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Hard to fault, another strong release as expected.

Jim Ward, founding member of seminal post-hardcore band At The Drive In and lead guitarist/vocalist of Sparta will release his debut solo record, Quiet In The Valley, On The Shores The End Begins through Stop Start on July 22, 2011. Ward’s knack for tailoring unforgettable and unique music was honed in his first band, one of the most important bands of the 1990s, At The Drive- In. Widely regarded to be a defining fixture in the post-hardcore scene, ATDI inspired an enormous fan base with their outrageously energetic live shows and unorthodox techniques. After the band’s indefinite hiatus in 2001, Ward returned to his home town of El Paso before forming Sparta with former ATDI band mates Tony Hajjar and Paul Hinojos. Sparta enjoyed international success and broad critical acclaim before the touring/album cycle again took it’s toll and the band announced a hiatus in 2008. His first solo presence in Sleepercar was a spectacular success also, which allowed Ward to indulge in the chal...

Shock Records is pleased to announce they have inked a deal to become the exclusive Australian/New Zealand partner of California's No Sleep Records. Shock Records General Manager of Music, Leigh Gruppetta said "We've been talking to Chris about working with No Sleep for a while and are excited to have struck a deal. Chris' dedication is next level, he’s built an eclectic roster of really exciting young acts that we are thrilled to be working with in Australia & New Zealand." No Sleep Records originally started while Southern Californian transplant Chris Hansen was working as the art director for a larger independent label on the East Coast (New Jersey). No Sleep was eventually moved back out West to Huntington Beach, CA. Through No Sleep Records ever growing catalogue of releases (almost 50 to date) from it's majorly diverse roster (Pop Punk, Hip Hop, Emo, Screamo, Hardcore, Indie and so on) of bands, the label hopes to show the world that no matter what genre of music you liste...