November 30, 2008

The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist quits band

The Black Dahlia Murder has lost guitarist John Kempainen, who has abruptly left the band. The band apologized for the news and explains that Kempainen "refused" to accompany them on the tour: "We are left with no choice but to carry on with the dates as a four piece. The remaining members of...

The Muslims change name to the Soft Pack

Brooklyn garage-punks the Muslims have changed their name to the Soft Pack. The band provided no real explanation, but did mention: "[We’re] working on new material and firing on all four cylinders; we feel strongly about this one. It’s a new chapter in our lives and hopefully yours." The band released their...

I'm a blogger Dottie, a rebel.

I've been thinking a lot about the recently announced Get Up Kids reunion that is coming down the (Mass) pike in 2009. And while I'm always up to see a killer band from my teenage years one more time, I have to say that I'm not nearly as excited about the whole thing as I thought I...

Spanish Bombs recording

Brooklyn hardcore act Spanish Bombs made recent mention that they’re back in the studio recording new songs. The songs will appear on a release to be determined come the new year. The band ended an approximately two-year hiatus earlier this year, playing scattered shows and self-releasing the Beasts: Man Is God EP, their...