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Astralwerks Signs Late Of The Pier

Posted in Labels on September 3, 2008

Astralwerks Records has announced the signing of Late of the Pier.  The band will release their debut album, Fantasy Black Channel, on January 13th.

Bad Religion Talk New Album

Posted in Records on September 3, 2008

Bad Religion bassist Jay Bentley recently discussed the band's follow-up to New Maps of Hell. Here is what he had to offer up: If we were going to have it out early next year, we’d have to be working on it now and there isn’t enough material yet for that. … Read more

Pelican / Kayo Dot / Stephen Brodsky Tourdates

Posted in Tours on September 3, 2008

Pelican, Kayo Dot and Stephen Brodsky are planning a small tour together later this year. To view the confirmed dates, click "read more." Read more 10/29 - Columbus, OH - Ravari Room 11/1 - Boston, MA - Harper's Ferry w/ Zozobra 11/2 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom 11/8 … Read more

Metallica - "The Day That Never Comes" Video

Posted in Videos on September 3, 2008

Metallica's video for the single "The Day that Never Comes" has been posted online here. Read more

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Spylacopa Post New Song

Posted in MP3s on September 3, 2008

Spylacopa, featuring current and former members of Candiria, Isis, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Made Out Of Babies, have posted their new track "Bloodletting" online here. The group will release their debut EP this November through Rising Pulse Records. Read more

Sigh Post Venom Cover

Posted in MP3s on September 3, 2008

Sigh's cover of Venom's "Black Metal" has been made available for download here. The song is taken from the band's A Tribute to Venom, which is out now via The End Records. Read more

sBACH Posts Paula Abdul Cover

Posted in MP3s on September 3, 2008

sBACH has posted a cover of Paula Abdul's "Cold Hearted Snake" online here. Read more

Cold War Kids E-Card

Posted in MP3s on September 3, 2008

An e-card for Cold War Kids' Loyalty to Loyalty has been made available here. The album is out in stores September 23rd. Read more

Look Mexico Release Digital EP

Posted in Records on September 3, 2008

Look Mexico has released a brand new four-song digital EP titled Gasp Asp. You can pick it up here. The EP will see a vinyl version release with three of the songs in the coming months. Read more

Far Reunion Shows

Posted in Shows on September 2, 2008

1990's Sacramento, CA-based rockers Far will be reuniting for a pair of shows in Southern CA under the secret name Hot Little Pony. The band will play October 15th at the Glass House in Pomona and the 16th at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. Source: AP Read more

The Dillinger Escape Plan Address Rumors

Posted in Bands on September 2, 2008

The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman addressed rumors suggesting that drummer Gil Sharone was no longer a part of the band. Here is what he told Kerrang!: He didn't leave and we didn't kick him out. He will be busy though working with his other band (Stolen Babies) a … Read more

SPB Last.FM Stats

Posted in Site News on August 31, 2008

Welcome to the holiday edition of the most recent listening stats for SPB's Last.FM group. We're taking a break today - not really as some of us are stuck working our real jobs - but we'll be back with a full update tomorrow. Here are last weeks top 'five' most … Read more

Call It Fire Posts Album Online For Free

Posted in MP3s on August 31, 2008

Call it Fire has posted their full-length recording Slow and Painful online for a free download here. The album was originally intended for a release via Copper Lung Records, but for some reason it will not be pressed. The band has been busy writing new material throughout the Summer for … Read more

Sub Pop Signs Obits

Posted in Labels on August 31, 2008

Sub Pop Records has announced the addition of Obits. The band features Rick Froberg, who has also done time in bands like Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, and Pitchfork. The band is planning to release the first Obits full-length record album sometime in the first few months of 2009. Two … Read more

Immune Signs Micah Blue Smaldone

Posted in Labels on August 31, 2008

Immune Recordings has announced the signing of Micah Blue Smaldone to the label. Hailing from Portland, Maine, he has just finished recording his third full-length album entitled The Red River to be released on November 4th. Read more

Scale The Summit In The Studio

Posted in Bands on August 31, 2008

Houston's instrumental quartet Scale the Summit are currently in the studio recording their debut album for Prosthetic Records. An early 2009 release is planned. Read more

Teith Unveil Debut EP

Posted in Records on August 31, 2008

Teith, a project that features Trevor de Brauw of Pelican, will release their debut EP, Oak City, on Austin, Texas label Thirty Ghosts Records on October 14th. The EP will be comprised of four songs, several of which can be streamed online here. Read more

Motel Motel Post New Song

Posted in MP3s on August 31, 2008

Motel Motel have posted the new song "Coffee" online for download here. The song is taken from the band's full-length, New Denver. You can check out more songs from the band here. Read more

The Fest 7 Lineup Officially Announced

Posted in Shows on August 28, 2008

After a partial lineup surfaced recently, the organizers of The Fest 7 have chosen to reveal the official lineup for this years event, which takes place October 31st through November 2nd in Gainesville, FL. Among the notables are: Bouncing Souls, Leatherface, Less Than Jake, Strike Anywhere, Dillinger Four, Atom and … Read more

Sonic Youth Working On New Album

Posted in Records on August 28, 2008

Sonic Youth have begun work on their follow-up to 2006's Rather Ripped. Here is a statement from guitarist/vocalist Thurston Moore in regard to the forthcoming album and new label after fulfilling their contract with Geffen Records: There’s one label we are certainly going to go with at this point. But … Read more