new mars volta is always good news! i'm surprised they already have a new album ready

I'm still waiting for something decent to follow Deloused...

but I'll check it out once its released as always.

new mars volta is always good news! i'm surprised they already have a new album ready

They always work fast. Deloused was released in summer 2003, Frances was released just over a year and a half later in February 2005 (though it was planned for December 04 and I think it leaked then too), and Amputechture was summer 2006. Plus in between every album Omar's released a solo record. He usually says that when a new Mars Volta record is released, the next is often mostly or completely written anyway.

In other news (not sure how new this is to anyone except me), Animal Collective fans will be pleased to be able to watch the video for the new song Fireworks from their upcoming Strawberry Jam album can be viewed here: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/forkcast/44017-animal-collective-fireworks-video  (thankyou Pitchfork  ​). It sounds of a similar vein to the other 2 new songs I've heard through live performances - perhaps less like a weird psychedelic folk/pop song with electronic flourishes, but more like a weird psychedelic electronic band with pop flourishes. Maybe. All 3 new songs certainly have more of a distinct groove to older Animal Collective, I think. Their sense of melody is still there though. I like it lots. And the single (not Fireworks...a song called Peacebone which is one of the new songs I've heard before) is released on August 13th, which is the day after my birthday, just in case anyone was wondering what they could get me for a late birthday present (I'm joking I actually want one of these shirts: http://www.gamingw.net/pubaccess/28248/currentpinecone.png).

And that's my hijacking of the news for today.

They always work fast. Deloused was released in summer 2003, Frances was released just over a year and a half later in February 2005 (though it was planned for December 04 and I think it leaked then too), and Amputechture was summer 2006. Plus in between every album Omar's released a solo record. He usually says that when a new Mars Volta record is released, the next is often mostly or completely written anyway.

In other news (not sure how new this is to anyone except me), Animal Collective fans will be pleased to be able to watch the video for the new song Fireworks from their upcoming Strawberry Jam album can be viewed here: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/forkcast/44017-animal-collective-fireworks-video  (thankyou Pitchfork  ​). It sounds of a similar vein to the other 2 new songs I've heard through live performances - perhaps less like a weird psychedelic folk/pop song with electronic flourishes, but more like a weird psychedelic electronic band with pop flourishes. Maybe. All 3 new songs certainly have more of a distinct groove to older Animal Collective, I think. Their sense of melody is still there though. I like it lots. And the single (not Fireworks...a song called Peacebone which is one of the new songs I've heard before) is released on August 13th, which is the day after my birthday, just in case anyone was wondering what they could get me for a late birthday present (I'm joking I actually want one of these shirts: http://www.gamingw.net/pubaccess/28248/currentpinecone.png).

And that's my hijacking of the news for today.

Oh awesome. I didn't realise they had any new albums coming.

Anyway good thread DS. triple j radio (best radio station ever) has a good music news section on its website: http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/default.htm

This is just a quick report that I'm pleased about:

So last week on 2007 we had Nick Findlay phoning in from London to gloat about catching French electro eccentrics Daft Punk on stage at the Wireless Festival.

"It was over the top but I would have paid any money to see them again and again and again. It was really great coz they went off for their encore and the entire stage was black and then boom their robot suits lit up and the crowd just... oh, I'm speechless Richard."

This week we've been told by reliable sources to be optimistic that we'll get a visit from the duo ourselves this year. In fact there's a rumour that they've scheduled a date in Melbourne for late December.

Nick reckons during the set he saw the band also hinted there's a new album on the way. We'll confirm details asap.

So yeah if Daft Punk come here that'd be really cool. I'm also interested in any new albums they might make.

dope, I loved Amputechture. Easily my favourite TMV record.

Animal Collective is coming to Atlanta here in September, and I'm really excited. Some of my friends who've seen them describe their show as nothing short of legendary.

The new 3 album comes out on July 24th.  Thats a great day.  yes indeed.

New Animal Collective leaked today by the way. You are probably going to wait but I'll get it now since I wouldn't buy it anyway and I won't be here when it's released.
This already leaked too, it's good but I prefer Wake Pig at the moment.

I don't know how many care about this but it seems like Anathema are opening for Porcupine Tree in their upcoming UK tour. There hasn't been any announcement yet but Anathema will be opening in the two announced concerts so far so I assume they'll open for all of them in UK.

This would be pretty great I'm sure!  Stupid British bands................ only playin' in England



Anyways, some interesting news:

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has teamed with longtime engineer Steve Evetts at Omen Room Studios in Los Angeles' date=' California to begin tracking songs. The band will remain in L.A. through July to complete work on the record. The drum tracks were recorded at Sonikwire Studios by Gil Sharone (STOLEN BABIES, PUSCIFER). A fall release via Relapse Records is expected.[/quote']

I had assumed the new Dillinger would be released in 2008, but it looks like they've made more progess on it than I thought!

An interesting thing I learned from triple j's interview with Josh Homme: it's pronounced "Hommy" (like "Tommy"), not "Homm".

An interesting thing I learned from triple j's interview with Josh Homme: it's pronounced "Hommy" (like "Tommy"), not "Homm".

Really? That just fucks up my whole world. In interviews I'm sure people have always pronounced it "Homm".

Really? That just fucks up my whole world. In interviews I'm sure people have always pronounced it "Homm".

Yeah I know. It was a big HEY WHAT. But they've even played that little part of the interview a few times, and he confirms it. I think it was just going to be too much of a hassle to correct everyone, so it was left to be asked about.

haha fucked me too

what the hell http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/s1974763.htm
that's just kind of weird-sounding

ALSO
for one week only, you can get Beastie Boys - "Off the Grid", the first song from their latest (and instrumental) album for FREE on triple j: http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/listen/mp3s.htm

The Mix-Up album by the Beastie Boys got really mixed reviews, but I think it's really fantastic! It's nothing new, they haven't strayed from the instrumentals present on Check Your Head and Ill Communication, but it's still a cool party record. Just like all their other albums. Off the Grid is a great song.

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Radiohead are mastering their forthcoming album in New York according to ateaseweb.com and the NME. Hooray!

the rammstein signer quit

the rammstein signer quit

www.herzeleid.com says they are working on a new album.  Where did you hear this?

oh according to Herzeleid.com

Many sites are reporting that Till will leave the band after the next studio album (such as Blabbermouth.net). They claim he is leaving due to problems in the band and would like to start a solo carrier or a new project. En Esch of KMFDM and Slick Idiot fame would replace him. I normally do not report on rumors, but this one seems to be popping up everywhere. To calm the nerves of upset fans: At the moment, there is no proof of this. I think it is safe to assume that if the official site doesn't confirm this within the next few days, it was simply made up. However, if you have any more information on this, please share.

It's just a rumor but if he did it would be after this album.