August 27, 2014

15 New Songs You Need To Hear Before August 2014 Ends

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries; we read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of August 2014....

Extinction A.D. (Good Fight Music) stream new EP, 'Plague Prophecy'

Long Island metalheads Extinction A.D. are streaming their Plague Prophecy EP, which is available now from Good Fight Music ('68, Old Wounds, Conditions). This four-song aural assault was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jay Maas at Getaway Recording (Defeater, Ceremony, Bane). The band features all of This Is Hell sans singer Travis Reilly; Guitarist/vocalist Rick Jimenez, guitarist Christian Beale, bassist Pieter van den Berg and drummer Mike Sciulara. Limited...

The Jazz June announce first album in 12 years

Influential indie-punk outfit the Jazz June have announced that they will release their first full-length studio album in 12 years, titled After The Earthquake, on November 11 via Topshelf Records. The record was recorded throughout the course of this past spring with producer Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It.), Steve Poponi (Young Statues) taking on engineering/mixing duties and Dave Downham...

The Posture (ex-Matchbook Romance, Young English) release "Rockefeller" video

The Posture have released a music video for “Rockefeller” culled from their debut EP, I Wish I Had, available for free on Bandcamp. Recorded by Kevin Kumetz (With The Punches), the band features members of Orange County, NY's Young English (who are reuniting with their original lineup) and also includes former Matchbook Romance bassist Ryan Kienle (also of...

Trapt release “Headstrong” acoustic

“Back off, I’ll take you on!” Here’s a strange dose of nostalgia for you. Trapt are streaming an acoustic version of their biggest hit song, “Headstrong” (yeah, that macho-rock anthem that was really big in the early 2000s). The band will be releasing a special acoustic album, The Acoustic Collection, Sept. 23. The original track...

Modern Baseball release “Pothole” video

Modern Baseball have released a new music video for the song “Pothole.” The track is taken from the band’s latest LP, You’re Gonna Miss It All, which is out now via Run For Cover Records. Check out the video below, and let us know your thoughts. MB are on tour throughout the fall. They will...

Paramore bring Hayley Williams’ sister Erica onstage for “Ain’t It Fun”

During their headlining performance at Leeds Festival over the weekend, Paramore brought frontwoman Hayley Williams’ younger sister Erica onstage for “Ain’t It Fun.” You can watch fan-shot footage of the full performance with Erica below. Check it out, and let us know how you think they did. If you missed it, watch the band’s full...

Unearth announce new album, co-headlining tour

Unearth have unveiled plans to release their sixth full-length album, Watchers Of Rule, on October 28 via eOne Music. The band will support the record, which was produced by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Devil Driver), with a co-headlining tour with Darkest Hour this fall. Additional acts joining the bands include Carnifex, Origin, I The Breather and Black Crown Initiate....

Whether, I (InVogue Records) post first studio update

Recent InVogue Records signees Whether, I are currently in the studio recording their brand new full-length album, which will be released later this fall. You can check out the first in a series of studio updates below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! In case you missed it, the band released their InVogue...
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