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Downfall

There are at least ten bands named Downfall (you'd think at least one of them would change their name). (1) Californian Punk band
Downfall was a ska and punk band from the Bay Area formed by Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman, Dave Mello, Pat Mello, and Jason Hammon following the break-up of Operation Ivy in 1989 and pre-dating Armstrong's and Freeman's wider recognition in Rancid. They performed three shows at Gilman over a period of three months: one of these shows was recorded. for more info check out http://www.operationivy.com/downfall.php

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City Escape

City Escape was formed in August 2007 and immediately started writing songs and hit the stage. A few months later in January 2008 they released a 4 track demo which appears on Myspace and can be downloaded for free. As the months have gone on since the demos release the 4 piece Rock/Ambient group has gone on to play a substantial number of shows across Australia and has supported acts such as: Thrice (USA), Closure in Moscow, All Time Low, Elora Danan (RIP), Craig Owens, House Vs. Hurricane, Set Your Goals and Forgiven Rival.

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SilhouettesUK

SILHOUETTES are the latest talent to emerge from Reading bringing their own blend of technical and progressive sounds with a touch of ambience to the metal world. From what started as a bedroom project for guitarist Paul Hinton in 2009, the encouraging feedback on demos and fan demand led the band to hit the live circuit. SILHOUETTES began leaving a mark on the live scene by gaining solid support slots with bands such as Animals as Leaders and The HAARP Machine.

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Jeffrey Nothing

Jeff Hatrix aka Jeffrey Nothing's Solo Project which features members of Mushroomhead Steve "Skinny" Felton and ex bassist Joe "Murdernickle" Kilcoyne also Ryan Farrell on guitar. For Live shows it has been said that both Steve and Joe will play select shows then JJ (Haaz) and drummer Doug Nickson will take over on tour.

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Crossfaith

CROSSFAITH was formed in November of 2006 and the band currently consist of vocalist Kenta Koie, guitarist Kazuki Takemura, bassist Hiroki Ikegawa , drummer Tatsuya Amano and programmer Terufumi Tamano. The sound of the band in aggressive while introducing both strings and electronica sound effects to add catchy melody and unique structures of the songs. With this originality and the great live performance...

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K.O.Kaine

K.O.Kaine formed in the summer of 2002 from the ashes of underground favourites Freak K.O. Ad Phillips: Vocals is a trained singer and exceptional front man as well as a master of the synthesizer. His work can be found in a number of other projects including one with Glen from One Minute Silence and the hardcore group Last Days of Vengeance. Mik Crone: Guitar has worked as a successful record producer, session musician and music lecturer. He has built his own studio and continues to work with bands as a music industry consultant whilst maintaining a crazy rock-and-roll lifestyle.

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Daysend

Having taken their wares across the vast span of North America, New Zealand and Australia Daysend have fused an array of musical genres to create a hard edged yet melodic metal sound. The explosive Sydney five piece rocketed into existence in 2003 with all the passion and determination that has propelled them to the very top of their country's heavy music scene. Later that year the band released their debut album, 'Severance' which was voted by listeners of high rating radio station Triple J as Number One Australian Metal Album of that same year.

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Rant

RANT (formerly known as Yeast Dough) is an Emocore/Metalcore-Band from Kapfenberg, Austria, consisting of Martin Weber (vocals), Christian Seidinger (guitar), Joachim Hofer (bass) and Christian Hollik (drums). RANT was founded in 1999. Since May 2002 the lineup didnt change. From that time the band from Kapfenberg, Austria was permanently increasing its popularity in its home region and in whole Austria.

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(HED) p.e.

Hed P.E., previously known as (Hed) Planet Earth and stylized as (həd) p.e. is a rapcore band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1994, the band performs a style of music which they refer to as "G-punk". Their music is primarily based in a fusion of punk rock and hip hop, but they have also been known to incorporate elements of heavy metal, reggae and other genres. After releasing three albums on Jive Records, Hed PE left the label to record independently, eventually signing with Suburban Noize Records in 2006.

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