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ANOTHER DAMN DISAPPOINT
"RELENTLESS"
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THE RESISTORS
"PLAY IN THE DIRT "
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4LYN
"HELLO"
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HARRIS GRADE
"HOLD ON FOR YOUR LIFE"
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SCARLET GREY
"BLACK"
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INSOLENCE "BEATS NOT BOMBS"
featuring TAKUMA(10-FEET)
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POUR HABIT "SUITICIDE"
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* including Japanese bonus tracks

THE EXPENDABLES "THE EXPENDABLES"
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* including Japanese bonus tracks




PEPPER "NO SHAME"
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* including Japanese bonus tracks and DVD




SLIGHTLY STOOPID "CHRONCHITIS"
JAPAN RELEASE DATE: 6/4/08
* double-disc version



THE IRON MAIDENS "ROOT OF ALL EVIL"
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8.18.2010

INSOLENCE JAPAN TOUR 2010

Insolence's Japan tour has been confirmed as follows:

more to come.

1.12.10

INSOLENCE TO RELEASE FULL-LENGTH ALBUM

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."
-John F. Kennedy 1962

INSOLENCE 'PROJECT KONFLICT' coming this summer

Insolence will release full-length album titled “Project Konflict,” slated for release in November 3rd, 2010.

The full-length album features a heavier sound than recent releases by Insolence, returning to the band's more distinct, signature roots. “Project Konflict” is conceptualized around a political 1960's organization lead by Dr. Martin Luther King.

Recorded at Papa Roach studios in Sacramento, the album is being produced by Michael Rosen who has previously worked with artists including Rancid, AFI, Testament and Papa Roach, among many other notable musical acts.

Stay tuned for upcoming tour announcements!

For more information on Insolence, please visit their official website, www.insolencemusic.com, Twitter page, www.twitter.com/insolencemusic, and their Myspace page, www.myspace.com/insolenceone.

Left to Right: Michael Rosen, Michael Rowan, Clint Sobolik

Title: PROJECT KONFLICT
Release: 11/3/2010
Catalog#: XQAK-1028

11.29.09

INSOLENCE'S FIRST AUDIOBOOK

INSOLENCE has released their first audiobook "Insolence teaches slang school never teaches you - Part I." Mark Herman is the primary teacher in this book and Ichy speaks fluent Japanese for narration. It is now available to download from iTunes Japan.

11.1.09

PEELANDER-Z JAPAN FIRST TOUR

PEELANDER-Z followed by the debut album "P-POP-HICH SCHOOL" announce their first Japan tour to support their new album. Following tour schdule has been confirmed. Don't miss their amazing live shows.

Dec 1 2009 7:00P Heaven’s Rock Saitama, Saitama
Dec 2 2009 6:30P B.B. Street Yokohama, Kanagawa
Dec 3 2009 6:45P Enn Sendai, Miyagi
Dec 4 2009 6:00P Club 9 Koriyama, Fukushima
Dec 6 2009 7:00P Goodman Akihabara, Tokyo
Dec 8 2009 7:00P Club Fleez Takasaki, Gunma
Dec 10 2009 6:00P Yokosuka Pumpkin, Yokosuka, Kanagawa
Dec 11 2009 6:00P SDR Machida, Tokyo
Dec 12 2009 7:00P Live House J Nagano, Nagano
Dec 13 2009 3:30P Force Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
Dec 15 2009 7:00P OYS Nagoya, Aichi
Dec 16 2009 7:00P Kyoto Muse Kyoto, Kyoto
Dec 18 2009 7:00P Rock Rider Nanba, Osaka
Dec 19 2009 6:00P Back Beat Kobe, Hyogo
Dec 21 2009 7:00P Shelter Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

For detail, please visit: www.myspace.com/peelanderz

6.10.09

PEELANDER-Z SIGNED TO POWERSLAVE RECORDS

PEELANDER-Z , the Japanese Action Comic Punk Band, has officially signed with Powerslave Records for Japan. The group was originally formed by Peelander-Yellow , Peelander-Blue, and Peelander-Red (claim they are from Z area in the Planet Peelander) in 1998, and came into action based in NYC. Peelander-Blue left the group after ten years, and welcomes Peelander-Green in August of 2008.

These three dress up in color-coordinated costumes as if they came out of Japanese Animation! Have you heard of live human bowling, wrestling and kung-fu action at punk rock shows? Peelander-Z knows how to entertain the audience by dragging them into the show. One experience would capture you!

Peelander-Z has been appearing not only in major music festivals like Bonnaroo Music Festival , CMJ and SXSW , but also on TV programs like Best Week Ever on VH1, Upright Citizens Brigade on Comedy Central and MXC : Most Extreme Challenge on Spike TV, and on Anime Network. They have played with many national bands, such as Buckethead, Electric Six, Particles, and more. Also they've performed at many other major Anime conventions and the festivals all over the US. Just pay attention to their coming activities!

For more information, visit their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/peelanderz

Visit Peelander-Z's Official Website: www.peelander-z.com

Title: P-POP-HIGH SCHOOL
Release: September 30, 2009
Catalog#: XQAK-1027

5.21.09

REDOX SIGNED TO POWERSLAVE RECORDS

Melodic, punk-rock band, Redox, has signed with Powerslave Records. Based out of Switzerland, members include Matthias Kessler on vocals, Jean Burch on guitar and vocals, Lucas Peier on bass and vocals, and Sandro Bunter on drums.

Redox has built a great following due to their continuous live show bookings, some of which include, Openair St. Gallen, Openair Hochybrig, Volkshaus (Zurich), Abart (Zurich), Sedel (Lucerne), Treibhaus (Lucerne), Galvanik (Zug), Mystery (Schwyz), Rosengarten (Schwyz), and Beach Rock Party (Schwyz). The band even reached the finals of the band competition, "Battle of the Bands 2007,” where they performed on the stage of Zurich‘s famous Volkshaus and ranked fifth out of eight finalists.

In June of 2008, shortly after the release of "Cross The Line" in Switzerland, they were nominated "MX3 Band of the Week” by radio station, DRS Virus. Thanks to a supportive audience who were very much in their favor, they made it into the radio's daily program. In the early summer of 2008, they performed at Openair St. Gallen (St. Gallen) and at Openair Hoch-Ybrig (Schwyz). In early 2009, they ranked second at the "Kick Ass Award“ organized by Lucerne‘s local radio station, "Radio 3fach."

For more information, visit their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/redoxch

Title: Cross The Line
Release: September 16, 2009
Catalog#: XQAK-1026

5.14.09

PEPPER JAPAN TOUR 2009

The U.S.' leading surf-rock act, PEPPER, is confirmed to embark on their first Japanese tour. PEPPER has released their first Japanese version album, "No Shame," produced by Nick Hexum (311), Tony Kanal (No Doubt),
and Paul Leary (Sublime), in 2008. The band has sold over 400,000 records, and their album "In With The World" reached #35 on the Billboard Heat Seeker Charts. Track "No Control" from "No Shame" climbed into the Top 20 of the BDS Modern Rock Charts. In 2007, Pepper headlined the entire Van's Warped Tour.

Japanese Tour Dates:

For more details, please visit www.myspace.com/pepperjapan.

4.21.09

BELLE EPOQUE SIGNED TO POWERSLAVE RECORDS

Based out of Fort Worth, Texas, Belle Epoque, an epic, four-piece rock band has signed with Powerslave Records. Members include Kyle Istook on vocals, Aaron Anthony on guitar, Casey Brajevich on bass and vocals, and David Conley on drums.

With their brand new EP titled, “Wicked Ones and Thieves,” Belle Epoque has been heavily touring around the States, and shared the stage with notable artists such as Oh Sleeper, The Chariot, Gwen Stacy and more. The band will continue their national tour through the summer where they will perform two shows at the prestigious Cornerstone Festival. Absolutepunk.net raves that Belle Epoque have “unique vocals and unrelenting energy,” and adds that they “have the chance to stand out and shine above the rest.” -And that they definitely do.

For more information, visit their Myspace page: www.myspace.com/wearebelleepoque

Title: Wicked Ones And Thieves
Release: August 5, 2009
Catalog#: XQAK-1025

4.08.09

COLD FORTY THREE TO BE INTRODUCED TO JAPAN

Chamberlain Records and Powerslave Records Team Up to Introduce Cold Forty Three to Japan

Powerslave Records and Chamberlain Records partnered up to present Los Angeles pop/punk band, Cold Forty Three, to Japan with the release of full-length album, “From the Garage to Your Speakers” on July 22, 2009.

In 2002, current members, Moses and Joshua, left their previous band to start a new project, and recruited Rene, of The Crooks, to complete their vision. The band has since performed with notable artists such as Audio Karate, Koopa, Kris Roe (The Ataris), Eve 6 and many more, building a strong fan following.

Check out their Myspace page for more information: http://www.myspace.com/coldfortythree

Title: From the Garage to Your Speakers
Release: July 22, 2009
Catalog#: XQAK-1024

4.07.09

EUDORA SIGNED TO
POWERSLAVE RECORDS

Hailing from Los Angeles, rock/pop/indie band, Eudora, has signed with Powerslave Records for Japan. The band's first full-length recording, “The Silent Years,” is scheduled to release July 8, 2009 in Japan. Eudora's first EP release in 2005, “…And It Rained Machines,” received great response from listeners, and built a sturdy following of fans, placing the band on the map of music. The band was even chosen as one of the top eight indie bands in Alternative Press Magazine in April, 2009.

Check out their Myspace page for more information: http://www.myspace.com/eudoramusic

Title: The Silent Years
Release: July 8, 2009
Catalog#: XQAK-1023

2.10.09

ANOTHER DAMN DISAPPOINTMENT SIGNED TO
POWERSLAVE RECORDS

Another Damn Disappointment, a punk-influenced band from Sacramento, has officially signed with Powerslave Records for Japan. Members include Josh Thompson on vocals, Ross Standley on guitar, Aaron Welch on guitar, Casey Marsullo on bass and Carl Chang on drums.

Formed by Thompson and Marsullo back in 2001, the band has ridden a steady stream of success, playing with bands including Pennywise, Guttermouth, and more. In early 2004, Volcom Entertainment picked the band up for a deal to release their second full length album, "Hooligan,” which was recorded and produced by Darian Rundall (Strung Out, Bueno, Pennywise, Deviates, Yellowcard).

Later that year, Another Damn Disappointment joined the Vans Warped Tour with such great success, they were invited to join again for the 2005 Vans Warped Tour. Following the Warped tour, the band continued touring alongside Guttermouth to enthusiastic audiences everywhere.

Preparing to release their third full-length record containing two special bonus tracks, “Relentless,” in Japan on May 20, 2009, Another Damn Disappointment continues to please old and new fans alike, and just won't stop.

For more information, visit their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/anotherdamndisappointment

Title: Relentless
Release: May 20, 2009
Catalog#: XQAK-1022

1.28.09

THE RESISTORS SIGNED TO
POWERSLAVE RECORDS

The Resistors, a rockin' band based in London, England, has officially signed with Powerslave Records for Japan. Members include Karl on vocals, Ed on guitar, Geoff on bass and Seb on drums.

The band was founded in 2006 by ex-members of successful British bands. Karl and Ed played in "Elviss" from 2002, and toured several times throughout the UK both headlining and supporting with acts such as Stonesour, The Murderdolls, The Vandals and many more.

They even headlined Kerrang's UK tour and were appointed the BBC Radio #1 Record of the Week. Elviss was signed to E.M.A.P. and Columbia Records before splitting in 2005. Just a short time after, the present members recruited each others' talents to create "The Resistors"--lucky for the world!

The Resistors will release full-length album, "Play in the Dirt,” including a special bonus track, in Japan on May 13, 2009 even before its home-town release that will follow after.

For more information, take a look at their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/resistorsmusic

Title: Play In The Dirt
Release: May 13, 2009
Catalog#: XQAK-1021

12.01.08

4LYN TO RELEASE "HELLO" IN JAPAN

Ultra successful German band, 4LYN, will release full-length album, "Hello" in Japan through Powerslave Records. "Hello" features ten tracks plus four exclusive bonus tracks for its Japanese release on March 18, 2009.

With Ron "Braz" Cazzato on vocals, Dennis Kruger on guitar, Bjorn "Deee" Dubler on bass and Sascha "Chino" Carrilho on drums, 4LYN bursts out of Germany to present their greatest work to Japan. Having been around and successful for over thirteen years now, and having shared the stage with legends like Guns 'N' Roses, 4LYN is sure to impress yet again with their release of "Hello."

Title: Hello
Release: Mar 18, 2009
Catalog#: XQAK-1020

11.20.08

HARRIS GRADE SIGNED TO
POWERSLAVE RECORDS

Harris Grade , a rock band based in Los Angeles, has officially signed with Powerslave Records for Japan. Members include Alex Vonhollen on guitar, Caleb Healey on guitar, Robyn August on vocals, and Jarrett Plett on drums.

Harris Grade will release full-length album, "Hold On For Your Life " in Japan on February 18, 2009.

For more information, take a look at their Myspace page: www.myspace.com/harrisgrade

11.12.08

SCARLET GREY SIGNED TO
POWERSLAVE RECORDS

Scarlet Grey, a rock-punk-pop band based in Los Angeles, has officially signed with Powerslave Records for Japan. Members include Ben on lead vocals and guitar, Danny on lead guitar and vocals, Pete on bass and vocals, and Rick on drums and vocals.

Scarlet Grey will release full-length album, "Black" in Japan on January 21, 2009 with two added special bonus tracks for fans.

For more information, take a look at their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/scarletgrey

Title: BLACK
Release: 1/21/09
Catalog: XQAK-1018

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