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Japanese Ska-Punk Band HEY-SMITH Joins Hardline!

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[fblike] Hermosa Beach independent record label Hardline Entertainment is proud to welcome Japanese ska punk band HEY-SMITH to the label’s growing roster of bands that includes Authority Zero, Neo Geo, Nations Afire, The Darlings, Hoist The Colors, Death By Stereo, Versus The World among many others. The label has just released the bands 2010 studio full-length in the states titled “14-Fourteen”, which debuted on the Oricon indie chart at #6.

Hailing from Osaka, Japan, HEY-SMITH are an exciting ska punk band that meld a molotov-cocktail of punk rock, ska, reggae and metal for a unique sound that has everyone talking. HEY-SMITH performed live for the first time in 2006 and by the following year were already touring with bands’ like Authority Zero and Freygolo in Japan.

HEY-SMITH went on to perform at FUJI ROCK and on tours with Less Than Jake in Japan and released their long-awaited second studio album, Free Your Mind, in 2011, which reached #1 on the indie charts.  Later that year the band made their first U.S. appearance at The Fest in Gainesville, FL. Now known around the world, HEY-SMITH’s eclectic style and high-energy punk shows have helped the band build a global audience and In 2012, they found themselves back at FUJI Rock and later at RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL and finally opening for The Offspring in Japan.

Check out their high energy live performance at here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiNzpQWwyvE

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AUTHORITY ZERO 2013 Canadian Crossover Tour!

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Mesa, Arizona’s punk-rock-reggae band Authority Zero has announced they will be heading north for the “2013 Canadian Crossover Tour”, which kicks off in Winnipeg on September 24th and ends in Vancouver on October 3rd.
 
Authority Zero are currently touring in support of their recently released fifth studio album, The Tipping Point, which was produced by Cameron Webb (Pennywise, Social Distortion, Motorhead) at Maple Studios in Orange County.  The album melds an amalgam of punk rock, rock ‘n’ roll and reggae on twelve high-energy tracks like the “No Other Place” and “21st Century Breakout.”
 
Fans can purchase a copy of The Tipping Point now from Hardline Entertainment (www.HardlineEnt.com/store) and catch the band on tour this fall.
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HOIST THE COLORS Announce West Coast Tour Dates!

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Download Hoist The Colors’ Song “Gold” For Free From Hardline Entertainment

 
June 12, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles based celtic punk band Hoist The Colors has announced a west coast tour in support of their most recent album, Miles To Go Before We Sleep, that will kickoff on June 27th in Las Vegas and culminates on July 13th in El Segundo.  In anticipation, Hermosa Beach independent label Hardline Entertainment is giving away the band’s song, “Gold,” for free.
 
Download Hoist The Colors’ song “Gold” now at https://hardlineent.com/store/hoist-the-colors-gold/.
 
Named one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need To Know” for 2013, Hoist The Colors is a seven piece melting pot of music and culture from Los Angeles.  Armed with mandolins, banjos, guitars, drums and fiddles, the band’s unique amalgam of punk rock, traditional Irish music, American folk and bluegrass is upbeat and refreshing.
 
Hoist the Colors got their start when singer/songwriter Josh Linden started learning Irish rebel songs and Pogues covers on a bunch of instruments they didn’t really even know how to play.  That was 2007.  Fast forward to 2013 and the band has two incredible albums, 2011’s “Second City” and 2012’s “Miles To Go Before We Sleep”, and has shared the stage with the likes of Ignite, Authority Zero, The English Beat, The Black Pacific, The Young Dubliners and many more.
 
The band’s Hardline Entertainment debut, “Miles To Go Before We Sleep”, put the band on the map nationally, garnering rave reviews from critics across
the country with songs like “Gold,” “Dance Through the Days”
 
Hoist the Colors will perform those songs and more from “Miles To Go Before
We Sleep” on their upcoming west coast tour.  Don’t miss out!
 
Hoist The Colors Tour Dates:
June 28 – Las Vegas, NV – Hennessey’s Tavern
June 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Piper Down Pub
June 30 – Boise, ID – Pengilly’s Saloon
July 2 – Portland, OR – Slabtown Bar
July 5 – Seattle, WA – The High Dive
July 6 – Cottage Grove, OR – Axe & Fiddle
July 8 – Oakland, CA – Eli’s Mile High Club
July 9 – Sacramento, CA – Luigi’s Fun Garden
July 10 – Oakland, CA – The Uptown
July 11 – San Francisco, CA – Ireland’s 32
July 12 – Santa Cruz, CA – Rosie McCann’s
July 13 – El Segundo, CA – The Tavern
 
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THE DARLINGS Japan Tour Announced!

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The Darlings are dedicated to staying true to the roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country and Americana. Founded in 2005 The Darlings have already hit the stage with such legendary acts as Pennywise, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Youth Brigade, TSOL, Jason Cruz and Howl, Strung Out, Face to Face, Sum 41, and the Circle Jerks to just name a few. The Darlings are now set to embark on their first tour of Japan this July in support of their latest release “The New Escape”.

The greatest drive for the band is creating an Organic, Soulful, Hard Rock sound without relying on auto tune/ pro tools alterations. The New Escape is their full length debut, which has gotten a lot of attention in their native land of Los Angeles. The hit song “Broken Heart Still Beating” was #1 for many weeks on the world wide known radio station KROQ, Locals Only. This seasoned rock outfit won the 2010 Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. Be sure to catch a live show, they do not disappoint!

New Album to come Summer 2013

 

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Nations Afire Announce Pre-Order Contest for New Album

DOWNLOAD “I AM AN ARMY” FOR FREE!
PURCHASE ANY PRE SALE PACKAGE AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A CUSTOM NATIONS AFIRE GUITAR FROM ASG!  Hardline Entertainment Store

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Southern California rock juggernauts Nations Afire have announced plans to release their explosive, debut full-length, The Ghosts We Will Become, on July 2nd via Hermosa Beach indie label Hardline Entertainment. The album, which features heavy-hitting rock anthems “I Am An Army,” “Nine Lives,” and “The Ghost We Will Become,” is available for pre-order beginning today at the Hardline Entertainment Store. Purchase any pre sale package and you will automatically have a chance of winning a free NAF custom guitar! Fans are invited to download “I Am An Army” for FREE.

Nations Afire is a four-piece rock act that features an impressive lineup of current and former members from influential So-Cal bands. Guitarist Chris Chasse has an impressive resume that includes a tenure with Rise Against (Siren Song of the Counter Culture ‘04 and The Sufferer & the Witness ’06). Vocalist/guitarist Nik Hill and bassist Brett Rasmussen are both long standing members of the Orange County hardcore outfit Ignite and drummer Todd Hennig was the percussive force behind Death By Stereo for three albums.

Having recently signed with Hardline Entertainment, Nations Afire are ready to take the world by storm with the release of The Ghosts We Will Become in July.

“The upcoming release of The Ghosts We Will Become on Hardline Entertainment has got us more than excited,” says the band’s lead vocalist Hill. “Getting the chance to have this album released in the US and other territories is going to allow us to get on the road and play these songs for people in places we have not been yet. We are pumped! ”

The band is currently on a European tour and is expected to tour North America later this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ghost We Will BecomeThe Ghosts We Will Become Track List:

  1. I Am An Army
  2. The Ghosts We Will Become
  3. Nine Lives
  4. One Perfect Day
  5. In Absentia
  6. Occarns Razor
  7. Even the Blackest Heart Still Beats
  8. Pick Up the Pieces
  9. Break Your Fall
  10. The Legacy We Leave
  11. The Concussionist
  12. Wolves

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Hardline Signs “Nations Afire” (Rise Against, Ignite & Death By Stereo)

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NATIONS AFIRE JOINS HARDLINE ENTERTAINMENT’S SOCAL ROCK FAMILY
April 9, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – Hermosa Beach independent label Hardline Entertainment is proud to announce the signing of Southern California rock band Nations Afire.  The band will release their new full-length album, The Ghosts We Will Become, later this summer, but fans can check out the explosive video for the record’s title track now at http://youtu.be/HZbKuazDDPg.
Nations Afire is a four-piece rock band that features an impressive lineup of current and former members of some of SoCal’s hardest hitting bands of the last decade.  Guitarist Chris Chasse has an impressive resume that includes a tenure with Rise Against (Siren Song of the Counter Culture ‘04 and The Sufferer & the Witness ’06).  Vocalist/guitarist Nik Hill and bassist Brett Rasmussen are both long standing members of the Orange County hardcore outfit Ignite and drummer Todd Hennig was the percussive force behind Death By Stereo for three albums.
The band stirred up excitement from fans in 2012 when they released a few songs from the upcoming album, which eventually led them to sign with Hardline Entertainment in the spring of 2013.
“We at Hardline are very excited to have the opportunity to release the Nations Afire record,” says Hardline label founder Ken Seaton.  “I have known the guys in the band for many years through their previous projects and have always been a fan of their music. This record The Ghosts We Will Becomeis a perfect blend of Punk, Hardcore and Rock that is still very accessible for radio the mainstream audience”.
“Putting this album out with Hardline is the best case scenario for us,” adds Rasmussen.  “Not only are we working with people we know and absolutely trust, but we are joining a roster of bands that are friends of ours, it’s the perfect situation.
Nations Afire are joining an eclectic family of bands at Hardline Entertainment, which includeAuthority Zero, Versus The World, Death By Stereo, Hoist The Colors, The Darlings and many more.
Visit Nationsafire.com and Hardlineent.com for news and information regarding upcoming new album.
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Authority Zero and Versus The World US/Canada Tour Dates Announced!

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sstour2013April 3, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – Mesa’s seminal punk rock band comes fresh off yesterday’s release of their highly anticipated new album, The Tipping Point, to announce they will kick off a “2013 Summer Sickness Tour” with Ballyhoo and Santa Barbara based, Hardline Entertainment labelmates Versus The World.

Almost two decades into their career, Authority Zero have roared back with one of their strongest albums to date, The Tipping Point.  Streaming now on Altpress.com and AOL.com and available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon, Hardline Entertainment and at local indie retailers, The Tipping Point showcases the band’s signature blend of skate punk and reggae fans have come to love, while pushing the boundaries of their songwriting and resulting in a fast-paced record that could arguably be there best yet.

Authority Zero will hit Europe this week for a month and a half long tour in support of The Tipping Point, before heading home to the U.S. for the “2013 Summer Sickness Tour.”

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Authority Zero’s “2013 Summer Sickness Tour” Dates:
May 31 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
June 1 – Las Vegas, NV – Time Out Sports Bar
June 2 – San Bernardino, CA – Stinger’s
June 5 – Santa Barbara, CA – The Velvet Jones
June 6 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick *w/out Ballyhoo!
June 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
June 8 – Bakersfield, CA – Rockin Roots Fest
June 9 – Orangevale, CA – Boardwalk
June 11 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
June 12 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne
June 13 – Seattle, WA – Studio 7
June 14 – Boise, ID – The Reef
June 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Bar Deluxe
June 16 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre
June 18 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
June 19 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater
June 20 – St. Louis, MO – Firebird
June 21 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
June 22 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody
June 23 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
June 25 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
June 26 – Providence, RI – Fete
June 27 – New York, NY – Gramercy
June 28 – Philadelphia, PA – Hard Rock
June 29 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
June 30 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony
July 2 – Nags Head, NC – Kelly’s
July 3 – Ocean City, MD – Seacrets Nite Club
July 5 – Virginia Beach, VA – Jewish Mother
July 6 – Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern
July 9 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
July 10 – Jacksonville, FL – Freebird
July 11 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
July 12 – St. Petersburgh, FL – Jannus Live
July 13 – Satellite Beach, FL – Beach Bash
July 14 – Lake Worth, FL – Summer Daze Series
July 16 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl
July 17 – Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre
July 18 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
July 19 – Dallas, TX – Trees
July 20 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
July 21 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Jr
July 23 – San Antonio, TX – Jacks
July 24 – El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
July 25 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
July 26 – Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theatre
July 27 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
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AP Streams New Authority Zero Record Today Plus Euro Tour Dates!

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AUTHORITY ZERO STREAMS NEW ALBUM!

 

 

March 28, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – In anticipation for their upcoming album’s release, seminal Arizona punk rock band Authority Zero is streaming their new album, The Tipping Point, in its entirety today for fans at  AP.  The band’s fifth studio album is scheduled for release on April 2nd and can be pre-ordered today from Hermosa Beach based indie label Hardline Entertainment now at www.HardlineEnt.com/store.

 

 

 

 

A staple in the West Coast punk rock scene for almost two decades, Authority Zero return at the top of their game with one of the band’s best albums to date.  Produced by Cameron Webb (Pennywise, Social Distortion, Motorhead) at Maple Studios in Orange County, The Tipping Point showcases the band’s unique blend of punk rock, rock ‘n’ roll and reggae on twelve high energy tracks like “No Other Place,” “21st Century Breakout” and “Today We Heard The News.” .

 

 

Additionally, Authority Zero will celebrate the new album with a performance and signing at Zia Records in Phoenix (1850 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85015) on April 2nd, before heading to Europe for a month and a half long tour shortly thereafter.  The band is also expected to announce a full U.S. summer tour in the coming weeks.

 

 

Pre-order Authority Zero’s fifth studio album, The Tipping Point, today at  www.HardlineEnt.com/store  and keep up with Mesa’s hardest rocking band at  www.AuthorityZero.com.

 

 

Authority Zero Tour Dates:

 

05.04.13 RUS-Moskau, Plan B

 

06.04.13 RUS-Kursk, Sound Check

 

07.04.13 RUS-Belgorod, Hard Party

 

08.04.13 RUS-Moskau, TBA (Accoustic Show)

 

09.04.13 UKR-Kiev, TBA

 

10.04.13 UKR-Kiev,

 

11.04.13 GER-Wiesbaden, Kreativwerkstatt

 

12.04.13 GER-Saarbrücken, Garage

 

14.04.13 SUI-Basel, Sommercasino

 

15.04.13 ITA-Mailand, Rock’n’Roll Club

 

16.04.13 ITA-Cecina, Shuffle Club

 

17.04.13 SLO-Laibach, Gala Hala

 

18.04.13 AUT- Graz, Explosiv

 

19.04.13 AUT-Vöcklabruck, OKH

 

20.04.13 AUT-Wien, Shelter

 

21.04.13 GRE-Athen, Oneirodromeio House of Art

 

22.04.13 GER-Hannover, Bei Chez Heinz (& Nothington)

 

23.04.13 GER-Hamburg, Hafenklang

 

24.04.13 GER-Mönchengladbach, Blaues Haus

 

25.04.13 BEL-Mechelen, Club Kamikaze

 

26.04.13 GER-Essen, Panic Room

 

27.04.13 GER-München, Feierwerk

 

28.04.13 GER-Freiburg, Walfisch

 

29.04.13 FRA-Paris, Le Petit Bain (& A Wilhelm Scream & Flatliners)

 

01.05.13 FRA-Toulouse, Les Saints des Seins (& A Wilhelm Scream)

 

02.05.13 ESP-Madrid, Sala Live (& Comeback Kid & A Wilhelm Scream)

 

03.05.13 ESP-Barcelona, Sala Razzmatazz (& Pennywise & A Wilhelm Scream)

 

04.05.13 ESP-Bilbao, Sala Santana (& Pennywise & A Wilhelm Scream)

 

05.05.13 FRA-Pau, TBA

 

09.05.13 GBR-Leeds, Brudenell Social Club

 

10.05.13 GBR-Newcastle, O2 Academy

 

12.05.13 GBR-London, Underworld

 

 

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