Woke up to the sound of an army of workmen erecting the world's loudest building right outside my window. I usually strive to wake up to the sound of falling rain, like in the Skid Row song, it's soothing to one's frayed nerves.

The historic Cain's Ballroom, where last time we played I hit my head with a historic force. This time, though, I followed the proper protocol, which is to greet Bob Wills (the old timey country star whose ghost purportedly haunts the venue) when I walked in the door. I didn't do this last time, which is why his ghost visited me with some blunt-force trauma.

Davey, Adam, Jade and Hunter talk about their small-town roots, the difference between AFI and Blaqk Audio's writing styles, and the "natural thread" that runs through all of AFI's music in an exclusive interview with ShockHound

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AFI will be signing copies of their latest album "CRASH LOVE" at the following locations!

Video blog here

www.rocklineradio.com for details on where to tune in and how you can call in + ask AFI a question on air.

The Best submissions for the AFI Etch Love Contest have been compiled and fan voting on the winners begins NOW! Go to www.afireinside.net/etchlove and follow the instructions provided to rate entries on a scale of 1 to 5.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a custom CRASH LOVE Jade guitar signed by the band. Runner ups will receive:

"Crash Love" Deluxe CD Premium Men's or Girl’s Bundle
$50 shopping spree in the AFI store
Crash Love" Deluxe Edition CD – SIGNED
Set of 12 Camille Rose Garcia Lithographs

The winning submissions will be announced on 11/9.

AFI's performance at the MTV Ulalume Festival will be featured in the special airing this Friday night 10/30 at 9 PM on MTV, 10 PM on MTV2, and 11 PM on MTVu. Repeats will also air Saturday 10/31 at 2:30 AM and 6 PM. For more information visit the MTV Halloween Special Page

In an exclusive interview for "The 5" on MTV's Buzzworthy Blog AFI discusses their cruelty free lifestyles and much more. Check out the interview HERE or in the video player below.

MTV has also posted an exclusive AFI photo gallery featuring photos by Rene Cervantes. View the gallery HERE

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Check out AFI's live performance of "Beautiful Thieves" live from the MTV Ulalume Festival! Catch more from their performance Friday, October 30th at 9 PM ET/PT on MTV, and 11 PM ET/PT on MTVu during the "Ulalume: Howling at New Moon" special.

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