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On June 10, “Something More” was officially released to radio. During this past week, the song was #2 Most Added at Rock, Alternative and Mainstream radio. The week before that (which was even before it was officially released!) it was #2 Most Added at Active Rock. Basically what that means is that the song was added to more radio stations than any other song that week. (except one, obviously, or we would have been #1) Thanks to everyone who’s been calling in and requesting the song. Things are going very well.

Click here for the list of radio stations that are currently playing “Something More” during regular rotation.

We’re also showing up on some other charts this week. “Something More” debuted at #69 on the Friday Morning Quarterback’s Top 100, which was the highest debut this week. The FMQB site measures rock radio airplay. Again, thanks to to everyone who’s been calling in for us.

As you may have seen on the Roadrunner News page, we will be releasing an EP before the release of our new album. It will feature 2 songs from the album (Seven and Bitmap) and one previously unreleased song called “Requiem.” It will be available in stores for only ONE DOLLAR. We’re looking to release it in the first week of July, but we should have an exact date (and more info on where you can pick it up) within the next few days.

Also, some info on our two upcoming shows:

Tomorrow’s show in Poughkeepsie, NY will also feature the band Vex Red. We just found this out at the last minute, but thought that it was worth mentioning as they are a pretty good band who you might have heard of. If you’re in the area, it should be a pretty cool show.

The June 24 show at the Pontiac Grille will be an ALL AGES show. The show starts at 8:00pm and we will be going on first, so don’t be late. Also added to the bill is System Failure, another really good local band. Check the shows page for details.

Tour dates are coming soon. Stay tuned…

Also, photos from some recent shows will be up soon.

We have another mp3 from our upcoming album available for download on the Roadrunner Records website. You can find it here.

The album is still set for a July 30th release. If you look above you’ll see a new feature we added to the news page: the countdown to the album release.

Also, tomorrow is the official day that “Something More” (our 1st single) could be added to your local radio station. We will be posting a list of all the radio stations sometime during the week. We’ll have the phone numbers and email addresses so you can call in a request the song if you want to hear it.

Well, now is a good a time as any to break the news.

For reasons that are somewhat beyond our control, we will not be performing at this year’s SXSW Music Festival. We weren’t really expecting that many of you would be able to make the trip down to Austin, TX but it’s still disappointing nonetheless.

And in other events-that-are-beyond-our-control news: The album has been pushed back to a July release date. July 23 if I’m not mistaken. This is probably more disappointing to you than the SXSW news, but with all the delays we’ve had over the course of the past year, is it really that surprising? Anyway, I probably shouldn’t say this, but hopefully this will be the last time the album gets delayed. If you haven’t seen it already you can check out the album cover and track listing in the discography section

Thanks to everyone that’s been coming out to recent shows. In general, the turnout has been better than expected, considering how long we went without playing any shows. We really appreciate all the support.

Our next show, as of right now, is on March 9th at the Pontiac Grille (Philadelphia, PA) with Tapping the Vein, who have an album coming out soon on Nuclear Blast America. We may also have a last minute show to announce for this coming week. Check back on Monday for more info on that. Also, we’ve added another date at the Pontiac Grille: March 13th.

You can now download the song Tabula Rasa (from the new album) on Roadrunner’s website.

Here’s the rest of the track list:

1. to die in fall
2. 433 (hypothetical situation)
3. tabula rasa
4. something more
5. passive resistor
6. the arctic ocean
7. seven
8. plasma
9. the silent acquiescence of millions
10. bitmap
11. armslength

We realize new information has been pretty scarce lately, but rest assured that things are moving along. Two of the new songs were remixed over the past few weeks. One of those is being re-remixed this weekend. The final mastered version of the album will be complete soon after. We will post the track listing once we decide on a few of the song titles that are still up in the air.

The artwork process is finally underway and has been put into the hands of David Carson. His previous work includes the artwork for NIN “The Fragile” and tons of design work for Raygun Magazine. Click here to see some of his work.

The EPK (electronic press kit) that you may remember us mentioning a while back was completed about 2 weeks ago and then presented to all the head people at Roadrunner. The reaction to it has been pretty amazing. Expect to see it up here on the site, or at least up somewhere, in the near future. It contains new music from the album, so it’ll be your first chance to hear what we’ve been working on for the past year.

In the meantime, you can read reactions from some of the kids on Roadrunner’s Road Crew who got a chance to hear some selections from the new album. As you can see, joining the Road Crew has its advantages. But anyway…

Reactions from the Roadrunner Road Crew

Members of the Roadrunner Road Crew (street team) got a chance to listen to 5 of the tracks on our upcoming Roadrunner debut:

1. To Die in Fall
2. Tabula Rasa
3. The Silent Acquiescence of Millions
4. Passive Resistor
5. Pain

Here are some of the initial reactions to the new tracks. Keep in mind, most of these people have never heard our music before so these are true first impressions of the band and our new music.

Member Name: Reni Religion
Comments: Dear Mom and Dad,
This is what I want for Christmas. I want every new band to have this kind of range. Granted, I’ve only ever heard a few songs from these guys (I think this 5 makes 6), but I don’t have a single complaint. They go from smooth to brutal in a few bars. I don’t even know which track is my favorite at the moment. Either Tabula Rasa of The Silent Acquiescence of Millions.

Member Name: Brandon Biggins
Comments: The songs are fuckin unbelievable. I can’t wait to get a hold of this CD. I have to say that “Pain” is my favorite track. Sinch is gonna be one killer band to compete with.

Member Name: Jodi Green
Comments: Well….I just finished listening to Sinch….I didn’t really like it….There wasn’t anything to “hook me in.” He also sounds just like another singer although I can’t put my finger on it. I just like my music a bit heavier….This is a little to “Creed-ish” in my opinion.

Member Name: Reeka Benoit
Comments: OH MY GOD! I love it! It’s fucking great music! This was my first time hearing them. I love them! The sound is awesome, the singing is super awesome! I mean it fits what I like in the music. I mean I do like all kinds but this is my type of music I prefer. I think it’s a whole lot better than the Misfits, but that’s only how I feel. I couldn’t really hear the lyrics because it seem the sound was over the singing. I’m going to just have to buy the CD to hear it better because my computer kept fucking the songs up…. but from what I heard it was great.

Member Name: MetalMike Wieclaw
Comments: HOLY SHIT. I have dibs on Sinch tics when then come around!! The songs were so sweet, I was waiting for new stuff since that one song on the sampler. Tell those guys they’re on Metal Mike’s hit list.

Member Name: Katie Bergano
Comments: They just sound like every other band, nothing too special that really draws me in and holds my attention… not as heavy as i’d like it, don’t like the guys “scream” at all. Just not my thing. sorry.

Member Name: Justin Schorah
Comments: I know you won’t believe me, but I’ve been bragging to my friends that I’ve witnessed the next big band ever since I got a hold of the Wrath of Ro comp. You wouldn’t believe my excitement and surprise when this task popped up. I was so psyched to listen to the new shit before anyone else. And it did not disappoint in the least!! I think Sinch is a very intelligent band with enough emotion to match it. They have that Nickelback, radio-friendly sound, but it kicks the shit out of Nickelback. It’s like metal for those who know enough metal to really see what is good and it’s metal for those who don’t even like heavy music. It satisfies everyone’s needs. I really think it kicks ass. To Die in Fall is amazing, it’s chock full of all the ear candy one can ever hope for. Tabula Rasa shows how smart they are with this shit and can write complex stuff and make it sound good. The Silent Acquiescence of Millions can’t be described, I really hope it will be the first single because the demo absolutely blew me away on the Ro sampler. Passive Resistor is reminiscent of a lot of bands I’ve heard in the past (i.e. Deftones, Far, etc.) but they handle this in a way all their own. And Pain closes it up nicely with the aggression that really determines bands nowadays. They have the Staind aura about them mixed with Chimaira’s spirit and the soft, artsy emotion touch of Tool. I think they’re gonna be big, and I sure hope they will get tp the next level and beyond. Great job to RR for finding such a cool band and the best of luck to the band. I think they have what it takes. Thanks a lot for everything.

Member Name: Sheena Schmeets
Comments: Well it sounds like u guys r trying to change the greatness that once was RoadRunner but i guess u guys r trying to sign a bunch of mainstream bands thats ok PLEAZZZ STAY WIHT HEAVY SHIT not this weak ass bullshit yeah they have talent thats great let them go to a new record label u guys need to stay the heaviest or else your gonna end up with a bunch of weak shit.

Member Name: Scott Tester
Comments: I think I’ve already heard all these songs, but Sinch is fucking bad ass. These guys are probably the most promising band Roadrunner has signed since… shit, Slipknot I guess. I can’t wait for the album… Dan emailed me once and told me he was going to send me a shirt. As far as I’m concerned, they owe me a damn shirt. I guess I’ll take it up with them next time they’re in Dallas.
Dan: In sort of a wierd coincidence, I just happened to send you the shirt the day before I got these responses.

Member Name: Scott Klatskin
Comments: Sick as Hell!!!! The recording quality and mix are just about perfect. They have a devilish Our Lady Peace sound. The music and vocals work great off one another and they mix into solid tunes. The vocals are great, he gives a solid mix of screaming and singing to keep the intensity in the tracks up, but not to overdo it to the point where it give you a headache. The only problem i see with these guys is that they are not the “norm” new rock band. Which in my eyes is great, but it may be hard to get a good group of followers. They are not an exact remake of korn or bizkit. All 5 of the songs are great, but my favorite has to be Passive Resistor because of its killer melody and drum lick. Sinch kicks asssssss!!! I’m very impressed and interested to see what these guys do in the future.

Member Name: Kevin Locke
Comments: it was ok… I don’t think I would buy the CD but I would download some songs and chill to that!!!! I mean they are good but no the best know what im saying. If they got a lil heavier they would be tits man.

Member Name: Lance Bridgmon
Comments: I never thought I would say this about any Roadrunner band but Sinch is absolutely horrible. The sound like the average run of the mill crap that blows my mind that they are signed to Roadrunner Records, the best metal label in existence. There isn’t anything good about them. The vocalist is terrible, the guitars are weak and the drums do nothing but keep beat with the flowing crap of vocals and guitar. I can’t believe that this band is on the same label as Slipknot, Chimaira, Spineshank and Ill Nino. You asked for my opinion and that’s what I gave you. This is the only Roadrunner band that I don’t like.

Member Name: Wes Cueto
Comments: They’re ok, they kinda got that acustic, nickelback/puddleofmudd/unloco/(mabey)glassjaw/ i wish i was nirvana/whiney cunt vibe. But i dont think they totally suck. like i said, they’re ok./

Member Name: Joshua Ragland
Comments: “To Die in Fall” - The intro is fucking awesome. The guitar sounds really good. The overall beat to the song isn’t too fast or necessarily heavy. I like the song, you can understand what is being said and the instrumental music is very amazing. It is laid back but still somewhat heavy.
“Tabula Rasa” - The bass intro reminds me a little of Dry Kill Logic’s “Nightmare”. This song is a little too slow for my likes but I like the bassline in it.
“The Silent Aquiescence of Millions” - THIS SONG FUCKING ROCKS!!! It flows so well. The vocals are excellent and the guitar sounds amazing. I really like the transition in the middle of the song how it goes from slow to fast. Once again, the guitar is amazing on this song.
“Passive Resistor” - Ok, now that intro brings to mind thoughts of Fear Factory. Once the vocals come in it changes the whole mood of the song. The vocals are a little too pitched for me, it sounds like he’s weezing during the song. I don’t like how the vocals change tone over and over again.
“Pain” - This is a cool song. The vocals are clear and do not change as much. the songs kind of has a kick back mood to it, not a major moshing and crashing around mood. The last part of the song does make you want to mosh, it gets progressively heavier throughout the song.
I feel “To Die in Fall” “The Silent Acquiescence of Millions” and “Pain” are the best songs on the sampler. They have a strong musical appeal and the vocals are clear and consistent. Personally I like what I’ve heard. Their CD will be one I go out and get for the songs I like, not just for who they are.

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Slight change in plans. We are now leaving for Nashville on Friday, August 17th

Ginger Snaps Soundtrack

For anyone who’s overly anxious to get their hands on this CD, it is available through Amazon.com as an import for the unbelieveably reasonable price of only $25.49 (plus shipping). Obviously, you can also wait until October when it will be available in the US.

Click here to buy the Ginger Snaps Soundtrack

There is a new mp3 in the multimedia section. It is the song, “Me Parade” off of the Project:Bluebird EP. As of right now, all 6 songs on the EP are available for free here on the website.

Check out this review of our song, “The Silent Acquiescence of Millions,” from the Roadrunner Summer Sampler (pictured left) and the upcoming Ginger Snaps Soundtrack.

It will be featured in an upcoming issue of a magazine called The Scramble, which is apparently available in the Denton, TX area.

We have pretty much confirmed that the reason the Ginger Snaps soundtrack has been pushed back to an October release is to coincide with the theatrical release of the film here in the US.

But if, for whatever reason, you just can’t wait that long, you may be able to pick up a free copy of Roadrunner’s Summer Sampler CD which features the same song that we have on the soundtrack.

According to the official Roadrunner site, they’ll be handing these out starting around mid-June at Ozzfest, the Warped Tour and other summer shows.

Click here to see the cover. (So you know what you’re looking for.)

Apparently, the Ginger Snaps soundtrack will now be released sometime in October. We really have no idea why, so don’t ask. It was originally supposed to be released on June 26 here in the US.

The UK release date still appears to be June 25, so you may be able to order it online or have a store order it for you if you just can’t wait until October. And I think it will probably be released in Canada soon (if it hasn’t been already) since the movie just opened in theaters there a few weeks ago. Still no word on whether or not it will be realeased theatrically in the US. Maybe that’s why the soundtrack got pushed back…

We have added a whole bunch of new avatars to the message board. Many of them are courtesy of the Rebel Alliance. Avatars are simply pictures that you can select from which will appear next to all of your posts. You can select one by modifying your profile. We now have such avatars as David Lopan, Steve Albini and Blanche from the Golden Girls. Enjoy.

It looks like we’ll be heading down to Nashville sometime during the first two weeks in June where we will spend the next 40 or so days recording and mixing the album. We’re being told we will start no later than June 11, so we’ll see what happens.

Over the next two weeks we will be finishing up our pre-production with Walter and making a trip up to the Roadrunner offices to meet with their art department about the album artwork.

If you haven’t already, check out our Roadrunner Artist Page.