*[theprp.com] A live Mad Season reunion of sorts took place at the Showbox in Seattle, WA last night, May 23rd. The performance was part of Pearl Jam‘s “Flight To Mars” benefit shows.
It saw original Mad Season members Mike McCready (Pearl Jam) and Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees) joined by Loaded‘s Jeff Rouse on vocals (in place of the late Layne Staley); and Rick Friel (The Rockfords) on bass (in place of the late John Baker Saunders.)
You can watch fan-filmed footage of the four performing Mad Season‘s “River Of Deceit” at the show below:
*[consequenceofsound.net] New York noise rockers A Place to Bury Strangers recreate the movie Drive with a bit of a Grindhouse twist in the music video for “You Are The One”. While that film already had plenty of visceral fight scenes and trendy jackets, APTBS’ version feels less romantic and glimmery, doing away with subtlety and making this a sadistic tale where baseball bat beatdowns and lovemaking are the same gory experience. Still, like its predecessor, it’s got the perfect soundtrack for doing terrible things to other people. Watch it below (via SPIN.com). APTBS’ third album, Worship, hits stores on June 26th via Dead Oceans.
*[theprp.com] Russian Circles‘ forthcoming August U.S. tour will now feature both Chelsea Wolfe and Marriages (Red Sparowes). Dates for the trek are due to be revealed soon.
*[pitchfork.com] With its signal flare riffs, interlocking rhythms and rumbling, eyes-on-the-stratosphere majesty, "Limbs"-- the lead-off track from D.C. experimental punk trio Imperial China's third album, How We Connect-- sounds like Mirrored-era Battles covering "Cherub Rock" at a space shuttle launch. Matt Johnson and Brian Porter's dueling guitars spit blowtorch sparks, as Patrick Gough's frantic drumming drives the track's escalating energy. Like any band making punk music in D.C., Imperial China's sound pays subtle respect to its local forbearers; you can hear traces of Fugazi in Porter's hollered vocals ("Think I'll live forever!"). But those comparisons only go so far. As the intrepid energy of "Limbs" affirms, Imperial China are charting a course for some as-yet-unexplored piece of the sky.
*[theprp.com] Following its limited edition “Record Store Day” release, Anywhere‘s (The Mars Volta, Minutemen, Triclops, etc.) self-titled debut will officially make its way to U.S. stores on July 24th through ATP Recordings.
*[press release] Seattle's Night Beats and Costa Mesa, CA's TRMRS release new music on a split 7" that is out now. Night Beats' new song "Messiah" is a slow swirling dirge of garage psychedelia while TRMRS' "Good Time Blues" is a bluesy fuzzed-out surf rock nugget. A co-release between Volcom Entertainment and Resurrection Records, the split 7" is limited to 1000 copies. Artwork by Dusty Dirtweed.
Volcom Ent Vinyl Club (VEVC) is an annual - 6 release - subscription based split 7inch vinyl series that is currently in its fifth year, with a Melvins/Totimoshi split, and a Kurt Vile, Wino and Jennifer Herrema collaboration already out this year. Future 2012 VEVC releases include a Nu Sensae/Useless Eaters split and a CSC Fuck Band/Grant Phabao Afrofunk Arkestra split.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Sleep Announce Handful of US Shows
Dopesmoker stands as one of the towering achievements in recent metal history: a mesmerizing, intoxicating, and incredibly complex composition that remains unrivaled in the evolution of stoner metal. In a recent review, Alarm Magazine christened it “a monolith of metal,” MSN echoed the sentiment calling the record, “one of the most influential stoner/doom albums ever recorded,” while Pitchfork crowned Dopesmoker “Best New Reissue” noting, “it's an hour of adventure and momentum, where the lumber and the repetition somehow always push ahead. At a moment when black metal reinventers and D-beat revivers seem to dominate large sections of the heavy music world, maybe the thought of a resin-voiced singer intoning for an hour over riffs that wrap into themselves and drums that aim ever for infinity seems boring. But no matter how many times they had to record or rehearse ‘Dopesmoker’ to master it, or no matter how much pressure London placed on them to make something more commercial than personal, SLEEP sound as if their very existence depends upon the successful exercise of this weed ritual…. This record's influence on substance, style, and simple ambition within heavy metal has long outlived the band that made it.“
Catch SLEEP live this Summer and check out footage of the band’s pre-Roadburn rehearsal below.
SLEEP 2012 European Tour Dates [remaining dates]:
5/23/2012 Button Factory - Dublin, Ireland w/ A Storm of Light
5/24/2012 Stylus - Leeds, United Kingdom w/ A Storm of Light
5/25/2012 ATP I'll Be Your Mirror - London, United Kingdom w/ Slayer, Melvins
5/26/2012 Villette, Sonique - Paris, France
5/27/2012 Trix - Antwerp, Belgium w/ A Storm of Light
5/28/2012 Feierwerk - Munich, Germany w/ A Storm of Light
5/31/2012 ATP Primavera Sound Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain w/ Wolves In The Throne Room
SLEEP 2012 U.S. Tour Dates:
6/02/2012 The Ritz – Tampa, FL
6/03/2012 Neumos – Seattle, WA
6/04/2012 Neumos – Seattle, WA
6/05/2012 Fox Theater – Oakland, CA
Unsane Release Flexi Single "Grind" + Tour Dates
In additional UNSANE / Decibel news, the popular publication features the band's landmark album Scattered, Smothered & Covered as part of its hallowed "Hall of Fame" editorial series. A monthly missive, Decibel's Hall of Fame tells "the definitive stores behind the making of extreme music's most important albums." In each issue, the seven-page stories (upwards of 5,000 words) include interviews with every musician who performed on the inducted record. For a sneak peek at Decibel's Scattered, Smothered & Covered "Hall of Fame" feature and / or to order the June issue of the magazine featuring the dedication, click HERE.
UNSANE's "Wreck" is available for purchase online via iTunes and Amazon. Special CD and vinyl bundles are also available HERE.
This Friday, May 25, UNSANE will make a special U.S. live appearance at the 10th annual Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore, MD. The band will appear amongst the fest's headlining acts, taking the stage at 10:40 PM and will showcase its one-of-a-kind power alongside acts such as Godflesh, Electric Wizard and Napalm Death! For more information, visit here.
On the heels of the band's highly successful U.S. tour with punk rock legends THE MELVINS, UNSANE has announced a European headlining tour, set to launch on June 4 at The Underworld in London. Support on the month long Euro trek will come from special guests BIG BUSINESS!
UNSANE / BIG BUSINESS summer European tour dates:
June 4 London, UK The Underworld
June 5 Paris, FR Glaz'art
June 6 Amsterdam, NL Winston
June 7 Hamburg, DE Hafenklang
June 8 Gothenburg, SE Truckstop Alaska
June 9 Stockholm, SE Debaser Slussen
June 10 Helsinki, FIN Tavastia
June 12 Berlin, DE Magnet Club
June 14 Stuttgart, DE Club Schocken
June 15 Rouen, FR Le 106
June 16 Clisson, FR Hellfest (w/ Saint Vitus, Yob, Ufomammut, etc.)
June 17 Lyon, FR L'Epicerie Moderne
June 18 Perigueux, FR Sans Reserve
June 19 Bilbao, ES Azkena
June 21 Madrid, ES La Boite
June 22 Barcelona, ES Music Hall
June 23 Toulouse, FR La Dynamo
June 24 Lausanne, CH Le Romandie
June 26 Milan, IT Miodi Open Air
June 27 Rome, IT Init Club
June 28 Genova, IT Santorock festival
June 29 Bologna, IT XM 24
June 30 Vienna, AT Arena
July 1 Prague, CZ Lucerna Music Bar
July 2 Koln, DE MTC
July 3 Gent, BE Vooruit
July 4 Birmingham, UK Rainbow Warehouse
July 5 Glasgow, UK Nice N Sleazy
July 6 Newcastle, UK Trillians
July 7 Plymouth, UK White Rabbit
"Wreck is simply another strong UNSANE album and another wrench thrown in the idea that an enduring band needs an arc... so exquisitely badass that you're happy to grab for the cheese and feel the familiar sting of the UNSANE mouse trap." - PITCHFORK
"UNSANE's experience shines: this album is a distillation of their anger, a smart and nuanced look at negativity that reminds their audience why they are some of the masters of dystopian hardcore." - ABOUT.com
"It goes without saying that UNSANE have never made for an easy or comfortable listening experience; with Wreck, established fans have great reason to maintain their faith, while newbies may well have just found their new favorite band." - ALTERNATIVE PRESS
Quick Notes: The Afghan Whigs, Melvins/Hammerhead, Josh Homme/Mondo Generator + More
*[consequenceofsound.net] Last night, the reunited Afghan Whigs delivered their first performance in 13 years on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. With help from ?uestlove, the band ran through their new cover of “See and Don’t See” for television proper before revisiting the Congregation track “I’m Her Slave” for the web. Take a gander below.
The band has 28 tour dates on the horizon, kicking off tonight at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. You can find the full docket on their website.
*[theprp.com] A new Melvins Lite track titled “A Growing Distaste” can be streamed below. In addition to appearing on the bands new album “Freak Puke” (out June 05th;) it will also surface on a split 7″ picture disc with Hammerhead. Amphetamine Reptile Records will be putting out the 7″ as part of the Post Moral Neanderthal Retardist Pornography art and music show.
*[theprp.com] Nick Oliveri revealed that his former Queens Of The Stone Age, etc. bandmate Josh Homme will guest on the upcoming Mondo Generator release. Oliveri recently told Dean Delray about the collaboration in the following interview:
In other Homme news... Homme has done an infomercial for the new Scissor Sisters album “Magic Hour“. You can watch that HERE.
*[consequenceofsound.net] What’s next for The Flaming Lips now that their blood-soaked Record Store Day vinyls are in the hands of some very rich fans? How about a Guinness World Record attempt for the most concerts in one 24-hour period? Duh.
The current record is held by Jay-Z, who played seven concerts in seven cities in 2006. Wayne Coyne and co. intend to one up Hov on June 27th, when they play eight shows across the American South. And so you can follow along, MTV will stream the record setting attempt to coincide with the O Music Awards. Wayne Coyne explains via press release...
“Like when the Sex Pistols did their one and only American tour, the weird mid-south (Memphis to New Orleans), has something very absurd about it when contrasted with radical visionary musicians. … Elvis and Jazz were at one time radical, but are now mainstream tourist attractions. … I don’t remember if I was asked or if I volunteered. … But, I’ve accepted the job of, not DRIVING, but commandeering the Magical Mystery Merry Prankster bus. … I’ve accepted the attempt at breaking the world record of performing 8 shows in 24 hours. And I’ve explained to the music freaks at MTV, VH1 and CMT that I am not a host. … But, I always liked the way Jerry Lewis would get all sweaty toward the end of his yearly telethon. … To play and sing Flaming Lips songs at 8:00 in the morning… Well… I’m open to new experiences…”
Wayne Coyne explains via video HERE.
*[consequenceofsound.net] While his former Chili Peppers have kept busy — what with being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and headlining a string of summer festivals – John Frusciante has kept relatively quiet. But on July 9th, the eccentric axeman will return with a new solo EP.
Letur Lefr marks Frusciante’s first release since 2009′s The Empyrean. As Invisible Movement reports, the five-track effort “will most likely feature a song with R&B singer Truth Hurts (a.k.a Share Watson), after she revealed she was collaborating with John for his new project back in December of 2011.”
*[consequenceofsound.net] The 11th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival runs October 12-14th at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The lineup boasts Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, The Black Keys, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Florence and the Machine, Avicii, Bassnectar, Iggy and the Stooges, The Avett Brothers, The Roots, The Shins, Weezer, M83, Gotye, The Afghan Whigs, Crystal Castles, Andrew Bird, M. Ward, Alabama Shakes, and Childish Gambino.
Also playing are Tegan and Sara, Rufus Wainwright, Thievery Corporation, Umprhey’s McGee, Metric, Stars, Delta Spirit, Polica, Esperanza Spalding, Steve Earle, Patterson Hood, Gary Clark Jr., Die Antwoord, Big K.R.I.T., Zola Jesus, The War on Drugs, Black Lips, Los Campesinos! Freelance Whales, Caveman, Tennis, LP, Two Door Cinema Club, Trampled By Turtles, Oberhofer, Bombay Bicycle Club, Old 97s, Antibalas, Lee Fields & the Expressions, Father John Misty, Ben Howard, Michael Kiwanuka, and Patrick Watson.
Three-day and single-day passes are now available via the festival’s website.
*[theprp.com] An official multi-camera live video of Mastodon performing “All The Heavy Lifting” can be seen below. The footage is taken from the groups February 11th stop at the Brixton Academy in London, England.
*[press release] On May 29, At A Loss Recordings will unleash the vinyl edition of Avenger, the critically-acclaimed studio offering from California desert rock trio, TOTIMOSHI. Championed by Rock Sound for its “smart and uniquely wonky brand of hard rock that’s sometimes bluesy, sometimes sexy, sometimes spaced out but never anything less than completely compelling,” and commended by The Obelisk for its absorbing variations, noting: “It’s dissonant but melodic, dirty and clean, noisy but engaging, structured but open,” Avenger is another eclectic milestone in the band’s already winding catalog of sonic ingenuity.
And now, Avenger will finally be available on vinyl! The pressing is limited to 500 copies and available on either opaque purple or black vinyl. Pre-orders are available HERE. Avenger was produced by Toshi Kasai (Melvins, Shrinebuilder, Tool), mastered by John Golden (Melvins, Mike Watt, OM) and includes appearances by Dale Crover (Altamont, The Melvins, Shrinebuilder), Brent Hinds (Mastodon) and Scott Kelly (Neurosis, Shrinebuilder).
“Avenger is fresh and crisp, with much to digest…. a thoroughly satisfying album.” — About.com
“Though it aims for the throat, Avenger consistently seeps into the soul, proving that Totimoshi remain one of the most original forces in modern metal.” — Exclaim
“Comparable to classic rock, but fused with enough modernity to grant relevance over nostalgia, TOTIMOSHI is a steady and robust rock unit, at times flirting with enough progressive adventure to negate expectations of typical rock repetition.” — Stereokiller
*[press release] Due to popular demand, The Sword have produced a 1,000 piece limited edition vinyl single of “Hammer of Heaven”. The 7 inch picture disc will also feature a version of “Ebethron” recorded live at Austin’s legendary Stubb’s Barbeque. The vinyl picture disc will be released on June 22nd and is available now for pre-order HERE. Those pre-ordering will receive the single along with a 7 x 7 signed and numbered glossy insert and an exclusive T-shirt.
A small quantity of the single will also be available at the band’s June dates leading to their appearance at the Orion Music and More Festival.
June 17- Houston, TX - Fitzgeralds
June 18- New Orleans, LA - House of Blues Parish
June 19 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
June 20- Raleigh, NC - Kings Barcade
June 21 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
June 22- Westchester, PA - The Note
*[theprp.com] MonstrO have been given the nod to support Danzig on his run leading up to this years “Bonnaroo Music Festival“. Those dates include:
05/26 Irvine, CA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
05/27 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
05/31 Kansas City, KS – Uptown Theatre
06/01 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
06/02 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
06/04 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
06/05 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
The band has 28 tour dates on the horizon, kicking off tonight at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. You can find the full docket on their website.
*[theprp.com] A new Melvins Lite track titled “A Growing Distaste” can be streamed below. In addition to appearing on the bands new album “Freak Puke” (out June 05th;) it will also surface on a split 7″ picture disc with Hammerhead. Amphetamine Reptile Records will be putting out the 7″ as part of the Post Moral Neanderthal Retardist Pornography art and music show.
*[theprp.com] Nick Oliveri revealed that his former Queens Of The Stone Age, etc. bandmate Josh Homme will guest on the upcoming Mondo Generator release. Oliveri recently told Dean Delray about the collaboration in the following interview:
In other Homme news... Homme has done an infomercial for the new Scissor Sisters album “Magic Hour“. You can watch that HERE.
*[consequenceofsound.net] What’s next for The Flaming Lips now that their blood-soaked Record Store Day vinyls are in the hands of some very rich fans? How about a Guinness World Record attempt for the most concerts in one 24-hour period? Duh.
The current record is held by Jay-Z, who played seven concerts in seven cities in 2006. Wayne Coyne and co. intend to one up Hov on June 27th, when they play eight shows across the American South. And so you can follow along, MTV will stream the record setting attempt to coincide with the O Music Awards. Wayne Coyne explains via press release...
“Like when the Sex Pistols did their one and only American tour, the weird mid-south (Memphis to New Orleans), has something very absurd about it when contrasted with radical visionary musicians. … Elvis and Jazz were at one time radical, but are now mainstream tourist attractions. … I don’t remember if I was asked or if I volunteered. … But, I’ve accepted the job of, not DRIVING, but commandeering the Magical Mystery Merry Prankster bus. … I’ve accepted the attempt at breaking the world record of performing 8 shows in 24 hours. And I’ve explained to the music freaks at MTV, VH1 and CMT that I am not a host. … But, I always liked the way Jerry Lewis would get all sweaty toward the end of his yearly telethon. … To play and sing Flaming Lips songs at 8:00 in the morning… Well… I’m open to new experiences…”
Wayne Coyne explains via video HERE.
*[consequenceofsound.net] While his former Chili Peppers have kept busy — what with being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and headlining a string of summer festivals – John Frusciante has kept relatively quiet. But on July 9th, the eccentric axeman will return with a new solo EP.
Letur Lefr marks Frusciante’s first release since 2009′s The Empyrean. As Invisible Movement reports, the five-track effort “will most likely feature a song with R&B singer Truth Hurts (a.k.a Share Watson), after she revealed she was collaborating with John for his new project back in December of 2011.”
*[consequenceofsound.net] The 11th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival runs October 12-14th at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The lineup boasts Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, The Black Keys, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Florence and the Machine, Avicii, Bassnectar, Iggy and the Stooges, The Avett Brothers, The Roots, The Shins, Weezer, M83, Gotye, The Afghan Whigs, Crystal Castles, Andrew Bird, M. Ward, Alabama Shakes, and Childish Gambino.
Also playing are Tegan and Sara, Rufus Wainwright, Thievery Corporation, Umprhey’s McGee, Metric, Stars, Delta Spirit, Polica, Esperanza Spalding, Steve Earle, Patterson Hood, Gary Clark Jr., Die Antwoord, Big K.R.I.T., Zola Jesus, The War on Drugs, Black Lips, Los Campesinos! Freelance Whales, Caveman, Tennis, LP, Two Door Cinema Club, Trampled By Turtles, Oberhofer, Bombay Bicycle Club, Old 97s, Antibalas, Lee Fields & the Expressions, Father John Misty, Ben Howard, Michael Kiwanuka, and Patrick Watson.
Three-day and single-day passes are now available via the festival’s website.
*[theprp.com] An official multi-camera live video of Mastodon performing “All The Heavy Lifting” can be seen below. The footage is taken from the groups February 11th stop at the Brixton Academy in London, England.
*[press release] On May 29, At A Loss Recordings will unleash the vinyl edition of Avenger, the critically-acclaimed studio offering from California desert rock trio, TOTIMOSHI. Championed by Rock Sound for its “smart and uniquely wonky brand of hard rock that’s sometimes bluesy, sometimes sexy, sometimes spaced out but never anything less than completely compelling,” and commended by The Obelisk for its absorbing variations, noting: “It’s dissonant but melodic, dirty and clean, noisy but engaging, structured but open,” Avenger is another eclectic milestone in the band’s already winding catalog of sonic ingenuity.
And now, Avenger will finally be available on vinyl! The pressing is limited to 500 copies and available on either opaque purple or black vinyl. Pre-orders are available HERE. Avenger was produced by Toshi Kasai (Melvins, Shrinebuilder, Tool), mastered by John Golden (Melvins, Mike Watt, OM) and includes appearances by Dale Crover (Altamont, The Melvins, Shrinebuilder), Brent Hinds (Mastodon) and Scott Kelly (Neurosis, Shrinebuilder).
“Avenger is fresh and crisp, with much to digest…. a thoroughly satisfying album.” — About.com
“Though it aims for the throat, Avenger consistently seeps into the soul, proving that Totimoshi remain one of the most original forces in modern metal.” — Exclaim
“Comparable to classic rock, but fused with enough modernity to grant relevance over nostalgia, TOTIMOSHI is a steady and robust rock unit, at times flirting with enough progressive adventure to negate expectations of typical rock repetition.” — Stereokiller
*[press release] Due to popular demand, The Sword have produced a 1,000 piece limited edition vinyl single of “Hammer of Heaven”. The 7 inch picture disc will also feature a version of “Ebethron” recorded live at Austin’s legendary Stubb’s Barbeque. The vinyl picture disc will be released on June 22nd and is available now for pre-order HERE. Those pre-ordering will receive the single along with a 7 x 7 signed and numbered glossy insert and an exclusive T-shirt.
A small quantity of the single will also be available at the band’s June dates leading to their appearance at the Orion Music and More Festival.
June 17- Houston, TX - Fitzgeralds
June 18- New Orleans, LA - House of Blues Parish
June 19 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
June 20- Raleigh, NC - Kings Barcade
June 21 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
June 22- Westchester, PA - The Note
*[theprp.com] MonstrO have been given the nod to support Danzig on his run leading up to this years “Bonnaroo Music Festival“. Those dates include:
05/26 Irvine, CA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
05/27 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
05/31 Kansas City, KS – Uptown Theatre
06/01 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
06/02 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
06/04 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
06/05 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Roger Waters' "The Wall" Concert Gets Bigger
“We’re gonna do The Wall show,” Waters states in his latest video blog, “but it’s gonna be completely unlike any of The Wall shows we’ve done anywhere else in the world on this tour.”
As Pollstar reports, the new wall “will be more than two-times as large as the wall that’s been constructed” previously, and will scale out to “more than 250 meters.” This marks the second time Waters has done this; in 1990, he arranged a similar project for Berlin to celebrate the fall of the actual Wall. So, why Québec City?
“I’ve always loved playing in Québec,” Waters continues. “The Québécois are a very passionate and musical people.”
Check out the full video HERE.
Tickets are currently reserved for those who have already purchased a festival pass for the Festival d’été de Québec. However, there’s currently an online registration going on today at InfoFestival.com for a drawing that will choose winners to purchase wristbands for the concert. That registration closes at 9 p.m. CT. Also, Waters’ official site will have a limited number of priority tickets available today.
Roger Waters 2012 Tour Dates:
05/24 – Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
05/26 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
05/28 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
05/29 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
05/31 – Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Center
06/01 – Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Center
06/03 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/05 – Detroit, MI @ Joe Louis Arena
06/06 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
06/08 – Chicago, IL @ Wrigley Field
06/10 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Center
06/11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Conseco Fieldhouse
06/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
06/15 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ BankAtlantic Center
06/16 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
06/19 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
06/21 – Buffalo, NY @ First Niagara Center
06/23 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
06/25 – Ottawa, ON @ Scotiabank Place
06/26 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
06/28 – Albany, NY @ Times Union Center
06/29 – Hartford, CT @ XL Center
07/01 – Boston, MA @ TBA
07/03 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Consol Energy Center
07/06 – Bronx, NY @ Yankee Stadium
07/07 – Bronx, NY @ Yankee Stadium
07/09 – Raleigh, NC @ RBC Center
07/10 – Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena
07/12 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
07/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Citzens Bank Park
07/21 – Quebec City, QC @ Les Plaines D’Abraham
Foo Fighters Play SNL/Cast Party with Mick Jagger + More
You can watch footage of Foo’s performing The Stones’ “Miss You” with Jagger, Joan Jett’s “Bad Reputation” with Parks and Recs’ Amy Poehler, and Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock N’ Roll” with cast members Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, and Andy Samberg (via Antiquiet) HERE.
and...
Few would argue that these are the glory days of Saturday Night Live. But if there’s one thing the late-night staple has been solid at as of late, it’s their musical guest bookings. This season alone featured Radiohead, Jack White, The Black Keys, Coldplay, Drake, Bon Iver, Florence and the Machine, Usher, The Shins, Sleigh Bells, Foster the People, and Robyn. And to cap it all off, last night’s season finale boasted the biggest performance of ‘em all when Mick Jagger appeared alongside Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters, Jeff Beck, and The Strokes’ Nikolai Fraiture.
Jagger first teamed up with Arcade Fire and Fraiture (who played bass) for a rendition of The Rolling Stones’ early single “The Last Time”. Later, Jagger and Foo Fighters ripped through The Stones’ “19th Nervous Breakdown” and “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)”. Finally, Jagger joined Beck to perform an original blues composition about the presidential election.
Arcade Fire also appeared at the end of the show to help send off cast member Kristen Wiig. With Jagger, Steve Martin, Jon Hamm, and fellow SNL cast members singing along, the band performed The Stones’ ”She’s A Rainbow” and “Ruby Tuesday”.
Replay all of the performances HERE.
Beck Performs in LA + Announces New Single
You can watch fan footage of “Lost Cause” and “Guess I’m Doing Fine” HERE. The concert’s setlist is also below.
Setlist:
The Golden Age
Lost Cause
End Of The Day
Dead Melodies
Sunday Sun
Where It’s At
Hotwax
Black Tambourine
Think I’m In Love
Soul Of A Man
Paper Tiger
Modern Guilt
Soldier Jane
Already Dead
Guess I’m Doing Fine
Sissyneck
(tease)
Jack-ass
Gamma Ray
Minus
Devils Haircut
Loser
Encore:
Sissyneck
The New Pollution
E-Pro
In other Beck news...
Guess we spoke too soon. Beck may not have played any new music during his concert in Los Angeles last night, but he’ll soon release a brand new single through Jack White’s Third Man Records. The latest installment in the label’s Blue Series, “I Just Started Hating Some People Today” b/w “Blue Randy” will be released on 7″ vinyl and digitally on May 28th. You can stream clips of both tracks at Third Man’s website.
According to a press release, “both tracks were recorded in 2011 while Beck was in Nashville working on new material for his long awaited next album. The songs spontaneously came together at the Third Man studio on Beck’s final day in Nashville.”
It’s worth noting that both Beck and White will appear at this weekend’s Sasquatch! Music Festival in George, Washington. Perhaps they’ll debut one of these tracks on stage? Let’s hope.
The Stone Roses Perform First Concert in 16 Years
According to NME, the band delivered an 11-song set, comprised mostly of material from their 1989 debut. Unfortunately, the band did not preview any of the “three or four” songs already written for their upcoming reunion album. You can find a 30-second clip of “Made of Stone”, as well as a recording of “Sally Cinnamon” taken from the soundcheck HERE.
The Roses will formally kick off their summer tour with a pair of gigs in Barcelona on June 8th and 9th. Check out their full tour docket below.
Setlist:
I Wanna Be Adored
Mersey Paradise
Sally Cinnamon
Made Of Stone
(Song For My) Sugar Spun Sister
Where Angels Play
Shoot You Down
Tightrope
Waterfall
She Bangs The Drums
Love Spreads
The Stone Roses 2012 Tour Dates:
06/08 – Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz
06/09 – Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz
06/12 – Amsterdam, NL @ Heineken Music Hall
06/14-16 – Hultsfred, SE @ Hultsfred Festival
06/15-17 – Aarhus, DK @ Northside Festival
06/22-24 – Scheessel, DE @ Hurricane Festival
06/22-24 – Neuhausen, DE @ Southside Festival
06/25 – Lyon, FR @ Les Nuits des Fourvieres
06/29 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park
06/30 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park
07/01 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park
07/05 – Dublin, IE @ Phoenix Park
07/07 – Kinross, UK @ T in the Park
07/13 – Porto, PT @ Optimus Alive!
07/14 – Benicassim, ES @ Benicassim Festival
07/17 – Milan, IT @ Arena Civica
07/22 – Singapore @ Indoor Stadium
07/24 – Hong Kong @ Asia World Arena
07/27 – Niigata, JP @ Fuji Rock
07/27-29 – Icheon, KR @ Jisan Valley Rock Festival
08/06 – Budapest, HR @ Sziget Festival
08/08 – Oslo, NO @ Oya Festival
08/17 – Kiewitt, BE @ Pukkelpop
08/18 – Chelmsford, UK @ V Festival
08/19 – Stafford, UK @ V Festival
08/22 – Belfast, IE @ Tennent’s Vital
Wintersleep Announce "Hello Hum" Listening Party + More
"Hello Party People,
A few announcements to type out here. Actually so many announcements I think headers sort of make the most sense. Don't want to miss anything. Sorry to those who don't like headers, header haters you are called I guess. I love headers personally.
NEW WEBSITE: New website up and running as you can maybe see. Digital album pre-sales start on iTunes this week. CDs and vinyl pre-sales begin on May 27 2012.
WINTERSTROUMBOULOPOULOS MAY 25 2012: Tune into George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight on the CBC on Friday May 25th and check out our performance of "In Came the Flood"!!! Fully Stoked.
LIVE CHAT AND LISTENING PARTY MAY 27, 2012: We are setting up a live "chat" on our website at 7 PM Eastern THIS Sunday, May 27, to sort of ring in the new record for those who maybe won't be able to come to see us live, or for those who just like chatting. Join in and listen to the new album with us, in real time. I keep having these strange, sort of scary premonitions that it will be just us talking to each other online for an hour. Please don't let that happen!! Fr rillz... will be a fun experiment and we hope you can take part. The vinyl and CD pre-sales begin at the same time. Serendipity!! Okay, not quite "serendipity" but maybe another reason to check in. You can 'RSVP' on Facebook HERE or on Twitter with this fancy hashtag #wintersleeplisteningparty.
TOUR: Tour starts in LA next week, May 29. Check the "Tour" section on our site for complete listings [or below]. This is gonna rule. Can't wait!!
VID: We have a video!! Apparently it had entered a competition in the USA on a channel called MTV. I'm surprised. Vote for it HERE!!
Wintersleep Tour Dates:
5/29: Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
5/30: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
5/31: Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
6/1: Seattle, WA @ Columbia City Theater
6/2: Victoria, BC @ Phillips Brewery
6/4: Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore Caberet
6/5: Calgary, AB @ Hifi Club
6/6: Edmonton, AB @ The Pawn Shop
6/7: Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos
6/8: Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Cabaret
6/9: Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar
6/11: Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
6/12: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace
6/14: Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR Pub
6/18: Allston, MA @ Great Scott
6/19: Brooklyn. NY @ Knitting Factory
6/20: Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar
8/3: Montreal, QC @ Osheaga
8/25: Squamish, BC @ Live In Squamish
Get More: www.mtvu.com
RIBS Bring "Russian Blood" to Brooklyn This Sunday
"Hear "Russian Blood" in Brooklyn on Sunday, May 27th.
This Sunday, May 27th we'll travel to New York to celebrate the release of our second EP, Russian Blood, and join Frank Smith and Viva! Viva! at Brooklyn's Public Assembly. We'll be playing music off the new album for the first time live in New York, and you'll be able to grab a CD before it's released in stores, iTunes, and Amazon. Which means you'll get to say you liked it before it got all - you know - released and stuff.
Hear "Kiss", the new single from Russian Blood below.
RIBS w/ Viva! Viva! and Frank Smith
Sunday , May 27th
Public Assembly in Brooklyn (MAP)
Doors at 8:30pm - 21+
(RIBS plays FIRST so be sure to make it in on time)
Also, if you still haven't gotten it, remember you can get the "Kiss" mp3 for free HERE.
See you out there."
Chris
RIBS
DZ Deathrays Extend US Tour + New Remix
Bass Drum of DeathRAYS North American Tour (all dates with Bass Drum of Death):
06.06.12 - Bottletree - Birmingham, AL
06.07.12 - 529 - Atlanta, GA
06.08.12 - King's Barcade - Raleigh, NC
06.09.12 - Red Palace - Washington, DC
06.10.12 - Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia, PA
06.12.12 - Glasslands - Brooklyn, NY w/ Shark?
06.13.12 - Great Scott - Boston, MA
06.14.12 - Quai Des Brumes - Montreal, QC
06.15.12 - Wrongbar (NXNE) - Toronto, ON
06.16.12 - Shadow Lounge - Pittsburgh, PA
06.18.12 - Magic Stick Lounge - Detroit, MI
06.19.12 - Beachland Tavern - Cleveland, OH
06.20.12 - The Basement - Columbus, OH
06.21.12 - The Bishop - Bloomington, IN
06.22.12 - Schubas - Chicago, IL
06.23.12 - Old Rock House - St. Louis, MO
06.24.12 - Cactus Club - Milwaukee, WI
06.25.12 - 7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, MN
06.28.12 - Sunset - Seattle, WA
06.29.12 - Biltmore - Vancouver, BC
06.30.12 - Mississippi Studios - Portland, OR
07.02.12 - Bottom of the Hill - San Francisco, CA
07.03.12 - Atrium - Santa Cruz, CA
07.05.12 - Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA
07.06.12 - The Echo - Los Angeles, CA
07.07.12 - Soda Bar - San Diego, CA
07.08.12 - Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ
07.10.12 - Mohawk - Austin, TX
07.11.12 - Club Dada - Dallas, TX
07.12.12 - Fitzgerald's Downstairs - Houston, TX
07.13.12 - One Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, LA
07.14.12 - Proud Larry's - Oxford, MS
Monday, May 21, 2012
Quick Notes: Primus, Guided By Voices, Black Sabbath + More
*[theprp.com] An animated music video for Primus‘ track “Lee Van Cleef” has premiered online on Teamcoco.com. The clip was animated by the Mixtape Club and you can watch it below:
*[pitchfork.com] Guided by Voices will also release a third album this year: The Bears for Lunch, out in November.
*[theprp.com] The Black Sabbath reunion breakdown between the band and drummer Bill Ward continues to spill out in public. A new statement posted HERE via Billward.com finds Ward responding to bassist Geezer Butler‘s recent statement.
In case you missed it, the band played the first show of this latest reunion run with drummer Tommy Clufetos earlier this weekend.
*[theprp.com] Baroness and Volbeat have been announced as the “final” two additions to Metallica‘s “Orion Music + More Festival“. The fest will go down at Bader Field in Atlantic City, NJ on June 23rd-24th and feature sets from Arctic Monkeys, Hot Snakes, Red Fang, The Sword and more. Further details can be found HERE.
*[theprp.com] A Storm Of Light took part in the ever-intimate Violitionist Sessions this past March. Footage and a free audio download of their performance can now be viewed over at Violitionist.com.
*Nelsonvillains (New Paltz, NY) perform "When the New Year Comes" in a creepy old barn outside Salvation Recording Co...
*[pitchfork.com] Guided by Voices will also release a third album this year: The Bears for Lunch, out in November.
*[theprp.com] The Black Sabbath reunion breakdown between the band and drummer Bill Ward continues to spill out in public. A new statement posted HERE via Billward.com finds Ward responding to bassist Geezer Butler‘s recent statement.
In case you missed it, the band played the first show of this latest reunion run with drummer Tommy Clufetos earlier this weekend.
*[theprp.com] Baroness and Volbeat have been announced as the “final” two additions to Metallica‘s “Orion Music + More Festival“. The fest will go down at Bader Field in Atlantic City, NJ on June 23rd-24th and feature sets from Arctic Monkeys, Hot Snakes, Red Fang, The Sword and more. Further details can be found HERE.
*[theprp.com] A Storm Of Light took part in the ever-intimate Violitionist Sessions this past March. Footage and a free audio download of their performance can now be viewed over at Violitionist.com.
*Nelsonvillains (New Paltz, NY) perform "When the New Year Comes" in a creepy old barn outside Salvation Recording Co...
Kyuss Lives! Discuss Lawsuit + More w/ Rolling Stone
Homme formed Kyuss with Garcia and Bjork in the late Eighties, with several bass players coming and going (Nick Cocrell, Nick Oliveri, and Reeder) and Bjork eventually being replaced by Alfredo Hernandez. In the process, the band issued several albums that are considered stoner-metal classics: Blues for the Red Sun (1992), Welcome to Sky Valley (1994), and ...And the Circus Leaves Town (1995). After Kyuss split in 1995, Homme went on to form Queens of the Stone Age (which saw him reunite with Oliveri for a spell).
It was announced last year that Garcia, Oliveri, and Bjork would perform Kyuss classics under the moniker Kyuss Lives!, with guitarist Bruno Fevery taking Homme's spot. All seemed merry in Kyuss Lives! land until the aforementioned lawsuit was filed – and to further complicate matters, Oliveri exited the group.
Garcia and Bjork have largely kept silent since the lawsuit's filing, but they recently agreed to answer questions from Rolling Stone over email. Here is the complete exchange:
Did the federal lawsuit filed by Josh and Scott in March come as a surprise?
John Garcia: Completely. Originally, the suit was only filed by Josh. Scott was not even involved; just recently, he has decided to join Josh in the suit.
Brant Bjork: Was I surprised? As far as Scott is concerned, yes, I was very surprised. I wasn't surprised by Josh at all. They don't want to mention that they trademarked the name Kyuss after I left the band, assuring that I had no rights in Kyuss' future. They're both accusing John and I of doing something that they actually did themselves. Their inner conflict is this: both Josh and Scott want control and money from Kyuss Lives!, but they don't want to participate and they ultimately don't want us to exist. The double standard is unbelievable.
Due to Nick's [Oliveri's] personal legal issues, Scott played multiple shows with us last year. The shows were great, the fans were stoked and we gave Scott the salary he asked for, which made him the highest-paid member of the band. We have a lot of respect for Scott as a musician and had a lot of respect for him as a person. Based on the fact that John and I jammed with Nick at Hellfest in 2010, we asked Nick to be the bass player and its quite obvious Scott is bitter about that. Scott's stance is weak and shameful.
In the summer of 1987, I started a band with my best friend, Chris Cockrell. This band would ultimately become Kyuss. Kyuss was a name I found in a Dungeons and Dragons book called Fiend Folio. Kyuss is a big part of my life as a musician, and when someone asks me formal questions about Kyuss, or wants to discuss the band casually, I can't help having a point of view that is naturally inherited by someone who is the original founding member.
Josh filing this lawsuit is not an issue of today … it's an issue that began over 20 years ago. That is why the band was short-lived. Josh and I were the creative force within the band and after the completion of our second record, Blues for the Red Sun, we developed an opposing view on how the band should exist and operate. In 1992 Josh discovered publishing, which is the financial revenue stream for songwriting. After that, he wanted to write all the songs. As a drummer I couldn't make him play my songs. I wasn't going to compromise my heart and soul and play drums for Josh to make money in a band I started. So I left the band. I was a confused, angry and sad 19-year-old idealist who sacrificed my love of my band for what I believed in. Two-and-a-half years later, Josh would break up the band after John confronted him about the same thing; his need to control the band for personal gain.
After Kyuss broke up, Josh started a new band where he could have ultimate control. This band was Queens of the Stone Age, and with this band Josh arrived at the level of success and rewards that he was in pursuit of with Kyuss. It's very clear that Kyuss was not meant to be his vehicle for personal gain. Queens of the Stone Age was the effort that was proper for bringing him his fame and fortune. For years, understandably, there has been a misconception that Kyuss was Josh's band. I assume this is the result of his controlling the songwriting on the remaining records. This untruth has affected Josh's ability to accept historical fact to the point that he truly believes he is entitled to dictate what we do with a band that we are all responsible for. The simple fact that we got the band back together and successfully brought Kyuss back to the people without him has left Josh's ego bruised. Even though I respected the music Kyuss made without me, I swallowed the bitter pill of watching the band carry on after I left, and now Josh is getting a taste. I dealt with that taste by learning the music business and carrying on with new bands and a solo career for the last 18 years. Josh is dealing with this taste by taking John and I to federal court. I've known Josh since I was 10 years old. How a person who has experienced the richness of life that he has would take the time to take his past band members and friends – guys who directly contributed to his ability to go on to have his own successful career – is sad. I feel sorry for him. But no, I'm not surprised. This is a classic conflict fueled by power, control, money and greed and this lawsuit leaves no question who is part of the problem and who is part of the solution.
READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE.
Wintersleep Debut "In Came The Flood" Video
Recently, Wintersleep had their new single, “Nothing Is Anything (Without You),” enter the Alternative Specialty radio chart at #4. Some of the band’s other accomplishments include winning a Juno Award, performing on The Late Show With David Letterman, and touring extensively with the likes of Pearl Jam, Broken Social Scene, Wolf Parade, The Hold Steady and Paul McCartney in support of two successful releases. Co-produced and mixed by Dave Fridmann (MGMT, The Flaming Lips) and Tony Doogan (Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai), Hello Hum is due out June 12 via Roll Call Records/ILG. Be sure to catch the band live on a national US tour which kicks off next week!
“broods, billows and stalks the listener with soaring vocals, punching drums and waves of guitars.” – Wall Street Journal
“Wintersleep have a tendency to cut straight for the gold with infectious guitar lines and persuasive, high-energy choruses.” – Pitchfork
"…a pulsing dose of indie rock, with bright pops of guitar and a glistening synth line.” – MTV Hive
Wintersleep Tour Dates:
5/29: Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
5/30: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
5/31: Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
6/1: Seattle, WA @ Columbia City Theater
6/2: Victoria, BC @ Phillips Brewery
6/4: Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore Caberet
6/5: Calgary, AB @ Hifi Club
6/6: Edmonton, AB @ The Pawn Shop
6/7: Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos
6/8: Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Cabaret
6/9: Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar
6/11: Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
6/12: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace
6/14: Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR Pub
6/18: Allston, MA @ Great Scott
6/19: Brooklyn. NY @ Knitting Factory
6/20: Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar
8/3: Montreal, QC @ Osheaga
8/25: Squamish, BC @ Live In Squamish
Get More: www.mtvu.com
Ladder Devils Ready Full Length Debut "Nowhere Plans"
Additionally, a record release show is being held in Philadelphia on June 16th with the recently reunited Harkonen, while a short round of east coast dates in early August with Fight Amp will be announced shortly. Details on the record release show are available HERE.
Nowhere Plans Tracklist:
1. Kids Get Meaner
2. I Have A Name (Minders)
3. Good Enough Methodology
4. The Limited Too
5. Get OK
6. Divorce Drugs
7. Common Dogs
8. Pyramid
9. Leavers
"The guys create a monstrous wall of sound, generally propelled by their rhythm section that comes on something like having your kidneys battered. This is heavy, unapologetic, and sonically relentless, and we couldn’t imagine them any other way." - Exploding In Sound
"This was and is music to lose your shit to in some crazy dive on the bad side of town. " - Verbicide Magazine
"a raw, fuzz bomb of a beast... with rhythmic poundings, sharp and abrasive guitars and throbbing basslines." - Stereokiller
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