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Shai Hulud’s former vocalist and current guitarist of New Found Glory, Chad Gilbert will not be fronting Shai Hulud during their performances at the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary shows.  In his place, the band have recruited Chadwick Johnson of the band Hundredth to handle vocal duties at the shows.

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Brisbane’s Thick Skin aren’t newcomers to the scene, having been around since 2010 and including members from bands Right Back At Ya, Values Here, Hard Luck and Headaches. This now 5 piece band is heavily influenced from past and present bands drawing from various bands like  DYS, SSD, LAST RIGHTS, NEGATIVE APPROACH and more.

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Check out a short documentary titled, "Turnaround" on the ressurgence in popularity in Australia, that vinyl records are currently going through. Featuring Andrew Hayden (at Poison City), Jackson Clarke (at Ritual Music and Books), Daniel Baulch and Jackson Kay (Hollow Everdaze) and Jehs Latchford.

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Adam Coyle from Ill Briagde / Vigilante, has started up a new record label, URBN RAGE to release an awesome looking Australian Hardcore compilation LP, featuring 19 of the country's finest bands called "Split Scene". The LP's are now available in selected stores and distros.

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Dave Hause, frontman for the Philadelphia-based punk band The Loved Ones, has teamed up with Bridge Nine Records for an installment in his ongoing 7inch series. Throughout 2012, Dave will be releasing 7inches on various independent labels including Side One Dummy, Jade Tree and Chunksaah amongst others.

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Check out a short documentary, titled "DIY" on the current hardcore scene, recently posted by Asher Lloyd. The doco features interviews from Rotting Out, Backtrack, Cornered, Ceremony, Broken Teeth and V Revolution and serves as a taste of a longer feature that is still in the works.

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Its no great secret that Perth band BREAK EVEN have broken up. Midnight Funeral has already announced plans to press their debut "Young At Heart" EP as a 12 inch release. Now the label is planning on releasing the final Break Even track "Hells Gates" as a one sided 7 inch.

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Check out a video of a full set from Balance and Composure performing on Audiotree Live on May 7, 2012. Fire it up for a 45 minute raging session from the band including spots of commentary fueled by AT’s legendary host.

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Having announced a huge bill for Weekender Fest 2012 last week, Poison City have now revealed details and line-ups for each venue. Tickets go on sale today, with the limited '3 Day Weekender Passes' ONLY available via Poison City Records and are sure to sell out fast!

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Canadian punk/ska rockers The Flatliners will be bringing down the house with a string of sideshows from their tour with Anti Flag and Strike Anywhere at The Annandale on June 8th and The Cambridge on June 10th. Forming in 2002, the band has been a growing influence in the Toronto punk/ska scene for the past 10 years.

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