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The 2011 Metalliance Tour dates have officially been announced. The tour is to feature Helmet, Saint Vitus, and Crowbar for its inaugural lineup. Dates can be found below.
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03/17/11 Dallas, TX @ Southside Music Hall
03/18/11 Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog / SXSW
03/19/11 New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
03/20/11 St Petersburg, FL @ State Theater
03/21/11 Orlando, FL @ Firestone Live
03/22/11 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street
03/23/11 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
03/24/11 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
03/25/11 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
03/26/11 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
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Sometimes some of the most creative music is derived from the combination of artists from different spectrums of the music world. One such band has undoubtedly created a sound for themselves and caught the attention of Century Media Records recently. Mick Kenney is a highly respected titan of vitriolic underground metal in the form of his legendary band Anaal Nathrakh and Brandan Schieppati is best known as the curator of Bleeding Through, one of the most aggressive and innovative American metal bands in recent memory. 
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Hot off the heels of releasing one of 2011's most anticipated hardcore releases in "Do Not Resuscitate" via Bullet Tooth, Most Precious Blood frontman Rob Fusco has posted demo material from a new project, Fires and Floods. The group notably features ex-Shai Hulud guitarist Matt Canning as well, and rounding out the group is Canning's The Twilight Collective comrade Phil Bryer (guitar) in addition to Emidio Capponi (bass) and Sean Ward (drums).
Thus far, Fires and Floods has recorded one demo track, which can be heard below: 
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Foundation just wrapped up recording their new album which is set to hit stores April 19th from Bridge Nine Records. Titled "When The Smoke Clears," this album is 10 tracks of "pure, unadulterated hardcore" (Decoy Music).
"When The Smoke Clears" was recorded throughout December in Atlanta, GA with Matthew Washburn who is known for his work with bands like Mastodon and Norma Jean. A new track will be posted soon for your listening pleasure - stay tuned to Bridge9.com for more info soon. The label states, "Trust us...this is one of the heaviest hardcore records we've put out in years." 
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Boston hardcore band Bury Your Dead have parted ways with frontman Myke Terry, who now intends to pursue a solo career. He has since been replaced by previous Bury Your Dead frontman Mat Bruso, who co-wrote and performed on the albums "Cover Your Tracks" and "Beauty And The Breakdown," in addition to having toured with the band for the Family Values and Ozzfest festivals, among hundreds of shows.
The following press release was issued by Terry‘s camp on the matter:
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