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Driven Fear

We're a hardcore band from the Brisbane/Gold Coast area. We concentrate lyrically on political issues and the day to day bullshit we all go through and put up with. We're not here to fit in and we're not going anywhere anytime soon. Drawing our main influences from punk and hardcore mainstays such as Good Riddance, Sick of It All, Comeback Kid, Bad Religion, Toe To Toe, Mad Ball, Raised Fist, and 59 Times the Pain. We're here to get our messages across. Not to judge.

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Snakepit

Snakepit are a hardcore punk band based in Toronto, Ontario, though their guitarist is a native of Japan. They are well known for their explosive stage presence and having very wild live shows. Only active for one short year (2009-2010) they accomplished a remarkable amount in that limited time. 25+ local area shows, 2 dates in the USA as well as an extremely successful week-long tour in Japan with some of the countries biggest bands(Aggressive Dogs, Vivisick and others).

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Strung Out

Strung Out is a punk rock band from Simi Valley, California, formed in 1992. They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of punk rock and metal to form their primary sound. They have released nine albums on Fat Wreck Chords and appeared on numerous compilations and skate/surf videos. They have played on the Warped Tour and continue to tour internationally. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Jason Cruz, guitarists Jake Kiley and Rob Ramos, bassist Jim Cherry and drummer Adam Austin.

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Comeback Kid

Comeback Kid (CBK for short) is a hardcore band from Winnipeg, Canada, formed in 2002 by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy Hiebert, who were both members of the band Figure Four, currently on hiatus. In 2003, Comeback Kid signed to California hardcore label Face Down Records, who released their debut album, Turn It Around. For their 2005 album Wake the Dead, they signed to Victory Records internationally, and to Smallman Records in Canada. Wake the Dead has now sold over 100,000 copies and was voted Alternative Press's 100 bands to know in 2005.

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Asleep In The Light

Asleep in the Light was formed in 2010 when members Nico (vocals) and Jolan (Guitar) had the idea to start a band. The music then started coming together as Monty (Bass) and Tim (Drums) were added to the band. Paul (Guitar) was the last member to complete the 5-piece band preparing the way for shows in 2011. Asleep in the Light will be planning on releasing their highly anticipated EP in 2011. Look out for a show near you soon and be sure to come say hi.

The Swellers

The Swellers are a punk quartet from Fenton, Michigan, formed in 2002. Their music is fast and melodic, drawing heavy influences from 1990s skate punk. The current lineup consists of Nick Diener (guitar & lead vocals), Jonathan Diener (drums & backing vocals), Ryan Collins (guitar) and Anto Boros (bass). They are signed to Fueled By Ramen. The band played on the Vans Warped Tour in 2005 and had a short tour in Japan following the Japanese release of The Beginning of the End Again.

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Wholehearted

Wholehearted was a melodic hardcore band from Wisconsin driven by passion and aggression. They are doing their final tour in August 2009
UP NORTH HARDCORE!
Final Lineup:
Nick Gauthier - Vocals
Jordan Clark - Guitar
Adam Nero - Bass
Marcus Boldt - Drums Original Lineup:
Trent Brusky - Vocals
Jordan Clark - Guitar
Nick Gauthier - Guitar
Marcus Boldt - Drums
Adam Nero - Bass

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Hopeless

1) Hopeless is a melodic hardcore band from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Since their formation in 2008, Hopeless have wasted little time in establishing themselves as one of Australia’s most forward-thinking hardcore bands. After landing early support slots with acts as diverse as Have Heart and Four Year Strong, Hopeless has gone on to tour nationally with everyone from Her Nightmare and The Amity Affliction through to We Are The Ocean and Ruiner.

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Brothers

1] Brothers is a melodic hardcore band from Grand Rapids, MI featuring ex-members of Comeback Kid. Their debut full length album titled "Black Friday" was released via Saw Her Ghost Records in August of 2007. In the vein of more traditional hardcore, Brothers are frequently compared to such acts as Comeback Kid, Terror, and Champion but carry with them a unique sense of melody that is entirely their own.

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