Studio Video: IN FEAR AND FAITH

OCEANA to release new EP and sign to Canadian label

Florida's OCEANA will release "Clean Head" their first EP, and a follow up to their second album "Birth.Eater". "Clean Head" will feature 4 tracks and fans can expect a release on May 4, 2010. Furthermore, OCEANA has signed a distribution deal with Canadian record label, Distort Entertainment (Cancer Bats, Bleeding Through, Dead and Divine). On May 4th, Distort Ent. will re-package OCEANA's "Birth.Eater" to include "Clean Head" as a companion.

www.teamdistort.com
www.myspace.com/OceanaFL

Of Mice & Men Album Review

“Of Mice & Men” Album Review
by: Jason Landers

Of Mice & Men… God that book sucked, but that's not what this is about. With over one million plays within weeks of creating Of Mice & Men, Rise Records (based out of Oregon) decided to jump on board with veteran front man Austin Carlile (formerly of Attack, Attack) and his new full-time project. With their debut self-titled album set to hit stores on March 9th, 2010, I figure someone needs to give this band the respect they deserve.

What first stuck out about this record are the spine chilling screams by Austin Carlile. His ability lyrically and vocally allow for the music to just naturally flow along. Don't get any doubts about the other musicians, as the guitars and drums continue with explosive riffs and tight drums rolls throughout each and every song.

The album kicks off with “YDG,” which stands for “Ya Dig?” This song is a great start for the record with the breakdowns coming off perfectly and also displaying the clean vocals of Shayley Bourget. “Seven Thousand Miles For What” is one of the first songs the band ever released and the CD version is MUCH better than the demo version.

“They Don't Call It The South For Nothing” is the second track on the self-titled album and this is a sure fan favorite for the breakdowns and group vocals in the middle of the song, “I said I'd fight back, I didn't say that I'd fight fair!” The third song on the record that I feel will stick is “Second and Sebring.” The double bass pedals and catchy intro call for every sign of a single, but the songs also has a dope ending leading to one of the heaviest tracks on the record, “Westbound & Down.”

Overall, this is a solid debut by the up and coming post-hardcore outfit based in Los Angeles. I definitely recommend picking up a copy of this on March 9th or at least listening to this record for the sake of music.

What's The Word? OM&M is a must-see at this year's Warped Tour.

PROS:

Unclean Vocals: I would even go as far to say Austin has the best screams in the industry.

Guitars: solid transitions between songs and excellent playing.

Production and Mixing: The quality of each track is superb and the tracks couldn't have been mixed better.

Replay Value: Something you can listen to over and over again. Honestly, how many bands produce CDs with a high replay value? Few and far between, my friends.

CONS:
Austin Carlile is about to undergo heart surgery, so basically you can't see the actual OM&M until Warped.

Not Enough Clean Vocals: I felt like OM&M could have utilized Shayley's vox more and believe it or not, this guy actually sounds good live.

Recommended Songs: Westbound & Down, Second & Sebring, They Don't Call It The South For Nothing, Seven Thousand Miles For What, This One's For You

Listen to the album currently streaming on OM&M's Myspace (Myspace.com/OfMice).


1. YDG
2. THEY DON'T CALL IT THE SOUTH FOR NOTHING
3. SECOND & SEBRING
4. WESTBOUND & DOWN
5. JOHN DEUX TROIS
6. THOSE IN GLASS HOUSES
7. FAREWELL TO SHADY GLADE
8. THE BALLAD OF TOMMY CLAYTON & THE RAWDAWG MILLIONAIRE
9. SEVEN THOUSAND MILES FOR WHAT
10.THIS ONE'S FOR YOU

Live Video: SLEEPING WITH SIRENS "Ears To See, Eyes To Hear" Acoustic

Tour Video: MISS MAY I on "Mosh Lives II" Tour

Rise Records Tour 2010: In Fear and Faith & The Bled

5.08.10 Flagstaff, AZ @ The Downtown Greenhouse
05.09.10 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
05.10.10 Lubbock, TX @ Tequila Jungle
05.11.10 Tyler, TX @ Knights of Columbus
05.12.10 McCallen, TX @ Creative Incubator
05.14.10 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom
05.15.10 New Orleans, LA @ The Parish Room - HOB
05.16.10 Pensacola, FL @ Sluggo’s
05.18.10 Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
05.19.10 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street Club
05.20.10 Wilmington, DE @ Harmony Grange
05.21.10 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
05.22.10 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft
05.23.10 Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
05.24.10 Providence, RI @ Club Hell
05.26.10 Columbus, OH @ The Basement
05.27.10 Elgin, IL @ Mad Maggies
05.28.10 Madison, WI @ The Loft
05.29.10 Howell, MI @ Heartland Performing Arts Center
05.30.10 Des Moines, IA @ The House of Bricks
06.01.10 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
06.02.10 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theatre & Club
06.06.10 Palmdale, CA @ The Crossing
06.07.10 Modesto, CA @ Modesto Virtual

Velocity Records/Rise Records sign ABANDON ALL SHIPS

VELOCITY RECORDS/RISE RECORDS ANNOUNCE FIRST SIGNING: ABANDON ALL SHIPS

Velocity Records/Rise Records are excited to announce their first signing together: Abandon All Ships. Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, the band spent the majority of 2009 heavily touring North America and unleashing their own unique brand of hardcore, euro and dance music on the masses. Somehow between their time spent on the road and their time spent watching Jersey Shore in true guido fashion, they’ve managed to write a debut full-length album, which is tentatively set to be released at the end of summer. Stay tuned for updates.



www.myspace.com/abandonallships

Exclusive: Sleeping With Sirens debut album tracklist

Orlando FL's Sleeping With Sirens will release their debut album With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear on March 23, 2010.

1. If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn
2. The Bomb Dot Com V2.0
3. You Kill Me (In a Good Way)
4. Let Love Bleed Red
5. Captain Tyin Knots Vs Mr Walkway (No Way)
6. Don't Fall Asleep At the Helm
7. With Ears To See and Eyes To Hear
8. In Case of Emergency, Dial 411
9. The Left Side of Everywhere
10. Dance Party

Of Mice & Men full album stream

Stream the self-titled debut from Of Mice & Men on MySpace.

Studio Video: THIS IS HELL laying down new tracks

Song by: Alexisonfire - "The Northern"

Bleeding Through signs to Canada's Distort Entertainment

Official Press Release:

Distort Entertainment is proud to announce the addition of metal veterans, Bleeding Through to its roster. Bleeding Through is one of the most important bands to take the combination of metal and hardcore to international prominence in the last decade. Their self-titled Distort debut will be available April 13, 2010.

1. A Resurrection
2. Anti-Hero
3. Your Abandonment
4. Fifteen Minutes
5. Salvation Never Found
6. Breathing In The Wrath
7. This Time Nothing Is Sacred
8. Divide The Armies
9. Drag Me To The Ocean
10. Light My Eyes
11. Slow Your Roll
12. Distortion, Devotion

On tour:
Jan 23 - Mar 28: w/ Machine Head & Hatebreed

www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough

Rise Records launches new imprint Velocity Records

Dave Shapiro (Booking Agent at The Agency Group, Los Angeles) and Portland, Oregon’s Rise Records are pleased to announce their recent partnership to create a new imprint in the Rise Records family- Velocity Records. Dave Shapiro will own and run the new label with the help of the Rise team, and will be working directly with Rise on all upcoming and future projects. This exciting new partnership will further develop the successful working relationship that Shapiro and Rise already have together, which can most notably be seen in the current popularity of metalcore buzz band The Devil Wears Prada, who they have worked with together since late 2006. This is only the beginning of what can be expected to result from this pairing. Velocity Records will be making its first official announcement very soon so please keep both Velocity and Rise on your radar, as there will be much more to come.

www.myspace.com/velocityrecords
www.twitter.com/velocityrock
www.riserecords.com

Studio Video #4: ATTACK ATTACK! recording group vocals

Photos: OCEANA in the studio recording B-side EP

OCEANA were recently in the studio recording a new B-sides EP with producer Matt Goldman; photographer Gage Young took the following the photos.

See more photos at www.myspace.com/OceanaFL

Sleeping With Sirens new song "The Bomb Dot Com"

Sleeping With Sirens has posted a new song titled "The Bomb Dot Com" on its MySpace page (www.myspace.com/sleepingwithsirens).

The new album “with ears to see and eyes to hear” (in stores and online March 23^rd on Rise) can now be pre-ordered at: http://new.merchnow.com/catalogs/sleeping-with-sirens

Bleeding Through sign to Roadrunner Records

Official Press Release:

Rise Records and Roadrunner International have teamed up to release Bleeding Through’s upcoming self-titled studio album. Rise Records will handle the US & CA release with Roadrunner handling all other territories.

"We're very excited to be teaming back up with Roadrunner, who released ‘The Truth’ (2003) and ‘This is Love, This is Murderous’ (2006) with us previously. Their team is fantastic and the label is legendary," stated Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through.

With well over 9-million myspace plays and four full-length LP's under their belt, one doesn't have to look far to comprehend the breadth of their reach in the metal scene. Rise Records founder and owner Craig Ericson says, "We're eager to be working with Roadrunner on the release of Bleeding Through's new self-titled release, It's incredible to work with people that share the same passion for the band that we do."

An enterprise that is sure to stand the test of time, Bleeding Through and Roadrunner gear up for a colossal worldwide tour this winter/spring, "I am thrilled to be involved with Bleeding Through after being a part of their previous releases. We're also looking forward to connecting with the band on The Black Procession Tour with Machine Head and Hatebreed," said Wally van Middendorp, Senior VP of Roadrunner International B.V..

Expect a lengthy relationship between these powerhouses to start making headlines and heads bang.

Rise Records' PMTODAY release debut album info

Jacksonville, Arkansas progressive rockers PMTODAY will release their debut album In Medias Res on April 6, 2010. Check their MySpace page to listen to the first single "Don't Exist"; peep the album artwork and tracklist below.



1. thoughts in transit
2. people are machines
3. goodbye, blue monday
4. progress is a lemon
5. don't exist
6. i am wrong
7. sad world
8. soma holiday
9. composing a commercial product
10. a convenient literary device for ending short stories and books

From First To Last "Throne To The Wolves" album tracklist

From First To Last will release Throne To The Wolves on March 16th via Rise Records.

Throne To The Wolves tracklist:
1. Cashing Out
2. Chyeaaaaa!
3. Elvis Said Ambition is a Dream with a V8 Engine
4. G.R.I.T.S.
5. Going Lohan
6. I'll Inoculate the World with the Virus of My Disillusionment
7. You, Me, and the Significant Other
8. The He Man Woman Haters Club
9. M.O.
10. A Soft War
11. Now That You're Gone

Before Their Eyes "Untouchable" album tracklist & artwork

Findlay, Ohio’s BEFORE THEIR EYES has just launched a new MySpace page with two brand new songs (“Sing to Me” and “Bulletproof”) off its upcoming Rise Records release Untouchable. The album’s artwork and track listing have also been unveiled. Untouchable will be available everywhere on March 9th; pre-order the album here.

1. Hey Dude
2. Sing To Me
3. Not Alone
4. Love Is Misery
5. My Match, Your Fire
6. Start With Today (Feat. Kristen Williams)
7. Bulletproof
8. Finding A Way
9. Rick Vs Nick
10. Hell Or High Water
11. Start With Today (Acoustic)

Sleeping With Sirens debut album release date

Rise Records newest band Florida's SLEEPING WITH SIRENS will release their debut album With Ears To See and Eyes To Hear on March 23, 2010!



www.myspace.com/sleepingwithsirens

Rise Records To Re-Issue Piebald's Out Of Print Catalog

Rise Records is pleased to announce plans to re-issue PIEBALD's out-of-print catalog. Piebald: First Ten Years will be a three volume set, each volume containing two discs; the set will compile the band's first three full-lengths (When Life Hands You Lemons, If It Weren't For Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains For Us All and We Are The Only Friends We Have), all of their EPs, b-sides and live tracks. Volume I is expected in late April, while Volumes II and III will be released in May and June respectively. PIEBALD also announced that they'll be playing their 2002 full-length We Are The Only Friends We Have from start to finish at their upcoming show at Bamboozle on May 2.



www.riserecords.com
www.myspace.com/piebald

Studio Video: ATTACK ATTACK! recording sophomore album

THE BLED 2 new songs + album pre-order

Arizona's THE BLED have posted 2 new songs from their upcoming album, Heat Fetish, "Smoke Breaks" and "Mouthbreather". The album is due out March 9, 2010; pre-order packages can be purchased at MerchNow.

Music Video: THIS IS HELL - "The Search"

This Is Hell's music video for "The Search" from the "Warbirds" EP on Think Fast Records. Video directed by Jamie Horton & Dan Howard for Chasing Safety Media.

www.myspace.com/thisishell
www.thinkfastrecords.com

EXCLUSIVE: Of Mice & Men debut album tracklist

OF MICE AND MEN will release their self-titled debut on March 9, 2010 on Rise Records. The album was produced by Joey Sturgis. Here's an exclusive look at the album tracklist! Listen to a couple new songs at Myspace.com/OfMice!

1. YDG
2. THEY DON'T CALL IT THE SOUTH FOR NOTHING
3. SECOND & SEBRING
4. WESTBOUND & DOWN
5. JOHN DEUX TROIS
6. THOSE IN GLASS HOUSES
7. FAREWELL TO SHADY GLADE
8. THE BALLAD OF TOMMY CLAYTON & THE RAWDAWG MILLIONAIRE
9. SEVEN THOUSAND MILES FOR WHAT
10.THIS ONE'S FOR YOU

www.riserecords.com

Watchout! There's Ghosts new members & no label

Two months ago, guitarist Josh Stotts left W!TG and now the California-based electro/pop band has a full line-up. Jordan Blake (ex-A Skylit Drive) still boast as the frontman and is backed by: DJ Blackard (guitar/programming), Bryan Mears (bass), and Mike Estivo (drums).

And, the other news is that it seems Watchout! There's Ghosts has been dropped by Rise Records.

www.myspace.com/watchouttheresghosts

OF MICE & MEN new song, album artwork, & release date

OF MICE & MEN will release their debut album on 2/23/2010 on Rise Records! The screamo/hardcore quintet have also posted a new song from their upcoming self-titled album on their Myspace page titled, "Second & Sebring". www.myspace.com/ofmice

UPDATE: The album has been pushed back to MARCH 9, 2010.

THE BLED "Heat Fetish" release date & tracklist

THE BLED's debut album Heat Fetish for Rise Records will be released on March 9, 2010. Peep the 12-song tracklist below:

1. Devolver
2. Mouthbreather
3. Running Through Walls
4. Smoke Breaks
5. Need New Conspirators
6. Shouting Fire In A Crowded Room
7. Needs
8. Meet Me In The Bone Orchard
9. Crowbait
10. When Exiting Your Vehicle
11. Night Errors
12. Crawling Home

Rise Records signs SCARLETT O' HARA!

Official Press Release:

Rise Records is proud to announce the signing of SCARLETT O'HARA.  Don't let their name fool you, there's not even a shred of southern charm or grace to be found with this metalcore outfit. Rather, this south Texas six-piece is all about ruthless guitar riffs and unapologetic breakdowns.  Scarlett O'Hara are on the brink of unveiling their debut album this Winter which will be recorded and produced by Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, Attack Attack!, For The Fallen Dreams). Driven to stake a claim for themselves coupled with an overwhelming amount of momentum, Scarlett O'Hara are standing by to deliver one of 2010's most awaited albums.

www.myspace.com/scarlettoharamusic
www.riserecords.com

Live Video: OF MICE & MEN - "Those In Glass Houses"

BAND WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/OfMice

VIDEO SHOT BY: www.myspace.com/ApocoreTV

Studio Video: BLEEDING THROUGH recording new album

www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough

Live Video: Sleeping With Sirens "If I'm James Dean..."

Rise Records' newest band SLEEPING WITH SIRENS performing "If I'm James Dean, Then You're Audrey Hepburn".

www.myspace.com/sleepingwithsirens

From First to Last album title/artwork

From First To Last announce via Twitter that their Rise Records debut album will be titled Throne To The Wolves. The album will be released in March 16, 2010.

Live Video: JONNY CRAIG "What I'd Give To Be Australian"

Jonny Craig solo performance at Chain Reaction on December 3rd. The video was shot and edited by ApocoreTV.

See the live performance of "Children of Divorce", right here.

Live Video: TIDES OF MAN "Contents Within"

Tides of Man performance at Chain Reaction on December 3rd. The video was shot and edited by ApocoreTV.

Tour Video: ATTACK ATTACK! on their headlining tour

Attack Attack! finally enter the studio

Attack Attack! will be in the studio recording their sophomore album in January and February 2010 with Joey Sturgis, who produced Someday Came Suddenly.

Live Video: JONNY CRAIG performing "Children of Divorce"

Jonny Craig solo performance at Chain Reaction on December 3rd. The video was shot and edited by ApocoreTV.

Bleeding Through to tour with Machine Head in Europe

Orange County, CA hardcore band, Bleeding Through, are preparing to enter the studio to record their th studio effort, will be hitting the road in the New Year for an overseas tour with Machine Head. The Black Procession Tour will also include Hatebreed, and All Shall Perish.

Five brand new U.K. and Irish dates have just been announced on the trek. Fan presale links for tickets will be made available on Wednesday, November 25 and general public ticket sales begin on Friday, November 27.

“We are very stoked to be finally touring with our friends Machine Head,” Bleeding Through lead singer Brandan Schieppati declares. “It has been a long time coming and certainly a major plus touring with Hatebreed, and All Shall Perish again as well. We always love coming to Europe and especially the U.K. so the fact that more shows have been added and the return to Ireland is going to be the best possible scenario to start off the New Year.”

The Black Procession tour dates:

Jan 23 2010 8:00P	Schleyerhalle w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Stuttgart, Germany
Jan 25 2010 8:00P	Stadhalle w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Offenbach, Germany
Jan 26 2010 8:00P	Grosse Freiheit w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish.	Hamburg
Jan 29 2010 8:00P	Rockefeller w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Oslo
Jan 30 2010 8:00P	Arenan w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Stockholm
Feb 3 2010 8:00P	Tap 1 w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Copenhagen
Feb 4 2010 8:00P	Heineken Music Hall w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Amsterdam
Feb 5 2010 8:00P	Forest National w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Brussels
Feb 6 2010 8:00P	Zenith w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Paris
Feb 8 2010 8:00P	Volkshaus / Sportznetrum w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Zurich
Feb 9 2010 8:00P	Alcatraz w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Milan
Feb 10 2010 8:00P	Gasometer w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Vienna
Feb 12 2010 8:00P	Zenith w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Munich
Feb 13 2010 8:00P	Haus Avensee w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Leipzig
Feb 14 2010 8:00P	Palladium w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Koln
Feb 16 2010 8:00P	Pavilion w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Plymouth
Feb 17 2010 7:00P	Newport Centre w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Newport
Feb 18 2010 8:00P	Academy Brixton w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	London
Feb 21 2010 8:00P	Academy Birmingham w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Birmingham
Feb 22 2010 7:00P	Leeds Academy w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Leeds
Feb 23 2010 8:00P	Academy Glasgow w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Glasgow
Feb 25 2010 8:00P	Newcastle Academy w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Newcastle
Feb 26 2010 8:00P	Manchester Apollo w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Manchester
Feb 28 2010 8:00P	Olympia w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Dublin
Mar 1 2010 8:00P	Belfast w/ Machine Head, Hatebreed, All Shall Perish	Belfast

www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough

Live Video: ATTACK ATTACK! new song "Sexual Man Chocolate"

www.myspace.com/attackattack

Live Video: OF MICE & MEN on Atticus Tour

www.myspace.com/ofmice
www.twitter.com/omandm

Music Video: MISS MAY I "Forget and Forgive" (SAW VI Edition)

For More Info Visit
- www.Saw6Soundtrack.com
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- www.MySpace.com/Trustkill

Miss May I "Forgive And Forget"
Taken from Saw VI Soundtrack (Trustkill)
Saw VI Footage Under License from Lionsgate Films

www.Saw6Soundtrack.com
www.Trustkill.com

Saw VI Soundtrack in stores NOW

01. Hatebreed "In Ashes They Shall Reap"
02. Lacuna Coil "The Last Goodbye" *
03. It Dies Today "Reckless Abandon"
04. Mushroomhead "Your Soul Is Mine" *
05. Chimaira "Warpath" *
06. Danko Jones "Code Of The Road"

6 LESSONS:
07. Suicide Silence "Genocide / Saw VI Remix" *
08. Memphis May Fire "Ghost In The Mirror"
09. Outbreak "The Countdown Begins" *
10. Shadows Fall "Still I Rise / Saw VI Remix" *
11. Type O Negative "Dead Again"
12. Converge "Dark Horse"

6 CHOICES:
13. Kittie "Cut Throat"
14. Nitzer Ebb "Never Known" *
15. Every Time I Die "Roman Holiday"
16. My My Misfire "The Sinatra"
17. The Flood "Lethal Injection"
18. James Brothers "More Than A Sin"

BONUS DIGITAL TRACKS:
19. 69 Eyes We Own The Night
20. Ventana Watch Us Burn
21. Miss May I Forgive & Forget

Rise Records signs Michigan's LEGEND

Rise Records is pleased to announce the signing of Detroit, Michigan’s, Legend. Featuring former For The Fallen Dreams vocalist Chad Ruhlig, Legend is stomping out of the gate determined and ready to bring the heavy.

Vocalist Chad Ruhlig states, "We are extremely excited to announce our signing with Rise Records. Having done work with Craig Ericson and Rise before, we couldn't think of anybody else we would rather work with than Rise. We will be hitting the studio in January and this will hands down be the heaviest album of 2010. You can be sure of that."

The group will enter the studio in January 2010 under the complete mastery of Zeuss at Planet Z Studio in Hadley, Massachusetts. Their debut album is set to release in April of 2010. Keep an eye out for constant touring before then and check their MySpace often for new updates and new songs.

Craig Ericson, owner of Rise Records says, "I've been a huge fan of Chad ever since he was in For The Fallen Dreams. He's an amazing front man and performer. I'm very excited about his new band and was thrilled that Rise was able to sign Legend."  

Check out the band at www.myspace.com/legendmichigan.

Upcoming LEGEND Shows:  
Nov. 20th - Mixtape Cafe - Grand Rapids, MI
Nov. 27th - Giorgio’s - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nov. 28th - The Jukebox - Rochester, New York
Nov. 29th - Spotswood - Spotswood, New Jersey
Nov. 30th - Golden Monkey Tattoo - Fredericksburg, Virginia
Dec. 2nd - The Brewery - Raleigh, North Carolina
Dec. 3rd - Gallery 13 - Columbus, Georgia
Dec. 4th - The Muse - Nashville
Dec. 5th - Bulldog Cafe - Fairdale, Kentucky
Dec. 6th - The Dojo w/ Endwell & Continuance - Indianapolis, Indiana
Dec. 7th - Warsaw Arena w/ Endwell & Continuance - Cincinnati, Ohio  
Dec. 19th - Static Age Christmas Bash- Romeo, Michigan  

OF MICE & MEN posts new song

A couple months ago, Rise Records hardcore/screamo outfit OF MICE & MEN were in the studio with producer Joey Sturgis recording their debut album set for release in 2010! OM&M are currently on their last week of touring with Finch and Blessthefall.

The Southern California 4-man band are now giving fans a sneak peek of their debut album. Of Mice & Men posted a new song "Those In Glass Houses" at www.myspace/OfMice! In December, the band will hit up more cities with I SEE STARS, WE CAME AS ROMANS, & BROADWAY.

Before Their Eyes announce new album info!

BEFORE THEIR EYES has announced their next album will be titled "Untouchable" and will be released in March 2010. Here's a statement from the band:

Long time no update. Well…we have officially finished tracking our new album and we can't begin to tell you how proud of it we already are! It is slated for a March of 2010 release date. The name of the album is "Untouchable".

"Untouchable" will feature 11 songs and possibly a bonus track. We'll be posting more information on the album soon and of course, some new music after the first of the year.

We have a few shows coming up this month, so come on out and hang with us! We can't wait to play shows…

2010 will be killer. Get Ready.

THE BLED announce new album title

Arizona's THE BLED recently signed to Rise Records and have been in the studio recording their new album. Today, the hardcore veterans have unveiled that their upcoming album "Heat Fetish" will be released in March 2010.

"We wanted -- since we were writing it and recording it in the desert, and we're form here, we think that's something that's kind of unique about our band -- and we really wanted to capture what its like living here in the music," guitarist Jeremy Ray Talley tells Noisecreep. "Basically, the record is very desert-themed."

See studio videos from THE BLED by clicking on the 'label' below for other news stories.

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Sign To Rise Records

Rise Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Florida's SLEEPING WITH SIRENS. The band just completed their full length album with producer Cameron Mizell which will be released in March.

The band had this to say about signing to Rise Records: "We're so excited to be a part of the Rise family. Rise is the kind of label that works hard and puts the music first, and that's what we're all about. We look forward to a long career with Rise."

In the meantime, check out the band live. Here are their upcoming tour dates:

WE CAME AS ROMANS / BROADWAY / TIDES OF MAN
11/09 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
11/10 Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
11/11 Erie, PA @ Forward Hall
11/12 Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84
11/13 Lancaster, PA @ Championship
11/14 South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
11/15 Manchester, NH @ Rocko's

JONNY CRAIG / TIDES OF MAN
11/21 Houston, TX @ Meridian
11/22 San Antonio, TX @ Rock Bottom
11/23 Dallas, TX @ The Door
11/28 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s Pizza
11/29 Palmdale, CA @ The Crossing
12/01 Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
12/02 Victorville, CA @ Karma
12/03 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction w/ Craig Owens
12/04 Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour w/ Craig Owens
12/05 Modesto, CA @ Virtual w/ Craig Owens
12/06 San Diego, CA @ Soma Sidestage w/ Craig Owens
12/09 Denver, CO @ Marquis
12/10 Wichita, KS @ OZ Café
12/11 Ozark, MO @ Sparrows
12/12 St. Loius, MO @ Fubar

www.myspace.com/sleepingwithsirens
www.riserecords.com

Music Video: OCEANA - "The Family Disease"

This Is Hell Sign To Rise Records

Rise Records is ecstatic to announce the signing of Long Island's THIS IS HELL. Since June of 2004, This Is Hell has been killing it with their signature brand of hardcore. The band will release their 3rd full length in Spring 2010. In the meantime, be sure to catch the band on tour.

Nov 28 2009 6:00P	St Christophers	Linthicum, Maryland
Nov 29 2009 6:00P	The Lodge	Blacksburg, Virginia
Nov 30 2009 6:00P	Lucky’s Pub	Wilmington, North Carolina
Dec 1 2009 6:00P	New Brookland Tavern	Columbia, South Carolina
Dec 2 2009 6:00P	Sector 7 G	Augusta, Georgia
Dec 3 2009 6:00P	The Kickstand	Gainesville, Florida
Dec 4 2009 6:00P	Uncle Lou’s	Orlando, Florida
Dec 5 2009 6:00P	Gallery 13	Columbus, Georgia
Dec 6 2009 6:00P	PS Warehouse	Atlanta, Georgia
Dec 7 2009 6:00P	Rockettown	Nashville, Tennessee
Dec 8 2009 6:00P	Resurgence Church	Evansville, Indiana
Dec 9 2009 6:00P	The 1511 House	Indianapolis, Indiana
Dec 10 2009 6:00P	Now That’s Class	Cleveland, Ohio
Dec 11 2009 6:00P	Forward Hall	Erie, Pennsylvania
Dec 12 2009 6:00P	Lost Horizon	Syracuse, New York
Dec 13 2009 6:00P	Bogie’s	Albany, New York

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Statement from Andrew Wetzel in Attack Attack!

Why hello boys and girls!

Thought we'd throw you all a quick little update about what's currently going on in the AA! lineup.

The band and Nick parted ways recently in a mutually agreed non-explosive fashion, which we all believe is the best for both sides.

Caleb is going to retire his keys and start screaming in the front of the band.

We DO NOT have a new person in our band.

Don't worry, our music will still be full of Caleb's programming, keys, and all the good things he concocts. It will just be back-tracked live with the 808 samples and other nonsense on my iPod.

Anyways, we're not gonna stop touring, playing shows, and having a generally wonderful time with all of you.

See you in your town soon!

Love,
Wetzel

Attack Attack! screamer Nick Barham "quits".

Attack Attack! screamer Nick Barham has decided to leave the band on the heels of their 1st headlining tour. Nick posted this statement about leaving the band...

"I just wanted to let everyone know what's going on with me right now. Last week i was talking to all the dudes in attack attack and decided that I was going to quit the band. There's no beef between us. It was just time for change. But for right now I'm going to be going out with my brothers band Sleeping with Sirens just to keep busy. So make sure you check them out and try to come say hi. I will be starting something new soon! So keep an eye out for it. Love you guys!"

A year ago around this time in 2008 the band lost screamer, Austin Carlile, who is now the frontman for newbie band, Of Mice & Men. There's been no details on the band having a replacement for their upcoming headliner with Our Last Night, Miss May I, ISMFOF, & The Color Morale. Attack Attack! is currently on tour with the remaining members and has not expressed that they will be canceling dates.

Rise Records signs CONTINUANCE!

Rise Records announces they have signed Indiana punk hardcore rockers, CONTINUANCE! The band is made up members from now defunct bands, Means and Saints Never Surrender. Continuance will release their debut album in Spring 2010 and will be heading out on tour this Fall with ENDWELL and LEGEND. Go to their Myspace for tour dates!

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Studio Video #3: PMTODAY tracking guitars

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Oceana ex-members start new side project

Former members of OCEANA Brennan Taulbee and Denny Agosto have started a new side project, TROME (The Rest Of Mother Earth). TROME is a total 360 change up from Oceana with its soft/melodic tone; the duo just posted an untitled demo on their Myspace page and released this statement.

"This blog is in regards to our new demo, (no name, no guitar, just jam) Denny and I have had this project planned for some time now and recently recorded this demo for you. it is not finished (in almost every aspect) but we hope you enjoy, listen with your hearts. New music will becoming soon along with many other things, stick around and spread the word." - TROME

Music Video: JONNY CRAIG - "I Still Feel Her Part 3"

Directed/edited by: Robby Starbuck

Studio Video: PMTODAY tracking bass & drums

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Studio Video: PMToday

Rise Records new signees PMToday are in the studio in Portland, OR with Kris Crummett recording their debut album.



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ATTACK ATTACK! DVD Teaser

ATTACK ATTACK! DVD teaser video featuring some footage that may or may not make it to the final DVD but should keep you excited for the full-length 3hr DVD!

Watchout! There's Ghosts goes from duo to solo.

Watchout! There's Ghosts has been reduced to 2 members down to 1. For undisclosed reasons, guitarist Joshua Stotts is no longer in electro-pop duo; leaving singer Jordan Blake all by his lonesome. Here's a statement from Jordan:

"Hi, its me Jordan, I wanted to let everyone know how much it means to have your guys love and support. Even thou i am the only member of Watchout i am still going to be doing the bc13 tour,witch means im gonna need you guys now more then ever!!! lets make this the best tour of the year i love all of you guys and i cant wait to meet and see you all again!" - Jordan

Check out the new W!TG soloist Myspace layout.

From First to Last confirm new label

Last week Thursday (8/27), FROM FIRST TO LAST, confirmed on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show that they have indeed left Suretone and are now signed to Rise Records.

Source: Eastscene.com

Studio Video #2: THE BLED tracking bass

Here's another studio video from THE BLED recording their Rise Records debut in Tucson, Arizona.

In:Aviate split ways with Rise Records

Here's the band's statement regarding the split and future a tour:

Hey friends! We have been getting a lot of mail lately asking us about our situation with Rise Records, and to answer all of you: We have in fact split ways with Rise. It is definitely bittersweet but as a band we feel it is in our best interest that we part ways.

Let us be the first to say that there is no "beef" between I:A and Rise. Craig Ericson is a brother to us; he has helped us achieve goals that we had always dreamed of, and he surrounds himself with an amazing staff. Unfortunately, sometimes things just don't work out. Take JLO and P Diddy for example.

In better news, we have a tour coming up in September with our good friends, Dr. Manhattan.

Sep 15 2009 Club Retro Orangevale, California
Sep 16 2009 Shooters Nightclub Barstow, California
Sep 17 2009 Cobalt Cafe Canoga Park, California
Sep 18 2009 tba Phoenix, Arizona
Sep 19 2009 The Electric Theater St. George, Utah
Sep 21 2009 Red Electric Las Vegas, Nevada
Sep 22 2009 The Avalon Salt Lake, Utah

Come and hangout during our Fall Semestour.

In:Aviate is not a band that relies on hype or image for success, but by hard work, and conviction. We know that you hear it from every band on earth, but sincerely, we would not be in this band if it wasn’t for all of your support. Thank you all so much for caring enough to write us concerned about our situation. You are the fire beneath us. Expect something new, change is good.

The Night Is Always Darkest Just Before The Dawn. - I:A

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IN FEAR AND FAITH Music Video Shoot Pics

IN FEAR AND FAITH recently shot a new music video featuring Craig Owens and directed by Spence Nicholson! Here are some behind the scene photos of the video shoot, CLICK PHOTO to see larger size. All photographs taken by Gabe Jonathan.

Live Video: OCEANA's Farewell Show

Here's a live video of OCEANA's Farewell Show at Czar in Tampa, FL on 8/22.

Music Video: DANCE GAVIN DANCE - "Tree Village"

The official Dance Gavin Dance "Tree Village" music video. The first track from their 4th album HAPPINESS available on Rise Records. Directed by Gareth McGilvray.