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Authority Zero plans new record in April

Posted in Bands on January 30, 2013

Authority Zero will be releasing their fifth studio album, The Tipping Point, on April 2, 2013 on Hardline Entertainment. For a sneak peak, check out a stream of "No Other Place" here. The two decades-old band named the new record after a Malcolm Gladwell book and sees a new line-up that includes Sean Sellers (Good Riddance, Real McKenzies).

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The Tipping Point Track List:

1. No Other Place

2. Undivided

3. For The Kids

4. Take or Leave It

5. Struggle

6. Lift One Up

7. On The Brink

8. Today We Heard The News

9. The Tipping Point

10. Shakedown In Juarez

11. Endless Roads

12. 21st Century Breakout

Dikembe debut to see vinyl reissue

Posted in Records on January 29, 2013

Tiny Engines has announced the upcoming reissue or Dikembe's debut, Chicago Bowls, originally released on April 20, 2011. The reissue comes on vinyl on April 20, 2013, and will feature remastered versions of all four songs. The band has since released Broad Shoulders and plans to record a follow-up to … Read more

Black Flag reunites

Posted in Bands on January 29, 2013

It's been announced that legendary So. Cal punks Black Flag have reunited with plans for a new record. The line-up for this incarnation of the band is founder Greg Ginn (guitar), Ron Reyes (vocals), Gregory Moore (drums), and Dale Nixon (bass). Reyes previously fronted the band during The Church/Jealous Again … Read more

Vildhjarta release new EP teaser

Posted in Records on January 29, 2013

Avant garde/math metal band Vildhjarta have released a second teaser from their upcoming EP, 'Thousands of Evils'. This comes four months after the release of their first teaser in September, though there is still no confirmed release date for the EP. Read more

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Meshuggah to release new EP through Scion A/V

Posted in Records on January 29, 2013

Scion A/V has announced via their Facebook that they will be releasing a new EP from djent pioneers Meshuggah next Tuesday (5 February, if you're keeping score at home). It's safe to assume the release will be a free, given that the "I am Colossus" single Meshuggah previously released through … Read more

SPB exclusive stream: Big Dick - S/T

Posted in Records on January 28, 2013

The brilliantly-named Big Dick of Dirt Cult Records have given Scene Point Blank an exclusive stream of their new self-titled debut. The post-punk duo (just drum and bass) play a heavy, melodic but bass-heavy mix of progressive punk rock and hail from Ottawa, Canada. The album is streaming on the … Read more

Scene Point Blank relaunches: new design and features

Posted in Site News on January 27, 2013

Welcome to the new-look Scene Point Blank! You're seeing what's amounted to almost a year of planning, designing, re-coding and rethinking. We hope you like it - we're really pleased with it. You'll see more as the weeks go on of the new features and parts of the site, but … Read more

New additions to Jeffery Drag Records

Posted in Labels on January 24, 2013

Jeffery Drag Records has announced three new bands on their roster: Bad Cop, Promised Land, and Natural Child, described as "the latest in a line of Nashville-based garage rock acts that includes JEFF the Brotherhood and PUJOL, but Natural Child has the distinction of being the sleaziest of the bunch." … Read more

Domestic Genocide signs Black Awakening

Posted in Labels on January 24, 2013

Louisiana's Black Awakening has signed with Domestic Genocide Records. The doom wo-piece will release Cult of the Dying God later this summer, with two demos available here. Read more

The Postal Service to Celebrate Album Anniversary

Posted in Bands on January 23, 2013

The Postal Service have some plans to celebrate their album, Give Up, as its 10-year anniversary approaches. The duo will be releasing a Deluxe Edition of Give Up in April with a 15-track bonus disc consisting of some new tracks, b-sides, remixes, and covers. The group will also be making … Read more

The Mars Volta Break-Up

Posted in Splits on January 23, 2013

While it was initially thought to be a hiatus, Cedric Bixler-Zavala announced via Twitter that he was no longer a member of The Mars Volta and that it was over. He then continued to thank the fans for all the years of support while taking a few jabs at Omar … Read more

Homewrecker on tour

Posted in Tours on January 23, 2013

Homewreck have nnounced a run of 12 tour dates in support of Worms and Dirt, released on 12" by A389 Recordings. The short tour will see the Ohio band hitting parts of the US and Canada. Their record can be heard here. Read more Tour dates and info are below: … Read more

The Steve Adamyk Band to release new record on Dirtnap

Posted in Records on January 23, 2013

Steve Adamyk Band has announced their upcoming third record, Third, to be released on Dirtnap Records on February 5. Read more Track List:1. Not A Witness2. Had A Heartattack3. Eyes4. Katacombs5. Another Victim6. Wait For Your Number7. Set It Up8. Rain On Sundays9. Nightmare10. Satellite 11. My Enemy12. Won't Let … Read more

The Ergs! update on Hindsight is 20/20, My Friend vol. 2

Posted in Records on January 22, 2013

The Ergs! have updated their facebook page to note that the artwork for the upcoming singles collection Hindsight is 20/20, My Friend vol. 2 is nearly complete. The 22-song record is expected later this year on Dirtnap Records. Read more

The Bronx premiere new song

Posted in MP3s on January 22, 2013

In anticipation of IV, The Bronx have unveiled a new song, "Youth Wasted" here, off their upcoming February 5 album and first without the "mariachi" moniker in five years. Read more The Bronx - Tour Dates: Feb 2 - Los Angeles, CA - Los Globos Feb 5 - New York, … Read more

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival 15 announces line-up

Posted in Shows on January 21, 2013

The 2013, 15th anniversary edition of the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival in Worcester, MA, has announced it's line-up, starting with a pre-party on April 18 and running April 19-21. Over 40 bands will decend on the event, with headliners Opeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, and Anthrax (playing Among the … Read more

Khuda to release final album

Posted in Splits on January 21, 2013

Two-piece Khuda have announced a final album before they cease as a band. The record is being recorded by Pedro Mendes in Leeds, and the band has announced a final show in the same city set for February 9. They offer a lengthy press statement as well, summarized below. Our … Read more

Opeth, Katatonia to tour

Posted in Tours on January 21, 2013

Opeth has announced the upcoming North American Heritage Tour 2013, with Katatonia as openers. The tour hits over 30 cities, starting on April 18 in Buffalo, NY. Check out the full listing of dates below. SPB spoke with Katatonia last year here, following the release of Dead End Kings on … Read more

Tiny Engines signs Springtime

Posted in Labels on January 20, 2013

Richmond, VA's Springtime have signed with Tiny Engines with plans to release a 7" in the spring. The band was formed in late 2011 by ex members of Family Cat, Tiger Tail, and Cheyenne, and released a demo last year. Read more

D.O.A. to disband

Posted in Splits on January 20, 2013

After a 35 year run, legendary punk band D.O.A. has announced their final tour. The band has released 14 studio albums, including 2011's We Come in Peace. The band has announced a swan song tour that will hit California and Alberta. Read more Jan. 31—Phoenix Theatre—Petaluma, CaliforniaFeb. 1—The Observatory—Santa Ana, … Read more