Utilizing Meebo's online chat platform, Patrick will field questions and interact with users around the world via a real-time video and audio feed, Meebo, a prominent web-based instant messaging and chat service, has championed new music releases from a variety of high-profile and up-and-coming artists including Filter.

Patrick's live chat is another component in a long list of initiatives setting up Filter's return. The first single "Soldiers of Misfortune" from Anthems for the Damned is currently climbing both Alternative and Active Rock radio charts. The band has also partnered with internet music sites iLike, ascap-doesnt-want-labels-to-promote-their-artists-go-with-bmi-next-time, AT&T Blue Room and MySpace to offer listening parties, track-a-day song leaks and other exclusive content to promote the release. On April 24, the band kicked off its summer tour in Austin, which will span the entire U.S. - If you are feeling talkative then click here to chat with Patrick

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