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The Fire Still Burns signs to Blackout!

Posted by aubin on Monday, June 27, 2005 at 4:02 PM (EDT)

Blackout! Records has announced the signing of New Jersey's The Fire Still Burns. The band includes former and current members of Lifetime, Ensign and Vision and is described as "melodic hardcore punk [...] in same vein as Avail, Strike Anywhere and Rise Against,"

The band recently completed their six song debut EP, titled Keeping Hope Alive and it will be released in October.

Some material from the band can be heard on their myspace and purevolume sites.

Blackout! Records (35 comments)

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Xine (June 27, 2005)

I loved Vision so I guess I'll check this out.

pastepunk (June 27, 2005)

Wooo! This band is great. And honestly, how could any band with ex-members of the aforementioned not be awesome? Somebody needs to re-issue Visions's "The Kids Have A Lot To Say"

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Someone (June 27, 2005)

i was wondering why i never heard of a band called 'the aforementioned', then i read the post and i agree with you.

rkl (June 27, 2005)

i havent heard that one, but i sure would like to. i was under the impression that they only put out whatever epitaph rlsd. :*(

pastepunk (June 27, 2005)

Noooooo... they were around for about 10+ years before the Epitaph release. Go to www.revhq.com and look up all their old releases. AMAZING stuff.

SkolarX (June 27, 2005)

too bad for these guys. the band is amazing but i don't think i've ever read anything from a band who was happy with blackout! they are sort of like taang, all the bands seem unhappy after they are done with the label. hopefully it works out for them though

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sXenester (June 27, 2005)

is taang still in business? Despite being sXe, I find myself wanting a plaid bosstones lighter.

Someone (June 27, 2005)

do bands EVER seem happy with thier label?

Someone (June 27, 2005)

yeah

sXenester (June 27, 2005)

...So it basically sounds like someone taking a hearty dump after eating mexican food?

Big_Guy (June 27, 2005)

'bout time

Someone (June 27, 2005)

not a crucial member of lifetime.

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Someone (June 27, 2005)

yeah, but he was an original member. gotta give him credit for that at least.

BizzleBrizzle (June 27, 2005)

I forget, when did he leave? Was he still in the band when they made Tinnitus? In that case he definitely is a crucial member of Lifetime.

Someone (June 27, 2005)

Dear Nike, Keep up the good work. Kathie Lee Gifford

dontneedareason (June 27, 2005)

how is any member of LIFTIME not crucual? idiot. i'm not a huge fan of the fire still burns, i don't like the singer

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StevePantalones (June 27, 2005)

i agree. I'm not into the singing on this as well. The band name is cheesy too.

BizzleBrizzle (June 27, 2005)

Name came from the Token Entry song, "The Fire"

Someone (June 28, 2005)

the band name is from a token entry song!! how could you go wrong with that!!!???

Someone (June 27, 2005)

i don't know, i thought liftime really sucked. lifetime, on the other hand...

Someone (June 27, 2005)

so I guess this band doesn't care about who puts out their records...cause we all know Blackout!'s 'amazing' track record of late...that label should have died with the last KYI record they did...

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blackoutpr (June 27, 2005)

I think the members of The Banner, Cranked Up!, Ensign, Crime In Stereo, the Finale, and TFSB et al would disagree. See my post below for other info. thanks.

Someone (June 27, 2005)

obviously spoken by someone who doesnt really know how the banner feels about blackout!

blackoutpr (June 28, 2005)

I belive the guys in the The Banner are man enough to call or IM me to discuss any problems directly, but thanks for standing up for them. I assume you're NOT in the band, as you're posting anonymously and all. Also, they should be quite happy in their new home on Ferret, and be able to do all the things they feel that they were limited by on Blackout! Please see my post of yesterday for further information. Regards, BW

Someone (June 27, 2005)

I pray that Blackout! doesn't ruin this band...because I think they're awesome. From what I hear (from bands that have worked w/Blackout!), the management are just shitty with $$ management. Nice guys, but can't run a label for shit and have gone bankrupt like twice. Oh well, here's to their success, I wish for nothing but the best for them.

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blackoutpr (June 27, 2005)

For the record, I'd just like to say that Blackout! has NEVER gone bankrupt. Have we made some stupid partnerships with distributors that led us to pull back our releases? Yes. Did we hire too many of our friends to work for us when we were flying high? Yep. (We had fun though.) But that's life in the indie music, ups and downs. I won't apologize for it, or still being here after so many years. I would also maintain we have a great relationship with most of our bands, even after they "move on". On a relevant note, TFSB signed with us becuase Nate had a good experience with the Ensign record we did. However, like any family full of dynamic personalities you can't please everyone all the time. I could air alot of dirty laundry about the pettiness and downright thievery of some of your "favorite" bands. But I don't. And everytime I repond to one of these negative post

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pastepunk (June 27, 2005)

Bill, best of luck with all the new releases and bands. I for one am glad to see that you guys are still at after all these years, with all the said ups and downs. I will always think of Blackout as a vital label documenting some very historical moments in hardcore, and carrying on that spirit throughout. - Jordan.

BizzleBrizzle (June 27, 2005)

Band also reminds me a lot of Dag Nasty!

Someone (June 28, 2005)

not too good!

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Someone (June 30, 2005)

I agree. Kind boring and played out. These dude are older. They need to just stop. You are old my friends. Face it, the idea of doing music for a living isn't working out. Grow up. Just stop already.

Someone (June 28, 2005)

Blackout is a shitty label run by a shitty man. they sign bands based on the strength of their legendary NYHC back-catalouge, and then sit around and do dick-all about promoting the records. also....the fact that the owner of the label has both the time and inclination to respond to posts on a messageboard with such frequency is absurd. maybe they should work on putting out records instead of trolling the internet...... also....none of this should take away from The Fire Still Burns.

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Someone (June 28, 2005)

dude, quit being such a hater. bill is awesome, and he truly cares about music and the scene...what exactly have YOU done for hardcore???

blackoutpr (June 28, 2005)

I try and read the threads that pertain to my bands on this site and a handfull of others. I like to see what people say about the bands. Sometimes it irks me when people post comments about the bands or label and I feel a compulsion to respond. Of course, you Mr. Hater Guy, have yet to sign your name to your posts. I assume you're a disgruntled band member who feels he never got his due and doesn't have the stones to talk to me directly.

Someone (June 28, 2005)

man, there are certainly no shortage of haters here on punknews.org!!! i have a question for those that are so quick to criticize everyone- what exactly have YOU done for the scene, other than sit home on your computers and try to piss in other peoples lemonade? give it a rest...if you don't like something, then get out there and try to do something with your life and change the world to your liking..... blackout records is a GREAT label, they have put out some of the finest and most influential records in the scene. and the fire still burns is a band that i've come to know and love ALOT. they are doing a style that is quite needed in todays world full of crappy scream/sing "emo" and corporate-made "punk"- they are a breath of fresh air, and i think they are bringing hope back to the world with what they are doing. best of luck to both T.F.S.B. and Blackout! and

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Someone (July 6, 2005)

word! well put my man.... best of luck to TFSB and Blackout! down with the haters

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