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Lost Hope Post New Demos

Posted in MP3s on September 15, 2009

Des Moines, Iowa hardcore outfit Lost Hope have posted several new demo tracks online here. You can grab a downloadable version of the demo at the same location.

Katatonia Pre-Orders Launched

Posted in Records on September 15, 2009

Pre-orders for Katatonia's Night is the New Day have been made available here. There is a special, limited edition, Swedish edition CD (digibook package and 20 page booklet) and a vinyl edition (double gatefold 180g heavyweight vinyl). Both these editions will feature a bonus track and all orders placed through … Read more

Stream Entire Caspian Album

Posted in MP3s on September 15, 2009

A full-album stream of Caspian's Tertia has been made available here. The album is out now via The Mylene Sheath. Read more

Cheap Girls / Failures' Union Tourdates

Posted in Tours on September 15, 2009

Paper + Plastick Records has announced that they will release the sophomore album from Lansing, Michigan’s Cheap Girls on October 6th and the label debut of Buffalo, New York’s Failures' Union on October 20th. Both bands will be hitting the road together this Fall as they support their new releases. … Read more

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Slayer Cover Art Posted

Posted in Records on September 15, 2009

Slayer have revealed the cover art to their new full-length, World Painted Blood, online here. The album will be available with four special collector's edition CD covers. Each of the four covers will display one-fourth of a continental map illustrated with human skulls and bones; when placed together, the four … Read more

SPB Last.FM Stats

Posted in Site News on September 15, 2009

Here are last weeks top 'five' most played artists, according to the SPB Last.FM group. 1. Brand New 2. The Beatles 3. Every Time I Die 3. Polar Bear Club 5. Converge The most listened to album last week was Polar Bear Club's Chasing Hamburg. If you'd like to join … Read more

Kanye West Apologizes For Outburst

Posted in Videos on September 15, 2009

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about Kanye West's outburst at MTV's VMA's, during which he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech. No? You're on the Internet; Google it! Anyway, in addition to making an apology on his webblog, West appeared on Jay Leno's new comedy show … Read more

Small Brown Bike Announce Shows

Posted in Shows on September 15, 2009

Small Brown Bike have announced the first in what we hope is a series of reunion shows. So far the confirmed shows are as follows: 10/10 - Kalamazoo, MI @ State Theatre 12/4 - Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen 12/5 - Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar Read more

Rise Against Celebrate 10 Years With Special Show

Posted in Shows on September 15, 2009

Rise Against will celebrate ten years as a band with an anniversary show in their hometown of Chicago, IL at The Metro on December 18th. The show has been given the title Songs from the Fat Years and will feature songs from the band's two albums on Fat Wreck, 2001's … Read more

Q-Tip To Perform On Jimmy Fallon

Posted in Tours on September 15, 2009

Q-Tip will be appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this Wednesday night, September 16th; the show airs at 12:30 AM EST on NBC. Q-Tip will perform the song "Barely in Love" from his highly anticipated solo effort, Kamaal the Abstract. Read more

Meat Puppets - "Rotten Shame" Video

Posted in Videos on September 15, 2009

The Meat Puppets video for the song "Rotten Shame" has been made available online here. The band is heading out on a Fall U.S. tour this week. To view the dates click "read more." Read more Sept 16 - Marquee Theater, Tempe, AZ Sept 17 - Belly Up Tavern - … Read more

Temporary Residence Signs Systems Officer / Post Song

Posted in Labels on September 15, 2009

Temporary Residence Limited has announced the signing of Systems Officer - the latest project from Armistead Burwell Smith IV, founding member of Pinback and Three Mile Pilot. Smith will release his debut effort for this project, Underslept, on November 3rd. You can hear the song "Shape Shifter" here. Read more

Stream Entire Such Gold EP

Posted in MP3s on September 15, 2009

A full-album stream of Such Gold's Stand Tall EP has been made available here. The EP is out now via Mightier Than Sword Records. Read more

Jim Carroll (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on September 15, 2009

Poet, musician, and author Jim Carroll passed away late last week as a result of a heart attack. In addition to fronting the Jim Carroll Band, Carroll collaborated with numerous musicians across a wide spectrum of styles: Lou Reed, Pearl Jam, Rancid, and Blue Öyster Cult, among others. Carroll is … Read more

Metal Blade To Reissue King Diamond Albums

Posted in Records on September 15, 2009

Metal Blade Records has announced plans to reissue the King Diamond albums The Spider's Lullabye and The Graveyard. Both albums have been re-mastered by King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque and are set to be released on October 13th. Each album will include bonus material that purchasers will be able to … Read more

Youngblood 2009 Showcase

Posted in Shows on September 15, 2009

Youngblood Records has announced the final lineup for their 2009 Showcase. The show takes place October 10th at The Champion Ship in Lemoyne, PA. The bands set to perform include: Iron Age, Mind Eraser, Rancor, Lion of Judah, Police & Thieves, Living Hell, No Tolerance, Mindset, Give, Mob Mentality, Disengage, … Read more

Cursive Luxury Wafers Session Posted

Posted in MP3s on September 15, 2009

Cursive recently took part in a Luxury Wafers Live Session, which can be found here. The band tracked five songs for the session, including three from most recent full-length, Mama, I'm Swollen. The Luxury Wafers Live Sessions is an ongoing series in which artists are hand-selected to record a handful … Read more

Death Cab For Cutie Post New Song

Posted in MP3s on September 15, 2009

Death Cab for Cutie recently debuted a brand new song titled "Meet Me on the Equinox" during the MTV VMA's. The song can now be streamed online here. Read more

Rivalry To Release Devotion LP / Post Two Songs

Posted in Labels on September 15, 2009

Rivalry Records has announced plans to release the debut full-length from Devotion - the new "slow, dark, rock oriented hardcore" project headed by Mark Palm of Go it Alone. The label will release the vinyl version of the album, Bastard Son of Affluence Blues, while Palm will self-release a CD … Read more

The Flaming Lips To Play The Colbert Report

Posted in TV on September 15, 2009

The Flaming Lips will appear on The Colbert Report this Wednesday. The show airs at 11:30 PM EST on Comedy Central. Read more