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While you wait for 'NSYNC to reunite, here is it a bit of news that should get you just as excited, if not more. Daniel Coddaire, formerly of Set Your Goals, is back in the band! Rawk! More.

Adding to the list of recent bands who have been involved in accidents while on tour, Lydia survived a van wreck last night in Pennsylvania that was caused by one of nature's most accident-prone animals ... a deer! Details.

Cartel and Mayday Parade are tonight's guests on The DJ Rossstar Show.The show begins at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on STICKAM.You can talk with us on AIM (DJ Rossstar 08) or call us at (818) 641-1605.DJ Rossstar

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



The Atlanta powerpop band is currently working on their third full-length and will be premiering a brand new demo on the show tonight.

Mayday Parade will be calling in from their tour with All Time Low and will [hopefully] be sharing some embarrassing stories from the road.

We will be giving away some merch from All That Remains during the show ... so pay attention tonight for your chance to win!

If you have questions for Cartel and Mayday Parade, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail.

You can watch the show on STICKAM.

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Mikoto and Before Their eyes are tonight's guests on The DJ Rossstar Show.

You can watch the show on Stickam or listen to the show on Idobi Radio.

We will be live from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT (10 p.m. -11 p.m. ET).

You can talk to us on AIM at DJ Rossstar 08.

Leave us a message at (818) 641-1605.

Win Ace Enders merch tonight!

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



The SoCal hardcore band recently released their debut full-length, We Are The Architects, and will be stopping by to play some new songs and talk about the future of Mikoto.

Before Their Eyes will be calling from the Texas stop of 'The One Moment Tour' to share some stories from the road and discuss their second full-length The Dawn on My Death, which hit stores yesterday.

We will be giving away some merch from Ace Enders during the show ... so pay attention tonight for your chance to win!

If you have questions for Mikoto and Before Their Eyes, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail.

You can watch the show on Stickam or listen to the show on Idobi Radio.

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After 10 beautiful years on the air, "TRL" is saying goodbye ... and wait until you hear what "TRL" veterans are scheduled to see the show off on November 16. Who!?

Peachcake is getting in the holiday spirit with a special series of events planned for this December and only Buzznet has the exclusive scoop. Details.

Artist: Settings
Song: "Creatures"
Sounds like: Forever the Sickest Kids, Houston Calls

Artist: Polysics
Song: "Moog is Love"
Sounds like: Devo

What was once old is now new again as The Ataris singer Kris Roe spoke exclusively to Buzznet about the band's upcoming sixth full-length and its return to the band's pop-punk routes. More.

What was once old is now new again as The Ataris singer Kris Roe spoke exclusively to Buzznet about the band's upcoming sixth full-length and its return to the band's pop-punk roots. More.

The boys (or are they men?) of Glassjaw have been keeping quiet about their long-awaited follow-up to 2002's Worship and Tribute. Lucky for us, vocalist Tommy Corigan of Capital has been lurking the GJ message board long enough to post some valuable information about the upcoming record. More.

Last winter, Weezer singer Rivers Cuomo released an 18-song record of home demos called Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo. Surprise, surprise, Cuomo will be releasing the sequel this fall, featuring even more rarities. Details.

Artist: Confide
Song: "If We Were a Sinking Ship"
Sounds like: Here I Come Falling, Underoath

Katy Perry has become a household name with her hit single "I Kissed a Girl" and recent cake-jumping incident. But fans need not worry about her turning into the next Britney Spears (the downfall of) because she claims to be prepared for the future.  How?

Flyleaf has re-recorded the epic song "What's This" for the Nightmare Revisited soundtrack, based on the 1993 cult classic "The Nightmare Before Christmas." But did you know that the band had originally planned to re-record a different song for it!? Why the change of heart? Details.

Alex Marshall of The Cab might look like a sweet young piano player, but did you know that he once went trick-or-treating in a town with an outlaw on the loose! Wait until you hear which Austrian singer-songwriter inspired his favorite Halloween costume that he's even worn. Info.

Saosin has done the unthinkable ... The SoCal rock band, who has been recording their second full-length with Howard Benson,  has recently decided to change producers completely!!! Story.

It took weeks to chose a Halloween costume, and while I am positive, most people will have no clue who I am, I have decided that there's no one else I'd rather be this year than Reverend Strychnine Twitch from my new favorite band The Foxboro Hot Tubs STING!!!!!



Send me a picture of your Halloween costume for 2008!

I'm going to Universal Studios Halloween Haunt tonight ... and I couldn't be more excited!!

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Artist: Facing New York
Song: "All a This"
Sounds like: Against Me!, Sly and the Family Stone

Looks like Circa Survive is getting even closer to making a new record, as explained in a recent post by guitarist Colin Fragnicetto. Yes!

Bayside may have not yet received the mainstream success of Fall Out Boy or Panic at the Disco, but the energy of last night's crowd (October 23) at their sold out West Hollywood show at The Troubadour proves that their fanbase is just as passionate, if not more. Review.

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Both Tom Gabel and The Stiletto Formal will be guests on tonight's show.

We will be giving away autographed Valencia drumheads.

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

You can IM us at DJ Rossstar 08.
You can call us at (818) 641-1605.

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On Wednesday, Buzznet reported that Against Me! was involved in a bus accident today on their way to their show in Salt Lake City, Utah. Late last night, Tom Gabel updated his personal blog to describe the experience first hand. More.

Buzznet has teamed up with Nx Riot and Senses Fail for a PRIVATE show on October 27 in Hollywood, California. Find out how you can be a part of history in the making! Details.

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



The Phoenix indie-rock band just released their first full-length, Fiesta Fiesta Fiesta Fiesta,  and will be stopping by to discuss the making of the record and what we can expect from them next.

Tom Gabel of Against Me! will be calling in during the show to talk about the band's next record, his upcoming solo EP and their recent bus crash.

We will be giving away two signed Valencia drumheads during the show ... so be ready for your chance to win!

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

You can watch the show on Stickam or listen to the show on Idobi Radio.

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While bordering on complete cheesiness, We The Kings has re-recorded "Check Yes Juliet" with different lyrics, geared towards their hometown baseball team - The Tampa Rays. More.

Watch tonight's show on Stickam or listen to it on Idobi Radio.

I Am Ghost will be the studio guest and Oceana will be calling in.

You will also have the chance to win an autographed Valencia CD.

You can IM us on AIM (DJ Rossstar 08) or call us (818-641-1605)!

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Against Me! was involved in a bus accident today on their way to their show in Salt Lake City, Utah. As with Kill Hannah, all the band members are safe and drummer Warren Oakes' mother has posted details online regarding the crash. Story.

When asked about Halloween, Garett Nickelsen of The Maine told Buzznet about the time Freddy Krueger came to kill him ... and that's just one story! Read.

Kill Hannah has issued a lengthy statement on the fire that destroyed their tour bus this past Monday, and Buzznet has the exclusive information (and photos) before anyone else. Read.

On Monday, Buzznet reported on a fire that broke out on Kill Hannah's tour bus. Today, Tom Schleiter of Powerspace, who is currently filling in for guitarist Jonathan Radtke on the band's European tour, has posted an update on the entire ordeal. Details.

Foo Fighters is giving the U.S. a final gift this fall before the band go on a long hiatus ... a live eighteen-song DVD! Info.

Many would agree that Weezer's 1995 music video for "Buddy Holly" is what put them on the map in terms of mainstream acknowledgement. After 13 years and countless music videos, the band may finally be teaming up with the "Buddy Holly" director once again. Story.

Go Behind Closed Doors with a singer Andrew Volpe as he jokes his way through a series of personal questions on kisses, fetishes, jobs, imperfections and scars. More.

12 Summers Old won't be releasing their eleven-song pop-punk record, This Could Get Dangerous, until October 28, but don't worry, Buzznet's got the exclusive stream of it! Play.

It's been a while since we've heard anything from the Kill Hannah camp and today's announcement of a fire on the tour bus will make us wish we had to wait even longer for some good news. Details.

Artist: Lovedrug
Song: "Blood Like"
Sounds like: Copeland, Coldplay

Wednesday, October 22

I Am Ghost

Thursday, October 23

The Stiletto Formal

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Artist: Quietdrive
Song: "Deliverance"
Sounds like: Valencia

On Friday, Buzznet spoke exclusively with Reel Big Fish singer Aaron Barrett about the band's upcoming record, Fame, Fortune, Fornication. A press release was released today and reveals both the record's theme and track list. Mooorrre.

Travis Barker announced on Friday that he would be leaving the hospital 'soon.' As luck would have it, Barker was released that very same day. Find out what he's doing right now! Story.

On Thursday, Buzznet reported that Thrice's Dustin Kensrue would be releasing a Christmas record this November. Just a few days later, the release date and track list have all been announced. Details.

The SoCal electro-pop band will be releasing their debut EP, Heart Beat, on October 21, but Buzznet has an official stream of the six-song record, available for your listening pleasure, right now. Hear.

We Shot the Moon tuned their acoustic guitars and plugged in the keyboard to perform four of their best indie-pop songs for Buzznet's Resonate series. Videos.

Find out what made There For Tomorrow singer Maika Maile 'change his underwear' during a past Halloween and discover which scary film Maile considers 'the creepiest.' More.

Reel Big Fish announced this week via MySpace bulletin that their seventh full-length will be released on Jan. 22, but only Buzznet has exclusive details on the record from Mr. Aaron Barrett himself. Wow.

When we last heard from Travis Barker, he was being treated for burns at the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles, following a September plane crash that nearly took his life. Today, Barker has given us a quick update on his health and has posted a ton of pictures from the hospital as well. More.

Back in June, Francis Mark of From Autumn to Ashes , announced that the band was calling it a day. Four months later, Mark and guitarist Rob Lauritsen have released the debut full-length, Supply and Depend, from their new rock band Warship, for free. Details.

Avenged Sevenfold and Buckcherry just couldn't get enough of your smiling faces on their recent co-headlining tour, and rather than cut off your head to keep it as a memory, they've decided to extend their co-headlining tour through December! Dates.

Artist: Punchline
Song: "Somewhere in the Dark"
Sounds like: Hit The Lights, The Hush Sound.

I will be live with Jaguar Love from 7 - 8 p.m. PT (10 - 11 p.m. ET).Y

You can watch the show on Stickam.com or just listen to the show on Idobiradio.com.

Send us questions through instant message (DJ Rossstar 08) or call us (818 641-1605).

We will be giving away Bayside posters during the show too!

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There For Tomorrow is sick of seeing sexy nurses and police officer outfits, and have come up with some new ideas for sexy costumes this Halloween. Video.

Tied up by his cousins and forced to watch Freddy Krueger? Andrew De Torres of Danger Radio might have the scariest Halloween memory ever ... More.

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



The indie-rock band (featuring members of Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves) has only been around since 2007 but has already released their debut full-length, Take Me to Sea, and is currently on a U.S. tour with Polysics.

We will be giving away Bayside posters during the show, so be ready for your chance to win!

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

You can listen to the show on Idobi Radio and watch the show on Stickam.

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Ho ho ho! Thrice singer Dustin Kensrue will be releasing a ten-song Christmas record this fall!. Details.

Artist: Hoobastank
Song: "My Turn"
Sounds like: Incubus, Foo Fighters

We will be live from 7 -8 p.m. PT (10 - 11 p.m. ET) with This Time Next Year and Ice Nine Kills.You can watch the show on Stickam.com or listen to the show on Idobiradio.com.Tonight you can win a free autographed Bayside CD.Talk to us through AIM (DJ Rossstar 08) or call us (818-641-1605)DJ Rossstar

Remember last week when we reported on how upset the Foo Fighters were at John McCain for using their song "My Hero" in his campaign without permission? And then he got his wrist slapped again today, for using "Eye of the Tiger"? Looks like Sarah Palin did the exact same thing to legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi! Deets.