by Facedown

Strikefirst has announced two signings to the Facedown-distributed label. First is Puerto Rico's Clear Convictions, which is described as "heavy hardcore with a slight metal influence and [has been compared] to Figure Four, Hatebreed, Earth Crisis and Madball" Their debut, produced by Tim Mason of No Innocent Victim is expected on January 25th, 2005.

The label has also signed Germany's Opposition of One, which the label describes as having the "break-downs of Figure Four, the moshparts of Hatebreed, the heaviness of Disrespect, the groove of Madball." The band's American debut In The Line Of Change is also expected on January 25th.

You can check out tracks from both bands here.