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fun. Announce Tour with Janelle Monae and Post Studio Vid

Posted in Bands on September 9, 2011

Fun. are currently finishing up recording the follow up to their debut album Aim & ignite, which is expected to be released next year. They have producer, Jeff Bhasker, joining them who has worked with big names such as Kanye West and Alicia Keys. The band has also announced that they will be joining Janelle Monae on her Campus Consciousness Tour this Fall. You can check out the current dates (more to be announced soon), as well as a studio video, after the jump.

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Campus Consciousness Tour 2011:

October 1 – University of Rochester
October 2 – Cornell University
October 3 – Clark University
October 7 – Mercer University
October 15 – Indiana University
October 18 – Ohio University
October 20 – University of Maine

New Hot Rod Circuit upcoming

Posted in Bands on September 8, 2011

Hot Rod Circuit has announced an new 7" EP and November tour. The 7" will include one new song ("Forgive Me") and a Superdrag cover ("Sucked Out") and will be available from Run For Cover Records. The band's lineup for the reunion 7" and tour will be: Andy Jackson - … Read more

Like Moths to Flames replace bass player, drop off Ignitour

Posted in Bands on September 7, 2011

With their debut for Rise Records coming in November, Like Moths to Flames has been bowed out of their run on this fall's Ignitour due to the departure of their bass player, Aaron Douglas and studio delays from Hurricane Irene. Eli Ford (ex My Ticket Home) has been announced as … Read more

Sourvein reinstate original bassist

Posted in Bands on August 29, 2011

Cape Fear doom act Sourvein has announced that Joshua "JC Fari" Crapo has returned to the band. Crapo played with the band from 1993-2001 and again from 2003-2006. He also played guitor on the band's 1995 split with Buzzoven. Crapo will bejoining the group on their October tour with Black … Read more

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On Bodies announces debut

Posted in Bands on August 24, 2011

Members of Terror, As Friends Rust, and Until the End have formed a new hardcore group, On Bodies. The band recently recorded and mixed their debut EP, Planet Hospice, with Zach Wright in Cincinnati. It will be released in October. The band consists of Rich Thurston (ex-Terror, Culture), Damien Moyal … Read more

Katatonia turns 20

Posted in Bands on August 23, 2011

To celebrate 20 years of progressive, doom-laden metal, Katatonia has announced a brief North American tour. Dates are listed below. Read more 9/16 Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox9/17 Quebec City, QC @ Agitee9/18 Montreal, QC @ Foufounes9/24 Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall9/25 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's10/2 New Orleans, LA … Read more

Circle Takes the Square Stream Their New EP

Posted in Bands on August 22, 2011

Circle Takes the Square are currently streaming their new EP, Rites of Initiation. The EP is the first chapter of the band's new album, Decompositions: Volume 1, which will be available in November via Gatepost Recordings. Check out Rites of Initiation over at their BandCamp. Read more

I Am The Avalanche Announce New Record and Release New Track

Posted in Bands on August 22, 2011

I Am the Avalanche have announced that they will be releasing their first album in 6 years on October 11th. The album's called, Avalanche United, and to tide fans over, they've released the new track, "Holy Fuck." You can check it out and read the lyrics over at Rock Sound. … Read more

Early Graves adds vocalist

Posted in Bands on August 20, 2011

John Strachan of The Funeral Pyre has joined Early Graves on vocals. Early Graves previous singer, Makh Daniels, was killed in a van accident last summer. In a blog post on the subject, Strachan summarizes, "It's been intense taking over those duties for [Daniels], but it's also been something that … Read more

Paul D'Amour (ex-Tool) announces new band

Posted in Bands on August 19, 2011

Paul D'Amour, a founding member of rockers Tool and Lusk, has announced his new project, Feersum Ennjin. The band will release their self-titled debut on November 1, 2011. The band marks his first rock release since 1995's Aenima. After his departure from Tool, D'Amour played in psychedelic outfit Lusk, who … Read more

Reverse the Curse Offer New Album For Free Download For Limited Time

Posted in Bands on August 17, 2011

Reverse the Curse will be heading out on a US tour later this month to support their debut album, Hither & Yon, which you can download for free until 3pm tomorrow(Aug. 18th) from Paper + Plastick. Hit the jump for dates. Read more Reverse the Curse Tour Dates:8/28 - Cincinnati … Read more

Black Sabbath Not Reuniting Afterall?

Posted in Bands on August 17, 2011

Despite reports of Black Sabbath reuniting, Tony Iommi says otherwise: I'm saddened that a Birmingham journalist whom I trusted has chosen this point in time to take a conversation we had back in June and make it sound like we spoke yesterday about a Black Sabbath reunion. At the time … Read more

Original Black Sabbath Line-Up Reunite and Announce New Album

Posted in Bands on August 16, 2011

Heavy metal pioneers, Black Sabbath, have announced that the original line-up has reformed with plans of touring, as well as releasing a new album. Read more

Circle Takes the Square Announce and Detail Digital EP

Posted in Bands on August 16, 2011

Circle Takes the Square won't be releasing their new album, Decompositions: Vol. 1, until November, but the band will release the Rites of Initiation Digital EP on August 23rd via their own Gatepost Recordings. Co-vocalist and guitarist, Drew Speziale had this to say about the first chapter of Decompositions: Vol. … Read more

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists Lose Bassist

Posted in Bands on August 8, 2011

Ted Leo announced today that bassist, Marty Key, left the band to run a record store in Richmond, VA called Steady Sounds. The band is currently performing as a 3-piece. Read more

Nothington Announce New LP

Posted in Bands on August 8, 2011

Nothington have announced that they will release their new album, Borrowed Time, on September 13th via Red Scare Industries. The band released the More Than Obvious EP earlier this year. Read more

Misser (Transit/This time Next Year) Release New Track

Posted in Bands on August 5, 2011

Misser, featuring Brad Wiseman of This Time Next Year and Tim Landers of Transit, have released the new track, "Just Say It." The duo plan to release an EP later this year. Hit the jump to check out the track. Read more   Read more

Coheed & Cambria and Bassist Split

Posted in Bands on August 4, 2011

After Coheed & Cambria bassist, Michael Todd, was arrested for armed robbery, he and the band have decided to go their separate ways. Read a statement below: After a lot of thought, introspection and discussion, Coheed and Cambria will be continuing our journey without bassist Michael Todd. We have spoken … Read more

Cipher System added to Nuclear Blast roster

Posted in Bands on August 2, 2011

Nuclear Blast has added Swedish futuristic and extreme metal act Cipher System. The long-running band is celebrating their fifteen year. Nuclear Blast will release Communicate the Storm on September 9, 2011. The band notes: It's a true honor to be signed to the label that gave us 'Storm Of The … Read more

Help RVIVR Tour Europe and Watch a New Video

Posted in Bands on August 2, 2011

RVIVR (Ex-Latterman) have announced a tentative touring schedule through The US. Following the US tour, they'll be heading to Europe, but they need help. If you head over to KICKSTARTER, you can choose from a number of different packages from $5 for stickers to $1000 for a private show and … Read more