Sunday Edition: March 5th, 2006
It's Sunday March 5th, 2006. And the Oscar for greatest use of a flaming dumpster by a punker with a giant Conflict patch draped over his ass during a riot goes to...
Stories you were talking about this week
This was one of those weeks where we had more than a few huge punk news stories that weren't directly tied to the usual cycle of tours and new song releases. Yesterday a riot broke out during the GBH / Adicts headlined British Invasion 2k6 show. Earlier in the week a student was charged after a This Bike Is a Pipe Bomb sticker caused a bomb scare. Not many bands ever have the good fortune to be in this sort of situation, but Hawthorne Heights went to great lengths to convince fans to give their album that extra nudge to the top of the Billboard charts. The band was also among many to campaign for the controversial animal rights organization PETA. The usual suspects of course reared their heads this week, as the announcement of Warped Tour dates and upcoming releases from Anti-Flag, Less Than Jake, Rise Against and Bad Religion all took their share of attention. Some new additions to that cast included Slayer and Against All Authority, both of who have new releases in the wings.
This week we posted an interview with instrumental Springman act Tera Melos. Check it out.
Current contests
Win original Lawrence Arms lyrics sheets
The Lawrence Arms' forthcoming full length Oh! Calcutta! arrives on March 7th and to celebrate Punknews.org and Fat Wreck Chords are giving away one of a kind pieces of the band's history. We've got twelve handwritten lyrics sheets for twelve winners. This is an opportunity you won't find anywhere else! Only two days left!
Anti-Flag For Blood and Empire contest
Anti-Flag will be releasing their hugely anticipated For Blood and Empire soon and to celebrate we're giving away a ton of swag including the band's complete discography!
Punkcore Records is releasing the two DVD Pure Punk Rock compilation on March 7th. The disc features bands like Action, Blood Or Whiskey, the Casualties, Cheap Sex, Defiance, the Havoc, the Lower Class Brats, the Messengers and the Scarred.
Thrasher Magazine recently released the 12th instalment of their long running Skate Rock compilation series featuring songs from Alkaline Trio, Millencolin, Only Crime, the Riverboat Gamblers, Die Hunns and many more. To celebrate we're giving away two limited edition skate decks.
Win some kicks from the Loved Ones
Loved Ones recently released their debut full length Keep Your Heart and to celebrate Fat Wreck Chords and Draven Shoes are giving away some merch.
See the Taste of Chaos at Long Beach Arena
Punknews.org and the Taste of Chaos Tour will give one lucky winner a chance to see the tour stop in Los Angeles, California on March 30th, 2006. Besides putting you on a plane, the package will include a Nintendo DS, accommodations when you arrive, backstage passes, a year's supply of Rockstar energy drink, and a guitar signed by Thrice, The Deftones, Atreyu, Story of The Year and American Eyes.
Sponsored tours
Matchbook Romance, Silverstein, Chiodos, Amber Pacific, Paramore, The Early November, I Am Ghost and Hit The Lights are among the bands playing this year's Take Action Tour. The Sub City organized event provides support and resources for young people to turn to when in need through the National Hopeline Network and 1-800-SUICIDE(784-2433).