The Week(s) That W(ere): June 24 – July 7

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:

• Lamb Of God released a statement about their vocalist’s incarceration.
• Bands that debuted new music videos include The Early November, Mariana’s Trench, Attack Attack, Coffee Project, A Loss For Words, Transit, and Drones.
• Bands with recent tour announcements include Death By Stereo, Against Me! / Joyce Manor / Andrew Jackson Jihad, Sonic Pulse / Lich King, Adolescents, Menzingers, We Are The Union / Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Hot Water Music, I Call Fives, and Gaslight Anthem.
• NOFX announced a new 7″.
• Russ Ranking debuted a new solo song.
• What’s Eating Chad Gilbert announced is second EP of the year.
• Abandon All Ships streamed their new full length.
• Paper + Plastick released a free label sampler.
• The Early November streamed their Rise Records debut, as did Teenage Bottle Rocket. 
• Nations Afire signed on with Redfield Records.
• The Swellers hit the studio.
• Streetlight Manifesto played  a new song live.
• Crucial Dudes called it a day.