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S.O.D. members form United Forces

Posted in Bands on January 13, 2013

Two of the four members of Stormtroopers of Death have joined up to form United Forces. Founded by S.O.D.'s Danny Lilker (bass, (Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Nunfuckritual, Lock-Up, and ex-Anthrax) and Billy Milano (vocals, Method Of Destruction), the duo adds Nick Barker (drums, Lock-Up, Ancient, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir) and Anton Reisenegger (guitar, Criminal, Pentagram Chile, Extreme Noise Terror, Lock Up) to round out the new project.

Notes Milano:

Milano on the eclectic union of metal soldiers: I'm not out to reinvent myself at my age. I just want to have a lot of fun with this. We called it UNITED FORCES because we're located all over the place, in different countries, but this is something we're going to come together for.

No plans for recording or touring have been announced.

Gatherer in studio

Posted in Bands on January 13, 2013

New Jersey's Gatherer has entered the studio to record with Mike Watts (As Cities Burn, The Chariot, The Dear Hunter, As Tall As Lions) to record a new album from Glass Nail Records. The band has be previewing new material at recent live shows. Read more

Grabass Charlestons to become The Careeners

Posted in Bands on January 12, 2013

Gainesville, FL's Grabass Charlestons have announced a name change to The Careeners, starting with an upcoming EP in 2013. For more details on the change, check out this interview with Dying Scene. Bassist Dave Drobach simplifies the change as follows: Only a name change. Grabass Charlestons = The Careeners. Same … Read more

The Men announce new album

Posted in Bands on January 12, 2013

The Men, who released Open Your Heart in 2012, have announced a March 5 release date for their latest album titled New Moon. New Moon markes their fourth album in as many years and the band will hit the road in March in support of its release. Read more New … Read more

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Future Ghosts rechristened as Unifier

Posted in Bands on January 10, 2013

Following a cease and desist letter from a recently reunited Chicago, IL band of the same name, Greensboro, NC's Future Ghosts have changed their name to Unifier. The band will be releasing Colorado on Autumn + Colour and Round Kid Records on February 12. The band offered the following statement … Read more

Collapse Under the Empire previews video

Posted in Bands on January 10, 2013

In March, Collapse Under the Empire will release a 5-song EP with Finaltune Records. The band has released a video to "The Great Silence" as a preview. Read more

New Bronx album coming soon

Posted in Bands on January 9, 2013

On February 5, The Bronx will release their first new album in five years, Bronx IV. The album on White Drugs/ATO Records follows a side trip as Mariachi El Bronx. The new single "Ribcage" is streaming below. Read more

The Brokedowns plan new album

Posted in Bands on January 3, 2013

The Brokedowns have announced plans to record a new full-length later this month for Red Scare Industries, who released their last album, Species Bender, in 2010. Read more

New Night Birds coming soon

Posted in Bands on January 3, 2013

New Jersey's Night Birds have posted a facebook update that two new records are in the works. One, a new 14-song 12", and one 4-song 7". Recording is to start next month. SPB caught up with singer Brian Gorsinger prior to Fest 11 here. Read more

The Reptilian enter studio

Posted in Bands on December 30, 2012

Kalamazoo, MI band The Reptilian have entered the studio to work on their first full-length for Count Your Lucky Stars Records. The album, currently untitled, is slated for a spring release. Following their studio time, the band will be hitting the road of the Southeastern US with Innards. Read more … Read more

A Fucking Elephant plan 7-inch

Posted in Bands on December 29, 2012

New Jersey guitar/drum duo A Fucking Elephant has announced an upcoming 7" on Nefarious Industries. The new EP comes out on January 22, 2013 and is their first release in two years. Read more

Deafheaven to record sophomore record

Posted in Bands on December 29, 2012

In late January Deafheaven will be entering Atomic Garden studios to record their second album, Sunbather. Jack Shirley, who also recorded thei debut, Roads to Judah, will be producing. The band is aiming for a spring release. Read more

Ex Friends announce EP

Posted in Bands on December 27, 2012

On January 15, 2013, Ex Friends will release a new EP, Twisted Around on Yo Yo Records. The Philadelphia, PA band was founded by Joel Tannenbaum, who also plays in the recently reformed Plow United. A song from the EP can be heard here. Read more

Kyuss members form Vista Chino

Posted in Bands on December 26, 2012

John Garcia, Brant Bjork, and Nick Oliveri, all former members of the influential Kyuss, have formed a new band Vista Chino along with Bruno Fevery on guitar. They are currently recording, with plans for a 2013 release a worldwide tour. Kyuss reunited earlier this year to play several shows. Read more

New EP released by Preacher Roe

Posted in Bands on December 24, 2012

New England’s own Preacher Roe has just released a new EP "Sanguinelle" following a tumultuous year for the band that suffered the devastating loss of guitarist Scott Ricciuti. Scott’s passing hit the local music community pretty hard, a talented guitarist and songwriter, the band felt that they had to carry … Read more

Baroness post performance footage

Posted in Bands on December 20, 2012

Baroness, currently recovering from a horrific bus accident earlier this year in England, have shared a video of John Baizley and Pete Adams performing "Stretchmarker" acoustically. The band released Yellow & Green earlier this year. Hit the jump to watch the video. Read more Read more

Lemuria back in the studio

Posted in Bands on December 18, 2012

Lemuria entered the studio to kick off December in preparation for their third full-length album and second for Bridge Nine Records. Pebble was released in 2011. Read more

Metallica launches Blackened Recordings

Posted in Bands on December 16, 2012

After 28 years with Warner Music Group, Metallica has renegotiated their deal to take ownership of their own masters (including videos). As such, the band is now launching Blackened Recordings, which will work with Rhino on North American releases by the band. The first release from Blackened is Quebec Magnetic, … Read more

New Fatboy Slim CD/DVD announced

Posted in Bands on December 14, 2012

Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, has announced a new album entitled Big Beach Bootique 5 coming on February 19, 2013 on CD/DVD courtesy of The End Records. The release is a video jockey/disc jockey compilation--see below for a listing of artists and tracks. Read more Big Beach Bootique 5 Tracklisting … Read more

New album from Broadway Calls

Posted in Bands on December 13, 2012

Broadway Calls have announced the release of Comfort/Distraction on February 5, 2013 on No Sleep Records. The new album is available for pre-orders from the label, and the band will support it with a new headlining tour this winter. See below for a track listing and dates. Joining the band … Read more