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Lower Than Atlantis have announced that they have signed a deal with Island Records. The band posted the following about the signing: "You may have heard this already, but we're pleased to announce that we have signed to Island Records! Keep spreading the word and remember - FUCK IT TO THE MAN!"

Heights have posted the new music video for their song "Dead Ends". The song is taken from the band's latest album, also titled "Dead Ends", which is out now through Mediaskare Records.

My Ticket Home have posted the new music video for their song "A New Breed". The song is taken from the band's new album "To Create A Cure", which is out now through Rise Records.

Sweet Jesus, featuring ex-members of Have Heart, Verse, and Dropdead, have released their three song demo tape. The tape can be purchased here through Super Sonic Sounds, or downloaded here.

UNFD is proud to announce signing Sydney metal-core band, Buried In Verona and will release the band’s 3rd full-length album, Notorious in June 2012. Having spent years honing their craft and developing a unique sound, Buried In Verona released their breakthrough album, Saturday Night Sever in 2010 to mass acclaim from fans and the underground music media. On the back of highly entertaining clips for the singles, ‘Hangin Hoes By Their Toes’ and ‘The End’, a strong touring ethic and an ever-present sense of humour and fun, the band united the metal and hardcore scenes with the release and set themselves up for what will prove to be one of 2012’s surprising successes. In September 2011, The Amity Affliction took the act on their short-yet-sweet Fuck The Reaper tour, helping them catch the attention of UNFD and solidifying their place as one of the best upcoming heavy acts in Australia. The band has since temporarily relocated to Sweden, where they will tour, write and record until ...

In the wake of releasing Big Kiss Goodnight, Baltimore's hardest hardcore band, Trapped Under Ice, are set to take over the globe again, and this March it will be Australia's turn to realise once again why TUI are back on the tips of everyone's tongues. Joining them around the country will be Sydney's Relentless, setting this tour up to be one of the most unforgettable tours of 2012. Recorded by Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory, Terror), Big Kiss Goodnight sees Trapped Under Ice diversify their hardcore sound and evolve into a band that ticks all the boxes. They have stayed as hard as hard can be, but this time have introduced elements of melody and fun throughout, earning it rave reviews from across the globe. TUI have followed up its release with their own headline US tour alongside Hundredth and Backtrack. Having previously toured with everyone from Hatebreed to Every Time I Die and Despised Icon, the band is a tightly oiled machine, bringing intensity and passion to the stage wher...

There is nothing more satisfying than watching a band progress before your very ears. The Maine are evolving with every move they make and it’s fascinating to watch! The Maine are finding themselves atop of the pop rock pantheon with their unrelenting hooks and tongue in cheek lyrics. Not content with past successes, The Maine have redefined their sound and pushed the boundaries delivering one of the most unique albums ‘Pioneer’ with Alternative Press calling it “consistently unique, interesting and great” and Absolutepunk declaring “pioneer is fucking good”. New Found Glory are continuing their dominance in a genre they pioneered well over a decade ago, providing a breath of fresh air in a scene starved of creativity. Paying homage to the bands that inspired them to pick up their instruments New Found Glory’s new studio album ‘Radiosurgery’ showcases a band at the top of their game and “proves beyond any doubt that New Found Glory are as fired up now in 2011 as they were when th...

  Sydney five-piece hardcore band, The Bride have released their first film clip for "You Hung Yourself", taken from their debut album President Rd, which is out now through UNFD. You can watch the video below. The also begin a brief headlining tour this week, you can find out more about it here.

Yours Truly recently performed acoustic versions of What A Day and Diversity Is The Name Of An Old Wooden Ship, in addition to revealing Josh York as their new drummer.

UK punk rock exponents, The Exploited, announce supports for their Australian east coast tour this April. Playing with The Exploited in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne is Perth hard punk rock outfit, Chainsaw Hookers. Known for their infectious lyrical hooks laced with horror movie themes, the Hookers' live show is a powerful rock onslaught set to annihilate fans. Over the past few years they've been on the road numerous times spreading blood on the east coast of Australia building up a contingency of hardcore supporters. Gold Coast three-piece, The Scam, will unleash their brand of street punk on first-in punters in Brisbane. In Sydney, authentic Aussie fourth generation punk rock band, Topnovil, and home-town rhythm driven, noisy guitar three piece, skinpin - who have been receiving a healthy amount of press for the release of their debut album SHIFTING SANDS – will get the Manning Bar off to a pounding start, while in Melbourne, rock ’n roll juggernauts, Wolfpack, will open ...

3Wise Records have announced that they have signed Hit The Lights for the Australian release of their new album "Invicta". The album will be released tomorrow through Razor & Tie Records, but will hit shelves in Australia on February 24 through 3Wise.