West Palm Beach, FL’s Surfer Blood have unveiled a new video for “Floating Vibes,” a track from their recent full-length Astro Coast.
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Crime In Stereo explain their breakup
Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo has issued a lengthy statement to clear their air regarding the band’s recent and seemingly untimely breakup. Dunne notably insists that vocalist Kristian Hallbert’s recent health problems had nothing to do with the band’s demise (and that Hallbert has made a full recovery), and that a handful of final shows are in the works, all of which will be in the northeast. Here’s an excerpt:
“Many of you are requesting that we reveal the reasons behind the breakup. Like any divorce, there’s no one reason. It’s the cumulative effect of many problems left unchecked/unresolved over the course of years. Many of these reasons are personal and we ask that you respect our decision to move on. We appreciate the support that’s been given to us over the years, and we feel truly blessed to have done this for so long. I think the longevity of Crime in Stereo was more a testament to you than it was to us.
However, to quell any speculation, we should make it clear that Kristian’s surgery had absolutely nothing to do with the announced hiatus. It was purely coincidence, as Kristian and I had decided to make this move before he got sick. His face/jaw/voice/throat is totally fine. He’s singing as great as ever and there are no lasting residual effects.”
Dunne also talks about new projects in the works from members of the band, including a melodic hardcore record being planned with CIS’s original members and Pat Schramm of Bridge and Tunnel.
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Metro 2033 Update Released
The ‘Ranger Pack’ DLC for Metro 2033 is now available to download. The Ranger Pack adds new weapons, nine new Steam Achievements and the deadly ‘Ranger Mode’ game rules.
In standard Ranger Mode, ammo is dramatically reduced and all weapons and attacks cause more damage. Your foes are deadlier than ever – but then, so are you…
‘Ranger Hardcore’ adds an additional challenge as the HUD is totally removed, creating the most immersive Metro 2033 experience yet.
Rise to the challenge with two new weapons – the Heavy Automatic Shotgun, and the Volt Driver, Miller’s signature gun.
The Ranger Pack is offered as a free download to all Steam users.
New Release – The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom DLC Pack 2
DLC Pack 2 for the Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom, is now available for purchase.
The new Settlers 7 DLC Pack 2 gives the Settlers a new dimension to experience with 3 new multiplayer maps and new challenges.
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Deftones: “Sextape”
Deftones have posted the new video for “Sextape.” The album comes from their 2010 album, Diamond Eyes.
Tours: The Hold Steady (North America)
The Hold Steady have announced another run of fall dates that will kick off immediately after their previously announced tour alongside Wintersleep ends. The tour runs from October 8 to November 22 and will see the band play shows in the northeast, eastern and Atlantic Canada, the west coast and midwest.
The band continues to support their latest full-length Heaven Is Whenever.
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Sacraboar Update Released
An update for Sacraboar has been released. The update will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:
- 10 new Bonus missions
- 51 achievments
- Cloud support
- Multi-Monitor support
Frank Turner: “ADT” (Fake Problems)”
Frank Turner took a moment to cover one of his favorite bands, Fake Problems. The solo musician covered the band’s track, “ADT” from their upcoming album, Real Ghosts Caught On Tape. Fake Problems weighed in on the cover as well:
As many of you probably already know, we have had an ongoing love affair with Frank Turner for the past three or so years. We’ve gone on multiple tours, slept with each other and played together on stage.
Frank released Poetry of the Deed last year. Fake Problems will issue Real Ghosts on September 21, 2010.
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Born in a Cent post album for donation-based download
New York-based punk/folk/indie/ska act Born in a Cent have posted their recent full-length, Who Called This Beautiful?, for donation-based download. You can check it out on their bandcamp page.
The album was initially released this past May on Manifesta. The band will open for the Bouncing Souls‘ benefit show at ABC No Rio later this month.
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Tours: Bad Brains (Texas)
Bad Brains have announced plans to head to Texas for three shows in October.
The long-running and influential outfit continue to support 2007’s Build a Nation.
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Banner Pilot: “Overwinter (Remaster)”
Banner Pilot are streaming one of the tracks from their remastered, resequenced version of 2008’s Resignation Day. The band explained the remix in July:
When we originally recorded Resignation Day back in 2007, issues came up during the recording that left us with little time for mixing. As a result, the record didn’t sound too hot. This was kind of a drag ‘cuz we didn’t feel like we did the songs justice. But! Sometimes you get a second chance
The re-released record is due out on September 14, 2010.
Check out the song on their BandCamp Profile.
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Tours: Star F*cking Hipsters (US)
Star Fucking Hipsters will be touring America this fall. The run is fairly extensive, covering both coasts, most of the midwest and the southeast.
The band continues to support 2009’s Never Rest in Peace.
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“American Hardcore” to be updated for second edition
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 subjects. Blush also has unearthed over a hundred new pieces of artwork, drafted two hundred plus new band bios, and radically expanded discography. Most significant, he has offered a new conclusion which is an anomaly within the realm of period studies. The original book was 328 pages, and the revised edition is now 408.
The new edition is due out November 1, 2010.
In 2007, a documentary version of the book was released and we spoke with author Blush and director Paul Rachman. Check out the interview here.
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