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Testament detail 'Dark Roots of Earth'

2012-05-16T09:00:01-05:00

San Francisco's Testament have set a release date for their new album, Dark Roots of Earth. The album will be released on July 31st in North America, and July 30th internationally. The album will be released on CD, vinyl, and a CD/DVD set with several bonus tracks.

Dark Roots of Earth will be the band's first studio album since 2008's The Formation of Damnation. You can click Read More for the cover art and track list.

Bamboozle Guide, part two

2012-05-15T18:00:01-05:00

Welcome back to Bamboozle Guide Part II: Revenge of Bamboozle Guide. This time around, we'll be issuing forth our top picks for Bamboozle's Sunday lineup. I hope you folks like Bon Jovi even half as much as I like Bon Jovi. Tickets for the whole shebang are still available here. My Lansdale hardcore roots demand I rep the Wonder Years, who are playing Friday. So go scream at them if you're interested. Now, click can click Read More for some lists.

Dropkick Murphys rebuke Wisconsin Republicans for using their music

2012-05-15T16:30:01-05:00

Boston based celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys have spoken out against Wisconsin Republicans for using their music without permission. You can click Read More for the details.

Lilith: 'Return' (Exclusive)

2012-05-15T16:00:01-05:00

Today's stream comes from Pittsburgh, PA-based Lilith; the new folk/punk project featuring members from Code Orange Kids. We've got a stream of the band's 7-inch, Return, which is due out May 29 on Get Better Records and Out of This Records.

You can find it on their Punknews.org Profile

Helmet / Toadies (US)

2012-05-15T15:30:02-05:00

New York's Helmet will be hitting the road this summer with Toadies. The band last released Seeing Eye Dog in 2010.

You can click Read More for the dates.

No Sleep Records and Topshelf Records reveal joint compilation

2012-05-15T15:00:02-05:00

Following weeks of back and forth mystery between New England-based Topshelf Records and California's No Sleep Records, and a mysterious Topshelf Vs. No Sleep countdown, the labels have unveiled their plans: a 20-song compilation CD featuring new, unreleased, rare, or b-side tracks from artists on the labels' rosters. The compilation, Topshelf Vs. No Sleep: 2,995 Miles Between Us, will be sold exclusively through Hot Topic stores, and is due out May 22nd, 2012.

In addition to the 20 songs on the CD, the compilation will come with a code for a 50-song digital download, as well as a chance to win a "golden ticket." Golden ticket prizes include Topshelf or No Sleep vinyl subscriptions, label merch, and more.

Iron Chic / Low Culture (northeast)

2012-05-15T14:00:01-05:00

New Mexico's Low Culture will be joining up with Iron Chic next month for a short tour around the northeastern US and Canada.

You can click Read More for the dates.

The Fake Boys (US)

2012-05-15T13:00:01-05:00

Boston's The Fake Boys have announced an extensive US tour this summer. The band recently released their Animal Style Records debut, Pig Factory, which you can stream on the band's Punknews.org Profile.

You can click Read More for the dates.

The Gaslight Anthem (US)

2012-05-15T12:30:01-05:00

The Gaslight Anthem have posted a number of US tour dates for this summer. The band will supporting their major-label debut, Handwritten, due out July 24, 2012.

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Bridge Nine to re-release Agnostic Front's 'Live at CBGB'

2012-05-15T12:00:01-05:00

New York hardcore legends Agnostic Front will be re-releasing their classic 1989 LP Live at CBGB via Bridge Nine Records. The reissue will be pressed on a limited run of red, white, and blue striped vinyl. It is due out July 17, 2012. Agnostic Front singer Roger Miret said of the re-release:

That was a magical time for the band and Hardcore was thriving at it's best in 1988 when it was recorded... We are making this re-release very special for the record collector in a red, white and blue color and our timeless original cover embossed to add that punch it held back in 1989 as intense today in 2012! This will be a great release team effort with Agnostic Front and Bridge Nine... here it is - the glory days of 1988 New York City Hardcore as relevant today, tomorrow and forever!

In addition, the band has added a few more shows to their 30 Years of NYHC tour this June, adding dates in New York and New Jersey.

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