Bouncing Souls continue to celebrate their 20th anniversary as they tour through South America. They’ve decided to offer us some
The band is two months into a year in which they plan on releasing one song per month.
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Pelican joins Southern Lord, plans new EP
Pelican has signed to Southern Lord. They are planning a new EP shortly. The band commented on their departure from Hydrahead and other plans:
We couldn’t be more excited- the label is home to some good friends and amazing bands: Boris, Earth, Sunn0))), Wolves in the Throne Room, Burning Witch… I could seriously go on all day. Please don’t get the wrong impression, Hydrahead are still our friends and family. But after 6 years, 3 full lengths, 3 eps, 2 dvds, and a large handful of limited releases we felt like we needed a change of scenery, a chance to try some different waters.
While we were in Seattle we headed into Red Room Studios with our buddy Chris Common (These Arms Are Snakes) to record 3 new songs to be released as an EP on Southern Lord sometime around May or June. The record will feature two new songs “Embedding the Moss” and “Ephemeral” which we debuted on our last tour, as well as our first ever cover song.
The band released City of Echoes in 2007.
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Shai Hulud to replace Verse on New Found Glory tour
New Found Glory has tapped Shai Hulud to replace the recently broken up Verse. NFG guitarist (and former Shai Hulud vocalist) Chad Gilbert commented:
As most of you already know, the band Verse, who was meant to open our tour has broken up. We were excited to tour with them but that’s life. We feel it is only fair to replace them with a band from a similar genre. That way kids who listen to Verse won’t be too disappointed… plus we feel it makes for a better show to have a more diverse lineup.
The band that will replace Verse will be none other than SHAI HULUD!! For those of you that could be wondering, I might make an appearance on the mic but I cant promise or commit to anything. Shai Hulud’s singer rules anyway.
The tour kicks off in March.
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Wavves released early via iTunes
Fat Possum Records has pushed up the digital release of the highly anticipated new full length from noise/punk Wavves. While a physical CD release is still due on March 17, 2009, the album has been posted for download from iTunes now.
Check out music from the album on MySpace or check out the album here.
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Strung Out detail “Prototypes and Painkillers”
Strung Out have revealed the track listing for their upcoming singles/rarities collection, Prototypes and Painkillers. Due out February 17, 2009, the album compiles various b-sides and compilation tracks including the songs from Crossroads & Illusions and others.
The album is the second singles collection from the band, with the previous – The Skinny Years: Before We Got Fat – arriving in 1998.
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Lux joins Nekromantix
After the sad death of drummer Andrew Martinez last month, Nekromantix has announced that the band will be continuing with a new drummer:
We needed someone to fill out the big shoes of Andy DeMize, who also was known as the Al Bundy of psychobilly, due to his work in a womens Shoe store when off tour. And what better person to take over drums than a drummer that play’s in Stilletto’s? Lux has a drumming background in Rock, Metal, Punk and Latin Dance music which makes her the perfect anchorman…eh woman in Nekromantix. She is known for drumming in Indie/experimental rock band “Mystery Hangup” and Thrashmetal band “Sacred Storm”.
Lux also had this to say:
We’ll be on tour this summer with U.S. and Canada dates supporting Reverend Horton Heat. Summer Tourdates are already booked and listed in the calendar section (check back for new additions) and we will be recording a new album to be released this year on Hellcat Records.
Sirius XM satellite radio on the verge of bankruptcy
The New York Times is reporting that Sirius XM Satellite Radio is on the verge of bankruptcy. It has hired advisers to prepare for a possible bankruptcy filing.
The firm is a product of a merger of two satellite radio firms – Sirius and XM – who joined together last March. The firm then began by cutting niche programming and focusing on a more mainstream audience like the controversial replacement of punk radio with an all-AC/DC show.
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Mark Hoppus: “Until the Stars Fall from the Sky”
While the reunion of his band, Blink-182 is currently dominating the news, co-vocalist Mark Hoppus has released a solo track recorded for the film, Fired Up. Mark explained:
A couple of months ago, I got a call from a friend of mine named Richard Gibbs. Richard scores films, and he invited me into his studio to collaborate on a song for a movie he was working on called “Fired Up.” We spent the next week working on an idea that he had, and built it into a song that’s now available on iTunes. Check it out. It’s got kind of 60’s beach party feel to it.
You can preview or purchase the song here.
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Gallows detail “Grey Britain”
Gallows have announced the track listing for their forthcoming full length. The record is titled Grey Britain. It was produced by Garth “GGGarth” Richardson and is due out May 4, 2009 in the UK. No word on a US date or label yet.
The band released Orchestra of Wolves in 2006 in the UK. It was later reissued in 2007 by Epitaph Records.
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Revelation Records produces anniversary compilation, shoes
To celebrate their 150th release, hardcore stalwarts Revelation Records have produced a new compilation and special Adidas shoes styled to match the labels colour scheme and logos. The compilation features covers of classic Revelation acts by modern bands and includes performances by Sick of It All, Terror, Ignite, Death By Stereo, Set Your Goals, Ambitions, Down To Nothing, Capital, The Scare, Mikoto, This is Hell, covering bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Bold, Shai Hulud, Texas is the Reason and more.
The shoes can be seen here.
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The Gaslight Anthem supporting Bruce Springsteen at Hard Rock Calling 2009
Gaslight Anthem will be opening for headliner Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band on The Hard Rock Calling 2009 Festival. The Boss’ and the E Street Band will perform their first-ever UK festival appearance outside of the United States, at Hard Rock Calling 2009 in Hyde Park, London on June 28th.
Gaslight’s Brian Fallon commented:
It’s been a dream of mine to play with Bruce and the E Street Band. It’s truly an honour, and on top of that for it to be in London, one of my favourite cities anywhere, it’s a dream. Plus, it’s two Jersey shore locals playing some rock and roll.
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, February 13.
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The Thermals: “Now We Can See”
A new track from the Thermals is now available at The A.V. Club. “Now We Can See” is the title track from the band’s upcoming record, their first for Kill Rock Stars, and will be released on April 7th. You can download “Now We Can See” here.
The band last released The Body, The Blood, The Machine in 2006.
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The Decemberists
The Decemberists have announced the first leg of their Spring 2009 tour. The shows are in support of the band’s second major label album. The record is titled Hazards of Love and is due out March 24, 2009. It follows the collection, Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series [7 inches] from last year.