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Metal Supergroup Barren Earth Post Trailer For New Release

Fresno reports: Finland's new prog/death act, Barren Earth, consisting of former members of Amorphis, plus current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow and Kreator, have uploaded a new video trailer to their YouTube channel, giving a glimpse into the writing and recording process of the tracks on the band's forthcoming 'Our Twilight' EP.

'Our Twilight', Barren Earth's debut release, will hit US stores November 17th (Europe 9th, Finland 11th) on Peaceville Records. The album trailer can be viewed here

Barren Earth's debut full-length album, containing the extended version of 'Our Twilight', is slated for an early 2010 release, while the band's first live performance is scheduled for November 19th in their hometown of Helsinki. - more on this story

Relient K Frontman Matt Thiessen Hits The Charts Three Times

PR reports: Relient K lead vocalist, album co-producer and songwriter, Matt Thiessen, has his second studio album on the mainstream Billboard charts or rather can boast having written material for three albums currently in the Top 200 as well as produced the no. 1 single in the country and on iTunes!!!

Relient K's new release, Forget and Not Slow Down (#15 debut), is co-produced and written by Thiessen; #8 on Billboard's Top 200 – Owl City's Ocean Eyes features the Thiessen produced, #1 Billboard Hot 100 smash hit single "Fireflies" (platinum single), "The Bird and The Worm" (co-wrote, co-produced, vocals), "Tidal Wave" (co-produced, vocals), and "Cave In" (co-wrote, vocals); and, holding at #93 on the Top 200 is Kelly Clarkson's current platinum release All I Ever Wanted featuring "Long Shot" co-written by Thiessen, Katy Perry and legendary producer Glen Ballard (No Doubt, Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morissette).

Relient K will be on tour this fall as special guests for TobyMac's Winter Wonder Slam tour beginning in University City, Pennsylvania on November 19 - dates

KISS Expand Guitar Hero Offerings

Submitted News reports: Look for KISS to headline the "Guitar Hero" stage on November 19 with a three-song track pack that's sure to satiate the KISS fan in everyone. The track pack will feature "Modern Day Delilah", the first single off the band's new album, "Sonic Boom"; "Lick It Up", the title track from the group's 1983 album; and "I Was Made for Loving You", KISS's second gold single.

KISS Track Pack will be available via Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox 360 for 440 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation Store for the PS3 for $5.49 and for Wii for 550 Wii Points.

In addition, all songs in the KISS Track Pack will be released as downloadable singles for Xbox 360 for 160 Microsoft Points each, PS3 for $1.99 each and Wii for 200 Wii Points each. - more on this story

Carmine Appice Instore This Week

PR reports: Legendary drummer Carmine Appice will appear live in person at Best Buy, 3415 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, November 7th for a CD signing, performance, and a drum off contest. Appice has been on a whirlwind publicity campaign supporting the August 25th Carmine Appice Guitar Zeus CD release Conquering Heroes.

The Best Buy instore appearance begins at 2PM with Appice accompanying a set of music on his drumkit and then signing autographs after his show. Later, the drum off contest will be held in the Best Buy parking lot. Prizes include t-shirts and Best Buy gift cards.

Fuel Records released the Guitar Zeus project by legendary drummer Carmine Appice, featuring a compilation of 24 of the best Guitar Zeus songs. Conquering Heroes hit the streets on August 25th. The double-disc set showcases the prolific talents of many world renowned rock guitarists including Brian May, Ted Nugent, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Richie Sambora, and many more. Since that time, Appice has been on a whirlwind publicity and instore campaign. - more on this story

They Might Be Giants Quiz Kids

PR reports: Expanding past their musical horizons, They Might Be Giants has added an interactive quiz game online for kids.

The Here Comes Science game tests your knowledge of science with video clues and questions. Answer 12 questions right out of 18 and win a free song from the new album!

As if their busy tour schedule with both kids and adult shows wasn't enough, TMBG will be the featured musical guests on The Late Show with Craig Ferguson on November 16.
- Play the game here

Milo of the Decendents Gets Dolled Up

MVD reports: Aggronautix is releasing a limited-edition figure of everyone's favorite pop punker, Milo of the Decendents (1000 numbered). This replica of the charismatic frontman stands at 7 inches tall, and is made of a lightweight polyresin. Displayed in a a black and blue tri-windowed box, Milo is portrayed in action and comes complete with his trademark nerd glasses and bitchin' stage stance.

"Wow, I can't believe it's happening," said Milo. "This is like the pinnacle of success for me; it's up there with the Playboy interview and Vans shoe!"

The figure will be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group - a company specializing in music-related distribution since 1986 - and DKE Toys - a wholesale distributor of urban / vinyl / designer art / objects / toys / figurines. - more on this story

Buy Unearth's New Album Again

Metal Blade reports: On November 10th, 2009, fans will be able to get their hands on the new deluxe version of Unearth's latest album, The March. The album will come with a bonus DVD featuring a tour documentary entitled, The Three Day March, with footage shot by acclaimed director, Doug Spangenberg (Lamb Of God, Every Time I Die, Job For A Cowboy), during Unearth's recent tour of the northeastern US.

The DVD will also feature footage from inside the studio during the band's recording sessions for The March as well as party footage from the band's recent tour with Testament entitledGig Life.

In addition to the candid behind the scenes footage, live footage of four songs will be included from the Wacken Festival 2008. Rounding out the DVD are the three music videos shot for The March - My Will Be Done, and the soon to be released videos for Grave Of Opportunity and Crow Killer. - more on this story

Four Year Strong Announce 3rd Annual Holiday Show

PR reports: Four Year Strong is proud to announce their 3rd annual holiday show at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Join the band on December 27th to spread some holiday cheer with Bane, Therefore I Am, Smartbomb, and Beyond City Lights.

Four Year Strong has garnered a worldwide following with their smack-to-the-face blend of power-pop and hardcore. In addition to conquering the US, the band has toured Japan, Australia, and the UK, including a current European run with Anti-Flag and Alexisonfire.

The band recently released "Explains It All", an album of influential 90s cover songs that debuted at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, #2 on the SoundScan New Artist Charts, and #4 on the iTunes Top Alternative Albums. Named "Most Anticipated of 2010" by Alternative Press and Rolling Stone's "40 Bands You Need To Know", Four Year Strong has also topped the Smartpunk Top 100 Sales and Purevolume "Most Played" charts, in addition to over 15 million plays on MySpace. - Tix

Vetiver's Kevin Barker Records With Joanna Newsom, Pat Sansone (Wilco) And Others

PR reports: You And Me may be Vetiver guitarist Kevin Barker's debut album, but he is far from a newcomer to the scene. For the last few years he's been recording, touring and collaborating with Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom, Vashti Bunyan, Antony and the Johnsons, and Espers, to name just a few and being a regular member of Vetiver. Kevin's been a cornerstone in the so-called "Avant-Folk" revival, and a main ingredient to the sound of many of its groups.

Now he has assembled an unbelievable group of musicians to record his debut album, You And Me. Produced by Thom Monahan (Vetiver, Lilys, Gary Louris, Devendra Banhart), the album features Pat Sansone (Wilco), Joanna Newsom, Jonathan Wilson (Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis), Eric Johnson (Shins, Fruit Bats), and Otto Hauser (Vetiver, Espers). The album will be released by Gnomonsong - the label helmed by Devendra Banhart and Andy Cabic - January 2010.

Growing up in Washington DC, Kevin was well-versed in the DIY punk culture typified by Fugazi and Dischord Records. While in high school He and his brother formed a vinyl-only punk label, Nervous Wreck Kids. He also organized numerous shows at local VFW halls and art
spaces. - more on this story

The Lee Boys Guitarist Finalist in Guitar Center's Best Undiscovered Blues Guitarists in the Nation Competition

PR reports: Roosevelt Collier, pedal steel guitarist for the Orlando/Miami based sacred steel band, The Lee Boys, is one of five finalists in the Guitar Center King of the Blues "Best Undiscovered Blues Guitarists in the Nation" competition. Over 4,000 blues guitar players from around the country competed in a series of local and regional challenges.

Collier, who won the regional finals in Memphis, will perform at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 PM, competing for a grand prize of $25,000. Joe Bonamassa and Pete Anderson are the headlining artists on the bill. Tickets are $20.00 and available via Ticket Master.

The Lee Boys is a sextet that transcends the boundaries set by musical genres. An energetic blend of R&B, gospel, hip-hop, rock and country driven by the Collier's pedal steel guitar, they have toured with the Mississippi Allstars, Bob Weir, Victor Wooten, Derek Trucks, Susan Tesdeschi, Los Lobos, The Black Crowes, Gov't Mule and more. The Lee Boys has performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and on the prestigious syndicated radio program Mountain Stage. They have graced the stages at the nations' biggest music festivals, including Bonnaroo, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Austin City Limits Fest, Summercamp, High Sierra, DefFest, Cornerstone Festival, Philadelphia Folk Fest, Voodoo Music Festival and more. - dates

. Nirvana - Live at Reading DVD/CD

Its probably a good thing that this legendary, highly sought-after concert film has been kept under wraps for seventeen years. Its now been long enough that the viewer can simply enjoy the performance for what it is. (5 stars) - Read the full Nirvana - Live at Reading DVD/CD review

. Rock Reads: Bon Jovi - When We Were Beautiful

This book is a standalone entity and while it shares its name with the title of a new song and their documentary, its more or less a collection of pictures and stories celebrating the bands quarter of a century together. (4.5 stars) - Read the full Rock Reads: Bon Jovi - When We Were Beautiful review

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