Guns of the Patriots, Blood Order Co., Slap In The Face

New Italian band Guns Of The Patriots, are scheduled to perform live at Skinhouse Itlaia with UK legends Bulldog Breed. GOTP could be described as hardcore/metalcore with undertones of melodic work. The arrangements at times remind me of Ttania, mainly because of the obvious energy the singer conveys while performing. At times the vocals are sung in a full melodic style, obviously influenced by today's popular emo scene.

The band has only released a self titled demo to date, but I look forward to any future releases by this outfit. Samples of their music is available HERE.

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Blood Order Company has been in the studio for several weeks now are almost completely wrapped up recording for their newest release. The band said they need to finalize a few details and send it off for mastering.

Uprise Direct is scheduled to sit down with the guys from the band in the near future for a candid interview in addition to some bonus video material.

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Mentioned previously, on Uprise Direct, was the side project of Dirty Chris of Attack/No Alibi/Kill or Be Killed and Reno of White Wash/Straight Laced Nightmare. Samples of this earlier announced project have become available online HERE.

The project, titled Slap In The Face, is aggressive oldschool hardcore. While the band plans to release with German label OPOS records, the entire line-up is uncertain and whether or not this will be a live performing band is yet to be determined. We hope hitting the stage is in the plans for the future.

Rick's Pick: Attack - Fade Away

The new Attack CD "Fade Away" is easily my top choice for the week. This CD is some all out raw and aggressive metal/hardcore and is best enjoyed at a very high volume... but I have to warn you though, this CD will make you want to smash stuff!

Attack vocalist mentioned in news.

Attack frontman Forrest was mentioned in a local Floridian news article describing his enraged presence at an anti-war protest. Forrest reportedly drove past the protest and exited his vehicle to express his freedom of speech. Forrest "...pulled placards out of the protester’s hands and kicked signs out of the ground," while yelling profanities.

According to the article written by Kyle Martin for the Tampa Tribune, "the investigator, Detective Stacy Rodriguez, considered building a case for assault or battery charges, a report shows, but none of the protestors felt threatened enough to justify the crime. In his interview with Rodriguez, Fogarty said he had recently returned from serving 18 months in Iraq and grew angry when he saw the protestors. He regretted yelling obscenities and kicking the signs, but felt he had the same rights to freedom of speech as they did, Rodriguez reported."

There have been no charges pressed against Forrest, however, the organizer has stated if he does not apologize publicly, charges may be filed against him for his actions.

Forrest is commonly known among the scene as a war veteran of the Iraqi conflict, recently serving overseas. While the Iraq war is a subject of debate for many, there is no question that Forrest is entitled to voice his opinion of the current war and such issues. Much of his recent experiences have been lyrical inspiration for the latest Attack album titled "Fade Away."

Youth Defense League, No Alibi, Shed No Tears

Pure Impact records has announced a release of new material by NYC legends Youth Defense League. We will be sure to post any additional information regarding this release as we get it.

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Since the assistance on the newest Attack release (available through Label 56), Jack Owen of Cannibal Corpse / Deicide fame has officially joined forces with with notorious Buffalo boys No Alibi to perform lead guitars on their forthcoming studio release. All songs are written by No Alibi, although Jack O. will produce and perform leads on the new CD.

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The German band Shed No Tears, former members of Odessa, have announced the upcoming release of their debut CD on PC records. SNT plays a kid of old school hardcore, heavy rock sounds very similar to Empire Fall--including the vocals.

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Straight Laced Nightmare, White Wash, Empire Falls Daily Broken Dream

Straight Laced Nightmare is currently recording for their upcoming release with Final Stand records. When we last spoke with Reno, the lead vocalist of the band, he stated that SLN is taking their style in a bit heavier direction then their 2oo5 full length release "The Comfort You Give, Is My Torment."

Speaking of Reno, the White Wash guys have reportedly teamed up with the guys from Attack for a upcoming project together. While we are not sure of the name, we are sure to expect an oldschool hardcore direction from the outfit. White Wash is also scheduled to record a split with Empire Falls in the future.

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Spirit of the Old Terror is a new music project of the guys from Empire Falls. All of their releases are limited to 100 hand numbered copies and will never be repressed. The EP includes three new songs by Spirit of the Old Terror, and is hand numbered including many inserts and extras. You can buy the EP for $12 ppd/shipping anywhere in the known world. accept paypal to prophecy1933@hotmail.com

TRACK LISTING: 1) The shot heard around the world 2) Trust No One 3) Domestic Terrorist 4) War Is Inevitable (Empire Falls cover) 5) Way Of The World (Flipper cover) 6) I Hate PC scum (Fortress cover) 7) Obey (experimental noise collaboration with the Agartha)

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Daily Broken Dream is scheduled to record their first full length, since the band changed from their original name Race Riot, with Until The End records. The album is rumored to be released later this year.

Brutal Attack, One Family, Total War

In two weeks Hatecore records is set to release the brand new album of legendary Brutal Attack, titled "The Real Deal."

A sample track from the upcoming release titled "Outlaw" is available HERE. Having listened to the available sample and viewing the cover art (left) it sounds like Ken has taken this work in a more upbeat direction, leaning toward rockabilly /southern rock. I anticipate hearing the full album after it's release...

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The albums "One Family" parts 1 & 2 originally released by OPOS records, are being released on vinyl. The CDs which featured Moshpit, Attack, Non Divine, Forbidden, R. Purity & Total War, are now being combined onto one joint LP. SFH records are pressing a limited run of 500 albums.

100 Yellow/Black/Yellow

150 Yellow/Black

250 Black

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The drummer of Total War had announced the creation of a hardcore styled side project last year titled Sudden Threat. Sudden threat is currently in the studio writing and recording for their first release, coming soon.

The vocalist from Total War is currently filling in on bass for Empire Falls, who are set record their second release with Final Stand records this year.