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Demented Promotions presents:
MADBALL
(http://www.myspace.com/madball)
MADBALL ARE:
Freddy Cricien - Vocals
Hoya - Bass
Mitts - Guitar
Rigg Ross - Drums
"When it comes to the claims of who the "legends" of the hardcore scene really are, some prime factors need to be taken into consideration - namely: influence, longevity and reputation.
Madball - a pummeling staple of New York Hardcore since the band's inception in 1988 – is one of the few groups that can lay claim to achieving high marks in regards to all of the above, while also maintaining an undying spirit that, to many, represents the heart of what hardcore is all about.
Originally coming to fruition as an Agnostic Front side-project, featuring a junior-high aged Freddy Cricien, younger brother of legendary Agnostic Front frontman Roger Miret - on vocals, Madball quickly established a reputation as being one of the hardest-working and most visceral hardcore bands in the scene, which still holds true to this day. In fact, Madball has shared the stage with nearly every reputable hardcore and metal band of the past decade, and even after years of existence the band can still outperform most of its contemporaries. The group's influence has affected many of the modern giants of the scene--Hatebreed and Terror, among countless others, being notable examples.
Often imitated but never duplicated, Madball has managed to perfect its patented chugging, grooving New York Hardcore sound, while always maintaining the same street-life inspired attitude that originally ignited the band's ever-smoldering flame. The final results - which have taken the outfit to nearly every corner of the world - have allowed the group to experience things that many from the same rough New York neighborhoods would never have thought possible.
In celebration of the group's 15 plus years of influential existence, Madball recently inked a deal with Ferret Records and with it comes the band's most ambitious release to date, the aptly titled Legacy. Produced by renowned heavy-music specialist Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Throwdown), Legacy is a continuation of all of the standards that any fan could expect from the group: bruising rhythms and riffs, commanding vocals and an overall confidence that most hardcore troupes couldn't touch with a ten-foot pole.
One of the prime factors in the rise of Madball's popularity in both the hardcore and metal scenes is due to its take no prisoners mentality when it comes to the live performance. Backed with a full-force live show that has wowed the eyes of fans and musicians alike for years, Madball will play anywhere anytime and has consistently toured North America, South America, Europe, Japan and Australia, while playing shows with the likes of Sepultura, Slayer, Black Sabbath, Sick of it All and Hatebreed.
After a band has existed for a certain amount of time, some might wonder whether or not that original "magic" has dissipated. Madball, however, continues to look forward to new challenges and sees new experiences as being just as vital as anything gleaned from the past."
With RHYTHM TO THE MADNESS
(http://www.myspace.com/rhythmtothemadness)
"RTTM was formed when Klaas wrote the lyrics to ‘till your well runs dry’ and ‘through the mind’s eye’ and gave them to Stief so that fitting music could be written for them. The two songs were recorded in their friends demo-studio and no plans where made doing anything with them. However, the two songs were so well received with anyone who heard them that Powered Records decided to release them on the demo-cassette. RTTM’s appearance on the Justice release party got kids wanting more that just a demo. In October 07 RTTM released their debut EP on Powered Records; two songs, an intro and a motorhead cover song were recorded in Dé studio in Asse. With this release it became clear that RTTM was going to become more than just a project band. Their new LP "Weltschmerz" is one of the best records you'll hear this year."
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Support from:
Famine
(http://www.myspace.com/faminehc)
Frustration
(http://www.myspace.com/frustrationhc)
Forced Out
(http://www.myspace.com/forcedouthc)
Date: Friday, 11th December
Place: Fibber Magee's, Parnell Street
Time: 7.30pm (Early Show!)
Price: €15 on the door! No tickets!
For more information send Demented Promotions (www.myspace.com/dementedpromotions) a message.
