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Basement back in the studio

Posted in Bands on July 16, 2012

Basement has returned to The Panda Studios to record their second LP for Run for Cover Records. The band released I Wish I Could Stay Here in 2011 and is aiming for a fall 2012 release for the as-yet unfinished follow-up.

Primitive Weapons, Mares of Thrace, Pilgrim co-headline tour

Posted in Tours on July 15, 2012

In August, Primitive Weapons, Mares of Thrace, and Pilgrim will team up for a three-headed co-headlining tour across the northeastern US. SPB reviewed Mares of Thrace recently here. The tour starts in Boston, MA and concludes in Chicago, IL. Check below for a full listing. Read more PRIMITIVE WEAPONS, MARES … Read more

Science of Sound releasing Sleeping in the Aviary vinyl reissue

Posted in Bands on July 15, 2012

Science of Sound Records will be releasing Sleeping in the Aviary's 2008 release, Expensive Vomit in a Cheap Hotel, on vinyl later this month for the first time. The new reissue comes with a download code for 7 previously unreleased songs recorded during the period and, per vocalist Elliott Kozel, … Read more

Tenement on tour

Posted in Tours on July 15, 2012

Appleton, WI's Tenement has announced the "Creation Coast to Coast" tour, taking them across parts of the US and Canada. The band released the LP Napalm Death and the compilation LP Blind Wink in 2011. Read more AUG 16 - ST. PAUL, MN - Midway House - w/ TBA AUG … Read more

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Kiss of Death news

Posted in Labels on July 15, 2012

Kiss of Death Records has announced several new releases, including a new full-length from label owner Bryon Lippincott's band New Bruises and several 7-inch releases from the likes of Mayflower, Jeff Rowe, Big Mike, Bangers, Criminal Culture, and Rubrics (some of the aforementioned are splits between the two bands). The … Read more

Moss Icon to play reunion show

Posted in Bands on July 15, 2012

On October 25, 2012, Moss Icon will reunite for a one-off show in New York, NY celebrating the release of Complete Discography on Temporary Residence. Joined by openers Bitch Magnet, it will be the first time both bands have played New York in over 20 years. The band was originally … Read more

Free Canadian metal sampler

Posted in MP3s on July 14, 2012

While Scene Point Blank is late in celebrating Canada Day, loudtrax.com and the Heavy Metal Association of Canada are offering a free sampler of Canadian bands, titled Canuck Metal Vol. 2. To get the 14 song download, click here and enter the code listed on their website (HMMAC). Read more … Read more

Tomahawk returns

Posted in Bands on July 14, 2012

Tomahawk has announced the release of Oddfellows in January 2013. The new record is their first in five years, and in October the band will take the stage for the first time in nine years in New Orleans. The band is comprised of Duane Denison (Jesus Lizard), new addition Trevor … Read more

Constants update

Posted in Bands on July 14, 2012

Mylene Sheath artists Constants have announced the tracklisting for their upcoming fifth LP, Pasiflora, later this month. The record will contain 10 songs and clock in just under 40 minutes. See below for a track-by-track listing. Read more 1. Sunrise [5:05] 2. Hourglass [3:47] 3. Passenger [3:45] 4. Mourning [5:06] … Read more

Seven Sisters of Sleep EP streaming

Posted in MP3s on July 14, 2012

Decibel magazine is streaming the new EP from Seven Sisters of Sleep. The new self-titled EP is available from A389 Recordings and features 3 new songs and 3 songs off their earlier split with Children of God. The band is working on new material for the fall, for an LP … Read more

Nu Sensae releasing new record

Posted in Bands on July 14, 2012

Vancouver, BC trio Nu Sensae, formed in 2007, will be release Sundowning on August 7, 2012 via Suicide Squeeze Records. In support, the band will embark on a tour of US and Canadian dates this August. Read more Nu Sensae on tour! Aug. 4 - Calgary, AB - The Palomino … Read more

Chumbawamba retires at age 30

Posted in Splits on July 13, 2012

Anarcho-rockers Chumbawamba recently announced that, after 30 years, they are calling it quits. The band has a lengthy farewell statement on their website, but here's a small clip of offer insight as to why they are dissolving: We felt we'd got to a point where what we did as a … Read more

The English Beat: Live at the US Festival '82 & '83 to see release

Posted in Bands on July 13, 2012

On September 18, 2012, Shout! Factory will release The English Beat's Live at the US Festival '82 & '83 for the first time ever on CD/DVD. The set contains 2 CDs and a DVD with both years' full sets. Shout! Factory will be releasing the entire English Beat catalog throughout … Read more

Stream newest The Intelligence

Posted in MP3s on July 12, 2012

Everybody's Got It Easy But Me, the latest release from Seattle, WA's The Intelligence, is now streaming at Vice. It is the band's first record since 2010. In support, they are hitting the US West Coast—see below for dates. Read more Tour Dates July 19th - The Crocodile - Seattle, … Read more

A Cheery Wave compilation for download

Posted in MP3s on July 12, 2012

A Cheery Wave, a UK-based compilation of ten post/math/instrumental artists is available for free or a pay-what-you-want fee at any of the participating artists' bandcamp pages, including a direct link here to the page of band Karhide. A tracklisting is included below. Read more Lost in the Riots - I … Read more

Fear Factory drops off Shockwave Tour

Posted in Tours on July 11, 2012

For "reasons beyond the band's control" Fear Factory have dropped off this summer's Shockwave Tour, which started on July 6. While no official explanation has been revealed, the band continues to plan a headlining tour this August. The band released The Industrialist on June 5 on Candlelight Records. Read more

Sylver Tongue to make debut in 2013

Posted in Bands on July 11, 2012

Charlotte Hatherley (Bat for Lashes) is working on a debut solo project titled Sylver Tongue, inspired by Purple Rain, 70s sci-fi, and psych-pop. Further separating the project, she is writing songs on keyboard instead of guitar. An album is expected in early 2013. Read more

The Phenomenauts and Prima Donna touring together

Posted in Tours on July 11, 2012

Starting August 8, 2012 in Chico, CA, The Phenomenauts and Prima Donna will be teaming up for a US West Coast tour. The Phenomenauts formed in 2000 and most recently released Adventures in the Third Dimension on Silver Sprocket. Prima Donna released Bless This Mess earlier this year on Acetate … Read more

New Flobots in August

Posted in Bands on July 10, 2012

On August 28, 2012, Denver, CO's Flobots will drop a new record titled The Circle in the Square on Shanachie Records. The band has released the title track to fans here. Read more

Hot Water Music returns to the road

Posted in Tours on July 10, 2012

Hot Water Music has added more dates to their fall tour. The band will be playing headlining shows mixed amongst performances opening for Rise Against and The Gaslight Anthem in the US and Canada. The band released Exister this year, their first new full-length since 2004. Read more HOT WATER … Read more