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Batillus To Release Debut LP

Posted in Records on February 4, 2011

Official press release:

New York doom quartet Batillus and Seventh Rule Recordings have finalized details for the release of band's debut full-length record, 'Furnace.' The album, which was recorded at Semaphore Recording with engineer Sanford Parker (Yob, Unearthly Trance, Nachtmystium, Pelican) and mastered by Collin Jordan (Ministry, Ohgr/Skinny Puppy) at the Boiler Room, will be released on April 19th in North America, with the LP version available for Record Store Day.

'Furnace' will however, be available as a special tour-pressing LP from the band directly at shows prior to its official release. This tour pressing will feature art silk-screened by hand and will be limited to only 55 copies.

'Furnace' track listing:

1. ...And The World Is As Night To Them
2. Deadweight
3. Uncreator
4. The Division
5. What Heart
6. Mautaam

Zombi Deatil New Album

Posted in Records on February 4, 2011

Official press release:Zombi has completed work on a brand new full-length album titled Escape Velocity. Escape Velocity, the follow-up to 2009's Spirit Animal, was recorded in part by Zombi's Steve Moore and A.E. Paterra in Pittsburgh, PA and Nyack, NY. The album was mastered by Denis Blackham (The Who, Led … Read more

By A Thread Announce New Album

Posted in Records on February 4, 2011

By A Thread has just released the details of their upcoming album. This will be the Vancouver, B.C. band's first album since 1999. It will be released by Revelation Records on March 22nd. The cover art is abvoe and the tracklisting is below. Read more TRACK LISTING: 1. Fashion 2. … Read more

Off With Their Heads Release New Video

Posted in Videos on February 4, 2011

Off With Their Heads has just uploaded a new video online. The video is for the song "Clear The Air" from the album In Desolation. It can currently be veiwed here. Read more

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Meet the new Scene Point Blank editor

Posted in Site News on February 3, 2011

  2010 was a busy year for Scene Point Blank, highlighted with our October re-launch. To keep the excitement flowing, 2011 brings the announcement of my new role as site editor. Web developer Matt had been handling double-duty throughout much of 2010 and he remains with the site. Since 2008 I … Read more

New Earth Lp Up For Streaming

Posted in MP3s on February 2, 2011

The New Earth record entitled Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light 1 has been made available for streaming. It is available until February 7th over at NPR.org. It is scheduled for a February 22nd release date through Southern Lord Recordings.? Read more

Totche Announce Spring Dates

Posted in Tours on February 2, 2011

Torche have recently announced a brief run of dates through March. No openers have been announced at this time. All dates are below. Read more 03/16 Atlanta, GA – 529 03/17 Norfolk, VA – Jewish Mother 03/18 Richmond, VA – Strange Matter 03/20 Springfield, VA – Jaxx 03/21 Columbus, OH … Read more

Colisueum Announce New Split

Posted in Records on February 2, 2011

Coliseum has just announced plans for a special Record Store Day Single. This will be a split 7 inch with none other than Superchunk. Each band will be offering their own take on a Misfits classic. Coliseum providing the song "Bullet" and Superchunk offering "Horror Business". Read more

The White Stripes break up

Posted in Splits on February 2, 2011

Blues rockers the White Stripes have unexpectedly announced their breakup, according to recent reports. Official word seems to be that the band "will make no further new recordings or perform live", in order to "preserve what is beautiful and special about the band". More on this as we hear it. Read more

Pianos Become the Teeth to Tour Europe

Posted in Tours on February 1, 2011

This April, Pianos Become the Teeth will embark on a tour of Europe for Alter The Press with Suis La Lune. Hit the jump for dates. Read more April07 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Kafe 4408 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Nordengarden09 - Copenhagen, Denmark @Kraftwerk10 - Hamburg, Germany @ Rote Flora11 … Read more

Thursday Release New Album Info and Track

Posted in Bands on February 1, 2011

Thursday have released the album title for their sixth studio album. "No Devolución" will be released April 12th on Epitaph. If you head over to SPIN you can check out the new song, "Magnets Caught in a Metal Heart." You'll also find the tracklist and album art. Read more

Fleet Foxes announce new record; release new song

Posted in Records on January 31, 2011

Seattle's Fleet Foxes have announced the eagerly-awaited followup to their self titled debut, 2008's Fleet Foxes. The record will be called Helplessness Blues and will be produced by Phil Ek, who also produced their debut EP and LP. The album will contain 12 tracks which are apparently "a little bit … Read more

NPR Streams New Bright Eyes Album

Posted in Records on January 31, 2011

If you head to NPR.org, you can stream Bright Eyes' new album, "The People's Key" until its release on February 15th. Read more

Cold Cave Talk New LP

Posted in Records on January 29, 2011

From the inbox: Cherish The Light Years is a remarkable progression both from Cold Cave’s acclaimed debut Love Comes Close and the discordant, industrial skeletons on the Cremations compilation. “Cremations is only two years old but it’s so drastically different,” Eisold says. “Cherish The Light Years is what I then … Read more

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax to Play Together

Posted in Shows on January 28, 2011

April 23, 2011, one week after the Coachella music festival at Indio’s Empire Polo Field, the four metal giants--Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax--will share a stage for the first time on US soil. The bands recently played together at a show in Sofia, Bulgaria. Read more

Touche Amore Reveal Details on Sophomore Album

Posted in Bands on January 28, 2011

Touche Amore revealed the title of their sophomore album slated for release this year on Deathwish. They will enter the studio in February with Ed Rose to record "Parting The Sea Between Brightness And Me." Jeremy Bolm(vocalist) had this to say: We are very excited to get to work with … Read more

Screeching Weasel Detail New LP

Posted in Records on January 26, 2011

Screeching Weasel has announced their new album. Coming out on Fat Wreck the record is titled First World Manifesto. The bands first album in 11 years will be on shelves March 15th. The album art is above. The tracklist is as follows: 1. Follow Your Leaders 2. Frankengirl 3. Beginningless … Read more

Run For Cover Inks Seahaven

Posted in Labels on January 26, 2011

Run For Cover Records has just announced a new signing. The New label addition is Seahaven. The label has stated that they are pressing the band's first 2 EPs to vinyl. The 12" release will contain both releases and is being released in March. Read more

Face Reality Signs With Youngblood

Posted in Labels on January 26, 2011

From The Inbox: Detroit’s Own Face Reality formed in early 2008. After recording a demo and their 2009 debut 7″ entitled “Positive Change” (Dead End Records) they buckled down for most of 2010 to write and record a six-song EP of incredible Straight Edge hardcore. Face Reality cite Warzone, Turning … Read more

Resist Records To Raise Funds For Disaster Relief

Posted in Labels on January 26, 2011

Official press release:In a bid to assist those effected by the recent flooding in Queensland, Resist Records set up an Ebay auction selling off rare, out of print and test press's of various vinyl released over the years with all proceeds raised going to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal. Not … Read more