The Nighthawks Riding The Last Train to Bluesville Next Month

Recorded live with the intimate feeling of a back porch setting, Last Train to Bluesville bristles with all the energy of a live gig and the world-class performances that fans from around the world have come to expect from The Nighthawks. - more on this story

Abscess To Driver Dawn of Inhumanity in March

Bay Area death metal legend, Abscess, has announced the release date for its latest effort, Dawn of Inhumanity. The new record, which is the follow up to 2007's, Horrorhammer, will hit stores in the US on March 9th (March 15th Europe) via Peaceville Records.

Dawn of Inhumanity was recorded at the famous Fantasy Studios, CA in October 2009, with experienced engineer Adam Munoz helping to produce this latest spawn. The result is an unrivaled nightmare of raw experimental extremity. Including special guest vocal appearances by the Darkthrone duo, this is twisted, dirty punk death without limits!

Abscess drummer/vocalist, Chris Reifert, states, "Bursting through the boundaries of brutality, Abscess surpasses all previous efforts and presents a death metal masterpiece filled with insanity, violence and mind blowing savagery." - more on this story

Mose Allison Returns With New Album And Tour

Mose Allison, whose new Joe Henry produced album "The Way of the World" will be released an Anti Records this March 23rd has just announced a string of selected live performances in the following weeks.

The record is Allison's first in twelve years after swearing off formal recording. It was Grammy winning producer Henry who finally lured the inimitable musician back into the studio. "I became fairly obsessed with the notion that Mose might yet have something more to tell us," Henry explains. "And so I embarked on an old-fashioned letter writing campaign by way of lobbying his participation."

When the two eventually teamed up in Henry's California studio, Allison found his most sympathetic setting in years, surrounded by young, vibrant players, who added a surprising slide guitar and some sinewy saxophone to the classic Mose sound; "The Way of the World" also features Mose' first-ever duet with his daughter, singer Amy Allison. Yet this album is all Mose, from the solo song "Modest Proposal," a sly scalpel taken to organized religion, to the modernist, Monkish changes he takes the band through on the lone instrumental, "Crush." - more on this story

New Suffokate Coming Next Month

(PR) Suffokate are a true underground metal phenomenon and have built up a rabid, extremely loyal following upon releasing their self-financed debut offering in 2004.

Now the band are finally poised to turn the metal world onto their unique brand of brutality as the much anticipated, appropriately titled new disc, No Mercy, No Forgiveness, is now set for a Feb. 23rd release.

This album is pure, unfiltered heavy metal that will soon be hailed as one of the most devastating offerings of the year, so head over now to http://www.myspace.com/suffokate to stream two new tracks. - more on this story

Janus Hitting The Road with Chevelle

Once a current trek of headlining shows concludes, Janus will perform a month's worth of dates with Chevelle starting February 8 in Boston at the House of Blues.

They've been touring non-stop to promote their debut album, Red Right Return, since its release September 22, 2009 on REALID Records, through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group.

The album's explosive first single, "Eyesore," is currently spinning on over 50 Rock radio stations nationwide, and is approaching Top 20 on the Active Rock charts. - more on this story

Meet Shadows Fall at Namm

As, Shadows Fall prepares to kick off the second leg of their tour with Five Finger Death Punch, they have scheduled numerous appearances and signings with their endorsers.

Make sure to stop by and meet all of the member of Shadows Fall at the 2010 NAMM convention.

Shadows Fall @ NAMM Thursday January 14th: All of the members of Shadows Fall will be appearing at an exclusive Samson signing - more on this story

Liars Announce New Album and Tour

Liars announce details of an expanded edition of their eagerly awaited fifth studio album, Sisterworld, out on March 9th 2010. This version comes with a second CD of remixes and reinterpretations of all 11 tracks on Sisterworld from artists including Thom Yorke, Tunde Adebimpe (TV On The Radio), Bradford Cox (Deerhunter / Atlas Sound), Melvins, Alan Vega (Suicide), Chris & Cosey (Throbbing Gristle) and Blonde Redhead. Full tracklisting to follow in the coming weeks.

Says Angus Andrew, "On this project we wanted to help develop and expand the role of the remix, particularly to engage artists less acknowledged for their work in the field. They were asked to 're-interpret' the song by any means necessary and the result is definitely the most exciting collaborative effort we've been involved in."

Liars also announce a string od North American tour dates in support of Sisterworld. The tour sees fellow LA band Fol Chen supporting Liars on all dates. The first single from Sisterworld, Scissor will be released as a digital single February 16th, 2010. - more on this story

October Sky To Compete At The GBOB World Finals

It's a UK takeover for Canadian cinematic rockers October Sky as they will compete at the GBOB World Finals in London, UK January 31st at The Scala. Claiming the top prize among thousands of entrants at the Canadian GBOB 2009 Challenge, October Sky is prepping for their first European date.

"We've been counting down the days ever since we won the Canadian finals back in September 2009 in Quebec City. It's been a really exciting time for us as we're recording in the studio our sophomore release and get to share our music with a completely new fan base." says vocalist / guitarist Karl Raymond.

Releasing their debut album Hell Isn't My Home in 2008, the Canadian band has been garnering high praise and a strong following. The band has toured successfully across Canada from their hometown in Montreal, QC to the west coast of Vancouver, BC. The GBOB final is added to a long list of triumphant accomplishments from award wins and nominations to sharing the stage with established acts such as Mobile, Alexisonfire and Bad Religion. - more on this story

Scanners Video Salvation

The first music video off Scanners' upcoming album 'Submarine' has been released. The video is for the track "Salvation".

The album was produced by Stephen Hague (New Order), which will be released in February 16, 2010 through Dim Mak.

The eerily melodic first single "Salvation" showcases dark wave harmonies that overlay a haunting melody. The single is accompanied by stellar remixes by Don Diablo, Tittsworth, Dan Sena, Dirty Disco Youth and the band's own mix. - Watch the video here

Skid Row's Phil Varone's Sex, Stand Up and Rock & Roll Show

Phil Varone announces line-up for his next Sex, Stand up, and Rock & Roll Show at the Hollywood Improv Tuesday, January 19th, 2010. Phil Varone's Sex, Stand Up, and Rock & Roll Show is unique as it offers a combination of music, sex and edge-of-your-seat comedy all in one show.

Phil has disclosed the comedians performing on January 19th will be: Iliza Shlesinger, the first female and also the youngest winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing in the series' sixth season; Adam Hunter, finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing sixth season; and Dante, finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing fifth season.

Additionally, Kirk Zipfel will delight the crowd with his musical comedy and Dilana, 2nd place finalist on NBC's Rock Star Supernova second season will be rocking the house as Phil's musical guest. "I'll be backing Dilana on drums during her set," states Phil Varone. - more on this story

. Jack Bruce and Robin Trower - Seven Moons Live

This is an album filled with blues-oriented classic rock. And when I say filled, Im not joking. The 13 songs on this album cover 78 minutes. (4.5 stars) - Read the full Jack Bruce and Robin Trower - Seven Moons Live review

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