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Matt Skiba to release solo album

Alternative Press - Laila Hanson on 8/29/09 @ 10:40 AM - altpress.com

Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio fame has already joined forces with other musicians to create a supergroup, but the vocalist/guitarist doesn't want to stop there. Skiba announced the following via his blog:

NEW ALBUM COMING SOON So it is definitely happening. I will be recording a new solo album at the end of August. Not sure of a release date yet, but it's happening. Asian Man Records will be releasing the new record. It's nice to be back with family.

You can check out two of his solo songs (that appeared on a 2002 split with Kevin Seconds) entitled "In Your Wake" and "Good Fucking Bye" on his MySpace page.

Never Shout Never release new video

Alternative Press - Laila Hanson on 8/29/09 @ 10:33 AM - altpress.com

Check out the video below of Never Shout Never's latest single, "On The Brightside." Let us know what you think.

On the Brightside

3OH!3 post new version of "Starstrukk"

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 8/29/09 @ 10:29 AM - altpress.com

Colorado favorites 3OH!3 have posted a new version of the song "Starstrukk" on their MySpace. This version features Katy Perry and will be available for purchase on iTunes September 8.

DJ AM found dead in NYC apartment

Alternative Press - Rachel Lux on 8/28/09 @ 8:25 PM - altpress.com

DJ AM has been found dead at an apartment in New York City. Law officials are reporting that DJ AM, aka Adam Goldstein, 36, was found dead in his apartment earlier this evening.

DJ AM made headlines this past fall when he, along with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, were the only survivors of a Learjet crash in South Carolina.

The cause of death is still unknown; our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans.

Circa Survive post new studio update to website

Alternative Press - Chris French on 8/28/09 @ 12:16 PM - altpress.com

Circa Survive have posted another studio update to their website. The clip checks in with the band as they work on their follow-up to On Letting Go. The upcoming album, which is still without a name, will be the band's third full-length and debut album on Atlantic Records. The band ended their relationship with Equal Vision Records earlier this month. You can check out the studio update below:

MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE added to August Burns Red tour

Alternative Press - Chris French on 8/28/09 @ 11:51 AM - altpress.com

Christian hardcore act MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE have been added to the August Burns Red headlining tour this fall. Other supporting acts include the Acacia Strain and Impending Doom. Check out all the dates below:

Sep 5 -- Frenchtown, NJ at Reveation Generation Festival
Sep 17 -- Denver, CO at Cerventes
Sep 18 -- Salt Lake City, UT at The Venue
Sep 19 -- Boise, ID at The Venue
Sep 20 -- Portland, OR at Hawthorne Theater
Sep 21 -- Seattle, WA at El Corazon
Sep 23 -- Orangevale, CA at Club Retro
Sep 25 -- Rio Rancho, CA at The Ozone
Sep 26 -- Lubbock, TX at Jake's Sports Cafe
Sep 27 -- San Antonio, TX at White Rabbit
Sep 28 -- McAllen, TX at The Incubator
Sep 30 -- New Orleans, LA at The High Ground
Oct 1 -- Birmingham, AL at Matthews Bar & Grill
Oct 2 -- Nashville, TN at Rockettown
Oct 3 -- Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade
Oct 4 -- St Petersburg, FL at State Theater
Oct 5 -- Jacksonville, FL at Edge 17
Oct 7 -- Charlotte, NC at Amos' Southend
Oct 8 -- Charleston, SC at Music Farm
Oct 9 -- Richmond, VA at The National
Oct 10 -- Allentown, PA at Crocodile Rock
Oct 11 -- Columbus, OH at Skully's
Oct 12 -- Toronto, ON at Phoenix Concert Theater
Oct 13 -- Montreal QC at Club Soda
Oct 14 -- Rochester, NY at Water Street Music Hall
Oct 15 -- Albany, NY at Northern Lights
Oct 16 -- Worcester, MA at The Palladium (Downstairs)
Oct 17 -- Syracuse, NY at Lost Horizon
Oct 18 -- New York, NY at The Fillmore NY @ Irving