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Knelt Before, L-R: Mark Johnston, Derek Woodard, Shannon Eoff & Donald "Don" Rossington (SOURCE: Mark Johnston) We've been chatting with Knelt Before founding member and mastermind Mark Johnston on Instagram Messenger these past few months even before they had released a lick of actual music. At this point, it's pretty safe to say we've heard various versions of the bulk of their discography as it stands today. Along with Johnston, Knelt Before's current line-up consists of Donald "Don" Rossington, Shannon Eoff, and Derek Woodard. Collectively, Knelt Before's members have either previously performed as or made music with LoveHateHero, Divide The Day, What Lies Within, Breakaway, Tall Dark Whimsy, A Prize Worth Killing, Second Coming, Dekisi, and XDADX. Knelt Before, at its sheer genesis, is a group of middle-aged Punk vets, who have done this more than a time or two before. However, this time around, it's 100% Positive Mental Attitu...

XREDLINEX is a Chicago-based Straight Edge Hardcore/Punk started by Marko Karacic, formerly of 90's SWedish/Chicago Post-hardcore band Blindside . Karacic brought on both current and ex-members of 2Minute Minor, Colt Snuffer & The Dead Horsemen, Life Force, Monroe, October Bird of Death, To Live As Sons, Vangard, What's Your Damage?, xIron Sharpens Ironx, and ZAO. XREDLINEX's current line-up features Karacic on guitar along with frontman Wiley "Murder" Willis, bassist Mic Cox, guitarist Joshua "Josh" Conlee, and drummer Larry Passenier. XREDLINEX has been in the gestational stage for quite some time now and we've been in contact with both Marko Karacic & Wiley Willis from 2Minute Minor about the progression of the band leading up to their debut release. Earlier this month, XREDLINEX self-released their first single, "11th Hour," onto streaming services, as well as an accompanying music video. Said video was shot by Wiley Wi...