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DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air right now.

Eyes Set to Kill and The Summer Set are my studio guests.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio

You can watch the show for free on stickam(dot)com/djrossstar

The show will be live from 7-8 p.m. PT and you can send us questions to the screen name: DJ Rossstar 08.

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In the final set of "love advice" questions, the boys of Sing it Loud take on their biggest challenges yet ... cheating, being single and U.T.I.'s. Watch.

Massachusetts metalheads, Unearth, will unleash their fourth full-length on Octber 14 and a full U.S. tour has been announced in support. Show me.

The wait is over kids ... All Time Low will premiere their new music video for "Poppin' Champagne" on "FNMTV" tomorrow night and a remix version of the song is ready to be purchased. Details.

Eyes Set to Kill will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The Arizona screamo band is currently on tour with I Am Ghost in support of 2008's, Reach, and will be stopping by the show to hang out and talk with all of you at home.

The Summer Set will be calling in to promote their August tour with Mercy Mercedes and their new EP, ... In Color.

If you have questions for Eyes Set to Kill or The Summer Set, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio and watch the show for free on our Web cam at stickam(dot)com/djrossstar.

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With the Internet at our fingertips, singers and musicians are getting discovered on a daily basis ... But is an 11-year-old boy singing Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson songs even appropriate for the Web? Watch this.

Earlier this month, Gym Class Heroes singer Travis McCoy was arrested at the Warped Tour in St. Louis for striking an audience member (who had called him an "ignorant n*****")  with a microphone. Almost a month after the incident, guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo and bassist Eric Roberts have decided to share their thoughts on the incident. Wow.

After the new 7'' from Billie Joe Armstrong's side-project, Pinhead Gunpowder, failed to become available on its July 22 release date, fans were beginning to wonder if they would ever get their hands on the three song record. An update on the record has finally surfaced, along with the album title and cover. Show me.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air right now!

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The show is on live from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT and tonight's guests are Mayday Parade and 2*Sweet.

Send us questions through AIM to DJ Rossstar 08 or call 818-641-1605 to leave us a message.

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2*Sweet ditched the traditional interview to talk about the latest music news with Buzznet. Find out what they really think of Metro Station and the emo ban in Russia. More.

Weeks after Katy Perry revealed to Steppin' Out magazine that she would like to kiss Miley Cyrus at this year's Teen Choice Awards, Cyrus has responded with some not-so-nice words for the "I Kiss a Girl" singer. Show me.

2*Sweet will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The Chicago rockers are currently on tour in support of their debut record, Sleep Without Dreams, and will be stopping by the show to make us laugh and cry.

Mayday Parade will be calling in from Warped Tour to let us know what is reallly going on out there (and how we can help cure guitarist Alex Garcia's rabies).

If you have questions for 2*Sweet or Mayday Parade, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio and watch the show on our Webcam at stickam dot com/djrossstar.

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Confide have just released their music video for the song "If We Were a Sinking Ship," off the band's new album, Shout the Truth, and it's just as brutal as the song itself. Let's see.

Artist: Jaguar Love
Song: "Highways of Gold"
Sounds like: Neon Blonde

Dave Strachman of Every Avenue loves being able to hang out with his fans every day on Warped Tour ... he also loves the steak in catering. Find out what else about Warped he really enjoys. Info.

Shwayze's turntable master, DJ Skeet Skeet, went on an adventure today at Warped Tour in Pittsburgh, PA, and filmed it all for Buzznet. Join Skeet as he travels from the tour bus to catering and chats with members of Cobra Starship, Automatic Loveletter, and more along the way. Show me.

Seattle rockers Candlebox have been cranking out tunes since 1991 (with the exception of a brief hiatus between 2000-2006). Their biggest hit so far was 1994's "Far Behind" from the band's self-titled debut record. Buzznet caught up with Candlebox to talk about the success of the song and the creative process behind it. Read.

Just one week after Bloc Party singer Keke Okereke claimed that Sex Pistols singer John Lydon and his crew assaulted him, the 52-year-old singer appeared on BBC1's "The One Show" to (kind of) tell his side of the story. And?

I just survive my first earthquake since living in Los Angeles. At 11:42 a.m. the entire Buzznet office began to shake. My desk is right near the window (the worst place to be during an earthquake), so I quickly ran into the hallway as the entire building continued to move back and forth. I have to be honest ... it was pretty scary. I ran down six flights of stairs, along with everyone else in the building, and made it to safety! All the live shots you are seeing on TV and online are taking two buildings over from where I am ... so I was right in the middle of it all!

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This summer, Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade can be found singing his heart out daily on Warped Tour. When he's not on stage, Sanders is usually eating steak in catering or spreading juicy rumors about Katy Perry. Share.

In our second installment of "love questions," Kieren Smith and Nate Flynn of Sing it Loud get personal as they tackle questions about wanting your best friend's man and searching for a date to prom. More.

All Time Low are officially on the Warped Tour until its final date, and have sent Buzznet a few videos from their Warped day at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY, on July 26. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll love ATL even more. Show me.

Artist: Dirt Nasty
Song: "She Kissed a Girl"
Sounds like: The male Katy Perry

After keeping us in suspense for two weeks, Rise Against have released their tour schedule for fall with Alkaline Trio, Thrice and Gaslight Anthem. Finally ... a tour where every band is just as good as the next. Dates.

Is making fun of Pete Wentz the cool thing to do nowadays? First Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake spoke out against the Fall Out Boy bassist and now Slipknot singer Corey Taylor is doing the same ... More.

Jack's Mannequin is in a giving mood lately. The SoCal rock band (who will release its new record, The Glass Passenger, on September 30, and is currently on tour with Paramore) has just announced plans to put out an EP on August 5. Details.

In 1987, the hit comedy-meets-horror film, The Lost Boys, made everyone afraid of teenage vampire gangs. 21 years later The Lost Boys are back with a killer sequel, Lost Boys: The Tribe, and an even killer soundtrack. Share.

Last night I went to see Less Than Jake and Goldfinger at the Wiltern in Hollywood. I've been a huge fan of both bands for over 12 years and I can't remember a time that I missed either of their shows when they came to town. Going to shows in the '90s, all my favorite bands put on fun and energetic performances (Reel Big Fish, Suicide Machines) ... and the ones that are still around continue to do so. As usual, Goldfinger and Less Than Jake did not disappoint the packed crowd last night.

It's 2008 and I can honestly say that the majority of up-and-coming-bands don't give 110% into their live performances. With bands like Green Day and Rancid, you get an insane amount of crowd interaction ... you actually feel like you are part of the show and have made a real connection with the band on stage. Without naming names, shows I attend nowadays make me feel like I am watching a band who isn't giving it their all ... there is little-to-no stage movement or humor and no extended/alternative versions of their songs, all of which make a show unique and different from just listening to the band's album at home.

Once again, I am not saying that EVERY band who is 25-and-under puts on a boring performance (The Matches and Story of the Year for example), I just wish some of the others would watch the greats and take some notes from them. Maybe this is why Goldfinger and Less Than Jake are around so many years after other rock bands have come and gone ...

Do you agree with me? In your opinion, what bands put on the best live show?

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Sing it Loud are turning off their instruments and turning on their hearts to offer you the best advice [no] money can buy. Dr. Phil better watch his back ... Let's watch.

Hurley is killing it this summer on Warped Tour with not one, but two stages (Hurley and Hurley.com). Wait until you see the incredible pictures Hurley has taken on the tour so far. More.

Farewell have officially begun the search for a new keyboardist after long-time member Chris Lee's departure. The band is looking for the best possible back-up singer and keyboard player. Is that you? Details.

I am proud to announce that the wonderful people at Substream Music Press have given me my own column in their magazine ... and I am allowed to write about anything I want. Substream Music Press is available at all Hot Topic's and F.Y.E.'s across the U.S. and is released bi-monthly. My first column will appear in the September 2008 issue. Any suggestions on what you would like me to write about?


I can't express how happy I was with my radio shows this week. William Beckett, Tony Lovato, Cute is What We Aim For and Backseat Goodbye all gave hilarious interviews and I have decided to use Stickam during all my live shows, as well as Idobi Radio, so you can actually see the guests as they answer your questions. Last night we had around 400 Stickam viewers and my show made it to the Stickam homepage ... how cool is that!?

Tonight I am recording gang vocals with one of my favorite bands for their new record. I am not sure if I am allowed to say who it's with yet, so you are just going to have to guess ...

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It's that time of year again folks ... The 2008 Kerrang! Awards will take place at an unannounced location on August 21 in London and the nominations have finally been announced. Who?

Buznet reported yesterday that Craig Owens of Chiodos was staying in a mental facility after an attempted overdose. Late late night, Owens posted a message on his blog that goes into extreme detail on the incident and what he's looking forward to in the future. Show me.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now.

Tune in through Idobi Radio and watch it on Stickam.

Backseat Goodbye and Cute is What We Aim For are the guests.

The show is on live from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET).

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Backseat Goodbye will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The acoustic-rocker recently released his new full-length, Dressed Up Like Dreams, and is flying in from Tennessee to announce his summer tour dates on the show tonight ... and perform some songs acoustically.

Cute is What We Aim For will be calling in to discuss its summer tour with Ace Enders in support of the band's new record, Rotation. You love to gossip about CIWWAF online and now is your chance to ask them about the rumors.

If you have questions for Backseat Goodbye and Cute is What We Aim For, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM)  or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio. I will be making a few big announcements on tonight's show, so don't forget to tune in :)

DJ Rossstar

The following story is very sad and will shock you: Chiodos singer Craig Owens is currently in a mental facility after an attempted drug overdose. Details.

Although it might be some time until we hear a new album from My Chemical Romance, the band is in talks to record a song for the soundtrack of the 2009 superhero flick "The Watchmen" ... and it might be a cover. More.

The Academy Is ... will release their upcoming full-length, Fast Times at Barrington High, on August 19 and singer William Beckett has spoken out about band rumors, pressure from the band's record label and his own personal experience at Barrington High School. tell me.

Backseat Goodbye will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The acoustic-rocker recently released his new full-length, Dressed Up Like Dreams, and is flying in from Tennessee to announce his summer tour dates on the show tonight ... and perform some songs acoustically.

Cute is What We Aim For will be calling in to discuss its summer tour with Ace Enders in support of the band's new record, Rotation. You love to gossip about CIWWAF online and now is your chance to ask them about the rumors.

If you have questions for Backseat Goodbye and Cute is What We Aim For, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM)  or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio. I will be making a few big announcements on tonight's show, so don't forget to tune in :)

DJ Rossstar

What happens when you ask legendary Sex Pistols singer John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) to reform one of his past projects? If you are Bloc Party singer Kele Okereke, the answer is get attacked by the singer and his crew! Details.

Paramore's 2007 full-length RIOT! has officially gone platinum ... meaning that over 1 million people may all be blasting "Misery Business" in their cars at the very same time. The band has delivered a thank you speech via the Internet. Show us.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air right now with The Academy Is ... and Mest and you can listen on Idobi Radio.

The show will be live from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET) and you can ask the bands questions by sending an instant message to the screen name - DJ Rossstar 08.

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Get ready to "Sway Your Head" to the new music video from We Shot the Moon ... Just don't sway too hard, or you'll fall over. Show me.

Too poor to see Less Than Jake on their current U.S. tour with Goldfinger? Gainsville, Florida's finest are giving you three chances to see them perform for free. Where?

Imagine getting expelled, fined or even arrested for listening to emo and goth music? ... If you live in Russia, this may be a reality by the end of 2008. More.

Mest will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The pop-punk band called it quits in 2006 but singer Tony Lovato is reviving Mest by himself with a free E.P. and U.S. tour on the way.

The Academy Is ..., will be releasing their third full-length, Fast Times at Barrington High, on August 19 and singer William Beckett is calling in tonight to answer [almost] any questions you have about the new record and upcoming tours.

If you have questions for Mest and The Academy Is, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio. I will be making a few big announcements on tonight's show, so don't forget to tune in :)

DJ Rossstar

Mest will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The pop-punk band called it quits in 2006 but singer Tony Lovato is reviving Mest by himself with a free E.P. and U.S. tour on the way.

The Academy Is ..., will be releasing their third full-length, Fast Times at Barrington High, on August 19 and singer William Beckett is calling in tonight to answer [almost] any questions you have about the new record and upcoming tours.

If you have questions for Mest and The Academy Is, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio. I will be making a few big announcements on tonight's show, so don't forget to tune in :)

DJ Rossstar

Mest will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The pop-punk band called it quits in 2006 but singer Tony Lovato is reviving Mest by himself with a free E.P. and U.S. tour on the way.

The Academy Is ..., will be releasing their third full-length, Fast Times at Barrington High, on August 19 and singer William Beckett is calling in tonight to answer [almost] any questions you have about the new record and upcoming tours.

If you have questions for Mest and The Academy Is, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio. I will be making a few big announcements on tonight's show, so don't forget to tune in :)

DJ Rossstar

Mest will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The pop-punk band called it quits in 2006 but singer Tony Lovato is reviving Mest by himself with a free E.P. and U.S. tour on the way.

The Academy Is ..., will be releasing their third full-length, Fast Times at Barrington High, on August 19 and singer William Beckett is calling in tonight to answer [almost] any questions you have about the new record and upcoming tours.

If you have questions for Mest and The Academy Is, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio. I will be making a few big announcements on tonight's show, so don't forget to tune in :)

DJ Rossstar

Mest will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The pop-punk band called it quits in 2006 but singer Tony Lovato is reviving Mest by himself with a free E.P. and U.S. tour on the way.

The Academy Is ..., will be releasing their third full-length, Fast Times at Barrington High, on August 19 and singer William Beckett is calling in tonight to answer [almost] any questions you have about the new record and upcoming tours.

If you have questions for Mest and The Academy Is, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.

You can listen to the show for free on Idobi Radio. I will be making a few big announcements on tonight's show, so don't forget to tune in :)

DJ Rossstar

Andy Meunier and Alex Haycraft have officially left Just Surrender and Buzznet has received an exclusive statement from the band regarding its current situation. Show me.

Artist: We the Kings
Song: "Skyway Avenue (Acoustic)"
Sounds like: All Time Low,

With a performing slot on the entire Warped Tour and a reality show, "Buzzin'," debuting on MTV tonight, 2008 will be known as the summer of Shwayze. The Malibu rapper will release his debut full-length on August 19 and the man himself stopped by the Buzznet office with sidekick Cisco Adler to perform some tracks acoustically for our Resonate series. Show me.

In the past few weeks rumors have spread about the breakup of Alexisonfire. Guitarist Wade MacNeil has stepped forward to set the record straight. OMG.

I was driving home last night from hosting Havoc on the 101 (DirecTV show) at 3 a.m., when I was pulled over by a cop. I was on the freeway and a giant truck was about to merge into my lane. To be safe, I decided to move over not one, but two lanes, to make sure the truck didn't collide with me. A few seconds later an officer told me to get off the next exit and park after the first stop light. As the cop approached the window, I had no clue as to why I was being pulled over.

The cop explained to be that because I crossed over two lanes, it gave off the impression that I was drunk. I assured him that I was simply coming from doing my DirecTV show and had nothing to drink but he still made me take the 'follow my finger with your eyes' test ... which I obviously passed. I was then set free!

After reading all of your comments on my "Dark Knight" review, I must say that I am happy that the majority of you have the decency to respect my opinion, even if you disagree with it. However, I received an overwhelming amount of comments telling me that I was wrong for not praising the film and for pointing out its flaws.

I wanted to clear something up with everyone. I didn't say that "The Dark Knight" was the worst movie I have ever seen ... because it wasn't ... far from it actually. I said it was overrated, much like "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Juno." Just because I didn't agree with the majority of society, it shouldn't mean that I am an 'idiot' and whatever else was written about me.

I could have easily said that The Dark Knight was great and lived up to the hype, just to fit in with everyone else, but that's not who I am. I speak from my own mind and hopefully you can respect me for that. There are close to 50 horror films that I love that I am sure even aliens would say are terrible pieces of cinema; but that doesn't mean I am going to stop myself from sharing my positive feedback on them with anyone who wants to listen.

As a result on your negative comments, I have to quote The Joker by asking ..."Why so serious?" It's only a movie ...

Plain White T's have a busy summer ahead, including the release of their fifth full-length, Big, Bad World, and an appearance by singer Tom Higgenson on "Sesame Street." What the!?

Last month, Circa Survive released a B-side from the On Letting Go sessions to raise money for the relocation of popular Doylestown, Pennsylvania, music shop, Siren Records. The store had faced the risk of being shut down ... but the band has succeeded in keeping it afloat. How!?