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Details emerge for Long Island Fest 2011

Posted in Shows on April 28, 2011

Long Island Fest 2011 will be held on June 10-11 at the Bergen Point Country Club, and June 12 at the Bay Shore Sinai Reform Temple. Three day passes cost $42 and the following bands have been announced so far:

Bottom Out
Brooksite
Capital
Cipher
Compound
Daytrader
Foundation
Grey Area
Hardside
Incendiary
Into It. Over It.
Iron Chic
Line Of Scrimmage
Mind Over Matter
Most Precious Blood
Mother Of Mercy
The Partisan Turbine
Punishment Due
Skycamefalling
State Lines
Stick Together
Thieves and Assassins
This Is Hell
Tripface
World Of Pain
Xibalba

Metal Blade Records to Release Jim Florentine comedy album

Posted in Labels on April 28, 2011

While known for their metal roster, Metal Blade is adding stand-up comedian, actor, writer, comedian, voice artist, and co-host of VH's1 That Metal Show. Florentine has appeared on Crank Yankers and recently opened the American Carnage Tour with Anthrax, Megadeth, and Slayer. Read more

Corrosion of Conformity finishes new album, announces tour?

Posted in Tours on April 27, 2011

The North Carolina trio is currently wrapping up a new album, featuring the Animosity-era lineup of Woodrow Weatherman, Reed Mullin, and Mike Dean. It will be this lineup's first record together since the mid 1980s. The band will also be touring this summer in the US and Europe, hitting several … Read more

Check Out and Download New Iron Chic Songs

Posted in MP3s on April 27, 2011

Earlier this month, Iron Chic announced that they would be releasing two Euro 7-inches. They've made the four songs available to the public as a "name your price" downloadable pack entitled, Split N' Shit. It features three original songs and a Bikini Kill cover. You can listen and download the … Read more

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Energy Leave Bridge Nine and Plan Lots of Free Music

Posted in Bands on April 27, 2011

Energy announced this morning that they have walked away from Bridge Nine. They've stated that what the future holds for Energy are constant free digital singles with the occasional vinyl release after 12 songs or so are released. Hit the jump to read their full statement. Read more After releasing … Read more

Stream The New Foundation Album

Posted in Records on April 27, 2011

Foundation's new album, When The Smoke Clears, won't be available until May 3rd via Bridge Nine, but you can listen to the entire record until then over at Metal Sucks. Read more

Frank Turner Streams a New Song at SPIN

Posted in MP3s on April 26, 2011

If you head over to Spin.com, you can check out the new Frank Turner track, "Peggy Sang the Blues." The song comes from his new album, England Keep My Bones, out June 7th on Xtra Mile and Epitaph. Read more

Lollapalooza Release Full 2011 Line-Up

Posted in Shows on April 26, 2011

Lollapalooza have released the full line-up for this year's festival. Topping the bill will be Foo Fighters, Eminem, Muse, and Coldplay. Other notable acts are Bright Eyes, Cee Lo Green, Death From Above 1979, Ween, and A Perfect Circle. The festival will take place at Grant Park in Chicago, IL … Read more

Okkervil River To Play New Album Live And Stream It To Fans

Posted in Records on April 26, 2011

On Wednesday, April 27th, Okkervil River will be performing their new album, I Am Very Far, and streaming the performance so fans can get a preview of the new album. The new record will be released May 10th via Jagjaguwar Records. You'll be able to watch the show over at … Read more

Into It. Over It. and Such Gold Stream Half Of Their New Split

Posted in Records on April 26, 2011

Into It. Over It. and Such Gold are each streaming one song from their new split. You can hear Into It. Over It.'s, "Portland, OR." at RCRDLBL.com and you can listen to Such Gold's, "Minstrels," over at PropertyOfZack. The split will be available May 24th via No Sleep and Mightier … Read more

Did You Like Laura Stevenson & The Cans' New Album? Want It For Free?

Posted in Records on April 26, 2011

For the next 30 days, Laura Stevenson & The Cans are offering their new album, Sit Resist, for free download The album was released today (April 26th) via Don Giovanni Records. You can download the album HERE. Read more

RIP Poly Styrene (1957-2011)

Posted in Obituaries on April 25, 2011

Early news reports are indicating X-Ray Spex frontwoman Poly Styrene has lost her long-running battle with cancer. More news as we hear it on this sad story. Read more

Such Gold singer speaks about stabbing?

Posted in Bands on April 25, 2011

Earlier this month, Such Gold withdrew from the Manscout Jamboree tour citing a serious incident involved a band member. After keeping quiet on specifics, frontman Ben Kotin has offered the following statement in explanation: First of all I would like to apologize for pulling out of the Manscout Jamboree tour … Read more

NPR Streams New Fleet Foxes Album

Posted in Records on April 25, 2011

You can check out the new Fleet Foxes record, Helplessness Blues, by heading to NPR.org. The album will be available May 3rd on Sub Pop Records. The band currently has shows lined up this Summer in North America, The UK, and Europe. Hit the jump for dates. Read more 04/30 … Read more

Circle Takes The Square Post A New Studio Update

Posted in Videos on April 25, 2011

Circle Takes the Square recently announced that they've finished guitars and they're almost done with bass and vocals for their highly anticipated second album, Decompositions Vol.1. You can view a video of their most recent studio sessions HERE. Read more

Stream New Albums From Swingin' Utters, Laura Stevenson & The Cans, and An Horse

Posted in Records on April 25, 2011

If you head over to AOL Spinner, you can check out Here, Under Protest (Fat Wreck) from Swingin' Utters, Laura Stevenson & The Cans' new album, Sit Resist (Don Giovanni), and An Horse's, Walls (Mom + Pop Music), all before they hit stores tomorrow (April 26th). Read more

Against Me! Reveal More Details On New 7-Inch

Posted in Records on April 25, 2011

Tom Gabel has released the song titles and lyrics to the new Against Me! 7-inch, which will be available June 14th via Sabot Productions. Hit the jump to read the lyrics to "Russian Spies" and "Occult Enemies." Read more Russian Spies: 9 years and 50 days held hostage by pirates. … Read more

Kylesa on tour, including Bonaroo, Pitchfork, and Maryland Death Festival

Posted in Tours on April 24, 2011

Kylesa will soon be taking to the road again, hitting three festivals as they cross the country. Along with regular club gigs, the band will be playing Bonnaroo, Pitchfork Music Festival, and Maryland Death Fest. Click below for dates. Hour of 13 will be supporting from May 25 to June … Read more

New Red Hot Chili Peppers Album In August?

Posted in Bands on April 23, 2011

Chad Smith recently told Rock It Out! Blog that Red Hot Chili Peppers fans can expect a (currently untitled) new album by the last week of August. You can watch the full interview HERE. Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to play Rock in Rio and The Summersonic Festival this … Read more

The Beastie Boys 'Stream' New Album

Posted in Records on April 23, 2011

The Beastie Boys recently set a boombox down in the middle of Madison Square Garden and began livestreaming their new album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2, over the internet. You can now watch and listen (with a dancing gorilla) to the rebroadcast as well as pre-order the new record HERE. … Read more