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VANNA
Metal / Punk / Happy Hardcore

Hope is all we have left...



BOSTON, Massachusetts
United States

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Member Since12/22/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.vannatheband.com
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Record LabelEpitaph Records
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Nov 12 2009 6:00P
LE ROCK CAFE Trois Riviere, Quebec
Nov 13 2009 6:00P
UNDERWORLD Montreal, Quebec
Nov 14 2009 6:00P
ECOLE DE L’ODYSEE Gatineau, Quebec
Nov 15 2009 6:00P
SALLE GASTON MANDEVILLE Drummondville, Quebec
Nov 28 2009 5:00P
11/28 - 12/19: THIS IS NEW ENGLAND TOUR 2009 - HEADLINER w/THEREFORE I AM and A LOSS FOR WORDS! TOUR
Nov 28 2009 6:00P
Webster Underground Hartford, Connecticut
Nov 29 2009 5:00P
The Loft @ The Chance Poughkeepsie, New York
Nov 30 2009 6:00P
Eleanor Rigby’s Jermyn, Pennsylvania
Dec 1 2009 5:00P
The Eldolyn Terrace Altoona, Pennsylvania
Dec 3 2009 5:00P
Mac’s Bar Lansing, Michigan
Dec 4 2009 4:00P
Frankie’s Toledo, Ohio
Dec 5 2009 6:00P
Mojoes Coffee House Orland Park, Illinois
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Dec 7 2009 6:00P
Club Neon Springfield, Missouri
Dec 8 2009 5:30P
4H Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Dec 13 2009 6:00P
Harmony Grange Wilmington, Delaware
Dec 14 2009 7:00P
The Otto Bar Baltimore, Maryland
Dec 15 2009 6:30P
The Aquifer Music Venue Clinton, New Jersey
Dec 16 2009 6:00P
Masquerade Club @ Crocodile Rock Allentown, Pennsylvania
Dec 17 2009 5:00P
Vibe Lounge Rockville Centre, New York
Dec 18 2009 6:00P
The Kave Bucksport, Maine
Dec 19 2009 5:00P
Lupo’s Providence, Rhode Island

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   About VANNA

01/27/09 VANNA UNVEIL A NEW HOPE IN MARCH

Post-hardcore Group To Release New Album In March And Launch US Tour

Boston post-hardcore group Vanna will release their anticipated sophomore album, A New Hope, March 24th on Epitaph Records. Produced and mixed by Steve Evetts (Every Time I Die, Our Last Night, Story of the Year) and mastered by Alan Douches (Converge), A New Hope emphasizes the band's heightened musical abilities, balancing a perfect blend of emotive rock and perilous hardcore with refined precession. Fans can catch a preview of the new album this January as the band tours with Gwen Stacy.

Since the release of Vanna's fan-favorite debut EP, The Search Party Never Came, and their follow-up full-length, Curses, the band has been on a continuous musical journey, evolving, exploring and maturing with each release and tour. With the experience of using what works and letting go of what doesn't, the band tackled the writing and recording of A New Hope with an added perspective and understanding.

"The writing and recording process naturally becomes more dialed and decisive with each record," explains lead vocalist Chris Preece. "This record was approached with more of a group mentality. We talked a lot about what we liked and disliked about our last two releases, and each one of us were able to express ourselves in every step of the process. We locked ourselves in our practice space for two months, everyone threw out song ideas, and the ideas were fleshed out into something that we were all happy with. All of our individual influences and inspirations played a big role creatively."

Creativity abounds. A New Hope will grab Vanna's core fans with catchy songs fueled by intense breakdowns, while their accessible melodious song-writing will open the door to a new audience.

Continually elevating their game, Vanna have raised the musical stakes with a bombardment of twelve tracks that invoke a deluge of sensations. Preece's guttural screams and Evan Pharmakis' (guitarist/vocals) melodic choruses seamlessly duel on tracks like the epic post-hardcore anthem for the ages, "Safe To Say," and the sweeping hit "The Same Graceful Wind." The fast, ferocious work of guitarist Nick Lambert, bassist Shawn Marquis and drummer Chris Campbell provide a wall of intense sound on tracks like "Thrashmouth" and "Life and Limb."

Vanna's undying passion for creating and growing musically has resulted in one of the best post-hardcore releases in years. Resistance is futile.

A New Hope Tracklisting:
1. Let's Have An Earthquake
2. Into Hell's Mouth We March
3. The Same Graceful Wind
4. Like Changing Seasons
5. Trashmouth
6. Safe To Say
7. We Are Nameless
8. Sleepwalker
9. Where We Are Now
10. Ten Arms
11. Life and Limb
12. The Sun Sets Here

Posted By: Epitaph.com

2009 About Vanna...

New England post-hardcore group Vanna have spent the last several years on a personal journey, and it's the experience of living on the road that has helped them to discover who they truly are. After years of relentless touring and musical growth, the band has found balance with A New Hope, both literally and figuratively.

Since the bands formation in 2004 Vanna – Chris Preece (vocals), Nick Lambert (guitar/vocals), Evan Pharmakis (guitar/vocals), Shawn Marquis (bass) and newcomer Chris Campbell (drums) – have built a strong following based on their killer live shows, which helped garner attention from Epitaph Records. The band signed with the label in 2005 and released their debut EP, The Search Party Never Came, the following year. With the EP's release came extensive touring until it was time to release their full length album, Curses, in 2007. Signaling growth sonically from the EP, Curses highlighted the band's metalcore side establishing them as one of the most interesting up-and-coming bands in the post-hardcore scene.

After almost two years of touring in support of Curses, the band returned to their roots and entered the studio with producer Steve Evetts (Every Time I Die, Story of the Year) to record A New Hope. With widening musical vision and hard-won experience under their belts, Vanna tackled the writing and recording of A New Hope with an added perspective and understanding.

"The writing and recording process naturally becomes more dialed and decisive with each record," explains Preece. "This record was approached with more of a group mentality. We talked a lot about what we liked and disliked about our last two releases, and each one of us were able to express ourselves in every step of the process."

"Steve Evetts was honestly just a great fit for us," adds Pharmakis. "For me personally it was great because I feel my relationship with the producer is important. If we mesh well it shows in the recording. The more comfortable you are the better you perform, the better you can concentrate and the better ideas you come up with as a team, as far as harmonies and melody ideas. And Steve was a great mentor. Chris Preece and I really meshed our lyric and vocal ideas together in a different way on this album and it worked out great. We definitely got to show a more melodic side on the record. I'd like to think this new record is like the perfect mix between our last two releases but with the sound we always wanted...and the skill it took time to earn."

The result of their collaborative efforts are twelve smartly written tracks that highlight the band's musical evolution, balancing the perfect fusion of emotive rock and perilous hardcore.

"Into Hell's Mouth We March," the first song released from A New Hope, rips the album open with the group's finest mix of melody and hardcore yet. While fans will appreciate Vanna's signature mix of weighty breakdowns and uplifting choruses, they'll also hear a progression in song-writing, gang vocals and more melodic singing from guitarist/vocalist Evan Pharmakis which makes for a much more accessible sound. Anthemic tracks like the first single "Safe To Say" and "We Are Nameless" bring the goosebumps, pushing with trashing guitars and pulling with captivating melody until you are chanting alongside the dueling vocalists.

"I feel like A New Hope is a fresh start," says Pharmakis. "This is exactly where we want to be, and I couldn't be happier with the direction of our music. This is Vanna, we are finally Vanna."

As Vanna looks forward with A New Hope, they continue down their unpredictable path of self discovery, continually growing and evolving with new purpose and A New Hope. Posted By: Epitaph Records











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melli

Melanie L.



Nov 12 2009 2:49 PM

Hi guys
Please come next year to germany :)
I love your music.

melanie
Bury Me In Black™

Kara Dittman



Nov 12 2009 12:29 PM

i miss you guys! but just got pretty excited Dec 4 youll be only like an hour away! :) I like that.
STREET TEAM FT. LAUDERDALE/@Ground Control

Frank Torres



Nov 12 2009 3:40 AM

Your friends will play tomrrow!
"ASKING ALEXANDRIA"
they were on tour with you.
vinnyLennoxx

vinnyLennoxx



Nov 12 2009 1:34 AM

after this NE tour fucking play the QVCC come back to the local places! it will fill up so bad!!!

Led To Victory (Streaming Our Album!!!)

Led To Victory (Streaming Our Album!!!)



Nov 11 2009 8:06 PM

Hey!! hows it goin! in case you havent heard we are streaming our full album Going Through The Motions. It would mean alot to us if you went on our page a checked it out! thanks so much!!

-Led To Victory
PARIS ALLEYS (NEW SONGS/ NEW PICS /NEW LAYOUT)

PARIS ALLEYS (NEW SONGS/ NEW PICS /NEW LAYOUT)



Nov 11 2009 7:26 PM

hi dudes!
greetings ;D
Sandlot Heroes

Sandlot Heroes



Nov 11 2009 6:25 PM

Finally, we would like to introduce our entire album, "Pretend That We're Famous" on Itunes now! Just incase you dont already know :D
Keep in touch~Sandlot Heroes

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=335952166&s=143441
Vito Cano

Pintor Painter



Nov 11 2009 4:41 PM



Thanks for the add.
I invite you to share my artwork.

Greetings from Spain.

www.vitocano.es
Vito Cano

Pintor Painter



Nov 11 2009 4:41 PM



Thanks for the add.
I invite you to share my artwork.

Greetings from Spain.

www.vitocano.es
A Midnight Tragedy

A Midnight Tragedy



Nov 11 2009 6:20 AM


Hey just stopping by to say hi!
You can download some of our songs for FREE @ www.purevolume.com/amidnighttragedynj
Hope you enjoy!
No Bragging Rights (NEW BLOGS)

No Bragging Rights (NEW BLOGS)



Nov 10 2009 9:22 PM

hey dudes! hope all is well! hit us up if you need a place to crash whenever you're in cali!

NBR
Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)

Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)



Nov 10 2009 5:16 PM

Hey i just wanted to tell you that we just signed Martha Beck!! Out of the UK I thought you might like them so come to my page listen and comment me. I haven't heard from you well........EVER lol Come be friends! Tyler Choke EM!! Records Hit me up on AIM - Kingtylerlee
Think Locally, Fuck Globally

Nick Korinko
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Nov 10 2009 3:23 PM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.wholikesu.net/photos/7525124.html?b=4&w=46
Mabel Scissor Hands:D

Dead Poetic



Nov 10 2009 3:11 PM

Wow I'm fuckin sad :/ I was looking at the line up for the Atticus Tour and I just found out you guys aren't coming to Oregon D: wtf! Ugh sad sad. You guys were one of the main reasons why I wanted to go :( ugh. I just hope you guys come next year :). I love you guys. Have a fun tour! :).
Matt

Matt Mohr



Nov 10 2009 2:51 AM

oh and no i haven't driven through the midwest. But I've heard tales of thus travels. Sounds no bueno. and I applaud thee for having completed thy quest.

lol don't judge
Matt

Matt Mohr



Nov 10 2009 2:48 AM

stupid 3,000 miles

that's all I have to say
kevin schuster

kevin schuster
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Nov 10 2009 2:11 AM

Please come to Pittsburgh!!!
Matt

Matt Mohr



Nov 10 2009 1:02 AM

You assholes need to come to Portland Oregon again dammit!!!

I'm sorry I didn't mean it like that lol

but seriously stop being all like "oh look at me I'm from new england and I'm too good for Oregon. MWA HA HA"

hahaha peace easy,

Matt Mohr
When The Legends Die (On A Giant Gaping Hianus)

When The Legends Die (On A Giant Gaping Hianus)



Nov 9 2009 11:55 PM

hey, on ur merch page, what does it say on the green kite shirt? Im getting the hope one, but i also want to get the kite one too... i was curious as to what it said, cause its an awesome tee!

-Matt
Hot Chick Stickers

Hot Chick Stickers



Nov 9 2009 8:43 PM

Thanks for the add. You rock!
www.HotChickStickers.com
Choke EM!! Records (chokeemrecords.bigcartel.com)

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Nov 9 2009 3:04 AM

Check it out yo we just signed the almighty "MARTHA BECK". So come check out or new page layout and check them out. YEAH! come comment us we comment back! Tyler
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THE MEMPHIS BLUES! NEW SHIT UP!!!



Nov 9 2009 12:24 AM

No problem! Hope everything will be okay. See you guys on thursday!
THE MEMPHIS BLUES! NEW SHIT UP!!!

THE MEMPHIS BLUES! NEW SHIT UP!!!



Nov 8 2009 11:21 PM

The a Dead Motion's myspace also says that the show is in Trois-Rivieres... I think someone just forgot to inform you... If there's anything you want us to do for you, just ask!
TMB
THE MEMPHIS BLUES! NEW SHIT UP!!!

THE MEMPHIS BLUES! NEW SHIT UP!!!



Nov 8 2009 11:17 PM

Yeah that's what I tought when we were asked to play with you guys. But the booking agency told us that the show in Granby was cancelled and that it was now in Trois-Rivieres at another venue. I can double check if you want... Otherwise I don't know if there's a way to confirm everything from your side?
Heres To The Past.

Derek Wenberg



Nov 8 2009 10:16 PM

YOU GUYS ARE COMING TO FUCKING FRANKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i will be there december fourth.fuck ya.
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