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TWLOHA to host "Heavy And Light"

TWLOHA are hosting "Heavy And Light: An Evening Of Songs, Conversation And Hope," on Dec. 29 at the Social in Orlando, FL. The evening will feature a conversation with J.T. Woodruff (Hawthorne Heights) as well as acoustic performances by: Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Aaron Gillespie (Underoath / the Almost, Ronnie Winter (the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus) and Josh Moore.

Pee-Wee Herman returns to Playhouse

At long last, actor Paul Reubens is finally reprising his role as Pee-Wee Herman, despite previous comments to the contrary. In an interview with MTV, Reuben said he is working on two new scripts, the first of which is slated for release sometime in 2009 and, according to IMDB.com, is titled Pee-Wee's Playhouse: The Movie.

Advent (ex-Beloved) signs to Solid State

North Carolina metal quintet Advent (featuring three ex-members of Beloved) have inked a deal with Solid State Records. The band's debut full length, Remove The Earth, is set to hit shelves nationwide on Feb. 12, 2008.

Advent frontman Joe Musten (ex-Beloved drummer):

"The three of us grew up together listening to the heavy stuff. It was bands like Buried Alive, Strongarm and Turmoil that really inspired us. I always wanted to be a frontman and get in people's faces. I enjoy the screaming and I always believed I had something to say."

AP Exclusive: From First To Last tour diary (wrap-up)

Alternative Press - Rachel Lux on 12/11/07 @ 4:30 PM - altpress.com

One of the most anticipated tours of this fall was the return of From First To Last, and we were so excited about it that we asked FFTL to keep a weekly diary of the experience. The wrap-up is below; you can read part one here, part two here, part three here and part four here. Enjoy!

Last week of tour and man has it been a hell of a tour. I am so thankful to have been able to spend the last few months surrounded by great people, being able to play music. From Blessthefall, A Skylit Drive and Mia Medusa from the first leg to Vanna, Pierce The Veil and Four Year on the second, we have had a blast and I am priviledged to have been able to share the stage and road with them. I would also like to thank all of you guys who have come out to the shows and supported us or any of the other bands. Thank you thank you thank you. This tour has been rad and you guys played the biggest part in that. Last but certainly not least I want to thank AP for giving us this opportunity to share our thoughts and experiences (however jumbled and poorly punctuated) with their readers, who may or may not be fans of our band. Thank you all again and I hope I see you guys on the road next time .
Take care,
Derek (and the rest of FFTL)

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Explosions In The Sky to tour U.S. in 2008

Texan instrumental indie-rock outfit Explosions In The Sky have announced a full 2008 tour of the States. The tour, in support of their lastest release, All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone (Temporary Residence), kicks off on Mar. 14, 2008 in Tuscon, AZ.

2008 tour dates are as follows:
3/14 Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
3/15 San Diego, CA @ SOMA
3/17 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern Theatre
3/21 San Francisco, CA @ The Great American Music Hall
3/22 San Francisco, CA @ The Great American Music Hall
3/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ In the Venue
3/25 Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern
3/26 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
3/28 Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre
3/29 St. Louis, MO @ Pageant Theatre
3/30 SU Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theatre
4/01 Chicago, IL @ Congress Theatre
4/02 Grand Rapids, MI @ Calvin College
4/03 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
4/04 FR Buffalo, NY @ Tralf Music Hall
4/06 Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey
4/08 New York, NY @ Terminal 5
4/09 Philadelphia, PA @ Starlight Ballroom
4/11 Norfolk, VA @ Norva
4/13 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse

Lamb Of God giving away autographed gear

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/11/07 @ 3:35 PM - altpress.com

New Wave Of American Metal leaders Lamb Of God have announced plans for an autographed instrument giveaway. Up for grabs: ESP and Jackson guitars, a Jackson bass and a Chris Adler custom Pure Metal Ride Cymbal with carrying bag. All four items will be autographed by the entire band.
Members of the band's fan club, the Congregation, are automatically entered in the random drawing. Non-members can enter by signing up for the band's mailing list here.