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A BL'AST from 1989, remastered

Posted in Records on February 18, 2023

Originally released in 1989, Take The Manic Ride, the final studio album, from BL'AST will be remastered and reissued by Southern Lord. It releases officially on March 10, 2023.

BL'AST formed in 1983, disbanded after The The Manic Ride, and later reformed in the 2000s, releasing a 7",  a split 7" with Eyehategod, and For Those Who Face The Fire (2015).

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The original line up for Take The Manic Ride:

Dave Cooper - bass 

Bill Torgerson - drums

Mike Neider - guitar

Clifford Dinsmore - vocals

MANIC RIDE track listing:

  1. Somewhere I’ve Found/Falsehood Claws
  2. Overdrive
  3. Out of Alignment
  4. Start the Machine
  5. Turn and Face the World
  6. Blast it Back
  7. Bones
  8. Powerize
  9. It’s Time
  10. Abraxis
  11. Look Inside

Spaceships coming in March

Posted in Records on February 18, 2023

Based in South Bend, Indiana, post-gaze band Spaceships is back with a new album called Ruins, out on March 24 on Friend Club Records. Formed in 2013 as a continuation of A Rocket Named Justice, the band has three full-lengths, and EP, and a split with Retrouvé to their name. … Read more

Ill Communication "Flip the Switch" from EPs to an LP

Posted in Records on February 18, 2023

Ill Communication shares a new song this wee, "Flip the Switch," a preview of a new record coming out later this year. Members have played with bands such as The Warriors, Diehard Youth, No Motiv, Retaliate, and Gravemaker, consisting of longtime scene friends located in the Oxnard and Tehachapi hardcore … Read more

Torena shares a new song from upcoming EP

Posted in Records on February 17, 2023

California hardcore band Torena just announced a 5-song EP called Evil Eyez, coming out March 14 via DAZE. Listen to "Bleed," the lead track from the EP, for a taste of the band's heavy sound. They released an album, Cerebellum Prison, last year and are playing tonight at Bricks Rock … Read more

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Sublime Frequencies comp brings archival world music focus

Posted in Records on February 16, 2023

High Castle Teleorkestra has curated a new two volume collection of eclectic global sounds, A Beginner's Guide To Sublime Frequencies, available for preorder now. While just a sample, the collection includes Egyptian surf rock, '60s Vietnamese pop, Italian cineam, and more styles from locations such as Indonesia, Africa, the Middle … Read more

Shakeups in Drunktank

Posted in Bands on February 16, 2023

Drunktank has announced a lineup change. Ivaylo, former vocalist, has left the group due to vocal issues. The band completed a recent tour with two guest vocalists, Bart (old singer) on one leg, followed by Sarah Ockhuysen on the second leg. Ockhuysen has now joined the lineup full-time. Additionally, Pim … Read more

Austin's Transy Warhol

Posted in Records on February 16, 2023

Transy Warhol has announced their upcoming debut full-length. The Austin, TX based band draws influence from Austin punk greats like The Big Boys and The Dicks, with art-punk and riot grrrl elements too. The quartet's lineup features transgender and nonbinary musicians and discusses queer identities, mental health struggles and the … Read more

Taste from The Cup Of Pestilence (Frenzal Rhomb)

Posted in Records on February 16, 2023

Australian punk band Frenzal Rhomb has a new album, their tenth in total, out on April 7. The record will be called The Cup Of Pestilence and releases on Fat Wreck Chords. It was recorded and mastered at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, CO, and features 19 songs. One … Read more

New Usnea, new label, new song

Posted in Records on February 15, 2023

Newly signed to Translation Loss Records, Usnea has announced a new 6-song full-length album coming soon. The band formed in 2011 in Portland, OR and has released material with Relapse Records and Orca Wolf Records. The new collection will be called Bathed in Light, available on vinyl, cd, and digitally. … Read more

Ghost and Amon Amarth dates in summer

Posted in Tours on February 15, 2023

Ghost continues an active tour schedule, announced the "Re-Imperatour U.S.A." this summer, joined by Amon Amarth and covering 27 dates from August into September. The band got a shoutout in our Year in Review for their live show, among other recognition in response to last year's Impera. Read more GHOST … Read more

The sounds of Toilet Rats

Posted in Records on February 15, 2023

Toilet Rats' IV is on its way, coming March 3 on cassette (Steadfast Records). The Minneapolis, MN project comes from Tommy Ratz, a grimy punk-ish release built on synthesizers. "Oskar and Eli," one of the singles from the record, debuted earlier today. Ratz is a pseudonym of course, for musician … Read more

A musical strain of The COVIDS

Posted in Records on February 14, 2023

It was only a matter of time until COVID caught up with us. Based out of Amersterdam, the band formed in 2020 during lockdowns and finally performed a live show in 2021. Now, in 2023, they hae a full-length album coming called Bust To Bits. Playing garage rock rooted in … Read more

Madvillain entry in the 33 1/3 series

Posted in Music News on February 14, 2023

On March 9 MF Doom's Madvillainy gets the 33 1/3 treatment, with a new book titled Madvillain's Madvillany by Will Hagle, released by Bloomsbury Publishing. The book concentrates on the 2004 collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib, 152 pages in total. "Will Hagle blends fiction and nonfiction to … Read more

Venamoris: The Record

Posted in Records on February 14, 2023

Since it's Valentine's Day, today we share news of a new record from the husband-wife duo, Venamoris. The project features Paula and Dave Lombardo, Dave known for his drumming with Slayer, Fantomas, Mr. Bungle, and many more, and Paula, a former backup singer for Waybe Newton. We've shared this quote … Read more

Loki's Folly prepares for debut

Posted in Records on February 14, 2023

Sibling trio Loki's Folly is prepping the release of their debut album, Sisu, out Feb. 21 via Kitten Robot Records. The band features Annie Kuchenmeister (age 21, guitarist and singer), Nissa (16, drummer and singer), and Oskar (12, bassist). Get a feel for their jangly indie-punk with the single "Beaches … Read more

Bright Eyes this spring

Posted in Tours on February 14, 2023

Bright Eyes has announced a short tour, mostly hitting the central regions of the US this spring, leading up to a date at Corona Capital Guadalajara in Mexico. Dates are posted below and tickets go on sale this Friday. Formed in 1995 the project has been active in recent years. … Read more

Gonerfest 20 lineup

Posted in Shows on February 14, 2023

Set for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 this year, Gonerfest turns 20, with a stacked lineup playing at Railgarden in Memphis, TN. The lineup includes, and this is just a partial list, The Mummies, Osees, Marked Men, Chubby & The Gang, 1-800-Mikey, Alien Nosejob, CIVIC, The Gories, Cheater Slicks, Christian Family, and … Read more

Faintest Idea, Jump Start & TNS

Posted in Records on February 13, 2023

Politically-charged ska-punk band Faintest Idea is back with a new LP. The band will release The Road to Sedition on March 31 via Jump Start Records (US) and TNSrecords (UK). Each label is pressing different color vinyl options. Check out the lead single below. The band is also preparing their … Read more

New song from Broadway Calls

Posted in Labels on February 13, 2023

Broadway Calls just shared a new surprise split, Songs About Pipebombs, with Countdown To Life also contributing a song. In related news from Red Scare Industries, who released Broadway Calls' last full-length, Sad in the City (2020), Brendan Kelly and No Trigger are embarking on the road together, including a … Read more

Ensuing: 40 Years of Morgöth Tales (pt. 1) from Voivod

Posted in Tours on February 13, 2023

Sci-fi metal band Voivod is descending on the US in May with the "40 Years of Morgöth Tales" (pt. 1) tour, joined by Imperial Triumphant. The band is currently completing Morgöth Tales, which will be revealed soon, and presumably prior to the tour. Imperial Triumphant's Snake contributes guest vocals on … Read more