Everyone's favorite "they played Ozzfest but I still like them" band, Hatebreed, is hitting the road with this year's Stillborn Fest presented by Stillborn Records. The fest is running for 5 days in different cities along the east coast. Hatebreed will headline every night. Support acts vary per night, but most bills have 10 or more bands in the lineup, including E-Town Concrete, Shai Hulud, Madball, the Hope Conspiracy, Killswitch Engage, Every Time I Die, and many more. Click READ MORE for more info.

River City High, after bouncing around on Doghouse and Big Wheel Recreation, has officially announced their signing with MCA Records via their webpage. The band will commence recording the album starting today in Toronto, Ontario with producer Arnold Lanni [Simple Plan, Our Lady Peace]. The album is untitled as of right now.

us that The New Breed from Halifax, NS, have announced they've signed with Longshot Records from Vancouver, BC. The coast to coast partnership will begin with the “Port City Rebels” EP, containing 8 tracks of Celtic infused punk showing their East Coast roots. Two of the songs have already made their way to the Union Label Group’s newest compilation “Mayday!” (look for a review soon). To celebrate The New Breed are giving away free stuff from their back catalogue of releases and merch. Check out their website for more info.

Adam: The Heist are a hardcore band from Long Island. They play raw, speedy old-school hardcore without sounding dated or revivalist. This track is from their upcoming 7" "Scraps & Heart Attacks" and was produced by Dean Baltulonis (Madball, American Nightmare). Check their MP3 out here:
The Heist - Sea Legs
For more info on the band check out DeadBy23 Records.

Scott: Damone are a brand spankin' new band out of the Boston area, and they've already snagged a record deal with friggin' RCA Records. Check out this MP3 chock-full of pop-punky, female/male dual vocals goodness:
Damone - At The Mall
Damone's debut album is scheduled to come out on RCA in February of 2003. Look for it to blow the fuck up.

"Kill Rock Stars is planning a February reissue of two of Born Against's classic albums, 9 Patriotic Hymns for Children & Battle Hymns of the Race War and The Rebel Sound of Shit and Failure. And just when you didn't think it could get any better, they're having a special winter sale, where pretty much everything is on sale in some manner."

"Farway Records wants to help you celebrate the holidays. Head over to the Farway website (www.farwayrecords.com) and check out the deals they've got on all their CDs. Get a great deal on Christmas presents or buy something for yourself, it doesn't really matter. This is a holiday thing, so once the holidays are over, the Farway sale is too! www.farwayrecords.com"
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