- This is a two song split 7″ that becomes a four song split EP in digital form. ASPIGA is a snappy punk trio from New Jersey, while HANALEI is the long-running name for Brian Moss’ indie jams; he is backed by members of DEAD TO ME and THE NEW TRUST on these songs. The EP is out on Jump Start Records. More info on the release, as well as ordering info can be found on Bandcamp. All four songs are solid, please give this a listen!

It’s almost the end of March and subsequently, almost the end of the amount of time allotted to download the free “March Is Metal Month” compilation, which features metal bands from the labels Earache, Nuclear Blast, and Century Media. The 18 song release is available from the Amazon MP3 store.

- Two song EP from late 2010. Hopefully it won’t be the last material to come from the BETRAYED crew.

From the inbox:

Topshelf Records has launched a pre-order for the re-issue of MOVING MOUNTAINS 2008 Foreword LP. It is being released with an exclusive color in celebration of Record Store Day April 21 but the label has also made it available on two other colors that can pre-ordered now. The release features new artwork by Sam Kaufman and comes in a gatefold LP jacket.

Moving Mountains will be direct support on Coheed and Cambria’s spring tour, along with openers Pianos Become The Teeth. Dates kick off April 29 in Charlottesville,VA.

Foreword track listing:

• 1. Foreword
• 2. With One’s Heart In One’s Mouth
• 3. Armslength
• 4. Lights and Shapes
• 5. Lights and Shapes (RAC Maury Mix)

- New track from the group’s upcoming full-length. I’ve listened to it six times in a row. All I remember is Morris’ mouth snarling the words “King Kong Brigade”. Hrm.

- (1) Diamond, the new STICK TO YOUR GUNS full-length is excellent. The band’s sound continues to evolve, and it’s getting closer and closer to a RISE AGAINST / IGNITE hybrid with a bit more contemporary mosh; (2) Nice to see the singer wearing a BOYSETSFIRE shirt…

From the inbox:

Fresh from SXSW, El Paso’s The D.A. have released “We Hungry” from their latest release You Kids!. Sticking to their catchy dance-rock formula, “We Hungry” carries on the band’s reputation of creating lovingly crafted songs, laden with personality by odd flashes of weirdness. The D.A. certainly know how to make hits, as they build upon the standard pop formula with electronic sounds, soaring trumpet, and backbone rock instruments. Listen and enjoy.

- I think the soaring trumpet is overrated.

From the inbox:

THE ALLIGATORS’ debut full-length for Bridge Nine Records, titled Time’s Up, You’re Dead, is officially available now and collects two previously released EPs plus rare tracks and a handful of brand new songs. Check out the eponymous track, “Time’s Up, You’re Dead” and the exclusive premiere of the track “There’s Two Sides” streaming here!

- As a refresher, THE ALLIGATORS feature AGNOSTIC FRONT’s Roger Miret fronting a band with three members of legendary California hardcore outfit INSTED. It sounds exactly as you would expect it to be… and that’s a good thing.