Tuesday, January 14th, 2014
As the early 1990s lineup of groundbreaking metal/hardcore innovators, Integrity, prepares to reunite on stage for the first time in over two decades as the main headliners of the massive A389 X Bash in Baltimore this week, today the first new hymn from this iconic collective in just as long is now playing.
"7th Revelation: Beyond The Realm Of The VVitch" is a contemptible, ominous movement, one which recalls the brooding, religious overtones and occult persuasion which set this lineup of the Integrity clan apart from countless legions of bands preaching of veganism, straightedge lifestyles and supporting the hardcore scene in the early-mid '90s. ...
Monday, December 16th, 2013
2013 witnessed the rebirth of Integrity's 1995-released Systems Overload, with the A2/Orr+ Mix of the already massive album, merging alternate mixes and takes from the initial sessions with contributions from previous and current members. This rebuilding of one of hardcore's most iniquitous and legendary releases was followed by the announcement that the iconic lineup that brought some of the band's most seminal releases, including Systems Overload,into existence will reunite on stage for the first time in over twenty years, with a one-time set, as they will headline the A389 Recordingsten-year anniversary Bash in Baltimore, Maryland in January.
And now, as the A389 X Bash ...
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
Following recent A389 Recordings announcements on some of the label’s biggest priority titles to date- including brand new LPs from Integrity, Full Of Hell and Noisem -- today the label sets its ninth annual label mixtape/digital compilation loose upon the masses. The owners of Baltimore-based A389 have been offering similar free mixtapes every year since its’ foundation in 2004, utilizing it to unleash music from their most high-profile acts, as well as to shed some light on releases lying in the dark corners of their intense roster.
With a punishing forty tracks culled from ...
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
You have to tip your hat to the few DIY labels that have managed to not only survive, but flourish throughout the massive transition the record industry has undergone over the past decade. And by flourish, we’re not talking about getting rich. We’re talking about hard work and a true dedication to an art form that inspires with a consistent output of meaningful creativity. With iTunes and electronic media surpassing physical sales, and even such mainstays as Spin magazine pulling its hard copies from shelves, it is evident music fans are becoming more niche oriented and knowledgeable. There’s no more gamble when purchasing a record, chances are you’ve heard ...
Thursday, December 13th, 2012
From Belgium by way of Cleveland, OH, metallic hardcore pioneers, Integrity have announced the release of a limited edition 7" entitled Black Heksen Rise as part of the Indie Recordings 7-inch Collector's Series. Limited to 500 copies worldwide (100 grey, 200 white, 200 black), the 7" will be released Feb. 8 in the U.S., Norway, Germany and Austria, and Feb. 12 in the rest of Europe. You can pre-order through Indie Recordings.
The 7-inch features two remastered songs, "Black Heksen Rise" and "VVaiting For The Sun (To Burn Your Eyes Out)," both of which see the band's trademark sound permeated by somewhat ...
Friday, August 31st, 2012
A389 Recordings has just released details and ticket information for their IX Anniversary Bash. The bash will be held at Baltimore's Ottobar on January 18 and 19th 2013 and will feature legendary acts Catharsis, Integrity, Despise You, and more renowned hardcore, powerviolence, and d-beat influenced bands.
A389 Records reports:
UPDATE!!! - More band and days announced HERE
(Temporary Flyer..Jeff Beckman is designing the actual poster art)
A389 RECORDINGS IX ANNIVERSARY BASH
THE OTTOBAR, BALTIMORE, MD
FRIDAY JANUARY 18th, 2013
INTEGRITY
CATHARSIS
GEHENNA
FULL OF HELL
CYNARAE
ILSA
OLD LINES
SATURDAY JANUARY 19th, 2013
LEFT FOR DEAD
DESPISE ...
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Dwid Hellion of legendary hardcore band Integrity, sits down for a rare exclusive interview with Blow The Scene Editor-in-Chief, Joshua T Cohen on the eve of Integrity's newest release, The Blackest Curse.The new album hits the streets May 25 through Deathwishinc! Integrity are widely credited for not only having laid the foundation for metallic hardcore, but having continually defined the genre and influencing bands such as Converge, Hatebreed, and Rise and Fall, to name a few. Now over 20 years active in the music and art world, Dwid Hellion give our readers an inside look into his current influences and works, life in Belgium, and he ...
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Cleveland Hardcore Legends Integrity are dropping a new full length May 25! Now 20yrs deep in the game, with releases that have changed the coarse of metal and hardcore fusion forever; Integrity are releasing "The Blackest Curse." on an unsuspecting public through Deathwishinc.
"Integrity have been surrounded by myth, controversy, and legend for much of their almost 20 year existence. Along with fellow Cleveland monsters Ringworm, they are responsible for laying the foundation for metallic hardcore as we know it. Not only dictating, but literally defining the wave of musical darkness that continuously influences those at the forefront of the aggressive music scene. You can hear their direct influence in bands like Rot In ...
As the early 1990s lineup of groundbreaking metal/hardcore innovators, Integrity, prepares to reunite on stage for the first time in over two decades as the main headliners of the massive A389 X Bash in Baltimore this week, today the first new hymn from this iconic collective in just as long is now playing.
"7th Revelation: Beyond The Realm Of The VVitch" is a contemptible, ominous movement, one which recalls the brooding, religious overtones and occult persuasion which set this lineup of the Integrity clan apart from countless legions of bands preaching of veganism, straightedge lifestyles and supporting the hardcore scene in the early-mid '90s. ...
Following recent 
Dwid Hellion of legendary hardcore band Integrity, sits down for a rare exclusive interview with Blow The Scene Editor-in-Chief, Joshua T Cohen on the eve of Integrity's newest release, The Blackest Curse.The new album hits the streets May 25 through 
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