In an effort to bring you the latest and greatest exclusive content, we've teamed up with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause to present you, our readers, with the group's new EP, Don't Shoot the Messenger, free for download on their artist profile. The EP, which was produced by Richard Gavalis (Bloodhound Gang, Long Shot Hero), is scheduled to see release later this month free-of-charge both online and at shows.

Nirvana's iconic 1991 single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" beat out hits from Madonna, Britney Spears and U2 to be named the best pop song in 20 years by Britain's Q Magazine. Read up on it here.

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Melee's video for "Built to Last" can be seen in the replies.

Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause have announced further details surrounding their debut EP, Don't Shoot the Messenger. The album, which is scheduled to see an early-December release, will be available free-of-charge via both live performances and online downloads. Furthermore, you can find the tracklist for the band's debut effort below.

Tracklist
1. Throwing January Away
2. Nightlife of the Living Dead
3. Let's Keep it Short
4. Don't Take it Personal

Roses Are Red have posted their cover of WHAM!'s "Last Christmas" on their myspace profile. The track was originally released in 2005 on Warcon's Taste Of Christmas compilation.

In our minds, there is no such thing as too much Less Than Jake. Thus, without further adieu, we're proud to unveil yet another installment in our continuous ABSOLUTExclusive series with Florida's own. If you visit the band's artist profile, you can watch an exclusive, live video of the group performing "Last One Out of Liberty City" from Glasgow, Scotland. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more from the kings of ska-punk, as we bring you...[read more]

You can listen to a live radio interview with Chris Irons of Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7th, on 91.7 WCUR FM, which broadcasts live in the West Chester, Pennsylvania area. If you reside elsewhere, you can tune in online right here.

Atreyu has offered a statement in regards to the From First to Last issue (From First to Last claimed they were forced to leave the current "World Championship" tour):

Statement

Atreyu has been portrayed in a terrible light during the course of this, and we're tired...[read more]

Last chance for questions as I will be sitting down with Lovedrug tomorrow at their show in Cincinnati. In the meantime, check out their new songs on their purevolume page.

Allister will be playing three last shows in Chicago (Oct. 8), Minneapolis (Oct 7), and Baton Rouge (Oct 8) before shipping off to Japan for the rest of the year. The Chicago and Minneapolis shows will be with Self Against City and The Transit War. All tour info can be found on the bands' respective websites and MySpace pages.

Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause are scheduled to begin recording in late November with producer Richard Gavalis (Bloodhound Gang, American Nightmare, Long Shot Hero). The band, who has formed from the remains of a handful of established Philadelphia, ska-punk bands, are currently writing for their debut, thus far untitled release.

Taken (members now in Mikoto and Circa Survive) are selling a rare demo and their last show shirt on eBay.

Today's the last day you can stream the entire Boys Like Girls album on AP.net - so check that out while you have the chance, and if you like what you hear, pick up the CD now!

The last remaining guitar tabulature site will not be closing despite a recent threat from the MPA.

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Victory Records bands Four Letter Lie and On The Last Day will be touring in October. Dates to be announced soon.

Silverstein have been added to both the Toronto and Montreal Warped Tour shows. The band has been on the tour since the beginning but will be finishing in NYC on August 5th. They will rejoin for the last 2 dates to finish off the tour in their home country.

Long Shot Hero are set to perform one last time on the Ernie Ball Stage at the Vans Warped Tour Stop in Scranton, PA on August 4th. The band will perform with the majority of their original lineup, but will feature Dave Rossi of SGR on drums, as well as Matt Muller from Too Short Notice on guitar.

The Junior Varsity joins this years Warped Tour today in St. Louis, MO. This will be the last tour they do while writing the new record.

Tour Dates

7.25.06 Warped Tour - St. Louis, MO
7.26.06 Warped Tour - Cincinnatti, OH
7.27.06 Warped Tour - Pittsburgh, PA
7.28.06 Warped Tour - Indianapolis, IN
7.29.06 Warped Tour -...[read more]

Zach Braff has helped compile the soundtrack for his upcoming movie "Last Kiss" - you can read the full article here.

Halifax will be on Last Call with Carson Daly TONIGHT at 1:35am on NBC. Tune in to see a live performance of their song, "Our Revolution."

Senses Fail has posted the last video clip from the studio on their Myspace.

Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson are engaged to be married.

On The Last Day now have an e-card in support of their new album, Finding Meaning in the Static, which hits stores August 22nd.

Butch Walker's new album hits stores today, you can now stream the last 5 songs from the album on his AP.net profile.

Sleeping at Last have a new song posted for download titled "Careful Hands" on their Purevolume page.

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The top 20 semi-finalists in the Lollapalooza "Last Band Standing" contest have been announced. The winner and runner-up will get to play with Kanye West and Red Hot Chili Peppers. You can place a vote here.

Today, the top 100 vote getter's in Lollapalooza's Last Band Standing contest were narrowed down to 16 chicago bands and 20 non-chicago bands. Included in the 20 non-chicago band is The Miiitia Group's The Appleseed Cast, among others. The voting ends July 20th and the top four in total votes move on to a live battle of the bands in Chicago.

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Hey guys - I just posted a long review for Sleeping at Last's amazing new record, Keep No Score. It is self-released and out now, so order it from their website! Leave me some feedback in the replies.

Reel Big Fish have announced that the last day to purchase VIP tickets for their forthcoming, summer, co-headlining tour with MXPX will be July 4th. The tickets, which ensure fans a meet and greet with the band and a copy of the band's upcoming, triple-disc, live CD/DVD package, are available for $25 in addition to the cost of a regular ticket. Both forms of tickets can be purchased here, so pick yours up if you haven't done so already.

Radiohead has hinted that this may be their last album they ever release. Check out what they had to say below:

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What goes up.....must come down. So it's been fun chatting with some of you lovely people and we've uncovered some great talent in smash & grab. There is a secret We have yet to tell. Also, keep supporting the good bands on this thing. it's only your...[read more]