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Lamexcuse

Lamexcuse (Australian) - Punk / Rock Epitomizing the distinctive melodic hardcore that saw ‘90s punk rock ignite into a music cult genre, Lamexcuse is forging a pathway through the alternative rock scene. This high-energy quartet hailing from Australia’s Capital has fashioned an original voice in an ever-evolving industry of new alternative talent. With a unique approach to song writing and ever increasing musicianship...

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A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life was an American rock band formed in Dayton, Ohio, in 2001. Their first record was a demo entitled" Four Bullets for One Girl," which sold its 500 copy run in 2 months. This brought them to the attention of Confined Records, with which they released an album entitled "Nine Reasons to Say Goodbye." Finally, they released a 6-song EP entitled "Paper Chromotagraphy: The Fade from Dark to Light" in the winter of 2003. In 2003, lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist JT Woodruff changed the name of the band to Hawthorne Heights with a different line-up.

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First Base

There are several bands named First Base: 1) A German <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/eurodance" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">eurodance</a> act consisting of Tina Safrany (Victoria) and rapper MC Flash. Behind the group is producer Mike Wonder AKA 'DJ Wondermike'.
Singles: "Love Is Paradise" and "Can You Keep A Secret?". 2) A lo-fi <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/pop" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">pop</a> band from Toronto, Ontario who has been released on Pizza Party Records, and soon to be Play Pinball Records. 3) A <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/pop%20punk" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">pop punk</a> band from Melbourne, Australia.
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/firstbaserock" rel="nofollow">http://www.myspace.com/firstbaserock</a> 4) A Malaysian <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/hardcore" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">hardcore</a> outfit with members of Eleven, Kids On The Move, and Kias Fansuri.

Marianas Trench

Marianas Trench is a Juno award nominated Canadian pop rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada signed to <a href="http://www.last.fm/label/604+Records" class="bbcode_label">604 Records</a>. The band was formed in 2001 and released their first full length album Fix Me on October 3, 2006. Some of the demos the band sent out four years before appear on the album. The band says their biggest musical influences are Queen, Foo Fighters, The Beach Boys and Ben Folds Five.

Cartel

Cartel is the name of at least six different groups:
1. An American pop rock band
2. A German-Turkish hip hop group
3. A British band
4. A collaboration between DJs John Askew and John O'Callaghan
5. An American hip hop producer
6. An Australian rock group 1. Cartel is an American pop rock band which formed in Conyers, Georgia in 2003. The band consists of Will Pugh (vocals, guitar), Joseph Pepper (guitar), Nic Hudson (guitar), Jeff Lett (bass) and Kevin Sanders (drums). The band is best known for their 2006 single "Honestly".

All Or Nothing

There are 4 bands with the name 'All Or Nothing': 1) Pop Punk / Hardcore quartet from Birmingham, England. "We reckon these young upstarts could go far, head over to their myspace page and check them out on tour before it goes global." (Exposure, Best New Music Feature)
- Rock Sound magazine "All Or Nothing's fast, spirited pop-punk, preoccupied with long hot summers, makes them the obvious choice to open a night of shiny punk like this." (5 K Live Kerrang Review, Broadway Calls show)
- Kerrang! magazine

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Machete

There are at least six artists using the name - not to be confused w/ The Machete (Finland thrash metal band). 1) An upstate NY band that employs deep swelling synthesized bass with the raw energy of classic punk and new wave… The sound runs the gamut from heavy punk to dark pop without alienating either crowd. Their debut album is "Too Weird To Die". 2) f.o. machete a rock band from Glasgow, Scotland.

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Zebrahead

Zebrahead is an Orange County, CA-based punk-pop-rap band which was formed in 1996 by vocalist/guitarist Justin Mauriello (formerly of once there), guitarist Greg Bergdorf (formerly of 409), bassist Ben Osmundson (formerly of 3-Ply), and drummer Ed Udhus (formerly of 409). Current members:
Matty Lewis - Rhythm Guitar, co Lead vocals (2005–present)
Ali Tabatabaee - co Lead Vocals (1996–present)
Greg Bergdorf - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (1996–present)

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Veara

Veara is a pop punk 4-piece from Augusta, GA since December 2003. The band now consists of Bradley Wyrosdick as lead vocals (replacing Ian Reese), and continues to have Patrick Bambrick as Vocals/Guitar, Bryan Kerr on Bass/Vocals, and Brittany Harrell on Drums. Veara was named Finalist and Regional Winner for the Bamboozle Break Left contest through Absolutepunk.net. They self-released a 3 song EP, and created a full length CD with Rob Freeman (Hidden In Plain View) on Wisteria Records that was released September 7, 2007.

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