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Death Grip Clothing is proud to be a sponsor of Pro Wrestler “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon

“This system it wasn’t designed for us!”

Beer. Punk rock. Professional wrestling. D.U.F. This is “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon.

Since he debuted on September 22, 2001, Cannon has made his mark on the independent wrestling scene. Cannon brings technical prowess, agility & power to every promotion he has ever worked in. He can hold his own hold for hold, but when the time comes, Cannon can brawl with the best of them…

Cannon has a long list of accomplishments and is constantly adding to them!
“The Anarchist” has traveled the world perfecting his craft. He has kicked butt and drank beer in Canada, England, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, & in Japan as well where he was on tour with Dragon Gate Pro Wrestling. He’s won the IWA-Mid South Heavyweight Championship twice, he’s a two-time AAW Heritage Champion, as well as the current AAW Tag Team Champions with his partner Jimmy Jacobs, and he was even a star on MTV before it was all fist-pumping and guidos! Cannon competed in the first season of MTV’s Wrestling Society X; giving him an all new fan base all across the globe. “The Anarchist” teamed up with Sami Callihan at DGUSA forming the group D.U.F. (Dirty Ugly Fucks). They do what they want, when they want, and drink as much as they want! …just to name a few!

Recently, Arik Cannon became the first and only Official PBR Pro Wrestler getting endorsed by his mistress and temptress: Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Constantly on the road, there’s a good chance you’ll bump into Arik Cannon sooner or later, because chances are he’s headed to a town near you right now! Keep tabs on “The Anarchist” and where he’s going to be next on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @arikcannon and look for the hashtag #officialpbrprowrestler.

Oh, and if you see him at a show, be sure to say Hello and never hesitate to buy him a beer… Or two!

Death Grip Clothing is proud to be a sponsor of one of America’s most diabolical Women Pro Wrestlers, MsChif 

Spawned forth from the hellish INFERNO, MsChif is a demonic force driven by the desire for competition and victory.  Clad in black and green, spikes and chains, this terrifying and beautiful entity has desecrated opponents the world over.  Her diabolical reputation has earned her the title “Your Soul’s Tormentor”, a clear sign of the devastation that she leaves in her emerald wake.

MsChif wields eldritch abilities in battle, such as her serpentine flexibility, allowing her to bend in ways most would consider impossible.  Her piercing banshee wail is infamous and can send even the bravest of fighters cowering in fear.  Perhaps most deadly is the poisonous green mist she spits, blinding her enemy and causing the to choke.

A master of combat, MsChif moves with unhallowed grace to obliterate those who would face her.  Failure is something this infernal being will not accept.  Her battle cry as she stands over her victim’s broken body will echo in their soul for eternity.

http://www.mschif.net

Forming in 2007 by Shaun Glass and vocalist Jeremy “Jerms” Genske, Dirge Within immediately began their domination of the competitive heavy music scene, making a name for themselves through extensive touring, earning rave reviews from the press and public alike, while hitting the road with metal luminaries like Trivium, Fear Factory, Static X, Devildriver, Whitechapel, Gwar, Kittie, 36 Crazyfists, and Nonpoint, and appearing on the Chicago stop of the 2009 MAYHEM tour.
Following up their acclaimed debut Force Fed Lies, which drew rave reviews in the pages of Revolver, AP, Rocksound and Metal Hammer (UK), and features the singles “Forever The Martyr”, and “Confession”, which became staples on Sirius XM and various hard music radio outlets, and even made their way as playable tracks for the popular video game Rock Band. Dirge issued a three song EP titled Absolution, in August, giving fans a taste of what’s to come from their forthcoming sophomore release.
In stores April 10 via THC/Rocket Science/RED, There Will Be Blood showcases what fans of Dirge Within are already familiar with; powerful grooves, strong hooks and punishing guitar riffs, with an evolved songwriting and technical prowess far beyond its predecessor .
Says vocalist Genske, “The songs are heavier, smarter, and more melodic in parts. Some are even a little slower! There were no rules when we were writing.. at all. No holds barred. Whatever came out, came out. And I think it’s gonna make a really good, well-rounded Metal album.”
Produced by the band, with Destrophy frontman Ari Mihalopoulos, Blood delivers as promised, with standout tracks like “Memories”, “As We Prey”, “Vultures”, and “There Will Be Blood”, building on the rock solid foundation Dirge has already laid. With the recent addition of drummer Frankie Harchut and guitarist Chuck Wepfer, Blood is set to pick up where their debut left off, as a pummeling slab of melodic, modern Metal.
Dirge will hit the road in Spring to support Blood, and the first single “Memories” has already started to work its way onto Hard Rock playlists throughout the country.
“I’ve seen these guys live and they kill! The new tracks I’ve heard are awesome and will not disappoint!!! HELLYEAH!!” – Vinnie Paul (Hellyeah, Pantera)

Last False Hope are some city slickers from the mid-western suburbs of Chicago. Their unique sound of underground outlaw country imbibed with their roots in punk and metal is a loose bull in a china shop. This clash of genres that has been dubbed “Brutal-Grass” has quickly earned them a name in the scene.

The band was cooked up by Jahshie P. A long time veteran in the Chicago music scene, best known as the former front man of nationally touring Hardcore/Punk band, Failed Resistance. And later, My Vengeance and Neverland.

In the past few years, Jahshie P. developed an intense interest in country western and bluegrass music, along with his new found passion of the mandolin. Come the Summer of 2009, his new skills began to translate into songs. His first step was to bring his wife, Kristina Nutting, a new comer to the Chicago music scene, along for the ride. She would rapidly warm up to the banjo. Quick to the draw, they set forth to include a track to the Outlaw Radio Compilation: Volume One. To fill in the blanks, they recruited Producer, Shawn Connors, best known as the drummer of death metal band, Bound And Gagged and later, Jashie P.’s band mate in Neverland, as well as a number of other fly-by-night acts. 

To fill in the line-up, Arcadia Kust on fiddle, Sean Moriarty on guitar and Dave Beneventi on bass from a local irish punk act, The Fisticuffs, as well as former My Vengeance members, Stevie Lee on drums and David Wiegers, who also played guitar and as well as, contributed backing vocals in Neverland. This line-up would go on to record “Two Dollar Pints” for the comp.

Over the course of roughly the next year, the seven of them would go on to write more songs and play several national and local shows. In September 2010, they re-enlisted producer, Shawn Connors to begin work on the debut EP, “The Shape Of Bluegrass To Come.” Four songs, “Giving Up God For Lent,” “Drag Me To Hell,” “You Drink, You Drive, She Wins” and “Dying and Diseaed” would make the final cut. The EP was released on March 1st through Pint Of Happiness Records and later, distributed by Jahshie P’s own, Solitary Records.

After the conclusion of the “The Shape of Blue Grass To Come” sessions, Sean, Arcadia and Dave B. parted ways with the band. Shawn Connors has since joined to fill the open guitar position, along with Scott Farruggia, from Bound And Gagged and Neverland on bass and, Colleen Mary, another new comer to the Chicago music scene, on fiddle. The new line-up was debuted on a track for the Southern Independent Volume One Compilation, entitled, “Guilty Until Proven Innocent.”

October 2011 saw the release of a versus split with Madison, Wisconsin’s, Nellie Wilson & the Hellbound Honeys on Solitary Records.  The release included the bands most brutal and bizarre effort to date in “Darkest Days,” as well as covers from Nellie’s LP, “Taking the O out of Country.”  The A-side of the split includes Nellie’s renditions of Last False Hope tunes, “Two Dollar Pints,” “Dying and Diseased” and “Outlaw Girls.”

In March of 2012, Last False Hope collaborated with Shooter Jennings on a new original track entitled “1922″, that was exclusively released on the Outlaw Radio Compilation: Volume II.

Since their inception, Last False Hope has performed at the 2011 Muddy Roots Festival and have also shared the stage with the likes of Star Fucking Hipsters, World/Inferno Friendship Society, The Business, Joe Buck Yourself, Those Poor Bastards, .357 String Band, Hellbound Glory, The Goddamn Gallows, Rachel Brooke, The Hackensaw Boys, Slim Chance & the Can’t Hardly Playboys, Viva Le Vox, The Sawyer Family,Deals Gone Bad, Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers, Reverend Horton Heat, Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Antiseen, and the legendary, Wanda Jackson.

Last False Hope are currently writing and recording their debut full length album, titled, “Methlehem,” which they are hoping to release later in 2012. The album will be produced by Country Music superstar, Shooter Jennings, and co-released on Solitary Records and Sexy Baby Records.

DEGRADE THE SIGNAL is a hard rock/ metal band hailing from the Danville, Illinois. In the short amount of time they’ve been a band, they have quickly grown a solid fan base that continues to grow throughout the Midwest. Within the past year, they’ve shared the stage with heavyweights such as Nonpoint, Adelitas Way, Diecast, Soil, Jackyl, Eye Empire, Sevendust, and others! In January, 2012 the band recorded their EP with Mudvayne producer Erik Nelson. Every time DTS takes the stage they put on an explosive live show that is finished off with genuine professionalism. They’re a breath of fresh air that provides their audiences with aggressive and powerful, well crafted songs with driving guitars that hook the hard rockers balanced by melodic songwriting and thunderous drums that keep fans coming back for more. The band has received several show sponsorships including Monster Energy and Budweiser; as well as featured on several rock stations throughout the Midwest. In 2012, the band has already lined up tour dates with bands such as Eye Empire and Straight Line Stitch. Degrade The Signal invites you to download free music by visiting their Reverbnation or Facebook page!

www.reverbnation.com/degradethesignal

www.facebook.com/degradethesignalband

Nonpoint:

Elias Soriano – Vocals
Robb Rivera – Drums
Dave Lizzio -Guitars
Rasheed Thomas-Guitars, Vocals, Percussion
Adam Woloszyn -Bass

Formed in 1997, Nonpoint has since released eight full-length albums and one live album selling over 750,000 albums in North America. With over a decade of extensive road work under their belts, the band has toured with All That Remains, Mudvayne, Papa Roach, Sevendust, Disturbed, Flyleaf, Buckcherry, Drowning Pool, Stone Sour, and Hell Yeah and graced the stages of Ozzfest, Rock On The Range and Summerfest. Additional career high marks include “Bullet With A Name” peaking at #22 on the Mainstream Rock charts as well as being featured on the game “WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007″ and in the 2007 film The Condemned. The band’s cover of Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” was the theme song for the movie Miami Vice and also landed them on the Mainstream Rock charts.

Nonpoint have recently completed the recording process for their self-titled new studio album with producer Johnny K (3 Doors Down, Staind, Sevendust). A 2012 release is expected. The band recently unveil new song “I Said It” from upcoming album. And also they are planning to tour with Call Me No One.

Eye Empire: Ryan Bennett, Corey Lowery, Donald Carpenter, B.C. Kochmit

The origin of Eye Empire began in 2007 when Corey Lowery (ex. Stuck Mojo/Stereomud/Dark New Day) and B.C. Kochmit (ex. Switched) started to construct what would eventually, and unknowingly, become the foundation of an empire. The two would get together once or twice per month to write and record as many songs as possible.

After two years of writing and searching for the right vocalist to stamp his mark on this new music, Donald Carpenter (ex. Submersed) joined the group in October of 2009. followed by former Texas Hippie Coalition member Ryan Bennett on drums. The band’s debut album: Moment of Impact will be released on June 19th, 2012 via Bad Puppy Records/Bulldog Productions.

Produced by Corey Lowery and Eye Empire, early pressings of the album have already sold thousands of copies on-line exclusively through mail order. An expanded track listing with three brand new songs make up the national release of Moment Of Impact.

The first single from the album, “I Pray” has already been heard on Sirius/XM’s “Octane” for the past few months; while the band has been staging one standing room only show after another. Eye Empire will immediately head back out on the road for dates beginning on September 4th in Madison, WI, and rolling in to a direct support run with Wayne Static’s Pighammer that commences on September 27th in Sacramento

This is their “Moment of Impact” and it’s just the beginning.

EyeEmpire.com

facebook.com/eyeempire