Facedown Records Releases Free Summer Sampler
Facedown Records has released a free summer sampler featuring new music from Your Memorial, Altars, The Burial, and more. It can be downloaded for free here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/facedown/2012_Summer_Sampler.zip
1. Your Memorial “Redirect”
2. Gideon “Prodigal Son”
3. War Of Ages “Redeemer”
4. Altars “Scum”
5. Letter To The Exiles “Retribution”
6. The Burial “Pearls; The Frailty Of Matter”
7. Leaders “Conviction”
8. xLooking Forwardx “Down With The Ship”
Gideon Streaming New Song “Still Alive”
Gideon are streaming a new song & lyric video, “Still Alive”. The song comes from the band’s new album, Milestone, due out July 3 on Facedown Records. Stream the song here: http://youtu.be/UkWl3dfWb9c
Gideon Studio Update
Gideon are currently recording their new album, which is set for a summer release through Facedown. Their first studio update can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFaKhfsNwGs
New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Announces 2012 Lineup
The lineup for the 2012 New England Metal & Hardcore Festival has been announced, with Killswitch Engage as the event headliner.
Friday, April 20
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, The Acacia Strain, Oceano, All Shall Perish, Nile, Skeletonwitch, Lionheart, Fleshgod Apocalypse, First Blood, Molotov Solution, The Contortionist, Reign Supreme, Conducting From The Grave, Fit For An Autopsy, Incendiary, Palehorse, Hour Of Penance, Legion, Relentless
Saturday, April 21
Overkill, iwrestledabearonce, Protest the Hero, Periphery, Bane, Shipwreck, Cruel Hand, Aborted, Blackguard, The Mongoloids, Belgardor, System Divide, Naysayer, The Greenery, Diamond Plate, Rotting Out, Expire, Elitist, Trump The Harlot, Manners, Malefice
*Headliner to be announced on January 2
Sunday, April 22
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, Every Time I Die, Vanna, For Today, Chelsea Grin, Sleeping Giant, Stick To Your Guns, Attila, On Broken Wings, Mychildren Mybride, For The Fallen Dreams, Texas In July, Upon A Burning Body, Volumes, Like Moths To Flames, Hundredth, No Bragging Rights, Counterparts, Gideon
More information @ metalandhardcorefestival.com
Sovereign Strength, As Hell Retreats, King Conquer, Gideon Tour
Sovereign Strength, As Hell Retreats, King Conquer, and Gideon will be touring together throughout January and February. Confirmed dates include:
January 13th- Annapolis, Maryland @ MACC
January 14th- Virginia Beach, Virginia @ Shaka’s
January 15th- Whitesburg, Kentucky @ Letcher County Tourism
January 16th- Greenville, South Carolina @ The Channel
January 17th- Jacksonville, Florida @ The Pit
January 18th- Lake Worth, Florida @ The Speakeasy
January 19th- Tampa, Florida – TBA
January 20th- McDonough, Georgia @ The Rock Show
January 21st- Baton Rouge, Louisiana @ Here Today Gone Tomorrow
January 22nd- Fort Worth, Texas @ Tomcats West
January 23rd- Midland, Texas @ The Pine Box
January 24th- Las Cruces, New Mexico @ Las Cruces Event Center
January 26th- Las Vegas, Nevada @ Hypnotic Lounge
January 27th- San Diego, California @ SOMA
January 28th- Fullerton, California @ The Anchor
January 29th- Bakersfield, California @ Jerry’s Pizza
January 30th- Cupertino, California @ The Refuge
January 31st- Redding, California – TBA
February 1st- Portland, Oregon – TBA
February 2nd- Seattle, Washington @ Studio Seven
February 3rd- Kennewick, Washington @ Rock Reactor
February 4th- Richland, Washington – TBA
February 5th- Boise, Idaho @ The Shredder
February 6th- Ogden, Utah @ Mojo’s
February 7th- Albuquerque, New Mexico @ El Rey Theater
February 8th- Lubbock, Texas @ Jakes Backroom
February 9th- Arlington, Texas @ Live at Phil’s
February 10th- Houston, Texas @ Anchor Church
February 11th- Decatur, Alabama @ Planet Avalon
February 12th- Nashville, Tennessee @ The Muse
A Plea For Purging Annouce Headlining Tour In Support Of New Album
A Plea For Purging have announced their first headlining tour of 2011, “The Life and Tour of A Plea For Purging.” They will be touring in support of their new album The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging which will be released November 8.
A Plea For Purging “The Life And Tour Of A Plea For Purging”
w/ No Bragging Rights, Take It Back!, and Gideon
Oct 29 – Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
Oct 30 – Chattanooga, TN @ The Warehouse
Oct 31 – Memphis, TN @ Escape Alley
Nov 1 – Raleigh, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
Nov 2 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Club Relevant
Nov 3 – Annapolis, MD @ Knights of Columbus
Nov 4 – Lemoyne, PA @ The Championship
Nov 5 – Dayton, OH @ The Attic
Nov 6 – Louisville, KY @ Encounter Church
Nov 7 – Evansville, IN @ The Hatch
Nov 8 – Goshen, IN @ Goshen Theater
Nov 9 – St Paul, MN @ Station 4
Nov 10 – Sioux City, IA @ The Underground
Nov 11 – Wichita, KS @ TBA
Nov 12 – Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall
Nov 13 – Tulsa, OK @ Marquee
Nov 14 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Nov 15 – Waco, TX @ Art Ambush
Nov 16 – Fort Worth, TX @ Tomcats
Nov 17 – Mobile, AL @ The Indie Spot
Nov 18 – Savannah, GA @ City Church
Nov 19 – Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue
Nov 20 – Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre




