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Defeater Enter Studio To Record New EP

Posted in Bands on August 14, 2009

Massachusetts-based Defeater is currently in Getaway Recording Studio for the next month recording a double 7” six-song EP that will be titled Lost Ground.  Focusing on the “prophet” from the song “Prophet in Plan Clothes” (track six on their last album, Travels), this EP will be a narrative in a similar style to Travels while once again showcasing the diversity of Defeater. The Lost Ground EP will be available November 17th from Bridge Nine Records.

Brian Fallon Comments On Solo Album Rumors

Posted in Bands on August 3, 2009

The Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon recently commented on the rumors suggested by The New York Times that he's working on releasing a solo album. Here is what Fallon had to say on the topic: Hey there's an article in the NY Times about me doing a solo record. That's nice … Read more

Joey Cape To Record New Songs

Posted in Bands on August 3, 2009

Joey Cape has announced plans to record a new release. According to an update on Myspace, he is "planning to record some of the songs I play live, Bad Astronaut, Lag Wagon. Also some new ones." Cape released Bridge in 2008. Read more

Down Touring Without Rex Brown

Posted in Bands on August 3, 2009

Down will be embarking on the first leg of their forthcoming headlining tour without bassist Rex Brown. Brown made the following statement: It is with my deepest apologies to let you know that I will not be joining the band on the 1st leg (Aug 3 to Aug 22) of … Read more

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Grohl / Homme / Jones Project Gets Name

Posted in Bands on July 31, 2009

Updating our previous story, the project of Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, and John Paul Jones has been given a name - Them Crooked Vultures. Also, plans for shows this year are also in the works. Source: Antiquiet Read more

Jello Biafra Announces New Band / Posts Songs

Posted in Bands on July 28, 2009

Jello Biafra has unveiled a new band called Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine. The band's other members include Billy Gould of Faith No More, Kimo Ball of Freak Accident, Ralph Spight of Victims Family, and Jon Weiss. The group will release their debut album, The Audacity of … Read more

Faith No More Comment On U.S. Tour

Posted in Bands on July 28, 2009

Faith No More's Roddy Bottum made an update on his Twitter in regards to possible U.S. shows. He had the following to say: So many tweeters asking about US dates... we've talked about it but nothing's yet in the books.... y'all will be the first to know... Read more

None More Black Writing For New Album

Posted in Bands on July 21, 2009

None More Black are currently writing for their new full-length effort, their first since returning from hiatus. The band's label made the following announcement about the writing process: None More Black have been hard at work writing for a new full length due on Fat sometime next year. To satiate … Read more

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Enter Studio

Posted in Bands on July 20, 2009

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have entered the studio with producer Ted Hutt to record their new full-length album. The band will be documenting the recording of the album via their Twitter account here. Read more

Adam Yauch Of Beastie Boys Diagnosed With Cancer

Posted in Bands on July 20, 2009

Adam Yauch - MCA of the Beastie Boys - was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland last week. The tumor was caught early enough and is localized in one area, and thus is considered treatable. The tumor will require surgery and several weeks of additional … Read more

Weezer Update

Posted in Bands on July 20, 2009

Weezer recently provided an update on a number of items in the works for the band. Among the details are that the band is close to wrapping up the recording of their new full-length effort, the follow-up to The Red Album. Also of note is the long-anticipated deluxe edition release … Read more

Lords/Coliseum Members Form Side Project

Posted in Bands on July 11, 2009

Lords vocalist/guitarist Chris Owens and Coliseum drummer Chris Maggio are joining forces for a side project. Once more information is available, we'll be sure to keep you in the loop. Read more

Fucked Up Collaborate For New Shirt

Posted in Bands on July 10, 2009

Fucked Up have teamed up with New York clothing company Mishka for a new shirt design based upon Milton Glasser's “I Love New York” slogan/design. You can view the shirt here. The shirt will be available at the band's July 12th show in New York with Mission of Burma, then … Read more

Engineer To Enter Studio

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2009

Engineer will begin recording for their next album following their upcoming tour with Tides. The album will be Engineer’s second release for Black Market Activities and their follow-up to 2007's The Dregs. Guitarist Ryan Gorham provided this short update: We have about nine songs ready to go. We plan on … Read more

Skeletonwitch In The Studio

Posted in Bands on July 7, 2009

Skeletonwitch will release their new album, Breathing the Fire, on October 13th via Prosthetic Records. The album, produced by Jack Endino (High On Fire, Nirvana, Toxic Holocaust), is currently being recorded in Seattle at both Studio Litho (Deftones, Queensryche, Botch) - owned by Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard - and … Read more

Mercyful Fate Re-Record Two Classic Songs

Posted in Bands on July 2, 2009

Mercyful Fate recently re-recorded the songs “Evil” and “Curse Of The Pharaohs” for their inclusion on Guitar Hero: Metallica. The songs were recorded at Earplug Studio in Copenhagen and Nomad Recording Studio in Dallas, Texas and were then mastered by Andy LaRocque at his Sonic Train Studio in Sweden. Vocalist … Read more

Grohl / Homme / Jones Project Recording

Posted in Bands on July 2, 2009

The un-named project composed of Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, and John Paul Jones has in fact been confirmed to be recording in a Los Angeles studio. Little other details are available on the project, but needless to say, we're excited to hear the end result. Source: Antiquiet Read more

Kayo Dot To Enter Studio

Posted in Bands on June 30, 2009

Kayo Dot will soon be entering the studio with producer Randall Dunn to record their new full-length effort. The band is hoping for a late 2009 release via Hydra Head Records. Read more

Gracer Provide Update

Posted in Bands on June 26, 2009

Gracer recently provided a lengthy update on the status of the band's follow-up to 2006's Voices Travel: I know we've been saying that "we're building a studio at our house" for about a year now, and well, we can stop saying that. We are extremely happy to announce that it … Read more

Far Enlists Fans For New Album

Posted in Bands on June 24, 2009

Recently reunited post-hardcore rockers Far are looking to their fans for help on their comeback album for Vagrant Records. The band has posted a video with instructions to help contribute gang-vocals to one of the songs on the band's forthcoming full-length. To view the video head here. Read more