Housemates Andy Hurley (FALL OUT BOY), Kyle Johnson (bass for MISERY SIGNALS), Ryan Morgan (guitar for MISERY SIGNALS), Stu Ross (guitar for MISERY SIGNALS) and Matt Mixon (of now defunct 7 ANGELS 7 PLAGUES) have played shows together or with each other over the years. Currently, the group has gathered to work on a new musical project, BURNING EMPIRES. Described as a crusty hard-charging hardcore punk with nary a melodic or metal shred in site, the BURNING EMPIRES guys have already turned heads with the music they’ve created in the past, but these guys are storming the new music scene with the release of their first 7 inch, a tour of Australia, and their own clothing line.

Offering their fans a little slab of vinyl is commendable; it shows they’re down to Earth and still paying attention to the underground music scene. Let’s not forget about where hardcore, punk and metal began! The bulk of the songwriting is done by Ross, and vocals and lyrics are by Morgan. Ross says, “musically I wanted to do a band in relation to MISERY SIGNALS, a more punky hardcore version influenced by bands like PROPAGHANDI, COMEBACK KID and CURSED. Basically whenever we write a song we live by the mantra fast, pissed and evil.”

These guys refer to themselves as the Fuck City crew which seems to be turning into an empire in itself. Fuck City Records is expected to release a few of their side projects in 2010, and their clothing line spawned somewhat accidentally into a serious business venture. Initially these guys made some hoodies for themselves and locals, but many more took interest. They began offering them on their web site, but true in true Fuck City form, many stores could not carry them because of the expletive. So the group is unveiling three new designs without the word “Fuck” on them. The Fuck City web site also has forums where these guys regularly throw down over social issues.

The first 7 inch from BURNING EMPIRES features the two tracks, "Hearts First Into Hell" and “Disavowel", both of which are now available. Australian tour dates are posted on myspace and the Fuck City website features the band’s offerings and all news related to the Fuck City crew. Follow them on myspace at [link] and be sure to check out the website [link]

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