So the new Mindsnare album dropped by surprise this week and it’s fucking rad. Sonically a cross between their two acclaimed albums Hanged, Choked, Wrists Slit and The Death, the new record Unholy Rush is a perfect return for the legendary band. I’ve been blasting it all week, check it out now. All 500 limited run vinyl copies sold out within a day, here’s hoping Resist do another pressing for everyone who missed out. Following up the unexpected release of two 7”s last month, the band wanted to release the album without any pre-orders or any promotion. Having already sent out several copies of the album to fans who ordered the singles, Graham from Resist explains the methodology of the wide release, “Mindsnare don’t put out all that much music, so how cool is that you receive the band’s new 7”, but as a bonus also receive a new album you had no idea about. The plan was to press a limited amount of the 7”s and sell them out really quickly – put a small amount into retail so they also sell quickly, then release the album – no pre-awareness, no pre-order campaign, it’s simply out now.”
Alt-college kinda emo whatever band Tigers Jaw have announced the upcoming release of their new album. Entitled Spin, the record follows up their 2014 release Charmer. Due for release on Tuesday May 9 on Black Cement Records, the band has released the preview single Guardian.
Pop-punk heroes Descendents have announced the upcoming release of a 20th anniversary vinyl reissue of their 1996 comeback album Everything Sux. Out Friday May 5, the remastered reissue will come on 180gram premium vinyl with deluxe embossed cover art and accompanied by an additional 7” with outtakes Lucky and Shattered Milo. Pre-orders are available now from Epitaph Records.
Gainesville beard punk lords Hot Water Music have released a digital only career-spanning compilation of outtakes, b-sides and covers. Entitled Keep It Together, the album is available now via Rise Records on Spotify. The band is currently recording a new LP due for release later this year, their first since 2012’s Exister.
Danzig has announced the release of a new full length album. Entitled Black Laden Crown, the album will be the first since 2010’s Deth Red Saboath. Danzig last released the terrible covers EP Skeletons in 2015, which was no good and not worth anyone’s time. An all-Elvis covers album was also announced but has not yet eventuated. Black Laden Crown is due for release on Friday May 12 on Nuclear Blast.
Baltimore metallic hardcore band Pulling Teeth have announced a reissue of their 2007 debut album Martyr Immortal. Although receiving a modest following in their original run, the band’s sound has been expanded upon and received more exposure through newer bands like Power Trip. To be released on A389 Records in the middle of this year, the band will also be playing a one-off reunion show at this year’s This Is Hardcore fest in Philadelphia.
Bay Area stoner hardcore band Connoisseur have announced the upcoming release of a new 7”. Entitled Over The Edge, the record will be out on Friday April 7 on Tankcrimes. The band last released their debut Stoner Justice in 2015.
