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From Friday 24 May 2002

Fat Wreck line up new releases

Fat Wreck Chords have a punk rock feast available this summer – with stonking new cds from the likes of Sick Of It All and Swingin’ Utters on the way! In the latest Fat Wreck newsletter, the guys write: “Fat Wreck Chords will be

Glasgow Decon show moved

The Glasgow date of the Deconstruction tour has switched venues from the SECC to the Barrowlands. The gig, headlined by Lagwagon, will still be on June 4, but has moved to the smaller Scottish venue. All of the bands are still playing the event and all tickets

Thursday 23 May 2002

More Uncle Brian dates!

Yeah, we know we gave you news about Uncle Brian‘s summer tour but the guys have announced even more gigs! One of the dates is at The Vandals and Antifreeze bonanza on July 11. So, here are the details again, plus

John leaves Allister

Pop-punkers Allister have lost a member, after it was announced that John was quitting the band. A statement on www.drivethrurecords.com reads: “Unfortunately, John from Allister has decided to leave the band in order to go back to college. His last show will be at

Lightyear cancel June tour

Derby based punks Lightyear have been forced to scrap their forthcoming June tour after their bassist broke his wrist. Barrs broke the limb whilst skateboarding in Luxembourg, ruling the lads out of action for some time. However, the enforced time on the sidelines means that

Wednesday 22 May 2002

Death Cab confirm festival appearance

Sensitive types Death Cab For Cutie have confirmed their appearance at this years Carling Festival. The band will be playing the Evening Session stage at Reading on August 24 and Leeds on August 25. Midtown will also appear on those dates on the same stage.

Ataris free show!

This one is for all American fans of Santa Barabra’s finest The Ataris, because Kris Roe and his heartbroken crew are to take time out from recording their major label debut to play a free show… yes, a FREE show! I’ll let Kris Roe explain: “Just thought I’d

Tuesday 21 May 2002

Household name their tour!

“NO GODS, NO SPONSORS” – this is the anme of the forthcoming Hosehold Name Records tour, set to hit a venue near you this summer. A wide range of the UK label’s bands will play at the following venues: 04 July @ Cambridge Boat Race w/ LIGHTYEAR +

Drive Thru say thanks to the UK

Drive Thru Records will be officially releasing all of their CDs in the UK, after striking up a distribution deal with Universal. And the label also want to thank their UK fans for the amazing support following New Found Glory, The Starting Line and

Lucky Thirteen extra shows

Lucky you! Those Lucky Thirteen boys have announced a veritable feast for all you Southerners with plans for a couple of extra gigs darn sarf. I’ll let the guys explain: “First of all a big thanks to all those that helped us have a wicked