Metalsucks — 2011 was an anomalous year for the ever-productive Melvins, one in which no new music (save for a cover of Ram Jam’s “Black Betty”) was commercially released. Of course, the band wasn’t resting on their laurels, playing several “Don’t Lo... more info

Metal Injection — The Melvins always know how to keep busy, and busy they will be this Spring as they embark on a tour with Unsane. They will be on the road celebrating two upcoming releases. First up, a new five-song Scion A/V presented free EP called The Bulls & th... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for Andrew W.K.'s entire upcoming tour are now on presale. Tickets go on sale at noon for Rodrigo y Gabriela's Radio City Music Hall show. Emily Wells is moving up in the world and headlining Bowery Ballroom on... more info

Chorus.fm — *Unsane* (http://www.myspace.com/unsane) will release Wreck on March 20 via Alternative Tentacles. The bands upcoming tour dates with *Melvins* (http://www.facebook.com/melvinsarmy) can be found in the replies. more info

Metal Injection — I've seen The Melvins a few times now and every time they amaze me with their showmanship and the sheer power of their thick tones. Which is why I am excited to hear they are announcing a new US tour to kick off in April with equally heavy Unsan... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Unsane at Santos (more by Keith Marlowe) As discussed, Melvins WILL tour with Unsane, logging dates from coast to coast including Webster Hall on April 29th. Tickets go on AMEX presale at noon on 1/18 and regular sale... more info

Metalsucks — Here’s some not-at-all shitty news: Unsane are releasing a new album, Wreck, on March 20 via Jello Biafra’s Alternative Tentacles label (album art above, duh). And right about now, you can probably feel the blood rushing to your sexual organs, ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Unsane/Melvins tour 7" Let's party like its 1995! Melvins will team with Unsane (!) for a string of forthcoming tour dates, including a show at Webster Hall on April 29th. Tickets for the NYC show go on sale... more info

DrownedInSound — Iron Balls Of Steel is metal’s first great album of 2012. If you eff with Melvins, Relapse-era Mastodon, Botch, American Heritage or Don Caballero, this was precision-built for you. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Metal Injection — While trolling the interwebs, I found this incredible clip from an unknown Fantomas live show of the band performing the weirdest Slayer medley you'll ever hear. Fantomas of course features Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo amongst it's ranks, a... more info