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Nuclear Blast Signs Sepultura

Posted in Labels on July 6, 2010

Official press release: Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the signing of legends Sepultura. Commented shredder Andreas Kisser: "We are happy to be at Nuclear Blast, especially in the year we are celebrating 25 years of history, and it is a grear honour for us to join forces with the most metal label in the world. I am sure this will be a great journey for both of us and we are already working on new material while on the road. Let's go for another 25 years!" And Nuclear Blast A&R manager Jaap Wagemaker: "Yes, you got that right! Another great thrash band has joined the nuclear family! We have been following the band around Andreas and Derrick for quite some time now and everytime when we saw them play live we were equally impressed by the sheer energy that they create on stage! After inviting the band to come to Donzdorf and having some talks with them, we soon found out that we are all on the same page regarding what would be best for the future of Sepultura! After 25 years of forging high class thrash metal, the band is more alive than ever and we at Nuclear Blast are very happy that together with Sepultura we will work on another successful chapter in that history! A new album will be out in 2011 and judging from what we heard from the band, the best is yet to come!"

The Red Shore Signs To Mediaskare

Posted in Labels on July 6, 2010

Australian technical death metal outfit The Red Shore has officially joined the Mediaskare Records roster. The band has previously released material via Rise Records and Siege Of Amida Records, among others. Their next album, titled "The Avarice of Man," was recorded by guitarist/producer Roman Koester and is due out in … Read more

Daybreaker EP To Be Released By Escapist

Posted in Labels on July 6, 2010

Official press release: Boston-based rock outfit Daybreaker will team up with Escapist Records for their debut release, "The Northbound Trains" EP. The band, which is comprised of seasoned veterans of the Northeast hardcore and punk scene - including members of With Honor and Ambitions - have recently completed the tracking … Read more

Terror To Release New Single

Posted in Records on July 3, 2010

Terror are planning to release a new 7″ through Reaper Records shortly. The outing will feature two tracks from the groups forthcoming new album “Keepers Of The Faith“, one previously unreleased track and a cover of an unspecified Sub Zero song. More details on the outing can be found online … Read more

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City Of Ships Confirm New Single

Posted in Records on July 3, 2010

  City Of Ships recently tracked three songs with Ryan Williams for an as-yet untitled 7″ which is expected out through Sound Study Recordings in late August. The group recorded the tracks “South Laurel“, “Three Mile Bridge” and a cover of M83’s “Don’t Save Us From The Flames” for the release. Read more

Eagles Of Death Metal Accept Donations

Posted in Bands on July 3, 2010

A donation page has been launched for Eagles Of Death Metal bassist Brian O’Connor who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Those interested in helping out can find more information over at www.brianeodm.org. Read more

Titan Signs To Relapse Records

Posted in Labels on July 3, 2010

Official press release: Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Brooklyn, NY's Titan. Titan, who have previously released material on Paradigms and Tee Pee Records, have recently completed work on a brand new full-length album titled Sweet Dreams. Sweet Dreams was recorded at Translator Audio in Brooklyn with … Read more

The Mongoloids Announce Tour

Posted in Tours on July 3, 2010

The Mongoloids will hit the road later this month in support of their upcoming Six Feet Under Records release. Dates are as follows: Read more 7/17 Watertown, NY @ Velocity Fun Center W/ Cruel Hand, The Carrier, more 7/18 Lima, OH @ The Redneck Yacht Club 7/19 Springfield, IL @ … Read more

Defiance, Ohio Put Up Downloads

Posted in MP3s on July 3, 2010

 As with previous releases, No Idea Records' Defiance, Ohio have posted a free download of their upcoming new album, Midwestern Minutes. The official release is due out July 6, 2010. It follows The Fear, The Fear, The Fear in 2007. Grab the album (or any older material) here as VBR … Read more

The Get Up Kids Announce LP

Posted in Records on July 3, 2010

According to a new interview, The Get Up Kids original plan for a series of EPs has been scrapped. The band is now planning a new full length instead. Matt Pryor explained: "I think we've scrapped the multiple EP idea, in lieu of doing a full-length album instead. We are … Read more

Reign Supreme Announce New Member

Posted in Bands on July 3, 2010

Following an audition this past weekend, Philadelphia, PA hardcore outfit Reign Supreme has added Kevin White to their line-up on second guitar. White has previously played guitar in Rise Against and handled vocals for With Honor. Read more

Kinks Bassist Dies

Posted in Obituaries on July 1, 2010

The BBC reports that Pete Quaife, founding bassist for the Kinks, has died. No cause of death has yet been revealed, but according to the BBC, Quaife had been undergoing kidney dialysis for years. He was 66. Quaife was an original member of the Kinks, playing with the band when … Read more

R.I.P. Rammellzee

Posted in Obituaries on July 1, 2010

Yesterday, Fab 5 Freddy revealed on his Twitter that art-rap pioneer Rammellzee had died. Today, Stuart Argabright, Rammellzee's collaborator in Death Comet Crew, confirms that sad news. He was 50 years old. A legendary graffitti artist, fashion designer, and rapper, Rammellzee remains best known for "Beat Bop", his 1983 single … Read more

Trent Reznor To Score New Film

Posted in Music News on July 1, 2010

  As the NIN Hotline points out, today, the Nine Inch Nails website's news feed featured a message from Trent Reznor announcing that he and longtime collaborator Atticus Ross have written the score for David Fincher's new film The Social Network, which is about the founding of Facebook. It stars Jesse … Read more

My Heart To Joy Tour

Posted in Tours on July 1, 2010

My Heart to Joy begin an extensive American tour tonight that includes dates with Native, Snowing, Into It. Over It., Former Thieves, Grown Ups and others. The band continues to support 2009's Seasons in Verse, and information regarding a new EP is expected to be announced soon. Read more DATE … Read more

Insubordination Fest Issues

Posted in Shows on July 1, 2010

The otherwise well-recieved Insubordination Fest became the source of conflict between attendees of the 12-hour festival and club owners who were apparently trying to sell high-priced bottles of water while denying any other sources. While venue owner Dan McIntosh said bartenders were "encouraged" to sell water, no one was supposed … Read more

Guided By Voices, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Ted Leo, F*cked Up at Matador Anniversary

Posted in Shows on July 1, 2010

Guided by Voices will be reunited for the upcoming 21st Anniversary Festival of uber-indie Matador Records. The beloved band will be performing during the festival alongside bands like Pavement, Sonic Youth, Spoon, Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The New Pornographers, Superchunk, Ted Leo And The … Read more

Arab on Radar (Reunion Tour)

Posted in Tours on July 1, 2010

Three One G Records, experimental noise rock outfit Arab on Radar have reunited and have booked a run of tour dates beginning this month. The reunion was first revealed in April by Three One G co-founder Justin Pearson (The Locust, Swing Kids, Head Wound City, Some Girls) The band formed … Read more

Articles Of Faith Reunite

Posted in Bands on July 1, 2010

The legendary Chicago,IL-based Articles of Faith have announced that they will reunite for the first time in 25 years to record a new EP and also to perform at the forthcoming Riot Fest 2010. The band, which will feature all original members, will be recording at Chicago’s Million Yen Studios … Read more

Zoroaster Premiere New Video

Posted in Videos on July 1, 2010

Zoroaster’s new video for their track “Odyssey” has debuted online via Stereogum.com and can be found below. The video was filmed with director Chad Rullman (Mastodon, Neurosis) and serves as the first single from the groups new album “Matador“, which is set to arrive in stores on July 13th through … Read more