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.
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Coldplay will release their new album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends on June 17th. If it's anywhere close to the fantastic X&Y, I will be stoked.
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Another sign that evil is winning (to quote Dark Helmet: "Because good is dumb"): G7 Welcoming Committee, the Canadian label run by members of Propagandhi as well as being one of the last of its kind (meaning they're fair, nice, and put out good shit), has closed its doors.
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It's back! And what a line-up! But then again, anything would be better than the overwhelming garbage heap that was '07.
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters are finally releasing the follow-up to The Delivery Man! Momofuku will be released on vinyl and digital formats on April 22nd, with a CD version following on May 6th.

Radiohead have announced quite a bit of dates in support of In Rainbows.
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Foo Fighters have announced more dates in support of Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, this time with beloved Britpopers Supergrass as support.
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The techmetalcore lunatics that just won't die will present their resurrection in the form of a new album – their first in five years – on May 27th. Misanthropy Pure will feature new vocalist Matt Mazzali and returning drummer Andrew Gormley.

Thrash titans Testament will start playing shows as soon as its new album The Formation of Damnation is released this spring.
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Satanic death metal godfathers Deicide will release the follow-up to the critically and commercially successful The Stench of Redemption on May 13th.
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"Girls and Boys" is the first single off of The Subways' forthcoming album All or Nothing, and is available for free download today!

I have no idea if anyone out there cares... but The Charlatans are following closely on Trent Reznor's heels as the latest in the "give away your music and hope your following is so loyal they pay for it anyway" crowd. Good luck with that, guys.

New Found Glory will be releasing their new double record via Bridge 9 on April 29th. Disc one will include three new songs plus covers of Shelter, Gorilla Biscuits, and Lifetime. The second disc will feature a dozen tunes by International Superheroes Of Hardcore, who are New Found Glory in disguise, I guess...

Respected long time pop punk act Pennywise, who signed a deal with Myspace late last year and announced that their new album Reason to Believe would be made free for downloading for two weeks leading up to its release date of March 25th, have already unveiled first single "Something to Live For" at their Myspace.
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Looking for some new music from The Used? On February 19th, the band will release Shallow Believer, an extended EP on all digital music stores.
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Can't get enough mega-tours? Well, here's one more for you from the creator of Warped Tour: Rockstar Mayhem Festival. Coming to a parking lot or arena near you sometime this summer, this tour will feature an interesting, metal-oriented lineup.
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Iconic jazz-death legends Cynic are apparently attempting to record new material, their first since the landmark and genre-defining Focus.
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Bassist/vocalist Joe Lally of Fugazi will tour in support of his new album Nothing is Underrated.
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R.E.M. will release their 14th studio album, Accelerate (produced by Jacknife Lee), on April 1st. The band are promising a much more rock-oriented affair.
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The Gutter Twins, the long-gestating project between Greg Dulli (of The Twilight Singers; ex-The Afghan Whigs) and Mark Lanegan, will release their Sub Pop debut Saturnalia on March 4th, 2008.
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The Gutter Twins, the long-gestating project between Greg Dulli (of The Twilight Singers; ex-The Afghan Whigs) and Mark Lanegan, are bringing their filth to you in the flesh.
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Henry Rollins continues his spoken word tour under the banner of "Provoked: An Evening of Quintessentially American Opinionated Editorializing and Storytelling."
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Pop punk mainstays No Use For A Name have finished the follow-up to Keep Them Confused and All the Best Songs: The Feel Good Record of the Year will street on April 1st.

Art metal instrumentalists Pelican will tour some more behind City of Echoes.
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Metal supergroup Down have announced more tour dates in anticipation of new release III: Over the Under.
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Long-running rock act Counting Crows will release their first new album in five years, Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings, on March 25th.
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Long-running NYHC sons H20 have signed with Bridge 9 and are in the process of putting together thier first full length album in seven years... Rancid are also following up on its last release, Indestructable (2003). Look for the album later this year... it's about time, guys. Really.

I thought this only happened in the movies, but apparently Anthrax have found themselves new singer via Myspace. Interesting...

Indie rock king Stephen Malkmus & his crew The Jicks will be bringing Real Emotional Trash to the people this spring.
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Swedish death metal gods Dismember have announced more dates in support of their upcoming, self-titled new record.
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