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Make Do And Mend Streaming New Album

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Make Do And Mend is streaming their new album Don’t Be Long, out February 24, 2015 via Stay Close Records/Rise Records, here.

The album was recorded by Nick Bellmore at Dexter’s Lab in Milford, Connecticut, and Jay Maas at Getaway Records in Haverhill, Massachusetts, as well as mixed by Maas, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege Engineering in Portland, Oregon.

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Don’t Be Long tracklist:

01. Don’t Be Long
02. Ever Since
03. Bluff
04. Old Circles
05. Each Of Us
06. Sin Miedo
07. Sin Amor
08. All There Is
09. I Don’t Wonder At All
10. Sanctimony
11. Begging For The Sun To Go Down

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AC/DC Confirm UK/European Tour Dates

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AC/DC have confirmed their UK and European tour dates. This is behind their new album Rock Or Bust, their 17th album and first without longtime guitarist Malcolm Young who was forced to retire due to reportedly having dementia. Watch the music video for the title track here.

The status of drummer Phil Rudd remains unclear, due to accusations of threatening to kill and possession on drugs in New Zealand. He is due in court in February, facing seven years in prison if found guilty of all charges. The band has stated their would tour with or without him, and no word on if they have a replacement chosen at this time.

May 05: Gelredome – Arnhem, NETH
May 08: Zeppelinfeld – Nürnberg, GER
May 10: Rinne Dresden- Dresden, GER
May 16: Hockenheimring – Hockenheim, GER
May 19: Olympiastadion – München, GER
May 29: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys – Barcelona, SPA
May 31: Estadio Vicente Calderón – Madrid, SPA
Jun 19: Jahnwiesen – Köln, GER
Jun 21: Messe – Hannover, GER
Jun 25: Olympiastadion – Berlin, GER
Jun 28: Hampden Park – Glasgow, UK
Jul 01: Aviva Stadium – Dublin, IRE
Jul 04: Wembley Stadium – London, UK
Jul 12: Veltins Arena – Gelsenkirchen, GER
Jul 15: Roskilde Dyrskueplads – Roskilde, DEN
Jul 17: Valle Hovin Stadion – Oslo, NOR
Jul 19: Friends Arena – Solna, SWE
Jul 22: Kantolan Tapahtumapuisto – Hämeenlinna, FIN


Vattnet Viskar Recording New Album With Producer Sanford Parker, New Live Dates in January

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New Hampshire metallers Vattnet Viskar will be recording their next full length release with producer Sanford Parker (Twilight, Pelican), with a release expected out via Century Media Records. They also released a string of live dates, which will be done in between recording time.

Jan 21: Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
Jan 22: The Avenue – Lansing, MI
Jan 23: Livewire Lounge – Chicago, IL
Jan 31: Ottawa Tavern – Toledo, OH
Feb 01: Stamps – Tonawanda, NY
Feb 02: Just Be Cause – Ithaca, NY
May 21: Maryland Deathfest – Baltimore, MD

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CODE Releasing mut On Agonia Records

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UK rockers CODE will release their new album mut on February 27th in Europe and March 10th in North America via Agonia Records. Listen to “dialogue” here.

mut was recorded in the famed Brighton Electric Studios (The Cure, Foals, Nick Cave, Royal Blood) with engineer and producer Paul ‘Win’ Winstanley. Cover artwork and layout have been created by the Austrian designer Thomas Neulinger.

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mut tracklist:

1. on blinding larks
2. undertone
3. dialogue
4. affliction
5. contours
6. inland sea
7. cocoon
8. numb, an author
9. the bloom in the blast

CODE begun life in London in 2002 and have developed a reputation for delivering some of the most fresh and innovative progressive black metal around with their previous three albums; the debut “Nouveau Gloaming” (2005), the Spellemann award nominated “Resplendent Grotesque” (2009) and the acclaimed “Augur Nox” (2013).

CODE are:
Aort – Guitars
Andras – Guitars
LORDt – Drums
Syhr – Bass
Wacian – Vocals

 


Wolfheart Signs With Spinefarm Records, Streaming “Routa Pt 2” Music Video

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Wolfheart has signed with Spinefarm Records and re-release their 2013 debut Winterborn with two additional bonus tracks (“Isolation” and “Into the Wild”) on February 3, 2015. Watch the video for “Routa Pt.2” here.

The album was initially self-released, with physical versions only available in WOLFHEART’s native Finland.

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The band is currently finishing their new album titled Shadow World, due out in mid-2015. The band is currently finalizing European touring plans, with plans to eventually hit North America at some point.

WOLFHEART were born in 2013 from the ashes of Before the Dawn and Black Sun Aeon. Sole member, songwriter and producer Tuomas Saukkonen wanted to combine the musical elements from his previous bands and to embark on a fresh start after 14 years in music business and several albums.


Frank Black and the Catholics Releasing The Complete Recordings Box Set in March

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Frank Black And The Catholics will be releasing the complete recordings box set on March 23, 2015 via Cooking Vinyl. Watch a trailer here.

The 7 CD box features all of the band’s 6 studio albums plus a bonus cd entitled True Blue which is made up of recordings from the Black Letter Days album sessions.

All six formally released albums (self-titled [1998], Pistolero [1999], Dog in the Sand [2001], Black Letter Days [2002], Devil’s Workshop [2002] & Show Me Your Tears [2003]) have been re-mastered from the original live 2-track and 1-track recordings. The release contains well over a hundred songs. True Blue is a disc of “technical demos” that Ben Mumphrey (who engineered all of the mobile recordings) found in his New Orleans recording archive.

The box set will have the songs in alphabetical order as Black Francis AKA Frank Black explains the alphabetisation ‘It feels like an approximation of randomness and its a way to randomise something, especially if its titles.” He goes onto say by placing the songs this way ‘we get away from the preciousness of LPs we put out and its more about the body of work, the good times that we had’.

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Read here about the box set in an interview, and explaining about the artwork based on a photo of Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Frank Black on True Blue:

“These songs were recorded with the intention of being demos, to be sent to the Catholics band to learn before they traveled to Los Angeles to record the album Black Letter Days. Another reason was to test Frank Black’s personal “New” recording” equipment. This included a “full track” (1 track ) mono analog tape recorder, and a mishmash of old vintage tube gear. We recorded in the temporarily empty “B” room in Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, where many of Mr.Black’s local musician friends came by to help out. In return, exquisite evening buffets were provided for all, which Frank Black himself bought to the studio nightly and spread out. Everyone played, ate, talked, and was merry. These songs were the result, recorded live to 1 track.” Ben Mumphrey, 2104.


The Empire Shall Fall Announces Shows, New EP

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Frontman Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage) has posted an update on his ‘other’ band The Empire Shall Fall, which are about to release their new EP Vol. 2 The Heart Chakra.

“Its been well over a year since I had the pleasure to jam with my brothers and band “The Empire Shall Fall.” A brief history for those who don’t know. I formed this band with the bass player Nick and guitarist Jake in 2008. We play a hybrid of Metal, Hardcore, Rock and touches of Jazz. The lyrics range from Political to personal.
The first two recordings the first is “Awaken” released in 2009. Our second release (the first of the three Eps) which you can purchase here: “Vol. 1 Solar Plexus” or just listen to tracks on YOUTUBE and write intelligent comments like “this band sux so hard guy! Then… feel free.

After I rejoined “Killswitch Engage” we all decided that no matter what we would keep the band moving even if it just meant recording music and becoming a “Studio” band. We spent many weekends traveling and spreading the word about our band and all of us became very close friends during that time. This past weekend hanging out and playing those songs again reignited a fire!

It is amazing to have a group of friends that have your back and support you even when it means putting something you all love and share on “the back burner.” Being who we all are to each other really makes this band unique and defines a certain feel we all have as a old friends and musicians. They also keep me on my toes as a they have to teach me some of the parts step by step when they are in odd time signatures! All that being said, we have decided to come out of our little hiatus and play some shows!

I am pleased to announce we will be playing shows starting on:
January 30th supporting the almighty OVERCAST (featuring Mike D from “Killswitch Engage” Brian Fair “Shadows Fall” Pete Cortese “Seemless” Jay Fitzgerald “Acaro”)!!!
We are also booking further dates in the future around the recordings of the next EP.

Jan 30th at the Ruins at the Coliseum Providence RI
Jan 31st at Ralphs in Worcester MA

As far as the next EP goes, I have had a pretty close to complete recording of the next EP with me for months. However my touring schedule and the fact that these guys wrote such a complex piece of music. This Ep has taken me some time to wrap my head around it all (in fact I am still doing so)! Very soon our third release “Vol 2. The Heart Chakra” (which is the second in a series of three Eps) will be completed. It has been a long time coming and will be our most experimental effort to date.

Either way from all of us at The Empire Shall Fall, Thanks for all the emails, comments and support!

Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah etc. New EP due soon and see you soon!”


Joe Perry Streaming “Run Run Rudolph” Music Video

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Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is streaming the music video for “Run Run Rudolph” here, off his Joe Perry’s Merry Christmas album, out via Unison Music Group.

The four-song EP JOE PERRY’S MERRY CHRISTMAS marks the first-ever collection of holiday songs by PERRY. He brings his signature fiery guitar riffs to four of his favorite Christmas tunes: “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” and “Run Run Rudolph,” the latter song with Johnny Depp on rhythm guitar.


War On Women Releasing Debut In February, Supporting Dates With Propogandhi and RVIVR

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Baltimore co-fed feminist punk outfit War On Women will be releasing their debut self titled full length on February 10, 2015 via Bridge9. This record was recorded by J. Robbins at the Magpie Cage (Against Me!, Coliseum, Lemuria).

War On Women – War On Women Track Listing:
1. Servilia
2. Say It
3. Meathead
4. Second Wave Goodbye
5. Swagger
6. Roe V. World
7. Glass City
8. Jordan
9. Pro-Life?
10. YouTube Comments
11. Diana La Cazadora

The band has a string of upcoming shows opening for Propagandhi and RVIVR, which are listed below.

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Supporting Propagandhi and RVIVR
Dec 27: Austin, TX @ Mohawk
Dec 28: Trees – Dallas, TX
Dec 29: Warehouse – Houston, TX
Dec 30: Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
Dec 31: The Wooly – Gainesville, FL
Jan 02: The Social – Orlando, FL
Jan 03: State Theatre – St. Petersburg, FL

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You Blew It! Streaming “Lanai”, Upcoming Headlining North American Tour

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A brand new You Blew It! track called “Lanai,” of their upcoming 3-song EP Pioneer of Nothing, out January 27, 2015 via Jade Tree, can be heard here.

The band are headlining their first North American tour with Tiny Moving Parts, Rozwell Kid and Sorority Noise.

Jan 29: Tequila Room – San Antonio, TX (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Jan 30: Mohawk – Austin, TX (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Jan 31: Club Dada – Dallas, TX (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 02: Duke City Sound Stage – Albuquerque, NM (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 03: Underground – Phoenix, AZ (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 04: The Echo – Los Angeles, CA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 05: VooDoo Room – San Diego, CA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 06: Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 07: Bottom of the Hill – San Francisco, CA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 08: Cafe Colonial – Sacramento, CA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 10: The Loading Dock – Salt Lake City, UT (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 11: Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 12: Jackpot Music Hall – Lawrence, KS (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 13: The Demo – St. Louis, MO (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 14: Beat Kitchen – Chicago, IL (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 15: Mac’s Bar – Lansing, MI (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 16: Hard Luck – Toronto, ON (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 17: Waiting Room – Buffalo, NY (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 18: The Smiling Moose – Pittsburgh, PA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 19: The Barbary – Philadelphia, PA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts, Rozwell Kid, Sorority Noise)
Feb 20: Webster Hall – New York, NY (w/ Tiny Moving Parts, Rozwell Kid, Sorority Noise)
Feb 21: Middle East Upstairs – Boston, MA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts, Rozwell Kid, Sorority Noise)
Feb 22: Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 23: DC9 – Washington, DC (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 24: Strange Matter – Richmond, VA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 25: Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 26: Masquerade – Purgatory – Atlanta, GA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 27: Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Feb 28: Nice Guys Pizza – Cape Coral, FL (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)
Mar 01: TBA – Miami, FL @ TBA (w/ Tiny Moving Parts. Rozwell Kid)

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