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May 24

New Release —> Converge — “Pound For Pound: The Wolverine Blue Sessions”

ARTIST: Converge
TITLE: “Pound For Pound: The Wolverine Blue Sessions”
RELEASE DATE: Available now
LABEL: Self-released
ABOUT: Each vocalist recorded a full version of the song which we used to compile into the final version included on the Converge and Napalm Death Split 7” EP. This Digital EP is the complete mixes of each guest vocalist who contributed to the final track, presented as five unique versions of the song.

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1. Wolverine Blues w/ Aaron Turner (Isis, Old Man Gloom, etc)
2. Wolverine Blues w/ Jacob Bannon (Converge, Wear Your Wounds)
3. Wolverine Blues w/ Kevin Baker (APMD, The Hope Conspiracy, etc)
4. Wolverine Blues w/ Nate Newton (Converge, Doomriders, Old Man Gloom, etc)
5. Wolverine Blues w / Tompa (Disfear, At The Gates, etc) and Kurt (Converge, etc)

May 21

Sydney’s Legions have posted a new song, “Exhumed” that will appear on the band’s next full-length, due later in the year.

Lo! to Tour in July

Sydney’s Lo! will be hitting the Australian east coast in July for 4 shows. They are supporting their new full-length, “Monstorium Historia”.

Bastardfest to Sit Out 2013

The annual Bastardfest will sit out 2013 to make things even better for 2014. The organisers said:

“Bugger! Due to changes in administration at Bastardfest HQ, some little bastards on the way and a huge amount of international touring competition in 2013, we here at Bastardfest would like to inform the loyal and supportive Bastardfest public that this year’s festivities will be put on hold for 2013. Fear not, we will be back bigger and better in 2014 as we work on a number of changes and ideas to bring you the best and truest national metal festival in the country. Bastardfest would like to apologise to all fans and bands for the hibernation this year, but we feel it is in the best interest of the festival to keep it going for many years to come. In the meantime, stay bastard and lookout for announcements for 2014!“

Katie and Allison Crutchfield Cover Grimes’ “Oblivion”

Rookie, the magazine for the hip, young, indie girl, have posted a cover of Grimes’ “Oblivion”, performed by indie girl sister-royalty, Katie Crutchfield (who is Waxahatchee) and Alison Crutchfield.

New Release —> Dad Punchers — “These Times Weren’t Made For You”

ARTIST: Dad Punchers
TITLE: “These Times Weren’t Made For You”
RELEASE DATE: June sometime
LABEL: Secret Voice
ABOUT: Jeremy Bolm (owner of Secret Voice): ““It always feels a little unjust to grasp a listener’s attention based on an artist’s current or previous work, but the forthcoming 7”EP “These Times Weren’t Made For You” will put an end to Elliot Babin’s go-to connection as the drummer of Touche Amore, as it has the power to make Dad Punchers a household name. This EP marks the second release for Elliot; the Dad Punchers S/T LP opened eyes last year and gave him the platform that he has earned today, writing deeply personal and often charming songs about the struggles of young adulthood that anyone can relate to. This EP was recorded by Elliot himself in his time home from tour. Using his Father’s living room and his growing knowledge of recording technique, he managed to produce an enjoyable listening experience while once again playing nearly every instrument. Taking cues from The Beach Boys,The Weakerthans, and a range of No Idea Records alumni, Dad Punchers is a look into who Elliot Babin really is as a musician, songwriter, and human being”

Refused’s Dennis Lyxzen Forms INVSN, Signs With Razor & Tie

Razor & Tie is thrilled to announce the addition of the new Swedish alt-rock band INVSN (pronounced in-vey-zhuh-n) to its worldwide label roster (excluding Scandinavia). INVSN was formed by Dennis Lyxzén (Refused, The International Noise Conspiracy) along with musicians Andre Sandström (DS-13), Sara Almgren (The International Noise Conspiracy), Richard Österman, and Anders Stenberg (Lykke Li, Deportees).

The band will release their debut U.S. album this Fall. The album was tracked at Studio Ingrid in Stockholm, (formerly known as Polar Studios) and is currently being mixed by Nick Launay (Arcade Fire, PiL, Nick Cave, Kate Bush) and Jacob Hansen (Volbeat).

Listen to the first track off the album “Down In The Shadows” now at Rolling Stone

Razor & Tie Head of A&R Pete Giberga comments, “We are so excited to have INVSN as a part of our growing Razor & Tie family. They are a young band of seasoned and influential artists, led by Dennis Lyxzen, who has had such an extraordinary impact on rock music for the last several years. I have been aware of Dennis for many years and have always wanted the opportunity to work with him. The first time I heard INVSN, I knew I had to be a part of helping him develop the next step in his career.”

INVSN has released music in Sweden and will make their U.S. (English language) debut in 2013. Dennis Lyxzén did a world tour with The Bloody Beetroots in 2011 and with the Refused in 2012. The band will tour the U.S. this Fall in support of their new album.

May 19

Check out this video of City and Colour playing a new song, “Two Coins”, which appears on his forthcoming full-length, “The Hurry and the Harm”.

Listen to a New Wu-Tang Clan Song, “A Better Tomorrow”

Wu-Tang Clan is releasing a new record in July, “A Better Tomorrow”, and in the lead-up, Soul Temple have dropped a new cut, “Execution in Autumn”, which may or may not appear on the record. The track is really chilled and features RZA, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck and U-God.

Death, the commonly disregarded proto-punk band from the 70’s, are the subject of a forthcoming documentary from Drafthouse Films, directed by Jeff Howlett and Mark Covino.

The film tells the story of the Detroit band’s initial active period from 1971 to 1976, their struggle to be accepted as an uncompromising, African American, rock outfit during that time, and their eventual reemergence and reformation in 2009.

The film is available on VOD/iTunes from May 24. and in theaters from June 28.

May 18

Listen to a Brand New Alpha & Omega Song, “Sink”

Los Angeles hardcore band, Alpha & Omega, are releasing their second full-length, “No Rest, No Peace”, on Bridge Nine later in the year. Alt. Press are streaming the first song from the record, “Rest”.

The Smith Street Band, Joyce Manner, Cheap Girls Tour

In August and September, The Smith Street Band, Joyce Manner and Cheap Girls will be touring together before their appearances at this year’s Poison City Weekender.

New Release —> Isaac Graham — “Glorious Momentum”

ARTIST: Isaac Graham
TITLE: “Glorious Momentum”
RELEASE DATE: June 28
LABEL: Self-released
ABOUT: Recorded over two years with longtime drummer Hayden Moore, the album was mastered by veteran punk rock engineer Jason Livermore (NOFX, Gaslight Anthem) at Blasting Room Studios, Colorado.

Three new tracks from the album are now available for streaming and download on Soundcloud and CD pre-orders are now available via the Big Cartel webstore.

“I’m very excited to be finally releasing this album. Thank you all for your patience, support and help in making this a reality. I truly hope you enjoy listening to ‘Glorious Momentum’.”

01. Focus Shoes
02. How Much
03. Young Backs
04. Nomads
05. H.T.M.M.
06. Karolin
07. Lori Meyers
08. Jindabyne
09. Potential Energy
10. Hearts Convulse
11. Organs
12. The Man Who Stole the Sky

Check out NK’s (formerly North Korea) new full-length, “Nothing to be Gained Here”, which is out this week on Triple Crown.

Check out the brand-new Coffins song, “The Vacant Pale Vessel”, from their forthcoming Relapse-released full-length, “The Fleshland”.