[UnderOath has launched the “They’re Only Chasing Safety” special edition e-card. Among other awesome things, it includes a trailer for their bonus DVD!

[Belching (Farting?) Cows

WORLD TOILET SUMMIT!

Attack of a pig…

A true love for LOTS of dogs

lesson.. stay out of quiksand anyway

Santa (from Denmark) gets his due compensation

and… there’s the weird news of the week.

God Bless,
Len

[In- you might remember them news.....According toNiftytom50.com, the band has sadly ended.

Two villains have been announced for Spider Man 3: Venom and Sandman. Read more here…Venom in Spider Man = KILLER!

Indie Vision Music is on MySpace. OOOOOHHHH AHHHHH…*crickets*

Sometimes I feel like saying negative things about a particular record company or band but I bite my lip. Sometimes self censorship can be a good thing? Ohhhhhhh but if only I talked………I’m a good boy and I promised my mommy I wouldn’t slander. ha.

So what’s up people? Today I feel like chattering for the heck of it. Well it’s a HOT day here in Orange County and I’m sweatin’ through these jeans. I guess there’s some backyard fires burning out of control but I havent seen them yet. (sorry to those of you with yo roof on fiya). So……..um….

In-the Strange News department…..A pastor has received a nice shipment of Viagra in the mail. . I’ve reached a new low but hey, it’s news right? I think so? Maybe? Well back to my unfortunate and otherwise dull, workday. I mean I don’t mind working on machines but there are days where it just gets old…and dirty. Boo whoo right? Yeah whatever. Back to work I go…back to work I go.. I wish I had more to fill up this space with but I’m out of breath and ideas. Anyone want to help? Bye peeps
*crickets*
Is anybody reading this?

[Counting the Days, from Maryland, has signed with Strike First Records (Facedown's evaluation/farm team label). Go check out a song here:
Losing My Grip and expect to see them on East Coast Facedown Fest.

Congrats to Burden of a Day, they have been one of my fave “smaller bands” for a while (refer to Chuck post a few posts before this).

Until I find some more time to blow.

God Bless!
Len

[Thousand Foot Krutch has finished filming the music video for “Move”.

You can watch Relient K’s new video for “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been” here.

Far-Less‘ new album “Everyone Is Out to Get Us” will be released on February 7th through Tooth & Nail.

[With it's various members currently on tour as the backing band for Sufjan Stevens, Ester Drang will wait until January 25th to release their upcoming release, Rocinate, on January 25th by way of Jade Tree. The guys from Oklahoma will tour in support of the release with Styrofoam for much of November.
Any other closet Ester Drang fans out there?

[Norma Jean will have a new song called “ShaunLuu” featured on the soundtrack for the Showtime televison series “Masters Of Horror” which hits stores October 18th on Immortal Records. Other bands featured are: Thursday, Fear Before the March of Flames, Andrew WK, Mudvayne, and more…

Norma Jean will also join As I Lay Dying on their first headline tour of the States in support of their new album “Shadows are Security”. Joining them will be Madball & A Life Once Lost. To purchase tickets at a reduced service charge compared to the usual ticket outlets simply click here . The tour starts November 26 and runs through December 19. Should be a great tour!!

[Thrushare playing a new show in Santa Cruz on October 1st with Craigs Brother. Click Here for Details

OH WOW, they’re back people! Listen to a brand new No Innocent Victimtrack,here.

Check out Subculture Clothing

[Project 86’s new record is out now, and you can check out their album site here.

Pax 217 will be playing their final show on Oct. 14th at Rock the Park.

Chasing Victory will begin streaming their entire new album “I Call This Abandonment” starting Monday.

Blood & Ink has signed Burden of a Day.

[From UnderOath’s website; Underoath for the following TV appearances:

MTV2’s HeadBanger’s Ball THIS Saturday (Oct. 1) at 10pm EST!

Underoath will also be on Fuse’s Steven’s Untitled Rock Show Monday (Oct. 10) at 4pm and 10pm EST!
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As I Lay Dying are currently in Europe on tour; but will be hitting the road for a four week American tour with Slipknot. They have a contest on their webpage to win tickets.
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New P.O.D. single + EP in November. No date or title yet though…
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iTHRICE PODCAST!
Hear tracks from the new Thrice album VHEISSU before it is released (10/18/05) as well as some fun comentary by the band:
Tracks 1-3 - Tracks 4-6

[Florida band, Fireflight, have just signed with _______ Records. They will be in the studio this winter with a spring release for their debut full length. Ah these lights keep flashing on and off……………For now you can pick up their first independent release “On the Subject of Moving Forward” in our online store for $6.99. Click on “IVM Store” at the top of this site.

[UnderOath has posted the track entitled: “You’re So Intricate” which will be featured special edition CD/DVD version of “They’re Only Chasing Safety” which will be released October 4th on their purevolume page. The song is not per-say a “new” track as much as it is an early verson of “I’m Content With Losing” featuring some different lyrics. It is still cool to hear how the song progressed…

[View the new Juliana Theory videohere

Read a great review of the new Stretch Armstrong dischere

From HardcoreChristian.com:
“Staind, P.O.D. and Taproot will be teaming up for the “Fall Brawl Tour” beginning November 11th and running through till December 13th.”

From AbsolutePunk.net
The Chariot’s new ep will be titled “Unsung” and will release on December 6th

Acceptance will be shooting a video for their song “So Contagious” in a few weeks in Seattle, WA. Expect stills of the shoot to be made available shortly after it takes place.

Sullivan have posted their new song “Ten Ways to Impress” off of their upcoming full length “Hey, I’m a Ghost” at PureVolume.com

You can preview the track “Image of the Invisible” from Thrice’s upcoming album “Vehissu” here The album will release on October 18th

Falling Into Place “Every Grave is a Garden” is out today. Listen to tracks here.

Transparent Productions and Biola University Present
Adios Amigos
The OC Supertones (Farewell show)
with special guests
BLEACH
John Davis
DETAILS :::
Friday, Oct. 7
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
For Tickets, Click Here. I’m going to try and make this one.

In Movie News, Xmen 3 will debut on May 26th,2006, Superman Returns will release on June 30th, and Pirates of the Carribean will bow on July 7th, 2006.
2006 sounds like an awesome year for movies. To round out this year, we still have releases coming from King Kong and Dec. 14th 2005 and Narnia on Dec. 9th 2005

The new Nintendo: Revolution, has been unveiled and is looking at a 2006 release date. Click Here for full details (Thanks Gizmodo.com)

It seems as though the Motorolla CEO doesn’t like the IPOD Nano, click here to read why. (Thanks Gizmodo.com)

[Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia which features a slew of CCM artists hits stores today. (I can’t wait for the movie, but think I can do without this CD!)

Project 86’s new album “…And The Rest Will Follow” hits stores everywhere today.

[Here is a great band to check-out. From Batesville, AR Kingsdown is self-described as "Indie Rock," but they sound to me like a blend of Waking Ashland and Taking Back Sunday. Do yourself a favor and check them out:
Official Website | Purevolume Site

Switchfoot is currently sitting in the #3 spot on the Billboard 200 Album charts with their new disk “Nothing is Sound.” Reguardless of how you feel about Switchfoot, or this new album - you have to admit that this is an exciting thing for Christian rock music.

Anathallo are currently finishing the writing for their new record. No date has yet been anounced, but should be released on Selah Records sometime next year. I for one can not wait.

[We are running our first official contest with the band Sides of the North. The winner will receive a FREE signed guitar(by the band) and their latest cd “The Incurable Romantic”. To sign up you can do any of these two things, sign up at the form provided or if you already are signed up for the newsletter, then shoot me an email to: brandon@indievisionmusic.com The winner will be announced in one week.

[Listen to the new band called ActionReaction which features Jason Gleason (formerly of Further Seems Forever) plus Crissie Verhagen and Salvatore (Formerly of Element101). Click Here.

New Project86 song is up, Click Here

[So I got this new cd from the band Falling Into Place and I’m digging it. Word of Mouth Records never ceases to amaze me with their band signings. One of the best independent Record Labels around and everyone needs to get into their bands, especially Sides of the North.

A new Download by the band Falling Into Place has been posted under “Hot Downloads”. Look to the right side of your screen.Or you can click here.

In other news, it’s Saturday night which is always a great time. Smack right in the middle of the weekend and one day away from going to work again. I took the family to see March of the Penguins today which turned out to be a great documentary. I wanted to see Corpse Bride but I still enjoyed seeing little penguins do their thing. Well anyway, I hope you all enjoy your night and your Sunday off. I’ll be at Church tomorrow. Have fun kids.

[Mourning September finally has an updated website.

Absolutepunk.net has interviewed Man Alive.

Sullivan’s debut album “Hey, I’m a Ghost” will release on January 24th.

[Yo! It's your boy, x to the B-eacon to the x. I'm back from too long of a break, school is terrible...

I’ve got two brand spankin’ new reviews one by FBS, the other Number One Gun. Expect some more tomorrow.

Let me reiterate this older news. Facedown Records plans to release 3 albums on November 8th. No Innocent Victim-To Burn Again, Inked In Blood- Lay Waste to the Poets, and xLookingForwardx- The Path We Tread. Also be on the look out for Seventh Star and xLookingForwardx as they are touring in a town near you. Facedown Records

In Harvest Earth news, they have added more dates to the upcoming tour for Hope of Change. Harvest Earth News

[I am looking for another news poster that can keep this site current. Someone who can post news a couple times a day. If you have what it takes and are interested, please send me a sample news post to brandon@indievisionmusic.com

[You can now view the full length video of "The Sounds of Name Dropping" by South Carolina band, Stretch Armstrong.
View With Dial Up
View With Fast Connection

Head on over to Fireflight’s MySpace and pick up a buddy icon for your AIM. Click Here.

Anberlinare a featured band on the main page of PureVolume. It’s good to see them on there.

Check out Eager Seas

Keep the people of the Gulf Coast in your prayers as they prepare for another hurricane.

Do any of you have an Ipod Nano yet? If so, leave a comment. I’m curious as to what it’s like. You see, I don’t even have an Ipod. Yes, I know it’s sad.

[ Mono Vs. Stereo has just announced “The Southern Thunder Tour” which will feature The Showdown, Chasing Victory, and Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster. You can check out the tour website here and listen to a new Showdown demo titled “Breath of the Swamp”.

Relient K has been in the studio recording some new material for an EP they will release this November.

Calls From Home has posted two new songs from their new album “We Could Keep Silent” on purevolume.

[ Falling Up has posted a new song “Flights” from their upcoming album “Dawn Escapes” here. The album drops on Oct. 25th.

Jesse Sprinkle has gone solo.

I’m getting married this coming March.

[A new Demon Hunter track has been posted click here.

We have a new feature up with Project86, enjoy. It’ll be up for a week at which time I will post ________ as the next featured band Hint: They have a release coming out October 4th.

I picked up the new Juliana Theory cd and I am pretty disappointed with it. I had high hopes and this new album certainly let me down. Oh well. At least I still have “Love” to pack my stereo. Another big record comes out tomorrow that I’ll be buying for sure. Wonder who it is….

Click herefor an interesting read about some of the top selling albums of the moment. A few bands we cover are featured in the mix. Thanks Absolutepunk.net

[I proposed to my girlfriend at Shoney's while she was working (she is a waitress) yesterday, I was all dressed up, got down on one knee, and (of course) she said yes. So now I'm officially engaged.

Check out:
Sorry About The Catfight
Kingsdown
Veda
Eastern Youth
The Kirby

[ZAO are releasing their first DVD “ZAO: The Lesser Lights of Heaven” due out later this fall on Ferret Records. The DVD will include band interviews, a comprehensive history on the band, Video Footage, rare songs, and more….(Thanks Absolutepunk.net)

Demus 3 Entertainment is that latest artist management firm in scene. They represent a variety of artists including Forever Changed, Chasing Victory, Caldwell, A Day to Remember, Foreknown, Sides of the North, and so many more. You can check them out here.

Floodgate Records has signed Transition

My favorite new band: Maylene and the Sons of Disasterare releasing their debut full length on October 25th via Mono Vs Stereo. I have to say it…the band features former Underoath frontman Dallas Taylor. Catch them on the Southern Thunder Tour with The Showdown, and Chasing Victory.

My top three cds of the moment:
Switchfoot “Nothing is Sound”
Stretch Arm Strong “Free at Last”
Spoken “Last Chance to Breathe”

[ The Chariot will be releasing a new EP this coming January.

[ Lost Ocean full length cds are on the way for our store. Make sure to pick one up. We also have new albums available for purchase from Fireflight, Dear Augustine, Bleeding Martyr, and Stellar Kin. You can enter the store here. They’re all on sale and a great deal so buy an album today!

[We have an exclusive download from the band Sides of the North. This is a brand new recorded track and not available anywhere else. Check the “Hot Downloads” section for the free download. We’ll also be hosting a very special contest with the band soon.

The next full length from The Unfolding is due out late fall/early 2006. Production information and details on the release with be forthcoming.

Dismissed are still working on their new songs and finishing up the vocals. The brand new track(s) (not the demo the band posted) will be available soon through this website (one or two free downloads). You’re in for a real treat, at least I think.

Pennylane are playing their final final final show with Mae on Saturday on the beautiful island of Oahu, in Hawaii. So if you’re in town and to all of our friends in Hawaii, make sure to catch it. It’s at Pipeline Cafe in Oahu.

[ Anathallo will start recording their new album on September 28th with Matt Goldman in Atlanta.

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster finally have a website to call their own.

Norma Jean is heading out on the VelocirapTOUR this October with Darkest Hour, The Handshake Murders, Still Remains, and Haste The Day. Check out the tour site and e-card.

[ Mumsdollar and The Juliana Theory both have new websites.

[Two former members (David and Josh Tamaoka) of Pennylane now comprise the band Canefield Hero. They now have a lo-fi website up,click here

New albums in stores today:

Switchfoot “Nothing is Sound”
Stretch Arm Strong “Free at Last”
The Juliana Theory “Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat”
Nodes of Ranvier “Years to Come”

Stream song samples from the new Switchfoot album here

Mortal Treason broke up.

[Owner’s Manual (Netherlandish Screamo)
Silence The Foe
Benea Reach (Progressive hardcore, featuring ex-Selfmindead)
Ephesus (Filipino emo-punk)