Canadian metal/hardcore band OBEY THE BRAVE will make its US debut at the 14th Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival on Friday, April 20th. The new band features former members of Century Media recording artists DESPISED ICON and Mediaskare's BLIND WITNESS.

"Some of my favorite touring memories took place at the Palladium," said vocalist Alex Erian. "So stoked to be back and can't wait to play Obey The Braves' first US show ever at the NEMHF. Shit's about to get real, fellas."

Obey The Brave is managed by Good Fight Entertainment and is now working on its debut album for a label to be announced.

The 14th Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will take place the weekend of April 20th - 22nd, 2012.

The 14th edition of the festival will also present a host of other festival vets and up-and-comers:

The lineup for for Friday, April 20th includes: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, THE ACACIA STRAIN, OCEANO, ALL SHALL PERISH, NILE, SKELETONWITCH, LIONHEART, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, FIRST BLOOD, MOLOTOV SOLUTION, THE CONTORTIONIST, REIGN SUPREME, CONDUCTING FROM THE GRAVE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, INCENDIARY, PALEHORSE, HOUR OF PENANCE, LEGION and RELENTLESS.

For Saturday, April 21st includes: ALL THAT REMAINS, OVERKILL, UNEARTH, DRAGONFORCE, IWRESTLEDABEARONCE, PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, BANE, SHIPWRECK, CRUEL HAND, ABORTED, BLACKGUARD, THE MONGOLOIDS, BELGARDOR, SYSTEM DIVIDE, NAYSAYER, THE GREENERY, DIAMOND PLATE, ROTTING OUT, EXPIRE, ELITIST, TRUMP THE HARLOT, MANNERS and MALEFICE.

Bands scheduled for Sunday, April 22nd are: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, EVERY TIME I DIE, VANNA, FOR TODAY, CHELSEA GRIN, SLEEPING GIANT, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, ATTILA, ON BROKEN WINGS, MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, TEXAS IN JULY, UPON A BURNING BODY, VOLUMES, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, HUNDREDTH, NO BRAGGING RIGHTS, COUNTERPARTS and GIDEON.

"This year's lineup came together very well and we are very proud of it," said festival organizer Scott Lee. "New England Metal And Hardcore Festival is a fan driven festival and the bands we have put together are a good representation of that" adds John Peters - MassConcerts owner and festival co-founder.

Ticket prices are: $40 (Friday), $45 (Saturday), and $40 (Sunday) or $115 (three-day pass).

Further details here.