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Signing Story: TOMBS
Many underground signings don’t have a happy ending––simply Google “Victory Records Lawsuit” or “Trustkill Controversies” for confirmation. But that doesn’t mean smooth departures don’t occur. Such is the case for ... -
Brand New at UC Berkeley Greek Theater
Brand New and Modest Mouse shut down UC Berkeley’s Greek Theater. While it may have been labeled a “co-headlining” tour, on this night, Modest Mouse played second fiddle—no pun intended—to one of ... -
Music Album Review: Hail The Sun - "Culture Scars" (9/10)
Culture Scars marks Hail The Sun's third full-length, and first with Equal Vision. This post-hardcore foursome combine Saosin influenced vocals with technical riffs similar to former EV graduates, Fall of ... -
Pierce The Veil on New Album and How to Remain Relevant
It’s hard to dispute the recent emo/post-hardcore revival. But how much can be credited to new music? How many of those artists are gaining new fans? It seems most bands ... -
Music Album Review: Saosin - "Along the Shadow" (8/10)
Anthony Green has returned to the group he paved the post-hardcore path with in 2003, Saosin. Along the Shadow features familiar tones, but with a maturity in songwriting—something scenesters will ... -
Album Review: Polyphia - "Renaissance" (9/10)
Polyphia Album Review If you’ve ever muttered, “all instrumental metal sounds the same,” don’t bother wasting your time or Polyphia’s. But, if you enjoy math- and/or prog-metal, allow me to ... -
Album Review: Hands Like Houses - "Dissonants" (6/10)
Somewhere between Anberlin and Funeral For A Friend, Australian band Hands Like Houses are steadily making a name for themselves through the emo-rock revival. Their third full-length, and first via ... -
August Burns Red, Between the Buried and Me at Regency Ballroom San Francisco
Metalcore veterans August Burns Red are currently on a co-headlining tour with Prog metal quintet Between the Buried and Me (BTBAM). The tour stopped at the Regency Ballroom in (not-so) ... -
Uneasy Listening: An Evening With Clint Mansell
What a time to be alive! Over the last five to 10 years, a trend has emerged wherein composers now perform original motion picture scores for a live audience. As ... -
Album Review: Silver Snakes - "Saboteur" (6/10)
Silver Snakes have returned to the post-hardcore scene with a different sonic approach—trading in melodic riffs for sludgy chugs. Clearly influenced by Nine Inch Nails, many of the album’s tracks ...
