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Agonia signs Ragnarok

Posted in Labels on June 7, 2012

Agonia Records has signed Norwegian black metal band Ragnarok to their roster. The band will begin recording their seventh album on June 24 with Devo or Marduk helming production duties.

Lemuria news

Posted in Bands on June 7, 2012

Earlier this week, SPB announced Lemuria's European tour. In addition, the band will play a run of east coast US dates prior to going overseas. The band also offered updates on recording, as they plan to start writing for their next album, due on Bridge Nine in 2013. Under of … Read more

Lineup for Denovali Swingfest 2012 unveiled

Posted in Shows on June 7, 2012

Denovali Swingfest has announced this year's lineup. Featuring 21 diverse artists from 10 different countries, the fest takes place Friday October 5-Sunday October 7 in Essen, Germany. Artists performing include Blueneck, Thisquietarmy, The Pirate Ship Quintet, Carlos Cipa, and many more. For a full listing, check out below. Read more … Read more

Larry and His Flask on the road

Posted in Tours on June 6, 2012

After releasing All That We Know last year, bluegrass punks Larry and His Flask have been touring extensively. Most recently the group announced a Canadian tour for the summer, followed by dates with Frank Turner in the fall., and a few one-offs at Riot Fest, Fest 11, and more. The … Read more

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Enabler sets release date

Posted in Bands on June 6, 2012

Milwaukee's Enabler have set a July 17 release date for their Southern Lord debut titled All Hail the Void. The band, who released Year One along with several EPs last year, is currently playing Midwest shows and will be taking part in the Southern Lord Package tour later this summer. … Read more

Free live recording from Enter Shikari

Posted in MP3s on June 6, 2012

Enter Shikari recently leaked a recording of a small show they played in London, UK in February this year. The downloadable EP contains five live tracks that were recorded for a television show. When low quality recordings beganto surface online, the band released the show on their own, here. Read … Read more

New Guided by Voices in June

Posted in Bands on June 6, 2012

On June 12, Guided by Voices will release Class Clown Spots a UFO on their own GBV, Inc. Records. The 21 track record is just under 40 minutes and follows the critically praised Let's Go Eat the Factory. The band also announced the completion of a third post-reunion record, The … Read more

Desaparecidos back on the road

Posted in Bands on June 5, 2012

Rock band Desaparecidos, featuring Conor Oberst, is back on the road for a 2012 tour. The band's reformation began with a hometown Omaha, NE show and the band will be playing select US cities this August. Read more Desaparecidos - Summer 2012 Tour Dates Thu-Aug-09, Minneapolis, MN, 400 BarSat-Aug-11, Omaha, … Read more

Future of the Left in Europe

Posted in Bands on June 5, 2012

In support of their latest LP, the upcoming The Plot Against Common Sense, UK four-piece The Future of the Left have announced a run of European tour dates, which started earlier this month. The band released the Polymers Are Forever EP last fall. Read more JUNE5 Brussels, VK, Belgium7 Cheltenham, … Read more

Debut Icky Blossoms on July 17

Posted in Bands on June 5, 2012

Saddle Creek signees Icky Blossoms have set a release date of July 17 for their first record. The Omaha, NE band features Derek Pressnall (Tilly and the Wall), Nik Fackler, and Sarah Bohling and their upcoming record was produced by Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio. Read more

Morbid Angel to headline Halifax's Spread the Metal

Posted in Shows on June 5, 2012

Halifax, Canada's Spread the Metal Fest has announced that Morbid Angel will headline the event, whose goal is to raise $100,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Additional bands announced include Blackguard, Cryptopsy, and last Call Chernobyl. Tickets can be purchased for either a single day or for … Read more

Valient Thorr, Holy Grail, and Royal Thunder to tour

Posted in Tours on June 4, 2012

This summer Atlanta, GA act Royal Thunder will team up with Valient Thorr and Holy Grail for a US tour. Royal Thunder will be out in support of their latest release, CVI (Relapse Records), for the six-week trek. Read more June 10 Richmond, VA Strange Matter June 12 Huntington, WV … Read more

New West offshoots with Normaltown Records

Posted in Labels on June 4, 2012

New West Records has launched imprint label Normaltown with the May 29 release of Kalen Nash. The new imprint will focus on developing artists and be based in Athens, GA, taking its name from its homebase neighborhood. The initial lineup includes Nash, Daniel Romano, Lilly Hiatt, Ronnie Fauss, and White … Read more

Banner Pilot in Europe

Posted in Tours on June 4, 2012

Minneapolis, MN band Banner Pilot will be touring Europe late this summer. The band released Heart Beats Pacific in late 2011 on Fat Wreck Chords. Read more 06/29/12 Minneapolis, MN at Triple Rock Social Club w/ Pink Mink, The Evening Ring, Annandale Cardinals 08/31/12 Munchengladbach, Germany at Roots Club 09/01/12 … Read more

Lemuria in the UK

Posted in Tours on June 4, 2012

Bridge Nine artists Lemuria have announced an early August run in the UK. The band toured mainland Europe in 2011 but, due to the London Riots, the band cancelled their UK shows. The band most recently released Pebble in early 2011 and the Varoom Allure 7" for this year's Record … Read more

Sex Pistols figurines unveiled

Posted in Bands on June 3, 2012

Aggronautix, sponsors of a current Milo (Descendents) giveaway here at SPB, have announced a new series of Sex Pistols figurines. Preorders are open now, and the set of Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten, and Steve Jones will begin shipping on June 28. Read more

Teenage Bottlerocket announces release date

Posted in Records on June 3, 2012

Fat Wreck pop-puunkers Teenage Bottlerocket have announced the release of Freak Out! On July 3 via Fat Wreck Chords, the home of artists such as NOFX, Swingin' Utters, and Dillinger Four, along with many others over the years. Following the release, the band will kick off a tour in Fort … Read more

White Lung on tour

Posted in Tours on June 3, 2012

On the heels of releasing their sophomore record Sorry on Deranged Records, White Lung has announced a North American tour, playing select dates with Wax Idols and Ceremony along the way. Check out the band's new video for "Take the Mirror" below. Read more White Lung on tour: Jun. 08 … Read more

If These Threes Could Talk, Herra Terra updates

Posted in Bands on June 2, 2012

The Mylene Sheath has announced that the repressing of If These Trees Could Talk's self-titled 12" will be completed by mid-month, with preorders to follow. Additionally, Herra Terra are wrapping up work on an EP scheduled for release this fall, tentatively due in September. Read more

Tallest Man on Earth to tour

Posted in Bands on June 2, 2012

Kristian Matsson, better known as The Tallest Man on Earth, will be releasing a new record on June 12 and subsequently embarking on a tour that hits the US, UK, and Europe over the next few months. Matsson last released The Wild Hunt in 2010. A new song can be … Read more