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Steve Hackett and Chris Squire to form new band

Posted in Bands on December 23, 2011

Bassist Chris Squire and guitarist Steve Hackett, both big names in progressive rock, have announced that they have formed a new band, called Squackett. They plan to release their debut album in 2012. Chris Squire is best known as the bassist and sole consistent member of Yes, and Steve Hackett is best known for his work as the former guitarist for Genesis and as a solo artist.

Anthony Raneri of Bayside to release solo EP

Posted in Bands on December 16, 2011

Bayside vocalist/guitarist Anthony Raneri has announced an upcoming solo EP. Recording has just started, and planned guests include Steve Choi (RX Bandits), Davey Warsop (Beat Union) and Jarrod Alexander (My Chemical Romance, Dead Country). On the project, Raneri states: As an artist, I wanted to try and challenge myself with … Read more

RHCP to enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted in Bands on December 14, 2011

Long-running Los Angeles, CA band Red Hot Chili Peppers will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in 2012. The band was formed in 1983 and has numerous multi-platinum releases. They released I'm With You earlier this year. Their induction will take place on April … Read more

6131 to release next Gallows

Posted in Bands on December 12, 2011

Gallows has announced that their first release with new singer Wade MacNeil (ex-Alexisonfire) will be a 4-song EP for 6131 Records. Read more

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ASG signs to Relapse

Posted in Bands on December 12, 2011

Relapse Records has announced the signing of "psychedelic stoner-punks" ASG to their roster. The band has four releases already, including 2007's Win Us Over. The band will begin recording their Relapse debut in February 2012 with Matt Hyde (Slayer, Children of Bodom, Fu Manchu). Read more

Holy Fever announces EP

Posted in Bands on December 11, 2011

Holy Fever has announced an upcoming EP on LifeLine Records, due for a January 3, 2012 release date. The band contains members of Malbec, Give Up the Ghost, Hope Conspiracy, and The Explosion among others. Read more

Naglfar enters studio

Posted in Bands on December 8, 2011

Five years since the releaseo of Harvest, Swedish black metal group Naglfar have entered the studio to record their sixth record, Téras. While the record is due to hit shelves in spring or summer 2012, the band will be releasing a limited edition 7" teaser with an exclusive track beforehand. Read more

August Burns Red release Christmas song

Posted in Bands on December 6, 2011

For their fourth annual Christmas offering, August Burns Red are offering up "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." The track is available digitally, or on a limited edition vinyl. Guitarist JB Brubaker issued the following statement on the song: The past few years the annual ABR Christmas songs haven't been nearly … Read more

Dirtnap to release Little Cuts 7"

Posted in Bands on December 5, 2011

In December, Dirtnap Records will release a new 7" from the Dave Hernandez (The Shins, Scared of Chaka) project Little Cuts. The Seattle, WA band is said to be a return to the garage punk sound of Scared of Chaka. Rounding out the recording are Andrew Church (The Cops, Broadcast … Read more

The Banner enter the studio

Posted in Bands on December 1, 2011

The Banner have announced that in January they will enter Stained Glass Studios in Paramus, NJ to begin recording a series of three 7"s for 2012. Melotov Records (USA) and Thirty Days of Night Records (Europe) will be releasing the project. Read more

Make Do & Mend Sign to Rise Records

Posted in Bands on December 1, 2011

Make Do & Mend have joined Rise Records. The band will head into the studio in February to record the follow-up to the critically acclaimed, End Measured Mile. The hope to have the album out by Summer of 2012. Until then, you can check out their recently released acoustic EP, … Read more

Dear Landlord news

Posted in Bands on November 30, 2011

In a double whammy of news, Dear Landlord has recorded a new song with Matt Alison and Justin Yates for a compilation to be put together from former Lookout Records owner Larry Livermore, titled The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore. While dates for the compilation have yet to be released, … Read more

Chris Vrenna departs Marilyn Manson

Posted in Bands on November 24, 2011

Drummer/keyboardist Chris Vrenna has left Marilyn Manson to pursue other interests, such as film and video game scoring, production and DJ work, and his 2012 Tweaker release. Vrenna has also worked with Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, Guns n'Roses, and Evanescence. Read more

Brother Bear changes name to State Faults

Posted in Bands on November 23, 2011

Santa Rosa, CA band Brother Bear has officially changed their name to State Faults. The four-piece group pulls influence from 1990s emo and post-hardcore, and is currently recording their debut full-length. Their Head in the Clouds EP was released last year under the Brother Bear moniker. Read more

Waxahatchee to release debut

Posted in Bands on November 21, 2011

Ex-P.S. Eliot leader Katie Crutchfield has announced the release of her new solo project Waxahatchee. American Weekend will release on January 10, 2012 on Don Giovanni Records. The project, named for a tributary of the lower Coosa River, uses just Crutchfield's vocals, guitar, and piano. Following its release, she will … Read more

Bayside members launch radio show

Posted in Bands on November 17, 2011

Anthony Raneri (vocals, guitar) and Nick Ghanbarian (bass) of Bayside have started a weekly radio show titled Gumshoe Radio. The program, running each week form 7-9 EST on idobiradio is described as "a live audio version of a blog," mixing personal topics with news and music. The first episode will … Read more

Catch Live Stream of Acoustic fun. Performance on Consequence of Sound

Posted in Bands on November 17, 2011

Tomorrow (Nov. 18th) at 2pm EST, you can catch a live webcast of an acoustic performance from fun., as well as an interview over at Consequence of Sound. The band will release their sophomore album, Some Nights, via Fueled by Ramen on February 21st. Hit the jump to watch a … Read more

Great Reversals joins American Enemy Records

Posted in Bands on November 17, 2011

Michigan's Great Reversals have signed on with American Enemy Records. To the Ends of the Earth was recorded by Jay Maas in Boston, MA, and will be released as a 10" EP next year. Read more

Cursive Announce and Detail 'I Am Gemini'

Posted in Bands on November 17, 2011

Cursive will release their new album, I Am Gemini, on February 21st via Saddle Creek Records. The album was produced by former Minus the Bear keyboardist, Matt Bayles, who has worked with Botch, Mastadon, and Murder City Devils. Cursive's Matt Maginn described the album as having a lot of twists … Read more

Eppard to rejoin Coheed and Cambria

Posted in Bands on November 16, 2011

Coheed and Cambria have announced that former drummer Josh Eppard will be rejoining the band. Eppard had originally left the band in 2006 due to a drug addiction. According to the band, "We understand there are risks involved bringing Josh back into the fray. Even with his two-years of sobriety, … Read more