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To simply say that former Vice Records' founder and current Blackened Music Series creator Adam Shore is a busy guy is an extreme understatement. Fresh off the heels of his Brutal Truth/Pig Destroyer/Repulsion show at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple this past July -- an ample offering for the Blackened Music Series' elite, growing roster -- Noisecreep sat down with Shore to discuss what else is in sto

One month before Pelican release their fourth album, 'What We All Come to Need,' the Chicago instrumental heavyweights join label mates Sunn 0))), Earth and Eagle Twin for a show at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple in New York City. This veritable Southern Lord Records showcase is part of the Blackened Music Series, but it effectively previews Pelican's new songs before their headlining tour in October

Vinyl records should have been something dead and buried when the digital age took its big thick grasp, as the number one music store in the country became a digital one. But the truth is, vinyl might be a driving force, helping keep the aching music industry alive -- especially in the underground metal and punk community, which is what Eric Mueller from Pirate Press told Noisecreep in an intervie

In support of their upcoming album, 'What We All Come To Need,' Chicago instrumental masters Pelican have announced a massive 28-city North American trek set to roll out this October. Starting in Minneapolis and ending in their hometown, Pelican's main support includes labelmates Black Cobra on most dates, with Minsk and Sweet Cobra among the variety of bands joining them along the way otherwise

Yesterday, we told you that the Aug. 26 stop of the Pedal to the Metal Tour had been canceled, which, we guess, sparked rumors that the entire rest of the tour was nixed. Of course, we assumed the show's cancellation was probably due to Zakk Wylde's recent hospitalization for the treatment of a blood clot...

There are places you expect to see grindcore shows, like basements and the occasional VFW hall. Then there's the Brooklyn Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, N.Y. -- an ornate, 100-year-old building that's more accustomed to hosting family reunions and potluck dinners than a once-in-a-liftime show featuring three generations of grindcore...

Dear Ozzy Osbourne: We know that breakups can be tough. But listen ... it's time to cut the cord already. It's best to end it swiftly ... like pulling off a band-aid. So, why don't you just pick up the phone, or send an email, or have your lawyers call his lawyers ...

Songs and summer go hand in hand: outdoor concerts, the iPod playing during a run through the park or a stereo jamming during a family cookout. To celebrate Independence Day, Noisecreep recognizes some of the best songs of summer. Maybe this list will help you discover a new favorite summer tune – or bring back fond memories of seasons past. Enjo...

Since the release of last year's 'Tail Swallower & Dove' These Arms Are Snakes have been jumping into the studio at every chance thrown their way. The results of these studio jaunts have been handfuls of split vinyl releases, which have included partnering with such acts like Russian Circles, Pelican, All The Saints, and Tropics; and there are some more recordings still waiting to be released.

Dredg - 'The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion' - Ohlone Walking slowly away from the path of metal this week and strolling down alt rock lane, long time progressive rockers Dredg will be releasing their fourth studio album...