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Ween breaks up

Posted in Splits on May 31, 2012

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ween co-founder Aaron Freeman aka Gene Ween announced his intention to retire the band. Freeman recently released a solo record of cover songs. SPB reviewed the band's most recent outing, La Cucaracha in 2008.

New Strong Intention

Posted in Records on May 31, 2012

Maryland Powerviolence band Strong Intention and PATAC Records are releasing the Razorblade Express EP today. Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod) and Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation) make guest appearances on the record. In addition, Strong Intention is joing up with Phobia for a run of East Coast dates (below). Read more Razorblade … Read more

Swans announce The Seer

Posted in Records on May 30, 2012

On August 28 long-running Swans will be releasing a 2CD, 3LP record The Seer alongside a special edition including a live DVD. Among others, the 2 hour release will include guests Al and Mimi of Low, Jarboe, Akron/Family, and more. Headman Michael Gira states: The Seer took 30 years to … Read more

Wintersun announce more details on Time

Posted in Records on May 29, 2012

Finnish folk/melodeath/power metal band Wintersun have finally announced some more details regarding their long-delayed sophomore release, Time. Delayed since 2006, the album will finally see release in the fall this year on Nuclear Blast records. Since the band had recorded over eighty minutes of music and didn't want to excise … Read more

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Bridge Nine to re-release Live at CBGB

Posted in Records on May 29, 2012

Agnostic Front, turnning 30 this summer, will be seeing their record Live at CBGB re-issued by Bridge Nine Records on July 17. The record was originally released in 1989 and features 19 tracks recorded in 1988. For a tracklisting, as well as the band's tour stops for their 30th anniversary, … Read more

The Gathering release new single for free download

Posted in MP3s on May 28, 2012

Dutch progressive rock band The Gathering have released the song 'Meltdown' for free download. The song is the second single to be released from their new album, Disclosure, which is due out on 12 September. You can download 'Meltdown' and the previous single, 'Heroes for Ghosts', via the band's Bandcamp … Read more

Swallow the Sun in North America

Posted in Tours on May 28, 2012

Finnish doom/death act Swallow the Sun have announced a North American tour with long-runnging German metal bands Kreator and Accept, starting in September and running through parts of the US and Canada. Later this year the band plans to release Emerald Forest and the Blackbird on Spinefame Records. Read more … Read more

Mountain Man joins No Sleep

Posted in Labels on May 27, 2012

No Sleep Records has announced the addition of Mountain Man to their roster, with the hardcore band set to release an EP for the label later this year. The band formed in 2009 and has released records for Mightier than Sword and Think Fast!. Read more

Strike Anywhere to issue acoustic release

Posted in Records on May 26, 2012

Strike Anywhere have announced the release of a CD/LP/digital collection, In Defiance of Empty Times on August 14 via Bridge Nine Records. Bridge Nine released their last album, Iron Front, in 2009. SPB has also previously interviewed the band. They are currently on an Australian tour with Anti-Flag and the … Read more

Frenchkiss Records starts label group

Posted in Labels on May 26, 2012

Record label Frenchkiss Records has launched the Frenchkiss Label Group, a boutique distribution company that will carry records from ATP Recordings, White Iris, and Underwater Peoples. Read more

Run with the Hunted in Europe

Posted in Tours on May 24, 2012

This summer Run with the Hunted and Unveil will be touring Europe, included a Run with the Hunted stop at Fluff Fest. Check out the jump for dates. Read more 06.07.2012 Brugg, Switzerland @ Picadilly 07.07.2012 New Noise Festival Karlsruhe, Germany @ Stadtmitte 08.07.2012 Berlin, Germany @ TBA 09.07.2012 Hamburg, … Read more

We Were Skeletons to record, tour this summer

Posted in Bands on May 24, 2012

We Were Skeletons have announced a June tour with Beau Navine. Following the mostly East Coast US tour, the band will enter the studio in July with Will Killingsworth (Ampere) to begin work on their next album. Tour stops are listed below. Read more June 9 - New Brunswick, NJ … Read more

Primate to release Relapse debut

Posted in Labels on May 24, 2012

After signing with Relapse Records in 2011, Atlanta, GA's Primate will formally join the roster by releasing Draw Back a Stump on July 3 on CD, LP, and digital. Preorders are available now from Relapse. Read more Draw Back A Stump Track Listing: 1. Draw Back A Stump 2. Global … Read more

Verse sets release date

Posted in Records on May 23, 2012

Reformed Verse has announced that their fourth album, Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace, will be available via Bridge Nine Records on July 17, 2012. The Providence, RI band regrouped in late 2011. Read more BITTER CLARITY, UNCOMMON GRACE TRACK LIST: 1) The Selfish of the Earth 2) The Selfless of the … Read more

Limited Edition Agalloch vinyl box set available

Posted in Records on May 23, 2012

Eisenwald is offering a limited edition vinyl box set from Agalloch entitled The Demonstration Archive 1996-1998, collecting the band's early material from demos, EPs, and rare releases, all recorded on their original analogue sources—the only touch-ups were on volume adjustments between tracks. The set, limited to 500 copies, includes: Solid … Read more

Braid touring this fall

Posted in Tours on May 23, 2012

Post hardcore heroes Braid have announced the line-up for their fall tour where they will be joined by Aficionado on the East Leg of the tour and TS & the Past Haunts on the West Coast. Dates are listed below, starting in August. Read more Braid w/ Aficionado Tour Dates:Aug … Read more

Lowtalker signs with No Sleep

Posted in Labels on May 22, 2012

Lowtalker, featuring Stu Ross (ex-Misery Signals, ex-Living Lions), and Matt Keil and Casey Hjelmberg, both of Comeback Kid) has signed with No Sleep Records and will be releasing an EP for the label later this year. The postpunk/hardcore band formed in 2008 and released the People Worry about Everything EP … Read more

New Turbonegro in June

Posted in Records on May 22, 2012

Norwegian five-piece Turbonegro will be releasing their ninth studio album digitally on June 13 via Volcom Entertainment. Sexual Harassment will contain ten tracks and will also be available on CD and vinyl come August. The band will be playing shows across Europe this summer. Read more Tour dates May 25 … Read more

Poison the Well plans 2 reissues

Posted in Bands on May 22, 2012

The Opposite of December and Tear from the Red will be remastered and reissued this summer by Rise Records, with each getting limited edition 12" gatefold vinyl treatment in addition to deluxe CD packaging and download-only albums. Read more

Pitchfork Fest adds bands

Posted in Shows on May 21, 2012

Pitchfork Fest 2012, to be held July 13-15 in Chicago, IL, has announced the addition of Japanroids and Chromatics to the line-up that already includes Godspeed! You Black Emperor, Wild Flag, Ty Segall, Beach House, Sleigh Bells, Dirty Projectors, Feist, Big K.R.I.T., and more. See below for a full listing … Read more