Blacklisted Australian tour

Official Press Release:

Whether it's with their infectious hardcore urgency, or uniquely

powerful lyrics, the true grit of Blacklisted will move you. They carry

a soul and energy unlike any other hardcore band. Blacklisted pick up

the torch that contemporary legends American Nightmare once proudly

carried. Merging a violence, honesty, and emotional outpouring into one

untamable and inspiring hardcore machine.

Blacklisted came to the forefront of the hardcore community with their

"Our Youth Is Wasted" CD, released on Jamey Jasta's Stillborn label

(now out of print). After touring the U.S. in support of the release,

the band took part in the "Dead Man's Hand" split 7"EP series on

Deathwish, pairing up with LA's First Blood. This release was the first

step in now a long standing friendship and partnership between the band

and the label.

Shortly after that release surfaced, Blacklisted found a permanent home

on Deathwish and released their "We're Unstoppable" CD. A collection of

songs from their classic demo recordings and the "Our Youth..." release.

In 2005, they entered The Outpost with engineer Jim Siegel (Blood For

Blood, Dropkick Murphys) to record their now classic album "...The Beat

Goes On". Comprised of 13 contemporary hardcore anthems, "...The Beat

Goes On" celebrates the triumph, underdog determination that defines

Blacklisted.

After over a year of constant touring and lineup refinement,

Blacklisted returned with their release "Peace On Earth, War On Stage".

Recorded with Kurt Ballou at Godcity Studios, "Peace On Earth, War On

Stage" was comprised of four groundbreaking musical wars. Showcasing

the intense musical progression, poetic prowess, and raw sonic power

that is today's Blacklisted.

2008 brings a new era. Recorded and engineered by Kurt Ballou

(Converge) @ Godcity, "Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God" is

Blacklisted's most dynamic release to date. This latest effort carries

a psychological darkness merely hinted at in their previous "Peace On

Earth..." release, diving head first into the jaws of their

introspective abyss. This bold leap has sharpened their teeth and

reaped great creative rewards. Songs like "Stations" and "Touch Test"

erupt with shocking state of emotional electricity, while the abrasive

melancholy of "Circuit Breaker" and "Wish" possess the ability to haunt

listeners for a lifetime. All these qualities showcase Blacklisted's

continuing evolution as a band, and also distance them far from the

rest of the hardcore pack. Cementing their reputation as one of the

only true lone-wolves of their hardcore generation.

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Blacklisted "Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God" CD/LP out now on Deathwish / Stomp.