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The Years Gone By Set To Release Album Overseas

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The Years Gone By has inked a deal in Japan with InYaFace Records (Set your Goals, Daphne loves Derby, Stretch Armstrong) as well as Same Sound Records in Australia. Their self-titled full-length album along with 3 bonus tracks is tentatively scheduled for a Feb 07′ release in all stores within these countries. They will be embarking on an east coast tour this winter w/ Hometown Anthem (emerald moon). Any promoters who are interested in booking the tour can email tygbinfo@yahoo.com

Panic! At The Disco Set To Release Box Set, Call Emo “Bullshit”

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Panic! At The Disco will release a limited-edition boxed set on November 14th. The set will come with their album A Fever You Canâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢t Sweat Out and a DVD containing a live performance and documentary on the group. The set will also include a 140 page blank diary, lyric cards, poster, band photos, “certificate of authenticity” and more.

The band also recently stated that Emo is “Bullshit” in this article.

“It’s ignorant! The stereotype is guys that are weak and have failing relationships write about how sad they are. If you listen to our songs, not one of them has that tone,” he declared.

“Emo is bullshit!” added Urie. “If people want to take it for the literal sense of the word, yes we’re an emotional band, we put a lot of thought into what we do. People always try to stereotype us, but we don’t fit the emo stereotype.”

Sherwood Writing New Album

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Sherwood are currently in Mexico writing their new album. The band is soaking in the sun, beach, and tacos as they write songs for their new album that is said to be dancy and fun. Dan posted this update on his blog:

As for the album, things are coming along awesome so far. a song called “the best in me” is coming out awesome; i am super excited, as is everyone else. also, we did an electronic alternate version of a new song “alley cat”, a la erlend oye or the postal service, and it came out so good that we are spinning all kinds of ideas around it. who knows. but for sure, this is going to be a dancy, fun album, and i am excited about how things are turning out.Ԛ 

Firefox 2, IE 7

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These two new web browsers are here, (Firefox is almost here), and they are a breath of fresh air. If you haven’t been using Firefox, well then you have been missing out on a great web experience. Firefox 2 is almost out, but you can get it here right now, and it will auto update to the latest version when it comes out. As far as IE 7, if your still using IE 6 you should see an auto update for IE 7 soon if you haven’t already. IE 7 is a huge step forward compared to IE 6 but its still no Firefox. So head on out and get the new browser of your choice!

Tonight On DJ Rossstar

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Quietdrive be appearing live on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show, tonight, Wednesday, October 18th 2006 from 7-8pm PST. They will be taking your questions and playing acoustic.Ԛ  New Found Glory will be calling in as well for a phone interview.Ԛ  You can tune in, worldwide, at idobiradio.com. Tomorrow’s program will feature The Transit War and Secret Handshake. The show runs from 7-8pm PST on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

You can send messages to be read on air to the band at the screen name: Staridobi
Add www.myspace.com/djrossstar if you haven’t already and be sure to spread the word about tonight’s show!