THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA TO RELEASE

FLESH-HUNGRY "ZOMBIE EP" IN AUGUST

Major U.S. Tour, "Back to the Roots," Now Underway

Photo Credit: Gordie Ball

LOS ANGELES, CA - July 1, 2010 -- They've just had the most successful year of their career - covers of Revolver, Alternative Press, Outburn, AMP and HM, played the Main Stage at Warped Tour, plus the Sounds of the Underground tour, saw their third album, With Roots Above and Branches Below, debut at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Charts and was nominated for a Golden God Award. So, what is The Devil Wears Prada going to do now? Release their first-ever EP, the conceptual Zombie EP on August 24 (Ferret Music) what else? ( http://www.tdwpslays.com )

Fans can pre-order Zombie EP at http://tdwp.merchnow.com/products/118686 and http://tdwp.merchnow.com/products/118685

"The whole thing is just completely based upon zombies," explained TDWP's front man Mike Hranica. "Last fall, I was on a real zombie kick, I read "The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks, and I thought, 'what if we made a zombie song?' All it took was me just saying that to the band, and we had our hearts set on doing this EP."

Zombie EP is an extremely heavy record that includes songs such as "Survivor," that follows the plight of a man who loses his beloved to the undead and ultimately, in surviving the zombie plague, spends his days warding off the brain-starved and loneliness. The story continues to unfold with the tracks "Outnumbered," "Escape," "Revive," and "Anatomy." Serious TDWP fans will note that the Zombie EP song titles are straight-ahead and serious, unlike the "joke" titles that the band's full-length CDs have been known to feature - "Reptar, King of the Ozone" from 2007's Plagues, as an example.

"The sound is definitely The Devil Wears Prada, but so much more," Hranica continues. "It's sinister and bad-ass." Guitarist/vocalist Jeremy DePoyster agrees, maintaining that Zombie EP is faster than anything TDWP has done before. "It's going to be sick," said DePoyster. "It's us, but it's more Hatebreed-influenced and just straight-up thrash metal-influenced with some serious Slayer riffs."

The release of Zombie EP will be preceded by a major Summer tour, with TDWP playing some of the biggest venues of their career, and multiple nights in some of the smallest, 25,000 screaming kids one nigt, and 250 hot and sweaty fans the next. The "Back To The Roots" tour, in partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink, kicked off last week and will go through to the Labor Day weekend.

"We wanted to go back to our roots," said Hranica, "play little hole-in-the-wall places where fans can be right there in front of the stage, where we can hand someone a mic and really have the fans be an active part of the show, not behind a barrier ten feet away."

Dates for The Devil Wears Prada summer tour are as follows:

JULY

6 The Shelter, Detroit, MI*

8 Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ*

9 Valentine's, Albany, NY*

10 Valentine's, Albany, NY*

11 Xtreme Wheelz, Buffalo, NY*

13 Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA*

14 Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA*

15 Pop's, St. Louis, MO*

16 Bottleneck, Lawrence, KS*

17 Sonshine Festival @ Willmar Civic Center, Willmar, MN**

19 Mesa Theatre, Grand Junction, CO*

21 The Underground, Reno, NV*

22 The Boardwalk, Sacramento, CA*

23 The Boardwalk, Sacramento, CA*

25 Chain Reaction, Anaheim, CA*

26 Chain Reaction, Anaheim, CA*

28 SOMA Sidestage, San Diego, CA*

29 SOMA Sidestage, San Diego, CA*

31 Heaven Fest, Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO**

AUGUST

2 The Door, Dallas, TX*

3 Emo's Alternative Lounge/Inside, Austin, TX*

4 Emo's Alternative Lounge/Inside, Austin, TX*

5 Rock The Desert Fest 2010, Midland, TX**

8 Summer Sonic Festival, Marine Stadium, Tokyo, Japan**

11 Orpheum, Tampa, FL*

12 Orpheum, Tampa, FL*

13 The Social, Orlando, FL*

14 The Social, Orlando, FL*

15 The 7 Venue, Atlanta, GA*

17 The Brewery, Raleigh, NC*

18 The Ottobar, Baltimore, MD*

19 The Ottobar, Baltimore, MD*

20 First Unitarian Church, Philadelphia, PA*

21 First Unitarian Church, Philadelphia, PA*

22 Highline, New York, NY*

23 Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY*

25 Harpers Ferry, Boston, MA*

26 Harpers Ferry, Boston, MA*

27 Crocodile Rock, Allentown, PA*

28 Grog Shop, Cleveland, OH*

29 Grog Shop, Cleveland, OH*

SEPTEMBER

4 Revelation Generation @ Revelation Farms, Frenchtown, NJ**

* headline dates

** major outdoor festivals

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/tdwp

ANGELS OF BABYLON TO RELEASE ‘KINGDOM OF EVIL’ ON JULY 27^TH, 2010

ANGELS OF BABYLON is the answer to your heavy metal supergroup prayers. This new amalgamation of epic sound features former MANOWAR drummer Rhino, Arizona based power-metal vocalist David Fefolt, guitarist Ethan Brosh and MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. Their debut album Kingdom of Evil was released in Europe by Metal Heaven Records in January of 2010, and in Japan with Hydrant Music in May of 2010. ANGELS OF BABYLON recently signed with Burnhill Union Records, who will be releasing the record to the United States on July 27^th, 2010. Kingdom of Evil is now remastered, and features three previously unreleased tracks.

With this intense line-up of heavy metal greats and sharp musicians, ANGELS OF BABYLON is sure to see success in this evolving industry and genre. Forging ahead with the sounds of classic metal, while bringing fusion of new technique and prowess, the band is a new force to be reckoned with. With the launch of Kingdom of Evil worldwide, Earth will soon know the excellence that is ANGELS OF BABYLON.

“At a point in metal history when the best music moving forward is really drawing from our pasts, ANGELS OF BABYLON has become a unique and eclectic composition of music and styles, encompassing many from across the entire genre,” states bassist David Ellefson. “Power, melody, and hooks stand the test of time regardless of what category the 'experts' put it in.”

ANGELS OF BABYLON drummer and Nashville, TN native Rhino began compiling tracks featured on Kingdom of Evil many years ago, but was patiently waiting for the optimum lineup to record and release an album. Rhino is well known for his amazing work with MANOWAR. In 1991, Rhino appeared on The Triumph of Steel; one of MANOWAR’s best selling album to date. Rhino continued on with MANOWAR, touring Europe multiple times and cruising through Japan between 1992-1995. Rhino left MANOWAR in 1995 to pursue personal interest. In the coming years, Rhino was soon introduced to Fefolt, Ellefson and Brosh, and they provided the key to his inspiration to forge ahead and complete the album.

Vocalist David Fefolt feels this album will surprise a lot of people due to its classic metal sound, but with an accent of majestic arrangements throughout. Fefolt was a member of the epic metal band, VALHALLA, and their debut album is still considered one of the staples of metal vinyl collectors worldwide.

Bassist David Ellefson is well known for his time with thrash icons MEGADETH. From1983 to 2002, Ellefson held his place as the co-founder and original bassist in the band. In February of 2010, Ellefson rejoined the ranks of MEGADETH, just in time for the much anticipated "Rust In Peace" 20th Anniversary tour of North America, aside fellow thrash legends TESTAMENT and EXODUS.

Guitarist Ethan Brosh graduated from Berklee in 2004 with honors and a major in songwriting before returning to the school in 2008 to teach. Brosh is currently an instructor in the guitar sessions program. His debut instrumental album Out of Oblivion, was released on March 24th 2009 by Magna Carta Records, and features impressive guest appearances and production credits.

Learn more about ANGELS OF BABYLON here:

http://www.myspace.com/officialangelsofbabylon

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Angels-of-Babylon/295146925561

http://www.burnhillunion.com/

STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB TO RELEASE THE GHETTO BLASTER EP AUGUST 10^TH

ROLLINGSTONE.COM DEBUT’S 1^st ‘SINGLE “PAPER PLANES” (M.I.A. Cover)

PLAYING ROCK THE BELLS, SELECT WARPED TOUR DATES & VOODOO FESTIVAL

** MUSIC AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST**

Street Sweeper Social Club, the band comprised of Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave/The Nightwatchman) and Boots Riley (The Coup), return with The Ghetto Blaster EP, out August 10th on SSSC/ILG. It's the follow-up to their 2009 critically acclaimed, self-titled debut. The lead single off the seven song EP is a cover of M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes" which RollingStone.com has the recorded debut of HERE.

Starting today, fans have the opportunity to pre-order The Ghetto Blaster EP at SSSC's own webstore - http://sssc.hasawebstore.com - They'll be able to choose from autographed CD's, vinyl and bundles that include both, plus a limited edition t-shirt. A digital download of "Paper Planes" is available as an instant gratification track with any pre-order.

Tom Morello on the new EP: "On The Ghetto Blaster EP we were shooting for a combo of the first Clash record and the Ohio Players greatest hits, interwoven with tractor trailer size riffs of course. This record definitely has more of a 'band' feel than the first, and Boots’ lyrics and delivery have never been sharper."

Boots Riley on the new EP: "This EP is much more raw, rough, and rugged. We did it in a little studio and got a big sound. We had overflowing, musically violent and beautiful energy in that room - five dudes sweating and bouncing off the walls, and we captured it in the recording. Because of us touring together for the past year, it's a more organic meld of our styles and personalities. The music Tom wrote for this EP will make you go nuts. The covers we did are done with love and our own swagger. I like it better than our last album."

The M.I.A. cover quickly became a fan favorite when they were on the road with Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction last year. After their Coachella performance in April, the LA Times gushed "The Social Club proved something important: that rap and rock, such a treacherous pairing given its history of appealing to the testosterone-heavy, shirtless frat-dudes, can be strong and beautiful, smart and angry." Meanwhile, Spin awarded SSSC's "Paper Planes" rendition at Coachella this year as the festivals "Best Unexpected Cover" in their review.

SSSC will be out on the road in support of the EP playing select Warped Tour dates and all of the Rock The Bells Festival in August with Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest & Wu-Tang Clan among others.

The Ghetto Blaster EP Track listing
1. Ghetto Blaster
2. Everythang
3. Paper Planes (M.I.A. cover)
4. The New Fuck You
5. Scars
6. Mama Said Knock You Out (LL Cool J cover)
7. Promenade (Guitar Fury Remix)

Tour Dates
8/10 - Vans Warped Tour - San Diego, CA
8/21 - Rock The Bells - NOS Events Center - Los Angeles, CA
8/22 - Rock The Bells - Shoreline Amphitheatre - San Francisco, CA
8/28 - Rock The Bells - Governors Island - New York, NY
8/29 - Rock The Bells - Merriweather Post Pavilion - Washington, DC

10/29-31 – Voodoo Festival – New Orleans, LA

MANY MORE ARTISTS COME ON BOARD BP BOYCOTT

MOMENTUM BUILDS ON KORN’S INITIATIVE

Shortly after the announcement of top touring artists joining the BP boycott started by Grammy-award winning rock band KORN, a large contingent of top touring bands have joined the cause. New additions to the boycott against BP and its affiliates include Maroon 5, Shinedown, 30 Seconds To Mars, Chevelle, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, Neon Trees, Halestorm, Mutiny Within, Saliva, Soulfly, Story of the Year, Adelitas Way, 10 Years, Hail The Villain and the Carnival of Madness Tour. These touring artists join the already extensive list of those committing to avoid BP, bringing the total to 30 artists and two national festival tours (complete roster below).

“As someone born in Louisiana, this hits close to home. It is an already fragile ecosystem hit by this terrible and senseless tragedy of unprecedented proportions; it is heartbreaking that this has happened. As people work to find solutions to help deal with this catastrophe hopefully there will be new measures put in place to address the dangers of our complete and total reliance on fossil fuels.” – Jared Leto, 30 Seconds To Mars

“We've noticed the BP oil disaster being referred to as one of our country's biggest natural disasters, but let's be clear, this is a man-made disaster. Even the word "spill" is misleading, as what happened in the Gulf of Mexico was April 20th, 2010 was and is a systematic failure on the part of a corporation made too powerful by the exiting Bush Administration. Boycotting BP will not end our dependency on oil, or change the fact that our infrastructure is set up so that we all use oil in some capacity of our daily lives. But it sends a message loud and clear that consumers will not tolerate the kind of reckless irresponsibility and lack of respect BP has shown for, among many things, the myriad ways of life in the Gulf Of Mexico. If it makes even one company re-think it's safety measures, or maybe off-shore drilling as a whole, your voice is worth it. Until corporations grow a conscience, the only place to hit them is their wallet; their bottom line.

Is boycotting BP the answer to our nation’s dependency on oil? No. This disaster signals that America is overdue for radical changes in our infrastructure, not just a boycott. Are the gas stations you visit instead of BP perfect angels? No, but they are scared shitless that you might boycott them too, and if that's what it takes to get them to clean up their act, so be it. The worst thing that we can do is stand by and do nothing. Inaction will ensure that this happens again, so please be a part of the solution. Rise Against is proud to be a part of the growing list of bands that have committed to boycotting BP, and we hope you too decide to be a part of the solution in these tumultuous times.” – Rise Against

Here is a complete list of participants in the BP Boycott - KORN, Disturbed, Lady Gaga, Rise Against, Godsmack, Backstreet Boys, Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Slightly Stoopid, Rob Zombie, Megadeth, Black Label Society with Zakk Wylde, Anthrax, Filter, Hellyeah, Flogging Molly, Maroon 5, Shinedown, 30 Seconds To Mars, Chevelle, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, Neon Trees, Soulfly, Halestorm, Mutiny Within, Saliva, Story of the Year, Adelitas Way, 10 Years, Hail The Villain, and the Carnival of Madness Tour

THREE DAYS GRACE ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL GUESTS ON

NICKELBACK’S GLOBAL SMASH “DARK HORSE TOUR”

Tour Starts September 14^th In Nashville And Concludes October 30^th In Las Vegas

New York, NY: Nickelback, who was named Billboard's 'Group of Decade' and kicked off 2010 by performing at the Closing Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics, is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down, as they have extended their Dark Horse World Tour. The next leg of the tour, produced by Live Nation, will begin on September 14 in Nashville and will run through October 30 in Las Vegas. Three Days Grace and Buckcherry will join Nickelback on these dates. Tickets go on sale to the general public on July 17 here: http://www.livenation.com/Nickelback-tickets/artist/710632.

"Dark Horse World Tour" has been a smashing success, as all previous legs have been completely sold out. Since 2009, Nickelback have sold more than 1.6 million tickets and have played more than 120 global shows.

"Our fans have been amazing all over the world from Japan to New Zealand, Australia, Dubai, the UK and North America," said Nickelback's Chad Kroeger. "Our fans keep us going and we are excited to play 25 more dates in the US with Three Days Grace and Buckcherry."

The dates for the September-October leg of "The Dark Horse World Tour" are as follows:

Sept 14 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Sept 15 - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Ft. Wayne, IN
Sept 17 - Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA
Sept 18 - Joe Louis Arena - Detroit, MI
Sept 21 - HSBC Arena - Buffalo, NY
Sept 22 - Times Union Center - Albany, NY
Sept 24 - Comcast Center for the Performing Arts - Mansfield, MA
Sept 25 - Hersheypark Stadium - Hershey, PA
Sept 28 - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT
Sept 29 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
Oct 01 - Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH
Oct 02 - Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH
Oct 08 - Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY
Oct 10 - Verizon Arena - Little Rock, AR
Oct 12 - New Orleans Arena - New Orleans, LA
Oct 15 - Cynthia W. Mitchell Pavilion - Spring, TX
Oct 16 - Ford Center - Oklahoma City, OK
Oct 18 - Pepsi Center - Denver, CO
Oct 20 - Energy Solution Arena - Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 22 - Honda Center - Anaheim, CA
Oct 23 - Arco Arena - Sacramento, CA
Oct 26 - Sleep Train Pavilion - Concord, CA
Oct 27 - Save Mart Center - Fresno, CA
Oct 29 - Cricket Wireless Pavilion - Phoenix, AZ
Oct 30 - MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas, NV

In other Nickelback news, the band has just released select songs which will now be available as downloadable content for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii platforms in the Rock Band Music Store. The "Nickelback Pack 01" will include a bevy of the band's most recognizable hits. Additionally, the popular "Tap Tap Revenge" rhythm game franchise expands with "Nickelback Revenge," currently the #1 music game at iTunes. The new game features eleven of Nickelback's most popular songs of all time, including "How You Remind Me," "Rockstar," "This Afternoon," and "If Today Was Your Last Day."

About Nickelback:
Nickelback is one of the biggest rock bands in the world, with over 35 million albums sold. The band's latest album, Dark Horse, produced by the legendary Mutt Lange, debuted at number two on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and has remained on the Top 200 for 50 weeks selling over 2.4 million albums in the US alone.

Nickelback has enjoyed unprecedented success with their last album, All The Right Reasons, which has been RIAA certified 8X platinum. The six singles from the album totaled 12 million downloads and 6 million ringtones. Each of the five videos from All The Right Reasons has reached #1 on VH1's playlist: "Photograph," "Savin' Me," "Far Away," "If Everyone Cared" and "Rockstar." In 2006 Nickelback was awarded a World Music Award for "World's Best Rock Group," a Billboard Touring Award for "Breakthrough Artist," an American Music Award for "Favorite Pop/Rock Album" and a People's Choice Award for "Best Rock Group."

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE-LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management. Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show. In 2009, Live Nation sold 140 million tickets, promoted 21,000 concerts, partnered with 850 sponsors and averaged 25 million unique monthly users of its e-commerce sites. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

Three Days Grace Fanclub Presale On July 9^th At www.3dgfanclub.com

Tickets Go On Sale To The General Public On July 17^th At www.LiveNation.com.

New York, NY -- Three Days Grace will head back on the road again as Special Guest on Nickelback’s Dark Horse tour beginning September 14^th.

Three Days Grace recently scored their second No.1 hit at Active Rock Radio with “The Good Life.” The song claimed the No. 1 spot on the Active Rock radio chart for five weeks in a row and No. 5 on the Alternative Rock radio chart. The single follows the success of their previous No.1 hit, “Break” the lead single (which was #1 at Active Rock Radio for eight weeks) from their current effort, Life Starts Now. “The Good Life” marks the seventh No. 1 song at Active Rock for the Toronto-based foursome comprised of Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (drums, piano), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry Stock (lead guitar).

Life Starts Now (Jive Records) debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart making it the highest debut ever for the band. This is the band's third album; their eponymous debut Three Days Grace and sophomore effort One-X have both been certified platinum. To date the group has sold in excess of four million albums worldwide combined.

Tickets for the Three Days Grace Fanclub Presale will go on sale July 9^th at 12 PM local market time.

The dates for the September-October leg of “The Dark Horse World Tour” are as follows:

Sept 14 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN

Sept 15 - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Ft. Wayne, IN

Sept 17 - Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA

Sept 18 - Joe Louis Arena - Detroit, MI

Sept 21 - HSBC Arena - Buffalo, NY

Sept 22 - Times Union Center - Albany, NY

Sept 24 - Comcast Center for the Performing Arts - Mansfield, MA

Sept 25 – Hersheypark Stadium - Hershey, PA

Sept 28 - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT

Sept 29 – Prudential Center - Newark, NJ

Oct 01 - Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH

Oct 02 - Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH

Oct 08 - Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY

Oct 10 - Verizon Arena - Little Rock, AR

Oct 12 - New Orleans Arena - New Orleans, LA

Oct 15 - Cynthia W. Mitchell Pavilion - Spring, TX

Oct 16 - Ford Center - Oklahoma City, OK

Oct 18 - Pepsi Center - Denver, CO

Oct 20 - Energy Solution Arena - Salt Lake City, UT

Oct 22 - Honda Center - Anaheim, CA

Oct 23 - Arco Arena - Sacramento, CA

Oct 26 - Sleep Train Pavilion - Concord, CA

Oct 27 - Save Mart Center - Fresno, CA

Oct 29 – Cricket Wireless Pavilion - Phoenix, AZ

Oct 30 - MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas, NV

SON OF AURELIUS READYING FOR THE RELEASE OF ‘THE FARTHEST REACHES’ DELUXE EDITION -- NEW TRACK AVAILABLE TODAY ON MYSPACE

Santa Cruz, CA natives SON OF AURELIUS are gearing up for release of the deluxe edition of their recent GOOD FIGHT MUSIC debut, The Farthest Reaches, set to include 5 brand new, never before heard tracks. Head over to the MySpace now to hear an exclusive new track from the deluxe edition, ‘Slaughter of The Immortals’! This ‘digital only’ release, as well as the individual tracks, will be available starting July 6^th, 2010, with a special low pricing of $9.99.

SON OF AURELIUS’ new material picks up where the band left off on The Farthest Reaches with their progressive mix of blazing technical death metal, while showcasing a strong sense of development and cohesiveness in their songwriting. These new songs are a clear indication that SON OF AURELIUS is distinguishing themselves and taking their place amongst the leaders of a new generation of extreme metal bands.

SON OF AURELIUS’ The Farthest Reaches Deluxe:

1. They Have Fallen

2. Slaughter The Immortals

3. Throne of Broken Gods

4. Feast of Feminine Flesh

5. Divine Are Slain

SON OF AURELIUS’ The Farthest Reaches, was released on April 13^th, 2010. Fans and journalists alike have been raving about The Farthest Reaches. The album is hailed by leading metal blog MetalSucks, as “…one of the strongest releases of the Spring, and possibly the year.” TheNewReview claims, “If you were to place bets on what bands will be taking over the metal world in five years, then bet big on SON OF AURELIUS.”

For More Information on SON OF AURELIUS check out:

http://www.myspace.com/sonofaurelius

http://www.goodfightmusic.com

ISLAND POP SENSATION'S EAGERLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM, REPLAY, DUE FROM TIME IS MONEY/BELUGA HEIGHTS/REPRISE RECORDS THIS SUMMER

Burbank, CA – Iyaz, this year's breakthrough pop sensation who lit up the singles chart with his multi-week No. 1 debut Replay, is a special guest on select dates for this summers hottest tour: 2010 Justin Bieber Tour with support Sean Kingston. The tour began June 29th in Minneapolis and winds up on September 5th with an appearance at the Maryland State Fair. Please see below for all tour dates.

Iyaz has already seen his star ascend with the blockbuster success of Replay, which soared to No. 1 on Billboards Hot 100 and No. 3 on the iTunes Top Songs chart. The prequel and regular versions of the Replay video, directed by Bobby Wan, have racked up 60 million views on Iyazs Official YouTube Channel. His videos, including the clip for his chart-topping second single, Solo, have streamed more than 75 million times on his YouTube channel. Iyazs third single, So Big, has just been released to radio and is poised to repeat its predecessors success. He is also one of four artists handpicked by MySpace Music for their Introducing. program.

A native of the British Virgin Islands, Iyaz is at the forefront of the Island Pop sound, a brilliant fusion of rap, reggae, pop, and island vibes that has been popularized by fellow Beluga Heights recording artist Sean Kingston. Kingston discovered Iyaz through his MySpace Page in 2008 and introduced him to Beluga Heights founder, multi-platinum songwriter and producer J.R. Rotem, who saw immediate potential in the 23-year-old's vocal and songwriting talent. Rotem signed Iyaz to Beluga Heights, which is now partnered with Reprise Records. Time Is Money/Beluga Heights/Reprise will release Iyazs debut album, Replay, this summer.

Iyaz's songwriting style is timeless and universal, says Rotem, who has worked with Rihanna, Jason Derulo, Leona Lewis, 50 Cent, Rick Ross, and many others. Hes a storyteller who paints visual scenarios that tug at the listeners heart-strings.

Iyaz is also featured on Pyramid, the new single from Filipina pop star Charice, which premiered on Oprah.com in April. The track climbed to No. 7 on Billboards Dance/Club chart, while the video has earned more than six million views on YouTube. Iyaz performed Pyramid with Charice on Oprah in May.

Iyazs upcoming tour dates are as follows:

June 30^thDes Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Center
July 5^th Grand Prairie, TX @ Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
July 6^th Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
July 8^th Broomfield, CO @ 1stBANK Center
July 13^th Everett, WA @ Comcast Arena at Everett
July 14^th Portland, OR @ Rose Garden
July 17^th Oakland, CA
July 18^th Reno, NV
July 20^th Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theatre LA Live
July 21^st Paso Robles, CA @ California Mid-State Fair
July 28^th Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
July 29^th N Little Rock, AR @ Verizon Arena
July 31^st Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
August 1^st Lafayette, LA @ Cajundome
August 8^th Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena
August 9^th Duluth, GA @ Arena at Gwinnett Center
August 11^th Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
August 12^th Indianapolis, IN @ Conesco Fieldhouse
August 14^th Columbus, OH @ Schottstein Center
August 15^th Auburn Hills, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
August 25^th Albany, NY @ Times Union Center
August 27^th Providence, RI @ Dunkin Donuts Center
August 28^th Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
August 29^th Syracuse, NY @ New York State Fair
August 31^st New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
September 1^st Manchester, NH @ Verizon Wireless Arena
September 3^rd Essex Junction, VT @ Coca Cola Grandstand
September 4^th Allentown, PA @ The Great Allentown Fair
September 5^thTimonium, MD @ Maryland State Fair

http://myspace.com/iyaz | www.twitter.com/IyazLive

Watch the video for Replay here: Replay

Watch the video for Solo here: Solo

ROCKO JUMPS BACK IN THE GAME WITH “MAYBE” – TOP 40 URBAN HIT AT RADIO –

“VIDEO OF THE WEEK” AT MTV JAMS AND 106^th & PARK DEBUT TODAY!!

LONG-AWAITED FOLLOW-UP TO 2008’s MILLION-SELLING “UMMA DO ME,” FROM ROCKO’s DEBUT ALBUM, SELF MADE

New Def Jam album due later this year

(July 1st, 2010 – New York, NY) The rocky road to success in the dirty south hip-hop game is paved with hits – and Atlanta’s Rocko scores his latest with “Maybe,” chosen Video Of The Week at MTV Jams, breaking into the Urban Top 40 with over 4 million radio audience, top 10 at WHTA/Atlanta and more than 45 stations across the country bangin’ the track. “Maybe” is Def Jam star Rocko’s long-awaited return to the front line, and the first track from his new album (untitled as of this writing) due for release later this year.

Self-admitted workaholic Rocko first stepped out from behind the scenes – as an Atlanta-based artist manager, songwriter, promoter, and head of his own label (Rocky Road) – nearly two and a half years ago with his debut single “Umma Do Me.” The track sold more than 176,000 downloads and over 874,000 Ringtones, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot Master Ringtones chart. Def Jam debut album, Self Made entered the Soundscan at #6 and spent a solid half-year on the R&B/Hip Hop Albums, scanning more than 110,000 sales.

Self Made lived up to its title, reflecting Rocko’s rise to the top, a ten-year veteran of Atlanta’s highly competitive hip-hop arena who has been putting together hits for most of that time. He learned to write and format songs and create beats, while serving as a talent scout for Universal Music. His first act was Hitman Sammy Sam, whose novelty “Step Daddy” earned a deal with Universal.

In 2003, Rocko’s first mixtape, NWA (No Wack Artist) featured Juvenile, Turk, Jazze Pha, Bone Crusher, and others. In the interim, continuing to work with Universal, Rocko was connected to deals with Dem Franchize Boyz (their self-titled debut, 2004) and Young Dro (signed to Atlanta-based T.I.’s Grand Hustle label in 2006, distributed by Atlantic). Rocko’s production company also tracked songs for Lil’ Flip and Pastor Troy.

But it was 2007’s Swag Season, Rocko’s second mixtape, featuring Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Gotti, and Shawty Lo – along with the original version of “Umma Do Me” – that blew up the scene. After Atlanta’s premiere hip-hop magazine Ozone put Rocko on the cover, he was promptly signed to Island Def Jam Music Group. “They had their mind made up,” Rocko says. “I couldn’t even leave the building.”

JASON DERULO NOMINATED FOR THREE 2010 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS

RED-HOT POP SENSATION SCORES NODS FOR MALE BREAKOUT ARTIST, R&B TRACK, AND R&B ALBUM

Burbank, CA – Red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo has been nominated for three 2010 Teen Choice Awards in the music category, including the highly coveted “Choice Music: Breakout Artist – Male.” His double-platinum-selling single “In My Head,” has been nominated for “Choice Music: R&B Track,” while his self-titled debut album has been nominated for “Choice Music: Album – R&B.”

Voted on by the public, the Teen Choice Awards will be handed out on Sunday, August 8^th, at Los Angeles’ Gibson Amphitheatre in a ceremony that will air on FOX the following evening, August 9^th, at 8 pm ET/PT. Fans can vote for Derulo at www.teenchoiceawards.com.

The first artist signed to Warner Bros. Records’ joint venture with multi-platinum songwriter and producer J.R. Rotem’s label Beluga Heights, Derulo has quickly established himself as one of the breakout stars of 2010. With the triple-platinum “Whatcha Say” (which spent four consecutive weeks atop the Pop chart), and the platinum “In My Head,” Derulo became the first male solo artist to score consecutive No. 1’s on Billboard’s Pop Songs radio airplay chart in the chart’s 17-year-history with his first two entries. “Whatcha Say,” which climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Rhythmic, and Pop charts, has sold five million copies, while Derulo’s second single, “In My Head,” has sold more than three million copies, both worldwide, to date. The new single, “Ridin’ Solo,” is quickly approaching one million units sold, is No. 4 on the iTunes Top Singles chart, and is heading toward the Top 10 at Top 40 radio, while its accompanying video has earned 12 million views on YouTube. Derulo has sold more than eight million singles and 600,000 albums worldwide.

So far this year, Derulo has performed on American Idol, The View, Lopez Tonight, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Collectively, his videos have racked up more than 175 million views on YouTube, making Derulo the channel’s 20^th Most Viewed Musician of all time.

In late January, Derulo wrapped up a six-week stint on the road with Lady Gaga on her sold-out “Monster Ball” tour of North America, which included four shows at New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall. This summer, Derulo will hit the road as support for Black Eyed Peas in Canada in July, appear at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan in August, and perform several dates in Europe, including England’s V Festival, before hitting the road for a headlining U.S. tour at the end of September and Australia and New Zealand in November. Confirmed upcoming tour dates are listed below.

7/27 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre*

7/28 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre*

7/31 Montreal, QC Bell Centre*

8/01 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place*

8/07 Tokyo, Japan Summer Sonic Festival

8/08 Osaka, Japan Summer Sonic Festival

8/19 London, UK Shepherds Bush Empire

8/21 Chelmsford, UK V Festival

8/22 Staffordshire, UK V Festival

8/23 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy

8/24 Edinburgh, Scotland Edinburgh Picture House

8/26 Dublin, Ireland The Academy

9/15 Hamburg, Germany Docks

9/16 Berlin, Germany Astra Kulturhaus

9/18 Munich, Germany Muffathalle

9/19 Cologne, Germany Essigfabrik

9/20 Amsterdam, Holland Paradiso

11/02 Perth, AUS Challenge Stadium

11/04 Adelaide, AUS Adelaide Entertainment Centre

11/05 Melbourne, AUS Festival Hall

11/06 Melbourne, AUS Festival Hall

11/09 Sydney, AUS Hordern Pavilion

11/11 Brisbane, AUS Gold Coast Convention Centre

11/13 Brisbane, AUS Gold Coast Convention Centre

11/15 Auckland, NZ Logan Campbell Centre

* denotes show with Black-Eyed Peas

PIERCE THE VEIL’S ‘SELFISH MACHINES’

DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD’S “HEATSEEKERS” CHART

MARKING 400% SALES INCREASE FROM DEBUT ALBUM

July 1, 2010 -- PIERCE THE VEIL’s sophomore album, SELFISH MACHINES, will make its debut on Billboard‘s “Heatseekers” chart next week at #1. Their 2007 critically acclaimed debut, A FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATIC, had entered the “Heatseekers” chart at #61, which indicates a sales increase of over 400%. The new album also debuts at #16 on Billboard’s “Top Independent Albums” chart, #98 on SoundScan’s “Top Current Albums” chart, and #105 on Billboard’s “Top 200 Albums” chart.

The band--Vic Fuentes (vocals/guitars), brother Mike Fuentes (drums), Tony Perry (guitars), and Jaime Preciado (bass)--took inspiration from their fans and years of non-stop touring into consideration when writing SELFISH MACHINES, so the first week’s success is especially thrilling for them. "It honestly means the world to us that our fans are getting behind the new record,” beams Vic. “It is such a newly revived feeling to see them singing the new songs with us on Warped Tour and going just as crazy as we are on stage. We're gonna try to cover as much of the world as possible on this album and squeeze as many shows in as our bodies and voices can handle."

“All of PIERCE THE VEIL’s hard work on making a great record has definitely paid off,” says Equal Vision Records CEO Steve Reddy. “They’ve shown how dedicated they are to their music and their fans with SELFISH MACHINES. We're so proud of them and couldn’t be more thrilled about the amazing chart debut."

PIERCE THE VEIL shot a video in Los Angeles last week for the first single, “Caraphernelia,” with director Robby Starbuck (August Burns Red, Breathe Carolina). It’ll be ready for TV and Internet airplay in the coming weeks.

Since its June 22 release on Equal Vision Records, SELFISH MACHINES has been racking up rave reviews:

“It puts a boot deep in your guts from the get-go…”

--Robert Ham, Alternative Press

“…an album that proves talent and tenacity can transcend trends.”

--Ryan Ogle, Outburn

“…this album holds the weight of the anticipation it has accrued.”

--Andy Mescher, Music Connection

“San Diego’s Pierce The Veil have a real listen-again quality to them; there’s an element of creativity that makes you think ‘Wait, are they really contrasting a fast metalcore riff with handclaps, and chugging guitars with classical piano – all on the same song (‘Besitos’)?’”

--Amy Bangs, Rock Sound (U.K.)

In touring news, the band is out once again on the in-progress Warped Tour through August 15 in Portland, OR. Catch them at any of the following tour stops:

DATE CITY VENUE

Warped Tour, unless otherwise noted:

Wed 6/30          Las Cruces, NM             NMSU Practice Field
Thu 7/1             San Antonio, TX            AT&T Center
Fri 7/2               Houston, TX                  Showgrounds at Sam Houston
Sat 7/3              Dallas, TX                     Superpages.com Center
Mon 7/5            St. Louis, MO                Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Tue 7/6             Indianapolis, IN             Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Wed 7/7            Pittsburgh, PA              First Niagara Pavilion
Thu 7/8             Cleveland, OH               Time Warner Cable Amphitheater
Fri 7/9               Toronto, ONT.               Arrow Hall
Sat 7/10            Montreal, QC.                Parc Jean Drapeau
Sun 7/11           Hartford, CT                  Comcast Theater
Mon 7/12          Clifton Park, NY                        Northern Lights (w/Attack Attack!, Parkway Drive)
Tue 7/13            Mansfield, MA               Comcast Center
Wed 7/14          Darien Center, NY          Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center
Thu 7/15            Scranton, PA                Toyota Pavilion
Fri 7/16             Camden, NJ                  Susquehanna Bank Center
Sat 7/17            Uniondale, NY               Nassau Coliseum
Sun 7/18           Oceanport, NJ               Monmouth Park Racetrack
Tue 7/20            Columbia, MD               Merriweather Post Pavilion
Wed 7/21          Virginia Beach, VA        Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Thu 7/22            Charlotte, NC                Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Fri 7/23             St. Petersburg, FL         Vinoy Park
Sat 7/24            West Palm Beach, FL    Cruzan Amphitheatre
Sun 7/25           Orlando, FL                   Firestone Amphitheatre
Mon 7/26          Atlanta, GA                   Lakewood Amphitheatre
Wed 7/28          Cincinnati, OH               Riverbend Music Center
Thu 7/29            Milwaukee, WI               Marcus Amphitheater
Fri 7/30             Detroit, MI                     Comerica Park
Sun 8/1             Shakopee, MN              Canterbury Park
Mon 8/2            Bonner Springs, KS       Sandstone Amphitheater
Thu 8/5             Edmonton, AB.             Northlands Park
Sat 8/7              Salt Lake City, UT          Utah State Fairgrounds
Sun 8/8             Denver, CO                   Invesco Field
Tue 8/10            Chula Vista, CA             Cricket Amphitheatre
Wed 8/11          Pomona, CA                 Pomona Fairplex
Thu 8/12            Marysville, CA               Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Fri 8/13             Boise, ID                      Idaho Center Amphitheatre
Sat 8/14            Seattle, WA                   Gorge Amphitheatre
Sun 8/15           Portland, OR                 Washington County Fairgrounds

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ITALY’S MSWHITE

SIGN TO VELOCITY RECORDS/RISE RECORDS

DEBUT ALBUM ‘SQUARES’ SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE THIS FALL

June 30, 2010- Velocity Records/Rise Records is excited to announce their latest signing, MSWhite (www.myspace.com/mswhite).

Formed in late 2007 in Turin, Italy, the five-piece will soon make the move to the U.S. to finish work on its debut album ‘Squares’, which is tentatively set for release on September 28, 2010. Details for a fall U.S. tour will be announced shortly.

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MSWHITE is:

Andrea Arcari - Vocals
Andrea Dell'osa - Bass
Davide Cagliero - Guitar
Luca Cavaglia - Vocals / Guitar
Paolo Canetti - Drums

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Can Miami get any hotter than what it already is? Yes, it can. Thanks to Def Jam's newest group Git Fresh, everyone will get a taste of what Miami Rap/Pop has to offer. Pretty $ly, Penny, and Rude Boi sing over the classic Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" sample talking about bringing a girl they met at Club Living Room back to their own living room. The song is definitely catchy and if you've enjoyed a Flo Rida song or two at one point, then you'd dig what Git Fresh is doing.

In a time where cultures are merging more than ever, diversity has enriched our world in many ways, especially in the form of music. Hailing from three distinctively different backgrounds, the members of I.M.G./ Def Jam’s Git Fresh have made a name for themselves by seamlessly blending their backgrounds to create a super group that is determined to change the face of popular R&B.

“Together our cultures combine and give us a different sound and a different look than you would see in a typical R&B group,” Penny. “We all come from different backgrounds,” Rude Boi. “Me, I’m African American. Pretti Sly is from South Africa and Penny is White. Each member’s influence on the group is different.”

Hailing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Penny and Rude Boi met in high school at the Dillard School of the Arts. There, they studied various performing arts including musical theatre and vocal training. “Our school was predominantly Black so that developed my interest in hip-hop and R&B and helped my swag,” says Penny. “We had a gospel choir in our school that I was a part of and that was really a big help in me learning different vocal arrangements and chords.”

Meanwhile, Rude Boi met up with Pretti Sly soon after he relocated to the US from South Africa. “As soon as I got here, I met Rude Boi at a talent show and we decided to form a group with Penny” says Sly.

In their first years of high school, the boys created the group Deep Side and instead of keeping their combined talent under wraps, they planted themselves in the center of the teenaged universe. “Every Saturday and Sunday we used to be just performing inside the mall,” says Rude Boi. “If we’d see pretty girls walking by, we’d stop them and sing for them.” The guys also entered local talent shows, where they were approached by their former manager who was their first ticket into a legitimate recording studio.

Not long after, Deep Side was invited to perform in Chicago at R. Kelly’s birthday party. At the time, they had recorded a song called “Shook” which was getting radio play in select markets. R. Kelly was thoroughly impressed by the young group’s performance and connected them to his A&R Wayne Williams who was signed the guys to their first label deal. Two years later, the group decided to leave the label and break ties with their former manager and head out once again on their own.

In 2008, the guys moved to Atlanta and wrote and recorded “Booty Music” under their new group name, Git Fresh. The highly addictive hit quickly picked up hundreds of spins in major markets across the country. It wasn’t long before the boys were fielding calls from multiple major labels. Although they incited a multi-label bidding war, Git Fresh saw the most prosperous future with Def Jam Records.

“We went into L.A. Reid’s office and we performed two acapella songs for him and he was sold after that,” says Rude Boi about Git Fresh’s audition for the Island Def Jam Chairman. “I remember jumping on L.A.’s desk! He told us we weren’t leaving New York without signing to Def Jam.”

Git Fresh solidified their deal in the beginning of 2009 and quickly got started recording their debut album. Around the same time, they also joined Strong Arm Management, who also manages hit maker Flo Rida. Git Fresh’s first single, “She Be Like” is a fresh take on Suzanne Vega’s hit “Tom’s Diner” where the guys ride through the club popping bottles, while “What’s Your Favorite Place” finds them singing about their favorite places to entertain their lucky guests.

On “Earth, Wind, and Fire” the boys express their love over a moody, up-tempo track that leads into “Singin,’” a playful song that talks about mattress springs overpowering their mood music during a raucous love making session.

“We like to go out and have fun,” says Rude Boi. “That’s who we are. We’re young guys in the prime of our lives and our album is definitely a party album, it’s all about the ladies. We don’t even like to consider ourselves as R&B, we just make good music. The sound is new and fresh, it’s something that you wouldn’t expect to hear from a three man group that’s just crooning.”

Combining their different backgrounds and experiences, Git Fresh has managed to find a perfect musical balance. Citing Michael Jackson, Jodeci, and Sam Cooke as influences, Penny, Rude Boi and Pretti Sly all bring a valuable piece to their collective puzzle.

“We have a lot of different styles—a lot of crazy melodies and different influences that you’ll hear in the music,” says Rude Boi. “We could sit down in front of you and sing harmony all day or we could sing a club song so I like to think the group is extremely well rounded in that way.”

Git Fresh—A more perfect union.

LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE: http://www.islanddefjam.com/artist/news_single.aspx?nid=7015&artistID=7372

BUY THE SONG ON ITUNES HERE: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/she-be-like-bom-bom-bom-single/id377449633

JIMMY GNECCO

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED JIMMY GNECCO RELEASES LONG AWAITED FIRST SOLO ALBUM ‘THE HEART’ JULY 20, 2010

PRE-ORDER IS LIVE: www.jimmygnecco.hasawebstore.com

TEASER CLIP OF THE VIDEO FOR “BRING YOU HOME” ONLINE NOW

*** ADVANCE MUSIC AVAILABLE BY REQUEST **

NEW YORK, NY (June 24, 2010) – Ours frontman, Jimmy Gnecco, who gained worldwide critical acclaim for his dynamic vocals and songwriting style, will release his highly anticipated self-produced first solo effort, ‘The Heart’ through Bright Antenna / ILG on July 20, 2010. The first single, “Bring You Home,” went to radio this week.

‘The Heart’ is graceful, personal, and at times hymnal. Songs such as “Mystery” and “Take A Chance” channel Gnecco’s undeniable talent as a singer, songwriter, and musician. Gnecco performs every instrument heard on the album – guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums among others – but it’s his exceptional and soulful voice that takes center stage. His perfectly controlled falsetto on “Rest Your Soul” establishes a potent sense of intimacy that he sustains for the record’s duration.

Starting today, fans will be able to purchase ‘The Heart’ directly from Gnecco’s new online store, www.jimmygnecco.hasawebstore.com. There will be five different pre-order options to satisfy every fan, all of which include “Bring You Home” as an instant gratification track. Ultimate fans can purchase the deluxe package which includes autographed CD, vinyl, exclusive t-shirt, DVD, journal with handwritten note from Jimmy himself, embroidered field bag, instant 3 track EP, and more. Other packages available include an autographed CD, autographed vinyl plus download card, autographed CD plus exclusive t-shirt, and autographed vinyl plus download card and exclusive t-shirt.

Fans can view a teaser clip from the upcoming “Bring You Home” video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4pvPbky7KY.

‘The Heart’ with its elegant, plaintive tracks will be available July 20, 2010 through Bright Antenna, who signed Gnecco in 2009.

Track Listing For ‘The Heart’:

1. Rest Your Soul
2. Light on the Grave
3. Mystery
4. The Heart
5. Bring You Home
6. These Are My Hands
7. Days
8. Gravity
9. I Heard Your Singing
10. Take a Chance
11. Darling
12. Light on the Grave (Reprise)
13. Patiently Waiting
14. It’s Only Love
15. Talk to Me

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