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New Site Feature: Comments!

Posted in Site News on December 28, 2007

It's been a long time coming, but we at SPB are really excited to bring you a late Christmas present - comments!

That's right, you now have the ability to post messages to our news stories, reviews, and features. It's a pretty magical moment for all of us on the site.

In order to be able to post a comment you'll need to be registered for the message board - once you're logged into the board, you'll be able to post using a form at the bottom of site pages. If you don't have an account, click here to sign up now.

Obviously we don't want the place to become a flamewar so anonymous comments aren't allowed and we reserve the right to edit and/or delete posts, if not ban repeat offenders. Cross us at your peril.

Enjoy the new features and keep an eye out for SPB's year-end feature. coming in the next few weeks!

- the SPB Staff

Russian Circles / Dälek Tourdates

Posted in Tours on December 28, 2007

Dates for the upcoming Russian Circles and Dälek tour have been announced. The tour kicks off in mid-February. To view the dates, click "read more." Read more 2/19 - Chicago, IL @ Subteranean 2/20 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick 2/21 - Columbus, OH @ The Ravari Room 2/22 - … Read more

Hydra Head Signs Helms Alee

Posted in Labels on December 26, 2007

Hydra Head Records has announced that they will be releasing the debut album from Seattle's Helms Alee in 2008. The group features Ben Verellen of Harkonen/These Arms are Snakes-fame. You can listen to material from the band here. Read more

Pastepunk Best Of 2007

Posted in Music News on December 26, 2007

Our good friends over at Pastepunk have made their best of 2007 lists available. You can check those out here. The SPB lists will be posted in the near future... we promise. Read more

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SPB Last.FM Stats

Posted in Site News on December 26, 2007

Here are last weeks top 'five' most played artists, according to the SPB Last.FM group. 1. Converge 2. Radiohead 2. Minus The Bear 4. Brand New 5. Thrice The most listened to albums last week were Brand New's The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me and Converge's Jane Doe … Read more

Merry Christmas

Posted in Site News on December 23, 2007

On behalf of the entire staff at Scene Point Blank, I wish to extend a Merry Christmas to all of our readers. Be safe and enjoy your holiday. We shall return on Wednesday with new updates. Read more

Earth Crisis Return With Tourdates

Posted in Tours on December 22, 2007

Earth Crisis will hit the road for their first U.S. tour since calling it quits in 2001. Since then, the band has played several reunion shows and even toured Europe. Support for the tour will be provided by Terror, Sworn Enemy, Shai Hulud, Down To Nothing, and Recon. To view … Read more

Reflections Prepares New Releases

Posted in Labels on December 21, 2007

Reflections Records is already working on new releases for 2008. The label has a number of high-profile albums slated for an early year release. Among the notables are new albums from Annihilation Time, No Turning Back, and Bad Reaction. The label will also be exclusively distributing the new full-lengths from … Read more

Chuck Ragan Tourdates

Posted in Tours on December 21, 2007

Chuck Ragan has announced plans to play solo dates between the upcoming Hot Water Music "reunion" shows. To view the dates, which take place in late January, click "read more." Read more 1/20 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits 1/21 - Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl 1/22 - Wilmington, NC @ … Read more

Interpol Post Live Songs

Posted in MP3s on December 21, 2007

Two songs from Interpol's Live EP have been made available online here and here. The CD is only available from select indie retailers; you can find the list here. Read more

BLESTeNATION - "The Way It Is" Video

Posted in Videos on December 21, 2007

BLESTeNATION's video for the song "The Way it is," featuring Travis Barker, has been made available online here. Read more

The B-52s Set Release Date

Posted in Records on December 21, 2007

The B-52s will celebrate thirty-two years as a band with the release of their new full-length, Funplex, on March 25th via Astralwerks Records. Guitarist Keith Strickland had this to say of the new album: It’s loud, sexy rock and roll for your pleasure zones, with the beat pumped up to … Read more

Deathwish Best Of 2007 Lists

Posted in Labels on December 20, 2007

Deathwish Inc. have posted their best of 2007 lists. The list includes staff, bands, and various friends. You can check that out here. Also the label revealed some of their 2008 release schedule. Here is how things are shaping up thus far: DWI63 * Life Long Tragedy "Runaways" CD/LP/Digital DWI64 … Read more

Terror Working On New LP

Posted in Bands on December 20, 2007

Terror will be entering the studio in February with Zeuss to record their new full-length. The band released Rhythm Amongst the Chaos earlier this year. Read more

6131 Signs Alpha & Omega

Posted in Labels on December 20, 2007

6131 Records has announced the signing of Los Angeles based Alpha & Omega. The band will be releasing a new 7" in early 2008. In the meantime you can stream material from their demo online here. Read more

Xiu Xiu & Fucked Up Launch Class Action Suit Against Rolling Stone & R.J. Reynolds

Posted in Music News on December 19, 2007

Xiu Xiu and Fucked Up have launched a class action lawsuit against Rolling Stone Magazine, R.J. Reynolds Tabacco Company (operating company of Camel Cigarettes), and Wenner Media (publisher of Rolling Stone). The lawsuit stems from the 40th Anniversary issue of Rolling Stone in which the two artists (among 186 others) … Read more

Smoke And Mirrors Ready To Enter Studio

Posted in Bands on December 19, 2007

Smoke and Mirrors, a new hardcore band out of Erie, PA, will be entering the studio shortly to record their debut effort. The band is comprised of former members of Brothers Keeper, Shockwave, and Seven Stiches, among others. Read more

SPB Last.FM Stats

Posted in Site News on December 18, 2007

Here are last weeks top 'five' most played artists, according to the SPB Last.FM group. 1. The Dillinger Escape Plan 2. Modest Mouse 2. Converge 4. A.F.I. 4. Against Me! 4. Jesu The most listened to album last week was Jesu's Conqueror. If you'd like to join the group and … Read more

Russian Circles / Dälek Tour

Posted in Tours on December 18, 2007

Russian Circles and Dälek will be embarking on a tour together come early next year. The tour is expected to kick off in February. Dates are still being booked. Read more

Paint It Black Line Up CD Release Shows

Posted in Shows on December 18, 2007

Paint it Black have lined up two CD release shows for their upcoming full-length, New Lexicon. The album is due out February 19th via Jade Tree Records. The shows are as follows: 1/5 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church w/ World/Inferno Friendship Society, Dustheads, Amateur Party 1/6 - Philadelphia, … Read more