Rock Music Report

Skeletonwitch Begin Recording New Album

Prosthetic Records — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:37:35 +0000

Metal heathens Skeletonwitch recently began recording their fifth album with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Kvelertak, Black Breath) at GodCity Studio in Salem, Mass. Tentatively set for a fall release, the as-yet-untitled recording is the follow-up to 2011′s “masterclass in modern metal” (Terrorizer) “Forever Abomination,” the group’s second consecutive album to crack the Billboard Top 200. More [...]

The Menzingers Announce Headlining Tour

Epitaph Records — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:14:05 +0000

Scranton raised, Philadelphia based punk rock outfit The Menzingers have announced plans to take their rousing live show on the road for a series of headlining dates with four-piece American rock band Fake Problems, fellow Philadelphia outfit Restorations, and Captain, We’re Sinking. The headlining tour is set to begin Friday, May 24 in Philadelphia, PA [...]

Born Of Osiris Enter The Studio In April To Begin Tracking New Full-Length Album

Sumerian Records — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:46:45 +0000

Born Of Osiris are mature well beyond their years, and this progressive juggernaut has now perfectly honed all of their collective talents to create what will soon be a pinnacle release for the metal genre. The group enters the studio to begin tracking the much anticipated new effort next week and will kick off the [...]

Landmine Marathon Writing New Material + Announce Tour Dates

Prosthetic Records — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:07:18 +0000

Arizona grind masters Landmine Marathon have announced plans for a week-long West Coast tour en route to the Obscene Extreme Festival in Mexico alongside Napalm Death, Phobia, Dying Fetus and many more. The tour will kick off on March 19 in Las Vegas and continue until the band reaches Mexico City on March 28. Full [...]

Prosthetic Records to Release The Acacia Strain Rarities & B-Sides Compilation

Prosthetic Records — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:51:57 +0000

During The Acacia Strain’s tenure with Prosthetic Records, the band released four acclaimed studio albums — two of which, 2008′s “Continent” and 2010′s “Wormwood,” cracked the Billboard charts — as well as a Top 10 live DVD. To commemorate the end of an era, Prosthetic has assembled “Money For Nothing,” a compilation of rarities, B-sides [...]

Bleed From Within New Album 'Uprising' Set for North American Release in April

Century Media — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:20:30 +0000

Scottish metal act Bleed From Within has just revealed the cover art and track listing for their new album, ‘Uprising.’ Due out via Century Media Records on April 2, 2013 in North America and March 25, 2103 in Europe, this will be the group’s third full-length album. The music video for “It Lives In Me,” [...]

The Misfits Share Full Album Stream + Announce In Store Signings in NYC & NJ

Girlie Action Media — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:41:04 +0000

Punk icons the Misfits return with their long-awaited, first proper live album since the 1980’s. In celebration of the release this Tuesday, the Misfits are sharing the full stream of ‘DEA.D. ALIVE!’ today on Rolling Stone. Rooted in the horror and sci-fi themes their audience craves, ‘DEA.D. ALIVE!’ will be released February 5th on Misfits [...]

For Today Announce New EP/DVD 'Prevailer' Release Date in April

Razor and Tie Records — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:26:55 +0000

For Today have announced an April 2nd release date for their forthcoming EP/DVD, 'Prevailer.' The EP will feature 5 songs (four new songs and one acoustic track) and the DVD will feature a 90 plus minute film about the band from their humble beginnings to sharing the stage worldwide. Live footage was filmed from the band’s full summer spent on the 2012 Van’s Warped Tour as well as from their 2012 Fight the Silence headline tour. The DVD will also feature select official music videos.

Within The Ruins To Film Two Music Videos + Tour With Chelsea Grin

eOne Music — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:22:54 +0000

Massachusetts heavyweights Within The Ruins will be shooting two music videos for their new tracks “Feeding Frenzy” and “New Holy War” this weekend to support their new record coming out next month. The band has tapped veteran director Kevin J. Custer to take the healm. Guitarist Joe Cocchi adds his own comment: “These two songs [...]

Dispatch Announce Circles Around The Summer Tour 2013

BB Gun PR — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:08:31 +0000

Dispatch today announced the dates for their forthcoming Circles Around The Summer Tour 2013. The run of dates will kick off on May 29th in Nashville, TN at the Ryman Auditorium and wrap up on June 15th in Berkeley, CA at the Greek Theatre. Guster will join the band for the outdoor shows in Boston, [...]

Protest The Hero Team Up With IndieGoGo to Raise Funds For New Album

Adrenaline PR — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:19:04 +0000

Protest The Hero have decided to go DIY and raise the funds for their new record themselves. They have decided to use the crowd-funding website IndieGoGo for their campaign. The fundraising starts today and will run for the next 30 days. The band is offering many ‘perks’ on the site that are only available during [...]

Bring Me The Horizon to Release New Album on April 30

Epitaph Records — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:32:59 +0000

Already being herald as one of the most anticipated albums of the year, Bring Me The Horizon’s upcoming fourth studio album, 'Sepiternal' will be the defining sound of heavy music in 2013 and it is scheduled for release on April 30th via Epitaph Records. Check out a new trailer for the record here: http://youtu.be/wncl2jPppgU.

Senses Fail Announce Fifth Studio Album 'Renacer' To Be Released March 26

Charm School PR — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:15:34 +0000

Senses Fail will release their fifth full-length studio album entitled ‘Renacer’ (ray-nah-serr) on March 26, 2013 on Staple Records. ‘Renacer’ was recorded in Los Angeles, California at both The Airport Studio and Red Bull Studio with producer Shaun Lopez (Far, Deftones) at the helm. “We celebrated our 10 year anniversary in February 2012 and immediately [...]

Dark Tranquility to Release New Album 'Construct' in May 2013

Century Media — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:18:11 +0000

The guardians of the Gothenburg sound, Dark Tranquility, released their first album 20 years ago and are still one of the most exciting bands in melodic death metal. New and old fans will be happy to hear that they are ready to announce their 10th album. The band comments: “Greetings, Darklings! After having played over [...]

This Or The Apocalypse Debut New Music Video

eOne Music — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:00:28 +0000

This Or The Apocalypse has debuted a second music video for the track, “Hate The Ones You Love” from their latest record, “Dead Years.” Watch the video below. Directed by veteran director David Brodsky, the video is about a group of young post-society survivors unable to cope with the task of killing a stranger who [...]

Royal Thunder Premiere 'Blue' Video + Announce North American and European Tour Dates

Speakeasy PR — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:42:05 +0000

Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based co-ed quartet whose debut album (CVI) landed on Best of 2012 lists from Decibel, Pitchfork, Spin, Revolver and the Village Voice, premiere their video for “Blue” via Pitchfork (http://pitchfork.com/tv/youtube/13-music-videos/630-royal-thunder-blue-official-music-video/). The clip comes as news of the band’s first European tour is confirmed. Royal Thunder will perform a handful of mid-April dates [...]

Hot Water Music Debut New Video For 'Drag My Body'

Secret Service PR — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:25:44 +0000

Just in time for their national headline tour, revered punk rock band Hot Water Music has debuted a new video for their single “Drag My Body,” from the band’s recently released 8th full length album, Exister (Rise Records), today on the front page of Vevo.com .Watch “Drag My Body” now at http://www.vevo.com/watch/hot-water-music/drag-my-body/USEK71215805 Directed by Josh [...]

God Forbid Announce Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert

Victory Records — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:00:55 +0000

On October 29th, 2012 the east coast experienced one of the largest Atlantic hurricanes on record that affected millions and destroyed thousands of homes, businesses and communities in its path. Hurricane Sandy made landfall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and ripped its way through New York City and other coastal communities. New Jersey melodic metallers God Forbid were personally affected by this storm as were their fans, family and friends.

As They Burn Reveal Art For New Album

Victory Records — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:36:11 +0000

Parisian modern metallers As They Burn have announced that their forthcoming album will be titled Will, Love, Life, out February 19th, 2013. Watch the pre-order video here and listen to a new song clip. Three pre-order package options are available through the Victory Records’ webstore. Packages include CD with double cover artwork, poster and your choice [...]

The Sword Releases Apocryphon As A Limited-Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Black LP

Razor and Tie Records — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:41:24 +0000

The Sword have released a special, limited-edition 180 gram audiophile black LP of their current album, ‘Apocryphon’ where you can purchase here. To celebrate the post-holidays, the band is also offering fans the opportunity to purchase the vinyl (and additional band merchandise) at a 25% discount by using the special code RT25 at checkout beginning [...]

The Shrine and Graveyard to Team Up for Monthlong U.S. Tour

Action PR — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:11:30 +0000

Venice, CA “Destroyers of Rock ‘n’ Roll” The Shrine have announced a winter 2013 U.S. tour. The bad ass band will team up with retro rockers Graveyard for a four week trek that will launch on January 23 in Boston, MA and will fire up crowds across the country through February 23 in Houston, TX. [...]

Landmine Marathon Release Two New Singles

Prosthetic Records — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:33:19 +0000

Arizona grinders Landmine Marathon recently re-recorded two songs — “Bile Towers” and “Dead Horses” — with new vocalist Krysta Martinez (Transient) that are now available digitally worldwide. Martinez recorded the vocals for both “Bile Towers” and “Dead Horses” remotely from Haywire Studios in Portland, OR. “The biggest obstacle,” stated Martinez, “was in making certain the [...]

Hawthorne Heights Return To Vans Warped Tour This Summer For First Time in Six Years

Earshot Media — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:17:54 +0000

Chart-topping OH alt-rock veterans Hawthorne Heights will return to the Vans Warped Tour this summer for the first time in six years, where they will join Woe Is Me, I See Stars, Go Radio, The Story So Far, Like Moths To Flames, Big Chocolate, Stick To Your Guns, Hands Like Houses, Anarbor, letlive, The Black Dahlia Murder and a slew of other amazing bands that have yet to be announced.

Social Distortion Announce Additional West Coast Dates

Epitaph Records — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:21:26 +0000

Due to a high demand influential Southern California rock ‘n’ roll band Social Distortion have just announced more shows at the House of Blues Anaheim, House of Blues Sunset Strip, and House of Blues San Diego. The band has also added a performance in Tempe, AZ on January 22nd.

Ghost To Perform Special Show in Sweden + Put Finishing Touches on Upcoming Album

BB Gun PR — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:46:54 +0000

Ghost decreed they will perform a concert this Saturday, December 15th, 2012 in their hometown of Linköping, Sweden at Cupolen. Limited tickets are still available here. Also this Saturday for those seeking redemption, Papa will bestow a special offering to those who sign up with their email addresses beginning at 10PM Local Time CET.

ShipRocked Wraps Year Four With Unforgettable Performances From Godsmack, Korn, Five Finger Death Punch + More

Ashton Magnuson Media — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:31:29 +0000

ShipRocked--the ultimate rock music cruise vacation--wrapped its fourth year with record-breaking “full ship” attendance of nearly 2,500 guests from all 50 U.S. states and 20 additional countries onboard the MSC Poesia cruise ship from November 27-December 1. Guests enjoyed unforgettable performances from 18 bands including Godsmack, Korn and Five Finger Death Punch during the 4-day trip out of Ft. Lauderdale, which visited Key West, FL and Nassau, Bahamas, and featured onboard music, parties, and themed events.

Us, From Outside Announce Canadian Tour Dates

Cibrano Media — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:13:32 +0000

New Jersey post-hardcore band Us, From Outside is excited to announce their first Canadian tour with Constellations beginning January 8th in St. Catharines and ending January 20th in Toronto. This tour is the bands first international tour after having spent the last year touring across the United States non-stop in support of their sophomore release [...]

Godflesh To Release 'Hymns' Deluxe Remaster on February 19th Via The End Records

Tell All Your Friends PR — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:58:11 +0000

Godflesh is classic, ballsy, catchy, and mean. Justin Broadrick (the band’s frontman, and ex member of Napalm Death) manages to craft catchy riffs and choruses into the mix without losing a drop of originality. Even though ”Hymns” is the band’s swan song, it still sounds just as passionate as their first record “Streetcleaner”. Often called [...]

Buckcherry to Release New Album 'Confessions' February 19, 2013 + Offer Free Download of First Single "Gluttony" Available Today Only

Century Media — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:06:16 +0000

Multi-Platinum Los Angeles rock band Buckcherry will release their new CD Confessions February 19, 2013 via Century Media Records. "Gluttony"--the first single from the album--will be available for purchase through iTunes tomorrow (Tuesday, December 11). In the meantime, a free download of "Gluttony" is available today only (Monday, December 10) at www.centurymedia.com/specials/buckcherry. A lyric video for "Gluttony" can also be seen on the free download page.

Second Annual 'Paul Gilbert's Great Guitar Escape' Confirmed For July 8-12 At Full Moon Resort In New York's Catskill Mountains

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:00:11 +0000

The second annual Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape–featuring acclaimed guitarist Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X)–will take place July 8-12 at Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY. Guitar players of all ages, levels and styles are invited to join Paul Gilbert and other guest guitar instructors for this unique music camp. After a full [...]