Heartless Bastards For Wolfmother

Summer proved to be very busy, and quite successful for the Bastards. The band joined acts such as Jenny Lewis, The Decemberists, and The Avett Brothers on the road, establishing their readiness to take on any stage. They were quite well known on the festival scene as well, with rousing performances at this year's Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, All Points West, and Outside Lands Festivals. - more on this story

Decimation of the Nation 2 Tour

Metal Blade reports: After finishing up a very successful run on this summer's Mayhem Festival tour, death-metal icons Cannibal Corpse are now gearing up to hit the road again as a part of this fall's Decimation of the Nation 2 Tour featuring Cannibal Corpse as main support to Hatebreed.

Supporting Cannibal Corpse and Hatebreed on this month and a half trek across the US and Canada will be labelmates Unearth and Hate Eternal and Sumerian Records artist Born of Osiris.

The Decimation of the Nation 2 Tour kicks off on November 6th at the House of Blues in Cleveland OH and finishes up December 20th in Philadelphia, PA. On the San Francisco and Los Angeles stops of the tour, the Decimation of the Nation 2 Tour will meet up with the Trivium, Chimaira, Whitechapel, and Dirge Within tour making it an all day metal event. Make sure to check with venues to see when doors are as these two shows will be starting early due to the amount of bands performing. - more on this story

Iron Age Added To Baroness Tour

Tee Pee reports: Shortly after releasing the sprawling modern heavy metal opus that is their new album, "The Sleeping Eye," out now on Tee Pee Records, hardcore's newly embraced Texas gems, Iron Age, have announced regional US dates supporting the mighty Baroness this Winter.

In addition, the band has also announced they'll be coming to New York City (as well as various East Coast dates along the way) this October, shortly before they head to Europe w/ Deathwish recording artists Rise and Fall.

Joining Iron Age on said Baroness dates are Southern California's psychedelic rock assault that is Earthless. Known for being every other band's favorite band, Earthless features members Mario Rubalcaba (ex-Rocket From the Crypt, Hot Snakes, Blackheart Procession, Clickatat Ikatowi) on drums, Isaiah Mitchell (Nebula, Drunk Horse) on guitar and Mike Eginton (Electric Nazarene) on bass, and deliver one of the best live shows in all of modern, heavy rock today. - more on this story

Godgory's Way Beyond Revisited

MMP reports: In the history of extreme music there was always place for revolutionaries. Godgory is a band who decided to take metal to a totally new level, adapting the classic death and black metal sound into a completely new and original mixture. During their career the group released four full-length albums, with each marking another step in their musical evolution. "Way Beyond", Godgory's fourth and final work, is still considered as one of their finest offerings. This exclusive re-release brings back a truly exceptional metal album, dedicated to those who seek something different in the realm of heavy music…

Released on October 2nd, 2001, the album contained eight tracks, two of which were new versions of old material (the title track from "Sea of Dreams" and "Tear It Down" from "Shadow's Dance"). The remaining compositions brought a powerful dose of epic, monumental music, by some reviewers described as a combination of In Flames, Tiamat and… Pink Floyd! The song structures went much further than typical death metal standards allow, introducing such surprising elements as the use of heart rate and breathing machines as instruments in "Final Journey". The band also focused more on keyboard arrangements – the intro for "Another Day" is a great example of building up an intriguing atmosphere by adding keys into the composition. The heavier part of the album was represented by two fast-paced, guitar-driven tracks – "Farewell" and "Holy War". The album is considered, next to "Resurrection", as Godgory's most successful release. It's a must-have for anyone who appreciates ambitious mixtures of death and black metal, delivered in a truly original fashion.

Metal Mind Productions will re-release "Way Beyond" on 5th October in Europe and 1st December in USA (via MVD). New digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on a golden disc. - more on this story

The Greening Return with New EP

PR reports: The Greening, an experimental psychedelic power-pop band from Northern California, will release their latest EP, (She's So) Electric, on September 29 (ZaiRecords).

Marking the follow-up to their 2003 debut EP, After Shoal Parlor, features four blisteringly catchy tunes and an encoded animated video for the single, "Sunday Afternoon," directed by renowned local artist/animator Danny Ochoa. It was recorded at a private studio in Marin, and was produced and mixed by guitarist/vocalist Will Loving.

The Greening's mission statement is to push pop music to new frontiers through their blend of accessible experimentation. Combining memorable hooks, strong melodies and cascading vocal harmonies, the band craft instantly memorable songs. However, the radio friendly nature of the songwriting disguises its underlying complexity. Surprise bridges and unexpected arrangements/time signatures unite to enhance the compositions in an integrated fashion. - more on this story

The Rats Big Fan

PR reports: Puta Records, a burgeoning all-vinyl micro-label out of NYC, announces licensure of The Rats song "21" to the Big Fan film soundtrack.

THE RATS, aka The Rats of New York have been rattling the club stages of Gotham since August 2005, receiving acclaim for a Rock n Roll style that is both bombastic and lyrical. Punk Magazine verifies the band as "a great Rock n Roll / Punk combo", while Denimzine - Sweden says "SPELAS MYCKET! (they liked the record a lot)". Their garage-punk anthem "21" is included in the soundtrack of the film BIG FAN, an official selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The film is currently receiving major distribution via First Independent Pictures, and is in theaters nationwide. Big Fan credits not only The Rats, but also a special thanks to the band's singer-songsmith Jake Rat.

INVITATION: Friday September 18th, Big Fan ticket stubs or printed invites will be exchanged for well shots or draft beer. The Rats Big Fan Soundtrack Party, 10:30 PM. Friday's Resident DJ Jonathan Toubin spins Rock-n-Soul all night, with event salutations at Midnight. Hosted by Home Sweet Home, 131 Chrystie Street btwn Broome and Delancey. - more on this story

Kashmir for America

PR reports: This fall, Kashmir will finally make their way into the United States by releasing two EPs, showcasing the band's two recent albums: Zitilites and No Balance Palace. The first EP, Petite Machine, will be released on September 22nd digitally and includes eight of some of the band's best work to date.

Surfing the Warm Industry, the EP's focus track, was inspired by the time when early to mid 70s German rock by bands such as Kraftwerk, NEU and Can influenced British/US artists like David Bowie, Brian Eno and Iggy Pop. There is a hypnotic vibe to the song with an etheric psychedelic wash. Lyrically, Kasper was pretty angry with the music industry at the time. The result is an undeniable masterpiece wrapped up in irritated and magnetic bliss.

"Our hope is that these EPs will introduce us a bit more in the United States," says Tunebjerg. "The EP's include a variety of songs that are inviting and communicative. We invite our listeners to dream their own landscapes when they listen." - more on this story

Kristin Hersh and Gary Jules Release New EPs Online

PR reports: LimeWire Store expands its catalog of exclusive titles with the release of Live at Lime EPs from singer-songwriters Kristin Hersh and Gary Jules.

The Hersh set includes bare-bones takes on fan favorites, while the Jules set includes four never-before released tracks.

"Kristin and Gary are true independent artists who have built solid careers outside of the industry mainstream. They're innovative and utilize technology to connect with their fans — it's great to be working with them," said Tom Monday, LimeWire Store's Director of Partner Relations. - more on this story

The New Collisions Set Debut Release

PR reports: In just over six months, Boston's The New Collisions have gone from an unknown club band to one of the northeast's hottest acts. Fresh off a national tour with The B-52s and Blondie, they are gearing up for the release of their debut EP, "Invisible Embraces," on November 17.

Greg Hawkes, the legendary keyboard player from The Cars, happened to catch one of the band's first shows. Over the spring, he worked with the band and with platinum-selling producer Anthony Resta (Duran Duran, Missing Persons), another early fan.

Influences from the New Wave explosion of '77-'83, plus the early 60s of Phil Spector and Brian Wilson, meet a modern, dancey, intense sound. There are powerful female vocals, jagged analog synth, sweeping harmonies, catchy dance rhythms, and a message of lost youth in a world falling apart. - more on this story

Austin City Limits Virtual Battle of the Bands Enters Round 3

PR reports: August has come and gone, and the Austin City Limits Music Festival is swiftly approaching. With that comes the next round of The Sound and the Jury (S&J), a virtual battle of the bands offering one lucky band the ultimate grand prize: a slot on the Dell Stage at Austin City Limits (Oct. 2-4, 2009).

With ACL less than a month away and two of the four qualifying rounds complete, there remain only 20 contenders in Round 3, which ends Sept. 18. This week and next, fans can vote daily for their favorite band on the Sound & The Jury site.

The five bands to exit Round 3 with the most votes will compete in a live battle of the bands at Austin's iconic music venue Antone's on Sept. 30. One band will be selected at the end of the night by audience ballot vote and an industry judging panel. The winning band will share the experience of performing on the Dell Stage with musical heavyweights Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sonic Youth, Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, Arctic Monkeys, Phoenix, The Decemberists, and many more. - more on this story

. U2 - Opening Night of US Tour

Four songs into U2s opening night of their US tour, the bands more prevailing side shined through as the Magnificent lifted off like a rocket ship into space. The latest stage by U2 is the most mammoth, audacious, and insane playground ever designed for a rock show. - Read the full U2 - Opening Night of US Tour review

.... Oren Ambarchi - In the Pendulum's Embrace

Though it is not heavy in the traditional sense, Pendulum seesaws between the warmth of hope and the sad reflection of discontent. Though the album is almost entirely instrumental, Ambarchi proves music feels the most powerful not in words but in sound. - Read the full Oren Ambarchi - In the Pendulum's Embrace review

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