Gwar – Lust In Space – Review

Release Date: August 18th, 2009
Record Label: Metal Blade Records
Genre: Comedy Metal

Gwar has given the world twenty five years of slime, killing, and hands down the best live act in metal. Now with twenty five years under their belt and being recently resigned with Metal Blade Records, Gwar has put together their best effort since War Party, which is titled Lust in Space and is due out August 18th. Gwar’s albums usually aren’t taken too seriously due to their direction not always being clear, but seriously now, it’s GWAR people! read more

The Rise

Rise Records has announced the signing of The Bled. The band is currently in Arizona recording their new album which will be released in early 2010. Look for them on tour with Alesana in September and October.

The Equal & Visioned

Equal Vision Records has signed The Dear & Departed. The band recently wrapped up recording with New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert (H2O, Fireworks), and will release the new material as a digital EP and 7” later this year and tour to support. read more

brand new Paramore

Paramore has posted the video for their new song “Ignorance” online. The track is from the groups new album “brand new eyes” which is set to come out on September 29th through Atlantic Records. Check out the video below. read more

“Who Needs A God When You Have Satan”

Goatwhore have posted the new video for their song “Apocalyptic Havoc” online. The song is the first single from the bands new album “Carving Out The Eyes Of God” The video was recently filmed by director, Dave Brodsky (The Red Chord, Unearth, The Black Dahlia Murder). Check out the video and tour dates after the jump. read more

A Brand New Spin

Spin has posted a Q&A with Jesse Lacey (Brand New), regarding the vocalist, Brand New‘s upcoming album, and much more. Check it out online here. read more

Strung Underground

Strung Out is ready to release their brand new record “Agents of the Underground” which will have a September 29th release date on Fat Wreck Chords. It was produced by Cameron Webb (Social Distortion, Motorhead, IGNITE).

Thrice – Beggars – Review

Release Date: September 15th, 2009
Record Label: Vagrant Records
Genre: Experimental Rock

This album and this review have been hanging over my head for a while now. As I waited and watched for news about a new Thrice record preparing to come out, I took a look back at their previous works. Such a volatile and ever changing past has seen the band transverse several genres, revitalizing them as they went along. From hardcore, to post-hardcore, to almost folk, and beyond, Thrice has proven the need for evolution, even if many of their former fan base just couldn’t make the transition over from record to record. Personally, I had to come to grips with the fact I won’t see Illusion Of Safety-era (my favorite record) Thrice ever again. Once you are able to overcome that block in your mind, you will be able to freely enjoy all their records to come. read more

The Fear Of Stream

Showbread has posted their entire new album “The Fear Of God” online for stream here. The record is in stores now through Tooth & Nail Records.

Felony Prision Bars

Emmure has posted their new song “Bars In Astoria” on their Myspace. The song comes from the bands new album “Felony” which is going on store shelves on August 18th through Victory Records.