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Site News: Competition: win free copies of CDs from Hotels & Hidden Shoal Recordings

News — August 28, 2011

Scene Point Blank is proud to present an exclusive chance to win free copies of Where Hearts Go Broke and On the Casino Floor from Hotels. The first prize winner will receive 1 signed copy of On the Casino Floor and 1 copy of Where Hearts Go Broke. …

General News: West Memphis 3 released from prison

News — August 27, 2011

Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley were released from Arkansas prison last week, following an Alford plea. The three were convicted in May 1993 of murdering three boys in West Memphis, AR. Since the original trial, numerous questions have arisen involving their case, evidence, and the original trial that …

Records: Russian Circles to release Empros

News — August 27, 2011

Chicago, IL's Russian Circles have set a release date of October 25, 2011 for their fourth album, Empros. The album is their first since 2009 and will be available on LP, CD, and digitally from Sargent House records. For a track listing, see below.

Music News: David Yow to show art in NYC

News — August 27, 2011

Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid frontman David Yow will be exhibiting his art in New York City at Fuse Gallery from August 24-September 21. The exhibit, titled Glass Gas Mask, is Yow's first solo show in New York. He has recently shown in Los Angeles and Europe. More information …

Music News: Stooges book forthcoming

News — August 25, 2011

In September, Wayne State University Press will issue Brett Callwood's The Stooges: Head On – A Journey Through the Michigan Underground, chronicling the Detroit band led by Iggy Pop. The biography was first issued in 2008 in the UK but has been expanded, including the 2009 dead of Ron …

Videos: Pentagram planning DVD

News — August 24, 2011

Pentagram and Metal Blade Records have announced When the Screams Come, a dvd containing a full concert recorded May 30, 2010 at Sonar in Baltimore, MD during Maryland Deathfest VIII. The DVD, the band's first, will also contain interview footage. The disc will release on August 30, 2011. See …

Bands: On Bodies announces debut

News — August 24, 2011

Members of Terror, As Friends Rust, and Until the End have formed a new hardcore group, On Bodies. The band recently recorded and mixed their debut EP, Planet Hospice, with Zach Wright in Cincinnati. It will be released in October. The band consists of Rich Thurston (ex-Terror, Culture), …

Bands: Katatonia turns 20

News — August 23, 2011

To celebrate 20 years of progressive, doom-laden metal, Katatonia has announced a brief North American tour. Dates are listed below.

Records: Misfits planning new album in October

News — August 23, 2011

The Misfits recently announced their first all new album in nearly a decade. Misfits Records will release The Devil's Rain on October 4. The record is produced by Ed Stasium, who has worked on albums such as the Ramones' Road to Ruin and Too Tough to Die, in addition …

Records: Polar Bear Club offering pre-order package

News — August 23, 2011

Polar Bear Club has announced a pre-order package for their upcoming third full-length, Clash Battle Build Pride on Bridge Nine Records. The pre-order will include a copy of The View. The Life 7"/EP, the new record/CD, and an exclusive t-shirt, poster, and the three song 7" PBC Live at the …

Shows: Fun. to play FBR15

News — August 22, 2011

Fun., interviewed by SPB here, will kick off the 15th anniversary celebration for Fueled By Ramen records on September 7, 2011. Also playing on the first night of the gig will be Paramore, The Swellers, and an acoustic set from This Providence. Playing on the 8th sill be …

MP3s: Bridge and Tunnel leak new song

News — August 21, 2011

With their No Idea Records debut, Rebuilding Year, due next month, New Jersey's Bridge and Tunnel have leaked a song to Bombshellzine. The band is currently in preparation for a their first Australian tour (dates below). Rebuilding Year was produced by J Robbins and will be released on …

Labels: LifeForce Records signs Night In Gales

News — August 20, 2011

LifeForce has added German death metal pioneers Night In Gales. The band will release Five Scars on November 7, 2011 in Europe and Nov. 8 in North America. The record is the band's fifth release. Jens Basten adds: We're back, fuck yeah! 17 years after initially cooking our …

Bands: Early Graves adds vocalist

News — August 20, 2011

John Strachan of The Funeral Pyre has joined Early Graves on vocals. Early Graves previous singer, Makh Daniels, was killed in a van accident last summer. In a blog post on the subject, Strachan summarizes, "It's been intense taking over those duties for [Daniels], but it's also been something that …

Bands: Paul D'Amour (ex-Tool) announces new band

News — August 19, 2011

Paul D'Amour, a founding member of rockers Tool and Lusk, has announced his new project, Feersum Ennjin. The band will release their self-titled debut on November 1, 2011. The band marks his first rock release since 1995's Aenima. After his departure from Tool, D'Amour played in psychedelic outfit …

Splits: The Felix Culpa disband

News — August 18, 2011

After eight years, Illinois band The Felix Culpa has announced that their break-up. The band is planning a final show, with details to come. Here is the band's statement: Eight years ago we decided to be a band. Tonight we decided to stop. Whether you have been …

Obituaries: Only Living Witness drummer dies

News — August 18, 2011

Eric Stevenson of Only Living Witness, 42, passed away last week following a lengthy battle with melanoma. Stevenson was the drummer and a co-founder of the Massachusetts metal/hardcore band.

Records: Transit announces new album

News — August 18, 2011

Rise Records has announced that Listen & Forgive, the newest release from Transit and a follow-up to 2010's Keep This To Yourself will be released on October 4, 2011.

Records: New Banner Pilot in October

News — August 18, 2011

Banner Pilot, from Minneapolis, MN, have announced their third full-length to be released by Fat Wreck Chords. The record, Heart Beats Pacific, will be issued on October 25, 2011. For a track listing, see below. A couple of years ago Scene Point Blank chatted with Banner Pilot bassist Nate Gangelhoff …

Records: Jimmy Cliff working on EP with Tim Armstrong

News — August 17, 2011

Collective Sounds will be releasing a new EP from reggae legend Jimmy Cliff in November. The EP, Cliff's first studio record in seven years, will be produced by Tim Armstrong of Rancid fame and will contain a mix of covers and originals. On the pairing, Cliff states, "Tim has such …