The Orange County Register published an article about legendary punk band Bad Religion that features comments from the frontmen of  Alkaline Trio, Street Dogs, Set Your Goals, Thursday, Rage Against the Machine and many more.

The writer goes on to ask the guys what influence Bad Religion had on them throughout the years. Although this was written prior to their HOB residency shows, it’s definitely a must read for fans of Bad Religion, or any of these bands. Check it out here.

Bad Religion is currently working on a  live album and a new full length studio album. Check their Dying Scene Shows page for more information on where you can catch the band.

Last week, Dying Scene brought you some new tracks from Dallas, TX, punk band, The Broadsiders.  This week, Dying Scene brings you more new tracks from Dallas, TX, punk band, The Broadsiders!

You can now stream the songs 1836 (no doubt an homage to Texas’ independence from Mexico), Castle Law, and Modern Times on the band’s MySpace (or, actually, their Facebook, too).  I reckon that these tracks are previews to their upcoming release which remains untitled.

The new album will be a follow-up to last year’s Against The World.

Man, this brings back some memories!

Saints and sinners, your prayers have been answered.  88 Fingers Louie is back in action with the footage to prove it!  The band released today a trailer for their upcoming Think Tank Productions, Inc., DVD, Lives (which we previously covered as just a live CD).  And this ain’t your average trailer, either… nine long minutes of on-stage action!  AND the trailer’s composed of full-length tunes!  Tomorrow Starts Today, State, and Summer Photos!  Watch it here.

Live is a 79-minute-long recording of 88 Fingers Louie’s 15 Aug 2009 performance at the Bottom Lounge in the band’s hometown of Chicago, IL.  The DVD captures the show in its entirety and, by the looks and sound of the energy in the trailer, the vibe as well, as it will undoubtedly have you moshing in your living room.

The set features original members Denis Buckley (vocals) and Dan “Mr. Precision” Precision (guitar) as well as their last drummer (from Back On The Streets), John Carrol.  As a treat for the fans, original Alkaline Trio drummer, Glenn Porter, filled in on drums for four of the songs!  John Contreras took up the bass duties as founding member Joe Principe is now a part of Rise Against.

Damn it, this is exciting!

No word of a release date yet, but as more news leaks, Dying Scene will be sure to cover it!

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Netherlands band Antillectual have announced that they are wrapping up production on a new album titled Start From Scratch.  No specific release date yet but they did state it will be coming “soon”. Check out the tracklist here.

Start From Scratch will be a follow up to the band’s last album Testimony. To check out the videos, more information,  free music downloads and tons of other goodies you can visit their official website.

They are currently on tour with High Five Drive. For dates and locations check out their Dying Scene Shows page .

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More Sick Of It All news?!  Good, cuz I’m diggin’ the new album!

The band uploaded a brand new video trailer for a music video for the track Death Or Jail.  Watch as the band is accosted by the man in a Boston alleyway resulting in guitarist Pete screaming from the back of a Paddy wagon.  Oh, it’s in 720p HD, too!  Peep the video here.

Be sure to pick up the band’s new disc, Based On A True Story, out today on Century Media. [Read more…]

Epitaph punk group Off With Their Heads have uploaded the new song Drive, the opening song to their 8 June release In Desolation.  If you’re a fan of the Swingin’ Utters, give this a listen!  Why, as a matter of fact, Off With Their Heads covered the Utters’ Next In Line on the recent Swingin’ Utters tribute album, Untitled 21: A Juvenile Tribute to Swingin’ Utters (get that, too!).

Pre-orders for In Desolation are currently being taken.  There are several package options from which to choose (some of which include an exclusive 7″ and OWTH Zippos and coozies), all for fairly reasonable prices, so go check them out here!

The band’s last LP, From The Bottom, came out in 2008 on No Idea Records.

In a MySpace blog entitled “It’s All Over Now Baby Blue”, British metal/hardcore band Lavondyss announced that they are calling it quits, and that Lavondyss is “sleeping with the fishes”.

We reported last October that Lavondyss had finished writing new material, and was set to head to the recording studio to complete their debut album, Bridges. Between that time and now, the band has re-evaluated where they stand, and have decided to “put it to bed”, however, they do plan on playing some last shows before the breakup (more info to come).

Read the entire sad story here, and let’s hope for the best as these guys pursue other endeavors.

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Danish-based music label Screaming Records (aka What Happened To The Reason For Screaming Records) has just announced a new addition to their ever-growing family. The new signing comes in the form of Copenhagen natives The Hitchcocks, who play a mix of horror psychobilly and street punk. The band is expected to release their debut album, Blood Will Follow, this June on Screaming Records. According to their press release, Blood Will Follow,

“offers 14+ punk rock anthems, each one perfectly crafted and standout. Filled with aggression, whoa oh backing vocals, genre cross-over references and a lyrical content that draws heavily on the horror comic-book style, THE HITCHCOCKS are creating their own playpen and craving attention!”

Head here to read the entire press release, but in the meantime familiarize yourself with this great, energetic band by going to their MySpace page and giving them a lil listen.

In the latest update from Florida rockers Protagonist, we go backstage at The Fest and Harvest of Hope festivals, as well as check out some other live footage. The band loves their video camera, and gets some rather interesting clips, including cameos from members of Fallen From The Sky, Adam from Big Al’s Cheesesteaks, and more! Watch the video here.

Protagonist has a couple tour dates scheduled in the coming months. Head over to their Dying Scene Shows page to find out when and where.

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