Madball remains true to their concise album titles - the new record will be called "Hardcore Lives" and is set to be released at the end of June. It was produced and mixed by Ken Susi (of Unearth) and Zeuss (Hatebreed, Whitechapel). There will be guest appearances by Scott Vogel (Terror), Toby Morse (H20), and Candace Puopolo (Walls of Jericho).
Freddy Cricien on the album: “I shouted ‘Hardcore Lives’ on Madball’s first release, Ball Of Destruction, – I was twelve then. It wasn’t pre planned or written down… it was an ad-lib that I just threw out there and we kept it! Back then there was no choice really, not the way we were recording – two track live at Don Fury‘s… NYHC style! I feel the sentiment behind the expression still holds true today, maybe even more so. That said, Hardcore Lives at least to us, is not just about a cool ‘catchphrase’ – it’s about that rebellious spirit that doesn’t give in… In life, music, whatever. It’s about growing, evolving, and maintaining your integrity in the process. ”
