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BAD RELIGION CHARTS NEW TERRITORY ON DELUXE VERSION OF NEW MAPS OF HELL

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:05:00 -0700

Punk Veteran's First-Ever Deluxe Release Hits Stores July 8th

The revered punk band Bad Religion is set to reissue last year's acclaimed New Maps of Hell with expanded features and bonus material on July 8th. Lifelong dissenters and noted critics of the current administration (2004's The Empire Strikes First was a direct critique of Bush's pre-emptive policy), the band's 15th release ironically, but coincidentally, comes out just days after the 4th of July.

The deluxe version of New Maps of Hell includes the original 16 song CD, along with seven new acoustic tracks recorded by principal songwriters Greg Graffin (vocals) and Brett Gurewitz (guitars). Three of the acoustic songs are new, written specifically for this release; the other four tracks are new acoustic versions of Bad Religion classics such as 2004's hit song "Sorrow" and the perennial favorite "Skyscraper." Graffin and Gurewitz formed the idea of recording the EP to illustrate how they write songs: generally writing a song on just an acoustic guitar or piano, and then crafting it into the electrified scorchers they ultimately become later with the band.

Additionally, the release includes a DVD with an hour-long live performance that has never been seen before, along with music videos for NMOH's two singles "Honest Goodbye" and "New Dark Ages," behind-the-scenes footage of Brett and Greg during the recording of the acoustic EP and more.

The all-new packaging pays homage to the band's hometown of Los Angeles, but unmasks the city with a gritty reality not usually associated with Tinseltown. Shot in the striking format of high dynamic range photography by local fine arts photographer Dave Bollock, the deluxe release also features a booklet of Bollock's work entitled "New Maps of Hell - City of Angels" and classic Bad Religion posters.

Voted THE "Old School Band who Still Rock" by Alternative Press readers, Bad Religion are giving back to the fans who have supported them in their over two-decade long career with New Maps of Hell deluxe edition.

Greg Graffin to Be Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Atheism, Punk Rock, and Science

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0700

Bad Religion's Greg Graffin to Be Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Atheism, Punk Rock, and Science

"Cultural Humanism" Awardee is Seminal Punk Singer, Earned Ivy-League PhD in Evolution

CAMBRIDGE, MA - Harvard University's prominent community of atheists and agnostics is poised to honor a rock star and scientist whom they argue is an ideal role model for the nation's millions of non-religious youth.

The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard has gained considerable national attention in the past year for its unique approach to building a culture and community for the non-religious, and this April 26 it will give its highest honor, the "Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism," to a unique figure: Dr. Greg Graffin, frontman of the influential punk rock band Bad Religion. Graffin, whose "day job" since 1980 has been recording and extensive worldwide touring with a band boasting such hits as "How Could Hell be Any Worse" and "American Jesus," earned his PhD in Zoology at Cornell and is a member of the UCLA's Faculty in Biology, teaching Life Sciences courses covering Darwin and natural selection. Graffin will give an acoustic performance after accepting the award.

"I always put education high on my list of priorities because I thought, Wouldn't it be neat if you can have a singer of your favorite band who also has something more to offer than looking cool - which I don't - or dressing cool - which I don't;" Graffin said. "Those are the things that I try to inspire young people to do, whether it is in the lecture hall or on stage on the Warped Tour."

But Bad Religion, considered among the most influential modern punk bands, has been known for inspiring young people towards a particular set of ideas: those of atheism and Humanism. Graffin's lyrics make plain his passionate disbelief in God. Yet the Harvard Humanists cite his faith in the ability of music and science to improve the world as making the singer unique.

"Graffin is proof positive that atheists can be great ethical role models: young people idolize rock stars, and what more could you want from one than his lifelong dedication to science, education, and Humanism?" said Greg Epstein, Humanist Chaplain of Harvard University.

The award, intended to honor a Humanist or atheist having made a lasting impact on US culture, was presented last year to renowned novelist Sir Salman Rushdie before a sold-out audience of 1100 that Rushdie likened to a celebration of "Atheistmas," and will once again be conferred at Harvard's Memorial Church, the official University Chapel. Graffin was selected for this year's award by the Harvard Secular Society, an undergraduate student group affiliated with the Humanist Chaplaincy. The event is co-sponsored by Newbury Comics, Harvard Book Store, & the Cambridge Forum.

For information about Greg Graffin and Bad Religion, visit:
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Bad Religion: Brooks' Interview on Suicidegirls.com

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0700

SuicideGirls caught up with Brooks Wackerman on the phone from San Diego to chat about Bad Religion, a band that defines punk rock staying power.

Check out Brooks Wackerman's interview here.

New Maps Of Hell, out now!

BAD RELIGION: World Tour Of Southern California and Las Vegas!

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

Los Angeles' natives Bad Religion will kick off a House of Blues tour in February that will include multiple dates in West Hollywood, Anaheim, San Diego and Las Vegas. The band has spent the last six months touring the world in support of 2007's critically acclaimed release New Maps of Hell, and will bring their incendiary live show home to California starting on February 29th at the House of Blues Anaheim.

In an unprecedented move, Bad Religion decided to create themed setlists which will feature material rarely performed live and focus the night's performance on a particular era from their long and legendary career. While the band is not announcing which set they will play which night, they have said that they will be concentrating the shows on the "early" years, the "classic" years, the 90s era and the work from recent years, in addition to incorporating their most popular live songs into the sets each night.

Check out Southern California's most beloved and influential band's this spring.

Tour Dates:
2/29 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA BUY NOW!

3/1 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA BUY NOW!

3/2 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA BUY NOW!

3/4 - House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA BUY NOW!

3/5 - House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA BUY NOW!

3/7 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA BUY NOW!

3/8 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA BUY NOW!

3/11 - House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA BUY NOW!

3/21 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA BUY NOW!

3/25 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA BUY NOW!

3/26 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA BUY NOW!

3/28 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV BUY NOW!

3/29 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV BUY NOW!
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BAD RELIGION FEATURED ON MYSPACE YEAR IN MUSIC SPECIAL

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:12:00 -0800

With 2007 drawing to a close, MySpace asked some of music's most influential artists to discuss their favorite albums, songs, and live shows of the year.

Check out what Brett Gurewitz had to say by clicking here. Or watch below...

Brett Gurewitz - Top 10 Albums Of 2007

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New Videos Added To Our YouTube Channel.

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:12:00 -0800

There are some new Epitaph videos that have been posted on Youtube, like Bad Religion's aggressive punk rock single, "New Dark Ages" and The Higher's cute new video for "Dare." Subscribe to the Epitaph YouTube Channel and you'll be the first ones to know!

Bad Religion - New Dark Ages

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Video Premiere: BAD RELIGION'S NEW DARK AGES!

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:11:00 -0800

The wait is finally over... the video for Bad Religion's hard hitting new single, "New Dark Ages" premiered today on myspace. Check it out below!

It will be the best 2 and some odd minutes of your life.

New Maps Of Hell can be found in stores everywhere.

Bad Religion - New Dark Ages

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Bad Religion Interview on Listenin.org

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:10:00 -0700

Check out this interview with Bad Religion's Greg Graffin on Listenin.org where he talks about everything from the importance of having heroes, the use of religious terminology, and music like: YOU DON'T BELONG, I LOVE MY COMPUTER, EMPIRE STRIKES FIRST and their latest album, New Maps Of Hell, in stores now!

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BAD RELIGION STAYS UP LATE WITH CONAN O'BRIEN

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:09:00 -0700

LA PUNK ROCKERS BAD RELIGION TO PERFORM ON LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN; MONDAY, SEPT. 10TH!

In support of their critically acclaimed record New Maps of Hell, veterans of punk rock Bad Religion will perform live on Late Night With Conan O'Brien on Monday, Sept. 10 (12:37 PM EDT/11:37 PM CDT) where they will unveil their newest single for the first time on television. In addition to Bad Religion, Monday night's guests will include actors Paul Giamatti and Alyson Hannigan.

On the group's fourteenth album, New Maps of Hell, the purveyors of punk rock deliver one of their most heartfelt journeys in years complete with "urious rhythms, a direct recording approach, socially scathing melodies and themes, and undeniable gristly energy" (Dallas Morning News). After twenty-seven years as a band, "Bad Religion has already proved their skill, releasing solid albums every few years for a while now, and New Maps of Hell is no different. It finds that the guys don't just still have it, but they sound goddamn rejuvenated, bristling with electric energy and undeniable fervor." (Allmusic.com).

Fresh off an intense run as headliners of this summer's Van's Warped Tour, Bad Religion recently announced their fall tour with labelmates Gallows and punk band The Briggs beginning at KED's Edgefest in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 29th and culminating at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on Oct. 20th.

Tour Dates:
9/29 - Schnepf Farms - Queen Creek, AZ (Edgefest 2007)
9/30 - Club 101 - El Paso, TX (w/The Briggs)
10/01 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX (w/The Briggs)
10/04 - Clutch Cargo's -Pontiac, MI (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/05 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/06 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/07 - The Eagles Club - Milwaukee, WI (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/09 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/10 - Madison Theatre - Covington, KY (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/11 - Agora Theatre Ã�ï¿½Ã�Â¢- Cleveland, OH (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/12 - Town Ballroom - Buffalo, NY (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/14 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/15 - Nokia Theatre Times Square - New York, NY (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/16 - Roxy - Boston, MA (w/The Briggs)
10/17 - Electric Factory Ballroom - Philadelphia, PA (w/The Briggs)
10/19 - Crocodile Rock Cafe - Allentown, PA (w/The Briggs)
10/20 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ (w/The Briggs)

BAD RELIGION PLOTS FALL NATIONAL TOUR

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:08:00 -0700

Punk Rock Pioneers Hit The Road This Fall With Gallows And The Briggs

Punk veterans Bad Religion will embark on a national tour this fall in support of their critically acclaimed album, New Maps of Hell. Currently wrapping up their headlining stint at the 2007 Van's Warped Tour, the band will take their incendiary live show on the road this fall with labelmates Gallows and punk act The Briggs in tow. The tour will kick off on September 29th in Queen Creek, Arizona and culminate October 20th in Sayreville, New Jersey.

From Greg Graffin's soaring soulful vocals to Brooks Wackerman's tight machine gun drums, Bad Religion's highly energetic live shows command attention and prove the group's unwavering ability to rock after 27 years as a band.

Bad Religion's fourteenth studio album, New Maps of Hell, "revels in roaring guitar riffs and pounding drum beats as it explores 'bittersweet idealism' and 'guarded hope' on tracks with a big, anthem-like feel" (Dallas Morning News). Produced by Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins), the album "does an admirable job proving that the L.A. sextet is still the epitome of a tempestuous, polemically driven punk band" (LA Weekly).

Check out one of Southern California's most beloved and influential band's this fall when Bad Religion tours the US with the notorious Gallows and The Briggs.

Tour Dates:
9/29 - Schnepf Farms - Queen Creek, AZ (Edgefest 2007)
9/30 - Club 101 - El Paso, TX (w/The Briggs)
10/01 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX (w/The Briggs)
10/04 - Clutch Cargo's - Pontiac, MI (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/05 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/06 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/07 - The Eagles Club - Milwaukee, WI (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/09 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/10 - Madison Theatre - Covington, KY (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/11 - Agora Theatre - Cleveland, OH (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/12 - Town Ballroom - Buffalo, NY (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/14 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC (w/The Briggs and Gallows)
10/15 - Nokia Theatre Times Square - New York, NY (w/Gallows and The Briggs)
10/16 - Roxy - Boston, MA (w/The Briggs)
10/17 - Electric Factory Ballroom - Philadelphia, PA (w/The Briggs)
10/19 - Crocodile Rock Cafe - Allentown, PA (w/The Briggs)
10/20 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ (w/The Briggs)