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The All-American Rejects have announced they will be gaming with fans on November 24th, from 6PM to 8PM (EST), as they challenge worthy opponents in Frogger and Rock Band 2. Those who want a chance to play with the band can send a friend request to Gamertag AAR GWF(make sure to include a space between AAR and GWF) and be online half an hour before (5:30pm ET/2:30 PST) the Game With Fame session starts.

The following morning, Tuesday, November 25th, the Rejects will perform on NBC’s “Today Show” and the band is looking for AAR fans to come out in force. Special VIP passes will be given to hardcore AAR fans who would like to get as close to the action as possible. Get there early if you want to rock out, VIP’s​ will be asked​ to arrive​ no later​ than 6:00 AM to West 48th St, New York,​ NY 10112​.​ If you would​ like to be a VIP, pleas​e inclu​de “VIP”​ in the subje​ct line for the email​ you send to AARTo​daySh​ow@​gmail​.​ com

The new album from The All-American Rejects, When The World Comes Down, is now available to pre-order on iTunes! The album will be available in both Standard and Deluxe versions on iTunes. By Pre-Ordering the Deluxe version, you will receive the song “Mona Lisa (When The World Comes Down)” immediately. If you pre-order any version you will receive the song “Here I Sit (demo)” and the iTunes Exclusive Bonus track “On The Floor (demo)” on release day. Additionally, the Deluxe Version will include 5 demo tracks, track by track with Tyson and Nick, and the “Mona Lisa” Video.

When The World Comes Down, which features the hit single “Gives You Hell”, will be available Everywhere on 12.16.08.
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Meet Hana Pestle — an eighteen year old singer/songwriter that has come a long way from her hometown of Billings, Montana. Hana moved to Los Angeles about a year ago to work on her debut album with Ben Moody, co-founder of Evanescence, who has also produced records for Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne. On top of the ten month recording process, Hana spent most of this year touring with an opening slot on the Blues Traveler, Live, Collective Soul Tour. She has since toured with the likes of Joshua Radin and Jon McLaughlin and is currently on the road with pop/pock band Ingram Hill.

The versatility of Hana’s vocals stands out on her current E.P with the intense single “These Two Hands” and a cover of Leonard Cohen’s classic “Hallelujah.” Hana will be able to tell more of her story on her full-length release due out next year.

Hana may be far away from home in a city she calls “much different yet wonderful,” but she explains, “I’m home wherever my guitar is.” Citing influences that range from Radiohead and Sarah McLachlan to Incubus, Feist and Jack Johnson, it is clear that Hana isn’t bound to any one genre.

Yahoo! Music users have spoken and have voted Hollywood Undead as the latest winners of the coveted “User’s Choice” award. Selected monthly, past winners have included Black Tide, The Spill Canvas, Forever The Sickest Kids, and others.

As this month’s winners Hollywood Undead hit the Yahoo! Who’s Next stage for an exclusive performance of “Undead” as well as an interview with the band that finally answers the question, “What’s with the masks?”

To experience Hollywood Undead face to… mask, check out www.hollywoodundead.com for the latest tour dates and news. Swan Songs is in stores now.

Date Location Venue
Nov 12 Pensacola, FL American Legion Hall – Post 33
Nov 14 Columbia, SC Headliner’s
Nov 15 Fayetteville, NC Jester’s Pub
Nov 16 Charlotte, NC Amos’ South End
Nov 18 Greenville, SC The Handlebar
Nov 19 Jacksonville, NC Hooligan’s
Nov 21 Norfolk, VA The Norva
Nov 22 Richmond, VA The Downstairs Lounge/Canal Club
Nov 23 Charleston, SC Music Farm
Nov 25 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theater
Nov 27 Louisville, KY Phoenix Hill Tavern
Nov 28 Memphis, TN The New Daisy Theater
Nov 29 Little Rock, AR The Village
Nov 30 Moore, OK Diamond Ballroom
Dec 2 Corpus Christi, TX Brewster Street Ice House
Dec 3 Austin, TX The Parish
Dec 5 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar
Dec 6 Grand Prairie, TN Nokia Live
Dec 10 Des Moines, IA People’s Court
Dec 12 Nashville, TN Sommet Center
Dec 13 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
Dec 16 Chicago, IL House Of Blues (Chicago)
Dec 19 Las Vegas, NV THE JOINT @ The HARDROCK
Dec 20 San Diego, CA SOMA

“Undead” performance embed:

House of Heroes have just premiered their version of the holiday classic “Silent Night.” The Ohio band, whose most recent album The End Is Not The End was delivered via digital stores, has seen an incredible response with the release making it to the #6 spot on the iTunes rock chart and #42 on the overall chart, with a #1 radio hit single and over 1 million plays on their MySpace page. House of Heroes’ discography includes a 2005 self-titled debut and the re-release Say No More in 2006. Prior to signing a record deal with Mono Vs Stereo/Gotee, the band released an indie project What You Want Is Now (2002) to much critical acclaim and a large grassroots following.

The band’s lush version of “Silent Night” is now available on iTunes
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Canadian melodic-rockers State of Shock will be digitally releasing their album, Life, Love & Lies on December 23rd. Already a headlining act up north, the band have set their sites on the States with a supporting slot on Staind’s current U.S. tour. State of Shock have also just re-released their track “Rollin” which was originally released on their Canadian debut album. The slow-burning track will also be available on Life, Love & Lies when hits all digital outlets.

Life, Love & Lies is out 12/23 on Universal Records

*all dates with Staind, Seether, and Papa Roach
11/18/2008 Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY
11/19/2008 Wicomico Civic Center – Salisbury, MD
11/20/2008 Big Sandy Arena – Huntington, WV
11/22/2008 Hara Arena – Dayton, OH
11/23/2008 Pepsi Coliseum – Indianapolis, IN
11/25/2008 Ford Park – Beaumont, TX
11/26/2008 Freeman Coliseum – San Antonio, TX
11/28/2008 Midland Horshoe Arena – Midland, TX
11/29/2008 Amarillo Civic Center – Amarillo, TX
11/30/2008 County Coliseum – El Paso, TX
12/2/2008 The Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO
12/4/2008 Brown County Arena – Green Bay, WI
12/5/2008 McElroy Auditorium – Waterloo, IA
12/6/2008 The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond Casino – Hammond, IN
12/8/2008 Sound Academy -Toronto, Ontario, CA
12/10/2008 The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI

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Check out this week’s episode of PCD TV straight from Melbourne, Australia. The Dolls, who represent and encourage female empowerment, send a very important message from their performance at a breast cancer awareness event. Watch them take the stage to help raise money for the cause and spread the message.

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Check out Britney’s brand new promo pic for Circus! The album isn’t set for release until December 2nd, but it’s available for pre-order now with an exclusive bonus track called “Trouble.” The deluxe version features 2 additional bonus tracks, the “Womanizer” video, the Making of the Circus album, and a digital booklet. Head over to Britney.com for more info.