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Monotonix are one of the greatest live bands I have ever had the privilege of seeing perform. Saturday night the Israeli madmen played the DIY venue known simply as 285 Kent. I got to the show early because I was convinced it would sell out. We caught some of The Stalkers set and then headed to The Levee for some drinks. We got back right around when Pujols went on. I never really listened to

The Nouvellas and Daddy Long Legs are playing at Mars Bar today at 3pm. It's both a video shoot for the Nouvellas and a farewell party to the legendary punk dive, Mars Bar. If you're new here, Mars Bar is the last of the old CBGB era hangs that are still in operation but the condos are giving them the boot. Link:Farewell To Mars Bar

The great Monotonix is playing what is rumored to be their last ever NYC show tonight. It's in the DIY space known simply as 285 Kent. The cover is $13 but considering this show will likely go down in infamy it's more than worth it. Monotonixw/ Pujol, Federation X, The Stalkers@285 Kent Ave$13

Famous Class is paying tribute to Ariel Panero with a two day show at DBA. Tonight it's a pretty amazing lineup with Darlings, Grooms, Snakes Say Hiss, Tony Castles and Class Actress. Also in Williamsburg, Gunfight! is playing Spike Hill Link:Famous Class Show @ DBAGunfight! @ Spike Hill

Spanish Prisoners and Jangula (who are one of our favorite new finds) are playing at Spike Hill tonight. I'm not sure what the cover is but you should go see both bands. Link:Jangula & Spanish Prisoners @ Spike Hill

Grand St. (the part on the East side of the BQE) is fucking awesome. Awesome bars and great food abound. It even has three stops on the L train. You or several of your friends probably live in this neighborhood, I know I do. It's my personal favorite for best strip in Brooklyn right now. As such, we (myself, Nora of I Rock I Roll and Carlos of Nickels & Dimes) have decided to put together a

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This Saturday marks the 2-year anniversary of Personality Crisis. PC is a monthly DIY show/party put together by SHAPES. We love SHAPES so when they asked us to get involved we were totally down. We asked one of our favorite bands in Brooklyn, Team Robespierre, if they'd want to headline the show and they were down too. Shea Stadium is one of our favorite DIY spots in Brooklyn and this party is

In the metal world 2010 was the year of the Big 4. Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax have been playing shows all over the world. However, much to the dismay of their fans, they haven't played one show in the US. A few weeks ago they started hinting at a US tour and everyone got very excited. They even created a Big 4 Facebook page where fans would hear the big announcement first. Today

Wild Yaks are playing a free show tonight at Zebulon. They go on around 11:30. Elsewhere, there's a house party on Marcy and the Dirty Fences are playing. I don't think there's a cover but not sure. Details:Wild Yaks @ ZebulonDirty Fences House Party

Gunfight/Quiet Loudly & Shark @ Coco66 Details

I'm not a fan of this song but the video is kinda awesome. Matt and Kim literally just beat the shit out of each other the whole time. If I liked the song I'd be pissed that the fight sounds are actually louder than the song but I don't like it so who cares? <embed src=" http://media.mtvnservices.com/ mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:614040" width="425" height="290" type="application/x-shockwave- flash"

I had a meeting at 6:30 last night and somehow I completely forgot that this shit was happening. I could not be more angry with myself. Not surprisingly there are plenty of pictures to make me hate myself even more. Link:Oderus Urungus Happy Hour Photo SetAnd Another Photo Set

Earlier this year I started tracing back my family tree and I stumbled upon a Parton. Well, that side of my family is a bunch of mountain folk from the Kentucky / Indiana area, which is not far from Tennessee. Dolly Parton happens to be from round yonder so I checked out her family tree on a hunch. Turns out me and Dolly share a grandfather! Sure, we're 5th cousins a couple times removed but in

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Monday is a holiday and that means the good parties this weekend happen on Sunday. Myself and Carlos (we're the dudes that throw Smell The Glove) will be hosting Oh! You Pretty Things: Best of Bowie party at LPR on Sunday. Prince Terrence and Erik Jayk, who have both DJd Smell The Glove, will also be hosting. Our friends Michael T, Twig, Brendon James, Andy Shaw and Nicky Digital are all involved

Founding members of the most radically important rock band in the last thirty years - Gang Of Four, Andy Gill & Jon King are getting excited to release their first new material in 16 years on January 25th. "c o n t e n t," the new album from Gang Of Four "reaffirms what a thrilling and intelligent noise [GO4] make," raves Uncut Magazine. Its "fiery funk will have you bouncing around and beaming

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Ninjasonik has a new one out called When Anxiety Attacks and they're celebrating tonight at Santo's Party House. After you download the album for free check out the video for "Super Power". I'm inclined to agree with the YouTube commentors, "Telli went off on this track." Download it for free Super Power by Ninjasonik Details & RSVP

Holy shit there's a lot of good shows tonight! Dirty Fences @ Don Hill's (Free) Ninjasonik Release Party @ Santos Party House Fiasco, Grooms & Shark? @ Silent BarnBANDS: _Fiasco [NY] [myspace.com/fiasconewyork] __Grooms [NY] [myspace.com/groomsmusic] ___Fat Tony [TX] [myspace.com/fattonyrap] ____Shark? [NY] [myspace.com/sharkquestionmark ] PRICE: _$7 Raccoon Fighter @ Union Pool Jangula @ The