The Take Action! Volume 7 CD/DVD is set for a March 4th release. The annual charity compilation is bigger and better than ever featuring 20 tracks and 20 music videos on DVD. Consisting of the best bands in alternative, punk, indie, hardcore, and metal music, the compilation will sell for a staggeringly low suggested retail price of $6.98. Check out the track-listing below.

The initial dates for the 2008 Take Action Tour have been announced (see below). An exclusive internet-only pre-sale will begin December 10 at 3pm local time in each market of the nationwide tour. Fans who purchase four tickets to a show will be invited to an exclusive meet and greet at the venue with Every Time I Die and receive a signed Take Action! Tour poster from the band. To access the pre-sale head here.Hopeless/Sub City Records has officially announced the lineup for the 2008 Take Action! Tour featuring headliner Every Time I Die, as well as From First To Last, The Bled, August Burns Red, and The Human Abstract.

The full lineup for the 2008 Take Action Tour has been announced. Headlining will be Every Time I Die with other guests From First to Last, The Bled, August Burns Red, and Human Abstract.

Here are some albums hitting stores tomorrow.

The Junior Varsity - Cinemtographic
Straylight Run - The Needles The Space
August Burns Red - Messengers
Project 86 - Rival Factions
White Stripes - Icky Thump
Nora - Save Yourself
Ruiner - Prepare To Be Let Down
The Number Twelve Looks Like You - Mongrel
Rocky Votolato - Brag And Cuss

August Burns Red have posted an e-card for their new album, Messengers, due out this Tuesday on Solid State Records.

This August Burns Red interview took place May 9^th in Richmond, Virginia while sitting in the band’s van. I would like to thank Dustin, Brent, and Jake for taking the time out for the interview and being really nice, entertaining guys. Make sure to pick up their new record, “Messengers”, on June 19^th . Get ready for the heaviest, most addictive record of the year.

- State your name and position in the band.

Brent: My name is Brent and I play guitar.

Dustin: My name is Dustin and I play bass.

August Burns Red has released the track listing and album art for their new album, Messengers. The album will be out June 19th on Solid State Records.

Track Listing

1. Truth of a Liar
2. Against The Ropes
3. Back Burner
4. The Blinding Light
5. Composure
6. Vital Signs
7. The Eleventh Hour
8. The Balance
9. Black Sheep
10. An American Dream
11. Redemption

August Burns Red has posted a new song titled “Truth of a Liar” on their MySpace page.