SAINT DIABLO to Continue with Current Tour after Headliner is Forced to Drop Off

SAINT DIABLO would like to take this time to announce that they will continue on with their current tour in support of their fans despite headliners Slaves on Dope being forced to drop off this week due to a family situation. The band will carry on performing music from their new self-titled album, released last month.

“It was as honor and a pleasure to work with such awesome metal vets as Slaves On Dope. I will never forget the experience,” states vocalist Tito Quinones. “Our hearts and prayers go out to them in their time of loss. Family is first and we wish them safe travels back home. A death in the family is never easy to deal with and we hope they all get to spend this time with their loved ones as we continue onward to perform at the remaining dates without Slaves. We hope that we can join forces with them again in the future, and until then we wish them all the best in the world.”

See below for new tour dates and updated current tour routing.

 SAINT DIABLO Tour Dates:
8/1 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Le Grand Fromage
8/2 – Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
8/3 – Richmond, VA @ Kingdom (HOME STATE SHOW)
8/4 - Murfreesboro, NC @ Zakk’s Coffeehouse
8/5 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 
8/7 – Indianapolis, IN @ Rock House Indy
8/8 – Lansing, MI @ Blackened Moon Concert Hall
8/9 – Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre (w/ Psychostick)
8/10 – Steger, IL @ Another Hole in the Wall (w/ Slaves on Dope)
8/11 – Detroit, MI @ The Detroit Pub
8/12 – Detroit, MI @ I-Rock Nightclub (w/ Into Eternity, Single Bullet Theory & Slaves On Dope)
8/14 – Albany, NY @ Bogie’s
8/17 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
8/18 – Fairfax, VA @ Fast Eddie’s (HOME STATE SHOW)
8/31 – Chesapeake, VA @ Geared Up Bar & Grill (HOME STATE SHOW)
9/1 – Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House Music Hall
9/5 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan’s pub and Music Hall (w/ In This Moment)
9/11 – Raleigh, NC @ Berkeley Café (w/ Chris Jericho presents)
9/14 – Warsaw, VA @ Sharp Sessions (HOME STATE SHOW)
9/28 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Berlin Music Pub (headline)
10/2 – Springfield, VA @ Empire (w/ Powerman 5000) (HOME STATE SHOW)
10/7 – Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
10/8 – Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club (HOME STATE SHOW)
10/26 – Raleigh, NC @ Berkley Café (w/ Elisium)
11/16 – Winchester, VA @ Blue Fox Billiards Bar & Grill (HOME STATE SHOW)

AOL’s Noisecreep.com recently unveiled the brand new music video for the band’s new single, ‘Watch Me Kill’, directed by David Brodsky for MYGOODEYE!  You can watch the video at this location. ‘Watch Me Kill’ is cut from the band’s new self-titled album, released with Eclipse Records on July 10^th.

Voice of the Soul relocate to Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

A message from the frontman:

This is massive news for Voice of the Soul and something that we have seen coming for a while, but we took time to make sure this would be a sound decision to make. After establishing the band in Kuwait in October of 2007, we will be relocating to Dubai, almost 5 years after the inception of Voice of the Soul. There was not a single event or reason that triggered this move…it was more of a buildup that eventually made this decision the best thing in our interest. For the first time in a long time, we’ve made a decision that is practically “zero-risk”. Long story short, none of us live in Kuwait anymore.

Monish and Khalid currently live in Dubai, and while I spend most of my time in Boston, my family has left Kuwait to another country in the region. With all our shows the past couple of years taking place in Dubai, it just seemed like a better idea overall. Things are not getting better in Kuwait for extreme metal, and none of us see it that way for a very long time. While we’ve been fitting in comfortably among various Dubai fans and supporters who we’ve gotten to know for the past couple of years, this is an exciting new start… Kuwait will always be a special place for us, especially for Monish and myself. We wouldn’t be who we are if it wasn’t for our experiences in Kuwait, both good and bad. Regardless of where you (the reader) is reading this from, I seriously encourage you to look into bands and artists in Kuwait, There is so much potential, and we wish them all the best! Keep supporting your local scene – regardless of the how bad the situation might be, be proud to represent what your hometown/city has to offer! Kuwait – we will be back – once we’re allowed to play shows again. Finally: A big thanks to everyone who’s been supporting us on this interesting journey! This is just the beginning!

- Kareem

The Reptilian Announce Tour Dates with Sohns

Kalamazoo, MI’s The Reptilian has announced a run of dates with Sohns from Aug. 3-August 24. The band is out in support of their latest Count Your Lucky Stars Records 10”, Full Health, and will soon begin recording a new full-length.  

"3 years ago on our first summer tour, we met some wonderful fellows from San Antonio,TX in a band called Sohns and became great friends. This August we get the privilege to hit the road with them for 3 weeks of awesomeness! For info about the shows go to http://thetilian.tumblr.com/ or hit us up at reptilianband520@gmail.com" says drummer Dan Riehl.

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/418911721493968/?ref=ts.

In a massive dose of roaring bass, jangly guitars, and pounding drums, “Full Health” by far exceeds expectations, marking the most intense effort by the Michigan power trio yet.

Stream Full Health here: http://countyourluckystars.bandcamp.com/album/full-health.

To purchase the Full Health 10” visit: http://countyourluckystars.bigcartel.com/product/the-reptilian-full-health-cd-10-vinyl-pre-order.  

ATTIKA 7: New Full-Length Album 'Blood Of My Enemies' out now

ATTIKA 7 will release their highly-anticipated new album, Blood of My Enemies, tomorrow via Rocket Science Ventures/ THC:MUSIC in North America and Membran/Ninetone in Europe. AOL Music is currently streaming Blood of My Enemies in its entirety at this location. Listen to the album now before the official release date!

The bandrecorded with legendary producer MUDROCK (Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack). ATTIKA 7 features vocalist Evan Seinfeld (ex-Biohazard), lead guitarist Rusty Coones (famed motorcycle builder), guitarist Zach Broderick (formerly with Nonpoint), drummer Tommy Holt (ex-UPO) and legendary Kyuss bassist Scott Reeder.

The band plans on announcing new tour dates, coming soon!

ATTIKA 7 is currently running a contest celebrating the release of Blood Of My Enemies. The “ATTIKA 7 Helmet Design Contest”, sponsored by HOT BIKE Magazine, is currently accepting entries. Check out the official ATTIKA 7 Facebook page and HOT BIKE Magazine Facebook page for updates!

For more information on ATTIKA 7, please visit these websites:

 www.attika7.com

www.facebook.com/attika7

twitter.com/Attika7 

www.attika7.tumblr.com/

DATSIK Announces Additional Dates for Firepower Records National U.S. Tour

North American dubstep pioneer DATSIK has announced further details of his FIREPOWER RECORDS Tour launching August 30 in Denver.  12 new dates—which will have him and his various special guests and FIREPOWER label mates, including DELTA HEAVY, TERRAVITA, BARE NOIZE, XKR, GETTER and AFK—on the momentous routing now include stops in Baltimore, Richmond, Raleigh, Gainesville, Minneapolis, Lubbock, Lincoln, Des Moines, Reno, Spokane, Boise and Missoula.

The FIREPOWER Tour will begin with the unveiling of the one-of-a-kind “Vortex” DJ performance booth with groundbreaking, real-time 3D-mapping technology that will push the evolution of custom visuals and mind-altering effects. The combination of DATSIK’s dark, dirty dubstep and V Squared Labs cutting-edge technology will be a marriage of mind-blowing sounds and visuals that cannot be missed. 

Vello Virkhaus, VJ and Director of V Squared Labs, collaborated with DATSIK and his management team to create the initial vortex concept drawn by hand on a single sheet of paper. Together they molded the vortex idea into a full-fledged 3D-mapping experience combining a loose narrative with themes of space, optical art, machines, robots and firepower integrated into a digital drapery of stunning animation to dress, alter and ultimately bring the “Vortex” to life. The visuals will be delivered by V Squared Labs’ self-designed Epic Prime 3D-mapping video server.

The experience visual art content package is designed to be employed at the hands of a VJ who will create a unique experience for each performance. Using the Akai APC 40 and an apple iPad as control surfaces, VJ Jesse Nikette will perform live along with DATSIK.  Virkhaus’ “Vortex” will immerse DATSIK inside wild, audio-reactive visual art, while beaming light out towards the audience. It should evoke feelings of falling, inertia and dark psychedelia.

The FIREPOWER Tour is also amping up the audio experience with an additional 50,000 watts courtesy of Canada’s PK Sound, whose credits include Skrillex’s Mothership and Full Flex Tours, the X Tour with Excision and other live experiences with Bassnectar, Z-Trip, De La Soul and many more.  Together with the Vortex, the FIREPOWER Tour is coming out full guns blazing.  

Information on dates and cities follow below. Follow www.firepowertour.com for updates.

Look for DATSIK and the FIREPOWER RECORDS tour in these cities:

DATE         CITY
Thu      8/30     Denver, CO
Tue     9/4     Burlington, VT
Wed     9/5     Albany, NY
Thu      9/6     Worcester, MA
Fri     9/7     Wallingford, CT
Sat     9/8     Baltimore, MD
Tue     9/11     Richmond, VA
Wed     9/12     Raleigh, NC
Thu     9/13     Norfolk, VA
Fri     9/14     Charlotte, NC
Mon     9/17     Tallahassee, FL
Wed     9/19     Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Thu     9/20     Orlando, FL
Fri     9/21     Tampa, FL
Sat     9/22     Gainesville, FL
Sun     9/23     Mobile, AL
Mon     9/24     Baton Rouge, LA
Wed     9/26     Knoxville, TN
Thu     9/27     Columbus, OH
Fri     9/28     Indianapolis, IN
Sat     9/29     Chicago, IL
Sun     9/30     Cleveland, OH
Mon     10/1     Buffalo, NY
Wed     10/3     Syracuse, NY
Thu     10/4     Covington, KY
Fri     10/5     Detroit, MI
Sat     10/6     Minneapolis, MN
Mon     10/8     Tulsa, OK
Tue     10/9     Austin, TX
Thu     10/11     College Station, TX
Fri     10/12     Dallas, TX
Sat     10/13     Houston, TX
Sun     10/14     Lubbock, TX
Tue     10/16     Tucson, AZ
Tue     10/30     Lincoln, NE
Wed     10/31     Kansas City, MO
Thu     11/1     Des Moines, IA
Mon     11/5     Chico, CA
Tue     11/6     Reno, NV
Wed     11/7     Eugene, OR
Thu     11/8     Portland, OR
Fri     11/9     Seattle, WA
Sat     11/10     Spokane, WA
Mon     11/12     Boise, ID
Tue     11/13     Missoula, MT

*More dates TBA

Quicksand’s ’93 debut ‘Slip’ to be Reissued by ShopRadioCast

On September 11, 2012, ShopRadioCast will release the first official vinyl reissue of Quicksand’s major label debut, Slip, since its original pressing in 1993. The album from the 90’s NYC post-hardcore band fronted by Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Rival Schools) is re-mastered and pressed on limited edition 180 Gram vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket which includes a Euro inner sleeve.

The pre-order launches on Tuesday, July 31 at 2pm est at: http://www.shopradiocast.com/products/Quicksand-%252d-Slip-LP.html.

Vinyl Colors:

First Pressing

180 Gram Red/ Black Swirl (LTD 500) - Shop Radio Cast Exclusive

180 Gram Green/ Yellow Swirl (LTD 500) - Shop Radio Cast Exclusive

180 Gram Black (LTD 500) - Dine Alone Records Exclusive

Track Listing:

Fazer

Head to Wall

Dine Alone

Slip

Freezing Process

Lie and Wait

Unfulfilled

Can Opener

Omission

Baphomet

Too Official

Transparent

How Soon Is Now? (The Smiths cover)

ShopRadioCast is an online store specializing in new and limited run vinyl records.

www.shopradiocast.com

SAINT VITUS: Announce extensive US tour

Heavy/Doom metal progenitors SAINT VITUS have announced an extensive US tour. Starting on September 14^th in Little Rock, AK, the ScionAV–sponsored tour runs for five weeks ending in San Antonio, TX on October 19^th.

Support will come from WEEDEATER and SOURVEIN. Additionally SAINT VITUS joins DOWN at the Best Buy Theater in New York City on September 28^th.

A full list of tour dates can be found below.

Band founder and chief songwriter, Dave Chandler, comments: “We’re stoked to destroy America again, the last US SAINT VITUS headlining tour was in 1993. This time we’ll be playing Lillie as well as fan favorites and some old surprises. So leave your ear plugs at home and come bleed with us.”

The band is touring in support of their latest album ‘Lillie: F-65’. The album, their first in 17 years, reunites the unmistakable guitar playing of co-founder Dave Chandler with the deeply resonate vocals of hard rock legend Scott “Wino” Weinrich.

“ …the boys are on fire here, flush with renewed energy and basking in the glow of their newfound power.” - Pitchfork

“ This sick behemoth of a sound - and patented strangled-cat guitar solos - could only come from one band, and that’s a window into why Lillie: F-65 succeeds as a whole: the Saint Vitus Character remains intact, never fucked-up with modern contrivances. Doubtful that Sabbath’s own 2012 comeback will be even a faction this good.” - Decibel

“ …it’s clear that their chops have only increased in the intervening years, and they certainly haven’t lost their ability to bring dynamics to a slothful subgenre.” - Outburn

“…Vitus shows the enduring significance of their approach, and that what proved true about them in their initial run is no less true now: By not being of their era, they were and remain timeless. …Saint Vitus are more relevant now than they’ve ever been, and Lillie: F-65 shows a good deal of why. No doubt one of 2012’s landmark albums. Highly recommended.” - The Obeslisk

9/14  Little Rock, AK  @  Rev Room (also w/ RWAKE, YOB)
9/15  Memphis, TN  @  Hi-Tone Cafe
9/16  Nashville, TN  @  Exit / In
9/18  Atlanta, GA  @  Masquerade
9/19  Raleigh, NC  @  Lincoln Theatre
9/20  Richmond, VA  @  Kingdom
9/21  Huntington, WV  @  V Club
9/22  Lexington, KY  @  Buster’s Billiard’s & Backroom (Boomslang Festival)
9/23  Pittsburgh, PA  @  The Rex Theater
9/24  Cambridge, MA  @  Middle East Downstairs
9/25  Brooklyn, NY  @  Saint Vitus Bar
9/27  Washington, DC  @  Black Cat
9/28  New York, NY  @  Best Buy Theater (w/ DOWN, No WEEDEATER/SOURVEIN)
9/29  Cleveland, OH  @  Grog Shop
9/30  Chicago, IL  @  Bottom Lounge
10/1  Minneapolis, MN  @  Triple Rock Social Club
10/2  Lawrence, KS  @  Granada Theater
10/3  Denver, CO  @  Bluebird Theater
10/4  Salt Lake City, UT  @  Urban Lounge
10/5  Boise, ID  @  Neurolux
10/6  Portland, OR  @ venue tbd (Fall Into Darkness Festival)
10/7  Seattle, WA  @  The Highline
10/9  San Francisco, CA  @  The Independent
10/10  Los Angeles, CA  @  Bootleg Theater
10/11  Sacramento, CA  @  Harlow’s
10/12  Santa Cruz, CA  @  The Atrium at The Catalyst
10/13  Pomona, CA  @  venue tbd (No WEEDEATER/ SOURVEIN)
10/14  Santa Ana, CA  @  The Constellation Room at The Observatory
10/15  Mesa, AZ  @  Nile Theater
10/16  Albuquerque, NM  @  Launchpad
10/18  Austin, TX  @  Beauty Bar
10/19  San Antonio, TX  @  Bonds 007

Yellowcard stream new single

Yellowcard are streaming their first single from Southern Air, titled “Here I Am Alive,” here. It features Tay Jardine from We Are The In Crowd on it (Patrick Stump helped write the song)

Ellie Goulding to release "Halcyon"

UK sensation Ellie Goulding has announced that she will release a brand-new album, entitled Halcyon, on October 9th on Cherrytree/ Interscope Records. All the tracks on the album were written and co-produced by Ellie Goulding and the majority were recorded in a converted barn in Ellie’s hometown in the Hay Valley, West England with producer Jim Elliot (Kylie / Ladyhawke).

“This album for me is a journey from dark into light from confusion to understanding,” Goulding says. “I didn’t set out to write a break-up record but I think it became one.” A lyric video for the first single from the album, “Anything Could Happen,” will premiere on VEVO on August 13th, followed by the release of the single via all digital retailers on August 21st.

Fans got a taste of the new album earlier this month when Goulding posted a free download of a new track “Hanging On” featuring Tinie Tempah. The volume of fans rushing to hear the track caused Soundcloud to crash. “Hanging On” was the number one most blogged and played track on Hypemachine that week and has racked up one million total plays/views on YouTube and Soundcloud. Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap-A0RKhi2s

“Anything Could Happen” is the first new original music from the British singer-songwriter since she burst onto the scene with the catchy folk-pop electro songs on her debut album Lights, which was the best-selling debut album of 2010 in the UK and has spawned several singles that have sold five million copies worldwide. She has also earned a legion of fans in the U.S. thanks to radio airplay and relentless touring that has seen her play to over 30,000 fans Stateside as well as festival appearances and a sold-out Katy Perry tour . Certified double-platinum in the U.S, the single “Lights” has sold more than 2.5 million copies, and is currently Top 5 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Top 40 charts.

Poney TOUR + NEW SINGLE

Since Poney (m/o Romero, The Dead Hookers) released “Seamyth” and toured the US in 2011, burning a trail of shock and awe across the Northwest, they”ve been writing and recording a series of new sessions. In August, the band will be releasing two cassette tapes in limited quantities. One is a tape version of the new Octavius / Melt Trip single, and will come on 50 red see-through cassettes with correlated, hand screened posters. Those songs are the first of a new LP, titled Rorschach, which is already completed and will be released in mid-Autumn. The other tape cassette is a remastered re-release of our first two albums, “The Explosion Years: 2010-2015” and ”four song EP,” pressed onto 100 solid orange cassettes.

Next month Poney will be going out East to tour in support of these releases. I’ve included dates below. They’ll be sharing the road with their good friends Morality Crisis (Minneapolis,) an upcoming act in the twin cities. Morality Crisis has just released a new EP titled “North” that is very heavy and very artful, and they put on an incredible live show. 

Finally, in September Poney will release the Octavius / Melt Trip 7”. The band’s first 7” will come on marbled multicolored vinyl with hand screened, recycled card sleeves. Much care and passion were put into the production of this record-single, and we couldn’t be more excited to release it. 

So that’s it: East Coast tour and three physical releases in the span of a month. If there’s anything else you’d like from me, please feel free to hit me back and let me know. 

PONEY + MORALITY CRISIS EAST COAST TOUR 2012:

Aug. 11- Winona, MN 
Aug. 12- Springfield, IL
Aug. 13- Indianapolis, IN 
Aug. 14- Cleveland, OH 
Aug. 15- Jamestown, NY
Aug. 16- Albany, NY
Aug. 17- Haverhill, MA
Aug. 18- Brooklyn, NY
Aug. 19- Philadelphia, PA
Aug. 20- Baltimore, MD
Aug. 21- Pittsburgh, PA 
Aug. 22- Colombus, OH
Aug. 23- Carbondale, IL
Aug. 24- Chicago, IL
Aug. 25- Madison, WI

The new Poney single, “Octavius / Melt Trip,” is already available online for purchase in any format, or streaming for free at poney.bandcamp.com.