Ambush's 'Forward Into Hell' mcd out soon on Rucktion

After succesful Providence and Surge Of Fury cds Rucktion Records are back to deliver some more of the hardest bands in hardcore. We already put an info about Chains Of Hate, now it's a time for Ambush. It's a new UKHC band featuring Scott Special Move on vocals alongside ex members of Taking Names, Eviserate A.D., Awoken and more recently Beat Down Fury. Cd is currently recorded and being prepared for the pressing plant, more news in the future.

"Cold Harsh Reality", debut mcd from Chains of Hate out now on Rucktion Records!

Chains of Hate were formed from the ashes of Twist The Knife (Cardiff Hardcore, Wales). More inspired than before, Speed and Jammo stayed as they were (guitar and bass), Tommy stepped up to vocal duties and good friend Jordan (Elsid) completed the lineup as the new drummer.

As summer '09 approached, Chains Of Hate joined the notorious Rucktion Records family. Their debut album is due as is a stint around Europe with their brothers in True Valiance. No one can stop'em now. Let the games begin....

"Cold Harsh Reality", debut mcd out now on Rucktion Records!

Witchunt

"Although every song I write lyrics for has its own story and background, you could pretty much boil them all down to one main "hook": a hatred for humanity. Love not your neighbor."

"Although every song I write lyrics for has its own story and background, you could pretty much boil them all down to one main "hook": a hatred for humanity. Love not your neighbor."

For the people who are reading this and have never heard of you let them know some basic info about the band, like how long have you been together and where you’re from.

Witchunt hails from Tupelo, Mississippi. We started back in January 08 as 4 high school friends playing music, making art, and just having fun with it. Since then, we've had our fair share of member changes and other speed bumps, but I refuse to let this band die. It's not its time...never will be.

It seems like there are two sides to the band – one is hardcore, the other one is more noise and experimental oriented. Where did it come from and is it hard to tie these types of music together?

Well, most of the time, I despise genres and having to label music, especially my own. On the other hand, I'll often argue up and down with people and say "No, you're wrong. This band is this genre, not this other genre." I definitely get pissed when someone says "Dude, Disturbed and Theory of a Deadman are my favorite hardcore bands" or some shit like that. But yeah, I don't really like to give us a label or say we're a certain kind of band. That's why I don't put us under a specific genre on MySpace. In regards to your comment on tying types of music together, I do love noise and experimentation. It's great to always put a little more into your band's sound than people expect because it shows that you're not out to be every other band. You're putting all your inspiration and imagination way past artists that you may like and want to sound like. It's not hard to tie these types of music together at all. Every type of music can easily be strung together if done the right ways. I couldn't be in a strict single-genre band or anything. I have to branch out and pull something from every angle, every view, and every sound (or genre, if you will) into it. It's all about art and creativity for me.

Your Myspace profile doesn’t offer much information about the band. Was it idea from the start to keep the band in the fog of secrecy so the kids focus more on the music than on the band itself?

Yes and no. I mean, it's not like we're trying to keep anything from anyone. There's just nothing that's important about us I guess. I don't know. I prefer being dark and creepy, and keeping information from peers is just another way to maintain that vibe.

So what do you want people to know about Witchunt and your music or message that they may not know?

We make what we want, and we care about what we do. Although every song I write lyrics for has its own story and background, you could pretty much boil them all down to one main "hook": a hatred for humanity. Love not your neighbor.

Speaking about your myspace profile, it just says: “A War is coming. Hunt be the Metamorphosis.” What is the explanation behind it?

We used to be called Head Crime, but after a while it pretty much fell apart. No dedicated members, nothing. So we just called it quits. A couple months passed, and it just ate away at me that the band was no more. I couldn't handle it. This band was the only way to feed/passify my inner demons. I decided to revive the band, which of course called for a new band name: Witchunt.

As of right now, we're looking for a solid line-up again. (That knot should be tied soon though.) The name Witchunt is just kind of a transformation, not an official name. There's a slight story behind the names: It started as a crime (Head Crime), then a hunt (Witchunt); but now, a war is coming...a Holy War.

What are some of the non musical things in the past year that have kept you inspired?

Art of every kind. I like reading mythology of every kind. My horrid imagination pretty much holds the gun of inspiration to my head. My insanity keeps my sane.

I don’t know if you’re gonna agree with me but I definitely sense Holy Terror inspirations in your music. Are you worried that Clevo-influenced hardcore is now becoming cliché? There are a lot of bands that have Holy Terror-inspired songs these days.

Holy Terror is absolutely an inspiration, and it's sad to say, but it is kind of becoming cliche. However, I don't believe it's become too annoying yet. At least it's that sound that's getting recognized a little more instead of some stupid shit, you know? Besides, we're not a strict Clevo hardcore/Holy Terror band. It's just an ingredient. I could spend days trying to explain every single inspiration as far as bands and artists go.

Give us a little bit of an idea on what the people can expect to see in the near future? You’ve got some hard ass songs posted on your myspace profile – what’s happening with that? Is there any label interested in releasing it?

A: Future plans include the obvious upcoming name change, focus on getting set with a steady line-up, and working on tons of new shit. It's pretty safe to say that we'll have some kind of new recordings out in early 2010, and then we'll see what happens. Maybe even some touring is possible. I have a few surprises in store for us to be revealed over time. Don't expect the War to end.

Thanks for your time doing this. Is there anything you want to say to the readers before we finish?

Check out our friends. They're all amazing:
Seraphim: www.myspace.com/seraphimms
Choices Made: www.myspace.com/choicesmade
True Life: www.myspace.com/truelifems
Conspirator: www.myspace.com/conspiratorms
End Times: www.myspace.com/musicfortheendtimes
Low Life: www.myspace.com/lowlifems

Make war not love.

Witchunt at myspace.

Phantoms

"Even though the lyrics seem dark, they are positive in a way too, its our way of saying, dont be constricted and told how to live your life, its too short to waste away by being someones slave."

Name: Phantoms

Location: Sydney, Australia

Active since: June, 2009

How do you define your overall style?

Life Of Agony - River Runs Red, Prone Mortal Form Intro Riff , and Madball.

What’s your goal with this band?

Want to release a full length and hang out i guess.

What do you have recorded so far? 

We have a demo 5 tracks, it sounds pretty weird, but it does the job

When, how and why the band came to being? 

We have all been in various sydney bands before, all which have recently broken up, so we thought we'd hang out and write some riffs.

How would you describe your bands personality? 

Negative / Nice Guys. haha

It seems your demo is getting a really good response so far. Are you happy with how the things turned out and the reviews you’ve been getting so far?

The band had only jammed twice before we decided to record the demo, and the lyrics were written the night before, so everything was abit rushed. But yeah we are siked that a few people are digging it, apart from us.

The music is great and powerful but I also dig the lyrics. It’s not only well written, but it’s something I can relate to personally and probably the same goes for many kids reading this too. Before you write a song, where do you find inspiration? What's the first thing that comes to your mind?

Im always thinking about growing up, getting older, responsibility's and whats expected of me, so everything involved with growing up process is always on my mind.

The overall tone of the lyrics seems to be very dark and negative. Would you agree with that and is there any running message behind your music?

Even though the lyrics seem dark, they are positive in a way too, its our way of saying, dont be constricted and told how to live your life, its too short to waste away by being someones slave.

I was reading the lyrics for the Villains and it portrays Sydney as a rather not a nice place to be. So how is it growing up and living over there? Is it really so depressive?

Sydney is beautiful, but like every city, it has a side not seen on postcards, living here rules though, nice beaches , good xbox connections, and decent weather, from time to time it can be a weird place, race riots and abit of gang violence but we are really not affected by it

What is the craziest thing that ever happened at one of your shows?

Red Our guitarist playing in his underpants, he isnt a pretty boy either haha

What’s the scene like out there in Sydney at the moment?

The hardcore scene has its ups and downs here,Sydney is struggling a little bit at the moment. Bands like relentless & Shinto Katana have been holding it down for a while and a whole heap of new bands have just started up. Legions are deffinatly going to be a dope band as they get older.

What are some other future plans for Phantoms? When can we expect a full length album?

Full length feb, 12 tracks hopefully release a 7 inch some stage next year also

Shout outs and/or last comments?
You for the interview. sorry it took so long (internetbroke). Check out Legions & Relentles!

Phantoms at myspace

Rhinoceros new album "They Are Coming For Me" to drop in February

Buffalo straight edge juggernauts RHINOCEROS are ready to break out with their Eulogy Recordings debut “They Are Coming For Me” on February 2nd. A new song “Righteous Man” has also been posted on their new Myspace page. Starting late January they’ll be taking part of the “EULOGY TOUR 2010″ with label mates DONNYBROOK!, KNOCK ‘EM DEAD and on select dates LIVING HELL, xTYRANTx, SHATTERED REALM and FURIOUS STYLES. Pre-order deals are currently available HERE.

Bio:
RHINOCEROS are a Buffalo, NY straight edge band formed in May of 2006 from the ashes of local Buffalo hardcore favorites Infamous and xToThisDayx. They began touring and recording every chance they had for the next 3 years and the results were “Honor Among Thieves” (album), Buffalo (EP) and a split with friends Suicide Pact from Cincinnati, OH. They have crossed the US and back numerous times as well as making trips into Mexico and overseas to Europe and the UK.
2010 will no doubt be the year of the RHINOCEROS with their Eulogy Recordings debut “THEY ARE COMING FOR ME” set to be released in early February. It is a release that will surely open peoples eyes to this band. 12 songs that are heavy, fast and in your face. Each song has the potential to become a dance floor favorite. The album was produced by Jay Zubricky from Buffalo, NY with help from Andy Williams (Every Time I Die). Be on the lookout because RHINOCEROS plan on touring non stop through 2010 beginning with the much anticipated North American “EULOGY TOUR 2010″ in late January to late February 2010.

Knock'Em Dead new album "Endless Struggle" set for February 2nd release

Miami’s KNOCK ‘EM DEAD are set to release their long awaited debut album “Endless Struggle” on February 2nd through Eulogy Recordings. The album was produced by Will Putney at the Machine Shop. They recently shot a music video for the song “Killing Hope” off the new album by Brad Gregory which is currently in the editing process.

The first installment of 3 video studio blogs has just been posted on their newly revised Myspace page. A new song “Endless Struggle” has also been posted on their new Myspace page. They’ll be hitting the road with label mates THICK AS BLOOD late December. Starting late January they’ll be taking part of the “EULOGY TOUR 2010″ with label mates DONNYBROOK!, RHINOCEROS and on select dates LIVING HELL, xTYRANTx, SHATTERED REALM and FURIOUS STYLES. Pre-order deals are currently available here.

Bio:
KNOCK ‘EM DEAD started early 2005, with drive and passion. We wanted to bring true life back into the heavy music scene. Hamlet and Vladimir joined forces with Gus, Aric and Matt to write a heavy an fast album with a inspirational lyrics. This music is in your face and it’s meant to wake you up and get your life back on track. Also to know there’s pain in this world.
“Endless Struggle” is KNOCK ‘EM DEAD’s long awaited debut album. The album is complete from top to bottom, from the lyrics to the music. We wanted to write something original but keep the Miami flavor. We were really inspired by Sepultura, Slayer, All Out War, 100 Demons, Napalm Death and last but not least Rage Against The Machine. To some people the lyrics will hit right at home, to others the fast and heavy music is something they can relate too. The album is called “ENDLESS STRUGGLE” because we believe will never stop struggling

Hardway signed with Strikedown Records

Italian Hardway inked a deal with Strikedown Records. The band is currently working on a new album. Their last work, "Hold out to the last", was a piece of solid and heavy hardcore so let's hope they will be able to deliver something at least as good this time.

Here's the official message from the band:

We're proud to annunce the new deal we made with Strikedown Records to release our new album in late 2010, title to be annunce.
After our debut album "Hold out to the last" we're ready to work on a new album, few new songs are already written and put in the live bill...meantime check our brand new T-shirt out @ online store hardwayhc.bigcartel.com!!

Andrews UK Release “The 40Seven – Two Steps Back"

Andrews UK Limited, are pleased to announce their latest AUK Music release – Two Steps Back from the band The 40seven. The début CD release by this Luton, UK, based band is the culmination of several years of hard work and sheer determination by this five piece who are often seen on the UK scene.

Describing their style as DIY Hardcore, with energetic beats and heavy guitars. They have toured and appeared with peer bands such as – Bane, Your Demise, This is Hell, Strength Approach, Honour Amongst Thieves, Lion Heart, and many more.

This EP Two Steps Back is the first major release for The 40Seven and has been written over the past year, and is based on their perspective on life and how they deal with the everyday issues people deal with.

The line up consists of – Dale on Vocals, Dave on Guitars and Vocals, Aaron on Guitar and Vocals, Daryl on Drums, and Andrew on Bass and Vocals.

Touring in a venue near you in the UK, The 40Seven is just the latest band to sign up to AUK Records.


Two Steps Back by The 40Seven is available from Play.com, Amazon.co.uk and other good retailers, as well as all good digital download sites.

http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/12043410/Two-Steps-Back/Product.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Two-Steps-Back-40Seven/dp/B002QNY0G4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1258399659&sr=8-3

What Still Holds True compilation coming in 2010

What Still Holds True is about to drop in some early 2010. The line up includes so far: Smashface {Sworn Enemy, All Shall Perish}, Last Call Brawl {Lihc}, Olde Yorke {Countdown Records}, Setback {Nyhc}, Red Eyed Devil {Everybody Gets Hurt}, The Gemini Method {36 Deadly Fists}, Sevenonehate {No Redeeming Social Value, Frontline}, Truth In Needles {Woodhaven Hardcore} and Psycho Enhancer {Lihc}. As far as I know this is not a complete list and more names should be announced soon. Expect some hard and mean shit strictly for the lowlifes and the outlaws!

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