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Weezer launch iTunes Pass

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 10/13/09 @ 11:04 AM - altpress.com

Weezer have announced the availability of their iTunes Pass, giving fans access to exclusive music, videos, remixes, art and other content over a set period of time. Beginning today, fans who purchase Weezer's pass for $19.99 will receive a cover of the Clash's "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" and continue receiving content in weekly installments through Nov. 24. The pass also includes a deluxe version of the band's new album, Raditude, plus additional tracks, live recordings, remixes, behind-the-scenes video footage and the video for "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To." Pick up your pass here.

Get a lock of Pete Wentz's hair with greatest hits album

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 10/13/09 @ 10:39 AM - altpress.com

As a special treat for their fan club, Fall Out Boy have announced a very special package for Overcast Kids who pre-order the upcoming FOB greatest hits album, Believers Never Die. Fans who pre-order through Overcastkids.com can buy a special edition that includes a lock of bassist Pete Wentz's hair. There are three different packages available through the web site:

Basic edition: $19.99 (plus s&h)
- Physical version of the album
- Rubber Overcast Kids/Thnks fr the Mmrs wristband
-One-year fan club membership/renewal

Deluxe edition: $39.99 (plus s&h)
- Physical version of album
- Rubber Overcast Kids / Thnks fr th Mmrs Wristband
- Limited Edition Poster
- Exclusive Overcast Kids / Thnks fr th Mmrs T-Shirt
- Colored 7-inch vinyl w/FOB tracks
- 1 year fan club membership/renewal in Overcast Kids

Premium Edition: $129.99 (plus s&h)
- Physical version of album
- Rubber Overcast Kids / Thnks fr th Mmrs Wristband
- Limited Edition Poster
- Exclusive Overcast Kids / Thnks fr th Mmrs T-Shirt
- Colored 7-inch Vinyl w/FOB tracks
- "Thnks fr th Mmrs" commemorative plaque
- 1 year fan club membership/renewal in Overcast Kids

The first 10 Diamond/Platinum Overcast Kids members to pre-order the premium edition will receive a lifetime membership to the fan club and the first 400 fans to order this version will receive a lock of Pete Wentz's hair cut by Mark Hoppus of Blink-182.

The Riot Before gives away acoustic EP

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 10/13/09 @ 12:32 AM - altpress.com

Richmond punks The Riot Before are giving away a free seven song acoustic EP titled Fists...Out Of Sockets.

The digital release features reworked tracks from their 2008 full-length, Fists Buried In Pockets. The band is currently prepping a proper full-length follow-up due out next year on Paper And Plastick.

You can download the EP here.

Source: Punknews.org

Rancid post "Up To No Good" video

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 10/12/09 @ 10:20 PM - altpress.com

Rancid have posted a music video for the song "Up To No Good" which hails from their recent release Let the Dominoes Fall. The video features an appearence by professional skateboarder Tony Hawk. Watch it below:

Anthony Green announces four solo shows

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 10/12/09 @ 4:55 PM - altpress.com

Circa Survive frontman Anthony Green will play four special holiday shows in late December. Green will play a hometown show in Philadelphia before playing three shows in California with Good Old War--who accompanied Green on his solo tour in 2008.

Dates are as follows:
Dec 23 - @ World Cafe - Philadelphia, PA
Dec 28 - @ Glasshouse - Pomona, CA
Dec 29 - @ The Roxy - West Hollywood, CA
Dec 30 - @ Soma Side Stage - San Diego, CA

Bring Me The Horizon release new video

Alternative Press - Enola Garland on 10/12/09 @ 3:17 PM - altpress.com

British metal outfit Bring Me The Horizon have released the video for "The Sadness Will Never End". The track is the fourth to be lifted off of the band's sophomore effort, Suicide Season, and features a guest appearance from Architects vocalist Sam Carter.

You can check out the video below!