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Malignancy this month played what was billed as the band’s first basement show in over two decades. The technical death metal band posted on Facebook that this show was their first-ever Continue reading Malignancy: video of basement show
In a press release for the album, the band says, “Our activism and socio-criticism is strongly rooted in self-reflection and improving our selves. We do not only intend to break Continue reading Gold “Optimist”: the new album
River Black is the new metal band made up of Burnt By The Sun (or BBTS) except with the bassist from Revocation/Publicist UK playing bass. It’s safe to say if Continue reading River Black: new album coming up
The High Court ruled this week that “a law denying federal trademark protection to names that are deemed disparaging is unconstitutional,” reports The New York Times. The Oregon band The Continue reading The Slants win in court
“Smooshing melodic stuff against abrasive stuff”—that’s how Matthew Michel described a typical song section of his old band Majority Rule. That formula, the band’s passionate live shows, and its lyrics earned Continue reading Majority Rule on their reunion: interview
A new crusty, d-beaty band has emerged in Baltimore, MD named Krauthammer. The singer is known in the local underground punk/HC/grind scene as a show organizer, but not as a Continue reading Krauthammer live in Baltimore: video
The top-tier grindcore band Insect Warfare played Maryland Deatfest XV in 2017 as part of the group’s reunion. Here’s a view from the side of the stage. The band started Continue reading Insect Warfare live at MDF: video
NASA is back with sharing photos, images, and audio from the archives. TechCrunch among others reported on NASA putting up a searchable library on its website, complete with details about Continue reading NASA releases another trove online
Kaiju Daisenso continues to hold D.U.’s attention on the strength of the latest release, the Radiation Scars CD EP. It’s a consistent follow-up to the band’s 7” we wrote about before: Continue reading Kaiju Daisenso: Radiation Scars review
George Hurchalla’s book has been out for over a year, but it’s still worth a look. Released on PM Press, the latest edition covers a bygone time in the punk Continue reading “Going Underground: American Punk 1979-1989” book still available