Madball Is Balls Deep in New Album
June 27th will mark the release of Madball’s newest album, Hardcore Lives, on The Black N Blue Label and Nuclear Blast. The LP was engineered by Ken Susi (of Unearth) and mixed/mastered by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Whitechapel). The record will also feature guest appearances from Scott Vogel (Terror), Toby Morse (H20) and Candace Puopolo (formerly Kucsulain, Walls of Jericho).
Regarding the new album, frontman Freddy Cricien commented:
“I shouted ‘Hardcore Lives’ on Madball’s first release, Ball Of Destruction, – I was twelve then. It wasn’t pre planned or written down… it was an ad-lib that I just threw out there and we kept it! Back then there was no choice really, not the way we were recording – two track live at Don Fury’s… NYHC style! I feel the sentiment behind the expression still holds true today, maybe even more so. That said, Hardcore Lives at least to us, is not just about a cool ‘catchphrase’ – it’s about that rebellious spirit that doesn’t give in… In life, music, whatever. It’s about growing, evolving, and maintaining your integrity in the process.”
The album will be available as a digipak and limited edition colored vinyl, both including two bonus tracks, “The Beast” which also appeared on 2012’s EP Rebellion and “Spit On Your Grave” originally from 1992’s Dropping Many Suckas EP. Both tracks have been re-recorded for this album. Pre-order all that shit right here!!!
On top of the new album, Madball is hitting Europe next week to headline the Rebellion 5 Tour, which also features Biohazard, Wisdom In Chains, Devil In Me and Final Prayer. The band has also confirmed appearances on several big North American summer festivals. Check out their tour dates below.
04/22 Wien, Austria @ Arena
04/23 Lahr, Germany @ Universal Dog
04/24 Solothurn, Switzerland @ Kofmehl
04/25 Dresden, Germany @ Reithalle
04/26 Copenhagen, Denmark @ Amager Bio
04/27 Berlin, Germany @ Astra
04/28 Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle
04/29 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
04/30 Magdeburg, Germany @ Factory
05/01 Essen, Germany @ Weststadthalle
Confirmed North American Dates:
06/08 Long Branch, CA @Ink N Iron Festival
07/27 Philadelphia, PA @ This Is Hardcore Festival (Electric Factory)
08/08-08/10 Montreal, CAN @ Hvy Mtl (Parc Jean Drapeau)
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