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Three song acoustic EP from Royal Thunder

Posted in Bands on July 9, 2013

Royal Thunder, who previously released the acoustic "Parsonz Curse," are now offering their entire three song acoustic EP for fans at their bandcamp page. The EP is rounded out with new version sof "Whispering World" and "Black Water Vision."

The band will be touring with Baroness in the US later this summer, followed by a European jaunt.

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July 12 -- Little Rock, AR -- White Water Tavern

July 13 -- Jackson, MS -- Sam’s Lounge

July 27 -- Macon, GA -- Bragg Jam Festival

w/Baroness (Aug. 1 to Oct. 24 except where noted)

August 1 -- Cleveland, OH -- House of Blues

August 4 -- South Bend, IN -- Cheers Pub *

August 5 -- Columbus, OH -- A&R Music Bar

August 7 -- Rochester, NY -- Club @ Water Street

August 9 -- Toronto, ON -- Mod Club

August 11 -- Boston, MA -- Royale

August 13 -- Providence, RI -- Met Café

August 14 -- New York, NY -- Irving Plaza

August 17 -- Chicago, IL -- The Highdive

August 18 -- Columbia, MO -- Mojo’s

August 20 -- Colorado Springs, CO -- Black Sheep

August 21 -- Denver, CO -- Bluebird Theater

August 23 -- Tempe, AZ -- Club Red

August 24 -- San Diego, CA -- The Casbah

August 27 -- Tucson, AZ -- The Rock

August 28 -- Las Vegas, NV -- Backstage Bar

August 30 -- Salt Lake City, UT -- Urban Lounge

September 1 -- Spokane, WA -- The Knitting Factory

September 3 -- Bellingham, WA -- The Shakedown *

September 4 -- Vancouver, BC -- Venue

September 5 -- Portland, OR -- MusicFest NW

September 7 -- San Francisco, CA -- Thee Parkside *

September 9 -- Albuquerque, NM -- The Launchpad *

September 10 -- Oklahoma City, OK -- Leon’s Lounge *

September 27 -- Tilburg, Holland -- 013

September 28 -- Koln, Germany -- Stollwerk

September 29 -- Antwerp, Belgium -- Trix

October 1 -- Paris, France -- Le Trabendo

October 2 -- Luxembourg -- Den Atelier

October 5 -- Copenhagen, Denmark -- Loppen

October 7 -- Oslo, Norway -- Rockefeller

October 8 -- Stockholm, Sweden -- Debaser

October 10 -- Hamburg, Germany -- Markthalle

October 11 -- Berlin, Germany -- Postbanhof

October 13 -- Wien, Austria -- Arena

October 14 -- Munchen, Germany -- Backstage Werk

October 15 -- Milano, Italy -- Tunnel

October 16 -- Zurich, Switzerland -- Aarau Kiff

October 18 -- Tourcoing, France -- Le Grand Mix

October 19 -- Wolverhampton, UK -- Slade Rooms

October 20 -- Glasgow, UK -- Cathouse

October 22 -- Manchester, UK -- Club Academy

October 24 -- London, UK -- Electric Ballroom

 

* = Royal Thunder headlines

Dream Theater reveal cover art, tracklisting of new album

Posted in Records on July 9, 2013

American prog metal band Dream Theater have revealed some delightfully pretentious details of their upcopming eponymous release. In addition to the minimalist cover art, the band has revealed the tracklisting (including movements of individual pieces), which you can find after the jump. In case you weren't as disappointed with their … Read more

Run Forever and Signals Midwest touring together

Posted in Tours on July 8, 2013

From July 18-August 4, Signals Midwest and Run Forever will be touring the US together. The bands, both of whom share Tiny Engines as a label, will be met by Restorations on one leg of the tour. Restorations released LP2 earlier this year. Read more Summer TourJUL 18 - Pittsburgh, … Read more

Punk Is Dead Festival 2013

Posted in Shows on July 8, 2013

Lancaster, Ca will host a DIY punk festival this August 30-31 titled Punk Is Dead festival. Among the many bands from a variety of punk subgenres are Early Graves, ACxDC, Bad Acid Trip, Nails, and more. Read more

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Hear "Trouble Walker" from Heavy Times' Fix It Alone

Posted in MP3s on July 8, 2013

Tomorrow, July 9, Hozac Records will release the third full-length from Chicago’s Heavy Times titled Fix It Alone. In honor, Scene Point Blank is offering a premier of the track “Trouble Walker,” just one of 18 jams from the 33-minute record of punk guitar layering that shows there’s more than … Read more

SPB exclusive stream: Utter Failure

Posted in Records on July 7, 2013

Scene Point Blank is hosting a new stream this month, the Eroding Forces 12" from Utter Failure. The San Jose, CA four-piece includes brothers Rob and Dave Fraser (Krupted Peasant Farmerz), playing punk with an emphasis on the melodic side of the spectrum. Check it out below and pick up … Read more

Knapsack confirm tour dates

Posted in Tours on July 7, 2013

A recently reunited Knapsack have announced the dates of their upcoming tour, coming on the 15th anniversary of their final US tour (in which At the Drive-In opened). Dates are posted below. Read more Tour Dates Thursday October 24- San Francisco, CA- The Great American Music Hall Friday, October 25- … Read more

Mind Spiders to release new record in September

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2013

Dirtnap Records has announced via facebook that Mind Spiders (Mark Ryan of Marked Men) has announced their third LP, set to release this September. Mind Spiders released Meltdown a year ago. Read more

God? (Drag City) news

Posted in Records on July 7, 2013

God?, an imprint of Drag City Records, will re-issue the s/t LP from White Fence along with a debut from San Fran skatepunks Scrapter on July 16. The 7" is Scraper's first and was recorded by Ty Segall and Eric Bauer. Read more

New DVD of Stooges and MC5 interviews

Posted in Videos on July 7, 2013

A series of 25 year-old interviews with The Stooges and MC5 are set to release on DVD entitled Blowing Fuses Left & Right: The Legendary Detroit Rock Interviews. The DVD includes interviews thought to have been destroyed, but later found in a Jew Jersey attick in 1988, including five hours … Read more

Season of Mist re-issuing Saint Vitus

Posted in Labels on July 7, 2013

Season of Mist will be re-issuing Cod (1992) and Die Healing (1995) From Saint Vitus on Aug. 20 this summer, each to be available on CD and limited edition double LPs. The albums are currently available digitally. The band also announced an Australian tour starting later this month. Read more … Read more

Pitchfork 2013 schedule official

Posted in Shows on July 7, 2013

The 2013 Pitchfork Music Festival (July 19-21 in Chicago) has posted their official scheduled, included below. The three-day event includes a host of bands, including Wire, Bjork, The Breeders, Swans, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Pissed Jeans, White Lung, KEN Mode, El-P, MIA, and many … Read more

AFI signed to Republic for new release

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2013

AFI have signed with Republic Records for their rumored ninth full-length later this year. The band is also scheduled to play Riot Fest is Chicago and Denver this September. Read more Source: punknews.org Read more

Bouncing Souls lose drummer

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2013

Michael McDermott has announced that he is leaving Bouncing Souls after 13 years with the group. The band, who released Comet on Rise Records last year, issued the following statement about their long-time drummer's decision: Our brother and band mate Michael Mcdermott has decided to leave the band to pursue … Read more

The Stereo State call it quits

Posted in Splits on July 7, 2013

The Stereo State, from Holyoke, MA, have announced the band will cease later this year. The band released an EP and full-length during their run and will be performing at Fest 12 in Gainesville, FL later this year. Drummer Brandon Spence issued the following statement via Facebook: It kills every … Read more

Pinkish Black releases "Razed to the Ground"

Posted in MP3s on July 7, 2013

Fort Worth, TX duo Pinkish Black has released a new song, "Razed to the Ground," off their upcoming Century Media debut of the same title. The record is set for a Sept. 17 release and was recorded at The Echo Lab. Check out a track listing below. The band released … Read more

A389 to host summer Baltimore event

Posted in Shows on July 7, 2013

To offer an alternative to their annual January label anniversaries, A389 Recordings has confirmed the Summer Extinction Event to be held on Aug. 16, Ottbar in Baltimore will host an all ages label showcase with Noisem, Full of Hell, Impalers, Ringworm, Power Trip, and Municipal Waste. Read more The A389 … Read more

Sampler available from Standby Records

Posted in MP3s on July 7, 2013

Standby Records has put a downloadable 12 song sampler online for the summer, with songs from Farewell, My Love, The Relapse Symphony, Modern Day Escape, Davey Suicide, Picture Me Broken, Cinema Sleep, The Nearly Deads, and more. To hear and download it, click this link. Read more

Apart to release 7-inch this fall on Mayfly Records

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2013

Brooklyn Vegan is playing a song off the upcoming 7" from Apart on Mayfly Records titled A Bright and Clever Hell--set for release this September. It is the South Carolina band's third release overall, following a previous 7" and a full-length. They will be touring this summer with State Faults … Read more

True Widow leaks "Four Teeth"

Posted in MP3s on July 7, 2013

With a release set for July 23, NPR is giving a sneak glimpse at Circumambulation, the new record from Dallas band True Widow. The new record contains eight songs, recorded at The Echo Lab in Argyle, Tex. with producer Matt Pence. Read more