The District Weekly Reviews WE DIED:

"It’s hard to say the Valley Arena’s sound has matured per se, because we’re not talking about Afro-Latin solo projects or laid-back middle-age blues records, and we’re certainly not talking about one of those records where ex-heavy hitters go pop. Maybe “focused” is better. It’s different at least. If you’re a longtime fan, the beginning of We Died might disorient you at first: Reverb-soaked guitar strums a noteless count off before opener “The Dig” disarms you with high on the neck, homesick chords backed by what sounds like a drum machine (but isn’t).

Think of “The Dig”—restrained and gorgeous as it is—like a brief introduction to a new chapter in the Valley Arena’s life. This way, the fuller, more aggressive “Grayscale” carries just that much more of an impact. It doesn’t hearken back to Valley Arena’s harsh atonal heavy days but instead finds a happy medium between pop and noise, with Warren Woodward’s piercing distorted bass acting as the complement to Chris Stevens’ shimmering and ornate guitar.

Later on, “Bait and Switch” is relentless, filling every possible space with perfectly synchronized unending sound, while never managing to sound busy—just precise. Overall, you get the sense that Valley Arena’s members are getting happier and happier in their own skin with each album. They’ve traded in schizophrenic Dischord punk for a more—I’m saying it again now—focused writing style with a refined sense of composition. It’s equal parts Boris and Sonic Youth heaviness made expertly by people who obviously know their record collections, but don’t flaunt it in your face. Talent like this isn’t taught—it’s born."

- Kevin Ferguson

We're proud to announce our 3rd album, "We Died" is now available for pre-order through JAXART Records.   This is our favorite record we've ever made and we hope you like it too.  "We Died" is being released as a 3-Song 7 inch vinyl which includes a digital download card for the entire album.

In addition to the the ten song album, produced by our dear fried Jason Cupp (The Elected, Nurses) "We Died" includes a remix of our song "SOS4XOX" by Ikey Owens (The Mars Volta).

Only 250 copies of the first vinyl run will be available.  Oh, and the whole thing is only $6.00 through the link below - so get on it!



The album will be available at our release show and at www.jaxart.net on 05.21.09.  It will be available on iTunes and other digital retailers on 06.01.09.

Love,

The Men of The Valley Arena

Our NEW album titled We Died will be available MAY 21ST!!!

When you buy the 7"/ EP (featuring remix by Ikey Owens)
you get a free download of the entire full length album.

ALSO...

The digital full length album will also be available on iTunes and other main digital retailers JUNE 1ST.

OUT ON JAXART RECORDS...



XOXO,
The Valley Arena

So we will be releasing our third full length album this May and we're all pretty excited about it.
You will be able to buy a 7" single that when you purchase it you get a free download of the entire album. It will also be available digitally on itunes and other main digital stores. Keep your eyes peeled for more details soon.

We can't wait for you to hear it.

XOXO,
-Chris and TVA

So we're in the studio as we speak recording our third full length with Mr. Jason Cupp once again. It's been a long time as a band and we're really excited to be making this album right now. It's got a pretty different sound than our previous two and we can't wait for everyone to hear it. I'll post more as we continue recording. Expect the record to be available sometime around May/June.

XOXO,
Chris and TVA

So just wanted to let you all know what is going on in the world of the Valley Arena this year. We're working on record number 3 and we're pretty excited. We'll be recording some demos in the next few weeks and we might just post a song or two for you folks to listen to. This will be our first record as a three piece and definitely going to be a different sound than our last two records. So keep your ears open and have a happy 2009!

xoxo,
TVA

We're back on tour again as of today (Hello Mesa, AZ! How you doin?). We're going to be out for much of March and April and sweet times are surely in store:

March: Midwest Solo dates, some great shows at SXSW and a nice bit o' touring with THE PHOTO ATLAS and 1090 CLUB.

April: Taking our friends WE VERSUS THE SHARK up the West Coast including shows with MIKE WATT, BAD DUDES and THE DEATH SET.

As far as news... we got MEGA famous since you last heard from us. Look for nice features on us in Alternative Press (as one of the "100 Bands You Need to Know") and CMJ Magazine this month. I think we might also finally be getting around to making a music video for the new record, with the amazing ROBOSHOBO who did our last video as well as about a million other videos that will blow your mind in all directions.

In other ROCK AND ROLL news: I just got done packing all of my "tour snacks" into individual ziplock bags to preserve freshness. Nothing says reckless abandon like freeze dried vegetables and soy jerky.

Jazzed,

Warren of The Men of The Valley Arena

We are quite honored to be in the running for LA RECORD's top singles and EPs of 2007 for our Kick at the Ceiling 7" (featuring a rad remix from FREE THE ROBOTS) It's a reader's poll so come show your support:

Vote for The Valley Arena HERE

We are stoked be in the company of some very awesome releases!

Love,

The Men of TVA

Dear Friends,

Our new record "Sesso.Vita" will be hitting stores tomorrow (11/13/07) via Anodyne Records. We started the recording process for this over a year ago and we are extremely proud to see our new baby finally unleashed into the wild. If you happen to pick up a copy (or a download) please get in touch and let us know what you think!

We'll also be hitting the road again this week for some West Coast dates with THE FORMS, and incredible band from Brooklyn, NY. We're stoked!!!

Sincerely,

The Men of The Valley Arena

ORDER THE NEW ALBUM HERE (includes signed poster while supplies last)

BUY THE NEW ALBUM ON ITUNES

We are extremely stoked to announce that our new record Sesso.Vita is available on itunes today.  It's been a long path for this album but we're extremely proud of it and we hope you like it too.

Our label, Anodyne records,  has also started accepting pre-orders for the CD version - Due out 11/13/07.  The first 100 CD's pre-ordered from Anodyne will also include a signed poster from the band.

Download Sesso.Vita on itunes here

Pre-order the CD here (free signed poster to the first 100)

Love,

The Men of The Valley Arena