h its been a busy time here, Taking Chase's CD is out and available to the masses, we've done a tour, got t-shirts, drank beer, its been jam packed!

But, theres heaps other exciting stuff going on too!

The beard is in this months List magazine, page 108! Have a read if you get a chance, its gripping!

We also have plans for our next releases! Thats right, the beard knows not sleep!

Details will follow, but lets just name drop for a bit. How does a Tyrant Lizard Kings album grab you? By the balls? I think so.

How about some old school vinyl action from Dick Dangerous and The Love Bastards? Taking Chase on the fucking telly? Its all a bit much!

In the event that some of you are having heart problems dealing with this news I would direct you to the NHS 24 website www. nhs24. co. uk to get some piss poor medical advice.

There are going to be more bits of news in the coming months if that lot isnt enough to quench your thirst for hard rocking, but, in the mean time, I think it would be wise for you to check out The Tyrant Lizard Kings, Dick Dangerous and Taking Chase. I'd also advise going out and buying the List for a bit of a giggle at the beard's drunk guitar playing pose! Its only £2.20 and its totaly fucking worth it!

Until next time dear reader, we will leave you to plan your Saturday night boozing and see you back here real soon!

Fucking bitching.

WSR

DATE - SATURDAY 26TH APRIL

VENUE - 1 IN 12, BRADFORD (01274 734160)

BANDS - SWOUND, TAKING CHASE, COCEAN + MORE

DATE - SUNDAY 27TH APRIL

VENUE - THE RETRO BAR, MANCHESTER (0161 274 4892)

BANDS - HARIJAN, TAKING CHASE, FIGHTS AND FIRES + MORE

DATE - MONDAY 28TH APRIL

VENUE - THE GLEBE, STOKE (01782 844600)

BANDS - FIGHTS AND FIRES, TAKING CHASE + MORE

DATE - TUESDAY 29TH APRIL

VENUE - THE HOPE, BRIGHTON (01273 325793)

BANDS - CARTER BROWN, TAKING CHASE, FIGHTS AND FIRES + MORE

DATE - WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL

VENUE - LANGTONS, NEWPORT (01633 264147)

BANDS - FIGHTS AND FIRES, TAKING CHASE + MORE

DATE - THURSDAY 1ST MAY

VENUE - THE MADHOUSE STUDIOS, BIRMINGHAM (0121 233 1109)

BANDS - FIGHTS AND FIRES, TAKING CHASE + MORE

DATE - FRIDAY 2ND MAY

VENUE - THE LIBRARY BAR, LINCOLN (01522 524434 )

BANDS - FIGHTS AND FIRES, TAKING CHASE + MORE

DATE - SATURDAY 3RD MAY

VENUE - THE QUEENS, WEYMOUTH (01305 786326)

BANDS - TAKING CHASE, THE DANCE PARTY, FIGHTS AND FIRES + MORE

DATE - SUNDAY 4TH MAY

VENUE - EVOLUTION, WORCESTER (01905 729440)

BANDS - TAKING CHASE, FIGHTS AND FIRES + MORE

The Taking Chase t-shirts have arrived, oh yes they have! Have a swatch at the shop....

The designs for the Taking Chase t-shirts are now on show in the Wasted State shop, so click click click!

We're expecting them to arrive next week so stay tuned for updates!

WSR

It's true that updates have been slack of late, but we're working to fix that. It's been super busy here so a thousand apologies!

If you don't know by now, the Taking Chase launch party has been postponed to allow the guys to rock out with their bits out in London. There will still be a party so keep em peeled.

This doesn't mean that the CD wont be coming out on time though, no sir. 'Have A Good Time All The Time' will be out in shops on Monday 28th of April as planned so get down to your local record shop and make sure they are getting it in!

Thats about it for just now, but keep an eye open for more news here soon!

WSR

Due to increased teenage pregnancy rates Taking Chase will no longer be playing as part of Catch It Kebabs' 'TOUR IN A DAY'.

This is however no excuse not to come to Bannermans on the 4th. Its a Friday night, and its going to be super-bad-ass-bitching. Catch It Kebabs are a fucking excelent band, and have big balls doing a whole tour in one day.

Hats and Pants off please!

WSR

You may or may not have noticed Unknown Hagana's generosity in the past, before it was confined to kisses, hugs and casual bumming, now however they have added a trick to their bag, FREE CDs.

If you cant get along to a gig you can get one from the shop for £1 (to cover postage and packaging and tea bags).

The shop will be updated when ever the fuck we feel like it, but probably in the next couple of minutes.

Nice

WSR

Due to the war in Iraq, rising interest rates, the spread of the HIV and Pop Idol, the Taking Chase CD launch has changed venue.

This super cool event of the year (yes, better than Christmas AND Hanuka) will still be on Friday the 25th of April, but will now be up the stairs at Studio 24.

Also, through out March, keep your eyes and ears on MTV and maybe, just maybe you will see Taking Chase rocking it on the TV!

Yes it has been in the works for a while now, but everything is now in place for Taking Chase's first ever compact disc!

'Have A Good Time...' will be released nationwide on Monday the 28th of April through Code7 and Plastic Head. Please support indie labels and request you local store to order it in!

To celebrate the release we are having a super awesome fun time party gig! Friday 25th of April at the Hive, Niddry Street. Tickets are only £2 and there is going to be heaps going on and will be a hell of a night!

More details will be released soon so keep an eye open!

It's not really new news but more of an update on old, but still exciting news!

After Asian Man Records main man, Mike Park's last visit/tour he decided that, Edinburgh is indeed the place to play.

Those nice guys at Anti-Manifesto have arranged a humdinger of a gig on Friday the 29th of February at Henry's Cellar Bar on Morrison Street.

The line up is a cracker too! New boys Leopold Scotch kick the night off, followed by the first gig of the year for the band we all know and love, Taking Chase. Following that, for your sonic pleasure is Sundowner (Lawrence Arms) and then the man himself, Mr Mike Park

Tickets are £6 from the bands or on the door or £6.50 including postage from THIS website. Doors are at 7pm so it's a great excuse to start boozing right after work!