Duane's Pit Stop -- May 09, 2003 - Get Yer Hard Core News Here...w/ no Matt filler.

Duane's Pit Stop

[Editor's Note: Shhhh...Don't bother him!]

Hootie Who and welcome back to another Pit Stop we have some information on the line up for the Snickers Game On show at the Millennium Dome, in London. “And why do they have Kelly Osbourne as a head liner puzzles me” Damn Yankees! With that final note let’s slam.

Thrice Single - Thrice's unexpected single, "All Thats Left" is being heavily requested on LA's radio station KROQ and MP3s could be up sooner than expected since the original single release date was June 24, and the new album, The Artist in the Ambulance will be released on July 22.

The Gimmes - have titled their next album "Take a Break" and it's scheduled for release on July 1st. These crackers take on the hits of R&B for this latest full length, and you can expect covers of Boyz II Men, R Kelly, and even a little Prince. The Gimmes will also have 7"s released this summer from the nice folks No Idea Records and Jade Tree Records.

The Rocking Horse Winner Rocks No More – this really sucks! Equal Vision Records' The Rocking Horse Winner have announced they have decided to disband. The band had this statement - "We would like to inform you that The Rocking Horse Winner has decided to part ways. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and offered help along the way. You made it a wonderful experience for us, and we're all very grateful for that. We apoligize for all the shows that we had to cancel as a result of the departure. Despite the wreckage, Henry is now pursuing a career in songwriting, Jolie is going to continue singing and plans on starting a solo project in the future, Matt is still banging on drums for his band called ROM, and Jeronimo is pursuing a career in graphic design and computer animation."

Doghouse Has A Feable Weiner - Once again, a Nashville punk act has made the headlines. Doghouse Records has signed Nashville-based Feable Weiner. They'll be re-releasing their LP "Dear Hot Chick" this summer, which has some of the coolest packaging ever. You can check them out on the Doghouse Records Sampler CD being handed out on the All-American Rejects tour.

Alice Donut - After 7 years of stepping out of the spotlight, Alternative Tentacles' punk rock band Alice Donut has reformed and are already slated to release an album soon. You can see the band at CBGB's on August 8th with Victim's Family and Ultra Bide.

Sunday Still Is Being Taken Back - Despite the massive amount of rumors citing the band's demise, Taking Back Sunday has not broken up. However they are taking a step back to spend time on some personal issues that the band members need to focus on. They have cancelled their upcoming appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's show, but it is unknown as to whether or not they'll continue to be headliners on Warped Tour 2003.

The Weakerthans Announce Tour Dates And More - The Weakerthans have plenty of news for you. First of all they have announced a title for their upcoming album -Reconstruction Site, which will drop August 23rd. The CD version will have enhanced features including a video for their song "Our Retired Explorer Dines with Michel Foucault in Paris, 1961", which Weakerthans frontman John K Samson describes as "indescribably strange and great."

May 28: Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig - 19+
May 29: Toledo, OH @ Frankie's - all ages
May 30: Covington, KY @ Jillians - all ages
May 31: Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Laga - all ages
June 1: Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar - all ages
June 3: Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwells - all ages
June 4: Brooklyn, NY @ Southpaw - 18+
June 5: Providence, RI @ Met CafÃ© - all ages
June 6: Buffalo, NY @ Burt Flickinger Athletic Center - all ages
June 7: Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix (early show doors 6:30 pm - all ages)

Every Time I Die Kick It Live - Ferret's Every Time I Die have got themselves a brand new live video of them performing their song "The Logic of Crocodiles." Check it out!.

Victory's New Addition In Action -Those living out in Philly, PA will get a chance to catch Victory Records' newest addition, Spitalfield in action. On May 17th, the band will be opening for label-mates Count The Stars at the Northstar at 2:30. If you're in the area, check it out. Spitalfield will release their CD Remember Right Now on June 17th and will do an extensive US tour in support of the release. More info on the Chicago, IL quartet can be found here. As well, stay tuned to MusicTAP for more album reviews by Victory Records.

Your Day Strong Re-Launch - Post Hardcore boys Your Day Strong have given their website, YourDayStrong.com a nice makeover. Head over and check it out. Additionally, the guys are gearing up for their summer tour of the US, so keep checking as new dates are announced. Their newest effort, Set Fire To Reason, a split CD with Life Before This is set to come out on June 3rd. Preview a track from the upcoming disc and the video for "Three Days In New York" here.

Snickers Game On Confirmations -

At the Millennium Dome, London.

Saturday 21st June:

Big K! Stage
Headlining: Cypress Hill, Special Guests, Mad Capsule Markets, Buck 65, Sparta

Noise Pollution Stage
Headlining: The Vandals, Elviss, Halo Friendlies, Electric Eel Shock, The Reunion Show

Sunday 22nd June:

Headlining: Kelly Osbourne, Reef, Electric Six, The Warlocks, The Androids

Noise Pollution Stage
Headlining: Sick Of It All, Sahara Hotnights, Division Of Laura Lee, The Peepshows, All Systems Go

F-Minus - From 2-Tone Music Promotions on Friday 9th of May, we have F-Minus playing a warm up show for their European tour...the show is at the Beercart Arms, Canterbury (about 1 1/2 hours from London Waterloo Station), which holds about 200 people,(their next UK shows is at the Astoria)...support comes from Twofold (from Kingston, London), and tickets are £6 (available at the door)...