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Bands: Tallest Man on Earth to tour

News — June 2, 2012

Kristian Matsson, better known as The Tallest Man on Earth, will be releasing a new record on June 12 and subsequently embarking on a tour that hits the US, UK, and Europe over the next few months. Matsson last released The Wild Hunt in 2010. A new song can be …

MP3s: Stream the new Furze

News — June 2, 2012

Norwegian black metallers Furze are currently streaming their fifth full-length release here, released in May on Fysisk Format. Prior to releasing Psych Minus Space Control, the band had also worked with Agonia and Candlelight Records.

MP3s: A389 offers free sampler

News — May 31, 2012

A389 Recordings has posted their annual downloadable sample here. With 52 tracks and over two hours of music, the mix showcases the label with artists such as Seven Sisters of Sleep, Anne, Pulling Teeth, Pick Your Side, Trapped Under Ice, and dozens more.

Shows: Fest 11 adds to lineup

News — May 31, 2012

Fest 11 continues to grow. In a recent statement, founder Tony Weinbender details that there will be few additions unless more venues are made available as the downtown festival grows. The most recent bands to be added include Plow United, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Tiltwheel, David Liebe Hart Band, …

Bands: New band from Steve Tucker (ex-Morbid Angel)

News — May 31, 2012

Warfather, a new death metal band featuring ex-Morbid Angel member Steve Tucker, has signed with Greyhaze Records. In Warfather, Tucker will be playing guitar instead of vocals and bass as he has done in previous bands. Other members have played with Dominion, Temple, Severe Torture, Krallice, and more. The band …

Splits: Ween breaks up

News — May 31, 2012

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ween co-founder Aaron Freeman aka Gene Ween announced his intention to retire the band. Freeman recently released a solo record of cover songs. SPB reviewed the band's most recent outing, La Cucaracha in 2008.

Records: New Strong Intention

News — May 31, 2012

Maryland Powerviolence band Strong Intention and PATAC Records are releasing the Razorblade Express EP today. Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod) and Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation) make guest appearances on the record. In addition, Strong Intention is joing up with Phobia for a run of East Coast dates (below).

Records: Swans announce The Seer

News — May 30, 2012

On August 28 long-running Swans will be releasing a 2CD, 3LP record The Seer alongside a special edition including a live DVD. Among others, the 2 hour release will include guests Al and Mimi of Low, Jarboe, Akron/Family, and more. Headman Michael Gira states: The Seer took …

Records: Bridge Nine to re-release Live at CBGB

News — May 29, 2012

Agnostic Front, turnning 30 this summer, will be seeing their record Live at CBGB re-issued by Bridge Nine Records on July 17. The record was originally released in 1989 and features 19 tracks recorded in 1988. For a tracklisting, as well as the band's tour stops for their 30th …

Tours: Swallow the Sun in North America

News — May 28, 2012

Finnish doom/death act Swallow the Sun have announced a North American tour with long-runnging German metal bands Kreator and Accept, starting in September and running through parts of the US and Canada. Later this year the band plans to release Emerald Forest and the Blackbird on Spinefame Records.

Labels: Mountain Man joins No Sleep

News — May 27, 2012

No Sleep Records has announced the addition of Mountain Man to their roster, with the hardcore band set to release an EP for the label later this year. The band formed in 2009 and has released records for Mightier than Sword and Think Fast!.

Records: Strike Anywhere to issue acoustic release

News — May 26, 2012

Strike Anywhere have announced the release of a CD/LP/digital collection, In Defiance of Empty Times on August 14 via Bridge Nine Records. Bridge Nine released their last album, Iron Front, in 2009. SPB has also previously interviewed the band. They are currently on an Australian tour with Anti-Flag and …

Labels: Frenchkiss Records starts label group

News — May 26, 2012

Record label Frenchkiss Records has launched the Frenchkiss Label Group, a boutique distribution company that will carry records from ATP Recordings, White Iris, and Underwater Peoples.

Tours: Run with the Hunted in Europe

News — May 24, 2012

This summer Run with the Hunted and Unveil will be touring Europe, included a Run with the Hunted stop at Fluff Fest. Check out the jump for dates.

Bands: We Were Skeletons to record, tour this summer

News — May 24, 2012

We Were Skeletons have announced a June tour with Beau Navine. Following the mostly East Coast US tour, the band will enter the studio in July with Will Killingsworth (Ampere) to begin work on their next album. Tour stops are listed below.

Labels: Primate to release Relapse debut

News — May 24, 2012

After signing with Relapse Records in 2011, Atlanta, GA's Primate will formally join the roster by releasing Draw Back a Stump on July 3 on CD, LP, and digital. Preorders are available now from Relapse.

Records: Verse sets release date

News — May 23, 2012

Reformed Verse has announced that their fourth album, Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace, will be available via Bridge Nine Records on July 17, 2012. The Providence, RI band regrouped in late 2011.

Records: Limited Edition Agalloch vinyl box set available

News — May 23, 2012

Eisenwald is offering a limited edition vinyl box set from Agalloch entitled The Demonstration Archive 1996-1998, collecting the band's early material from demos, EPs, and rare releases, all recorded on their original analogue sources—the only touch-ups were on volume adjustments between tracks. The set, limited to 500 copies, includes: …

Tours: Braid touring this fall

News — May 23, 2012

Post hardcore heroes Braid have announced the line-up for their fall tour where they will be joined by Aficionado on the East Leg of the tour and TS & the Past Haunts on the West Coast. Dates are listed below, starting in August.

Labels: Lowtalker signs with No Sleep

News — May 22, 2012

Lowtalker, featuring Stu Ross (ex-Misery Signals, ex-Living Lions), and Matt Keil and Casey Hjelmberg, both of Comeback Kid) has signed with No Sleep Records and will be releasing an EP for the label later this year. The postpunk/hardcore band formed in 2008 and released the People Worry about Everything EP …