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Betrayal have launched their new webstore hosted by Merch Connection. Check out new designs here

We just launched our new online merch store powered by Merch Connection! There's 5 brand new designs in there so make sure you pick up a shirt or 2 today! For all of you that have been asking us to re-stock our merch, here's your chance to rock some fresh Betrayal gear!

Venia launched 2 new webstores

Venia has just launched 2 new webstores - in Mechconnection and AllInMerch. The designs themes range from some biblical to more modern and they look good enough to spend some of your hard earned money if you like the band or just want chicks to notice you at the next show.

Unit 731 recording new album

Pittsburgh heavy weight hardcore champions Unit 731 are working on new album. Haven't heard any of the new songs yet but reading what bands got to say about it, it's gonna be nothing but dope.

Here's what band posted on their myspace blog:

We began tracking our new record "res ipsa loquitur" on March 10th with Dave Piatek in Cleveland. Dave recorded and mixed our last record and we're excited to be working with him again. It's been three years since we recorded "A Plague Upon Humanity" and both Dave and us have gained valuable experience that will make this record great. We expect to finish it mid-may after it's mastered and the artwork we're awaiting is delivered. This won't be another typical beatdown record. In fact, the only thing "beatdown" about it is that it's much heavier than our first full length. Although "A Plague Upon Humanity" holds a special place in our hearts, it was our freshman effort and was created with a shifting lineup. Prepare for much faster, more aggressive songs on "res ipsa loquitur." This outcome of this record is the reason we formed this band. We can't wait to show you what we've created.

If you're wondering about the album title, this is a latin phrase literally meaning, "the thing speaks for itself." This record differs from the last not just musically, but lyrically as well. Each band member has made contributions that attain a personal level that "Plague" did not. This is literally a reflection of our thoughts and feelings on the state of the world and humanity.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information about the release in the coming weeks. Right now we're shooting for sometime in June. We'll post tracks online a few weeks before and we'll have a release show in the Western PA area. We'll probably set up a pre-order as well. - Eric and UNIT 731

Ratout - Fucked Up Times

Ratout is new UK hardcore band spawned from the ashes of Rebel Troops. They've got a lot of good things going on with their music so give it a listen!

Throwback Wednesday: Madball - Down By Law

Dynamo Open Air '95

Oppugno - Oppugno

Being familiar with the band’s previous effort, I can’t say that this new album came as a surprise. Although, even with thefirst listening I could tell they made a progress when it comes both to song writing and musical skills. The meat of their music is still heavy, crunchy hardcore that falls somewhere between Hatebreed, Born From Pain and Merauder, but this time it all sounds more fresh and moving then before.

The fast parts got faster and in the result, breakdowns sound much more powerful. Daniel, the man on the mic here, is doing a great work here, his deliverance sounding aggressive and convincing. Overall, this time Oppugno managed to pour more emotions into their sound, and I’m talking the proper hardcore emotions like anger or hatred not some lousy ass whining about losing a girlfriend or shit like that. I can’t say much about the lyrics since they’re all sung in Spanish and there’s no English translation but there’s a deeper meaning to them since there’s a quote from Michael Bakunin, Francesc Ferrer or Yosana Akiko to all of them. This selection of names should give you a hint what Oppugno are all about.Overall, the album has a solid replay value and will keep you wanting more.

Author: Dloogi
Label:Cruzade Records
Year: 2010

Check out the band HERE

Lionheart joined Mediaskare family

Mediaskare records have inked a deal with Bay Area based Lionheart. The band will hit the studio early summer to record their new album. Check out their profile for a new pre production song entitled "Pure Anger".

Barcadia will start recording their new album in March

Reno straight edge pride, Barcadia, are working on new album which will be called Abaddon. This one is also going to be released Seventh Dagger records. Here's what the band got to say about it:

"Recording begins March 27th for our second release via xSeventh Daggerx Records (whatever stigma surrounds the label does not and will not matter as our relationship with xSDx has always been good).
The new effort will be much darker, much heavier and full of unusual and horribly overcast sounds, static, notes and humming; a surreal and terrifying post-apocalypse spit directly in your disgusting face.
A portion of the proceeds from every cd sold will go to www.rainn.org to help them with their efforts. "

Source

The band has also revealed tracklist for the album:
The Dismal Tide
Contrapasso
Anathema
Salitter
Dybbuk
Forgiveness
A Heaven of Hell

New merch from Face Your Enemy

Check out the new merch from Italian heavyweight Face Your Enemy. This stuff looks very nice so if you want people to treat you with respect don't be greedy, go to their myspace profile and order some of this goodness.