Its a little late notice, but Til We Die Fest is going on in Seattle this weekend, here what their Fb Event page has to say

"BLACK LODGE 9/23
Super Happy Story Time Land (Experiment grind, PA WA)
Into The Storm (Crazy post rock, from the Moon.)
Osama Bin Rockin (Handsome boygrind from somewhere)


JOSEPHINE 9/24
Chemical Castration (GRIND)
Seker (Tech Deathery from Tacoma)
Exogorth (teethgritting NW grind from Seattle)

BOTH NIGHTS: After the bands/midnight, dancing to all the greatest pre-2000s hits with DJ Dax-o-Tronic + more!

Til We Die Fest is a creation of Travis and Lindsay Conquest. It is a celebration of many things, including the DIY spirit, Love, puking, being a hesher, and banging ones head."

A new track from their forth coming Album out Jan 19th 2012 via Relapse Records
FUCK THE FACTS - Drift by RelapseRecords

Since canceling their tour with Thrice, Kylesa will embark on a West Coast Mini Tour

9/2 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
9/8 Portland, OR @ MusicfestNW - Dante's
9/9 Seattle, WA @ The Highline
9/10 Bellingham, WA @ Shakedown
9/12 Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore
9/14 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

Joe Yamanaka passed away from cancer at the age of 64. He was most well known for singing in the Japanese psycrock band "Flower Traveling Band". Our condolences for his fans, friends and family.

NPR has posted the new Yob Album "Atma"
You can listen to it here

Artwork by AJ Fosik
Mastodon has released more in fo and cover art for their forthcoming album "The Hunter"

Confirmed song titles:

"Blasteroids"

"The Octopus Has No Friends"

"Stargasm"

"Curl of the Burl"

"All the Heavy Lifting"

"The Sparrow"

"The Ruiner"

"Dry Bone Valley"

Check out the new "Featured Band" section to the right of the screen, this week we welcome Seattles Broxa.

Masters of heavy Today is The Day have posted a new track. You can veiw it here.

Mastodon released a new song "Deathhound" from their upcoming record "The Hunter" via adult swim.
Correction-The song is a b-side from Crack the Skye

Mastodon is playing a handful of festivals this summer including a show with Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age, and the Meat Puppets on July 30th at the Gorge.

This post is not music or arts related.
                              The events that occurred tonight only happen once in some peoples lifetime, others seek this type of life, and some are just oblivious and not in touch with reality. That said, what happened to me tonight and what I observed is not political and I take no stance (in my writing) on either side. I do support same sex equality. I also I respect peoples personal opinion on government and authority, to an extent.
                             As most residents of Seattle know, tonight was the big night of the Seattle Pride Fest that is held in numerous areas of the city. And Capitol Hill is the melting pot of the city for many different cultures, lifestyles, and much much more. I happen to work in the neighborhood and frequent many shows and bars scattered about. As I was leaving the Comet Tavern around 12:10pm, just as a flash mob/drunk and partying Pride Fest attendees are heading west on Pike street towards Broadway with what I estimate was 100-300 people. Everyone is happy and dancing around with various participants holding boom-boxes with loud techno playing. I decided to join when i realized no matter what bus I take, I'm not getting anywhere. By this time, we are heading north on Broadway when the march leaders try to head East on Pine and are diverted back north on Broadway heading north. I started filming when the Seattle police arrived.

                           
  Seconds after the video, an anarchist whom had just taken a pick axe to an ATM threw a white plastic barricade at one of the police cars. The police stop their vehicles and run after the anarchist with billy clubs, tazers and guns and tackle him on the corner of Broadway and E Olive. There was about 4 police officers hold the guy down, with 3-4 riot police with tazers pointed at the crowd. With all of the recent events with the Seattle Police, who wouldn't record whats happening. As I was walking toward the sidewalk, with camera (phone) in hand, a cop with full riot gear on, pulls a laser guided tazer at me and says quote "Not a good time, not a good time".  Here is what I recorded. I know it doesn't exactly show up in the next video, but I swear by everything dear to me, it definitely happened.

Listen to the New Helms Alee in its entirety here. Weatherhead comes out tomorrow (June 21 2011) .

Yob has released a new track from their upcoming release, "Altma."

Due out 8/16/2011 via Profound Lore. Stream "Prepare the Ground" here

Yob hits the road with Dark Castle in Seattle July 1st.

07/01 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
07/02 – Portland, OR @ Branx
07/03 – Boise, ID @ Redroom
07/04 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas
07/05 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
07/06 – Lincoln, NE @ Duffy’s Tavern
07/07 – Dubuque, IA @ Off Minor
07/08 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
07/09 – Columbus, OH @ Ruby Tuesday
07/10 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
07/12 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
07/13 – Providence, RI @ Machines With Magnets
07/14 – Montreal, QC @ TBA
07/15 – Toronto, ON @ The Courthouse
07/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
07/17 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
07/18 – Raleigh, NC @ King’s Barcade
07/19 – Charlotte @ TBA
07/20 – Savannah @ TBA
07/21 – Jacksonville, FL @ 8B Warehouse
07/22 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub
07/23 – Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
07/24 – Panama City FL @ C Level
07/25 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
07/26 – Nashville, TN @ Little Hamilton
07/27 – Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone Cafe
07/29 – New Orleans @ One Eyed Jacks
07/30 – Houston, TX @ The Mink
07/31 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
08/01 – San Antonio, TX @ Korova Basement
08/03 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Rogue Bar
08/04 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
08/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
08/06 – Berkeley, CA @ Gilman St
08/07 – San Francisco, CA @ Elbo Room
08/08 – Arcata, CA @ The Alibi

Southern Lord Records has announced the Power of the Riff Fest for 2011. So far 4 dates have been confirmed.

Los Angeles Aug 13 2011 @EcholPlex
Pentagram
Winter
Pelican
Trap Them
Masakari
Alpinist
Acephalix
All Pigs Must Die

San Francisco Aug 15 2011 @ The Elbow Room
Winter
Noothgrush
Trap Them
Black Breath
All Pigs Must Die
Acephalix
San Fransisco Aug 16 2011 @ Mezzanine
 Pentagram
 Pelican
 Alpinist
 Masakari
 Early Graves
 Baptists
 Aeges

Seattle Aug 18 2011 @ Neumos
WINTER
PELICAN
NOOTHGRUSH
All Pigs Must Die
Alpinist
Masakari and
Aeges

Word on the street is Mastodons Brent Hinds is teaming up with Dillinger guitarist Ben Weinman, ex-Mars Volta Drummer Thomas Pridgen and Janes Addiction Bassist Eric Avery. Mr. Hinds said this

“We tried to get together and do an album, but there’s been no time. We want to record crazy stuff and Ben is working on that, but it’s been hard to get together.”

Mastodon is in the process if recording their 5th studio album entitled "The Hunter" due tba.

                                           RIP Seth Putnam May 15th 1968- June 11th 2011
Notorious front man of grind band Anal Cunt died of a heart attack on June 11th.
Putnam had overdosed on weeks worth of Ambien on October 12th 2004 and was in a coma and later recovered. He has an extensive catalog of music from his own band AC and had many guest appearances on many notable albums such as Panteras 1996 album The Great Southern Trendkill. RIP and condolences to his friends, fans, and family.   

MusicfestNW has anounced their line up for this year. It will be held citywide at 18 venues around Portland OR. Some notable bands are:

Neurosis
Butthole Surfers
Yob
Kylesa
GRAILS
Akimbo
Thrones
Witch Mountain
Wizard Rifle
and many many more

More info here.

A new track from Helms Alee's Weatherhead is on facebook. Weatherhead will be released June 21st via Hydrahead. Helms Alee will be touring with Big Business and Torche this summer.