Grom, Ad Hominem, Kategorie C (KC die Band)

Ad Hominem's awaited newest album "Dictator - A Monument of Glory" is available now through Elegy records.. Limited digipack edition (500 copies) available exclusively through Black-Metal-Mailorder.com. The newest release is said to be some of the band's best work ever.

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Black metal heavy hitters Grom are currently working on newest release "The Dawning of Herecy." The new material is discribed as , "Heathen black metal sure to set the soul ablaze..."

It is also rumored Grom is discussing the collection of some old unreleased recordings along with other now defunct tracks and releasing them together on an album.

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Long time football rockers Kategorie C (KC die Band) have released a live, dolby digital quality DVD, available for purchase-HERE. The DVD is said to include extra features including a backstage interview plus 2 bonus live CDs.

Absurd, Iron Clad Grudge

Coming soon on Elegy records: Absurd, "Demos 1992-1994." The four demo recordings of Absurd, dating back as far as 1992, will be released on a double compact disc with Darker Than Black in conjunction with Elegy. The releases will also be released on a set of four 12" vinyls (via New Defenestration) in 2009.

"The recordings have been remastered in order to enhance the overall sound quality, and thus preserve the audial integrity of this early manifesto of true German Black Metal!"

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Iron Clad Grudge of the Richmond Virginia area is looking for a drummer & a bassist to help the band along in playing out. Anybody in the Richmond area who's interested in hardcore/punk/oi!/streetrock & roll please contact HERE

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.

Fraction, Kolovrat, Hassgesang

I must admit most French bands never did much for me. As I had many friends through the years who would bombard me with different French bands, none of which sparked much interest. From time to time I would enjoy what I heard, but I was not sold. Within the recent years I was given a copy of Fraction's "Europa." I instantly took to the style, energy and passion the band played with, I had heard the band before, however, as their previously title Fraction Hexagone. Something was different since I had heard them before-they had changed style.

For over a decade the band Fraction has been performing their ever-evolving brand of music. Perhaps the reason I enjoy this band so much is their williness to adapt, to stay current, and after reading this translated interview from a Russian 'zine I now understand why I admire their direction. I have since collected the majority of this band's works and continue to be impressed. Perhaps, I may go back and check out some of those early 90's French RAC bands I passed up years ago, and find a diamond in the rough.

Read the Fraction interview with Zentropa zine originally interviewed with Outlaw-HS.com HERE

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"Unity In Action," a split between long time Russian band Kolovrat and German band Hassgesang, is now available on PC records. Coming in at about 45 minutes the CD features songs by both bands in English and of course in both their native tongues.

Kolovrat has released two full lengths albums since their last split with the Portuguese band Guarda De Ferro, "European Freedom Express," in 2006 on Whitenoise records, and continues to be a standard in the Russian scene.

The keyboardist / backing vocalist Dmitry of Kolovrat is involved in anoter project Antisystem. Antisystem was featured on a 2007 split with Sweden's Titania titled "We Are Here To Create Our Own Fate," released by Strong Survive records. The split, although rather underrated, is a person favorite of mine and I anticipate hearing more from both bands.

H8machine, Tattooed Mother Fuckers, Lebensessenz

H8machine reportedly has added a new drummer to the membership of the band. The band is practicing and working on material for upcoming live performances. The band has also recently updated their long stagnent website with an excellent layout, complete band bio and live pictures.

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The split album between Tattooed Mother Fuckers and The Gits scheduled to be released has fallen through. The tracks recorded by TMF are now being released seperately on a mini CD under the album title "The Mother Fucking Army," available through Thug Beat Productions. A vinyl version of the release will be available also.

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Neoclassical project Lebensessenz has rccently finished some newest material, works 9 and 10. Both pieces were written as personal reflections. Nine is an homage to the artist's father drawing from both good and bad, childhood and adult. Work ten a story of romance.

A side project of Lebensessenz, Feuerberg, is an eclectic ambient / atmospheric using drums and keyboards. The artist describes this specific project as, "music with mixed influences, like Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Vinterriket, Vangelis and for sure my own project Lebensessenz." These newest works as well as previous material is available through Lebensessenz mailorder.

Thesyre, Mutilated Truth

Canadian experimental / metal / thrash band Thesyre is set to release their forthcoming album "Résistance" with Osmose Productions. The band has submited the music and artwork to the printers and the official release date will be announces shortly. An LP version of the album will be made available later...

"Résistance" is the first album to have the lyrics written completely in French, opposed to previous releases featuring only one song. However, translations of the album into several different languages will be available at the official Thesyre website. The band has tried to avoid "over-mastering" the album in the effort to maintain a natural feel, and believe they have accomplished exactly that. Samples of the album are also available on the band's website.

Those of your not familiar with Thesyre, here is a review about the band's one song album "Exist!"....."This 30 minute epic of sorts is quite ambitious not only in lyrical content nor length, but primarily in the select blend of the extreme Metal palate, throwing every goddamn style into a blender and producing a rather odd and unique feel..."-The Metal Observer

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Currently available on Loyalty Records, up and coming Hungarian metalcore outfit Mutiliated Truth. From the tracks I had the chance to sample, this band is not reinventing the wheel here, but they are providing some quality music.

A newer trend in the Hungarian scene is that the bands are realizing the use of English lyrics is broadening their listeners. So I expect to see more international releases from Hungary due to this progressive idea.

The demo includes 4 original tracks and a cover of the Daily Broken Dreams song "xXx." This is a limited pressing, collectors act fast. Play 6time comes in just over 13 minutes.

Outlaw Heroes Standing, Diary of A Dying Nation, My Sanity

From the Russian Federation comes the newest of sXe hardcore bands--Outlaw Heroes Standing (Outlaw HC Squad). The band describes themselves as "Teardown meets Leftover Crack," yet I do not hear that much of the famed crust punk outfit in their style; and their politics are far from the later. From the samples available of OHS, the band sings in Russian but some choruses are sung in English such as "Moscow Beatdown," and the band has great energy. I look forward to picking up a full length.

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One People One Struggle records' Non Divine has changed their band name to My Sanity. My Sanity consists of members of Hope for the Weak and Moshpit. There is no reported change in style or direction, yet.

Non Divine was featured on the OPOS "One Family Part 1" split where they debuted their half the split with heavy hitting metalcore as well as an excellent cover of Bound For Glory's hit "Hate Train Rolling."

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Another new band which I look forward to hearing more of is Diary Of A Dying Nation. The sample, which I took enjoyment in listening to, leads me to believe the band shares members with some of the other current prominate hardcore bands from Germany. DOADN's style is that of a metalcore outfit, however, at times the bands tends to go back to a traditional hardcore style of catchy riffs and natural vocals with heavy breaks and tight metal riffs mixed in.

Attack, Sniper, Sturmtrupp...new material

"Fade Away." the new album from Attack is out now. Released by Rebel Records of Germany. When the band was recently asked about the choice of a German label, the reply was simple, the band wants everyone to access and enjoy their music.

Getting to speak with Chris and the guys briefly at this year's Uprise, they agree the direction of the band is becoming more progressive and less preaching to the choir. Perhaps that is why famed Cannibal Corpse/Deicide guitarist Jack O. joined the band in recording this album?

The overall theme of the album is supposedly based on the lyrics of famed frontman Forrest, while he was touring Iraq with the US military. The photography in the booklet of the CD is by Forrest while in Iraq. We definately anticipate checking out the whole CD soon, and be sure to keep checking back for an upcoming interview with the band.

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NYHC band Slavia has added a second guitarist and are in the studio again recording some new material. While the band has not decided on the 2nd release date yet they do have several shows lined up for throughout the year.

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Out now on Nordvind records the Finnish RAC veterans Sniper newest release, "On the Road To Vicotry." The record contains 12 songs and with all English lyrics, styles mix between hard rock and powerful ballads.

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New album from Sturmtrupp, "Blut Unserer Ahnen," available on Old School Records. Samples are available here.

Tattoed Mother Fuckers & Garrison LPs

TMF have plan to release their latest album "Thug Anthems" on limted vinyl with 'Step 1' in the U.K Expect production around April.
Black:107
Yellow:165
Green:272

Other TMF news the split CD with The Gits from Poland is still in progress, the band is just waiting about who will release it, on which label and when. The release will be called 'An Army Of Tattooed Gits'.

Outclass is another one of TMF side projects. "Second To None" was recorded back in 2006 and just released by 'Barracuda Records' in Italy. It is only a 4 track mini CD, but gives you a taste of what is to come when they record a full length in 2009.

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The Garrison release was a split originally done by Ken McLellan (Brutal Attack) & Fortress. When Brutal Attack, feating Jim of Squadron helping Ken McLellan, played a gig in Australia in 1996, the Garrison CD was recorded with their Australian hosts.
Recently a second Garrison project was released featuring Kill Baby Kill, Ravenous & Death's Head.
Now both albums are available on one limited pressing, 550 available only.
Side A - Garrison II - Under Strong Survive Records License
Side B - The Garrison C.D. - Under Midgard Records License

Blood Order Co. & Wotanorden...In the Studio

Up and coming metalcore band Blood Order Company is currently in the studio recording their sophmore release for FSR. The band just finished laying down the drum tracks this past week and will be laying the vocals some time very soon. those of you not familiar with this band, the drummer as well as everyone in the band is extremely talented and expect nothing but the best.
The BOC drummer also plays in the black metal bands Wotanorden and his personal project Eingar. He was also briefly the drummer for Fear Rains Down playing live with the band several times in Europe and recording the tracks featured on the UTE release "Hardcore Until the End." The other members were also involved in the now stagnent act Blue Collared Saints who were scheduled to record their debut with Hatefront Records but have reportedly have not done so.

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After a several month break, black metal outfit Wotanorden is also currently writing new material and recording for their upcoming third release titled "The Hands of Fate" due out in late 2009. We will be sure to keep you informed on any additonal information as we obtain it.
You can visit the official Wotanorden site HERE.

Devastation Now & Knockout (Youngland Kenn)

Devistation Now is a grind/death metal band from Germany, featuring members of Global Infected. The band's debut CD "Chaos Conflict" will be avilable soon on One People One Struggle Records out of Germany...

Check out samples of the band HERE.

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Available now on Rebel Records is Orange County's original rock outfit Knockout. Knockout features Kenn, from Youngland and Radio White, before Youngland was created. Knockout actually had a music video that aired on MTV in 1997. This is a release of old material by the band. The original MTV video is posted below.

2 Minutes Warning & Ultra Sur releases 2009

New full length album from 2 Minutes Warning being released by UTE records. 2MW previously featured two excellent tracks on the UTE "Hardcore Until the End" compilation. We look forward to checking out the release...

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Also scheduled to be released soon is South American Oi/RAC legends, Ultra Sur's, first North American release with Label 56.

Uprise Direct......ZINE?

We are proud to announce we have decided to update this FULL TIME as an online 'zine, In the effort to provide everyone with news from throughout the music scene and keep the blog from becoming stale between the annual events. Bands, labels and show promoters, please feel free to share any updates and flyers for events as you get them. Again we'd like to thank everyone for the continued support and the encourangement to produce this product.

FEAR RAINS DOWN:
Bury Their Rules
7" (2009) UTE-Records / FSR-Records

Two brand new tracks released to a limited vinyl pressing of 1,000. 100 clear, 200 red, 700 black.

A side: Question of Life
B side: Bury Their Rules

Fear Rains Down is a talented hardcore/metalcore outfit featuring members of several bands throughout the world. Sharing members with bands such as Daily Broken Dream (ex. Race Riot) & Teardown (R.I.P.) you would expect nothing less than excellent heavy hitting material.

Since having released their debut full length, "No Turning Back," and being most recently featured on the UTE release "Hardcore Until the End" compilation, FRD has created quite the following. The release of new material has many people in anticipation for more.

We Won't Forget

Last weekend's event was a huge success. The entire Uprise Crew would like to thank everyone who made it possible. To all the performing bands, the official sponsors, Final Stand Records, Label 56, and Strong Survive Records, and of course everyone who attended deserve a large thank you from us. Special thanks are in order for Jake of Beyond Sacred for running the sound the drummer of Martial who literally saved the evening.

Unfortunately, we did regret having to share with everyone that vocalist of Moshpit was unable to attend because of a family emergency prior to the event. In the same vein we'd also like to send our sincerest wishes to the MRSA guys and their families in their time of need.

Many people had no problem stating this was the best Uprise to date as well as one of the best events in years. Other words following such statements included anticipation exclaimed toward the next event(s).

(Brainwash at Uprise 2009. Photo: Becky)

Numbered few limited concert shirts are available yet: in charcoal and black. If you were unable to pick one up last week and still want to get your hands on one email: Uprise_2009@yahoo.com