Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have been confirmed for High Voltage, the U.K.’s new rock festival, which is scheduled to take place July 24-25, 2010 at Victoria Park in London, U.K.
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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Interviews: Band on Band: The Slow Death/The Strait A’s
This edition of “Band on Band” features Jesse Swan Throrson of The Slow Death and Natrina Naden of The Strait A’s. Both bands share a split 7″ put out by Kiss of Death Records. They take turns asking each other five questions friendship, touring and what it takes to get people to play in your band.
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City and Colour announce ‘Orange Lounge Sessions’ EP
City and Colour, the side project of Alexisonfire crooner Dallas Green, will be releasing a new digital EP entitled Orange Lounge Sessions on April 20, 2010.
The six song set was recorded in early 2008 and features four live tracks originally on that year’s Bring Me Your Love, as well as two tracks from 2005’s Sometimes.
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Cruiserweight (1999-2010)
Austin, TX’s Cruiserweight have called it a day. The band has scheduled two farewell shows; the first will take place at Emo’s in their hometown on April 24, the second at Pensacola, FL’s Ready Room on April 30.
Over the years, Cruiserweight issued much of their material through Doghouse Records. Their final full-length, The Smith Tower, was self-released by the band earlier this year.
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The Manges to hit the studio
La Spezia, Italy pop-punk outfit The Manges will hit the studio next month to record their next full-length, Bad Juju, with Joe Queer as producer.
Once out, it’ll follow up 2006’s Go Down.
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DEAD EMOTIONS Calls It Quits
German death metallers DEAD EMOTIONS have announced plans to go their separate ways after 14 “successful years,” citing increasing scheduling problems and family responsibilities which ultimately led to the exit of guitarist Markus Uhl and “growl boss” Mosh.
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MEGADETH: Entire SIRIUS XM Interview With MUSTAINE, ELLEFSON Available
MEGADETH’s Dave Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and David Ellefson (bass) were interviewed by Jose Mangin, program director for Sirius XM, on March 18, 2010 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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The Black Keys (USA, Europe)
The Black Keys have announced some spring and summer tour dates in the United States and Europe.
The band will be supporting their upcoming full-length, Brothers, due out May 18, 2010.
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SOULFLY Bassist Interviewed In Louisville
Splattertribe.TV conducted an interview with SOULFLY bassist Bobby Burns before the band’s March 21, 2010 concert in Louisville, Kentucky.
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305Fest announces lineup
The lineup and schedule for this year’s 305Fest has been announced. The festivities will be happening May 7-9 in Miami, FL with performances from American Cheeseburger, Mischief Brew, Dead Dog, Mehkago N.T. and a slew of others. More information is available here.
We Were Skeletons join Topshelf Records
Topshelf Records has announced the signing of Lancaster, PA hardcore outfit We Were Skeletons. The label will release the band’s self-titled full-length on June 15, 2010.
Some music can be heard at the band’s MySpace page. They also have some shows booked next month, many of them alongside labelmates Pianos Become the Teeth.
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KISTVAEN: ‘Void’ Video Released
“Void”, the debut video from Romanian black metallers KISTVAEN, can be viewed below.
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AIRBOURNE Drummer Interviewed
HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with drummer Ryan O’Keeffe of Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE when the band toured Canada with MÖTLEY CRÜE and THE JOE PERRY PROJECT in January/February.
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