Metalsucks — Ever wonder where that sick band Torche came from? At the heart of that crunchy uptempo feel-good Florida trio (once-quartet) is a man by the name of Steve Brooks on guitar and vocals, who also had a hand in creating another energetic & anthemic Flor... more info

Pitchfork — -- Riff-rock titans unite: On July 13, Hydra Head will release a split 12" single from Melvins and Isis, which should look awesome next to the previously announced Torche/Boris split 10" the label is releasing on the same day. Meanwhile, Melvins ar... more info

Metalsucks — MS photographic wiz Jacqueline Cheng was on hand to catch alt-progsters Circa Survive’s opening set for Coheed & Cambria and Torche at Central Park on May 26th. Check out her photos after the jump. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Bundy of Naam @ the Charleston (more photos by Samantha Marble) The pointer in the above photo taken at the Torche (who just announced another Brooklyn show) show at The Charleston is none other than Bundy of Naam,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Boris @ Scion Rock Fest (more by Steven Brown) As hypothesized, Boris will team up with Russian Circles for a NYC show on August 6th. It's at Music hall of Williamsburg. What I didn't foresee? It's with TORCHE.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words by BBG, photos by Samantha Marble "After a lot of waiting, Torche were utterly enormous at The Charleston last night. Hope they raised some cash to replace their stolen gear." - HeavierThanAir Torche with touring guitarist Matt @ The... more info

Altsounds — *Isis / Melvins Descriptive Text:* The long running and the longer running. The finite and the perpetual. Two of the last studio tracks from a band now in their final days, and two songs from a band who will potentially outlive us all. ISIS. The ... more info

Thrash Hits — Ramming Speed From: Boston, USA Sounds like: Municipal Waste ramming Torche with speed Myspace: MySpace.com/OfficialRammingSpeed Thrash Hits verdict: If there is one thing better than the blazing sun, it’s thrash – a musical genre scientifically ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Roky Erickson & Okkervil River in Austin (more by Tim Griffin) tonight in NYC * Mike Birbiglia @ Union Hall * Torche @ the Charleston * Jarboe, Hull @ Union Pool * Dub Trio @ Santos Party House * The... more info

Altsounds — After our Chicago show at the Congress Theater on May 14 between 1:30AM and 4:00AM our van was broken into while parked in front of Goethe Elementary and a bunch of equipment was stolen. Items taken include music equipment, personal items/luggage,... more info