Belarus rock sensations Spasenie are touring the midwest to raise funds for their mission and share their incredible story. Click on the poster to find out when you can catch them in concert and remember–Europeans list the day, then the month on their dates.

You can listen to samples from every track on the new Storm The Gates Of Hell record by Demon Hunter right here on youtube. (bandsonfire.com)

The entire town of Fairbanks, Alaska pulled together to send Nitengale (www.myspace.com/nitengale) to the nationwide talent search competition sponsored by Word Label Group, the Christian Festival Associatin (CFA) and Artist Ovation, where Nitengale won first place. It was Held at Soundcheck in Nashville on September 22.  

After submitting entries online, independent artists from across the U.S. performed before a panel of music professionals at one of 16 participating CFA summer festivals. At the conclusion of regional events, competition finalists were chosen to perform at the national event in Nashville where the winning band was announced and honored with an artist development agreement, a Word Label Group prize package, and named the 2007 Artist Ovation competition winner.

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HM Magazine Blows A Gasket
Hey, the new episode of the HM Magazine Podcast is now up! It features interviews with Paramore and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Check it out now! If you received this enewsletter twice, can you let me know?

Edison Glass Hit The Road With Blindside
Long Island, NY’s own Edison Glass have been the be main support for Blindside in the U.S. since October 1 in Philadelphia. more…

Facedown Fest East Coast A Success
According to the label, “Facedown Fest East Coast was a blast for all of the bands and us at the label. Thanks to everyone who made it out this past weekend. A picture gallery has just been launched!” West Coast – start getting prepared we are already at work on FD Fest 2008!” Click here to check out pictures from Facedown Fest East Coast. Thanks to Lucas @ Martyr Media for that!

Thrice To Perform Special Online Performance
Though you can broadcast from your very own home, anytime you like, on JamNow.com the site has set about bringing fans in their new online community some exclusive performances, interviews and live events from their own “Bomb Shelter”,more…

The Myriad Strike Hard Without Even Trying
Anyone that’s seen The Myriad opening for the David Crowder Band on their current tour is no doubt impressed … and chomping at the bit for their full-length release next spring. more…

One Star Story Gets Some Help From Christian
The band One Star Story is super stoked to say that Stephen Christian (Anberlin) has been working with the band and produced some of their new stuff. more…

Until June Plays Showcase for NBC Studios
On October 2, Until June played a private showcase for the music staff of NBC Studios and independent music supervisors at the offices of NBC in Los Angeles. more…

SHOWBREAD HEADED TO ECUADOR
The men, friends and family members of the Tooth and Nail band, Showbread, are headed to Ecuador January 20 to February 1, 2008 to work in the Casa de Fe Orphanage. more…

Nevertheless Hits The Road
Since their debut release, Live Like We’re Alive, Nevertheless has received critical acclaim from the media and gained fans along the way as they have toured relentlessly for the past year and half. Nevertheless is preparing for an action packed fall with two back to back tours: the Drifter Tour and Punk the Halls Tour. more…

UNDEROATH’s AARON GILLESPIE SIDELINED WITH MINOR INJURY
As UNDEROATH cross the U.S. on their headlining fall tour with Every Time I Die, Poison The Well and Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, they encountered an unexpected challenge at Sunday night’s show in Las Vegas. more…

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Superdrag is reunited and out on the road: 

The Chicago Sun-Times published an interview with John Davis.

For all the latest news and video clips, go to http://www.superdrag.com