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Hey.. welcome back to another Duane’s Pit Stop. This week marks a three day weekend and that means a lot of gigs and good food to be BBQ'd. Hopefully your favorite band will be in your neck of the woods.

I also want to thank Jupiter and Mark for the funny pictures that they emailed to me. I should have those pics up in the upcoming weeks but for now it’s all about exposing Matt Rowe for what he really is. (Uhh, would that be carnie, Duane? - Ed) And with that final note let’s get to the news.                                             

           

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SONIC YOUTH - SONIC NURSE - Sonic Youth's nineteenth long player will be released in North America on June 8 2004 and is entitled "Sonic Nurse". Describing the record, the band has asked listeners to imagine "Bare Trees" era Fleetwood Mac jamming with "Jealous Again" era Black Flag.

Geffen Records will release this album on the CD format, and Goofin' Records will release the double LP in an attractive gatefold cover.

The tracklisting for the album is as follows:

Pattern Recognition
Unmade Bed
Dripping Dream
Kim Gordon and the Arthur Doyle Hand Cream
Stones
Dude Ranch Nurse
New Hampshire
Paper Cup Exit
I Love You Golden Blue
Peace Attack

Samples of every song on the album can be heard here.

The CD can be pre-ordered through amazon.com now. The 2 x LP will be available through Revolver.

Both will soon be available on the new sonicyouth.com store.

Bandits, Fish, Kids, Catches, Boys and More - Want to hit up what's sure to be one of the hottest tours of the summer? Head over here to see tour dates for Reel Big Fish's summer tour featuring Rx Bandits, Catch-22, Big D and the Kids Table, Lucky Boys Confusion and more.

Until The Next Record - Until The End is back into the studio. Studio 13 is where it's at; the band will be working with producer Jeremy Staska and aiming for a completion by July so the record can be available through the web and at shows. They're looking to have the record hit stores late summer or early fall. The band also welcomes their new vocalist, Jame McHugh. The release will be McHugh's debut, but if you can't wait until the record, you can hear him play with the band at MAGICFEST 2K4 (if you live in Southern FL and don't know what that is, you should be ashamed of yourself). UTE also notes that Mean Pete is out of the picture, but on good terms, as he could not commit to both UTE and Remembering Never. There's a lot in the works for Until The End, so keep an eye out; you won't be sorry.

Ignite Goes To Europe - The guys from Ignite are gearing up for a couple weeks overseas after a few dates in the eastern US.

6/17 Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
6/20 The Trocadero - Philly, PA w/ Murphys Law, Ragmen
6/21 The Continental - NYC, NY
6/22 TBA - Wilkes-Barre, PA w/Ragmen
6/25 Fury Fest - Le Mans, France
6/26 Pressure Festival - Gysenberg Halle- Herne, Germany
6/27 Graspop Festival - Belguim
6/28 Patronaat - Haarlem, Netherlands
6/29 Tonne - Wangen, Germany
6/30 Arena - Vienna, Austria
7/01 Wanted Festival, Hungary
7/02 Mega Club - Katowice, Poland
7/03 With Full Force Festival - Roitschjora, Germany
7/04 Bibelot - Dordrecht, Netherlands

All Else Failed Back To Shoot Down Rumors  - We've got some news about the murky information regarding what All Else Failed has been doing lately straight from Abacus Records:

"Although plagued by a mysterious past of near break ups, different projects, or the favorite word: "hiatus," the Philly-based All Else Failed are back to dispel all the rumors. More primed and ready than ever, they are back with a solid line-up in tact and an all-new full length, to boot. Composed of 14 tracks, the effort, entitled This Never Happened, features the band firing on all cylinders (and even some cylinders you didn't even know they had). The new album will be released August 10th on Abacus Recordings with touring plans to be announced shortly."

The band will also be playing at Hellfest this year with Misfits, Love is Red and Folly among others.

Greetings, Malady  - Anyone who knows anything about hardcore knows that pg.99 and City of Caterpillar were two of the most crucial bands to ever hit the scene, and while both have sadly met their demise you can hear music made by former members of both bands here. The band in question is of course Malady who were signed to Level-Plane seemingly virtually the instant they were formed. But enough hype, just give this song a listen and you'll see why Malady rock.

Life After Bobby  - Life Before This has some not-so-uplifiting news to share. Long time guitarist Bobby Montemurro has decided to discontinue playing with LBT. The Goshen , NY band has issued this statement about Montemurro's departure:

"This is not the type of announcement any band enjoys making. Bobby has left Life Before This to pursue other interests. We always had a blast playing with Bobby and wouldn't trade the time he spent in this band for anything, but sometimes the decision had to be made to put friendship before our ambitions, and sadly in this case that meant parting ways. We wish him the best in all future endeavors, musically and personally. We will continue making music as a four piece. However, we are always open to trying out other guitarists. If you're interested or know anybody that would be, e-mail us at info@lifebeforethis.com."

If you're interested in filling Bobby's spot, drummer Mike Kalajian urges you to please contact the band with your inquiry.

Obsessed with Eighteen Visions - Eighteen Visions's long awaited new record is finally on the cusp of being released. Though you can't get it in stores until June 15th, an 18V e-card has been set-up, packed with two new tracks from the release, Obsession. Both the songs "Waiting For The Heavens" and " Tower Of Snakes " are up to stream; click here for the goods. The band is on tour with From Autumn To Ashes and Atreyu (whose new stuff, personally from me, is incredible), and will be on the Warped Tour this summer, too. If that isn't enough, the band is part of that incredible straight-edge comp the lovely Lance reported under me. New stuff is brewing all over, so you better get on it.

Authority Zero With Castro, Hitler And Einstein Cameos - The new Authority Zero album, entitled "Andiamo", hits stores on June 29th and they just released a new video for the track "Revolution". This video is pretty funny - controversial lyrics, but a fun atmosphere featuring cameos from some of the world's top revolutionary figures. Definitely check this out:

Authority Zero "Revolution" Video:

Real - multistream: http://mfile.akamai.com/9139/rm/stream.wmg.com/atlrec/authority_zero/revolution/revolution_non-effects.rm

Windows hi: http://wm.atlrec.com/authority_zero/revolution/revolution_non-effects_450k.wmv

Windows lo: http://wm.atlrec.com/authority_zero/revolution/revolution_non-effects_100k.wmv

The band just launched a new website: http://www.authorityzero.com

Cave In Leaves RCA? - According to recent rumors, Cave In are said to have now amicably parted ways with their label RCA. It is as yet unknown on which label the bands next effort will surface. (theprp.com)

Tsunami Bomb Summer Tour Dates Ann ounced - The dates are in, and boy are you the lucky ones! Tsunami Bomb are heading out on the road with The Lawrence Arms, Audio Karate, Pipedown and Scattered Fall playing select dates. This tour covers the whole US (except that hot-bed of entertainment known as North Dakota ...sometimes you have to make sacrifices), so make sure you're on the ball with buying your tickets. Click here for all tour dates and openers.

Stream Subliminal Messages - To check out a full album stream of the amazing new record from Ten Foot Pole, click over to the By going to Go-kart Records Europe site! Don’t forget, “Subliminable Messages” will be in stores June 8th and TFP will be on tour all summer! We will have a Ten Foot Pole Ecard up in the next few days so check back soon!

My Chemical Romance Track / Aphasia Dates - My Chemical Romance has posted the track "You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison." The track can be heard at Purevolume, and features Bert McCracken from The Used. Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge hits stores June 8th. The band will be headlining dates until June 18th, and will be hitting Warped Tour starting June 25th.

Aphasia will be recording their full-length album in June. The effort is due
out in late summer. Their current tour schedule is below:

05.27.04
Milwaukee, WI
The Rave Ballroom w/ VAST, SOIL, Hated Identity, Chain Wax

05.28.04
Cleveland, OH
Agora - Ballroom w/ VAST, Highball, American Rockstar

05.29.04
Detroit, MI
I Rock w/ VAST, The Sirens, Gage, The Basement

06.02.04
Buffalo, NY
The Continental w/ VAST

06.04.04
Boston, MA
Axis w/ VAST

06.06.04
Farmingdale, NY
The Downtown w/ VAST

06.07.04
New Haven, CT
Toad's Place w/ VAST

06.16.04
West Hollywood, CA
The Whisky w/ Red Sun, TBA

06.19.04
Foster City, CA
The Vibe - Teen Center w/ Karate High School, Delta Activity

06.25.04
Oakland, CA
IMusicast w/ Yours Truly, Boticellis, Surf

06.29.04
Roseville, CA
The Underground w/ Nural, Knoeck First

07.02.04
Milwaukee, WI
MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST w/ TRAPT and Many More Great Bands!

09.01.04
Salem , OR

SNFU Cover Art, Song Online - SNFU.com has posted the cover art off the upcoming SNFU record, titled In The Meantime and In Between Tim e. The record has a tentative release date of June/July 2004 via Rake Records. You can now check out the cover art and download the song "Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump."

"In The Meantime and In Between Tim e" track listing:

1. Cockatoo Quill
2. I Think Fine Art's Fine!
3. Cheap Transistor Radio
4. Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
5. A One Legged Bridge Jumper
6. A Hole In Your Soul
7. The Heavy Head Dance
8. The Birdman of Malmo
9. Sick Lee & coward Leigh
10. If I Die, Will You Die?
11. A Wreck In Progress
12. Elaine Elaine

Northstar Back On The Road - Having just completed their tour with Moneen this week, Northstar will head back on the road with Piebald and The Jealous Sound next week. Here are the upcoming dates:

6/4 Minneapolis, MN Ascot Room
6/5 Columbia, MO Mojo\'s
6/7 Denver, CO Rock Island
6/8 Salt Lake City, UT Lo-Fi Cafe
6/9 Boise, ID The Venue
6/10 Seattle, WA Graceland
6/11 Portland, OR Nocturnal
6/13 San Francisco, CA Slim\'s
6/14 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk
6/16 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction
6/17 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
6/18 St George, UT Electric Theater
6/19 Phoenix, AZ Mason Jar
6/20 Tucson, AZ Club Congress
6/22 Austin, TX Emo\'s
6/23 Dallas, TX Gypsy Tea Room
6/24 Houston, TX Mary Jane\'s Fat Cat
6/26 Orlando, FL The Social
6/27 Ft Lauderdale, FL The Factory
6/28 Tallahassee, FL Big Daddy\'s
6/29 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
6/30 Birmingham, AL Zydeco

The Misfits, Drowningman playing Hellfest - The Misfits have been added to play this year's Hellfest. For the rest of the bands confirmed to date, you can check this article.

Fresh off the reunion high, Drowningman has also been added to the bill. This will be their first performance since their 2002 demise.

Pixies update – Check out the Pixies revamped wed site http://www.ilovepixies.com/stuff/index.html

And that’s going to wrap another Week in the Ol` Pit Stop and I do wish everyone a great week, “Be real”