Twelve Foot Ninja have announced a new vinyl pressing of “Silent Machine.” Pre-orders can be found HERE. Guitarist Steve “Stevic” MacKay commented:
“I’ve heard “put ‘Silent Machine‘ on vinyl!” almost as much as busy similes…So I got Forrester Savell to give the album a proper vinyl zhuzh, and it’s now being digested by whatever almighty worm-beast coughs out records. The pressing process takes about 8–10 weeks, and this is a limited run–so if you want ‘Silent Machine‘ on vinyl, do future-you a Molly and preorder from the official website: www.twelvefootninja.com (Shipping will be from the USA but if there’s enough Aussie pre-orders I’ll look into an Australian pressing to reduce shipping expense). Have a lovely evening – Stevic“
P.O.D.’s Sonny Sandoval has launched a new solo project called Sonny Dread. His first EP, “Sleeping Lion,” was released today (November 13), and it includes the title track and “Talk To GOD“ (feat. Q-Unique). A new album is also being prepared for release. Sandoval commented:
“After over a decade of wanting to release a solo project – Sonny Dread is here. ‘Sleeping Lion‘ & ‘Talk To GOD‘ w/ @mr_q_unique is now available. Full Sonny Dread album is coming!! Hope you dig it.”
Quicksand will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Manic Compression” with a vinyl reissue and book. Both releases will be available on January 30.
The following was said about the vinyl in a press release:
“Out of print for years, the 30th Anniversary Edition has been remastered for vinyl from the 1995 master tapes by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Joyce Manor) at The Atomic Garden. The deluxe gatefold jacket features expanded artwork, meticulously reconstructed from Melinda Beck’s archival sketches, and is available in several limited vinyl variants.”
The following was also added about the book:
“In celebration of this milestone, Iodine Recordings also presents a limited-edition 64-page hardcover book chronicling the release and legacy of this influential album. The book includes a foreword by Walter Schreifels, never-before-seen photographs, original art, rare concert posters, and more from 1994–1995. It also features written tributes from members of Knocked Loose, Coheed and Cambria, New Found Glory, Bane, Orange 9mm, Limp Bizkit, Drug Church, Touché Amoré, P.O.D., Fiddlehead, Glassjaw, H2O, At the Drive-In, and others. Complete with a case-wrapped, soft-touch cover, this definitive companion piece is an essential addition to any fan’s collection.”
A trailer for the 30th anniversary release can be found below. Pre-orders can also be found HERE.
Black Stone Cherry have shared an official video for the title track of their new EP “Celebrate.” That effort will be released on March 6. The band commented:
“We had so much fun coming up with the concept for the ‘Celebrate’ video! We got on a phone call with director Kyle Loftus and we all hashed out ideas until we landed on something that got us all excited! We wanted the video to show what it’s like to be stuck in something, whether that be a boring job or maybe stuck in your own head, and how any little opportunity can lead to a small victory! The song itself is about celebrating every little thing in life, even if it’s just making it through the day. The video came out amazing with an amazing actor/musician, Aaron Paulsen as the lead and we get chills every time we watch it! The confetti at the end was one of our main requests as we wanted to visually show what it mentally feels like to celebrate inside your mind!”
The Violent Hour, the band fronted by Carla Harvey (Lords Of Acid, ex-Butcher Babies, etc.), have premiered a new video for their song “Sex And Cigarettes.” You can check that out below. The track appears on the band’s debut self-titled EP.
Harvey said the following about the single:
“‘Sex And Cigarettes’ was the first song I wrote for The Violent Hour EP. It’s fun, sexy, and a full-throttle riot-grrrl love letter to chaos and chemistry.”
She also commented on the video:
“For the video, I wanted to capture that energy and the instant camaraderie we had as a band in a modern, Russ Meyer-esque fever dream that turns a simple road trip to a gig into absolute madness. I enlisted director Nathan Mowery to bring the vision to life. He’s not only a filmmaker but also a wrestler, so I knew he’d nail the finale I imagined. I write all my own video treatments and personally scouted most of the locations — from Circus Liquor to L.A.’s infamous Mustang Motel. Even tracking down that badass red convertible was part of the adventure. The final cut is exactly how I dreamed it — gritty, sexy and a little unhinged… just like the song.”
Guitarist Allie Kaye continued:
“We hadn’t been a band for very long before filming the video, but spending a full day together to shoot these killer scenes brought us closer together as a group.”
Guitarist Kiana De Leon also chimed in:
“The energy on the set of our first music video was truly unforgettable. Every moment filming felt less like work and more like hanging out with your friends, everyone just naturally vibed with each other. The chemistry was instant, and we all clicked as a whole. It was all good vibes, start to finish, and you can truly feel that excitement in every single scene.”
Drummer Sasha DeLeon added:
“If you’re not having fun with your band mates, then what are you doing?”
Bassist Jewel Steele concluded:
“I never had so much fun filming a music video. My favorite part was Carla driving the 63’ Ford Falcon Futura all around LA while we were rocking out and having a blast!”
Circle Jerks have announced a spring 2026 U.S. tour with Gorilla Biscuits and Negative Approach. Here’s the dates:
03/27 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
03/28 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
03/29 McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
03/31 Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
04/01 Baltimore, MO – Soundstage
04/03 Philadelphia, PA – TLA
04/04 Philadelphia, PA – TLA
04/06 Albany, NY – Empire Live
04/07 New Haven, CT – College St. Music Hall
04/09 Boston, MA – Paradise (no Negative Approach)
04/11 Portland, ME – State Theatre (no Negative Approach)
Keith Caputo (Life Of Agony) will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Died Laughing” by performing the album in its entirety on a March 2026 European tour. Serpents will serve as support. Notably, Caputo’s Life Of Agony bandmate Joseph Zampella will join him on the trek. Here’s the dates:
03/06 Hamburg, GER – Fabrik
03/07 Cologne, GER – Luxor
03/08 Frankfurt, GER – Das Bett
03/10 Vienna, AUT – Flex
03/11 Salzburg, AUT – Rockhouse
03/13 Munich, GER – Strom
03/14 Schorndorf, GER – Manufaktur
03/15 Bochum, GER – Matrix
03/17 Ghent, BEL – Wintercircus
03/18 Nijmegen, NET – Doornroosje
03/20 Amsterdam, NET – Melkweg
03/21 Liege, BEL – Reflektor
03/22 Tilburg, NET – 013
Pathology have shared a new update on their upcoming album. The band said the following:
“Pathology has been hard at work crafting our 13th studio album! Most of the recording is complete, and we’re putting intense focus on every detail to make sure this one stands above the rest. We can confidently say this new record is a major step up from our previous material — fans of our 2012 release The Time of Great Purification are definitely going to be pleased. Stay tuned… more info coming in the next few months!”
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