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If These Threes Could Talk, Herra Terra updates

Posted in Bands on June 2, 2012

The Mylene Sheath has announced that the repressing of If These Trees Could Talk's self-titled 12" will be completed by mid-month, with preorders to follow. Additionally, Herra Terra are wrapping up work on an EP scheduled for release this fall, tentatively due in September.

Tallest Man on Earth to tour

Posted in Bands on June 2, 2012

Kristian Matsson, better known as The Tallest Man on Earth, will be releasing a new record on June 12 and subsequently embarking on a tour that hits the US, UK, and Europe over the next few months. Matsson last released The Wild Hunt in 2010. A new song can be … Read more

The BDDM Offer Up A Podcast

Posted in MP3s on June 2, 2012

South London mad-men The BDDM have recorded a podcast. Only they know why, but they want you to hear it. It's free. That's impetus enough. Check it out here and have a look at their social networking profile by cicking here. The band have recently been featured on influential sites … Read more

Stream the new Furze

Posted in MP3s on June 2, 2012

Norwegian black metallers Furze are currently streaming their fifth full-length release here, released in May on Fysisk Format. Prior to releasing Psych Minus Space Control, the band had also worked with Agonia and Candlelight Records. Read more

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A389 offers free sampler

Posted in MP3s on May 31, 2012

A389 Recordings has posted their annual downloadable sample here. With 52 tracks and over two hours of music, the mix showcases the label with artists such as Seven Sisters of Sleep, Anne, Pulling Teeth, Pick Your Side, Trapped Under Ice, and dozens more. Read more

Fest 11 adds to lineup

Posted in Shows on May 31, 2012

Fest 11 continues to grow. In a recent statement, founder Tony Weinbender details that there will be few additions unless more venues are made available as the downtown festival grows. The most recent bands to be added include Plow United, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Tiltwheel, David Liebe Hart Band, … Read more

New band from Steve Tucker (ex-Morbid Angel)

Posted in Bands on May 31, 2012

Warfather, a new death metal band featuring ex-Morbid Angel member Steve Tucker, has signed with Greyhaze Records. In Warfather, Tucker will be playing guitar instead of vocals and bass as he has done in previous bands. Other members have played with Dominion, Temple, Severe Torture, Krallice, and more. The band … Read more

Ween breaks up

Posted in Splits on May 31, 2012

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ween co-founder Aaron Freeman aka Gene Ween announced his intention to retire the band. Freeman recently released a solo record of cover songs. SPB reviewed the band's most recent outing, La Cucaracha in 2008. Read more

New Strong Intention

Posted in Records on May 31, 2012

Maryland Powerviolence band Strong Intention and PATAC Records are releasing the Razorblade Express EP today. Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod) and Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation) make guest appearances on the record. In addition, Strong Intention is joing up with Phobia for a run of East Coast dates (below). Read more Razorblade … Read more

Swans announce The Seer

Posted in Records on May 30, 2012

On August 28 long-running Swans will be releasing a 2CD, 3LP record The Seer alongside a special edition including a live DVD. Among others, the 2 hour release will include guests Al and Mimi of Low, Jarboe, Akron/Family, and more. Headman Michael Gira states: The Seer took 30 years to … Read more

Wintersun announce more details on Time

Posted in Records on May 29, 2012

Finnish folk/melodeath/power metal band Wintersun have finally announced some more details regarding their long-delayed sophomore release, Time. Delayed since 2006, the album will finally see release in the fall this year on Nuclear Blast records. Since the band had recorded over eighty minutes of music and didn't want to excise … Read more

Bridge Nine to re-release Live at CBGB

Posted in Records on May 29, 2012

Agnostic Front, turnning 30 this summer, will be seeing their record Live at CBGB re-issued by Bridge Nine Records on July 17. The record was originally released in 1989 and features 19 tracks recorded in 1988. For a tracklisting, as well as the band's tour stops for their 30th anniversary, … Read more

The Gathering release new single for free download

Posted in MP3s on May 28, 2012

Dutch progressive rock band The Gathering have released the song 'Meltdown' for free download. The song is the second single to be released from their new album, Disclosure, which is due out on 12 September. You can download 'Meltdown' and the previous single, 'Heroes for Ghosts', via the band's Bandcamp … Read more

Swallow the Sun in North America

Posted in Tours on May 28, 2012

Finnish doom/death act Swallow the Sun have announced a North American tour with long-runnging German metal bands Kreator and Accept, starting in September and running through parts of the US and Canada. Later this year the band plans to release Emerald Forest and the Blackbird on Spinefame Records. Read more … Read more

Mountain Man joins No Sleep

Posted in Labels on May 27, 2012

No Sleep Records has announced the addition of Mountain Man to their roster, with the hardcore band set to release an EP for the label later this year. The band formed in 2009 and has released records for Mightier than Sword and Think Fast!. Read more

Strike Anywhere to issue acoustic release

Posted in Records on May 26, 2012

Strike Anywhere have announced the release of a CD/LP/digital collection, In Defiance of Empty Times on August 14 via Bridge Nine Records. Bridge Nine released their last album, Iron Front, in 2009. SPB has also previously interviewed the band. They are currently on an Australian tour with Anti-Flag and the … Read more

Frenchkiss Records starts label group

Posted in Labels on May 26, 2012

Record label Frenchkiss Records has launched the Frenchkiss Label Group, a boutique distribution company that will carry records from ATP Recordings, White Iris, and Underwater Peoples. Read more

Run with the Hunted in Europe

Posted in Tours on May 24, 2012

This summer Run with the Hunted and Unveil will be touring Europe, included a Run with the Hunted stop at Fluff Fest. Check out the jump for dates. Read more 06.07.2012 Brugg, Switzerland @ Picadilly 07.07.2012 New Noise Festival Karlsruhe, Germany @ Stadtmitte 08.07.2012 Berlin, Germany @ TBA 09.07.2012 Hamburg, … Read more

We Were Skeletons to record, tour this summer

Posted in Bands on May 24, 2012

We Were Skeletons have announced a June tour with Beau Navine. Following the mostly East Coast US tour, the band will enter the studio in July with Will Killingsworth (Ampere) to begin work on their next album. Tour stops are listed below. Read more June 9 - New Brunswick, NJ … Read more

Primate to release Relapse debut

Posted in Labels on May 24, 2012

After signing with Relapse Records in 2011, Atlanta, GA's Primate will formally join the roster by releasing Draw Back a Stump on July 3 on CD, LP, and digital. Preorders are available now from Relapse. Read more Draw Back A Stump Track Listing: 1. Draw Back A Stump 2. Global … Read more