Author: Sargeant

Posted on: July 18, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

OBSCENITY’s “Atrophied in Anguish” set for September 14th release on Apostasy Records

The wait is over. Veteran German death metallers OBSCENITY will release their 8th album Atrophied in Anguish on September 14th through Apostasy Records. The legendary act’s first release since 2006’s Where Sinners Bleed, OBSCENITY is revamped, recharged, and as formidable as ever! Atrophied In Anguish was recorded at Soundlodge Studio (God Dethroned, Sinister, Dew-Scented) with producer Jörg Uken. The band released the following statement about the new long player:“Atrophied In…

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Posted on: July 18, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Niyaz Releases New Music Video, US Tour Starts This Week!

Montreal/Los Angeles-based Niyaz have recently released their third album, Sumud (pronounced soomood) and they are bringing it on tour to the United States this summer.   The album has already debuted at #1 on the iTunes World Chart and broke into the top 10 Billboard World Music Chart as well.  The band will be kicking off their US tour on July 22nd in NYC then off to Atlantic City, Eugene, Los…

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Posted on: July 18, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

football, etc. Announce Tour Dates

Count Your Lucky Stars Records’ football, etc. just returned from their second UK tour (with label-mates Joie de Vivre) and are now gearing up for a run of US dates.  The Houston, TX-based indie rockers just released a new split tape with fellow Texans Square Business which can be purchased here: http://footballetc.bigcartel.com/product/split-with-square-business.     The band’s debut LP, The Draft is also available in the Count Your Lucky Stars Records online store:…

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Posted on: July 18, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Lumineers Climb The Charts

Denver-based band The Lumineers are enjoying plenty of success on the radio and in sales. The band’s popular first single “Ho Hey” has spent the last five weeks at #1 on Triple A Radio, and is ranked Top 10 Audience at Alternative Radio as well. The video for “Ho Hey” has also just been added by CMT. This news is hot on the heels of the band’s best week of…

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Posted on: July 18, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SAMOTHRACE U.S. Tour Dates Confirmed

As the highly anticipated sophomore release from Seattle’s harbingers of doom, SAMOTHRACE, nears release via 20 Buck Spin, this week the band confirm a rash of tour dates for later in the Summer.   First up, SAMOTHRACE will headline a West Coast tour in August . This routing, still under construction, will see the quartet playing five confirmed shows throughout California — including the headlining slot at Deadfest alongside dozens…

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Posted on: July 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sublime with Rome Ticket Giveaway

Make sure to sign up for your chance at tickets for the Sublime with Rome concert series. The contest itself is easy – just hit up http://www.totalassault.com/contests/269/id/03911/ and put in your information. Let us know what you think of the contest and the show – comment this post! 7/20 Albuquerque NM Hard Rock Casino Presents: 7/21 Las Vegas NV The Beach at Mandalay Bay 7/22 Berkeley CA Greek Theatre 7/24 San…

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Posted on: July 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HELLYEAH’S NEW ALBUM BAND OF BROTHERS OUT TODAY

ard rock supergroup HELLYEAH is back with a their third album, entitled Band of Brothers. The highly anticipated album is the band’s first effort with their new label home, Eleven Seven Music. The album was recorded in Dallas at drummer Vinnie Paul’s home studio, VP’s Upstairs Studio, and was produced by the band and Jeremy Parker (Godsmack, Evanessence), who also served as engineer. At press time, Band of Brothers is…

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Posted on: July 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Steel Pulse Announce Tour Dates

Steel Pulse may have explored various styles of music since they started out in 1975, but when it comes to the message, the UK’s Grammy – Winning reggae band has remained close to their roots.  The Group have continued their commitment to fighting injustice, educating the masses, and promoting positive messages through spiritually uplifting music. “We just can’t ignore the politics, because every life and soul that’s born on this…

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Posted on: July 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Romans Release “Mystery Girl” / Announce Tour Dates

ROMANS are ready to conquer the world, one fan at a time. Just releasing their debut single, “Mystery Girl,” into the masses, the band will make you forget everything you knew about Rock n’ Roll. Bonded together by Jeremy Fury (Singer for Ohio-based band, We Are the Fury) and Craig Bonich (Guitarist of Head Automatica and Jaguar Love), Romans strive for a timeless sound that knows no boundaries. A refreshing…

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Posted on: July 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

USURPRESS: Full Debut LP Streaming Now Via Stereokiller

Following their In Permanent Twilight MCD released this Spring, the crushing debut LP from cult Swedish death metal henchmen USURPRESS is out now via Selfmadegod. Trenches Of The Netherworld contains eleven soul-reaping circle-pit anthems utilizing the band’s seemingly patented blend of death metal and d-beat/crust punk influences.   Stream Trenches Of The Netherworld in its entirety right now VIA STEREOKILLER.   Uppsala-based USURPRESS features the steamrolling flair of four members…

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Posted on: July 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GOREPHILIA’s “Embodiment of Death” Out Now on Dark Descent Records

 After two demos and a impressive EP, Finland’s Gorephilia land a deadly strike with their debut album Embodiment of Death. Embodiment of Death is an impressive continuation of where the 2011’s Ascend to Chaos left off. This doesn’t totally describe the new album correctly as Gorephilia not only up the ante on that release in the sound department, but evolve with much stronger songwriting. Thirty-six minutes spanning eight brand new tracks; Embodiment…

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Posted on: July 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Eldritch Lunar Miasma to Release CULTFINDER’s “Black Thrashing Terror” 7″ in August

Time to cut the bullshit and get to the point; that’s exactly what UK blackened thrashers CULTFINDER do on the aptly titled Black Thrashing Terror vinyl 7″ that will be released by Eldritch Lunar Miasma in August (date to be announced soon). The UK act’s Demo 2011 (now sold out) stunned the underground with its quintessential approach to lacerating musicality and venomous lyrical spew. The first 111 copies include woven…

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Posted on: July 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DubbleOO Space Age – “Speed of Sound”

2012 continues to shape up as a strong year for DubbleOO Space Age, the rapper who splits his time between the Bay Area and his native Portland. He has two albums forthcoming, an official sophmore solo effort as well as a joint album with Bay figurehead The Jacka, but first, DubbleOO continues to build towards the online release of his latest mixtape, Beast Mode, Vol. 2. Today, DubbleOO is excited…

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Posted on: July 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Air Traffic Controller Sophomore Album NORDO Out Now

SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital media monetization trends. His work prioritizes first-hand evaluation and long-term product testing. Beats:…

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Posted on: July 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Racing Heart US Tour Starts July 22nd

Brooklyn, NY’s Racing Heart will be touring the West Coast this summer, in support of their debut LP To Walk Beside that Ghost. The band has just released an exceedingly charming video for a duet version of album standout “This Pretty Mistake”, recorded via Skype with experimental lofi California artist MeaningLess Emphasis. You can experience it here:   http://vimeo.com/45142269   Written after songwriter Mathias Tjønn relocated to New York from…

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Posted on: July 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Texas “Proto-Metal” Band VENOMOUS MAXIMUS Unleashes New Video “The Mission”

  Celebrated Houston metal band VENOMOUS MAXIMUS has announced summer U.S. tour dates set to kick off tonight in Dallas, TX.  The much talked about group — described as “metal demons” by the Houston Press — will hit twelve cities over the course of the two week “Hell Heroes Tour“, bringing its “eye opening” and “electric” live show to new states and towns along the way.  In celebration of the tour kick…

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Posted on: July 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BATTLECROSS Kicks Off the TRESPASS AMERICA FESTIVAL with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, and More Today!

Detroit, MI’s self-touted “blue collar thrashers” BATTLECROSS are hitting the road today with the TRESPASS AMERICA festival! The festival kicks off tonight in Broomfield, CO at the 1st Bank Center and features headliners Five Finger Death Punch, as well as the reunited original line-up of Killswitch Engage. The TRESPASS AMERICA Festival also features Trivium, Emmure, Pop Evil, and God Forbid. “Is this real? I was just watching Killswitch Engage‘s soundcheck…

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Posted on: July 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

JULIANNA ZOBRIST CELEBRATES LATEST RELEASE

Julianna Zobrist, pop singer and wife of MLB All-Star Ben Zobrist, will be hosting the listening party of her latest release Say It Now on July 17th at Tropicana Stadium immediately following her performance of the National Anthem at the Tampa Bay Rays home game.  The album, which released this Summer, was recently featured as the iTunes ® Download of the Week and attracting fans of all ages.   Julianna…

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Posted on: July 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mount Analog To Celebrate Grand Opening Tomorrow With Mariachi El Bronx

Mount Analog, a new shop and event space located at 5906 1/2 N. Figueroa St. in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, specializing in new and used vinyl records, cassettes, books, cult and foreign films, posters, audio gear, clothing and original artwork, will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, July 14 with a marathon 10-hour block of live performances and DJ sets from the likes of Mariachi El Bronx,…

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Posted on: July 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SONS OF TONATIUH Kick Off U.S. Tour

Atlanta-based sludge slingers SONS OF TONATIUH today officially kick off their U.S. Summer tour. Set to commence tonight in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Beckoning The End Tour will rampage through 16 cities throughout July, August and September with more dates to be added soon.   SONS OF TONATIUH will be touring in support of their Parade Of Sorrow full-length. Called, “a savagely aggressive, sonically belligerent album that is among the rawest…

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