“Lex Hives” is the name of the latest chapter in Hives history. It’s already their fifth album and pretty much the only difference is that they produced this one themselves.

In a righteous world, Andrew Falkous would be a rockstar thanks to Future Of The Left. Hell, he should’ve already been one years ago, back when he was still in mclusky.

When Jim Lindberg announced that he was leaving Pennywise, it seemed next to impossible that they went on with another singer. But then Ignite’s Zoli Teglas stepped in and saved the day.

After a short stint on a major label, Motion City Soundtrack’s new album is being released through Epitaph once again. Not sure what happened there… then again I don’t really care.

Ever since Serj Tankian went solo after System Of A Down called it a day, he never managed to convince.

Once upon a time there used to be in a band called Avail with Tim Barry on vocals. It’s quickly becoming a distant memory with Barry working hard at his solo career with every subsequent release.

From the band name and album title to the cartoonish artwork and funny song titles (“Defamation By Defecation”, “Everyday’s A Holiday On Christmas Island”) and the fact that they are from Australia

Destroy Nate Allen is a married couple called Nate and Tessa Allen who are helped out by the weirdo punks of GnarBoots on “With Our Powers Combined”.

xLooking Forwardx… remember those guys? This straight edge outfit is back with an 8-song EP that clocks in at just under 13 minutes.

After three albums on Facedown, the dudes that make up For Today have found a new home over at Razor & Tie. Other than that things haven’t changed much on “Immortal”.