 | DW Podcast #26: The "Axe To Fall" Tour Special w/ Converge, Coalesce, etc. It's that time again, a new Deathwish Podcast is here. This time we are proud to being you #26, the "Axe To Fall" Tour Special!!! In this episode your guest-host J. Bannon (Converge, Deathwish, etc) talks about the upcoming "Axe To Fall" tour, and even unveils a "special" guest on the tour, so listen closely. Songs from Converge, Coalesce, Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts, and Black Breath are played, and a ton of Deathwish news is discussed. It's a good one, so kick up your feet and take a listen. Click here to listen now Subscribe to the DW Podcast using iTunes Subscribe to the DW Podcast using Feedburner 
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 | Converge U.S. Tour w/ Coalesce, Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath, & more Converge "Axe To Fall" U.S. Tour with (on select dates): Coalesce, Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath, and a special guest to be announced soon... 03/12: Auckland, New Zealand @ Kings Arms 03/13: Wellington, New Zealand @ Bar Bodega 03/16: Perth, Australia @ Amplifier w/ Genghis Tron 03/17: Adelaide, Australia @ Fowlers w/ Genghis Tron 03/18: Melbourne, Australia @ Corner w/ Genghis Tron 03/19: Sydney, Australia @ Manning Bar w/ Genghis Tron 03/20: Brisbane, Australia @ Hi Fi w/ Genghis Tron 04/30: TBA @ TBA w/ Special guest, Lewd Acts, and more 05/01: TBA @ TBA w/ Special guest, Lewd Acts, and more 05/02: TBA @ TBA w/ Special guest, Lewd Acts, and more 05/03: TBA @ TBA w/ Special guest, Lewd Acts, and more 05/04: TBA @ TBA w/ Special guest, Lewd Acts, and more 05/05: TBA @ TBA w/ Special guest, Lewd Acts, and more 05/06: TBA @ TBA w/ Special guest, Lewd Acts, and more 05/06: TBA @ TBA w/ Special guest, Lewd Acts, and more 05/07: Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop w/ Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/08: Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick w/ Lewd Acts, Black Breath, and more 05/09: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge w/ Lewd Acts, Black Breath, and more 05/10: Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/11: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/13: Seattle, WA @ Neumo's w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/14: Portland, OR @ Satyricon w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/15: San Francisco, CA @ Slim's w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/16: CA @ TBA w/ TBA 05/17: Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/18: Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/19: Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/21: Austin, TX @ Emo's w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/22: TX @ TBA w/ TBA 05/23: Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee w/ Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/25: Memphis, TN @ The Hi Tone w/ Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/26: Louisville, KY @ TBA w/ Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/27: Nashville, TN @ Rockettown w/ Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/28: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade w/ Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/29: North Carolina @ TBA w/ Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts, Black Breath 05/30: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest w/ Entombed, Obituary, 16, and more Converge on Twitter Converge on Myspace Converge on Youtube Converge Estore Converge Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Doomriders and Red Sparowes East Coast tour announced, shows w/ Skeletonwitch soon!!! 02/10: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade w/ Skeletonwitch 02/11: Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy w/ Skeletonwitch 02/17: Boston, MA @ The Great Scott w/ Skeletonwitch, Howl, Iron Age 02/20: Hartford, CT @ The Webster: Underground w/ Skeletonwitch, Howl, Iron Age 03/29: Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room w/ Red Sparowes 03/30: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad w/ Red Sparowes 04/01: Dallas, TX @ Lola’s w/ Red Sparowes 04/02: Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Red Sparowes 04/03: Houston, TX @ Rudyard's w/ Red Sparowes 04/05: Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon w/ Red Sparowes 04/08: Orlando, FL @ The Social w/ Red Sparowes 04/09: Atlanta, GA @ The Earl w/ Red Sparowes 04/10: Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 w/ Red Sparowes 04/11: Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel w/ Red Sparowes 04/13: NYC, NY @ Mercury Lounge w/ Red Sparowes 04/14: NYC, NY @ Mercury Lounge w/ Red Sparowes 04/15: Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East w/ Red Sparowes 04/16: Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa w/ Red Sparowes 04/17: Toronto, ON @ The Garrison w/ Red Sparowes Doomriders "Darkness Come Alive" Audio Player Doomriders Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Doomriders Myspace Doomriders Facebook
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 | Out now: Doomriders "Darkness Come Alive" CD/LP, getting rave reviews!!! Doomriders "Darkness Come Alive" CD/LP is out now and getting some great reviews. If you haven't heard this album yet, perhaps the words below will sway you into making a great decision and buying this amazing record. "Truly a high watermark for the band, the way Doomriders are now able to mix their doom, gloom and rage in such a volatile, yet evenly keeled path is wholly impressive." - Wookubus, Theprp.com "Although there was no denying that Doomriders would deliver a worthwhile release when they eventually found the time to make a new album, I have to admit that Darkness Come Alive took me completely by surprise. Doomriders have taken the potential hinted at on their debut album and expanded upon it on Darkness Come Alive, and in the process delivered one of 2009’s unexpected killer releases that’s sure to be listed as one of my favourites for the year." - Justin Donnelly, Blistering.com "There’s really something for every metalhead to identify with on Darkness Come Alive." - Gary Suarez, Metalsucks.net "If you have any sort of neck, Darkness Comes Alive will force movement out of your head –- in an up and down motion, whether you want to move it or not. Because like all good metal, it courses through your veins with a mind of its own." - Peter Woodburn, ReDefine Magazine Theprp.com Blistering.com Metalsucks.net ReDefine Magazine Doomriders "Darkness Come Alive" Audio Player Doomriders Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Doomriders Myspace Doomriders Facebook
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 | The Carrier announce East Coast tour dates, new album coming soon The Carrier have announced some East Coast Tour dates for this Spring. 03/04: Haverhill, MA @ Anchors Up w/ Blacklisted, Gods And Queens, The First Annual 03/12: Washington, D.C. @ Electric Maid 03/13: Greensboro, NC @ Legitimate Business 03/14: Lexington, SC @ Roundhill Community Center 03/15: Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit 03/16: Tampa, FL @ Transitions 03/17: Atlanta, GA @ 585 Wells 03/18: Johnson City, TN @ Hideaway 03/20: Brooklyn, NY @ Bushwick Studios The band is currently hard at work recording their new album, to be released in the future on Deathwish. A vinyl reissue of their "One Year Later" album was recently released via Deathwish. The Carrier Releases and Apparel in the DW Estore The Carrier Myspace The Carrier Twitter
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 | 108 "18.61" CD/LP coming soon, Audio Player launched!!! A release date and Pre-ordering information will be announced shortly. "18.61" comes from the 61st couplet of the 18th section of Bhagavad Gita. Ishvarah sarva-bhutaanaam, hridesh-'rjuna-tishthati bhraamayan sarva-bhutaani, yantra-rudhaani maayayaa Which means: "The controller of all Lies at the heart of the machine And connects it's wires To the living being who is under it's spell." Recorded over a frigid weekend in Boston, MA in the analog domain of Alex Garcia Rivera (ex-Give Up The Ghost) and later mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge), 108 have returned with their most electrifying and intense album to date, "18.61". From the first tension filled notes struck in "God Talk", it's apparent that a spiritual restlessness and awareness continues to writhe in the collective consciousness of 108 which is an attribute that has set them apart from the rest of the musical world since their inception. From there "18.61" pounds forth with the upmost intensity. Standout track "Crescent Moon" races at manic speed before crashing in on itself in one of 108's heaviest moments ever. Title track "18.61", a moving and brooding song that is as unforgettable as they come, combines all of the unique musical qualities that make up 108. The gritty "Reduced" showcases new drummer Mike Justian (Trap Them, Unearth, etc.) as the new heart at the center of the 108 machine, rhythmically pushing the envelope with his punishing percussive power. Though the aforementioned songs are electric in every way, it's in some of the more daring tracks that "18.61" truly starts to really shine. "Mannequins" and "Forever Is Destroyed", for example, pick up where classics Black Flag and Rollins Band left off, taking frantic and unpredictable sonic turns that only a band like 108 could navigate. All of this makes "18.61" yet another stunning album from a band that continues to write their own destiny as one the most important and influential hardcore/punk bands in existence today. 108 "18.61" Audio Audio Player 108 Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore 108 Myspace Page
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 | The Hope Conspiracy "True Nihilist" tour wrap up, full set video from Hate5six.com The Hope Conspiracy's world tour recently ended. From all accounts, it was a great time for the band and their supporters alike. Here is a word about the brief tour from the band: "I would like to give a huge thanks to everyone that came out to the shows in support of us and the other bands. Especially those that braved subzero temps, driving snow and ice or torrential rain fall. Thanks to all of our friends, promoters and bands that took time to help us with rides, equipment, food, a place to crash for the night, moral support and some good laughs. We had an amazing time playing these shows and hope that we can do it again in the near future. No plans as of right now, but when it is possible we will make it happen for sure...Take care..." - Kevin and The Hope Conspiracy Missed the shows? Check out this video of their NYC show from our friends at Hate5six: The Hope Conspiracy (Full Set) from hate5six productions on Vimeo. The Hope Conspiracy "True Nihilist" Audio Player The Hope Conspiracy Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore The Hope Conspiracy Myspace The Hope Conspiracy Twitter The Hope Conspiracy Facebook
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 | Rise And Fall Euro tour w/ Trapped Under Ice underway, "Our Circle..." CD/LP out now Rise And Fall's European tour with Trapped Under Ice starts tonight!! Go see them. Also be sure to get Rise And Fall's "Our Circle Is Vicious" CD/LP if you haven't already picked it up. It's absolutely fantastic. 02/01: Wien, Austria @ Viper Room w/ Trapped Under Ice 02/02: Aschaffenburg, Germany @ Katakombe w/ Trapped Under Ice 02/03: London, United Kingdom @ Underworld w/ Trapped Under Ice 02/04: Manchester, United Kingdom @ Star and Garter w/ Trapped Under Ice 02/05: Nottingham, United Kingdom @ The Central w/ Trapped Under Ice 02/06: Ieper, Belgium @ Winterfest w/ Trapped Under Ice 02/21: Athens, Greece @ AN Club 02/26: Lanaken, Belgium @ JH De Brik w/ Oathbreaker, Daggers 04/03: Roeselare, Belgium @ H8000 Fest w/ To Kill 04/24: Meerhout, Belgium @ Groezrock Festival w/ AFI, Bad Religion 04/30: Tilburg, The Netherlands @ Neurotic Death Fest w/ Bolt Thrower, Napalm Death 05/15: Schaffen, Belgium @ Rockfest 05/22: Mol, Belgium @ Gompelhof w/ True Colors, The Mongoloids Rise And Fall "Our Circle Is Vicious" Audio Player Rise And Fall Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Rise And Fall Myspace Rise And Fall Twitter
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 | Bitter End video updates from the studio, "Guilty As Charged" album out soon Bitter End are currently locked up at Origin Sound hard at work on their upcoming full length, "Guilty As Charged". The guys checked in with a couple of studio videos, check em out!!! Bitter End "Guilty As Charged" Studio update 1 Bitter End "Guilty As Charged" Studio update 2 Bitter End Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Bitter End Myspace
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 | The Carrier, The Hope Conspiracy, Lewd Acts, Rise And Fall vinyl now in the DW Estore!!! The following releases are available now in the DW Estore: Rise And Fall "Our Circle Is Vicious" 12"LP Second press of this amazing album.... Lewd Acts "Black Eye Blues" 12"LP The second press of this fantastic release... The Carrier "One Year Later" 12"LP Licensed from Rock Vegas Records, this is The Carrier's debut album, available for the first time ever on vinyl. 3 vinyl colors available. Hope Con "Death Knows Your Name" 12"LP This amazing album is available again on vinyl after years of being out of print (we originally licensed this release to Malfunction Records before we took over the operation of it). 1 vinyl color available. Rise And Fall "Into Oblivion" 12"LP The classic "Into Oblivion" album, available for the first time on vinyl from Deathwish. We released the CD version years ago, and are excited to finally be offering up this vinyl version to the masses. 2 vinyl colors available. That's right, NO Pre-ordering and NO waiting as these are in stock right now!!! All releases come w/ Digital Download coupons inside the releases. When ordering, keep an eye out for special sale discounts on other items from The Carrier, The Hope Conspiracy, and Rise And Fall (add the vinyl to your cart to see this sale pricing). The Carrier "One Year Later" 12"LP in the DW Estore The Hope Conspiracy "Death Knows Your Name" 12"LP in the DW Estore Rise And Fall "Into Oblivion" 12"LP in the DW Estore
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 | Out now: Victims "Lies Lies Lies" 7"EP, Euro tour w/ Municipal Waste starts this week!!! Victims and Municipal Waste are touring Europe together right now. Victims released the "Lies, Lies, Lies" 7"EP and their "Killer" album on Deathwish earlier this year, and soon will release a split 7"EP w/ Kylesa on Deathwish. 01/21: Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach 01/22: Bologna, Italy @ Sottotetto Club w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach 01/23: Treviso, Italy @ New Age Club w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach 01/25: Hamburg, Germany @ TBA w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach 01/27: Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser w/ Municipal Waste 01/28: Oslo, Norway @ Betong w/ Municipal Waste 01/29: Bergen, Norway @ Garage w/ Municipal Waste 01/30: Birmingham, UK @ Academy w/ Municipal Waste 02/01: Glasgow, UK @ King Tuts w/ Municipal Waste 02/02: Leeds, UK @ Cockpit w/ Municipal Waste 02/04: London, UK @ Scala w/ Municipal Waste 02/05: Bolwerk, Netherlands @ Sneek w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach 02/06: Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Milkweg w/ Municipal Waste Victims "Lies, Lies, Lies" Audio Player Victims Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Victims on Myspace
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 | The Deathwish Best of 2009 list! Welcome to the Deathwish Best of 2009 list! Once again, we asked members of the Deathwish extended friends and family to contribute their favorites of the past year. We've got friends from: 108, Amen Ra, Betrayed, Blacklisted, The Carrier, Ceremony, Coalesce, Cold Cave, Converge, End Of A Year, Hydrahead Records, Isis, Killing The Dream, Lewd Acts, Magic Bullet Records, Maximum Penalty, Nails, Narrows, New Lows, Painkiller Records, Pulling Teeth, React! Records, Reaper Records, Rise And Fall, Thursday, Touche Amore, Trap Them, & more! Keep an eye out, more will surely be added in the coming days... Click here to read the list
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 | Blacklisted 2010 U.S. Tour announced, get excited!!! 02/11: Wilkes-Barre, PA @ Café Metropolis w/ Strike Anywhere, This Time Next Year 02/14: Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar w/ Pulling Teeth, Strike Anywhere, Ruiner 02/15: Greensboro, NC @ Legitimate Venue w/ Advent, Braveyoung 02/16: Birmingham, AL @ Firehouse w/ PS Elliot 02/17: Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone w/ American Gods 02/18: Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ The Burden 02/20: Phoenix, AZ @ 23 West 02/21: San Diego, CA @ Che Cafe w/ Nails 02/22: San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside w/ Streetwalkers 02/23: Anaheim,CA @ Chain Reaction w/ Fell To Low 02/25: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre w/ Crooked Ways 02/26: Kansas City, MO @ Scion Lab 02/27: Minneapolis, MN @ The Beat w/ Harms Way, Arms Adrift 02/28: Chicago, IL @ Subterranean 03/01: Cleveland, OH @ Now Thats Class w/ Reverse The Curse, Puriah 03/02: Erie, PA @ Forward Hall 03/03: Albany, NY @ Valentines w/ Aficionado, Columbia 03/04: Haverhill, MA @ Anchors Up w/ Gods And Queens, The Carrier, The First Annual 03/05: Long Island, NY @ Broadway w/ Gods And Queens, Incendiary, Polygon 03/06: New York CIty, NY @ Cake Shop w/ Gods And Queens 03/07: Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary w/ Gods And Queens Photo: Matt Miller Blacklisted 2010 US Tour banner Blacklisted 2010 US Tour admat (lo resolution) Blacklisted 2010 US Tour admat (hi resolution) Blacklisted Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Blacklisted Myspace
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 | Out now: Blacklisted "No One Deserves To Be Here More Than Me" 12"LP "No One Deserves To Be Here More Than Me" is the new full length album from Blacklisted. The album is available in 12"LP vinyl format (vinyl comes w/ Digital Download coupon inside the release). The release is ONLY available through the DW Estore. Side A: Our Apartment Is Always Empty Everything In My Life Is For Sale J.M.N. (Interlude) No One Deserves To Be Here More Than Me G.E.H. (Interlude) The P.I.G. (Problem Is G.) Side B: I'm Trying To Disappear Palisade Skeletons I Am Extraordinary S.M.F. (Interlude) Credits: Engineered by Will Yip at Studio 4 Mixed and mastered by Phil Nicolo and Will Yip at Studio 4 Violin on "Our Apartment Is Always Empty" by Josh Agran Trumpet on "G.E.H." by Oskar Kalinowski Trumpet on "I'm Trying To Disappear" by Oskar Kalinowski and Colin McGinnis Rainstick on "I Am Extraordinary" by David Walling Additional vocals on "I Am Extraordinary" by Melissa Farley Artwork, layout and design by Blacklisted and Meridith Ryan Osifchin Let the music speak for itself. Upcoming Shows 12/26: Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony w/ The Bouncing Souls, Black Train Jack, Detournement 01/15: New York, NY @ Cake Shop w/ The Hope Conspiracy, United Nations, Mother Of Mercy 02/11: Wilkes-Barre, PA @ Café Metropolis w/ Strike Anywhere, This Time Next Year 02/14: Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar w/ Strike Anywhere, Ruiner Blacklisted Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Blacklisted Myspace
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 | Narrows video from show in Brooklyn, Split 7"EP w/ Heiress, tour news, etc. Narrows has announced a one-off show in Seattle at El Corazon. If you missed them live the last time they were on the west coast here's your chance. Check out the video below from their recent show in Brooklyn and the accompanying show review on Brooklynvegan.com and quickly get persuaded to go out and see them. Thanks to Unartig for shooting and posting the video!!! Narrows will be releasing a split 7"EP with Heiress (featuring Pettibone from Undertow, Himsa, Botch, etc.) in 2010. Lastly, Narrows have announced dates in the UK in May of 2010. Narrows 01/22: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 05/02: Nottingham, UK @ Old Angel 05/03: Glasgow, UK @ Captains Rest 05/04: Manchester, UK @ Star and Garter 05/05: London, UK @ Underworld Photo by Samantha Marble Video by Unartig Brooklyn Vegan Narrows Wrap-Up Unartig Youtube Channel Narrows "New Distances" Audio Player Narrows Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Narrows Myspace Narrows Facebook Heiress Myspace
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 | Pulling Teeth update: The End Of The Road MMX It's been a long time since there's been an update. Read on... PT will be recording our fourth album over the first few months of the new year. Currently untitled, musically we can tell you that if you liked PD/PI you'll probably be stoked. We're pretty excited on the direction the songs have taken, and are excited to hear the finished versions. The demos sound wild. The End Of The Road. No we aren't breaking up, however there are no plans for PT to hit the road again at all in the upcoming new year. With wives, school and babies on the way, the time has come to stay home, and take care of our own, We'll be playing two local shows before dropping off and working solely on the new album, which will hopefully see the light of day in October. In the meantime, the split 12" with Irons will hopefully be coming out soon. It features a new song recorded at the same time PD/PI was recorded (featuring vocals by Rennie Resmini of Starkweather), as well as a remix of 'Dismissed In Time' by J. Bannon. Below is a link to a live version from when we last played ABC No Rio, (also featuring L4D covers for your enjoyment) PT will also be doing a one-off set as backing band to the Canadian metal god...THOR!!! 11 tracks of metal madness, one night only. You'd be a fool to miss this. Check out the streaming set/video preview at: www.a389records.com/thor Here are the only planned 2010 dates, hope you can make it out. Jan 8th/2010: Baltimore, MD @ SONAR (playing as THOR'S TEETH) w/ Slumlords, NRSV, Deathammer Jan 9th/2010: Baltimore, MD @ SONAR (w/ Integrity, Ringworm, Gehenna, Starkweather, VVegas, Seraphim) Feb 14th/2010: Baltimore, MD @ OTTOBAR (w/ Strike Anywhere, Ruiner, Blacklisted) Get your tickets at www.sonarbaltimore.com www.theottobar.com All of our other bands will be busy in 2010. PALA, In The Hollows and Virgin Witch. Support those bands. www.myspace.com/wearepala www.myspace.com/inthehollows13 www.myspace.com/virginwitch666 Happy Holidays!!! Pulling Teeth video of new song Pulling Teeth "Paranoid Delusions Paradise Illusions" Audio Player Pulling Teeth Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Pulling Teeth Myspace
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 | Out now: Converge "Axe To Fall" LP (CD on Epitaph), Australian tour w/ GT announced 03/12: Auckland, New Zealand @ Kings Arms 03/13: Wellington, New Zealand @ Bar Bodega 03/16: Perth, Australia @ Amplifier w/ Genghis Tron 03/17: Adelaide, Australia @ Fowlers w/ Genghis Tron 03/18: Melbourne, Australia @ Corner w/ Genghis Tron 03/19: Sydney, Australia @ Manning Bar w/ Genghis Tron 03/20: Brisbane, Australia @ Hi Fi w/ Genghis Tron 05/30: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest w/ Entombed, Obituary, 16, and more After a month of packing up Pre-orders, we are proud to say that all of the Pre-orders for the vinyl version of "Axe To Fall" have shipped from the DW Estore. If you pre-ordered, thank you sincerely. Keep an eye out on your mailbox as it should arrive soon. Here is the OFFICIAL Pressing information: First Press 100 - Clear w/ colored shards 300 - Solid Blue and Beer split with yellow splatter 400 - Beer w/ blue white and yellow splatter 500 - Cream (Epitaph mail-order exclusive) 800 - Beer, Coke Bottle Blue and black tricolor 1000 - Beer (European exclusive) 2000 - Coke Bottle Blue 2000 - Solid Light Blue Check out the new Converge "Axe To Fall" video by Craig Murray. Converge Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Converge Estore Converge on Myspace Converge on Twitter Converge on Facebook Converge on Youtube
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 | Out now: Lewd Acts "Black Eye Blues" CD/LP Lewd Acts' brand of raw noise reeks of true soul and stunning originality. Opting to embrace their pre-1988 punk and hardcore influences, they collectively shun metal tendencies of todays hardcore scene. Vocally crooning and sonically winding their way through each song in ways that are continuously moving and exciting. Their latest album "Black Eye Blues" was engineered by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at God City Studios. "Black Eye Blues" shows Lewd Acts growing right before our eyes, splitting shoes as they evolve at a monstrous rate. Their razor sharp precision and dynamic instrumentation continues to reach passed punks limitations while embracing it in spirit. All of this is a vivid backdrop for vocalist Tyler Densley's poetically bruising storytelling. His gruff candor is unforgettable; Sad, tragic, and true to life. Songs like the thematic pairing "You Don't Need Me" and "I Don't Need You" are a true example of this. While the epic closer "Nowhere To Go" proves that Lewd Acts are comfortable creatively coloring outside the lines. Habitually defying the rules as they artistically redefine what is real rebellion in song. 01/16: Berkeley, CA @ Gilman w/ The Hope Conspiracy, Nails, Touche Amore 01/21: Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction w/ The Hope Conspiracy, Nails, Touche Amore 01/22: La Jolla, CA @ Che Cafe w/ The Hope Conspiracy, Nails, Touche Amore Lewd Acts "Black Eye Blues" Audio Player Lewd Acts Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Lewd Acts Myspace
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 | End Of A Year Videocast up now on Pastepunk.com End Of A Year was recently asked by Pastepunk.com to submit a video answering "fan-submitted" questions. In true EOAY fashion, the video is hilarious AND informative! Watch below and visit YouTube to see other End Of A Year videos. Update: Check out part 2 that was just uploaded recently!!! PastePunk (Part 1) PastePunk (Part 2) End Of A Year "Self Titled" Audio Player End Of A Year Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore End Of A Year on Twitter End Of A Year Myspace End Of A Year on YouTube
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 | Acid Tiger join the Deathwish family, album due out soon Acid Tiger are a Brooklyn based progressive rock/punk hybrid, featuring Converge/United Nations drummer Ben Koller among their ranks. With an energetic sway and swagger Acid Tiger effortlessly meld together a wide variety of influences into one truly unique and awesome animal. Drive Like Jehu/Hot Snakes vocal sass, All/Descendents fretboard gymnastics and drumming, and the soulful darkness of The Cult are all apparent in their collective roar. All of it executed with inspiring passion and fervor. Acid Tiger's debut CD/LP will be released by Deathwish soon. Listen to an unmastered version of "Dark Hands" from the forthcoming album on their Myspace page now. Acid Tiger Myspace Page Acid Tiger Twitter
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 | Starkweather join the Deathwish family, two new releases announced!!! We are proud to announce that Deathwish is now the label home to Philadelphia's legendary Starkweather. Arguably one of the most important and and influential bands in heavy music, we are truly honored to be working with Starkweather on a variety of upcoming releases. From Starkweather: It's been a long four years since our last release. In that time we've been to Europe, played some spectacular and not so spectacular shows in the States, and have written over two albums worth of new material in the bunker. After fulfilling a contractual obligation, we're finally ready to announce that we've signed with Jacob Bannon's Deathwish Inc. With a nearly two decade relationship, this union seemed like the next logical step for the sometimes difficult and idiosyncratic guys in Starkweather. Having known us for as long as he has, Jake is well aware of how obstinate, eccentric, and protective we are of what we do. Our first release on Deathwish will be a split release with the colossal Overmars from France. Our contributions to the album are "Armed Memory", a seven and a half minute long jagged and aggressive song in the vein of "Machine Rhythm Confessional" from Croatoan and the second song "Nightmare Factory", a Black Sabbath by way of Fear Of God meeting Ved Buens Ende dirge that courses nearly 14 minutes. "Nightmare" was planned to appear on Croatoan but the version we recorded was sub par and thusly shelved. Both songs for the split were recorded October 11-13 at DeadVerse Studio in Union City, New Jersey under the unflinching eye of Alap Momin. Both songs are dense, claustrophobic, and evoke the paranoia that fueled their writing; containing layer upon layer of guitar, vocals that ebb and flow with the twisting rhythmic passages, and the near telekinetic foundation of the Rosa brothers backline. As a nerdy side note, there was no click track, no beat detective, and no vocal tuning; the drum tracks are one continuous take with us playing together in the live room. A release date and other specifics will be announced soon. Our next release on Deathwish, This Sheltering Night, was actually recorded before the split with Overmars at various sessions throughout 2007-2008 at DeadVerse Studios. This is six Starkweather songs ("Bustuari," "Epiphany," "All Creatures Damned And Divine," "Broken From Inside," "Martyring," and "One Among Vermin") and features soundscape interludes created by artist and musician Elizabeth Jacobs, under her guise as Sophia Perennis, and Oktopus from Dalek. The entire album can be played as one continuous 73:41 piece or as separate tracks. A release date and other specifics will also be announced soon. In the pipeline: *Split CD with Singapore's Little Girl Terrorist (featuring the 30+ minute long Drug Holiday) that will be available on Swarm of Nails Records. *Artwork for the Little Girl Terrorist split will be provided by Alex Eckman-Lawn. *A split CD with Cali grindcore mavens thousandswilldie that will showcase a slightly different dimension in sound. Featuring a song that carries a spacious Pink Floyd aesthetic crossing angular dissonances of Deathspell Omega and Ved Buens Endes/Virus. This clocks in at about 15 minutes. Both songs will be recorded at DeadVerse Studio in October. *Another full length that we have 3 full songs written for and an overwhelming amount of other material to pull from. "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars." - Khalil Gibran "There are places in the heart that do not yet exist; suffering has to enter in for them to come to be." - Leon Bloy Photos: Rev Aaron (Returntothepit.com) Starkweather Releases in the DW Estore Starkweather Myspace Page
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 | Out now: Coliseum "True Quiet / Last Wave" 7"EP Founded by Ryan Patterson (Black Cross, National Acrobat) over a half decade ago, and since solidified by Mike Pascal and Chris Maggio, Coliseum have grown to become today's quintessential contemporary hardcore/punk band. Successfully melding their progressive musicianship, punk fervor, and vital political/social awareness into one intense vision. Originally based in straight-ahead hardcore and classic punk, Coliseum have continued to progress with each recorded effort. Before finding a permanent home on Relapse records in 2006, Coliseum released music on both Ryan's own Auxiliary label, as well as on Level Plane Records. Coliseum's first full length for Relapse, "No Salvation", was released in the summer of 2007 and was met by praise from critics and kids alike. To celebrate the longtime friendship between Coliseum and Deathwish, we are proud to announce the release of Coliseum's "True Quiet / Last Wave" 7"EP. Featuring artwork by friend John Dyer Baizley (Baroness, Kylesa, Cursed), "True Quiet / Last Wave" gives us the first taste of Coliseum's evolution since 2007's "No Salvation". The hook laden A Side "True Quiet" takes hold with its all too familiar story of self imposed isolation, told to a dc influenced metallic jangle. While the percussively driven B Side "Last Wave" serves as a hair raising commentary on the ethical and economical darkness of our present day. Both songs collectively embodying the honest artistry that defines Coliseum at their very core. A new Coliseum album is due out on Relapse sometime in the future... Coliseum "True Quiet / Last Wave" Audio Player Coliseum Releases in the DW Estore Coliseum Myspace Coliseum Facebook
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 | Carpathian interview on Chasing Safety, "Isolation" CD/LP out now Chasing Safety caught up with Martin and Josh from Carpathian before the final show of their recent European Tour. Check out the interview from The Camden Underworld. Also check out Martin's blog over at http://routinebitinghard.wordpress.com/ for updates on all things Carpathian all the time. Carpathian interview on Chasing Safety Martin's blog Carpathian "Isolation" CD/LP Audio Player Carpathian Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Converge and The Hope Conspiracy in Taschen's "Extraordinary Records" Book Converge and The Hope Conspiracy are both featured in Taschen's "Extraordinary Records" Book. Here's the book specifics direct from Taschen: Any Color Except Black The High Baroque Of Vinyl Recordings This original collection features the most remarkable vinyl artifacts ever produced: a connoisseur's selection of records in a plethora of colors, shapes, and forms, imprinted with extraordinary effects and images. Produced in collaboration with Colors magazine, this book showcases over 500 of the most exceptional records owned by leading collectors Alessandro Benedetti and Peter Bastine. Featuring the recordings of Pink Floyd, Queen, the Beatles, Prince, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Bon Jovi and many others, these are rare and valuable records in countless designs and colors - gold, transparent, photo-printed - in a dazzling variety of shapes: butterfly, heart, star, and even a tree-shaped disc. About the author: Italian producer and songwriter Giorgio Moroder helped create electronic dance music, and has worked with Donna Summer, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and many others. He also founded Musicland Studios in Munich, once used by legendary acts like Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Elton John. About the contributing author: Alessandro Benedetti began collecting colored and unusual records in 1981, and now has 8,000 discs, including 1,200 colored vinyl discs. In 1998 his collection won recognition in The Guinness Book of Records. His dream is to open a record museum so he can share his collection with the public. About the contributor: Peter Bastine, born in 1952, has been a DJ, record seller, and concert organizer. From 1977 until 1998 he collected every kind of picture disc; since then, mostly historical 78rpm records. Today his collection comprises around 8,000 picture discs, and has been the subject of several European exhibitions. Click here for more information
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 | Narrows "New Distances" CD/LP receiving great reviews!!! Mammothpress.com: "...Supergroups. A lot tends to be said whenever well-known musicians break away from their home-bands and collaborate with others and form so-called supergroups. Regardless of genre, fans either hate the idea or embrace it as a further projection of their favorite bands’ sound and experience. This collaboration between bands and members tends to be a more common occurrence in the hardcore and punk genres. There are too many to list; and into this category the band Narrows can be added. The band’s pedigree reads like an all-star team of hardcore: Dave Verellen (Botch, Roy), Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls), Ryan Frederiksen (These Arms Are Snakes), Jodie Cox (Tropics), and Sam Stothers (Makeout Boys, Quarantine). For the band’s debut full-length via Deathwish Inc., New Distances, each member has brought their own band’s sound into the mix and created a juggernaut of aggressive music. Upon initial listen to New Distances, there seems to be no clear agenda as to what the band sounds like. Is it hardcore? Is it punk? Is it post-Noise? Is it aggressive and heavy? The answer is a resounding yes on all accounts. Even though all members are spread out over the U.S. and overseas, New Distances is the sound of five guys locked together in a room breaking down any and all misconceptions of heavy music. This album is angry, introspective, calming, disturbing, and countless other emotions that seem to wash over with each and every listen. It’s as if all members have taken their individual experiences and emotions in life and bands and threw them in a blender with little abandon. It seems fitting that the album cover art is that of a hand right out of Grey’s Anatomy book superimposed on a road map transparency in front of a dark forest, because Narrows have clearly created a new blueprint of emotionally aggressive music to be followed in the hardcore genre. This band is a lot more than a “supergroup”. They are a powerhouse to be reckoned with. Narrows is a mighty Viking warrior and New Distances is the great sword they are wielding to conquer all. Fans of hardcore music will be talking about this record for a long time. Trust me on this...Rating: 9 out of 10..." SMNnews.com: "...When the folks at Deathwish Inc announced the signing of Narrows to their heralded roster last year, post-hardcore junkies let out a collective “fuck yes!” Featuring Dave Verellen (Botch), Ryan Frederickson (These Arms Are Snakes, Nineironspitfire), Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls), Jodie Cox (Tropics), and Sam Stothers (Makeout Boys), Narrows sounds exactly like they should. The guitars, while angular, pack punch bringing to mind bands like Shellac and Jesus Lizard but the parts owe more to the hardcore and metal informed racket of their prior projects. Cox and Fredericksen stack one dissonant riff on top of the other never letting up during the band’s full-length debut, New Distances. On tracks like "Newly Restored" and "A Restoration Effort," the band plows through the material with air-tight precision but enough looseness in certain spots revealing a "rockier" side to their style. Verellen's bark is as potent and venomous as his days in Botch but he's also introduced more clarity in his delivery which fits in nicely. The album opens with "Chambered: which encapsulates the strongest aspects of Narrows's attack in the span of a couple of minutes. From there on, New Distances doesn’t let up. The group proves throughout the album that they not only possess the technical skills to make their chaotic songs believable, they also know when to hold back and let parts breathe. That’s the kind of songwriting craft that many of the younger bands these musicians have helped influence lack. Hopefully Narrows overcome their geographical issues (members live spread out in the U.S. and the UK) and keep on creating post-hardcore this vital...8 out of 10"..." Sputnikmusic.com: "...Hardcore super group Narrows follows up their not amazing but promising self-titled 7” with New Distances. The band consists of guitarists Jodie Cox(Tropics), Ryan Frederiksen(These Arms Are Snakes/Nineironspitfire), drummer Sam Strothers (Quarantine/Makeout Boys), bassist Rob Moran(Some Girls/Unbroken), and vocalist Dave Verellen(Botch/Roy). If you’re looking for intensely heavy music with breakdowns and blast beats you won’t find it here. New Distances takes a very different and intelligent approach to hardcore...4 out of 5..." Narrows "New Distances" Audio Player Narrows Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Narrows Myspace Narrows Facebook
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 | George of Blacklisted interviewed by Bad Luxury Blog Here's an excerpt: "...Speaking of, Does letting go of your darkest thoughts through writing and singing give you any sort of outlet or comfort from those very thoughts themselves? The new Blacklisted album has a line that says "No one will ever come for me, No one will ever comfort me", I feel as though I am included in that "No one". I see myself as just a man behind a curtain. I may be on stage, being loud and really upfront and emotional, but the reality of it is, that is the only time I am like that. Blacklisted is my machine and it always has been, when I am playing I am controlling it, but if you get to know me, or know anything about me, I am just a small scared man behind it. So I never feel comforted by it, if anything it just hinders me emotionally because at one point everyday there was this 20 minute window where I was a machine and then the other 23 hours and 40 minutes of the day I am someone who swims around in their head all day feeling like everyone hates me and I am the most disgusting person on the planet..." Photo: Kimpossible Click here to read the full story Blacklisted Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Blacklisted Myspace
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 | A studio update from Rot In Hell, new album coming soon Rot In Hell are currently in the studio recording their new album, to be released on Deathwish in early 2009. Here's some words from the band: "...It's like some fucking jack the ripper shit here; loads of fog which has meant that Nathan is stranded and fog-bound in Malta. We had a violinist come down, she's just left actually, the stuff she's done is absolutely mind blowing; some seriously mournful shit; I'm thinking Mean Season meets My Dying Bride. You'll love it, it will make you weep... OK laters, glory glory man united..." Rot In Hell Myspace Rot In Hell Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Pulling Teeth "Paranoid Delusions..." receiving great reviews!!! Decibel Magazine: "...8 out of 10" Punknews.org: "...4 out of 5 stars...Ultimately, this release is a total exploration of contradictions. From the title and dual covers (done as an awesome shifting hologram for the LP release) to the lyrics and music they are set to, the clash of conflicting images, literal and metaphorical, seems to echo the conflicts of reality: life and death; rich and poor; and security and adventurism. The whole works to complete a large and satisfying artistic statement..." Sputnikmusic.com: "..."Paranoid Delusions / Paradise Illusions" is a record that helps define Pulling Teeth as one of Deathwish’s more sophisticated bands and leaves them being viewed in the same mindset as label heavyweights like Converge, Cursed, and Integrity. The sophistication in the textural aspects on this record with the incorporation of guitar, bass and synthesizers, is both heavy and melodic as can be seen by the variety of sounds achieved on "Paradise Illusions," from its field recording introduction to its final explosion. As of now Pulling Teeth seemingly has released the best heavy record of 2009..." Themusicalfinger: "...Paranoid Delusions/Paradise Illusions is an album that shows a hardcore band that can do much more than play four chords and say "fuck you" a lot. Pulling Teeth is responsible for an early contender for year-end AOTY honours. A must hear..." Hardtimes.ca: Talk about digging deep. Is there any style these guys can’t pull off with flair? Baltimore nonconformists Pulling Teeth are going to surprise many with the direction taken on their sophomore Deathwish Inc. release, "Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions," not only with the band’s clear desire to allow a wider variety of influences bleed into their trusted Discharge-meets-Slayer-meets-Motorhead form, but also with the length and overall content contained within this at times overpowering EP..."Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions" is not exactly a distancing from the 'core, but it certainly is the most branching out the band has done since launching a few years ago. This is not some confused experimentalism; it's Pulling Teeth growing darker and more challenging, both lyrically and musically, than ever before. If punk and hardcore are indeed meant to shake things up within the scene, both for the sake of progression and stimulating the same in fellow artists, then Pulling Teeth are on the verge of achieving exactly that end with "Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions." Artists Jeff Beckman and Jake Bannon, who respectively created and designed the packaging for this release, deserve a hand for a concept so vividly realized that it almost sells the release itself. While Romeo's far-reaching ability and creativity on guitar cannot be understated, "Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions" marks the first time the Canadian-born veteran brings out doom rock and ambient textures from his bag of riffs. We must not forget that it was Romeo who literally invented Canadian deathcore with his first band, Ontario’s notorious Day Of Mourning, nearly a decade before bands like Despised Icon and Beneath The Massacre seemingly discovered the beauty of fusing hardcore and brutal death metal, and also performed live with Ringworm after the Cleveland pioneers lost Frank 3 Gun to Terror. Those expecting another “Martyr Immortal” will be forced to replay “Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions” enough times to realize that their favorite band has, whether deliberately or not, inched their trade closer to a true sound of despair and emotional despondency, all the while compromising none of their integrity or appeal. Frontman and agent provocateur Mike Riley adapts impressively to Pulling Teeth’s first real foray into experimentalism, employing not only his vicious snarl but also whispers and spoken-word when called for, notably on the EP’s closer. If the music itself doesn’t lead to jaws touching the ground, the lyrics sure will. On "Unsatisfied" and "Bloodwolves," Riley is activist-minded and so determined and unfazed that it’s frightening..." Noisecreep.com: "...Baltimore, Maryland's Pulling Teeth is certainly pulling all the stops with their third full-length release. Collaborating key elements in hardcore, metal, and even a dash of punk this album is sure to please fans of the loud, hard, and fast..." Lambgoat.com: "...Pulling Teeth make yet another argument for their place in the upper echelon of modern hardcore..." Pulling Teeth "Paranoid Delusions Paradise Illusions" Audio Player Pulling Teeth Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Pulling Teeth Myspace
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 | Out now: Supermachiner "Rust" 2XCD Collection Limited to 1000 hand assembled copies, this release is available exclusively in the DW Estore. No retail version will be made available. Nearing a decade after the only proper Supermachiner release, Deathwish brings you "Rust", the complete 30 track 2XCD Supermachiner collection. "Rust" features the sought after "Rise of the Great Machine" tracks, as well as four track ghosts of forgotten songs, and other unique audio experiments. All of it showcasing the artistic spirit that made Supermachiner such a unique animal for the time. Foreshadowing the future marriage between "post hardcore", "noise rock", and "shoe-gaze" genres that dominates today's avant garde/experimental music world. Supermachiner "Rust" Audio Player Supermachiner Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Victims "Killer" CD getting great reviews, available now everywhere!!! Aversionline.com: "Killer" is the latest full-length from Sweden's almighty Victims, coming to the US this week from the always top-notch Deathwish Inc. Victims is one of those bands that really stood out right from the start for me, and I've been a big fan ever since. Their take on heavy and aggressive Swedish hardcore always seems to have a little more energy and memorability, and the 16 tracks in 24 minutes cranked out here only continue down that path - though with more variety and punch than ever before! The backbone is still very much the same (only a handful of the songs top two minutes, so everything's still pretty fast and in your face), but the songwriting is catchy as fuck this time around, and really does cover a lot more ground in order to provide individual identities for many of the compositions. From the 25-second blast of thrashy melody in "Try?" (which kinda reminds of me The Exploited or something); to the fiery, rocked out dual guitar bursts of "Destroy and Rebuild"; to the straight-up punk rock attack of tracks like "Holy Shit"; and of course plenty of the driving, bass-heavy Motörhead-inspired runs and classic D-beat rhythms you'd expect from such an album. It's definitely some of their finest work to date, and should absolutely please anyone who may have complained of the band's material sounding too similar from song to song in the past. Very well done… Lambgoat.com: "...Bottom Line: There is absolutely no surprise here. Victims' Killer is a perfect reminder of how modern crusty hardcore can still be memorable -- fans of Disfear, Perth Express, Cursed, and Trap Them will love every minute of this. And a big thanks to Deathwish for giving this record a release more accessible to stateside kids (Killer was originally put out on Finnish label Combat Rock Industry last year). This kicks ass...8 out of 10..." SMNnews: The folks at Deathwish Inc. do it again! This time the Massachusetts label is issuing Killer, the latest full-length from Swedish d-beat terrorists VICTIMS. Fans of Dropdead, Skitsystem, and most of the bands down with Profane Existence will absolutely lap this shit up! There’s nothing fancy here. What you get here are short, driving, and punked up songs that are economic and direct in their intent. Johan Eriksson delivers each vitriolic lyric with the focused rage they deserve. Jon Lindquist’s guitars thrash forward like nobody’s business, bringing to mind Pete Koller’s (Sick of it All) tone. Another strength of Victims is their penchant for making this stuff still come off catchy. Songs like “No Reason” even have gang chorus parts that are instantly memorable yet absolutely crushing in the same moment. For this North American re-release of Killer, Ryan Patterson (also of the might Coliseum) hands in a classic looking layout that compliments the band’s anarchic spirit. This is the kind of fast punk that will surely also appeal to the death metal hordes...8 out of 10..." Hardtimes.ca: "...Not everything must be innovative to retain integrity and be artistic. Swedish hardcore crust punk veterans Victims are case in point, having had their fifth full-length “Killer” just licensed in the U.S. by Deathwish Inc., and simultaneously being on the verge of yet another wild year of bringing their Discharge-inspired hardcore punk to greater audiences worldwide. Victims are billed pretty high up at this year’s highly-touted Maryland Deathfest, an impressive feat considering the technicality of the bands they will be sharing the stage with, not to mention the fickle nature of death metal audiences. But all death metal initially came from fast, downtuned punk that Motorhead and then Discharge pioneered, so with Victims’ reputed live ferocity and buzzsaw riffing, they shouldn’t have a problem being one of the standout acts at the festival. Their sound also just got a whole lot thicker, having added prized guitarist and songwriter Gareth Smith to their lineup, formerly of the long-running UK doom sludge monsters, Raging Speedhorn. Victims fits in perfectly to Deathwish’s roster and their Swedish lineage will only help in the label’s quest of expansion into the dark, desperate undergrounds existing across the ocean, where so many of the label’s bands have wowed crowds for years. From their fitting beginning on a Discharge compilation on which they tackled “Doomsday,” to their following years releasing album after 7” on the Yellow Dog, Havoc, and Scorched Earth Policy labels, Victims have proven themselves just as worthy of the hype accorded in recent years to the Tomas Lindberg-fronted Disfear as one of the most convicted and viable nihilistic, primitive hardcore bands emanating from Europe. Musically, Victims have their feet firmly planted in the early days of hardcore and punk, whether it be the British scene of the late 70’s and early 80’s, the ensuing early-to-mid 80’s movement in New York, or the more recent but equally influential nowadays early-90’s Swedish hardcore crust/punk scene that was born shoulder-to-shoulder with the fabled Swedish death metal scene..." Lambgoat.com Review SMNnews Review Hardtimes.ca Review Victims Releases in the DW Estore
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 | Victims "Killer" CD in stores now, order now in the DW Estore!!! In stores now!!! Order now in the DW Estore!!! "...Victims have been around for over ten years and we still love what we do. So far we have done four full length albums and we've toured all over Europe and the U.S. Talking about influences is always misleading and hard, but here's a try: We sound like, or rather think we sound like, an equal dose of swedish Discharge-influenced hardcore and early eighties american hardcore..." Recorded at Studio Overlook and designed by Ryan Patterson (Coliseum), "Killer" is a sixteen song crust/hardcore beast, filled with driving D-Beat power and anthemic punk fervor. Each song carrying a rawness and heaviness that will surely appeal to metal, hardcore, and crust listeners everywhere. Victims "Killer" Audio Player Victims Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Lewd Acts Live on WERS Radiobeat Podcast available for download now!!! Lewd Acts recently recorded a live set for the Radiobeat show on WERS. Check it out and see why we think Lewd Acts are one of the most interesting punk/hardcore bands out there today. The show is FREE and you can Download it at the link below. More Lewd Acts News can be found a little further down the page, they have a ton of great things going on. Click here to download Lewd Acts Tour Dates Lewd Acts Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | MMIX: Deathwish/Malfunction/Six Feet Under FREE Digital Sampler!!! Deathwish/Malfunction along with Six Feet Under Records are proud to present "MMIX", our most ambitious and ridiculous FREE Digital sampler to date. "MMIX" features 19 songs (15 unreleased) and 2 behind the scenes videos from some of the most anticipated hardcore/punk/metal releases of the 2009. Many of these songs/videos have never heard/seen before by anyone, anywhere before. Bands included on "MMIX" (in order of appearance): The Hope Conspiracy, Narrows, Lewd Acts, Coliseum, Victims, Reign Supreme, Trap Them, Nails, Rot In Hell, Mother Of Mercy, Carpathian, 108, Ressurection, End of a Year, Doomriders, Pulling Teeth, Integrity, Supermachiner, J. Bannon, and Rise And Fall. All in all "MMIX" is a stunning glimpse into the monstrous musical year unfolding in our world. A stunning FREE collection of material that is proof that hardcore, in all variations, is still alive and thriving in 2009. PS: Check out the back cover art for a special discount in the DW Estore, valid thru the month of March!!! Download MMIX from Deathwish Download MMIX from Sendspace Download MMIX from Mediafire
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 | Cold World create http://www.howthegodschill.blogspot.com/ "...What's poppin? We decided to make a lil blog to keep in touch with all our heads and remain sort of active to you guys even though we can't play too many shows right now. This intro (BUST) post is just a "hello" with some links and pics but we're gonna be putting up videos, interviews and more so keep checking this bad bwoy cause it's hopefully going to be updated frequently..." Click here to check it out Cold World Tour Dates Cold World "Dedicated..." Audio Player Add "Time To Break Down" to your Myspace Cold World Myspace Page Cold World Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Cold World interview up now @ SMNnews.com Here's an excerpt: "...Have you heard Cold World yet? Fans of straight-up hardcore (not metalcore) definitely have to check for this band. Their sonic foundation is built on the blueprint old-school NYHC groups like Breakdown, Killing Time, and Outburst first laid down twenty years ago. But on their recently released Dedicated to Babies Who Came Feet First album, Cold World fuse the groove elements that Life of Agony explored on their debut record as well as throw in some of the hardest lyrics this side of Nas. SMN News spoke with drummer and lyricist Nick Woj about the band, his love of rap music, and the financial struggle of being in a touring hardcore band..." Click here to read the review Cold World Tour Dates Cold World "Dedicated..." Audio Player Add "Time To Break Down" to your Myspace Cold World Myspace Page Cold World Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Cold World "Dedicated..." gets 4 out of 5 review from Punkbands.com "...It seems to be a CD that always makes its way into my player. The production on Dedicated to Babies... is very well done, very similar to typical N.Y.H.C. sounding records. Having Billy Graziadei, guitarist of Biohazard, always helps with that. With this record, Cold World defiantly push themselves into a level of hardcore that has them being remembered for years to come. This is a great full length debut for this band. I'm not counting No Omega due to the fact that it was a compilation of three different releases. I only see this band continuing to push hardcore forward into new realms..." Click here to read the full review Cold World Tour Dates Cold World "Dedicated..." Audio Player Add "Time To Break Down" to your Myspace Cold World Myspace Page Cold World Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | United Nations album out now on Eyeball Records, 7"EP out soon on Deathwish United Nations, the amazing new band featuring members of Glassjaw, Converge, and Thursday have released their new album on Eyeball Records, and it's awesome. Be sure to pick it up. United Nations will release a new 7"EP titled "Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures", on Deathwish sometime soon. More news on this release will be posted when it becomes available. Photo: James Petrozzello United Nations Myspace
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 | Ressurection "I Am Not: The Discography" to surface in early 2009 "...Within months, the sound and ideologies that dominated the hardcore scene from the mid 80's into early 1990 had literally collapsed as if an entire scene had "grown up" and gave in all at once. Looking back it should have come as no surprise. A scene that was predicated on being an individual had become as pathetically uniform as the world it claimed to disdain. It died because it no longer had a pulse. In early 1991 a few friends decided that sound, feeling and emotion was more important than mere memories and that ideals didn't need to be confined to the sounds of the past. There were no goals, no strategies and no need to over think what could be. Ressurection set out to play as loud and as often as possible. Musical influences? Black Flag, Bl'ast, Absolution, whatever. A message? At times straight edge, at times political and at times just hurt kids. Simply put the idea was to say what you feel and feel what you say, no limitation. Simply put Ressurection was noise and feeling. Between 1991 and 1994 Ressurection played well over a hundred shows around the US while releasing 2 ep's, an LP and a few tracks on various compilations. The beauty of Ressurection? The sole focus on the energy of the live setting. The downside? That same sole focus on the energy of the live setting! When recording the I Refuse LP the band was in heavy debt from touring and used all of the recording budget to pay off their debts leaving $200 to record, mix and master the record and, of course, buy them something to eat during this process. The result was not pretty. Over the years this remained a regret shared by the members of the band. In 2007 the idea of a discography was brought up to the fine people at Deathwish Inc. and within weeks the recording reels were dusted off and Kurt Ballou completed a remix at Godcity Studios. The result is a 19-song discography entitled, "I am not: The Discography", containing remixes of all three records along with the original mixes of the first ep and initial recording of the bands first song. Ressurection was at one time or another Robert Fish, Chris Zusi, Ari Katz, Dan Yemin, Dan Hornecker, Chris Daly, Dan Cav, Chris Corvino, Little Dave, Norman Brannon and Brian Maryansky. These fine chaps also spent time making noise with the likes of Release, Lifetime, 108, The Judas Factor, Deadguy, Floorpunch, The Van Pelt, Kid Dynamite, Paint it Black, Texas Is The Reason, Jets To Brazil and New End Original..." We are currently gathering source material for this project. Any one who has flyers and/or photos of the band, please get in touch. The Official Ressurection Myspace Page
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 | Killing The Dream "Fractures" gets 9.5 of 10 from Scenepointblank.com "...I'm going to be straight up; Fractures is the most anticipated album of 2008 for me... ...Killing the Dream continue to thrust through Fractures with a hardcore assault that draws from the likes of Unbroken, Turning Point, and other 90's greats. The band balances the more chaotic influences with their more ambitious and experimental sounds perfectly, never coming across as forced. The album does feature some pretty intense moments. "Everything but Everything" concludes with a devastating breakdown that really redefines the heaviness of the band. It is followed by four sub-two-minute blasts of sonically charged hardcore. On the flipside is "Holding the Claws" with its interweaving guitar melodies. Closer "Resolution" clocks in at over four minutes; it comprises nearly a fifth of the total recording time of the album. While the team of Rogers and Guild lay down dramatic guitarlines, Frantini supplies marching drums. Chase plucks the bass with spontaneity, adding to the fullness of the song. Horner completes the operatic closing with his emotional delivery. The second half comes together as a paring of angst-driven hardcore and meandering post-rock and its pure bliss to listen to... ...Killing the Dream never seems to disappoint me. From the get-go with their demo up until now with their latest offering I have loved everything they've put to plastic/wax. Fractures is my mid-season contender for album of the year, it's going to take something pretty amazing to knock it off..." Scenepointblank.com Killing the Dream Myspace Page Killing The Dream "Fractures" Audio Player KTD Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Killing The Dream "Fractures" CD/LP getting great reviews!!! Killing The Dream "Fractures" CD/LP reviews have been rolling in over the last few weeks. A variety of great blogs/publications have had some kind words including Unbound, Ultimate Guitar,Pastepunk, and more. Here's a solid quote from Unbound zine: "...If someone said that Killing the Dream was the future of hardcore I would say that the genre has a pretty bright future to look forward to. If there is one thing we need it is more forward thinking bands that can take the original sounds of the genre and twist it into something unique. It's time for the death of metalcore and metal bands that call themselves hardcore. Fractures might serve as the final nail in the coffin and Im am relived that hardcore still has a band this dangerous as Killing the Dream is definitely a wolf amongst a tremendously large flock of sheep..." Unbound Zine Killing the Dream Myspace Page Killing The Dream "Fractures" Audio Player KTD Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Eli from Killing The Dream interviewed by Face Up Collective Blog There's a great new interview with Killing The Dream up now on the Face Up Collective Blog. In the interview Eli, vocalist for KTD discusses the history of the band, the making of "Fractures", etc. Killing The Dream "Fractures" CD/LP is available now!!! Click here to read the interview Killing the Dream Myspace Page Killing The Dream "Fractures" Audio Player KTD Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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 | Converge "Jane Doe" Deluxe Gatefold 2XLP to be reissued on Deathwish Originally released during turbulent times in September 2001, "Jane Doe" was one of the darkest, bleakest, and most punishing acts of musical emoting ever committed to tape. "Jane Doe" took Converge's musical aggression, creativity and penchant for artistic nihilism-as-therapy to unparalleled emotional depths. While unmistakably Converge in sound, it reached harsher and more emotionally draining levels of abuse, relenting on, but not entirely abandoning, technical precision to focus on emotional upheavals and an all-or-nothing buffeting. In the end, aggressive music would never be the same, as this 12-step conceptual journey of despair and loss, raised the bar musically and visually for the genre forever. We are proud to announce that Deathwish (under exclusive license from EVR) will reissue the classic "Jane Doe" album on vinyl format. Available or the first time in over 6 years, this 2XLP will be packaged in a Deluxe Gatefold sleeve, and will feature a variety of vinyl color variations, appealing to collectors and audiophiles alike. Pre-ordering for this release will be launched soon. Converge Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Converge "No Heroes" Audio Player www.convergecult.com www.myspace.com/converge
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 | Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" DVD coming soon We are proud to announce that Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" is now in the planning stages. Their previous DVD, "The Long Road Home" (Deathwish 2003), was one of the first quality punk/hardcore DVD's ever released. This new project will again raise the bar of what should be expected from music DVD releases. As the title suggests, "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" will document the bands travels across the world, showcasing the best live moments from their touring around the globe. Shows from Europe, Japan, and the U.S. will be featured, some sets even in their entirety. All this along with interviews with band members, crew, and friends who have been part of the bands ongoing touring legacy. More news on this release will be available as the project progresses. Photo: Hartley Photo Converge Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore Converge Estore Converge on Myspace Converge on Twitter Converge on Facebook Converge on Youtube
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 | Coming soon on Deathwish/Malfunction DWI69 * Pulling Teeth & Irons "Grey Saviour" Split 12"LP/Digital DWI72 * Converge "Jane Doe" Deluxe Gatefold 2XLP (Licensed from EVR) DWI76 * Integrity "The Blackest Curse" CD/LP/Digital DWI80 * United Nations "Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures" 7"EP/Digital DWI84 * Wear Your Wounds by J. Bannon CD/LP/Digital DWI85 * Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" DVD DWI86 * Ressurection "I Am Not: The Discography" CD/Digital DWI89 * Life Long Tragedy "Destined For Anything LP/Digital DWI97 * Acid Tiger "Self Titled 12"LP/CD/Digital DW108 * 108 "18.61" CD/LP/Digital Visit our Releases section for more information on current releases... These and more releases are coming your way from Deathwish, stay tuned... Deathwish/Malfunction Tour Dates Deathwish/Malfunction News Page Subscribe to our RSS News Feed
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 | Deathwish launches new mobile site for Apple iPhone and iTouch!!! If you go to www.deathwishinc.com on your iphone, you'll be redirected to the new iPhone/iTouch homepage, at which point you can add it to your homescreen!!! We'll be adding more features to it soon, for now though there is up to the minute news, tour dates, and links to the full sections of www.deathwishinc.com!!! An iPhone layout for Deathtalk is very likely, but no timeline for that just yet. Thanks everyone, now go iPhone your brains out...
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