Here is the line-up for the Festival featuring current bands on our roster, some one off reunion appearences, and side project bands featuring members of the drp records family. Each night the music will end at 12 midnight and will be followed with DJ sets from drp records family members: I Want To Kill You’s Troy Hinson aka TROYQUAN (he will open and close both nights with sets) + WISKEY TANGO aka Markie Boov from drp’s EASTCIDE + JARED PICCONE. Jared is now in INNERPARTYSYSTEM but was in 4 (yes four drp records bands, D’arey October, Choose Your Own Adventure, The Skyline Drive and ThirteenOverEight). We will have a drp records superstore setup with rare, hard to find, and deep discounted CDs, shirts, and more ! We can’t wait to see everyone ! All cameras and video cameras WILL be allowed at this event.

In other news here at drp records:
The brutal breakdown brothers known as THRODL will start recording a new digital/ CD for a new upstart label. After two kick ass releases “This is Freedom’s Obituary” and “No Honour In Exile” we have mutually decided to part ways on good terms. We wish them the best in the future. Catch THRODL’s last drp appearence April 30th at the drp festival.

GLOOMINOUS DOOM: Sad news, it looks like tragedy has struck the ‘Doom. Singer Jeff  Kruppenbach has been eaten by a polar bear on a Viking trek in Iceland. So, after the memorial service, the remaining members of the band asked fellow grieving friend, the Singer/ Bassist of RUMPLESTILTSKIN GRINDER,  Shawn Riley to fill in on their upcoming tours. These shows will be special events try to check them out ! Upcoming shows see the GD guys team up with MENSREA (featuring Cory Smoot of GWAR) + DEAD BY WEDNESDAY and drp’s very own DIVINATION !!! Who are finally hitting the road to support the awesome new CD “Age Of Man”.

COMMON ENEMY : The kick ass Punk band from PA. had a GREAT year ! The CD/ LP “Living The Dream?” is still selling well as the band toured Europe again, supported shows for D.R.I., HellMouth, Tesco Vee’s Hate Police, Jello Biafra, and countless others. Catch them on tour NOW !!! The band are hitting the studio soon for more fun filled anthems coming at you via Overdose On Records/ drp in 2011.

VIKING SKULL: The song “Blackened Sunrise” continues to gain airplay especially on Sirius Radio. The song will be featured in the new JACKASS 3-D DVD coming soon ! The CD/ LP “Chapter Two” will be released in a special one CD/ European only jewel case version. The killer re-issue is now available on Gold vinyl, special book package 2 CD set, and now on the combined 2 CDs on 1 (all tracks are included from both the full length and Blackened Sunrise EP + the video directed by Bam Margera) Viking Skull ON TOUR in the UK Feb. 11 through March 5th with The BLACK SPIDERS. No US dates are announced quite yet, but, we are working on it.

PAGAN BABIES: Philly Hardcore Punk Legends are playing in Philly. DO NOT MISS THIS. Very few shows will be booked to support the Anthology CD/DVD “Last” out now on drp records. So, do NOT miss any of them !!! FYI: The reunited band THE HEELS (featuring members of Pagan Babies and The Workhorse lll) played their first show back two weeks ago and from all reports, were amazing !!! The Heels will be supporting Legends, D.R.I. at The Trocadero in Philly on Sat. Feb. 26th.

 GLOOMINOUS DOOM:New pre-production demos for the 6 song digital/ limited Edition EP are completed. The recording sessions begin at Karma in Richmond, VA. in two weeks with GWAR/ Mensrea guitarist, Cory Smoot. The band will stay away from home, going directly on a three week Southern tour supporting the current CD “The Feature” available now. Dates will pair Gloom Doom back up with past tour buddies JUCIFER, THE PRESCRIPTION for most dates, and a few with South Carolina,  Metal Monsters COFFIN SYRUP.

Buy drp records releases at FYE – all great indie retailers – Amazon – RELAPSE.com – iTunes – EMusic – CDBaby (for the older catalog). Thanks ! Have a safe, fun New Year’s Eve ! See you in 2011 at the drp records two day 10 year celebration in Reading, Pa. Announcement soon !!

Divination CD Release Show

 GLOOMINOUS DOOM :
The world’s greatest Metal/Ska/Thrash/Surf band is back on the road again ! This time pairing up with party animals from Florida, THE PRESCRIPTION (formerly known as Prescription Death). But first, the Gloom Doom guys head to co-headline the Devils Night Metal Festival @ Oasis in Charleston, SC on Oct. 30th.  Then it’s off to drive 1,000 miles to support CKY in Cleveland Ohio on Tuesday Nov. 2nd at Peabody’s. The band is also gearing up, as well as, labelmates NINETAIL, to record in January with Corey Smoot (guitarist of GWAR/ Mensrea) at his Karma studios in Richmond, VA. make sure you check out the NE dates in November…

VIKING SKULL: 
A huge THANK YOU to all the VIKING SKULL fans around the world. Our drp re-issue of the two CD special edition hard bound book packaging is almost all gone. Our distributors warehouse is empty. Meaning if you see it in the store, grab it now…or order it online ASAP. Order it here: RELAPSE or SEE OF SOUND 
The vinyl version is gold colored vinyl and limited to only 500 copies ! It will be in stores on Nov. 9th OR be safe and preorder it : HERE         
The single “Blackened Sunrise” is featured in the upcoming DVD version of JACKASS 3D and on the radio all over the place in November, request it on your favorite radio station !

THE WORKHORSE III :
The power trio are hard at work writing new material while still supporting the self-titled masterpiece available now. The video for “Revolution Blood Machine” can be viewed HERE .  Lisa, Blunker, and Eric have been collecting great reviews and airplay for the CD as they roll into the film studio to shoot another video this week. We’ll keep you posted.

PAGAN BABIES:
The reunion show last month at THE TROCADERO in Philly was a great success. 400 people showed up to see this special event. Thank You for supporting the show, it truly was awesome. So awesome in fact, Pagan Babies just may be playing again (!!) but, for now… check this out:  The Workhorse 3’s drummer, Eric Perfect has joined forces with Pagan Babies Mike and Dan to re-ignite the band THE HEELS. Look for live dates to begin this winter. The PAGAN BABIES CD/DVD entitled “Last” is out NOW !!!

DRP:
Thanks again for the support and interest in the label and our bands. Look for BIG news about the return to the stage of a few drp alumni bands reuniting and and a return to the stage for SPINEBELT !!  This is the 10 year anniversary of the label. We’ve released 43 titles ( !! ). To celebrate, take a look banck, and rock into the future, we are planning an awesome festival/ multi-media event this winter…details soon !!
Frank + Chris

THRODL:  The band has completed TWO videos already to promote the new CD “No Honour In Exile”.  Here are the links for “Ruthless” and “FireAntz” Check them out ! Also look for show announcements soon as the band will hit the road for a string of dates with SWORN ENEMY and DEMILTIA(Jenn City’s new band) and selected dates with drp’s own GLOOMINOUS DOOM joining the party.

drp records’ very own FRANK PHOBIA will be a guest speaker at the POWER CHORD ACADEMY. Sharing his knowledge and insight with the young musicians at the camp. Check out their site to check out what they are all about www.powerchordacademy.com

PAGAN BABIES: The Philly Hardcore Legends have announced a very special event. Mark your calendars now. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10th at The Trocadero in Philadelphia Pa.,  come celebrate the release of “Last” the complete anthology (re-mixed and re-mastered) + a Pagan Babies history DVD entitled “Stories Of Old” is included. Advanced tickets can be purchased at TicketMaster, The Troc Box Office, Kadillac Tattoo, and from bands playing the show to avoid any surcharges. Special guests for this Old School meets New School event are: WISDOM IN CHAINS – McRAD – Violent Society- drp’s own, Common Enemy – and Thee Nosebleeds.  Check out the movie trailer HERE

DIVINATION: Big confirmation. The NEW CD from DIVINATION entitles “Age Of Man“ will hit the streets and online sites on Tuesday September 7, 2010. The cheapest place for pre-ordering the CD and having it delivered the day it comes out is HERE or at Amazon: HERE !

In August: Amazon.comand drp records are unleashing a NEW 10 song FREE drp records download sampler on AMAZON . We will have details next week. Stay tuned.

Pagan Babies : The Philly hardcore punk 80’s icons have compiled every track from their catalog, and some unreleased material, remixed and re-mastered all of it and coupled it with a great documentary DVD about the Philly scene in the 80’s and history of this legendary band. The release is called “Last“. The band will reunite to play ONE show to celebrate the release in Philly in September, details soon !

Viking Skull: The specially packaged 2 CD  entitled “Chapter Two” set will be available in stores for the first time this Tuesday. The CD was originally recorded in 2007, it was overlooked and never officially released by Filthy Note Records, owned by Bam Magera. The drummer is Jess Margera of CKY and the rest of the band is based in England, yes that is a long commute for band practice. This is a limited edition release, so hurry. The vinyl version will be released in October to coinside with the release of the movie JACKASS 3 in 3-D, which features the song “Blackened Sunrise” from this release.

ALL THESE RELEASES ARE AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER or buy them this week. The cheapest discounted prices on all new drp releases is through www.seeofsound.com which is our run by our distributor, MVD. However, they are available worldwide at many great retailers and their sites for delivery to your door. www.relapse.com – www.fye.com – www.bestbuy.com – www.amazon.com …..While you are shopping make sure check out the current kick ass releases from Gloominous Doom, Six O’Clock Saints, Throdl, Kill The Car, Common Enemy, Ninetail, Karma To Burn and more.
Speaking of Amazon.com… We here at drp records are happy to announce for the month of August, drp will be a featured Indie Label. We will be giving you a new 10 song FREE drp download Sampler ! Just visit the Amazon site in August, download and enjoy !

Thanks again for the support and interest in our label. We’ll be updating you next week on late summer/ Fall tour dates/ and exciting news from our bands. Have a great week.
Remember kids Faith No More can change your life too. Reunited and it feels soooo good !
Frank, Chris, DC, and all here at the drp empire.

THRODL : CD Release show: FRI. MAY 7th @ THE SILO NIGHTCLUB, Reading, Pa.
ALL AGES/ 21+ to drink. 6 PM.

KILL THE CAR: CD Release show + Common Enemy @ REC CENTER, FRONT ROYAL, Va.
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 8th – All Ages ! 5 PM.

GLOOMINOUS DOOM – on tour THIS week w/ THE BINARY CODE – 7 shows in 6 days ! Check them out in a town near you!

REQUEST Gloom Doom and THRODL on LiquidMetal/ Sirius/XM ! Thank You TROY for the airplay this past weekend !!
Request “Portal Potty” from Gloom Doom and “Ruthless” from Throdl on your favorite Metal or College radio show !
Request “Memento Mori” by Six O’Clock Saints on your favorite Active Rock/ Alternative/ or College station !
Other quick news bits:
COMMON ENEMY are preparing to tour Europe for the 4th time ! They leave in a few short weeks !
PAGAN BABIES finished mastering today at Mastering House with Tom Volpicelli.
GLOOMINOUS DOOM are opening for GWAR at CROCODILE ROCK/ Allentown, Pa. on June 17th. more tocket info: TIX
Thanks again for all the support !