JONIN, THE FEDS, LAST CHANCE TO REASON Join TRIBUNAL RECORDS Family

Three new and extremely diverse bands have joined the Tribunal Records family. JONIN, THE FEDS and LAST CHANCE TO REASON all have new albums coming out on August 7. Details about each band can be found below.

THE FEDS have been blowing the doors off local clubs in their home state of Texas for a few years now. During that same time THE FEDS never limited their explosive live shows to simply their native stomping grounds but more importantly unleashing them upon newly captivated fans across the South and Midwest while opening for such noteworthy acts as EVANESCENCE, HOPESFALL, FINCH, CHEVELLE, SEVENDUST, BOWLING FOR SOUP and HOOBASTANK. Their long-awaited debut, "A Touch of Panic", demonstrates exactly what it means to be a modern rock band — not "modern rock" the genre, but a contemporary rock machine, embracing all of the great classic rituals with such freshness and enthusiasm that it all seems brand new. THE FEDS brand of blistering rock has brains and heart, "A Touch Of Panic" blends the rock splendor of VELVET REVOLVER and JANE'S ADDICTION with the classic sensibilities of early VAN HALEN and GUNS N' ROSES. It all comes down to spirit, and THE FEDS have it exactly right: no pretense, just a purity of focus and energy that comes only when you're doing exactly what you're put on this earth to do, which in the case of THE FEDS is just one thing...to rock!

Preview tracks at: www.myspace.com/thefeds.

In the ever-growing world of technical metal, the issues of the genre have become glaringly evident. More and more bands flood the scene with blazing chops, dizzying odd-times, and incomprehensible avant-garde vocals. What's missing? Songs. The folly of the virtuoso is always his inability to create something that both the musician and the average listener can comprehend. While hardly claiming to be virtuosos, LAST CHANCE TO REASON tackles this issue nonetheless. Maine's LAST CHANCE TO REASON is one of few technically adept bands that take the time to choose a single note rather than figuring out how many they can cram into a measure. Using their technical ability as a tool to craft a truly different sound rather than just flaunting their ability with unbridled wankery, LAST CHANCE TO REASON can focus on the art of the riff, engaging experimental sounds, and irresistible vocal hooks. Despite influences ranging from MESHUGGAH to DEF LEPPARD to the classical atonal composers of the 1900s, LAST CHANCE TO REASON has strived not to become a bouncing hodge-podge of genres, but create a unified and original sound.

Preview tracks at: www.myspace.com/lastchancetoreason.

Over recent years, Raleigh (North Carolina) has become known for their diverse and dominant metal scene. Powerhouses from that scene include UNDYING, CONFESSOR, DAYLIGHT DIES, WIDOW and DREAMSCAPES OF THE PERVERSE. JONIN have been developing and honing their own metallic style to help themselves stand out within such an extremely competitive arena. Their Tribunal Records debut, "The Secret", is a document of several years of meticulous and labored struggle to craft a stunning and unforgettable first impression for metal fans not just in North Carolina but all over the world. JONIN are able to seamlessly blend the modern melodic attack of bands like SOILWORK, TOOL and INTO ETERNITY with the pomp of EIGHTEEN VISIONS while harnessing the aggression of IN FLAMES and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. JONIN are a unique band not just within the North Carolina metal scene but more importantly a cut above the majority of metal bands "going through the motions" today. JONIN vocalist Stuart Smith can also be heard on KILLWHITNEYDEAD's new track "Kill Them With Kindness" from "Hell To Pay".

Preview tracks at: www.myspace.com/jonin.