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D.R.U.G.S. Reveal Album Art, Tour Dates

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Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, fronted by singer and songwriter Craig Owens, will release their debut album, entitled D.R.U.G.S., on Decaydance/Sire Records February 22, 2011. Two songs off the album, “If You Think This Song Is About You It Probably Is” and “Mr. Owl Ate My Metal Worm” can currently be heard at www.thisisdrugs.com. The album art for the bands album can be seen below.

Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows will be co-headlining the AP Tour 2011 this spring. The nationwide run kicks off March 18th in Dallas, TX and runs through May 6th in Cleveland, OH. The tour also includes a stop at SXSW. Check out the tour dates below and for ticket information visit www.theaptour.ning.com. [Read more…]

Craig Owens Announces New Band Name

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Craig Owens has announced the name of his new band, D.R.U.G.S. (Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows). The band consists of Craig Owens, guitarist/vocalist Matt Good (ex-From First To Last), guitarist Nick Martin (Cinematic Sunrise, Isles & Glaciers) and drummer Aaron Stern (ex-Matchbook Romance). The band has set up a twitter account that you can follow for updates @DRUGS.

Chiodos Let Go of Singer Craig Owens

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Chiodos have let go of their singer, Craig Owens. You can read a official statement from the band below.

To all of our friends, family, and fans: We would like to let you know that we have let Craig Owens go as the singer of Chiodos. This decision was a necessary one.  Out of respect for all of the hard work that we have put in together for all of these years we will not be discussing the specific reasons that this needed to happen. We wish Craig well . We will absolutely be continuing on as a band and we will keep you informed as this next chapter unfolds.  Chiodos fans are the best fans in the world and all we can ask of you, after everything you have already given us, is to share in our excitement for this next album. We promise you will not be disappointed…………Brad, Jason, Pat, and Matt

MxPx Announce First Guest On New Covers Album

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MxPx have announced the first special guest on their upcoming covers album,  On The Cover II.  Craig Owens of Chiodos will be preforming on “Fallen Angel” by Poison. MxPx will be announcing the rest of the special guests all this week on AltPress.com. On The Cover II is due out March 24 on Tooth & Nail Records. Check out a video below of Craig Owens  in the studio recording his part for “Fallen Angel” by Poison.

Via [AltPress.com]