What’s the genesis behind John Rattray’s new Demon Deck? Find out below, then check the board on the Zero site.

Industrial mainstays My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult will revisit their late-’80s, early-90s tenure on Chicago’s trailblazing Wax Trax! Records with a new compilation this summer and tours with Lords of Acid. Due out July 13 and billed as the first in a series, Sinister Whisperz — Volume One: The ‘Wax Trax’ years (1987-1991) [...]

Mogwai has captured its ear-destroying live set to tape.  Special Moves was recorded April 2009 while the act was on tour to support last year’s The Hawk Is Howling (Matador). It’s due out on Aug. 24 from Rock Action Records. Special Moves‘ track listing is: I’m Jim Morrison, I’m Dead Friend Of The Night Hunted [...]

Upper Playground is pretty well known for its great artist collaborations, and now they’ve paired with illustrator Jeremy Fish for this superFishal capsule collection. Fish’s work is unique in his ability to add a touch of whimsy and fun to everything he does, without ever straining his credibility. Now you can show your appreciation for [...]

Murder City Devils are doing some dates with Detroit’s Silverghost. Here are the shows: July 14, 2010 Boston, MA Royale Night Club with Silverghost July 15, 2010 West Chester, PA The Note with Silverghost July 16, 2010 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell’s with Silverghost July 17, 2010 Baltimore, MD Sonar with Silverghost

Drone metal/psych rock three-piece Boris appear to be working with the Cult’s Ian Astbury on a new EP. Or at least that’s the online rumor. Earsplit PR sent out a brief email that simply said, “The BXI EP is confirmed. Details to be announced shortly….” Along with the minor announcement is a photograph of the [...]

Jucifer will be on the road next month, primarily in the Northeast. Dates also feature Gloominous Doom. Here’s the latest: 6/1 Washington DC, DC @ The Black Cat 6/3 Richmond, VA @ The Triple 6/4 Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11 6/6 Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone 6/16 Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu necktie 6/19 Lancaster, [...]

Human Reunion, carbonics 7″, Five Three Dial Tone After five years as a live entity, and several failed attempts at releasing a recorded product of their enigmatic and provocative art rock, Human Reunion finally have a proper release.  Kudos to the band for their determination and to Five Three Dial for picking up the ball [...]

Me & Mountains, Self-Titled EP, Fictionband Mechanics In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that I was positively biased towards Me & Mountains before I ever heard a note.  I met M&M primary vocalist, bassist Burris Dixon in a bar some time back, and we’ve since struck up a pleasant and casual [...]

Paul Gray, the bassist for metal band Slipknot, was found dead at an Iowa hotel on Monday.  He was 38 years old.  The Urbandale Police department told TMZ that a hotel employee discovered Gray’s body early Monday.  Police found no evidence of foul play, but an investigation into Gray’s death has begun. As a member [...]