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Pelican Ready Numerous Releases

Posted in Bands on January 14, 2005

If you are a fan of Pelican, than 2005 is the year for you. Pelican will be releasing a slew of releases this year. The first being an EP that will feature a twenty-minute track and a remix by Justin Broadrick (Godflesh/Jesu). It should be in stores this spring. Also in the works is a vinyl-only split with Mono through Hydrahead Records and Temporary Residence. And finally, Pelican will begin recording their new full-length, tentively set to contain seven songs, in February for a release later this year.

Mars Volta lyrics begin to make sense

Posted in Bands on January 13, 2005

GSL has posted the full lyrics/story booklet behind 2003's epic De-loused In The Comatorium by prog/salsa/afro-rockers The Mars Volta. The book is a 13 page epic that intermingles (okay, I got a dictionary for christmas) lyrics with a bizarre story detailing the life of their fictional character Cerpin Taxt, who … Read more

How Do You Pronounce Xiu Xiu?

Posted in Bands on January 13, 2005

Xiu Xiu is working on their next record right now that will be done by February and released in August. The tentative title is "La Foret," which in French means "The Forest." The cover art will be done by Miya Osaki (helps run Plea For Peace/Asian Man Records) and Rob … Read more

Sex Changes Positions

Posted in Bands on January 13, 2005

Sex Positions recently did a few member changes. Larry Anzouni is now back on drums. He used to be in the Dedication and wrote most of the songs on the beats on the Sex Positions LP. Trevor Vaughan is now on bass and was previously playing in XfilesX. Sex Positions … Read more

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Bloodsimple (ex-VOD) Post New Songs

Posted in MP3s on January 11, 2005

Bloodsimple, comprised of members of Vision of Disorder, Downset, and others, recently posted three songs from their upcoming full-length, A Cruel World. The album is due out in March through Bullygoat/Warner. You can hear the songs here. Read more

War All The Time: Launched!

Posted in Bands on January 10, 2005

Featuring members of the current Look Back And Laugh and broken All You Can Eat and What Happens Next, War All The Time thrash in with some awesome punk/hardcore songs. They recorded a tape from practice that can be heard here. It's not a Thursday reference. Read more

Minus The Bear Recording New LP

Posted in Records on January 10, 2005

Minus the Bear entered the studio last week to begin recording a brand new LP with Matt Bayles handling all production duties. The band has written roughly 14 songs for the new full-length, which they hope to release sometime later this year. We'll update you with more details as they … Read more

Mastodon & Dead To Fall Tour

Posted in Tours on January 10, 2005

Mastodon and Dead To Fall are teaming up for a North American mini-tour in March. Dates and venues will be announced shortly. Read more

Folsom Ready To Release New EP

Posted in Bands on January 10, 2005

Folsom have finished recording their new EP, If You're a Viper. The effort will be released through Spook City Records in February. Read more

Seemless Record Release Shows

Posted in Shows on January 10, 2005

Seemless have lined up two record release shows in conjunction with the re-release of their remastered and repackaged debut. The effort will be available through Equal Vision Records on January 25th. Saturday January 29th, 2005 (21+) The Lucky Dog Music Hall Worcester, MA w/ Beyond The Embrace, Septic Youth Command … Read more

Above This Fire Pre-Order

Posted in Records on January 9, 2005

Above this Fire's debut effort for Life Sentence Records entitled In Perspective is now available for pre-order though RevHQ. The album's street date is March 8th. The tracklisting for the effort is as follows: 1. Reaction 2. The Deceiver Within 3. What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse 4. … Read more

Instilled and Never Enough booking tour

Posted in Tours on January 8, 2005

Instilled and Never Enough need some help with some of these dates. If you wanna help them out with a show, that would be awesome. Some are already being booked while others help is still needed. Email [email protected] if you can help. Dates are below. Read more March 5th- Atlanta … Read more

Life Long Tragedy Contest

Posted in Site News on January 7, 2005

Northern California's Life Long Tragedy recently released their This Blessing, This Curse Records debut Destined For Anything. The band has created a powerful blend of aggressive music and sincere lyrics that fans of all forms of hardcore can appreciate and enjoy. Click here for contest details. Read more

Madball Working On New Album

Posted in Bands on January 7, 2005

Madball are currently in the process of writing material for an upcoming LP, to be released later this year. The band expects to enter the studio soon. In the meantime, the band has a few shows scheduled with 100 Demons and Agnostic Front plus plans for a Pacific tour in … Read more

The Mars Volta eCard

Posted in Bands on January 7, 2005

An E-card featuring "The Widow," the first single from The Mars Volta sophomore effort, Frances the Mute. has been posted online. The album is slated for a March 1st release date. You can view it here. Read more

Go It Alone Return To Action

Posted in Bands on January 6, 2005

Go It Alone have returned back to action following a stint of inactivity after drummer Lucas McFadden sustained serious injuries in a mountain climbing last Spring. Last month the band played their first show back and will be entering Castle Ultimate Studios in May to record their next album for … Read more

Unicorns are extinct

Posted in Splits on January 5, 2005

Some will argue that they never existed. But alas, Canadian indie-darlings, The Unicorns, are no more. No reason has been given thus far but as soon as we hear something, we'll let you know. Read more

Modest Mouse Set Winter Tour

Posted in Tours on January 5, 2005

Modest Mouse, touring in support of their latest full-length Good News for People Who Love Bad News, have set their schedule for their upcoming tour. The first batch of dates are listed below, more are expected to be announced shortly. Read more Jan. 21: Nashville (Vanderbilt University (Memorial Gym) Jan. … Read more

Death Threat Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on January 5, 2005

Death Threat have become the first band of 2005 to bite the dust. No official statement has been made, but the band will reportedly play their final show January 29th at the Knights of Columbus in Wallingford, CT. Also performing that night are Madball, 100 Demons, Death Before Dishonor, and … Read more

Hoods Ready For US Tour

Posted in Tours on January 4, 2005

Hoods will be embarking on a US tour in the months of January and February in support of their split release with Freya. Dates between February 8th and 28th will feature Merauder, Blacklisted, and Agents of Man providing support. Dates are as follows: Read more Thursday, January 20, 2005 San … Read more