L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Amid the natural disaster unfolding in Japan right now are Los Angeles band the Melvins and San Francisco band High on Fire, which are currently in Tokyo and experienced Friday's massive 8.9 earthquake. The Melvins posted on their Facebook page... more info

Guardian Music — Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins and Amanda Palmer are among the artists whose shows have been cancelled following the New Zealand earthquakeQueens of the Stone Age, Amanda Palmer, Melvins and High on Fire have postponed and cancelled concerts follow... more info

Impose Magazine — What a week it’s been. A new yawn-inducing Strokes single, a giveaway from Urban Outfitters of the new Toro y Moi album Underneath the Pine, yet more from Sleigh Bells, an underwhelming Black Eyed Peas Superbowl Halftime show, I guess the Kills are... more info

Altsounds — * HIGH ON FIRE* has announced plans to tour both New Zealand and Japan with The Melvins. The world renowned trios will kick off the NZ live dates on February 11. Both bands will then take part in the 2011 installment of Soundwave, an annual music... more info

Altsounds — Richmond, Virginia's MUNICIPAL WASTE are set to return to Europe next week for a headlining tour. The band, who have just finished a short run around the USA, playing with the likes of HIGH ON FIRE, KYLESA and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, will be kicking ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris La Putt Last time Kylesa came through NYC they played a show at Webster Hall with Torche and High on Fire, and a smaller headlining one at Public Assembly the next day. A second set of pictures... more info

Topix — If you can't make it out to Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin this weekend, Houston will be getting plenty of runoff from that festival's lineup - like this bill, a seeming one-stop shop for all things thrash and metal. more info

Metalsucks — After a long week of CMJ shenanigans, High on Fire rolled through New York City with Kylesa and Torche to rock Webster Hall’s cavernous main room on the night of Sunday, October 24th. Most of the MS crew was exhausted/hungover/sick/dead by the time... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Greg Cristman, words by BBG Matt Pike of High on Fire @ Webster Hall High on Fire descended upon a packed Grog Shop Friday night on top of a diverse three-band hard-rock bill and staked a powerful claim... more info

Metalsucks — They’re all touring with Daath! Not all at once, unfortunately. In two separate groups. But still! These are good bills. The U.S. tour will see Chimaira headlining with Impending Doom, Daath, and This or The Apocalypse providing support.The Chimair... more info