[Mark Hamill's Lightsaber prop from Star Wars sold at auction

Big news on MySpace being sold Thanks to Buzzgrinder for the tip!

Headnoise has called it quits, there are only a few more concerts left to see them at, if you haven’t heard of them before, check out their website for mroe info and for the show info!

Until the time next time around that I post news that is quite random and is something that I just do…

God Bless!

[Qedem - an all woman (or lady) hard rock/metal band from Michigan

Burden of a Day - Screamo music from Florida

Blessed is He - Edgy Post-Hardcore from Indiana

[ Spoken has added a new song “Wind In My Sails” to their purevolume page. Their upcoming album “Last Chance to Breathe” hits stores on August 30th.

Emery has reached over one million plays on purevolume.

Blindside has posted three new songs here.

Joy Electric has a newly designed website in anticipation for their upcoming album, “The Ministry of Archers.”

You can listen to a new unmastered Stretch Arm Strong track from their upcoming album here.

[The Militia Group has a special online pre-order package for the new Man Alive full length. You get the new cd, a Man Alive shirt, and a tour poster all for $24. Click Here to Order

Speaking of Man Alive, you can still buy our compilation “Hearts Bleed Passion” which includes the track “The Victory Song” which appears on the band’s new full length. You can order this compilation for just $2 or get it free with any order in our store!! Click Here to Order

You can view the new Man Alive video directly at their website, click here

While we’re on the subject of compilations, who’d like to see a new Indie Vision Music comp.? Maybe Hearts Bleed Passion 2? Bands would have to pay but they’d get free cds and a load of promotion. If you readers think this would be a grand idea, email me by clicking on my name above. It’s just a thought.

[VirginiaBeach hardcore band, Bloody Sunday recently let go of their bass player Bones. Apparently touring wasn’t for him and he decided to leave. The band says there are no ill feelings towards him at all, and they are all still good friends. Bloody Sunday is now looking for a new replacement bassist. Click on the link to get the whole story.

Now if you would excuse me, I have to practice playing my bass because I have a band to try out for

[Out today:
Denison Witmer - Are You A Dreamer? (Militia Group) MySpace PureVolume
Neshamah - Communicating In Heartbreaks (Blood & Ink) MySpace PureVolume

[Okay so we have some new news here at Indie Vision Music. We've got a few new reviews just posted including one I did for the band Fireflight. Great cd by the way.

A super cool Stavesacre interview is being filled out by the band and will be posted here shortly. I’ll be putting more together in the next month or so.

Some new tracks have been uploaded and posted under “Hot Downloads”. One from Zeus to Jupiter and the other from Stavesacre. Plus I fixed all of the links for the Dismissed, Next in Line, and Pennylane albums. Apparently the songs didn’t download and were not working for probably a month or more. So now it’s all fixed and restored to working order. Download those albums and enjoy the free tunes.

Lastly, I would like to welcome Quincy to the news team here at Indie Vision Music. Our news team now totals 5!! I am hoping that it will keep our site fresh and updated throughout each day. Oh yeah, I posted a new featured band: THE HOTSHOT FREIGHT TRAIN. You like it? I encourage you readers to visit their MySpace page and give them a listen. The band features three former members of Joey’s Loss. Remember them? Yeah boy!

That’s it for my news post of the day. Yeah I know it’s not officially informative but it makes for a good read am I right? Maybe? Well a small fraction of you might enjoy it, hopefully.

_Brandon_Jones

[On to the "gist" of this post, the buttah, the sauce, the GRAVY! (the intensity?)

Well… my pal Chuck posted about new Chasing Victory tracks a while back, and let me tell you first hand, this new stuff is GOOD, the CV guys let me listen to the CD a little bit over at Sonshine Fest (which they rocked the hazouse down on the HM Stage!) and I was liking it and it is NOT going to be like an extension of their old EP, be on the lookout!

In other news, my fellow Minnesotans, Mainstay, has signed with BEC Recordings Congrats my boys!

New flavorful sounds?
Amittai Rise Surf Rock with a pop urgency and a reggae influence.
Of the Son Poundingly good!
Freshmen 15 Pop Punk/Power Pop Rock
Denise Hearn Honest, slightly gritty, beautiful singer/songwriter music!

I have more flavorful sounds for a later date and more news as it comes!

God Bless!

Len
P.s. Light up the message boards, go check out IVM’s store, and check back!

[A Love For Enemies will be releasing a DVD this winter. Contact them if you’ve got usable footage. MySpace PureVolume

Guevara Entertainment is a new label which is releasing music by The Gospel Is A Grenade, History Invades and The Blue Letter. MySpace

Philmore have recently recorded an EP of demos for an upcoming full-length. MySpace PureVolume

All Access have changed their name to The North and signed a deal with Sony Records. MySpace PureVolume

The Reception will be releasing their debut full-length on July 27. PureVolume

[We are officially hosting a Roosevelts Contest here at Indie Vision Music. 5 winners will receive a Roosevelts CD plus sticker and button from Word of Mouth Records. All you have to do is email me by clicking on my name and you’ll be entered!! Start those emails……

The 5 winners of the last contest we did for Sides of the North are the following, and your prizes are going out today:
Bobby Shutz
Dave Arthur
Jeffrey Johnston
Ryan Martin
Jeremy Bell

Jason Ragan formerly of our very own Next in Line ,has joined the lineup of Craig’s Brother. Jason recorded on the Next in Line “Traffic” album but quit shortly after it’s release.

Speaking of Craig’s Brother…. Adam and Andy formerly of CB/Too Bad Eugene and Russ formerly of Next in Line now play in a band called Zeus to Jupiter
. You can Check them out here

The new Thrice album “Vehissu” hits stores nationwide on October 18th via Island Records.

[ Purple Door has announced the bands that will play the Rock For Life stage. List includes (in this playing order) Blessed By a Broken Heart, House of Heroes, Still Remains, and xLookingForwardx. The entire schedule seems to be set up as well. So be sure to check out the full schedule and come on out to the great state of Pennsylvania and rock out!

Please also email Len and tell him to stay, flood his email box telling him to pop a squat and post some news! Better yet pray for him, because that is what he asked us to do.

[I was visiting Wal Mart yesterday (yes how sad it is) and I noticed that the band Acceptance are on the soundtrack for the movie STEALTH with their track “Difference”. Save your change and spend it rather on Acceptance “Phantoms” that released back in April on Columbia Records.

I apologize to all of our supporters and fans for selling a product that has blatant vulgarity on it. If you have the cd, you know what I’m talking about. I took it out of the store now and I’m sorry to anyone that was offended. F bombs are lame and childish, grow up.

Dismissed are putting the finishing touches on their new ep. The track on MySpace is just a rough pre-production track. You’ll hear the new songs soon enough.

Lastly, we are welcoming a new reviewer on the staff by the name of Austin. Welcome him and say hello. We are also adding another News Poster in the next day or so. Yes, Indie Vision Music is going full force and you can’t stop us now. I’ll be hopefully writing some reviews for a big print mag in the coming months…stay tuned.

[ Twelve Gauge Valentine has signed with Solid State Records. The band plans to tour with Mortal Treason & War of Ages starting August 10th. Listen to them here.

[I'd like to welcome Cory (xbeaconx) to the official Indie Vision Music Team. He will be keeping you all informed of the latest Hardcore and Metal music news. Everyone say hi to him by clicking on his name!

[The band formerly known as Dismissed, have posted a rough demo track of their new song "Gone Blank" on MySpace. Click Here to listen New name to follow shortly.

[

[ Facedown Records No Innocent Victim and xLookingForwardx are both planning to release their albums on November 8th.

WPO Records Stretch Arm Strong latest release “Free At Last” is slated to be released to the world September 13th.

One time StrikeFirst band Once For All can now be found on Harvest Earth Records At the moment Harvest Earth’s site is down but you can follow a link to their Myspace page to hear Once For All as well as Blood of the Martyr and others.

[See what happens when leave me in charge of things? The news doesnt get updated for 10 days. I'm sorry, forgive me.

Relient K’s album “mmhmm” has been officially certified Gold by the RIAA.

UnderOath will be on the next cover of Alternative Press.

The Evan Anthem’s new album “Sens” is in stores now. You can hear the entire album at their purevolume page.

Norma Jean recently shot a video for “Absentimental”, so be on the lookout for it.

Emery has posted a couple new songs on purevolume from their upcoming album “The Question” which hits stores August 2nd.

The Juliana Theory are gearing up for the September 13, 2005 release of their fourth album “Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat” on Paper Fist/Abacus Records.

Dave Quiggle has joined No Innocent Victim.

Chasing Victory has added a new song “The Night Your Guardian Fell Asleep” from their upcoming album “I Call This Abandonment” out Oct. 4th, 2005.

[Finally we have fixed our news section and it is fully functional again. Sorry for the lack of updates, it was due to website problems and not user lack of knowledge, though we do lack that sometimes Look for a bunch of updates from Chuck and Len during this week to catch us all up on the latest in music news.

We have a webstore in case you weren’t aware. Just click on “Store” at the top of this site and you’ll enter it. We have quite a few indie titles to choose from and the sales help keep this site floating above water. So if you want to help, please pick up a cd or two.

Lastly, I have finally reactivated our newsletter list with a different company. You’ll all start receiving news blasts soon. If you haven’t signed up yet, look in a previous news post and add your email address. Winners of the Sides of the North contest will be getting their cds/buttons within a week so look out for those. If you get one, you’ll know why

That’s all for now, keep checking back for continous updates and other whimsical wonders.

-Brandon Jones

[ Spoken has added a new song “Bitter Taste” to their purevolume page; the song features Cory Puttman of Norma Jean. The band’s new album “Last Chance to Breathe” hits stores on August 30th.

xHit the Deckx has apparently been broken up since April.

Relient K’s song “Be My Escape” is on the “Now That’s What I Call Music Vol. 19″ compilation. You heard me right, just watch for the commercial.

[Hey peoples!
Cornerstone rocked my socks off…. bands… all of them were excellent (except for maybe a few that I cannot remember). The people, hanging out with them, rocked also!

Some bands to highlight:
Ten 33 - They surprised me with their live show prowl
Timbre - Beautiful harp music, even more beautiful vocals, recommended
Olivia - these guys brought back everything Pop Punk to me
No Innocent Victim - welcome back guys!
Of the Son - foot stompin’, crazy go nuts, with a message, hxc/metalcore
Monday Morning - look out for these guys…. they will be getting bigger

my pal Matt for doing excellent worship!
my pal Bobby (aka Double B) for doing excellent hip-hop

It was funnnnn… man oh man.

Up next…. Sonshine Festival - Willmar, MN July 14th - 16th - if you go there…. I’ll be working the HM Magazine booth, so come say hi!

One last thing! a shout out to an awesome label! Wounded Records

Wounded…. your roster rocks (One Way Worship, Of the Son, FBS, etc.)

Until I post again!

God Bless!

[ MxPx and Relient K will be doing a co-headlining tour this fall. It’s being said that Tsunami Bomb and Rufio will be supporting.

Relient K will be performing “Be My Escape” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Monday, July 11th.

Further Seems Forever is not breaking up.

Terminal has a new website.

Here is an article on UnderOath and Norma Jean entitled “Jesus is my rock, and he’s heavy”.

[I'll be taking a little break from this site starting on Saturday for one week. Chuck will keep this site going with the latest in band news and other information. Continue to use our fantabulous Forums to post all your needs, requests, information, and other fun stuff. I'll be back so watch yourselves! Kidding. Take care and have a great week everyone.

-Brandon Jones
Editor and Master Boss, Indie Vision Music
(P.S. I wont be able to answer any emails so please direct your inquiries to chuck@indievisionmusic.com)

[

I know Star Wars mania is over but in related news,Japan gave away 2,000 R2D2 dispensers as a Pepsi Contest for ROTS.

In related news, have you seen some of the toys at the Star Wars store? Hey, I want a Vader watch. Dude, a remote control R2D2!!

The PS3 is being touted as more expensive than it’s predecessor. Kind of sucks but you know how supply and demand works.

Ha ha, I think this is hilarious. A new company is selling Talking Bible Dolls.Just pull a string and hear your favorite scripture from either Jesus or Moses. I want the Jesus doll for fun. Click Here to listen to the samples.This and the Jesus action figure make for great playtime. Okay I know I’m being sarcastic but on serious terms, I’d buy one for my baby when we have one.

I hate to be a jerk but this site is a little scary…..“Scholars have debated this question for centuries, and opinions vary widely”. Yeah and some Bible Scholars have nothing better to do with their time. Color shouldn’t matter.

[ Across Five Aprils announced they have to cancel the remaining dates of their current tour because on their way to Winston-Salem N.C. their transmission went out and they had to have the van and trailer towed back home. Very expensive, so go here if you would like to donate money and help these guys.

Deus Invictus (featuring former member of The Chariot, Jeff Carter) has posted a new song “Just Breathe” on hxcmp3.com.

The American Black Lung has a new website.

Sometime in the next week, The Burning Issue is going to try to get their live video for “Hands of Atrocity” up online. You can listen to the song here.

[We are offering a brand new FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD from the band TETZEL (would be proud). This band features former Unashamed frontman, Jeff Jacquay on lead vocals/guitar. This is a very diverse ep and one I think many of you will be into. Check it out by clicking under Hot Downloads.

New in the Webstore:
I have just added Makeshift3 “Fluorescent Black” to the online webstore. Only $8.99 plus you get a free IVM CD of your choice when purchasing. Read the details in the store. We no longer use a newsletter list so you’ll have to get your news on the store and zine right here on the main page. So make sure to visit once a day for the latest in band news and other useless babble.

Click Here to Enter the Webstore

The Hotshot Freight Train have posted another track off their recent ep, on MySpace. Click Here to listen

In case any of you were curious about the old Indie Vision Record Label and album sales, here is a short listing of the most popular albums that were released. (The majority of sales were albums sent directly to the bands, but it all works out the same). This will disprove any rumors.
1. Dismissed
2. Pennylane
3. Hearts Bleed Passion
4. Forgotten Arrival
5. Next in Line
6. Josiah
7. Joey’s Loss

[Work is killing this 19 year old.

Zao drummer Stephen Peck has left the band citing financial difficulties. Longtime friend Jeff Gretz has replaced him and will be playing the upcoming tour dates.

Here is an e-card for the Stretch Arm Strong / Haste The Day co-headlining tour.

Sinai Beach has a new website.