RM ROUNDUP: WEEZER, FUGAZI, THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM, ETID, ONE DAY AS A LION, JIMMY EAT WORLD... 12:13pm, 26 Jul 2010

Ricky the penguin. Remember the name.

Let's see what we've got this week. WEEZER and JIMMY EAT WORLD reveal more album details, plus ZACK DE LA ROCHA's ONE DAY AS A LION finally play their first show. KEITH BUCKLEY is a busy chap, with his latest blog, DVD plans, and more news from both ETID and THE DAMNED THINGS. THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM check in on a mad year and a half, in our brand new interview, live review and gallery. There's new stuff for HELMET and OCEANSIZE fans, an education for those wondering what the VASELINES fuss is all about, an upcoming education for FUGAZI fans, plus NORMA JEAN, JUSTIN BRAODRICK, CURSIVE, RANCID... Plus there's reviews of the SONIC YOUTH/MINSK side-project THE HIGH CONFESSIONS, the new EP from THE TWILIGHT SAD, TONY DANZA TAP DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA, and more. And the penguin, of course.

Click here for the RM Mailer.

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Mogwai album news and February shows 2:52am, 30 Jul 2010

Well, Stuart Braithwaite said at the online screening of Burning earlier this week that there'd be some new tour news to come. You wouldn't want him to break his promise, would you?

Mogwai will play the following shows next year:

17.02.11 Bournemouth O2 Academy
18.02.11 Cardiff University
19.02.11 Bristol O2 Academy
20.02.11 Leeds O2 Academy
21.02.11 Edinburgh Picture House
23.02.11 The Regal, Oxford
24.02.11 Birmingham Institute
25.02.11 Brixton O2 Academy
26.02.11 Manchester Academy
27.02.11 The Sage Gateshead

Before that, they'll be heading into the studio with Paul Savage, starting next week, to work on a new album.

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Kerrang Awards - Trash Talk and Frank Turner nab prizes... 2:51am, 30 Jul 2010

This evening the Kerrang! Awards 2010 took place in London. Wins included...

Trash Talk - Best International Newcomers (good call!).

Frank Turner - The No Half Measures award (again, good call!).

Lostprophets - Classic Songwriter. What? Granted they have some great tunes, but still...

Biffy Clyro - Best Video for 'The Captain'. Good single, but better than Cancer Bats' 'Sabotage'? Not sure about this one.

30 Seconds To Mars - Best International Band (This award simply has no competition - their fans are way too organised for anyone else to nab this!).

Ronnie James Dio and Paul Gray nab Kerrang Icon and Services To Metal awards respectively (good call and sensible choice).

Click here for the Frank Turner mini-doc about his recent appearance at 2000 Trees.

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Devin Townsend Project - second pair of albums due March 2:50am, 30 Jul 2010

Devin Townsend has been tweeting about his plans for the planned final two albums in the Devin Townsend Project quadrilogy, Ghost and Deconstructed.

He wrote: "So I start the real recording of Ghost after Europe, finish before America, then Decon over holidays, then release them both in about March."

In the meantime, I'll see you down the front for his appearance at this year's Bloodstock Open Air Festival at Catton Hall on 14th August.

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Festivals Updates: THERAPY? filming, PARADISE LOST, THE OCEAN, SWANS, GET CAPE, and more... 2:14am, 30 Jul 2010

Firstly,Therapy? have announced plans to film their appearance at sonisphere Knebworth this weekend. The band will be playing classic album Troublegum as part of the band's 20th anniversary celebrations. they play Bohemia stage at 11pm on Saturday 31st July.

Damnation Festival have announced a bunch more bands for this year's outing on 6th November at Leeds University SU. Paradise Lost, The Ocean, Maybeshewill and October File are all set to appear alongside the likes of previous announcements Dillinger Escape Plan and earthtone9.

Swans have confirmed an appearance at Cardiff's Swn Festival this Autumn. Michael Gira and co. will play the Millenium Hall on 23rd October.

And finally, Reading and Leeds Festivals have announced two more stages. Leeds-only stage, the Dance To The Radio tent will feature Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly headlining above the mighty Chickenhawk.

Meanwhile, we recommend you don't miss the following from the BBC Introducing stage - Motion Picture Soundtrack, Stagecoach, LaFaro and Exit International [their new EP is ace].

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Cancer Bats announce support for Autumn tour 1:36am, 30 Jul 2010

Cancer Bats have announced they'll be bringing Trash Talk and Vera Cruz on their upcoming Autumn tourdates. Shows include...

October
27 - Folkstone, The Quarterhouse
28 - Tunbridge Wells, Forum
29 – London, Electric Ballroom
30 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
31 – Leeds, The Cockpit
November
01 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
02 – Coventry, Kasbash
03 – Ireland, Dublin Academy 2
04 – Belfast, Limelight
05 – Stoke, Sugarmill
06 – Aberdeen, Drummonds (NO TRASH TALK)
07 – Newcastle, Academy 2

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