Buzz on September 21st, 2010

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Red Fang deal in the kind of bone-crushing heavy rock that might have more sensitive types running for cover. It is somewhat surprising, therefore, to hear that the Portland, Ore., quartet has recorded its sophomore album with the Decemberists’ Chris Funk. It’s probably safe to say that no mandolins were used in the tracking of the as-yet-untitled full-length, which is scheduled for an early 2011 release on the band’s new label, Relapse Records. For now, you can download the older track “Prehistoric Dog,” which recalls the grit and low-end rumble of the Melvins. The video for this track has become something of a viral smash, featuring a comical clash between the beer-swilling band and a group of Live Action Role Players.

||| Download: “Prehistoric Dog”

||| Live: Red Fang is currently on tour with Valient Thorr, stopping at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa on Oct. 14 and Spaceland on Oct. 16. (Also check out the 7-song Valient Thorr tour sampler.)

– By David McKay

||| Watch: After the jump, check out the Whitey McConnaughy-directed video for “Prehistoric Dog”: