This month, U.S. bass label FIREPOWER RECORDS will be launching a trilogy of EPs from 22 year-old Los Angeles producer/DJ Protohype called SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL and SPEAK NO EVIL. Each EP in the series will reflect its title in a variety of ways, individually exploring a wealth of sounds and means of expression while coming together to create a definitive whole. First up in the trilogy is…
As an update to the original flyers and show information, Eric Evasion replaced 2Rip. Signs explaining the change in lineup were present through the front of the House of Blues. Sean 2:16 immediately preceded Figure, and created a high-energy set that blended the bluntness of dubstep drops with popular culture (Pokemon clips) and samples from top-20 EDM efforts (Benny Benassi, Skrillex). The flow of the set kept the energy high,…
Italy’s TOMBSTONE HIGHWAY has just released a new track entitled “Old Blood” exclusively at Rue Morgue magazine’s website. The song can be streamed at this location: http://www.rue-morgue.com/2013/03/tombstone-highway-shares-some-old-blood/ Ruralizer, the band’s southern rock-inspired doom metal album, will hit the shops on April 16th in North America. The release is out now in Europe. The music of TOMBSTONE HIGHWAY is a classic blend of feisty stoner/southern rock and doom metal, with catchy guitar…
Chevy Sonic’s “Milk Run” commercial debuted this week starring Theophilus London and featuring his song “All Around The World.” The ad is the first official full commercial as part of Chevrolet’s new “Find New Roads” campaign, which was unveiled last month with a medley of five vignettes showcasing five different car models. Post & Share: “Milk Run” Commercial on YouTube http://youtu.be/v0pb0vvi37U Chevrolet’s “Find New Roads” on YouTube http://youtu.be/cvjgZWZoeWg The commercial,…
The Final Solution; The Final Rebellion from Arizona Death Metal Unit REIGN OF VENGEANCE will be released March 19th on Synister Empire Records and is crafted in the band’s new-school, horror-oriented, death metal format. The new EP features musicians of the already proven and established top tier and Brutal Elite. Unlike Disemboweling Swine, REIGN OF VENGEANCE’s previous release, The Final Solution; The Final Rebellion is a concept EP. Since the…
Austin based rock group Courrier have just released their sophomore album, Cathedrals of Color, available on iTunes. The album features the single “Inch of Rope” which can be heard here. Cathedrals of Color was produced by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam) and features the top 50 radio single “Love is a Fire”. For an inside look at the making of the album, watch a behind the scenes webisode here. Purevolume.com…
Virginia’s speed metal punks MUNICIPAL WASTE are proud to announce their first trek to New Zealand and their return to Australia! Tony Foresta, vocalist for the band, shares: “I am really stoked to play New Zealand for the first time ever… Heaps!!! The first MUNICIPAL WASTE tour in Australia was one of my all-time favorite trips I’ve ever been on. I can’t believe we have never came back…
It has been a few years since there was a good motocross game, but MUD – FIM Motocross World Championship looks to provide some luster to the sport. The game has taken the effort to be approved by the MX1 / MX2 championships, and will appease fans through the presence of nearly 100 (84) riders in the league. The networking ability of the game ensures that players can go…
The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND kicked off their sold-out yearly March residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre in big style last weekend (Friday, 3/1) and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have introduced two new songs written by guitarist Warren Haynes into their vast, evolving repertoire: “Dusk Till Dawn” and “Spots of Time” (co-written with Phil Lesh). Special guests joining the ABB so far this March includeSteve Earle, guitarists Dave Grissom and Eric Krasno, Joan Osborne, John Popper, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Asbury Jukes Horns,…
The track is absolutely furious, but there is a sense that the distinct elements of the band are kept separate. While there is an intense musical attack from the get go, subsequent listens will reveal a surprisingly rich effort. The vocals provide additional melody to this metalcore meets pit anthem. While the specific array of styles that went into the creation of this track are not immediately discernible, Loma…
Foyle’s War is a mystery, set during the second World War, that focuses on creating an authentic experience for viewers while keeping them firmly riveted to their seats. Foyle’s War: The Home Front Files provides viewers with a few extra features; the making-of features provide additional context to the filming process while proving viewers with quick views into the camaraderie that was enjoyed on the set. The interviews conducted…
03/13 Austin, TX @ The Old School SXSW 2013, Stubhub Live! Presents, 1230AM 03/15 Austin, TX @ The Parish Underground SXSW 2013, Audible Treats & The Vinyl District Presents, 825PM +++ Austin-based band Boy + Kite will follow-up its 2011 debut album with a new EP, scheduled to hit digital retailers next week. Titled “We Can Go Anywhere We Want,” the new EP (available on…
British chanteuse Lucy Rose is happy to announce her first headlining tour of North America. The tour kicks off March 11 in Los Angeles and sees her playing Canadian Music Week, SXSW and many other American cities throughout March and April. Her debut EP in the US, Middle Of The Bed, follows up the enormous success she has received in her native UK. Her digital only 5 song EP featuring…
Jack Littman’s current tour winds through Austin to coincide with the South By Southwest Festival. Touring in support of his latest EP, The Remedy Vol. 1 (http://jacklittman.bandcamp.com/album/the-remedy-vol-1) Jack’s dates are: Thursday, March 14th ((( Music Gorilla Showcase ))) @ Burnside’s Tavern 413 E 6th St Austin, TX 3:00PM Thursday, March 14th ((( Captiva Music Group Showcase ))) @ The Rooftop 403 E 6th St Austin, TX 7:00PM Friday, March 15th…
LISTEN / DOWNLOAD HERE Last month, Ghost Loft debuted his breathtaking single and video for “Seconds” exclusively through Pigeons & Planes. Pigeons & Planes says, “The production has a bounce to it, but it’s a dark bounce, and with the Burial-type vocals on the chorus, the track takes on a cold tone despite the handclaps and hummable melody. In 2013, there’s certainly a place for gloomy-but-catchy pop, and Ghost Loft…
Punk rock photographer Mark Beemer, founder of The Syrentha J. Savior Endowment (SSE) and Shirts For A Cure (SFAC), recently announced the launch of a new IndieGoGo campaign to fund the re-release of his discontinued book of live show and press images, Stealing Time. First published in 2001, the book features images from Beemer’s two-plus decades as a staple on the punk and hardcore scenes. The book contains a number…
We are providing individuals with the chance to win tickets to the AWOLNATION spring tour. For your chance, hit up the link at the bottom of this post and fill out the form. It’s as easy as that, and will end on April 20th. Check out the contest instructions and tell your friends. A set of tickets will be given out for each stop on the tour. A PURCHASE WILL…
Swedish death metal supergroup SKINEATER, who just released their debut Dermal Harvest last month on Pulversied Records, have premiered a video for the song “Dismantled.” Produced by Uppsala-based digital production company Oddville, the video has been posted by the band at this location. De-skinned to perfection, Dermal Harvest showcases some of the most resilient veterans in the Swedish Extreme scene, with past and present members from Wombbath, In Thy Dreams,…
Birmingham-based sludge-soaked ghetto rockers BOVINE will unleash The Sun Never Sets On The British Empire on April 12th via FDA Rekotz. A fire-branded mix of KYUSS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, early SOUNDGARDEN and BARONESS, BOVINE’s bottom-heavy and primal assault will surely leave many a listener convulsing on the floor. The UK band’s tuneful and, at times, space-proggish, approach to songwriting will make the experience as enjoyable as it is…
State Lines fans! Meadowbrook Records has some exciting news regarding the band’s Hoffman Manor re-release and a new split between State Lines and Haverford! State Lines Hoffman Manor 12″ Black go up Thursday! Four Packages are available: $15 – 12″ & Digital Split $18 – 12″ & State Lines/Haverford Split Tape (Out April 2nd) $20 – 12″ & Shirt& Digital Split $22 – 12″ & Shirt & Split Only…