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SOIA vinyl represses for Record Store Day

Posted in Records on March 2, 2014

Just next month comes another Record Store Day, and that means new vinyl.

Think Fast Records will be offering limited represses of Sick Of It All's Based on a True Story (2010) and Death To Tyrants (2006) LPs, limited to 500 each on colored vinyl.

The Skull inks with Tee Pee

Posted in Labels on March 2, 2014

Tee Pee Records has added doom metal band The Skull. The band includes Eric Wagner and Jeff "Oly" Olson, formerly of Trouble, and HRon Holzer (Trouble) along with Lothar Keller (Sacred Dawn). Read more

New cut from Grieves

Posted in MP3s on March 1, 2014

Seattle rapper Grieves has issued a new song, "Shreds," from his upcoming fourth album Winter & the Wolves. The new LP is set for a March 25 release on RhymeSayers and includes 14 tracks. Check out the song here: Read more

Premiere: "Demons" from Pretty Mouth

Posted in MP3s on February 26, 2014

Today Scene Point Blank presents the song "Demons," off the upcoming LP Fears by Toronto's Pretty Mouth. The four-piece band play short, loud, and fast, with Converge-style riffs and unexpected time signatures. The record was previously released on CD, but sees vinyl on March 15. Pre-orders are available here and … Read more

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New Banner Pilot in April

Posted in Records on February 26, 2014

Minneapolis four-piece Banner Pilot have announced a new record this spring. On April 15, the band will release Souvenir, their fourth full-length, which will be released by Fat Wreck Chords. The band last released Heart Beats Pacific in 2011. Read more Track List1: Modern Shakes2: Effigy3: Dead Tracks4: Heat Rash5: … Read more

Travoltas reunite

Posted in Bands on February 26, 2014

Duth pop-punk band The Travoltas are reuniting this summer for select reunion shows in The Netherlands. The band last played together in 2006 and released 7 albums. The band, whose live line-up is listed below, will also be joined at their shows by special, unnamed guests. Visit their facebook page … Read more

Debut tracks from John Baizley and Katie Jones (Townes Van Zandt)

Posted in MP3s on February 26, 2014

"If I Needed You," performed by John Baizley (Baroness) and Katie Jones, is now streaming as a preview for the upcoming Neurot Recordings tribute Songs of Townes Van Zandt II. The record, which releases on March 11, follows 2011's vol. 1 and again features Scott "Wino" Weinrich, Steve Von Till … Read more

Daily line-ups for Denovali Swingfest London

Posted in Shows on February 26, 2014

Denovali Records' annual London showcase, Denovali Swingfest, has announced their day-to-day line-up for the April 18-19 event at Village Underground and Cafe Oto. The genre-challenging label also throws an annual showcase in Essen and Berlin. Read more DAY 1 – Friday April 18 – Village Underground London :: Porter Ricks … Read more

Coathangers plan full US tour

Posted in Tours on February 25, 2014

The Coathangers, from Atlanta, have scheduled a full North American tour this spring in support of the upcoming Suck My Shirt. The tour will take them to numerous stops, including SXSW, Spillover, Burgerama Fest, and on dates with The Black Lips and Audacity. Suck My Shirt, their fourth full-length, will … Read more

Win our book, Light Years, My Mouth Is the Speaker, and more

Posted in Site News on February 24, 2014

Scene Point Blank released our first book, All Downhill From Here, recently. Now, we're giving away 3 copies, along with some great gear from our friends at Escapist Records. Prizes include the new second pressing of Just Like Us from Light Years, and the upcoming 7", In Focus, from My … Read more

CoC's Reed Mullin and Mike Dean create Teenage Time Killer

Posted in Bands on February 23, 2014

Corrosion of Conformity's Reed Mullin and Mike Dean are putting together a supergroup project titled Teenage Time Killer. The metal-punk band will feature a number of musicians includings Dave Grohl, Keith Morris, Nick Oliveri, Jullo Biafra, and several others. No release date or title has been released. Read more source: … Read more

Geoff Kresge out of Tiger Army

Posted in Bands on February 23, 2014

Bassist Geoff Kresge has left Tiger Army, citing on his facebook page frustration with the band's inactivity. Kreshe, who offered the full statement below, had been in the band since 2000 and was also in an early line-up of AFI. Tiger Army has been off the road since the end … Read more

1QI: Magic Bullet Records, Melissa B, Tortoise and Silver Snakes

Posted in Bands on February 23, 2014

Our newest feature here at Scene Point Blank is our semi-daily quickie Q&A: One Question Interviews. Follow us at facebook or twitter and we'll post one interview every Monday-Thursday. Well, sometimes we miss a day, but it will be four each week regardless. After our social media followers get the … Read more

The Mighty Fine join Creator-Destructor Records

Posted in Labels on February 23, 2014

The Mighty Fine, from California, have joined Creator-Destructor Records and have a new album on the way. The band will release Brothers and Smugglers on March 4 on CD, vinyl, and digitally. It contains ten new songs and was recorded by Kyle Black. Read more

Bob Casale (Devo) dies at 61

Posted in Obituaries on February 23, 2014

Bob Casale of Devo passed away earlier this week of sudden heart failure at the age of 61. Bob and his brother Gerald Casale with founding members of the group along with brothers Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, playing guitar with the group including last year's tour. It's been a hard … Read more

Isis' Panopticon gets reissue

Posted in Records on February 23, 2014

On April 29, Ipecac will issue a release of Isis' Panopticon record, first released by the label in 2004. It is the second in the Isis reissues series, with Ipecac having rereleased Celestial last year. Says drummer Aaron Harris on the new mastering: When ISIS was playing these songs regularly … Read more

Live Tim Barry record on the way

Posted in Records on February 22, 2014

Tim barry will release a live album titled Raising Hell & Living Cheap, Live in Richmond. The new live output will beavailable on CD from Chunksaah Records and was recorded at venue The Camel. Read more Source: punknews.org Read more

Melvins' Buzz Osborne plans solo tour and record

Posted in Bands on February 22, 2014

30 years into the Melvin's history, frontman Buzz Osborne has announced his first solo tour and solo record. The tour starts this month and his thirteen song record will release in June on Ipecac Recordings. A solo song, "Dark Brown Teeth," is now streaming online. A 10" will be sold … Read more

Many Arms: Suspended Definition

Posted in Records on February 22, 2014

Philadelphia trio Many Arms will release a new album, Suspended Definition, in April on Tzadik Records--their fourth full-lenth and second for Tzadik. Saxophonist Colin Fisher of Caribou also plays on the record. The "Zappa-SST-jazz-punk" band will will perform on John Zorn's Masada Book Three concert in March 2014. Read more … Read more

The Ocean, Scale the Summit, and more hit the road

Posted in Tours on February 22, 2014

The Ocean and Scale the Summit will be co-headlining a March tour of North America. The Atlas Moth and Silver Snakes will also be on the tour. Check out the dates below, and check out these words with The Ocean from last year. Read more *THE OCEAN* *w/ Scale The … Read more