New York veterans MADBALL have set Hardcore Lives as the title of the band's upcoming ninth studio album. Hardcore Lives was tracked and engineered by famed UNEARTH guitarist Ken Susi and mixed and mastered by long time collaborator Zeuss (HATEBREED, AGNOSTIC FRONT, SOULFLY). The album is set to be unleashed June 27th via Nuclear Blast.

Commented iconic frontman, Freddy Cricien: "I shouted Hardcore Lives on Madball's first release, Ball Of Destruction - I was twelve then. It wasn't pre planned or written down... it was an ad-lib that I just threw out there and we kept it! Back then there was no choice really, not the way we were recording - two track live at Don Fury's... NYHC style! I feel the sentiment behind the expression still holds true today, maybe even more so. Hence the reason we finally chose to use it as a title. Sure, it's about waving the flag for our genre/culture, etc. - I've always felt that "we as a scene" had to scream just a lil louder... to be heard! That said, Hardcore Lives at least to us, is not just about a cool "catchphrase" - it's about that rebellious spirit that doesn't give in... In life, music, whatever. It's about growing, evolving, and maintaining your integrity in the process. It's about family, overcoming adversity, and respect. All the things that matter inside and outside of the music realm. It's for everyone and anyone with an open mind and heart.“

Hardcore Lives will be available as limited edition digipak and on black vinyl, both including two additional bonus tracks: 'The Beast' which also appeared on 2012's EP Rebellion and 'Spit On Your Grave' from 1994's landmark release Set It Off - both tracks have been exclusively re-recorded for the inclusion on Hardcore Lives.

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The album will also include guest appearances by some of hardcore's most notable singers: Scott Vogel (Terror), Toby Morse (H20) and Candace Puopolo (formerly Kucsulain, WALLS OF JERICHO).

Hardcore Lives tracklisting:

'Intro

'Hardcore Lives'

'The Balance'

'Doc Marten Stomp'

'DNA'

'True School' feat. Scott Vogel / Terror

'The Here And Now'

'Nothing To Me'

'My Armor' feat. Toby Morse / H20

'Beacon Of Light'

'Born Strong' feat. Candace Puopolo / Walls Of Jericho

'Spirit'

'Mi Palabra'

'NBNC'

'For The Judged'

Bonus tracks:

'The Beast'

'Spit On Your Grave 2014'

Later this month Madball will also embark on the 5th installment of the band's renowned Rebellion tour – together with label mates BIOHAZARD and others.