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Fest 12 news begins

Posted in Shows on April 23, 2013

The Fest 12 has launched their website for the annual punk rock gathering in Gainesville, FL. This years line-up is to include over 300 bands, with the first wave of announcements including but not limited to Boy Sets Fire, Dopamines, Masked Intruder, Off With Their Heads, Menzingers, Code Orange Kids, Copyrights, The Draft (reunion), Ann Beretta (reunion) and a whole lot more.

Fest 12 runs Oct. 31-Nov. 3, expanding to four nights this year, with an additional two night official pre-show in Ybor City, near Tampa, FL.

Tickets will go on sale May 4, along with another wave of band announcements.

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SPB remembers Fest 7, when Ann Beretta played what was to be their last show, and we chatted with frontman Rob Huddleston about it as well.

The Ocean streaming at Spin

Posted in MP3s on April 23, 2013

Spin is now streaming an instrumental version of The Ocean's upcoming new LP, Of Pelagial. The record is set for release on April 26 on Metal Blade Records. In addition to the new tunes, the band will also be a part of the 7th annual Summer Slaughter Tour, joined by … Read more

Woe Stream Withdrawal Via CVLT Nation.

Posted in MP3s on April 22, 2013

We kinda (ok, definitely) love the new Woe record, and we're pretty excited about what this year holds in store for the band now that Withdrawal is finally out there for all to hear. Hitting stores in the UK today and the US tomorrow, Withdrawal is an excellent and exhausting … Read more

Tera Melos streaming in entirety

Posted in MP3s on April 21, 2013

X'ed Out, the new album from Tera Melos on Sargent House Reocrds, is now streaming over at Spin. The album was released on April 16 and is being supported by a North American tour with label mates TTNG. Read more TERA MELOS & TTNG TOUR 2013 Apr 23, 2013 - … Read more

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Ghost's Masaki Batoh to release Brain Pulse Music

Posted in Bands on April 21, 2013

Ghost frontman Masaki Batoh will be releasing an experimental project using electronic pulses under the title Brain Pulse Music Machine on Drag City Records. The album was first planned to be entirely composed of BPM recordings, but this plan was altered followed the March 11, 2011 earthquake in Japan. Proceeds … Read more

Details emerging on Orion Music Festival 2013

Posted in Shows on April 21, 2013

The second annual orion Music Festival, currated by Metallica, has announced its line-up. The festival will be held in Detroit on this go-around on June 8-9. Among the headliners announced in addition to Metallica are Rise Against, Rocket from Crypt, Infectious Grooves (reunion with ex-Faith No More Jim Martin on … Read more

Steve Von Till's As the Crow Flies getting re-issue

Posted in Records on April 21, 2013

As the Crow Flies, the first solo record from Neurosis member Steve Von Till and also the first release proper from Neurot Recordings, will be getting a re-issue on May 14, thirteen years after its initial pressing. The album will feature new artwork and packaging and has long been out … Read more

Sadgiqacea leaks song

Posted in MP3s on April 20, 2013

Pitchfork is streaming a grack from Sadgiqacea's upcoming debut, False Prism. Follow the link to hear the title track. The album, set for release on May 7 on Candlelight Records, was recorded and produced by Chris Grigg of Woe. Read more

New Octopus Project in July

Posted in Bands on April 20, 2013

On July 9, Peek-A-Boo Records will be releasing Fever Forms, the fifth album from Austin, TX's The Octopus Project. The band last released Dexadecagon in 2010 and will be announcing tour dates in the near future. Read more Fever Forms Tracklisting: 1. The Falls2. Pyramid Kosmos3. Whitby4. Death Graduates5. The … Read more

Hydra Head and Record Store Day 2013

Posted in Labels on April 20, 2013

Happy Record Store Day 2013 from SPB. Among hundreds of limited editions and live activities at your local independent shops, two noteworthy releases come from Hydra Head Records, who are releasing double LPs of Botch's American Nervoso and Cave In's Until Your Heart Stops. A list of participating stores to … Read more

Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie Prince Billy on What the Brothers Sang tour

Posted in Tours on April 20, 2013

Having released What the Brothers Sang, a record of Everly Brothers covers, earlier this year on Drag City, Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie "Prince" Billy will be touring the summer, starting in July. Hit the jump for show specific information. Read more Wed. 7/17/2013 @ Vagabond Blues- Palmer, AlaskaThu. 7/18/2013 @ … Read more

Dying Scene Records signs Chimp Change

Posted in Labels on April 19, 2013

Dying Scene Records, affiliated by the website of the same name, has signed Chimp Change and will release their album Type Zero Civilization. The melodic hardcore band calls Alberta home and will release the album on June 18. Three songs are available now on the band's bandcamp. Read more Type … Read more

Pianos Become the Teeth hit the road

Posted in Tours on April 19, 2013

Pianos Become the Teeth, Sainthood Reps, and Dad Punchers will be hitting the road together (or in various formats of support) on a full US tour this spring. See below for more information and dates. Read more May 23, 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar w/ Alison Weiss* May … Read more

Red Scare announces package tour this summer

Posted in Tours on April 18, 2013

Red Scare Industries has released the first leg of dates for their summer package tour, featuring Masked Intruder, Elway, and Sam Russo--though additional labelmates may join on at select dates. Check out the dates below and keep your ear to the ground for additional stops as they are announced. All … Read more

Damien Jurado plans "intimate" tour

Posted in Shows on April 18, 2013

Singer-songwriter Damien Jurado has announced a May tour with an intimate focus of small clubs and houses, specifically limitting house ticket sales to 30-50 per venue. For dates hit the jump. Read more TOUR DATES: 05/01/13- Bellingham, WA- The Roost 05/02/13- Moscow, ID- Mikey's Gyros 05/03/13- Boise, ID- Neurolux 05/04/13- … Read more

Self Defense Family plans 7-inch

Posted in Records on April 18, 2013

New York's Self Defense Family will be releasing a three song 7" soon on Family Drugs Records. The Ep was recorded in August 2011 and will surface later this year. You can check out a track here, with more details concerning the release date to come. Read more

The Sword heading to Europe

Posted in Tours on April 18, 2013

After last year's release of Apocryphon on Razor & Tie, Austin, TX band The Sword will be heading to Europe this summer, following US dates with Clutch. Read more The Sword Tour Dates The Clutch Warm Up Shows 4/25/13 -- Hi- Tone -- Memphis, TN 4/26/13 -- Exit/In -- Nashville, … Read more

Lemuria Stream New Track on Spin

Posted in MP3s on April 18, 2013

If you head over to Spin.com, you can listen to "Brilliant Dancer" from Lemuria's new album, The Distance is So Big - due out June 18th via Bridge Nine. You can pre-order the 7-inch single now. The single will also consist of an exclusive b-side. Read more

Iron Chic Join Bridge Nine

Posted in Bands on April 18, 2013

Iron Chic will be releasing their new album through Bridge Nine later this year, but their first release for their new home label will be the Spooky Action EP on June 25th. While the Euro version of the EP contained a Butthole Surfers cover, the Bridge Nine release will replace … Read more

Merzbow gets CD reissue

Posted in Bands on April 17, 2013

Handmade Birds is releasing a one-time pressing of 500 copies of Merzbow's new Takahe Collage CD, part of their Dark Icons Series of releases. Visit their website for info on the release.   Read more