Long time since we gave you an inside view of what is going on at Genet HQ. That's because we have been busy as hell: organising shows, releasing and promoting two new full-lengths . But now we have a shitload of cool news for you, so sit down and enjoy reading this update!

BLOOD REDEMPTION have released their first full-length "Shadowbreed" some time ago. The album is available since Ieperfest 2007, where BLOOD REDEMPTION played an awesome, heavy set. A month later, they repeated this performance at their release-show in Heist. The first reviews of the album are running in, and most of them seem to agree that "Shadowbreed" is a must-have album, and BLOOD REDEMPTION is a band to keep an eye on. The band has been playing shows everywhere, and will be playing even more in the future. In December, they will be playing three shows in a row with labelbuddies RAFFLESIA. You can check both bands out in Stuttgart, Vilvoorde and Essen! BLOOD REDEMPTION is planning a small tour through Europe next February, check out http://www.myspace.com/bloodredemptionh8000 or http://www.myspace.com/genetbookings for more info on that!

After the May-release of their first full-length "Embrace The Final Day", things are going very well for RAFFLESIA. They played a large amount of shows (not a single free weekend between the end of July and the end of November), some of them very big like Ieperfest, Ziggypop and the SYNCOPE-release (both with NEAERA) and the Belgian part of the Never Say Die! - clubtour (w/ PARKWAY DRIVE, COMEBACK KID .). But also several shows in small clubs throughout Belgium. Within the next few months, they will be playing shows in Belgium, Germany, Sweden and Finland. Check out the shows section on http://www.myspace.com/rafflesiametalcore (also updated with reviews and a brand new biography) or http://www.myspace.com/rafflesiametalcore for more info on upcoming RAFFLESIA mayhem.

We got some brand new releases coming up in 2008! First of all, PSALM will be releasing an MCD containing brand new material. The release date is set for Saturday February 9th at the very first Winter-edition of the legendary Ieperfest. They will be celebrating this release with alongside bands like MUNCIPAL WASTE, SHATTERED REALM and many others! The MCD will be recorded at the infamous CCR Studios (ABORTED, THE SETUP, NO RECESS, MORDA .) by Kris Belaen. One song (DIY recording) can be heared on http://www.myspace.com/psalm. As you listen to "Layers Of God Recreation", it's clear to all that the MCD will hit you hard! Also interesting to know is that the album artwork will be done by PSALM guitarist Sylvain.

ASHEMA is also scheduled to release a new album in 2008. The band is currently on hiatus as they are working hard on fitting in some new band members and writing new songs. They will be entering the studio as soon as they can to record their very first full-length! No doubt the album will be a blast. As the band is currently mostly in the rehearsing room, they won't be accepting many shows, but you can always contact them via http://www.myspace.com/ashema or http://www.myspace.com/genetbookings and we'll see what we can do!

Last but not least, Genet is proud to announce a new addition to their roster. As of today, JERUSALEM THE BLACK is part of the Genet-family! We would like to give them a warm welcome and have no doubt the co-operation will be constructive and fruitful! JERUSALEM THE BLACK, featuring ex-members of DIE.MY DEMON and current members of SUNPOWER and Genet will be releasing a MCD in the first half of 2008! The band already has some shows scheduled but is always on the look-out for new stages to trash! They will be doing some weekend shows with RUINS and NO RECESS next year (more info on that on http://www.myspace.com/genetbookings). Check them out and contact them at http://www.myspace.com/jerusalemtheblack!

Showtime! We are past halfway our series of six shows at The Frontline, Gent, celebrating 15 Years of Genet Rcs. Only one more to go! The past two months, we served you metalcore, beatdown, old school hardcore, rock n' roll, screamo, sludge . and there's more where that came from. The last of six shows is planned on Wednesday December 19th. Bands performing on that show are BLOOD REDEMPTION and TRENCHFOOT. One or two more (including a headliner) are to be confirmed for that show!

On Saturday February 9th, the very first edition of the Ieper Winterfest is scheduled. The following band already confirmed their presence at the fest: MUNICIPAL WASTE, SHATTERED REALM, YOUR DEMISE, BLOOD STAND STILL, FURIOUS STYLES, FOR THE GLORY, PSALM and TRENCHFOOT. 4 more bands are to be announced soon! And finally we would like to announce the dates for Ieperfest 2008, so take your notebook and write down: Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August 2008!

Greets

GENET RECORDS
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