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Funeral For A Friend post "Waterfront Danceclub" video

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 6/9/08 @ 5:22 PM - altpress.com

Welsh post-hardcore outfit Funeral For A Friend have posted their new video for "Waterfront Danceclub" on MySpace. The video can be seen below.

The band also recently posted the song on their MySpace page, as well as another new track titled "Beneath The Burning Tree." Both will be on their new self-released album due out in October.

Waterfront Danceclub

Portugal. The Man announce release date

Alternative Press - Brian Shultz on 6/9/08 @ 5:13 PM - altpress.com

Portugal. The Man has announced a release date for their forthcoming full-length, Censored Colors.

The Phil Petersen and Kirk Huffman-produced album will be self-released September 16, following up 2007's Church Mouth (Fearless).

The band recently unveiled the track listing for it.

The Watson Twins headed across the US

Alternative Press - Brian Shultz on 6/9/08 @ 3:46 PM - altpress.com

The Watson Twins will be headed out for some US dates in support of their new endeavor, Fire Songs, due out June 24 on Vanguard.

The folk duo last appeared on 2006's Rabbit Fur Coat (Team Love) with Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis, though they also self-released an EP that year titled Southern Manners.

July 9- DC- Rock and Roll Hotel
July 10- Brooklyn- Brooklyn Music Hall
July 11- NYC- Mercury Lounge
July 12- Boston- TT The Bears
July 14- Montreal Lambi Concert Hall
July 15- Toronto- Lee's Palace
July 16- Pontiac MI- Pike Room/At Crofoot
July 17- Chicago- Lakeshore Theater
July 18- St Paul MN- Turf Club
July 19- Milwaukee WI Pabst Theater ( Watson Twins opening for M Ward)
July 21- Denver, CO- Hi Dive
July 22- Salt Lake City, UT- Urban Lounge
July 25- Seattle WA Tractor Tavern
July 26- Portland OR- Doug Fir
July 28- San Francisco- Bottom of the Hill
July 29- Los Angeles- the Echo

AP Exclusive: From Autumn To Ashes to take indefinite hiatus

Alternative Press - Scott Heisel on 6/9/08 @ 9:52 AM - altpress.com

On the eve of their first-ever live release, Live At Looney Tunes, Long Island metalcore stalwarts From Autumn To Ashes have decided to give up the ghost.

"At this point I feel that we have accomplished everything we could have hoped for with FATA," says FATA leader Fran Mar. "It doesn't feel much like a break up. Just feels like the end. It's complete. I would say that we are going on indefinite hiatus because the term breakup suggests a more negative circumstance. There have been no quarrels between band members. It is also not a question of fan support because we are lucky to have some of the most loyal and impassioned friends a band could ask for. Thank you again for the overwhelming support of our last album."

Fans of Mark's growl shouldn't be worried; he and FATA's Rob Lauritsen have already started a new band, Warship, and are currently recording their debut release with Andrew Schneider (Cave In, Pelican). It will be released later this fall, but you can currently hear a new song, "Toil," on their MySpace.

"I've dedicated almost 9 years to FATA and it's become something of a security for me," Mark comments. "I'm looking forward to feeling uncertain and the freedom of starting a new band that has no definition. We don't have any expectations or specific goals with Warship. We just want to play loud, have fun and share some positive music with our friends."

Integrity posts new song

Alternative Press - Brian Shultz on 6/8/08 @ 3:26 PM - altpress.com

Integrity has posted the title track from their forthcoming EP, Walpurgisnacht. You can check it out at their MySpace page.

The EP is due out later this year on A389 Recordings, following up a wealth of releases including their last proper full-length, 2003's To Die For (Deathwish, Inc.).

The Fratellis post full album stream

Alternative Press - Brian Shultz on 6/8/08 @ 3:18 PM - altpress.com

Glasgow's the Fratellis have a full stream of their upcoming album, Here We Stand, streaming here.

Here We Stand is due out on Interscope this Tuesday, June 10, following up 2007's Costello Music.