> Screamo band UNDEROATH has been added to Mayhem Fest, presumably as a replacement for the recently departed SEVENDUST. Full details on the fest can be found here.
> Japanese black metal act SIGH have recorded a six-song tribute to the legendary VENOM, titled ‘Sigh’s Tribute to Venom.’ Tracks include Black Metal, Schizo, Die Hard, Countess Bathory, Teacher’s Pet, and Witching Hour The band is also working on their 8th full length expected to be released in the Fall to coincide with the band's tour with ZIMMERS HOLE and UNEXPECT.
> MISERY INDEX have announced the following U.S. dates for next month:
April 11 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat w/ Pig Destroyer, The Wayward, Magrudergrind
April 13 – New York, NY @ Club Midway – w/ Estuary, Waking The Cadaver, Tentacles
April 18 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar – w/ Soaphammer, Angels of Meth, Treasure Cat, Deathammer