God Damn Streaming “We Don’t Like You”


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God Damn is streaming “We Don’t Like You,” off their new album Vultures, out May 12, 2015 in North America and May 11, 2015 internationally via One Little Indian, here.

Hailing from the West Midlands, God Damn is comprised of Thom Edward (guitars/vocals) and Ash Weaver (drums). Having released a handful of singles over the past few years, the duo took the British rock scene by storm with their sonic blasts of glorious noise, leading to them sharing stages with the likes of Eagulls, Pulled Apart By Horses, Icarus Line and The Wytches. God Damn even caught the attention of UKs The Guardian, who praised their ability to blend the hard rock era of the early 70s, the U.S. hardcore bands of the early 80s, the early 90s grunge era and possibly more… With Vultures, however, God Damn somehow enhances its red-hot burning molten pot of pop hooks and grinding, bludgeoning riffs and rhythms.

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The band is making its US live debut at South By Southwest, aside from an upcoming showcase in New York City.

God Damn U.S. Dates:
Mar 18: Latitude 30 British Music Embassy 3pm – Austin, TX
Mar 18: Lamberts SESAC Showcase 1am – Austin, TX
Mar 22: The Carousel Lounge Gutbucket Brunch 3pm – Austin, TX
Mar 24: Niagra – New York, NY (w/ Clean Teeth)

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Haust Releasing Bodies March 10th, Streaming “Light”


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Norwegian punk/black metal hybrid Haust is releasing their fourth album Bodies on March 10, 2015 via Fysisk Format Records (Arabrot, Kollwitz). They will be making an appearance at South By Southwest as well as a string of US dates to be announced soon.

HAUST SXSW APPEARANCES
Mar 19: “Oya Festival” Cedar Street Courtyard – Austin, TX (SXSW)
Mar 20: Icenhauer’s (SXSW) – 1:00am slot – Austin, TX

More than a work of pure aggression, Bodies offers Haust’s most complex and varied work to date. The chainsaw guitars, untethered fury and grimly screeched vocals are still very much in place. However songs are now augmented by unexpected strains of psychedelia, noise rock and avant-melodicism throughout.

This release features the addition of guitar wonder Trond Mjøen (Haraball, Ulver). It also boasts a guest appearance from Henning Wisth of Okkultokrati as well as contributions from Milton Von Krogh of Pirate Love.

Stream “Light” below.


Royal Thunder Streaming “Time Machine”, West Coast Dates With Halestorm and Rival Sons


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Atlanta rockers Royal Thunder, helmed by Mlny Parsonz and Josh Weaver shared “Time Machine,” off of their new album Crooked Doors, out now via Relapse Records below.

“You can’t go back,” says Parsonz of the song’s message. “There is no such thing as a time machine. Live for now and learn forever. Beware the black streak that resides within each one of us. Relax, it’s just livin’.”

The band is playing South By Southwest on March 17, 2015 at the Dirty Dog. They will also join Halestorm and Rival Sons for a string of West Coast date support dates.

Mar 17: Dirty Dog – Austin, TX (with Unlocking The Truth, etc)
Jun 05: The Grove – Anaheim, CA (with Halestorm and Rival Sons)
Jun 06: The Regency – San Francisco, CA (with Halestorm and Rival Sons)
Jun 08: Roseland Theater – Portland, OR (with Halestorm and Rival Sons(
Jun 09: Showbox SODO – Seattle, WA (with Halestorm and Rival Sons)
Jun 10: Revolution Center – Boise, ID (with Halestorm and Rival Sons)
Jun 12: Wilma Theatre – Missoula, MT (with Halestorm and Rival Sons)
Jun 13: Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA (with Halestorm and Rival Sons)
Jun 14: The Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC (with Halestorm and Rival Sons)


Everyone Likes Cathleen Drops Video For Patient Zero


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Up and coming metalcore upstarts Everyone Likes Cathleen have released their new music video for ‘Patient Zero’ off of their recent album Trials. The video follows the band “a day in the life” style, from soundcheck through a performance, filmed at a packed concert. See the video below:

 

Everyone Likes Cathleen has been a growing force in their hometown of Mexico City and recently played their first shows in America, including South By So What?

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The Ghost Wolves Streaming Japan Video


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The Ghost Wolves are streaming “The Ghost Wolves Do Japan” video from their recent Japanese tour run, which can be viewed here.

The Ghost Wolves explain regarding their Tokyo adventure and subsequent music video.

“We were so stoked when Nobu of Hysteric Glamour asked us to come over to play their 30th Anniversary Party. Hysteric Glamour’s whole thing is rock n’ roll, badass imagery, leather, loud music, sex, the whole vibe we love.”

The band and their label Plowboy Records will be taking part in this year’s South By Southwest, along with an updated tour schedule.

South By Southwest
Mar 17: Spiderhouse Ballroom – Austin, TX for She Shreds Magazine Party // FREE
Mar 19: Shiner’s Saloon Future Music Showcase – Au// 6:00 pm
Mar 20: The Aquarium for Altercation Party // 2:00 pm opening for Cheetah Chrome
Mar 20: The Lost Well for Cheetah Chrome’s Big Cat Stomp // 3:30 pm // with Cheetah Chrome, Blackfoot Gypsies and others // FREE
Mar 20: The Spiderhouse Ballroom for the CHARGED.fm Party // 8:00 pm // RSVP required
Mar 21: Plowboy Records’ Official Showcase at The Saxon Pub (with label mates Blackfoot Gypsies, Buzz Cason, Drivin’ n’ Cryin’, Cheetah Chrome) // 10:00 pm
Mar 21: Alejandro Escovedo’s Maria’s Tacos Party // 2:00 pm // cover and wristbands
Mar 22: Alejandro Escovedo’s Continental Club Showcase // $20 cover for charity

The Ghost Wolves Tour Itinerary (all dates may be subject to change):

Apr 06: Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
Apr 08: Gas Lamp – Des Moines, IA
Apr 09: Lee’s Liquor Lounge – Minneapolis, MN
Apr 10: True Coffee – Madison, WI
Apr 11: Rozz Tox in Rock Island, IL
Apr 12: Reggie’s Music Joint – Chicago, IL
Apr 15: Crunchy Frog – Green Bay, WI
Apr 16: Club Garibaldi – Milwaukee, WI
Apr 17: Mike and Molly’s – Champaign, IL
Apr 18: Tip Top – Grand Rapids, MI
Apr 20: 10th Ave. Burrito – Belmar, NJ
Apr 21: Grand Victory – Brooklyn, NY
Apr 22: Atwoods – Cambridge, MA
Apr 23: The Press Room – Portsmouth, NH
Apr 24: The Press Room – Portsmouth, NH
Apr 25: Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA
Apr 26: Bandito’s Burrito – Richmond, VA
Apr 30: Slim’s Downtown – Raleigh, NC
May 01: Garage – Winston-Salem, NC

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Cheetah Chrome Updates South By Southwest Schedule


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Plowboy Records have updated their South By Southwest schedule for punk icon Cheetah Chrome, the former Dead Boys and Rocket From The Tombs guitarist.

Cheetah Chrome Official SXSW Panel:
Give It Away Now: The “Value” In Free Music
Thursday, March 19th starting 12:30pm
at Austin Convention Center in Room 15
“Granting access to music for free or at rock bottom fees has become standard in the industry…the significant implications of doing so remain largely unexamined. We’ll take a look at how giving music away can change the course of your career or business and how to use the practice to your advantage.”

Cheetah Chrome SXSW Itinerary
for schedule updates in real time, click here:

Mar 18: 8:30pm: Hotel Vegas
Mar 18: 11:15pm-12:45am: Guest DJ at The Sailor Jerry House
Mar 19: 12:30pm-1:30pm: SXSW Panel at Convention Center-Room 15
Mar 19: 2:00pm-2:30pm: Salon.com Interview
Mar 20: 3:00pm: Altercation Party-The Aquarium
Mar 20: 6:00pm: Cheetah Chrome’s Big Cat Stomp-The Lost Well (with label mates The Ghost Wolves, Blackfoot Gypsies)
Mar 21: 11:45pm: Plowboy Records’ Official Showcase-The Saxon Pub (with label mates Blackfoot Gypsies, Buzz Cason, Drivin’ n’ Cryin’, The Ghost Wolves)
Mar 22: Evening: Alejandro Escovedo’s Showcase-The Continental Club (with label mates The Ghost Wolves)

PLOWBOY RECORDS SHOWCASE – The Saxon Pub – Saturday 3/21 – Evening
Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ 11:45
Cheetah Chrome 11:45
The Ghost Wolves 10:30
Blackfoot Gypsies 9:15
Buzz Cason 8:00

CHEETAH CHROME’S BIG CAT STOMP – The Lost Well – Friday 3/20 – Noon-7:00pm
Flash Boys 6:45
Cheetah Chrome 6:00
Danny B. Harvey & Annie Marie Lewis 5:15
White Mystery 4:30
The Ghost Wolves 3:45
Blackfoot Gypsies 3:00
The Two Tens 2:15
The Residuels 1:30
Razorwire 12:45

CHEETAH CHROME LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY
Saturday, April 15th
at Bowery Electric
with Fleshtones, The Split Squad

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Von Hertzen Brothers and The 69 Cats Performing at South By Southwest’s Music Finland


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Music Finland will be represented at South By Southwest in Austin, TX by Von Hertzen Brothers and The 69 Cats at this year’s edition. Von Hertzen Brothers will be performing at The Trophy Club on March 18, 2015 at 11 pm and the 69 Cats showcase is on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Lucky Lounge at 10 pm.

The Von Hertzen Brothers are bonded by blood and their music shows this connection. Formed in 2000 in their hometown of Helsinki, their progressive rock has topped the charts with their last four albums. All have been certified gold in their native Finland and in 2012 they were nominated Best New Band Award at Classic Rock Magazines annual awards show and in the New Blood category at the Classic Rock Prog awards.

The 69 Cats came about when Jyrki69, the singer of The 69 Eyes, had an idea. His Helsinki-based gothnroll band had been playing their unique music for a quarter century and at their occasional acoustic shows the singer was able to show his rockabilly roots and Elvis-like voice. Fans were overwhelmed and begged for more.

Years later he was introduced to Danny B. Harvey, the guitar hero whose past bands include Rockats and recently the Lemmy-fronted Headcat. They immediately worked out a number of cover songs that needed resurrection and recruited the Cramps bass player Chopper Franklin to this new dark rockabilly supergroup.


HSY Streaming “Sally”


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Toronto sludge punk outfit HSY is streaming “Sally” here. Formed in 2011 and almost two years later with their first incarnation with a full lineup, they recorded their self titled 2013 debut EP via Buzz Records.

Releasing the AA-side, Cyber Bully b/w Phantasm Blast via Too Pure and Buzz, HSY ventured to the UK in 2014 and offered a nerve-shredding introduction to their unique brand of filth.

Joined by Anna (Vocals, Guitar), Link (Bass) and Kat (Drums), HSY harkens to the 80’s post punk vibes of Section 25 and 90’s sludge metal gods The Melvins, crafting the perfect soundtrack for Toronto’s seedy underbelly.

HSY will be playing at South By Southwest and playing these shows.

Mar 20: Grand Theft Zamboni Records Presents @ Wonderland – Austin, TX
Mar 21: Buzz Records & Heavy Trip Present @ Sledge Hammer – Austin, TX

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Barishi Supporting Felix Martin On North American Tour


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Dynamic Metallers Barishi are supporting Prosthetic Records recording artist Felix Martin on the 14-string guitar prodigy’s North American Tour. Check out the official video for album track “Smoke from the Earth” here.

Feb 18: Lost Lake – Denver, CO
Feb 19: Minibar – Kansas City, MO
Feb 20: Fubar – St Louis, MO
Feb 23: Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
Feb 24: Now That’s Class – Cleveland, OH
Feb 25: 31st St Pub – Pittsburgh, PA
Feb 26: Butapub – Rochester, NY
Feb 27: Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
Feb 28: Just be Cause – Ithaca, NY
Mar 01: Monkey House – Winooski, VT
Mar 02: O’Briens – Boston, MA
Mar 03: The Depot – York, PA (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 04: Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 05: Saint Vitus – New York, NY (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 06: Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 07: Strange Matter – Richmond, VA (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 08: Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 10: The Earl – Atlanta, GA (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 11: New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 14: The Haven – Orlando, FL (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 16: Siberia – New Orleans, LA (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 17: SXSW – Austin, TX
Mar 18: SXSW – Austin, TX
Mar 19: SXSW – Austin, TX
Mar 20: White Water Tavern – Little Rock, AR (With Stinking Lizaveta + Dyse)
Mar 21: Acropolis – Norman, OK

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Barishi recently released the Endless Howl EP, the follow-up to 2013’s acclaimed self-titled full-length. The band’s new effort is a brilliant mix of progressive metal dynamics and inventive hardcore harshness that is at once creative, melodic, and captivating. The Endless Howl EP is streaming in its entirety here.

In the Hour of the Wolf
Smoke from the Earth
Endless Howl
Snakeboat

Endless Howl was recorded and mixed by Brian Westbrook at PDP Recording.


Pledge Campaign for Jaco Pastorius Film from Metallica Bassist nears end


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An update to the Pledge Music campaign page for Jaco: A Documentary Film, being produced by Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo reveals more information about the project as it nears its goal. With the three days remaining, the campaign for the film about the life of Jaco Pastorius has nearly 1400 pledgers and has raised 95% of its goal. The film is being premiered at this year’s South By Southwest Festival (SXSW) and is also participating in events suck as International Record Store Day 2015 (April 15th) to raise awareness of the visionary Jazz bassist. Trujillo has pursued the film’s creation aggressively from the beginning, with both he and his wife Chloe donating valuable, personal prizes (lessons, gear, designer clothing) for those pitching in.

 

From the Pledge Music profile for Jacothefilm

JACO is an feature documentary film on the life of legendary musician, Jaco Pastorius, slated for release in early 2015.

The film is a passion project of Metallica bassist, Robert Trujillo, who was greatly influenced by Jaco Pastorius’s larger-than-life persona, and his approach to music.

The film is produced by Trujillo and John Battsek of Passion Pictures, and directed by Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak. It features interviews with visionary musicians such as Sting, Joni Mitchell, Flea, Jerry Jemmott, Bootsy Collins, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, and never-before-seen photos and film from the Pastorius family archive.

 

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