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Bullet For My Valentine Unveil New Video, MP3

The debut CD from Bullet For My Valentine comes out August 23rd on Trustkill Records. Check out the new video, and MP3 for the song "Hand Of Blood" and the live video for the song "4 Words To Choke Upon."

Bullet For My Valentine have been confirmed for Hellfest and will be announcing more dates soon. Though the band has drawn comparisons to Funeral For A Friend and UK label mates Lost Prophets, the band’s debut EP which was produced and mixed by Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Fear Factory, Slipknot) already has the BBC proclaiming that “Bullet For My Valentine rock much harder, much louder.” The band is driven by an old school metallic punch nurtured by years of growing up on Metallica and Iron Maiden.

Release: Bullet For My Valentine - Hand of Blood - In Stores August 23rd

The Trustkill Records roster has gone transatlantic with their latest signing of Welsh quartet Bullet For My Valentine. The band will be releasing the Hand of Blood EP in the US on August 23rd and plan a stateside tour for the same month. Though the band has drawn comparisons to Funeral For A Friend and UK label mates Lost Prophets, the band’s debut EP which was produced and mixed by Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Fear Factory, Slipknot) already has the BBC proclaiming that “Bullet For My Valentine rock much harder, much louder.” The band is driven by an old school metallic punch nurtured by years of growing up on Metallica and Iron Maiden. This is offset by frenzied, often angst-like screamed vocals that lend a hardcore edge. Blended in the mix, are singer Matt Tuck’s lyrics which are by turns dark and romantic.

UK fans already got a taste when the band won the coveted supporting slot on metal giants Chimaira’s UK tour. Soon after, the band was tapped to play the Download Festival which showcases the best of hard rock and metal. There, they shared the stage with the likes of Lamb of God, In Flames and Unearth. “We drove up there at dawn with music cranked right up to 11,” says bassist Jason James. “There we were at 10 in the morning, standing on the main-stage with beers in our hands. It was like, ’Well, this is it, boys. This is where we’re meant to be.’”

The band, comprised of vocalist Tuck, guitarist Michael “Padge” Padget, drummer Michael “Moose” Thomas and bassist James, began as Jeff Killed John. The band was due to record when, the day before entering the studio, their bassist up and quit. “Everything went completely tits up, and it was a really big kick in the balls but it made us stronger,” says Tuck.

The band soon shed their regrettable moniker and any trace of former nu-metal stylings and emerged as Bullet For My Valentine. Soon, major labels came a-calling and after turning down deals including one from Roadrunner Europe, the band settled with Sony UK. Shopping for a home across the pond, the band turned to Trustkill, a major name in independent metal and hardcore. Expect their debut full-length on Trustkill Records due out on Valentines Day 2006!.

Story Of The Year Unveil Video

Story Of The Year have posted the video for their new single "Sidewalks". The cut comes from their debut album, Page Avenue. Story Of The Year are currently out on the Nintendo Fusion Tour with My Chemical Romance and Lostprophets.

My Chemical Romance Video Premiere

My Chemical Romance are currently premiering their brand new video "I’m Not Okay (I Promise)" at MySpace.com. MCR will kick off the Nintendo Fusion Tour with Story Of The Year, Lostprophets and Letter Kills on September 20th.

Head Automatica Plan UK Dates

Head Automatica will support Lostprophets on their UK tour in November. Before then, HA have tours lined-up with Vaux and Hopesfall, as well as The Used and Atreyu. Check out the schedule at headautomatica.com.

Nintendo Fusion Tour Dates

Story Of The Year, Lostprophets, My Chemical Romance and Letter Kills have been confirmed for the Nintendo Fusion Tour. The trek will kick off on September 18th. Check out the first set of confirmed dates at nintendofusiontour.com.

Story Of The Year Set Tour Plans

Story Of The Year, Lostprophets, My Chemical Romance and Letter Kills will embark on a U.S. tour that will kick on September 17th in Tucson, AZ and run through October 16th in Chicago, IL. Full tour schedule and ticket info will be available soon.

My Chemical Romance Debut On Albums Chart

My Chemical Romance debuted at #103 on the Billboard Top 200 with their new album, Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge. The album moved 11,537 copies in its first week. Other Shoutweb artists doing well on the Top 200 include Slipknot (#10), Evanescence (#17), Linkin Park (#71), Incubus (#77), Story Of The Year (#80), Lostprophets (#81), Shinedown (#125), Muse (#142), Trapt (#143), Killswitch Engage (#147), The Darkness (#151) and Coheed And Cambria (#178).

Eighteen Visions On Tour

Eighteen Visions have lined-up a summer full of dates in support of their new album Obsession, on June 15th. Eighteen Visions will hit the road with Underoath and Fear Before The March Of Flames (6/11-6/23) and then on to Warped Tour (6/25-7/11) before a trek with Lostprophets and Midtown. (7/15-8/3).

New Music: Dead Poetic, The Beautiful Mistake

Check out what is hitting record stores this week:

Dead Poetic - New Medicines (Solid State)
Dead Poetic return with their hotly anticipated second set on Solid State. On their debut Four Wall Blackmail, it was difficult to make out just exactly who Dead Poetic was, the album walked an awkward line between hardcore and nu-metal. With New Medicines, Dead Poetic have clearly defined themselves with a record that feels very much at home for the band, rich in beautifully textured melodies and warm, inviting backdrops. The album is graceful and dynamic, accessible, but still emotionally challenging. Tracks like “Vanus Empty” and “Taste The Red” are endearing and not easily forgotten.

-For fans of Thrice, Story Of The Year, Lostprophets, Linkin Park
-Preview tracks from New Medicines at PureVolume.com

The Beautiful Mistake - This Is Who You Are (The Militia Group)
The Beautiful Mistake team with producer Michael Rosen (Dredg) on their lush new album, This Is Who You Are. The second offering from The Beautiful Mistake is a much more streamlined effort, with songs that flow from one to the next with a grand orchestral feel. The songs on This Is Who You Are are pure and honest, boldly emotional and filled with many nuances once you get past the surface. The title track “This Is Who You Are” best represents The Beautiful Mistake’s brand of loud, emotional rock with its clean, powerful guitar backing and grand inspired chorus. The Beautiful Mistake’s carefully constructed arrangement and artful, subtle style set them apart from a crowded pack.

-For fans of Further Seems Forever, Straylight Run, Coheed And Cambria
-Preview tracks from This Is Who You Are at PureVolume.com

Lostprophets Shoot New Video

Lostprophets will release the track "Make A Move" as the next single from their sophomore effort, Start Something. The band recently filmed a video for the track with director Steven Murashige (Incubus, The Ataris). Lostprophets are currently out on the road with Hoobastank as part of the MTV Campus Invasion Tour.

Incubus, Lostprophets Debut On Albums Chart

Incubus debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart with their latest, A Crow Left Of The Murder. Incubus moved over 331k copies in their first week of release. Lostprophets also had an impressive bow, debuting at #33 with their sophomore effort, Start Something, shifting north of 35k.

Other Shoutweb bands doing well on the Top 200 include Evanescence (#7), Linkin Park (#31), The Darkness (#43), Korn (#66), Hoobastank (#75), Story Of The Year (#93), Trapt (#110), Three Days Grace (#115), A.F.I. (#128), Finger Eleven (#147) and A Perfect Circle (#154).

Avenged Sevenfold Plan U.K. Tour

Avenged Sevenfold will hit the road with Lostprophets and The Bronx for an extensive U.K. trek. The band is out in support of their sophomore effort, Waking The Fallen. Check out the dates here.

New Music: Lostprophets, Incubus

Check out new albums hitting record stores on Tuesday (2/3):

Lostprophets - Start Something (Columbia)
It seems as though we’ve been anticipating new music from Lostprophets for years. Back in 2000, the little buzz band that could out of the UK created a deafening frenzy among online rock fans with their insanely infectious debut effort, The Fake Sound Of Progress. With such classic cuts as "Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja" and the ominous title track, the band was quickly swooped up by Columbia Records. The major label release came nearly a year and a half after its original release, and failed to get the big push or connect with U.S. audiences. It was still very apparent though that the Lostprophets were destined for great things.

Now four years later, an aged and refined Lostprophets drop Start Something. The slickly produced return is chalk full of passionate, well-crafted songs. Lostprophets have stepped out with incredible cuts like "Last Train Home", a menacing mix of jarring melodies and addictive hooks. A band that truly deserves to step out of the clubs and into the arenas, 2004 could be a defining year for the Lostprophets.

-For fans of Linkin Park, Incubus, The Used, Thrice, etc.
-See the video for "Last Train Home" here.

Also out 2/3:
Incubus - A Crow Left Of The Murder (Epic)
Gadget - Remote (Relapse)

Lostprophets Prep Start Something

Lostprophets will drop their highly anticipated sophomore effort, Start Something, on February 3rd. Check out the brand new video for their buzzing single "Last Train Home" here. The clip was directed by Brian Scott Weber (Trapt).

Lostprophets Prep Video

Lostprophets recently shot the video for their new single "Last Train Home" with director Brian Scott Weber (Trapt). The clip is expected to surface in January. Lostprophets will release their new album, Start Something, on February 3rd.

Lostprophets Set U.S. Release

Lostprophets have set a February 3rd release date in the U.S. for their sophomore set, Start Something. "Last Train" will serve as the first single from the album in the States and will impact radio stations on December 2nd. Lostprophets are buzzing with their current U.K. single "Burn Burn". Check out the video in Windows Media (300k - 100k - 56k) and Real Media (All Speeds).

Lostprophets Unveil Video

Lostprophets will be dropping their highly anticipated sophomore effort, Start Something in early 2004. The band recently released the single for "Burn Burn" in the UK, the track will be the second single in the US next year. Check out the video for the cut in Windows Media (300k - 100k - 56k) and Real Media (All Speeds). A release date and U.S. single is expected to be announced shortly.

Lostprophets Preview Single

Lostprophets recently premiered their new single, "Burn Burn" on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show. You can listen to the show in its entirety here. The band will release the single in the U.K. on October 27th. The highly anticipated new album from Lostprophets, Start Something, will drop in early spring.

Korn Debut On Charts With "Untouchables"

Korn debuted at #2 on the Top 200 album sales chart this week with their fifth album, "Untouchables". The band sold over 434,000 copies in its first week of release. Here are how Shoutweb artists did this week on the charts:

02 Korn - Untouchables
39 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
41 System Of A Down - Toxicity
51 P.O.D. - Satellite
60 Incubus - Morning View
80 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
107 Staind - Break The Cycle
171 3rd Strike - Lost Angel
172 Flaw - Through The Eyes
181 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
187 Coal Chamber - Dark Days
200 Drowning Pool - Sinner

Bubbling Under:
Audiovent - Dirty Sexy Knights In Parks
Mushroomhead - Xx
Thursday - Full Collapse
Finch - What It Is To Burn
Lost Prophets - The Fake Sound Of Progress
The Apex Theory - Topsy-Turvy

3rd Strike, Audiovent Hot On The Charts

3rd Strike jumped from #162 to #134 on the Top 200 album sales chart. The L.A. outfit moved over 8k copies of their new album "Lost Angel" last week. Audiovent debuted strong at #200, selling over 5300 copies of "Dirty Sexy Knights In Paris" in its first week of release. Here are how Shoutweb artists did this week on the Top 200:

33 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
38 System Of A Down - Toxicity
49 P.O.D. - Satellite
63 Incubus - Morning View
68 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
107 Staind - Break The Cycle
124 Flaw - Through The Eyes
134 3rd Strike - Lost Angel
173 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
175 Drowning Pool - Sinner
189 Deadsy - Commencement
196 Tool - Lateralus
200 Audiovent - Dirty Sexy Knights In Paris

Bubbling Under:
Mushroomhead - Xx
Thursday - Full Collapse
The Apex Theory - Topsy-Turvy
Lost Prophets - The Fake Sound Of Progress
Finch - What It Is To Burn

3rd Strike Debut On Charts With "Lost Angel"

3rd Strike debuted at #72 on the Top 200 Album Sales Chart. The Los Angeles outfit sold over 15,000 copies of their debut album, "Lost Angel", in its opening week. Here are how Shoutweb artists did this week on the Top 200:
20 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
30 System Of A Down - Toxicity
46 P.O.D. - Satellite
72 3rd Strike - Lost Angel
85 Coal Chamber - Dark Days
90 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
99 Staind - Break The Cycle
126 Drowning Pool - Sinner
144 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
154 Adema - Adema
170 Flaw - Through The Eyes
200 Tool - Lateralus

Bubbling Under:
Thursday - Full Collapse
Mushroomhead - Xx
Lost Prophets - The Fake Sound Of Progress
Finch - What It Is To Burn

System Of A Down Rock The Charts

System Of A Down moved up from #30 to #14 on the Top 200 Album Sales Chart this week. "Toxicity" moved over 52,000 copies last week, bringing the total sales to almost 2 million. Here are how rock artists did this week on the Top 200:
14 System Of A Down - Toxicity
17 Puddle Of Mudd - Come Clean
18 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
34 P.O.D. - Satellite
69 Incubus - Morning View
71 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
91 Adema - Adema
96 Staind - Break The Cycle
98 Drowning Pool - Sinner
99 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
145 Hatebreed - Perseverance
154 Flaw - Through The Eyes
158 Down - Down II

Bubbling under the chart:
Lost Prophets - The Fake Sound Of Progress
Mushroomhead - Xx
Thursday - Full Collapse
Ill Nino - Revolution Revolucion
The Apex Theory - Topsy-Turvy

The Used Hit Ozzfest, Add Off-Dates

The Used kicked off their Ozzfest run on Tuesday in Indianapolis, IN. The band has announced a string of off-dates with the Lost Prophets, as well as a free show in Los Angeles on September 3rd at the Troubadour with The Kinison. Here is where you can catch The Used:

August 15th Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion (Ozzfest)
August 17th Somerset, WI - Float-Rite Park (Ozzfest)
August 18th Des Moines, IA - Waterworks Park (KAZR Radio show)
August 19th St. Louis, MO - UMB Bank Pavilion (Ozzfest)
August 20th Bonner Springs, KS - Sandstone Amphitheatre (Ozzfest)
August 21st Pittsburg, KS - Foxtown City Lights (Lost Prophets)
August 22nd Denver, CO - Pepsi Center (Ozzfest)
August 24th Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Valley Amphitheatre (Ozzfest)
August 25th Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre (Ozzfest)
August 26th Portland, OR - Meow Meow (Lost Prophets)
August 27th George, WA - The Gorge (Ozzfest)
August 31st San Bernardino, CA - Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion (Ozzfest)
September 1st Las Vegas, NV - The Castle (Lost Prophets)
September 2nd San Diego, CA - Coorse Amphitheatre (Ozzfest)
September 3rd West Hollywood, CA 0 Troubadour (w/ Kinison)
September 5th Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion (Ozzfest)
September 7th Selma, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (Ozzfest)
September 8th Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Music Centre (Ozzfest)
September 9th New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues (Andrew W.K.)
September 15th Worcestor, MA - Skatefest

Flaw, Hatebreed Rock The Charts

Flaw continues to climb the Top 200 album sales chart. Flaw moved from #164 to #141, moving over 7400 copies of "Through The Eyes" last week. Flaw has now sold over 127k to date. Hatebreed had another strong week, holding strong at #104. Hatebreed sold another 9400 copies of "Perseverance", taking their total to over 61k. Here are how rock artists did this week on the Top 200:
13 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
15 Puddle Of Mudd - Come Clean
30 System Of A Down - Toxicity
35 P.O.D. - Satellite
63 Incubus - Morning View
77 Adema - Adema
79 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
83 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
87 Staind - Break The Cycle
97 Drowning Pool - Sinner
104 Hatebreed - Perseverance
133 Down - Down II
146 Flaw - Through The Eyes

Bubbling under the chart:
Mushroomhead - Xx
Lost Prophets - The Fake Sound Of Progress
Thursday - Full Collapse
The Apex Theory - Topsy-Turvy
Soil - Scars

Hatebreed And Down Continue Run On Charts

Hatebreed and Down continue to hold their ground on the album sales charts. Hatebreed clocked in at #102 on the Top 200 with another 10k sold of "Perseverance". Hatebreed have moved over 52,000 copies of the album in the last three weeks. Down came in at #108 with 10,000 sold of "Down II" to bring their total to 54k. Here are how rock records did this week on the Top 200 album sales chart:
16 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
17 Puddle Of Mudd - Come Clean
31 System Of A Down - Toxicity
32 P.O.D. - Satellite
62 Incubus - Morning View
67 Adema - Adema
79 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
83 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
87 Staind - Break The Cycle
96 Drowning Pool - Sinner
102 Hatebreed - Perseverance
108 Down - Down II
164 Flaw - Through The Eyes

Bubbling under the chart:
Mushroomhead - Xx
Thursday - Full Collapse
Lost Prophets - The Fake Sound Of Progress
The Apex Theory - Topsy-Turvy
Soil - Scars

The Apex Theory Debut On Charts

The Apex Theory debuted this week on the Top 200 album sales chart with their Dreamworks debut, "Topsy-Turvy". The L.A. outfit landed at #157 with over 7900 sold in their first week. Other new entries to the Top 200 this week included Mushroomhead at #180 with "Xx" and Lost Prophets dropping in with "The Fake Sound Of Progress" at #186. Here are how rock artists did this week on the Top 200:
13 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
14 Puddle Of Mudd - Come Clean
26 System Of A Down - Toxicity
29 P.O.D. - Satellite
53 Adema - Adema
56 Incubus - Morning View
76 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
84 Staind - Break The Cycle
85 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
86 Hatebreed - Perseverance
87 Down - Down II
96 Drowning Pool - Sinner
141 Flaw - Through The Eyes
157 The Apex Theory - Topsy-Turvy
180 Mushroomhead - Xx
186 Lost Prophets - The Fake Sound Of Progress

Bubbling under the chart:
Thursday - Full Collapse
Soil - Scars
Finch - What It Is To Burn
Ill Nino - Revolution Revolucion

Ill Nino Added To All Ozzfest Dates

Ill Nino have been added to all dates on this year's Ozzfest tour. The band was originally slated to only appear on the first half of the tour. The dates for the tour and the line-up run as follows:
July 6th Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion
July 7th Pittsburgh, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion
July 10th Scranton, PA - Montage Mtn
July 12th Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center
July 13th Hartford, CT - Cdnow.com Amph.
July 16th Boston, MA - Tweeter Center
July 19th Holmdel, NJ - PNC Center
July 24th Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion
July 26th West Palm Beach, FL Mars Music Amph.
July 28th Atlanta, GA Hi-Fi Buys Amph.
August 3rd Columbus, OH - Polaris Amph.
August 4th Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Center
August 7th Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Center
August 10th Chicago, IL - Tweeter Center
August 11th East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley
August 13th Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Amph.
August 15th Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Amph.
August 17th Somerset, WI - Float-Rite Park
August 19th St. Louis, MO - Riverport Amph.
August 20th Kansas City, MO - Sandstone Amph.
August 22nd Denver, CO - Pepsi/City Lights
August 25th Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Valley Amph.
August 27th George, WA - The Gorge
August 29th Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amph.
August 31st San Bernardino, CA - Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion
September 5th Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion
September 7th San Antonio, TX - Verizon Wireless Amph.
September 8th Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Amph.

Main Stage
OZZY OSBOURNE
System of a Down
Rob Zombie
P.O.D.
Drowning Pool
Adema
Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society

Second Stage
Down (headliner)
Hatebreed (second headliner)
Meshuggah
Apex Theory
Lostprophets
Ill Nino
Pulse Ultra
Neurotica

Third Stage (first half)
Flaw
3rd Strike
Otep
Seether
Andrew W.K.

Third Stage (second half)
Mushroomhead
SoiL
Chevelle
Glassjaw
The Used
Switched

Rob Zombie Joins Ozzfest Main Stage, Down And Hatebreed Added

Ozzfest have announced that Rob Zombie will play the Main Stage on this Summer's tour, replacing the Rage/Cornell project as the third spot on the bill. Rob Zombie's second stage headlining slot will be filled by Down. Also added to the tour, playing before Down on the second stage, will be Hatebreed. Irrelevant rocker Andrew W.K. will join the second stage for the first half of the tour. Cleveland outfit Sw1tched will play the second half of the tour on the second stage.

Along with these additions to the bill there are some date changes as well. The July 10 Jones Beach show has been moved to Scranton, Pa., and the Indianapolis and Cleveland dates have flip-flopped: Cleveland is now Aug. 4 and Indianapolis is Aug. 13.

OZZFEST 2002 U.S. ITINERARY
ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

July 6 Bristow, VA Nissan Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 13
July 7 Pittsburgh, PA Post-Gazette Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 12
July 10 Scranton, Pa. Montage Mtn. ON SALE APRIL 13
July 12 Camden, NJ Tweeter Center ON SALE APRIL 13
July 13 Hartford, CT Cdnow.com Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
July 16 Boston, MA Tweeter Center ON SALE APRIL 13
July 19 Holmdel, NJ PNC Center ON SALE APRIL 13
July 24 Raleigh, NC Alltel Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 13
July 26 West Palm Beach, FL Mars Music Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
July 28 Atlanta, GA Hi-Fi Buys Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 3 Columbus, OH Polaris Amph. ON SALE APRIL 27
Aug. 4 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music CenterN SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 7 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Center ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 10 Chicago, IL Tweeter Center ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 11 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 13 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 15 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Amph. ON SALE APRIL 27
Aug. 17 Somerset, WI Float-Rite Park ON SALE MAY 31
Aug. 19 St. Louis, MO Riverport Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 20 Kansas City, MO Sandstone Amph. ON SALE JUNE 22
Aug. 22 Denver, CO Pepsi/City Lights ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 25 Sacramento, CA Sacramento Valley Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 27 George, WA The Gorge ON SALE APRIL 13
Aug. 29 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amph. ON SALE APRIL 14
Aug. 31 San Bernardino, CA Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 13
Sept. 5 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 13
Sept. 7 San Antonio, TX Verizon Wireless Amph. ON SALE MAY 18
Sept. 8 Dallas, TX Smirnoff Amph. ON SALE APRIL 26

Main Stage
OZZY OSBOURNE
System of a Down
Rob Zombie
P.O.D.
Drowning Pool
Adema
Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society

Second Stage
Down (headliner)
Hatebreed (second headliner)
Meshuggah
Apex Theory
Lostprophets
Pulse Ultra
Neurotica

Third Stage (first half)
Flaw
3rd Strike
Otep
Seether
Ill Nino
Andrew W.K.

Third Stage (second half)
Mushroomhead
SoiL
Chevelle
Glassjaw
The Used
Switched

Down And Hatebreed Debut On Charts

New releases by Down and Hatebreed debuted this week on the album sales chart. Down landed in at #44 on the Top 200 with their long-awaited new album, "Down II". Down sold over 31,000 in its opening week. Also debuting strong was Hatebreed at #50, moving over 28k copies of "Perseverance" in its first week. Here are how rock artists did this week on the Top 200:
09 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
14 Puddle Of Mudd - Come Clean
19 P.O.D. - Satellite
26 System Of A Down - Toxicity
44 Down - Down II
50 Hatebreed - Perseverance
59 Adema - Adema
62 Incubus - Morning View
69 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
89 Staind - Break The Cycle
100 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
143 Ozzy Osbourne - Down To Earth
144 Drowning Pool - Sinner
191 Flaw - Through The Eyes

Bubbling under the chart:
Mushroomhead - Xx
Lost Prophets - The Fake Sound Of Progress
Sevendust - Animosity
Soil - Scars
Ill Nino - Revolution Revolucion

Ozzfest Set On-Sale Dates, Third Stage Line-Up

Ozzfest have announced the on-sale information for the dates on this year's tour. Most tickets go on sale on April 13th. A replacement for the Rage/Cornell project is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Below are the dates for the tour and the full line-up:
July 6th Bristow, Va. Nissan Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 13
July 7th Pittsburgh, Pa. Post-Gazette Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 12
July 10th New York, N.Y. Jones Beach ON SALE APRIL 13
July 12th Camden, N.J. Tweeter Center ON SALE APRIL 13
July 13th Hartford, Conn. Cdnow.com Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
July 16th Boston, Mass. Tweeter Center ON SALE APRIL 13
July 19th Holmdel, N.J. PNC Center ON SALE APRIL 13
July 24th Raleigh, N.C. Alltel Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 13
July 26th West Palm Beach, Fla. Mars Music Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
July 28th Atlanta, Ga. Hi-Fi Buys Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
August 3rd Columbus, Ohio Polaris Amph. ON SALE APRIL 27
August 4th Indianapolis, Ind. Verizon Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
August 7th Clarkston, Mich. DTE Energy Center ON SALE APRIL 13
August 10th Chicago, Ill. Tweeter Center ON SALE APRIL13
August 11th East Troy, Wis. Alpine Valley ON SALE APRIL 13
August 113th Cleveland, Ohio Blossom Music Center ON SALE APRIL 13
August 15th Cincinnati, Ohio Riverbend Amph. ON SALE APRIL 27
August 17th Somerset, Wis. Float-Rite Park ON SALE MAY 31
August 19th St. Louis, Mo. Riverport Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
August 20th Kansas City, Mo. Sandstone Amph. ON SALE JUNE 22
August 22nd Denver, Colo. Pepsi/City Lights ON SALE APRIL 13
August 25th Sacramento, Calif. Sacramento Valley Amph. ON SALE APRIL 13
August 27th George, Wash. The Gorge ON SALE APRIL 13
August 29th Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amph. ON SALE APRIL 14
August 31st San Bernardino, CA Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 13
September 5th Phoenix, AZ Cricket Pavilion ON SALE APRIL 13
September 7th San Antonio, Tex. Verizon Wireless Amph. ON SALE MAY 18
September 8th Dallas, Tex. Smirnoff Amph. ON SALE APRIL 26

OZZFEST 2002 U.S. BILL

OZZY OSBOURNE
System of a Down
???
P.O.D.
Drowning Pool
Adema
Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society

Second Stage

Headliner: ROB ZOMBIE
Meshuggah
The Apex Theory
Lostprophets
Pulse Ultra
Neurotica

Third Stage (bands below will only play half the tour)

Flaw
Mushroomhead
3rd Strike
Otep
Seether
Glassjaw
Soil
The Used
Ill Nino
Chevelle

System Of A Down And Thursday Rock The Charts

System Of A Down sold another 40,000 copies of their latest release, "Toxicity", to hold steady at #27 on the album sales chart. Thursday made a major move on the charts, debuting at #178 on the Top 200. Thursday moved 7300 copies of "Full Collapse" to bring their total sales to nearly 70k. The Victory Records band is currently in the midst of a major label bidding war. Here are how rock artists did this week on the charts:
07 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
15 Puddle Of Mudd - Come Clean
24 P.O.D. - Satellite
27 System Of A Down - Toxicity
60 Incubus - Morning View
61 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
69 Adema - Adema
77 Staind - Break The Cycle
91 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
94 Disturbed - The Sickness
134 Drowning Pool - Sinner
174 Flaw - Through The Eyes
178 Thursday - Full Collapse

Artists just under the chart include Mushroomhead, Lost Prophets, Soil, The Apex Theory and Finch.

Ozzfest Announce Line-Up, Dates

Ozzfest have announced the confirmed bands and dates for this year's tour. The Main Stage will include Ozzy Osbourne, System of a Down, P.O.D., Drowning Pool, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society and Adema. Although announced for the tour, recent rumors suggest that the new band featuring Chris Cornell and the formeber members of Rage Against The Machine have split and will not play the tour.

The second stage will feature Rob Zombie, Meshuggah, The Apex Theory, Lost Prophets, Pulse Ultra, and Neurotica. Playing half the tour will be Glassjaw, The Used, Soil, Flaw, Mushroomhead, 3rd Strike, Ill Nino, Otep, Seether and Chevelle. This year's tour is being sponsored by the WWF and will feature WWF superstars on various dates. Neurotica is part of the WWF's new Smackdown record label.

Here are the dates:

July 6th Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion
July 7th Burgettstown, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion
July 10th Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach Amphitheatre
July 12th Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center at the Waterfront
July 13th Hartford, CT - ctnow.com Meadows Music
July 16th Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center
July 19th Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
July 24th Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion
July 26th West Palm Beach, FL - Mars Music Amphitheatre
July 28th Atlanta, GA - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre
August 3rd Columbus, OH - Polaris Amphitheatre
August 4th Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Amphitheatre
August 10th Tinley Park, IL - Tweeter Center
August 11th East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley
August 13th Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Center
August 15th Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Amphitheatre
August 17th Somerset, WI - Float-Rite Park
August 19th St. Louis, MO - Riverport Amphitheatre
August 20th Bonner Springs, KS - Sandstone Amphitheatre
August 22nd Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
August 25th Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Valley Amphitheatre
August 27th George, WA - The Gorge
August 29th Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
August 31st San Bernardino, CA - Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion
September 5th Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion
September 7th Selma, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
September 8th Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Music Centre

P.O.D. And System Of A Down Rock Sales Chart

P.O.D. and System Of A Down continued their dominance on the album sales charts this week. P.O.D. held steady at #19, selling over 51,000 copies of "Satellite" last week. P.O.D. have now sold over 1.8 million copies of the record. System Of A Down moved up from #32 to #26, moving nearly 40k copies of "Toxicity". The band has sold over 1.7 million to date. Here are how Shoutweb bands did this week on the Top 200 album sales chart:

06 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
13 Puddle Of Mudd - Come Clean
19 P.O.D. - Satellite
26 System Of A Down - Toxicity
50 Hoobastank - Hoobastank
57 Incubus - Morning View
72 Staind - Break The Cycle
79 Adema - Adema
88 Rob Zombie - The Sinister Urge
94 Disturbed - The Sickness
142 Drowning Pool - Sinner
173 Flaw - Through The Eyes
192 Finch - What It Is To Burn

Artists just under the chart include Mushroomhead, Thursday, Soil, Lost Prophets, The Apex Theory, Sw1tched and Thrice.

The Apex Theory Plan "Apossibly" Single

The Apex Theory will release the track "Apossibly" as the second single from their new album, "Topsy Turvy", due out on April 2nd. A video for the track will be shot sometime in April. The Apex Theory is currently on the road with Lost Prophets as part of the MTV2 Presents tour and have confirmed for the entire Ozzfest tour this Summer.

Ill Nino Join UK Ozzfest

Ill Nino have been confirmed for the UK Ozzfest. The band join Ozzy Osbourne, Tool, System Of A Down, Lost Prophets, Nonpoint, Mushroomhead, Slayer and Cradle Of Filth on the bill. The event will take place on May 25th in Donington Park.

Lost Prophets Confirm For Ozzfest

Lost Prophets have announced that they have been confirmed for both the U.K. and U.S. Ozzfest tours. Lost Prophets join Ozzy Osbourne, System Of A Down and Drowning Pool as confirmed artists on the U.S. Ozzfest.

Ozzfest 2002 Rumors

The annual Ozzfest rumors are in full force for the 2002 version of the tour. The only acts confirmed for the tour so far are Ozzy Osbourne, System Of A Down and Drowning Pool. Artists rumored to be in the running for a slot on the Main Stage include: Civilian, Foo Fighters, Rob Zombie, Adema, Tenacious D, Soulfly, Kittie, Filter, Jerry Cantrell and Black Label Society.

Acts who have been rumored to be up for a possible second stage slot include: Hatebreed, American Head Charge, Soil, Down, Mushroomhead, Flaw, The Apex Theory, Skinlab, 3rd Strike, Lost Prophets, Sw1tched, OTEP, PulseUltra, Neurotica, Onesidezero, TRUSTcompany, Darwins Waiting Room, 40 Below Summer, Chevelle and Earshot. Confirmed acts for the tour will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Apex Theory And Lost Prophets Announce Dates

The Apex Theory and Lost Prophets will kick off the MTV2 Presents tour on March 19th in San Diego, CA. The Apex Theory will release their Dreamworks debut LP, "Topsy Turvy", on April 2nd. Lost Prophets are out in support of their Columbia debut, "The Fake Sound Of Progress". Here are the dates:
March 19th San Diego, CA - Cane's
March 20th Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
March 21st San Francisco, CA - Slim's
March 22nd Sacramento, CA - Boardwalk
March 24th Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
March 25th Seattle, WA - Graceland
March 26th Omaha, NE - Ranch Bowl
March 29th Madison, WI - Barrymore Theater
March 30th Milwaukee, WI - Rave Bar
April 1st Minneapolis, MN - The Quest
April 2nd Chicago, IL - The Metro
April 4th Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
April 5th Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
April 7th Cleveland, OH - The Odeon Concert Club
April 8th Carson, PA - Nick's Fat City
April 11th Boston, MA - The Paradise
April 12th Philadelphia, PA - TLA
April 13th Hartford, CT - The Webster Theater
April 15th New York, NY - Irving Plaza
April 18th Buffalo, NY - Tralfamdore Cafe
April 19th Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall
April 21st Norfolk, VA - Norva Theater
April 22nd Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
April 23rd Atlanta, GA - Cotton Club
April 30th New Orleans, LA - The Parrish
May 1st Houston, TX - The Engine Room
May 3rd San Antonio, TX - Sunset Station
May 4th Dallas, TX - Trees
May 5th Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
May 7th Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
May 12th Salt Late City, UT - DV8
May 16th Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont Club
May 18th Springfield, MO - Juke Joint
May 20th Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theater
May 22nd Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
May 23rd Louisville, KY - Jillian's

The Apex Theory And Lost Prophets Set Initial Dates

The first set of dates for the MTV2 tour with The Apex Theory and Lost Prophets have been set. The Apex Theory will release their new album, "Topsy Turvy", on April 2nd. Here are the dates:
March 19th San Diego, CA - Cane's
March 20th Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
March 21st San Francisco, CA - Slim's
March 22nd Sacramento, CA - Boardwalk
March 24th Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
March 25th Seattle, WA - Graceland

The Apex Theory And Lost Prophets Confirm March Tour

The Apex Theory and Lost Prophets will kick off the MTV2 tour beginning in late March. Dates are expected very shortly. The Apex Theory will release their debut LP, "Topsy Turvy", on April 2nd. The band kicks off a month of dates on the Snocore tour today in Providence, RI.

The Apex Theory Set Tracklisting For "Topsy Turvy"

The Apex Theory have finalized the tracklisting for their Dreamworks debut LP, "Topsy Turvy". The album will hit stores on April 2nd. The Apex Theory are expected to hit the road with Lost Prophets for the MTV2 Handpicked Tour beginning in late March. Here is the tracklisting:
01 - "Add Mission"
02 - "Mucus Shifters"
03 - "Come Forth"
04 - "Shhh... (Hope Diggy)"
05 - "Drown Ink"
06 - "Bullshed"
07 - "That's All!"
08 - "Bravo"
09 - "Apossibly"
10 - "Right Foot"
11 - "Aisle Always"
12 - "In Books"

The Apex Theory Move Up Release To April 2nd

The Apex Theory have bumped up the release date of their Dreamworks debut LP, "Topsy Turvy", to April 2nd. The band has generated a lot of buzz recently off the single "Shhh... (Hope Diggy)". The Apex Theory are expected to hit the road with Lost Prophets in March.

The Apex Theory Set April 16th Release Date

The Apex Theory will release their new album, "Topsy Turvy", on April 16th through Dreamworks. The first single "Shhh... (Hope Diggy)" is currently all over radio and MTV. The band is expected to be part of the upcoming MTV2 Handpicked tour along with Lost Prophets.

Lost Prophets Call Out To Fans For Video

Lost Prophets will be shooting the video for "The Fake Sound Of Progress" on January 10-11th in Las Vegas, NV. Lost Prophets are looking for fans in the area to be involved in the video. Time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours. Email woopitup@hotmail.com for more information. The debut album from Lost Prophets, "The Fake Sound Of Progress", is in stores now on Columbia Records.

Lost Prophets Plan New Video

Lost Prophets will shoot the video for their second single, "The Fake Sound Of Progress", on January 8th in Las Vegas, NV. The band will work with director Mike Piscitelli, who also recently shot the video for "Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja". The video should hit outlets in early 2002. Lost Prophets' debut album, "The Fake Sound Of Progress", is in stores now through Columbia Records.

Lost Prophets Plan U.S. Invasion

Lost Prophets began their U.S. invasion this week with the re-release of their indie classic, "The Fake Sound Of Progress", on Columbia Records. The band will hit radio stations with the first single "Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja" on January 29th. A video for the track has already began impacting European outlets and should hit MTV sometime in early 2002. Lost Prophets recently completed a successful U.S. tour with Hoobastank and will return to the U.K. for dates in late January. More U.S. dates beginning in mid-February are expected to be announced soon.

Lost Prophets Plan October 16th Release

Lost Prophets have moved the re-release of their album "thefakesoundofprogress" to October 16th. The band's Columbia Records debut will be proceeded by the first single "Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja". A video for the track is expected to be shot in September.

Lost Prophets Plan October 9th Release

Lost Prophets are expected to re-release their album "thefakesoundofprogress" on October 9th through Columbia Records. The band recently re-recorded a majority of the record for the new release. The title track will serve as the first single with a video set to be shot soon.

Lost Prophets Plan Release, Single

Lost Prophets are set to release "Thefakesoundofprogress" in mid-September through Columbia Records. The band recently re-recorded several tracks and remixed the previous release of the album. The title track, "Thefakesoundofprogress", has been lined-up as the first single, set to hit radio in early September.

Deadsy Line-Up Jonathan Davis For New Album

Deadsy have enlisted Korn singer Jonathan Davis to guest on the song "Grammercy Park". The track will appear on Deadsy's forthcoming Elementree/Dreamworks release, "Commencement", due out in October. The album was produced by Josh Abraham (Staind, Orgy) and mixed by Brian Virtue (Crazy Town) and Jay Baumgardner (Papa Roach, Drowning Pool). Deadsy is set to open Family Values 2002 with Stone Temple Pilots, Staind, Linkin Park, Static-X and Lost Prophets. Deadsy founder Elijah Blue has also recently been asked by Deftones frontman Chino Moreno to appear on the Team Sleep project.

Static-X Rumored For Family Values

Static-X is the latest act heavily rumored to be joining Family Values 2001. Other bands expected on the trek include Stone Temple Pilots, Staind, Linkin Park, Deadsy and Lost Prophets. An official announcement on the tour is expected in the coming weeks.

Family Values 2001 Takes Shape

Family Values 2001 is expected to kick off in early October. The current line-up of acts on the tour include Stone Temple Pilots, Staind, Linkin Park and Deadsy. Lost Prophets are expected to play half of the tour. Deadsy will be opening the tour on all dates. theSTART have been rumored for the tour in the past, but are expected to play a different tour instead. Korn's tour plans are currently under wraps, but current rumors have them headlining instead of Stone Temple Pilots. Official confirmed news is expected shortly.

Staind Plan "Fade" Single

Staind will hit radio with their new single "Fade" on August 28th. A video for the single is set to be shot in the next week. Tour dates for Family Values 2001, which is expected to also feature Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, theSTART, Lost Prophets and more, are set to be announced shortly.

Lostprophets Plan Columbia Debut

Lostprophets are planning to re-release their indie debut "Thefakesoundofprogress" in September/October on Columbia Records. The band is set to hook up with producer Michael Barbiero (Metallica) in July to remix the record and re-record several tracks.