Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Dwid Hellion of legendary hardcore band Integrity, sits down for a rare exclusive interview with Blow The Scene Editor-in-Chief, Joshua T Cohen on the eve of Integrity's newest release, The Blackest Curse.The new album hits the streets May 25 through Deathwishinc! Integrity are widely credited for not only having laid the foundation for metallic hardcore, but having continually defined the genre and influencing bands such as Converge, Hatebreed, and Rise and Fall, to name a few. Now over 20 years active in the music and art world, Dwid Hellion give our readers an inside look into his current influences and works, life in Belgium, and he ...
Monday, May 24th, 2010
We should have known better than to expect a "normal" album drop from new wave legends Devo, as they prepare to release their first new full-length album in 20 years! Earlier this month these quirky cats launched the Official Song Study where they gave listeners the chance to stream 16 unreleased tracks, of which, listeners could vote on the top 12 tracks he or she wanted to see make it on the album. Devo just posted a video response with the results.
Devo have dubbed the new album Something For Everybody, which is slated to hit the streets June 15 on Warner Bros. Records.
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
For most fans of extreme music, The Maryland DeathFest is a summer metal party that needs no introduction. Since its in inception in 2003, The Maryland DeathFest has drawn in some of the most legendary bands from around the globe. The support for the fest is immense, with concertgoers that fly in from over two dozen countries and a band line-up that is equally as diverse. This year's line-up promises to continue the Maryland DeathFest's legacy as the premiere metal fest in the US. MDF Co-Founder, Ryan Taylor has taken time out of his incredibly busy schedule to give Blow The Scene readers ...
Friday, May 21st, 2010
The Summer Slaughter Tour is embarking on its third year of showcasing many of the top bands the extreme music scene has to offer. Although The Summer Slaughter Tour has only been in existence since 2007, it has quickly become one of the premier extreme metal tours featuring various death metal and metal fusion bands handpicked from around the Globe.
We're going to be featuring several bands on this tour throughout the upcoming weeks. Today we are going to focus on the headlining acts.
Headlining acts this year include Decapitated, The Faceless, and All Shall Perish.
Headliner Overview:...
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
RIP Ronnie James Dio
By Staff Writer Adam Rauf
To metal maniacs, Ronnie James Dio [or just known as Dio to his fans] was one of the most important figures in metal. His stage presence was of a man several times bigger than his 5’4 height, and he’s often considered the father of the original “metal horns.”
The man has been in countless bands, and is often copied and cited as an influence for young and old alike. Ronnie’s career spanned approximately six decades, which is far more than most musicians these days, especially in the metal genre. But the man was recording albums as most recently as 2009, and still winning awards to ...
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Cleveland Hardcore Legends Integrity are dropping a new full length May 25! Now 20yrs deep in the game, with releases that have changed the coarse of metal and hardcore fusion forever; Integrity are releasing "The Blackest Curse." on an unsuspecting public through Deathwishinc.
"Integrity have been surrounded by myth, controversy, and legend for much of their almost 20 year existence. Along with fellow Cleveland monsters Ringworm, they are responsible for laying the foundation for metallic hardcore as we know it. Not only dictating, but literally defining the wave of musical darkness that continuously influences those at the forefront of the aggressive music scene. You can hear their direct influence in bands like Rot In ...
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Any lover of experimental music in the New York area should be aware of Pendu’s 3rd Annual Eye and Ear Fest! All acts are New York based and experimental in nature-but most of the similarities stop there. The diverse line-up promises that this will not be another endurance test music festival of the same thing over and over. Pendu’s website allows visitors to stream songs from each artist participating in the festival.
Check out the Pendu Presents NY Eye and Ear Fest and listen to everything that this festival has to offer!
Following Courtesy of Pendu's Facebook
Pendu presents: NY EYE & EAR FEST …a massive Annual Music ...
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Hardcore-punk outfit Ceremony, who have been hailed as the "Best Band in Hardcore Punk" by AMP magazine, have been brewing up a new LP and have just announced tour dates.
You can stream Ceremony's new song "Sick" from their forthcoming release Rohnert Park exclusively at Bridge 9 Records. The album hits streets June 8 but you can pre-order at the Bridge 9 Store.
05/26: Osaka, Japan @ King Cobra w/ Bane, Cruel Hand
05/27: Nagoya, Japan @ Zion w/ Bane, Cruel Hand
05/28: Tokyo Kichijoji, Japan @ Warp w/ Bane, Cruel Hand
05/29: Chiba Minamikashiwa, Japan @ Drunkards Stadium w/ Bane, Cruel Hand
05/30: Tokyo Shinjuku, Japan @ ACB Hall w/ Bane, Cruel Hand
06/11: Camarillo, CA @ Rock City w/ Paint ...
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
This is our last band spotlight for The Maryland Death Fest 2010! Shed no tears friends as we will be posting a exclusive interview with MDF founder and organizer Ryan Taylor on the 19th!!!
This week our focus is on two of our all-time favorites; IRON LUNG and D.R.I.
Seattle-based, two-piece grind outfit Iron Lung will be playing The Official Maryland Death Fest VIII - Pre-Fest Party on May 27,2010.
If you are not a grind or power-violence buff, Iron Lung may very well have slipped under your radar. Consider this your late pass. Formed in Reno in 1999, Iron Lung have had prolific run in the underground grind and power-violence scene, releasing uncompromisingly brutal splits with Politics ...
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
We are gearing up for the Official Blow The Scene launch for May 1!
We're going to be posting our first feature interview tomorrow and we have something very special for you!
BTS contributor Tim Bonner, recently completed a fascinating interview with world-renown artist Stephen Tompkins! Don't miss this exclusive interview!
We would like to take the time to welcome all of our contributors!! You will be able to interact with all of our writing staff from the contact page and we will be developing profile pages for our team embers as we progress into the summer months.
Over the next week you will be hearing from everyone on our writing staff!
We have tons of exclusive interviews, reviews, features, news, and throwbacks ...
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
"Our new "Traditional Failures" Ep now available for Free Download!
In anticipation of their upcoming tour, we are posting the entire NO FRIENDS "Traditional Failures" EP for free download. The records should be arriving from the pressing plant any day now, and will be available on a one-sided 12". We will also be releasing a high quality (320 kbps) mp3 version for super cheap. The band featuring Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste), Sam Johnson (New Mexican Disaster Squad, VRGNS), Richard "Horsebites" Minino (NMDS, Gatorface, None More Black), and myself[Alex Goldfarb] (NMDS, Gatorface, VRGNS) will be embarking on an east coast tour at the end of next week. Check out the artwork, tracklisting and tour dates below and download the record for free HERE."
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Courtesy of RockSound.tv
The hardcore legends talk exclusively to Rock Sound about everything from evolution to dick jokes. No, seriously...
"On… bands they admireDaryl: “I think the best heavy band in the world is fucking Converge. Every time I hear them or see them I’m like, ‘Fucking YES.’ Seeing somebody smash you is what makes you step up and get good. Not in a competitive way, but yes, every day I hear something that makes me want to go harder. We were listening to ‘State Of Euphoria’ the other night, the Anthrax record, fucking WAILING out. Dude, it’s one of the best records ever made. You put that record on and I don’t give a fuck if you’re Ulver ...
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Punk Island - One of the largest DIY Punk Fests on the planet has announced their initial line-up for 2010!!!
We at BlowtheScene.com will be following Punk Island this year! Stay tuned for all of the breaking news and interviews and news pieces on the organizers and some of the best acts participating this year!
More info at Punk Island Myspace
Monday, March 15th, 2010
"We all have them: the songs that immediately get your adrenaline pumping and cause you to lose any sense of rationality. Once that riff, drum beat or solo kicks in, you start caterwauling at the top of your lungs, slamming the wheel and “fuckin' givin' 'er,” as us metallions say. Those albums and/or tracks are drivin' tunes, songs that make the trip a little easier, the foot a little heavier and the tickets a lot more expensive. Read More
Courtesy of Exclaim News
Slayer's "Angel of Death" made the list! Find out what other tracks are providing for a extra "0" at the end of a speeding ticket near you..
Dwid Hellion of legendary hardcore band Integrity, sits down for a rare exclusive interview with Blow The Scene Editor-in-Chief, Joshua T Cohen on the eve of Integrity's newest release, The Blackest Curse.The new album hits the streets May 25 through Deathwishinc! Integrity are widely credited for not only having laid the foundation for metallic hardcore, but having continually defined the genre and influencing bands such as Converge, Hatebreed, and Rise and Fall, to name a few. Now over 20 years active in the music and art world, Dwid Hellion give our readers an inside look into his current influences and works, life in Belgium, and he ...
We should have known better than to expect a "normal" album drop from new wave legends 
For most fans of extreme music, 
RIP Ronnie James Dio
By Staff Writer Adam Rauf
To metal maniacs, Ronnie James Dio [or just known as Dio to his fans] was one of the most important figures in metal. His stage presence was of a man several times bigger than his 5’4 height, and he’s often considered the father of the original “metal horns.”
The man has been in countless bands, and is often copied and cited as an influence for young and old alike. Ronnie’s career spanned approximately six decades, which is far more than most musicians these days, especially in the metal genre. But the man was recording albums as most recently as 2009, and still winning awards to ... 
Cleveland Hardcore Legends 
Any lover of experimental music in the New York area should be aware of Pendu’s 3rd Annual Eye and Ear Fest! All acts are New York based and experimental in nature-but most of the similarities stop there. The diverse line-up promises that this will not be another endurance test music festival of the same thing over and over. Pendu’s website allows visitors to stream songs from each artist participating in the festival.
Check out the 
Following Courtesy of 
Hardcore-punk outfit Ceremony, who have been hailed as the "Best Band in Hardcore Punk" by AMP magazine, have been brewing up a new LP and have just announced tour dates.
You can stream Ceremony's new song "Sick" from their forthcoming release Rohnert Park exclusively at 
This is our last band spotlight for 
We are gearing up for the Official Blow The Scene launch for May 1!
We're going to be posting our first feature interview tomorrow and we have something very special for you!
BTS contributor Tim Bonner, recently completed a fascinating interview with world-renown artist Stephen Tompkins! Don't miss this exclusive interview!
We would like to take the time to welcome all of our contributors!! You will be able to interact with all of our writing staff from the 
"Our new "Traditional Failures" Ep now available for Free Download!
In anticipation of their upcoming tour, we are posting the entire NO FRIENDS "Traditional Failures" EP for free download. The records should be arriving from the pressing plant any day now, and will be available on a one-sided 12". We will also be releasing a high quality (320 kbps) mp3 version for super cheap. The band featuring Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste), Sam Johnson (New Mexican Disaster Squad, VRGNS), Richard "Horsebites" Minino (NMDS, Gatorface, None More Black), and myself[Alex Goldfarb] (NMDS, Gatorface, VRGNS) will be embarking on an east coast tour at the end of next week. Check out the artwork, tracklisting and tour dates below and download the record for free 
Punk Island - One of the largest DIY Punk Fests on the planet has announced their initial line-up for 2010!!!
We at BlowtheScene.com will be following Punk Island this year! Stay tuned for all of the breaking news and interviews and news pieces on the organizers and some of the best acts participating this year!
More info at