[Copeland will be on FUSE tonight. Their interview on Steven’s Untitled Rock Show will air at 10pm, and then again the next day at 4pm.

Don’t eat too much candy.

[So I am sitting in the Dayton International Airport getting ready to fly to Chicago and then to Tampa, so I figured, what the heck, let's add some news.

HM has posted a review of a Relient K/MxPx show in Texas.

Speaking of Relient K, I can’t remember if anyone has mentioned this before, but the band’s last three records have been shipped Gold quantities (500,000 units). Crazy.

Naive Clothing is hosting a battle of the bands contest. They already sponsor bands such as Forever Changed, Anberlin, The Juliana Theory, and more. Go on over and vote for your favorite new band. The winner gets a sweet sponsorship.

Does anyone know what song that title of this post is from? Hit me up if you do. The winner gets my bag of airline peanuts.

If you have a moment, pray that my plane doesn’t crash. Thanks.

[Umbrellas will have their song "The City Lights" featured on the ABC television show "Grey's Anatomy" Sunday night at 10pm. If you haven't had a chance to check these guys out, have a listen at their MySpace page.

Also, Copeland will be hosting "Stephen's Untitled Rock Show" on FUSE Halloween night. If you have nothing else to do, tune in to the boys on the tele. [thanks, Buzzgrinder].

Listen to the following bands whenever you are in a bad mood: The Rocket Summer, Last Tuesday, Yellow Second, Olivia the Band. You’ll be smilin’ or your money back.

[Norma Jean recently filmed a video for “Liarsenic” in Charleston, South Carolina. Look for it soon on your television.

AbsolutePunk.net has interviewed Relient K.

Stavesacre has posted some new material on their Myspace site.

I watched Saw 2 last night, pretty creepy stuff.

[Word of Mouth Records' Adelaide have officially called it quits, but there is a silver lining. Bassist and songwriter Joe Secciarelli has joined This Day And Age on One11 Records and will be joining them on their tour of Japan in January.

This fall, Staple (Flicker) and Blessed By A Broken Heart (Blood & Ink) will be hitting the road for some eastern U.S. shows. Check out Staple’s MySpace for updated show information.

By the way, if you haven’t picked up Staple’s latest, “Of Truth And Reconciliation,” you are seriously missing out. Make sure you check them out on tour this fall/winter and grab a copy.

Burden of a Day (Blood & Ink) will be hitting the studio in January to record their debut full-length album.

Oh, and my name’s Brad. I post news from time to time. Thanks for reading.

[Of the Son has signed with Harvest Earth Records plus… check out a new demo here

Kingston Falls has inked a deal with Strike First Records

Plus… ska music
Hook Line and Sinker

[If you like metal, check this band out:
With Hopes Last Breath They’re unsigned.
and chaos core:
Happiest Creature Alive

[Here's my big come-back post. It'll probably be a while before I have worthy news to share again. Blindlystaringupward is a band.

[Blood & Ink Records, by special arrangement with Facedown Records, will be releasing a vinyl LP version of NO INNOCENT VICTIM's new album "To Burn Again." Scheduled to be available November 22nd, the first pressing of the LP will be on four limited edition colors. Blood & Ink Records has already begin accepting preorders for the release, which can be done at their site: Blood and Ink

Two new songs from Female-fronted Goth Rock/Electro Hard Rock/Pop band: As Ember
Plus! a new demo song called “Sinless” by: Of the Son

[Oh my gosh, remember Like David (Released two albums on Bettie Rocket)? Well they are back and better than ever. Check out new songs here.

You can still buy their 2002 release on Bettie Rocket here.

What we really need is a Sick of Change reunion! If you dont know who Sick of Change is or have never heard of them, well then pick up their 2002 release “These Shattered Lives” here.

[Society’s Finest will be heading into the studio on December 5th with Andres Magnusson (Scarlet, Black Dahlia Murder, Gods) to record their new album.

Dustin Lovelis, guitarist, has left Letter Kills.

Demon Hunter has posted the song “Not I” from their new album here.

[Check out the following bands

Death is Not Welcome Here
Skuf
April Sixth

Read this great review of the new Demon Hunter record over at AbsolutePunk.net

Albums releasing today:
Demon Hunter “The Triptych”
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster “Self Titled”
Happy Christmas Vol. 4

Relient K’s new ep “Apathetic” featuring 7 Unreleased tracks, comes out on November 8th (the same day as the new Lagwagon…ahh yeah).

[Our good friends at Bands on Fire has posted up two links to watch NIV (No Innocent Victim), but the files are 42 MB and 196 MB, so a heavier download.

While on the matter on Bands on Fire, it came to my attention that new music from POD, Listen to P.O.D., is up and A picture of the new EP

New music from Undying Anthem

[Maylene and the Sons of Disaster "Self Titled" hits stores nationwide tomorrow, October 25th.

Listen to 5 songs from the album online here.

[Check this out, a brand new live video from Cornerstone 05, Ten 33 live video!

Also… you may have heard that Symphony in Peril is throwing in the towel, but Foreknown is doing so too.

Storm has some of their music from their older full-length up at the link.

On another note, I bought a “new” computer this past weekend, it was at a REALLY good price and I got free recording software on top of that. Space Ghost Coast to Coast Volume 3, Scrubs Season One, and Mystery Science Theater Volume 7 I bought also!

[P.O.D. hopes to release their upcoming album “Testify” on January 10th through Atlantic.

Slow Coming Day is currently at home writng new material and will be going into the studio sometime in the near future to record a new EP.

Facedown Records has posted their first podcast.

[In case our readers were unaware...We have a distro/store open with tons of items available for order. We have all 7 Indie Vision Music titles still available plus a ton more from additional artists. Get the last Pennylane cds while they are still available. At current time, there are only 5 copies left of Pennylane "From Paradise to Parking Lots" and once they are gone, the album will be out of print forever. We have prices you can't beat. Click Here to Enter the Indie Vision Music Store.

The Redemption Song have posted new demos to their MySpace page.Click Here. (Thanks Buzzgrinder.com)

Kings to You. (formerly Dismissed) are finishing up mixing/mastering on their new ep and the songs should surface sometime next week. The band will then be traveling to Love Juice Studios (where the Dismissed ep and full length were recorded) to record 3-4 more songs. Stay tuned to the band’s MySpace page for updates and songs. This band will blow up in 2006!

[Symphony In Peril has officially called it quits. After four years and two cds the band mutually decided to pull the plug. Final shows include Facedown East and No Innocent Victim's CD Release show. Read here for the low down.

[You can stream 5 tracks from the new Falling Up records over at PureVolume, click here. Falling Up “Dawn Escapes” releases on October 25th through BEC Recordings.

[Future Destination Recordsand Indie Vision Music are throwing a new contest together. 5 Winners will receive the new “Reasons for Living” compilation featuring these bands: Redemption Song, Apprentice, Hotshot Freight Train, Paige, Jeremiahs Grotto, Story Changes, Houlden Caufield, Fairweather Fan, Stellar Kin, Audible Campaign, Another Road Home, Paulina, Autumn in December, and a ton more….You can sign up one of two ways, first you can email me (Click on my name above this post) or you can join our mailing list. Either way, you’re entered. So get ready and sign up!

[ For an interesting read on current chart toppers, my recommendation is Hits Daily Double. Check it out.

[There is a thought provoking and entertaining story on Christians and popular music in the latest issue of Alternative Press magazine. I encourage everyone who reads this site to go out and buy this issue (November) of Alt Press with Coheed and Cambria on the cover.

[The winner of the Sides of the North contest is William Baker. Thanks so all of you that contributed and joined our contest. 4 other winners will receive the Word of Mouth Records compilation. Look for another contest soon.

[Thrice "Vehissu" releases today on Island Records. Pick it up in stores nationwide. Listen to the entire album here If anyone owns it, post your replies in the comments.

New No Innocent Victim track shreds! click here

Strikefirst Records have signed a new band by the name of Kingston Falls. you can listen to them here.

The Unfoldinghave a PureVolume page, check it out here.

Tooth and Nail. have posted new tracks from the Happy Christmas Vol. 4 album here.

Switchfoot’s. album has been recalled due to anti-piracy concerns.Read here.(Thank you ChristCoreMusic.net)

Mortification. is nearing completion of their new full length. The album will release early next year and the band will head out on a world tour shortly after. (Thanks Decapolis.com)

[Demon Hunter has launched their album site for “The Triptych”. They also have posted a new song “The Science of Lies” on purevolume.

Anberlin will be shooting a video for “Paperthin Hymn” and writing new songs during the month of November.

August Burns Red have posted a new song “Too Late For the Roses” from their upcoming album “Thrill Seeker” here.

In other news, I started painting the rooms in my new house this past weekend. Hopefully I can move in soon!

[Stryper is currently on tour with House of Heroes!! Yeah I said that right. The bands are making two stops to Southern California to both the House of Blues Anaheim and House of Blues Sunset Strip. Make it out to the show if you’re in the area.

[The new Jesus Wept track kicks serious butt. I want everyone to check them out now. Click Here. Their debut Facedown Recordsrelease will be out early spring of 2006 and I can’t wait.

[Foreknown has called it quits after five years. Their final show will be in Duluth, Minnesota this coming January. Some of the guys are going on to do other bands and some will not. Read more here.

Number One Gun has a new website for all to see.

Far-Less has decided to include their new track “You Knew What This Was” on the upcoming Tooth & Nail sampler which will hit stores in early november.

[Tomas, the bass guitarist from Blindside, hurt himself recently while skateboarding and fractured his skull, he is out of playing with the band for a while, Blindside continues to tour on. (from JesusFreakHideout)

Demon Hunter has four tracks from their new album up at PureVolume

[Shrimp Burger, why not in America? I WANT ONE!

Don’t call anyone fat, but call them PORKY!

Microchips for animals

World’s Oldest Noodles

THEY TRACE YOUR EVERY MOVE, so your cell phone will not get stolen!

Please comment! Thanks…. Len

[After the bringing to my attention from my main man Nodes from our forums, it seems that Hit The Deck walks the Earth again. The band decided that their fight wasn't over and are now excited to play in a hardcore scene in Ventura, California. I only hope they come out to the East Coast on some tours.Let’s call a Comeback
Also No Innocent Victim, Inked In Blood, and xLookingForwardx have 2 new songs from their upcoming releases. Jesus Wept released a prelease version of a song that will appear on their new cd. No Innocent Victim xLookingForwardx Inked In Blood Jesus Wept

Current Play List
- Officer Negative
- Beloved
- FBS
- xLookingForwardx

[The band known as Anthym have changed their name to "Radio Revolt" and have gained a new vocalist. The band is recording an ep this month and will release it for free in a month or so. You can check them out here.

[Project 86’s new album “…And the Rest Will Follow” debuted on Billboard’s Top 200 at #131, Billboard’s Heatseekers at #3 and were #2 on New Alternative Artists. The new album has sold over 8,000 units in its first week out. This marks highest debut in the bands history.

Dead Poetic has chosen Aaron Sprinkle to produce their upcoming new album which they plan to record in the coming months. Currently, the band plans to enter a studio in New York later this month to record some new demos with Zach Hodges behind the boards.

[I have posted the final ep that Focused recorded in 2000. You can download it here.

[MASSACHUSSETTS
Chasing Eternity

MISSISSIPPI
Stratia Fight To Die Four Too Many
Freshman 15 Last Descent

P.O.D.
One of my previous posts left a release date for a P.O.D. EP…. well, I couldn’t find any info on it on the labels’ website (or on P.O.D.’s), but my pals over at bandsonfire.com brought to my attention a link, a link where you could order the Nov. 15th 2005 P.O.D. EP!

The Warriors EP, Vol. 2 FOR SALE!

P.O.D. “Testify” due out early next year, drop date - unknown.

and that’s an ^update^!