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Over-Reactor

Over-reactor are a hip-hop/punk/metal two piece from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2010. After establishing himself as a powerhouse songwriter and producer with The Director's Cult and Dukes Of Windsor, musicologist Cory Blight spent four months in 2009 recording the music tracks for Over-reactor in his studio in St Kilda.
Enter Ezekiel Ox, the punk rock shaman who had already torched every major Australian festival's stage, harnessed the power of Columbia Records in New York and sold out a UK headline tour with his bands Mammal and Full Scale.

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Pyramid Scheme

Pyramid Scheme is a thrashy punk, hardcore band in the vein of many contemporary west coast hard core acts. Their abrasive vocals coupled with hilarious lyrics, delicious bass lines and tasty riffs make for an equally good show and listening experience. Members:
Brian- vocals
Mychael- guitar
Anthony- bass
Pope- drums

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Refrain

Refrain is at least 3 bands: 1. Refrain was heavy metal band from Kuopio, Finland and was formed in 2004. In 2005 they released demo Psychosis and in 2006 EP Justice for the Undead. Their activity ended in 2007 - 2008.
Last lineup: Jani - guitar (Project Silence, Moukka)
Kuvis - bass
Mikko - keyboards
Roni Mikkonen - vocals (Taste Utopia, Twisted Silence, Virtuocity, The Rockers)
Pete - solo guitar (Project Silence)
Cimble - drums (Warmath) Past Members: Youzzie - vocals
Antti "deeaa" Heikkinen - vocals

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Kvelertak

Kvelertak (meaning stranglehold or chokehold) is a six-piece black metal hardcore punk band from Stavanger, Norway. All lyrics are written in Norwegian, the band's native language, and concerning Norse mythology/Viking folklore. As of today, the six members are: Erlend Hjelvik (vocals), Vidar Landa (guitar), Bjarte Lund Rolland (guitar), Maciek Ofstad (guitar), Marvin Nygaard (bass), and Kjetil Gjermundrød (drums). Known for their consistent, idiosyncratic sound, the band states that their main influences are rock and roll, black metal and punk.

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Defeater

Formed in Massachusetts in 2004 and solidified in 2008 from a diverse background of musicians, Defeater is a forward-thinking hardcore band with more to them than just mosh parts. The band recently released their debut full-length Travels on Topshelf Records and now, to celebrate their new home, Bridge Nine Records will be re-releasing Travels on CD internationally as well as the vinyl edition in conjunction with Topshelf Records on February 24th, 2009.

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Cancer Bats

Cancer Bats are a 4 piece hardcore punk / metal band who have come to destroy. Fueled by a burning desire to rage harder, play louder and have more fun than any other band, Cancer Bats mix hardcore, southern metal, and punk rock into a lethal rock and roll explosion. The band originated in May of 2004 with singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, former member of Toronto metal band At The Mercy Of Inspiration.

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