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From Monday 29 July 2002

New Found Chart Glory!

Following their recent success in the UK album chart, NFG have secured their first top 40 single entry. ‘My Friends Over You’ managed to reach the lofty heights of number 30. However, if you think that was impressive, just wait until the new Bowling For Soup single

Saturday 27 July 2002

The Early November sign to DTR

Further to the news item we ran about a week ago, Drive Thru have now confirmed the signing of The Early November. Look out for their debut EP, which strangely enough will be released this November! Link: www.drivethrurecords.com

Friday 26 July 2002

Dropkick Murphys live on your stereo!

The Dropkick Murphys have announced plans for a live album. Heres what the band had to say on their website: “O.K., We’re pleased to announce that we’re finally releasing a live record. This album is comprised of songs recorded over 3 nights during this year’s St. Patrick’s

Monday 22 July 2002

Down By Law – Punkrockdays

A decade ago Dave Smalley’s then project band, Down By Law, found themselves playing at a birthday party in support of a buzz band from Berkeley by the name of Green Day. Immediately after that gig the band were signed to Epitaph.

Saturday 20 July 2002

Go Fishing in London!

Those zany ska-punkers Reel Big Fish have just announced a gig in London later this year. They will play the Mean Fiddler on September 7th. Tickets go on sale from this Monday (22nd). Get yours early to avoid missing one of the best live bands

Friday 19 July 2002

Reel Big Fish – Cheer Up!

“You and I are mortal, but rock and roll will never die.” These simple words herald the eagerly anticipated return of everybody’s favourite ska-punk band. That’s right folks; Reel Big Fish are back with ‘Cheer Up!’, their first new album for four years. The

Monday 15 July 2002

Pinhole support Green Day

Fast rising scouse rockers Pinhole have secured their biggest break to date with a support slot for punk legends Green Day. The band will be opening up for Billie Joe and co. at the Telewest Arena in Newcastle tommorrow night. This is great news

Tuesday 02 July 2002

Green Day – Shenanigans

Six months after the release of their greatest hits album, ‘International Superhits’, everybody’s favourite punk band are back with another compilation album. This time Green Day have brought us ‘Shenanigans’, an album full of b-sides, covers and other such rarities. If the aforementioned

Thursday 13 June 2002

Epitaph bands invade UK!

A whole host of Epitaph/Hellcat bands are making trips to the UK this summer. Here are the tour dates for Agnostic Front, Down By Law, Leftover Crack and The Distillers. I know we have already given you

Saturday 01 June 2002

Dillinger Four – Situationist Comedy

“Its art Jim, but not as we know it.” If Dillinger Four existed in the Star Trek universe then a certain Doctor would surely utter these words. However, thankfully for us, they do not. With two acclaimed albums behind them, D4 are back with