Indie/Alternative-pop band Long Lost has announced plans to release their debut full-length album, Save Yourself, Start Again, on August 6th via No Sleep Records. The band, which is fronted by vocalist Joe Boynton of beloved indie/pop punk band Transit, has premiered the first new track, “Want,” from the album today at AltPress.com. Fans are invited to pre-order the new album from No Sleep now at https://store.nosleeprecords.com/product/6645.
Troy, OH metal act Miss May I will headline a series of shows sponsored by Affliction Clothing, on their days off from their direct support slot on the Killswitch Engage Tour. The headline dates feature support from The Word Alive. Affiance will also support on select dates.
*June 5- Jacksonville, FL – Freebird Live (also with Affiance)
June 10- Hartford, CT- The Webster
June 13- Lemoyne, PA- The Championship
June 19- Des Moines, IA- Wolly’s
*June 24- Bakersfield, CA- Elements Venue (also with Affiance)
*June 30- Mandan, ND- O.N.E. (also with Affiance)
RISE RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of legendary hardcore band 7 SECONDS to its family of artists. Forming in Reno, NV in January 1980, 7 Seconds was the originator of the West Coast Hardcore sound that influenced just about every hardcore band including; Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits and modern day bands like Title Fight and American Nightmare. It is safe to say the band helped start the “Youth Crew” sound. Releasing an EP called “Walk Together, Rock Together” in 1985 officially put them on the map.Their positive lyrical content influenced so many youths over the years and they weren’t afraid to push the envelope.
SENSES FAIL announces five new tour dates in Australia this summer. Beginning August 7th in Brisbane, Senses Fail will be performing in support of their latest full-length, RENACER which was released on 3/29/13 on 3Wise Records in Australia (3/26/13 on Staple Records in the US). Tickets go on sale May 21, 2013 at all ticket locations.
“We love Australia,” said singer Buddy Nielsen, “and we are extremely excited to make it back to the country. This will be our third trip down and we consider it to be our favorite international destination. It’s always a pleasure and this time should be no different.”
UK TOUR:
05/21 Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach
05/22 Nottingham – Rescue Room
05/23 Glasgow – King Tuts
05/24 Newcastle – Academy 2
05/28 Manchester – NQ Live
05/29 Norwich – Waterfront Studio
05/30 London – Underworld
05/31 Exeter – Cavern
06/01 Oxford – 02 Academy 2EUROPEAN TOUR:
06/02 – Lyon, France @ Ninkasi Kao
06/03 – Paris, France @ Backstage By The Mill
06/04 – Aarschot, Belgium @ De Klinker
AUSTRALIAN TOUR:
08/07 - Brisbane @ Zoo
08/08 - Sydney @ Standard
08/09 - Perth @ Amplifier
08/10 - Adelaide @ Uni Bar
08/11 - Melbourne @ Corner Hotel
Razor & Tie will release the first compilation from the recently acquired catalog of ZTT and Stiff Records. Thefirst in a new compilation series, Zambient One, set for release on June 4th in the U.S. and Canada, is ZTT’s take on the long-running, successful compilation series Late Night Tales, Another Late Night, and Balearica. The 12 track album mixes both ZTT and Stiff Records artists and features 6 unreleased tracks from Art of Noise, 808 State, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Propaganda, and more.
Zambient One Track List:Part One
- Art of Noise: ‘Moments in Love’ (Beating Hart’s Mix)*
- Hoodlum Priest: ‘Sex Spirit’ *
- 808 State: ‘Pacific 212’ (Justin Strauss Mix) *
- Adamski and Loretta Heywood as L.a.z.y: When We Were Young’ (Starfish Mix)
Part Two
- Tracey Ullman: ‘I Know What Boys Like’
- Jona Lewie: ‘Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties’ (Alkalino’s Rework) *
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood: ‘Relax’ (Sex Mix, Edition Two) *
- Instinct ‘Sleepwalking’ (12” Extended Mix)
- Novecento ‘Day and Night’ (David Morales’ Def Mix)
Part Three
- Propaganda: ‘Dream Within a Dream’ (Within a Dream) *
- Heights of Abraham: ‘Dolphins’
- Mint Juleps: ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’
* PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE DIGITALLY
Based on a True Story, the second studio album by American pop punk band The Starting Line will be released on vinyl on June 25 via Shop Radio Cast. The double LP will be released in three different variants, including an exclusive clear/white smoke version that will be sold in Hot Topic stores.
Based on a True Story was originally released in 2005 via Drive-Thru Records/Geffen and peaked at #18 on the Billboard Top 200
Vinyl Pressing Details:
- Double LP with D Side film canister etching featuring a double print center label.
- Center label features a 2 color process, silver ink
- First pressing is on clear variants, enhancing the double printed center label. Future represses will not include the double printed center label or clear vinyl.
- Housed in a gatefold jacket with 11 x 22 insert
Vinyl Color:
Action
500 – Clear with Black Smoke (SRC Exclusive)
500 – Clear with White Smoke (Hot Topic Exclusive)
1250 - Clear
Track Listing
Making Love to the Camera
Inspired by the $
Bedroom Talk
Surprise, Surprise
Photography
Autography
Artistic License
Stay Where I Can See You
The B-List
The World
Ready
Cut! Print It
Featuring 16 new tunes in total, the upcoming double album will be made available in digipack, gatefold LP and jewelcase CD formats via Agonia Records on the 28th of May in Europe and the 11th of June in North America. The jewelcase edition will only feature the frist CD of "Dirty" - the one currently available for streaming.
The first CD off "Dirty" will feature completely new material, while the second CD will include two completely re-arranged and re-recorded tracks from previous albums, covers of tracks by Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd and Nine Inch Nails, as well as a previously unreleased track which has been written by Alberto Penzin (CO2, ex-Schizo) and performed by both established musicians and fans of the band. The track-list is as follows:
CD 1
1. Irreversible Crisis
2. Across the Universe
3. Dirty
4. Bleedthrough
5. Raped by Daddy
6. I don’t Know
7. The Factory of Death
8. Helter Skelter Youth
9. Face the Reptile
10. The Day the Sun Stopped Shining
CD2
11. Fire Walk With Us (new version originally released on “Fire Walk With Us”)
12. Roma Divina Urbs (new version originally released on “Kali Yuga Bizarre”)
13. Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden Cover)
14. Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd Cover)
15. Hurt (Nine Inch Nails Cover)
16. Need for limited loss (new track)
After years in waiting, and a short prelude in the form of their 2012 PROGPOWER USA appearance, Swedish/Danish modern metal sextet AMARANTHE are now very excited to announce their very first U.S. headline tour, starting on July 17th in New York City at the Gramercy Theatre! The tour hits several major U.S. cities and more dates are scheduled to be added soon. Support will come from Kobra And The Lotus.Stay tuned to the official AMARANTHE site www.amaranthe.se and the official band Facebook page for updates.
Confirmed AMARANTHE U.S. Headline dates:
July 17 The Gramercy Theatre - New York (NY)
July 18 The Note - West Chester (PA)
July 19 The Middle East - Cambridge (MA)
July 22 Bottom Lounge - Chicago (IL)
July 23 Station 4 - St Paul (MN)
July 25 Marquis Theater - Denver (CO)
Drummers; they have the best view in the house and are the essential backbone of a band. Not to mention that drummers have to have the stamina of an Olympic athlete when playing live. As metal, hardcore, and other genres get faster, drummers are tasked with keeping a steady rhythm and flow. Now, the criteria we used may upset some people but it’s the only way to be fair.
1. Each drummer had to have both recorded AND performed live within the past five years.
2. We had to see them live (the only real way to decide to judge this)
10. Matt Nicholls (Bring Me The Horizon)
We’ll be the first to admit that BMTH were a shitty band for their first two albums (Okay, maybe just the first one). Aside from that, the band grew up (literally and musically) on their last two albums, “There Is A Hell…”, and “Sempiternal”. Matt’s drumming may not stand out when compared to the other drummers on this list, but it’s clear that the band is now making music that’s a clear departure from their beginnings.
9. Dan Searle (Architects UK)
Architects are a very underrated band; they have a huge following in their hometown of Europe but are just breaking through here in the US. Fans of mathcore will appreciate Dan’s drumming on their first two records. Their latest record, Daybreaker, sees a return to their technical roots on Hollow Crown.
8. Billy Rymer (The Dillinger Escape Plan)
Billy may have only joined TDEP four years ago but he’s definitely earned his place on this list. His playing includes plenty of polyrythmns and odd time signatures, which is the core of TDEP’s music which is ironic cause Billy played for a wide variety of bands including 311, Alien Ant Farm, and even Kelly Clarkson.
7. Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour)
Roy was the original drummer of Soufly and has played with Sepultura, and very briefly with Ozzy Osbourne. He joined Stone Sour in 2006 and has destroyed the kit since.
6. Ryan “Legs” Leger (Every Time I Die)
After losing their previous drummer due to “personal conflicts” Ryan auditioned for Every Time I Die and laid down some of their best drum work yet on their latest record, “Ex Lives”
5. Blake Richardson (Between the Buried and Me)
Blake used to play in the deathcore band, Glass Casket before joining BTBAM. Noted for his blast beats, odd timing, double bass drumming, and fill-heavy style, Richardson is considered a standout in his field.
4. Branden Morgan (Misery Signals)
Probably the most underrated drummer considering Misery Signals have been a huge influence for newer bands. Their debut record, Of Malice and the Magnum Heart is highly regarded as one of the best metalcore releases ever. Critics and bands have praised the band’s ability on the record in effortlessly blending melody and aggression.
3. Matt Halpern (Periphery)
When Matt isn’t drumming for Periphery, he’s running BandHappy which allows you to take lessons from your favorite musicians online and on-tour. His playing is more focused on the groove then how fast he can play a blast beat. The kit he plays is just what he needs and nothing more; perfect for playing ghost notes.
2. Matt Greiner (August Burns Red)
If want to hear a great drummer who can play fast and also write some jazz parts, Matt is your man. He not only has great complex timing in his hand movements but also uses double bass in an interesting way and really compliments the rest of the music.
1. Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
Little known fact: Chris played bass long before he decided to pick up the drumsticks. His playing style is known for his creative fills and precision double bass and for his often used heel-toe technique. You can tell what band you’re listening to just by hearing his drumming.
"As You Will", the full-length debut from Chicago, IL’s The Captain Hates The Sea, marks the latest release from Stayposi Records. The record features support from The Color Morale’s Garret Rapp, who worked with the band and is featured on their single “Catharsis”.
Recorded by Travis Brown at Backthird Audio in Aurora, IL, mixed & mastered by Chuck Macak, the album represents a unique departure from the typical in the post-hardcore genre. Chug-heavy and full of electronics, the rawness of vocalist Alex Rodriguez is up against the angsty, pop-influenced melodies wailing from Danny Kulasik.
”As You Will” is available to purchase digitally on Bandcamp (http://stayposirecords.bandcamp.com/album/as-you-will) & iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/as-you-will/id649569415), as well as streaming on Spotify (http://open.spotify.com/album/4ph6FSn5Fhpih2nS0jka99) & YouTube (www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQkXJie663pKkx5I0dFwE5764xj2NKP8t).
