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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Boo Valentine's Day. Yay Asian Man Records. I still rock a Plea for Peace shirt. We've posted some new reviews. You can check them out below: Classics of Love - Classics of LoveThe Saddest Landscape - After the LightsAttack! Vipers! - Deadweight RevivalWarm Needles…
2012-02-14 00:25:01

Variety settles Vandals lawsuit
Variety has settled it's lawsuit with The Vandals. Last year, the magazine once again sued The Vandals for their 2004 parody version of the logo from Hollywood Potato Chip. The band settled the issue initially in late 2004, but the issue has come up again due to the parody mark appearing on other sites. According to Vandals bassist (and lawyer) Joe Escalate, Variety has settled the…
2012-02-13 16:30:02

Constants prepare 'Pasiflora'
Boston's Constants has finished recording their new album, Pasiflora. They self-produced the album, and collaborated with Daryl Rabidoux (Bad Rabbits, The Cancer Conspiracy) on the mix. Release is scheduled for June 19th via The Mylene Sheath.Constants is currently on tour in…
2012-02-13 16:00:01

Monica Richards self-releases 'Naiades', featuring Steve Niles' first recorded work since Gray Matte
Monica Richards (Hate From Ignorance, Madhouse, Strange Boutique, Faith and the Muse) has self-released a new CD and book, Naiades featuring Steve Niles (Gray Matter, Three) on guitar and bass, his first recorded work since the early '90s. Richards and Niles have known each other since the early '80s DC Hardcore scene. More recently, Steve has found success with creator-owned comics like 30 Days of Night and Criminal Macabre, whereas Richards is best known for her work in…
2012-02-13 13:00:01

Russ Rankin (Good Riddance, Only Crime) recording for solo project
Russ Rankin, known for his work with groups such as Good Riddance and Only Crime, announced via his twitter that he has begun work on a solo project: Starting my first solo album. Trying to make it a "Three Song Thursday" with…
2012-02-13 10:00:01

New Releases Out This Week
Some of the new releases out this week.Archers of Loaf - Vee VeeClassics of Love - Classics of…
2012-02-13 09:10:01

Crash Doubt Fest 2 (UK) announces line-up, with more to follow
The line up for this year's Crash Doubt Fest has been announced, with more bands to follow in the coming weeks. As it stands, there are sixty bands on the list, for the two day punk, hardcore, and metal festival. Crash Doubt Fest is returning to The Showroom in Lincoln UK, across Saturday the 2nd of June and Sunday the 3rd. The organisers invite you to keep track of developments via…
2012-02-10 16:30:01

The Sidekicks: "Awkward Breeds"
Our stream today comes from Cleveland, OH-based The Sidekicks. We've got a stream of the band's new full length, Awkward Breeds.You can check it out on their Punknews.org…
2012-02-10 16:00:01

Andrew W.K.: "My Time"
Andrew W.K. has released a new song to coincide with the kick off of the World Snowboarding Championship today in Oslo, Norway. Andrew was named the official "rock 'n' roll ambassador" for the event. Other musicians at the event include Turbonegro, Dropkick Murphys and Kvelertak. Check out the…
2012-02-10 14:30:01

Cancer Bats / Touché Amoré / A Sight For Sewn Eyes (Canada)
Shortly following their previously-announced trek to and from South By Southwest in March, Cancer Bats will be heading out on a Canadian tour, which kicks off on March 30th. The group will also be releasing Dead Set on Living on April 17th, 2012. Joining Cancer Bats on the road will be…
2012-02-10 12:00:01