There must be something in the water of the Hudson that doesn’t agree with the Zoo York team at the moment, because the all star line-up has just lost another rider, Rob Welsh who prefers to rock his San Francisco Giants gear over at Santa Cruz!
A match up that dates back to the good ol’ Toy Machine days has seen Jamie Thomas call Elissa Steamer into the Zero squad. Expect to see footage from street skating’s first lady, once she wakes up after the Etnies 20th Birthday bash in Paris.
Elsewhere, John Cardiel isn’t throwing wreckless 360’s over spines just yet, but maybe in the near future..? For the meantime, John is busy collecting rare reggae and dancehall tunes, whilst tuning up his latest 2-wheeled bike. Stay strong dude.
Rhymesayers latest signing, Chicago’s Psalm One, has released a track from her upcoming Rhymesayers debut album The Death Of Frequent Flyer.
Check out the new track, which is called Rap Star, plus tracks from her previous releases by clicking here.
Hierogylphics fans will be pleased to know that Del‘s DVD is due out next month [July].
The DVD, entitled 11th Hour, is a documentary which follows Del through the recording of 11th Hour and includes concert footage.
Def Jux head honcho El-P’s new album I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead will host guest spots from The Mars Volta and Trent Reznor, according the man himself. Updating his blog on myspace, El said:
“Trent Reznor and The Mars Volta both are on my upcoming album “I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead”. The joint with Reznor is getting mixed right now. Its called “Flyentology“. The joint with Volta is still getting structured. I have about 4 songs to finish and thats a wrap. Can’t wait to drop this fuckin shit.”
Watch this increasingly intriguing space.
Nu Metallers Deftones are reported to be planning an 3rd October release for their new album which, as yet, doesn’t have a name.
In other news, Roadrunner’s Trivium are planning a release for their new album The Crusade on 10th October.
Slayer‘s new album has been given the title Christ Illusion, and is due to be unleashed onto the public on August 8th this year. Some song titles include:
“Flesh Storm”
“Catalyst”
“Eyes Of The Insane”
“Jihad”
“Skeleton Christ”
“Consfearacy”
“Black Serenade”
“Catatonic”
“Cult”
“Supremist”
Frontman and bassist Tom Araya said of the new album:
“No one is going to be disappointed, it’s going to blow everybody away. It’s fast, heavy, and maybe faster than anything we’ve done before.”
The artwork has been done by Larry Carroll, who was the man behind Seasons In The Abyss, Reign In Blood and South Of Heaven. A preview of the cover art can be seen by clicking here.
Sepultura have parted company with their drummer Igor Cavalera. He cited musical incompatibility as the reason for his depature and said:
“A lot of reasons made me take this important decision in my life and I would like to share it with everybody. I believe my mission in Sepultura has come to an end. I am very proud of all we have done, but nowadays I feel that the band formation no longer lives up to my expectations. Since my last European tour in 2004, I have noticed that my ideas didn’t match with the others.”
You can read the entire release from him here.
Mogwai have released a video for their track Travel Is Dangerous online.
You can check it out by clicking this link.
Hardcore group Poison The Well have confirmed on their myspace that they have left label Atlantic and are currently trying to secure a deal for themselves elsewhere. You can read what the band have to say on the matter by clicking here.
Meanwhile, also on their myspace page, the band have added their cover of Smashing Pumpkins’ Soma for you listening pleasure. Their myspace page can be found by clicking right here.