A year after breaking out into the scene, Miss May I have returned with their sophomore effort "Monument". Delving deeper into the source of anguish that fueled "Apologies Are For the Weak" (selling well over 25,000 records in 1 year), Miss May I present an even more eclectic side to the organized chaos they have earned a reputation for. Borrowing from a wider range of genres, the new album touches upon parts of thrash merged with melody and metalcore goodness. The intensity on Monument is unmatched by any metal release this year and all that emotion will be unhinged live this summer on the "Back To Your Roots Tour" as the band direct supports for The Devil Wears Prada on their full US tour doing sold out days in most major markets. Watch as these young guns become the next big thing in metal in 2010.
We are a Christian Metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Heart In Hand are a melodic hardcore band from the south coast of the United Kingdom, mixing furious hardcore with crushing breakdowns and emotional lyrical content,
Having formed in late 2008 Heart In Hand have achieved so much in such a short space of time, all the hard work and determination have paid off, supporting heavyweight bands such as For The Fallen Dreams, Dead Swans, Carpathian and Gallows to name a few, also they have toured with top UK bands such as TRC, Lower Than Atlantis and have also smashed a full month long UK and European tour with US Melodic Hardcore Legends It Prevails. Ian Fike of It Prevails also Features on the debut album “Only Memories” on a track called “Ghosts”.
The debut demo “Loyalty” hit over 1000 plays within an hour when it first dropped on the bands Myspace in late 2008 causing quite a stir in the underground UK scene. Early 2009 Heart In Hand self released a six track debut EP “Heart In Hand” along with this a growing merchandise line which has become very popular throughout the world, with regular new designs being added to the range.
In 2010 Heart In Hand teamed up with SGR artist management, and began a campaign to take Heart In Hand to the next level. After 2010 summer tour Heart In Hand took a three month break and finished work on their debut album “Only Memories” This was recorded in January 2011 with producer Andy Hayball who has worked with the likes of Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon.
February 2011 saw Heart In Hand sign to Siege Of Amida Records (S.O.A.R.) who are set to release “Only Memories” on May 23rd 2011.
Formed in London, The Safety Fire has always pushed the boundaries of technical, progressive metal since their inception. With their expansive atmospheres and soaring melodies, it’s easy to see why vocalist Sean McWeeney, bassist Lori Peri, drummer Calvin Smith, and guitarists Derya Nagle and Joaquin Ardiles are now at the forefront of their ever-growing genre.
The Safety Fire first made a name f
or themselves in the UK scene with the release of their critically acclaimed EP "Sections" in 2009 and their reputation as a powerfully energetic live band. They have toured extensively across the UK with bands such as Rise To Remain, The Arusha Accord, Bleed From Within, and Xerath, as well as progressive metal titans Periphery and Monuments most recently throughout Europe. The Safety Fire also appeared at the renowned Sonisphere Festival in 2011 alongside Metallica, Slipknot, Mastodon, and The Mars Volta, proving to the metal community that they can hold their own amongst the likes of such music legends.
Their efforts have been recognised not only by their musical peers, but also by members of the press, who have hailed The Safety Fire as a fresh sound in their scene. When searching for a record label, it seemed only natural for these progressive newcomers to find their home with InsideOut Music. With a roster of artists that includes Devin Townsend, James Labrie, and King’s X, The Safety Fire will gain recognition and exposure far beyond the dreams they had as childhood friends.
"We all grew up together and would head over to Calvin's place and jam in his living-room after school, practically learning our instruments along the way. It took a few years and few different bands before The Safety Fire became what it is today. To be able to release our music worldwide with a label like InsideOut Music is a dream come true. We are all massively excited and can't wait to get our music out there across the whole world!"
Mastered by Jens Bogren (well known for his work with such luminaries as Opeth, Katatonia, and Amon Amarth), the album was produced and mixed by guitarist Derya Nagle as part of his “BlackBear Productions” operation, through which he also produced up-and-coming bands such as Rise To Remain (EMI), The HAARP Machine (Sumerian), and Palehorse (Eyesofsound). With the imminent release of their debut single, "Huge Hammers", the band is ready to give the progressive world their first taste of what’s to come from “Grind the Ocean” and The Safety Fire, so stay tuned!
Breathing While Buried, formerly known as AbyssFall in the Belgian metal(core)-scene is a young band beating the shit out of that coffin they've been in.
Buried but still breathing, now breaking out of that horrific silence they had to bare. This young band is screaming to the sky and for all you extreme musiclovers to hear.
This is modern metalcore anno 2k12!
Releasing an EP in 2010 has pushed
these 5 youngsters onto stages all over Belgium and the surrounding countries, next up: The rest of the f*cking world!
Make sure to pick up a copy of their EP Voices, it won't be available for too long!
November 2011, BWB releases a new song, previewing on the full-length that will be recorded in 2012. This little beast has been recorded at Red Left Hand recording studio, by Belgian metal-god Sven 'Svenchi' Janssens (formerly in Aborted) and is the precusor of a ferocious new release!