Manila, Philippines based hardcore punk group Throw recently released their sophomore album Unwavering via Counterflow Records. You can preview some of the music online at the band's MySpace page. The band features vocalist / guitarist Al Dimalanta (of Dead Ends), guitarist Albert Ascona (also of The Beauty of Doubt), bassist Dennis Maniego and drummer Spyk.

The East Bay's Hear The Sirens have finished recording their debut full length titled Rebel Hearts, Lost. The record was tracked at Nu-Tone Studios in Pittsburg, California, a studio used in the past by Green Day, Broadway Calls, and Dillinger Four. The record is expected in the fall and you can preview a demo version of one of the songs at MySpace.

Houston, Texas' The Matadors Of Shame have their entire discography online to download. You can find a link over at their MySpace page. The band is planning an October tour, the details of which can be found on their page as well.