by Black Bubblegum

Don Caballero

Don Caballero have announced a new set of dates including four NYC-area shows: Dec 6th at The Polish Club in Poughkeepsie (with Casket Architects), Dec 7th at Maxwell's with their Relapse labelmates Tombs (tickets here), Dec 8th @ Europa, and Dec 9th in New Haven at Cafe Nine. The band is currently scooting around Europe promoting their new record Punkgasm, out now on Relapse. Full Don Cab tour dates are below.

In other Tombs news, the band posted the song "Gossamer" to their myspace (from their upcoming record Winter Hours due in 2009), started a blog named after a Black Flag record (thats my guess), added a KICK ass drummer, will share the stage with Doomriders at Union Pool on 12/20 (just in time for Christmas!) and have a new split LP with badasses Planks.

Tombs also recently played CMJ, and MetalInjection has the video to prove it. You can watch them below..

Casket Architects recently played the Beasts Of The East Fest with Harvey Milk and Bison BC (Bison BC pics here).

Dates and videos below....

Continue reading "Don Caballero & Tombs - a show together & other Tour Dates"

by Black Bubblegum

DOWNLOAD: Don Caballero - "Lord Krepelka" (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Don Caballero - "Bulkeye" (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Poison Arrows - "Casual Wave" (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Poison Arrows - "Lockaway" (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Poison Arrows - "Trailer Park" (MP3)

Punkgasm is out now, and it marks record number two for the revamped Don Caballero lineup with members of Cretia Bourzia. Check out "Lord Krepelka" and "Bulkeye" above and check Don Caballero out on August 23rd (Saturday) at the Knitting Factory with An Albatross, Ponytail and WFMU DJ Marty McSorley. Tickets are still available.

Back in 2003, when original member Damon Che decided to reform Don Cab, he reached out to former members Mike Banfield and Pat Morris to see if they wanted to participate. Both declined. Both are showcasing their new bands at Mercury Lounge in NYC September 1st. Tickets are at the door. Tropic Of Nelson is also on board.

Pat Morris is in The Poison Arrows who are knee deep into EP number three (Casual Wave was released on August 19th on File Thirteen Records). Check out the title track above, as well as a track from each from their two previous EPs.

Knot Feeder, featuring Mike Banfield, haven't updated their MySpace blog in a while, but they made it known that they recorded six tracks with J.Robbins at his studio Magpie Cage for an upcoming full-length in December, and that they were finishing it some time in February.

Of course, Ian Williams was also a member of the pre-2003 Don Caballero. He is plugging away at a little band called Battles and they recently played Central Park Summerstage.

Don Cab dates HERE. PA & KF dates below...

Continue reading "Don Cab & ex-Don Cab - the Poison Arrows & Knot Feeder - MP3s, NYC shows & other tour dates "

by Black Bubblegum

DOWNLOAD: Don Caballero - "Bulkeye" (MP3)

Don Caballero - Punkgasm Album cover

Don Caballero will release their new album Punkgasm on Relapse August 19th. Download the track "Bulkeye" from that album above. Preorder Punkgasm with a t-shirt at Relapse Records.

As previously mentioned, Don Caballero play the Knitting Factory four days after Punkgasm drops (August 23rd) with An Albatross and Ponytail. The show is part of a greater tour. Tickets are still available. All dates below. Ponytail is also playing a shit-ton of other shows in NYC.

Ex-Don Cab member Ian Williams' new band Battles recently played Irving Plaza and are playing a free show at Central Park Summerstage on August 16th (with Gang Gang Dance).

An Albatross recently interviewed former members of The VSS (currently Red Sparowes) for Revolver and have a new album of their own coming soon on Eyeball. One of those songs, "...And Now Emerges The Silver Pilgrim" is streaming at their myspace.

Continue reading "Don Caballero - new album, MP3, 2008 Tour Dates w/ Ponytail & An Albatross (who also have a new record)"

by Black Bubblegum

DOWNLOAD: Pulling Teeth - Live @ Sound & Fury 2K7 (ALBUM ZIP)
DOWNLOAD: Gnaw Their Tongues - Bubonic Burial Rites (ALBUM ZIP), ALBUM ART
DOWNLOAD: Gnaw Their Tongues - Vomiting Helplessly (ALBUM ZIP), ALBUM ART

Opeth!

Twenty six. Thats how many days we have left until the new Opeth record hits the streets. Mikael Akerfeldt & the boys have put in WORK when it comes to publicity for this record so check out a few interviews that they did here, here, here, here, here, and a seven-parter here. Whew! And here's a taste of their setlist from the Universal City, CA date (May 2nd) of the Progressive Nation Tour:

Master's Apprentices
Baying of the Hounds
In My Time of Need
Wreath
Heir Apparent
The Drapery Falls

Tickets are still on sale for Opeth's two shows at Terminal 5. We have a pair to giveaway too. Want them? Email BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: Opeth). Include your first and last name. One winner will be picked at random and contacted.

More dates have been added to the Cavalera Conspiracy tour.... check for the full tour dates below. Missed the presale? Don't worry, tickets are back on sale as of Friday morning @ 10am.

Speaking of the Cavaleras, check out the cover for the new Soulfly record Conquer here, as well as the tracklisting below. Conquer will feature guest appearances by David Vincent (Morbid Angel) and Dave Peters (Throwdown).

Speaking of two nights at the venue formerly known as Irving Plaza, tickets are still on sale for the first of two At the Gates reunion shows. The second night is sold out.

much, much more...............

Continue reading "This Week In METAL (05/09/08)"