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The Number Twelve Looks Like You x Twenty-Five

Posted in Tours on July 16, 2026

Mongrel, released back in 2007, is nearing its 20th anniversary. As such, the band The Number Twelve Looks Like You is planning a special tour to mark the anniversary, as well as a newly remastered vinyl release via Equal Vision Records.

Read SPB's 19 year-old review of the original.

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Live dates:

SEPTEMBER
25 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box (Vibes Stage) *
26 — Dallas, TX — Three Links *
28 — Mesa, AZ — The Rosetta Room *
29 — Las Vegas, NV — Area15 *#
30 — Los Angeles, CA — The Echo *#

OCTOBER
01 — San Diego, CA — SOMA Sidestage *#
02 — Bakersfield, CA — Temblor Brewing Company *#
03 — Sacramento, CA — Harlow's *#
05 — Portland, OR — High Limit Room *#
06 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon *#
09 — Denver, CO — HQ *#
11 — Birmingham, AL — Furnace Fest +
16 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom ^
18 — Brooklyn, NY — TV Eye *^
19 — Richmond, VA — Richmond Music Hall *^
20 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819 *^
22 — Orlando, FL — Conduit *^
23 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross *^
24 — Atlanta, GA — Vinyl at Center Stage *^
25 — Nashville, TN — The End *^
27 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups *^
28 — Detroit, MI — The Crypt *^
29 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room ^
30 — Lakewood, OH — Mahall's ^

* — w/ Kaonashi
# — w/ Blind Equation
^ — w/ Differences
+ — festival appearance

Mongrel (Remastered) vinyl side splits:
A1. Imagine Nation Express
A2. El Piñata De La Muerte
A3. Jay Walking Backwards
A4. Grandfather
A5. Alright, I Admit It... It Was A Whore House
B1. Paper Weight Pigs
B2. Sleeping With The Fishes, See?
B3. Cradle In The Crater
B4. The Weekly Wars
B5. The Try (Thank You)

The SUNN O))) times

Posted in Tours on July 16, 2026

With a new self-titled album out this year (Sub Pop), SUNN O))) has announced a headlining North American tour this fall. Read SPB's review here. Read more Live dates: Fri. Oct. 02 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom Sat. Oct. 03 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns Sun. Oct. 04 … Read more

Recollection / Intrusive Thoughts

Posted in Records on July 16, 2026

Recollection will release a new 4-song EP next monthh, out on August 28 via DAZE. The band previously released Vivid Dreams last year, and shares members with members of Rude Awakening, Hammer Bros, Life's End, Hard Ca$h, Slab, and more. This new EP is titled Intrusive Thoughts. The title track … Read more

Shrineburner to bring Hymns of Despair

Posted in Records on July 15, 2026

Chicago, IL three-piece Shrineburner will release their debut album of sludge meets doom metal on Sept. 11. The debut is called Hymns of Despair and includes six tracks. The band previously released an EP, Solitude, in 2024 with a previous lineup. Read more Hymns Of Despair Track Listing: 1. Void … Read more

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Posted in Records on July 11, 2026

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Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

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Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

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Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

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From the Horns of Abomination

Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

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SPB Premiere: Nunca Escucharas by Generacion Suicida

Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

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Posted in Tours on July 10, 2026

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Posted in Bands on July 10, 2026

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Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

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EXP on Reptilian

Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

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Posted in Records on July 10, 2026

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Posted in Records on July 9, 2026

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