Portland sludge/noise trio Rabbits detailed their sophomore LP this week. Bites Rites is due for release in September via Good to Die Records. The record features covers of Husker Du’s “What’s Going On,” Spacemen 3’s “2:35” and “Meth Valley ’99,” which borrows liberally from Sonic Youth’s “Death Valley ’69.” You can hear “Meth Valley ’99” below along with the cover art, track list and some upcoming Portland shows.
a1. We and Zoo
a2. Fight Right
a3. Lame in Vain
a4. Move Her Body
a5. Meth Valley 99
b1. 2:35
b2. Suck It or Blow
b3. On Mars II
b4. What’s Going On
8/10/2012 Club 21 – Portland, OR w/ Monogamy Party, Gaytheist, Lick, Defenerate
8/23/2012 The Know – Portland, OR w/ Drunk Dad, Palo Verde
9/02/2012 Plan B – Portland, OR @ Sizzlefest [benefit] w/ YOB, Thrones, many more
9/08/2012 Tube [matinee] – Portland, OR w/ Fist Fite, Gaytheist, IX
9/28/2012 Slabtown – Portland, OR (RECORD RELEASE SHOW) w/ Hot Victory, Walls, Towers