Murder By Death have announced plans to release a split 7″ series comprised of 7 records. Each split will consist of the band trading cover songs with their musical friends and peers, and you can expect a new one to be released every three months.

The first record (out October 20th) will be with William Elliott Whitmore. Other artists confirmed so far are the Dresden Dolls and O’Death.

To preorder the Whitmore split, head right here

Judging by the names of the two bands that opened played the Bowery Ballroom in NYC on Friday night, one would imagine a death metal show of epic proportions. Alas, you would be far off the mark to think that, but the country/folk-infused styling of both Murder by Death and Brooklyn based O’Death sure know how to please a drunken crowd.

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After wrapping up their tour with Clutch, Bloomington, Indiana’s Murder By Death will embark on a headlining tour of the US in support of their new record Red of Tooth and Claw (Vagrant). This time around they have enlisted O’Death and Kiss Kiss for support. Some tour dates have already been announced and you can check them after the jump. Continue Reading

Alkaline Trio have posted a re-mastered version of “Cringe” on their MySpace page which we be on the Goddamnit Redux: Tenth Anniversary Edition, due out in March from Asian Man Records.

Bridge Nine Records have posted a digital sampler with tracks, videos and a cool flipbook. The sampler features music from Crime In Stereo, Ruiner, Ceremony, Ambitions and more.

Glassjaw have also posted a new track titled “Yum Yum,” which is a static drenched drum loop that hurt your ears if you are wearing headphones. At the end you get to hear a cymbal! Don’t waste your time.

Our favorite moonshine-drinkin’-folk-maniacs O’Death have announced two year-end shows at the Mercury Lounge. The shows will be on 12/21-22 at you can get all the info here. Seriously, if you haven’t seen these guys live yet, what are you freakin’ waiting for?

O’Death has posted their video for “Down To Rest.” The video, directed by Jonathan Phelps, is off their recently reissued Head Home (Ernest Jenning). Check it out below. Follow after the jump for the band’s upcoming tour dates with Rock Plaza Central.
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