Skillet Gets Ready For Comatose Tour

Skillet just performed before over 300,000 fans on Winter Jam and are ready to headline their COMATOSE TOUR starting next week on March 27th in Minneapolis.

Hitting approximately 30 cities, including New York City,’s Grand Ball Room and Chicago’s House of Blues, the tour will also feature Thousand Foot Krutch and special guest Decyfer Down, running through May 11, 2008.

Tour dates are listed below and more info can be found at skillet.com and myspace.com/skilletmusic.

Hawk Nelson Continues Going Green with a New Album Coming!

On April 1st, Hawk Nelson fans will be heading to the nearest store if they haven't already pre-ordered the forthcoming studio release, Hawk Nelson Is My Friend. Since February 27th, fans on the West Coast have been able to get a small sample of the upcoming album on the popular "Hawk Nelson Green T Tour," which sold out to three West Coast venues.

In addition to three sold-out dates, the tour has had more than 31,000 in attendance and over 6,700 Green T bundle purchases. The Green T bundle is for the avid Hawk Nelson fan that wants an up-and-close experience at the concert. With each ticket purchased, the fan will get an official Hawk Nelson Green T, which will be a special edition numbered shirt. So far the fans love the Green T concept.

Hawk Nelson Is My Friend releases April 1st. Go to the official Hawk Nelson website for more tour details and upcoming dates for the Green T tour that continues until May 4th. You can also check out their MySpace for more updates.

Jeremy Hit's 14th Number One Single

Jeremy Camp's recent AC single "Let it Fade" from Beyond Measure has just hit the top on AC Indicator. "Let it Fade" went to No. 1 on both CHR and AC formats. This marks Jeremy's 14th No. 1 lifetime single and the 5th No. 1 single from Beyond Measure.

Jeremy is finishing up the BOOMIN' BEYOND MEASURE tour with TobyMac, which has been a huge success across the country hitting both coasts.

For more info on Jeremy Camp, check out myspace.com/jeremycamp.

Jeff Deyo Has Run In With Police

Kevin Max and worship leader Jeff Deyo, recently wrapped up filming for The Imposter, and Jeff had this on-set story to share with his Worship City Ministries readers today...

"When we were filming the making of one of 'Grand design's' music videos for 'The Imposter' movie, we had a run in with the police! I was up on a bridge singing (lipsyncing for the video) with a railroad track below. The band members were all playing their instruments on large individual piles of rock and dirt directly under the bridge - a very cool setting.

The cameras had been up on the bridge shooting close-ups of me, but now they and the entire crew were all on the ground beneath the bridge shooting the wide shots of me singing on the overpass with the band underneath. That meant all the cars on the bridge couldn't see any cameras, actors or crew except for me, and had no reason to think I was filming a movie.

So, I was singing and going for it with emotion and everything, but the cars could only see me waving my arms and talking to myself. So, about 5 minutes after I finished shooting that scene, up rolled a police car with its lights flashing. Yes, you guessed it - they had gotten calls from some people driving by saying there was a crazy, suicidal maniac on the bridge! Wild stuff! Thankfully, the mayor of that town had rolled out the red carpet for us and knew we were shooting. So, the police believed us when we told them our story.

For more info and even more pics, check out featurette.blogspot.com, theimpostermovie.com

Third Day Loses Brad Avery

Third Day guitarist, Brad Avery has decided to leave the band to pursue other projects after a run of thirteen years with the band. Third Day has no intentions of replacing Avery at this time, and has already begun touring as a quartet. The band's other original guitarist, Mark Lee, comments...

"Third Day and Brad Avery have made the very difficult decision to part ways.

We appreciate Brad’s many contributions to the band's career to date, including his work on our forthcoming album, but the time has come for us to follow our separate paths.

He has been an important part of Third Day for the last 13 years as we've traveled the world together and performed over 1,000 concerts. We will miss him as a band member but he will always remain our brother and our friend. Brad is a wonderful person, gifted songwriter and talented musician. We trust that God has amazing plans for his future."

For more info on Third Day, check out www.thirdday.com.

Jon Foreman's Third EP is Coming Soon!

Although Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman's first two EP's Fall and Winter only hit retail shelves just over a month ago, his third EP, Spring, has already been mastered. Foreman talks about the next release that features two Switchfoot songs as well as his band's next studio project...

"Spring is mastered... yeah! Feels so good, I hope you fine folks dig it! Here's the set list:

1.March (a prelude for spring)
2.Love Isn't Made
3.In My Arms
4.Baptize
5.Your Love Is Strong
6.Revenge

Also, been writing with Tim for the next SF. Shocking stuff... The studio should be finished soon can't wait to start this thing up!
And last but not least, it looks like "The Real Sean Jon" might actually be coming out in the next few months! (it's a side project I'm doing with Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek. so fun...) Anyhow, we'll see, Sean and I are squaring things up now.
That's the news!...
peace, jon"

Addison Road Is a Huge Success

Addison Road, received monstrous feedback when over 167,000 people downloaded their current single “All That Matters” from the March 18th self-titled release. Addison Road garnerd top five success this week on the CHR Chart with “All That Matters” at No. 4 and climbing swiftly.
The band continues to build their mobile fan base through Mozes, promoting it at live shows as well as over the phone! To hear an exclusive message from lead singer Jenny or to join their mob, text ADDISONROAD to 66937.

For more info on Addison Road, check out www.addisonroad.com or www.myspace.com/addisonroad.

Sanctus Makes a "Dirty" Music Video

In a recent Sanctus Real podcast, the band comes to the harsh realization that "dirty" music sells. Although they might misinterpret "dirty" in a literal sense for the sake of comedy, the band has decided to sell the prop album in the humorous new video to benefit the charity Mocha Club (MochaClub.org). Here's the band's blog about the video and auction...

"After watching this year's Grammy's, Sanctus Real has come to the conclusion that apparently, people love dirty cds. So in the spirit of dirt and mud, to sell their new album, the guys did the very worst thing they could do... they made a 'dirty version' of it.
Here is your chance to win the one and only 'dirty version' of We Need Each Other used in the latest podcast with Matt and Mark.

All you have to do is go to the auction and place a bid. The winner will receive the ONLY official copy of their 'dirty version.' You'll receive it in mail exactly as you saw it in the podcast.
Here's the best part...all proceeds go to MOCHA CLUB, an organization we've partnered with that helps bring relief to the people of Jach Darfur in the Sudan. So go to the auction here, and good luck bidding! "

For more info on Sanctus Real and to see their webcast of their "Dirty" music, check out http://www.sanctusreal.com/.

L.A. Symphony Get First Dove Nomination

After 10 years of rocking the underground urban world, L.A. Symphony gets its first Dove award nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop Album courtesy of the Gospel Music Association. Currently, they are being recognized for their critically acclaimed remixes and rarities collection, Unleashed.

"It's great to be recognized," says Joey the Jerk. "It's like someone finally saying, 'We hear you, and we like what you have to say.'"

UNO Mas adds, "Thanks for the nod! It is truly unexpected -- especially for this album -- but we'll take it!"

Unleashed is up against records by Group 1 Crew, KJ-52, John Reuben and GRITS. The Doves will be released during the awards ceremony on April 23, 2008, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. You can watch live on the Gospel Music Channel.

Fireflight Goes Number One!

Fireflight has the No. 1 Christian rock song in the country for a third week with “Unbreakable,” the first single and title track off the highly-anticipated sophomore album releasing March 4. The band’s new hit nailed the top spot after only seven weeks since its release to radio and remains No. 1 on both R&R’s and CRW’s Rock charts, while coming in as the most-added song of the week on R&R’s CHR format at No. 14.

The band’s current radio success adds to the buzz already created by the NBC network in November 2007, with “Unbreakable” selected as the anthemic promotional soundtrack for primetime TV show “Bionic Woman.” This marks Fireflight’s third career No. 1 song on the rock format.

Lead singer Dawn Richardson says, “I hope this song continues to inspire listeners at radio to overcome a defeated mentality and find power to remain strong amid the landscape, not allowing fear to hold us back from having victory over the things that used to control us.”

Drummer Phee Shorb adds, “It’s cool to have radio support so quickly, even before the album releases, and to know that fans believe in the song and are connecting with the message of Unbreakable.”

Justin Cox, guitarist, notes, “We are so grateful to our fans and thank them for requesting the new song. ‘Unbreakable’ couldn’t be No. 1 without our loyal fans!”

The chart-topping song is also being featured on the Gospel Music Channel cable network this month. The network recently covered the band’s music video shoot for “Unbreakable” and is currently highlighting the making-of the brand new music video. The preview piece can be viewed at: www.gospelmusicchannel.com/videos/exclusive.

For more info on Fireflight, check out www.fireflightrock.com or www.myspace.com/fireflight.

Jars Of Clay Has Greatest Hits Album

Tracing a career path that features both millions of records sold and millions of lives touched, Jars of Clay’s new Greatest Hits compilation showcases songs that have become favorites of fans around the world, as well as the brand-new track “Love Is The Protest” and is being released to stores April 1st.

Jars of Clay Greatest Hits features digitally remastered tracks and kicks off with the massive international hit “Flood,” which propelled the band into the forefront of public awareness. The project goes on to chronologically chart the band’s willingness to tackle issues both musically and lyrically, simultaneously showing vulnerability (on songs like “Frail,” “I Need You,” “Like A Child”) and strength (“Crazy Times,” “Show You Love,” “Work”).

With the brand new track “Love Is The Protest,” Jars of Clay points toward a vital and vibrant future for the band, flexing that creative muscle that 15 years of making music together provides. “We wanted to write a rock ‘n’ roll song that brought light to what it means to err on the side of love rather than judgment,” Haseltine says.

Jars of Clay Greatest Hits Track Listing:

1. Flood
2. Love Song For A Savior
3. Like A Child
4. Worlds Apart
5. Crazy Times
6. Frail
7. Unforgetful You
8. I Need You
9. Show You Love
10. Amazing Grace
11. God Will Lift Up Your Head
12. Dead Man (Carry Me)
13. Work
14. Love Is The Protest (NEW)

For more info on Jars of Clay, check out www.jarsofclay.com.

Mainstay Vocalist has Update

Mainstay vocalist Justin Anderson survived a severe head-on collision in December, thankfully walking away with some injuries, but also his life. Anderson has given an update on his condition, as well as the news of the band's success at radio and a planned break from the road...

"I just wanted to write an update to let the peoples know how I am doing after my recent car accident. The long and short of it is, I am GREAT! I am also in a GREAT deal of pain! :0)

My osteopath says that I have a lot of inflammation in my spine and that the ligaments are torn up. My back is healing, and with physical therapy and some more time, I hope to get back to normal. In the meantime, sleeping is hard, lifting stuff over 20 lbs. is pretty impossible, and I make a lot of "old-man-noises" when I get out of chairs or bend over. Needless to say, I am pretty useless right now!

But, I really am SO happy to be alive and walking and able to function. I can't say enough how grateful I am for God keeping me on earth and providing for me in this hard time. It makes me think off the countless fatal crashes and scenarios He has kept me safe from, especially in a band that has driven and flown hundreds of thousands of miles these past few years! It makes me grateful for the little things, like laying in bed at night - it sounds stupid, but I have realized how much I take the simple things for granted. Simple things like being able to walk, or the gift of sight, or tasting food, or having working appendages. I guess just find myself noticing things like that now, and it makes me realize how self-absorbed and petty I can be.

Mainstay was planning on taking a break from the road as of the new year, and now after the accident, it appears this break will be somewhat indefinite. As I am recuperating I have been writing songs like crazy, and enjoying that process, which remains my favorite part of music. That is a process that I don't think I could ever stop, Lord willing. Which brings me to my next point...

Our single "Believe" is number up to 5 this week! I want to say a personal thank you to all the radio people and music listeners who made this possible. What an honor! It has been so fun to do interviews lately, and I am so thankful for all the support of this song at radio! More importantly than numbers though, are all the stories that people have been sending in. Let me take this opportunity to say how blessed and humbled I am to hear about the numerous testimonials of heartache, struggle, pain, and loss, and how this song has resonated or helped people in their lowest times. So many people have sent in stories or encouragements that have made me realize why I do music.

I am so blessed that our music can be a part of God encouraging people and drawing them closer to Him in their sorrows. With that, I say a humble, "thank you" to everyone who has supported this song and this record. We wrote the whole thing in the hopes of speaking into people's lives, especially in the hard times, so it is a tremendous encouragement to hear such affirmation of that happening!

Thanks again everyone for your prayers for me in this interesting time of my life, and for all your personal encouragements and affirmations! I really, really appreciate the prayers and concern... they make me feel warm and/or fuzzy inside.

God bless you all!
Justin"

For more on Mainstay, check out www.myspace.com/mainstay.

Fireflight Shoots New Music Video For "Unbreakable"

Fireflight recently shot a high-intensity music video featuring car crashes, tragic characters and the band’s commanding live performance of its current radio smash “Unbreakable. Fireflight’s music video will premiere on various cable networks in February.

Shot inside a commercial steel warehouse by Ruckus Film in east Nashville, the “Unbreakable” video is the first in town to use the RED ONE camera technology. Having four times the resolution of a High Definition camera, RED ONE is being called Ultra High Definition. “Unbreakable” is the first single and title track off Fireflight’s anticipated March 4 sophomore album release, and is currently ranked the No.3 song in the country on Christian Rock radio.

“Fireflight is an incredible performer and the band gave 100% on each and every take,” said director Wes Edwards. He adds, “The set was so fun and relaxed that it never felt like work. And on top of all that, the footage looks killer.”

The band’s new hit song has been creating tremendous momentum for the forthcoming album. In November 2007, “Unbreakable” was promptly selected by the NBC network as the anthemic soundtrack for the promo spots of primetime TV show “Bionic Woman.” The spots aired during Nov. sweeps, and extended into the promotion of NBC’s entire Wednesday night lineup.

For more info on Fireflight, check out www.fireflightrock.com or www.myspace.com/fireflight.

Download P.O.D's New Song FREE

The title track from P.O.D.'s new album When Angels & Serpents Dance is up at PayableOnDeath.com as a FREE download!

Fans can now pre-order When Angels & Serpents Dance and get "The Warrior Wall" - a booklet/Poster included with the album, that has your name printed on it! Orders must be sent in my March 16th when ordering it from MusiChristian.com!

Hawk Nelson Replaces Drummer

Hawk Nelson has undergone yet another member change. Drummer Aaron Tosti has exited and the band has already a replacement set up for their upcoming "Green T Tour." Bassist Daniel Biro announced the change...

"So this is the New Year... and honestly I can say that I'm really looking forward to 2008. One of the most significant events is the welcoming of a Mr. Justin Benner to the band. He is one swell fella, and he is already a familiar face with Hawk Nelson. Justin was out on the baseball tour with us last year, playing drums for The Send. He is quite the drummer, and sometimes I wonder if he was taught from Carter B himself, the drummer of the Dave Matthews Band... It saddens me to see Aaron move on. The Skwido. He is a great friend and that is never gonna change. We wish him the best with everything and know we'll probably see some rocking records produced by A. Tosti in the future. Does anyone remember the time Aaron threw Jason off the front of the stage at that show? "Flop!" Hey, i know change isn't always fun... but sometimes it's inevitable and a wise man once said "Change is O.k.". We hope you can all welcome Justin with us to the band and make him feel welcome. He's really probably the nicest guy out of all of us and I might be getting a little jealous. Can't wait to see you all at a show,

Daniel"