Prosthetic Records act Burn in Silence has announced that they’ve decided to call it quits. According to a MySpace blog,

It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing the end of Burn In Silence. This band has had the great opportunity to play shows all across the country with great bands and in front of great people. I want to thank EVERY musician who helped to make BIS what it was no matter how long they were in the band. I will continue to keep this page updated as to let you guys know what is going on with the former members. Thank you all very much for your love and support over the past years, through the good and the bad you put a smile on my face every day knowing that we had people that cared about this band! We will never forget you guys and all the love.

The band will perform their final show in Boston this April. Details are forthcoming.
Source Continue reading Burn in Silence ( -2008) →

YouInSeries has announced that after five years together, the band has “finally ran its course.” Kyle (vocals) had this to say regarding the break-up:

We were in the process of writing songs for our second record when I was informed that some of us were not compelled to continue with this lifestyle anymore. It saddens me in such a way that its hard to express in words. I really wish we could have recorded our new songs for you guys to hear. It was some of my favorite material I have ever worked on.

The band released Outside We Are Fine through Equal Vision in 2006.
Source Continue reading YouInSeries (2003-2008) →

Rancid has posted an update on their recording progress:

In late 2007 we all spent a few weeks together writing in Utah at Unknown Studios. The chemistry has been incredible and this record has come together very organically. All of the songs were written with us all 4 together in the same room. We hung out at Brandens house and when it wasn’t snowing we would play soccer, skate the ramp, and work on our UK Photobook.

Sometimes we’d just sit back and watch a Johnny Cash or Social Distortion dvd. We enjoyed having an environment where we could just relax and write with no pressure or distractions. Some days the snow would come down so much that it created a real feeling of solitude, bringing us together. Each night when we’d go out to eat at the local restaurants it was interesting to have us all together out in such a conservative community. It was like Rancid dining with the Osmonds, that was pretty much how it felt.

In early Jan 2008 we started recording the 7th Rancid record with producer Brett Gurewitz (who has produced 4 previous Rancid records). It’s coming along great and we’re deep into it at this point still currently tracking. With an expected release in June 2008, we are working hard and very proud of what we’ve done so far. We will post more info, videos and photos from our writing and recording sessions soon!

Source Continue reading Rancid recording update; new album in June →

No Sleep Records has announced plans for a tribute record celebrating influential Swedish hardcore act Refused. The album, titled Rather be.. A Tribute to Refused will arrive in late 2008 or early 2009 on the New Jersey record label. No Sleep is currently seeking out bands interested in conbributing. Contact information can be found on their website.

Refused split in 1998 after a series of critically acclaimed releases, including the massively influential The Shape of Punk to Come.
Source Continue reading No Sleep planning Refused tribute →

Sumerian Records act Born of Osiris has posted the first video from their latest album, The New Reign.

Source Continue reading Born of Osiris: “Open Arms To Damnation” →

Avenged Sevenfold has been tapped to support legendary metal act Iron Maiden on their upcoming European tour. The jaunt kicks off at the end of June.

Avenged Sevenfold issued Avenged Sevenfold in 2007.

Source Continue reading Tours: Iron Maiden / Avenged Sevenfold →

Our friend Ronen Kauffman (of Zombie Apocalype and New Brunswick, New Jersey, Goodbye fame) has posted the latest edition of his his podcast series, Issue Oriented. In this episode, Ronen talks to Anti-Flag‘s Chris #2 about their upcoming album and hosts The New Dress who talk and then perform live.

You can check out the latest episode of the show by clicking on the big “Issue Oriented” button on the right side of Punknews.org or by visiting Issue Oriented directly.

The Issue Oriented folks have also made available a video of The News Dress’s performance.
Source Continue reading Anti-Flag, The New Dress on Issue Oriented →

The Death Set have signed to Counter Records, the new “rock” imprint from influential electronic label Ninja Tune.

Self-described as hip-hop kids making punk music, The Death Set is inspired by Black Flag, Minor Threat, Buzzcocks with electronic influences. The band’s debut full-length album, Worldwide, will be released on April 22nd by Counter Records, the rock imprint of Ninja Tune. Preceding the full-length release, is the digital release of the “MFDS” single on February 26th, and the “Around The World” etched 7″ in March.

You can check out some music on their myspace page.
Source Continue reading The Death Set join new Ninja Tune imprint →

In February, This Is Hell will be releasing their highly anticipated new full length for Trustkill. How anticipated? Well, Brian loves them and he’s a hard guy to impress. The record is titled Misfortunes and is due out February 19, 2008

To win a copy of the album you can visit this page and get your name in the running.
Source Continue reading Contests: This Is Hell: “Misfortunes” →

Protest the Hero has launched a full album stream of Fortress. The record is due out January 29, 2008 and follows the band’s 2005 album Kezia.

You can check out the stream on their myspace page.
Source Continue reading Protest The Hero: ‘Fortress’ →

Protest the Hero has launched a full album stream of Fortress. The record is due out January 29, 2008 and follows the band’s 2005 album Kezia.

You can check out the stream on their myspace page.
Source Continue reading Protest The Hero: “Fortress” →

Weatherbox guitarist Lowell Heflin has left the band. The band provided some sort of explanation, though it appears that he has formed a new band:

Lowell Heflin has left us due to the gravitional pull of Mars in the 12th house of Aquarius. He has been stretched across the galaxy in a spiral shape with no one but a dog at his side. Rejoice and lament Lowell’s dissapearance from current realities. His band is where it is at: We Are Lanterns.

Lowell has had an interesting time with the band, particularly in Nashville where the guitarist was attacked for intervening when two men made racist comments in front of him towards another person.

The band has filled Heflin’s space, recruiting Japandi guitarist George Pritzker.
Source Continue reading Weatherbox guitarist departs →

Genghis Tron has posted the first song from their full length debut for Relapse. The record is titled Board Up the House and is headed for a February 19, 2008 release. The album was produced by Kurt Ballou at his Godcity Studios in Salem, MA. The band’s previous album, Dead Mountain Mouth, was released in 2006 via Crucial Blast.

You can check out “Thing’s Don’t Look So Good” on their myspace page.
Source Continue reading Genghis Tron: “Thing’s Don’t Look Good” →