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NC's metalcore dudes Down In It are calling it quits after a demo, an EP, a split 7", and then a final EP of their final four songs. You can listen to the EP here: downinit.bandcamp.com We released this final EP as a cassette but we did some fancy packaging since it's their final release. The black tapes /25 came in a bloodstained burlap bag but they are sold out, the purple tapes /75 come in biohazard specimen bags with latex gloves and alcohol swabs. If the tapes go quickly, we may do a limited lathe cut of these songs. You can order the cassette here: bittermelodyrecords.limitedrun.com The cassettes come with a download code too. I also created some cheaper bundles to move some stock. You can add a DII sticker and enamel pin for 4.50 or another bundle to add their split 7" and DII sticker for 4.50 extra.

We are pretty excited about this one. A split EP from Down In It from Wilmington, NC and No Restraint from Jacksonville, FL. More info will be coming soon along with the artwork. The masters have been sent off to the plant and we will keep you updated. Follow the Bitter Melody Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay in the loop. You can stream the first track / video from Down In It at the link below. DOWN IN IT Stream “Heresy”, the first track off the split 7” with No Restraint here - http://www.metalinjection.net/video/down-in-it-heresy-is-new-music-to-mosh-to From Wilmington, NC, DOWN IN IT is another shining example in the current wave of abrasive metalcore that is flooding the heavy music scene. Despite being freshly new to the game, forming only in February 2014, the five-piece has made their mark and continues to turn heads as they look to release “Humanity Has Failed”, a split 7” with Jacksonville, FL powerhouse NO RESTRAINT. The split was recorded with Andreas Magnusson (The Black Dahlia Murder, Despised Icon, Haste The Day) in Richmond, VA. Despite their side only consisting of 3 songs, there was absolutely no room for filler. Taking influence from the more metal side of metalcore like Martyr A.D. and Zao, while adding the more in-your-face style that Turmoil and One King Down made popular, allow Down In It to stand on their own while also giving them room to grow musically. Lyrically, the band hones in on a lot of topics that are extremely important and prominent in current day discussion, such as animal rights, depression, religion, and gender binaries. Andreas’ touch is obvious as well with drums that cut through the mix, and a thick but gritty guitar and bass tone that gives the recording an atmosphere that matches the potency of what this band stands for. “Humanity Has Failed” will see a release via Bitter Melody Records, and will be celebrated at Southern Ties Fest in the band’s hometown of Wilmington this November. In the meantime, the band has plans to hit the road this September with Old Wounds (Good Fight Music) for a short run to Don’t Call It A Fest along side the likes of Eyehategod, See You Next Tuesday, In Cold Blood, and many others. Follow: http://www.facebook.com/bittermelodyrecords http://twitter.com/bittermelodyrecs https://www.facebook.com/xdowninit https://twitter.com/downinitnchc Stream Previous Releases: https://downinit.bandcamp.com/

Pro duplicated metallic silver tapes. Listen here: http://paidinfullnchc.bandcamp.com/releases Wilmington's Paid In Full have written a killer, old school, hardcore EP. Members of Gut Feeling, Undying, Nourish the Flame, Down In It, and Choose Your Weapon. Bitter Melody Records is proud to release their first release on cassette. Pick up the tape here: http://bittermelodyrecords.limitedrun.com/products/556909-paid-in-full-s-t-cassette

We are releasing a new 7" from Gut Feeling. We did their first 7" last year. It's killer hardcore and the new EP is absolutely blistering. I'm pumped to see what they come up for the art, if you picked up their first 7" you'll know why (it's die cut and screenprinted and amazing). Dave just cut the ref for this, and we hope to have this out by the end of the year. Here is the more formal write up for it: Gut Feeling is a North Carolina hardcore band with an impressive musical pedigree (ex-Catharsis, Undying, Torch Runner, Nightbear, etc). Musically these guys deviate from their previous more metal-laced endeavors and the only part that really carries over from their previous bands, is top notch song-writing, structure and musicianship. Gut Feeling is bringing back anthemic hardcore in the vein of Champion, Comeback Kid, Modern Life is War, and Propagandhi. Their new EP was recorded at Legitimate Business by Kris Hilbert and features 6 new blistering tracks. The new 7” is slated to come out this winter on Bitter Melody Records and Headfirst Records and it follows up their 2013 EP (also available on vinyl from Bitter Melody and Headfirst). The first track (Living With Ghosts) can be heard here: http://youtu.be/eFz1i3d5Kbk Members: Chuck Johnson - Chris Gannon - James Chang - Dan Allen - Nick Troutman www.facebook.com/gutfeelingnc Bittermelodyrecords.limitedrun.com Headfirstrecords.limitedrun.com www.facebook.com/bittermelodyrecords www.bittermelodyrecords.com