IN REVIEW: If We Die Tomorrow, Ultra Sur

If We Die Tomorrow: (self titled)
(2009 OPOS records)

The debut release by this band is quite impressive. With my first listen I quickly noticed that the band draws influences from many different styles and plays like a sort of a who's who of the scene. These guys play rather intense metalcore with bouts of old school hardcore laced through. The very thing that I liked upon first listen, discouraged me later once I played it several times through. The band does lack a stand out performance to call their niche. Musically they are tight and the vocals show quality, however, the drums can get a bit choppy at points.

Regardless of all of this, it is a very solid release for a debut and I truly look forward to more in the future from this band. This limited pressing of 666 copies comes with a pull out poster and a sticker, yet regretfully comes in a sleeve instead of a typical jewel case. ~Doug Sacred

Tracklist:
01- Intro
02- Open Your Mind
03- Revolution
04- Resistance
05- Time For Revenge
06- Screaming In Deaf Ears
07- Dirty Whore
08- Wacht Auf
09- Keep Your Distance
10- Shit Talker
11- Betrayed Youth
12- Rise Up
13- Piece of Shit
14- Green-White Oppression
15- Bloody Tears
16- My Crew, My Friends, My Family

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Ultra sur: Nacido para ser skin
(2009 Label56 records)

There is a lot of hype around this release and let me tell you here and now that none of it is unwarranted. They caught my attention from the 4 count on the hi hat of song 1 to the last note on song 11. I only understand English and French yet I found myself trying to sing along after the first listen anyhow. These guys deliver a mainly medium to fast paced straight forward old style RAC/Oi sound which is right up my alley. My only regret is not knowing about this band earlier as I was told they have been around for quite sometime. So if you like catchy music and great singalongs (I'm sure if you understand the lyrics they'll be that much better) this is the must buy of the summer. ~Shaun

Tracklist:
01- A.H.
02- Trincheras
03- Crucificado
04- N.S.
05- Caido En Combate
06- Fiel Camarada
07- Puño de Acero
08- Hasta la Muerte
09- La Televi-sion
10- Rapado
11- Juan Manuel de Rosas

Ultra Sur, Bully Boys, Bad Fate and Blind Justice, Buldok, Against Music Industry, X.x.X., Wiege des Schicksals

Out now at Label 56 is the latest release by Argentinian rockers Ultra Sur. The CD, titled "'Nacido Para Ser Skin," is 11 tracks of Oi / rock that is said to be some of the bands best work.

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The newest Bully Boys release, due out on PC records, is titled "Be Careful What You Wish For." Recording for the album were finished in April and the CD is set for release by the end of the summer.

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SFH records is announced the release of the both Italian bands Bad Fate and Blind Justice's newest CDs onto one LP. The Vinyl release will contain both "Bite Back" & "That's Not For You" and will be limited to 320 hand numbered pressings. 100 in white 220 in black.

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Coming soon on OPOS records is debut CD of A.M.I. (Against Music Industry), which is a side project from Confident Of Victory. I anticipate checking this release out as I feel the COV release was greatly underrated.

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Gjallarhorn Klangschmiede is proud to announce their latest release by Buldok titled "Fire and Ice." This CD had been recorded 10 years ago but never made it to production, until now. The CD will include 14 songs, all sung in English, and new artwork.

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Out now on PC records is the newest release from long time running band X.x.X., titled "Virus." The release is 13 tracks and come in at about an hour. There is also a limited edition (300 pieces) which includes a tee shirt, button sticker and lanyard of the band.

According to PC records, the special edition package are quite popular purchases and are only avaible while supplies last...

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Also out on PC records is the debut release from the young band Wiege des Schicksals, titled "Die Wende naht."

Skaldic Forge Productions, Ultra Sur

Vocalist Jorgen of Wotanorden has recently joined with long-time friend Dan, of Norsewind, to create Skaldic Forge productions. Skaldic Forge will specialize in the production and distibution of folkish and heathen based acts, domestic and European.

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The artwork for Argentinian rock legends Ultra Sur's newest album is finished and printing will begin soon. Check out at Label56 for updates.

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.