Female-fronted hard rock band MONGREL has inked a deal with independent record label Unable Records, based in southern New Jersey, for the release of Mongrel’s Evolution EP in June.

For Mongrel, this signing represents the next logical step on their path forward. Since the addition of lead singer Jessica Sierra, Mongrel has been an unstoppable force, taking the bars and hard rock venues of the eastern US by storm. Show after show, release after release, Mongrel has consistently proven that they are among the best bands active in the scene today. Dan Nelson, formerly of ANTHRAX, has said, “Mongrel is more than punk, more than metal, they tread the line somewhere in between; a rare musical hybrid that brings the listener into their dangerous and heavy world, then keeps them there with beautiful and unapologetic force.”

A professional and dedicated band, Mongrel and Unable Records are poised to raise the bar yet again with the June release of the five-song EP entitled Evolution. Aptly named, this latest effort by Mongrel was recorded by Jim Foster (POD, NULLSET, SULLY ERNA) and mixed by Dave Fortman (SLIPKNOT, GODSMACK). Famed engineer Howie Weinberg, who has worked with bands like METALLICA, NIRVANA, SOUNDGARDEN, and PANTERA, mastered Evolution, bringing huge production value to the outstanding song writing and musicianship that has made Mongrel fan-favorites everywhere they go.

Evolution will be available exclusively through iTunes beginning May 20th, and will be released through all major online retailers and streaming services on June 3rd. Physical copies will be available in select US stores as well as through Unable Records, Amazon, and Mongrel directly.

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NEW JERSEY RECORD LABEL SIGNS BOSTON HARD ROCK BAND

Boston-Based Mongrel Teams with Unable Records for June EP Release

CHERRY HILL, NJ & DANVERS, MA - The female-fronted hard rock band Mongrel has inked a deal with independent record label Unable Records, based in southern New Jersey, for the release of Mongrel’s “Evolution” EP in June.

For Mongrel, noted as the hardest working band in Boston by Metal Edge Magazine, this signing represents the next logical step on their path forward. Since the addition of lead singer Jessica Sierra, Mongrel has been an unstoppable force, taking the bars and hard rock venues of the eastern U.S. by storm. Show after show, release after release, Mongrel has consistently proven that they are among the best bands active in the scene today. Dan Nelson, formerly of Anthrax, has said, “Mongrel is more than punk, more than metal, they tread the line somewhere in between; a rare musical hybrid that brings the listener into their dangerous and heavy world, then keeps them there with beautiful and unapologetic force”.

A professional and dedicated band that has already put out amazing records to wide critical acclaim, Mongrel and Unable Records are poised to raise the bar yet again with the June release of the five-song EP entitled “Evolution”. Aptly named, this latest effort by Mongrel was recorded by Jim Foster (POD, Nullset, Sully Erna) and mixed by Dave Fortman (Slipknot, Evanescence, Godsmack). Famed engineer Howie Weinberg, who has worked with bands like Metallica, Nirvana, Sound Garden, and Pantera, mastered “Evolution”, bringing huge production value to the outstanding song writing and musicianship that has made Mongrel fan-favorites everywhere they go.

The partnership between Mongrel and Unable Records is a natural fit. Voted the Best Punk Band of 2014 by Pulse Magazine, Mongrel will be right at home on the Unable Records roster. Previous projects by these punk rock specialists include releases from The Bastard Suns, No Fuego, Murder Majesty, and Ransom Price.

“Evolution” will be available exclusively through iTunes beginning May 20th, and will be released through all major online retailers and streaming services on June 3rd. Physical copies will be available in select U.S. stores as well as through Unable Records, Amazon, and Mongrel directly. Radio promotional support for “Evolution” will be provided by SP Unlimited, with general promotion and public relations provided by Unable Records. “This band will bring a smile to your face and have your first pumping from beginning to end. They don’t make records like this anymore” - Pivotal Rage Webzine. Let the fist pumping begin.

(11 March 2013 - Boston, MA) Boston based metal / punk crossover outfit Mongrel is pleased to announce that Mike Ariza has joined the band as the new full-time bassist. Ariza previously played for the Las Vegas alternative band Vault’d and was looking for a new band after his return home to Massachusetts not long ago. Guitarist, Adam Savage stated, “We found Mike online, reached out, he immediately was into the music and clicked with us pretty instantly. Within 1 week of meeting us, and 4 days with the tunes he joined us on stage for our show with Drowning Pool and Flyleaf in CT and it was an obvious great fit. We invited him to join the band that day and are really excited to have him be a part of the Mongrel family.” Ariza took over bass duties for Mongrel from Michael Mariano (ex-Affliction guitarist) who had been filling in with the band since December. Mike will make his “official” debut as a member of the band on March 16th at Tammany Hall in Worcester, MA.

Mongrel recently saw the UK release of their recent full length album ‘Reclamation’ via THC-Music/Vanity Music Group with distribution through Code7 / Plastichead. ‘Reclamation’ is now available in brick and mortar outlets throughout Great Britain in addition to digital retailers such as Amazon and iTunes. ‘Reclamation’ was recorded and mixed by Jim Foster (POD, Nullset, Sully Erna) who also did the band’s video for lead off track ‘Bored to Death’ (http://bit.ly/P05CUe). ‘Reclamation’ was first released in the US on 25 September 2012 by THC-Music (home of American Head Charge, Oedipus, Attika7, etc) and is receiving airplay on DMX, Faction on Sirius/XM, and hit number 41 on the CMJ charts this past fall.

Mongrel also just recently announced a new sponsorship deal with Artist Series Guitars to add to the list of sponsors/endorsements Mongrel has earned over the years including Marshall Amps, Peavey, Seymour Duncan, Dean Markley, Agile Guitars, Monster Cable, In-Tune Guitar Pics, Cocaine Energy Drinks and Cabin Fever Maple Whiskey. ASG recently made Savage’s custom TV Fight guitar based on artwork done by Joey James Hernandez (Otep, Type O Negative, etc). You can check out and order your own Mongrel “TV Fight” guitar at http://artistseriesguitar.com/store/asg-core/mongrel.html

(13 February 2013 - Boston, MA) Reclamation, the recent full length album from aggressive, female fronted punk / metal crossover band Mongrel will see it’s UK release on February 25 through THC-Music/Vanity Music Group with distribution through Code7 / Plastichead. While already available through digital retailers such as iTunes and Amazon, Reclamation will now be available in brick and mortar outlets throughout Great Britain. Reclamation was recorded and mixed by Jim Foster (POD, Nullset, Sully Erna) who also did the band’s video for lead off track “Bored to Death” (http://bit.ly/P05CUe). Reclamation was first released in the US on 25 September 2012 by THC-Music (home of American Head Charge, Oedipus, Attika7, etc).

“For years we’ve had bands we’ve toured with, like Trashlight Vision or Blitzkid, telling us we need to get our music out in the UK, so now to finally have the opportunity to do just that is awesome to us” stated guitarist Adam Savage. “This album and the prior 2 Ep’s have gotten some great reviews and feedback from a bunch of different websites and zines in the UK over the last few years and we’ve got some really cool partnerships in the works around the album there so we’re all really excited about getting Reclamation out over there.”'

Mongrel has announced a new sponsorship deal with Artist Series Guitars to add to the list of sponsors/endorsements Mongrel has earned over the years including Marshall Amps, Peavey, Seymour Duncan, Dean Markley, Agile Guitars, Monster Cable, In-Tune Guitar Pics, Cocaine Energy Drinks and Cabin Fever Maple Whiskey. ASG recently made Savage’s custom TV Fight guitar based on artwork done by Joey James Hernandez (Otep, Type O Negative, etc). You can check out and order your own Mongrel “TV Fight” guitar at http://artistseriesguitar.com/store/asg-core/mongrel.html