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Reign Supreme playing FunFunFun Fest this weekend!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:41:12 -0500

Reign Supreme is on the road, hitting FunFunFun Fest tomorrow in Austin, TX. Catch them while you can! The band has just announced they will be heading over to Japan next month to play some shows, including the first ever Deathwish Japan showcase, featuring them and Converge. Get out to these shows if you can and make sure to pick up a copy of their latest record "Testing The Limits Of Infinite."

Reign Supreme Upcoming Shows

11/06: Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone
11/08: Austin, TX @ FUN FUN FUN FESTIVAL / Waterloo Park
11/09: Kansas City, MO @ Mission Theatre
11/10: Indianapolis, IN @ Murphy Building
11/11: Cleveland, OH @ Hi Fi Concert Club

12/16: Osaka, Japan @ Shinkagura
12/17: Nagoya, Japan @ Huck Finn
12/18: Chiba Shinmatsudo, Japan @ Firebird
12/19: Tokyo Shibuya, Japan @ Eggman: Deathwish Japan Showcase w/ Converge
12/20: Tokyo Hakusan, Japan @ Toyo University

12/28: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (upstairs) w/ Cro Mags, Death Before Dishonor, Cruel Hand

FunFunFun Fest Tickets and Information
Reign Supreme "Testing The Limits... Audio Player
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Reign Supreme Live in Warsawa
DerDennis Photos of Reign Supreme
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Reign Supreme Interview @ thelightbetween.com

Rise And Fall "Our Circle Is Vicious" CD/LP out now, on tour now!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:48:21 -0500

As of today, Rise and Fall is off of American soil and on their way back to Belgium. In true form, they will be back on the road this Friday in Europe with friends Iron Age for a full European tour. Soon after they will be heading to Australia for their first time. Everyone should head out to those gigs and make sure to purchase a copy of "Our Circle Is Vicious" which is out now!

11/06: Mol, Belgium @ JH Tydeeh w/ Iron Age
11/07: Essen, Germany @ Cafe Nova w/ Iron Age
11/08: Newport, UK @ Le Pub w/ Iron Age
11/09: Norwich, UK @ Marquee w/ Iron Age
11/10: Leeds, UK @ Josephs Well w/ Iron Age
11/11: London, UK @ Bar Academy w/ Iron Age
11/12: Paris, France @ La Peniche Alternat w/ Iron Age
11/13: Lyon, France @ Warm Audio w/ Iron Age
11/14: Brescia, Italy @ Latte + Club w/ Iron Age
11/15: Dornbirn, Austria @ Schlachthaus w/ Iron Age
11/16: Munich, Germany @ Feirwerk / Sunny Red w/ Iron Age
11/17: Berchtesgarden, Germany @ Kuckucknest w/ Iron Age
11/18: Vienna, Austria @ Arena w/ Iron Age
11/19: Gdynia, Poland @ Rocks Club w/ Iron Age
11/20: Gotha, Germany @ Kellercafe w/ Iron Age
11/21: Lichtenstein, Germany @ JZ Riot w/ Iron Age
11/22: Stockholm, Sweden @ Haninge Gula Villan w/ Iron Age
11/23: Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang w/ Iron Age
11/24: Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia w/ Iron Age
11/25: Mannheim, Germany @ JUZ w/ Iron Age
11/26: Eindhoven, Holland @ Dynamo w/ Iron Age
11/27: Bielefeld, Germany @ AJZ w/ Iron Age
11/28: Gent, Belgium @ Minus One w/ Iron Age, Skeletonwitch, Goatwhore, Toxic Holocaust

12/09: Perth, Australia @ Rosemount w/ Blkout
12/10: Perth, Australia @ YMCA HQ w/ Blkout
12/11: Adelaide, Australia @ Enigma Bar w/ Blkout, The Hollow
12/12: Melbourne, Australia @ Ding Dong w/ Blkout, The Hollow
12/13: Melbourne, Australia @ Castle w/ Blkout, The Hollow
12/16: Sydney, Australia @ Bald Faced Stag w/ Blkout, The Hollow
12/17: Byron Bay, Australia @ YAC w/ Blkout, The Hollow
12/18: Brisbane, Australia @ Princess Theatre w/ Blkout, The Hollow
12/19: Brisbane, Australia @ Rosies w/ Blkout, The Hollow

01/07: Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia w/ The Hope Conspiracy
01/08: Koln, Germany @ Werkstatt w/ The Hope Conspiracy
01/09: Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix Club w/ The Hope Conspiracy

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Pulling Teeth Update - shows, tours, and Thor?

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:15:53 -0400

Pulling Teeth is flying to Iceland to play a couple shows in November, and have a few special shows planned for Baltimore in January. Pulling Teeth will be playing as Thor's backing band, and the following night is a stacked show with Integrity, Ringworm, Starkweather and more!

From Dom�

"Anyone who knows me, knows of my bizarre obsession with 80�s Canadian metal god THOR. The god of thunder. He who bends pure steel on stage, blows up hot water bottles, wields the blade�and well you get the idea. Well hold on to your seats because the legend himself Jon Mikl Thor will be heading to Baltimore to celebrate my 33rd birthday and rock you senseless. He�s recruited Pulling Teeth as his backing band and we�ll be playing a set of all my favorite Thor classics. This is a once in lifetime event, one for the books and something you DON�T want to miss."

And don't miss Pulling Teeth playing The Fest this weekend in Gainsville either!!!

Pulling Teeth

10/30: Gainesville, FL @ The Fest 09
11/12: Hafnarfjorour, Iceland @ Garnia Bokasafnia
11/13: Reyjavik, Iceland @ Sodoma
01/08: Baltimore, MD @ Talking Head Club Pulling Teeth playing as Thor's backing band
01/09: Baltimore, MD @ Sonar w/ Integrity, Ringworm, Starkweather, Gehenna, Seraphim

Pulling Teeth Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
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Pulling Teeth "Paranoid Delusions..." Audio Player

End Of A Year Videocast up now on Pastepunk.com

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:20:17 -0400

End Of A Year was recently asked by Pastepunk.com to submit a video answering "fan-submitted" questions. In true EOAY fashion, the video is hilarious AND informative! Watch below and visit YouTube to see other End Of A Year videos.

Update: Check out part 2 that was just uploaded today!

PastePunk (Part 1)
PastePunk (Part 2)
End Of A Year on YouTube
End Of A Year Myspace
End Of A Year Releases in the DW Estore

Deathwish launches new mobile site for Apple iPhone and iTouch!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:36:46 -0400

If you go to www.deathwishinc.com on your iphone, you'll be redirected to the new iPhone/iTouch homepage, at which point you can add it to your homescreen!!!

We'll be adding more features to it soon, for now though there is up to the minute news, tour dates, and links to the full sections of www.deathwishinc.com!!!

An iPhone layout for Deathtalk is very likely, but no timeline for that just yet.

Thanks everyone, now go iPhone your brains out...

Out now: Converge "Axe To Fall" CD, on tour now, vinyl shipping SOON

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:59:26 -0400

$20 HOT TOPIC Special (at select HT Music Locations):
CONVERGE "Axe To Fall" CD & T-Shirt (3rd in the "Axe To Fall" series)

CONVERGE "Axe To Fall" CD is OUT NOW, Sales going on:
$8.99 at Newbury Comics
$7.99 at Bull Moose
$7.99 at Best Buy

Converge "Axe To Fall" CD and CD/T-Shirt/Print Packages have shipped from both the DW Estore and the official Converge Estore at Kingsroad. If you pre-ordered, thank you sincerely, it means a lot to us. Keep an eye on your mailbox for your order to arrive soon.

Check out the new Converge "Axe To Fall" video by Craig Murray. Get out and see Converge on the road now with Mastodon, Dethklok and High On Fire!!!

11/04: Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/05: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/06: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/07: Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/08: Pompano Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphit w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/11: Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/12: Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless Theater w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/13: Austin, TX @ Austin City Music Hall w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/14: Tulsa, OK @ Brady Theater w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/16: Las Cruces, NM @ Pan American Center w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/17: Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Ampitheater w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/18: Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/19: Los Angeles, CA @ Palladium w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/20: Los Angeles, CA @ Palladium w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/21: San Jose, CA @ Event Center w/ Mastodon, Dethklok, High On Fire
11/23: Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep w/ TBA
12/15: Tokyo, Japan @ O-East w/ Brutal Truth
12/16: Nagoya @ Club Quattro w/ Brutal Truth
12/17: Osaka, Japan @ Big Cat w/ Brutal Truth
05/28: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest w/ Entombed, Obituary, 16, and more

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The Carrier European tour w/ Dead Swans announced!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:11:31 -0400

The Carrier have confirmed dates for a European tour this winter with Dead Swans (UK). The Carrier, after touring all summer, have started working on material for a new full length record. Stay tuned for more info...

12/31: Lichtenstein, Germany @ JZ Riot w/ Dead Swans
01/01: Dessau, Germany @ Beat Club w/ Dead Swans
01/02: Gothenburg, Sweden @ TBA w/ Dead Swans
01/03: Linkoping, Sweden @ Skylten w/ Dead Swans
01/04: Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang w/ Dead Swans
01/06: Zizers, Switzerland @ Event Stage w/ Dead Swans
01/08: Wien, Austria @ TBA w/ Dead Swans
01/10: Aschaffenburg, Germany @ Katakombe w/ Dead Swans
01/11: Southampton, UK @ Joiners w/ Dead Swans
01/13: Manchester, UK @ Moho Live w/ Dead Swans
01/16: London, UK @ Royal Rumble Fest - Underworld w/ Dead Swans

The Carrier Myspace
The Carrier Twitter
The Carrier Releases and Apparel in the DW Estore

Victims European tour w/ Municipal Waste announced!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:11:23 -0400

Victims and Municipal Waste will be touring in Europe together this winter. Victims released the "Lies, Lies, Lies" 7"EP and their "Killer" album on Deathwish earlier this year.

11/26: Stockholm, Sweden @ Kafe 44 w/ Spectra Hawk
11/27: Goteborg, Sweden @ Truckstop Alaska w/ Spectra Hawk
11/28: Malmo, Sweden @ Utkanten w/ Spectra Hawk

01/19: Berlin, Germany @ Magnet Club w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach
01/20: Stuttgart, Germany @ Juha West w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach
01/21: Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach
01/22: Bologna, Italy @ Sottotetto Club w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach
01/23: Treviso, Italy @ New Age Club w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach
01/25: Hamburg, Germany @ TBA w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach
01/27: Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser w/ Municipal Waste
01/28: Oslo, Norway @ Betong w/ Municipal Waste
01/29: Bergen, Norway @ Garage w/ Municipal Waste
01/30: Birmingham, UK @ Academy w/ Municipal Waste
02/01: Glasgow, UK @ King Tuts w/ Municipal Waste
02/02: Leeds, UK @ Cockpit w/ Municipal Waste
02/04: London, UK @ Scala w/ Municipal Waste
02/05: Bolwerk, Netherlands @ Sneek w/ Municipal Waste, Reproach
02/06: Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Milkweg w/ Municipal Waste

Victims "Lies, Lies, Lies" Audioplayer
Victims on Myspace
Victims Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore

Doomriders "Darkness..." Out Now! Getting great reviews, shows w/ Clutch announced!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:11:04 -0400

Doomriders "Darkness Come Alive" is out now and getting some great reviews. Pre-Orders are shipping now and the band will announce some upcoming shows this week! With who will they be playing shows with you ask? It is going to be a surprise...

If you haven't heard this album yet, perhaps the words below will sway you into making a great decision and buying this amazing record.

"Truly a high watermark for the band, the way Doomriders are now able to mix their doom, gloom and rage in such a volatile, yet evenly keeled path is wholly impressive." - Wookubus, Theprp.com

"Although there was no denying that Doomriders would deliver a worthwhile release when they eventually found the time to make a new album, I have to admit that Darkness Come Alive took me completely by surprise. Doomriders have taken the potential hinted at on their debut album and expanded upon it on Darkness Come Alive, and in the process delivered one of 2009�s unexpected killer releases that�s sure to be listed as one of my favourites for the year." - Justin Donnelly, Blistering.com

"There�s really something for every metalhead to identify with on Darkness Come Alive." - Gary Suarez, Metalsucks.net

"If you have any sort of neck, Darkness Comes Alive will force movement out of your head �- in an up and down motion, whether you want to move it or not. Because like all good metal, it courses through your veins with a mind of its own." - Peter Woodburn, ReDefine Magazine

Do yourself a favor and go see Doomriders w/ Clutch this December!

12/27: Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend w/ Clutch
12/28: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club w/ Clutch
12/29: Albany, NY @ Nothern Lights w/ Clutch
12/30: Boston, MA @ House Of Blues w/ Clutch
12/31: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom w/ Clutch

Theprp.com
Blistering.com
Metalsucks.net
ReDefine Magazine

Click here to order "Darkness Come Alive"
Doomriders "Darkness Come Alive" Audio Player
Doomriders Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore

Narrows announce East Coast shows with Cave In and Trap Them!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:50:41 -0400

Narrows have announced US shows with Cave In and Trap Them in support of their first full length release "New Distances". Mark your calendars and buy some earplugs. This could be the best show you see all year.

Watch the video for for the song "Gypsy Kids" below.

NARROWS: GYPSY KIDS (2009) 872 x 480 from My Black Cat on Vimeo.

11/15: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club w/ Trap Them
11/16: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade w/ Trap Them
11/17: Charlotte, NC @ Casbah w/ Trap Them
11/18: Baltimore, MD @ Sonar w/ Trap Them
11/19: Brooklyn, NY @ The Knitting Factory w/ Cave In, Trap Them
11/20: Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church w/ Cave In, Trap Them
11/21: Providence, RI @ Club Hell w/ Cave In, Trap Them
11/22: Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East (Downstairs) w/ Cave In, Trap Them

Narrows "New Distances" CD/LP Audio Player
Narrows Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
My Black Cat Vimeo Page
My Black Cat Youtube Page
My Black Cat Myspace Page

Out now: Lewd Acts "Black Eye Blues" CD/LP!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:36:27 -0400

In stores now.

Lewd Acts' brand of raw noise reeks of true soul and stunning originality. Opting to embrace their pre-1988 punk and hardcore influences, they collectively shun metal tendencies of todays hardcore scene. Vocally crooning and sonically winding their way through each song in ways that are continuously moving and exciting.

Their latest album "Black Eye Blues" was engineered by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at God City Studios. "Black Eye Blues" shows Lewd Acts growing right before our eyes, splitting shoes as they evolve at a monstrous rate. Their razor sharp precision and dynamic instrumentation continues to reach passed punks limitations while embracing it in spirit. All of this is a vivid backdrop for vocalist Tyler Densley's poetically bruising storytelling. His gruff candor is unforgettable; Sad, tragic, and true to life. Songs like the thematic pairing "You Don't Need Me" and "I Don't Need You" are a true example of this. While the epic closer "Nowhere To Go" proves that Lewd Acts are comfortable creatively coloring outside the lines. Habitually defying the rules as they artistically redefine what is real rebellion in song.

Go see Lewd Acts live!

01/16: Berkeley, CA @ Gilman w/ The Hope Conspiracy, Nails, Touche Amore
01/21: Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction w/ The Hope Conspiracy, Nails, Touche Amore
01/22: La Jolla, CA @ Che Cafe w/ The Hope Conspiracy, Nails, Touche Amore

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Lewd Acts "Black Eye Blues" CD/LP Audio Player
Lewd Acts Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore

Deathwish Podcast #23: Lewd Acts, Doomriders, and more up now!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:51:57 -0400

Twenty three of these Podcast thingees are in the bag...

This time around your host Nicole Hollis-Vitale interviews Lewd Acts about their new album "Black Eye Blues". This fantastic new album will be released on 09/01. I should also note that Pre-orders for this release have already shipped. If you pre-ordered, keep an eye on your mailbox. The band is currently on tour in Europe w/ Gold Kids.

Also on this edition of the Deathwish Podcast, a brand new Doomriders song is played from their upcoming "Darkness Come Alive" CD/LP. This highly anticipated release is available for Pre-order beginning today, so get em' while they're hot...

All this along with the latest news on all things Deathwish related. Go ahead, give it a listen...

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Starkweather join the Deathwish family, two new releases announced!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:17:25 -0400

We are proud to announce that Deathwish is now the label home to Philadelphia's legendary Starkweather. Arguably one of the most important and and influential bands in heavy music, we are truly honored to be working with Starkweather on a variety of upcoming releases.

From Starkweather:

It's been a long four years since our last release. In that time we've been to Europe, played some spectacular and not so spectacular shows in the States, and have written over two albums worth of new material in the bunker. After fulfilling a contractual obligation, we're finally ready to announce that we've signed with Jacob Bannon's Deathwish Inc. With a nearly two decade relationship, this union seemed like the next logical step for the sometimes difficult and idiosyncratic guys in Starkweather. Having known us for as long as he has, Jake is well aware of how obstinate, eccentric, and protective we are of what we do.

Our first release on Deathwish will be a split release with the colossal Overmars from France. Our contributions to the album are "Armed Memory", a seven and a half minute long jagged and aggressive song in the vein of "Machine Rhythm Confessional" from Croatoan and the second song "Nightmare Factory", a Black Sabbath by way of Fear Of God meeting Ved Buens Ende dirge that courses nearly 14 minutes. "Nightmare" was planned to appear on Croatoan but the version we recorded was sub par and thusly shelved. Both songs for the split were recorded October 11-13 at DeadVerse Studio in Union City, New Jersey under the unflinching eye of Alap Momin. Both songs are dense, claustrophobic, and evoke the paranoia that fueled their writing; containing layer upon layer of guitar, vocals that ebb and flow with the twisting rhythmic passages, and the near telekinetic foundation of the Rosa brothers backline. As a nerdy side note, there was no click track, no beat detective, and no vocal tuning; the drum tracks are one continuous take with us playing together in the live room. A release date and other specifics will be announced soon.

Our next release on Deathwish, This Sheltering Night, was actually recorded before the split with Overmars at various sessions throughout 2007-2008 at DeadVerse Studios. This is six Starkweather songs ("Bustuari," "Epiphany," "All Creatures Damned And Divine," "Broken From Inside," "Martyring," and "One Among Vermin") and features soundscape interludes created by artist and musician Elizabeth Jacobs, under her guise as Sophia Perennis, and Oktopus from Dalek. The entire album can be played as one continuous 73:41 piece or as separate tracks. A release date and other specifics will also be announced soon.

In the pipeline:

*Split CD with Singapore's Little Girl Terrorist (featuring the 30+ minute long Drug Holiday) that will be available on Swarm of Nails Records.

*Artwork for the Little Girl Terrorist split will be provided by Alex Eckman-Lawn.

*A split CD with Cali grindcore mavens thousandswilldie that will showcase a slightly different dimension in sound. Featuring a song that carries a spacious Pink Floyd aesthetic crossing angular dissonances of Deathspell Omega and Ved Buens Endes/Virus. This clocks in at about 15 minutes.

Both songs will be recorded at DeadVerse Studio in October.

*Another full length that we have 3 full songs written for and an overwhelming amount of other material to pull from.

"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars."

- Khalil Gibran

"There are places in the heart that do not yet exist; suffering has to enter in for them to come to be."

- Leon Bloy

Photos: Rev Aaron (Returntothepit.com)

Starkweather Myspace Page
Starkweather Releases in the DW Estore

Carpathian interview on Chasing Safety, "Isolation" CD/LP out now

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:12:53 -0400

Chasing Safety caught up with Martin and Josh from Carpathian before the final show of their recent European Tour. Check out the interview from The Camden Underworld.

Also check out Martin's blog over at http://routinebitinghard.wordpress.com/ for updates on all things Carpathian all the time.

Carpathian interview on Chasing Safety
Martin's blog
Carpathian "Isolation" CD/LP Audio Player
Carpathian Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore

Converge and The Hope Conspiracy in Taschen's "Extraordinary Records" Book

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:50:15 -0400

Converge and The Hope Conspiracy are both featured in Taschen's "Extraordinary Records" Book. Here's the book specifics direct from Taschen:

Any Color Except Black
The High Baroque Of Vinyl Recordings

This original collection features the most remarkable vinyl artifacts ever produced: a connoisseur's selection of records in a plethora of colors, shapes, and forms, imprinted with extraordinary effects and images. Produced in collaboration with Colors magazine, this book showcases over 500 of the most exceptional records owned by leading collectors Alessandro Benedetti and Peter Bastine. Featuring the recordings of Pink Floyd, Queen, the Beatles, Prince, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Bon Jovi and many others, these are rare and valuable records in countless designs and colors - gold, transparent, photo-printed - in a dazzling variety of shapes: butterfly, heart, star, and even a tree-shaped disc.

About the author:
Italian producer and songwriter Giorgio Moroder helped create electronic dance music, and has worked with Donna Summer, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and many others. He also founded Musicland Studios in Munich, once used by legendary acts like Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Elton John.

About the contributing author:
Alessandro Benedetti began collecting colored and unusual records in 1981, and now has 8,000 discs, including 1,200 colored vinyl discs. In 1998 his collection won recognition in The Guinness Book of Records. His dream is to open a record museum so he can share his collection with the public.

About the contributor:
Peter Bastine, born in 1952, has been a DJ, record seller, and concert organizer. From 1977 until 1998 he collected every kind of picture disc; since then, mostly historical 78rpm records. Today his collection comprises around 8,000 picture discs, and has been the subject of several European exhibitions.

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Out now: The Hope Conspiracy "True Nihilist" 7"EP

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:13:49 -0400

Recorded by engineer by Kurt Ballou at God City Studios, "True Nihilist" is The Hope Conspiracy's latest, and possibly greatest, recorded effort to date. From the first seconds of opener "In The Shadow Of God", it is apparent that something wicked has awoken. With a rhythm section sounding like the beating heart of an animal about to pounce on its tender prey, the electricity they collectively create hangs in the air throughout the release. Making hairs stand on end before bursting out with their now trademark rage and intensity. Shockingly violent, this inhuman pace continues through the next ripper "Greed Taught...", until the epic closer "Dismal Tide" crashes down as emotional debris from the fury. All in all, the three masterful tracks that make up "True Nihilist" are The Hope Conspiracy in true form, truly untamable. Silencing the naysayers, this beast is back.

The Hope Conspiracy Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore

Pulling Teeth interview up now @ Hardtimes.ca, show dates, etc.

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:38:58 -0400

Pulling Teeth were recently interviewed by Hardtimes.ca, be sure to check it out below. Also some Summer/Fall shows have been confirmed as well for PT, check out the dates below.

09/23: Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz w/ Rorscach, Forensics
09/26: Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox w/ Day Of Suffering, Moutheater
09/27: Virginia Beach, VA @ The Ruritan w/ Demon Brother
10/02: Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary w/ Reign Supreme, Death Before Dishonor
10/03: Montreal, QC @ Underworld POP MONTREAL FESTIVAL
10/04: New Brunswick, NJ @ The Court Tavern w/ Staring Problem
10/16: Silver Spring, MD @ Corpse Fortress w/ Eye Of Judgement, Gray Ghost
10/30: Gainesville, FL @ The Fest 09

Pulling Teeth Interview HARDTIMES.CA

Pulling Teeth Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore

Out now: Reign Supreme "Testing The Limits Of Infinite" CD/LP

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:38:00 -0400

Reign Supreme "Testing The Limits..." CD/LP is available everywhere now.

Reign Supreme are one of the heaviest/hardest metallic hardcore bands to surface from Philadelphia. Led by former Blacklisted member Jay Pepito on vocals, they wield the same devastating musical hammer as bands like Crowbar, Terror, and Integrity. Yet come out swinging with a conviction and rage unlike anyone before them.
"Testing The Limits Of Infinite" is Reign Supreme's highly anticipated debut full length album. Produced by Will Putney at The Machine Shop (Lamb Of God, VOD, Every Time I Die), "Testing The Limits..." takes the accessible metallic hardcore foundation popularized by many, and injects a fresh warm blood deep within it. The result is a new breed of anthemic metallic hardcore; immaculately executed, intensely heavy, and refreshingly unpredictable. Songs like "Persevere And Overcome" and "Slipping Away" smash through expectations with earth moving power, while the introspective instrumental "Waiting" as well as the winding "To Live And Die (In Vain)" show a sonic diversity rarely found in heavy music. Proving that Reign Supreme are a true anomaly in today's music world, playing the role of both the hammer and the nail.

Making of "Testing The Limits..." Video Part 01
Making of "Testing The Limits..." Video Part 02
Reign Supreme "Testing The Limits... Audio Player
Reign Supreme Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore
Reign Supreme On Myspace

Acid Tiger join the Deathwish family, album due out later in 2009

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:55:28 -0400

Acid Tiger are a Brooklyn based progressive rock/punk hybrid, featuring Converge/United Nations drummer Ben Koller among their ranks. With an energetic sway and swagger Acid Tiger effortlessly meld together a wide variety of influences into one truly unique and awesome animal. Drive Like Jehu/Hot Snakes vocal sass, All/Descendents fretboard gymnastics and drumming, and the soulful darkness of The Cult are all apparent in their collective roar. All of it executed with inspiring passion and fervor.

Acid Tiger's debut CD/LP will be released by Deathwish later in 2009.

Listen to an unmastered version of "Dark Hands" from the forthcoming album on their Myspace page now.

Acid Tiger Myspace Page
Acid Tiger Twitter

The Hope Conspiracy "DW Live Series 05: Live In London" released for FREE!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:10:25 -0400

The Deathwish Live Series is a series of FREE live recordings of Deathwish/Malfunction affiliated artists. These recordings are from a variety of sources: Radio shows, official live recordings, bootlegs, and more. We are giving these recordings away as a thank you to the listeners who continue to support independent music. If you dig what you hear, please support these artists by seeing them live and by purchasing their releases and apparel in the DW Estore @ www.deathwishinc.com.

Deathwish Live Series 05 features The Hope Conspiracy performing live in London. On this fantastic found recording, The Hope Conspiracy tear through songs from their highly acclaimed "Death Knows Your Name" album. On this recording, the band also cover a D.C. post hardcore classic in true Hope Conspiracy fashion.

Out now:
The Hope Conspiracy "True Nihilist" 7"EP
The Hope Conspiracy "Death Knows Your Name" CD/LP/Digital

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DW Podcast #22: Reign Sup, End Of A Year, Coliseum, Lewd Acts, Victims, etc.

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:14:28 -0400

The 22nd edition of the DW Podcast brings you a ton of news and new music from the Deathwish world. Your host Nicole Hollis-Vitale runs down all the recent happenings in the Deathwish universe. Also new songs from Reign Supreme, End Of A Year, Coliseum, Victims, and Lewd Acts are played. Be sure to check it out.

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Out now: Victims: "Lies, Lies, Lies 7"EP

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:06:02 -0400

Sweden's Victims are proud to announce the release of "Lies Lies Lies", a brand new 2 song 7"EP on Deathwish. Fresh on the heels of their celebrated full length, "Killer", Victims once again take aim with their trademark punk/crust weaponry and fire into willing ears. Recorded at Studio Overlook and featuring artwork from J. Bannon (Converge), this release features two hook-laden songs embrace the band's contemporary d-beat leanings even more than previous efforts. The end result is an infectious two song blur, that shows this already classic band sharpening their skill-set while still sonically evolving. Firmly cementing their place among the leaders, not followers, of the true underground punk/hardcore community.

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George of Blacklisted interviewed by Bad Luxury Blog

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:55:41 -0400

Here's an excerpt:

"...Speaking of, Does letting go of your darkest thoughts through
writing and singing give you any sort of outlet or comfort from those
very thoughts themselves?

The new Blacklisted album has a line that says "No one will ever come for me, No one will ever comfort me", I feel as though I am included in that "No one". I see myself as just a man behind a curtain. I may be on stage, being loud and really upfront and emotional, but the reality of it is, that is the only time I am like that. Blacklisted is my machine and it always has been, when I am playing I am controlling it, but if you get to know me, or know anything about me, I am just a small scared man behind it. So I never feel comforted by it, if anything it just hinders me emotionally because at one point everyday there was this 20 minute window where I was a machine and then the other 23 hours and 40 minutes of the day I am someone who swims around in their head all day feeling like everyone hates me and I am the most disgusting person on the planet..."

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Coming soon on Deathwish/Malfunction

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:40:30 -0400

DWI69 * Pulling Teeth & Irons "Grey Saviour" Split 12"LP/Digital
DWI72 * Converge "Jane Doe" Deluxe Gatefold 2XLP (Licensed from EVR)
DWI76 * Integrity "The Blackest Curse" CD/LP/Digital
DWI80 * United Nations "Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures" 7"EP/Digital
DWI84 * Wear Your Wounds by J. Bannon CD/LP/Digital
DWI85 * Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" DVD
DWI86 * Ressurection "I Am Not: The Discography" CD/Digital
DWI89 * Life Long Tragedy "Destined For Anything LP/Digital
DWI97 * Acid Tiger "Self Titled 12"LP/CD/Digital
DWI99 * The Carrier "One Year Later" LP/Digital
DWI100 * Blacklisted "No One Deserves To Be Here More Than Me" LP/Digital

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Narrows "New Distances" album receiving great reviews!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:13:35 -0400

Mammothpress.com:
"...Supergroups. A lot tends to be said whenever well-known musicians break away from their home-bands and collaborate with others and form so-called supergroups. Regardless of genre, fans either hate the idea or embrace it as a further projection of their favorite bands� sound and experience.

This collaboration between bands and members tends to be a more common occurrence in the hardcore and punk genres. There are too many to list; and into this category the band Narrows can be added. The band�s pedigree reads like an all-star team of hardcore: Dave Verellen (Botch, Roy), Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls), Ryan Frederiksen (These Arms Are Snakes), Jodie Cox (Tropics), and Sam Stothers (Makeout Boys, Quarantine). For the band�s debut full-length via Deathwish Inc., New Distances, each member has brought their own band�s sound into the mix and created a juggernaut of aggressive music. Upon initial listen to New Distances, there seems to be no clear agenda as to what the band sounds like. Is it hardcore? Is it punk? Is it post-Noise? Is it aggressive and heavy? The answer is a resounding yes on all accounts.

Even though all members are spread out over the U.S. and overseas, New Distances is the sound of five guys locked together in a room breaking down any and all misconceptions of heavy music. This album is angry, introspective, calming, disturbing, and countless other emotions that seem to wash over with each and every listen. It�s as if all members have taken their individual experiences and emotions in life and bands and threw them in a blender with little abandon.

It seems fitting that the album cover art is that of a hand right out of Grey�s Anatomy book superimposed on a road map transparency in front of a dark forest, because Narrows have clearly created a new blueprint of emotionally aggressive music to be followed in the hardcore genre. This band is a lot more than a �supergroup�. They are a powerhouse to be reckoned with. Narrows is a mighty Viking warrior and New Distances is the great sword they are wielding to conquer all. Fans of hardcore music will be talking about this record for a long time. Trust me on this...Rating: 9 out of 10..."

SMNnews.com:
"...When the folks at Deathwish Inc announced the signing of Narrows to their heralded roster last year, post-hardcore junkies let out a collective �fuck yes!� Featuring Dave Verellen (Botch), Ryan Frederickson (These Arms Are Snakes, Nineironspitfire), Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls), Jodie Cox (Tropics), and Sam Stothers (Makeout Boys), Narrows sounds exactly like they should. The guitars, while angular, pack punch bringing to mind bands like Shellac and Jesus Lizard but the parts owe more to the hardcore and metal informed racket of their prior projects. Cox and Fredericksen stack one dissonant riff on top of the other never letting up during the band�s full-length debut, New Distances.

On tracks like "Newly Restored" and "A Restoration Effort," the band plows through the material with air-tight precision but enough looseness in certain spots revealing a "rockier" side to their style. Verellen's bark is as potent and venomous as his days in Botch but he's also introduced more clarity in his delivery which fits in nicely. The album opens with "Chambered: which encapsulates the strongest aspects of Narrows's attack in the span of a couple of minutes. From there on, New Distances doesn�t let up. The group proves throughout the album that they not only possess the technical skills to make their chaotic songs believable, they also know when to hold back and let parts breathe. That�s the kind of songwriting craft that many of the younger bands these musicians have helped influence lack. Hopefully Narrows overcome their geographical issues (members live spread out in the U.S. and the UK) and keep on creating post-hardcore this vital...8 out of 10"..."

Sputnikmusic.com:
"...Hardcore super group Narrows follows up their not amazing but promising self-titled 7� with New Distances. The band consists of guitarists Jodie Cox(Tropics), Ryan Frederiksen(These Arms Are Snakes/Nineironspitfire), drummer Sam Strothers (Quarantine/Makeout Boys), bassist Rob Moran(Some Girls/Unbroken), and vocalist Dave Verellen(Botch/Roy). If you�re looking for intensely heavy music with breakdowns and blast beats you won�t find it here. New Distances takes a very different and intelligent approach to hardcore...4 out of 5..."

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Out now: End of a Year "Self Titled" 7"EP

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:19:11 -0400

End of a Year started as a way to kill time for Albany musicians already involved in full-time bands. Having spent time playing "heavier" music, the initial End of a Year line-up was interested in trying something more overtly melodic.

After releasing a number of releases End of a Year caught the attention of Revelation Records, and in 2006 they released the "Sincerely" album on that label. Since the release of "Sincerely", End of a Year have released a number of 7"EPs and split 7"EPs on various labels worldwide.

Their latest release (and first on Deathwish) is a fantastic 7"EP recorded by End of a Year guitarist Andrew Duggan. Picking up where previous releases left off, the hook laden opener "Robert E. Howard" explodes with a discordant crash and bang. A fitting sonic backdrop to vocalist Patrick Kindlon's uniquely honest and poetic diatribe. This theme carries into the other two songs on the release "Gray Morrow" and "Walter Miller Jr". Collectively all three songs carry an organic ebb and flow that brings to mind the ghost of Rites Of Spring as well as other influential Revolution Summer-era DC bands.

This release features original artwork from acclaimed artist Erol Otus, illustrator of the early Dungeons & Dragons franchise.

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Out now: Coliseum "True Quiet / Last Wave" 7"EP

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:28:14 -0400

Founded by Ryan Patterson (Black Cross, National Acrobat) over a half decade ago, and since solidified by Mike Pascal and Chris Maggio, Coliseum have grown to become today's quintessential contemporary hardcore/punk band. Successfully melding their progressive musicianship, punk fervor, and vital political/social awareness into one intense vision.

Originally based in straight-ahead hardcore and classic punk, Coliseum have continued to progress with each recorded effort. Before finding a permanent home on Relapse records in 2006, Coliseum released music on both Ryan's own Auxiliary label, as well as on Level Plane Records. Coliseum's first full length for Relapse, "No Salvation", was released in the summer of 2007 and was met by praise from critics and kids alike.

To celebrate the longtime friendship between Coliseum and Deathwish, we are proud to announce the release of Coliseum's "True Quiet / Last Wave" 7"EP. Featuring artwork by friend John Dyer Baizley (Baroness, Kylesa, Cursed), "True Quiet / Last Wave" gives us the first taste of Coliseum's evolution since 2007's "No Salvation". The hook laden A Side "True Quiet" takes hold with its all too familiar story of self imposed isolation, told to a dc influenced metallic jangle. While the percussively driven B Side "Last Wave" serves as a hair raising commentary on the ethical and economical darkness of our present day. Both songs collectively embodying the honest artistry that defines Coliseum at their very core.

A new Coliseum album is due out on Relapse sometime in the future...

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Narrows, Pulling Teeth, Lewd Acts, and Reign Supreme on new Rev Sampler

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:51:28 -0400

One of our distributor friends, Revelation Distribution, put together a new sampler titled, "Sampler Fi". The release features songs from some of the most anticipated releases of 2009. Narrows, Pulling Teeth, Lewd Acts, and Reign Supreme are all included.

You can download the sampler at the link below.

Out now:
Pulling Teeth "Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions" CD

Out soon:
Narrows "New Distances" CD/LP (CD up for Pre-order now)
Reign Supreme "Testing The Limits..." CD/LP
Lewd Acts "Black Eye Blues" CD/LP

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Pulling Teeth "Paranoid Delusions..." receiving great reviews!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:15:04 -0400

Decibel Magazine: "...8 out of 10"

Punknews.org:
"...4 out of 5 stars...Ultimately, this release is a total exploration of contradictions. From the title and dual covers (done as an awesome shifting hologram for the LP release) to the lyrics and music they are set to, the clash of conflicting images, literal and metaphorical, seems to echo the conflicts of reality: life and death; rich and poor; and security and adventurism. The whole works to complete a large and satisfying artistic statement..."

Sputnikmusic.com:
"..."Paranoid Delusions / Paradise Illusions" is a record that helps define Pulling Teeth as one of Deathwish�s more sophisticated bands and leaves them being viewed in the same mindset as label heavyweights like Converge, Cursed, and Integrity. The sophistication in the textural aspects on this record with the incorporation of guitar, bass and synthesizers, is both heavy and melodic as can be seen by the variety of sounds achieved on "Paradise Illusions," from its field recording introduction to its final explosion. As of now Pulling Teeth seemingly has released the best heavy record of 2009..."

Themusicalfinger:
"...Paranoid Delusions/Paradise Illusions is an album that shows a hardcore band that can do much more than play four chords and say "fuck you" a lot. Pulling Teeth is responsible for an early contender for year-end AOTY honours. A must hear..."

Hardtimes.ca:
Talk about digging deep. Is there any style these guys can�t pull off with flair? Baltimore nonconformists Pulling Teeth are going to surprise many with the direction taken on their sophomore Deathwish Inc. release, "Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions," not only with the band�s clear desire to allow a wider variety of influences bleed into their trusted Discharge-meets-Slayer-meets-Motorhead form, but also with the length and overall content contained within this at times overpowering EP..."Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions" is not exactly a distancing from the 'core, but it certainly is the most branching out the band has done since launching a few years ago. This is not some confused experimentalism; it's Pulling Teeth growing darker and more challenging, both lyrically and musically, than ever before. If punk and hardcore are indeed meant to shake things up within the scene, both for the sake of progression and stimulating the same in fellow artists, then Pulling Teeth are on the verge of achieving exactly that end with "Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions." Artists Jeff Beckman and Jake Bannon, who respectively created and designed the packaging for this release, deserve a hand for a concept so vividly realized that it almost sells the release itself. While Romeo's far-reaching ability and creativity on guitar cannot be understated, "Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions" marks the first time the Canadian-born veteran brings out doom rock and ambient textures from his bag of riffs. We must not forget that it was Romeo who literally invented Canadian deathcore with his first band, Ontario�s notorious Day Of Mourning, nearly a decade before bands like Despised Icon and Beneath The Massacre seemingly discovered the beauty of fusing hardcore and brutal death metal, and also performed live with Ringworm after the Cleveland pioneers lost Frank 3 Gun to Terror. Those expecting another �Martyr Immortal� will be forced to replay �Paradise Illusions, Paranoid Delusions� enough times to realize that their favorite band has, whether deliberately or not, inched their trade closer to a true sound of despair and emotional despondency, all the while compromising none of their integrity or appeal. Frontman and agent provocateur Mike Riley adapts impressively to Pulling Teeth�s first real foray into experimentalism, employing not only his vicious snarl but also whispers and spoken-word when called for, notably on the EP�s closer. If the music itself doesn�t lead to jaws touching the ground, the lyrics sure will. On "Unsatisfied" and "Bloodwolves," Riley is activist-minded and so determined and unfazed that it�s frightening..."

Noisecreep.com:
"...Baltimore, Maryland's Pulling Teeth is certainly pulling all the stops with their third full-length release. Collaborating key elements in hardcore, metal, and even a dash of punk this album is sure to please fans of the loud, hard, and fast..."

Lambgoat.com: "...Pulling Teeth make yet another argument for their place in the upper echelon of modern hardcore..."

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MMIX: Deathwish/Malfunction/Six Feet Under FREE Digital Sampler!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:05:27 -0400

Deathwish/Malfunction along with Six Feet Under Records are proud to present "MMIX", our most ambitious and ridiculous FREE Digital sampler to date.

"MMIX" features 19 songs (15 unreleased) and 2 behind the scenes videos from some of the most anticipated hardcore/punk/metal releases of the 2009. Many of these songs/videos have never heard/seen before by anyone, anywhere before.

Bands included on "MMIX" (in order of appearance): The Hope Conspiracy, Narrows, Lewd Acts, Coliseum, Victims, Reign Supreme, Trap Them, Nails, Rot In Hell, Mother Of Mercy, Carpathian, 108, Ressurection, End of a Year, Doomriders, Pulling Teeth, Integrity, Supermachiner, J. Bannon, and Rise And Fall.

All in all "MMIX" is a stunning glimpse into the monstrous musical year unfolding in our world. A stunning FREE collection of material that is proof that hardcore, in all variations, is still alive and thriving in 2009.

PS: Check out the back cover art for a special discount in the DW Estore, valid thru the month of March!!!

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Out now: Supermachiner "Rust" 2XCD Collection

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:18:18 -0500

Limited to 1000 hand assembled copies, this release is available exclusively in the DW Estore. No retail version will be made available.

Nearing a decade after the only proper Supermachiner release, Deathwish brings you "Rust", the complete 30 track 2XCD Supermachiner collection. "Rust" features the sought after "Rise of the Great Machine" tracks, as well as four track ghosts of forgotten songs, and other unique audio experiments. All of it showcasing the artistic spirit that made Supermachiner such a unique animal for the time. Foreshadowing the future marriage between "post hardcore", "noise rock", and "shoe-gaze" genres that dominates today's avant garde/experimental music world.

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Victims "Killer" CD getting great reviews, available now everywhere!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:53:43 -0500

Aversionline.com:
"Killer" is the latest full-length from Sweden's almighty Victims, coming to the US this week from the always top-notch Deathwish Inc. Victims is one of those bands that really stood out right from the start for me, and I've been a big fan ever since. Their take on heavy and aggressive Swedish hardcore always seems to have a little more energy and memorability, and the 16 tracks in 24 minutes cranked out here only continue down that path - though with more variety and punch than ever before! The backbone is still very much the same (only a handful of the songs top two minutes, so everything's still pretty fast and in your face), but the songwriting is catchy as fuck this time around, and really does cover a lot more ground in order to provide individual identities for many of the compositions. From the 25-second blast of thrashy melody in "Try?" (which kinda reminds of me The Exploited or something); to the fiery, rocked out dual guitar bursts of "Destroy and Rebuild"; to the straight-up punk rock attack of tracks like "Holy Shit"; and of course plenty of the driving, bass-heavy Mot�rhead-inspired runs and classic D-beat rhythms you'd expect from such an album. It's definitely some of their finest work to date, and should absolutely please anyone who may have complained of the band's material sounding too similar from song to song in the past. Very well done�

Lambgoat.com:
"...Bottom Line: There is absolutely no surprise here. Victims' Killer is a perfect reminder of how modern crusty hardcore can still be memorable -- fans of Disfear, Perth Express, Cursed, and Trap Them will love every minute of this. And a big thanks to Deathwish for giving this record a release more accessible to stateside kids (Killer was originally put out on Finnish label Combat Rock Industry last year). This kicks ass...8 out of 10..."

SMNnews:
The folks at Deathwish Inc. do it again! This time the Massachusetts label is issuing Killer, the latest full-length from Swedish d-beat terrorists VICTIMS. Fans of Dropdead, Skitsystem, and most of the bands down with Profane Existence will absolutely lap this shit up! There�s nothing fancy here. What you get here are short, driving, and punked up songs that are economic and direct in their intent.
Johan Eriksson delivers each vitriolic lyric with the focused rage they deserve. Jon Lindquist�s guitars thrash forward like nobody�s business, bringing to mind Pete Koller�s (Sick of it All) tone. Another strength of Victims is their penchant for making this stuff still come off catchy. Songs like �No Reason� even have gang chorus parts that are instantly memorable yet absolutely crushing in the same moment. For this North American re-release of Killer, Ryan Patterson (also of the might Coliseum) hands in a classic looking layout that compliments the band�s anarchic spirit. This is the kind of fast punk that will surely also appeal to the death metal hordes...8 out of 10..."

Hardtimes.ca:
"...Not everything must be innovative to retain integrity and be artistic. Swedish hardcore crust punk veterans Victims are case in point, having had their fifth full-length �Killer� just licensed in the U.S. by Deathwish Inc., and simultaneously being on the verge of yet another wild year of bringing their Discharge-inspired hardcore punk to greater audiences worldwide. Victims are billed pretty high up at this year�s highly-touted Maryland Deathfest, an impressive feat considering the technicality of the bands they will be sharing the stage with, not to mention the fickle nature of death metal audiences. But all death metal initially came from fast, downtuned punk that Motorhead and then Discharge pioneered, so with Victims� reputed live ferocity and buzzsaw riffing, they shouldn�t have a problem being one of the standout acts at the festival. Their sound also just got a whole lot thicker, having added prized guitarist and songwriter Gareth Smith to their lineup, formerly of the long-running UK doom sludge monsters, Raging Speedhorn. Victims fits in perfectly to Deathwish�s roster and their Swedish lineage will only help in the label�s quest of expansion into the dark, desperate undergrounds existing across the ocean, where so many of the label�s bands have wowed crowds for years. From their fitting beginning on a Discharge compilation on which they tackled �Doomsday,� to their following years releasing album after 7� on the Yellow Dog, Havoc, and Scorched Earth Policy labels, Victims have proven themselves just as worthy of the hype accorded in recent years to the Tomas Lindberg-fronted Disfear as one of the most convicted and viable nihilistic, primitive hardcore bands emanating from Europe. Musically, Victims have their feet firmly planted in the early days of hardcore and punk, whether it be the British scene of the late 70�s and early 80�s, the ensuing early-to-mid 80�s movement in New York, or the more recent but equally influential nowadays early-90�s Swedish hardcore crust/punk scene that was born shoulder-to-shoulder with the fabled Swedish death metal scene..."

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Victims "Killer" CD in stores now, order now in the DW Estore!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:35:52 -0500

In stores now!!!
Order now in the DW Estore!!!

"...Victims have been around for over ten years and we still love what we do. So far we have done four full length albums and we've toured all over Europe and the U.S. Talking about influences is always misleading and hard, but here's a try: We sound like, or rather think we sound like, an equal dose of swedish Discharge-influenced hardcore and early eighties american hardcore..."

Recorded at Studio Overlook and designed by Ryan Patterson (Coliseum), "Killer" is a sixteen song crust/hardcore beast, filled with driving D-Beat power and anthemic punk fervor. Each song carrying a rawness and heaviness that will surely appeal to metal, hardcore, and crust listeners everywhere.

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Out now: Pulling Teeth "Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions" CD

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:10:42 -0500

"Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions" is the latest work from Baltimore hardcore mainstays, Pulling Teeth. Painstakingly recorded and engineered by Chris Camden at Ultrasound over a three month period, "Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions" is a conceptual piece of immense artistic depth and darkness.

Songs like the bruising "Unsatisfied" dig deep to reveal monstrous dirges that rival any doom metal artist. While the Slayer influenced "Bloodwolves" is as volatile and infectious as a song can be. Though the aforementioned songs are truly brilliant works, it is Pulling Teeth's new found mastery of emotional ebb and flow which shines as their real strength. This awe inducing quality is revealed in the stunning two title tracks, "Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions". Collectively both songs are a monumental achievement of soulful guitar work, Moog driven textures, and insightful prose. A near perfect example of how a band can evolve without abandoning the heart and raw energy that defines the "hardcore/punk" genre at its very core.

The "Witches Sabbath" 7"EP series by Pulling Teeth features musical tributes/renditions of the bands which have influenced Pulling Teeth since their inception. The musical content of each 7"EP in the series remains secret and unlisted on the minimal packaging of each release. The only way to find out what song(s) are on your 7"EP is by experiencing it for yourself.

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Cold World create http://www.howthegodschill.blogspot.com/

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:06:03 -0500

"...What's poppin? We decided to make a lil blog to keep in touch with all our heads and remain sort of active to you guys even though we can't play too many shows right now. This intro (BUST) post is just a "hello" with some links and pics but we're gonna be putting up videos, interviews and more so keep checking this bad bwoy cause it's hopefully going to be updated frequently..."

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A studio update from Rot In Hell, new album coming soon

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:29:04 -0500

Rot In Hell are currently in the studio recording their new album, to be released on Deathwish in early 2009. Here's some words from the band:

"...It's like some fucking jack the ripper shit here; loads of fog which has meant that Nathan is stranded and fog-bound in Malta. We had a violinist come down, she's just left actually, the stuff she's done is absolutely mind blowing; some seriously mournful shit; I'm thinking Mean Season meets My Dying Bride. You'll love it, it will make you weep...

OK laters, glory glory man united..."

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Lewd Acts Live on WERS Radiobeat Podcast available for download now!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:12:10 -0500

Lewd Acts recently recorded a live set for the Radiobeat show on WERS. Check it out and see why we think Lewd Acts are one of the most interesting punk/hardcore bands out there today. The show is FREE and you can Download it at the link below.

More Lewd Acts News can be found a little further down the page, they have a ton of great things going on.

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Cold World interview up now @ SMNnews.com

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:49:56 -0500

Here's an excerpt:

"...Have you heard Cold World yet? Fans of straight-up hardcore (not metalcore) definitely have to check for this band. Their sonic foundation is built on the blueprint old-school NYHC groups like Breakdown, Killing Time, and Outburst first laid down twenty years ago. But on their recently released Dedicated to Babies Who Came Feet First album, Cold World fuse the groove elements that Life of Agony explored on their debut record as well as throw in some of the hardest lyrics this side of Nas. SMN News spoke with drummer and lyricist Nick Woj about the band, his love of rap music, and the financial struggle of being in a touring hardcore band..."

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The Building of a Beast 02: Watch Rise And Fall write their new album

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:04:22 -0400

Take an intimate look into the writing process of one of 2009's most anticipated hardcore/metal albums...

Rise And Fall: New Album coming in 2009...

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United Nations album out now on Eyeball Records, 7"EP out soon on Deathwish

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:25:38 -0400

United Nations, the amazing new band featuring members of Glassjaw, Converge, and Thursday have released their new album on Eyeball Records, and it's awesome. Be sure to pick it up.

United Nations will release a new 7"EP titled "Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures", on Deathwish sometime soon. More news on this release will be posted when it becomes available.

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Cold World "Dedicated..." gets 4 out of 5 review from Punkbands.com

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:13:22 -0400

"...It seems to be a CD that always makes its way into my player.

The production on Dedicated to Babies... is very well done, very similar to typical N.Y.H.C. sounding records. Having Billy Graziadei, guitarist of Biohazard, always helps with that. With this record, Cold World defiantly push themselves into a level of hardcore that has them being remembered for years to come. This is a great full length debut for this band. I'm not counting No Omega due to the fact that it was a compilation of three different releases. I only see this band continuing to push hardcore forward into new realms..."

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Carpathian "Isolation" CD/LP out now!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:32:53 -0400

Carpathian "Isolation" CD/LP is out now.

Since forming on Victoria Australia's Mornington Peninsula over five years ago, Carpathian have been an indestructible force on unstable ground. Hampered by incessant line-up changes, they've nonetheless managed to assert their dominance in the Australian hardcore pack. Releasing their debut EP through Washed Up label in 2005, they were signed to Australian label Resist, who issued the acclaimed full-length album "Nothing to Lose" the following year. Further forging their reputation on the live front, Carpathian played second-fiddle to no one, whether mixing it with the cream of the local scene or stepping up onto bigger stages for tours with Killswitch Engage, Bleeding Through, etc. After battling line-up changes, a freshly unified Carpathian line-up toured through the UK and Europe alongside Parkway Drive and On Broken Wings. Later they became the only local band to play every date on the Australian legs of the 2007 Taste of Chaos Tour. Then in December, came the first recording by the rejuvenated line-up, a limited two-song 7"EP via Resist titled "Wrecked", unveiling a frightfully intense new Carpathian sound.

Soon after they converged upon the Getaway Group, a studio situated in the basement of Jay Maas' suburban home in Wakefield, Massachusetts. A respected hardcore producer who has pulled huge sounds from the likes of Shipwreck a.d. and Verse, Maas proved the perfect choice to help Carpathian realize their grand vision for "Isolation".

Within each of the ten songs that comprise "Isolation", Carpathian's overall growth is apparent. Cohesive song-writing, fantastic recorded performances, and a powerful collective vision shine throughout. Lyrically "Isolation" walks the desolate personal path of Carpathian vocalist/lyricist Martin Kirby. Taking on personal and social/environmental subject matter, he strives to not only express but also educate willing ears to live as positively in this negative world. Instilling the fact that Carpathian are one of the few bands out there today that remain as inspiring as they are highly entertaining.

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The Building of a Beast 01: Rise And Fall new album update

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:54:59 -0400

After months of silence, Rise And Fall have issued a massive update regarding their upcoming album, to be released on Deathwish in 2009. Also be sure to check out the photos (to the left) of the band constructing their new practice space, it's pretty amazing...

Rise And Fall Update Late September '08

Today is september 29th and it's crazy to realise that almost a year has passed since we originally booked studiotime at Godcity in november '07. All 4 of us thought it would be challenging and above all possible to write a record within a really narrow timeframe, starting the minute we ended our last US tour in august '07 'till we would hit the studio in november that same year, and that it would make for a record where all songs add up to one compact beast.

However we forgot to take in account that nothing is ever easy when it comes to Rise And Fall and even more so when it comes to writing. None of us wanted to write the same record we already wrote. While "Into Oblivion" came as a natural progression, the next step up from the previous record "Hellmouth", now we stepped away from the blueprint that determined our writing process. While working like that makes space for creative input from all angles it also takes away the very foundation of what you are used to when creating music.

As stated higher none of us wanted to make same same record we already did but whilst doing so we also kept in mind that we wanted to write and record a record that is 100% Rise And Fall. So taking that in account, also losing our rehearsal place 3 times, building our own rehearsal place with the help of our roadies Arne and Wouter, to not have to deal with those problems anymore, encountering times where we would rather fight eachother than play music together and experiencing the disadvantages of a democracy within a band first hand...all of this brings us one year later.

As we speak we are recording demos for 8 tracks we are satisfied with at this point, we have scheduled another demo session early '09, we're stoked Kurt @ Godcity still wants to work with us after we flaked out on him last year and are looking forward to the experience of working with him. And above all, we will be more than stoked when a new Rise And Fall record is fact instead of some vision in our heads. Keep posted to be updated on how our writing is coming along and more Rise And Fall related news in general.

All yours and sincerely,

RISE AND FALL

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Killing The Dream "Fractures" gets 9.5 of 10 from Scenepointblank.com

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:44:11 -0400

"...I'm going to be straight up; Fractures is the most anticipated album of 2008 for me...

...Killing the Dream continue to thrust through Fractures with a hardcore assault that draws from the likes of Unbroken, Turning Point, and other 90's greats. The band balances the more chaotic influences with their more ambitious and experimental sounds perfectly, never coming across as forced. The album does feature some pretty intense moments. "Everything but Everything" concludes with a devastating breakdown that really redefines the heaviness of the band. It is followed by four sub-two-minute blasts of sonically charged hardcore. On the flipside is "Holding the Claws" with its interweaving guitar melodies. Closer "Resolution" clocks in at over four minutes; it comprises nearly a fifth of the total recording time of the album. While the team of Rogers and Guild lay down dramatic guitarlines, Frantini supplies marching drums. Chase plucks the bass with spontaneity, adding to the fullness of the song. Horner completes the operatic closing with his emotional delivery. The second half comes together as a paring of angst-driven hardcore and meandering post-rock and its pure bliss to listen to...

...Killing the Dream never seems to disappoint me. From the get-go with their demo up until now with their latest offering I have loved everything they've put to plastic/wax. Fractures is my mid-season contender for album of the year, it's going to take something pretty amazing to knock it off..."

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Killing The Dream "Fractures" CD/LP getting great reviews!!!

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:30:55 -0400

Killing The Dream "Fractures" CD/LP reviews have been rolling in over the last few weeks. A variety of great blogs/publications have had some kind words including Unbound, Ultimate Guitar,Pastepunk, and more.

Here's a solid quote from Unbound zine:

"...If someone said that Killing the Dream was the future of hardcore I would say that the genre has a pretty bright future to look forward to. If there is one thing we need it is more forward thinking bands that can take the original sounds of the genre and twist it into something unique. It's time for the death of metalcore and metal bands that call themselves hardcore. Fractures might serve as the final nail in the coffin and Im am relived that hardcore still has a band this dangerous as Killing the Dream is definitely a wolf amongst a tremendously large flock of sheep..."

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Eli from Killing The Dream interviewed by Face Up Collective Blog

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:16:01 -0400

There's a great new interview with Killing The Dream up now on the Face Up Collective Blog. In the interview Eli, vocalist for KTD discusses the history of the band, the making of "Fractures", etc.

Killing The Dream "Fractures" CD/LP is available now!!!

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Converge "Jane Doe" Deluxe Gatefold 2XLP to be reissued on Deathwish

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:51:11 -0500

Originally released during turbulent times in September 2001, "Jane Doe" was one of the darkest, bleakest, and most punishing acts of musical emoting ever committed to tape. "Jane Doe" took Converge's musical aggression, creativity and penchant for artistic nihilism-as-therapy to unparalleled emotional depths. While unmistakably Converge in sound, it reached harsher and more emotionally draining levels of abuse, relenting on, but not entirely abandoning, technical precision to focus on emotional upheavals and an all-or-nothing buffeting.

In the end, aggressive music would never be the same, as this 12-step conceptual journey of despair and loss, raised the bar musically and visually for the genre forever.

We are proud to announce that Deathwish (under exclusive license from EVR) will reissue the classic "Jane Doe" album on vinyl format. Available or the first time in over 6 years, this 2XLP will be packaged in a Deluxe Gatefold sleeve, and will feature a variety of vinyl color variations, appealing to collectors and audiophiles alike.

Pre-ordering for this release will be launched soon.

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Ressurection "I Am Not: The Discography" to surface in early 2009

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:34:44 -0500

"...Within months, the sound and ideologies that dominated the hardcore
scene from the mid 80's into early 1990 had literally collapsed as if
an entire scene had "grown up" and gave in all at once. Looking back
it should have come as no surprise. A scene that was predicated on
being an individual had become as pathetically uniform as the world it
claimed to disdain. It died because it no longer had a pulse.

In early 1991 a few friends decided that sound, feeling and emotion
was more important than mere memories and that ideals didn't need to
be confined to the sounds of the past. There were no goals, no
strategies and no need to over think what could be. Ressurection set
out to play as loud and as often as possible.

Musical influences? Black Flag, Bl'ast, Absolution, whatever. A
message? At times straight edge, at times political and at times just
hurt kids. Simply put the idea was to say what you feel and feel what
you say, no limitation. Simply put Ressurection was noise and feeling.

Between 1991 and 1994 Ressurection played well over a hundred shows
around the US while releasing 2 ep's, an LP and a few tracks on
various compilations. The beauty of Ressurection? The sole focus on
the energy of the live setting. The downside? That same sole focus on
the energy of the live setting! When recording the I Refuse LP the
band was in heavy debt from touring and used all of the recording
budget to pay off their debts leaving $200 to record, mix and master
the record and, of course, buy them something to eat during this
process. The result was not pretty. Over the years this remained a
regret shared by the members of the band.

In 2007 the idea of a discography was brought up to the fine people at
Deathwish Inc. and within weeks the recording reels were dusted off
and Kurt Ballou completed a remix at Godcity Studios. The result is a
19-song discography entitled, "I am not: The Discography",
containing remixes of all three records along with the original mixes
of the first ep and initial recording of the bands first song.

Ressurection was at one time or another Robert Fish, Chris Zusi, Ari Katz, Dan
Yemin, Dan Hornecker, Chris Daly, Dan Cav, Chris Corvino, Little Dave,
Norman Brannon and Brian Maryansky.

These fine chaps also spent time making noise with the likes of
Release, Lifetime, 108, The Judas Factor, Deadguy, Floorpunch, The Van
Pelt, Kid Dynamite, Paint it Black, Texas Is The Reason, Jets To
Brazil and New End Original..."

We are currently gathering source material for this project.
Any one who has flyers and/or photos of the band, please get in touch.

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Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" DVD coming soon

info@deathwishinc.com (Deathwish Inc.) — Thu, 10 May 2007 10:25:52 -0400

We are proud to announce that Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" is now in the planning stages. Their previous DVD, "The Long Road Home" (Deathwish 2003), was one of the first quality punk/hardcore DVD's ever released.

This new project will again raise the bar of what should be expected from music DVD releases. As the title suggests, "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" will document the bands travels across the world, showcasing the best live moments from their touring around the globe. Shows from Europe, Japan, and the U.S. will be featured, some sets even in their entirety. All this along with interviews with band members, crew, and friends who have been part of the bands ongoing touring legacy.

More news on this release will be available as the project progresses.

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