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Kenotia In Need of New Singer

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Kenotia is looking for a new female singer. If you think you have what it takes read below for more information.

want to be the new front woman of kenotia?!

so yes. we are now holding auditions for the next singer.

requirements:

* between 18-25 years old
* must be able to tour 9-10 months out of the year
* no prior-engagements that you cant leave.
* positive attitude
* willing to work hard.

also:

please send a video of yourself singing “decorating for cinco de mayo” and anything else you would like to include to email address:
“[email protected]”

*** also if you have any previous experience in bands or any recordings is a plus to send to us too and tell us about it.

******last but not least send a picture of yourself and why you think you would want to be the next front woman of kenotia.

also send any questions to “[email protected]”

love,

ryan s, ryan c, james, and sean.

Return of the Weez.

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A clip of Weezer‘s forthcoming single “Pork and Beans” can be heard here. “Pork and Beans” is the first single from Weezer’s currently self-titled new album, slated for a June 17, 2008 release via Geffen Records.

JG Leaves Showbread

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Showbread has posted an update about John Giddens leaving the band, check it out below.

As many people have already heard, John Giddens (aka JG) has decided to leave Showbread.

Living in a van, being poor and sleeping on floors for six years makes people go a little crazy. JG has decided to leave behind the life of the traveling circus in order to pursue some kind of normalcy (a “real” job, a family, etc.)… On april 6th, John was present for the filming of a Showbread music video, which was his last activity as a member of the band.

John has been part of the insanity that is Showbread since 2003″¦ He’s seen and experienced more bizarre and wonderful things than a lot of folks, and here is where he takes a bow and rides into the sunset.

There were no bitter words and no regrets; JG knew his time was up, as did we. We love him like a brother and remain dear friends to the end.

Showbread exists because of a very personal and divine calling to bring something strange and beautiful into the world. The entity that is Showbread is much, much bigger than any one person participating in it at any time”¦ Showbread is about a very personal truth that is very real to us and manifests itself in the form of bizarre music… not about a band member or “keytar”. We’ll miss JG on the road dearly, but we know his decision is in the best interest of himself as well as the band.

This is the most exciting time for Showbread”¦ we have completed our best work ever and God is preparing us to unleash it on the world by rebuilding and strengthening us. Believe me when i say this is the best place the band has ever been, creatively and spiritually… We will very much appreciate the loving support of the Raw Rock community.

In the mean time, we’ll have someone else along playing synthesizers on the YOU CAN’T SAVE YOURSELF tour, which begins, may 16th”¦

Both of the new records come out in a little over a month”¦

Emery Cancel Tour

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Emery has canceled their April tour plans. Check out the update from the band below.

hello guys and gals!
we are very sorry to announce that we will not be finishing out our tour schedule in april. we have been out with switchfoot for about a week and were planning to do some headlining shows as well. unfortunately, we have to cut it short for a few reasons, but we promise we will be back out as soon as possible. we are still planning on playing bamboozle, so hopefully we’ll see a lot of y’all there.
we will keep everyone updated!

thanks for understanding!
emery

A Thorn For Every Heart Finish EP

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A Thorn For Every Heart have finished recording their new EP. You can check out a full update from the band below.

Ok everyone I know it has been a while since we have posted anything about the EP or us or anything….. But I am finally happy to say that Kelvin and the boys finished the vocals for the last song yesterday!! Everything so far sounds amazing, and we have never been more proud of a collection of songs as we are of these. They really reflect what our band has been through over the past year, musically and especially lyrically. We hope you love them as much as we do, if not more!!

Justin should be finished mixing the EP come this Wednesday!! He already has done a few rough mixes of a couple songs so it shouldn’t take long. I can also say I am very proud of Justin, and his ability to make this EP sound so big and soooo spectacular!! To think that it is going to sound better than what I have heard so far gives me goose bumps!!!

Oh and the art is almost done!!

Here is a temporary track listing. Some of the song titles might change. Might.

1. Pick Up The Pieces
2. Bitter Party Of One
3. Better Than Me, Better Than Love
4. Born To Bleed
5. Light This Fire

On some other notes…..

We have a couple of shows coming up in the next month, and we will be introducing these new tunes into our set, so make sure you get your butts out to the shows. This way you can get a peek at what will be on the EP. The shows are listed on our myspace. It has been a while since we have played, and I know myself and Casey (the 2 new boys) want to see all the ATFEH love we have heard so much about!! So bring it!!

We also plan on getting some new merch made soon, and we want to know what our fans would like to see. Whether it is T shirt designs, or belt buckles, or hoodies, or fanny packs….. etc. What kind of stuff do you wanna rep for us??? The crazier the ideas the better!!

Well I think that is it for now…. We love you all and we can’t wait to get this music to you…. We know everyone has been waiting a long time, but I am certain that it will be well worth the wait!!

Love,
Thor
ATFEH