When it comes to the claims of who the “legends” of the hardcore scene really are, some prime factors need to be taken into consideration—namely: influence, longevity and reputation. Madball - a pummeling staple of New York Hardcore since the band’s inception in 1988 – is one of the few groups that can lay claim to achieving high marks in regards to all of the above, while also maintaining an undying spirit that, to many, represents the heart of what hardcore is all about.

Originally coming to fruition as an Agnostic Front side-project, featuring a junior-high aged Freddy Cricien - younger brother of legendary Agnostic Front frontman Roger Miret - on vocals, Madball quickly established a reputation as being one of the hardest-working and most visceral hardcore bands in the scene, which still holds true to this day.

In celebration of the group’s 15 plus years of influential existence, Madball recently released the band’s most ambitious release to date, Legacy. Legacy is a continuation of all of the standards that any fan could expect from the group: bruising rhythms and riffs, commanding vocals and an overall confidence that most hardcore troupes couldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole.

Supporting their latest release, Legacy, Madball are set to once again hit Australian shores this September for a national tour.

Sept 19 Rosemount Hotel, Perth    
Sept 20 Fowlers Live, Adelaide Lic / AA
Sept 21 Corner Hotel, Melbourne    
Sept 22 Basement, Brisbane    
Sept 23 Manning Bar, Sydney Lic / AA    
Sept 24 Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

Tickets on sale now from usual outlets.

Legacy CD out now on Roadrunner