Handshake Inc. goes up for sale

When not directing memorable videos for the likes of Misery Index and Today is the Day (to name just a few), David Hall was also putting out music under the Handshake Inc. banner. In operation since 2006, Handshake has put out albums with Fuck the Facts, Pyrrhon,...

Pyrrhon dropped by Relapse Records

Well, that escalated quickly. Pyrrhon, the technical death metal band from New York City, released The Mother of Virtues just last year on Relapse Records (we even did a give away). Barely a year later and the band has announced a break-up with Relapse and...

Your definitive guide to metal at SXSW

Right now, downtown Austin is bracing itself for the calm before the storm. In just four days (7), annual music, interactive and film mega-convention South by SouthWest (SXSW) will begin, and won’t let up until the following Sunday (16). Spring break for the...

The Insider’s Guide to CMJ Music Marathon 2012

The CMJ 2012 Music Marathon is nearly upon us, and as with every year, there are many awesome things happening all around New York City. As such, we realize that it’s going to be a little difficult to keep track of all the metal-related events going on, especially if...