Music News

Mestis (Animals As Leaders) Release Preview Track

Mestis, the side project of Animals As Leaders guitarist Javier Reyes, have released a preview for a new track titled “Luz u Cielo”. The song will included in the project’s EP “Basal Ganglia” which is set for release later this week. Check out the preview below:

Roadrunner Records President Steps Down

Roadrunner Records president Jonas Nachsin has stepped down after 20 years. This along with many other job cuts and the shut down of all international offices has seen the once iconic label being over run by Warner Music, which bought out the label back in 2010. Nachsin had the following to say regarding his departure:

“I am so proud of what we have accomplished to showcase Roadrunner as not only a ‘record company’ but as a lifestyle and cultural beacon for fans around the globe. The chemistry of ground breaking artists worked by a world-class group of truly committed employees has made Roadrunner a name with no equal over the years. That will continue. The great team here much success as they move forward into a new chapter for Roadrunner.

Immediately following Nachsin’s statement was released, Atlantic Records, who also fall under the Warner Music label, had the following to say:

“For two decades, Jonas has been a passionate champion of Roadrunner’s incredible roster of artists and helped forge the unique identity of one of the world’s great labels. Everyone who has worked with Jonas — including artists, managers, the Roadrunner team and the wider Warner Music family — have all been touched by his commitment and leadership. He has been instrumental in the careers of so many extraordinary artists, from superstars including Nickelback and Slipknot to breaking talents Young the Giant and Stone Sour. We will all miss Jonas and wish him the best in his next endeavour.”

Glass Cloud Involved in Van Accident

Glass Cloud have been involved in a van accident on their current tour of the USA. The band have released the following statement regarding the accident as well as video and photos. Check it all out below:

“This Is A Message To The Royal Thousand:

To say we’ve had a rough couple of days would be a massive understatement. Yesterday morning (11-11-12) at 7am, your boys in Glass Cloud took a heavy blow. While driving through Deadman’s Pass on the Oregon Trail, we started to drift on a patch of ice and lost traction while trying to regain control. Our van completely turned around 180 degrees and as we were drifting backward, our wheel clipped a rock and flipped our van and trailer onto the drivers side.
The crash shattered all the windows on that side leaving us all laying in broken glass. It also partially caved in the roof, shattered the windshield, and caved in the entire sheet metal siding on the drivers side. Our trailer has a twisted frame and tongue, bent up wheels, the back gate is pinched shut, the roof is pushed out and everything BUT our equipment is pretty much unsalvageable (thank god for flight cases on our instruments).
Our drummer, Chad, was driving with our tour manager Eric in the passenger seat and Myself (Travis), Josh, Jerry and our merch girl Jess in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th row respectively. When we gained our bearings and realized that we were all still able to move, we helped each other climb out through the front windshield and into the snowy Oregon moutainside. We gathered what little of our belongings we could from the wreckage and got a ride from a tow truck to the town of Pendleton located 20 miles from the crash.
As of now, I am writing this from my phone in an Econolodge trying to figure out what we need to do to get back on the road, meet up with our good friends on The AP Tour and continue playing our music across the country for the last two weeks of shows.
In this video you can find out exactly how to help us in this time and get us back on the road to finish this tour and make it home safely. When we get home, the real troubles will begin with finding transportation for our gear and a replacement for our van and trailer. We appreciate any help we can get from anybody during this hellacious time we are going trough and we hope everyone else stays safe and careful during these winter months.

All The Love,
GC”

Devin Townsend Project’s New Fan Video

The Devin Towsend Project have released a new video for their track “Lucky Animals” which features contributions by fans of the band. Check it out below:

Thy Art Is Murder Stream New Album

Australian metallers Thy Art Is Murder are streaming their new album “Hate” in it’s entirety. The album is set for release tomorrow. Check out the album below:

New Enslaved Video

Enslaved have posted a new video on-line for their track “Thoughts Like Hammers”. The song is taken from the band’s newest album “RIITIIR”. Check out the video below:

Ill Nino Stream New Album

Ill Nino are currently streaming their upcoming release “Epidemia” in it’s entirety. The album is set for release later this month. Check out the album here.

MxPx Anounce Australian Tour

MxPx have announced they will be touring Australia in March 2013. The tour dates are as follows:

Wednesday March 6 – The Zoo, Brisbane 18+
Thursday March 7 – Manning Bar, Sydney 18+
Friday March 8 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide 18+
Saturday March 9 – Forest Edge Festival, Melbourne
Sunday March 10 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne 18+

Tickets will be available from this location from Wednesday October 31.