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The Dangerous Summer are giving away their track, Miscommunication as a free download. The song is taken from the band's latest album, 'War Paint.'

The Monster Magnet 'Dopes To Infinity' tour, that was set to kick off next weekend, has been cancelled due to a number of issues. The promoters promise that the tour “visit Australia at a more appropriate time”. Refunds for any purchased tickets can be obtained from the point of purchase. The official statement from tour promoters, Live Nation:

The Horrible Crowes have announced that their debut album 'Elsie' will be released on September 6th, but are currently streaming the album in its entirety.

In what is possibly the weirdest combination ever Jack White is producing the new single for Detroit rappers the Insane Clown Posse for a limited 7inch release.

We Are The In Crowd have announced plans to premie a new single titled, On Your Own, on September 13. The track will be featured on the band's new album, 'Best Intentions,' released on October 4.

Blessthefall have announced a pre-order, now available for their new album, 'Awakening,' which will be released on October 4 via Fearless Records.

Ohios Mixtapes have just announced they will be re-releasing their 'Maps' EP on vinyl. The EP contains the b-side of the 'Maps' which also features reworked acoustic songs as a full band and new songs. 'Maps And Companions' is due for release on October 28th.

Mike Kinsella the man behind solo project Owen has just posted a new track online. The song 'No Place Like Home' is taken from his forthcoming album titled 'Ghost Town' which will be released on November 8th through Polyvinyl Records.

Pop Punk kings New Found Glory have just posted a studio video to the bands official youtube page. The video diary goes behind the scenes of the bands forthcoming release 'Radiosurgery' which will be available September 30 through Epitaph Records.

Dogfight Records’ annual Takedown Festival has marked itself as one of the highlights on the hardcore calendar. Now in it’s third year, the line up for 2011 brings old and new together, to showcase just how diverse and talented the Australian hardcore scene actually is. After breaking up in 2007, Adelaide’s Shotpointblank reformed earlier this year for a benefit show in Melbourne as a part of the 100 Shows For Haiti, before playing a reunion show in their hometown. Takedown will be one of the last opportunities fans will get to see a band that shaped Australian hardcore into what it is today. It’s undeniable that the past 18 months have been hectic for Sydney mosh-metallers, Shinto Katana. They released their second album, We Can’t Be Saved and have toured with the likes of Deez Nuts and Emmure. And what better way to end a year than by playing Takedown. Relentless put their stamp on the Sydney hardcore scene just over two years ago. What followed has been a debut full-length, Se...

Canadian melodic-hardcore outfit Counterparts is currently recording their new album, slated for an October 25th, 2011 release date. The effort is entitled The Current Will Carry Us and is now available for pre-order at the Victory Records Webstore. Defining the “hard” in hardcore, Counterparts delivers a seamless concoction of heavy and melodic elements on their crushing Victory debut. The album is brimming with aggressive positivity. “The Current Will Carry Us is smarter, angrier, faster, and heavier, all while continuing to be very melodic. This blows anything we’ve previously done out of the water,” expresses vocalist Brendan Murphy. With the welcoming of drummer Ryan Juntilla, Counterparts has solidified their line-up, completed by vocalist Murphy, guitarists Jesse Doreen and Alex Re, and bassist Eric Bazinet. “We’ve all grown up a lot since our last album, and it’s reflective through the music. We’re really proud of what we’ve done with this one,” says Murphy.