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Alesana reveal dates for tour with A Skylit Drive

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/15/09 @ 10:46 AM - altpress.com

Alesana have unveiled both North American and European dates for the Emptiness Tour which is slated to kick off in February. A Skylit Drive, Of Mice And Men, the Word Alive and We Came As Romans will join them for the North American dates. ASD will remain for the European dates along with Emarosa and Bury Tomorrow.

Dates are as follows:
2.13.10 - Philadelphia, PA @ Polaris
2.14.10 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
2.16.10 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
2.17.10 - Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheelz
2.18.10 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls
2.19.10 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's DownUnder
2.20.10 - Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
2.21.10 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
2.22.10 - St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
2.24.10 - St. Louis, MO @ The Firebird
2.26.10 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
2.27.10 - Murray, UT @ Murray Theater
2.28.10 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House
3.01.10 - Spokane, WA @ The Boulevard
3.02.10 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
3.03.10 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
3.05.10 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
3.06.10 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
3.07.10 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
3.08.10 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
3.10.10 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
3.11.10 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
3.14.10 - Frisco, TX @ Dr Pepper Arena
3.15.10 - Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
3.17.10 - Mission, TX @ Las Palmas Race Park
3.19.10 - Houston, TX @ Meridian
3.20.10 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
3.23.10 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
3.24.10 - Orlando, FL @ Club at Firestone
4.13.10 - Leeds, UK @ Cockpit
4.14.10 - Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
4.16.10 - London, UK @ Islington Academy
4.17.10 - Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2
4.18.10 - Manchester, UK @ Academy
4.19.10 - Glasgow, UK @ King Tut's
4.20.10 - Liverpool, UK @ The Masque
4.21.10 - Colchester, UK @ Arts Centre
4.22.10 - Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
4.23.10 - Meerhout, Belgium @ Groezrock Festival
4.25.10 - Bochem, DE @ Matrix
4.27.10 - Zurich, CH @ Abart
4.29.10 - Barcelona, SP @ Razzamatazz2
4.30.10 - Madrid, SP @ Sala Live
5.01.10 - Villareble, SP @ Vina Rock
5.04.10 - Rome, IT @ Circolo Degli Artistili
5.05.10 - Milan, IT @ Magazzini Generali
5.07.10 - Munich, DE @ Backstage
5.08.10 - Wien, AT @ Flex
5.09.10 - Pragie, CZ @ Futurum
5.12.10 - Berlin, DE @ Magnet
5.13.10 - Hamburg, DE @ Knust
5.14.10 - Cologne, DE @ Essigfabriek
5.15.10 - Stuttgart, DE @ Universum
5.16.10 - Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof

Victory Records inks deal with Pathology

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 12/14/09 @ 11:36 PM - altpress.com

San Diego death metal act Pathology have become the latest acquisition to the Victory Records roster.

The band features Dave Astor on drums (ex-The Locust, Cattle Decapitation). Their label debut, and third full-length overall, is due out sometime in 2010.

You can check out some brutal jams here in the meantime.

The Academy Is... Announces Almost Here Anniversary Show

Alternative Press - Max Weinberg on 12/14/09 @ 5:54 PM - altpress.com

Chicago pop-punkers and recent AP tour alumni The Academy Is... have announced a special 5th year anniversary concert of their debut album "Almost Here." The show will take place February 6th at Chicago's famous Metro and opening the show will be Sing It Loud.

Tickets go onsale this Saturday with a special pre-sale for the band's fanclub this Thursday, December 17th.

Manchester Orchestra to post new acoustic song every day through Christmas

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/14/09 @ 4:55 PM - altpress.com

In celebration of "the twelve days of Christmas," Manchester Orchestra will be posting online a song every day through Christmas on Friday, Dec. 25. Today the band have posted an acoustic rendition of "Mean Everything To Nothing" from a performance on San Diego radio station KBZT. Listen to it here.

The Number Twelve Looks Like You announce break-up

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/14/09 @ 2:56 PM - altpress.com

New Jersey quartet the Number Twelve Looks Like You have announced that they are breaking up. They've scheduled a farewell show on Jan. 29 at School of Rock East in South Hackensack, NJ. The show will feature former members of the band along with special guests. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 19 here.

Vocalist Jesse Korman said, "I don't want to give you a sob story of why we are closing the book. I want this to end on more of a happy note like the end of the movie 'Big Fish.' Those of you who've been with us these past nine years know how amazing you are, and know how much we have unconditionally appreciated your love and support. With that said, it's time to go out with some integrity, dignity and good memories. I can guarantee you that this won't be the last you hear from all of us, as we will be doing our own music projects beyond #12. But lets keep the #12 legacy living on forever and ever, like its got an Energizer battery in it, it'll just keep going and going and going and going..."

Guitarist Alexis Pareja added, "I'm glad to say I had quite a journey with this band (my first and only band). To write music for myself and have others enjoy it was the greatest thing that could ever happen to me. I saw many faces genuinely appreciate what we did, and that's what kept us going. We may have never reached the pinnacle of what 'could have been,' yet we fought hard and brought challenging ideas to those who chose to listen closely. The band was never rich/famous and that was not the goal. We desired to play music we genuinely enjoyed creating, while being able to support our own accumulating responsibilities. But there comes a moment where one takes a step back and reevaluates what has been built. Due to many ongoing issues and the slow deterioration of the band throughout the years, #12 has decided to let this little monster go to sleep. It is best to leave the band with the high standards it set for itself than water down anything good we had. I'm equally sorrowful it had to end in such a manner, however this will hopefully give rise to a new chapter of music and creativity from the members. We all plan to stay active in music in one form or another. The Number Twelve Looks Like You brought together a ruthless, diehard, demanding fan base that always made every show an adventure. I can guarantee that every show we ever played was priceless to us even when there were only 5 kids. I want to give thanks to all the fans that gave me the opportunity to take my guitar playing to the next level, and to travel the world with such a fine group of gentlemen. It was 9 years of hard work and we saw lots of bands come and go while trudging along with minimal requirements. We shared the stage with many amazing people, and I have innumerable memories that have had a profound impact on me."

You can read the band's full statement here.

AFI, Something Corporate to headline 2010 Bamboozle California

Alternative Press - Nichole Fazekas on 12/14/09 @ 12:18 PM - altpress.com

It's okay, west coast--you can finally stop speculating! AFI have been announced as headliners for the first day of The Bamboozle's left coast festival, The Bamboozle California (formerly "Bamboozle Left"). This follows the news that Something Corporate plan to reunite next year to headline Bamboozle California's second date.

Bamboozle California will take place March 27th and 28th at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Tickets become available tomorrow, December 15th at 10AM.

Get AFI skins for your electronics at the official AP/DiNG Life store!