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Cory McKay (born 1970 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) , better known as Cormega or "MC Cor", is an American emcee best known for his vivid and poignant narratives about inner-city life. Cormega came up as part of the early-'90s Queensbridge, Queens, New York scene that also fostered such name acts as Nas and Mobb Deep, among many others (not to mention the preceding generation of artists affiliated with Marley Marl and the Juice Crew).

THE UPGRADES are an up-beat alternative punk rock band. Mixing modern day rock influences with reggae rhythms and punchy beats, their music clearly points to a targeted audience more in touch with mainstream commercial music than just a niche market of ska or punk enthusiasts. The hints of modern pop punk, and vocals reminiscent of many "anthem-esque" type rock songs with traditionally catchy chorus's have been said to “stir up even the most stoic listener“.

Since 2001, the concept for TTOW was on the mindset of Carl King. In 2005 this became a reality when King calabirated with Lar Bowler to develope the direction and sound of what was to become Two Tales of Woe. In the fall of 2007, Ross Duffy, Chris De Brabandere and Johnny Kerr solidified the bands Line Up. TTOW quickly made a name for themselves as a hard working Live act in the Irish Metal Scene. Throughout 2008, writing and rehearings began for the debut album, "A Conversation with Death". Recording began in August of that year.

Hailing from the coastal town of Geelong in Australia, Dawn of Retribution utilise many styles of extreme music to deliver one uncompromising aural experience. Coupled with a crushing live performance, the band has worked hard since their inception in 2007 to earn a respected reputation in Australia's metal scene. After tearing apart a years worth of audiences and winning the praise of both their industry peers and music fans through original compositions, a furious live show and seamless execution, it was time Dawn of Retribution began to consider a studio recording.