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Splits: Rancid Part With Drummer

News — November 3, 2006

Rancid have parted ways with longtime drummer Brett Reed. The band issued the following statement on his departure: Brett Reed has decided to leave Rancid and we wish him all the best in his journeys. Thanx Brett for the last 15 years. Brandon Steineckert, formally of the band The Used …

MP3s: New RJD2 Song Online

News — November 3, 2006

A new song from RJD2's new full-length, The Third Hand, has been posted online here. The album will see a release early next year via XL Recordings.

Bands: Bad Brains Back In Action / Dr. Know Plans Solo Effort

News — November 3, 2006

According to Billboard, the original lineup of Bad Brains are working to complete a brand new as-yet-untitled studio album produced by the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch. The album is set for a Spring release. In other news, Dr. Know is working on writing music for his debut solo album. So …

Records: The End Title Album / Artwork

News — November 3, 2006

The End have chosen Elementary as the title to their new album which will see a release on both CD and 12" vinyl on February 6th via Relapse Records. The coverart for the release can be viewed online here.

Site News: SPB Last.FM Stats

News — November 1, 2006

Here is the top "five" artists for last week according to the Scene Point Blank Last.FM group: 1. Converge 2. Brand New 3. A.F.I. 4. The Blood Brothers 5. The Beatles 5. Explosions In The Sky 5. Isis If you would like to join our group, please do so here.

MP3s: The Shins Post New Single

News — November 1, 2006

The Shins have posted their new single, "Phantom Limbs," online here. The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, Wincing The Night Away, which will see a release in early 2007.

MP3s: Death Before Dishonor E-card

News — November 1, 2006

Bridge Nine Records has posted an e-card online for Death Before Dishonor's re-release of Friends Family Forever. You can check that out here.

Labels: Hope Division Signs Olympia

News — November 1, 2006

Hope Division Records has announced the signing of Olympia. The band is comprised of former members of Fairweather and Brand New Disaster. Look for their debut effort, Emergencies, in February of 2007.

Bands: Lollapalooza Firms Up 2007... And Beyond

News — November 1, 2006

Lollapalooza has announced that it will be back in action for another year for 2007. The show will take place August 3rd through the 5th in Chicago, IL as it did last year. In addition, the festival announced it has signed on until 2011. For more info visit the festival's …

Tours: Sepultura Tourdates

News — November 1, 2006

Sepultura will be hitting the U.S. for a 28-date tour in support of their recent full-length effort, Dante XXI. The tour kicks off later this month and runs through late-December. Dates are listed below, click "read more" to view them.

Tours: Valient Thorr Tourdates

News — November 1, 2006

Valient Thorr have firmed up their touring plans for the month of November through December. The band will be embarking on a headlining tour for most of this month and then wrap up with a few dates with Nebula. You can view the dates by clicking "read more."

Bands: Sleepytime Gorilla Museum In Studio

News — November 1, 2006

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum are currently recording parts of their as yet untitled first full-length for The End Records at Tiny Telephone studios in San Francisco, California with engineer/producer Joel Hamilton (The Book of Knots, Sparklehorse, Elvis Costello, Frank Black, Unsane, Battle of Mice, Dub Trio). Look for a release in …

Labels: Hellcat Records Update

News — November 1, 2006

Hellcat Records has a couple of new things going on: First up, the label has signed and will be releasing the debut effort from Static Thought. The band will release their debut album, In the Trenches, on January 30th. Nekromantix are currently in the studio with The Horrorpops' Niedermeier working …

Records: Mouth Of The Architect LP

News — November 1, 2006

Gilead Media will be releasing Mouth of the Architect's latest full-length, The Ties That Blind, on vinyl format. You can pre-order the release at the label's site now.

Breaking News: Men, Women & Children Robbed In Detroit

News — October 24, 2006

Yesterday, Long Island-based funk/indie/disco-revival group Men, Women & Children had their van and trailer stolen, losing all their gear and merchandise as a result. Here is what the band had to say about the event: We just had our van and trailer, and nearly all of our gear, stolen outside …

MP3s: Members Of In Pieces Form Bear Hands / Post Demos

News — October 24, 2006

In Pieces guitarist Val Loper and drummer TJ Orscher have formed a new band, called Bear Hands. The band recently recorded a three track demo with Andrew Schneider (Cave In). You can listen to material from the demo online here.

Splits: Changing Face Breaking Up

News — October 22, 2006

Northern California's Changing Face announced that they will be disbanding. Earlier this year the band released their debut EP, Our Last Chance. Here is a statement from drummer Nick Rockwell: So many of you thought last night was a our last show. That is not true. We are going to …

Records: Meshuggah Releasing Nothing Reissue

News — October 21, 2006

Meshuggah will be re-issuing their 2002 release, Nothing,through Nuclear Blast Records on October 31st. The album will be remixed and remastered, have re-recorded guitars, and include a bonus DVD.

Site News: Scene Point Blank Included In Article On Webzines

News — October 20, 2006

The Columbia Chronicle, the student publication of The Columbia College of Chicago, recently put together a feature story on webzines and how they fit into the whole realm of music press. In addition to speaking with Scene Point Blank, they also spoke with our good friends at Pastepunk and Decoy …

MP3s: No Turning Back E-Card Online

News — October 20, 2006

Bridge Nine Records has posted an e-card for No Turning Back's Holding On. You can check that out here. The album is due out November 14th.