Kingdom leaves Eulogy Records, new Ep in works

From the band: "We've decided to part ways with Eulogy Recordings. We feel honored to have been able to put out our last release on Eulogy, but as a band looking to release vinyl it just wasn't really a good fit.

"Second, after a year on hiatus (which we spent getting fat, learning new languages, and relaxing if you were curious), we're now in the studio recording 6 new songs. We haven't signed to a new label yet but we're hoping to make an announcement on that soon. After the new record comes out we'll be hitting the road again with a couple of US tours, a South American tour, and a European tour. (Details when we have them!)

"We really want to thank Eulogy for all they've done for us, and thank all y'all for your support while we've been on the road and off."

Casey Jones to release new album themselves

Straight edge punk-hardcore band Casey Jones has just entered the studio, after splitting with Eulogy Recordings, with plans of a self-release early next year. "Most of these songs have been written for over a year," said frontman Josh James. "We decided to release them ourselves because we all believe in them. They're some of the most intense, passionate songs we’ve ever written. All killer, no filler. We plan to take them on the road next year for Casey Jones fans, old and new." For now, fans can catch the band on their upcoming Florida dates followed by Persistence Tour with Sick of it All, D.R.I., Blood for Blood, Unearth, Evergreen Terrace and Cruel Hand in Europe.

Sawchuk

Raw and dirty hardcore from the depths of Michigan, Sawchuk is not a type of band to sing about holding hands and reading poems. Real men got no time for this shit! The main purpose of their music is to remind you how hard and nasty life can get and listening to their latest output, I can honestly say they accomplished this mission flawlessly. Check it out!

Band’s name: Sawchuk

Location: All over Michigan.

Active since: Sawchuk has been together sense 2007. but myself(brandon/Guitar) and jordan(Bass) joined in 09. After we joined the band we really changed our sound. Before me and jordan joined it was more punk rock with breakdowns. ha.

How do you define your overall style?
Sawchuk is hardcore, with negativity? im not to sure. I guess just angry hardcore

What’s your goal with this band?
Our goal is pretty much to just get the fuck out of michigan and play shows. Tour, Release shit. Have a good ass time on the road, away from home.

What do you have recorded so far?
We have an EP recorded. It is called "Miserable" we give them out at shows. and we have a free download of it up on our myspace (www.myspace.com/sawchukhxc) and its all over the internet thru blogs and shit. So anyone should be able to find it very easily.



When, how and why the band came to being?
In 07 Jerry and Tony wanted to start a hardcore band about drinking, hockey, and partying. So the rest is pretty much history

It’s not been long since the Miserable EP has been released. How do you feel about the release and what the response has been so far?
Its awesome. It came out better then we thought it would. Chris at "Stresstain Studios" does an awesome fucking job. As far as response to the EP, seems like everyone is liking it. Which is awesome.

What is it about Terry Sawchuk that made you name your band after him?
Jerry(drums) and Tony(guitar) were watching a red wings game, and hasek made some crazy save with his face. So jerry said " that was some fucking sawchuk shit right there" and then they started the band.

The overall tone of the lyrics is very dark and negative. Would you agree with that and is there any running message behind your music?
Yeah, Sawchuk is pretty negative. The overall message of our songs, pretty much is just, Tomorrow will be worse then the day before. Give up on life.

So how do you feel about the current state of the world and future of mankind in general? What are some of the main ills in the society that pisses you off?
This world is shit. Enough said.

How many shows do you play? What is the craziest thing that ever happened at one of your shows?
We play as many shows as possible. As far as craziest thing thats happened at a show, shit, i don't know. Matt gets drunk and talks a lot? He stood on some table at a bar and broke it? I don't know if that fits the definition of crazy. But it was pretty funny.



If anybody want to invite you to play the gig, what should they know?
They should know we'd love to. And that we're just lookin to have a good time. Whether that be, getting drunk, going swimming, whatever. Were just trying to have fun and play our music.

How is scene in Michigan compared to other states?
What are some good bands from over there? Im just going to skip this question.

What are some other future plans for Sawchuk? When can we expect a full length album?
Only time will tell for the future of sawchuk. We would like to tour, as much as possible. Maybe get a lable? And were going to be recording in Early October for another EP. Look out for that. its going to be probably 6 or 7 songs long. Also look out for some split EP's with some awesome bands. As far as a full length. We'll for sure be putting one out. Its just a matter of writing new songs and recording. Probably next spring, or summer, maybe fall.

Shout outs and/or last comments?
Listen to... Burdened, Stations Creation, Natural Disasters, Strength By Conviction, Life Exposed, Sleeptalkers, Straight Mangled, Mind Crimes, Reach The End, Some Mistakes, Lethal Scriptures, Full of Hell,

Add our facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/SAWCHUK/130234090329687?ref=ts

For some info on Terry Sawchuk, read this. http://sports.jrank.org/pages/4241/Sawchuk-Terry-Dark-Temper.html

First Blood to release new album

Roughly four years after releasing their last album, First Blood's latest record will finally be available next month. Titled "Silence Is Betrayal," the effort will hit stores on October 19th via Bullet Tooth. Pre-order details will be announced next week. The band is touring heavily to promote this stuff - check the show dates on their myspace.

By My Hands - Growing Older, Getting Colder

Just couple of days after I got this CD for a review I bought their previous album, Another Lesson Learned, on the Ebay just to learn that there hasn’t been any radical change in style between the two. By My Hands still delivers heavy, metallic hardcore with slick breakdowns, but somehow they sound less generic that most of the bands of this kind.

The first track, Real, is a strong introduction to the album and basically sets the tone for the rest of the songs. The riffs are heavy, the rhythm section lays down the tight groove while the vocals are on point and brutally convincing. The momentum continues on the rest of the tracks and the band manages to mesh the best elements of metal and hardcore. There’s not much variation here, but they focus on areas they best at so the outcome sounds strong after all. Content-wise the band addresses social issues like organized religion or corrupted politicians, but also find space for some personal stuff. The lyrics are written in dark and negative manner with no sidestepping about the ills of today’s world, luckily avoiding sounding pathetic or preachy. Let’s also mention the album features guests appearances from Derek Ski (xRepresentx) & Lee Marshall (Broken Oath).
This was released by young but promising label called Marked For Death and they put a lot of effort to make sure the package looks nice. Overall, it all gets down to whether you’re a fan of this style or not. If you can appreciate solid hardcore album that is packed with mosh and testosterone, Growing Older, Getting Colder is definitely for you. I hope, this release get the right level of attention as it certainly deserves it. By My Hands proves that hardcore is strong and kicking in Scotland.

Review by Dloogi
Label: Marked For Death Records
Year: 2010
Band's website

Terror - Stick Tight

H8000 book is in the works

As it was posted on H8000 Central blog, in 2011 a book covering H8000 crew will be released. From the original post on this subject: "The H8000 book will see the light of day somewhere in 2011, there's a ton of work on this project. There's too much great history to just let it slide in obscurity. There's a ton of pic's, the one and only record collection list, flyers, posters and a ton of writing and interviews..it's basically history from the late 80's to the mid 90's. There's some interested parties to put it out as a good looking book, stay tuned for this one.." Moreover, all of the H8000 zine issues will be brought together into one book and released later this year. Sounds exciting as H8000 bands are vital part of European hardcore history!

Burdened - Loose Screws

Loose Screws is new song from Burdened taken off of their new 7 song EP called "Tasteless". Being so lucky to be able to hear the full material already, I can honestly say that it is going to be massive! Fast and angry hardcore the way I like it!

New Negative Approach 7" is due out on Taang!

Negative Approach have posted three songs from their upcoming 7-inch, Friends of No One. The 7-inch and CDEP is due out on Taang! Records and actually represents material recorded in 1984 but (officially) released for the first time this year. Check out the title track as well as "Genocide" and "I Got a Right" from the EP on their MySpace page. The band's 10-Song EP is being reissued on October 12, 2010 by Touch and Go Records.

Rick Ta Life testing vocals for new Comin' Correct album

It seems like Rick Ta Life is working on a new Commin' Correct album that is slated for 2010 release. At least there's a youtube video with Rick testing vocals for some new track. Last 25 Ta Life album was pretty cool and this new stuff sounds good as well so hopefully this upcoming album won't dissapoint.