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Dates Announced For 2010 "Summer Slaughter Tour"

Posted in Tours on April 27, 2010

Dates have been announced for this years “Summer Slaughter Tour“. As previously reported, the trek will feature the following lineup:

Decapitated The Faceless All Shall Perish The Red Chord Veil Of Maya Cephalic Carnage Decrepit Birth Carnifex Animals As Leaders Vital Remains

Meanwhile, dates for the trek run as follows:

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July 17th San Diego, CA – Soma July 18th Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues July 20th El Paso, TX – Club 101 July 21st San Antonio, TX – White Rabbit July 22nd Austin, TX – Emo’s July 23rd Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX – Ridglea Theatre July 24th Houston, TX – Warsaw Ballroom July 26th Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution July 27th Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade July 29th Philadelphia, PA – TLA (Theatre of Living Arts) July 30th Baltimore, MD – Sonar July 31st Worcester, MA – The Palladium August 01st New York, NY – Irving Plaza August 02nd Quebec City, QC – Imperial August 03rd Montreal, QC – Club Soda August 04th Toronto, ON – Opera House August 05th Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s August 06th Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s August 07th Detroit, MI – Harpos August 08th Milwaukee, WI – The Rave August 09th Chicago, IL – House of Blues August 10th Minneapolis, MN – First Ave August 11th Indianapolis, IN – Emerson Theatre August 13th Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall August 14th Salt Lake City, UT – Club Sound August 16th Calgary, AB – Republik August 17th Edmonton, AB – Starlite August 19th Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre August 20th Seattle, WA – Studio Seven August 21st Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre August 23rd San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

More details on the tour can be found at www.myspace.com/summerslaughtertour.

Details Revealed For Isis/Melvins Split

Posted in Records on April 27, 2010

More details have been revealed regarding Isis and Melvins‘ upcoming split release. Isis will be contributing the tracks “Way Through Woven Branches” and “The Pliable Foe“, both of which were tracked during the sessions for their latest outing, “Wavering Radiant“. Meanwhile, the Melvins will be offering alternate versions of two … Read more

RESTORATIONS Signs To Paper + Plastick

Posted in Labels on April 26, 2010

From the inbox: Paper + Plastick is excited to welcome Philadelphia’s RESTORATIONS to its impressive, ever-growing roster of bands. Featuring members of the sorely missed JENA BERLIN, Restorations’ debut EP, Strange Behavior, was recorded by Algernon Cadwallader’s Joe Reinhart and will be released digitally by the Gainesville label on May … Read more

Intronaut to record new album in May

Posted in Records on April 26, 2010

Intronaut has completed the writing process for their next album (the band has subsequently uploaded another video documenting said process). The release will be titled "Valley of Smoke" and is apparently about Los Angeles. Recording will commence on May 15th, though additional details have yet to be disclosed. Read more

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Weezer Go Indie?

Posted in Bands on April 26, 2010

Billboard reports that Weezer have left Geffen, the label that's been their home ever since their 1994 self-titled debut, which everyone still calls The Blue Album. According to Billboard, the band made the decision to split from their longtime home in December, opting instead to "go independent," though nobody in … Read more

State of Mind To Work with ANCHOR and REVIVER

Posted in Labels on April 26, 2010

Long Island label State of Mind has announced two upcoming releases. The first is from Sweden’s vegan/straight-edge metallic hardcore band ANCHOR. It will be a collection of EPs, splits, and a newly released 7″. The second item will be a CD/7″ from the Salt Lake City melodic hardcore band REVIVER. Read more

Ceremony, Skin Like Iron mini-tour

Posted in Tours on April 26, 2010

Ceremony will team up with Skin Like Iron in June for an East Coast run: Read more 6/15 Richmond VA @ TBA 6/16 Baltimore MD @ TBA 6/17 New Brunswick NJ @ Basement 6/18 Cambridge MA @ Cambridge Elks 6/19 New York NY @ Cake Shop 6/20 Philadelphia PA @ … Read more

Acheron breaking up

Posted in Bands on April 26, 2010

Official press release: After 22 years of existence, black/death/thrash metal band Acheron are calling it quits. The band has released 5 original full-length CDs, 3 mini-CDs, 1 cover-tribute CD and a number of other underground releases. Acheron will end on a familiar note by doing one last run of "Rites … Read more

Decrepit Birth completes new album

Posted in Records on April 26, 2010

Official press release: Oakland CA's tech-death masters, Decrepit Birth, have completed work on their new album Polarity to be released on July 27th in North America. Drums were recorded at Sharkbite Studios (Exodus) with producer Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish, Suffocation, Immolation) while all other tracking was handled by Matt … Read more

Constants Reveal New Album Details, Preview New Material Online

Posted in Bands on April 26, 2010

Constants have set “If Tomorrow The War” as the title to their new album. The outing was produced by Justin K. Broadrick of Godflesh, Jesu fame and will feature guest appearances from Andrew Neufeld (Sights & Sounds, Comeback Kid) and Mike Hill of Tombs. For now, two sample tracks from … Read more

Future of 924 Gilman in jeopardy

Posted in Bands on April 23, 2010

The future of legendary Berkeley, CA venue 924 Gilman is in doubt due to a dramatic rent increase taking effect on July 1. The space, which is non-profit, alcohol-free and volunteer-run, is soliciting donations through their website to help offset the costs. To find out more and donate, head here. … Read more

Municipal Waste Tour

Posted in Tours on April 23, 2010

Richmond, VA crossover thrash outfit Municipal Waste have announced some club shows in the coming weeks. Separate legs of the tour will also feature Toxic Holocaust, Cro-Mags and one show with 7 Seconds. You can click Read More for the details. The band continues to support 2009's Massive Aggressive. Read … Read more

Mose Giganticus Sign Deal With Relapse Records

Posted in Labels on April 23, 2010

The identity of Relapse’s mystery signing has been revealed to be Mose Giganticus. The group will release their album “Gift Horse” through the label on July 20th. For now, you can check out the bands track “The Left Path” online over at their Myspace. Read more

The Red Chord Cancel European Touring Plans

Posted in Bands on April 22, 2010

The Red Chord have been forced to cancel their planned European trek with Rotten Sound, Aborted and Those Who Lie Beneath as a result of the Icelandic volcanic ash situation. Band frontman Guy Kozowyk offered the following statement on the matter: “We did everything we could to make it to … Read more

Rosetta Post Two Tracks From New Album Online

Posted in Bands on April 22, 2010

Rosetta have made two new tracks from their upcoming new album “A Determinism Of Morality” available online. You can check out “Ayil” over at their Tumblr and “Revolve” on their Myspace. “A Determinism Of Morality” will see a May 25th release date through Translation Loss. http://rosettaband.tumblr.com/post/541646538/ayil-the-lead-off-track-of-the-new-album-a http://www.myspace.com/rosetta Read more

Torche, Boris split set for June release

Posted in Records on April 22, 2010

The previously announced split featuring Torche and Boris will now be available on June 29th. Titled "Chapter Ahead Being Fake," the 10" vinyl release will handled by Hydra Head Records. In related news, Torche recently finished self-recording new material which is tentatively expected to surface in late-August. Read more

Century Media signs Insidious Disease

Posted in Labels on April 22, 2010

Official press release: Century Media Records are proud to welcome death metal outfit Insidious Disease to its worldwide family. Insidious Disease was formed in late 2004 by Silenoz (Dimmu Borgir) and Jardar (Old Man's Child) with drummer extraordinaire Tony Laureano (Angelcorpse, Nile) and Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, Lock Up) … Read more

Evergreen Terrace guitarist starts new band

Posted in Bands on April 22, 2010

Official press release: Josh James (Evergreen Terrace, Casey Jones) has started a new acoustic-based band called Me and Mark. Based out of Jacksonville, Fla., the group has self released a 4-song EP that is available for purchase/digital download here. Me and Mark is leaps and bounds away from James' other … Read more

As I Lay Dying, Underoath, BTBAM, etc. tour

Posted in Tours on April 22, 2010

Official press release: 2010 witnesses the inaugural year of Cool Tour, in association with Metal Blade Records, Atticus Black by Atticus Clothing, and Musician's Institute College of Contemporary Music, and features As I Lay Dying, Underoath, Between The Buried And Me, Blessthefall, The Acacia Strain, Architects, Cancer Bats, and War … Read more

Leng Tch'e Stream New Track Online

Posted in MP3s on April 22, 2010

Leng Tch’e’s new track “Wirehead Imbeciles” has been posted online via the bands Myspace. The song comes from the groups forthcoming new album “Hypomanic“, which will see a June 08th North American release date through Season Of Mist. Read more