The death of guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus) of Gwar at the beginning of the month threw the band's current tour - if not future in general - into uncertainty. This major loss for the band did not result in a tour cancellation after all, and Gwar is continuing their trek with a stop in Austin tonight. more ›

The band's formation and existence from 1991-2005 coincided with what many consider to be the golden age of post-hardcore, and the upstate New York five-piece stood proudly with the likes of Helmet and Refused. more ›

This year's Chaos In Tejas Fest provided an early summer ode to all things loud and noisy, and proved to be an exceptional kick-off to what is shaping up to be a great summer of live music. Here's a wrap-up covering highlights from the diverse strains of punk, hardcore, and indie featured this year. more ›

Trash Talk & Propagandhi at Mohawk, photos courtesy Alison Narro and Nash Cook. For more Trash Talk, as well as Strange Boys, Thermals, Cro-Mags, the 3 a.m. show on the Lamar Bridge, and much, much more, follow the jump. more ›

Hjertestop, Destino Final, Peligro Social, Brutal Knights, Cock Sparrer photographed by Amanda Klaus for Austinist.com. more ›

It's official: Chaos in Tejas is upon us. The week's festivities kicked off last night at Red 7 with Ponytail, Harlem, Teenage Cool Kids and Yellow Fever. Austinist contributing photographer Pooneh Ghana was there to capture it all. Tonight we're looking forward to Trash Talk and Propogandhi at the Mohawk and much more: stay tuned for more photos from the events. more ›

If it's too loud, you're from out of town. more ›

Steve Austin founded Today Is the Day back in 1992 in Nashville, quickly getting a good reputation in the metal/hardcore underground for their debut, How to Win Friends and Influence People. more ›