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Raging Nathans have released a new digital single. It's called "Gone but not forgotten" and it's off the FEST 22 Vinyl Compilation out via Sell the heart Records. You can hear it below.
Bacchae have announced that they will be disbanding after 8 years together. The band announced this in an Instagram post which reads,
”After 8 years together, we’ve decided not to continue as a band. Many thanks to everyone that has checked out our music, came to a show, released our records, booked us shows, grabbed merch, etc. Y’all showed Bacchae so much love throughout the years and we hope the music lives on. Leftover merch is up on our Bandcamp and all releases are available on the streaming platform of your choice.
Bacchae 2016-2024”
Bacchae released their album Next Time earlier this year in July. See the post in full below.
![Hasty - Hasty [EP]](https://static.punknews.org/images/covers/hasty-hasty-ep.jpg)
![GEL - Persona [EP]](https://static.punknews.org/images/covers/gel-persona-ep.jpg)
Seattle-based Black Ends have released a video for their new song “Black’s Lullaby”. The video was filmed and edited by Brennan Moring and Bella Petro. The song is off their upcoming debut album Psychotic Spew which will be out on October 11 via Youth Riot Records. Black Ends released their single My Own Dead / Song for a Sickhead in 2023 and released their EP Stay Evil in 2020. Check out the video below.
Off with their heads have announced the release that they've been hinting about over the past two weeks. INHALE. EXHALE. SMILE. is a collection of songs that the band recorded as bandcamp digital singles. The release appears to be out now. You can see the cover below.
Undeath have released a video for their new song “Disputations Malignancy”. The video was directed and animated by Hayden Hall. The song is off their upcoming album More Insane which will be out on October 4 via Prosthetic Records. Undeath released their album It’s Time…To Rise From The Grave in 2022. Check out the video below.
Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta and At The Drive In and his wife Chrissie Carnell-Bixler have called out Linkin Park’s new singer Emily Armstrong (of Dead Sara) for her links to Scientology and support of convicted rapist Danny Masterson, as Stereogum have reported. Chrissie posted a series of Instagram stories talking about this, the first of which reads,
”@LinkinPark’s new lead singer is a hardcore Scientologist who supported convicted serial rapist both in and out of court. Emily Armstrong is a true believer of the Scientology cult/criminal organization that engages in human and child trafficking, child and elder abuse, the coverups of countless SAs on children and adults. Also is a true believer of LRH who said homosexuals are sexual deviants on the same level as pedophiles and all homosexuals should be sent off of to leper colony. You can read all about Scientologists’ views on LGBT community in Science of Survival or Dianetics.”
In another Instagram story, Chrissie reposted a comment that Cedric left on Dead Sara’s account last year which reads,
"I’m surprised none of you wrote a letter on Danny Mastersons behalf since your corny ass singer showed up to support him in the prelims. Remember Emily? Remember how your fellow scientologist goon squad surrounded one of the Jane Doe’s when she was trying to leave the elevators? The court sheriffs had to escort her away from your awful cult. Remember when we did the purification run down Emily? Were you directed to safe point me cuz of what my wife knew? Why can’t you shut your mouth during a detox program where people are going through some rough shit but your corny ass is singing like an unsupverised child? Is it cuz you’re a born in scientologist that gets a pass? How do you reconcile the homophobia found in the teachings of LRH’s book dianetics? Do your fans know about your friend Danny Masterson? Your rapist friend.”
She also shared a photo of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden onstage with the late Chester Bennington which reads,
”My husband toured with Soundgarden many times. I’ll never forget Chris Cornell telling a packed stadium that the Mars Volta was his favorite band. Chester Bennington and Linkin Park would always play At The Drive-In songs before going out on stage. Chester was a child SA survivor. Chester and Chris had a beautiful bond and I’m told shared a common goal to fight human and child trafficking. Scientology is a human and child trafficking organization protected by a 501(c)3 granted under the Clinton Administration. Linkin Park just replaced Chester with a hardcore 2nd generation Scientologist. REST IN PEACE"
Linkin Park have not released a statement as of yet. You can see the screenshots of Chrissie’s Instagram stories on Brooklynvegan.
Sincere Engineer has released a remixed version of “Corn Dog Sonnet No. 7”. The song features Chris from Hot Mulligan and Extra Large Holiday Card. The remix is out digitally via Hopeless Records. The song originally appeared on their 2017 album Rhombithian. Sincere Engineer released Cheap Grills in 2023. Check out the remix below.
Milwaukee-based rockers Bug Moment have released a video for their new song called “Arbiter”. The song is off their upcoming EP which will be out in February. Bug Moment released their album The Flying Toad Circus in 2023. Check out the video below.
Rudimentary Peni have re-released their third album, Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric. The release follows ma limited reissue of Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric [reissue] from 2013. The newest version was remastered by Arthur Rizk. The release is out via Sealed Records and the physicla versions ship in the Fall. You can hear the new re-issue below.
Hamilton-based music festival Skate or Dive has announced its full lineup for this year. Ignite, Death By Stereo, Belvedere, Authority Zero, The Creepshow, The Video Dead, Wiener Kebab, Dragged In, Brutal Youth, Shift-D, Sessions Records, Sector Seven, Feura, Adelleda, Melonball, Frank Dux, Random Killing, The Neo Lux, Laid to Rest, Collider, World Famous Tallboys, and Losing Streak will be playing. Skate or Dive will take place at Vertagogo in Hamilton, Ontario on September 20-22.
Fucked Up have released a new digital-only live album. Windsor was recorded live at Meteor in Windsor, Ontario July 15, 2024. It finds the band touring on their brand-new album Another Day. The release is only avaialble today. You can hear it below.
Half Past Two have released a video for their new song featuring Brit Luna of Catbite called “Wrong For You”. The video was directed by Rae Mystic. The song is available digitally now via Bad Time Records. Half Past Two released their album Talk Is Killing Me earlier this year and we spoke to vocalist Tara Hahn about it about it in April. Check out the song below.
Joyce Manor have announced shows to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album Never Hungover Again. Algernon Cadwallader will be joining them on all dates. Joyce Manor released 40 oz. to Fresno in 2022. Check out the dates below.
Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new album by Italian rockers The Peawees! It is called One Ride and features 11 tracks that show the band at their rocking best. We caught up with the band to hear the stories behind each of the tracks. One Ride will be out everywhere on September 6 via Wild Honey Records, Folc Records, and Spaghetty Town Records. Listen to the album and read the band’s track-by-track breakdown below!