The Dillinger Escape Plan are easily one of the most important bands of our time. So with the upcoming release of Option Paralysis (out March 23), we at Issue Oriented knew we had to bring you something special. So here is part 1 of our exclusive video interview feature with The Dillinger Escape Plan!

February is the month where holidays make people feel bad – bad about not having a Valentine, and bad about not being president. Which is why episode 52 of Issue Oriented is the perfect way to forget your woes. Go ahead – get lost in our eyes. We don’t have to tell a soul.

First, Joey Cape (Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes) and Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River) participate in a tag-team interview that covers a wide range of topics – from sadness, to money, to regionalism, and everything in between. Joey and Jon also gave a stirring performance live in the Issue Oriented Studio. Not to be missed.

Then Freddy Cricien, a.k.a. Freddy Madball, returns to Issue Oriented for a great exchange. This discussion touches on a whole bunch of big-people stuff, like religion and politics, as well as the release of Freddy’s new hip-hop record, Catholic Guilt. A great talk – listen in!

This episode of Issue Oriented is sponsored by Warbird Entertainment. Check out WarbirdEntertainment.com for info on releases from Harbour 81, Guns On The Run, Let Me Out and many more!

LISTEN: Issue Oriented ep52 – Joey Cape, Jon Snodgrass, Freddy Madball

Here’s a preview of Issue Oriented episode 52. It features Freddy Madball as well as these guys – Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River, Armchair Martian) and Joey Cape (Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut). This is Joey and Jon playing the Bad Astronaut Armchair Martian song “Jessica’s Suicide” – stirring. Watch and see.

Episode 52 of the podcast is due shortly.

Congrats to the winners of our Bouncing Souls Ghosts On The Boardwalk 20th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set Giveaway!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Jacob Villareal of League City, TX
RUNNER UP: Laura Sanchez of Fontana, CA

All Jacob and Laura did was subscribe to Issue Oriented via email. Once you’re subscribed via email, you’re entered to win any and all contests we run unless noted otherwise! (Like, for example, the one we’re currently running with Think Fast! Records and Outbreak – see below.)  That’s not bad at all!

Gearing up for Outbreak’s upcoming U.S. tour with Forfeit, Issue Oriented and Think Fast! Records bring you a free contest give away! Win a prize package for Outbreak’s new self-titled album including the CD version, vinyl version (red vinyl, limited to 300 copies), and a t-shirt featuring an artwork theme taken from the album’s crazy artwork by Ryan Eyestone.

One GRAND PRIZE winner will receive:

• Outbreak s/t CD
• Outbreak s/t LP on colored vinyl (red w/black swirl, limited to 300)
• Outbreak t-shirt

HOW TO WIN: Subscribe to Issue Oriented (it’s FREE) by entering your email address below – you must confirm your subscription by clicking the link in the email you receive after subscribing. By subscribing, you will simply receive an email each time a new episode of Issue Oriented comes out. We will not give or sell your email address to anyone. (If you are already subscribed via email, you are automatically entered to win!)

Legal stuff:
1. No purchase or payment necessary to enter. To enter, fill out the form above (or in the sidebar of this website) with your email address. Entries must be made by January 25th, 2010. 2. Odds of winning are determined by number of entries received. 4. Sweepstakes not open to employees of Issue Oriented, Think Fast! Records, or to their immediate families. Winners must sign an affidavit of eligibility and a publicity release allowing the use of their names by sponsors. Void where prohibited by law. All taxes are the responsibilities of the prize winners. 5. A winners list will be posted on IssueOriented.com by February 5, 2010.