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You've seen the video for Escape The Fate's "The Flood," now see how it was made!  PureVolume is featuring the making of video for"The Flood"!  Click Here to watch!

And if you haven't seen the awesome video for "The Flood," give it a whirl below.  This War Is Ours in stores 10/21!

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Motion City Soundtrack has released a brand new EP today!  Head over to iTunes to pick up the Even If It Kills Me Acoustic EP.  The EP features "Fell In Love Without You," as heard on Gossip Girl.

Click Here to pick up the EP today!
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Thursday is one of the most influential post-hardcore bands ever and we’re proud to announce them as the newest additions to the Epitaph family!

Here is what Altpress had to say:

“Alternative Press has exclusively learned that emotional post-hardcore pioneers Thursday have inked a deal with Los Angeles-based indie label Epitaph Records, joining fellow recent signees New Found Glory and Bring Me The Horizon."

For the full article head to Altpress. com.
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Check out the upcoming I Am Ghost album, Those We Leave Behind, now streaming at PureVolume.  Click Here to listen!

Those We Leave Behind hits stores on October 7th, but you can pre-order it through SmartPunk and get an autographed CD booklet with your order.  Click Here for the pre-order.
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With the release of You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter just around the corner, you get the chance to check out the whole album!  Head over to iLike to give the I Set My Friends on Fire album a few spins.  Click Here to listen.

After you check it, make sure to stop by SmartPunk to pre-order the album!  When you pre-order at SmartPunk you also get free ISMFOF t-shirt.

You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter in stores 10/7!
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I Set My Friends On Fire stopped in at the Hurley Campus.  Check out some photos from their visit and watch for the premiere of the "Hurley Remix."

Head over to Hurley to check it out!

You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter in stores 10/7!

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Post-hardcore Group Working On Sophomore Album Due Out In 2009

New England, post-hardcore group Vanna is currently wrapping up recording on their sophomore album, which is due out in early 2009. Produced by Steve Evetts (Story of the Year, Every Time I Die, Our Last Night) and mixed by Mike Watts, the yet-to-be-titled new album accentuates the band’s matured sound, reveling in a elevated mix of melody and hardcore.

After a year and a half on the road in support of their debut album, Curses, Vanna returned home to Boston in March where they began writing and demoing new tracks before relocating to Los Angeles in August for a month to record with Evetts.

“Working with Steve Evetts was such an incredible opportunity for us,” says guitarist Nick Lambert. “Steve produced some of the most influential and important albums for all of us in this band, so having him be the one steering the ship on this album was just mind blowing. He definitely helped us put together an album that we really feel is exactly how Vanna was always meant to sound!”

Comprised of Chris Preece (vocals), Evan Pharmakis (guitar, vocals), Shawn Marquis (bass), Nick Lambert (guitar) and newcomer Chris Campbell (drums), Vanna have over four years of touring and recording under their belts now, and have stepped into the studio with a remarkably developed sound for the group’s sophomore effort.

“The new record feels like a great combination of everything we've done as a band up to this point,” explains Lambert. “It has catchier hooks, bigger breakdowns, as well as bringing back all of the gang vocals, and gang singing, varied styles of screaming, and it has a faster more punk influenced vibe in a lot of places that we're really excited about. We all grew up as kids listening to pop punk as well as hardcore and metal so it feels right having the faster paced and more intense feel in the new songs, while as the same time adding even catchier and more pop oriented choruses.”

Vanna continue to up their game with skillfully written songs and amazing duel vocals. Fans of the group’s previous releases will be excited to hear the accessible mix of the catchiness from their EP and the brutal heaviness of their debut full-length, with an added edge of maturity and progressed talent.

“I really think everyone will be pumped with the new record,” continues Lambert. “It feels so much more energetic than anything else we've ever done, and we've put our hearts and minds into this recording more so than we ever have before. If you were a fan of the Search Party EP or the Curses LP, then there will be something on the new record to appreciate. We feel like we finally had a chance to include everything that we love doing in this band and put it on one album without having to compromise anything. Not only that but quality wise, it's the best sounding Vanna recording by far, and we really think that's going to help translate our live energy to the new record.”

Fans can get a preview of the album this fall when Vanna tours the US with Ligeia.

Vanna Tour Dates:
9/26 – The Living Room – Providence, RI
9/27 – The Station – Portland, ME
10/1 – The Kave – Bucksport, ME
10/2 – Oddfellows Temple – Burlington, VA
10/4 – Club Octane – Charleroi, PA
10/5 – St. Christophers – Linthicum, MD
10/6 – Peppermint Beach Club – Virginia Beach, VA
10/7 – The Oasis – Charleston, SC
10/10 – Soundstage – Conway, AR
10/11 – The Darkroom – Baton Rouge, LA
10/12 – The Pinkeye – Tulsa, OK
10/14 – American Legion – Wichita Falls, TX
10/15 – The Club – Denison, TX
10/16 – Red Seven – Austin, TX
10/17 – The Compound – Corpus Christi, TX
10/18 – Java Jazz – Houston, TX
10/19 – Ridglea Theater – Fort Worth, TX
10/22 – The Compound – Albuquerque, NM
10/24 – Cobalt Café – Canoga Park, CA
10/25 – Trilogy Theatre – Victorville, CA
10/27 – The Exit – Fresno, CA
10/28 – Eureka Coffee – Lathrop, CA
10/29 – Jerry’s Pizza – Bakersfield, CA
11/1 – Club Impact – Tacoma, WA
11/2 – The Venue – Boise, ID
11/3 – Why Sound – Logan, UT
11/8 – The Vault – Buffalo, MN
11/9 – Warehouse – La Crosse, WI
11/10 – Championship – Lemoyne, PA
11/13 – The Living Room – Providence, RI
11/14 – ICC – Boston, MA
11/15 – The Jinx – New London, CT
11/16 – The Waterfront – Holyoke, MA

We are hearby declaring war on all of you guys on Xbox Live. Halo 3 is the game. The details are below. Get ready to be slayed.
This War Is Ours!

Xbox Live Game With Fame with Escape The Fate

Date: October 2nd
Time: 5PM - 7PM (PST)

Game: Halo 3

Gamertags: EscapeFate GWF1 & EscapeFate GWF2 **please note space between EscapeFate and GWF1 & GWF2)

Linking URL: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame/2008/1002-escapethefate.htm

We are also exclusively giving you guys "This War Is Ours (Guillotine II)" on Xbox Marketplace as a FREE download!

Now you can listen to I Am Ghost's latest track "So, I Guess This Is Goodbye" all over the web.  You can find the song at MySpace, PureVolume, Imeem and iLike.

If you haven't already, head over to SmartPunk to pre-order Those We Leave Behind, in stores 10/7!  When you pre-order you get a bonus autographed CD booklet!
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There's lots of news on the I Set My Friends On Fire front.  "ASL" is now available for streaming all over the web.  You can find it on MySpace, PureVolume, Imeem and iLike.

Also, episode #2 of "The Chronicles of ISMFOF" is now available.  Head over to ISMFOF TV to watch the latest episode, and catch episode #1 if you missed it!
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Head over to Sing It Loud's PureVolume profile to catch a stream of their entire new record Come Around.  Don't forget to friend Sing It Loud on PureVolume!

After you check out the new record Come Around, head over to iTunes to grab your copy today!
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Today is the day!  Sing It Loud's new album Come Around hits stores today!  You can check out a couple tracks from the album over at the Sing It Loud MySpace.  Then head over to iTunes, SmartPunk or Amazon to pick up Come Around today!

Don't forget, if you live in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area Sing It Loud will have their CD release party at the Mall of America starting at 5:30pm.  For more information head to the Sing It Loud MySpace.
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Motion City Soundtrack is currently in the running for MTVU's Best Video Woodie award for their video "It Had To Be You." Check out the widget below to vote! You can vote as many times as you want, so vote early and vote often! Make sure to tell all your friends, and if you click the "Grab Me" button on the widget you can add it to your profile, bulletins, blogs and comments! Let's help Motion City take home a Woodie!