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Strike Anywhere

Strike Anywhere is a melodic hardcore/punk band from Richmond, Virginia. They formed in 1999 after the demise of frontman Thomas Barnett's previous band, Inquisition. Their music is characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and socially conscious lyrics. They have released 4 full-length albums and are currently signed to Bridge Nine Records. Strike Anywhere is a political band, with lyrics touching on such issues as police brutality, anarchism, anti-capitalism, women's rights, animal rights, and globalization.

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Confession

There are two artists with this name: 1. Confession was started by Michael Crafter in 2008. Dan Brown from Byron Bay hardcore band 50 Lions plays bass. In 2008, Confession released an EP on Resist Records entitled Can't Live, Can't Breathe. The band has also completed several tours around Australia. The band has recently parted ways with their guitarist and drummer. Matt Owens, the former drummer, states on myspace that he left the band as he has decided to focus more time on other interests and careers and has nothing against the other band members.

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Arturo Chaos

Within the post-modern musical arena there are two musical entities. There are simple and catchy tunes, and there is wild, abstract, impulsive, and provocative music;
Arturo Chaos masters both spectrums. Perth is flourishing with young talent, and based on recent achievements Arturo are proving to be the one of the youngest, prominent and most promising Perth acts of 2009. Arturo Chaos are spontaneous with progressions, not seperating but combining all elements of the metal and hardcore genre, and even extend beyond these boundaries.

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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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Vera

There are three artists named Vera
1. An American rock band
2. An Australian melodic hardcore band
3. A Turkish rock band
1. Vera—a Florida based rock band—has continually captivated audiences with their vibrant tones and rich, dynamic melodies. Vera has opened up for well-known acts such as Orlando’s Between The Trees, Rookie Of The Year, and national rising act–Fireflight. "From the pulsing bass line at the start of “Sound” to the vibrant guitars at the end of “Warm Me Up,” The Sound is a compelling EP that reflects melody, unity and honesty.

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Manners

There are three groups called Manners. 1. Manners is a hardcore band from New Haven/Hartford, Connecticut, formed in 2010. The band is composed of vocalist Chris Hague, guitarists Ian Edgerly and Jay Holmes, bassist Michael Magas, and drummer Danny Sheridan. The band has released two EP's entitled "Escapism" and "Apparitions," that can be heard at their official Myspace, www.myspace.com/mannersct or Facebook www.facebook.com/mannersct.

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Oceans

There are (6) artists with the artist name OCEANS: (1)Oceans were a post-rock, primarily instrumental band from Urbana and Chicago, Illinois formed in the fall of 2005 at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Oceans is Ryan Martin, Nick Wakim, Keith Marek, Mike Parkinson, and Luis Belorin. Oceans released their first full length album, Nothing Collapses, in early 2009 on Copper Lung Records. They played their last show on October 30th, 2009. www.myspace.com/broceans --- (2)Oceans are an Hardcore/Progressive band based in Burlington, Ontario.

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Hometime

Starting out, Hometime were a pop punk band. then soon moved on to the heavier stylings of Metal. Hometime Features members from Bloodsport.
Starting Line up:
Aaron Mabz: Guitars and vocals
Jade: Lead guitars
Tyson: Bass
Hannah: Drums. Final line up:
Nathan: Lead vocals
Aaron: Guitars and vocals
Jade: Lead guitars
Levi: Bass, vocals
Joel: Drums.

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