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Punk Goes Pop 2 streaming in full at MTV's The Leak

Enola Garland on 3/3/09 @ 2:30 PM

Fearless Records' upcoming release, Punk Goes Pop 2, is now streaming in full at MTV's The Leak.

Punk Goes Pop 2 hits stores next Tuesday.

Faith No More to headline Download Festival

Tim Karan on 3/3/09 @ 2:27 PM

Faith No More have been confirmed as a headlining act at the U.K.'s Download Festival scheduled to take place June 12 to 14 in Donington Park in Donington, England. The recently reunited band will include this stop during their European tour--their first tour together in 11 years. Other bands slated to play the Download Festival include: Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Killswitch Engage, Trivium and more. Pick up your tickets here.

All Virgin Megastores to close in North America

Tim Karan on 3/3/09 @ 12:25 PM

Chief Executive Simon Wright confirmed the closure of Virgin Megastores in New York's Times Square and Union Square, as well as San Francisco, for this April. Wright also said it was "very likely" their stores in Hollywood, Denver and Orlando would close this summer.
"Once you take Times Square out we're not profitable," Mr. Wright said. Vornado Realty Trust and Related Cos., the owners of Virgin, decided selling the location would be more profitable than keeping the store.
About 1,000 employees will lose their jobs after all the closings.
Further information can be found from The Wall Street Journal and TheWrap.com.

Vanna debut "Safe To Say"

Ben Sailer on 3/3/09 @ 12:36 AM

Vanna have uploaded a new track in preparation for the March 24 release of their sophomore full-length, A New Hope.

You can check out the song "Safe To Say" from the Epitaph metalcore act on their MySpace page.

The band last released Curses in 2007.

A Static Lullaby post video for "Toxic"

Enola Garland on 3/2/09 @ 11:59 PM

A Static Lullaby have premiered the video for their cover of Britney Spears' "Toxic". The track is lifted off of Fearless Records' upcoming compilation, Punk Goes Pop 2.

Punk Goes Pop 2 is scheduled to hit stores March 10th. Until then, you can check out the new video below.

Danger Radio bassist departs

Julie Nguyen on 3/2/09 @ 9:13 PM

Danger Radio have officially announced the departure of their bassist, Marvin Kunkel. Kunkel has not played with the band since fall of 2008.

The following is a statement from the band:

"Dear Danger Radio Fans... We regret to inform you that due to personal issues, Marvin will no longer be playing in the band. He was not only a fantastic bass player, but also a great friend. He spent nearly 9 years playing with the band, and we are all sad to see him go. We all wish Marvin the best in his future endeavors, whatever he chooses to do."

With a friend playing in Kunkel's place until they find an official replacement, Danger Radio will begin a tour with the Plain White T's this month in support of their 2008 release Used and Abused on Photo Finish. Dates are as follows:

12 Mar 2009 House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio
13 Mar 2009 Masonic Temple Toronto, Ontario
14 Mar 2009 St. Andrews Detroit, Michigan
15 Mar 2009 Intersection Grand Rapids, Michigan
16 Mar 2009 Bogart's Cincinnati, Ohio
17 Mar 2009 The Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin
18 Mar 2009 Varsity Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota
19 Mar 2009 Garrick Center Winnipeg, Manitoba
21 Mar 2009 SAIT's - The Gateway Calgary, Alberta
22 Mar 2009 Starlite Edmonton, Alberta
24 Mar 2009 Richard's Vancouver, British Columbia
25 Mar 2009 Knitting Factory Spokane, Washington
26 Mar 2009 Neumo's Seattle, Washington
28 Mar 2009 Roseland Theatre Portland, Oregon
30 Mar 2009 6:00 P Fat Cat Modesto, California
31 Mar 2009 Glass House Pomona, California
1 Apr 2009 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
2 Apr 2009 House of Blues West Hollywood, California
3 Apr 2009 House of Blues San Diego, California
5 Apr 2009 Sunshine Theatre Albuquerque, New Mexico
7 Apr 2009 Antone's Nightclub Austin, Texas
8 Apr 2009 Las Palmas Race Park Mission, Texas
9 Apr 2009 Numbers Houston, Texas
10 Apr 2009 White Rabbit San Antonio, Texas
11 Apr 2009 House of Blues Dallas, Texas
13 Apr 2009 The Pageant St. Louis, Missouri
15 Apr 2009 The NorVa Norfolk, Virginia
17 Apr 2009 The Fillmore at Irving Plaza New York, New York