The Week That Was: July 24 – July 30

A lot of things happen each and every week that sometimes it’s hard to keep track of everything. If you’re somehow without internet access for a day, you could miss a big tour announcement or signing – and we don’t want that to happen. That’s why we have “The Week That Was” where we will recap the more important news stories from the past week.

This week’s highlights include:

• Tons of new bands were added to The Fest 10.
• Bands with new tour announcements include The Slow Death, Chuck Ragan, Nick 13, Horrible Crowes, Hostage Calm/Rival Schools, Title Fight, Thrice, and Krum Bums/Toxic Holocaust,.
• Bands with new music videos include Angels & Airwaves, Good Charlotte, Dave Hause, Taking Back Sunday, The Weekend Kids, Great Cynics, and Arkells.
• Tony Sly dropped details about his second solo record.
• Polar Bear Club gave an update from the studio.
• Andrew Jackson Jihad debuted their latest song.
• Astpai and The Flatliners will be sharing a 7″
• Antilectual is once again looking for a new bassist.
• Banquets streamed a brand new track.
• Scythia dropped details regarding their sophomore effort.
• My Chemical Romance is now in the Tokyoflash Watch business.
• The Street Dogs gave away a free rare acoustic track.
• Hot Water Music streamed a new single.
• The Menzingers finished writing their next album.
• Our Denver photographer Michael Fajardo captured some live photos of Off With Their Heads / Yellowcard / Swingin’ Utters.
• We posted a brand new interview with Fat Wreck Chords act Old Man Markley.
• And you can still download Download ThePunkSite.com Radio Show: Episode 11!

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