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My Favorite Highway video shoot photos

Alternative Press - Laila Hanson on 6/9/09 @ 2:42 PM - altpress.com

Remember when we told you about My Favorite Highway shooting a video for, "Say So"? Well, production has wrapped up and if you were one of the lucky extras on that shoot, you might be able to see yourself in some of the photos that vocalist David Cook took on the set. Check them out here. Here's a sneak peek:

Four Year Strong post first cover from new album

Alternative Press - Laila Hanson on 6/9/09 @ 2:37 PM - altpress.com

Four Year Strong have posted the first track from their upcoming 90s cover album. If you don't want to wait until July 21 to hear an awesome remake of, "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)," head over to the band's MySpace.

Trailer for new Josh Peck, Olivia Thirlby film posted

Alternative Press - Rachel Lux on 6/9/09 @ 11:04 AM - altpress.com

The trailer for What Goes Up, the new film about a group of dysfunctional teens who teach some life lessons to a struggling reporter (set in the '80s), is now available.

The film stars Josh Peck (Drake & Josh), Olivia Thirlby (Juno), Steve Coogan (Tropic Thunder) and Hillary Duff, and is directed by Jonathan Glatzer.

Hands post "Hurricanes" online

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 6/8/09 @ 11:36 PM - altpress.com

Recent Facedown signees Hands have posted a new track off their forthcoming full-length, Creator.

You can check out "Hurricanes" on their MySpace page.

Creator is due out on July 21. It follows up their previous EP, The Sounds Of Earth, which received a four-star review in AP 251.

Drummer Warren Oakes is fired from Against Me!

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 6/8/09 @ 11:36 PM - altpress.com

In somewhat shocking news, major-label punk act Against Me! have announced that they have parted ways with drummer Warren Oakes. Oakes joined the band in 2001 and has played on all of the band's full-lengths and EPs since 2002's Reinventing Axl Rose. The band released the following statement on their blog, reading:

"After coming to the conclusion that it was time to start a new chapter in his life, Warren Oakes has left Against Me!. While we don't rule out the possibility of some day playing music together again, for now the four of us feel like this is the best decision to make. We'd like to wish Warren the best of luck with his new Mexican Restaurant, "Boca Fiesta", which he just opened in Gainesville."

Oakes issued his own comment through the band, saying, "I've spent the past 8 years making beautiful music with my best friends and sharing it with amazing people all over the world. I've had the honor and privilege of traveling with the most dedicated road dogs on the planet and sharing the stage with the greatest bands. I have been embraced by so many with such graciousness and hospitality and love. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make the dream a reality, especially Tom, James and Andrew. I've had the time of my life, and I owe it all to you."

Frontman Tom Gabel blogged that the firing actually occured over a month ago, but was just made public tonight. He writes:

"May 1st - 4:13AM. Wilmington, NC. [...] We told Warren this afternoon that we are going to look for a new drummer. Andrew, James and I made the decision a couple days ago over lunch. I told them that I didn't want to play music with Warren anymore. They both agreed that this was a necessary step, it's been a long time coming. Warren's heart hasn't been in this for a while now."

There's no word yet on how this will affect the recording of the band's follow-up to 2007's New Wave, initially slated for release on Sire later this year, or on a potential replacement for Oakes. We'll keep you posted on any further developments.

A Skylit Drive looking for extras

Alternative Press - Laila Hanson on 6/8/09 @ 10:43 PM - altpress.com

A Skylit Drive need your help. The artists behind the newly streaming Adelphia are shooting a music video this Saturday, June 14 in Los Angeles, California and need some enthusiastic fans as extras. Check out further details on the band's blog here.