We headed up to Manchester a couple of weeks ago to sit down with ALEXISONFIRE and see how life had been treating them whilst out and about in the UK on the Eastpak Antidote tour. In part one of our interview you will discover whilst the shows were rad, things weren’t all plain sailing. We will bring you part 2 of the interview tomorrow.

The guys were in the UK in support of new album OLD CROWS / YOUNG CARDINALS which is out now- Click here to shop for it online.

They recently revealed a second video from the album for the frankly stunning track ‘Born & Raised’. We recommend you check it out (CLICK HERE) as we will be chatting to the guys about it in tomorrow’s installment…

Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the signing of Canadian rock band Hail The Villain. The band’s debut album, Population: Declining, will be released globally in March 2010 outside Canada. With soothingly coarse vocals and infectious melodies, Hail The Villain prove their worth on songs such as their first single, “Take Back the Fear,” as well as others like “Social Graces,” “My Reward” and “Runway.”

Originally forming in 2003 under the name Farenheit, members Bryan Crouch, Joseph Stamp, Drew Dockrill and Chad Taylor drew eclectic audiences with their unique brand of rock. In early 2006, Farenheit officially became Hail The Villain. Four stories of disappointment – an unsuccessful solo album, a dead end job, an attempt at joining the army; and a promising career that fell flat – are what fueled the flames of inspiration for Population: Declining.

“We used to talk about how great it would be to sign to Roadrunner during the pre-production days of the Population: Declining album,” bassist Chad Taylor said. “The talent on their roster is truly unique, and it’s an honour for us to be part of the family.”

Roadrunner Records Senior VP, A&R Ron Burman says, “I am really thrilled about working with Hail the Villain. they are perfect for Roadrunner. They are in-your-face heavy like the core acts on the label, but much more radio friendly with melodic and catchy songs, in the vein of Disturbed & Three Days Grace. I saw them play and the singer Bryan BLEW me away with his captivating stage persona.”

Get a feel for the guys over at their Official MySpace

As promised on Monday, here we bring you part two of our Track By Track interview with ATREYU’S Dan and Alex, where they take us through their new album CONGREGATION OF THE DAMNED, which hit stores this week.

if you missed part one, you can see that HERE.

Buy ‘Congregation Of The Damned’ online here…

Monday November 2nd sees WITHIN TEMPTATION release their new album AN ACOUSTIC NIGHT AT THE THEATER, and in the snippet below, Sharon and Robert discuss how this album differs from their previous and how it was performing the tracks acoustically and in a theater as opposed to fully plugged in a more traditional concert venue.

The album will feature classics from the Within Temptation back catalogue and one new song, UTOPIA, which is available as a digital single now. You can pick it up on iTunes by clicking the button below:

You can pre-order the album AT THIS LOCATION.

On Sunday November 1st, KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES release an acoustic version of their current single ‘Youngblood (Let It Out)’ as a digital single.

You can have your first listen now, exclusivly, over at Rock Sound’s website. If you want to check the track out, you shouw point your mouse HERE.

Friday, October 30th, will see the guys launch the second of their webisodes from the studio sessions from the upcoming album- ‘Even the F**kin’ License Plate Can’t Be Arsed’- on their Official Website- www.kidsinglasshouses.com. If you missed the first one, you can check it out in the player below.

It’s finally up! The new video from DEVILDRIVER for the crushing track Fate Stepped In is now live on the bands official website!

CLICK HERE to check the video out now!!

Thought it was about time we updated the Media Page’s Playlist! We’ve had a ton of new videos flood in over the past couple of weeks, so we have loaded them in for you to check out. And we have added one from the vaults as well…

HEAD HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

The MUTINY WITHIN guys are, frankly, just having too much bally fun! Check out their latest tour update in the Kyte player below. Shredding like motherfukers, singing along to Steel Panther, supporting Soulfly and joining Max Cavalera on stage…

Some guys have all the breaks!

Mutiny Within will release their debut album early next year and are spending the next couple of months touring the USA supporting the likes of not only Soulfly but also DragonForce Machine Head and Arch Enemy, making a name for themselves. Watch this space for more updates from the road and news on UK activity.

METAL HAMMER have an exclusive interview with Dan and Alex from ATREYU loaded up on their website! Head on over now to see the guys chat about the recording of their new album CONGREGATION OF THE DAMNED which was released in the UK this week!

CLICK HERE to check out the interview.

You can pick up Congregation of the Damned online for just 7.99- Head to Play.com to pick it up NOW!

Roadrunner newbies DOMMIN have checked in with some updates to get you aquainted with them in anticipation of their upcoming debut release. In the first of these updates, frontman Kris takes you on his recent trip to the ESP HQ in LA where he got to check out some of their awesome guitars. You will find this in the player below.

We will bring you another update from the guys on Thursday aaaaaaand a killer track for you check out on Friday too.

the band will release their debut early in the New year.