It's Sunday January 15th, 2006. I did a bit of research and found that the first Punknews occurrence of the ever infamous "sandwich comment" was in our 2002 announcement of Fenix TX's breakup. Now I'm not taking credit for starting that little gem, as I'm not that clever and I assume I stole it from Buddyhead's then hopping gossip column, but it's somehow comforting that four years later it's still used proudly by our readers. It brings a tear to my eye.
Stories you were talking about this week
Fat Wreck claimed both top spots this week with stories on their new signing Dead To Me and the upcoming NOFX EP Never Trust a Hippy. As usual, the Warped tour got a ton of attention with new band announcements (the Bouncing Souls, Armor For Sleep and Billy Talent if you were wondering). Mest broke up. `Nuff said. Upcoming records from AFI, Streetlight Manifesto, the Lawrence Arms and Anti-Flag all had their fair share of attention, both positive and negative. Strangely, an account that Ian MacKaye was speaking at Yale received quite a reaction as well.
This week we spoke with two bands who rocked your 2005, so check out our chats with A Wilhelm Scream and With Honor.
Current contests GG Allin - Terror In America Music Video Distributors will release the DVD GG Allin - Terror In America: Live 1993 on February 21st. The label's giving away packs of five depraved GG DVDs to three depraved `Org readers.
Define the Meaning 'Zine
To celebrate the publication of their first issue, Define The Meaning Zine would like to give 10 Punknews.org readers a copy of the first issue. The issue includes interviews with Comeback Kid, With Honor, Tim McMahon from Mouth Piece/Triple Threat, Rise Against, Soulfire, and Folly as well as show reviews, cd reviews and more.
Sponsored tours Take Action Tour Matchbook Romance, Silverstein, Chiodos, Amber Pacific, Paramore, The Early November, I Am Ghost and Hit The Lights are among the bands playing this year's Take Action Tour. The Sub City organized event provides support and resources for young people to turn to when in need through the National Hopeline Network and 1-800-SUICIDE(784-2433).