Category: Music News

One of the most talked about bands on the US punk rock circuit right now is Polar Bear Club and they return to the UK for a full tour in May. They are supported by Ruiner and Defeater on the following dates.

Sat 23 May KINGSTON PEEL
Sun-May-24 LEEDS SLAM DUNK FEST
Mon May 25 BRISTOL CROFT
Tues May 26 BRIGHTON FREEBUTT
Wed May 27 BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY 2
Thur May 28 LONDON UNDERWORLD
Fri May 29 NOTTINGHAM 7
Sat May 30 EXETER PHOENIX (all dayer)
Sun May 31 DAY OFF
Mon June 1 GLASGOW CATHOUSE
Tue June 2 NEWCASTLE ACADEMY
Wed June 3 MANCHESTER MUSICBOX
Thur June 4 NORWICH MARQUEE

Mr Oizo is back with a brand new EP titled The Pourriture out on March 30th. check out the teaser below for a future Short film The Making of Lamb’s Anger to be revealed very soon

MAKING LAMBS ANGER TEASER from oizo mr on Vimeo.

Following the wave of interest around US punk rock since the release of American Hardcore and the news that Bad Brains are to also appear in a documentary on their raging success, another hardcore docu is about to hit our screens this year featuring the life and times of Darby Crash.

“Lexicon Devil: The Germs Documentary” tells the story of one of Los Angeles’ seminal punk bands: The Germs, and their iconic singer Darby Crash and looks to be a seriously exciting look back into punk rock rock history.

Watch the trailer here and look out for release dates.

DEVO have confirmed they will perform a DON’T LOOK BACK show of their legendary 1978 debut album “Q. ARE WE NOT MEN, ARE WE DEVO?” at the London Kentish Town Forum on Wednesday May 6th 2009.

The London Kentish Town Forum concert is part of the album series of concerts. Tickets retail at £30 and can be ordered from the ticket hotline: 0871 220 0260, or book online – www.atpfestival.com or www.seetickets.com.

Two days later, DEVO will perform a gala of greatest hits concert on Friday 8th May at the world famous ATP Festival – The Fans Strike Back edition at Butlins Holiday Centre, Minehead.

Joe Gideon and the Shark’s debut album ‘Harum Scarum‘ is out this week. Check the DOL video below for a taste of their filthy blues and look out for their sweet pancake world on your travels.

DOL

The mighty Iron Maiden are coming to rock the big screen this April. Flight 666 is on general cinema release on April 21st, have a peep at the trailer below and get hyped on heavy metal.

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band have announced some live UK dates.

The band, whose debut double-a side single Mama’s Fried Potatoes/Can’t Pay The Bill is out on March 9th and album The Whole Fam Damnily is out on March 16th will play the following dates:

2- May Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots
3-May Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots
4-May Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots
5-May Manchester Night & Day
6-May Wolverhampton Little Civic
7-May London Water Rats

www.myspace.com/therevpeytonsbigdamnband

New Found Glory are streaming their entire album on MySpace.

Not Without A Fight is released on Monday 9th March and you can get hyped by checking out Cyrus and Steve’s “training” videos for the build up to the release.

Cyrus

Steve

www.myspace.com/newfoundglory

Atmosphere have released an alternate video for the track You, taken from last year’s When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold.

Check it out:

www.myspace.com/atmosphere

The Gaslight Anthem release their new single Great Expectations on March 23rd.

The New Jersey band have announced they will be playing Hard Rock Calling and T in the Park on July 3rd and July 12th respectively. You can check out the video for the single below.

www.myspace.com/thegaslightanthem