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News: 2.23.2002 - AFI's been hard at work in the past few months, and much news has passed, and still brews. Most notably is the major label frenzy that swarmed about AFI starting over the summer. Now that the dust has settled, it's looking like AFI has settled on Dreamworks. This will obviously open up many opportunities to them and set them on a path that they never dreamed of being possible until now. It's still unclear which label they'll be releasing their upcoming album under, however work is underway on their next full length. Expect it before the end of 2002. The fan club known as "The Despair Faction" is also under way. Special bonuses for it's members are in development and it's looking like it will be a very worthwhile thing to join. While you don't hear too much about the DVD, that has been in production for some time now, anymore.. it is safe to assume that it's still alive. Also in the merchandise realm, keep your eyes open for some very cool new things that should become available soon. I can't say what but I bet you'll like 'em. Finally, I have an interview with Davey Havok lined up for the third issue of my cut and paste zine "A New Breath". A New Breath - Issue 3 should be out in early April, or the end of March. As soon as it becomes available I will let you all know. Each issue is $1 plus $1 for shipping. Up to 4 zines can be shipped for a dollar, so load up on your order! Issue One - This is the first issue, and features 5 interviews with local Bay Area bands. You might have seen Scissorhands and All Bets Off back in October when they played with AFI for the Haunting of the Bay shows. Issue Two - (in final
production stage - printing weekend of March 1st/2nd/3rd) This issue's gonna be pretty hardcore. BANE is of course the intense hardcore band from Mass. featuring members of Converge. Definitely give them a listen, I can tell you, from my interview with singer Aaron Bedard, that these guys are sincere and deserve you support. S.E.E.D. is another Bay Area band that really suceeds in their attempts to break barriers with their music. 240 is a Richmond, CA based metalcore band with some talent - the interview is with bassist Annie No. 5. FTC and TDD are both up and coming bands with an old school sound. I'm backing both these bands whole heartedly and urge you to check them out. Until next time... Thanks for checking out blacksummer.com. XXX 9.20.2001 - AFI's been stuck in Japan in the wake of the terrible tragedy that struck America on September 11th, 2001. However, they'll be home in time to pick up the tour and hopefully make it up to the fans who missed out. AFI has also begun work on new material for their upcoming full length. It's still early to speculate, but a spring release is likely. Site News:
9.20.2001 - In case you haven't noticed, the site has a new name and has been given an aesthetic overhauling. Send me your comments, or post in the guestbook, please and thank you! Nothing within the site is working just yet, but I just wanted to get something up, so that you guys didn't forget about little old me. Featured Links: XXX
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