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Look Mexico formally announces new drummer, tour dates

Posted in Bands on June 8, 2010

Though Joshua Mikel departed all the way back in February, Look Mexico have recently announced Alex Gooding as Mikel's replacement and the band's new, permanent drummer. They had this to say about their new member: "When Josh left in February before our release-tour for 'To Bed To Battle,' (Ryan) Smith and (Ryan) Slate's longtime friend Alex Gooding came in like the cavalry and saved our collective ass. He dropped everything and learned all of the songs in three days. We quickly realized that he was the man for the job. His lifelong study of music combines with his rock steady rhythm to create a palette of stylistic possibilities that we've never had until now. We are very excited about his addition to the band." The band is currently on tour in support of their recent full-length, To Bed To Battle. You can click Read More for the remaining dates.

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  Jun 7   The Bisoneer Lounge   Saskatoon, SK

  Jun 8   The Club   Regina, SK

  Jun 9   Lo Pub   Winnepeg, MB

  Jun 10   Eclipse Records   St. Paul, MN

  Jun 11   The Warehouse   La Crosse, WI

  Jun 13   Subterranean   Chicago, IL

  Jul 1   Emo's (acoustic show)   Austin, TX

 

 

Frank Turner returns from Israel, defends decision to play dates there.

Posted in Bands on June 8, 2010

Frank Turner has posted a blog entry about his recent trip to Israel and his thoughts on the boycotts which include The Pixies, Gorillaz, Elvis Costello and more. An excerpt from his comments: For what it’s worth, I think the basic problem of two competing nationalisms claiming the same territory … Read more

All Shall Perish Announce Lineup Changes

Posted in Bands on June 7, 2010

All Shall Perish have announced some lineup changes via the following statement: “So we’re long due for an update on the currently happenings of All Shall Perish. Firstly, we’re pleased to announce that Adam Pierce (Sea of Treachery) has come onboard as our new drummer. Yes, this means that one … Read more

Burning Love Release New Album Digitally, Announce European Touring Plans

Posted in Bands on June 7, 2010

Burning Love (ex-Cursed) have made their new album “Songs For Burning Lovers” available for purchase through iTunes. The physical release of the outing is tentatively planned for a June 28th release date with the band expecting to have it available at their upcoming shows as well. To that end, the … Read more

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Goes Cube Offer Update

Posted in Bands on June 7, 2010

Goes Cube have some ambitious plans for the coming months, including a new EP and a new full-length effort. The group offered the following statement on their plans: “2010 has already been a hell of a year for us. We went on an amazing national tour with East of the … Read more

Intronaut Frontman Announces New Side Project

Posted in Bands on June 7, 2010

Intronaut guitarist/vocalist Sacha Dunable has started a new side project dubbed Graviton with members of the recently shelved National Sunday Law. Dunable offered the following update on both Intronaut’s new album “Valley Of Smoke” and Graviton below: “Intronaut are hard at work in the studio as we speak. Guitars are … Read more

Ion Dissonance Announce New Bassist

Posted in Bands on June 4, 2010

on Dissonance have added bassist Yannick Desgroseillers (formerly of Tears From The Sky) to their lineup. His addition to the band enables Sebastien Chaput to return to his former guitarist role. The band commented on matter and their forthcoming new album, “Cursed“, which is due in stores through Century Media … Read more

How To Destroy Angels Offer Insight On Future Plans

Posted in Bands on June 4, 2010

How To Destroy Angels recently held a fan q&a via Tumblr.com which shed some insight into their future plans. Currently the group have no plans to tour in the immediate future and will instead be focusing on their full-length effort which is expected out early next year. In addition some … Read more

Jeff Rosenstock talks about BTMI, free music, Against Me! and Green Day

Posted in Bands on June 4, 2010

Jeff Rosenstock, provocateur behind Bomb the Music Industry! and Quote Unquote Records recently sat down with Jewcy for an interview about his influences, goals and feelings about the punk scene. For example, he explains the short road from Dookie to Operation Ivy: I did the Epitaph thing a lot more … Read more

Protagonist's trailer and gear stolen

Posted in Bands on June 4, 2010

Paper+Plastick act Protagonist had their trailer stolen when they made a stop in Tulsa, OK yesterday. The band made the following statement: We're all a little scatter-brained and shocked right now so I don't even know where to begin, but our trailer was stolen off of our van sometime between … Read more

Members of Gunmoll, Less Than Jake, Anchor Arms form Eight Ghosts

Posted in Bands on June 1, 2010

Derron Nuhfer of Gunmoll and Less Than Jake has joined James Austin of Anchor Arms to form Eight Ghosts. The band claims to be influenced by "90's emo bands" and describes their sound in terms of Get Up kids, Murder City Devils, SDRE, Knapsack, Jimmy Eat World, Mineral, Deftones, Neil … Read more

The Damned Things Add Every Time I Die Bassist To Their Lineup

Posted in Bands on May 31, 2010

The Damned Things have added Josh Newton of Every Time I Die fame to their lineup as their new bassist. He replaces David Karron, who previously held the position. As previously reported, the band, who also feature Every Time I Die vocalist Keith Buckley along with members of Anthrax and … Read more

Earth Crisis cancels European dates

Posted in Bands on May 28, 2010

  Earth Crisis has scrapped plans to travel to Europe this summer for shows in June and July. The band has issued the following: "Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, we will be cancelling our upcoming European dates in June/July. The good news is we'll be starting work on our new record … Read more

dredg Offer "Leitmotif" Vinyl Online

Posted in Bands on May 28, 2010

dredg are now offering the limited edition vinyl pressing of their 1998 outing “Leitmotif” online here. Read more

Kylesa Reveal Producer For New Album

Posted in Bands on May 28, 2010

Kylesa have chosen band frontman/guitarist Phillip Cope to producer their forthcoming new album. The group will begin recording the outing next month at Jam Room in Columbia, SC. A release later this year through Season Of Mist is tentatively being eyed. Read more

The Acacia Strain completes new album

Posted in Bands on May 25, 2010

Official press release: Western Massachusetts' chuggernauts The Acacia Strain, have completed work on their new album, which will be released July 20th in North American and August 2nd in Europe via Prosthetic Records. The band recorded the follow up to 2008's "Continent" at Planet Z Studios in Hadley, MA with … Read more

Psycroptic prepares new album

Posted in Bands on May 25, 2010

Official press release: Tasmania's technical death metallers Psycroptic are currently hard at work on writting material for their follow-up to their Nuclear Blast Records debut Ob(Servant). The band will be writing the new record right up until their US tour with Egyptian themed deathers Nile, the ancient Roman themed arsenal … Read more

Paria To Go On Indefinite Hiatus

Posted in Bands on May 25, 2010

Paria have announced that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus following their June 05th show at the Slowdown in Omaha, Nebraska. The group issued the following statement on the matter: “The times they are a-changin’. And with the times we must change. After nine years, incomprehensible experiences, opportunities … Read more

Mastodon Cancel European Summer Tour

Posted in Bands on May 25, 2010

Mastodon have scrapped their June/July European summer touring plans as a result of band guitarist Bill Kelliher being diagnosed with pancreatitis. A full recovery from the ailment is expected with Kelliher under doctors orders to rest for the next few months. Read more

New Ryan Adams LP

Posted in Bands on May 22, 2010

Ryan Adams' "first fully-realized sci-fi metal concept album" is here, according to an email newsletter. It is a real thing called ORION that was recorded in 2006 and features artwork by Away, aka Michel Langevin from real life metal band Voivod. You can order ORION on limited edition clear vinyl … Read more