30 Seconds to Mars "in good spirits" despite $30m lawsuit

Despite a $30 million lawsuit hanging above their heads, 30 Seconds to Mars have been hard at work on the yet-to-be-titled follow-up to 2005's "A Beautiful Lie", MTV reports.

Says frontman Jared Leto: ""We've had this phenomenal experience travelling the world, and as you come into contact with different cultures, different people, you can't help but be influenced by that in some sort of way. I think this record is about faith, about spiritual matters, and that just happens to be what we're thinking about and talking about in our lives right now. I said when...

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus new song "Pen And Paper"

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus have posted a new song "Pen And Paper" on myspace. Their new album "Lonely Road" drops February 3rd....

Hopeless/Sub City announce 2009 Take Action!Tour,CIWWAF headline

Hopeless Records, through their non profit organization Sub City is pleased to once again organize and present the Take Action! Tour. The 2009 lineup will feature headliner Cute Is What We Aim For, along with Meg & Dia, Breathe Carolina, Every Avenue, and Anarbor. The annual nationwide charity tour, now in its eighth year, raises funds and awareness for youth involvement in charitable action, and for the second straight year Take Action has chosen not-for-profit organization ...

Artists participate in (RED)WIRE launch for World AIDS Day

In support of World AIDS Day, (RED)WIRE, a new music service from (RED), has partnered with online network MSN to reach millions of people with its launch event today. To participate in the launch, users can go to red.uk.msn.com, where, throughout the day, MSN will broadcast exclusive performances from U2, Jay-Z, Coldplay, John Legend, Dixie Chicks, The Killers & Elton John, The Police & Elvis Costello, Death Cab for Cutie, Sheryl Crow. Visit www.redwire.com today and all throughout the week to sign up and...

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 11 - 14

The eighth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been confirmed to take place on June 11 - 14, 2009, and the four-day festival will once again be held on the 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles southeast of Nashville.

Ticket pre-sales for the festival will begin on December 4, 2008 and go through December 31st. These tickets will be specially priced ticket levels available exclusively for early purchase. VIP tickets will also be available during this time. In an unprecedented move, during their holiday pre-sale, general admission tickets will be available as well for five (5) payments of $50.00 plus applicable fees through their payment plan. To promote the pre-sale, Bonnaroo an...

The Dillinger Escape Plan post lengthy update (must read)

The ever colorful The Dillinger Escape Plan have posted a new essay. Among other things, the band revealed plans for the next album:

"We're writing, we've loosely set aside June and July 2009 for recording with Steve Evetts, and we're looking forward to/getting ready to absolutely rip in the new year. We've got Australia booked for late Feb/early March, and we'll more than likely be doing some stateside stuff as well around that time, maybe some US shows before we go down under...

Dallas Green featured in NPR article

Dallas Green (Alexisonfire, City and Colour) was recently featured in an NPR article discussing on the role of blogs in boosting awareness and music sales....

Capital Lights "His Favorite Christmas Story", T&N compilation

Capital Lights have posted a new holiday song, "His Favorite Christmas Story" on myspace. The song is featured on "X Christmas" which is available in stores and online now. Get it at ...

Video: Butch Walker "The Weight Of Her"

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The Banner vocalist start side project, new demo

Bloomfield, NJ hardcore outfit The Banner's vocalist Joey Southside has a new side project called Wolve. Listen to a new demo on myspace.

The Banner released "Frailty" on Ferret Records this year. The band is not breaking up, according to Joey's latest blog post....