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New Orleans Artist Benefit Show

Posted in Shows on May 5, 2009

A special evening of music to benefit Sweet Home New Orleans - a coalition of non-profit organizations that helps find affordable housing and provides rental assistance for Katrina displaced musicians, Mardi Gras performers and other traditional New Orleans artists - takes place Friday, May 22nd at Tipitina's Uptown in New Orleans, LA. Artists slated to perform include:

Wayne Kramer (MC5), Jolie Holland, John Langford (Waco Brothers, Mekons), Saul Williams, Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows, Minus 5, R.E.M.), Laura Veirs, Vijay Iyer, Erin McKeown, Bonerama, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Martín Perna (Antibalas, Ocote Soul Sounds) and Paul Sanchez.

William Elliott Whitmore - "Old Devils" Live Video

Posted in Videos on May 5, 2009

Video of William Elliott Whitmore performiing the song "Old Devils" live has been made available here. Read more

This Is Hardcore 2009 Pre-Show

Posted in Shows on May 5, 2009

The initial lineup for the This is Hardcore pre-show has been announced. The show takes place the Thursday before the fest. Bands slated to perform are Punishment, Little League, Second to None, and Freight Train. More bands are expected to be added. Read more

Exploding In Sound Release New Digital Compilation

Posted in MP3s on May 5, 2009

Exploding in Sound has offered up a new twenty-one track digital sampler titled The Recession Rock '09 online here. Bands featured include: Ex Norwegian, Zelazowa, Arcane Roots, The New Verb, Traindead, Spectator, Heroes of the Kingdom, Lemonwilde, B.L. Barakus, The Old Black, Freedom Hawk, Juarez, Robots and Empire, Fever Sleeves, … Read more

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Andrew WK To Host New TV Show

Posted in TV on May 5, 2009

Andrew WK is set to host a new reality show titled Destroy Build Destroy on Cartoon Network. The show is described in the following manner: Each week two teams of teens -- with the help of experts, wrecking balls, and explosions -- obliterate some sort of large-scale vehicle or machine, … Read more

Brothers Keeper Post Discography For Free Download

Posted in MP3s on May 5, 2009

1990's Erie, PA hardcore titans Brothers Keeper have posted their entire discography (including never before released demos) for a free download here. The band played their final show in 2003; members can now be found in The AKA's and Smoke and Mirrors. Read more

Alkaline Trio Leaves Epic For Self-Released World

Posted in Splits on May 5, 2009

Alkaline Trio has left Epic Records and has plans to form their own label to release their follow-up to Agony & Irony. The band plans to record the new album this Summer. Source: Punknews Read more

Stream Entire Incendiary Album

Posted in MP3s on May 5, 2009

A full-album stream of Incendiary's Crusade has been made available here. The vinyl-only release is due out via Eternal Hope Records this month. Read more

Dinosaur Jr. Debut New Song

Posted in MP3s on May 5, 2009

Dinosaur Jr. have debuted a brand new track titled "I Want to Know You" here. The song is from the band's upcoming full-length, Farm, due out June 23rd via Jagjaguwar Records. Read more

Mastodon Working On Album-Based Film

Posted in Records on May 5, 2009

Mastodon's most recent full-length effort, Crack the Skye, may become a full-length movie in the near future. The band has been contacted by three different directors in regards to developing the album into a film, even going so far as to meet and create a screenplay with an un-named director. … Read more

Cursive Tourdates

Posted in Tours on May 5, 2009

Cursive have revealed a Westcoast headlining tour for this Summer. The band continues to tour in support of Mama, I'm Swollen. To view the dates click "read more." Read more 6/13 - Denver, CO @ Westword Music Showcase 6/18 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Nutty's North 6/20 - Billings, MT … Read more

Stream Entire Hatebreed Album

Posted in MP3s on May 5, 2009

A full-album stream of Hatebreed's cover album To the Lions has been posted here. The album is out in stores today. Read more

Manchester Orchestra Frontman Posts Solo Material

Posted in MP3s on May 5, 2009

Three previously unreleased tracks from Manchester Orchestra frotnman Andy Hull have been posted online here. Read more

Panic Signs The Effort

Posted in Labels on May 5, 2009

Panic Records has announced the signing of Massachusetts-based hardcore outfit The Effort. The band is currently preparing for a busy year of touring followed by the recording of their label debut. Material from the band can be heard here. Read more

Lujo Signs A Lull

Posted in Labels on May 5, 2009

Lujo Records has announced the signing of Chicago, IL's A Lull. The bands debut EP, Ice Cream Bones, will be released on May 19th. Read more

Chimaira - "Destroy And Dominate" Video

Posted in Videos on May 5, 2009

Chimaira's video for the song "Destroy and Dominate" has been made available here. The song is taken from the band's latest full-length, The Infection. Read more

Stream Entire Zao Album

Posted in MP3s on May 5, 2009

A full-album stream of Zao's Awake? can be heard online here. The album is out today via Ferret Records. Read more

Helmet Announce Shows

Posted in Shows on May 5, 2009

Helmet has lined up three Westcoast shows next week where the band is planning to showcase some new songs. The band last released Size Matters in 2004. The shows are as follows: 5/14 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar 5/15 - Redondo Beach, CA @ Sainte Rocke 5/16 - … Read more

Stream Entire Unholy Album

Posted in MP3s on May 5, 2009

A full album stream of Unholy's New Life Behind Closed Eyes has been made available online here. The album is the follow-up to Blood of the Medusa and is due out via Prosthetic Records on May 12th. Read more

Seven Generations Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on May 5, 2009

California vegan straightedgers Seven Generations have announced that they will be breaking up later this year. Vocalist Chris Rouse had this to say on the topic: For the last six years, I have had a most cherished and enriching opportunity; to take part in something that I have truly believed … Read more