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The Pound SF To Close Its Doors

Posted in Breaking News on October 18, 2006

San Francisco venue The Pound will be closing its doors next Wednesday. The venue primarily catered to the hardcore and punk communities hosting thousands of bands during its lifetime. The venue was recently served with an eviction notice. There are no plans currently to fight the eviction. More info as it becomes available.

Set It Straight Members Arrested

Posted in Breaking News on October 15, 2006

Members of Set it Straight were arrested yesterday after they protested the shutting down of a legitimate skate demo in a public park in Redding, CA. In addition to the arrest of of the band members, one professional biker and two bystanders to the events were also arrested. Curt Baer … Read more

These Days Reform!

Posted in Breaking News on October 14, 2006

It is official - Nor Cal hardcore outfit These Days are back in action. The band played a surprise show yesterday and has lined up two new shows on their schedule: November 11th in San Jose, CA and December 1st in Santa Cruz, CA. If you are unfamiliar, you can … Read more

Dinosaur Jr. Gear Stolen

Posted in Breaking News on August 30, 2006

I hate reporting this kind of news, but Dinosaur Jr. had their gear stolen from outside of their hotel in Long Island City, New York on Tuesday night. The band is attempting to recover the stolen equipment and have provided a list of what was taken - to view it … Read more

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Blacklisted Not Breaking Up

Posted in Breaking News on August 10, 2006

After originally deciding to call it quits, Blacklisted has decided to stay together. Here is the official statement from the band: Hello. Anyone that has been following the BLACKLISTED rumor mill has probably heard every thing under the sun regarding this band. To clear things up I would first like … Read more

Hawthorne Heights Vs. Victory Records

Posted in Breaking News on August 7, 2006

According to a recent Myspace blog from Hawthorne Heights, the band has, according to them, severed all ties with the label. Included in the blog is a long list of complaints - none all that surprising - of Victory Records owner Tony Brummel. You can read the entire blog here. … Read more

Rosetta Cut Tour Short

Posted in Breaking News on August 4, 2006

Rosetta have been forced to cut their US tour short due to several unfortunate events. The band will not be playing the last ten shows of the tour as a result. To view the full statement from the band, please head over here. Read more

CBGB's Headed To Vegas

Posted in Breaking News on July 6, 2006

According to a MTV interview with CBGB's owner and operator Hilly Kristal, the famous club will be packed up and headed to a new town by October. And where shall the new CBGB's be located? None other than Las Vegas. For the whole story follow the link above. Read more

Blacklisted Drop Off Tour

Posted in Breaking News on June 2, 2006

Blacklisted have been forced to drop off their current tour with Ignite and Set Your Goals as a result of health issues with guitarist Tim Smith. Here is what vocalist George Hirsch had to say about the situation: Our guitar player has been sick for the last few days. So … Read more

Set Your Goals Trailer Stolen

Posted in Breaking News on March 11, 2006

Set Your Goals had their trailer stolen this morning. Here is a statement from the band: This morning we awoke to discover our trailer was stolen during the night. Luckily we'd stashed all our equipment inside of the studio beforehand, but all of our merch and our means of traveling … Read more

Fox Cancels Arrested Development

Posted in Breaking News on November 11, 2005

Fox has decided to cancel "Arrested Development." More on that can be read here. Read more

Hellfest Cancelled

Posted in Breaking News on August 17, 2005

It's 100% that Hellfest has been cancelled. No information thus far on refunds. Read more

Hellfest Cancelled?

Posted in Breaking News on August 17, 2005

Rumors are swirling that this years Hellfest has been cancelled. For more information reference your favorite hardcore messageboards. Read more

Judge Rules In Favor Of CBGB's

Posted in Breaking News on August 11, 2005

CNN posted a newstory about the court case between the famous New York concert venue/landmark and it's current landlords. A civil court judge ruled Wednesday that the landmark punk club CBGB's can't be evicted from its Bowery location, saying it shouldn't be punished for not noticing it owed its landlord … Read more

Beavis And Butthead DVD Releases Coming Soon

Posted in Breaking News on July 22, 2005

According to TV Shows on DVD, Beavis and Butthead will finally find their way to the medium known as DVD. The first of three volumes will be released on November 8th. The first volume will contain approximately 40 shorts on 3 discs, with episodes for each set have been picked … Read more

Life Long Tragedy's Gear Stolen

Posted in Breaking News on July 12, 2005

Life Long Tragedy had their trailer was broken into and everything stolen, including every piece of guitar equipment they had and all their bass equipment. So if you can, please hit up the last shows on their tour and buy as much as you can and if you feel like … Read more

Nike Skateboarding Apologizes, Pulls Ad

Posted in Breaking News on June 27, 2005

Nike Skateboarding issued a statement in reagards to the whole Minor Threat lookalike advertising plan: June 27, 2005 To Minor Threat, Dischord Records and fans of both Re: Major Threat East Coast Tour Poster Nike Skateboarding sincerely apologizes for the creation of a tour poster inspired by Minor Threat's album … Read more

Stabbing At Corrosion Of Conformity Show

Posted in Breaking News on June 24, 2005

Four fans were stabbed, one fatally, at a Corrosion of Conformity show that took place last night in Tampa, Florida. If the Dimebag incident of last year wasn't enough to warrant concert venues to crack down on security, hopefully this second wakeup call does some good. You can read the … Read more

Nike Vs. Dischord

Posted in Breaking News on June 24, 2005

In one of the most bizarre stories so far this year, it seems multinational clothing/sweatshop company Nike have released a new skate wear line called 'Major Threat'. You think that resembles Minor Threat? Yeah, so does the artwork. Dischord commented to Pitchfork, saying: "Nike is a giant corporation which is … Read more

Family Guy Direct To DVD Movie Is A Go

Posted in Breaking News on June 21, 2005

So according to Yahoo, the long rumored Family Guy movie will in fact be released directly to DVD. The film which will document Stewie's near-death expirience and his search for his "real father." Making guest appearences will be the voices of Drew Barrymore, Jessica Biel, Ron Livingston, Jennifer Tilly, Adam … Read more