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Travoltas reunite

Posted in Bands on February 26, 2014

Duth pop-punk band The Travoltas are reuniting this summer for select reunion shows in The Netherlands. The band last played together in 2006 and released 7 albums.

The band, whose live line-up is listed below, will also be joined at their shows by special, unnamed guests. Visit their facebook page for more information concerning the live shows, scheduled for May-June.

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2014 Line up:

Perry: Lead Vocals

Vincent: Guitar

Micky: Guitar

Erik: Bass & Backing Vocals

Skokie Venom: Keys & Backing Vocals

Woody: Drums

+ special guests

Debut tracks from John Baizley and Katie Jones (Townes Van Zandt)

Posted in MP3s on February 26, 2014

"If I Needed You," performed by John Baizley (Baroness) and Katie Jones, is now streaming as a preview for the upcoming Neurot Recordings tribute Songs of Townes Van Zandt II. The record, which releases on March 11, follows 2011's vol. 1 and again features Scott "Wino" Weinrich, Steve Von Till … Read more

Daily line-ups for Denovali Swingfest London

Posted in Shows on February 26, 2014

Denovali Records' annual London showcase, Denovali Swingfest, has announced their day-to-day line-up for the April 18-19 event at Village Underground and Cafe Oto. The genre-challenging label also throws an annual showcase in Essen and Berlin. Read more DAY 1 – Friday April 18 – Village Underground London :: Porter Ricks … Read more

Coathangers plan full US tour

Posted in Tours on February 25, 2014

The Coathangers, from Atlanta, have scheduled a full North American tour this spring in support of the upcoming Suck My Shirt. The tour will take them to numerous stops, including SXSW, Spillover, Burgerama Fest, and on dates with The Black Lips and Audacity. Suck My Shirt, their fourth full-length, will … Read more

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Win our book, Light Years, My Mouth Is the Speaker, and more

Posted in Site News on February 24, 2014

Scene Point Blank released our first book, All Downhill From Here, recently. Now, we're giving away 3 copies, along with some great gear from our friends at Escapist Records. Prizes include the new second pressing of Just Like Us from Light Years, and the upcoming 7", In Focus, from My … Read more

CoC's Reed Mullin and Mike Dean create Teenage Time Killer

Posted in Bands on February 23, 2014

Corrosion of Conformity's Reed Mullin and Mike Dean are putting together a supergroup project titled Teenage Time Killer. The metal-punk band will feature a number of musicians includings Dave Grohl, Keith Morris, Nick Oliveri, Jullo Biafra, and several others. No release date or title has been released. Read more source: … Read more

Geoff Kresge out of Tiger Army

Posted in Bands on February 23, 2014

Bassist Geoff Kresge has left Tiger Army, citing on his facebook page frustration with the band's inactivity. Kreshe, who offered the full statement below, had been in the band since 2000 and was also in an early line-up of AFI. Tiger Army has been off the road since the end … Read more

1QI: Magic Bullet Records, Melissa B, Tortoise and Silver Snakes

Posted in Bands on February 23, 2014

Our newest feature here at Scene Point Blank is our semi-daily quickie Q&A: One Question Interviews. Follow us at facebook or twitter and we'll post one interview every Monday-Thursday. Well, sometimes we miss a day, but it will be four each week regardless. After our social media followers get the … Read more

The Mighty Fine join Creator-Destructor Records

Posted in Labels on February 23, 2014

The Mighty Fine, from California, have joined Creator-Destructor Records and have a new album on the way. The band will release Brothers and Smugglers on March 4 on CD, vinyl, and digitally. It contains ten new songs and was recorded by Kyle Black. Read more

Bob Casale (Devo) dies at 61

Posted in Obituaries on February 23, 2014

Bob Casale of Devo passed away earlier this week of sudden heart failure at the age of 61. Bob and his brother Gerald Casale with founding members of the group along with brothers Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, playing guitar with the group including last year's tour. It's been a hard … Read more

Isis' Panopticon gets reissue

Posted in Records on February 23, 2014

On April 29, Ipecac will issue a release of Isis' Panopticon record, first released by the label in 2004. It is the second in the Isis reissues series, with Ipecac having rereleased Celestial last year. Says drummer Aaron Harris on the new mastering: When ISIS was playing these songs regularly … Read more

Live Tim Barry record on the way

Posted in Records on February 22, 2014

Tim barry will release a live album titled Raising Hell & Living Cheap, Live in Richmond. The new live output will beavailable on CD from Chunksaah Records and was recorded at venue The Camel. Read more Source: punknews.org Read more

Melvins' Buzz Osborne plans solo tour and record

Posted in Bands on February 22, 2014

30 years into the Melvin's history, frontman Buzz Osborne has announced his first solo tour and solo record. The tour starts this month and his thirteen song record will release in June on Ipecac Recordings. A solo song, "Dark Brown Teeth," is now streaming online. A 10" will be sold … Read more

Many Arms: Suspended Definition

Posted in Records on February 22, 2014

Philadelphia trio Many Arms will release a new album, Suspended Definition, in April on Tzadik Records--their fourth full-lenth and second for Tzadik. Saxophonist Colin Fisher of Caribou also plays on the record. The "Zappa-SST-jazz-punk" band will will perform on John Zorn's Masada Book Three concert in March 2014. Read more … Read more

The Ocean, Scale the Summit, and more hit the road

Posted in Tours on February 22, 2014

The Ocean and Scale the Summit will be co-headlining a March tour of North America. The Atlas Moth and Silver Snakes will also be on the tour. Check out the dates below, and check out these words with The Ocean from last year. Read more *THE OCEAN* *w/ Scale The … Read more

Chuck Ragan announces tour with The White Buffalo

Posted in Tours on February 22, 2014

Chuck Ragan and his backing band, The Comradarie, will hit the road in April in a co-headlining jaunt with The White Buffalo in support of his new album, Till Midnight. On the tour, his backing band will consist of Jon Gaunt (fiddle), Joe Ginsberg (bass), Todd Beene of Lucero/Glossary (pedal … Read more

Iron Reagan, Ghoul, and Occultist hit the road

Posted in Tours on February 20, 2014

Iron Reagan, from Virginia, have announced an April tour with Occultist and Ghoul, hitting 21 cities on the trek and the Macrock Festival and Brainsqueeze Fest en route. The band released a split with Exhumed on Tankcrimes last month. Read more IRON REAGAN w/ Occultist:4/02/2014 Strange Matter - Richmond VA4/04/2014 … Read more

Sean Madigan Hoen (ex-Thoughts of Ionesco) writes memoir

Posted in Music News on February 20, 2014

In April, Soho Press will release Songs Only You Know: A Memoir by Sean Madigan Hoen, former vocalist for Detroit band Thoughts of Ionesco. The book follows Hoen's family life through family struggles such as addiction and depression, while Hoen finds solace in the punk scene. It is his first … Read more

download: Disparager's "R.I.P. Bill Hicks"

Posted in MP3s on February 20, 2014

At Scene Point Blank we enjoy hearing new music. We get a lot of it and today we're sharing some with our readers. Check out this free download of Disparager's "R.I.P. Bill Hicks" off their new EP Timeless, Ageless, released digitally last week and set for CD release on March … Read more

Cheap Girls to release new record in May

Posted in Bands on February 20, 2014

Michigan's Cheap Girls will release a new album, Famous Graves, on May 13 on Xtra Mile Recordings. The band is also busy on the road, with upcoming dates with Against Me! and The Hold Steady. They last released Giant Orange in 2012. Read more Tracklisting:01) Slow Nod02) Short-Cut Days03) Knock … Read more