The first single of Leiana's new release, 'Lucky #3', features a video for "Love Don't Matter"...filled with Girls! Jell-O! Ass Kicking! and No BS! This "comic book-style" video portrays a raw look at the band and an action-packed storyline where Leiana pummels her enemies one by one.

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Art by Numbers introduces a sound of natural, raw expression and emotion while still pushing their musical abilities to the limit. In order to do so, they recently hit the road across the country to record with reknowned producer, Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, The Human Abstract).

In this debut ensemble of high energy tracks, Art by Numbers creates a unique blend of eclectic, melodic and blistering musical work to go along with the catchy yet thought provoking vocals of front man, Anthony James. All the while, the compositions still feature heavy orchestration, using each instrument in a multitude of ways while covering great amounts of technical ability. Never trying to strain the listeners attention span, the album packs massive amounts of musical content into short tracks that seem to serve as "three minute statements."

Guitarists, Victor Corral and Dustin Georgeson were able to receive more than just influence when they traveled to L.A. to study under the tutelage of critically acclaimed guitarist, A.J. Minette (The Human Abstract). "A.J. really molded what we’ve been able to become not only as guitarists, but as musicians from a creative aspect," said Georgeson. "It then became our job to take that foundation and build it into something of our own that we could be proud of". From jazz to classical, the album covers a wide spectrum of musical styles while still incorporating the intensity that has become such a huge part of the new movement of the progressive mindset.

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Nations Afire are a four piece band that features current and former members of some of the most influential punk and hardcore bands from the past decade. Guitarist Chris Chasse has an impressive resume that includes a tenure with Rise Against (Siren Song of the Counter Culture '04 and The Sufferer & the Witness '06). Vocalist/guitarist Nik Hill and bassist Brett Rasmussen are both long standing members of the Orange County hardcore outfit Ignite and drummer Todd Hennig was the percussive force behind Death By Stereo for three albums.

Bassist Brett Rasmussen explains the bands excitement in making their own video. "I think we have all done just about everything there is to do in regards to being in a band like; writing, recording, producing, playing live, touring and so forth, but none of us had ever made a full production video ourselves. It was a welcomed challenge and to be honest, ended up being a lot of fun!" The band called on another friend, editor Tim Lunsford, to handle the cutting of the video. We were sitting there with Tim for about an hour and he finally said "Are you guys gonna really sit here for the next 8 hours and watch me do this…get outta here, I will send you the first cut tonight" We all laughed, then left. "I really think every band should direct their own video at least once, it creates a sense of pride for the product and puts even a bigger fingerprint on your work" Rasmussen said after the completion of the video.

Nations Afire have some local shows booked in Southern California in May/June and are in the process of booking a European tour for August.

Nations Afire Tour Dates:

May 16 - Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar
May 17 - Long Beach, CA - DiPiazzas
June 2 - West Hollywood, CA - Viper Room
Aug 13 - Sept 2 **European Tour**

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The video is for the first single "Keeper" from Villa Rise EP 'Wastelands'.

Released on April 30th for FREE via Monarch Records, "Wastelands" features six tracks of honest, emotional hardcore songs, as rich in melody as they are in aggression, with an overall sound of passion and honesty. The raw driving rhythm section, fuelled by discordant, metallic riffing, atmospheric arpeggio work provides a powerful vehicle for the spine-tingling heartfelt vocals. With the overall message that happiness is a state of mind, the EP tells a story of a young man who descends into madness, because of his inability to accept the positives and in his life.

Villa Rise is a band in a state of constant and cohesive turmoil. They are as honest a reflection of an inexplicable unrest that could possibly be constructed by the five flawed individuals who form its ranks.

It is not a matter of wanting to show you all anymore; It is an inability to sit still and to stay quiet. Amid a haze of darkness and anxiety Villa Rise cling only to the message that happiness is a state of mind, and if you can accept that, it is within your control.

2012 hails an exciting new chapter in the lives of these five former Sydney-siders, who have embarked on a journey to the United Kingdom to hone their skills and apply their brand of honest and energetic hardcore punk.

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