Tangents, who feature Derek Kerswill (Unearth, Kingdom Of Sorrow) within their lineup, will release their debut offering “One Little Light Year” through Angle Side Side on August 26th.

Unearth have revealed via a recent posting on their Twitter account that they are planning a fall North American tour and will follow it up with a December European trek. More details on both are expected shortly.

Members of Shadows Fall and Unearth are currently seeking a vocalist for a new project. So far the group, which features Shadows Fall’s lead guitarist Jonathan Donais and rhythm guitarist Matt Bachand, Unearth’s Derek Kerswill on drums and Jeff Fultz (ex-Seemless) on bass, have recorded a new five song demo.

The band commented on what they are looking for with the following:

“We are looking for one crazy bastard with the energy, the drive, and the determination to take this thing to the next level,” says Matt Bachand. Jon Donais adds, “The vocalist we seek should be influenced by a variety of melodically based bands anywhere from Alice In Chains, Shinedown, and Aerosmith, to Skid Row and Pantera.” You must be serious about the position, and must be able to tour extensively. Demo submissions are currently being accepted. Submissions should include a bio and list of past experience, photo, audio and/or video performance, and any other information you would like the band to know.”

Those interested can send their materials to iamdrunk666@gmail.com.

36 Crazyfists are nearly done tracking their new album which is being produced by band guitarist Steve Holt. The effort will land in stores on July 27th through Ferret Music with more details to be announced shortly. In the meantime, the band have offered the following update:

“ITS been like forever since we have touched base with any of you. We wanted to send out an update and let you know we are nearly finished with the recording of our new album. It has been quite a journey creating these new songs and we are excited for everyone to hear them..We started writing this album in early November in Anchorage and finished writing right around mid March.

Thomas started Drum tracking early April and Holt has not only produced this one again but he also handeled all the guitars and bass on this effort. Which leaves us to Brock, Who is knee deep in the vocals as this is being written and Hopes to be finishing up in the next few days.

The new album will be released on July 27th through Ferret Music again. The new album title and Cover artwork will be released very soon as well. We are very excited to be hitting the European festivals in June and can’t wait to see all our friends. We are hitting the US starting July 7th in Los Angeles and cruising up into Canada, {which We are super stoked about, WE LOVE CANADA!!!] …Well the touring Machine is getting prepared to start relentlessly moving again and we can’t wait to see you guys at the shows.

Thank You for everything you guys have given us over the last 16 years, We love you all!!! P.s. We are playing a warm up show on June 5th in Portland, Oregon at the Bossanova Ballroom with a bunch of our friends, so if your in the area come hang, its been awhile…Respect, 36CF”

The bands current touring schedule runs as follows:

June 05th Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom

With Unearth:

June 10th Colchester, UK – Arts Centre
June 11th Donnington, UK – Download Festival
June 13th Nickelsdorf, AUT – Nova Rock Festival
June 14th Hohenems, AUT – Event Centre
June 15th Stuttgart, GER – Die Rhore
June 16th Munich, GER – Backstage Hall
June 17th Jonschwil, SWI – Sonisphere Warm Up Party
June 18th Saarbucken, GER – Garage
June 20th Luxembourg, LUX – Den Atelier
June 21st Villeurbanne, FRA – CCO
June 22nd Barcelona, SPA – Razzamataz
June 23rd Pampalona, SPA – Sala Totem
June 25th Turin, ITA – Gods Of Metal
June 26th Munster, GER – Vainstream Rockfest
June 28th Dessel, BEL – Graspop Metal Meeting

The Contortionist have selected “Exoplanet” to serve as the title to their new album. Currently the band are nearly midway through recording the outing with Unearth’s Ken Susi handling the production duties. A release later this year through Good Fight Music is expected, while those unfamiliar with the outfit can check them out at Myspace.

Some behind the scenes footage of Unearth frontman Trevor Phipps trying to master the Xbox 360 videogame “Trials HD” while on tour has been posted online and can be seen below:

The Contortionist have inked a deal with Good Fight Music and will enter the studio this April to begin recording their debut for the label. Ken Susi of Unearth will produce the outing while mid to late summer release is expected. Those unfamiliar with the group can check them out here, while the official press release on their signing can be found below:

“Indianapolis, Indiana’s own THE CONTORTIONIST are pleased to announce their signing with GOOD FIGHT MUSIC. THE CONTORTIONIST have worked hard to earn a loyal hometown following through consistent regional shows, coastal touring and two self-released EPs. Their ability to dole out their sounds to epic proportions in a live setting peaked the interest of the record label GOOD FIGHT MUSIC, so in early 2010, shortly after the staff had caught them live, a deal had become imminent.

Guitarist Robby Baca had the following to say about working with GOOD FIGHT MUSIC: “We are very excited about joining the GOOD FIGHT family. We are confident that their experience in the record industry is exactly what we need to make what we love doing our career. We look forward to fighting the GOOD FIGHT with these fine folks.”

THE CONTORTIONIST have tapped UNEARTH’S Ken Susi to produce their debut full length album in early Spring of this year. When asked about what drew him to the band Susi said the following, “THE CONTORTIONIST is not your typical/run of the mill band. Lots of bands in this day and age are copy cats or just plain old rip offs of other bands. This is truly an original band, from the overall look, sound and structure of the songs.”

THE CONTORTIONIST plan on releasing their album in mid to late Summer of 2010, with tours all across the US leading up to and surrounding the release.”