myspace music my music | music videos | featured playlists | top artists | shows | classifieds | forums 

Outbreak (touring the east coast in Nov!)
Hardcore / Punk / Thrash

"November tours with Agnostic Front and Smartbomb!"

Maine
United States

Profile Views:  597868




Last Login:  11/19/2008
View My: Pics | Videos

   Contacting Outbreak (touring the east coast in Nov!)

 MySpace URL: 
  http://www.myspace.com/outbreak  

   Outbreak (touring the east coast in Nov!): General Info
Member Since10/15/2004
Band MembersLegg | Mikey | Perkins | Ryan
Sounds Like
Buy Music:
.
"Split" w/ Only Crime
Buy 7" | Buy on iTunes
.
"Failure"
Buy CD | Buy LP | Buy on iTunes
.
.
Buy Merchandise:
.

Record LabelBridge 9 / Think Fast!
Type of LabelIndie



Outbreak (touring the east coast in Nov!)'s Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

Important note about Canadian tour w/ Comeback Kid  (view more)

Shows w/ Agnostic Front announced for November!  (view more)

East Coast shows w/ Smartbomb in Nov/Dec! *** NEW INFO ADDED ***  (view more)

Six U.S. shows surrounding THROUGH THE NOISE tour announced (dates w/ Bane, H2O)  (view more)

October = Canadian Tour w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker!!  (view more)

[View All Blog Entries]

   About Outbreak (touring the east coast in Nov!)
Oct 3 2008 6:00 P Red Planet Skate Park w/ Bane Oswego, NY
Oct 5 2008 6:00 P The Red Raven w/ Bane Fargo, ND 
Oct 7 2008 6:00 P El Corazon w/ Bane, Grave Maker Seattle, WA 
Oct 8 2008 6:00 P The Plaza Club w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Vancouver, BC 
Oct 9 2008 6:00 P The Habitat w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Kelowna, BC 
Oct 10 2008 6:00 P Bears Gym w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Red Deer, AB 
Oct 11 2008 6:00 P The Starlite Room w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Edmonton, AB 
Oct 12 2008 6:00 P The Warehouse w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Calgary, AB
Oct 13 2008 6:00 P The Exchange w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Regina, SK 
Oct 14 2008 6:00 P The Garrick Theatre w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Winnipeg, MB 
Oct 15 2008 6:00 P The Outpost w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Thunder Bay, ON 
Oct 16 2008 6:00 P Foundation w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Barrie, ON 
Oct 17 2008 6:00 P Babylon w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Ottawa, ON 
Oct 18 2008 6:00 P Anti w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Quebec City, QC 
Oct 19 2008 6:00 P The Manhatten w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Moncton, NB
Oct 20 2008 6:00 P The Pavilion w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Halifax, NS 
Oct 21 2008 6:00 P Musiplex w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Fredericton, NB 
Oct 22 2008 6:00 P Cabaret Box Office w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Drummondville, QC
Oct 23 2008 6:00 P Le National w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Montreal, QC
Oct 24 2008 6:00 P Opera House w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Toronto, ON 
Oct 25 2008 6:00 P Salt Lounge w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker London, ON 
Oct 26 2008 6:00 P Vinyl w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Guelph, ON
Oct 27 2008 6:00 P The Casbah w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker Hamilton, ON
Oct 28 2008 6:00 P The Ritz w/ H2O, Bane Detroit, MI 
Oct 29 2008 6:00 P Peabody's w/ H2O, Bane Cleveland, OH
Oct 30 2008 6:00 P Gravity w/ H2O, Bane Cheswick, PA 
Nov 12 2008 6:00 P Crocodile Rock w/ Agnostic Front Allentown, PA 
Nov 13 2008 6:00 P JC Dobbs w/ Agnostic Front Philadelphia, PA
Nov 14 2008 6:00 P The Haunt w/ Agnostic Front (18+) Ithaca, NY 
Nov 20 2008 6:00 P Brick House w/ Agnostic Front (18+) Dover, NH 
Nov 21 2008 6:00 P Club Hell w/ Agnostic Front Providence, RI
Nov 22 2008 6:00 P Backstage Pass w/ Agnostic Front New London, CT
Nov 23 2008 6:00 P Crazy Donkey w/ Agnostic Front Farmingdale, NY 
Nov 24 2008 6:00 P Charm City Art Space w/ Smartbomb Baltimore, MD
Nov 25 2008 6:00 P The Soapbox w/ Smartbomb Wilmington, NC 
Nov 26 2008 6:00 P Fuel Coffeehouse w/ Smartbomb Jacksonville, FL
Nov 28 2008 6:00 P TBA w/ Smartbomb *** NOTE: This show is no longer happening at The Engine Room. New Venue TBA! Tallahassee, FL 
Nov 29 2008 6:00 P The Shop w/ Smartbomb Chamblee, GA 
Nov 30 2008 6:00 P The Hideaway w/ Smartbomb Johnson City, TN 
Dec 1 2008 6:00 P Gettysburg Rec Park w/ Smartbomb Gettysburg, PA 
Dec 2 2008 6:00 P The Stelton Church w/ Smartbomb Edison, NJ
Dec 3 2008 6:00 P Club Oasis w/ Smartbomb Worcester, MA 
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
Okay, in order stop the cluttering of our MySpace inbox, we've compiled some Frequently Asked Questions below. Please read before contacting us!


1. When are you guys playing my city/state?
As soon as we have confirmed shows, they are posted on our MySpace page. If it's not posted on our MySpace, it's probably not happening.

2. I can't believe you skipped my city on your last tour! You guys suck!
First off, that's not a question! Second, it's not always possible to make it everywhere that we want to. It would be cool to go on tour every year and play every single city in the world, but it's not possible. There are a million factors that come into play when tours are being put together. With this in mind, we go on tour as often as humanly possible, without pushing ourselves to the point where we're burnt out, hate each other, and no longer want to be in a band.

3. Can I contact you guys about booking a show?
Please do not contact us through MySpace for booking. If you have a serious inquiry regarding U.S. booking, please contact Aaron Dalbec at aaron@twilightbooking.com. If it's regarding European booking please hit up Nanouk, nanouk@avocado-booking.com

4. Will you play my benefit show in the middle of Montana even though you're not on tour?
No thanks.

5. Can my band go on tour with you guys?
If your band is called Sick of it All, yes. But seriously, we like touring with new bands, but most of the time we'd rather just go on tour with our friends bands. And keep in mind when we're supporting a larger band, we typically do not have control over which bands can be added to the tour. Sorry.

6. Does the band run this MySpace page/check the messages?

Yes, we check this page and we apologize in advance if you don't get a reply to your message. Our MySpace inbox is always a mess and between touring and everything else, it's not always easy to reply to every single message that we receive. Please don't take it personally, we definitely appreciate the support. The best way to talk to us is to find us at a show.

7. Who does your artwork?
There is not one answer for this question. We've put out 2 EPs, 1 full length, have contributed songs on 3 split releases, and have lots of merchandise. We've worked with lots of artists over the years and some of them we are no longer in contact with. Some of our favorites though, are Mike Bukowski (responsible for the "Eaten Alive" cover art), The Wolf Brothers (responsible for the cover art for our split with Only Crime and the "Head Explosion" shirt) and Ryan Eyestone (responsible for the "Axe Head" shirt, "Troubled Youth" shirt, and several others). Tell them Outbreak sent you!

8. Where can I buy your music?

Lots of places. First and foremost, you can pick it up from the respective record labels who released it. Bridge 9 Records and Think Fast! Records are responsible for all of our current releases that are not out of print, so hit up their webstores. You can also find most of our releases online through all the major retailers like Amazon, Borders, CD Universe, Buy.com, Barnes & Noble, and of course the more independent-friendly online retailers like Interpunk, RevHQ, Smartpunk, and PunkStop. If you don't like shopping online, you can find our releases at most independent-friendly record stores. This means places like Newbury Comics, NOT Wal-Mart or Target, although you can find our releases in stores at select Virgin Megastores, Hot Topic, etc. If you want to purchase downloads, you can find us on iTunes and DownloadPunk.

9. I heard a rumor about you on the internet, is it true?
Like everything you read on the internet, yes, it is true.

10. I want to buy merchandise from you, can I send the money directly to you guys?
We have two official webstores. One through MerchNow.com and one through Allinmerch.com. The All In store is new, so it only has a few items for now, but more will be added over time. These webstores are the best places to buy our merchandise online and it's also the 1 way to support our band. It helps put food in our mouths, fuel in our gas tank and plays a direct role in getting us to our next show. 

11. I have a question regarding your webstore...

General webstore questions regarding our MerchNow store including sizing, returns/exchanges, shipping charges, payment options, etc can probably be answered by reading this page on MerchNow's website. It also contains MerchNow's phone number in case your question is still unanswered. If you have a question regarding our All In store, it can probably be answered by reading this page on their website...it also has their phone number in case your question is still unanswered.

12. Who is that shirtless dude you always have with you who is stage diving on everyone?
Long Island likes to call him Crazy Swayzee.

13. I can't afford your CDs and merchandise. Can you send it to me for free?
Sorry, no.

14. I would like to do press coverage, can I get a promo CD?
Probably, but not directly through us. Please contact Bridge 9 if it's regarding Failure or contact Think Fast! if it's regarding the split with Only Crime.

15. Can I interview you guys for my magazine?
Yes, but for the love of god, please ask interesting questions and not ones such as "please give me a detailed history of the band".

16. Is Outbreak a straightedge band?
Some members of the band are straightedge, but we're not a "straightedge band".

.
.
.
.

Some review excerpts of our latest record "Failure":


"Failure rips from opening track "Down Not Out" to the ender "Square One". If anything Outbreak has gotten more proficient with their pissed snotty hardcore attack with more solid drumming, a bit of New York hardcore influence, and just better song writing."
-Scene Point Blank


"The quintet from Maine takes things to the next level and the result is a stirring album from start to finish... The band added a whole lot more catchiness to their simplistic offerings. Ryan O’ Connor’s raspy vocals still come along as aggressive and pissed-off as it gets, while the guitars race though the songs with cutting energy. The entire album sounds supremely powerful, crisp, yet never too polished, what only adds to the driving character of OUTBREAK’s material."
-Take The Risk


"Jim Siegel lends his expertise in recording this album—you’d know him if you’ve heard Dropkick Murphys, Blood For Blood, or American Nightmare before. Punked up rhythms with shout-outs, stirring frenetic guitars that chugga-chugga away, and a lack of that breakdown reliance that so many “hardcore” bands have been leaning on the last few years."
-Smother


"There's something to be said for hardcore acts more interested in blowing the listener away with their sheer intensity than blowing anyone's mind with technical prowess or style. Outbreak is definitely one of these bands and their latest album Failure is an unrelenting twenty-minute hardcore tour-de-force... Ryan O'Connor's vocals should be a drawing point to most listeners, as they are fairly unique for the style, sounding a bit like a cross between Kid Dyamite's Jason Shevchuk and a hardcore version of Joey Vindictive... The Kid Dynamite comparison spreads into the music a bit too, but more in delivery than songwriting, as there is precious little melody in these sixteen tracks... Interestingly though, the disc's closer features guest vocals from former Comeback Kid vocalist Scott Wade, who split with his band during the same period he recorded this guest spot. It's a fitting final note for Wade as well as for the album, giving a final concrete example of the sort of resignation the album itself deals with.
-LambGoat


"Fueled by a relentless, spit-flinging vocal attack, precise drumming and a dependency on simple, scathing chord progressions, Outbreak's music is modern, by-the-books hardcore. It's in your face and fast, and doesn't break for anything but the occasional mid-paced sing-along, rocked-out guitar riff and fiery guitar solo."

-GeekBurger



"I have to say that this new Outbreak stuff is their best so far."

-Hanging Hex


"...They get that punk and hardcore don’t always have to be two separate things, and they bridge that widening gap with get-off-your-ass ferocity, speed, and a little misanthropy thrown in for good measure... How about the fact that the average age of the guys in the band is a mere 20 years, which puts them at about the fetus-stage when Black Flag, their clear primary influence, was still plugging away? Or what about the fact that Failure, the band’s new full-length, is made up of 16 kick-you-in-face hardcore-rock n’ roll anthems that play for a total of just over 20 minutes? Or how could I forget the occasional yet completely bitchin’ guitar solos in songs like “Lessons Learned” and “Test of Time”?... The lyrical content is about what you’d expect if you’ve ever listened to Black Flag’s Damaged, but Ryan O’Conner’s passionate and pissed-off delivery make it worthwhile. After relentless touring with the likes of Agnostic Front and Comeback Kid, Outbreak has arrived at a good place with this album. They just plain get it right."
-WERS


"This was recorded and produced at the Outpost by Jim Siegal, who is arguably the biggest recording name in hardcore. And as you would expect, he did good with "Failure". He did a wonderful job of capturing the bands intense live sound."
-SicZine



"When I listen to Kid Dynamite, I hear a raw intensity that not many bands pull off. Plenty of bands attempt to achieve this sound, but fall VERY short. Outbreak doesn't fall short. They hit the mark and actually, surpass it
-HowsYourEdge


"Titled Failure, OUTBREAK take a baseball bat to life's pleasantries and aim for knocking out the sun. Mostly. There's a bit of a see-saw battle to the band's smokin' hot hardcore style with some hesitation in truly staying within the despondent. Songs like "Lost for Words," "Giving Up, Giving In," "Built to Break," "Losing Streak," and "Wasting Away," connote days of darkness, while "Down Not Out," "Lessons Learned," "New Beginning," and "Test of Time," at least offer a ray of hope. While OUTBREAK may be on the fence concerning their "positive" mental outlook, at least the group's musical direction falls into a neat hard and fast rule. Sixteen songs, 20 minutes, and with only a few pauses in the action to account for some circle pits, drum fills, and mild breakdowns. Imagine THE CASUALTIES reared in the hardcore scene (as opposed to that of ye'ole gutterpunk) and committed to writing songs that terrorize for less than two minutes. With no frills, no cheap tricks, and no big-mosh-padding, Failure is a lean, mean, fire-spitting machine."
-Paste Punk


"One thing I wanted to note is that this band has evolved musically since their last release. I think its great and I always hope to see bands do that and still be good. A lot of bands that do that end up sucking. Outbreak is still on the top in my eyes and my ears... There should be more fast/chaotic hardcore bands."
-The Rule Reporter

"Outbreak return with "Failure" and it doesn't get any dirtier than this as Outbreak continue their anger with a release that lets you know that the older forms of hardcore and punk are still pushing their way into the new day... Outbreak have never been one to compromise their integrity for what is called new hardcore these days, instead they offer a slightly more abrasive sound to their radical ways... "Failure" will heighten your enjoyment of this band as they tend to be one of the better punk hardcore acts to push a better sound these days. They came from what every other HC bands did only they, like few others, know how to carry the torch along."

-TheHxC.com


"Furious hardcore, hooky punk rhythms, anger-to-insanity vocals and some kick-ass metal guitar solos...  has similar sounds to the New England school of 80s hardcore - try Poison Idea and Gang Green, but punkier at times."

- Feast of Hate and Fear


"Failure is a fast and unrelenting assault of brutal hardcore that will not disappoint any fan of the genre... Outbreak flawlessly cram as much intensity as they can into a short song... One thing you have to credit the band for is their ability to leave an impression. Although quick and heavy, songs like “Built to Break” and “Chewed Up, Spit Out” are not easily forgotten... One of the impressive aspects of the band is that every member plays their part exceptionally well without overtaking the other... Sometimes you just have to let all the aggression out, and there are very few albums that can help you do so as well as Failure."
-Decoy Music


"16 songs in less that twenty minutes that go right for the jugular in a hit-and-run style almost lost to most bands today, who seem to try and dress things up to the point of losing all momentum and honesty. There is a good variation in pace, with some great breakdowns but, thankfully, no over-done chugging neo-core garbage. "Lost for Words" brings DRI to mind in its nostalgic structure, while "Square One" closes things off with the catchiness of an instant classic. Old school sensibilities dominate here."
-DeadTide.com


"I spent a lot of the 20 minute duration of Failure trying to figure out why I never listened to these guys before."
-
ThePlayList.net


"I'm not going to lie to you... I don't spend hours on the internet listening to music anymore. I don't download album after album in search of new or different music these days. Every now and then I hear a band that a lot of people have been talking about and I wish I had listened to all those people a lot sooner. Outbreak falls into that category."
-CoraZine


"Wow, this is a rager. It's an outbreak (arrgh!) of blazing fast hardcore punk... Outbreak do a good job of combining early 80s and late 80s hardcore influences."

-AMP Magazine


   Outbreak (touring the east coast in Nov!)'s Friend Space (Top 12)
Outbreak (touring the east coast in Nov!) has 18806 friends.
 Comeback Kid 


 MISERY SIGNALS - UK, AUSTRALIA & JAPAN Dates UP 


 Bane 


 SHAI HULUD - NEW ALBUM: MISANTHROPY PURE - OUT NOW 


 GRAVE MAKER 


 Blackened 


 Smartbomb - Diamond Heist OUT NOW 


 Rise Against 


 HOUR OF THE WOLF 


 THIS IS HELL 


 AGNOSTIC FRONT 


 Think Fast! Records 





Outbreak (touring the east coast in Nov!)'s Friends Comments
Displaying 50 of 2257 comments  ( View All | Add Comment )
DaLian


Is Online


Nov 18 2008 3:41 PM

oe nuevamente guevones !

buena musica
THE PUNK FACTORY





Nov 15 2008 2:41 PM

The Punk Factory
Shakin’ Promotions





Nov 14 2008 7:59 AM

yo ryan. hope all is going well on tour. the broadway calls dudes were pretty righteous.

-alex.
myspace. com/shakinpromotions
KIDS ON THE MOVE(in the studio)





Nov 17 2008 3:53 AM

Malaysia tour next year?
-kotm-
emily/j.e.l.s.





Nov 17 2008 4:50 AM

you guys should come play in Olympia, or Seattle again! i want to see you guys live so fuckin bad but i've never had the chance.
so please come back someday haha
tony





Nov 15 2008 6:00 PM

so much fun last night. hope to chill again soon.

Stoney
Matt





Nov 15 2008 9:22 PM

Thanks for playing in ithaca, you guys rule. 2nd time this year I've seen you guys. Come around this area...but not to ithaca soon.
Guilloteens





Nov 16 2008 2:00 AM

apparently we're already friends.

OH SNAP!
Joseph Nicoletto





Nov 16 2008 8:40 AM

philadelphia show ruledd i miss seeing this band so much
Last Laugh





Nov 15 2008 4:53 AM

come back to halifax and play with us, you guys ripped shit up here
BehemothMaximus


Is Online


Nov 14 2008 10:45 PM

See you guys at The Haunt!
Cam





Nov 14 2008 4:09 AM

brickhouse is gonna be so fun.
shits gonna go off!
jamie AKA Dover Saint





Nov 11 2008 8:38 PM

Mr. Blonde





Nov 10 2008 10:43 PM