November 9, 2005

In a relatively short period of time, FALL OUT BOY have earned the respect of the Warped Tour faithful, as well as old-school hardcore types. And while they’ve definitely worked hard to enjoy the success they’re having, they’re just now learning to come clean about things. Story: Leslie Simon If you don’t have a Zen...

Less Than Jake drummer/lyricist/Svengali/caffeine addict/all-around nice guy Vinnie phoned up AP earlier today to give us the scoop about the band's new album, In With The Out Crowd, as well as what their tour plans are for early 2006. “There’s going to be 13 songs on the record, and there’s going to be either...

OK GO are ambassadors of a Chicago music scene that likes its pop music punk-free. But don’t be fooled by the band’s catchy melodies, good looks and self-deprecating humor: Their dark side is far more subtle and insidious. Interview: Jason Pettigrew They're handsome but not vacuous. They wear suits onstage, but they're not tight-assed....

Former AP cover stars Story Of The Year have announced a second salvo of tourdates, this time in December. The band will first do a handful of radio shows alongside such bands as My Chemical Romance and 30 Seconds To Mars before doing a week's worth of headlining shows throughout the East Coast and Midwest...

Bling Fest, a benefit skate demo/concert to raise money for A Static Lullaby bassist Phil Pirrone, will take place on November 19 at the Epicentre in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Playing are A Static Lullaby, Letter Kills, A Thorn For Every Heart, Take The Crown and Dose Of Adolescence, with skating from Eric Koston, Andrew Reynolds,...

Christian metalcore band Zao have announced plans to return to the studio in January 2006 to record the follow-up to 2004's Ferret debut The Funeral Of God. The band are currently at home in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, demoing songs, but will begin recording with legendary producer Steve Albini (Nirvana, Slint, Pixies) in January. The group currently...

Pitchfork is reporting that Icelandic stratospherists Sigur Rós have announced their U.S. tour plans. The quartet (who you can read more about in AP 209, on sale now!) will spend February traversing the East Coast, Midwest and South. Take that, California! The band will be supporting their new full-length, Takk…, which came out in September....

Nitro Records act (and one of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2005) A Wilhelm Scream have announced that their music video for "The Soft Sell" will be available via MTV On Demand from Friday, December 9th through Wednesday, January 5th. MTV On Demand is available through Comcast and Charter cable companies. ...