5 Minutes Of Fame for the week of May 16, 2010
May 16, 2010
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The 12th Annual Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas was insane! The weekend of drinking, bowling, shows killed us. Our team of photographers, journalist and video crew was there to cover this from every angle and every show all day and night long. Alot of the coverage is already up at Big Wheel's home for Punk Rock Bowling HERE. There is still MORE photos and video coming soon, so keep checking back. With all the cameras that were there, this will still be just about the only place for a comprehensive re-cap of all the action.
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Corrosion Of Conformity's classic lineup that recorded the pivotal "Animosity" album have reunited and will be recording a new album and will also be playing live shows on the West Coast in the beginning of August. C.O.C. were one of the first and best bands to combine Hardcore Punk with Metal in the U.S. in the 1980's before making several lineup changes in the early 1990's and becoming more well known as a straight Rock/Metal band. Fans are hoping to hear a set list that draws heavily from "Animosity" but the band has not announced what songs they will be playing at their upcoming gigs HERE
UK Punk band Leatherface was denied entry into the US, and has been forced to cancel their upcoming tour with Ninja Gun planned to support their new album. The reason for the denial is unknown.
Hammer Bros have a new 7" out on Arrest Records called "Sleep Forever" which continues with their heavy sound that draws heavily from both Metal and Hardcore.
Fiction Reform, featuring frontwoman Brenna Red from The Last Gang are offering a free download of their track "Small Silhouette". Catch it here: http://blog.roxy.com/category/music/ The Last Gang themselves have announced that they are taking a hiatus.
Beer City Records has just released two comprehensive reissue CD's- D.R.I.'s "Crossover" which features 11 bonus tracks and a 62 track collection of Italian Hardcore legends Raw Power's 1980's material called "The Reagan Years."
Irish Punk group Blood or Whiskey has announced a June tour of Japan with special guests The Cherry Coke$. Dates posted http://www.bloodorwhiskey.ie/
Vancouver's Get The Most have a new full length called "Together" which showcases their style of Straight Edge Hardcore.
The Cobra Skulls have posted dates and details for their European tour on their MySpace page. Their recent album American Rubicon was voted one of the nine best albums of 2009 by our staff. Check them out here: http://www.myspace.com/cobraskulls
Anti You have released their first full length on Six Weeks Records called "Two Bit Schemes and Cold War Dreams" which picks up where the Italian Hardcore Punk left off with their 7"s.
Ska in the Park is set to take place in Pomona this year at the Fox Theatre on June 26. The organizers have pledged no day-of ticket price hike, meaning tickets will be a steady $21 no matter when or where you get them.
<Genitorturers have announced European dates for this summer, and are seeking fetish dancers and performers for the shows. Catch them on http://www.myspace.com/genitorturers
Kevin Seconds of 7 Seconds has a new solo album called "Good Luck Buttons."
The Dipsomaniacs have announced a new upcoming split with Stage Bottles on Mad Butcher records. Check them out here http://www.myspace.com/thedipsomaniacs and here: www.myspace.com/stagebottles
A collection of demos from Our Gang called "Uprising" is being released. Our Gang were a New York Hardcore band from the late 1980's whose members would go on to bands like Born Against and Citizen's Arrest.
Dr Know have regretfully had to cancel all upcoming shows as they try to find a new guitarist. Anyone interested in filling the position should contact the band.
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Some of the shows coming up this week are: The full show listing can be viewed HERE
Tue- May 18, 2010 Jonathan Richman The Smell Los Angeles, CA
Tue- May 18, 2010 Converge w/ Coalesce, Gaza, El Rey Theater Los Angeles, CA
Tue- May 18, 2010 Sea Wolf Detroit Bar Costa Mesa, CA
Tue- May 18, 2010 The Mighty Regis w/ Joey Briggs (acoustic) Slide Bar Fullerton, CA
Thu- May 20, 2010 Shout Out Louds El Rey Theater Los Angeles, CA
Thu- May 20, 2010 Nashville Pussy Key Club Hollywood, CA
Thu- May 20, 2010 Jacuzzi Boys w/ Wounded Lion Five Star Bar Los Angeles, CA
Fri- May 21, 2010 SOLD OUT - Shout Out Louds El Rey Theater Los Angeles, CA
Fri- May 21, 2010 OK Go The Music Box at Fonda Theater Hollywood, CA
Fri- May 21, 2010 Clorox Girls w/ Le Face, Sonic Avenues Five Star Bar Los Angeles, CA
Sat- May 22, 2010 Symbol Six w/ Defects, Donkey Punch Harold's Place San Pedro, CA
Sat- May 22, 2010 Pussy Cow w/ Horace Weintraub Blue Star Cafe Los Angeles, CA
Sun- May 23, 2010 CROW w/ Walls, Acephalix, Summarian Axe DiPiazza’s Long Beach, CA
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