Although the movie has yet to go into production, a trailer has been posted for the film Let It Be, starring The Black Lips. The band will play the fictional band The Renegades in the film, which will examine the indie-rock/punk landscape  of the mid-80s with references to The Replacements (if you didn’t get that from the title), Husker Du and Sonic Youth all thrown in. The trailer doesn’t offer much but you can check it out here.

I finally received my gift-wrapped “David Christmas” 7-inch from the band known to the New York Times as —— –. Yes, Fucked Up. “David Christmas” is a holiday tune that is considerably more rocking, as expected I suppose, than “Jingle Bell Rock.” It will surely be a favorite for Saint Nick-lovin’-hardcore kids every December for years to come.

As for the much hyped Christmas-Hanukkah-Kwanzaa b-side “Stars on 45,” which features James Murphy of LCD Soundsytem, Nelly Furtado, an actress from Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Black Lips, Face to Face, The Faint among many, many others, it is literally just “stars” leaving voicemails wishing people happy holidays while Fucked Up provide the festive musical backdrop, such as “Frosty The Snowman.” Not quite what I think anyone was expecting, but I am sure the band found it entertaining. They also mention in the liner notes that they tried calling comedic genius David Cross 10 times, but received no response. Perhaps he was too busy providing his talents to Alvin and The Chipmunks.

Atlanta’s premiere R’N'R throwbacks The Black Lips have announced a massive tour for the first few months of the new year. You’ve probably heard all about their live shows; the mid-set make out sessions, piss flying in the air towards the masses, etc.etc. The band keeps it dangerous and they have definitely crafted one of ’07′s best records with Good Bad Not Evil (Vice). Check the dates after the jump.

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