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Rock Vegas Records Launch New Site / Updates

Posted in Labels on July 8, 2005

Rock Vegas Records has launched a newly designed website. In addition to the new site the label posted a number of tidbits about its artists. We will be mastering the Shoot To Kill and Alcatraz CD's this Monday July 11th @ New Alliance Studios w/ Nick Z. Both cd's will street date in late August / early September. Shoot to Kill artwork was done by Dwid and looks sweet. Cut Throat goes into the studio July 15 - 18th. They are recording @ New Alliance again, this time for a split CD w/ 25 ta Life. Ghost In the Machine will be recording some tracks in early August, we will post an MP3 shortly thereafter.

The Promise Ring Reunite For Benefit Show

Posted in Bands on July 8, 2005

Influential indie/emo outfit The Promise Ring will be reuniting to perform at the upcoming Flower Booking six-night fundraiser. The six-day event will take place November 8th through the 13th at The Metro in Chicago, IL. Also scheduled to appear are Local H, Isis, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Jimmy Eat … Read more

Doomriders Media Player

Posted in MP3s on July 8, 2005

A media player for Doomriders debut full-length has been posted online here. Black Thunder will see its release via Deathwish Inc. on August 9th. Read more

Q And Not U Breaking Up

Posted in Splits on July 8, 2005

Q And Not U issued the following statement on their website about the band's decision to call it quits: After seven years, hundreds of shows, thousands of miles, 46 states, four continents, three albums, only one flat-tire and countless nicknames for Shawn Brackbill, Q and Not U is disbanding. With … Read more

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Holden Caulfield Post New Songs

Posted in MP3s on July 7, 2005

Two songs from Holden Caulfield's upcoming album have been posted online. You can listen to the songs "Welcome Home" and "From Rockport to Rhode Island" here. The band's second release Can't Stop Now is slated for a late Summer release on Surprise Attack Records. Read more

Josh Homme Comes Clean On Oliveri's Firing

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2005

Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme finally came clean on the real reason that he fired longtime friend Nick Oliveri from the band in 2004. Homme informed BBC Radio 1 that he ordered Oliveri to leave the band after he discovered Oliveri had been physically abusive to his … Read more

New Every Time I Die Mp3 Online

Posted in MP3s on July 7, 2005

A new Every Time I Die mp3 has been posted online. You can download the song "Bored Stiff" here. The song is taken from the band's forthcoming release, Gutter Phenomenon, which is due out through Ferret Records on August 23rd. Read more

Cave In Enlist Converge Drummer

Posted in Bands on July 6, 2005

According to The Boston Phoniex, Cave In have enlisted the duties of Converge drummer Ben Koller while the band's regular sticksman J.R. Connors is out healing from a wrist injury. The band will be rehearsing with Koller as they plan to perform some shows starting at the end of July. … Read more

New American Werewolves Mp3 Online

Posted in MP3s on July 6, 2005

You can download an mp3 for the song "Nothing in the Dark" from American Werewolves upcoming full-length here. 1968 will be released via Fractured Transmitter Record Co. on September 13th. Read more

Sufjan Stevens Album Delayed

Posted in Records on July 5, 2005

It appears as though Sufjan Stevens' label Asthmatic Kitty has been delivered with a cease and desist order informing the label to stop selling copies of Stevens' latest full-length, Illinois as a result of "a legal issue concerning the artwork." Copies of the album are already popping up on eBay … Read more

Think Fast! Records Signs Wake Up Call / Label Bands Touring

Posted in Labels on July 4, 2005

Think Fast! Records (Have Heart, The Geeks) announced the signing of Maine's Wake Up Call. The band will be releasing their debut EP for the label this fall. In the meantime you can listen to the song "Who the Fuck" from the band's demo here. A number of Think Fast! … Read more

Rosetta / Balboa Shows

Posted in Shows on July 4, 2005

Rosetta and Balboa will head out for some shows together next week. Here is the info for those shows. 07-09 @ The Library - 49 Pratt Street, Allston, MA, 02134 07-10 @ The Office - 200 Columbus Ave., Syracuse, NY, 13210 07-11 @ The Underground - 1423 Poindexter Street, Chesapeake, … Read more

Holy Roman Empire Mp3 Online

Posted in MP3s on July 4, 2005

An mp3 for the track "Guards Off" has been posted from the debut Ep from Holy Roman Empire, entitled Lost In Landscapes.You can download that song here. Holy Roman Empire is a relatively new band consisting of guitarist Neeraj Kane (The Hope Conspiracy, The Suicide File, Stabbed By Words, Sweet … Read more

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Fall Tour

Posted in Tours on July 3, 2005

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will be heading out for a tour in the month of September. The band will be hitting the road in support of the release of their new album, Howl. Dates for the run are listed below. Read more Sep 12 2005 Great American Concert Hall San … Read more

Hot Snakes Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on July 2, 2005

According to their label's website, Hot Snakes will be calling it quits shortly. The band plans to play a few last shows including shows in Austrailia, California, New York, London, and festival appearances in Oslo, Norway. You can read the full statement as well as info about other Swami Records … Read more

New Blackalicious Mp3 Available

Posted in MP3s on July 2, 2005

You can download the track "Rhythm Sticks" from the new Blackalicious record The Craft here. The album is the follow up to 2002's Blazing Arrow. Read more

Curt Kirkwood Wrapping Up Solo Album

Posted in Bands on July 1, 2005

Curt Kirkwood, whom you will remember best from his days in The Meat Puppets, is wrapping up the recording of his debut solo effort. Kirkwood will release his first solo album entitled Snow on Little Dog Records later this fall. In related news, Kirkwood has lined up two solo shows … Read more

Blacklisted / Down To Nothing / Cast Aside Tour

Posted in Tours on July 1, 2005

Blacklisted, Down to Nothing, and Cast Aside will be embarking on a US tour later this summer. Dates for the run are still being confirmed, but we'll post them as soon as they're announced. Read more

Kid 606 Tracklisting / Tourdates

Posted in Bands on June 30, 2005

The tracklisting for Kid 606's new album Resilience has been revealed. The album will hit stores on July 25th on Tigerbeat6 Records. Here is a look at the tracklisting: 1 Done With the Scene 2 Spanish Song 3 Phoenix Riddim 4 Xmas Funk 5 Sugarcoated 6 I Miss You 7 … Read more

Baroness Summer Tourdates

Posted in Tours on June 30, 2005

Baroness begin their summer tour today. The band will be touring in support of their album Second on Hyperrealist Records, which they will have for sale with them on tour. You can listen to the band's track "Red Sky" here. The dates can be read below. Read more July 1 … Read more