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Dinosaur Jr. @ First Avenue
November 20, 2009 – 10:59 am | No Comment

The Amherst trio had towers of amps stacked up all over the stage, including one that was pointed directly towards front man J Mascis, in case his monitors weren’t providing him enough of his own guitar sound. And not having enough sound has never really been a problem for the group, and it certainly wasn’t on this evening as the band tore through a fiery 90 minute set that spanned the band’s entire career.

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Coalesce “OXEP” update
October 22, 2009 – 12:00 pm | One Comment
Coalesce “OXEP” update

These pioneers of post-hardcore and metalcore are feeling prolific again, and have scheduled the release of OXEP as a follow-up companion to be ready for consumption November 10.

Fashawn “Boy Meets World” album update
October 20, 2009 – 11:59 pm | 11 Comments
Fashawn “Boy Meets World” album update

A huge update on Fashawn’s new release, “Boy Meets World,” and a new mixtape released in honor of his 21st birthday.

DOOM unveils “Unexpected Guests” details
October 19, 2009 – 3:00 pm | No Comment
DOOM unveils “Unexpected Guests” details

From the sound of things, it doesn’t appear as though fans are going to be let down with this compilation.

Deluxe edition of Slayer’s “World Painted Blood” to include horror short
October 15, 2009 – 11:47 am | One Comment
Deluxe edition of Slayer’s “World Painted Blood” to include horror short

Fans who purchase the deluxe edition of Slayer’s World Painted Blood will be treated to a 20-minute DVD titled Playing with Dolls that was created by Metalocalypse director Mark Brooks.

White Rabbits Announce Fall Tour Dates
October 14, 2009 – 11:44 am | No Comment
White Rabbits Announce Fall Tour Dates

Brooklyn’s White Rabbits will be hitting the road this month to kick off the start of their fall North American tour.

Slumberland Records: Twentieth Anniversary Shows
October 14, 2009 – 10:59 am | 6 Comments
Slumberland Records: Twentieth Anniversary Shows

Slumberland Records will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the label’s existence in style by promoting a series of shows featuring the best bands the label has on its roster.

CunninLynguists “Running Wild” (Feat. Evidence & E-40)
October 12, 2009 – 8:12 pm | No Comment
CunninLynguists “Running Wild” (Feat. Evidence & E-40)

“Running Wild” is the first single off of the upcoming CunninLynguists project Strange Journey, Vol. 2; the track features Rhymesayers’ newest member Evidence, and Bay Area legend E-40.

Don Decker of Anal Blast passes away
October 12, 2009 – 2:14 pm | 11 Comments
Don Decker of Anal Blast passes away

Don Decker, legendary lead singer and songwriter of ANAL BLAST and longtime Midwest promoter, died today (Sunday, October 11) at 2:17 a.m.

Dr. Dre’s “Detox” Pushed Back to 2010
October 8, 2009 – 10:09 am | 2 Comments
Dr. Dre’s “Detox” Pushed Back to 2010

According to a Hip Hop DX article, Dre’s fans will have to wait until next year to hear the album.

3 Inches of Blood announce North American tour
October 7, 2009 – 12:06 pm | No Comment
3 Inches of Blood announce North American tour

3 Inches of Blood will play Minneapolis’ Triple Rock Social Club in late-November as one of the band’s 9 recently announced US tour dates.

BK-One feat. Black Thought “Philly Boy”
October 5, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
BK-One feat. Black Thought “Philly Boy”

A new track, “Philly Boy,” feat. Black Thought of the Roots from the album RĂ¡dio do Canibal.

Culture Bully Approved: Caroline Smith @ Nomad
September 16, 2009 – 6:40 pm | No Comment
Culture Bully Approved: Caroline Smith @ Nomad

Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps, the Daredevil Christoper Wright and more will be playing the Nomad World Pub this coming Sunday, September 20.