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Thurston Moore/Kim Gordon/Yoko Ono split 10"

Posted in Records on June 22, 2012

A limited edition 10" will be issued featuring one side by Yoko Ono and the other from Sonic Youth figureheads Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon. The record, Early in the Morning, is limited to 1000 copies and profits will be donated to Ashinaga Rainbow House – an organization building a house to aid tsunami orphans.

Melvins going for Guinness Record

Posted in Bands on June 21, 2012

The Melvins have announced an ambitious tour that seeks the Guinness World Record for "first band to tour all 50 states + Washington, DC in 51 days." The tour begins in Anchorage, AK and ends in Honolulu, HI. The tour comes in the form of Melvins Lite and will be … Read more

Spokane, WA punk documentary on DVD

Posted in Videos on June 21, 2012

SpokAnarchy! A feature-length documentary on the rise of punk in 1980s Spokane, WA has been given a DVD release date of July 24, 2012. The film's focus is on the development of punk in an out-of-the-way scene devoid of the cultural impact of the country's larger cities. It includes music … Read more

Haute Magie honors J. Matias Aaltonen

Posted in Obituaries on June 21, 2012

J. Matias Aaltonen of Bird from the Abyss passed on May 8, 2012 due to an overdose on medication. His label, Haute Magie, has announced a tribute in form of a memorial edition of his self-titled double cassette originally released in 2011. The label is also remastering select tracks for … Read more

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Southpaw to release Young Guv + The Skuzz

Posted in Records on June 21, 2012

On July 31, Southpaw records will release Young Guv + The Skuzz, a project lead by Been Cook, aka Young Governor, of Fucked Up. The 12" is a pop record influences by Guided By Voices, Tom Petty, and the Replacements, with Cook backed by Toronto, ON's The Skuzz. Read more … Read more

New Treasure Fleet this fall

Posted in Bands on June 21, 2012

Treasure Fleet has announced a new record this fall on Recess Records, Future Ways. The psyche/pop-punk band features members of The Arrivals, Smoking Popes, and The Lawrence Arms. Earlier this year the band released Cocamotion, also on Recess. Future Ways was initially planned to be the group's first release. The … Read more

Cynarae's debut now streaming

Posted in Bands on June 21, 2012

A389's latest release, the debut EP form Cynarae is currently streaming over at Unhallowed Nation. To check it out, just follow this link. The album is available on 12". Read more

Enthroned and Marduk in Brazil

Posted in Tours on June 20, 2012

In an international metal tour, Belgium's Enthroned will be touring Brazil with Sweden's Marduk this August for five days. Additional opening acts will be announced closer to the dates. Read more MARDUK - ENTHRONED + Support Act August 09 -- Curitiba/PR (Brasil) @ TBCAugust 10 -- Indaial/SC (Brasil) @ River … Read more

Two Gallants first record since 2007

Posted in Bands on June 20, 2012

San Francisco, CA's Two Gallants will release The Bloom and the Blight, their fourth full-length on September 4, 2012 for ATO Records. The folk/blues/punk/grunge band last released Two Gallants in 2007 and follows a three-year hiatus. SPB interviewed the band a few years ago. Read more The Bloom and the … Read more

Free Green Day show on Friday cancelled

Posted in Shows on June 20, 2012

Green Day have cancelled a planned secret show on Friday June 22 in Burbank, CA. As word leaked about the band's planned performance, the necessary permits were denied as the anticipated turnout appeared to be greatly exceeding venue accommodations. Read more

Run, Forever to release record on Tiny Engines

Posted in Labels on June 20, 2012

Early this fall, Pittsburgh, PA band Run, Forever will join with Tiny Engines for a full-length 12" recorded by Dave Rosenstraus (ex-Pissed Jeans). The band, currently finishing up in the studio, also released The Devil, And Death, And Me in 2010 on Solidarity as well as a handful of short-players. Read more

Early Graves signs with No Sleep

Posted in Bands on June 20, 2012

San Francisco, CA metal band Early Graves has inked a deal with No Sleep Records, promising to record their third full-length and first for the new label later this year. The band has two prior recordings for Metal Blade imprint Clad Recordings. Read more

High on Fire reissue

Posted in Records on June 19, 2012

Southern Lord Recordings has announced the reissue of High on Fire's 2000 debut The Art of Self Defense. The reissue, to be released on July 31, has been remastered and enhanced and includes the group's first demo, two 7" songs, and a 48-page booklet. The band released De Vermis Mysteriis … Read more

No Sleep releasing Mountain Man EP

Posted in Bands on June 19, 2012

No Sleep Records will released the Two EP from Mountain Man on August 14, 2012. Check out a track from the record below. Read more Two Track List:01. Home is a concept02. That won't always last.03. Take out the sun04. And live in the past. Read more

Stream the new Ihsahn

Posted in MP3s on June 19, 2012

Eremita, the new full-length from ex-Emperor's Ihsahn, is now streaming on AOL. The record was reviewed by SPB here. Read more

New Franz Nicolay announced

Posted in Records on June 19, 2012

On August 6, 2012, the venerable Franz Nicolay will released this third solo record Do the Struggle on Xtra Mile Recordings. SPB followers may note the album shares a title with the guest column he did for us last year. The record was produced by oktopus (dälek) and features guest … Read more

Awesome Fest tickets on sale

Posted in Shows on June 18, 2012

Awesome Fest 666, August 31-September 2, 2012, has opened ticket sales. The annual San Diego festival will feature numerous bands, including Marked Men, The Bananas, Chinese Telephones, Dan Padilla, Mind Spiders, Tiltwheel, and a host of others. For tickets, visit their website. Read more

New record from Shores

Posted in Bands on June 18, 2012

Shores has announced they will released Leavening on August 7 on No Idea Records. The band, featuring ex-members of North Lincoln, Wormburner, and more, has released two full-lengths thus far. A preview track, "Broderick" can be heard over at Absolutepunk. Read more Leavening Track List:1. Chardonnay2. Broderick3. Weak Trees4. Hinges5. … Read more

Candy Hearts recording with Chad Gilbert

Posted in Bands on June 18, 2012

New York/New Jersey pop punks Candy Hearts have announced the they're entering the studio with Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory). The band previously released a four song acoustic EP and 2011's Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy. Read more

Sick Fix release coming soon

Posted in Records on June 14, 2012

Washington, DC straightedge group Sick Fix have finished recording their debut for A389 Recordings and have set a goal to have the record out in July. The female-fronted hardcore band formed in 2006 and has released a 7" and demo previously. Read more EUROPEAN TOUR WITH COKE BUST07/20 Rokycany, CZ … Read more