28- Columbia MD, Merriweather Post Pavillion
Fri 6/29- Columbus OH, Germain Amphitheatre
Sat 6/30- Milwaukee WI, Marcus Amphitheatre
Sun 7/1- Maryland Heights MO, UMB Bank Pavillion


Huh??...Newsboys Again?
Following the success of newsboys: remixed in 2002, and on the heels of their latest record GO, comes a new remix album, Go | Remixed. "I have always loved remix CDs," says singer Peter Furler. "They're like one of those TV makeover shows: you give the words and melody a new jacket and shoes, the rhythm a nip n' tuck, and send it out on the dance floor." Including radio hits "Wherever We Go," and "Something Beautiful," the songs on Go | Remixed are the imaginative work of producers Tedd T. (MuteMath, newsboys, tobymac, Rebecca St. James, Stacie Orrico, ZOEgirl), Max Hsu (Superchick, tobymac, VeggieTales, ThumpMonks), Lee Bridges (India.Are) and Jeff Frankenstein of newsboys.


Take A Chance On Something Beautiful
Brash Music has announced the July 10 national release of Take A Chance On Something Beautiful from South Carolina-based band Half Past Forever. The group's permanent members Chris Sligh (vocals, guitars), Adam Fisher (guitars), and Cole Edmonson (bass) were joined by several other musicians for the project. Sligh produced the album and wrote or co-wrote each of the project's seventeen songs.


Sinead O'Connor Interview on WAY-FM 3pm CST
The buzz continues to build for Sinead O'Connor's upcoming double disc collection Theology (hitting stores Tuesday, June 26 on KOCH Records), including a highly anticipated interview with Christian music hit radio outlet WAY-FM. The nationally syndicated super station will feature the Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter in a candid conversation on Tuesday, June 12, airing during the 3pm CST hour and re-broadcast at 5pm CST. The interview will be conducted by famed afternoon host Jayar. Aside from chatting about mutual geographic interests and spinning clips from her new single "Something Beautiful," the conversation will include inspirational insight into O'Connor's heart behind the eight new Scripture-centered selections and three spiritual covers from Theology.



Underoath Introduces 777
Underoath and Solid State/Tooth & Nail have confirmed the July 17, 2007 release of 777 , which marks the band's first-ever DVD offering. The DVD package includes never-before-seen footage from the band's major 2006-2007 tours that encompass the Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos International and Bamboozle Festivals as well as intimate shows spanning the last two years. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes clips from several world tours and backstage home videos as well as a "Making Of" documentary for the group's current video "You're Ever So Inviting" that was filmed in Sweden earlier this year. 777 includes select songs from the group's "MySpace Secret Show" live performance shot on location in Tampa, FL on June 20, 2006, the launch date of Underoath's ground-breaking third album Define the Great Line. 777 was produced by Michelle Caputo and directed by Shannon Hartman of Art and Industry (Bastards Of Young). For more information visit here.


Doll House Adds Tiebreaker to the Family
Tiebreaker (aka John LaMonica) began making atmospheric and experimental acoustic music in 2001. With just one official EP, How Shall They Hear?, and a number of online demos to speak of, Tiebreaker is finally presenting us with the full length opus A Minor Miracle out this summer on Doll House. Over the past decade, John LaMonica has played an integral role in the bands My Spacecoaster, Death At Sea and The Polyphonic Spree. He's paid his dues and shared stages with David Bowie, The Flaming Lips, Cursive, Radiohead, Interpol, Pedro The Lion, and Grandaddy to name a few. With A Minor Miracle, John takes center stage presenting song after song of pure, electro-acoustic bliss.


Rebecca St. James Joins Todd Agnew
A song teaming that holds the promise of being a defining 'vocal event of the year' in contemporary Christian music finds EMI's Rebecca St. James joining vocally in the studio with Todd Agnew on a powerful new single rendition of "Our Great God" -written by Mac Powell of Third Day - and now being added at AC Christian radio nationally. The track will be included in Agnew's much anticipated new album Better Questions, launching in July from INO Records. "For me this was such a natural thing. Todd has been a real friend since we toured together about four years ago and he simply called me one day and said, 'Hey, Rebecca-what do you think about the idea of doing a duet together?' I was immediately into the idea and even more so when I heard the song.I have such a passion for worship-as does Todd-and working together on 'Our Great God' represents a wonderful outpouring of our friendship."



Zoro on Television
The 'mark of the Z' has been spotted in a lot in major media lately as worldclass drumming icon Zoro has taken his motivational message as both an in-demand Christian speaker and internationally sought after music clinician to a new level of audiences reach. This week, Zoro can be seen in the nation's #1 television market, as New York's Reachout.TV hosts a profile interview with host producer Gary Scarano of the hard driving musician rocker known to many as the "Minister of Groove" both for his passionate devotion to God and his soulful precision with a drum kit. The fascinating insight into Zoro's transformation of heart from mainstream rock stages to reaching the generation with the message of Jesus Christ will air on Reachout repeat broadcasts throughout the week. Airtimes can be resourced online here.



Find Out What's Behind Ruth
Since age fifteen, in the late 1990's, Dustin had been strumming his guitar, writing songs, developing his craft until he would have the opportunity to try his hand as career artist. As his high school tenure began drawing to a close, he began to realize that opportunity was scarce in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. So he did what few in his position would have the guts to do: Wide-eyed and filled with optimism, he moved to Los Angeles, with only his guitar and an eager attitude. It would be the classic tale that so many have shared in the City of Angels.


"My journey to L.A. was a very important learning experience. After the initial shock of a severe case of homesickness, it was a very freeing time in my life. It seemed as thought there were no fences or borders. In retrospect, God had his hand around me the whole time. Yeah, I landed a few shows, but little came of it. I spent a year there, but began wanting more out of the music. I wanted to be in a rock'n'roll band and play the electric guitar. But I did learn quite a bit about the music business, even if it was through falling on my face quite a bit. I decided to come back home and start over with the knowledge I gained."


Upon arriving home, Dustin began looking for answers in the wrong places. After several months of "jamming" with friends and forming a new band, he soon found himself soiled in the world. He was surrounded by group of people pursuing an empty dream: partying, drugs, purposelessness, and a path to an empty existence. He knew there had to be something more. It was then that a close friend clued him into a different way. A better way.


"After years of trying on my own, I decided to commit my plans to God, to submit my life to The Lord, and stop living without purpose inside my goals. It took a couple years but I found a committed group of guys who wanted the same thing. At this point in my writing I was starting to feel like the songs were ready for the world to hear. From there, it seemed like all the doors opened. I blinked, and we were playing shows and releasing an EP. It sold a couple
thousand copies and we started showcasing for labels. It wasn't long before we found ourselves on Tooth and Nail, right where we needed to be, with a huge opportunity to get the music out to many people."


Recently off a tour with label mates Falling Up, Ruth will play over 200 shows in 2007. In June and July, Ruth joins the Emery tour for 25 dates across the nation. The band has already played dates this year with Fireflight, Seventh Day Slumber, Leeland, Run Kid Run, Lost Ocean, and The Send as well.


"Ruth is an acronym for Return Us To Him. That being said, the hope is that this music could help steer hearts in the right direction. I have learned through my experiences that without an alignment of your dreams God's plan for your life, you will run into walls. God puts the desires of your heart there for His glory hence the title "Secondhand Dreaming". Music is a very powerful thing. It stimulates more than just emotions and thoughts--it can really move someone, it can really change who someone is. If nothing else, I know these songs helped steer my heart in the right direction."


Ruth, will release their debut album Secondhand Dreaming on Tooth & Nail Records this coming June 26th.






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The Fray's Singer Could Inherit $15 Million London Home
According to the Rocky Mountain News, Sir Benjamin Slade, an English aristocrat with a lavish 13th century mansion that boasts three lakes, a ballroom and hundreds of cattle - but lacks one key feature: an heir. After an 18-month search for a relative to inherit his $15 million home, Sir Benjamin Slade, a childless baronet, has found an unlikely candidate: a rock star from Colorado. Isaac Slade, front man with The Fray, a Denver band that enjoys success on both sides of the Atlantic, contacted Sir Benjamin and jetted in for a two-day visit, trading sweat- soaked clubs for strolls through the picturesque 150 acres of grounds. "He could be the answer to our dream," Sir Benjamin said. "He doesn't drink much, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't do drugs - he's not your typical rocker. Better still, he and his wife want to start a family, which is just what this house needs." Sir Benjamin's search for an heir came to light in December 2005 when The Daily Telegraph quoted him as saying that the Discovery Channel had "tracked down 5,000 Slades in America." Worried that the estate, called Mausel House, faced an uncertain future and growing weary of the costs of running it - it has a $2,000 monthly heating bill alone - he launched his search for relatives. "(Isaac) was terribly impressed by the place and is a thoroughly great chap," Sir Benjamin said. "Isaac's a big strapping guy, and his grandfather was a cowpoke - so he'd be more than able to handle the cattle." Sir Benjamin said he suspected the singer is descended from relatives in central England, who founded the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art at University College London. See the Rocky Mountain News article here.



HM Podcast #8 IS HERE!
Give your ears something new and exciting to listen to. Get it here. And be sure to check out our new HM Podcast Myspace page.


Walk on Water Fest 2007
Walk on Water Fest 2007 is a Christian based festival. The purpose of the festival is for people to both enjoy the music but also see the ministry of these dedicated bands and how they are influenced and play for Christ. The Festival is June 23, 2007 and is one day event. With 16 of some of the best upcoming Christian bands playing at this event along with already established bands. Such as August Burns Red, Gwen Stacy, Once Nothing, Kids in the Way and many more, including a local band showcase. The festival is being held at New Goschenhoppen Park, 3rd Street in East Greenville, PA. Click here for more.



The Tale of Six Sons
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster are set to unleash the first video from their critically acclaimed new album Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: II. Conceptual in both sight and sound, the "Dry The River" video will drop the first week of June. You can now see it exclusively at Hot Topic. Based on the layout of the Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: II album, and filmed at Sanna Ranch in Agua Dulce, CA by directors Andrew Paul Bowser and David Kalani (Armor for Sleep, Butch Walker, Gym Class Heroes), “Dry the River” tells the tale of "the last night for a gang of criminals" (as portrayed by the members of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster), whose "lucky streak has finally come to an end.” Vocalist Dallas Taylor explains, “It turned out amazing. To me it feels like watching a short film and I don't think it could have turned out any better. I believe that all of the hard work we put in, coupled with the vision of Directors Andrew Bowser and David Kalani, will ensure that this video comes across as more of an 'experience' for the viewer."


Sullivan Available Now
The new album from Sullivan, Cover Your Eyes, is stores everywhere and online now. When you purchase the album at select music retailers, you'll get a free Sullivan t-shirt with your purchase while supplies last. Check out a full list of stores here.



Stryper's Original Roxx Regime Demos Released on CD
On July 10, 2007, Fifty-Three Five Records will release the original demo recordings of legendary Christian metal band Stryper, or Roxx Regime, as they were known in 1983. The CD known as The Roxx Regime Demos, contains no over-dubs or re-recordings, and includes the original version of the MTV and Billboard hit song "Honestly," will be in stores nationwide through Infinity Music Distribution and Redeye Distribution, Inc. "We're excited to release what the fans have always wanted - the original demos that got the band signed to Enigma Records," says lead singer Michael Sweet, who recently released a new solo project titled HIM. "Without the fans, we wouldn't be here and this is a small way to say 'Thank you'. For all of you who have requested this time and time again, it's finally here - in their original raw form!"


Rickie Lee Jones Back in the USA
After a successful run in Europe, Rickie Lee Jones is back in the United States for a series of shows kicking off June 9th in Santa Rosa, CA. This series of dates will take her from the City Stages Festival in Birmingham to a solo show at New York’s Irving Plaza. The two-time Grammy® Award winner is on the road in support of her critically acclaimed New West Records release The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard. Tour Dates:
Jun 9- Santa Rosa, CA- Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Jun 15- Birmingham, AL- City Stages
Jun 16- Pittsburgh, PA- Gateway Center / Stanwick St.
Jun 18- Philadelphia, PA- World Café Live
Jun 19- Alexandria, VA- The Birchmere
Jun 21- Londonderry, NH- Tupelo Music Hall
Jun 22- Hudson, NY- Richard Fisher Center
Jun 23- Portland, ME- The South Portland Auditorium
Jun 25- Burlington, VT- Higher Ground
Jun 26- Buffalo, NY- The Tralf
Jun 28- New York, NY- Irving Plaza
Jun 29- Montreal, QUE- Le Spectrum De Montreal
Jun 30- Toronto, ONT- Danforth Music Hall




Project 86 Announces National Tour
Project 86 is now counting down the days to an extremely busy summer. Having just finished their sixth full-length album, Rival Factions which is slated for release on June 19th, the Orange County residents will spend the entire summer on the road playing to their fan base that is ten years strong, but sure to enlist many more along the way. Project 86 will be heading to Chicago to join the Tooth and Nail Tour on June 5th alongside the likes of MxPx, Sullivan and The Classic Crime for a handful of dates. Then, Project 86 will headline their own tour with Showbread, Inhale/Exhale and Chasing Victory. Kicking off at Cincinnati's The Underground on June 16th, the Rival Factions tour will make its way as far east as Buffalo, NY, head south for two shows in North Carolina and then head back westward to close out the tour with a hometown show at Anaheim's House of Blues on July 6th. Tour dates are as follows:


Tooth and Nail Tour
Jun 5 House of Blues Chicago, IL
Jun 6 People's Des Moines, IA
Jun 7 Club 3 Degrees Minneapolis, MN
Jun 8 Sokol Auditorium Omaha, NE
Jun 9 Granada Lawrence, KS
Jun 10 Gothic Theater Englewood, CO
Jun 11 In the Venue Salt Lake City, UT
Jun 15 Ichthus Farm Wilmore, KY


Rival Factions Tour
Jun 16 The Underground Cincinnati, OH
Jun 17 Lime Spider Akron, OH
Jun 18 Underground Café South Bend, IN
Jun 20 Stratus Nite Club Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 21 Al Rosa Columbus, OH
Jun 22 Skelletones Grand Rapids, MI
Jun 23 Headliners Toledo, OH
Jun 25 Cornerstone Farm Bushnell, IL
Jun 27 The Icon Buffalo, NY
Jun 28 Agape Farm Mt. Union, PA
Jul 2 The Music Hall Fayetteville, AK
Jul 3 The Other Side Tulsa, OK
Jul 6 House of Blues Anaheim, CA
Jul 7 Pottstown HS Pottstown, PA
Jul 27 The Gorge George, WA
Aug 2 Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey, CA
Aug 4 Gunstock Mtn Resort Gilford, NH
Aug 25 Trumbull Cty Fairgrnds Cortland, OH
Aug 31 Wild Water West Park Sioux Falls, SD
Sep 2 Plumas County Fair Quincy, CA



Fight Back
Champion Recordings is headed up by Ryan Conley, who many know as the drummer for the now defunct Tooth and Nail rock band Terminal. He is now drumming for Solid State outfit Oh, Sleeper as well as running things at his own label. Champion's first release is a 2-disc compilation to benefit the Invisible Children organization. It's entitled Fight Back! and features several veterans of heavy music with some well-known indie rock artists. It mixes them with some great up and coming artists from such labels as Champion, Doll House, Blood & Ink, Scotoma, and more. According to Ryan Conley, by purchasing this record you are directly fighting some of the atrocities that plague our globe; namely, in the northern part of Uganda and part of Sudan. Children are being ripped from their homes and kidnapped by a rebel terrorist paramilitary group infamously known as The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The group is engaged in an armed rebellion against the Ugandan government in what is now one of Africa's longest running conflicts. The LRA is accused of widespread human rights violations, including mutilation, torture, rape, and the abduction of children. With combined efforts we can firmly make a stand and fight for those that are too weak. 30% of the wholesale cost of this compilation will go to Invisible Children, an organization that is devoted to raising awareness and ending this massacre of human decency. For more information and a track listing go here.


Red Makes A Mark
Red’s current single at mainstream radio, “Breathe Into Me”, has launched in to the Top 10 at Active Rock Radio, currently No. 10, on the heels of Saliva, Sevendust and Nickelback. Responding to its current radio success, Red bassist, Randy Armstrong shared, “I seriously can’t believe what is happening with our music, especially ‘Breathe Into Me’. The dreams we all have continue to come true and to look at the radio charts and see our name in there is unreal. We can’t thank all of our supporters enough.” Red’s current radio single at Christian Rock Radio, “Break Me Down”, is No. 2 on the R&R Rock Chart, and No. 9 on the CRW Rock Chart.


Shred Your Face Off
For their first video, The Showdown brought in Doug Spangenberg, who has directed videos for Norma Jean, Terror, amd Lamb of God. Filmed on the same grounds used by MTV’s Jackass crew, the video will reflect the band’s 80s style and features some serious explosions!! The video for 'Temptation Come My Way' will give a television audience their first official look at the South’s high-voltage rockers. Frontman David Bunton says, “This music video captures the true spirit and feel of The Showdown. No holds barred, heavy metal, pyro, and headbanging. That’s what we’re all about. The goal for our first video was to give people a small taste of how rude we can be live. Heavy metal is plugged in and loud. Heavy metal is the law.” To match their heavy metal sound, the band incorporated pyrotechnics. “I was amped on the song as soon as I heard it,” says Spangenberg. “We kept it simple and shot the band shredding their faces off in a field with a (bleep)load of pyro. In retrospect, I'm surprised they made it out with only light singe marks. They're great dudes, and I look forward to barbequing with them this summer on Ozzfest.” Catch the video on The Showdown's Myspace.


Can’t Say No to Free
Discover new music or download favorites, either way it's free. Just register with Mono Vs Stereo, it's easy as that. To keep fans up-to-date with what's new on the site, periodic emails will be sent out so be looking for those. Click here to get free downloads from The Showdown, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Andy Zipf, Gasoline Heart, House of Heros, Last Tuesday, and The Evan Anthem.



The Send Sending You Cosmos
In 2006 Joe Kisselburgh left his previous outfit, Falling Up, and began to pursue his ultimate musical end--which was becoming a songwriter, lyricist, frontman and musical conduit. This pursuit is called The Send.And so the journey began for Kisselburgh, armed only with an idea. The name, the Send, is a reference to the progression of the thought from his mind and soul to his music and finally to the listener. But even though the band was essentially brand new, the songs themselves had been a long time in coming. While on the road with his former outfit (and even well before), he stole away to write every chance he got. After several years of work he finally had the material he needed to craft his debut release, Cosmos. The Send is slated to release its highly anticipated debut record, Cosmos on July 31, 2007 through EMI Distribution.

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