Magazine 224 Taste Of Chaos Sub Cover (3/07) #14823

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COVER STORY
TASTE OF CHAOS
The “winter Warped” makes its third annual campaign across North America with tour founders THE USED rockin’ out alongside new sensations 30 SECONDS TO MARS, the bro-down academy of SENSES FAIL and SAOSIN, Michigan scream team CHIODOS, gothmo practicioners AIDEN and upstarts EVALINE. How much more proof of global warming do you need, anyway?

BAYSIDE
Tragedy and gossipy fascination have overshadowed the musical contributions of this spirited quartet. Simply put, Bayside don’t want your sympathy or your permission-they want your ears.

BLOC PARTY
No other British band in recent history has made inroads into America the way Bloc Party did on their 2005 debut. And if America doesn’t “get” their second installment, it’s okay with the Partiers.

SPECIALS >>> TECH-NICALLY SPEAKING
Instrument techs don’t get no respect-cue bad Rodney Dangerfield impression-but that’s about to change as we meet the bros who man the boards behind bands like Panic! At The Disco, Dashboard Confessional, Lamb Of God and Cursive in our annual tech guide.

WE HEART YOU: AP’S ANNUAL VALENTINE’S DAY PRODUCT GUIDE
“Hot Stuff” isn’t just a slogan on one of those chalky Necco conversation hearts; it also rings true for all the drool-worthy swag we recommend snatching up for Valentine’s Day.

THE ORAL HISTORY OF TEXAS IS THE REASON
Texas is The Reason only existed for two years during the mid-’90s. A decade after the fact-as well as two sold-out reunion shows- have proven exactly how deep their influence is felt in today’s contemporary punk scene.