Category: Artist News

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

VISE MASSACRE: Debut LP Obtainable

After many harrowing months of delays, disruptions, natural disasters and narrowly thwarted assassination attempts, the bastards in VISE MASSACRE are proud to finally be unleashing their self-financed debut LP through their new online store. Having recently received the wax attack of their Expendable Humans full-length from the pressing plant, VISE MASSACRE redesigned their website with a gnarly new online store heavily supplied with tons of fresh new threads and urban…

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

ALLEGAEON’s “Formshifter” reaches #29 on the Billboard new artist chart!

Allegaeon’s second full-length album, Formshifter, has significantly out-performed its predecessor and reached #29 on the Billboard New Artist Chart and #99 on the Top Hard Music Albums! This is a huge achievement for the band as they continue to carve out their rightful place within the metal community. Formshifter has been incredibly well received by press worldwide; the UK’s Kerrang Magazine raves in a 4/5 review: “It’s not just the…

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

Greek Fire Release Video To Benefit Drummer Johnny Venu

In February 2012, shortly after an amazing tour of Japan, GREEK FIRE drummer and longtime STORY OF THE YEAR drum tech Johnny Venus was diagnosed with Leukemia. As anyone can imagine, this devastating news came as a complete shock and rocked the entire camp to the core. Johnny is fighting the battle of his life, and even in these darkest of times his incredible courage and strength inspired Johnny’s fellow…

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

It’s “Now Or Never”…

Outasight’s new single “Now Or Never” went up for sale at iTunes and is also streaming on Spotify. The official video for “Now Or Never” is currently being produced, so for the interim, check out this clip of #NowOrNever moments a fan put together that Buzzfeed premiered today. “Now Or Never” is the follow-up to Outasight’s platinum selling smash “Tonight Is The Night.” Post & Share: “Now Or…

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

TU FAWNING: SOPHOMORE ALBUM A MONUMENT IN STORES

Tu Fawning’s sophomore album A Monument arrived in stores today via City Slang. The album has been earning strong reviews both here and abroad, with Portland Monthly writing, “A Monument is a seductive, darkly energetic, wintry pop that demonstrates a band growing confidently into its own sound”, and Uncut calling it “Excellent, weird, monumental, and experimental US rock.” A full album stream of A Monument is also available all week…

Posted on: May 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FURZE: New LP’s Release

Psych Minus Space Control — the deranged fifth full-length from curious Norwegian black metal peddler FURZE — is currently streaming in its entirety, in conjunction with its release this week via Fysisk Format. Open the gateways to all forty-three hypnotic, disturbing minutes encompassing the album RIGHT HERE. The latest psychedelically-inclined blackened rock output from FURZE‘s primary solo artist Woe J. Reaper and his close-knit team of henchmen have once…

Posted on: May 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

REVOCATION Confirmed For Scion Rock Fest

Massachusetts metallers REVOCATION have confirmed that they will be taking part in this year’s Scion Rock Fest on June 2nd taking place in Tampa, Florida. The event kicks off at four pm and will be held at four venues in the area including: The Ritz Ybor, Crowbar, The Orpheum and Czar Bar. REVOCATION front man Dave Davidson spoke about playing this year’s Scion Rock Fest: “We are very…

Posted on: May 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Giraffage & XXYYXX “Even Though” EP Out Today

San Francisco’s Charlie Yin sculpts sound with sonic malice and diversity. Like a possessed DJ having fun with samples in an experimental lab, the 21-year old multi-instrumentalist knows no boundaries. Collaborating with 16 year-old producer XXYYXX, the track puts hip-hop and jazz through the blender and demonstrates a certain expertise, that didn’t escape Kitsuné founder Gildas Loaëc, as the track is featured on the forthcoming compilation Kitsuné America. As an introduction…

Posted on: May 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Josephine Foster & The Victor Herrero Band LP Perlas today

Following their album of Spanish folk songs Anda Jaleo (Fire 2010), Josephine Foster and the Victor Herrero Band have created a superb follow-up entitled Perlas (Pearls) releasing today on Fire Records. It is a jewel of a collection, with songs and poems selected by Josephine herself, gathered from dusty old scores and brought vividly to the present with warm performances full of flesh-and-blood emotion. MP3 (cleared to post): Josephine Foster…

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

Audra Mae To Take Her Almighty Sound On Tour With Cory Branan

Since the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, Audra Mae has been busy. She kicked off her post-album release with a flurry of notable placements including, an awe inspiring cover of Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love,” hand chosen by director Judd Apatow for his new film, ‘The Five Year Engagement.’ The Oklahoma based singer-songwriter has lent her brilliant vocals to three new songs on fellow statesmen, The All American Rejects latest…

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

FAR EAST MOVEMENT “SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING” TOUR WITH LMFAO STARTS MAY 22ND

The song is from their sophomore album Dirty Bass releasing June 5th on Cherrytree/Interscope Records. WATCH “DIRTY BASS” MUSIC VIDEO HERE Directed by the Transparent Agency, the video follows Far East Movement through the dirty bass lifestyle of boomboxes, girls, and parties. Tyga joins the fun that features scenes shot with FM’s dirty bass themed classic Cadillac stretch limousine. The “Dirty Bass” video follows the “Live My Life” (Party Rock…

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

ANIMALS AS LEADERS POST TEASER FOR “WEIGHTLESS” MUSIC VIDEO

Progressive instrumental pioneers ANIMALS AS LEADERS have posted a trailer for their new video for “Weightless,” the title track from their critically acclaimed 2011 album, which debuted at #92 on the Billboard Top 200 last fall. Alternative Press is hosting an exclusive premiere of the video on their website. The complete “Weightless” video, which will premiere in the near future, was directed by Scott Hansen, who also directed the band’s…

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

LED ER EST SHARES NEW TRACK “BLADIATOR” VIA FACT

Led Er Est emerged from a series of jam sessions that core members Shawn O’Sullivan and Sam De La Rosa started having in early 2007, using bass guitar, some cheap drum machines, and synths. They were inspired to record music largely by 70’s synth prog, and 80’s lo-fi electronic and industrial music. They recorded a number of songs at friend Will Burnett’s studio that fall. Their first officially released track…

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

THE DEVASTATED Premieres Music Video for “Roof Top Panty Drop”

THE DEVASTATED has teamed up with AOL Noisecreep for the premiere of their new music video for “Roof Top Panty Drop”. Taken from their debut album, Devil’s Messenger, the music video for “Rooftop Panty Drop” was directed by RAGE [Hatebreed, All That Remains, Anthrax] and Kevin Boston. The intense music video for “Roof Top Panty Drop” can be seen here: http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/05/11/the-devastated-roof-top-panty-drop-video/ THE DEVASTATED is currently on the “Noise Is The Machine” tour with FEAR FACTORY, SHADOWS…

Posted on: May 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BRIDGE NINE TO RE-RELEASE AGNOSTIC FRONT’S CLASSIC LIVE AT CBGB LP

In conjunction with legendary NYHC band Agnostic Front’s 30th anniversary shows in June and July, where they’ll be playing their classic record Live at CBGB from start to finish, Bridge Nine Records has announced today that the label will be reissuing said record on July 17th. Featuring an embossed LP cover with the original Live at CBGB artwork, the label will also be pressing the music on super limited edition…

Posted on: May 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Milkman’s Single “Aeroplane” Premieres on Earmilk

Milkman’s new single “Aeroplane” premiered exclusively on Earmilk “…a warp of powerful fist pumping tunes. The electronic dimensions in “Aeroplane” is milk served in a crunk cup.” Milkman wanted to serve another club banger in anticipation of his DOING BODIES GOOD TOUR which starts next week. The progressive house and mash-up artist Milkman released his other single Tiger Lily (click to listen + share HERE) two weeks ago, fresh on the heels of his highly acclaimed…

Posted on: May 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SCAR OF THE SUN confirmed for the “Into Darkness 2012” European tour

Modern atmospheric metallers from Greece, SCAR OF THE SUN, have been confirmed as the opening act for the “Into Darkness 2012” European tour featuring MOONSPELL, PAIN, SWALLOW THE SUN and LAKE OF TEARS! After SCAR OF THE SUN‘s very successful debut European tour in late March 2012, opening for RAGE, TYR and COMMUNIC on 14 dates of the “Metal Firestorm 2012” tour, the band is ready to hit the road once…

Posted on: May 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Light Asylum / Chelsea Wolfe @ CHECK YO PONYTAIL on 5/15 +

In anticipation of next week’s Check Yo Ponytail event at Echoplex, Light Asylum has crafted an exclusive mixtape to accompany the party where they’ll perform with Chelsea Wolfe, Tearist, Violet Tremors and Slow Motion DJS. Download/Listen on FADER HERE Download/Listen on Soundcloud HERE Track list: 1 – Dave Ball + Nina Hagen — Sincerity, NewYork NewYork 2 – Malcolm X — No Sell Out (7″ Version) 3 – Strafe — Set It Off…

Posted on: May 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

CHERRI BOMB PREMIERE DEBUT ALBUM THIS IS THE END OF CONTROL

Cherri Bomb’s hard hitting debut album, This Is The End Of Control, is now streaming in full via the premiere on Alternative Press. The album features “Let it Go” and “Shake the Ground” (which also appears on Avengers Assemble, the official companion album to the blockbuster film The Avengers) and is due out May 15th on Hollywood Records. To celebrate the release, Cherri Bomb will play New York City’s Irving…

Posted on: May 12, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ComaTour 2012 Kicks Off On June 8th

Comatose Music acts KRAANIUM, ATROCIOUS ABNORMALITY and COATHANGER ABORTION will team up this Summer for the ComaTour 2012, which is set to kick off on June 8th in Spartanburg, SC. For updates and details, join the ComaTour Event Page. Each band will have brand new tour merchandise available and the Comatose Music Store will be set up at each show. The label has put together a tour promo video featuring…