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Rancid are putting the finishing touches on their seventh studio album and have just announced plans to tour this summer. Find out where.

My Chemical Romance launched their tour with Drive By in Arizona on Friday, and apparently Mikey Way is really digging the openers. Like, really. The bassist puffed up Drive By in a big way via a press release issued Monday, raving, "If this band isn't gigantic by the end of the year, then there's no justice in the world." Read on.

Is religion getting in the way of your feelings for someone of the same sex? Are you trying to stop your friend from possibly ending her life? These questions are no laughing matter, which is why we asked guitarist Metal Greg and singer/guitarist Alexia of Eyes Set to Kill to deliver some advice for this edition of Rock N Roll Therapy. Here it  is!

The Used recently stopped by DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show to promote their iTunes exclusive EP Shallow Believer. Here's how it went: Read more...

The guys of Hawthorne Heights have held a low profile since the untimely death of Casey Calvert. The band is ready to play their first show in months at Bamboozle Left and have something special planned in Calvert's honor. Read on...

Lights Resolve are stopping off at DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show tonight, March 27th 2008, before they begin their tour with The Used.

Bleed The Dream are reuniting for one night only and will be calling in during the show to tell us exactly why.

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST and you can hear it directly through Idobi Radio.

Get involved with the show and send us an instant message to the AIM screen name: staridobi.

Be prepared to laugh hysterically and perhaps hear an acoustic song or two from LR.

--DJ Rossstar

On March 18th the Spring Break 08 tour starring The Audition, Hit The Lights, Every Avenue and The Morning Light. Are you going?

Punk legends NOFX recently completed a world tour. Rather than take a bunch of photos, the band documented its entire trip in video form, and the end result will air as an eight-part "docu-series" on Fuse. Here's the scoop.

Forever the Sickest Kids will embark on their first headlining tour this May and they are bringing along some of your favorite pop-rock bands as the openers. Who's playing?

In less than 24 hours, Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose has responded to Dr. Pepper's offer to give everyone in America a free can of soda if Rose releases his long-delayed new album Chinese Democracy by the end of this year, according to RollingStone.com What did he say?

As we reported Monday, Jason Rae, husband of Corinne Bailey Rae, was found dead of a possible drug overdose on Saturday in a flat in the Hyde Park area. There has been a new development in the story as to what may have caused Rae's death. Click to read more...

After listening to the first few seconds of PlayRadioPlay!’s opening track "Texas", off the album of the same name, I was instantly reminded of another Texan musician by the name of The Secret Handshake. I am a fan of The Secret Handshake’s mix of indie and electronica so I decided to give PlayRadioPlay! a shot.

Now I am definitely not a fan of dance music. I have no clue how to dance like a human being but I appreciate the people who mix indie and electro music because it’s unique and the songs can be fun to sing along to. As I made my way through track two I got the urge to bust out some of my awful dance moves. You can't simply sit still while listening to tunes like this.


 
Three songs into Texas, I found myself laughing over the cheesiness of the lyrics. I felt bad writing that until I found a quote from PRP singer Daniel Hunter himself, in which he said himself, “I like putting stupid beats together with corny lyrics and dancing like a fool in front of groups of people.” They may be corny but I am sure almost every teen can relate to some of them as well. "It's six a.m. and ice cream is the first thing on my list and pets improves our kisses after so many misses," from the song Madi Don't Leave, is a great example of how Hunter mixes cute with cheese. Looks like my description was fairly accurate as Hunter does have some serious songs on the album as well. You can feel raw emotion in a few of the tracks which I find impressive.
 
Overall, the album does have its high points but can be repetitive at times. Some of the songs sound quite similar and I didn’t really find any of the chorus’ that memorable. However, the mood of the album fits perfectly to play during a house party, driving in your car, getting ready to drive in your car to a house party or even when you’re just cruising the Web! Fans of electronica and pop-culture references will have a field day listening to Texas. Stand out tracks: "I’m a Pirate", "You’re a Princess", "See You Sooon" and "My Attendance Is Bad But My Intentions Are Good".

Fun Links:
Check out Breesays' awesome review of Panic at the Disco's Pretty. Odd.

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The Vans Warped Tour returns this summer for its fourteenth trek, and tour dates and most venues have just been announced. This time around bands such as Gym Class Heroes, Paramore, Angels & Airwaves and Cobra Starship are coming along for the ride. Are you excited?

Axl Rose has been working on the new Guns N' Roses album for the past 17 years (no, we're not exaggerating), and Dr. Pepper can't wait any longer to hear it. The soda company thinks it's created a way for Rose to finally release the thing, according to Billboard. Any guesses?

Thursday have been hard at work recording new material at Big Blue Meanie studio in Jersey City, New Jersey. The guys are taking some time off for spring break to drink and flash people in Cancun play a few shows on the East Coast. Where abouts?

Rivers Cuomo of Weezer has been writing classic pop songs for years and is now asking for your help to write a new one. Interested?

Bayside will be heading to the studio in June to let the creative juices flow and create their fifth full-length album. Here's the skinny...

Do you love Pete Wentz? Do you love shopping for clothes? Then you're in luck: On April 9, the Fall Out Boy bassist will release a new CD/DVD, titled, Making Mischief exclusively through Nordstrom stores. What's on it?

Ever since Escape the Fate singer Ronnie Radke left the group rumors have been circulating that former Blessthefall singer Craig Mabbitt would be filling in on vocals for the band. Those rumors are somewhat true. What's the deal?

Maroon 5 and Counting Crows have a lot in common: Both have a handful of hits, are faves in the adult-contemporary market and feature lead singers named "Adam." It was only a matter of time before the two decided to combine forces and tour the U.S. together. Are you ready?

The Cab signed to Decaydance Records with only one song available on their MySpace page. Finally the band has announced the track list for their upcoming album Whisper War. Soon you will be be able to enjoy 12 tracks from The Cab instead of just "I'll Run." Details inside...

Hoobastank are primarily a hard rock band but it was their 2004 rock ballad, "The Reason," that became their most successful single. Recently, Say Anything, From First To Last and Less Than Jake weighed in to Buzznet on Hoobastank's hit song. Find out what they said!

Pennywise have been making punk music since 1988, and by the looks of their upcoming schedule, they aren't slowing down. Click to read more...

Dashboard Confessional fans rejoice: The band has entered the studio with producer Adam Schlesinger to begin work on album number six.Click to read more...

Singer Corinne Bailey Rae received awful news on Saturday when her 31-year-old husband, Jason Rae, was found dead, according to BBC News. The cause of his death is reportedly yet unknown, and police are awaiting toxicology reports. Click to read more...

In a blog posted today on The New Regime's Buzznet profile, Lostprophets drummer Ilan Rubin has announced that he's scrapping plans for a solo EP and will release a full-on studio album instead.  Click to read more...

Spring has sprung and it's time to get ourselves to some killer rock festivals. Click to read more...

Attention Orlando: I will be attending the Yellowcard show this Saturday night at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney.

I am positive that some of you on my friends list will be there so I hope you get a chance to come over and introduce yourself. It's going to be fun seeing a show at a venue I haven't been to before.

Let me know if you are going to the show!

Today I will be at Epcot all day and night and tomorow I will be at Magic Kingdom during the day!

--DJ Rossstar

Is a relationship worth it if it could result in jailtime? Is cutting a positive way to ease your pain? You might have answers to these questions, but not everyone does — which is why we asked guitarist/singer Kieren Smith of Sing It Loud to chime in for this edition of Rock N Roll Therapy. Click to read more...

Barenaked Ladies had been putting out albums since the late '80s, but it was their 1998 single One Week, from their album Stunt, that made them a mainstream success. Recently, The Cab, Farewell and Backseat Goodbye weighed in to Buzznet on the Barenaked Ladies' classic track. Find out what they said!

Lydia released their second album, Illuminate, today and singer/keyboardist Mindy White has given Buzznet some exciting exclusive information about it. Find out what she had to say!