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New Deftones album in April

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/17/09 @ 2:09 PM - altpress.com

Vocalist Chino Moreno revealed in a recent interview that the upcoming Deftones full-length will be released April 27, and that it will be reminiscent of the band's 1997 album, Around The Fur, and 2000's White Pony.

Deftones had already recorded an entire album tentatively titled Eros but decided to hold off on releasing those songs after a Nov. 2008 car accident left bassist Chi Cheng in a coma. The band recruited bassist Sergio Vega to help record a new album with producer Nick Raskulinecz. Moreno says, "I honestly think it's one of the best, if not the best record we've ever done."

Manchester Orchestra to record in June, frontman to collaborate with Kevin Devine

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/17/09 @ 1:44 PM - altpress.com

In a recent interview, Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra revealed a wealth of information about upcoming plans for MO, his solo project Right Away, Great Captain! and more. Hull said that Manchester Orchestra will be recording the follow-up to Mean Everything To Nothing in June and the third RAWG album is "half-written." He also mentioned that MO will release a split 7-inch with Kevin Devine in January--the same month that Hull will begin work on a full-length with Devine.

Motion City Soundtrack add more U.S. dates, Aussie/Japan tour

Alternative Press - Scott Heisel on 12/17/09 @ 12:05 PM - altpress.com

Motion City Soundtrack have confirmed a slew of new shows spanning three continents for this February and March. First up are four new stops of their U.S. headlining tour with Set Your Goals, This Providence and the Swellers, from Feb. 13-16. After that, Team MCS will head to Australia from Feb. 20-March 1 with the Soundwave Festival, before popping up into Japan from March 4-8. Revised dates below:

Jan 23 2010 8:00P First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jan 25 2010 8:00P The Intersection Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jan 26 2010 8:00P Bogarts Cincinnati, Ohio
Jan 27 2010 8:00P House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio
Jan 29 2010 8:00P Clutch Cargo's Pontiac, Michigan
Jan 31 2010 8:00P Mr. Small's Theater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Feb 1 2010 8:00P Recher Theater Towson, Maryland
Feb 3 2010 8:00P The Fillmore at Irving Plaza New York, New York
Feb 4 2010 8:00P Crocodile Rock Cafe Allentown, Pennsylvania
Feb 6 2010 8:00P Amos' Charlotte, North Carolina
Feb 8 2010 8:00P Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia
Feb 10 2010 8:00P The Door Dallas, Texas
Feb 11 2010 8:00P Emo's Austin, Texas
Feb 13 2010 5:30P Rialto Theatre Tucson, Arizona
Feb 14 2010 5:30P House of Blues - Sunset W. Hollywood, California
Feb 15 2010 5:30P House of Blues - Anaheim Anaheim, California
Feb 16 2010 5:30P Regency Ballroom San Francisco, California
Feb 20 2010 12:00P BRISBANE SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL - RNA SHOWGROUNDS Brisbane, Queensland
Feb 21 2010 12:00P SYDNEY SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL - EASTERN CREEK RACEWAY Eastern Creek, New South Wales
Feb 26 2010 12:00P MELBOURNE SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL - MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS Ascot Vale, Victoria
Feb 27 2010 12:00P ADELAIDE SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL - BONYTHON PARK OVAL Adelaide, South Australia
Mar 1 2010 12:00P PERTH SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL - STEEL BLUE OVAL Perth
Mar 4 2010 8:00P Akasaka Blitz Tokyo
Mar 7 2010 8:00P Club Quattro Nagoya
Mar 8 2010 8:00P Big Cat Osaka

Living Sacrifice, Shai Hulud and more embark on "The Abominable Snowtour"

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 12/17/09 @ 12:44 AM - altpress.com

Pioneering metalcore legends Living Sacrifice and Shai Hulud will be heading out this winter along with War Of Ages, Lionheart and The Great Commission for "The Abominable Snowtour."

Here are all the dates (and here's hoping for no weather-related van accidents):

2/5 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
2/6 Little Rock, AR @ Juanitas
2/7 Dallas, TX @ Fat Daddy's
2/8 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
2/9 Houston, TX @ Meridian
2/10 Tulsa, OK @ Marquis Theatre
2/11 Bentonville, AR @ Skia
2/12 Kansas City, MO @ El Torreon
2/13 Jefferson, SD @ Community Center
2/14 Buffalo, MN @ The Vault
2/15 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's
2/17 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
2/19 Grand Ledge, MI @ Imagine This
2/20 Erie, PA @ Forward Hall
2/21 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
2/22 Clinton, NJ @ Aquifer Music Venue
2/23 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
2/24 Virginia Beach, VA @ Club Relevant
2/25 Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery*
2/27 Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue*
2/28 Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre*

*Dates without Shai Hulud

Pre-order the special edition AP mini-mag featuring Motion City Soundtrack and Cartel

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/16/09 @ 4:51 PM - altpress.com

Order your copy of the AP special edition mini-mag before it exclusively hits Walmart stores on Dec. 22. The mini-mag featuring both a look back at 2009 and a look ahead to 2010 comes in two cover variations--one with Motion City Soundtrack and another with Cartel (check them out below). In addition to all the exclusive features and reviews inside, you also get MCS and Cartel rubber bracelets, reversible locker posters and two CDs featuring A Day To Remember, Say Anything, Relient K, Four Year Strong, Hey Monday and many more. Best of all: the mini-mag is only $5!

Pre-order the Motion City Soundtrack cover here
Pre-order the Cartel cover here

Matt Thiessen leaves Relient K tour due to family emergency

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/16/09 @ 3:45 PM - altpress.com

Relient K frontman Matt Thiessen will not be at any of the band's remaining performances during the Winter Wonder Slam tour due to a family emergency. Thiessen's mother suffered a severe heart attack Monday evening and Thiessen flew home to Canton, Ohio, to be by her side as she undergoes quadruple bypass surgery. The remaining three members of Relient K will remain for the final four shows of the tour, playing fan favorites and holiday music with House Of Heroes vocalist Tim Skipper. Relient K will also have a contest where one fan club member will be able to join the band onstage for "Sadie Hawkins Dance."

A statement from the band's management reads: "Due to circumstances beyond any of our control, Matthew Thiessen needed to leave the Winter Wonder Slam last evening on a red eye flight to Canton. It is with great sadness to report that Matt's mother suffered a severe heart attack Monday evening. Matt flew home to be with his family and at his mother's side as she undergoes quadruple bypass surgery. We truly appreciate your understanding and prayers during this highly emotional time. Again, we thank you for your prayers and wish you joy in your hearts during the Christmas season."

Our hearts at thoughts go out to Thiessen and his family during this difficult time.