Old Ceasefire live pictures

(above two are from Cornerstone Festival)





(above two are from a church gym in Dayton, OH)

Thanks Josh Arnold for the pictures!

I was recently contacted by filmmaker, Justin Koleszar, who had just directed Overcome's music video. He asked if I could post the video on the blog, so of course being a long-time Overcome fan, I said YES! I received this awhile back, but have been having a difficult time getting online and such since my computer is about trashed. Anyway, here's Overcome's music video for their song, "Seeker Sensitive". Thanks again Justin for the video.

Overcome - Seeker Sensitive from
Justin Koleszar on Vimeo.

Killing Years review on StereoKiller

Check out this review about my band, Killing Years' new four-song demo on StereoKiller, written by Matt from Carrying the Fire.

Hailing from Cincinnati, OH... Killing Years play a very dark brand of metallic hardcore influenced heavily by bands like Strongarm and Morning Again. Melodic, yet heavy and sometimes dissonant riffs accompany the very dark and personal lyrics of frontman Jason Michaels. The music on this demo is incredibly strong in both arrangement and delivery, but the real story is in the lyrics. Having had the opportunity to play with this band and since becoming friends with Jason... I have learned that not only does he mean every word he says, he pulls no punches. He is a man that has been through what I would consider to be hell, and has come out on the other side much stronger because of it. These songs are documentation of that journey and transformation. Assisting Jason in the vocal duties are guests Kevin Byers (Morning Again) and Chris Alsip (Suffocate Faster) on the songs "The Seed" and "Missing" (respectively).

It is very rare in this day and age that you stumble across a band who really pour out their hearts through their music and actually have something of value to say. Especially when regarding such dark topics as death, suicide and drug addiction. Killing Years writes songs about where they've been, where they are and where they're going. Quite simply, they are 100% real.

If you are, or ever were a fan of bands like Strongarm, Shai Hulud or Morning Again... give these guys a shot. More importantly, if you yourself have ever battled or are battling personal demons... whether they be depression, addiction or otherwise... listen to what they have to say. There just might be an answer here for you.

I'm honored to have been able to see these guys play. It is truly an emotional experience and I implore you to check them out if they come through your area.

You can download the demo here:
KILLING YEARS DEMO 2011

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Genre: Hardcore - Metallic Hardcore
Label: self released
Official Site: Click For Link
Similar Bands: Strongarm, older Shai Hulud, Morning Again.

Killing Years demo!

For those of you who may be into my band, Killing Years, download our new demo, Four Songs, here. These songs were previously on our 8 song demo, but have been selected to be re-mixed and mastered, as well as feature guest vocals by Kevin Byers (ex-Morning Again / Waking Kills the Dream) on the song, "The Seed", and Chris Alsip (ex-Suffocate Faster / currently of Suicide Pact) on the song, "Missing". Check it out! I hope to get some more stuff on the blog. I greatly appreciate all contacts and email I continue to receive constantly, and do apologize for not being able to get around to everyone's messages/emails quicker. If you've got stuff that belongs on this blog, let me know! Thanks.

As the Ruin Falls merch

Download issues...

I have been having a lot of trouble with the files in my Mediafire stuff not being available for download, but are still there. In addition, having issues with messed up .rar and .zip. As usual though, feel free to email me or get at me on Facebook (link on the right side of the page) and I'll send you whatever files you're having trouble with. I haven't had much time lately to attend to the blog, or add more stuff, but I will get around to fixing this stuff and sending requested files to people.

Six Feet Deep merch!

I am so extremely jealous of Clint for this.
Thanks for the pictures of the Six Feet Deep and Focal Point merch!

Six Feet Deep

Cleveland

Focal Point merch

Focal Point

There is no excuse after death
for your ignorance during life.

Unashamed shirt

SPIRIT-FILLED HARDCORE

Once again, jealous of you Stephen. Thanks for the picture.

An old Overcome t-shirt

I have been looking for an Overcome shirt for years, but I'm not sure if this is actually it. If I am remembering correctly, the Overcome shirt I have been looking for had OVERCOME in the design on the front, but bigger, and I don't think the back was like the one in picture.

Thanks for the picture Stephen!