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Chris Pennie leaves Coheed and Cambria

Posted in Bands on November 3, 2011

Drummer Chris Pennie has announced that he is leaving progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, citing "creative differences" for his exit. He had joined the band in 2007 and appears on their latest album, Year of the Black Rainbow. Originally a founding member of mathcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan, Pennie explained that he wished to focus more on his current projects, progressive metal band Return to Earth and his music production company, Fight Mannequins.

Devin Townsend Project to release box set

Posted in Records on November 3, 2011

Following the culmination of their releases, the Devin Townsend Project have announced the release of a box set, Contain Us, due out 29 November through Inside Out. The 6CD/2DVD box set contains the albums Ki, Addicted, Deconstruction, and Ghost, as well as the bonus tracks for each album, demos, live … Read more

Rammstein to release retrospective

Posted in Records on November 3, 2011

German industrial rock band Rammstein have announced the release of a new retropsective album, Made in Germany 1995-2011. It will be released via Vagrant Records in the US on 6 December. The album comes in three editions: a single-disc best-of compilation, a two-disc collection with the best-of and a disc … Read more

Lionize announce new album, release single for download

Posted in Records on November 1, 2011

Reggae rock band Lionize have announced the release of their fifth studio album, Superczar and the Vulture. The album will be released on 6 December 2011 through Pentimentio Music Company. In addition, they have put the track "Superczar" up for free download. Hit the jump for the tracklisting and the … Read more

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Leeds (UK)-based tribute to "Our Band Could Be Your Life" book

Posted in Shows on October 31, 2011

Legendary Leeds, UK-based venue the Brudenell Social Club (host to both local acts and international underground heroes) will be hosting a night dedicated to Michael Azzerad's seminal history of the 80s indie/punk underground, Our Band Could Be Your Life. The show features 13 local bands covering each of the acts … Read more

Give Up the Ghost/American Nightmare Announce Reunion Shows

Posted in Shows on October 28, 2011

Give Up the Ghost (Formally "American Nightmare") have announced two reunion shows. One in Boston, MA on Dec. 29th, and the other in Los Angeles, CA on Dec. 31st. To coincide with the reunion shows, Deathwish Inc. will be reissuing the band's two albums, Background Music and We're Down Til … Read more

On Bodies sign with Eulogy

Posted in Bands on October 24, 2011

Eulogy Recordings has announced the addition of On Bodies to the label's roster. The band, featuring former and current members of Terror, As Friends Rust, and Shai Hulud, will released Planet Hospice next year with Eulogy handling cd and digital capacities and American Enemy releasing the vinyl version. Read more

Streetlight Manifesto singer plans solo record

Posted in Records on October 24, 2011

Toh Kay, also knowns as Tomas Kalnoky of Streetlight Manifesto, has announced the release of his first solo record, Streetlight Lullabies. The album features 10 Streetlight Manifest songs broken down into acoustic versions. The record will be released on November 22, 2011 by Pentimento Music Company. Read more

Yes announce new live album

Posted in Records on October 24, 2011

Progressive rock group Yes have announced the release of their new live album In the Present - Live from Lyon. The album will be released as a 2CD/1DVD collection on 29 November in North America and 2 December in Europe. There will also be a special 3 LP edition available … Read more

The Decemberists Announce EP and Release New Track

Posted in Records on October 24, 2011

The Decemberists will release Long Live the King on November 1st via Capitol Records, but until then you can check out the b-side, "E. Watson" from the EP over at Paste Magazine. The EP features 5 b-sides and a Grateful Dead cover from The King is Dead sessions. Long Live … Read more

Rise Against Are Taking Touche Amore to Europe

Posted in Tours on October 24, 2011

Rise Against have announced a European tour with Touche Amore and Architects during March of next year. Dates below: 3/1 - Dortmund, Germany - Westfalenhalle 3/2 - Stuttgart, Germany - Schleyerhalle 3/3 - Berlin, Germany - Arena 3/5 - Arhus, Denmark - Vox Hall 3/6 - Stockholm, Sweeden - Arenan … Read more

Anne Announce New LP

Posted in Bands on October 24, 2011

From the inbox: A389 Recordings have announced they will be releasing the debut LP by Portland Oregon’s, shoegaze outfit ANNE. Titled Dream Punx, the LP will consist of nine tracks of material pulled from the band’s self released mixtapes as well as new/unreleased studio recordings. ANNE has also completed a … Read more

Larry and His Flask and Lionize cancel tour

Posted in Tours on October 23, 2011

Larry and His Flask and Lionize have cancelled their co-headlining fall tour, keeping only the final four dates of the original tour (Kelowna, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland) scheduled. In a statement from Larry and His Flask member Jesse Marshall, the band referred to illness in the family in Oregon. His statement … Read more

Unholy Majesty joins A389

Posted in Bands on October 23, 2011

Unholy Majesty's demo cassette (on Hemlock Thirteen) will be getting the vinyl treatment from A389 Recordings and will be out this winter. The UK band features members of Cold Snap, Age of Kali, and Santa Karla. Read more

SPB launches mobile site

Posted in Site News on October 22, 2011

Those of you accustomed to browsing the site on your iPhone, Android or other smartphone device should hopefully have had a pleasant surprise when browsing the site today - we've just launched our brand new mobile-optimised site! It's still in its early stages currently so please be gentle, but you … Read more

Dream Theater to release Metropolis Pt. 2 on vinyl

Posted in Records on October 22, 2011

American progressive metal band Dream Theater have announced the first release of their 1999 album Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory on vinyl. It is set to be released as a double LP on 25 November 2011 through Enjoy the Ride Records. Read more

Action Bronson and Statik Selektah working on collaboration

Posted in Records on October 22, 2011

Queens, NY rapper Action Bronson and producer Statik Selektah have wrapped up work on Well Done, a full length LP to be released Nov. 22, 2011 on DCide Records. Check out a tracklisting and upcoming tour dates below. Read more Tracklisting & Credits for Action Bronson & Statik Selektah Well … Read more

Loma Prieta signs to Deathwish

Posted in Labels on October 22, 2011

San Francisco, CA act Loma Prieta has joined with the Deathwish Inc roster. The band just finished recording I.V. with Jack Shirley, though no release date has been set. Regarding the signing, Deathwish states, "While Loma Prieta's sound is difficult to describe, it is clear that they come from the … Read more

Vision Street Wear Streams New Dead to Me Album

Posted in Records on October 21, 2011

If you head over to Vision Street Wear, you can check out a full stream of Dead to Me's new album, Moscow Penny Ante. The record will be available October 25th via Fat Wreck Chords. Read more

Pre-Order 10th Anniversary Vinyl of Bane's 'Give Blood'

Posted in Records on October 21, 2011

Triple B Records and Equal Vision are re-releasing Bane's, Give Blood, in a gatefold vinyl package for its 10-year anniversary. The album comes with a 16-page 11x11" color booklet with 4 vinyl-colors available (limited pressing of 2000): 3 on Triple B and 1 exclusive color through Equal Vision. Read more