Grief

Break out the Fels Naptha, that industrial-strength soap mechanics use to slough off the motor oil and dirt that lodges under their fingernails. That's because micro-indie label Willowtip will be reissuing Grief's 'Come to Grief,' long regarded as a doom/sludge essential that's so filthy, it'll make you require a scalding hot shower...

Split releases make up one of the strongest staples of the underground music scene. Whether it's releasing a three-way tape with your buddies' powerviolence bands or going all out on a 180 gram picture disc with one of your idols, doing a split is one of the best ways to get your music heard by unfamiliar ears (and can be pretty damn profitable, too, if you play your cards right and vinyl nerds g

There's nothing more enthralling and thrilling for a band than embarking on their first tour, playing their music for fans and those who've never even heard of them. Struck by Lightning are stoked about the process, though. "We are practicing and preparing to head out on our first tour...

ON THE RISE: Los Angeles' Ancestors debut album 'Neptune With Fire' (North Atlantic Sound) has been getting rave reviews from critics and fans alike, and features some thick Sleep meets Pink Floyd fuzzed out riffage. They will be bringing their psychedelic doom to SXSW for three shows over two days...