[Jason Tate]

On October 12, 2004, Island Records will release 'CHUCK,' the third release from multi-platinum act SUM 41. Produced by Greig Nori and mixed by Andy Wallace and Tom Lord-Alge, 'CHUCK' packs the volatile punk punch the band is known for, while showcasing the band's growth musically and lyrically.

The story of 'CHUCK' comes from the band's trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo in May to shoot a documentary (with the nonprofit group War Child Canada) about the impact of the longstanding civil war on the nation. Although the band arrived during a time of cease-fire, while there they encountered bombs and gunfire. The violence continued, and the band hid in a
hotel bathroom for safety. A U.N. representative named Chuck Pelletier made
an evacuation plan. He herded the band into the lobby, then ran with them
through gunfire to an armored tank and eventually to safety. And that is the
genesis of the title 'CHUCK.'

SUM 41 brings the intensity of their experiences in music and life to CHUCK,
making it their most inventive and creative release thus far. The first
single "We're All To Blame" highlights the band's frenetic energy surrounded
by a melodic harmony. "No Reason" gives fans a dose of SUM's high-strung
rock riffs, while "Pieces" showcases the band's evolving song craft.

'CHUCK' follows the band's 2002 release 'Does This Look Infected?' and their
2001 full-length debut 'All Killer, No Filler." Since their debut, SUM 41
has toured across the world many times over and rocked all over radio. The
band has performed on television, not only performing SUM 41's hits "Fat
Lip," "Still Waiting" and "Hell Song" but also appearing with various rock
heroes such as Iggy Pop (Late Show with David Letterman), Tommy Lee (MTV
Video Music Awards) and with Gene Simmons (as animated guests on King Of The
Hill).

[The Silencer]

its actually their 4th release if you count Half Hour of Power

can we hear the single anytime soon?

[mightymilktea]

if this album is anything like "Does This Look Infected", it's going to rock.. I heard that single "bleed" and I was really impressed..

[invincibleXL]

this albums gonna be awesome

[YearsGoneBy]

i am listening to sum41 right now

[Chemical Love]

i have a feeling that sum 41 will deliver a good album.

[burnpianoisland]

i think this will be a pretty sweet cd.

[Bikeage]

Originally Posted by mightymilktea

if this album is anything like "Does This Look Infected", it's going to rock.. I heard that single "bleed" and I was really impressed..

agreed times 10

[guitarguy33]

How dumb, it's their fourth release. Oh well. Sum 41 kicks ass.

[Jason Tate]

Originally Posted by guitarguy33

How dumb, it's their fourth release. Oh well. Sum 41 kicks ass.

it's a press release from island records, i am pretty sure they consider 1/2 hour of power an EP.

[kallok]

Funny how everyone hated Sum41 now likes them again. I can honestly say I didn't like them when they first came onto the scene, don't like them now, will never like them.

[xbrokendownx]

Originally Posted by kallok

Funny how everyone hated Sum41 now likes them again. I can honestly say I didn't like them when they first came onto the scene, don't like them now, will never like them.

great. and would you like a cookie?

[xOxBeMinexOx]

I cant wait.. i love everything sum41 does.

[Bikeage]

haha lets give him a chocolate shit cookie... i've always loved em (busts out half hour of power t-shirt lol)

[BrandNizzle]

Originally Posted by xbrokendownx

great. and would you like a cookie?

yea im finally starting to realize why everyone gets annoyed when people just say negative stuff all the time. if you dont like a band or dont like a song, just keep it to yourself and go listen to something you DO like. end rant.