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Kreator and Vader set sights on Australia

Posted in Tours on July 15, 2017

Three years after they successfully pulverized the nation, Kreator are back to thrash and grind Australian audiences into sheer bloodlusting ecstasy. Since the 1980’s Kreator have been unleashing powerful slabs of Teutonic thrash-metal upon their fans, and 2017 sees no letup in the onslaught, with the band’s latest opus“Gods Of Violence” receiving some of the most superlative reviews in the band’s career.

Joining Kreator on this crushing double bill is one of the Pioneers of the Death/Thrash scene, Vader, who return to Australia from Poland after 7 long years. 

WATCH: Kreator's ‘’Gods of Violence’' 

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Kreator

With special guests Vader

Saturday 2nd September - Auckland,The Studio

Tuesday 5th September - Perth, Capitol

Thursday 7th September - Adelaide,The Gov

Friday 8th September - Melbourne, 170 Russell

Saturday 9th September - Sydney,Manning Bar

Sunday 10th September - Brisbane,The Zoo

 

Pre-Sale: Wednesday April 26th 9:00am-5:00pm (Local)

On-Sale: Thursday 27th April 9:00am(Local)

 

Listen to Tunic's Boss

Posted in MP3s on July 15, 2017

Winnipeg punks Tunic are streaming their new EP Boss at The Alternative. The 4-song EP comes out on July 21. Catch them on tour now (dates below). Read more Tour Dates: 07/24 – Saskatoon, SK @ Vangelis Tavern07/25 – Edmonton, AB @ Sewing Machine Factory07/26 – Calgary, AB @ 51007/27 … Read more

Armstrongs (w/ Rancid and Green Day)

Posted in MP3s on July 14, 2017

A new single has been released by Armstrongs, a group comprised of non-relatives Tim (Operation Ivy/Rancid/Transplants), Billie Joe (Green Day), Joey (SWMRS), and Rey Armstrong. "If There Was Ever A Time" is being released on a limited pressing flexi-disc to raise funds for 924 Gilman, a DIY all ages venue … Read more

Hype! documentary turns 20, releases on Blu-ray

Posted in Videos on July 14, 2017

Hype!, a documentary that covers the rise of grunge and "The Seattle Sound" is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Blu-ray release on Sept. 29 via Shout! Factory. Driected by Doug Pray’s (HBO’s The Defiant Ones, Scratch, Surfwise, Art & Copy), the film includes the first live performance of Nirvana's … Read more

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Stone Sour Down Under

Posted in Tours on July 13, 2017

Iowa rockers Stone Sour have announced their return to down under for a new headline tour in support of their upcoming fifth album, Hydrograd. Corey Taylor (also of Slipknot fame), Josh Rand, Roy Mayorga, Johny Chow and Christian Martucci have locked in new shows for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this … Read more

New Found Glory and the 20 Years Of Pop Punk tour

Posted in Tours on July 12, 2017

Pop punkers New Found Glory will celebrate two decades as a band by bringing their 20 Years Of Pop Punk tour to Australia this August, where they’ll play two of their albums in full each and every night. New Found Glory last performed in Australia in 2015, but this time … Read more

Start-up Dodgeball Records forms

Posted in Labels on July 10, 2017

Chris Messer of Showoff and his wife Dani have launched new Chicagoland record label Dodgeball Records, with help from longtime friend Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes/Alkaline Trio/Live From The Rock Room) on board. "Our goal is basically to build a brand that represents our core values. Those values are integrity, honesty, … Read more

Cuddlefish and Burning Spring announce split 7-inch

Posted in Records on July 10, 2017

Debt Offensive Records will release a new split EP between Cuddlefish (Athens, GA featuring members of Unfun and Cancers) and Burning Spring (Niagara Falls, ON featuring members of Black Lungs) in mid-August. The EP will be pressed on 7" vinyl and is expected to ship around August 15. Read more

God Mother join Party Smasher

Posted in Labels on July 10, 2017

Sweden's God Mother have announced that they've signed to US label Party Smasher, founded by Ben Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan. Weinman states: "For some reason, out of all the European countries producing independent punk and heavy music, it was always the bands from Sweden that made the noise even … Read more

Dark Spring debut album in development

Posted in Records on July 9, 2017

Dark Spring will soon release their debut album, Chain Letter 13, on Escapist Records. The band originally formed as a solo vessel for Ages guitarist Carson Ward and draws from a variety of bands, including Hum, Seaweed, and The Promise Ring. Set for a vinyl/digital release, Chain Letter 13 is … Read more

Amenra's Mass VI

Posted in Records on July 8, 2017

Amenra have announced a new Mass album this year. Titled Mass VI, it will release on October 20 via Neurot Recordings. "It took us a couple of years as always to find the right mindset to write a new album. Works of music whose creation was fueled by pure necessity," … Read more

1QI: Collision Course Records, Street Sects, Hakan

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2017

Welcome to our almost daily quickie Q&A feature: One Question Interviews. Follow us at facebook & twitter and we'll post an interview three days each week, typically every Tuesday-Thursday. After our social media followers get the first word, we post a wrap-up here at the site and archive them here. … Read more

Say-10 10th Anniversary Show

Posted in Shows on July 6, 2017

Say-10 Records out of Richmond, VA, will host a 10th anniversary celebration on Sat. Oct. 21. The label has unveiled a partial line-up for the event, featuring Beach Slang , Ann Beretta (record release), Cayetana, Pkew Pkew Pkew, City Mouse, Mad Conductor, and Positive No. It total, there will be … Read more

Neurosis to reissue The Word As Law

Posted in Records on July 5, 2017

The seond LP by Neurosis, The Word As Law, will be reissed by the band this August. Out of print since the 1990s, the album was recorded in 1989 and released by now defunct punk label Lookout Records. On Aug. 25, Neurot Recordings will reissue The Word As Law on … Read more

SPB exclusive: Bréag Naofa - II

Posted in Records on July 3, 2017

This month Scene Point Blank is pleased to debut the newest LP from Bréag Naofa, II. Out soon, the LP delivers 40 minutes of doom-ridden sludge that’s equally harsh and atmospheric. The band, whose name roughly translates to “Holy Lie” explore issues that negatively affect the human experience, including (as … Read more

Pageninetynine reunion tour on the East Coast

Posted in Bands on July 2, 2017

Pageninetynine (also often listed as pg.99), will reunine for a short tour to raise funds for East Coast local arts and LGBT causes. Magic Bullet Records will also reissue their Document 7 LP. Read more PAGENINETYNINE The Dixie On The Road benefit/reunion tour w/ Majority Rule:9/21/2017 Broadberry - Richmond, VA … Read more

Deafkids join Neurot

Posted in Labels on July 1, 2017

Neurot Recordings has agreed to release Configuração Do Lamento from Deafkids on October 6. The release will be on 10" vinyl and on CD. "I first read about Deafkids when I saw a headline from Cvlt Nation that read, 'This Band Sounds Like No Other!' My cynical nature believed that … Read more

Couch Slut's Contempt

Posted in Records on July 1, 2017

Couch Slut have released a preview track off their upcoming album, Contempt, which hits stop.res on July 28 via Gilead Media. The song "Company Picnic with Dust Off" is streaming online now at NPR. The Brooklyn band previously released My Life as a Woman in 2014. Read more

DFMK in the USA

Posted in Tours on July 1, 2017

Tijuana's DFMK will embark on a (mostly) US tour from July 22 to August 12. They recently released a 7" titled 7 Canciones Sobre Un Individualismo Radical ("7Songs about Individual Radicalism) on La Escalera Records. Read more DFMK Tour Dates:7/22 – Tijuana, MX @ Gobi & Marco’s house7/27 – San … Read more

Worriers announce new album (and new label)

Posted in Bands on July 1, 2017

Worriers will follow-up Imaginary Life (2015) with a new album out later this year on SideOneDummy. The band also has a new song out, below, titled "Future Me," and will be touring the USA and Australia this year. Tour dates are listed after the jump. Read more Kicking off in … Read more