BATTLECROSS: Sirius XM Liquid Metal to Premiere New Studio Cover of “Hostile”

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For Immediate Release August 29, 2012

Scheduled to Perform at the Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary Label Showcase in Pomona, CA on September 15, 2012

Yesterday, Detroit, MI’s BATTLECROSS finished their run with the TRESPASS AMERICA festival, also featuring Five Finger Death Punch with support from Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Emmure, Pop Evil, and God Forbid. Helping to cap such a defining summer in the band’s already accelerating career, Sirius XM Liquid Metal will premiere the band’s studio cover of the track “Hostile” (originally performed by Pantera) on Friday, August 31st. Afterward, the track will be available for purchase on iTunes. The band performed “Hostile” live at several stops on the TRESPASS AMERICA festival (last night’s performance of the song included a guest appearance by Five Finger Death Punch’s Chris Kael).

“TRESPASS AMERICA has been a blast. We can't believe it’s all over. It’s been a wake-up call, a learning experience, and a privilege to be part of this kick ass festival,” states guitarist Tony Asta. “We've made so many new friends along the way and it’s very humbling to see so much support from all our fans. Thank you all for making this dream a reality.”

Tony continues, “We are very excited to release our cover of “Hostile” on Sirius XM with Pantera being heavily influential to the band. Rest in peace, Dime. Now crank it to eleven!”

The band will be taking part in the Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary Label Showcase, sponsored by Scion A/V Club! The showcase takes place on Saturday, September 15th at The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA. The show is free with RSVP (strictly required) and space is limited. Also performing at the show are Six Feet Under, Cattle Decapitation, Gypsyhawk, and Pilgrim. See above for the official event admat with additional details.

See below for all confirmed BATTLECROSS tour dates.

BATTLECROSS tour dates: AUGUST 31 Shreveport, LA – The Riverside Warehouse (w/ God Forbid)

SEPTEMBER 1 Memphis, TN – Newby’s (w/ God Forbid) 2 Louisville, KY – Phoenix Hill Tavern (w/ God Forbid) 15 Pomona, CA – The Glasshouse (Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary Label Showcase) 24 Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s 27 Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz (Jose Mangin’s Hard Attack Thursday w/ The Doomsday Prophecy, Carnavarice Breath,Watchwords) 28 Wheeling, WV – River City

OCTOBER 19 Detroit, MI – Detroit Princess River Cruise 20 Lansing, MI – Michigan Princess Cruise --

BATTLECROSS is: Kyle "Gumby" Gunther/vocals Tony Asta/guitar Hiran Deraniyagala/guitar Mike Kreger/drums Don Slater/bass

The band's debut album, Pursuit of Honor, is available on Metal Blade Records and can be found at this location:www.metalblade.com/battlecross

For more information about BATTLECROSS, please visit these websites: www.metalblade.com/battlecross www.battlecrossmetal.com www.facebook.com/battlecrossmetal www.myspace.com/battlecross www.twitter.com/battlecross

For press inquiries and additional information, please contact Adrenaline PR and Maria Ferrero at 732-462-4262 or [email protected].