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Shaun Luu Horror Fest (NY) details

Posted in Shows on May 7, 2010

The 2010 Shaun Luu Horror Fest will take place Friday, June 11th to Sunday, June 13th, in Syracuse, NY with all raised funds to benefit the Westcott Community Center and Upstate Medical University and Golisano Children's Hospital. The 2009 Shaun Luu Horror Fest completed a pledge of $10,000 to Upstate Golisano Children's Hosptial in memory of Shaun Luu, who died in 2005 at age 23 following a long battle with brain cancer. The horror movie/music festival raised $5,840, including a $1,775 contribution from the Palace Theatre, a host of the film festival. The latter gift represents a portion of the proceeds from the theatre's monthly "Brew & View" 35mm themed film series. This year's events kick off at 6:30 pm on June 11th with a six-band bill at the Westcott Community Center, followed by horror films at The Palace Theatre from 12 pm, Saturday, June 12th until 5 am Sunday, June 13th. The horror fest wraps up with an all-day music fest at Monirae's starting at 12 pm, followed by an after-party hosted by the Half Penny Pub in Armory Square at 12 am, June 14th. The following is a detailed schedule of events: DAY 1 Friday June 11th @ Westcott Community Center - benefit for Community Center 6pm doors open/ all ages/ $7 6:30pm - music Like Wolves Mandate Of Heaven End Of A Year Mistletoe Tiger Flowers Cowards DAY 2 The 2010 Shaun Luu Horror Fest Saturday June 12th - The Palace Theatre All movies on original 35mm film All ages matinee, Noon-3:30pm, $8.00 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom The Gate Adults 16+, 4:30pm, $20.00 Death Race 2000 (Corman version) Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer Street Trash (Q & A and first-ever live commentary over 35mm print with writer Roy Frumkes) Torture Dungeon (1970 Andy Milligan film) Evil Dead (official Grindhouse tour date) Weird Science Halloween 3 Season of the Witch Aliens Deadly Spawn Planning to come to all 10 movies? Get in for just $20 Day 3 Sunday June 13th - 100% benefit towards Golisano Childrens Hospital and Upstate Medical Center Monirae's 688 County Route 10 Pennellville, NY 13132-3314 (16 bands only $10) Doors open at noon, all ages with re-entry first band 12:30pm. Show at 11:30pm Band line-up, from headliner to opener: Another Breath Ghostxship This Is Hell Architect Ringworm Freya The Last Season Walk The Line Iron Rain Rosetta East of the Wall Found Dead Hanging Public Assistance Ebony Sorrow Lucertola Strong Willed Post Show Sunday Night - The Half Penny Pub (21 and over free show, midnight-2am) Adelphia Mayflower Night Owls

To Kill Breaking Up

Posted in Splits on May 7, 2010

Italian hardcore/metal group To Kill has announced plans to disband following the release of their final album, titled "Antarctica." The group has issued the following: "To Kill has always been to us much much more than just playing and touring around, since we are truly each other's family and we … Read more

Faith No More Keyboardist Scoring Childrens Movie

Posted in Records on May 7, 2010

Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum (also of Imperial Teen) has been scoring a new film from Youtube star Fred Figglehorn. Speaking on the project via Twitter, Bottum offered the following: “I’m scoring a kids movie and have 10 days to finish. I’m in heaven. Have you guys heard of … Read more

Release Dates Unveiled For Godflesh's "Streetcleaner" Reissue

Posted in Records on May 7, 2010

Godflesh’s upcoming 2-CD remastered reissue of their “Streetcleaner” outing has two release dates on the cards. Those who pre-order the digipak version of it will receive it via Earache by June 21st; while the standard jewel case version of the effort will arrive on August 10th. Tracklist And Preorder Info … Read more

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Ramones manager's killer jailed

Posted in General News on May 5, 2010

After almost three years, the murder of former Ramones manager Linda Stein has ended with the incarceration of Stein's assistant, Natavia Lowery. Stein, a former schoolteacher co-managed the Ramones during the band's heyday. She's credited with bringing the Ramones to England for their infamous July 4, 1976, show. That performance … Read more

Swingin' Utters Announce Tour And New LP

Posted in Bands on May 5, 2010

Swingin' Utters have announced their first new record since 2003's Dead Flowers, Bottles, Bluegrass, and Bones. The record, titled Here, Under Protest is due out Fat Wreck Chords. The band adds: Swingin' Utters are currently in the studio finishing a brand new album, with a release date of June 22, … Read more

The Dead Weather To Tour

Posted in Tours on May 5, 2010

The Dead Weather, which features Jack White (The White Stripes) and Allison Mosshart (The Kills, Discount, have announced a month of tour dates in July. Read more July 13, 2010 Washington, DC 9:30 Club July 14, 2010 Boston, MA House of Blues July 15, 2010 Toronto, Ontario Sound Academy July … Read more

Grey Area announces Philly reunion show

Posted in Shows on May 5, 2010

Grey Area have announced a one-off reunion show at Philadelphia's Barbary on June 19, with Lighten Up and Static Radio NJ as openers. Ticket information is available here. The band last released Fanbelt Algebra in 2001 and reunited in 2006 to say goodbye to legendary New York City club CBGB's. Read more

Blood Red Throne News

Posted in Bands on May 5, 2010

Official press release: Norwegian death metal tyrants Blood Red Throne have posted an update regarding the band's current activities and line-up. Guitarist Daniel "Død" Olaisen comments: "Cheers everybody. Some of you have noticed that Tchort has been away for a while and still are due to work and family commitments. … Read more

Thrice To Resume TOuring

Posted in Tours on May 5, 2010

Thrice have decided to forge ahead with their summer touring plans, band drummer Riley Breckenridge issued the following statement on the matter: “Since the situation with Dustin’s Dad arose and we had to cancel the remainder of our tour with Manchester Orchestra and O’Brother, there have been many questions regarding … Read more

Tribunal Records Anniversary Disc

Posted in Bands on May 5, 2010

Killwhitneydead. have made their cover of Inside Out’s “Sacrifice” available online for a limited time on their Myspace. The band recorded the cover for Tribunal Records‘ upcoming 100th release, “Tribunal Records 100: We Gotcha Covered“, which will hit stores later this year. The tentative track listing for the aforementioned album … Read more

Floor Announce Shows

Posted in Shows on May 5, 2010

Floor (Torche) have booked the following two new reunion shows for next month: June 25th Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church (feat. Gods & Queens, Javelina) June 26th Brooklyn, NY – Club Europa (feat. Unearthly Trance) Read more

Municipal Waste Announce New Video

Posted in Bands on May 5, 2010

Municipal Waste have teamed up with Fangoria Entertainment for a new video for their track “Acid Sentence“. The clip will be directed by Dave McKendry and will also feature special effects work done by Dapper Cadaver (“Dexter“). Speaking on the shoot, band guitarist Ryan Waste offered the following: “We found … Read more

Mike Patton, Justin Broadrick And More Help Score "Unearthing" Audio/Visual Project

Posted in Records on May 4, 2010

Mike Patton (Faith No More, etc.), Justin Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu) and Zach Hill (Hella, Team Sleep, etc.) are among the artists contributing music to a new audio/visual project dubbed “Unearthing“. The project centers around a story written and narrated by comic book writer Alan Moore (“The Watchmen“, “V For Vendetta“) … Read more

Southern Lord reissues Goatsnake album

Posted in Records on May 4, 2010

Official press release: Southern Lord Recordings is proud to re-unleash the long out-of-print Goatsnake album Flower Of Disease. The third official release from the almighty Goatsnake, this slick, thunderous eight-song slab of doom was initially released in 2000 on the now defunct Man's Ruin label, with Southern Lord handling the … Read more

Cosntants Announce Album Title

Posted in Bands on May 3, 2010

Constants have titled their upcoming full-length. If Tomorrow The War is slated for release later this year via The Mylene Sheath. Two songs from the release, "Your Daughter's Eyes" and "The Sun, The Earth," can be heard at the band's website. Read more

Think Fast! To Release THIS IS HELL Vinyl

Posted in Records on May 3, 2010

From the inbox: On June 29th Think Fast! be releasing the vinyl version of THIS IS HELL’s upcoming LP Weight Of The World. The LP marks our second release for This Is Hell, and it’s going to be a big one! The release will be a gatefold LP with a … Read more

Primus Announce Tour and New Album

Posted in Bands on May 3, 2010

The recently reunited Primus have plans to begin recording a new album later this year with a release tentatively planned for 2011. The news was revealed in a new official press release for the band, though it did not specify if the group will be using the talents of current … Read more

Tool Announce Summer Tour

Posted in Tours on May 3, 2010

Dates have officially been announced for Tool’s North American summer touring plans, here’s how they run: Read more June 19th New Orleans, LA – UNO Arena June 20th Houston, TX – Toyota Center June 22nd Cedar Park, TX – Cedar Park Center June 23rd Oklahoma City, OK – Ford Arena … Read more

Cruel Hand Announce Title and Release Date

Posted in Records on May 3, 2010

Cruel Hand have set “Lock & Key” as the title to their new album which will see a July 27th release date through Bridge Nine. The band recently tracked the outing in Wakefield, MA with producer Jay Maas (Verse, Bane Read more