Ensign will be releasing an album of cover songs on Blackout Records. The record includes new studio versions of songs by Verbal Assault, Discharge, the Descendents, Dag Nasty, plus a few unexpected surprises. The liner booklet will contain extensive notes from the band about the covers, why they chose them and why the bands included were such an influence on the members of Ensign. A bunch of special guests will also make appearance on the record; names have yet to be announced. The band and label are putting a lot of effort into making this project stand out among similar cover records that have been released. 

In other Blackout news, due to the terrific response to the sampler compilation distributed at the Stillborn Fest and recent H2O shows, the disc is being repackaged and distributed to stores with a low $3.98 (US) price tag. It will still be included for free in mail orders from both the Stillborn and Blackout web stores.