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_PlanetX posted in the forum today that Amazon UK has posted 30 second samples for each track off the forthcoming Meshuggah album Koloss. I have to say it’s sounding damn tasty so far. If you decide you want to order it via Amazon, then I’d appreciate you use this link!
As promised the other day, the new Melvins track “The War On Wisdom†has premiered on Pitchfork. This track is from the coming EP The Bull & The Bees. Personally I think it’s quite excellent! Why do you guys reckon?
Snippets was already taken, so here’s a few sausages I’ll throw your way: Volto! are playing another gig, this time at The Mint on the 31st of March, which is also located in The City Of Angels. Tickets are just under $25 and will be a great chance to check out some of their new songs. Hopefully Gryphon Labs might support them as well. Gnjasmkr will be a giving away… Read More »Sunday Sausage Sizzlers!
I’ve noticed a few interesting happenings in regards to bands that have supported Tool over the years, and today I shall compile them into one handy post for you all to enjoy. Firstly, not only are the Melvins touring with Unsane, but it appears they are recording something. A new album I guess. Seems not all that long ago they released the last one, but I always welcome a new… Read More »Generic “bands that have supported Tool” update
Not only do they have a new album out in March, but Meshuggah are also embarking on a US tour with fellow Tool tour mates Baroness, and Polish death metallers Decapitated. Here are the dates: April 29 | Houston, TX | House of Blues | On sale 2/3 April 30 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues | On sale 2/3 May 1 | Austin, TX | Emo’s East |… Read More »Meshuggah announce US tour with Baroness & Decapitated
Part 2 of the Intronaut Tour Diary from the Tool Tour 2012 is up, and once again it’s an insightful and humorous read. Here’s a sample (with a song name censored to protect the unspoilt): 1/18/12 9:00 pm – By the time we hit Tucson, we were pretty sick of Dave being an attention hog rock star jerk. Tonight in Albuquerque, Tool invited Danny [Walker] up to play drums on… Read More »Intronaut Tour Diary part 2
Intronaut have been keeping a tour diary of the current Tool Tour, 2012 and have posted some humorous and insightful entries on the LA Weekly website (don’t worry it’s spoiler free): 1/14/12, 1:00 pm – We arrive at Reno Events Center and find a parking spot for our Dodge Sprinter van amidst Tool’s six tour buses and six big rig trucks. This is the first of many hilarious examples of… Read More »Intronaut Tour Diary
The Melvins have just announced another US tour, this time will fellow rock stalwarts Unsane. The tour looks to be mainly SW USA, but with a smattering of shows in other areas as well: April 11 – San Jose, CA – The Blank Club April 12 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall April 13 – Los Angeles, CA – The Troubadour April 14 – San Diego, CA… Read More »The Melvins & Unsane tour the USA
It’s common knowledge for a week or so now that Meshuggah will be releasing their new album on the 26th of March, but today it was revealed on the Nuclear Blast website that the new album should be called Koloss. You can now order it on the website in the following formats: Koloss + MAGIC CUBE which includes a CD and DVD Koloss 2LP Brown Vinyl Edition Not sure what… Read More »Meshuggah to release kolossal new album
Vertebrae33 emailed me today to let me know about an interview he did with Chet Zar for his website Metal Band Art. The interview features a range of questions about his artwork, his influences and his work with bands such as Tool. A short but interesting read.