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Metallica to make 3D feature film

Posted in Bands on March 16, 2012

Metallica has announced the hiring of director Nimrod Antal to direct an upcoming 3D feature film. The film will mix concert footage with narrative from the five band members and fans. Shooting will begin in August with a summer 2013 release date in mind. Antal previously directly such films as Kontroll, Vacancy, Armored, and the upcoming Predators remake.

Verse enters the studio

Posted in Bands on March 16, 2012

Bridge Nine has announced that the recently reformed Verse has entered the studio in Pawtucket, RI to record their third album, Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace. The group reunited in late 2011 and played their first show in February 2011. The band first formed in 2003 and announced their breakup in … Read more

Elizabeth (Switzerland) debuts songs

Posted in Bands on March 16, 2012

Throatruiner Records' hardcore/crust band Elizabeth have released two songs from their forthcoming EP on their bandcamp page. The EP, Where Vultures Land, will be released on 12" vinyl on April 4 and features ex-Nostromo vocalist Javier Varela. Embed code : <a href="http://throatruinerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/where-vultures-land" _mce_href="http://throatruinerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/where-vultures-land">Where Vultures Land by Elizabeth</a> Read more

Touche Amore and Defeater going on tour

Posted in Bands on March 13, 2012

In April, Deathwish, Inc. band Touche Amore will be joining Bridge Nine's Defeater for a two run across North America. Code Orange Kids and Birds In Row will be supporting as well. Touche Amore are currently in Europe and, when they return, will visit Canada prior to joining up with … Read more

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Big Black Delta issues single

Posted in Bands on March 4, 2012

Los Angeles, CA band Big Black Delta (ex-Mellowdrone) has announced a single IFUCKINGLOVEYOU will be issued a limited vinyl release on April 30th. The single will be released both on 7" with a B-side, and on 12" with remixes. K7! Records and Nerve Management/Master of Bates Records will be involved … Read more

Melvins Go Lite

Posted in Bands on March 3, 2012

The Melvins, celebrating their 29th year in the business, have introduced a new, abbreviated three-piece line-up dubbed Melvins Lite. The variation features founding members Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover, paired with Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, Fantomas) and will release a 10-song record titled Freak Puke on June 5 for … Read more

Vestiges/Caulfield split available

Posted in Bands on February 21, 2012

Vestiges and Caulfield have released a limited edition 7" available from 3 different labels on 3 continents. The split includes a pair of 1990s covers: Vestiges performing "Zombie" by The Cranberries and Caulfield playing Nirvana's "Dive." In addition, Vestiges will be hitting the US to play at South By Southwest … Read more

New Huata streaming online

Posted in Bands on February 12, 2012

Atavist of Mann, the latest release from Huarta on Throatruiner Records is streaming in its entirety on Throatruiner's site. The album, available on vinyl, is also now available for sale. In addition to their new record, Huata will also be playing at Roadburn 2012. Read more

Metallica to curate festival

Posted in Bands on February 10, 2012

Metallica has announced the creation of the Orion Music and Arts Festival to be held June 23-24 in Atlantic City, NJ. Metallica will headline both nights, playing Ride the Lightning and The Black Album in their entirety on different nights. Also playing will be Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse, … Read more

New record from Margot and the Nuclear So and So's

Posted in Bands on February 10, 2012

Margot and the Nuclear So and So's have announced their fourth LP, Rot Gut, Domestic, will be released on March 20 on Mariel Recording Company, run by the band. Following the album's release the band will be touring the eastern US and Canada. The band released Buzzard in 2010. Read … Read more

Touche Amore launches Secret Voice label

Posted in Bands on February 8, 2012

Jeremy Bolm of Touche Amore has launched an imprint label, Secret Voice, to be manufactured and distributed by Deathwish. The label's first release will be a self-titled 7" from London, Ontario's Single Mothers. No release date has yet been announced. Bohn explains: What is Secret Voice?...It 's an excuse to … Read more

Roadrunner signs Storm Corrosion

Posted in Bands on February 7, 2012

Roadrunner Records have announced the signing of supergroup Storm Corrosion, and have announced the duo will release their self-titled debut album on 23 April. The group, consisting of Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson and Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt, describe the album as continuing musically where Opeth's Heritage and Wilson's Grace for Drowning … Read more

Guantanamo Baywatch joins Dirtnap

Posted in Bands on February 5, 2012

Portland, OR's Guantanamo Baywatch has signed with hometown label Dirtnap to release their second album. The band actually signed in June 2011 but just made the official announcement now that a release has been scheduled for May 2012. The band was formed 4 years ago and previously released a now … Read more

New song from Hank & Cupcakes

Posted in Bands on February 1, 2012

Brookyln, NY's Hank & Cupcakes have released "Liquid Mercury," which will appear on their upcoming spring release. SPB reviewed their debut here. Read more

Social Distortion & Frank Turner on tour

Posted in Bands on January 31, 2012

Social Distortion is currently making another West Coast run, this time with some help from UK acts Frank Turner and Sharks. SPB interviewed Turner last year, and Sharks will be releasing their Rise Records debut on March 20. Check out the dates below. Read more TOUR DATES JANUARY 31st -- … Read more

Deathwish Inc adds Code Orange Kids

Posted in Bands on January 31, 2012

Pennsylvania's Code Orange Kids have been added to the Deathwish Inc roster, with plans for a release on the label sometime in 2012. The band has released 7"s with Mayfly and Top Shelf records. The band is currently on tour with Xerxes (dates below). Read more 01/31: Boise, ID @ … Read more

Expire enter the studio for Bridge Nine

Posted in Bands on January 27, 2012

Midwestern hardcore band Expire will enter the studio to record their debut album for Bridge Nine at the end of the month. The band has 2 7"s and a demo under their belt, and toured Europe with Foundation last fall. Read more

New DYS song streaming online

Posted in Bands on January 26, 2012

Reformed Boston vets DYS are streaming a new single, "Unloaded" online here. The song is the band's third digital single for Bridge Nine Records, following gtheir 2010 reunion. The band consists of Dave Smalley (Dag Nasty, All, Down by Law), Jonathan Anastas (Slapshot), Franz Stahl (Scream, Foo Fighters), Al Pahanish … Read more

Puscifer to play on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Posted in Bands on January 26, 2012

Maynard James Keenan helmed "eclectic music-meets-comedy troupe" Puscifer will be performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Feb. 16, 2012. The band released Conditions of My Parole in late 2011 and will be on the road across North American in Feb.-March. Read more February 23 -- Austin, TX -- Long Center … Read more

Garbage to self-release new record

Posted in Bands on January 25, 2012

1990s Butch Vig-created group Garbage has announced that they will be releasing their newest album this spring on their own Stunvolume label. The record is the band's first studio album in seven years and fifth overall. It is being recorded in Los Angeles, Ca—the first to be recorded outside of … Read more