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Epitaph Gets Warped

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:05:00 -0700

Punk’s Leading Label Represents at Vans Warped Tour with
Performances by Falling In Reverse, New Found Glory,
Every Time I Die, The Ghost Inside and Skip The Foreplay

New 2012 Epitaph Mixtape Sampler Out This Summer

May 31, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Epitaph Records will be in full force on Vans Warped Tour ’12 with standout performances from Falling In Reverse, New Found Glory, Every Time I Die, The Ghost Inside and Skip The Foreplay. In celebration, Epitaph will be giving away its annual Summer Mixtape Sampler featuring noteworthy Epitaph artists. Celebrating its 18th anniversary, the country’s longest-running touring festival, Warped Tour will kick off on June 16 in Salt Lake City, UT and wrap-up August 5 in Portland, OR. The complete lineup and routing can be found at www.warpedtour.com

Falling In Reverse (Entire Tour – Main Stage)
After attracting exceptionally large and fervent crowds at last years Warped Tour, charismatic singer Ronnie Radke and his energetic new rock ‘n’ roll band Falling In Reverse are back for their second time on the traveling festival. Playing songs from their fan favorited debut album, The Drug In Me Is You, Falling In Reverse are poised to be one of Warped Tours biggest attractions. Check out the music video for “I Am Not A Vampire” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODhMdujZeEY

New Found Glory (Entire Tour – Main Stage)
Touring in support of their latest album Radiosurgery, beloved melodic punk outfit New Found Glory are no strangers to the Vans Warped Tour. The band’s seventh studio album Radiosurgery continues the band’s high energy musical journey while simultaneously paying homage to the bands that inspired them to first pick up instruments as teenagers back in Coral Springs Florida. Check out "Radiosurgery" from their latest album in stores now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNYgeSKu8gQ

The Ghost Inside (Entire Tour – Advent Stage)
Los Angeles based heavy melodic hardcore band The Ghost Inside will release their Epitaph deubt, Get What You Give on June 19th. The album, produced by Jeremy Mckinnon of A Day To Remember, is nothing short of the band’s most dynamic and explosive material to date, embracing The Ghost Inside’s powerful and affecting sound that merges insightful and introspective lyrics with charging drums, lightning fast riffs and devastating breakdowns. Check out “Slipping Away” off Get What You Give out June 19 here: http://soundcloud.com/epitaph-records/slipping-away.

Every Time I Die (Entire Tour – Advent Stage)
Buffalo’s magnificently brutal heavy rock ensemble Every Time I Die will spend the coming summer months unleashing their revered punk infused metallic mayhem upon audiences on the annual Van’s Warped Tour. The adrenaline-charged rockers will be out supporting their powerful and critically acclaimed album, Ex Lives which hit 25 on Nielsen Sounscan this past March. The Warped Tour vets are excited to bring their high energy, intense live shows to a city near you. Check out "Revival Mode" by Every Time I Die from Ex Lives, out now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEp-Owhqbr0

Skip The Foreplay (Entire Tour – Kevin Says Stage)
The ground-breaking party metal band out of Montreal, Skip The Foreplay have perfected a unique and exhilarating new high energy sound that merges the heaviness of metal, earth-shaking hardcore breakdowns and the massive irresistible beats of electronic dance music that include elements of dub-step, hip-hop and house. The groups Epitaph debut, Nightlife is available now. Get ready for a wild show, Skip The Foreplay is sure to bring the party all summer long. Check out the music video for “DJ”: http://youtu.be/wyGfoeFPpjk.

Epitaph Summer Mixtape 2012 - CD Track Listing
1. Good Girls Bad Guys - Falling In Reverse
2. DJ - Skip The Foreplay
3. Engine 45 - The Ghost Inside
4. Revival Mode - Every Time I Die
5. The Obituaries - The Menzingers
6. Summer Fling Don't Mean A Thing - New Found Glory
7. True Romance - Motion City Soundtrack
8. Let Us Hear Your Voice - Pennywise
9. Only Right Now - Set Your Goals
10. Liberate Me - Our Last Night
11. Lullaby Of The Crucified - Alesana
12. Muther - letlive.
13. Carry You - Millencolin

Warped Tour ‘12 Dates:
16-Jun Salt Lake City, UT Utah State Fairgrounds
17-Jun Denver, CO Sports Authority Field at Mile High
20-Jun Las Vegas, NV Luxor Hotel Parking Lot
21-Jun Irvine, CA Orange County Great Park
22-Jun Pomona, CA Pomona Fairplex
23-Jun San Francisco, CA AT&T Park Lot A
24-Jun Ventura, CA Seaside Park
27-Jun San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
28-Jun Phoenix, AZ Camelback Ranch
29-Jun Las Cruces, NM N.M.S.U. Practice Field
30-Jun San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
1-Jul Houston, TX Reliant Center Parking Lot
3-Jul Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
5-Jul St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
6-Jul Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
7-Jul Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
8-Jul Minneapolis, MN Canterbury Park
9-Jul Kansas City, MO Sandstone Amphitheatre
10-Jul Indianapolis, IN Klipsch Music Center
11-Jul Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
12-Jul Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion
13-Jul Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
14-Jul Montréal, QC Parc Jean-Drapeau
15-Jul Toronto, ON The Flats At Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
17-Jul Buffalo, NY Darien Lake PAC
18-Jul Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
19-Jul Boston, MA Comcast Center
20-Jul Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
21-Jul Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
22-Jul Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
24-Jul Washington, D.C. Merriweather Post Pavilion
25-Jul Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live
26-Jul Atlanta, GA Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
27-Jul Orlando, FL Central Florida Fairgrounds
28-Jul Miami, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
29-Jul Tampa, FL Vinoy Park
30-Jul Charlotte, NC Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
31-Jul Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
1-Aug Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheatre
4-Aug Seattle, WA King County’s Marymoor Park
5-Aug Portland, OR Rose Quarter Riverfront

EPITAPH AND HELLCAT RECORDS ANNOUNCE SXSW 2008 LINEUP

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:02:00 -0800

Story of the Year, HorrorPops, The Matches, Hot Water Music, The Aggrolites, Civet, Nekromantix And The Heart Attacks To Perform At 2008's South by Southwest Music Festival

Renowned punk labels Epitaph and Hellcat Records will make a strong showing at 2008's SXSW with musically diverse performances by Story of the Year, The Matches, Hot Water Music, The HorrorPops, The Aggrolites, Civet, Nekromantix and The Heart Attacks. Home to some of punk's most notorious bands, Epitaph Records will bring the freshest and most talked about groups to the industry's most distinguished festival. Set times and locations are listed at the bottom.

Story of the Year:
After spending the past year recording the follow-up to their hugely popular albums Page Avenue and In the Wake of Determination, Story of the Year have emerged with their boldest and most accessible album to date, The Black Swan. The St. Louis alternative rock heavyweights known for their kinetically explosive live performances will undoubtedly be one of the festivals top draws.

The Matches:
Bay Area Indie-pop-rock group The Matches have officially arrived on the scene with the release of their third album, A Band In Hope. A striking mix of affective rock, poetic lyrics and rollicking indie riffs fueled by a daring song structures and ardent vocals, the group's latest album boasts influences from art-pop to 80's retro to dark rock musicals for one of the most eclectic and unique experiences in music today.

Hot Water Music:
Known for helping shape the post-hardcore movement in the mid-90's and influencing bands like Against Me!, the Gainesville, FL-based group amicably parted ways with singer Chuck Ragan in 2006. The remaining members, Chris Wollard (guitar, vocals), Jason Black (bass), George Rebelo (drums) with the addition of Todd Rockhill (guitars), went on to form The Draft who released their debut album, In A Million Pieces, on Epitaph Records in late 2006. Fans and critics alike were teased by rumors of a possible reunion at last year's SXSW, so this year's reunion will be a must see.

The HorrorPops:
The HorrorPops intermingle a variety of influences ranging from punk, rockabilly, new wave and surf for one of the most singular styles of rock out today. The group's newest album, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill, was inspired by thematic elements from vintage films and classic soundtracks, resulting in highly contagious and extremely danceable music. Lead by the sensational Patricia Day, the HorrorPops live show is fully outfitted with signature props, dancers and enough high-octane suprises to keep their fans engrossed and moving all night long.

The Aggrolites:
This five-piece group of L.A. musicians mixes old school reggae with rock, soul and funk, and are heavily influenced by The Meters, James Brown and Wilson Pickett among others. It's a thick blend of rhythm and melody, seasoned by years of love and soul. The result is the infectious sound called "dirty reggae." Touring in support of their latest release, Reggae Hit L.A., The Aggrolites have spent the past year on the road playing with bands like the Dropkick Murphys, Sick of It All, Social Distortion and 311.

Civet:
Femme fatale punk rockers Civet are carrying on the long history of girl bands with broken hearts and an axe to grind - think early Distillers, Bikini Kill and the Runaways - but do so with a humor and brazen, in-your-face gorgeousness that sets them apart from the reflexive feminist stance that at times burdened their predecessors. The Long Beach, CA foursome is currently hard at work on their Hellcat debut.

Nekromantix:
The ghoulish psychobilly stompers have been wrecking the world since their formation in 1989. Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark and led by coffinbass thumper Kim Nekroman, Nekromantix have spent the last two decades amassing legions of fans with their creeper style of horror inspired rock.

The Heart Attacks:
True to the spirit of punk, The Heart Attacks are a self-proclaimed group of pirate gypsy crackhead smart-mouthed snot-nosed rock & roll misfits, whose music gives nods to Dead Boys and the New York Dolls. With a vigorously brash performance at SXSW 2007 under their belt, the band plans to wreak havoc again with an onslaught of brazened punk rock.

EPITAPH & HELLCAT RECORDS' SXSW 2008 LINEUP: (Additional Performances Will Be Announced Soon)

Wednesday, March 12th
The Aggrolites: Wednesday, March 12th @ Fado Irish Pub (1:00 PM)

Thursday, March 13th
Civet: Thursday, March 13th @ Red 7 - TKO/Go TV Networks SXSW Day Party (TBD)

Friday, March 14th
Hot Water Music: Friday, March 14th @ Red 7 - Shirts For A Cure Showcase (12:00 PM)
Civet: Friday, March 14th @ Trophy's - Whoopsy Magazine Party (1:30 PM)
Story Of The Year: Friday, March 14th @ Habana Annex - Ernie Ball Showcase (11:00 PM)

Saturday, March 15th
The Matches: Saturday, March 15th @ Emo's - Alternative Press Party (TBD)
The Heart Attacks: Saturday, March 15th @ Ale House (2:00-2:30 PM)
The Heart Attacks: Saturday, March 15th @ Red Seven - Hellcat Records/Devil Dolls Showcase (9:00-9:30 PM)
Nekromantix: Saturday, March 15th @ Red Seven - Hellcat Records/Devil Dolls Showcase (9:30-10:00 PM)
The Matches: Saturday, March 15th @ Bourbon Rocks - SFxSXSW (11:00 PM)
HorrorPops: Saturday, March 15th @ Red Seven - Hellcat Records/Devil Dolls Showcase (11:30-12:00 AM)

Subscribe to the Epitaph Monthly Podcast!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:02:00 -0800

The official Epitaph Records podcast is here!! Listen to Sue talk about what's new with our bands and hear some great music. This month it's featuring Motion City Soundtrack, Story Of The Year, Escape The Fate, Bad Religion, Matchbook Romance and many more! There will even be an interview or two with your favorite Epitaph Artists. This month we got to hear from Motion City Soundtrack. So check it out...

Enter our Warped Tour Contest!

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:08:00 -0700

Since the end of this year's Warped Tour is coming up, we have put together an amazing contest which includes prizes from all our bands on the tour: Bad Religion, Tiger Army, Pennywise, Gallows, I Am Ghost, The Matches, Escape The Fate, The Unseen, and Parkway Drive. Grand prize includes an iPod and a GUITAR CENTER gift centificate.

Head over to fanscape.com, CLICK HERE, and just fill in the info to enter.

PUNK'S NOT DEAD, in theaters now.

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:08:00 -0700

Check out this new documentary "Punks Not Dead." It's in selected theaters now, it features a lot of Epitaph punk bands from Rancid to Bad Religion and Pennywise.

Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, and yes, shopping malls and stadium shows where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.

Thirty years after bands like the Ramones and the Sex Pistols infamously shocked the system with their hard, fast, status-quo-killing rock, the longest-running punk band in history is drawing bigger crowds than ever, "pop-punk" bands have found success on MTV, and kids too young to drive are forming bands that carry the torch for punk's raw, immediate sound. Meanwhile, "punk" has become a marketing concept to sell everything from cars to vodka, and dyed hair and piercings mark a rite of passage for thousands of kids. Can the true, nonconformist punk spirit still exist in today's corporatized culture?

Featuring interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes journeys with the bands, labels, fans, and press who keep punk alive, Punk's Not Dead dares to juxtapose pop-punk's music and lifestyle against the roots in
the 70s and 80s, resulting in unexpected revelations.

A DIY search for the soul of a subculture and a celebration of all things loud, fast, and spiked, Punk's Not Dead shows punk is stronger and more relevant today than it's ever been.

CLICK HERE NOW FOR MORE INFO!

Epitaph Records Dominates the 2007 Warped Tour

Mon, 14 May 2007 00:05:00 -0700

Bad Religion, Tiger Army, Pennywise and Gallows To Play Warped Tour's Main stage, With The Unseen, Escape The Fate, The Matches, I Am Ghost and Parkway Drive Set To Rock The Side Stages

Indie label Epitaph Records will rock the masses this summer at The 2007 Warped Tour with an unprecedented lineup featuring nine of the biggest and freshest acts in punk rock, screamo, pop-punk, hardcore, metalcore and psychobilly. The label's extraordinary lineup will include main stage performers Bad Religion, Tiger Army, Pennywise and Gallows with Escape The Fate, The Unseen, The Matches, I Am Ghost and Parkway Drive holding down the side stages. America's longest-running touring festival will kick off in Pomona, Calif. on June 29th and culminate full-circle in Los Angeles, Calif. on August 25th. The complete lineup and routing can be found at www.warpedtour.com.

Punk-rock veterans BAD RELIGION will headline Warp's traveling circus in support of the group's forthcoming album New Maps of Hell, which is set for release on July 10th. Warped attendees will get the first listen, when the group tears through sets featuring fan favs and new tracks such as the hit single "Honest Goodbye" and instant punk classic "New Dark Ages." Produced by Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age), New Maps of Hell melds intense blistering riffs, lush harmonies and furiously charged beats for the group's most aggressively heartfelt journey yet.

Pyschobilly's premier rock trio, TIGER ARMY, make their main stage debut this summer where they plan to unveil songs from their latest album Music From Regions Beyond. Produced by Jerry Finn (AFI, Morrissey, Rancid), the record fuses the group's classic pyschobilly sound with dark wave synth and rock for one of 2007's 'most anticipated albums' (Alternative Press). Counting a guest appearance by AFI's Davey Havok on the radio hit "Forever Fades Away," the band's fourth album is scheduled for a June 5th release via Hellcat Records.

No stranger to Warp's main stage, PENNYWISE will make their 8th appearance at this year's tour (June 29 - July 25; August 17 - 25). Known for their highly energetic live shows, Pennywise will shred the crowd with their signature brand of So-Cal skate punk. From the classic punk anthem "Bro Hymn" to the anarchistic hit "Fuck the Authority" their set will be a must see.

U.K. based punk group GALLOWS will take Warped by storm this summer leaving a trail of blood and fans strewn across the U.S. Touted by British press as being "the most exciting punk to emerge from Britain since The Clash," (Kerrang!) the freshman act have been given the rare shot at the main stage based on their unparalleled live show and ferocious hardcore style. "I'm here to tell you Punk is back and its new name is Gallows," says Epitaph owner and founder Brett Gurewitz. With plans to unleash their debut album Orchestra of Wolves on July 10th, the Gallows are plotting a punk rock revolution with an arsenal of snarling lyrics and brutally discordant riffs that will sucker-punch any unsuspecting concert-goer leaving them bruised, beaten and begging for more.

The swaggering Las Vegas-based hard rock/screamo outfit ESCAPE THE FATE return to rip this year's side stage after an incendiary stint on the 2006 Warped Tour. ETF continues to support its strongly-received Epitaph debut, Dying Is Your Latest Fashion, which encompasses the true essence of rock n roll through its unwavering ambition and inexorable passion with thematic elements of death, love and the lack thereof.

Experimental pop rockers THE MATCHES will bring their contagious set to Warp's side stage this summer. As one of the tour's most anticipated acts, the group emits a quirky style and an inimitable sound with influences ranging from 80's rock to Power-Pop as heard on their 2006 fan favorite Decomposer. The album's ingenious multi-producer (Jon Feldmann, Mark Hoppus, Tim Armstrong, Brett Gurewitz) format is "capable of sneaking under the skin of enough skeptics to make the band rock stars" (Alternative Press).

California-based dark rock sextet, I AM GHOST resume support of their current album, Lover's Requiem, on Warp's side stage this summer (June 29 - July 15). Championed by Outburn for their "dynamic montage of all the modern heavy and agro styles, touching on punk, hardcore, emo, thrash and goth," I Am Ghost boast blistering riffs, symphonic violins and super-tight arrangements for a metallic orchestra of surreal melody.

Massachusetts-based street punk wrecking machines THE UNSEEN will split their time between the main stage and side stage in support of their upcoming release Internal Salvation on July 10th. Known for their DIY attitude, anti-gaud style and hardcore tendencies, The Unseen use a hostile concoction of thrashing riffs, aggressive harmonies and defiant vocals to separate them from the pack making them one of the most genuine acts on the tour.

Last but certainly not least, rising Australian metalcore quintet PARKWAY DRIVE will bring their bone-crushing live show to Warped Tour from July 7th through August 12th. Specializing in an amalgam of hardcore, metal and hardcore subgenres, the group plans to whip fans in to a pit of fury with their brutal breakdowns, blazing riffs and death grunts. Parkway Drive recently re-teamed with producer Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage) for their forthcoming Horizons, which is slated for an October 9th release.

Thanks in great part to Epitaph's rousing lineup, this year's Warped Tour promises to be the best in years. Don't forget to bring your water bottles...and your mouth guard. For details, dates and full lineup please visit www.epitaph.com or www.warpedtour.com.

To download high res JPG's, please visit: http://www.epitaph.com/press/
6/29/2007 Pomona Fairgrounds Pomona CA
6/30/2007 Seaside Park Ventura CA
7/1/2007 Shoreline Amphitheater San Francisco CA
7/7/2007 Utah State Fairgrounds Salt Lake City UT
7/8/2007 Invesco Field Denver CO
7/11/2007 Cricket Pavillion Phoenix AZ
7/12/2007 M.S.U. Intramural Fields Las Cruces NM
7/13/2007 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Selma TX
7/14/2007 Smirnoff Music Centre Dallas TX
7/15/2007 Reliant Center Houston TX
7/18/2007 Hi Fi Amphitheatre Atlanta GA
7/19/2007 Reynolds Park Yatch Center Green Cove Springs FL
7/20/2007 Vinoy Park St. Petersburg FL
7/21/2007 Bayfront Amphitheatre Miami FL
7/22/2007 Tinker Field Orlando FL
7/23/2007 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte NC
7/24/2007 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Virginia Beach VA
7/25/2007 Merriweather Post Pavillion Washington DC
7/26/2007 Montage Mountain Scranton PA
7/27/2007 Comerica Park Detroit MI
7/28/2007 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park IL
7/29/2007 Metrodome Minneapolis MN
7/31/2007 Marcus Amphitheater Milwaukee WI
8/1/2007 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati OH
8/2/2007 Tower City Amphitheatre Cleveland OH
8/3/2007 Tweeter Center Philadelphia PA
8/4/2007 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale NY
8/5/2007 Old Bridge Raceway Park Englishtown NJ
8/7/2007 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Noblesville IN
8/8/2007 Post Gazette Pavilion Burgettstown PA
8/9/2007 Tweeter Center Boston MA
8/10/2007 Darien Lake Darien Center NY
8/14/2007 UMB Bank Pavilion Maryland Heights MO
8/15/2007 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Bonner Springs KS
8/17/2007 Idaho Center Nampa ID
8/18/2007 Gorge Amphitheatre Quincy WA
8/19/2007 Columbia Meadows Deer Island OR
8/22/2007 Selland Arena Fresno CA
8/23/2007 Sleep Train Amphitheatre Marysville CA
8/24/2007 Coors Amphitheater Chula Vista CA
8/25/2007 Home Depot Center Carson CA

Do you want to be the webmaster at Epitaph?

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:04:00 -0700

We are looking for someone who is into our music with a great personality and mad HTML skills. If this sounds like you, get in touch with us at jobs@epitaph.com.

MTVU/EPITAPH Open voting on top 25 college acts...

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0800

Winner gets ep deal and MTVU video premiere, will perform on tour date with leading Epitaph Artist, and at MTVU spring break 07.

New York, NY - January 29, 2007 mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today opened voting on the top 25 unsigned college acts on BestMusiconCampus.com competing to join Epitaph Records. The competition is part of mtvU's "Best Music on Campus" (BMOC) an online music destination offering college bands and solo acts unparalleled weekly, monthly and yearly opportunities to launch their careers. The act that wins the Epitaph deal will record an EP for the label, perform with a top Epitaph artist on a tour date, have a featured performance at mtvU Spring Break '07 in Cancun, Mexico and make a video that will premiere on mtvU and www.mtvu.com.

The quarterfinalists in the mtvU and Epitaph competition are live now on BestMusiconCampus.com, where college students and new music fans can browse, listen to and vote for their favorites. Online voting will play a key role in determining which acts advance and are in contention for the EP, performance and video deal. Voting for the quarterfinalist round will last until February 8th, 2007. The field will then be pared to 10, with semifinalist round voting lasting from February 12th - 17th. The final five artists will be revealed February 19th and final round voting will last until February 23rd. Execs from Epitaph and mtvU will then deliberate and pick the winner. The new addition to Epitaph will be announced shortly thereafter.

mtvU's "Best Music on Campus" enables college musicians and bands to build profiles with songs, videos, pictures, blogs and more. The best and most popular artists are recognized with exposure on MTV, mtvU and mtvU.com programming; the chance to open on mtvU tours and for emerging and established artists; and record deals with both indie and major labels. In late March, mtvU will unveil the top 50 college acts in the country, which will compete for the first annual 'College Artist of the Year' prize a promotion, video and record deal worth up to $1.5 million. The winner will be unveiled and debut with a live performance on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' in May. To learn more about the weekly, monthly and yearly competitions, or just check out new music from some of the best college acts nationwide, please visit www.bestmusiconcampus.com.

Eligible entrants in mtvU's 'Best Music on Campus' must be 18 years old, a legal resident of the United States, and solo artists or at least one band member must be enrolled at an accredited college or university. At time of entry and during the course of the contest, entrants (and all participating band members) must be amateur artists (i.e., cannot have a record deal and/or distribution deal with a major U.S. record label).

About mtvU
Broadcasting to 750 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of over 7.2 million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. Twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S. mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are, through a three pronged approach on-air, online and on campus. mtvU focuses on content including music videos from emerging artists which can't be seen anywhere else, news, student life features, events and pro-social initiatives. mtvU is always on campus, with more than 500 events per year, including exclusive concerts, giveaways, shooting mtvU series and more. For more information about mtvU, and for a complete programming schedule, visit www.mtvu.com.

About Epitaph
Epitaph Records first entered the annals of pop culture as the label that ushered in the punk rock revolution of the nineties. It has hence grown into one of the most diverse and well-respected independent labels of its time, revered for both its Ã¢ï¿½ï¿½artist-firstÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½ approach and the consistent quality of its signings. Celebrating it hallmark 20 year anniversary next year, Epitaph is more diverse and vibrant than ever, and home to some of the hottest new bands on the scene. Visit www.epitaph.com for more information.

Attn: Unsigned Bands - Time Is Running Out!

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0800

World famous indie record label Epitaph home to Matchbook Romance, The Matches, I Am Ghost, Motion City Soundtrack and Escape The Fate, is looking for the best unsigned college act today to join its family of renowned artists. In a partnership with MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, this January, the Los Angeles-based record company will look to college campuses everywhere for the best in cutting edge rock music.

Through its online music destination, 'Best Music on Campus' (BMOC) (www.bestmusiconcampus.com), one unsigned college act will be awarded the opportunity to launch its career with a recording and video deal with Epitaph valued at $122,000. Including full EP production costs (recording, mixing, mastering, travel costs, living arrangements and Per Diem), video production, performance and promotion costs, the deal also includes an exclusive video premiere on mtvU and mtvU.com, plus an opening slot on a tour date with a leading Epitaph recording artist and a performance at mtvU Spring Break 07.

"We're excited to partner with Epitaph, connecting the best of our wildly talented and eclectic audience with a label where they can flourish creatively and blow up," said Stephen Friedman, GM of mtvU. "We're building BMOC to be the ultimate online destination for college artists to launch their careers and new music fans to find their next favorite act."

The new "Best Music on Campus" online music hub follows on the overwhelming success of last year's BMOC contest, which saw more than 320 college acts submit original music. Over 4.1 million votes were cast by the college audience on mtvU.com. For complete details and rules on the Epitaph contest, please visit:

www.bestmusiconcampus.com

Epitaph Tour 2007 tickets, on sale now!

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:12:00 -0800

Featuring I Am Ghost, The Matches, Escape The Fate & The Higher � the upcoming Epitaph Tour is sure to be one of the hottest tours of 2007! Tickets for EVERY show are now on sale, and they�re going fast! Use the links below to score yours, now:

02/02/2007 - Glass House - Pomona CA
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02/03/2007 - Soma - San Diego CA
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02/04/2007 - The Clubhouse - Tempe AZ
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02/06/2007 - The Door - Dallas TX
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02/07/2007 - Emos - Austin TX
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02/08/2007 - Warehouse Live - Houston TX
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02/10/2007 - The Social - Orlando FL
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02/11/2007 - Orpheum - Tampa FL
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02/12/2007 - Jack Rabbits - Jacksonville FL
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02/13/2007 - Masquerade - Atlanta GA
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02/14/2007 - Cats Cradle - Carrboro NC
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02/16/2007 - Casbah - Charlotte NC
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02/17/2007 - The Recher Theatre - Towson MD
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02/18/2007 - North Star Bar - Philadelphia PA
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02/19/2007 - School of Rock East - So. Hackensack NJ
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02/20/2007 - Bowery Ballroom - New York NY
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02/22/2007 - Webster Theatre - Hartford CT
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02/23/2007 - The Living Room - Providence RI
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02/27/2007 - The Icon - Buffalo NY
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02/28/2007 - Mr. Smalls Theatre - Pittsburgh PA
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03/01/2007 - Grog Shop - Cleveland Hts. OH
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03/02/2007 - Shelter - Detroit MI
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03/03/2006 - Metro - Chicago IL
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03/05/2007 - The Loft @ The Barfly - Minneapolis MN
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03/07/2007 The Bottleneck - Lawrence KS
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03/08/2007 Marquis Theater - Denver CO
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03/09/2007 - Avalon Theater - Salt Lake City UT
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03/10/2007 The Venue - Boise ID
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03/12/2007 El Corazon - Seattle WA
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03/13/2007 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland OR
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03/16/2007 - Slim's - San Francisco CA
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03/17/2007 - El Rey Theater - Los Angeles CA
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03/18/2007 - House of Blues - Las Vegas NV
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