WATCH: Behind The Scenes Of BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR's New Music Video
May 15, 2012

Hot Topic is extremely pleased to bring you this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Blood On The Dance Floor's new music video "Unforgiven."  Get an inside glimpse of the magic that goes into the ever-theatrical band's vision.  "Unforgiven" is taken from their forthcoming album Evolution due out June 19. 

Catch Blood On The Dance Floor out on the road all summer long on this year's Vans Warped Tour.

 

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WATCH: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER "Origins Of A Superhero" Feature
May 11, 2012

Hot Topic is thrilled to bring you the behind-the-scenes feature "Origins Of A Superhero" for the new blockbuster film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.  Join writer Seth Grahame-Smith, director Timur Bekmambetov and producer Tim Burton as they sit down to discuss the qualities and similarities between their vision of Abraham Lincoln and classic superheroes such as the Dark Knight.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is an adaptation of Grahame-Smith's book following the vampire slaying exploits of our 16th president.  The film stars Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rufus Sewell and is due out in theaters June 22.


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WATCH: Hot Topic Shoutout From OTHERWISE
May 8, 2012

Frontman Adrian Patrick of Las Vegas rockers Otherwise took the time on a recent tour stop to send a shout out to Hot Topic.  Be sure to pick up their new album True Love Never Dies out May 8 via Century Media.  You can also catch them out on the road with Lacuna Coil and later Hell Yeah at the following dates: 

           May 08  Theatre of Living Arts  Philadelphia, PA           
           May 09  Gramercy Theatre  New York, NY   
           May 13  Exposition Gardens  Peoria, IL                     
           May 15  McGuffey's  Dayton, OH                  
           May 16  Machine Shop  Flint, MI                       
           May 19  Rock On The Range  Columbus, OH  Tickets
           May 22  Phase 2  Lynchburg, VA             
           May 24  The Vogue  Indianapolis, IN            
           May 26  Rocklahoma  Pryor, OK         
           May 30  The Venue  Fargo, ND        
           Jun 01   Throttle Fest  Bridgeview, IL   
           Jun 02   JD Legends  Franklin, OH     
           Jun 26   Austin's Fuel Room  Libertyville, IL    
           Sep 01  Rock Allegiance  Festival Hershey, PA     
           Dec 07  Mayhem Cruise  Miami, FL

 

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Announcing: HER UNIVERSE At Hot Topic
May 4, 2012

We are proud to announce the debut of Her Universe on www.hottopic.com and in select Hot Topic stores.

The line of sci-fi clothing for girls was created by actress Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano on the hit animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars (pictured above).

“Hot Topic has always been my personal retailer of choice when it comes to fangirl fashion,” said Eckstein.

The line features unique “geek chic” Star Wars designs from the Princess Leia hoodie to the Dia de los Muertos-inspired Darth Vader dolman top.

Look out for more from Her Universe and Hot Topic, and get your Star Wars styles before they’re gone!  
 
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NEWS: Craig Owens Returns To CHIODOS
April 27, 2012

Michigan post-hardcore legends Chiodos have announced the return of singer Craig Owens back into the fold.  Click here to view the announcement video from the official Chiodos site.  Owens left the band on less than good terms in 2009 and details of the reunion have yet to be revealed, so stay tuned.  The news also casts doubt on the future of Owen's Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows project, further clouded by word that D.R.U.G.S. members Matt Good, Nick Martin and Aaron Stern have decided to quit the band.

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WORLD PREMIERE: Watch The New AT THE SKYLINES Video "143 Princess"
April 30, 2012

Hot Topic is proud to present the world premiere of At The Skylines new music video "143 Princess."  This up and coming SoCal six-piece filmed the video at Chain Reaction, one of our favorite local spots.  "143 Princess" is taken off their debut album The Secrets To Life due out May 8 via Roadrunner Records.  You can watch the video and order The Secrets To Life below.

Catch At The Skylines out on the road with Enter Shikari and Let Live at the following locations:      

           May 01 The Aruba          Las Vegas, NV   
           May 02 Club Sound        Salt Lake City, UT         
           May 03 The Marquis Theatre       Denver, CO       
           May 05 The Door           Dallas, TX         
           May 06 White Rabbit      San Antonio, TX            
           May 07 The Studio @ Warehouse Live     Houston, TX                  
           May 09 State Theatre     St Petersburg, FL         
           May 10 Rocketown        Pompano Beach, FL     
           May 11 Jack Rabbits      Jacksonville, FL                        
           May 12 The Social         Orlando, FL

 

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LISTEN: Exclusive Album Stream SKIP THE FOREPLAY - Nightlife
April 24, 2012

Hot Topic is thrilled to bring you in conjunction with Epitaph Records and AP this exclusive stream of Skip The Foreplay's debut album Nightlife before it hits stores May 1.  This Montreal electronic metalcore outfit is poised to break big, so give the album a listen and order your copy below. 

Catch Skip The Foreplay all summer long on this year's Warped Tour.

Sat 06/16/12 Salt Lake City, UT Utah State Fairpark
Sun 06/17/12 Denver, CO Sports Authority Field At Mile High
Wed 06/20/12 Las Vegas, NV Plaza Hotel & Casino
Thu 06/21/12 Irvine, CA Great Park
Fri 06/22/12 Pomona, CA Fairplex
Sat 06/23/12 San Francisco, CA AT&T Park
Sun 06/24/12 Ventura, CA Seaside Park
Wed 06/27/12 Chula Vista, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Thu 06/28/12 Glendale, AZ Camelback Ranch
Fri 06/29/12 Las Cruces, NM New Mexico St. Univ. Practice Field
Sat 06/30/12 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Sun 07/01/12 Houston, TX Reliant Park - Parking Lot
Tue 07/03/12 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
Thu 07/05/12 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amph. St. Louis
Fri 07/06/12 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace Of Auburn Hills
Sat 07/07/12 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Sun 07/08/12 Shakopee, MN Canterbury Park
Mon 07/09/12 Bonner Springs, KS Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
Tue 07/10/12 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
Wed 07/11/12 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
Thu 07/12/12 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion
Fri 07/13/12 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat 07/14/12 Montreal, QC Parc Jean Drapeau
Sun 07/15/12 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Tue 07/17/12 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Wed 07/18/12 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion At Montage Mountain
Thu 07/19/12 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center
Fri 07/20/12 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
Sat 07/21/12 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sun 07/22/12 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
Tue 07/24/12 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
Wed 07/25/12 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach
Thu 07/26/12 Atlanta, GA Aaron's Amphitheatre At Lakewood
Fri 07/27/12 Orlando, FL Central Florida Fairgrounds
Sat 07/28/12 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
Sun 07/29/12 Saint Petersburg, FL Vinoy Waterfront Park
Mon 07/30/12 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Tue 07/31/12 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Wed 08/01/12 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheater
Sat 08/04/12 Redmond, WA Marymoor Amphitheatre
Sun 08/05/12 Portland, OR Rose Quarter

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WATCH: Exclusive Interview with Deuce
April 24, 2012

Watch as former Hollywood Undead frontman Deuce finally tells his side of the story of his departure from the band. Plus, he explains how his writing and producing skills on Swan Songs shine through on his new solo album Nine Lives - out today, April 24- and gives some insight into the ever-changing masks that make up the many faces of Deuce. Order the album below and receive a free Deuce bandana, while supplies last.

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EXCLUSIVE: Listen To CHERRI BOMB's "Shake The Ground" From Avengers Assemble
April 20, 2012

Hot Topic is extremely thrilled to bring you this exclusive first listen to Cherri Bomb's "Shake The Ground."  The track is fresh off the Avengers Assemble album, featuring music from and inspired by the new The Avengers film, including the likes of Soundgarden, Black Veil Brides, Rise Against and Five Finger Death Punch.  Avengers Assemble is out in stores on May 1 and you can order your copy below. 
 
The Avengers film hits the big screen starting May 4, so be sure to go see the biggest blockbuster of the summer. 
 
Cherri Bomb's debut album This Is The End Of Control drops May 15 via Hollywood Records.  Catch them out on the road at the following locations:

           May 19 North Beach Asbury Park Asbury Park, NJ         
           July 17  Darien Lake Performing Arts Center Darien Center, NY    
           July 18  Toyota Pavilion Scranton, PA    
           July 19  Comcast Center Mansfield, MA
           July 20  Susquehanna Bank Center Camden, NJ
           July 21  Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY       
           July 22  The Comcast Theatre Hartford, CT         
           July 24  Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD          
           July 25  Farm Bureau Live Virginia Beach, VA    
           July 26  Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood Atlanta, GA  
           July 27  Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando, FL
           July 28  Cruzan Amphitheater Wellington, FL      
           July 29  Vinoy Park St Petersburg, FL   
           July 30  Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC   
           July 31  Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, OH  
           Aug 01 Marcus Amphitheater Milwaukee, WI     
           Aug 04 Marymoor Park Redmond, WA  
           Aug 05 Rose Quarter Riverfront Portland, OR
 
 

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WATCH: Exclusive Video Premiere DEUCE "Help Me"
April 17, 2012

Hot Topic is pleased to present the exclusive world premiere video for Deuce's track "Help Me." The song comes from the ex-Hollywood Undead member's debut solo album Nine Lives due out April 24.  Order the album below and receive a free Deuce bandana, while supplies last.

Catch Deuce out on the Fight To Unite Tour with Blood On The Dance Floor, Brokencyde and William Control at the following locations:

           Apr 16  The Cabooze Minneapolis, MN  
           Apr 17  Mojoes Joliet, IL           
           Apr 18  The Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MI          
           Apr 19  Peabody's Cleveland, OH          
           Apr 20  Infinity Buffalo, NY                    
           Apr 21  Webster Theatre Hartford, CT    
           Apr 22  Northern Lights Clifton Park, NY            
           Apr 24  Gramercy Theater New York, NY           
           Apr 25  Crocodile Rock Allentown, PA   
           Apr 26  Sound Stage Baltimore, MD      
           Apr 27  Greene Street Club Greensboro, NC      
           Apr 28  The Beacham Orlando, FL        
           Apr 29  Revolution Fort Lauderdale, FL  
           Apr 30  The Masquerade Atlanta, GA    
           May 3   The Door Dallas, TX      
           May 4   Warehouse Live Houston, TX     
           May 5   The White Rabbit San Antonio, TX         
           May 6   Sunshine Theater Albuquerque, NM
 

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