[I Am Alpha And Omega have posted a new track at PureVolume.  Check it out.

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Starflyer 59 has a demo up on myspace called “Nice Guy.” The song is supposedly to be released on a full-length in 2006.

Look for a Haste The Day DVD in the future.

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Pedro the Lion has broken up. You can read more at Buzzgrinder.

Mute Math have posted an unreleased song Chaos on their myspace page.

Be safe this New Year’s.

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Look for a video for Spoken’s “Bitter Taste” soon which will also have Cory Brandan(of Norma Jean) doing guest vocals.

According to DeadPoetic.com, Dead Poetic will be putting out one demo a week starting new year’s day until they enter the studio Jan 30th.

Underoath will begin recording for their follow-up to They’re Only Chasing Safety starting January 11th.

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Shortly, we’ll have a download from the band Long Live Logos. For now, check them out here

Every one who is in a band or runs a record label, make sure to check out El Guapo Merch. They have great prices and good quality. Check them out today. The company is run by Keith Allen, former frontman of the band Off the Record.

Cornerstone is coming up again this next year and again, I wont be attending. It’s just too far for a Californian to travel (at least for me). If Cornerstone ever decided to make a California fest, I’d be there in an instant. We do have Spirit West Coast but I think you all know what the quality of that fest is like. May I say CCM! So what’s up with the music news for today? Anything new we should be posting? Any cool gifts you guys and gals received over Christmas?

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Cornerstone Festival announced another 20 bands!

Relient K                        Lost Dogs
77’s                               As Cities Burn
The Showdown              Anathallo

Aracely Bock                Denison Witmer
Escape From Earth        House of Heroes
Infradig                         John Davis          
Judd & Maggie             Mike Pritzl
No Innocent Victim       The Crossing
The Last Hope             xLooking Forwardx
Underoath                    THE WiiTALA BROTHERS

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Check out a danceable emocore (with keys) band from New Jersey called I Am Alpha And Omega at MySpace or PureVolume.

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The boys in Spoken are in a bind with their van, apparently, and they are holding a contest to raise some fundage. For one American dollar, you can enter their contest to win tickets to all Spoken shows in 2006, unreleased demos/acoustic tracks, a ton of Spoken merch, merch from some of their sponsors, naming rights to their new van, and more. It's a lot of stuff, no doubt. Help the brothers out, donate a buck via mail (send to: Spoken Contest, 503 Derby Trace, Nashville, TN 37211) or Paypal (cunny86@hotmail.com). Check out http://www.myspace.com/spoken for more information.
In other news… nothing. Absolutely nothing. Hope you all had a festive holiday filled with love, friends, family, and all that good stuff.

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P.O.D.
Copeland
Showbread
Alove for Enemies
Cool Hand Luke
Headnoise
Jesus Wept
Mercury Radio Theater
Steve Lawhead w/ Jeff Johnson
The Wednesdays

Cornerstone Festival Website:
www.cornerstonefestival.com

Also, if you haven’t already, go ahead and vote for A Place Tomorrow they are currently in first by 1% (a very slim margin).

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For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

Merry Christmas everyone. Today is a day of peace and a day or rememberance for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let us take time out to pray for loved ones and lift each other up in his glorious name. Without Christ there would be no resurrection and without the Resurrection, there would be no Faith. Praise God for the birth of our Lord. God Bless you all this Holiday. Peace.

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Comeback Kid are touring New Zealand/Australia from Feb. 1st-22nd. Check them out on MySpace here

Make sure to check out the Quick and the Dead Christmas track, here .

Luke 2:14

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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Number One Fan have changed their name to The Robins. The sound has slightly changed as well. (Thanks Absolutepunk.net)

Acceptance have updated their PureVolume page with a new Christmas track and some other songs off of the critically acclaimed “Phantoms”. The band has also posted up an exclusive tour video here.

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Eleventyseven (Flicker Records) will release their debut album on March 21st. You can listen to them now on purevolume.

Society’s Finest has a new song over at hxcmp3.com.

Cool Hand Luke are currently working on new material. Expect an EP and a college tour this Spring and a full-length next Fall.

The Lonely Hearts upcoming album Paper Tapes is set to release March 7th. (thanks indieaccessradio.com)

Sorry about my lack of updates lately, I’ve been pretty busy with work. Everyone have a Merry Christmas!

[Listen to the new P.O.D track “Goodbye For Now” on their MySpace here. I know this may be old news but I have to give this band props. The new album “Testify” drops on January 24th.

[What band would you like myself or one of our other writers, to interview? I was thinking of writing one up for Anberlin.

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they are in a contest with West 49 to win some sweet stuff.  They
are currently in close second with another band, and we need your help
to get this band where they deserve to be.  Listen to them at MySpace or PureVolume, and then go show your support by voting for them over here.

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As most of you can see, our forums are down. This means that none of the downloads, articles, reviews, etc are viewable. We will hopefully (I really hope) have it restored later today. Thankfully it’s all backed up.

Brandon

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The Showdown have posted a brand new track on MySpace titled “Give us This Day”. The song will appear on the European re-release of their record “A Chorus of Obliteration” which will come out on Abacus in February.

I made a little best of list for 2005. I know I left some albums off the list because frankly I couldn’t remember them all. Fill me in if I forgot one. Here is the list

Don’t forget, we have a full download available from the band Kings to You in the Multimedia section. You can also download it by clicking here . From what I hear this band is garnering alot of interest from some sources.

[Sullivan has put up a new song on purevolume called “Insurance For The Weak.” Jan 24th will be here soon so look out for “Hey I’m A Ghost”! Click here to see the cover for the album.

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Hey all! First off, I just want to wish you a very merry Christmas and please remember the reason for the season.

LA Symphony has a new Christmas song at their MySpace

The Roosevelts also have a new Christmas song, aptly named “Christmas Song” up at their MySpace

Plus, this is old news, but do not forget the Happy Christmas music put out by none other then Tooth and Nail

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Lost Ocean has signed with Credential Records/EMI. Look for their debut full length out in 2006. You can download their track “Mute” right here

Indie Vision Music on MySpace, click here

So did anybody see The Chronicles of Narnia yet? What did you think about it? I saw it and thought it was a great family film. King Kong? Post some comments people. In other related news, Serenity comes out on DVD tomorrow. That was a great movie and so underrated.

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Aaron Sprinkle’s band Fair is in the studio now and will be releasing their debut album this spring on Tooth and Nail Records, according to their website.

Joy Electric’s plans for 2006 include the release of a new full-length entitled “The Memory of Alpha,” a live disc, a Christmas EP, and a 7-inch. He will also be working with his brother in Starflyer 59 on the project called The Bros. Martin.

The Seventh Star DVD is now available through Facedown Records. Check out the Facedown website for a DVD preview.

Click here to find out how to chat with Aaron Gillespie of Underoath tonight at 7pm.

[Absolutepunk.net has interviewed Forever Changed, read it here .

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For those of you who know of BarlowGirl, or those who do not, go vote for them anyway over at Yahoo! Music’s “Who’s Next”.

As a thank you to all of their fan support on MySpace Disciple has added a new song “I Feel You” onto their MySpace expect BIG thigns (as always) from Disicple in 2006, their sound is REALLY progressing.

And yeah… one of Brandon’s favorite Word Records artists, Stellar Kart, is releasing a new CD in summer/fall of 2006.

Flatfoot 56 from Chicago area has signed with Flicker Records, this Celtic Punk band is well known by me and some other people. Flicker is also home to many great artists such as Fireflight, Kids in the Way, Subseven, and T-BONE!

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Fireflight has four songs from their previously released ep available on MySpace. You can pick their album up in our store for only $6.99. Look for their debut full length in the spring of 2006 on Flicker Records.

For all purchases in our store, make sure you get them in by Monday December 19th to ensure on time Christmas delivery. Plus you get a free Spacepilot and Joey’s Loss cd with purchase.

Another amazing female fronted band Chandelle (and unsigned by the way) have new songs on their myspace. If you haven’t yet heard of this band before, definitely do yourself a favor and check them out.

Only one more week of work left and then it’s vacation time baby! Heck ya.

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Anberlin will be touring Australia/New Zealand in January. Then they start their national tour with Hawthorne Heights, June, and Bleed the Dream on February 10th. For details on upcoming shows, click here. If you dont have “Never Take Friendship Personal”, you need to buy it.

Cut Shallow have a new demo on their MySpace page.

Check out Long Live Logos here

Quick and the Dead have a cover of “The Danger Zone” (The theme song from Top Gun) on their MySpace page.

No Innocent Victim have a string of shows coming up in January with Seventh Star and a few dates posted for February (one at Chain Reaction club here in Orange County).

Bleeding Martyr have three songs posted up at their MySpace page, check them out here. The band also has new merch.

To hear two Canefield Hero tracks not posted on their MySpace page, head on over to the Pennylane MySpace. (Canefield Hero is the new acoustic band featuring David and Josh Tamaoka formerly of Pennylane).

Stavesacre has new merch up in their store, click here

Mxpx are touring the UK in January with The Starting Line, visit the special MySpace tour page for details.

Ghoti Hook have a tribute page on MySpace.

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xLookingForwardx is booking tours with Ramallah and Death Before Dishonor this January, go out and support them. Check It Out

The mighty mighty Enlow returns with a new full length coming soon on Blood and Ink Records ENLOW

Expect an interview with Fredericksburg and Lynchburg legends My Epic next Thursday.

Also join my good friends, Elysian and My Epic as friends of their myspace sites. And check out Elysian’s sick shirt design created by Mike Sanders. Also be sure to buy one and catch the band live if you’re in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.

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From the Olivia Mailing List:
“A limited amount of Olivia’s first cd, “For the Kids” has recently surfaced. Your chance to add this collectors item to your cd collection is now.” Click here to order this old school album and their latest “Self Titled” release. Order by December 19th to ensure on time Christmas delivery.

P.O.D have a ton of specials going on in their online store. Plus they’ve added new items. Place your order by December 18th for on time Christmas delivery. P.O.D “Testify” releases on January 24th. (Wow, what an impressive date of releases. The new Yellowcard comes out the same day)

The new Watashi Wa album titled “Eager Seas” is due out on January 24th through Tooth and Nail Records.

Sulivan’s “Hey I’m a Ghost” is due out also on January 24th through the legendary Tooth and Nail.

My Epic have lost their guitarist and founding member, Matt Hogan. Everyone needs to check this band out like now!

View the trailer for Underworld: Evolution here

Read this great interview with the band Suffering and the Hideous Thieves

So what do you guys think of the new Facedown Records band, Flee the Seen? I think the female vocals are cool. It’s refreshing to see Facedown branching out. I think 2006 will be a powerful year for the label. Just you wait.

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Thanks to our man Nodes in the forums, he has informed me of two new interviews just posted up by Becoming the Archetype and Nodes of Ranvier. Here they are and “interesting” I might add:

Nodes of Ranvier
Becoming the Archetype

Whoa, Dogwood is alive! They have announced three new shows for Southern California. It’s good to see them still going at it.

Quick and The Dead have some special songs (including an exclusive Christmas track) up on their MySpace page. Everyone needs to check this band out.

Anberlin’s single “Paperthin Hymn” has been sent to national radio and is getting played on several stations including KROCK in New York.

Waking Ashland will be on the MySpace Records Vol. 1 special on the Fuse Network this coming week. Premieres: Tuesday December 20th @ 9pm EST

The Militia Group has a special Christmas sale going on where you get cds and shirts for only $8 each.

Brandtson has finished recording with Ed Rose and will begin mixing their new album shortly. Look for the new full length to hit early next spring.

Showbread gained a new drummer who was formerly from the bands The Woods and Such Broken Glass.

The new Demon Hunter video for “Undying” is availabe here

Both Inked in Blood and Sinai Beach are featured on PureVolume

The Fold has a new song up on PureVolume

Classic Crime has a new song up on PureVolume also

Sign up on PureVolume and add Kings to You as a friend. Here is their PureVolume page.

In other news….It sure is cold here, 60 degrees sucks I’m kidding people. I feel sorry for you midwest/eastcoast folk, it must be a real bummer to move about in the frigid temps. Orange County is great, you should all move here. ha.

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Am I the only one that thinks this company (Verichip) is creepy?

Verichip

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Everyone check out Anathallo . Good band.

Kings to You finally have an impressive listing of shows coming up in Southern California (Click on their MySpace page for details). If you’re in town, check them out.

Not much news to report on today. Does anyone have any news worthy items of interest? I’m sure there is something going down out there in music land. Drop your comments and let us know what we’re missing out on. So how is everyone doing? I hope you’re all doing well today. Take care.

[Dolphin Striker have posted 3 new songs at their MySpace page.  They will be releasing their CD this weekend, and I’m going to buy one.

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Ben, ex-guitarist of Number One Gun, has a new band called Cabrini Green.

August Burns Red, despite rumors, has not broken up.

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Relevant Mag has where you can vote on doors that they had decorated Vote today, or check them out, make your votes by Thursday. IVM staffers tried doing this, until we figured out that sheets and hanging beads do not classify as doors (because none of us can afford a door). Discuss in the forums.

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Hey all! This is a band from my home state of ol’ Minnesota, not any band, a High School band, doing songs by Grits, Relient K, Bleach, Skyharbor, FM Static, Demon Hunter, Slick Shoes, Nate Sallie, and Rocky’s theme “Eye of the Tiger”. here

Also, check out the new video for “Undying” from Demon Hunter

Also, the artwork done by Asterik for Norma Jean’s “O God the Aftermath” is up for a Grammy for “Best Recording Package”

Skillet is going in to record new stuff in Jan/Feb, also, while you wait visit here to see their e-card, and a video for “Savior”

View The Chariot’s new e-card and listen to the whole EP

And, wodnering what I am doing during New Years? Well… I am running “The Pit” at this event See You at the Party 2006 so if you are aroudn MN, or the general area, please come.