Debut album from Pitfight out now

Unleashed is the name of the debut album from Pitfight (NYC). It contains 10 new songs and whole 2009 demo which makes for one hell of a listen. Good NYHC with a powerful vibe and strong riffing. You can order it via here.

Cheech - Pagan

Cheech - People Against Goodness And Normalcy to be released by NGS

NGS will reissue P.A.G.A.N. from the Boston outlaws Cheech. Here's the official statement from the NGS:

Six new tracks plus 5 old hits from Boston's biggest headache. Fans of Blood For Blood and Wisdom in Chains should be all over this. Even has guest vocals by the Rev. Paul Bearer of Sheer Terror. Their best outing to date, but don't just take my word for it...

"CHEECH's vocals and tuff-but-catchy riffs reminded me of BLOOD FOR BLOOD... worth checking out if you're the type of person who goes to hardcore shows to let off some pent-up aggression in the pit. Looks like Boston is back on the map" -Maximum Rock N' Roll.


"Heavy hardcore sees the Boston dudes progressing even more so than on "Ante Up". An amazing blend of Hardcore, metal, punk and thrash. Straight gruff vocals are placed perfectly over pummeling drums, brilliant bass lines and heavy thrashy riffs." -EmptyhandsPVD


"CHEECH play metal-tinged NYHC reminiscent of BLOOD FOR BLOOD, MADBALL and with a touch of GANG GREEN – it’s heavy and forceful but melodic and catchy too. Paul Bearer from SHEER TERROR makes a guest appearance on their second track which is a seal of approval for sure" -No Front Teeth Zine


Unless you're new around here, you know that Maximum Rock n' Roll hates us, and we hate them. So that's a pretty good stamp of approval right there.

Pre-order package contains:
Cheech - People Against Goodness And Normalcy CD
Cheech/Milo's Syndicate split 7", with a special cover/plum vinyl just for this pre-order, ltd. to 20
(courtesy of our good friends at United Riot Records)
A ltd 7x7 mini-poster of the original Cheech/Milo's Syndicate 7" cover
and a few stickers, patches, and pins to round things out nicely.

New Ratface album is out now

New Ratface album 'Ratassed' is now available from Fullhouse Records. Expect nothing but deep philosphical stuff filled with drunken tales, senseless violence and shit talking.The album features Peachey Six Ft Ditch among other guest appearances.

New album by Call To Preserve to be released on June

Call To Preserve are working on their new album . The album, recorded at at Warrior Sound Studios, is titled Life of Defiance and will be released on June 8, 2010.

Earth Crisis, First Blood, Thick As Blood dates

Earth Crisis is getting on the tour across the States with First Blood and Thick As Blood:

4/22 New York, NY @ Gramercy
4/23 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Fest)
4/24 Syracuse, NY @ The Westcott Theatre
4/25 Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary
4/27 Quebec City, QC @ Cafe L'Agitee
4/28 Montreal, QC @ L’Acceuil Inconditionnel
4/29 Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee's
4/30 Altoona, PA @ The Urban Warzone
5/1 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick w/ xTyrantx
5/2 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
5/3 Grand Rapids, MI @ Section Live
5/4 Chicago, IL @ Reggies
5/5 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
5/7 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre w/ Whitchapel
5/16 Pomona, CA @ Fox Theater (California Metalfest)

Agnostic Front tour with Outbreak

Here are the dates for Agnostic Front East Coast tour with support from Outbreak:

5/13 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
5/14 Miami, FL @ Churchill's
5/15 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
5/16 Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit
5/17 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
5/18 Charlotte, NC @ The Tremont Music Hall
5/19 Richmond, VA @ Canal Club (Lounge)
5/20 Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar
5/21 Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey
5/22 Revere, MA @ Club Lido
5/23 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

Check out new merch from Betrayal

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