MADBALL Reveal Cover Artwork For 'Rebellion' & Premiere NEW Song!

As previously reported, Freddy Cricien and company are releasing a NEW EP later this month! Entitled 'Rebellion', the band rejoined forces with producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL) and laid down the law at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida. The EP will be released through The BNB Label, a brand extension of frontman Freddy’s Black N Blue Productions group.

The 6-song EP features four NEW tracks and newly recorded versions of two cuts from the band's legendary 1989 7", 'Ball of Destruction'. "I was 12 when we did that original recording, and I don't have the best memory when it comes to a lot of things, but I do remember that session," commented Freddy Crician (vocals). "We recorded 'Ball of Destruction' at Don Fury's studio on 2-tracks, live, with no overdubs. You went there, paid him a few hundred dollars and bang everything out. That session had me, Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front) on guitars, my brother Roger (Miret, Agnostic Front) on bass and Will Shepler (ex-Agnostic Front) on drums. We also had Craig Setari (Sick of it All) and Mark Ryan (Supertouch) on backing vocals. As gritty as the original recording was, it was cool to be able to go in and re-record a couple of the tracks ("Get Out," "It's My Life") for this new EP," says Cricien.


'Rebellion' marks the first Madball recording with drummer Mike Justian (ex-UNEARTH & THE RED CHORD), who took over the drum throne following the departure of Jay Weinberg (who recorded Madball's latest recording 'Empire').

Here is what Cricien had to say about "The Beast," one of the four NEW tracks Madball recorded for 'Rebellion': "That one is about going through the trauma of an anxiety attack. It's something a lot of us have unfortunately have had to deal with, me included. It's a different kind of song, lyrically, for Madball, but it's just like anything else we've written about... it's very real." Click here to listen to "My Blood" (courtesy of Mass Appeal)

Track listing:

1. "Reap What You Sow"
2. "The Beast"
3. "Get Out" (Ball of Destruction re-recording)
4. "Rebellion"
5. "My Blood"
6. "It's My Life" (Ball of Destruction re-recording)



In other Madball news, the band will be performing at the CBGB Festival with NYHC legends AGNOSTIC FRONT! The event will take place on Thursday, July 5th at Webster Hall in New York City! Tickets are on sale on now, click HERE to get yours while supplies last. Please check back then.

Stay tuned for Madball news!

Related links:
Madball on MySpace
Black N Blue Productions

NYHC Legends MADBALL Stream NEW Song "The Beast" + Video Footage Of Recording Sessions Revealed!

As previously reported, Freddy Cricien and company are releasing a NEW EP later this month! Entitled 'Rebellion', the band rejoined forces with producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL) and laid down the law at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida. The EP will be released through The BNB Label, a brand extension of frontman Freddy’s Black N Blue Productions group.

The 6-song EP features four NEW tracks and newly recorded versions of two cuts from the band's legendary 1989 7", 'Ball of Destruction'. "I was 12 when we did that original recording, and I don't have the best memory when it comes to a lot of things, but I do remember that session," commented Freddy Crician (vocals). "We recorded 'Ball of Destruction' at Don Fury's studio on 2-tracks, live, with no overdubs. You went there, paid him a few hundred dollars and bang everything out. That session had me, Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front) on guitars, my brother Roger (Miret, Agnostic Front) on bass and Will Shepler (ex-Agnostic Front) on drums. We also had Craig Setari (Sick of it All) and Mark Ryan (Supertouch) on backing vocals. As gritty as the original recording was, it was cool to be able to go in and re-record a couple of the tracks ("Get Out," "It's My Life") for this new EP," says Cricien.

'Rebellion' marks the first Madball recording with drummer Mike Justian (ex-UNEARTH & THE RED CHORD), who took over the drum throne following the departure of Jay Weinberg (who recorded Madball's latest recording 'Empire').

Here is what Cricien had to say about "The Beast," one of the four NEW tracks Madball recorded for 'Rebellion': "That one is about going through the trauma of an anxiety attack. It's something a lot of us have unfortunately have had to deal with, me included. It's a different kind of song, lyrically, for Madball, but it's just like anything else we've written about... it's very real." Click here to listen to "The Beast" (courtesy of Noisecreep.com)

Track listing:

1. "Reap What You Sow"
2. "The Beast"
3. "Get Out" (Ball of Destruction re-recording)
4. "Rebellion"
5. "My Blood"
6. "It's My Life" (Ball of Destruction re-recording)



In other Madball news, the band will be performing at the CBGB Festival with NYHC legends AGNOSTIC FRONT! The event will take place on Thursday, July 5th at Webster Hall in New York City! Tickets are on sale on now, click HERE to get yours while supplies last. Please check back then.

Stay tuned for more information about Madball!

Related links:
Madball on MySpace
Black N Blue Productions

MADBALL Complete Work On Their NEW EP 'Rebellion'!

It is no secret or surprise that as soon as Madball steps on any stage, the crowd goes ape shit. The NYHC legends ALWAYS performs a devastating set that makes the whole floor shaking like an earthquake, a hurricane, and a monsoon, all mixed into one. The hungry Hardcore "kids" know that the real deal Hardcore that has been Madball's trademark since 1988, still has plenty of creative juices left.

As previously reported, Freddy Cricien and company are releasing a NEW EP this year! Entitled 'Rebellion', the band rejoined forces with producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL) and laid down the law at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida. The EP will be released through The BNB Label, a brand extension of frontman Freddy’s Black N Blue Productions group.


'Rebellion' marks the first Madball recording with drummer Mike Justian (ex-UNEARTH & THE RED CHORD), who took over the drum throne following the departure of Jay Weinberg (who recorded Madball's latest recording 'Empire').


Some of the song titles are:


- Ball Of Destruction (re-recording)
- Reap What You Sow
- The Beast
- Rebellion
- My Blood


Stay tuned for more information about Madball!



Related links:
Madball on MySpace
Black N Blue Productions

Madball's Hoya Roc Discusses Bands Plans For 2012 & The NYHC Culture/Movement!

The Kings of New York Hardcore played a mean set at The Gramercy Theatre on Friday, January 20th in their hometown of New York City (presented by Black N Blue Productions). The Hardcore titans celebrated the NEW year in style, as they are gearing up for another year of Hardcore domination. Joining Madball were openers Maximum Penalty, Dead End Path, Suburban Scum, and The Last Stand.

As soon as Madball stepped on stage, the crowd went wild. The "kids" were hungry for some Hardcore, the real deal Hardcore that has been Madball's trademark since 1988. Madball performed a devastating set that had the whole floor shaking like an earthquake, a hurricane, and a monsoon, all mixed into one.

Madball Set List - New York City, January 20, 2012:

1. Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
2. Hold It Down
3. For My Enemies
4. We The People
5. Get Out
6. NYC
7. R.A.H.C.
8. Down By Law
9. 100%
10. Empire
11. It’s My Life
12. Smell The Bacon
13. Heaven Hell
14. Infiltrate The System
15. Demonstrate My Style
16. All Or Nothing
17. Look My Way
18. Set It Off
19. Hardcore Pride
20. Pride
21. Hardcore Still Lives

Right after Madball finished demonstrating their Hardcore style, we headed backstage to chat with Hoya Roc, the legendary bassist of Madball! During the conversation we chatted about Madball's plans in 2012, as well as why the Hardcore movement is still so alive and well! If you think Hoya is entertaining on stage, you have seen nothing yet! Check out this exclusive interview, and remember that HARDCORE STILL LIVES!



Related links:
Presale tix can be found by clicking here
Madball on MySpace
Black N Blue Productions

Madball To Perform Hometown Show Tonight In New York City!

New York Hardcore Kings Madball, are ready to set off another hard-hitting year of real deal Hardcore! In 2011, the world witnessed the bands hostile takeover, as they literally took over the entire world via live performances that never cease to impress. And guess what? They are ready to do it all over again in 2012.

Tonight (January 20), in their hometown of New York City, Madball will be ringing in the NEW year with a one-off hometown show! The event will take place at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City! Joining Madball will be:

- Maximum Penalty
- Dead End Path
- Suburban Scum
- The Last Stand

The show will start at 7:00 PM, and it is only $16.00 (All Ages).

Presale tix can be found by clicking here.

*** THIS SHOW WILL BE RECORDED, BOTH VIDEO AND AUDIO, FOR A POSSIBLE UPCOMING LIVE RECORD ***



Related links:
Presale tix can be found by clicking here
Madball on MySpace
Black N Blue Productions

Madball Announce Hometown Show With Special Guests!

New York Hardcore Kings Madball, are ready to set off another hard-hitting year of real deal Hardcore! In 2011, the world witnessed the bands hostile takeover, as they literally took over the entire world via live performances that never cease to impress. And guess what? They are ready to do it all over again in 2012.

Black N' Blue Productions has announced that Madball will be ringing in the new year with a one-off hometown show! The event will take place on Friday, January 20th at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City! Joining Madball will be:

- Maximum Penalty
- Dead End Path
- Suburban Scum
- The Last Stand

The show will start at 7:00 PM, and it is only $16.00 (All Ages).

Presale tix can be found by clicking here.

*** THIS SHOW WILL BE RECORDED, BOTH VIDEO AND AUDIO, FOR A POSSIBLE UPCOMING LIVE RECORD ***

Related links:
Presale tix can be found by clicking here
Madball on MySpace
Black N Blue Productions