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**

>> Pickup 'Nations Afire' merch and music from their official Online Store now! <<

"Life's a Bitch" is the third single from the highly publicized album 'Under the Gun', from Modern Day Escape on StandBy Records. The song deals with the inner struggles so many face with getting through day-to-day life; with much of the imagery being a self-portrait of life's struggles as told by the band.

Catch Modern Day Escape at their upcomming US tour dates:

6/07 - Fullerton, CA @ Riff Haus
6/08 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Junkyard
6/09 - Bakersfield, CA @ Rockin' Roots
6/11 - Tacoma, WA @ Hell's Kitchen
6/12 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
6/14 - Ogden, UT @ Mojo's
6/15 - Englewood, CO @ Moe's Original
6/16 - Lincoln, NE @ Knickerbockers
6/17 - Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
6/19 - Peoria, IL @ The Brass Rail
6/20 - Joliet, IL @ Majoe's
6/21 - Portage, IN @ Camelot Hall
6/22 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
6/23 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
6/24 - Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe's
6/25 - Trenton, NJ @ Championships
6/26 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
6/27 - Towson, MD @ Recher Theater
6/28 - West Springfield, VA @ Empire
6/29 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans Music Hall
7/01 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
7/02 - Sprtanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
7/03 - Nashville, TN @ The Muse
7/05 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The COnservatory
7/06 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
7/07 - San Antonio, TX @ The Green Room

>> Pickup 'Under The Gun' from Amazon and iTunes now! Grab killer merch from the Modern Day Escape Online Store! <<

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.

>> Pre-order the 'Wastelands' EP Deluxe edition here! Pick up merch by "Villa Rise" from the Villa Rise Webstore! <<

Well, it's that time of year again, folks. The time of year when FREE stuff happens! BlankTV is giving away 10 copies of "No Room for Rockstars", The Vans Warped Tour Movie on DVD, courtesy of Shout! Factory.

Directed by Parris Patton (Amazing Journey: The Story of the WHO) and produced by the team that brought you Dogtown & Z-boys, Stacy Peralta and Agi Orsi, "No Room for Rockstars" is a feature documentary culled from more than 300 hours of film shot on the 2010 Vans Warped Tour. The film showcases music from featured acts such as Suicide Silence, Never Shout Never, Mike Posner and Forever Came Calling, as well as Warped favorites Pennywise, Bouncing Souls and Sum 41. The DVD also includes a bonus CD: "The Vans Warped Tour Greatest Hits", which features classic songs by bands who have performed on the tour throughout the years, including Sublime, Descendents, Buzzcocks, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies, No Doubt and more.

If you want to relive the Warped Tour experience all year long, you have 10 chances to win a copy of "No Room for Rockstars" on DVD! That's right! Starting now, BlankTV and Shout! Factory will give away one copy of the "No Room for Rockstars", The Vans Warped Tour Movie DVD, per day, until we give them all away!

To enter, click This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or email us at " This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ", and send us your name and US mailing address. Entries will be chosen at random at the end of every day, and posted to BlankTV.com. We might even let you know if you win. That's just how cool we are, here at BlankTV - Dangerous Music For Dangerous People!

The fine print: The giveaway is open to US residents only, so move here if you have to! Entering more than once per day will not increase your chances of winning, but it will make us feel really special!

If you aren't one of the lucky 10, can't move to the US to enter a DVD giveaway, or just want it NOW, you can pick-up "No Room for Rockstars", The Vans Warped Tour Movie DVD from Amazon, iTunes, or directly from Shout! Factory today! Look for it to hit the shelves in local retailers on May 15th!

>> The Winning Entries Board <<

Day 1: He braved the apple orchards and mean steets of South Central Washington State to submit his entry, let's all grumble congrats in his general direction, Mr. Kevin Porter of Yakima, WA! Congrats, sir!

Day 2: Hailing from St. Louis, in the "Show Me" state of Missouri, Mr. Carl Contevita triumphed over staggering odds and "showed us" that he has what it takes to be randomly selected to win awesome free stuff! That is a great skill to have, Carl! Congrats!!!

Day 3: Today's lucky entry comes from a state rich in music and grilled meat, two things near and dear to BlankTV. So when we give this DVD to Christina Jones of Irving, Texas, we do so with perforated ear drums (Thanks Pantera!), and clogged arteries (I just can't quit you, Porterhouse Steak!). Congrats, Miss Jones!

Day 4: It was such a nice sunny Mother's Day here in sunny Portland, Oregon, that we nearly forgot to give stuff away! I know, right? Luckily, the beer and steaks wore off and we came to our senses. It gives us much pleasure to give the Day 4 DVD to Mr. Toby Parsons of the City of Brotherly Love, Pittsburgh, in the great state of Pennsylvania. Enjoy blasting that bonus CD, from your horse and buggy, Toby!

Day 5: From a state rich in music, blue collar pride, and giant lakes, comes a man. Not just any man, mind you, but a man with a plan. A plan to do whatever it takes to succeed at all costs, even if that means entering a DVD giveaway. So brave. And today that dedication paid off. Please join me in a round of Oi's for Mr. Jay Kloosterman of Galesburg, MI! Jay, we hope your "No Room for Rockstars" DVD becomes a treasured family heirloom.

Day 6: Just over the hump from DVD #5, we land in the Antelope Valley in sunny California. Home to the only "musical road" in the US, and dusty jewel in the Antelope Valley crown, Lancaster houses today's lucky entrant. She braved crocodile infested internets to bring us her digits and gain a shot at a copy of this kick ass DVD. What? Shut up and say her name already? Fine! Shelly Mawhorter, you are the Day 6 Dominator! Enjoy your shiny new DVD! *game show music*

Day 7: Lucky number seven goes out to the great state of Arizona. Nestled in the political weirdness of Maricopa county lies the sleepy hamlet of Litchfield Park. Founded as an agricultural center for the rubber trade by Goodyear executive... You know what, this town's history is kinda boring. And I think resident, Scott Ruud, would agree. Fortunately Scott can liven things up a bit in Litchfield Park with his shiny new No Room for Rockstars" DVD! Congrats, Scott!

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