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The Buffalo boys of IT DIES TODAY are hard at work on their new album "LIVIDITY" due out this Fall on Trustkill. Armed with new singer/lyricist Jason Wood the band promises a much heavier album than "Sirens", but keeping with that classic IDT sound that we have all come to love. Check back here for studio updates!
Singer Jason Wood checked in from the studio to say...
"We're really pumped about this new record! Lividity is a medical term (as I am a huge fan of CSI) that means when you die all your blood in your body settles, so where you're lying is a bruise covering that part of your body. Metaphorically for example someone who's life is very stagnant or unmotivated. The common theme of the record is going to be character flaws such as the song "Nihility", about nihilism or absolute destructiveness. We've decided to record the album ourselves seeing as we have an amazing engineer (Mike Hatalak) in the band. The plus side to this, is that we have endless time in the studio to perfect the record. Now i'm sure everyone who cares has heard the rumors of a heavy record, well it's true! We're writing a lot more 'Caitiff Choir' like riffs and we're working on a more raw and ballsy atmosphere for this record. Expect sincerity, passion, and FUCKING POWER!"
Winnipeg's SICK CITY will shoot a new music video for the song "City Lights" off their new album "Nightlife". Filming will take place in North Vancouver, British Columbia with Director Colin Minihan (Theory Of A Dead Man, Ten Second Epic). Sick City bassist TJ says "Colin wouldn't tell us much about his concept and stuff, but he insisted in doing a video for it, and we're stoked to see what he has in store for us". Look for the video to launch in August!
"Nightlife effortlessly merges massive rock hooks with airtight songwriting and professional polish." - Pastepunk
"In a huge sea of mediocre bands making unoriginal sounds, Nightlife is a cut above the rest." - Alternative Press
"This is smart and sexy, arena-sized pop-rock." - New Noise
After crisscrossing the country for the past 6 months, CITY SLEEPS unleash their new video for "Not An Angel" directed by Darren Doane (Buckcherry, AFI, Atreyu). Check out the exclusive world premiere on AOL starting today, May 2.
"Working with the band was awesome. One of the best artistic experiences of my career. Ely called me and we talked about how much we loved Stanley Kubrick. The goal was to "think" Kubrick. Wide shots, long takes, minimal content. Let it breathe. As well, a little homage here and there. The red stain/bleeding imagery at the end, and snow layered effects was a nod to The Shining. All in all just a great artistic project. The band knew what they wanted and especially what they did not want. The goal was to express the song more than the band. Let people be affected by the music first and then let the band settle in. Not many bands have that kind of confidence. Again a blast over all to work with City Sleeps." – Darren Doane
Look for CITY SLEEPS to announce more tour dates soon.
"Tightly crafted alt-rock with strong melodies and the ability to wake the neighbors" – REVOLVER
“Not An Angel is an addictive mix of soaring choruses, pile-driving riffs and intelligently constructed melodies."- KERRANG!
TOO PURE TO DIE will hit the studio with acclaimed Producer Zeuss, responsible for Trustkill classics like Throwdown's "Vendetta" and Terror's "Always The Hard Way", in addition to Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, and more. The band will be laying down new songs this June, so get yer dancin' shoes on.
Singer Paul Zurlo checked in and said, "We are all very excited to release the new songs we have been working so hard on! The album is a first time contribution for some of us and it has brought on a renewed energy. The guys have been holed up in Iowa, and I in New York for the past few months writing what we all agree is the best material this band has put together to date. It has us going in a new direction but not straying too much from 'Confidence & Consequence'. It offers so much more vocally and musically then C & C did. It's bouncier, heavier, and a bit more mature. We incorporated elements of everything from melody and rock, to metal, and of course, breakdowns. There is a blend of something for everyone on this record! Lyrically it touches on real life situations and struggles that one would face on a day to day basis. I've never been one to write about getting my heart broken or whining about things no one gives a shit about. I've always preferred to "keep it real" and this new record is as real as it gets. We have very high expectations for the new material and feel it returns to where we came from but is also a step toward the future!"
WALLS OF JERICHO release their guilty pleasure and highly anticipated EP 'Redemption' TODAY on Trustkill Records, produced by Corey Taylor (Slipknot and Stone Sour). This EP may shock the bands fans that are used to the brutal metal onslaught that usually comes in a WOJ release. Redemption features melodic vocals and acoustic instruments bringing out a more moody and sultry side of the band. Recorded in two weeks at Taylor’s Iowa home studio this release is a new watermark in creativity and sound in the band’s canon. Taylor, who also lends guest vocals on the EP, sees this as a unique project. "It's one of those albums that comes around every once in awhile that every track is a piece unto itself," Corey adds. "It's not one track leading to the next. It's each track says something and says something differently, but it's done in a way that ties everything together. The end result speaks for itself. It's so beautiful, but it's so dark, you can feel it.
This EP is a project that has been in the back of the band’s mind for several years, and they are excited that is in finally out there. “We have throwing around the idea of doing an acoustic record for years, because I have always been able to sing and it has always been a passion of mine. We did this record as a tribute to my mother who passed two years ago. I wanted to do something beautiful for her” says Candace and on the creative marriage between the band and Corey Taylor, “We all respect him as a musician. He is also a wonderful person that we all enjoy being around and working with. We couldn't of chose anyone more encouraging and driven to help us with this record, he's a great friend who believes in us and the music we put out. It was absolutely amazing working with Corey, I've never had a more pleasant and exciting experience recording a record. He's a nut job and we love him, he fits right in with our family” Candace adds.
The band is also gearing up for this summer’s first Rockstar Mayhem Festival featuring Slipknot, Disturbed, Mastodon, Dragonforce to name a few. The tour is set to kick off July 9 at the White River Amphitheatre in Seattle and will hit Live Nation Amphitheaters in 30 cities in the U.S. and Canada between July 9 and August 19, 2008.
In addition to the EP, the band promises a new full-length CD this summer. The band is currently holed up in an abandoned house in middle-of-nowhere Michigan writing for this release. The music will definitely follow the mesh of metallic venom and concrete fury of hardcore/punk that the band is known for. Of the album, Candace says “We’ve been trapped in this house together living and breathing music. We’re literally in the middle of woods between two cornfields. We’re putting all that we have into this new record, and trust me; it will be extremely heavy. Right now we’re calling it a ‘thrash metal delicacy’ ” After they finish writing the band heads into the studio with producer Ben Schiegel (Chimaira/Zao/Ringworm)
STONERIDER showing no sign of slowing down! Fresh off a tour with Australian sensations Airbourne & EndEverAfter, Atlanta rock foursome StoneRider are wrapping up their new video for "Juice Man" directed by Darren Doane (Buckcherry, AFI, Atreyu). Look for the band to continue to criss-cross the country in support of their Trustkill Records debut 'Three Legs of Trouble' out now.
Check out their new live interview and performance at JamNow, and a live show from Kentucky on YouTube.
“StoneRider hit gold with ballsy rock & roll” (4 star review) – ROLLING STONE
"For those about to rock, we salute y'all." - REVOLVER
"Band to watch in 2008" – ROCK SOUND & CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINES
MEMPHIS MAY FIRE just entered the studio to record their debut full length for Trustkill. Behind the board is producer Casey Bates, responsible for bringing you excellent records from Chiodos, Pierce The Veil, The # 12 Looks Like You, and more. Get ready for the best debut album of 2008!
Singer Chase Ryan checked in from the studio to say "So far we're having a blast. We're out in the burbs of Seattle hanging out making some sweet ass new songs that we think will kinda catch everyone off guard. They are very reminiscent of the EP but have a new twist that is entirely their own. They are much more complex and interesting songs, but still have that raw, almost southern sound to them; and in a way are more progressive and heavy. Recording with Casey is awesome. He's super chill and above all, wants us to be happy with the record. We are super excited to get these songs out asap, I'm sure you will dig em'!"
Get ready to see MMF on tour this Spring with Destroy The Runner and Catherine. The tour runs May 23 - June 27.
Brooklyn's favorite hardcore workhorses MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD will hit The Wild Arctic this Spring to record their 4th full length album. At the helm will be Dean Baltulonis, responsible for the last two MPB albums.
Guitarist Justin Brannan says of the new material, "While all our spineless contemporaries reach for the stars we've returned to our roots. The new songs are short, fast, hard and mean. We wrote an album to remind us of the stuff we grew up on; the music that got us into hardcore when we were teenagers. We harnessed that raw energy and power; the unbridled passion of those days at CBGB's and basements and VFW Halls across the country, sleeping on concrete floors and shoplifting for fun; back when it felt like you were really part of something different. We've checked the rock n' roll ambitions and delusional fantasies at the door and wrote a hardcore record like only we knew how."
For the second year in a row, Bleeding Through's Marta graces the cover of Revolver Magazine's "Hottest Chicks in Metal" issue! This time with world-famous tattoo artist Kat Von D! The magazine hits newsstands on April 22nd.
Meanwhile, Bleeding Through are currently in Vancouver recording their upcoming album "Declaration" with Devin Townsend (Lamb of God, Darkest Hour), which is scheduled for a Summer release through Trustkill. "Declaration" will be heavier than its predecessor”, says Brandan Schieppati (Vocals). "I think it bridges the gap between 'The Truth' and 'This Is Love, This Is Murderous'. The melodies are darker, the riffs are heavier. We just wrote a really aggressive record that encompasses everything we've ever tried to do as a band and then raised the bar a notch or two."
In the meantime, the band has mapped out a June tour of Europe with both festivals and club shows scheduled, before the release of "Declaration". Dates are as follows:
6/15 Donington (UK) @ DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
6/17 London (UK) @ ULU (w/ Throwdown & Job For A Cowboy)
6/18 Colchester (UK) @ Arts Center (w/ Throwdown & Job For A Cowboy)
6.19 Rotterdam (NL) @ Waterfront (w/ Throwdown & Job For A Cowboy)
6/20 Clisson (F) @ HELLFEST
6/21 Trier (D) @ SUMMERBLAST FESTIVAL
6/24 Milan (I) @ Bianco Café (w/ Throwdown & 36 Crazyfists)
6/25 Pinarella Di Cervia (I) @ Rockplanet (w/ Throwdown & 36 Crazyfists)
6/26 Zurich (CH) @ Rohstofflager (w/ Throwdown & 36 Crazyfists)
6/27 Herne (D) @ PRESSURE FEST
6/28 Dessel (B) @ GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Our friends at The Gauntlet are premiering the first look into WALLS OF JERICHO's new EP "Redemption". Go here to check out clips of all the songs and watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the "Redemption" sessions, due out April 29th.
The "Redemption" EP was produced by Corey Taylor (Slipknot and Stone Sour) and may surprise some fans used to the band’s brutal metal because it features a primarily melodic vocals and acoustic instruments. Redemption, recorded in Taylor’s Iowa home studio is a new watermark in creativity and sound in the band’s canon. The EP is a project that has been in the back of the band’s mind for several years, and they are excited to get it out there, tells vocalist Candace Kucsulain, “We’re really looking forward to fans seeing a different side of us. For seven to eight years we’ve wanted to do it. I sang in the choir when I was young but this band never allowed for that kind of approach especially live” says Kucsulain, whose dark croons and sultry vocals on the EP show that there is much more than what is on the surface. “It’s really different from what we do but at the same time I hear us everywhere in it” adds guitarist Mike Hasty.
In addition to the EP, the band promises a new full-length to follow this summer. The band is currently holed up in an abandoned house in middle-of-nowhere Michigan writing the full-length. The music will definitely follow the mesh of metallic venom and concrete fury of hardcore/punk that the band is known for. Of the album, Candace says “We’ve been trapped in this house together living and breathing music. We’re literally in the middle of woods between two cornfields. We’re putting all that we have into this new record, and trust me; it will be extremely heavy. Right now we’re calling it a ‘thrash metal delicacy’ ” After they finish writing, WOJ will head to LA to record at the Hobbie Shop with producer Mudrock (Avenged Sevenfold, Throwdown).
The plan is for the full-length to be out for Walls Of Jericho’s appearance on this summer’s first Rockstar Mayhem Festival featuring Slipknot, Disturbed, Mastodon, Dragonforce and more. This is just the latest in a line of powerful touring partners that include Stone Sour, In Flames, Unearth, Sick Of It All, Kittie, Mastodon, Bleeding Through and at Ozzfest and Family Values.
Pre-Sale tickets for ROCKSTAR MAYHEM are on sale now! The tour kicks off in July, featuring Slipknot, Dragonforce, Walls Of Jericho, and more. You can get your tickets here. Get stoked because this tour looks to be the heaviest and most exciting tour of the summer.
Get ready to be POPULAR! The new video from Crash Romeo is online now, check it out on YouTube and Trustkill. It was recently shot in New Jersey with director Jason Marsden (actor from “Full House" & “Boy Meets World”), who can also be seen--in various disguises--throughout the clip.
More dates have been added to Crash Romeo’s upcoming U.S. tour with Tub Ring, Driver Side Impact and School Boy Humor. The trek begins April 13 in Allentown, PA and concludes May 1 in Nashville, TN.
Look what people are saying already about "Gave Me The Clap"!
"Crash Romeo has made an album that is now a solid powerpop record." - AbsolutePunk
"The energy and hooks land this set in a league of its own." - AllMusic
Check out the new video from SICK CITY for "Smiles & Cries" directed by W. James Meagher. Front-page exclusive premiere placement for “Smiles & Cries” is now in full effect at Yahoo! Music Canada. (if you live up there!)
The video for “Smiles & Cries” is inspired by the black and white silent film era, featuring a heroic urban-sandinista who encounters snowball vigilanteism while trying to cross enemy held Little Chinatown!
The Winnipeg boys will be out on tour this May with GOB, all dates are here. Check em out!
"This is smart and sexy, arena-sized pop-rock." - New Noise
We are pleased to announce the launch of our iPhone optimized website! We've integrated the Trustkill Records website with YouTube, iTunes Music Store, and Safari to give our visitors the best possible experience on their iPhones. You can access our complete discography and download direct from iTunes, watch our videos on YouTube, and check out video and audio Podcasts right from Safari.
Trustkill Records is the first label to take advantage of the iPhone mobile platform in a way that makes it simple to access our content from anywhere! Apple has chosen our iPhone optimized site to include in their featured web apps for all iPhone users. Check it out!
To visit our iPhone site, just go to Trustkill.com on your iPhone, or go to Trustkill.com/iphone.
The new album from CRASH ROMEO is in stores and online TODAY! "Gave Me The Clap" is an instant sing-along album and you're bound to love every song. AbsolutePunk said it's a "solid powerpop record." Pick up the album at your local store or at iTunes, Trustkill, Amazon, Hot Topic, Interpunk, Smartpunk, FYE, Best Buy, RevHQ, or Newbury Comics.
You can also get your Crash Romeo ringtones by texting:
CRASH1 to 66555 for the "Popular" ringtone
CRASH3 to 66555 for the "Victim Liar" ringtone
CRASH4 to 66555 for the "Gave Me The Clap" ringtone
Catch CRASH ROMEO on tour in the US this April with Tub Ring, Driver Side Impact, and School Boy Humor. Get all dates here.
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Go check out the Crash Romeo "Gave Me The Clap" FULL ALBUM STREAM, up now on AbsolutePunk.net! The album will be in stores everywhere on March 25, 2008, but you can download ringtones right now from "Gave Me The Clap"! Text CRASH1 to 66555 for the "Popular" ringtone, CRASH3 to 66555 for the "Victim Liar" ringtone and CRASH4 to 66555 for the "Gave Me The Clap" ringtone.
If you haven't pre-ordered the album yet, what are you waiting for? You can order the CD for only $10 or get a sweet combo deal with the "Gave Me The Clap" CD, "Minutes To Miles" CD, autographed Crash Romeo poster and a Crash Romeo Tee Shirt all for only $20!
The reviews are starting to come in, and it looks like "Gave Me The Clap" is going to rule your summer:
"Overall, Crash Romeo has made an album that is now a solid powerpop record... There's no doubt that they've improved greatly with Gave Me the Clap..." - AbsolutePunk.net
"New Jersey pop-rockers Crash Romeo have everything. They've got the hooks, the looks, and a set of songs so assured that it's almost impossible to not see them being thrust into the mainstream limelight over and over again across the next twelve months. Good stuff indeed." - RockMidgets.com
We are excited to bring you new music from WALLS OF JERICHO! Check out "Ember Drive" (feat. Corey Taylor) and then pre-order the "Redemption" CD for only $6. The CD hits stores and all online outlets on April 29. Check out our combo deals too:
THROWDOWN SET TO CONQUER THE WORLD! As Throwdown kicks off their "Scum Of The Earth" U.S. headlining tour with special guests Soilwork, Through The Eyes Of The Dead and War Of Ages, they are announcing a slew of international tours that will fill their schedule over the coming months, including stints with Korn and Killswitch Engage and a return to the U.K.'s premiere heavy metal festival, Download, at Castle Donnington Park, alongside Kiss, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Bleeding Through and more. They are also planning other European festival appearances and side-shows. Speaking of the Download appearance vocalist Dave Peters said "I'm looking forward to playing from both a band and a fan perspective. When we played in 2006 we weren't expecting the crowd to be rife with Throwdown fans but before we even started playing there was a big chant for us and we're playing in front of 15,000 people."
First up after the "Scum Of The Earth" U.S. tour will be a return to Australia for a tour with Korn, Biohazard, Chimaira and Bloodsimple. Following that, the band wild be direct support for Killswitch Engage on a lengthy tour across Canada (including a handful of US dates) that also includes special guests Poison The Well.
PureVolume has announced the winner of their Throwdown Video contest launched last October, where fans created videos for the band's next single, "Americana." The winner, picked by Throwdown themselves, is brother team JP Selbekk and BG Selbekk from Ignore Entertainment in Norway. Since 2002 the brothers have worked on over hundred projects (music videos/short films/multi-angle concerts/documentaries/DVD projects). They have worked with bands like High On Fire, Amen, Purified In Blood, Torch, JR Ewing, Silence The Foe, Scum and Miksha. The Selbekks’ winning video is posted at PureVolume.
Look below for list of possible bands you will get!
Armsbendback, Bedlight for Blue Eyes, Bleeding Through, Brother's Keeper, Bullet For My Valentine, Cast Iron Hike, City Sleeps, Crash Romeo, Despair, Eighteen Visions, Endeavor, Fightstar, Fight Paris, First Blood, Harvest, Hopesfall, Idle Hands, It Dies Today, Memphis May Fire, Most Precious Blood, Nora, Open Hand, Picturesque, Poison The Well, Roses Are Red, Seventy Eight Days, Sick City, Soldiers, Spark Lights the Friction, Terror, This Is Hell, Throwdown, Too Pure To Die, Walls Of Jericho.
STONERIDER will be shooting a video for their song "Juice Man" this week in LA with director Darren Doane (The Deftones, Every Time I Die, Atreyu). The guys are really excited and said, "We are honored to have the chance to work with him." The new album just came out and the press is raving, ROLLING STONE Magazine gave it 4 stars and said, "Riders on the Seventies storm hit gold with ballsy retro rock and roll.” We couldn't have said it better!
Make sure to catch STONERIDER on their first US tour with Australia's Airbourne, all dates and info here.
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MEMPHIS MAY FIRE just entered the studio to record their debut full length for Trustkill. Behind the board is producer Casey Bates, responsible for bringing you excellent records from Chiodos, Pierce The Veil, The # 12 Looks Like You, and more. Get ready for the best debut album of 2008!
