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TV: Devo to guest star in upcoming Futurama episode

News — June 8, 2010

Legendary new wave/punk pioneers Devo have been confirmed for an appearance in a forthcoming episode of Futurama. The episode will see DEVO campaign for mutant rights in the series' 100th episode special. According to the press release, the members of DEVO have mutated over the years and vocalist Mark Mothersbaugh …

Bands: Frank Turner returns from Israel, defends decision to play dates there.

News — June 8, 2010

Frank Turner has posted a blog entry about his recent trip to Israel and his thoughts on the boycotts which include The Pixies, Gorillaz, Elvis Costello and more. An excerpt from his comments: For what it’s worth, I think the basic problem of two competing nationalisms claiming the same …

Records: Social Distortion posts status update on new record

News — June 8, 2010

Social Distortion has gone back into the studio to finish work on their new album after finishing writing last month. Frontman Mike Ness posted updates on the progress as well as some hints about how the record may sound: Going back to finish the album after a month of …

Tours: Make Do And Mend Tour

News — June 8, 2010

Make Do and Mend have announced their touring plans for the summer. The band will traverse much of the US, with Hostage Calm along for many of the dates on both coasts and Heartsounds joining them in the Midwest and Southwest. You can click Read More for the details. The …

Labels: Year of the Sun Inks NORRIS

News — June 8, 2010

Canadian metal/hardcore band NORRIS have inked a deal with Year of the Sun Records (affiliated with Relapse in the US). The band has a new full-length planned for later this year and still supporting their 2009 EP Bone Crusher. Several songs from the band’s earlier releases are streaming on …

Splits: The Methadones (1993-2010)

News — June 7, 2010

In a recent interview, vocalist/guitarist Dan Vapid stated that The Methadones will call it a day by year's end, playing two final shows (one at this year's Insubordination Fest and another in their hometown of Chicago, IL) and releasing a collection of b-sides and outtakes packaged with five new …

Tours: Pixies cancel Israel shows

News — June 7, 2010

The Pixies have cancelled their upcoming trip to Israel in light of the controversial raid on a flotilla bound for Gaza last week. The band made this statement: The decision was not reached easily. We all know well the Israeli fans have been waiting for this visit for far …

Bands: All Shall Perish Announce Lineup Changes

News — June 7, 2010

All Shall Perish have announced some lineup changes via the following statement: “So we’re long due for an update on the currently happenings of All Shall Perish. Firstly, we’re pleased to announce that Adam Pierce (Sea of Treachery) has come onboard as our new drummer. …

Bands: Burning Love Release New Album Digitally, Announce European Touring Plans

News — June 7, 2010

Burning Love (ex-Cursed) have made their new album “Songs For Burning Lovers” available for purchase through iTunes. The physical release of the outing is tentatively planned for a June 28th release date with the band expecting to have it available at their upcoming shows as …

Bands: Goes Cube Offer Update

News — June 7, 2010

Goes Cube have some ambitious plans for the coming months, including a new EP and a new full-length effort. The group offered the following statement on their plans: “2010 has already been a hell of a year for us. We went on an amazing national tour with East …

Tours: Capsule tour dates

News — June 7, 2010

Capsule will be on the road this summer. Dates announced include:

Records: The Acacia Strain Reveal Track Listing For New Album "Wormwood"

News — June 7, 2010

The Acacia Strain have revealed the track listing for their new album “Wormwood“. Set for a July 20th release through Prosthetic, the album will run as follows: 01 – “Beast” 02 – “The Hills Have Eyes” 03 – “BTM FDR” …

Records: Soilwork Reveal Details For Deluxe Edition Of "The Panic Broadcast"

News — June 7, 2010

Soilwork have revealed some details for the deluxe edition of their forthcoming new album, “The Panic Broadcast“. In addition to the bonus track “Sweet Demise“, the effort will come with a DVD featuring extended studio footage of the making of the album along with a high …

Bands: Intronaut Frontman Announces New Side Project

News — June 7, 2010

Intronaut guitarist/vocalist Sacha Dunable has started a new side project dubbed Graviton with members of the recently shelved National Sunday Law. Dunable offered the following update on both Intronaut’s new album “Valley Of Smoke” and Graviton below: “Intronaut are hard at work …

Splits: Abscess breaks up, Autopsy returns

News — June 4, 2010

  Official press release: After 16 years of delivering punishing, extreme heavy metal, California's Abscess has decided to call it quits. The band's sixth and final studio album, Dawn of Inhumanity, was released in March on Peaceville Records. Abscess drummer/vocalist, Chris Reifert, issued the following statement: "Greetings, sickos. We need …

Records: Boris collaboration w/ Ian Asbury announced

News — June 4, 2010

Official press release: Southern Lord Records proudly announces an incredible collaboration between label artists Boris and Ian Asbury of The Cult and The Doors. This finely-crafted four-song mini release, simply entitled BXI, was tracked and mixed in Tokyo in late April. Asbury's vocals are a perfect match for Boris's straightforward, …

Labels: Year of the Sun Records signs deal w/ Relapse

News — June 4, 2010

  Official press release: Year of the Sun Records has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Relapse Records. The deal will see all of Year of the Sun's releases being distributed in the United States while also making the label's product available through Relapse's online store. "We take pride …

Labels: Relapse Records signs Cough

News — June 4, 2010

Official press release: Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing Richmond, VA's Cough. Cough formed in 2005 and has independently released an EP, The Kingdom, as well as a full-length album, Sigillum Luciferi, via Forcefield Records. The band has recently written the follow-up to Sigillum Luciferi and has been …

Splits: Ruiner breaking up

News — June 4, 2010

Official press release: After six years, 700+ shows, several releases, countless tours of North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, Ruiner will be calling it a day in October 2010 (as October 5th is the anniversary of the band's first show). Vocalist Rob Sullivan commented: "This wasn't an easy choice to …

Records: Clutch Reveal Cover Tracks For "From Beale Street To Oblivion" Reissue

News — June 4, 2010

More details have been revealed regarding Clutch’s forthcoming reissue of their 2007 outing, “From Beale Street To Oblivion“. Due out through Weathermaker Music on July 20th, the outing has been expanded to 22 tracks, including 5 songs recorded at London, England’s BBC Studios as part of the …