Apparently Fireworks drummer Tymm Rengers was arrested today and missed their show in London tonight. All or Nothing's Rich Murphy and Matt Brasch of The Wonder Years filled in. More as we get it. [...]

If you want to keep up to date with what's going on this weekend at Slam Dunk, we'll have a live feed on our mini-site (which you can access by clicking the image on the right), or you can follow us on Twitter. Add up team Punktastic:@paulpunktastic, @andypunktastic and @aylott for all the [...]

Sign up for Everything on Red's mailing list to receive two exclusive tracks not available anywhere else on the internet for free - Http://everythingonred.co.uk/mailing-list/ [...]

Cornwall's Bangers have recently compiled their vinyl back-catalogue onto a collection CD called 'Dude Trips' and have also made it available for free/donation download at; http://bangersbangers.bandcamp.com/ [...]

THE GUNS rock and roll band from south wales, have a brand new single 'TREACLE AND PIE' for preorder on itunes at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/treacle-pie/id374357523 The single is coming out June 28. The guns are headlining Cardiff Barfly this Tuesday with support from Lafaro. [...]

Hevy Fest has announced a raft (yes, 22 is a raft) of new bands - The Black Dahlia Murder, Despised Icon (last ever UK festival appearance), Sucioperro, March of the Raptors and Cerebral Ballzy for the Rock Sound stage. Canterbury and Failsafe complete the Main Stage line-up. The 16 bands [...]

Don't forget that we've got a planner for the Slam Dunk festival you can print out!" Don't miss out on seeing bands because you don't know where to be at what time! http://www.punktastic.com/slamdunk/punktastic_SD_planner.pdf [...]

I had the unrivalled fortune of watching a rather special gig in kingston last night.... If you want to see what went down, check the Puntkastic review here. [...]

As well as hosting the acoustic stage at Slamdunk this weekend, Macbeth Shoes will be holding signings at their tent with Hit The Lights (8:00pm) and Young Guns (7:00pm) plus a bunch more to be confirmed. You will also be able to buy shoes and tees from the stand for super cheap prices. Sign up to [...]

Sunny Day Real Estate will be supported this Monday by some special guests whom will be revealed when they walk on stage at 8pm. So get there early! Limited tickets still available. [...]

Tickets for Paramore's November run of dates go on sale at 9am from Ticketmaster - http://ticketsuk.at/pmsavage?CTY=1&CID=14287 Liverpool, Echo Arena - November 10 Sheffield, Arena - 11 London, O2 Arena - 13 Birmingham, LG Arena - 16 Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena - 18 Aberdeen, AECC - 20 [...]

Circa Survive tour in July and tickets for the London and Glasgow shows go on sale at 9am from Ticketmaster at http://ticketsuk.at/pmsavage?CTY=1&CID=14287 12th July - CARDIFF - Club Ifor Bach 13th July - PORTSMOUTH - Wedgewood Rooms 14th July - LONDON - Camden Underworld 16th July - MANCHESTER [...]

Girl Afraid has posted a vaguely studio-themed video on myspace which features clips of one of the brand new songs they've been working on, along with some incredible dance moves and inexcusably bad camera and titling work. Enjoy at www.myspace.com/girlafraidmusic [...]

Check out two new Emarosa songs from their new album at www.myspace.com/emarosa [...]

Lydia have posted a new song online at www.myspace.com/lydia [...]

Submitted: "Our drummer left a few weeks ago to join Random Hand so I just wanted to let you know that Scams now have a new drummer; David is making his debut with us this Sunday at The Gathering festival in Chester. We also have a new video for the song 'Lost For Words' made entirely from cartoons [...]

The Wonder Years have signed to Hopeless Records. get all the details at http://hopelessrecords.com/hopeless-records-signs-the-wonder-years/ [...]

The Xcerts are support for The Get Up Kids on tour next month. [...]

Colour Revolt have uploaded a new song entitled 'Our Names' from their upcoming album The Cradle which is being released on August 10. You can stream the song at www.myspace.com/colourrevolt [...]

[we are] the end have put up a brand new song called '16 Hours' up at www.myspace.com/wearetheendmusic [...]