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From Thursday 17 June 2004

Chris pays tribute

Following the death of former Saves The Day member Sean McGrath, STD mainman Chris Conley has released this statement: “He was a wonderful friend and he was such a positive influence on our lives and our music. We will miss you, Sean, and we love you. I

Who is this band?

Submitted: “A vocalist is required for a pop-punk band, influences being the ataris, the starting line, midtown, yellowcard and NFG, who are currently on the management103 books. All applicants must currently live in London, be aged 18+ and have similar tastes

Golf are dope

Dopamine will release their “A Lesson In Dying” EP on Golf Records on June 28. The band have signed for a one album deal, and the album should hit stores in September.

Now The Ghost Has Really Given Up

Give Up The Ghost, not content with cancelling their Uk tour, have split up. From their website : “After four years and eight months of ups and downs…give up the ghost is done. Due to health and personal reasons…we thought that it was time

Mybe get back in the studio

Mybe are going back into the studio later this month (29th to be precise) and will start recording for a new album which will be released August/September time on an as yet unconfirmed label.

Blame it on the postman

Submitted: “Letter Kills have added the track “Don’t Believe” to their Pure Volume page, http://www.purevolume.com/letterkills”

Zeke in UK

Submitted by Chris: “ZEKE and SPEEDEALER hit our shores on the 12th and 13th July for two dates. The duo will be playing the 12th at London’s Garage (www.stargreen.co.uk) and the 13th at Bristol Croft (www.wegottickets.com). As yet there are no further plans for UK dates.”

Win!

Want to win a pair of tickets to see Sugarcult + Cardia + The Fight at Oxford Zodiac this Friday? Just email me at paul@punktastic.com with the answer to the following question. First two correct answers win. Please enclose your full name

Wednesday 16 June 2004

Given up the ghost

Submitted: “We are sorry to announce that GIVE UP THE GHOST have had to cancel their UK/European tour due to serious health problems within the band. The shows in the UK were kicking off in London this Sunday @ barfly (SOLD OUT), Leeds Josephs Well

Unlucky thirteen

Taken from the Lucky Thirteen mailout: “Our bassist Jon Ashworth has decided to leave Lucky Thirteen. He’s been playing with in this band for 6 years now and I know it can’t have been an easy decision to make for him. We have parted on