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Alpha & Omega Debut a New Song

Check out the new track “Sink”, which appears on the eponymous 7inch release as well as Alpha & Omega’s forthcoming full-length No Rest, No Peace, now from Alternative Press.

“Sink” is the first new Alpha & Omega song to surface, in anticipation of the Sink 7inch (coming 6/18) and the band’s B9 debut full-length, No Rest, No Peace, which will hit stores on July 23rd. Pre-orders for the Sink EP were posted today and can be found in the B9Store.

Alpha & Omega’s second full-length is a juggernaut of an album, drawing from influences of hardcore mainstays such as Cro Mags and Integrity as well as crossover and metal like Crowbar and Metallica, resulting in a sound that is “…100% us”, vocalist Luis Hernandez said. He continued, “Every lyric, every riff is real – this album truly reflects Alpha & Omega as a whole.”

No Rest, No Peace is also the first album the band has written together; each song featuring input from every member. And with Chad Gilbert producing and Kyle Black recording, this record sounds tougher while more accessible than anything Alpha & Omega has done thus far. Hernandez said, “NRNP is the perfect mix of our first release The Devils Bed and our last LP, Life Swallower. We took all the things we liked about our past two records and made them stronger. The fast parts are faster, the heavy parts are heavier and the choruses are catchier. We wanted to write a record that sticks with you and I feel that we accomplished that.”

Thanks Stephanie Marlow for the update.

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Boston Straight Edge Hardcore Band ‘Test of Time’ Join Bridge Nine

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Test of Time started very organically in the spring of 2012 by a group friends with a mutual admiration for the straight edge and a desire to form a band that was different than what was currently dominating the Boston scene. Chemistry was immediate as songs flowed out at an alarming rate. The band, featuring noted Boston-area photographer Todd Pollock (vocals) alongside Charles Chaussinand (guitar ex No Harm Done, Offsides, Make or Break), James Christopher (guitar/vocals ex The Effort), DJ Butler (bass) and Jeff Novak (drums) quickly self-recorded and self-produced their debut 10 song EP Inclusion. After a well-received release and playing numerous shows with bands they never thought in their wildest dreams they’d share the stage with, Test of Time continued to write material at a steady pace.
The band quickly caught the attention of Bridge Nine label owner Chris Wrenn and the partnership with Test of Time was almost immediate. The band said they are excited to work with Bridge Nine as the label “…inspired us and continues to inspire generations of punk/hardcore music.” Already having a wealth of songs at their disposal, Test of Time will release a new 7inch, as well as a new full-length LP, in 2013 on B9. More information on Test of Time will be coming soon. In the meantime, check out Test of Time’s blog and bandcamp page.

Thanks Stephanie Marlow for the update.

New Deathwish Inc. Podcast Featuring Modern Life is War

Deathcast 37 features an exclusive interview with Jeffrey Eaton of Modern Life is War. For about an hour we discuss the life, death, and ultimate resurrection of the band. The original lineup of Modern Life is War recently announced that they are again active, and will soon be releasing a new album on Deathwish.

Listen Here: http://www.deathwishinc.com/podcast/1206/

Modern Life is War is an Active Band Again

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“Modern Life Is War is an active band again. In September of last year, we wrote an album in John’s basement in Marshalltown, which will be recorded at God City in May and released on Deathwish in September. The original lineup of Chris Honeck, Matt Hoffman, Jeffrey Eaton, Tyler Oleson and John Eich will be in place. For what it’s worth, we are not approaching this as a ‘reunion’ but rather as a band with a new record that will be working to contribute something worthwhile. Extensive touring is not in the cards for us at this point. Our first show back will be at This Is Hardcore Fest in August, followed by a record release show in Iowa. We will announce an official release date as well as specific show dates and locations as soon as they are confirmed.”

- Modern Life Is War

Conqueror – Wasting Time Music Video

CONQUEROR – Wasting Time
Reality Check EP (2013)
Shot & Edited: Voyagers/Capital Collective
Massive thanks to: Mike Bell, Chase Beynon, Duncan MacKenzie

Wasting Time

So quick to judge me
But never to my face
Call yourself a friend
But your nothing but a snake
Spreading that venom
You think that I don’t know
You’ll pay for your actions
Just pay the fucking toll

THE LIGHTS GO OUT
Your pulse starts to slow
Write your obituary
You’re dead to me
Quit wasting my time


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