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SPB exclusive stream: Big Dick - S/T

Posted in Records on January 28, 2013

The brilliantly-named Big Dick of Dirt Cult Records have given Scene Point Blank an exclusive stream of their new self-titled debut. The post-punk duo (just drum and bass) play a heavy, melodic but bass-heavy mix of progressive punk rock and hail from Ottawa, Canada. The album is streaming on the SPB homepage right now, or you can click below to listen - fans of Nomeansno, DFA1979, Jesus Lizard and Melvins should give it a spin.

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Scene Point Blank relaunches: new design and features

Posted in Site News on January 27, 2013

Welcome to the new-look Scene Point Blank! You're seeing what's amounted to almost a year of planning, designing, re-coding and rethinking. We hope you like it - we're really pleased with it. You'll see more as the weeks go on of the new features and parts of the site, but … Read more

New additions to Jeffery Drag Records

Posted in Labels on January 24, 2013

Jeffery Drag Records has announced three new bands on their roster: Bad Cop, Promised Land, and Natural Child, described as "the latest in a line of Nashville-based garage rock acts that includes JEFF the Brotherhood and PUJOL, but Natural Child has the distinction of being the sleaziest of the bunch." … Read more

Domestic Genocide signs Black Awakening

Posted in Labels on January 24, 2013

Louisiana's Black Awakening has signed with Domestic Genocide Records. The doom wo-piece will release Cult of the Dying God later this summer, with two demos available here. Read more

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The Postal Service to Celebrate Album Anniversary

Posted in Bands on January 23, 2013

The Postal Service have some plans to celebrate their album, Give Up, as its 10-year anniversary approaches. The duo will be releasing a Deluxe Edition of Give Up in April with a 15-track bonus disc consisting of some new tracks, b-sides, remixes, and covers. The group will also be making … Read more

The Mars Volta Break-Up

Posted in Splits on January 23, 2013

While it was initially thought to be a hiatus, Cedric Bixler-Zavala announced via Twitter that he was no longer a member of The Mars Volta and that it was over. He then continued to thank the fans for all the years of support while taking a few jabs at Omar … Read more

Homewrecker on tour

Posted in Tours on January 23, 2013

Homewreck have nnounced a run of 12 tour dates in support of Worms and Dirt, released on 12" by A389 Recordings. The short tour will see the Ohio band hitting parts of the US and Canada. Their record can be heard here. Read more Tour dates and info are below: … Read more

The Steve Adamyk Band to release new record on Dirtnap

Posted in Records on January 23, 2013

Steve Adamyk Band has announced their upcoming third record, Third, to be released on Dirtnap Records on February 5. Read more Track List:1. Not A Witness2. Had A Heartattack3. Eyes4. Katacombs5. Another Victim6. Wait For Your Number7. Set It Up8. Rain On Sundays9. Nightmare10. Satellite 11. My Enemy12. Won't Let … Read more

The Ergs! update on Hindsight is 20/20, My Friend vol. 2

Posted in Records on January 22, 2013

The Ergs! have updated their facebook page to note that the artwork for the upcoming singles collection Hindsight is 20/20, My Friend vol. 2 is nearly complete. The 22-song record is expected later this year on Dirtnap Records. Read more

The Bronx premiere new song

Posted in MP3s on January 22, 2013

In anticipation of IV, The Bronx have unveiled a new song, "Youth Wasted" here, off their upcoming February 5 album and first without the "mariachi" moniker in five years. Read more The Bronx - Tour Dates: Feb 2 - Los Angeles, CA - Los Globos Feb 5 - New York, … Read more

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival 15 announces line-up

Posted in Shows on January 21, 2013

The 2013, 15th anniversary edition of the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival in Worcester, MA, has announced it's line-up, starting with a pre-party on April 18 and running April 19-21. Over 40 bands will decend on the event, with headliners Opeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, and Anthrax (playing Among the … Read more

Khuda to release final album

Posted in Splits on January 21, 2013

Two-piece Khuda have announced a final album before they cease as a band. The record is being recorded by Pedro Mendes in Leeds, and the band has announced a final show in the same city set for February 9. They offer a lengthy press statement as well, summarized below. Our … Read more

Opeth, Katatonia to tour

Posted in Tours on January 21, 2013

Opeth has announced the upcoming North American Heritage Tour 2013, with Katatonia as openers. The tour hits over 30 cities, starting on April 18 in Buffalo, NY. Check out the full listing of dates below. SPB spoke with Katatonia last year here, following the release of Dead End Kings on … Read more

Tiny Engines signs Springtime

Posted in Labels on January 20, 2013

Richmond, VA's Springtime have signed with Tiny Engines with plans to release a 7" in the spring. The band was formed in late 2011 by ex members of Family Cat, Tiger Tail, and Cheyenne, and released a demo last year. Read more

D.O.A. to disband

Posted in Splits on January 20, 2013

After a 35 year run, legendary punk band D.O.A. has announced their final tour. The band has released 14 studio albums, including 2011's We Come in Peace. The band has announced a swan song tour that will hit California and Alberta. Read more Jan. 31—Phoenix Theatre—Petaluma, CaliforniaFeb. 1—The Observatory—Santa Ana, … Read more

True Widow and Relapse join forces

Posted in Labels on January 19, 2013

Relapse Records has announced the signing of Dallas, TX three-piece True Widow with plans for a late Spring debut on their new label. The band last released As High As The Highest Heavens And From The Center To The Circumference Of The Earth in 2011 on Kemado Records. True Widow … Read more

Update on new Plow United

Posted in Records on January 19, 2013

Recently reformed Plow United, from West Chester, PA, have released a track listing of their new album Marching Band, to be released on April 2 on Jump Start Records. The 12 track album is their first since 1999. The band has also released a brief run of northeastern US tour … Read more

Amaury Sauvé puts up free sampler

Posted in MP3s on January 19, 2013

French producer/engineer Amaury Sauvé is offering a free sampler for download consisting of studio work he has done between 2010-2012. For a full listing, see below. Bands include Birds In Row, Comity, The Decline, As We Draw, and more. Read more Full tracklist : 1. Birds In Row - You, … Read more

The Phantom Carriage to release Falls

Posted in Records on January 19, 2013

On February 28, Throatruining, Braincrushing, and Theatre Records will jointly release Falls, the send full-length from French outfil The Phantom Carriage. The band is streaming the a cut from the record, "Dreamers Will Never Stop Dreaming" here. The Phantom Carriage last released New Thing on Throatruiner in 2011. Read more

NOFX releasing 30th anniversary boxset

Posted in Bands on January 18, 2013

NOFX and Fat Wreck Chords have announced the release of a limited edition boxset that collects all of the band's studio LPs from Liberal Animation (1988) to Self Entitled (2012). Preorders are up here, and 2500 of the set will be released on February 19. Check out the preorder link … Read more