PHIL VANE OF EXTREME NOISE TERROR HAS PASSED AWAY

The terrible news of Phil Vane's death reached us a couple of days ago. He was a founding member of Extreme Noise Terror and in the mid-nineties did vocal duties for Napalm Death.

On February 17 Phil Vane died in his sleep. He was only 46 years old. The band has released the following statement:

"The rumors are true. We're sorry to announce that Phil passed away recently. The band will make a full statement soon but for now we need to take the time to come to terms with this terrible loss."

MELVINS LIVE ALBUM IN MAY

Melvins will release a live album, entitled "Sugar Daddy Live" on May 31 via Ipecac. It was recorded at The Busta-Guts Club in Downey, California, and includes the following tracks:

1. Nude with Boots
2. Dog Island
3. Dies Iraea
4. Civilized Worm
5. The Kicking Machine
6. Eye Flies
7. Tipping The Lion
8. Rat Faced Granny
9. The Hawk
10. You’ve Never Been Right
11. A History of Bad Men
12. Star Spangled Banner
13. Boris

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE PERFORMS DEBUT ALBUM ON EURO TOUR

Queens of the Stone Age will perform their self titled debut album from 1998 in full during an upcoming European tour. The album will be reissued in March via Josh Homme's Rekords Rekords as a 180 gram double vinyl with bonus tracks; "The Bronze", "These aren't the Droids You're Looking For" and "Spiders and Vinegaroons".

Here are the dates:

May 02 - Cologne, GER - E-Werk
May 03 - Brussels, BEL - Ancienne Belgique
May 04 - Groningen, NET - Oostersport
May 06 - Stockholm, SWE - Cirkus
May 07 - Oslo, NOR - Sentrum
May 08 - Copenhagen - Vega
May 10 - Munich, GER - TonHalle
May 11 - Zurich, SWI - Komplex 457
May 12 - Graz, AUT - Schlossberg Castle
May 14 - Eindhoven, NET - Effenaar
May 15 - Amsterdam, NET - Paradiso
May 17 - London , UK - Roundhouse
May 19 - Dublin, IRE - Olympia
May 20 - Glasgow, UK - Academy
May 21 - Manchester, UK - Academy
May 23 - Paris, FRA - Olympia
May 24 - Antwerp, BEL - Trix
May 25 - Strasbourg, FRA - La Laiterie
May 26 - Dudingden, SWI - Kilbi (Festival)
May 28 - Budapest, HUN - Petofi Hall
May 29 - Prague, CZE - KC Vltavska
May 30 - Warsaw, POL - Stodola

SOUTHERN LORD TO RELEASE OFF! 7"

In April, Southern Lord will release a new 7" with hardcore punk act Off! The single includes the two new tracks "Compared To What" and "Rotten Apple".

There will also be a limited pressing of the vinyl, with the Vans shoe design. These will be sold during Off!'s US tour with Trash Talk.

EYEHATEGOD DVD TRAILER + NEW SONG LIVE

In case you've missed this, Eyehategod will release a live DVD on March 21. Check out the trailer below for more details. Also, while we're at it, check out the live clip where Eyehategod performs a new song, live in Philadelphia a couple of nights ago. Great stuff as usual.

SHRINEBUILDER CANCELS STOCKHOLM GIG

The Shrinebuilder concert, that was going to take place on April 13 in Stockholm is unfortunately cancelled. This is due to some changes in the bands tour schedule, which makes it impossible for them to travel up to Stockholm.

For those of you with tickets, you'll of course get your money back from where you bought them.

CATHEDRAL RETIRES FROM THE SCENE

Doom veterans Cathedral, who recently celebrated 20 years as band, has decided to call it quits. Well, not at this exact moment, but some time next year. The band are planning several final performances during 2011, as well as a farewell show in London. We'll keep you updated when dates becomes available.

We can also look forward to a new album to be released in 2012. It's really sad to see Cathedral go, but I absolutely respect their decision.