Microsoft Store continues to have great savings on games and accessories! For a limited time, buy an Xbox 360 game, and you can trade it in later for an Xbox One Game. Also, there are great deals for the new Grand Theft Auto V. Pre-order today, and you receive 1600 Xbox Live points. Save $30 when buying a 250 GB Xbox 360, Grand Theft Auto V, and an Xbox Live 12 month gold card.
Revered pop-punk band The Swellers will hit the road this fall for “The Light Under Closed Doors Tour” in support of their new record coming out on October 29th. Rather than go out on a typical tour the band is bringing it straight to the fans with a mix of clubs, house parties, pizza parlors, skate rinks and various other assorted intimate venues that kicks off in Chicago on October 18th and ends in Grand Rapids on November 29th.
Oct 18 - Chicago, IL - The Beat Kitchen (w/On My Honor)
Oct 19 - Pontiac, MI - The Pike Room
Oct 20 - Kent, OH - Euro Gyro (Early Show)
Oct 20 - Cleveland, OH - Locker Room @ Mahall’s (Late Show)
Oct 21 - Buffalo, NY - Flower House
Oct 22 - New Brunswick, NJ - Court Tavern
Oct 23 - Philadelphia, PA - Mt. Thrashmore
Oct 24 - Guilford, CT - Mike’s House
Oct 25 - New York, NY - Webster Hall Studio (w/On My Honor)
Oct 26 - Allston, MA - Brighton Music Hall (w/Big D and the Kids Table)
Oct 27 - Richmond, VA - House Address
Oct 28 - Greensboro, NC - New York Pizza (w/On My Honor)
Oct 29 - Ybor City, FL - The Ritz (Pre-Fest)
Oct 30 - Pembroke Pines, FL - Talent Farm
Nov 1 - Gainesville, FL - 8 Seconds (The Fest)
Nov 2 - Orlando, FL - Capstan House
Nov 3 - Buford, GA - BlastHouse (w/On My Honor)
Nov 4 - Arab, AL - Roller Knights (w/On My Honor)
Nov 5 - Knoxville, TN - Longbranch Saloon (w/On My Honor)
Nov 6 - St. Louis, MO - The Demo
Nov 7 - Oklahoma City, OK - TBA
Nov 8 - Dallas, TX - TBA
Nov 9 - Austin, TX - Infest
Nov 10 - San Antonio - House
Nov 11 - Midland, TX - Pine Box
Nov 12 - Albuquerque, NM - Cat House
Nov 13 - Tempe, AZ - The Spot
Nov 14 - Henderson, NV - Eagle Aerie Hall
Nov 15 - Encinitas, CA - House
Nov 16 - Canoga Park, CA - Cobalt Cafe
Nov 17 - Pomona, CA - Montano’s House
Nov 21 - Oakland, CA - 1234 Go! Records (w/Heartsounds)
Nov 22 - Salt Lake City, UT - TBA
Nov 23 - Cheyenne, WY - Lions Park Old Community House (Early Show)
Nov 23 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater (Late Show)
Nov 24 - Omaha, NE - The Hideout
Nov 25 - Mankato, MN - The Cherry Pit
Nov 26 - Minneapolis, MN - Charlie Siren House
Nov 29 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Bunker (Cvlt Pizza)
Touché Amoré are streaming a new song titled “Harbor” over at Rolling Stone. Their new record, Is Survived By hits stores on September 24th.
You can stream the new Arctic Monkeys’ record, AM, in its entirety over at iTunes. The record hits stores on Tuesday, September 10th.
As widely reported, LAMB OF GOD’s concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia scheduled for September 28th has been cancelled by the government, who refused to issue a permit for the show even though the concert had been on sale and had sold over 1,500 tickets.
LAMB OF GOD’s guitarist Mark Morton has issued the following statement regarding the decision by the Malaysian government. Shows scheduled in New Zealand, Australia, and Thailand will still be performed by the group:
“It is very evident (and a bit frustrating) that the groups, parties and powers that have taken the most offense to our music and lyrics, have themselves only made a passing glance at the content and meanings of those songs. We would invite anyone offended by our music to engage in a discussion regarding the true motivations behind our work, especially before publicly slandering us based on assumptions and shallow misinterpretation.
We sincerely apologize to our amazing fans in Malaysia for the cancellation. Many thanks to all who have spoken out in support of us through this.”
Florida rockers Anberlin announce a new label partnership with
Big3 Records, through Sony/RED Distribution. The band will release
a collection containing unreleased, remixed, and brand new material
on October 15th, titled “Devotion: Vital Special Edition.” The new two-
album collection consists of a special edition of Vital with new songs,
and Live from the Music Hall of Williamsburg, from the band’s acoustic
tour. That set contains over 30 tracks. Also available, a three album
Devotion Deluxe Edition, containing 44 tracks, which also includes
a live acoustic tour DVD.
The band will also hit the road this fall with The Maine, the co-
headline tour begins October 2nd in Albuquerque and will wrap
in Orlando on November 5th (full list of dates below). Anberlin’s
live show is a force to be reckoned with. Such a massive part
of the band’s continued success and the basis of their creative
inspiration; their live performances manage to exude warmth
and intimacy regardless of venue.
10/2 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
10/3 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee
10/4 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
10/5 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
10/6 - San Diego, CA - SOMA
10/8 - Los Angeles, CA - The Mayan Theatre
10/9 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
10/11 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
10/12 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
10/14 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
10/15 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
10/16 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
10/18 - Minneapolis, MN - Mill City Nights
10/19 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
10/20 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Club
10/21 - Grand Rapids, MI - Intersection
10/23 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
10/25 - Baltimore, MD - Ram’s Head Live
10/26 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
10/27 - Altoona, PA - Penn State Altoona
10/29 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
10/30 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
11/1 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
11/4 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
11/5 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
Earlier this month, GENE HOGLAN announced the “THE GENE HOGLAN EXPERIENCE”, an intimate gathering of metal fans brought together to celebrate the legacy and career of one of metal’s most legendary drummers. Hoglan is pleased to announce four additional dates being scheduled as part of this special clinic tour.
“THE GENE HOGLAN EXPERIENCE” events have been added in San Diego, CA (two dates), Hollywood, CA, and San Jose, CA. Also, Gene’s Calgary date has been updated to 9/21. See below for times and details and stay tuned for more dates coming soon.
Confirmed GENE HOGLAN EXPERIENCE Appearances:
*updated* 9/21 - Calgary, AB @ Vern’s Tavern – Part of Noctis 666 Metal Festival and Conference – 3:00PM
*new* 9/29 - San Diego, CA @ Royal Dive
*new* 9/30 - San Diego, CA @ School Of Rock Clinic (ALL AGES)
*new* 10/1 - Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky
*new* 10/4 - San Jose, CA @ Milano’s
10/17 - Coralville, IA @ West Music Coralville – Signing TBA – 6:00PM
10/19 - New Berlin, WI @ Cascio Interstate Music – Part of Drummer Fest / FREE – 11:00AM
According to a tweet from Xbox Social Marketing Manager Graeme Boyd, the Xbox One will ship out the week before Black Friday, on November 22nd. The tweet can be seen below
Official: Xbox One launch date is November 22, 2013 (UK, Eire, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, US, CAN, MEX, BRA, AUS, NZ) #XboxOne
— Graeme Boyd (@AceyBongos)
Nine Inch Nail’s newest release “Hesistation Marks” has proven to have taken the band’s sound in a different direction. What used to be recognized as a rock/alternative sound has now been turned into an ambient electronica album filled with programmed percussion as well as a lack of any certainty of traditional guitar and bass. But is this new direction a negative one? It seems some fans of the band are torn about the new sound, but others are supportive. Overall, this album is cohesive and immersible, but it may let down fans that were initially attracted to the band’s rock sound.
This album starts off by diving right into the electronic sound with their opener. As the rest of the album proceeds the listener will find most of the songs continue on in this electronic style with a different type of vocal style throughout. The new vocals have been controversial between many of the fans but overall it seem to fit the songs. The lyrics of the album as well as the melodies wrap tightly around the atmosphere that this album brings to the listener. Once able to get past the new sound and vocal style, “Hesitation Marks” can be very relaxing and exciting. “Disappointed” and “Everything” are songs that can really wrap up this album in just a few minutes. These songs represent the new sound and vocals well while still differentiating themselves from the other songs on the album.
Although the new style is alarming at first, most listeners will find themselves surprisingly satisfied with the direction Nine Inch Nails is taking their sound. Even I can admit at first that the lack of a solid rock sound is disappointing at first, but once you get into the swing of things, this album can be quite enjoyable. That being said, there are some downsides to this new direction. The monotonous programmed drums can be very repetitive throughout most of the album. Although the electronica feel of the album is intentional, the lack of variation in the electronic percussion can be annoying. Also, this album having very little natural guitar and bass can also be somewhat of a letdown. Is this an album by Nine Inch Nails? Or just a feature of the vocalist? Sometimes it seems like every song is almost entirely reliant on the vocals. Despite these cons, “Hesitation Marks” is still definitely an album to expand your comfortable criteria of music.
This album will open your mind to when a band changes their direction and will turn you on to the sounds of electronic ambiance. Even though this vocalist was originally known for hard vocals during their time as a rock band, this album shows a different side of the band as well as the vocals. This album is something to look into, and something to embrace. It takes a lot of courage for a band to take a new direction like this, so take a listen and enjoy the relaxing sounds of “Hesitation Marks”.
Rating 8/10
-Nic
Nativ, featuring ex-members of Attack Attack! have written an introduction on the new band and an update on new music. View it below after the jump
Greetings friends!
We wanted to take a second and introduce ourselves to all of you.
We are Nativ!
Yes, it is true that some of us were members of Attack Attack!, but let us take a minute to clear the air.
As we’re sure you all know, Attack Attack had some serious shit happen to it through its career. Band members coming and going, tours postponed and canceled, and a host of other crazy-ass things that came with simply being AA!
I think you guys can all agree that by the time the final AA! tour came around, AA! had been looonnggg gone. We were dead on arrival.
Having taken that into account, we certainly were not finished making music. Not by a long shot.
So where did Nativ come from?
Well, part of the decision process in letting AA! go came from working on an album.
Wetzel and Whiting had started writing for a new record back in September 2012. By the time January 2013 rolled around, we were demoing tracks with Phil and Tyler. By February we had a solid album starting to take shape.
During the months of April/May, we took time off from writing to say goodbye to AA! on our European and US headliners.
When all the touring was done and we had finally put AA! to rest, Will joined Nativ to help us finish recording our debut record.
Originally, we thought we needed to write another AA! record, but what we found out was that we really wanted to write an album that is something new and different. We really wanted to take a step in a new direction. Get a fresh start.
We wanted to make something that wasn’t AA!. Something that AA! could never be.
So here we are!
We’re very excited to show you what we have and hopefully you will enjoy this experience with us even more than you/we did Attack Attack!
Thank you for reading and we hope to see you soon!
Love and respect,
-Nativ
