From the band themselves:
"ISIS has reached an end. It's hard to try to say it in any delicate way, and it is a truth that is best spoken plainly. This end isn't something that occurred over night and it hasn't been brought about by a single cataclysmic fracture …
Prior to their upcoming new full length, Here, Under Protest, Swingin' Utters will be releasing a new 7-inch titled Brand New Lungs. The release, due out June 22, 2010 on vinyl and digital, is their first new release since 2003's Dead Flowers, Bottles, Bluegrass, and Bones. The …
Against Me! has recruited multi-instrumentalist Franz Nicolay (The Hold Steady, World/Inferno Friendship Society) as touring member beginning with their upcoming European tour. The band made the announcement:
We're very happy to welcome Franz Nicolay out on the road with us! Starting with this next run of …
Philadelphia lawmakers are currently considering a bill which could have severe repercussions for the cities music scene. The bill, numbered 100267 and subtitled Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections, was proposed by Darrell Clarke and Bill Greenlee. The effect of the bill is to create a new …
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CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD PEASANTS is a new project from Shiflett, already known as the lead guitarist for FOO FIGHTERS and the frontman for JACKSON UNITED. Steeped in his love for classic country artists (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings), rockabilly (Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran), and deep-rooted …
Epic epic-rockers THIS WILL DESTROY YOU have swarmed the internets with a free mp3 for their new song “Communal Blood.” The ten-minute slow roasting space jam is from their upcoming full-length Tunnel Blanket and will also appear on a very limited 12″ single available from the band’s shows.
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“Searching For A Pulse/The Worth Of The World” is the musical and emotional convergence of two groups of close friends who, while from entirely different locations and backgrounds, share a common passion for creating honest art that seeks to explore the deeper aspects of everyday existence. …
Meshuggah guitarist Fredrik Thordendal has been working on a new solo album as of late under the moniker of “Fredrik Thordendal’s Special Defects“. Soilwork drummer Dirk Verbeuren has been recruited to handle the drumming for the effort and offered the following on the project:
“What …
Black Tusk’s new album “Taste The Sin” has been made available online for streaming in its entirety over at Stereogum. The album will land in stores this coming Tuesday, May 25th through Relapse.
Cynic will be touring with Intronaut and Dysrhythmia this summer, so far only the following dates have slipped out:
July 30th St. Paul, MN – Station 4 August 05th Allston, MA – Harpers Ferry
An official announcement is expected in the coming weeks.
The Damned Things (Anthrax, Fall Out Boy, Every Time I Die) have inked a deal with Island/Def Jam for the release of their debut album. A number of new details about the effort can be found in the groups newly posted bio, which is …
After an initial bout of rumors and speculation proved to be false, Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, etc.) has in fact now passed away. He passed this morning, May 16th, at 7:45am, reportedly due to stomach cancer. The news was confirmed by his wife …
Cruel Hand have unveiled the track listing for their new album “Lock & Key“, it runs as follows:
01 – “Lock & Key” 02 – “Cruel Hand” 03 – “Day Or Darkness” 04 – “Broken Glass” 05 – “ …
Voyager and Monolith are set to release a new 12″ split through Science Of Silence on June 08th. The outing will be limited to a pressing of 500 copies (a digital version will also be released) with each 12″ version coming with a free digital download of the effort as …
El Drugstore (East Of The Wall, Sassafras Spine) have had a change in plans for the four songs they recently recorded with Colin Marston (Behold… The Arctopus, Gorguts). Rather than release them as an EP, the band will now issue them as a split …
The Guilt Of…, who feature Mike IX Williams of Eyehategod, Outlaw Order, etc. fame within their ranks, are planning a new split with Merzbow. The outing will surface through Chromepeeler on June 14th and will be limited to 500 copies.