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Bamboozle Adds More Bands

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BamboozleBrand New along with 25 other bands including Volbeat have been added to The Bamboozle‘s 10th Anniversary festival scheduled for May 18, 19 and 20.

The Bamboozle, presented by Live Nation, will return to the beach at Asbury Park for the first time since 2003 following extensive renovations to the area and feature over 100 acts performing on nine stages. Brand New joins previously announced headliners Bon Jovi, recent Grammy Awards winners Foo Fighters and Skrillex along with blink-182, and Incubus.

Additionally, Volbeat, Less Than Jake, Buckcherry, Datsik, T. Mills, and Dramarama, among others have been added to the festival lineup joining recently announced performers including Jimmy Eat World, Mac Miller, DJ Pauly D, Andrew Dice Clay, All American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, ASAP Rocky, Bayside, Bouncing Souls, The Promise Ring, Motion City Soundtrack, Alesana, Never Shout Never, Emmure, and more.

Additional performers will be announced for The Bamboozle including Linc’s very special guest. Single day and three-day passes are currently available for purchase. For more information about passes, after parties, and a complete list of current scheduled performers and the daily festival lineup, please visit: www.thebamboozle.com.

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More Bands Added To 2012 Bamboozle

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BamboozleMore bands have been added to The Bamboozle 2012 lineup for its 10th anniversary celebration at North Beach Asbury Park, New Jersey on May 18, 19 and 20.

Skrillex has been added as a headline performer, joining previously announced headliners Bon Jovi and Foo Fighters and newly added main stage performers include Incubus and Mac Miller join previously announced Blink 182.

Three-day packages are currently available for purchase and single tickets will go on sale January 21 at 10:00AM EDT. Additional performers will be announced in the new year. [Read more…]

Bamboozle 2012 To Feature Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Blink 182

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The 2012 Bamboozle Festival will feature headliners Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, and Blink 182. Mark your calendar for May 18, 19, 20 to attend the 10th anniversary of the Bamboozle at Asbury Park. The annual three day festival held in New Jersey features three full days of solid music from your favorite artists.

Last years festival featured acts such as Lil Wayne, Mötley Crüe, Taking Back Sunday, The Gaslight Anthem, Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars, LMFAO, Chiddy Bang, and Dashboard Confessional.

VIP packages and 3 day passes will go on sale December 17th at 10:00 a.m. Stay tuned for more band announcements in the coming weeks.

Live Foo Fighters Concert In HD

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On Tuesday, February 19th at 11pm, Fuse will be broadcasting a Foo Fighters concert live from their sold out Madison Square Garden show. Airing commercial free and in High Definition, the event marks the Foo’s Garden debut and the first of Fuse’s live concert series. More information about Fuse can be found right here.

Jimmy Eat World On Tour With Foo Fighters

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Jimmy Eat World has announced a few tour dates with Foo Fighters. Check out the dates below.

1/16 – Sunrise, FL – BankAtlantic Center
1/17 – Orlando, FL – Amway Arena
1/19 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Arena
1/20 – Pensacola, FL – Pensacola Civic Center
1/22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
1/23 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
1/25 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum

Jimmy Eat World Tour With Foo Fighters

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Jimmy Eat World will be doing a string of dates with Foo Fighters in January. Check out the dates below.

January 16, 2008 Miami, FL Bank Atlantic Arena
January 17, 2008 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
January 19, 2008 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena
January 20, 2008 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center
January 22, 2008 Houston, TX Toyota Center
January 23, 2008 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
January 25, 2008 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum

Steven’s Untitled Rock Show Celebrates 500th Episode

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Fuse, the national music television network, celebrates the 500th episode of Steven’s Untitled Rock Show with special guest, Foo Fighters, on Thursday, November 8, at 8pm ET.  Hosted by fuse veteran Steven Smith, Steven’s Untitled Rock Show features unconventional interviews, videos and hard-hitting performances.

“Reaching the 500th episode is a great milestone for us,” said Steven Smith, host and executive producer of Steven’s Untitled Rock Show.  “There aren’t any shows on television that are completely devoted to music and interviewing bands.  The people behind Steven’s Untitled Rock Show have worked really hard to create a forum for musicians and real music fans, and I’m damn proud to be a part of it.”

Staff Recommendations September 30, 2007

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Bryce Jacobson
This week marks the release of Emery‘s new album, I’m Only A Man. I’ve always been a fan of what this band has to offer. Be sure to check out their new album streaming here.
For fans of Anberlin & Mae.

We The Kings new album is also set for release this week. You’ve heard me rant on the band for a while now and its finally your chance to fully check them out. Take a listen to their single here, and pre-order their album on iTunes (Plus DRM Free) for only $5.99.
For fans of Boys Like Girls & Cartel

I would also suggest checking out The Quick And The Dead‘s new album this week. Their upbeat rock is sure to please many ears. Pick up the album for cheap at these places, Indie Vision Music, Smart Punk, InterPunk.
For fans of Spitalfield & The Wedding.

Adam Weidman
All I can say is… Foo Fighters. Their latest album, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace is phenomenal! Also a huge congratulations to the one and only Brett Favre for breaking the record for career touchdown passes!!!

Albums In Stores Tomorrow 9-25-07

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Here are some albums hitting stores tomorrow. Let us know which ones you’re picking up.

All Time Low – So Wrong, It’s Right
Farewell – Isn’t This Supposed To Be Fun?
The Secret Handshake – One Full Year
Foo Fighters – Echoes, Silence, Patience, And Grace
Spoken – Spoken
The Bled – Silent Treatment
River City Rebels – Keepsake Of Luck
Zolof The Rock ‘N Roll Destroyer – Schematics
Sick City – NightlifeWeakerthans – Reunion Tour
Via Audio – Say Something Say Something Say Something
V/A – Alternative Press Compilation: Press Play Vol. 1: Back To School Sessions
V/A – Emo Diaries 11: Taking Back What’s Ours