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Mae's van, trailer, equipment and merch stolen in Philadelphia

Scott Heisel on 11/5/09 @ 4:05 PM

Virginia-based rock act Mae were on the losing end of theft late last night after playing a show at Philadelphia's North Star Bar. Overnight, the band's van and trailer containing all their musical equipment and merchandise was stolen. The band still plan on soldiering on, with a scheduled gig in Boston at the Middle East tonight. If you'd like to help the band get back on their feet, you can donate money here. Mae's remaining tour dates are below, although it isn't clear if they will be continuing on the tour after tonight:

Nov 5 2009 8:00P Middle East Cambridge, Massachusetts
Nov 6 2009 8:00P The Fillmore at Irving Plaza New York, New York
Nov 7 2009 8:00P School of Rock South Hackensack, New Jersey
Nov 8 2009 8:00P Black Cat Washington DC

Watch Eyes Set To Kill's video for "The World Outside"

Tim Karan on 11/5/09 @ 2:55 PM

Eyes Set To Kill have posted online the video for the title track of their sophomore album, The World Outside. The video was directed by Chad Archibald and Philip Carrer. Frontwoman Alexia Rodriguez had this to say about the clip: "Shooting the video brought the song to life for me personally since the song is about being overwhelmed with change. It was cool too express it through visual media, which allowed for a dramatic performance with zombies and violence."

Sum 41 working on new album, frontman still alive

Tim Karan on 11/5/09 @ 1:08 PM

For those who still believe the false rumor that Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley had died, proof that the vocalist/guitarist and his band are still alive and kicking has arrived. Sum 41 are working with producer Gil Norton on a 2010 release for Island. The album will be the band's first since 2007's Underclass Hero.

Whibley wrote in a MySpace blog: "About 20 or so songs are written. We've been in a rehearsal studio for the past few weeks and plan on recording this album over the next few months. I can't wait to get back out on the road and start playing these new songs. As far as the sound of the new record, it's always hard to explain something you're supposed to listen to but it's definitely a darker bigger sounding record than we've ever done. There's a lot of fast, heavy kind of stuff but there's also some really melodic interesting music as well. A bit of everything and it's pretty extreme. Not sure if that makes any sense or not."

RX Bandits launch iPhone app

Tim Karan on 11/5/09 @ 10:27 AM

SoCal quartet RX Bandits have launched their own iPhone app. The application--which provides real-time updates of the band's news, tweets, music and videos--is available as a free download on iTunes. The band also have two songs in the mobile game Tap Tap Revenge 3.

Be a part of Justin Pierre's "Dino Trail" in Cleveland

Scott Heisel on 11/5/09 @ 7:00 AM

To help spread the word about his band's new album, My Dinosaur Life (out Jan. 19 on Columbia), Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Pierre is currently on the Dino Trail, playing intimate, acoustic shows throughout the Midwest. Pierre will be rolling into Cleveland today and wants to perform at the AP skyscraper for a few lucky fans. That's where you come in.

If you live in the greater Cleveland area and would like to be a part of a very special acoustic performance at 1 p.m., send an e-mail to editorial@altpress.com with the subject line "DINO CLEVO." In the body of the e-mail, please provide your full name and mailing address. We will only accept the first 20 people to RSVP, but you must live in the greater Cleveland area and provide your own transportation.

If you are one of the first 20 people to RSVP, we will reply with directions to the AP office and a special password you'll need to get in. Space is extremely limited. Please do not RSVP if you do not plan on attending.

Chris Wollard & The Ship Thieves schedule U.S., European tours

Scott Heisel on 11/5/09 @ 12:17 AM

Chris Wollard & The Ship Thieves have announced their first-ever tours, both in the U.S. (kicking off tomorrow in Tampa) and in Europe (alongside Drag The River, starting Dec. 3 in Saarbrücken, Germany). All shows are in support of last year's self-titled debut (review), as well as an impending split 7-inch with Drag The River to be released Dec. 1 on Hometown Caravan. (Of course, if you can't make any of the shows, you can check out our coverage of the Fest 8, including videos of two brand new Ship Thieves songs.) Dates:

11/6 - Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
11/9 - Jacksonville Beach, FL @ Landshark Cafe
11/10 - Charleston, South Carolina @ Tin Roof
11/11 - Charlotte, North Carolina @ The Milestone
11/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Khyber
11/13 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
11/17 - Richmond, VA @ Mojo's

European Tour 2009 with Drag The River
12/03 - Saarbrücken, Germany @ Garage
12/04 - Schweinfurt, Germany @ Alter Stattbahnhof
12/05 - Vienna, Austria @ Szene with Muff Potter
12/06 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage with Muff Potter
12/08 - Düsseldorf, Germany @ Zakk with Muff Potter
12/09 - Winterthur, Germany @ Gaswerk
12/10 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Exzess
12/11 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
12/13 - Peterborough, UK @ Club Revolution
12/14 - London, UK @ Islington Bar Academy
12/15 - Bristol, UK @ The Croft
12/16 - Leeds, UK @ Burdenell Social Club
12/17 - Brighton, UK @ The Lectern
12/18 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Winston
12/19 - Hannover, Germany @ Mephisto
12/20 - Hamburg, Germany @ Logo
12/21 - Berlin, Germany @ Festsaal Kreuzberg