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The Progeny join the Battle of the Bands
Fracture takes over top spot on Modern Rock Chart's, "Fracture" scored Number one on Hot 100
Dana, Suldanor
October 1, 5052


The Progeny's third record, Fracture, Brings poppunk back to the Number one spot

Dana poppunks and LCR label founders The Progeny finally scored their first number one as the wave of Suldanor punk continues to wash over the Republic with the release of Fracture on LCR. The success of The Progeny has long been anticipated, by fans and critics alike, and it seems that the band has finally met expectations.

"When we recorded our last record," said Dutch Gilbert, "we were a little bit ahead of the curve. After that, we got so busy running the label and touring, and this record just sort of took its time matriculating. But its release now, at the height of this latest vogue more or less ensured that our record would do well."

The string of number ones, from both label mates 420, and from FStop on ARC vindicated Gilbert's faith in this sound, which is at the same time really hard rock played at punk speeds, but with an eye to the tastes of fans. "We are a bit punker than FStop, and while we may occasionally throw in some ska here and there, we are definitely not the fusion sound of 420," said Gilbert. His band's themes are also a bit darker, seeming to draw in some themes from Grit, the hard rock movement from Vrassa that blew up in the Republic and disappeared just as fast. "I wouldn't say it's a traditional sort of punk, though," continued Gilbert. "We are not afraid to sound like we are having fun, and I think people can related to the sound."

The record, whose cover features an xray of Gilbert's shattered humorous bone from a traffic accident more than 10 years ago now, talks a lot about blight, rage, alienation, and self loathing, but does so with a smile. It's a nod to the other side of punk which bands like FStop and 420 have so far been attempting to avoid. "We're not trying to bum anyone out," said Gilbert, "But life ain't roses. Sometimes people go dark, sometimes they feel terrible about themselves. This music can be used to not only acknowledge this part, but also to say, 'hey look, you aren't alone, and you certainly don't have to live in that forever.'"

The lead single of the album, "Fracture" is probably the most straightforward punk song on the album. It is a tongue in cheek nod at keeping integrity while running a poppunk record label. "Did we sell out? Maybe some gutter punks will say so, but really, this is business. If I want my music to be heard by millions, I gotta sugarcoat the strychnine." The lyrics that talk about being a trendy a--hole insist that The Progeny is doing things their own way. Nobody can disagree that starting one's own record label to ensure integrity meets that definition.

Fracture is out now, and sits on top of charts across Kalistan. It is quickly headed toward platinum status, and has already reached many times gold both domestically and internationally.

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