Hello all! As you guys have probably noticed, this little slice of rock heaven has been absent from your inbox over the last 3 weeks. No worries, because we're back in full force and will be once again bringing you the news and information on all the FBR bands -- not to mention the insane weekly dish contest!

My lovely friend Julie Fioretti snapped these pics to the left and above. She is better than you. Look for her pictures in an upcoming issue of Hustler. No joke!

-Adam FBR (with help from David "Homeboy" Onofrio)

Less Than Jake DVD

Yellowcard EP

Fall Out Boy DVD

Today the preordering for the Less than Jake "The People's History Of..." DVD began. For those of you that haven't heard, their new DVD consists of video footage from a multitude of shows. The DVD also contains interviews with all the members and extensive clips from the band's critically acclaimed first home movie "Avante Tarde" - a series of comedic (often times embarassing) skits by band members, crew personnel and friends.

Wait, my little home-dogs, it gets better. We are also are offering a couple deals that you can choose from. The first is an LTJ DVD/Punchline "Action" CD deal - both for $20! Secondly, there's an LTJ DVD/CD deal - pick from either "Goodbye Blue & White" or "Pezcore" for a total $20! Fan-freakin'-tastic!

The first 250 orders for the new LTJ DVD will come with a hand-numbered photo taken by the band on their recent tour. Each of the first 250 orders will also be entered to win the band's Lomo camera used to take the pictures. So make sure to hurry!

In other LTJ news, they have recently embarked on the Projekt Revolution Tour with Linkin Park, Korn, The Used, and Snoop Dogg. The upcoming tour dates are below. Hit that up and make sure they're your myspace friend, too. Click the bee below to check out LTJ's "B-Sides" Media Player.



07.27 Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lakes
07.29 Boston, MA @ Tweeter Center
07.30 Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
07.31 Hartford, CT @ Meadows Music Theatre

lessthanjake.com
purevolume.com/lessthanjake
Less Than Jake @ MySpace.com

Watch out for Punchline's new website next Tuesday. I guarantee that it'll give your peepers a workout. Not so much a workout. It's more like a jazzersize lesson. No, a yoga session! See, there will be lines and pigments that you can't even comprehend. However, you will be able to understand some things on the new site such as band news, media, and tour dates. So check it. The band will also be posting an acoustic version of "Getting There Is Getting By" on their Purevolume page on Tuesday.

There are only a few days left for the Punchline / Hollister Deal. Anyone who picks up a copy of Punchline's new CD "Action" from a Hollister store and sends the receipt to the address below will get an autographed Punchline poster for FREE! Make sure your store receipt is dated by August 1st.

Punchline / Hollister Deal
PO Box 12563
Gainesville, FL 32604

punchkids.com
purevolume.com/punchline
Punchline @ MySpace.com

The first series of toys from Monkey Vs. Robot is available now. Click the link below to check out the Monkey Assassin, Robot Gorilla and Science Guy toys. Several MVSR shirts, stickers and pins are also available. And if you don't know what Monkey Vs. Robot is....well, I pity you, FOOL!

monkeyvsrobot.net

The A.K.A.s are currently out on the road with The Start. Check out hellfestdvd.com to watch the teaser for last year's Hellfest DVD featuring The A.K.A.s along with Anti-Flag, Thursday, Stretch Arm Strong, Terror, and an eclectic bunch of bands that will have you drooling. Also, click on the "Pick this year's lineup" and vote for The A.K.A.s to ensure them a spot on the next DVD!

The A.K.A.s and Highroller Studios are giving away a bunch of copies of the Hellfest 2003 DVD with a live performance from The A.K.A.s at fueledbyramen.com/contests/theakas. Also look for a track from The A.K.A.s, The Dwarves and The Matches on the upcoming Rock Against Bush II CD.

07.27 Albany, NY @ Trinity Church
07.28 Boston, MA @ Paradise Front Room
07.29 New York City, NY @ TBA
07.30 Pittsburgh, PA @ Nick??™s Fat City
07.31 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody??™s DownUnder
08.01 Detroit, MI @ Shelter

theakas.com
purevolume.com/theakas
The A.K.A.s @ MySpace.com

Part II of The Believers Never Die Tour is coming to end. Thanks to everyone who came out to a show and sang along. The remaining dates with Armor For Sleep, Bayside and Name Taken are below.

Fall Out Boy will be back on road in the fall with Taking Back Sunday and Matchbook Romance. DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR! It's gonna be insane.

07.29 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
07.30 Omaha, NE @ Ranch Bowl
07.31 Des Moines, IA @ House Of Bricks
08.01 Davenport, IA @ Quad City Live

falloutboyrock.com
purevolume.com/falloutboy
Fall Out Boy @ MySpace.com

The Academy Is... back home after a bunch of killer shows with Fall Out Boy, Punchline and Less Than Jake. They played an incredible set at Warped Tour to a hometown crowd. They've wrapped up recording their debut full-length with James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, New Found Glory, Underoath) in Orlando, Florida. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for new tunes from the boys from The Academy Is... For now, you can hear one of their demos at purevolume.com/theacademyis.

theacademyrock.com
purevolume.com/theacademyis
The Academy Is... @ MySpace.com

This week, I'll be giving away a $20 gift certificate to the FBR Webstore. To enter, email weeklydish@fueledbyramen.com with the subject of the email being "Chris Farley is gnarly!". In the body of the email include your answers, full name and address.

1 - What is your favorite line from the piano version of Punchline's song "Coldest of Calendars"?
2 - While you're listening to the song, what animal do you think of?
3 - If you had to name that animal, what would name it?
4 - If Chris, PJ, Paul and Steve from Punchline were animals, what would they be?
5 - What is your least favorite animal?

Good luck! All entries will be entered to win the gift certificate.