Roadrunner are proud to announce the signing of Canada’s Juno Award-winning ALEXISONFIRE in Europe and Japan. June 22nd will see the release via Roadrunner of OLD CROWS / YOUNG CARDINALS, the fourth full-length disc from the band.

“We’re really proud of this new record,” says guitarist/vocalist Wade MacNeil. “Old Crows / Young Cardinals is a big step forward for the band, and signing to Roadrunner for Europe and Japan is an important part of that.”

OLD CROWS / YOUNG CARDINALS was recorded at Armoury Studios (Vancouver, BC) and Silo Recordings (Hamilton, ON) and is co-produced by Alexisonfire alongside Julius “Juice” Butty who produced previous albums WATCH OUT! and CRISIS. Legendary Nick Blagona also engineered the album at the Armoury Studio sessions.

Alexisonfire play a run of 3 intimate headline shows at the Borderline in London, 9/10/11 June – all of which sold out within one hour of going onsale.

Watch this space for more news! And to hear a new track, head to the bands OFFICIAL MYSPACE.

Orange County quintet ATREYU has entered Henson Studios in Los Angeles with producer Bob Marlette (Saliva, Seether, Ozzy) to begin work on the highly anticipated follow-up to 2007’s LEAD SAILS PAPER ANCHOR.

“We started as a heavy hardcore band,” says lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, “and I think we’ve gotten away from that in recent years. The last record, for example, showcased us as a rock band with heavy parts. With this record, we want to return to our roots while also continuing to move forward. It’s about finding the right balance between the two.”

“This album will scream as a statement of where we’ve been, what we’ve become and where we will go,” adds drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller. “We think this record will be a huge marker in the life of Atreyu and we can’t wait to unveil it.”

According to Varkatzas, the band has demo’d 30 songs and plan to narrow it down to 16, with the goal being to finish recording by June. “The songs definitely have a dark, heavier feel and I think the current climate has a lot to do with that,” says the vocalist. “Personally, I just feel…angry and it’s coming out in the music. Failed bailouts, unemployment on the rise, troops still in Iraq—I watch all this stuff on the news and it carries over to the sessions. It gets me fired up.”

After initial drum sessions at Henson, the band and Marlette will move production to the producer’s Blue Room Studios in the San Fernando Valley. “I was anxious to work with these guys,” says Marlette. “They’re a great slamming live band with amazing power and a great signature sound. This is going to be a helluva record.”

Head to the COMPETITIONS PAGE for details on how you can get your mits on signed MADINA LAKE goodies and artwork proofs from the new album The Devil You Know from HEAVEN & HELL!!!!

And there’s still time to enter comps for Metal Hammer Golden Gods tickets, so get going!!!!

The time has come. The new album from MADINA LAKE, the mighty fine ATTICS TO EDEN hit stores TODAY. If you have been loving the tracks you have heard- Never walk Alone, Never Take Us Alive and Statistics- or if you checked out the whole album on Spotify and have been dying to get your mits on it, then the wait is over. Head to your local record store today and pick it up!!

The CD, once placed into your PC will give you 1 years FREE membership to the bands fan club AND open up EXCLUSIVE content on their OFFICIAL WEBSITE. The new content begins to be released tomorrow, so get buying the album asap! You’ll get access to video messages from the band, the Adalia story, on the road updates- DON’T MISS OUT!!

Hit the links below to pick up the album online:

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On MAY 18TH, CKY will release their new album CARVER CITY. The first single off the album, A1 ROLLER RAGER hits digital platforms today (MAY 4TH) and so you can get your first taster of the album my all reputable outlets NOW!

Got iTunes? Click on the button below to pick it up now for a mere 79p!!!

The guys will be hitting the UK for the following shows in a few months, and watch this space for more from the guys in the weeks leading up to the release of Carver City!

Tour:
09/07/2009, Arts Centre Colchester
10/07/2009, Electric Ballroom, London
11/07/2009, Nass Festival, Somerset

Pre-order the new album HERE.

Miss the MTV premier of SLIPKNOT’S new video?? Then fret not people!

MADINA LAKE will be making a personal appearance on MONDAY 4TH MAY for an acoustic set and signing at HMV in Sheffield to celebrate the release of ATTICS TO EDEN, which hits the shelves that very day

Here’s all the details- take note!

HMV Sheffield, High St – 14-18 High Street, Sheffield, S1 2GE
Head to the store from 8am to pick up a wristband (one per person) that will allow you in to the store for the event. They will be allocated on a first come first served basis, while stocks last, subject to availability, at participating store only etc etc…

We’re out on the road with the guys as we speak! Check out the updates on the TWITTER!!!.

MADINA LAKE will be in session on the Radio 1 Rock Show on Monday night!! Don’t miss it!!!

You can tune in online HERE on Monday night (4th MAY) from midnight (technically this is Tuesday morning, but hey…) until 2am to hear the session. DON’T miss it!! It’s a corker! And they will be showcasing tracks from new album ATTICS TO EDEN, which comes out that very day!

People who pick up the CD will be able to access bonus material from the bands OFFICIAL WEBSITE and will also gain 1 years FREE membership to their fan club. You can pre-order the CD HERE.

Madina Lake are currently on tour in the UK and we will be heading out on the road with them for a few days. Add us on Twitter for live on the road updates, including pics!!! You will find the Roadrunner UK Twitter right…HERE!!

The MUTINY WITHIN guys haven’t got long left in the studio now!!! Check out their latest blog and video update below. Seriously need to get hearing these tracks before we pop with anticipation over here!!!!!

Hey everyone,
1 week left to go and we’re right on schedule! Chris and Drew only have a couple of songs left to record, and simultaneously, Dan and Brandon are going to explore some additional guitar textures. At some point this week, we’re going to give everything a thorough listen with Jason and Matt, discussing some final thoughts and ideas.
Also this week, we’re proud to announce that D’Addario Strings, Planet Waves Accessories, and Evans Drumheads have all officially endorsed Mutiny Within! We’re excited to be on board and are eager to receive some of their newest products.
Be sure to check in next Tuesday for another video update! See you then.
-MW

If you head on over to the OFFICIAL DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL WEBSITE and check out episode 2 of ‘The Lowdown’ you will see a video message from our very own TRIVIUM!!

Check out the guys getting prepped for the fest in their native Florida.