Today in tumblr: Bon Iver Erotic Stories (SFW)
Just came across this on tumblr: Bon Iver Erotic Stories. It's a fairly simple premise–the author posts a picture of Justin Vernon accompanied with some flash fiction, most of which isn't actually erotic in the primal sense of the word. Here's an example: “Today Bon Iver wrapped me in his flannel, which smelled like charred...
Tenacious D release "Tinnitus" promo video
Tenacious D has released a new promo video in advance of their album Rize Of The Fenix, out May 15. In the clip, a fake advertisement for the fake Tinnitus Institute, Doctor Bill Teetz (Bob Odenkirk of Mr. Show and Breaking Bad fame) and bassist Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne's band, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot) listen to clips of new...
The Smiths aren't reforming, according to Johnny Marr
Rumors of the Smiths' return have been greatly exaggerated, according to guitarist Johnny Marr. Responding to this report of the band's imminent reunion, Marr had this to say: “The rumour of the Smiths reunion is untrue. It's not happening.” Marr commented earlier this year that the British government would have to step down before the...
Drummer Kevin Rutherford leaves Legion, joins Like Moths To Flames
Drummer Kevin Rutherford has left Columbus, Ohio-based Legion to join Like Moths To Flames full-time. Legion issued the following statement via their Facebook page: “Things have been a little quiet with us over the last couple months and we wanted to let everyone in on whats happening with Legion. Over the last month and a...
For All Those Sleeping talk new album, 'Outspoken'
For All Those Sleeping recently spoke to Noisecreep about their new full-length Outspoken, out in June via Fearless. Watch the video interview below. If you're itching to hear a new song from the record, we're streaming “Mark My Words” right here.
Vocalist Jesse Leach talks about auditioning for Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach, who recently rejoined the band after the departure of Howard Jones, took part in an interview in which he explains his reasons for auditioning for the band. Check out an excerpt below: “That was my idea– that’s how I wanted to do it. There were a lot of reasons for...
This Is Hell no longer on Rise Records, will record new album next year
This Is Hell recently revealed that their contract with Rise Records is up, having fulfilled their two-album deal with the release of 2011's Black Mass (2010's Weight Of The World was their debut for the label). Check out the updates below. The band also joked a bit later about no longer needing a PR person...
Pennywise stream new album 'All Or Nothing'
The new Pennywise album All Or Nothing can be heard here. It's due out Tuesday via Epitaph, the band's first album in four years and first with vocalist Zoli Teglas, also of Ignite.
DNF - Hurt EP
DNF Hurt EP Members of Trash Talk and Touché Amoré come together in DNF to bust out mean, dark and occasionally evil-sounding hardcore. While sure, their tone leans in the direction of the former band, it's no side-project copy: DNF produce nasty bits of power-violence and sludgy stomping that resembles early Ceremony (“Most Few,” “Homesick”)...