<p>It’s almost hard to remember that there was once a period in American history where folks got riled up about the idea of Santa Claus being used in horror movies and other related genre flicks, but it did happen. But we’ve come a long way as a culture from Silent Night, Deadly Night, and the actors who have played Santa in some non-Miracle on 34th Street fashion keep growing by the year: Bill Goldberg, Mel Gibson, and now, David Harbour. […]</p>
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Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new track by New York's Neckscars! The track is called "Ray of Pain". Speaking to Punknews the band said of the song, "'Ray of Pain' started out as an acoustic track I was sitting on last year. I was inspired by a friend finally breaking free from an abusive relationship. The story ends with the promise of a fresh start.”"Ray of Pain" is off the upcoming FEST 20 COMP that is being released via Sell The Heart Records, Wiretap Records, and Rat Terror Records. The comp features 13 songs that are previously unreleased or out of print by artists including Tsunami Bomb, Sarchasm, Timeshares, Signals Midwest, American Thrills, and Middle-Aged Queers. Proceeds from the sale of the album will go to Baltimore based organization Feed The Scene that provides touring bands with a clean place to stay, hot meals, and help with show booking and promotion. Pre-order for the FEST 20 COMP will go live October 7 and you can do so here and here at that time. Listen to the song below!

<p>Whether it be in the form of stand-up albums or his wildly successful podcast, we’ve become almost accustomed to getting heavy, hilarious doses of Ken Reid. Now, for at least the month of October, we’re getting the same Ken Reid, but for shorter, spookier spurts every day. Starting on October 1, the comedian and podcast host has set out to pepper his intriguingly in-depth dissections of TV and pop culture all over the month of October, with one short blast […]</p>
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Good Music have announced that they will be releasing a benefit compilation called Good Music To Ensure Safe Abortion Access To All. PUP, The Regrettes, Sleater-Kinney, Soccer Mommy, David Byrne and Devo, Tegan and Sara, Wet Leg, Bully, R.E.M., Fleet Foxes, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Death Cab for Cutie, Mac DeMarco, and Tenacious D are among the bands who have contributed tracks. All of the proceeds will go towards Brigid Alliance, Noise for Now, and Abortion Care Network. Good Music To Ensure Safe Abortion Access To All will be available for 24 hours on October 7 on Bandcamp for Bandcamp Friday.

Chris Carey, the bassist for Poison Idea and Burning Leather and the guitarist for Religious War and Dead Conspiracy, has passed away. He was 51 years old. Frankie Delmane released a statement that reads, "I am beyond devastated by this loss. I am still processing this and am an emotional junkyard right now. I have no words to give other than extreme sorrow. Chris Carey was my best friend, my right hand man, the one who no matter what- always connected. We never fought, we never hated each other, we rarely disagreed. He was one of the most well loved people I have ever known, and his absence is so enormous and painful for me It's hard for me to stop from falling apart. I simply cannot fathom a world without my brother, my best man, my partner in music and life. He meant so much to all who knew him, and meant even more to me. Missed will never be the word. And I will never recover from this. I don't think I can. I will move on like everyone else, but with what purpose will remain to be seen in the coming months. I knew it would be difficult to write anything- and it is- but it also helps the pain a bit. No one is to blame, either. We all made every effort in every way to make sure Chris knew he was needed and wanted and loved and cherished. He really did know that. He just had demons on his back that I am afraid he could never shake. Good night sweet prince.We send our condolences to Chirs Carey's family, friends, and fans.

Pleasure Venom have announced that they will be releasing their debut full length album. It is called Rebirth/Return and will be out December 2. Pleasure Venom released a handful of singles in 2021 and 2022 and released their self-titled EP in 2018.

<p>And just like that, Depeche Mode have become the greatest synth-pop duo in the world. The pioneering electronic music band held a press conference today (October 4) to announce their 15th studio album, Memento Mori, as well as plans for a world tour. Dave Gahan and Martin Gore held a court in Berlin to relay the news, as well as address the sudden death of founding member Andy Fletcher. According to NME, Gore says the title of the record was in […]</p>
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<p>Did you have a nice September? Would you like to have an even better one next year? Arctic Monkeys sure hope you do, and this week have unveiled a North American tour for 2023 that requires a little bit of planning and a whole lot of anticipation. Alex Turner and the rest of the dudes will strut our lands late next summer across 22 dates that begin August 25 in Minneapolis and wrap September 29 in Los Angeles, with Fontaines […]</p>
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On October 1, The Gaslight Anthem played Echo Beach in Toronto, Ontario. Jeff Rosenstock opened the show. The Gaslight Anthem are currently on the North American leg of their reunion world tour and released Get Hurt in 2014. Our photographer Stephen McGill was there to capture all the action. Check out his photos below.