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

Brainwash & Moshpit

This year at Uprise we are proud to bring you, Brainwash and Moshpit.

Brainwash is known for their brand of brutal hardcore. The band blends many styles to create an energy filled assault. On the band's first album "In Defense," a split with Buffalo natives No Alibi, Brainwash brought a talented, but general, new school styled hardcore to the split.

In 2005, Brainwash recorded their first full length album "Moments of Truth" on Gjallarhorn Klangschmiede records. The solo debut blends different music styles as well as vocal styles, and in doing so Brainwash was able to find a fitting niche. This newest style really comes as no surprise as the band was created by a member of the famous German death metal band Kreuzfeuer. The album leans more toward metal overall but has the get up and breakdowns that only hardcore can provide.
Since the album release Brainwash has played live regularly throughout Europe.

Brainwash has yet to release a 2nd full length, however, they have re-released the material from the "In Defense" split. The material, remastered and with new artwork is titled "Hate Is Our Justice" after the first track on their half of the original split.

Here is a music video of Brainwash playing the title track off their full length live:

For the first time ever to perform in the United States, Uprise is broud to bring you Moshpit. Moshpit has been performing in Germany and throughout Europe for some time, but was relatively unknown. That was of course before their debut album "Mirror of An Unbroken Faith" was released in spring this year. Since then the band has taken the world by storm with, hands down, the best release of the year 2008.

"Mirror of An Unbroken Faith" is an amazing album, full of excellent guitar work and original music. It is rumored that this album is the most expensive recording in the scene to date; and after checking it out I doubt anyone could argue. One People One Struggle records spared nothing in the production. The packaging for the release is of excellent quality and it also comes with a professional music video of the band on the CD; the video is included below. If you enjoy hardcore and metalcore and have yet to purchase it or event check it out yet, do yourself a favor and do so. You will not regret it.

Most recently Moshpit was featured on another One People One Struggle release titled "One Family, part 2." The band offers up four tracks on this 4-way split. What stood out to me was the use of dramatic and epic guitar work on the new stuff, creating excellent harmonizing between guitarists. The album also includes material by a new band Forbidden. Forbidden is a side project of members from Moshpit, Brainwash and Attack.

Being this is the band's first time playing here we really hope everyone takes the band's namesake into consideration and shows these guys a great pit when they take stage.

Uprise Blog...

Due to the repetitive deletions of our Myspace account we have decided to venture into other formats in which to provide you information.

This blog is here to provide information for the upcoming Uprise concert February 7, 2009. More information and details are coming soon.