UPDATED 11/15/99:
11/15/99 Here's the good news: The new Holdstrong "Color Of Old Memory" cd is out!!!
Order it now direct through Pin Drop or wait a week for distros and stores to get it in.
Here's the bad news: Holdstrong once again needs a new drummer. If you ever want to see them play these new songs live, tell the drummers you know to get in touch. pindrop1@ix.netcom.com
9/30/99 We ran into some delays on getting the new Holdstrong cd out. It should come out in October. So many delays! That's hardcore for ya.
Fragment will finish up recording their new cd in October. They have everything recorded, they just need to mix and master. The new stuff is soooo metal.
7/23/99 In Reach "Miles To Go" cd is out! Oh does it rip. Pick one up now! They sound a little like Bane, Turning Point and Ensign. Good stuff.
Fragment "Angels Never Came" in now on 10". Voice Of Life Records from Germany has pressed it. There will be a very limited amount available in the US. Probably around 200. You can get them from us or the band.
Holdstrong has finished mastering the new songs for the cd "Color Of Old Memory". We are going to try and get it out in August.
Die My Will just came out with a split cd with Piecemeal on Wonderdrug Records. Check it out.
Grimlock is talking about breaking up!!! Sign their guestbook and tell them how sucky that would be. Grimlock's Webpage
6/7/99 In Reach is now the newest member of the Pin Drop family. They hail from Burlington, VT. Their 9 song cd, "Miles To Go" will be released around June 21st. This will be just in time for their tour starting June 25th. We will be posting a new section for In Reach and adding them to the shows page soon. Go check them out on their tour and pick up a copy of the new cd. If you want to learn more about these guys go to the In Reach web site.
6/7/99 We now own www.pindroprecords.com! Hopefully we can get rid of this Geocities crap soon. Plans are to totally redo the site. So it might take awhile to get it up and running.
4/17/99 Holdstrong is going to record 8 new songs the week of April 19th. If all goes well their new cd, Color of Old Memory, will be out by the end of May. Holdstrong is still looking for a drummer and second guitarist that has a flexable schedule so they can play shows and tour. If you are interested please email pindrop1@ix.netcom.com
Die My Will is touring their ass off in April and May with Piecemeal. Check the show page for dates. We'll post them as soon as we get them.
Fragment and Grimlock are going on tour from May 6th to May 16th. We don't have the locations yet.
1/17/99 Die My Will and Fragment t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts are in. The new Pin Drop Zine/Catalog has been printed. It has interviews with Holdstrong, Die My Will and Fragment. The zine is printed on newsprint. Send $1.00 for your copy. Holdstrong only has one more song to finish writing before they record their new full length cd. The cd is going to be called, "Color Of Old Memory". Hopefully it will be out in late March or early April. Holdstrong is still looking for a permanent drummer and second guitarist.
11/23/98 POSTERS: Die My Will posters are in. Fragment and Holdstrong posters are on the way. Order yours while they last!
Hooded Sweatshirts & T-shirts for Die My Will, Holdstrong and Fragment will be in soon.
10/29/98 HOLDSTRONG needs a drummer and second guitarist. If you want to try out, email pindrop1@ix.netcom.com
8/12/98 DIE MY WILL ...and still we destroy cd is OUT!!! It came out insane. This is the craziest release of the year.
8/5/98 DIE MY WILL cd is at the pressing plant!!! We should have it back any day now. Start sending in those orders.
8/5/98 HOLDSTRONG has been playing with some new people to fill the shoes of the drummer and 2nd guitarist that left. Rumor has is the new kids are fitting in nicely. The new songs Holdstrong have been working on are simply brilliant!
8/5/98 FRAGMENT's t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts are in.
7/13/98 FRAGMENT is going out on a US tour August 6th - August 23rd. Check out the shows page for more info. Make sure you see their show in your area. You don't want to be the only kid that didn't get to fist bang and kickbox to the metal mayhem of FRAGMENT!
7/13/98Coming Soon!!! We are putting out the new DIE MY WILL "...and still we destroy" CD. It's crazy hectic hardcore from CT with nuts o' screamed vocals and tuned down heavy guitars. We have heard the whole mastered version of songs that will make up "...and still we destroy". It is insane! There have been some problems getting the cdr made from the master dat. This delay pushed the release date back until the middle of July. Trust us when we say, it will be worth the wait.
OUT NOW PDR10: FRAGMENT "Angels Never Came" CD.. It's the crazy metal/hardcore everyone loves. They have come such a long way since their first 7". The production is fantastic and the songs are even stronger. This release is going to take a lot of people by surprise. Watch out for FRAGMENT!
GET IT WHILE THEY LAST PDR06: The release that stepped up the standards for hardcore is still available. HOLDSTRONG "Pursuit In The Face Of Misfortune" 7" This record is dedicated to the fine art of getting what you want from life. Take anything you've ever heard by HOLDSTRONG and times it by ten. This is so much crazier than anything they've ever done, it's almost as energetic as their live show! Almost. If you don't have this yet don't wait much longer because it's going out of press real soon
HOLDSTRONG is currently working on new songs for their next full length CD. It should come out sometime this summer. HOLDSTRONG is now trying out new drummers and 2nd guitarists. If you live in the MA area and want to try out email pindrop1@ix.netcom.com and we will get you in touch with them.
The highly acclaimed: GRIMLOCK CD entitled "Songs Of Self" (PDR08) has been out for a while now. It has 7 all new tracks in addition to the now out of print Thirst For Immortality 7". Believe us, this is the heaviest you've ever heard GRIMLOCK, and most likely the heaviest hardcore you will experience this side of hell!
GRIMLOCK is going out on a US tour in August. Check out the shows page for more info.