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SPB posts year-end roundup for 2010

Posted in Site News on January 4, 2011

In case you haven't noticed the large graphics at the top of the site, we've just posted our year end content! There are three to check out:

  1. SPB's Favorites: Top 25 Records of 2010 - our rundown of the best albums of the last year
  2. A Year in Review: 2010 - best EPs, split releases, cassettes and more
  3. Pass The Mic 2010 - We ask bands and labels about their thoughts on the music of the past year - includes Ben Weasel, Against Me!, The Thermals, Thursday, The Loved Ones, Municipal Waste, Coliseum, Broadway Calls and tons more!

As a cheeky bonus, we've also uploaded the final part of our FEST 9 coverage - click here to check it out, including photos and reviews.

Download A New Capital LP

Posted in MP3s on January 3, 2011

Capital have released their new full-length for free download. It is titled Givers/Takers. You can get it in exchange for a tweet or Facebook post. Head here to grab it via Project Rodney. There is talk of the album being released on vinyl through Iron Pier Records in the near … Read more

Megasus Detail New Single

Posted in Bands on January 3, 2011

Official press release:Providence, Rhode Island's heavy metal warriors, Megasus, will release "Menace Of The Universe," a new two-song mini EP, this January via Brutal Panda Records. The songs, recorded this fall, mark the first new material for the band since their 2009 break-through, self-titled debut on 20 Buck Spin.The record … Read more

Forensics Hang It Up

Posted in Splits on January 3, 2011

Forensics have officially taken an inauspicious place in music history for 2011. Announcing via the internet group member and Magic Bullet records head had this to say: "I started this band in 2003 for no other reason but to jam with really good dudes and put a 3″ CD in … Read more

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M.I.A. Unleashes Mixtape

Posted in MP3s on January 3, 2011

If you make you way over to this website. you can download M.I.A.'s new Vicki Leekx mixtape. This is a free download. The cover is above. Read more

No Turning Back Inks With Think Fast!

Posted in Bands on December 27, 2010

Official press release:Think Fast! Records is extremely proud to announce the signing of European's reigning hardcore kings, No Turning Back. The band just wrapped up recording their new full-length effort, "Take Control" which will see a release on American soil on April 19th."I've known Martijn (vocals) for many years and … Read more

Tigers Jaw Hit The Road

Posted in Tours on December 27, 2010

Tigers Jaw have jjust announced some dates in Europe. End Of A Year and Basement will start the tour off with Tigers Jaw joining them on january 1st. Tour dates are below. Read more DATEVENUECITY December 28, 2010 Chantry Social Club Canterbury December 29, 2010 Fighting Cocks Kingston December 30, … Read more

Details Relased For New Mountain Man LP

Posted in Records on December 22, 2010

Official press release:Grief is defined as "a deep poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement." In order for one to heal from the grieving process they must go through what is called "the five stages of grief" - denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance. With this concept, … Read more

Agnostic Front Talk New LP

Posted in Records on December 22, 2010

Official press release:The Godfathers of New York Hardcore, Agnostic Front, have just finished recording their highly anticipated follow up to their 2007 release, Warriors. The yet to be titled album features 13 new powerful and anthemic songs laid down by Erik Rutan (Madball, Goatwhore, Cannibal Corpse) at his Mana Recording … Read more

Pentagram Inks With Metal Blade

Posted in Labels on December 21, 2010

Official press release:Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of legendary doom metal act Pentagram. The band, now entering their 40th year anniversary, will be releasing a full-length album titled Last Rites in the spring of 2011 featuring all new tracks with a DVD to follow in late … Read more

Anal C*nt Detail New LP

Posted in Records on December 21, 2010

Official press release:Fans of strippers, hard drugs, punk rock production and cock rock douchebaggery, rejoice: The one and (thankfully) only Anal Cunt have returned with a spankin' new album, and this time around, they're shooting to thrill (instead of just horrifically maim).They're here to fuck your girlfriend, steal your drugs, … Read more

American Heritage To Release New LP

Posted in Records on December 21, 2010

Official press release:American Heritage will release Sedentary, their first album since 2006's critically-acclaimed album Millenarian, on Mar. 1 via Translation Loss Records.Recorded at Chicago's Semaphore Studios with Buried at Sea's Sanford Parker once again behind the boards, the eleven-track album features a different bass player on each song including contributions … Read more

Rotten Sound Release Tour Dates

Posted in Tours on December 21, 2010

Rotten Sound has released dates for a European headlining run. Openers for these dates will be Gaza, Trap Them, Haust and Kandidate. All announced dates are below: Read more 04/01 Karlsruhe, GER – Stadtmitte 04/02 Koln, GER – Underground 04/02 Rosswein, GER – Juha 04/04 Prague, CZE – Exit Chmelnice … Read more

Rwake Announces Tourdates

Posted in Tours on December 21, 2010

Rwake has just announced a series of tourdates for the new year. Recent Prosthetic Records signee Dragged Into Sunlight will be opening on all dates. The dates are listed after the jump: Read more 04/16 Tilburg, Netherlands @ Midi Theatre (as part of Roadburn)04/17 Geneva, Switzerland @ L'usine04/18 Bologna, Italy … Read more

Captain Beefheart R.I.P.

Posted in Obituaries on December 20, 2010

Don Van Vliet, better known to the world as avant-garde musician and painter Captain Beefheart, passed away late last week. This ends his long bout with Multiple Sclerosis. He was 69. Vilet was the creative mind behind the Magic Band and such acclaimed genre-bending albums as 1969's Trout Mask Replica … Read more

Killwhitneydead Detail New Album

Posted in Records on December 20, 2010

Official press release:Killwhitneydead has announced plans to release both a new album and 7" in 2011. The band has issued the following update:"It's cool and wintery here in North Carolina and we figured we would officially announce our plans for 2011 now. Yes, after almost 4 years we will be … Read more

Darkthrone Announce Contest

Posted in Records on December 18, 2010

From the inbox: Norway’s legendary black metal duo, Darkthrone, and Britain’s independent heavy metal powerhouse, Peaceville Records, will continue to re-release new editions of classic Darkthrone albums, from the recently acquired Moonfog Productions catalogue titles. To celebrate the release of the next two titles to be reissued, Goatlord and Ravishing … Read more

Arson Anthem Talk Tour Dates

Posted in Tours on December 17, 2010

Arson Anthem have recently announced a southern tour. The band Are bringing fellow Housecore Records bands along. Those bands are Haarp and Warbeast. You can check out the dates are below. Read more 01/25 Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero 01/26 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 01/27 New Orleans, LA – … Read more

Weedeater Release LP Details

Posted in Records on December 17, 2010

Weedeater have recently let loose some details regarding their upcoming full length. A few years in the making the record is titled "Jason...The Dragon". It is to be released March 1, 2011 on Southern Lord Records. The cover art can be seen above and th tracklisting is after the jump. … Read more

Murder By Death Announce Tour And Box Set

Posted in Bands on December 17, 2010

Murder By Death have recently announced the release of a box set. The vinyl only set was detailed by the band: "MBD is releasing a boxed set version of our five albums plus a bunch of other material- it's in a wooden box with Murder By Death burned into the … Read more