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2 new old Zao records

Posted in Records on July 29, 2020

On Oct. 9, 2020 (and open for preorders now), Steadfast Records will release two new Zao records:

  • Preface : Early Recordings 1995-1996
  • All Else Failed (25th Anniversary Edition)

Preface: Early Recordings 1995 - 1996 features 14 recordings that range from unreleased demos with founding vocalist Eric Reeder to songs off the band's splits records and alternate versions.

As for the 25th Anniversary Edition of All Else Failed, the 2018 restored audio was re-cut as a 45rpm 2xLP. This comes packaged with new artwork, a 12 page lyric, plus photo booklet and download coupon. It will also be available on CD and cassette.

Swans documentary coming out in September

Posted in Videos on July 29, 2020

On Sept. 11, 2020, the Swans documentary Where Does a Body End? will be released for home purchase on dvd and blu-ray. The documentary starts at the beginning -- the early 1980s -- and follows the group through today, notably following the long constant: Michael Gira. In addition to unseen … Read more

Video Premiere - "Clean" by Lowfaith

Posted in Records on July 28, 2020

Propulsive and compelling, “Earth Falls Quiet, Heaven & Hell Sing” from Denver-based quintet Lowfaith presents five tracks that range from being warm and even hopeful to conveying a sense of immediacy and desperation. Though not as aggressively noisy as some of the classic shoegaze albums, the band certainly treads in … Read more

Video Premiere - "Tangents" by CATERPILLARS

Posted in Records on July 26, 2020

CATERPILLARS’ Facebook page declares that the four-piece group enjoys “chilling your bones while rocking them at the same time.” That description seems accurate in describing their upcoming third full length, Where Shadows Go to Speak. Following up 2018’s In the Company of Wolves, the album runs the gamut from being … Read more

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Trail of Dead to help venues and record stores

Posted in Bands on July 25, 2020

COVID-19 related closures have more or less ceased live music for much of 2020, cancelling and postponing tours and putting music venues and other related businesses at risk of permanent closure. …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead will give what they can back through three livestreams … Read more

New New Bomb Turks

Posted in Records on July 25, 2020

Nightmare Scenario, the fifth of six full-length releases from New Bomb Turks, has been reissued as a "Diamond Edition" for its 20th anniversary. Originally released in 2000, the Jim Diamond-recorded record was originally partially mixed by Jeff Graham. For the anniversary, the band went back to Diamond's originals. Lance Forth … Read more

City Windows debut (SD)

Posted in Records on July 24, 2020

A new EP from City Windows is out now on La Escalera Records. Titled Oxbow, the 5-song short-play record is the first release from City Windows but the San Diego, CA-based band features a number of familiar scene faces who have played in other bands: notably, The Sky We Scrape … Read more

Maxwell Stern solo LP

Posted in Records on July 24, 2020

After releasing a couple solo tracks earlier in the year, Maxwell Stern (Signals Midwest, Timeshares) has announced his debut solo album will release on Sept. 25 on Lauren Records. The album is titled Impossible Sum, with the first single, "Born at the End of the Year," out now (video after … Read more

Tough Age's fourth

Posted in Records on July 24, 2020

Tough Age from Toronto will release their fourth album, Which Way Am I?, on August 7 on Mint Records. The new record offers new directions for the band, including the use of flute, synths, and organs across the 11-song effort and shared lead vocals between bassist Penny Clark and guitarist … Read more

New single from Reserving Dirtnaps

Posted in Records on July 24, 2020

Reserving Dirtnaps (from Memphis, TN) has a new Another Disaster EP set for release in August. To tide fans over in the meantime, they've shared the new single "Under Siege," which shares a taste of the metallic hardcore that defines the upcoming release. The EP, due on WAR Records, was … Read more

Up next month from Catholic Guilt

Posted in Records on July 24, 2020

Melbourne, Australia-based Catholic Guilt have shared the first single from a new EP that releases next month. The single, "A BOutique Affiair" is shared below and is the first single from This Is What Honesty Sounds Like, which releases officially on August 28 on Wiretap Records. The band released Hymnbook … Read more

SPB exclusive: Cinemartyr gets cinematic

Posted in Videos on July 21, 2020

At Scene Point Blank, we’re always interested in how art is made. With COVID-19 restrictions, there are obviously a ton of changes to how bands are approaching their business in 2020. Today we share an exclusive video director’s commentary discussing “AR-15” from Cinemartyr. The band will self-release Death Of The … Read more

Vile Creature Announce “Choose Your Own Adventure” Live Stream

Posted in Shows on July 19, 2020

Canadian duo Vile Creature have announced a special "Choose Your Own Adventure" live stream that's due to take place on August 14th that they are calling "Glory, Glory! Live!" After the release of Glory, Glory! Apathy Took Helm! the band are pushing themselves even further by creating an exciting event … Read more

Free Howlin' Banana sampler

Posted in MP3s on July 17, 2020

French indie label Howlin' Banana Records has put its Summer Sampler #7 online for name-your-price download. The collection includes an eclectic mix of post-punk, indie pop, garage, psych, and more -- 14 songs is total. Check it out here. Read more 01. Tapeworms - Safety Crash02. eGgs - Still Life03. … Read more

Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace next Thursday

Posted in Music News on July 17, 2020

As artists continue to grapple without in-person audiences and music fans are stuck at home, artists continue to adapt. Nick Cave will perform in a film shot, live at London's Alexandra Palance on Thursday July 23 in a global streaming event. “Idiot Prayer’ evolved from my ‘Conversations With...’ events, performed … Read more

New song from Bob Mould

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

In preview of the upcoming Blue Hearts, Bob Mould has shared a lyric video to the single "Forecast of Rain." The album itself is set for a Sept. 25 release on Merge Records. Speaking of this song in particular, Mould says: As a child, my mother took me to Sunday … Read more

Cattle Decapitation vinyl reissues

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

Metal Blade Records announced two Cattle Decapitation vinyl reissues this week. Both Monolith of Inhumanity (2012) and The Anthropocene Extinction will be reissued on August 21. Hit the jump for album specific reissue info. Read more Monolith of Inhumanity LP reissue- "An Exhibition of Insides" bone / oxblood melt vinyl … Read more

Annual Burger Records party moves to 2021

Posted in Shows on July 17, 2020

“Like a punk rock Leap Year, BB2021 will be back next July to slam your ass and tickle your musical pleasure!” says the one and only John Waters in an announcement that Burger Records has rescheduled its 2020 Burger Boogaloo festival for 2021 with the same lineup. The revised schedule … Read more

S&M with Metallica

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

On Sept. 6 & 8, 2019, Metallica was joined by a live symphony orchestra for the grand opening of San Francisco's Chase Center to perform collaborative material for the first time since 1999, when the band recorded the material for their album S & M. S&M2 will be available as … Read more

A Pig Destroyer EP

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

On August 28, Pig Destroyer return with The Octagonal Stairway, a furious 6-track EP that features the title track as well as b-side noise tracks and a guest appearance from Iggor Cavalera. Watch a video for the EP's second song, "The Cavalry," after the jump. For additional Pig Destroyer memories, … Read more