The UK's Optimist Club have released their new album titled Ripped & Psyched: How To Be A Winner. You can check out the first single, "Hitchcock Blonde", over at their Myspace page

Venice, Italy horror-rockers The Rival Skulls, recently released their first album, Hell Ouverture. The Blood and Guts Records release is described as "a healthy mix of gothic metal/punk".

Midwest indie/hardcore act Forever & Always have recently (self)released their first effort. You can check out a song from the EP on the band's Myspace Page.

Minneapolis' Building Better Bombs are offering a limited edition, four-song 7". It can be heard and purchased from their Myspace page, or their label's website.