Hardcore Lives – it’s about that rebellious spirit that doesn’t give in… In life, music, whatever.

New York City hardcore veterans Madball have set Hardcore Lives as the title of their forthcoming album. The LP was engineered by Ken Susi (of Unearth) and mixed/mastered by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Whitechapel). It also features guest appearances from Scott Vogel(Terror), Toby Morse (H20) and Candace Puopolo (formerly Kucsulain, Walls of Jericho).

With a musical legacy dating back over 25 years Frontman Freddy Cricien had the following to say about Hardcore Lives.
“I shouted ‘Hardcore Lives’ on Madball’s first release, Ball Of Destruction, – I was twelve then. It wasn’t pre planned or written down… it was an ad-lib that I just threw out there and we kept it!

Back then there was no choice really, not the way we were recording – two track live at Don Fury‘s… NYHC style!

I feel the sentiment behind the expression still holds true today, maybe even more so. That said, Hardcore Lives at least to us, is not just about a cool ‘catchphrase’ – it’s about that rebellious spirit that doesn’t give in… In life, music, whatever. It’s about growing, evolving, and maintaining your integrity in the process.

I’ve always felt that ‘we as a scene’ had to scream just a lil louder… to be heard! That said, ‘Hardcore Lives’, at least to us, is not just about a cool ‘catchphrase,’ it’s about that rebellious spirit that doesn’t give in… in life, music, whatever. It’s about growing, evolving, and maintaining your integrity in the process. It’s about family, overcoming adversity, and respect. All the things that matter inside and outside of the music realm. It’s for everyone and anyone with an open mind and heart.”

The LP is to be released on June 27th via Cricien’s own The Black N Blue Label for the U.S. and Nuclear Blast. It will be available as a digipak and limited edition colored orange vinyl, both including two additional bonus tracks: “The Beast” which also appeared on 2012′s EP Rebellion and “Spit On Your Grave” originally from 1992′s Dropping Many SuckasEP. Both tracks have been exclusively re-recorded for this release.

“Hardcore Lives” track listing:

01. Intro
02. Hardcore Lives
03. The Balance
04. Doc Marten Stomp
05. DNA
06. True School (feat. Scott Vogel)
07. The Here And Now
08. Nothing To Me
09. My Armor (feat. Toby Morse)
10. Beacon Of Light
11. Born Strong (feat. Candace Puopolo)
12. Spirit
13. Mi Palabra
14. NBNC
15. For The Judged

Bonus tracks:

16. The Beast
17. Spit On Your Grave 2014

Later this month, MADBALL will embark on the fifth installment of the band’s renowned Rebellion tour with BIOHAZARD, DEVIL IN ME, WISDOM IN CHAINS and FINAL PRAYER.

Cover art:
Madball Hardcore Lives

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