The ever ingenious Bomb The Music Industry are at it again with a brand new inventive contest where one lucky winner will a test pressing of their upcoming album, Vacation.
The way to win the contest, however, is what makes this truly unique. The band has posted a free download of an instrumental version of their new single – Vocal Coach – and are asking people to record their own lyrics and melody over top of the instruments. They will then sort through it all and pick their favorite recording as the winner.
You can download the song and get more information here.
Long running Phsychobilly outfit the Nekromantix have announced their first new album since 2007′s Life Is a Grave & I Dig It. The album is titled What Happens In Hell, Stays In Hell and will hit stores August 2, 2011 via Hellcat Records.
On August 16th 2011, Side One Dummy will release Scream’s Complete Control Session via digital download and 10″ vinyl. The recording will include 7 songs and is the band’s first effort since 1993′s Fumble. The album will include the band’s original lineup (vocalist Pete Stahl, guitarist Franz Stahl, bassist Skeeter Thompson, drummer Kent Stax) as well as newcomer guitarist Clint Walsh. To download “Stopwatch” from the album and see a video from the session, click 
Samiam has been busy in Green Day’s studio, Jingletown with producer Chris Dugan recording their 8th studio album which will be released via Hopeless Records later this year. Guitarist Sergie Loobkoff commented saying:
