First Blood posted new song from the upcoming album

First Blood posted new song from the upcoming album, Silence Is Betrayal. We've been hearing about this album since about 2008 and it's kinda surprising that it took them so long to release it. Check it out here. Official press release from Trustkill after the break

The Bay Area's heaviest band will hit the studio in January/February of 2008 to record their follow-up album with producer Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish). Expect the crushing hardcore/metal you have come to love from FIRST BLOOD with more lyrics that will question everything around you. GET STOKED!

Singer Carl Schwartz said "Thankfully there hasn't been a shortage of stuff in the world to be pissed-off about, so this upcoming album will be nothing short of brutal - and quite possibly the most critical, condemning, and controversial material we will ever release. For fans of FIRST BLOOD - Yes, this album will be every bit as heavy and crushing as the first, and then some. But the focus of this album resides in the message. There is simply too much going on in the world today to ignore, and if we are going to dedicate our time and lives to writing music and constantly touring the world while getting very little in return, then we might as well make it worth it and MAKE A F***ING STATEMENT. I find this world becoming increasingly hostile while the powers that be continue to undertake massive efforts to induce us all into passivity, conformity, and false sense of comfort. Well, life is not comfortable and it is our turn to stir the pot."

Life Of Agony and I Scream Records sign worldwide deal

I Scream Records is very excited and proud to welcome Life Of Agony to the family.

On Saturday April 3rd 2010 I Scream Records will be recording & filming Life Of Agony's performance at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium, the second show of their exclusive European "20 Years Strong" tour. In late 2009 the band performed their debut album "River Runs Red" in its entirety during a few exclusive, sold out, US shows and now, after popular demand, they're also heading over to Europe to perform a set built around this amazing, legendary album.

The release of this "20 Years Strong" live album, which will also include a free bonus DVD of the complete show at the Ancienne Belgique, exclusive footage and much more, is set for early this Summer.

Crossover-metal kings, Life of Agony, formed in the summer of '89 and quickly built a cult-following upon the release their now classic, debut album, "River Runs Red" released through Roadrunner Records. The band's unique sound and honest lyrics have captivated audiences for two decades now. In celebration of this huge milestone, the group has been performing the record that started it all!!

"We're really excited to capture this moment in time. Twenty years, man, that's no joke! If you would've asked us when we were kids growin' up in Brooklyn, if we thought that we'd ever make something this important to people around the world, we probably would've laughed in your face. But, here we are, still selling out shows after all this time and turning people's tragedy into hope. Somehow, through the music, we've helped a lot of folks out there. And that's what's always been most important to us." - LOA Bassist, Alan Robert

Laurens Kusters says: "We're very excited about this collaboration. This will be an amazing release, recorded at the Ancienne Belgique, one of the most exclusive European clubs, in Brussels Belgium, the city where I Scream Records was founded in 1994."

Life Of Agony "20 Years Strong" - European Tour 2010
April 2nd - Effenaar in Eindhoven, The Netherlands (sold out)
April 3rd - Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium
April 4th - Matrix in Bochum, Germany

Soul Control upcoming shows

Here's couple of show dates:

4/15 Lowell, MA @ Umass Lowell Fox Common w/ Transit, Daybreaker
4/16 TBA w/ Daybreaker, Make Do And Mend
4/17 Long Island, NY @ Vibe Lounge w/ Daybreaker, Make Do And Mend
4/18 Philadelphia, PA @ TBA w/ Daybreaker, Make Do And Mend
4/23 Amherst MA @ Amherst College/Marsh House w/ Wasteland, Mountain Man
4/24 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Festival)
4/24 Schenectady, NY @ 1555 w/ Mountain Man
4/25 Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Community Center w/ Mountain Man
5/1 Providence, RI @ Club Hell w/ Set Your Goals, Comeback Kid, more
5/14 Boston, MA @ The Unit w/ Ruiner
5/15 Providence, RI @ As220 w/ Ruiner
5/28 Tacoma, WA @ The Viaduct (Rainfest)

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