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Obey Your Master A Visual Salute to Metallica to debut in LA

Posted in Music News on August 28, 2011

On January 20, 2012 Exhibit A Gallery founder and artists Richard Villa III and skateboarder Tony Alva will unveil an art exhibition dedicated to Metallica in Los Angeles, CA. The exhibit will feature a number of artists covering art, fashion, film, music, and skateboarding in tribute.

David Yow to show art in NYC

Posted in Music News on August 27, 2011

Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid frontman David Yow will be exhibiting his art in New York City at Fuse Gallery from August 24-September 21. The exhibit, titled Glass Gas Mask, is Yow's first solo show in New York. He has recently shown in Los Angeles and Europe. More information can … Read more

Stooges book forthcoming

Posted in Music News on August 25, 2011

In September, Wayne State University Press will issue Brett Callwood's The Stooges: Head On – A Journey Through the Michigan Underground, chronicling the Detroit band led by Iggy Pop. The biography was first issued in 2008 in the UK but has been expanded, including the 2009 dead of Ron Asheton. … Read more

Spotify Responds to Century Media

Posted in Music News on August 12, 2011

A few days ago, Century Media announced that they were taking their catalogue off of Spotify. Spotify has now offered a response: "We are sorry that Century Media have opted not to offer its music to their fans through Spotify. Spotify has one of the biggest music libraries in the … Read more

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Century Media Taking Catalogue Off Spotify

Posted in Music News on August 9, 2011

In interest of their artists, Century Media and it's associated labels, insideOutMusic, Superball, and People Like You have decided to pull their music from the streaming service, Spotify. However, they will be making samplers available. To read the full press release, hit the jump. Read more Century Media and its … Read more

Wade MacNeil (Ex-Alexisonfire) New Gallows Frontman

Posted in Music News on August 9, 2011

Wade MacNeil of the now debunked Alexisonfire and Black Lungs has officially been named the new lead singer for Gallows. They've already begun work on new songs together and you can expect to see MacNeil in action on The AP Tour this Fall. You can read more about how the … Read more

Isaac Brock to score film

Posted in Music News on June 30, 2011

Modest Mouse singer Isaac Brock will be composing the score for the upcoming film Queens of Country. The film, starring Lizzy Caplan (Party Down, Mean Girls) and Ron Livingston (Band of Brothers, Office Space) with supporting actors Joe Lo Truglio (Superbad, Pineapple Express, The State) and Maynard James Keenan (Tool, … Read more

Good Charamel releasing Live From Tokyo DVD

Posted in Music News on June 29, 2011

US filmmaker Lewis Rapkin has finished a documentary that explores Tokyo's underground music culture. A portion of the proceeds from the film will go toward the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund. The film features stop-motion animation, interviews and live performances by acts such as Nisennenmondai, Tenniscoats, DMBQ, PARA (Boredoms members), … Read more

Mightier Than Sword Records to re-issue audiobook The Evolution of a Cro-magno

Posted in Music News on May 25, 2011

On June 21, Mightier Than Sword Records will be re-issuing The Evolution of a Cro-magnon by John Joseph, frontman of NYHC legends the Cro-mags. The book is narrated by Joseph himself, covering his youth, homelessness, and the 1970s streets of New York City. The book will be available on both … Read more

Kickstarter for Legends of Ska documentary

Posted in Music News on March 21, 2011

In attempt to complete post-production on Legends of Ska, a documentary chronicling the early 1960s movement in Jamiaca, a kickstarter page has been created to raise funds. The film's priority is to finish editing before the fall film festival circuit. Funding will also go toward securing rights for the soundtrack. … Read more

Documentary on Brooklyn Rocksteady being made

Posted in Music News on March 10, 2011

Independent film maker Samuel Gursky, based in Brooklyn, NY, is currently making a documentary entitled Brooklyn Rocksteady: The Roots, The Scene & The Culture about the local ska and rocksteady scene between 1981-2011.  The film features interviews with The Toasters, The Slackers, Bomb The Music Industry!, The Pietasters, Westbound Train, … Read more

Punk Rock Bowling adds more bands

Posted in Music News on February 23, 2011

Punk Rock Bowling has added Killing Joke, Stiff Little Fingers, Leftover Crack, Aggrolites, Citizen Fish, Black Pacific, Krum Bums, Off With Their Heads, Larry and his Flask, and Dirty Filthy Mugs to the lineup of the annual event in Las Vegas.  This year's tournament will take place over Memorial Day … Read more

Buju Banton facing drug charges

Posted in Music News on February 18, 2011

Grammy winning reggae star Buju Banton is currently in court in Florida facing drug charges.  This is the second trial for Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, after the first was deadlocked last year. Charges against Banton include conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine; attempted possession … Read more

Davey Havok to star in American Idiot musical

Posted in Music News on February 15, 2011

AFI's Davey Havok will be playing the lead role of St. Jimmy in the American Idiot musical adapted from the Green Day album.  Numerous stars have taken the role, most notably Bille Joe Armstrong and Melissa Etheridge.  Havok will be playing the part for a two week stint in March. Read more

Tom Waits, Beastie Boys Among Rock Hall Nominees

Posted in Music News on October 1, 2010

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees are first-timers Tom Waits, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Donovan, and Neil Diamond, along with previously snubbed artists Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, J. Geils Band, Donna Summer, Chic, Dr. John, Laura Nyro, Joe Tex, Darlene Love, and Chuck … Read more

"American Hardcore" to be updated for second edition

Posted in Music News on September 8, 2010

Steven Blush's controversial 2001 book American Hardcore is headed for an expanded second edition. The publisher said this: The author has updated all of the chapters, added a new one titled "Destroy Babylon," which explores the mutant forms of spirituality that came from the movement, and interviewed over twenty-five new … Read more

Official Sound And Fury Statement

Posted in Music News on July 29, 2010

From the inbox: Hello everyone! We here at Sound and Fury wanted to clear the air about what happened on Sunday night and why the fest was shut down after 2 days of amazing bands and fun. Based on what we saw ourselves and were told by others, here’s what, … Read more

Bandcamp to Star Charging Fees

Posted in Music News on July 20, 2010

Popular DIY music site, Bandcamp.com, has announced that it will soon begin charging a percentage of sales to artists who sell music through the service. They explained: In the past six months, you guys have used Bandcamp to sell over $1 million USD in music and merch directly to your … Read more

Trent Reznor To Score New Film

Posted in Music News on July 1, 2010

  As the NIN Hotline points out, today, the Nine Inch Nails website's news feed featured a message from Trent Reznor announcing that he and longtime collaborator Atticus Ross have written the score for David Fincher's new film The Social Network, which is about the founding of Facebook. It stars … Read more

Slipknot bassist found dead

Posted in Music News on May 25, 2010

  Slipknot bass player Paul Gray was found dead earlier today in an Iowa hotel room. Authorities report that an employee at the Town Plaza Hotel in Urbandale discovered Gray's body at around 10:50am. Foul play is not suspected at this time, though additional information has yet to be revealed. … Read more