Sunderland, UK’s Leatherface recently stopped by Jack Rabid’s Rabid in the Kennel show on Breakthru Radio for a rare and detailed interview and to record a few live tracks. Among the songs performed was “Dead Industrial Atmosphere,” originally found on their 1992 full-length, “Mush.” You can click here to view the video and here to listen to the interview.

Leatherface will soon be returning to the States for a month-long tour in support of their most recent studio album, “The Stormy Petrel,” released last month on No Idea Records. The first round of dates is just behind the “more” button below, with more dates to be confirmed soon. Ninja Gun and label mates Young Livers have been selected for support.

“The Stormy Petrel” is the band’s ninth full-length album and was released by various labels worldwide. The North American LP/CD version was released March 23rd via No Idea Records. Their version features entirely different cover art and overall layout than the European, Japanese, and Australian versions. You can currently steam the entire album on their Punknews.org profile page.

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Richmond’s The Riot Before have posted a video of singer Brett Adams performing an acoustic rendition of their song “You Can’t Sexy Dance to Punk Rock” from the band’s last album, “Fists Buried In Pockets.” You can check it out right here.

The video is the first installment of Paper + Plastick’s Bathroom Tapes, a series the label hopes to continue with more acoustic performances filmed within all manner of stalls, porta-potties, and outhouses. The mad scientists of Thunderclap Supergenius filmed this edition, which follows in their line of previously posted intimate performances using only a single camera, a single microphone, and a single take. They’ve also posted videos from bands like Grabass Charlestons, Joey Cape & Jon Snodgrass, and Mike Hale & Austin Lucas.

The Riot Before recently wrapped up recording for their third full-length and Paper + Plastick debut, “Rebellion.” The album was tracked at The Magpie Cage in Washington, DC, with legendary producer J. Robbins (Jawbox, Jawbreaker, Against Me!). It is currently in the mixing stage, with an anticipated release date of March 16, 2010.