Wrench in the Works just released a song from their upcoming album “Decrease/Increase”.  The song, called “Project AK-47” is about child soldiers and was inspired by the organization of the same name.  Here the band explains why this project means so much to them:

“This past Cornerstone Festival we learned about the ministry Project AK-47 and what they are all about.  It really just hit close to home for us as a band and we felt a Godly calling to support them and bring awareness to people – even to the point of us writing a song called “Project AK-47″ on our new record which is inspired by the ministry.  Basically the calling they have is to save child soldiers in southeast Asia (over 300,000 kids) who have been kidnapped, orphaned or deceitfully recruited to serve as soldiers in government armies or drug cartels; for $7 you can help save a child through them.  Just think about what you were doing at age 7 or your little brother or sister or nephew or niece and then think about yourself or them training with a machine gun.  It makes my stomach turn to think about what these kids go through and the fear they must face everyday.”

You can find out more about Project AK-47 here:  http://www.projectak47.com/ and you can hear WITW’s new song here:  http://myspace.com/wrenchintheworks

The new album “Decrease/Increase” releases March 16.  Says Andy Nelson of WITW’s latest effort:  “The record was meticulously written and recorded with a vision to blow away our last record technically, musically, and lyrically.  We honed in on the strengths of the band and weeded out the weaknesses and we are pumped about the end result.”

We are very excited to announce that Call To Preserve will be touring Europe from March 28 – April 24 in support of New York Hardcore legends Agnostic Front. This is Hell is also on all of the dates as well. Make sure to check these shows out. You can see all the info in our tours section . In other Call To Preserve news, they will be recording a new full length album in March (before heading over to Europe) that will see an early summer release. More will be posted about that album soon.

We are happy to announce the Facedown Records “Young & Wreckless Tour” that spotlights our up and coming bands.  This will be a full US tour that kicks off in mid March and runs through April.  The tour consists of In The Midst Of Lions, Hands, A Hope For Home and Onward To Olympas.  Check out the tours section for all the dates and make sure to check out all 4 of these great bands.  The “Young & Wreckless Tour” is brought to you by Outburn Magazine, Merch Now and Black Rose District Clothing.

The debut album from Onward To Olympas is out now!  Magazines and fans have amazing things to say about this young bands debut so make sure to check it out today.  You can pick up a physical CD copy at Hot Topic, Hastings, FYE (select stores), Best Buy (North Carolina stores), and at these indie locations: Bull Moose, Gray Whale, Angelos, Independent Records, Newbury Comics, Exclusive, Waterloo and Zia.  As always, you can pick it up along with merch from the band in the Facedown Records online store, or you can buy the album digitally through iTunes or Amazon MP3.

The incredible full length from Shapes Stars Make is available now.  Pick up a copy at Hastings, Best Buy (Dallas area stores), select indie stores nationwide and the Facedown Records webstore.  You can also pick it up digitally on iTunes or Amazon MP3.

You can now check out the brand new video from Onward To Olympas for the song “Sink Or Swim” on our You Tube page. This is from their debut album “This World Is Not My Home” that comes out tomorrow!  Directed by Drew Russ.  Check it out and spread the word.  Also, today is the last day to get your pre-orders in for the new album.  $12.99 gets you the CD and a T-shirt, so check that out in our online store.

We are very happy to announce the signing of In The Midst Of Lions. Last summer ITMOL released their debut album “Out Of Darkness” on Strike First Records and since that release they have proven themselves with through non stop touring and the ability to create incredible music. They will be recording this Spring with Jamie King (For Today, Between The Buried And Me) for a Summer 2010 release. Make sure to check out ITMOL on the road now with The Crimson Armada and be on the lookout for spring touring plans to be announced very soon for them.

Hands is heading out on The Creatour this February with Facedown’s newest signing – Onward To Olympas. Check out all of the dates in our tours section and make sure to support this tour and these two great bands.

Saving Grace’s new album “Unbreakable” is available now!  Like all Strike First releases, the physical CD version is a limited edition, environmentally friendly digi pack which you can pick up in our online store, Amazon, Interpunk, Smartpunk or other online retailers.  Or you can get the digital version at iTunes or Amazon MP3.  Also, congratulations to Clement Sigonneau of Pelham, NY for winning the Saving Grace skateboard deck!

The brand new issue of Outburn magazine (Dethklok on the cover) has a full page feature on Onward To Olympas and also praises the album with a 9 out of 10 review! This debut album titled “This World Is Not My Home” comes out on January 19th so make sure to check it out as soon as it’s available, or pre-order it in our online store with a T-shirt for only $12.99!