Scott Kelly Announces Western U.S. Solo Tour; New Album Confirmed

Scott Kelly has announced his next solo acoustic tour for late this Autumn, with sixteen shows confirmed throughout the western half of America from the end of November through mid-December.

The Neurosis/Shrinebuilder guitarist will be playing most of his next upcoming studio album, which will be recorded immediately following the tour. Kelly will be joined by several companions including country/folk artist Jay Munly and outlaw country rocker Bob Wayne as opening support on all dates. Stated Kelly about the purpose of this new tour: "I have two main goals with this tour: The first is to play all of my new songs, as I will hitting the studio to record my new record the day after the tour finishes. The other is to keep forging a new path for underground folk and country inspired artists such as Munly, Bob and myself; this is something that I am committed to doing."

Scott Kelly Western U.S. Tour w/ Jay Munly, Bob Wayne:

11/29/2011 Tractor Tavern - Seattle, WA
11/30/2011 Mississippi Studios - Portland, OR
12/01/2011 Neurolux - Boise, ID
12/02/2011 Garage on Beck Roadhouse & Grill - Salt Lake City, UT
12/03/2011 Hi Dive Club - Denver, CO
12/05/2011 Low Spirits - Albuquerque, NM
12/06/2011 Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ
12/07/2011 Club Congress - Tucson, AZ
12/08/2011 Bar Pink - San Diego, CA
12/09/2011 Juke Joint - Anaheim, CA
12/10/2011 Echo - Los Angeles, CA
12/11/2011 Alex’s Bar - Long Beach, CA
12/13/2011 Fulton 55 - Fresno, CA
12/14/2011 The New Parish - Oakland, CA
12/15/2011 Brick and Mortar - San Francisco, CA
12/16/2011 Crepe Place - Santa Cruz, CA

Active Child Announces Tour Dates Supporting M83

Active Child, the musical project of choirboy-turned-indie-pop musician Pat Grossi, is proud to announce he will be hitting the road with electronic artist M83 for a series of dates beginning on Oct 28 in Washington, D.C. Having just recently wrapped up a successful headlining tour, Active Child will join M83 on a series of dates that will pass through many major venues including Chicago's Lincoln Hall, the Music Box in Los Angeles, Webster Hall in New York City, and ending on Nov 23 at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. For a complete list of Active Child tour dates, please see below.

Active Child recently released his debut album, You Are All I See, on August 23 through Vagrant Records. You Are All I See has earned glowing praise from critics. All Music Guide gave the album 4.5 stars, noting "2011 is a year for strong albums in general, and You Are All I See deserves to be ranked among the best." The Boston Phoenix said it "...has dozens of moments that are nothing short of breathtaking." Pitchfork Media noted "Active Child's sound now seems positively ahead of its time." Following one of Active Child's sets in his hometown of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times said it "heralded one of the most original and ambitious sounds in Los Angeles this year," and LA Weekly said "It was unlike anything else being played around Los Angeles and makes Active Child one of the most interesting bands to watch this year."

Active Child Tour Dates

Oct 28 - Washington DC @ Black Cat (Early Show)*

Oct 28 - Washington DC @ Black Cat (Late Show)*

Oct 29 - Raleigh, NC @ King's Barcade & Tavern*

Oct 30 - Asheville, NC @ Moogfest

Oct 31 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade*

Nov 01 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine Room*

Nov 02 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham*

Nov 04 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live*

Nov 05 - Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest

Nov 07 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom*

Nov 09 - Hollywood, CA @ The Music Box*

Nov 10 - San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine*

Nov 11 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom*

Nov 13 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos (Early Show)*

Nov 13 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos (Late Show)

Nov 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue*

Nov 17 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall (Early Show)*

Nov 17 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall (Late Show)*

Nov 20 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues*

Nov 22 - New York City, NY @ Webster Hall*

Nov 23 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg*

*Supporting M83

The Joy Formidable To Perform on Letterman October 6; Band Prepares for UK Tour and Foo Fighters Tour

Welsh rock trio The Joy Formidable follow a summer of stand-out festival performances across the globe with a performance on CBS' The Late Show With David Letterman on Thursday, October 6. The band will then hit the road for a UK tour that begins October 13 in Birmingham, and ends at the Cardiff SWN Festival on October 21.

The band also have recorded a new song, "Endtapes," which will appear as the opening track on the upcoming release The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, available in stores and at all online retailers on Nov 8^th.

Following the Letterman appearance and UK dates, the band will tour with The Foo Fighters in November, opening a string of shows in the Northeast that includes a performance at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 13. The Foo Fighters invited The Joy Formidable to tour with them shortly after Dave Grohl posted a tweet to the Foo Fighter's twitter account in April saying: "I would like to personally thank The Joy Formidable for writing the song of the year, 'Whirring.' Xxx Dave." Full tour dates are listed below.

The Joy Formidable are also proud to announce a new release on October 18. The Big More is a digital accompaniment to the band's debut album, The Big Roar and features exclusive new tracks and a remix alongside lead track 'Cradle'. The EP contains a Fang Island remix of 'Cradle', a live version of 'Whirring' from the band's sold out Koko show, new track 'Anemone' and a cover of the Roy Orbison classic 'It's Over', chosen by fans via a poll on the band's website.

The Joy Formidable Tour Dates

Oct 13 - Birmingham, UK @ Birmingham Institute

Oct 14 - London, UK @ London Forum

Oct 15 - Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy 2

Oct 16 - Dublin, Ireland @ Whelans

Oct 18 - Belfast, UK @ Limelight

Oct 19 - Glasgow, UK @ Glasgow Oran Mor

Oct 20 - Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle Riverside

Oct 21 - Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff SWN Festival

Oct 24 - Paris, France @ Mouveau Casino

Oct 25 - Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique Orangerie

Oct 26 - Tilburg, Netherlands @ O13

Oct 29 - London, UK @ Battersea Power Station Freeze Festival

Nov 5 - Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest

Nov 7 Duluth, GA @ Arena of Gwinnett Center*

Nov 8 Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena*

Nov 10 Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center*

Nov 13 New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden*

Nov 14 Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center*

Nov 16 Boston, MA @ TD Garden*

*With The Foo Fighters

ALIEN ANT FARM Signs New Label Deal With Executive Music Group; First New Album Since 2006 With The Original Line-Up Set For Release Spring 2012

ALIEN ANT FARM is proud to announce their new deal with the Executive Music Group label via Fontana/Universal. The original line-up--Dryden Mitchell (lead vocals), Mike Cosgrove (drums), Terry Corso (guitar), Tye Zamora (bass)--will start to work on their fourth album in November and is looking to release it Spring 2012. It’ll be their first release since 2006's UP IN THE ATTIC, which spawned the hit single “Forgive And Forget,” and the first with the original line-up since 2003.

“We are pretty excited for the year to come,” declares guitarist Terry Corso. “We just came off of a three-month tour in the U.S. that made us realize that with the original line-up back together, we have fire and hunger again. That being said, we can hardly wait to hit the studio and start putting a new record together. We’ve been writing on and off for the past year and have a really good pile of new material. Basically the goal is to write another pile. With a fresh new collection, we hope to get our core fans excited, as well as turn some brand new listeners on to the ALIEN ANT FARM sound and show the world we have a lot more to offer than the average rock band.”

“The timing of ALIEN ANT FARM signing to Executive Music Group is priceless,” said EMG President Jacob Capricciuolo. “During a time where EMG is exploding and our philosophy is to ‘hustle,’ I feel together success is imminent. I couldn’t be more proud of their work ethic and their willingness to do whatever it takes to be successful.” As EMG Vice President Jimmy Swan continues: "For 10 years, I have used ALIEN ANT FARM's ‘Smooth Criminal’ to show all my bands the perfect example of how to cover a song. Being a huge fan of the band, it is an honor to be able to work with them. Having the original members back in the line up will give the fans what they have been waiting for.”

This week they’re traveling to the U.K. to participate in the “Michael Forever Tribute” on October 8 along with Black Eyed Peas, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aquilera, Ne-Yo, Smokey Robinson and others. The band will be performing two Michael Jackson songs, including their smash hit #1 single, a remake of “Smooth Criminal.”

“Being a part of the Michael Jackson tribute is an incredible honor for ALIEN ANT FARM,” proclaims singer Dryden Mitchell. “I love the idea that we will be the only rock band there. Michael just won't stop providing HUGE platforms for us to get noticed! My first concert was Michael Jackson on his Victory Tour at Dodger Stadium when I was 10 years old. Fast forward to all that he has done for my life. Simply amazing when I take a step back and try to take it all in. I LOVE THE MAN! Incredible to say the least.”

ALIEN ANT FARM recently wrapped up their 60-date U.S. “ANTicipation Tour,” which had the band performing in front of capacity crowds at every stop. It was their first headlining tour—on their own new bus--since the fatal 2002 bus crash that killed the band’s driver and left singer Dryden Mitchell with a broken vertebrae. Lots more touring is already on tap for 2012. As Dryden proclaims, “In 2012, if them pesky Mayans are wrong...a bus load of touring to support a brand new stellar record. Naked hugs for all who come out.”   

The Southern California band started their music career in 2001 with ANThology, which was released on Papa Roach’s New Noize imprint on DreamWorks Records. Thanks to the #1 single, “Smooth Criminal,” the album reached double-Platinum status. 2003’s truANT, produced by Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean and Robert DeLeo, cracked the Top 25 and “Glow” hit #1 on charts outside the U.S. despite the imminent folding of its record label. The band has toured all over the world with Linkin Park, Metallica, 311, and Papa Roach, and has sold over 3.5 million records worldwide.

More details about the new album and forthcoming tour plans will be announced in the coming months.

ANIMALS AS LEADERS Launch Studio Video

Progressive instrumentalists, ANIMALS AS LEADERS, have launched the first studio video documenting the recording of their upcoming album, "Weightless." Check out the video now, exclusively at MetalInjection.net. "Weightless" is the act's second release and will be released by Prosthetic Records in North America on Nov. 8, in mainland Europe on Nov. 4 and in the UK on Nov. 7. The endeavor was produced by drummer Navene Koperweis and ANIMALS AS LEADERS and mixed by guitarist Javier Reyes. The album marks the recording debuts of Koperweis and Reyes with ANIMALS AS LEADERS. The track, "Isolated Incidents" can be streamed now at Prosthetic Records' webstore, where the official pre-order has launched.

"Weightless" will be available on CD, MP3 and LP. The CD comes in a six-panel, plastic-free "eco-package," while the LP version is limited to 1000 copies in a custom, die-cut, heavyweight Stoughton jacket with a download card. There are three color variations: 500 copies on 180-gram black wax, 400 on clear and 100 on "sea blue." There are also two exclusive T-shirts and a zip-up hooded sweatshirt, with a limited-edition screen print offered for those who purchase the "deluxe" bundle (both shirts and either an LP or CD).

Order "Weightless," now!

"Weightless" Track Listing:

1. An Infinite Regression
2. Odessa
3. Somnarium
4. Earth Departure
5. Isolated Incidents
6. Do Not Go Gently
7. New Eden
8. Cylindrical Sea
9. Espera
10. To Lead You To An Overwhelming Question
11. Weightless
12. David

The band just wrapped up a tour of Europe which saw them as direct support to Between the Buried and Me, as well as the Deftones. They will kick off an extensive North American tour alongside Between The Buried And Me on Oct. 27. A complete list of upcoming dates can be found below.

ANIMALS AS LEADERS was initially the moniker under which virtuoso guitarist Tosin Abasi chose to release his groundbreaking 2009 solo debut, but it quickly became a full-fledged band that wowed crowds on tour with the likes of Circa Survive, Underoath, The Dillinger Escape Plan and many more. Their video for "CAFO" has been viewed on YouTube well over one million times. Steve Vai has called ANIMALS AS LEADERS "the future of creative, heavy, virtuoso guitar," while MetalSucks recently ranked Abasi #2 on their list of the Top 25 Modern Metal guitarists.

ANIMALS AS LEADERS on tour:

10/27 Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore*
10/28 Silver Springs, MD - The Fillmore Silver Springs*
10/29 Asbury Park, NJ - The Stone Pony*
10/30 Boston, MA - House Of Blues^
11/1 Richmond, VA - Hat Factory*
11/2 Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues*
11/3 Tampa, FL - The Ritz Ybor*
11/4 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution*
11/5 Orlando, FL - The Beacham*
11/6 Birmingham, AL - Zydeco*
11/8 Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room @ Old*
11/9 Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues*
11/10 Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall*
11/11 Chicago, IL - House Of Blues*
11/12 Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's*
11/13 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant*
11/15 Little Rock, AR - Juanita's*
11/16 New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues*
11/17 Houston, TX - House Of Blues*
11/18 Dallas, TX - House Of Blues*
11/19 Austin, TX - Emo's Outside*
11/20 San Antonio, TX - Backstage Live*
11/22 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre*
11/23 Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues*
11/25 Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues*
11/26 Los Angeles, CA - House Of Blues*
11/27 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore*
11/29 Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert*
11/30 Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Concert*
12/1 Calgary, AB - The Republik*
12/2 Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room*
12/3 Saskatoon, SK - Louis' Pub*
12/4 Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre*
12/6 Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar *
12/7 Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre*
12/8 Montreal, QC - Club Soda*
12/9 Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights*
12/10 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts*
* w/ BTBAM & Tesseract
^ w/ BTBAM, Cave In, The Red Chord, & Tesseract

KILL DEVIL HILL TOURING NORTH AMERICA NOW

KILL DEVIL HILL, the new project featuring acclaimed drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio) bassist Rex Brown (Pantera, Down) Dewey Bragg (Vocals) and Mark Zavon (guitars) kicked off their first ever North American tour last night Sunday October 2^nd in Clifton, NJ. Playing for close to an hour and a half KILL DEVIL HILL proved that they are a force to be reckoned in today's hard rock and metal scene.

Don't miss your chance to see KILL DEVIL HILL on their inaugural North American tour. The band is also offering an exclusive VIP package for every show that includes:

• Preshow Sound Check Experience
• Meet and Greet with the band and have your picture taken
• 8" X 10" Glossy Photo with Logo
• Limited Edition T-Shirt

Please remember the VIP package DOES NOT include a ticket to the show. Tickets must be purchased separately. For me details and to reserve your VIP package, be sure to visit http://killdevilhillmusic.cinderblock.com/

KILL DEVIL HILL have signed with SPV/Steamhammer. Their debut album is tentatively scheduled for a March 2012 release. The still untitled release is being produced by Warren Riker who is best known for his work with Down, Corrosion of Conformity, Sublime, and Cathedral. 

KILL DEVIL HILL LIVE

10/4/11 Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant Street
10/5/11 Reading, PA @ Reverb
10/7/11 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
10/8/11 Spartanburg SC @ Ground Zero
10/9/11 Greensboro, NC @ Arizona Petes
10/13/11 Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music
10/14/11 Fort Worth, TX @ The Aardvark
10/15/11 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
10/19/11 San Antonio, TX @ Back Stage Live
10/20/11 Shreveport, LA @ Riverside Warehouse
10/21/11 Jackson, MS @ Club Fire
10/22/11 Lafayette, LA @ Grant Street Hall
10/25/11 Cookeville, TN @ Amps and Ramps
10/27/11 Kent, OH @ Outpost Concert Club
10/28/11 Columbus, OH @ Slapsy Maxie
10/29/11 Covington, KY @ The MaddHadder
10/31/11 Omaha, NE @ Chrome Lounge
11/2/11 Des Moines, IA @ The House of Bricks
11/3/11 Lincoln, NE @ Knickerbockers
11/4/11 Salina, KS @ Santa Fe Saloon
11/5/11 St Louis, MO @ Pitters Tavern

"Pop Up Video" Returns to VH1 w/Theme by Mike Errico

On October 3rd, VH1 is resurrecting its beloved series "Pop Up Video." The 60-episode run features a new look, new social media twists -- and its original composer, Mike Errico, who has updated his infectious theme song for a new generation of viewers - and videos - while remaining faithful to the original.

"Pop Up Video" was one of the highest rated shows on the cable network from 1996 through 2002, and the original episodes, which include Errico's theme, continue to run regularly on VH1 Classic.

New York-based songwriter Mike Errico is a familiar source of music for Viacom shows: Earlier this month, "You Could Be Anywhere," from his latest release, "Wander Away," was placed in an emotional episode finale of the MTV reality drama Teen Mom. The song's instant popularity led iTunes to place "Wander Away" in the "What's Hot" section of its homepage alongside Lil Wayne and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and sent Facebook/Twitter messages about the scene to its 18 million fans. Read more and download the song for free.

The new "Pop Up Video" run will focus on current videos, and will also integrate user-generated content that will be reflected in the show. Fans can also go to VH1's site and "pop" their own videos that they can share via Facebook and Twitter. Read more.