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Weezer signs to Epitaph

Posted in Labels on August 5, 2010

Weezer has signed to Epitaph Records. Label head Brett Gurewitz confirmed the news via Twitter earlier today. Alternative Press is reporting that the band's next album will be titled Hurley and will arrive on Epitaph on September 14th with a fall tour to follow. Weezer released seven full lengths via major label Geffen Records since their self-titled debut (the blue album) in 1994. This will be the group's first release via an independent label. The group has had some connection, however, with Epitaph in the past. Drummer Patrick Wilson's side-project The Special Goodness released their full length Land Air Sea via the label in 2004.

Envy Announces dates with Touche Amore

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

Japanese proto-screamo veterans Envy will be doing a series of dates in the U.S. this fall. Joining them on all dates will be Touché Amoré and And So I Watch You from Afar. Additionally, Trash Talk will join up as main support for one leg and La Dispute for the … Read more

Screeching Weasel's "Television City Dream" to be re-mixed and re-released

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

Ben Weasel has posted a tweet announcing the remixing and re-release of Screeching Weasel's 1998 album Television City Dream. According to the Weasel "the original mix sucks and it's been bugging the hell out of me for 12 years...Justin Perkins is doing the Television City Dream re-mix. I just heard … Read more

Atheist fires bassist

Posted in Bands on August 5, 2010

Atheist has announced the recent dismissal of bass player Tony Choy. The group has issued the following statement: "First we would like to extend sincere apologies to all Atheist fans around the world. We have been silent on the matter of a former member being dismissed for some time, but … Read more

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Children Of Bodom recording new album

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

  Finnish metal band Children Of Bodom is currently in the studio recording a new album for Spinefarm/Universal. Tracking is taking place in Helsinki with producer/engineer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed) at the helm and production is expected to continue through September. Bassist Henri Seppala has issued the following update: "Drums are … Read more

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 line-up

Posted in Shows on August 5, 2010

The line-up has been announced for the 5th annual Fun Fun Fun Fest, set to take place on November 5, 6, and 7 at Waterloo Park in Austin, TX. For the first time, a third evening was added to the event. Among the acts you might care about are Mastodon, … Read more

Despised Icon's final U.S. tour dates

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

Dates have surfaced for Despised Icon's final U.S. tour, which will kick off in mid-September. As previously reported, the group will be joined by Misery Index and Revocation. Here you go: Read more 9/10 Holyoke, MA @ Waterfront Tavern 9/12 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church 9/13 Cleveland, OH @ … Read more

Hail Of Bullets completes new album

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

Official press release: Dutch death metal masters Hail Of Bullets have finished the recordings for their long-anticipated second full-length, to be released this October. Comments drummer Ed Warby: "I don't think I've ever worked this hard on anything in my entire life, but it sure has paid off! Although 'Of … Read more

Buzzov*en announces tour dates

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

North Carolina-based metal band Buzzov*en has announced U.S. headlining tour dates. The newly reunited unit will tour this fall for the first time in 12 years. Here you go: Read more 9/25 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall w/ Black Tusk 9/29 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club 9/30 New … Read more

Fear Factory narrowly escapes bus fire

Posted in Bands on August 5, 2010

Official press release: Northamptonshire, England: Fear Factory in the early morning hours narrowly escaped fire that quickly engulfed their tour bus while in route to London. The fire reportedly stemmed from a back wheel tire before spreading throughout the double-decker coach. BBC News confirms the fire closed down two lanes … Read more

Behemoth To Tour North America Later This Year

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

  Behemoth will team up with Watain, Withered and Black Anvil for “The Lawless States Of Heretika Tour“. The schedule for the trek runs as follows: Read more November 04th Montreal, QC – Club Soda November 05th Toronto, ON – The Opera House November 06th Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls November … Read more

Behemoth Reveal Title For New Live DVD

Posted in Videos on August 5, 2010

Behemoth have set “Evangelia Heretika” as the title to their new DVD outing which will be out through Metal Blade this fall. More details on the effort will be announced shortly. In the meantime, band frontman/guitarist Nergal commented on the outing with the following: “We’ve been through hell and back … Read more

Details Revealed For Soundgarden's "Telephantasm"

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

Soundgarden have revealed the details for their upcoming new retrospective set “Telephantasm” which they will release on September 28th. The official press release on the matter can be found below: “Soundgarden will release their first collection of music since 1996, Telephantasm on September 28th in the US and September 27th … Read more

Arson Anthem To Release New Album In October

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

Arson Anthem are prepping their full-length debut “Insecurity Notoriety” or an October 12th release date through Housecore. The band of course features Phil Anselmo of Pantera, Down, etc. fame alongside Hank Williams III, Mike IX Williams of Eyehategod and Colin Yeo. Speaking on the album, Anselmo offered the following: “I’m … Read more

Omnium Gatherum Sign With Lifeforce

Posted in Labels on August 5, 2010

Omnium Gatherum have inked a deal with Lifeforce and will release their new album through the label early next year. Speaking on their signing, the band offered the following statement: “We’re very pleased to announce that Omnium Gatherum is now a part of the Lifeforce Records family. After a lot … Read more

Benefit/Memorial Show Planned For Early Graves Frontman

Posted in Bands on August 5, 2010

A benefit/memorial show is being put together for Early Graves vocalist Makh Daniels who passed away earlier this week as a result of a van accident. The official press release on the matter can be found below: “A benefit and memorial show has been planned for Makh Daniels, vocalist of … Read more

Primus Add Openers And Dates To "Oddity Faire Tour"

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

Primus have tapped Portgual. The Man and Split Lip Rayfield to support them on much of September/October leg of their “The Oddity Faire” tour. The bands current schedule runs as follows: Read more With Gogol Bordello and The Dead Kenny G’s: August 05th Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion August 06th … Read more

Despised Icon schedules final Canadian run

Posted in Tours on August 2, 2010

Despised Icon has announced the Canadian portion of their upcoming North American farewell tour. These shows will also feature Misery Index and The Last Felony. Here you go: Read more 10/06 Calgary, AB @ The New Black center 10/07 Edmonton, AB @ Avenue Theater 10/08 Saskatoon, SK @ Cosmos Center … Read more

Darkest Hour set to enter studio

Posted in Records on August 2, 2010

  Official press release: Darkest Hour are about to enter the studio and they have announced that they are teaming up with renowned Soilwork shredder Peter Wichers. The band has put a lot of time and thought into choosing the right producer for this record and they're convinced they've found one. … Read more

R.I.P. Makh Daniels

Posted in Obituaries on August 2, 2010

Early Graves singer Makh Daniels was reportedly killed in a van accident early this morning in Oregon. According to news reports, the van driver fell asleep while traveling on Interstate 5 in Central Point, Oregon around 5:30 am. The van veered off the highway shoulder and subsequently rolled, ejecting one … Read more