Baltimore metallic hardcore lords Trapped Under Ice have announced an end to their hiatus and the upcoming release of a new studio album – their first in six years. Entitled Heatwave, the record is due out next month on the band’s own label Pop Wig. From the band: “10 years after their first release, Trapped Under Ice brings you Heatwave. This phat LP is short, fast and hardcore; the way Straight Ahead intended, but played more like Fury of Five and Breakdown at a backyard party. For punks who’ve considered throwing a spin kick in jean shorts. Rhythmically, Heatwave is like a trailer park Sepultura. Check it out if you fuck with what TUI has been doing for the last decade. The same, but different.”
Recently reunited Gold Coast skate punks Blister have announced an upcoming Melbourne show, following recent sold out reunion sets in Brisbane. The band features Gordy Forman, of acclaimed acts Frenzal Rhomb and Mindsnare. Blister reached moderate popularity in the mid ‘90s, before disbanding when Forman joined Frenzal Rhomb in ‘98. They’ll play their first Melbourne show in 20 years at The Bendigo Hotel on Friday October 6 supporting Teenage Bottlerocket.
Melbourne punks Blind Man Death Stare have announced the release of their first long-anticipated full-length album. Titled It’ll Grow On Ya, the record is due out Wednesday July 26 via Arrest Records. The band has already released a very meaty video for the first single, Spike My Drink But Don’t Take My Kidneys
‘90s skate/pop-punks Goldfinger have announced the upcoming release of a new full-length LP, their first since 08’s Hello Destiny. Singing to Rise Records, the band will release new album The Knife on Friday July 21. You can get a first taste of what they’re serving up with new single, Put the Knife Away
Fat Wreck all-star punk rock cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have announced an upcoming national tour, their first since 2014. Touring in support of their recent best of compilation, Rake It In: The Greatestest Hits, the band will play The Corner Hotel on Saturday October 7. Interestingly, The Living End guitarist Chris Cheney will be filling in for Chris Shiflett on the tour
Rhode Island punks Downtown Boys have announced the release of an upcoming full- length album. Signing to indie mega-label Sub Pop, the band will release their third LP Cost of Living on Friday August 11. Lead single A Wall is available for streaming now
Newcastle hardcore band Tired Minds have also jumped on the new release bandwagon, announcing their debut dull-length release. Entitled Loom, the record is due out on Friday June 16 on Art as Catharsis. The band has released first cut in the form of track Midnight Men, which is a formidable appetiser.
