Life of Agony emerged from the New York music scene in the early ’90s with one of the most distinctive sounds in its genre. Best known for its 1993 metal/crossover debut “River Runs Red” (Roadrunner Records), named by Rolling Stone as being one of the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” the band instantly built a die-hard, cult following. For over two decades, the group toured relentlessly all over the world, sharing stages with the biggest names in rock, including Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. LOA went onto release two more studio albums for Roadrunner: “Ugly” (’95) and “Soul Searching Sun” (’97), before signing to major label Sony/Epic Records in 2005 to record “Broken Valley” with producer Greg Fidelman (Slipknot, Metallica). Life of Agony has sold over one million albums to date. Last year, LOA released its 5th studio album, titled “A Place….

Life of Agony emerged from the New York music scene in the early ’90s with one of the most distinctive sounds in its genre. Best known for its 1993 metal/crossover debut “River Runs Red” (Roadrunner Records), named by Rolling Stone as being one of the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” the band instantly built a die-hard, cult following. For over two decades, the group toured relentlessly all over the world, sharing stages with the biggest names in rock, including Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. LOA went onto release two more studio albums for Roadrunner: “Ugly” (’95) and “Soul Searching Sun” (’97), before signing to major label Sony/Epic Records in 2005 to record “Broken Valley” with producer Greg Fidelman (Slipknot, Metallica). Life of Agony has sold over one million albums to date.

Last year, LOA released its 5th studio album, titled “A Place Where There’s No More Pain”. Rolling Stone hailed it as “One of the Most Anticipated Albums of the Year” ( Read Article > ) Life of Agony’s “A Place Where There’s No More Pain” is available now from Napalm Records. The album was produced by Matt Brown & Life of Agony and mastered by Ted Jensen (Alice in Chains, Machine Head, Deftones).

Tension* started out in December of 1993 in Long Island’s flourishing hardcore and metal scene. Playing shows whenever they could and building a strong fanbase, Tension* starting amassing a legion of devoted fans that became like friends and family. Combining the most vicious elements of both the metal and hardcore genres Tension* helped to develop the brutal NY style of underground music we are all familiar with today. Tension* has come to collect the respect and attention they deserve. Being one of the most influential Long Island bands of the last decade we at Last Resort Records proudly bring you their brand new album “Cleansing Through the Burning Time.” Comprised of re-recorded classics from their first three recordings as well as brand new tracks showing their maturation process as a band. This is a testament to a band who brought us some of the most brutal, real, enjoyable and memorable….

Tension* started out in December of 1993 in Long Island’s flourishing hardcore and metal scene. Playing shows whenever they could and building a strong fanbase, Tension* starting amassing a legion of devoted fans that became like friends and family. Combining the most vicious elements of both the metal and hardcore genres Tension* helped to develop the brutal NY style of underground music we are all familiar with today. Tension* has come to collect the respect and attention they deserve. Being one of the most influential Long Island bands of the last decade we at Last Resort Records proudly bring you their brand new album “Cleansing Through the Burning Time.” Comprised of re-recorded classics from their first three recordings as well as brand new tracks showing their maturation process as a band. This is a testament to a band who brought us some of the most brutal, real, enjoyable and memorable music and shows ever to grace our fine island. This record now just seals the deal certifying Tension* as one of NY’s finest.