News Update Week Ending 5-31

The Devil Wears Prada On Outburn Magazine Cover
The Devil Wears Prada adorn the cover of the new Outburn, issue #49. In addition to the seven page feature, a glorious band photo shoot is on display. Showcased on the cover photo is vocalist Mike Hranica gap where his front tooth used to be. Hranica knocked the tooth out in a bike accident as a youth but his false tooth was knocked out early during their recent "Sweet Brag" headlining tour. Check out the magazine cover here. The magazine feature delves in deep into the creation of the new album “With Roots Above And Branches Below” which debuted last week at # 11 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart. The band has currently scanned over 40,000 in two weeks in the U.S. The Devil Wears Prada recently wrapped up their national headlining tour entitled “The Sweet Brag Tour.” Most of the 43 dates were sold out with some rooms holding as much as 2,000 people! The band is readying for a summer on the mainstage of Warped Tour. The new issue of Alternative Press has five pages devoted to the band and Revolver has four. AMP Magazine have placed the band on the cover of the new issue and HM Magazine placed them on the cover of the April issue. Catch them at Warped Tour this summer!

For Today Posts New Song
For Today has posted a new song from their as yet unreleased sophomore album, Portraits. The 3rd song to be released to the band's myspace is called Immanuel (The Redeemer) and features guest vocals by Joe Musten from Advent. On the heels of the new song comes the news that For Today will be touring Australia with Saving Grace immediately following the Scream The Prayer tour
Tour Dates:
6/5 - Omaha, NE
6/6 - Kearney, NE
6/7 - Kansas City, MO
6/8 - Iowa City, IA
6/9 - La Crosse, WI
6/10 - Alexandria, MN
6/11 - Fargo, ND
6/12 - Bismarck, ND
6/13 - Sioux City, IA
6/26 - Louisville, KY
6/27 - Pontiac, MI
6/28 - Buffalo, NY
6/29 - Poughkeepsie, NY
6/30 - Allentown, PA
7/01 - Bushnell, IL
7/02 - Bushnell, IL
7/03 - Bushnell, IL
7/04 - Indianapolis, IN
7/05 - St. Louis, MO
7/06 - Tulsa, OK
7/07 - Albuquerque, NM
7/08 - Phoenix, AZ
7/09 - Pomona, CA
7/10 - San Diego, CA
7/11 - Sacramento, CA
7/12 - Reno, NV
7/13 - Salt Lake City, UT
7/14 - Denver, CO
7/16 - Willmar, MN
7/17 - Mokena, IL
7/18 - Nashville, TN
7/19 - Raleigh, NC
7/20 - Douglasville, GA
7/21 - Jacksonville, FL
7/23 - Houston, TX
7/24 - San Antonio, TX
7/25 - Dallas, TX
7/26 - Little Rock, AR
7/28 - Dayton, OH
7/29 - Toronto, ON
7/30 - Montreal, QC
7/31 - New York, NY

Red News
After seeing it’s sophomore album, Innocence & Instinct, debut at No. 15 on The Billboard 200 sales chart in February, GRAMMY-nominated modern rock band Red continues its drive at retail thanks to the multi-format hit single, “Death of Me,” a successful spring headlining tour and a strong response from both national and local media outlets. “Death of Me,” the principal single from Innocence & Instinct, climbs to No. 7 (with a bullet) this week on the Active Rock chart with 921 total spins and an audience reach of 2.1 million listeners at that format alone, according to Radio & Records. The key markets supporting “Death of Me” with major airplay include Chicago, Salt Lake City, Denver, Spokane, Seattle, Las Vegas, Indianapolis and Syracuse. Meanwhile, the music video for the high-impact single was recently ranked in the No. 10 on FUSE TV’s “FUSE Rock Countdown.” As ‘Death of Me’ gains momentum, Red’s reach at radio continues to grow beyond core rock radio stations. Last week (5/14), the Westwood One Radio Network, carried by more than 250 stations across the country, featured Red; with the on-air host even taking time to read a blog-posting by bassist, Randy Armstrong. In addition, Red, like rock acts P.O.D. and Chevelle, benefits from significant airplay at Christian radio. “Death of Me” is currently No. 3 on R&R's Christian Rock chart while Christian CHR stations heavy on Red’s “Never Be the Same,” which recently peaked at No. 3. To meet demand, fans will be treated to another single from Innocence & Instinct as “Mystery of You” releases this week. In addition to the radio success, Red’s Innocence & Instinct continues to benefit from a popular spring headlining tour. The coast-to-coast run displays Red’s increasing appeal as the band performed in venues ranging from 500-1000 seats. The response to Red has been so overwhelming, on several occasions the band sold out of its T-shirts and CDs, and had to advance replacements to the next show date. “We’re really blown away by the response to the new record. The songs we’re doing at our shows every night really seem to be connecting with people,” shares guitarist, Jasen Rauch. Along the way, Red took time out to join Anberlin in opening for Korn last month during a show sponsored by Tuscon’s KFMA radio. Red, since January, will have performed 130 shows by the end of 5/supporting its growing reputation as one of the hardest touring bands on the road today. Red’s next tour, which will kick off in Atlanta on 5/19, will welcome special guest Framing Hanley as the co-bill artist. The Nashville-based band, made up of guitarist Jasen Rauch, singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong and his twin brother, bassist Randy Armstrong has maintained a near-constant presence on the road. Since its GRAMMY-nominated 2006 debut End of Silence released, the band has toured alongside other high profile rock acts such as Three Days Grace, Korn, Flyleaf, 3 Doors Down, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Sevendust, Staind, Kutless, Third Day, Switchfoot and others, while rave reviews for the band’s live shows have poured in via both print and online outlets alike. Innocence & Instinct (and its Deluxe Edition) released February 10 to rave reviews in major media outlets including USA Today and Billboard. With first-week sales of 40,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan, the album debuted as the No.15 best selling album on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. It also claimed the No. 5 spot on iTunes Overall Albums chart. To date, Innocence & Instinct has scanned more than 120,000 units since its Feb. 10 debut. The new album built on the momentum of Red’s 2006 debut, End of Silence, which has scanned more than 300,000 units and earned several awards and nominations including a GRAMMY nod in the album category.

The Wrecking Partners With Traa Daniels
The Wrecking has announced an exclusive management agreement with Mark "Traa" Daniels of Ryot Entertainment Group. Based in southern California, Ryot Entertainment specializes in Production, Management, Grass roots promotions, Street Team/Fan Based Development, Image development, Song arrangement, Band and artist infrastructure, Internet and New Media Campaigns, Tour and Booking Assistance, Creative Marketing, and Consulting in all areas of music. Daniels is one of the founding members of the platinum selling band P.O.D. With nine million albums sold, three worldwide tours, eight major label releases, and numerous motion picture soundtracks under his belt, he is very aware of what it takes to be successful. Daniels helped P.O.D sell almost 40,000 cds before getting signed to a major label, ensuring a strong fan base. Over the years, Traa has helped to build a large fan base consisting of over 200,000 members. "I am honored to have the opportunity to work with this group of guys," says Daniels. "The music, drive, passion, and work ethic that these guys possess are rare traits in this industry. We are gearing up for an exciting 2009 and beyond." In addition to his success as a musician, Daniels has been able to be in the studio with award-winning producers such as Glen Ballard, Travis Wyrick, Howard Benson, and Jay Baumgardner. Daniels has worked with acts such as The Dirty Heads, The Katinas, and Stars Go Dim, among others. The Wrecking will release a Special Edition Digital version of their successful national debut entitled A New Abolition. In addition to the eleven original songs on their Chosen/Executive/Universal project, A New Abolition, the digital, repackage version will include three "live" versions of the songs as well as two cover tunes of Coldplay's "Lost" and U2's "Get On Your Boots." The Wrecking's video of "Get On Your Boots" was recently named one of the top 50 music videos on YouTube. As an exclusive bonus via iTunes, the Special Digital Repackage of A New Abolition will also include the music video of "You Remain." The digital repackage will retail for $9.99 and should be available 5/2. "You Remain," the current music video from The Wrecking, is being played nationwide on several video shows including Gospel Music Channel. The video is also featured on Interlinc's Spring Music Video Loop which is serviced to thousands of youth leaders across the country. The Wrecking continues to tour the country and is set to appear at several music festivals this summer including Cornerstone, Lifest, Icthus, Soul Fest, Rock the Light, SoulJam, Unity Fest, among others.
For more info on the Wrecking, go here:
TheWrecking.net

Relient K Update
Relient K is heading out on a string of spring/early summer tour dates so they can start playing some of their new songs live. As you 5/know, the band is in the final stages of recording their next (and sixth!) studio album, tentatively titled, Forget and Not Slow Down. This new one will be released on Mono Vs. Stereo - a label that they started which will run thru Gotee. They've been giving fans a peek into the world of recording their new record via some studio updates that can be seen here.
Tour Dates:
5/28 Orangevale, CA
5/29 Eugene, OR
5/30 Portland, OR
5/31 Seattle, WA
6/2 Spokane, WA
6/3 Boise, ID
6/4 Salt Lake City, UT
6/22 Ashville, NC
6/23 Raleigh, NC
6/26 Rochester, NY
6/29 Green Bay, WI
6/30 Duluth, MN
7/2 Lawrence, KS
7/3 Omaha, NE

Paper Route Releases Documentary
Nashville synth-rock quartet Paper Route releases the documentary 7 Minutes online today. The video features footage from the band’s December 2008 UK tour and the recording of their full-length debut Absence, which was released April 28th via Universal Motown. The video was shot by the band & photographer Bob Miller & edited by Olivier Groulx (Arcade Fire’s “Black Mirror” video, Human Highway’s “The Sound” video). Groulx also directed the video for the first single “Carousel” available for stream here.

Bands Play Together For Operation Ethan
In an effort to financially aide Ethan Bibb, an 8-year-old boy who is battling Medulloblastoma, a cancer of the brain and spinal cord, Operation Ethan is born. This project will feature a live concert, auction and family fun including bounce houses, crafts, jewelry making, caricatures, and more! The event begins at 10AM on May 30 in Cross Plains, Tenn. at Kilgore Park. INO Records’ Building 429 and 33Miles as well as Word Record’s Pocket Full of Rocks will join the concert bill along with Nashville’s 94FM the Fish at Kilgore Park in Cross Plains for a benefit concert at 6PM. No tickets are required for the concert but there will be a $10 suggested donation at the gate. Ethan’s diagnosis began in late March when he was taken to Vanderbilt hospital for an un-curable stomach virus. Doctors then learned that Ethan has a walnut sized tumor pushing on the base of his brain. Though they were able to remove the tumor, there are many spots on Ethan’s brain that have proven to be inoperable. In late April, Ethan began an aggressive radiation and chemotherapy routine. He is currently in stage IV of Medulloblastoma. Operation Ethan will benefit Ethan and his family with the financial hardships they are facing. In recent times, Ethan’s father also lost his job in the down-turned economy while the family also lost their home as well. For more information, go here

Hawk Nelson Gears Up For Fall Release
The question "Where in the World is Hawk Nelson?" would be appropriate for the band that has been coast to coast this year playing in front of more than 350,000 fans with the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular (Jan.-March), REVOLVE tour (Jan.-Feb.), and finished up the Rock and Worship Roadshow in April. Despite this insane touring schedule, fans will be pleased to know that these road warriors have found time to record their fourth studio album in Nashville, TN. The new album "Live Life Loud" will release on Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings this fall, October 6, 2009. "Live Life Loud" features co-writing with Chris Stevens, Matthew Gerrard, TobyMac, Trevor McNevan, Steve Wilson, Bart Millard and others to be announced. The band has already been performing the title track and "Meaning of Life" for fans who attended the Rock and Worship Roadshow receiving a huge response. Stay tuned for more information about this new album. To wet fan's appetite, new songs such as "Live Life Loud" and "Meaning of Life" plus more will be available on digital retailers (iTunes, Amazon MP3) and also at Hawk Nelson's merch booth this summer. In their efforts to continue to pave the road to help those in need, Hawk Nelson has committed to obtaining 5,000 pair of shoes to children in need with TOMS Shoes, whose motto is "One for One." For every pair purchased, TOMS gives a pair of shoes to a child in need. To help them reach their goal for children in Haiti, Hawk Nelson will be hosting six in-store "Style your Sole" with TOMS Shoes in July (dates below) while they are in local areas for concerts. The band encourages fans to come meet them and be one of the first 100 fans to buy a pair of TOMS Shoes to personally meet the guys and get autographs. During the "Style your Sole" you can purchase a pair of TOMS and decorate them for your very own customized pair.

Decyfer Down News
Fans respond to Decyfer Down’s new album Crash purchasing nearly 9,000 copies in its first week. The project landed in the No.3 spot on Christian Soundscan chart, debuted at No. 66 on Billboard’s Top 200 and topped the iTunes ® Christian chart at No. 1. The band garnered their second consecutive No. 1 hit with “Fading” at Christian Rock Radio charts last week and the single is continuing to build at CHR following the No. 1 success of the album’s title cut, “Crash.” “Fading” started spinning on radio stations in February and has been receiving airplay in large markets such as Radio U in Columbus, OH, The Call in Miami, Power FM in Dallas, The Effect Radio Network, M88, Yes FM, The Z. CHR stations include Air 1, Way FM, KXWA in Denver, WAYG in Grand Rapids, and more. iTunes ® and Rhapsody will also be offering exclusive bonus songs for Decyfer Down fans from the new album. iTunes ® will feature the bonus studio cut, “Now I’m Alive,” and Rhapsody will present an acoustic version of “Best I Can.” Rock music fans have also had the opportunity to hear the new songs from Crash as Decyfer Down has opened Skillet’s Comatose Tour, which has seen several sell-out dates in the 17 shows they have held thus far. Playing for over 35,000 people so far on the tour, nearly 70% of the shows have been sold out or capacity-filled crowds, in cities including Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Nashville, and Oklahoma City. The 30+ city tour launched on Apr. 2 and will continue through 5/24. Tour dates are listed below.
For more information on Decyfer Down, please visit:
decyferdown.com

Philmont Team Up With Steelroots For Video Series
Forefront Records and Philmont joined forces with Steelroots this spring for a new original series of webisodes featuring the Charlotte-based rock band. The webisodes reveal what happens during a day in the life of a touring band. “We only work 20 minutes out of the day so there is a whole lot of downtime,” laughs singer/guitarist Scott Taube. “Probably about 85 percent of our entire day is downtime. So you’ll get to see how we handle downtime and how we amuse ourselves.” Launched back in April, “Philmont *Rising” will offer a new webisode on the 13th of every month during this year-long campaign. Episode 1 (“Who the Heck Is Philmont?”) and episode 2 (“Our First Taste of Tour”) are currently available at Steelroots.com. “We couldn’t be happier about working with Forefront Records and Philmont to bring this new content to the Steelroots community,” says Bryan Smerdon, director of programming for Steelroots. “They produce relevant music that appeals to today’s generation and are the perfect partner for the Steelroots brand. It’s clear that they have set a high standard of excellence in their work, and we’re excited to be partnering with them on this project.”

Sleep For Sleepers Release Video
Sleep For Sleepers has just released the video for their song called Thieves & Bones. This video is for the first single from their debut album The Clearing which is out now on Dreamt Music. Check out the video here.
Tour Dates:
6/12 - Phoenix, AZ
6/14 - Pahrump, NV
6/20 - Twin Falls, ID
8/22 - Camas, WA
8/23 - Camas, WA
8/24 - Camas, WA
9/4 - Quincy, CA
9/5 - Quincy, CA
9/6 - Quincy, CA

Before There Was Rosalyn News
Before There Was Rosalyn recently went into the studio with Brian Hood (MyChildren MyBride) and recorded three songs. Two of the songs feature Dallas Taylor on vocals. The band will go into the studio this summer to record a new full length album. The band will also appear on the Scream The Prayer show at The JavaJazz in Houston alongside Haste The Day, The Chariot, Oh Sleeper, Project 86, Sleeping Giant, For Today and many more.
For more info on this band, visit:
myspace.com/beforetherewasrosalyn

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