Label 56 Indie Radio: Episode 1

Posted on May 11th, 2012 in Blog | Promos | New Releases | Radio
The very first episode of Label 56`s Indie Radio Show is online now! Listen Here The show opens with a song from Will To Survive- the Label 56 pick of the week. Then some discussion about the latest goings on in our music scene including the new releases from Bombs Away and Spirit of the Patriot as well as the excellent new release from Moshpit. The Greek music scene is discussed which includes talk about our upcoming interview with Kostas who writes for the Terra Patria music blog as well as his musical projects. Their music scene is then highlighted with a 3 song music block. Afterwards the show is closed out simply enough with some really good music… Track [...]
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Pick Of The Week: Will To Survive

Posted on May 7th, 2012 in Blog | CD's | P - T | Promos | New Releases | Store
Pick Of The Week 5/6/12: Will To Survive With all of the new bands coming out today in the hardcore/ metal arena I wanted to make sure one specifically did not get overlooked. Last year Will To Survive had an excellent 3 song ep released by OPOS Records. This is an “alternative” hardcore band and I would describe it as Eternal Bleeding meets Second Class Citizen. There is a rather diverse sound on this cd with tempo changes from melodic (dare I say emo influenced) to heavy, with clean and harsh (yet not too harsh) vocals both backing each other at times. A great introduction to this band and one of the top released recently. I hope to hear more [...]
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Spirit Of The Patriot- Freedom Fighters Coming Soon!!

Posted on April 15th, 2012 in Blog | Promos | New Releases
American/ Hellenic Punk band Spirit Of The Patriot has their new cd set to be released soon. It is being released by Strong Survive Records and will be a double cd. Label 56 will be looking to get copies as soon as we can
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Vinland Warriors New Site Online Now

Posted on April 15th, 2012 in Blog | Music | Promos | New Releases
Canadian RAC band Vinland Warriors have a new website online now courtesy of Dare2Dedicate. They are one of the most well known RAC bands in the world, but just in case you haven`t heard of them visit their site here.
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Enesess Interviewed By TS-Zine

Posted on April 3rd, 2012 in Blog | Interviews
Below is a ‘video’ interview with Enesess from German National Hip Hop act- n’Socialist Soundsystem. You can pick up their full length cd Volk Ans Mikrofon domestically from Label 56 here
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Moshpit Promo Video 2012!

Posted on March 25th, 2012 in Blog | Music Videos | Promos | New Releases
Promo video for the new Moshpit- We Carry The Heart. Due out soon on OPOS Records
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Spirit of the Patriot – Punks for Ron Paul (RON PAUL 2012)

Posted on March 22nd, 2012 in Blog | Music Videos | Politics
View this post for video and song Lyrics: a vote for freedom a vote for peace a vote against war in the middle east a vote against tyranny and control by the state a vote against imperialism, brainwashing and hate a vote against globalism a vote against greed a vote for new government a fresh new breed in this era of darkness this is a vote for light to lead us on a new path to show us whats right RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL FOR LIBERTY he dont want no patriot act don’t wanna tell no other foreign nations how to act just wants americans to be free giving back the constitution to you and me [...]
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Wellington Arms New Website

Posted on March 13th, 2012 in Blog | Promos | New Releases
Chicago`s Wellington Arms have a new site up now. Check it out here About Wellington Arms: Well……”Were disgusted by all these left-wing lies , the posers, the druggies, and people that are in disguise. We aint into drugs, the make-up, or the Downtown Struts – we aint into fashion punk and punks that suck it up. We aint into whats hip and hip is punk – we aint into gangsters cause that culture is fucked. All that non-sense you can shove, were into music called Rock ‘n’ roll – the sound that leaves us with a taste for blood”.
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Major Disappointment: Tax Is Control EP

Posted on March 4th, 2012 in Blog | Music | Promos | New Releases
Major Disappointment: Tax Is Control EP This is a brand new 4 song EP released by Major Disappointment (MD Facebook page here) in February of 2012. It is being release as a free download in anticipation of their second full length cd to be released later this year. Track List: 01. Working Poor 02. Tax Is Control 03. Dive Bar 04. Dylan Harvey Download Here Label 56 currently has their debut cd as well as their ‘Bootleg This DVD’ available
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Lyrics: Across The Hudson- H.A.D. (Updated)

Posted on February 26th, 2012 in Blog | Lyrics | Reviews
The lyrics posted below are from the ‘Our Side Of The Story’ cd by New Jersey`s Across the Hudson. The first thing that captures your attention about this cd is it`s amazingly good unique sound, but aside from the great sound, this cd is lyrically strong on blue collar pride and patriotism… for it was on the backbone of our working class that this country achieved greatness. The working class of yesterday was one of pride in your work and achievements and there was also a strong sense of national pride that went into building this nation. Today our working class has virtually disappeared. What jobs have not been outsourced overseas have been replaced by cheap labor. Today it is [...]
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New Label 56 Stickers

Posted on February 18th, 2012 in Blog | DIY Preservation | New Items | Promos | New Releases | Stickers | Store
Label 56 has new stickers in stock now. These are bold 8.5″ x 1.5″ high quality vinyl stickers. There are two different designs with the slogans used for Label 56 and the Label 56 blog. Two of each sent with each order. Send us your pics when you post them around
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Painful Awakening Interview

Posted on December 18th, 2011 in Blog | Interviews | Music
Painful Awakening Interview August 2010 This interview with Painful Awakening was conducted by Rick/ Label 56 in August of 2010. You can visit Painful Awakening on my space here Note: In order for the band to relay their answers as best as possible, some questions were answered in their native German. I have posted those answers in German as well as translated in English to the best of my ability. We hope you enjoy. Greets and thank you for the interview. I have been a fan of your music since first discovering you on my space even before your debut cd came out because of the heavier more brutal sound. Your music is a bit heavier style of hardcore which [...]
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Here it is! The return of the Minnesota Vikings! This is the first new cd from Bound For Glory in years. 12 tracks of pure metal with socially and politically conscious lyrics printed in a full color 16 page super glossy booklet. Limited copies have been restocked. Get yours while it`s here!!…

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Label 56 Spring Updates

By Label56 on April 24, 2012

A few updates for this spring/ summer are posted now. More will be posted soon so keep checking back Label 56 Interview: Label 56 was recently interviewed by Defiance Magazine. This was a really good interview and it should be posted soon in the Defiance Online Mag. Look for more interviews soon Label 56 Radio: The first Label 56 Indie Radio Show is now up! I`m planning to do a new one every 2 weeks. If possible I will do a new one once a week, depending on time. Check it out here Label 56 Street Teams: Label 56 Street Teams have been popping up across the country. These are headed up by people who support Label 56 and [...]