The Fest 7 is just over three weeks away. I’m itching to head south to Gainesville, Florida for three days filled with amazing bands, beer, no sleep, and friends. In preparation for this year’s events, LNWF will have a ton of Fest-related coverage leading up to October 31st. You can expect a bunch of guest columns, interviews, band spotlights, stories, and much more. Stay tuned and of course, if you haven’t bought your pass yet, or for any other info on The Fest, check the official site.

Our friends in The Measure [SA] are streaming their fantastic compilation, One Chapter In The Book, over at the ‘Org. The band have a ton of shows coming up, including Dillinger Four‘s record release show in Brooklyn with The Waste and The Ergs. Oh, and The Fest, of course. Check out the dates after the jump.

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The new episode of Issue Oriented features interviews with The Bouncing Souls and The Fest mastermind Tony Weinbender. There is also an acoustic performance from Bridge and Tunnel. Check it out over at Issue Oriented or to your right on our player.

No Idea has announced the most up-to-date lineup for The Fest 7. I don’t know about you but I am ready to freakin’ party! Lineup after the jump.

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An initial lineup for The Fest 7 has been announced. All I gotta say is that ….freaking….LEATHERFACE is playing! Yeah! Along with them, The Bouncing Souls, Atom & His Package, Strike Anywhere, Dillinger Four, Coalesce, Paint It Black, amongst many others, will be playing this year. Be on the lookout for the official announcement from No Idea.