Patrick Kindlon and Matthew Rosenberg are a comic book-writing duo who have recently debuted their latest project, 12 Reasons to Die, a story originated by Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan and music producer Adrian Younge. The story tells two intertwined tales: one of Anthony Starks, and another of a mysterious, unnamed character. As the story unfolds, the reader begins to understand the overarching course of the series.

The duo are no strangers to the comic book business having worked together on projects such as Menu, released by Trip City, and a backup story in the Image Comics' series Five Ghosts. The book itself is being released by the up-and-coming publisher, Black Mask Studios. Black Mask is headed by Bad Religion guitarist and Epitaph Records owner, Brett Gurewitz, alongside comic book industry veterans Steve Niles and Matt Pizzolo. Contributing editor, Armando Olivas, spoke with Patrick and Matthew about the latest project and more.

You can click Read More for the interview.

The Smith Street Band have announced plans for a trek across their homeland of Australia this August and September. Joining them on this brief jaunt will be Joyce Manor and Cheap Girls.

You can click Read More for the dates.

Today's stream comes from Oakland, CA-based Druglords of the Avenues. We've got a stream of six new songs from their new release, New Drugs, which is due out today digitally via Red Scare. Physical copies of the record will be available June 4, 2013. Pre-orders for those are available here.

You can find the new songs on Druglords of the Avenue's Punknews.org Profile.

Address, a new project featuring members of One Win Choice and imadethismistake, are heading out on an east coast tour today, kicking off in Richmond, VA. The band will be working on their debut LP this summer.

You can click Read More for the dates.

The Copyrights are heading out on tour next month, including a stop at Insubordination Fest.

You can click Read More for the dates.

Soul Temple Music, the new label from Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, has posted a stream of an unreleased track from Shaolin's finest, titled "Execution in Autumn." The song features verses from Clan members Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, RZA and U-God.

You can click Read More for the song.

The Front Bottoms have unveiled a stream of their new record, The Talon of the Hawk, out May 21st, 2013 via Bar None Records. You can listen to the stream below.

You can click Read More for the details.

Richmond's Close Talker, a new band featuring members of Sundials, has announced their debut full-length, So Am I. The album is set to be released on June 4, 2013 via Stay Sweet Records.

In addition, the band is streaming a song from the record, called "Mop Water." You can click Read More for the song.

Dad Punchers have announced they are releasing a new 7-inch EP via Secret Voice Records, a subsidiary of Deathwish Inc. The EP will be titled These Times Weren't Made For You and will tentatively come out sometime this June. The band also debuted a song from the upcoming EP which you can stream below.

The band is set to tour with Pianos Become the Teeth and Tigers Jaw this June. You can find the dates for the tour here.

Click Read More for the details.

Randy Blythe, singer of metal band Lamb Of God, has released a lengthy open letter to fans and venues about Daniel Nosek, the fan who was killed at a show in Prague, and show etiquette.

If you are a fan and are going to a lamb of god show or ANY SHOW where there will be moshing, crowd surfing, etc.- know that what you are doing carries a risk. Use your brain- if it is too rough for you, get out before you get hurt. If you are wasted on whatever, please realize that you are not a stuntman, sit your ass down at the bar, and relax. Being obliterated is not conducive to injury free concert activities. Also, for Pete's sake, if you are moshing and someone falls down, PICK THEM UP. We have stopped shows before because people have been getting hurt, and we will do it again. This is our community, and we should take care of each other. A show is a place we are supposed to be together, having a good time, supporting one another. The real world will beat you down enough- we don't need to get stomped on at a show. Give each other a hand.

Blythe was acquitted of manslaughter earlier this year and it getting ready to head out on tour with Lamb of God. The full statement may be read here.

Dates, cities and lineups have been announced for the 2012 Zumiez Couch Tour. Each stop will include a different opener and headliner and be accompanied by a skate team. Some of the bands include: AWOLNATION, Polar Bear Club, Red Fang, Trash Talk and With the Punches.

You can click Read More for the details.