Boise Warped Tour!

If you happen to be at Warped Tour today in Boise, please go check out Continental performing on The Kevin Says Stage at 6:10 PM

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THE GLOVES ARE OFF, ROUND 1 IS HERE

Pulverizing Punk Upstarts DEATH PUNCH and THE SPARRING release the spit, ROUND 1 

Orange County, CA – Aug. 12, 2011 – Channeling the roots of the punk subculture, two of Southern California’s most promising prospects have joined forces to launch their modern take on a time honored tradition. Simply titling the release ROUND 1, Death Punch and The Sparring go for the jugular with eight tracks of all out release. Contributing four tracks apiece, ROUND 1 is anchored by the fundamentals of cathartic punk rock music – driving percussion, flammable string work, and vocal delivery that is part punk swagger, part war cry.

From Los Angeles, the quintet known as DEATH PUNCH might be young, but have already cemented a fervent following among punk purists. Routinely supporting artists that span the generational divide, DEATH PUNCH has shared the stage with everyone from The ADICTS and FEAR, to STRUNG OUT and DEATH BY STEREO. Projecting a sound that is both aggressive and articulate, the five hone in on a message that manages to retain the socially conscious foundation of punk, while never forgetting the pit. In much of the same vein as The Casualties, Bad Religion, and Anti-Flag, DEATH PUNCH is indeed that old school feel with a new car smell.

A little further east on the 91 in Fullerton, CA, THE SPARRING has begun establishing their own punk rock legacy. On the strength of the band’s first 3-song EP, indie punk darlings Old Shoe Records immediately began a partnership. Cathartic, relentless, outright flammable, THE SPARRING would go on to land a spot on the summer long trek of the Vans Warped Tour, showcase their brand successfully at SXSW, and earn the adulation of a wide array of genre mainstays ranging from STREET DOGS and FACE to FACE, to EVERY TIME I DIE! and RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS.

The collaborative effort simply titled ROUND 1, marks the first split from OLD SHOE RECORDS  and ushers in a new era of ageless punk rock tradition. Featuring (3) three new, original recordings from each DEATH PUNCH and THE SPARRING, the overall theme to the album fits perfectly with the title – complete release. Stage dives, circle pits, 20 fans to one microphone, ROUND 1 harnesses the sheer combustion that is a DEATH PUNCH or THE SPARRING onstage. Both bands are also finalizing tour dates to bring the madness to a city near you.

These boys are taking off the gloves – things are about to get heavy.

ROUND 1 now from OLD SHOE RECORDS

To purchase click here – “ROUND 1″

www.oldshoerecords.com

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CHUCK RAGAN OFFERS FREE DOWNLOAD OF “NOMAD BY FATE” AT CHUCKRAGANMUSIC.COM

Announce Dates on Dropkick Murphy’s Shamrock-N-Roll Festival on Folk Stage

In anticipation of CHUCK RAGAN’s third full length record COVERING GROUND , the rootsy singer/songwriter is excited to debut the song “Nomad By Fate” on his newly redesigned website www.ChuckRaganMusic.com. After downloading the song for FREE, fans can pre-order Covering Ground, out September 13, 2011 on CD or vinyl, as well as limited edition bundles with custom mini harmonica at SideOneDummy’s webstore:  http://store.sideonedummy.com/bands/chuck-ragan.html

No stranger to the road, Ragan has spent nearly 20 years traveling the world on tour and is excited to hit the pavement again this Fall on Dropkick Murphys’ inaugural Shamrock-N-Roll Festival. Kicking off with two nights at Boston’s renowned Fenway Park on September 8, Ragan will play the Folk stage all nine nights of the tour, which also features Dropkick Murphys, Street Dogs, The Mahones, The Parkington Sisters, and more. Following the Dropkick Murphys’ festival, Chuck Ragan will embark on his own international event, The Revival Tour (www.therevivaltour.com), whose UK and European leg will include eight new countries. The three-week acoustic collective boasts solo and collaborative performances from Ragan, Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio), Dave Hause (The Loved Ones), and Brian Fallon (Gaslight Anthem/Horrible Crowes), who also appears on the album, and kicks off on September 27 in Bristol, UK.

OFF! X InCase at Room 205 – Watch The Exclusive Video

With raw enthusiasm we premiere the second installment of Room 205 with OFF! For this explosive episode, director Jason Farrell and set designer Tamarra Younis took inspiration from the legendary “Bates Motel,” located around the corner from Keith Morris’ Sunset Junction apartment.

Spooky, sketchy and fantastically well-lit, today’s hardcore matinee continues with the mauling wallop of “Poison City” from the debut album First Four EPs (Vice Music).

The four members of OFF! come from an array of truly awe-inspiring bands. Keith Morris (Black Flag/Circle Jerks), Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides), Steven McDonald (Redd Kross), and Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless/Hot Snakes/Rocket From the Crypt). Formed in Los Angeles in 2010, they’ve already released four EPs of classic hardcore and logged more road miles than most bands will in their entire existence. It is an honor to host this group of friends and favorite musicians in Room 205.

Look for the final installment of OFF! at Room 205 to launch on August 15.

View OFF!’s performance of “Poison City” at: http://www.goincase.com/room205/off/poison-city/

Jim Lindberg Returns to Warped

The Past, The Present, and The Future with The Black Pacific

“I’ve been playing this music since I was twelve years old. I still wanted to continue playing music so I wasted no time at all in putting together a new project with a great group of guys and now we’re just looking to the future,” Lindberg said. “I was ready for a new beginning for me to play music that I’ve always loved.”

To argue that Pennywise was a staple of punk rock music, would likely be an understatement. For 20 years, Jim Lindberg fronted the band that went all over the world spreading their fervent message  that spanned from brotherhood to giving a big fuck you to the faces of authority.

For the first time, Lindberg is attending the Vans Warped Tour and will, yes, be up on stage but the view will be a little different. “It’s gonna be strange going out on Warped Tour with a new band after Pennywise was such a huge part of Warped Tour,” Lindberg admits. The summer caravan rolls into Southern California this week and the grueling nationwide trek is one Lindberg has made many times, with Pennywise that is. 

Video of The Day 7-26-11

Catch Fullertons finest The ADOLESCENTS doing a FREE Show at The Slidebar Sunday August 7th!

http://www.theadolescents.net/

 

Shows you need to know about July 25th-31st

Here are a few shows YOU need to know about!

Monday July 25th:                                                                                                         Queens of The Stone Age                                                                                                   Fox Theatre Pomona

Tuesday July 26th                                                                                                                 Fucked Up & Trash Talk                                                                                                            El Rey Theatre

Wednesday July 27th:                                                                                 Trash Talk & Fucked Up                                                                                                     The Casbah – San Diego

Lady Sinatra and Continental                                                                                                The Slidebar Rock N Roll Kitchen                                      http://www.slidebarfullerton.com 

Thursday July 28th                                                                                                       Spyders from Bars – All Star tribute to Bowie                                                           The Slidebar Rock N Roll Kitchen                                                                                    http://www.slidebarfullerton.com

Salty Saturday’s Video of The Day 7-23-11

Rage Rehearsal Video – L.A. Rising Happens July 30th

There are going to be the people that argue how obviously this was amped for the cameras, but really, let’s assume it wasn’t so we can say how rad it is to watch Rage Against The Machine getting into their own rehearsal. After a couple of decades in becoming one of rock music’s most influential outfits, to see the guys bouncing around to their own tunes brings a tear to our eye. The band just released another video in a series of behind the scenes type episodes, giving fans a glimpse into the prep for the historic L.A. Rising event happening at the L.A. Coliseum July 30th. Alongside Rage Against The Machine, Rise Against, Muse, El Gran Silencio, and Immortal Technique will comprise the support on the bill.

Rad video – peep this.

Picture of The Day 7-22-11

Who’s ready to party with Old Shoe?