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ONLINE EVENT with Promise Land! June 26th – 8pmEST
( June 19th, 2014)
XNilo Records is excited to announce an Online Event with Promise Land!
Checkout the Promo Vid:

Details

When: June 26th – 8pm EST, Promise Land will be hanging out with us during the Metal Pulse Radio show.

Where:  Untombed.com

What: -LIVE Chat with Promise Land members. (Come early to claim your spot.. space is limited)
-A Metal Pulse Radio Interview with Promise Land
-DEBUT: 3 new Promise Land songs from their highly anticipated upcoming release ‘Harmony In Ruins’.
-Immediately following the event, the new Promise Land website will open to the public and Pre-Orders for the new album will be available at: www.PromiseLandX.com

Contest: Promise Land is giving away 2 signed copies of their new album ‘Harmony In Ruins’!
Do you want your name put into a drawing? It’s as easy as One Click.
Rules:
-Simply ‘share’ the event on your Facebook and/or Retweet on Twitter.
-You must share, TAG or retweet Promise Land so they know who you are.
-The cut off date and time when you share, tag and/or retweet must reflect before the event ends.
-Names will be put into a drawing and winners will be announced at the end of the event.
-To share and/or retweet the picture/event Please visit Promise Land on:
Facebook // PromiseLandX and Twitter // @PromiseLandBand

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Promise Land: Harmony In Ruins – Album Cover and Track List Revealed!
( March 24, 2014)
XNilo Records is excited to release the Official Album Cover and Track List for the upcoming, long awaited, Promise Land album, Harmony In Ruins

AlbumCoverFinal_400x400Artwork description: The artwork tells the story of the title and lyrical theme of the album: Harmony In Ruins. The ‘Tree of Life (which now appears dead or dying) coming out of the scroll and showing the result of the fall in the Garden of Eden into modern times, which is depicted by the destroyed city across the water.
Artwork design by Promise Land’s very own, David Michael.

Track List:
1) In the Beginning
2) Harmony In Ruins
3) C.I.U.
4) The Piper Illusion
5) Leviathan’s Voyage
6) Before the Dawn
7) Hiding Place (a remake version)
8) Her Name
9) Holy
10) Eclipse
Bonus Tracks:
11) Harmony in Ruins (Orchestration)
12) Hiding Place (Instrumental)

Be sure to also checkout the first official teaser-video of more to come as we draw closer to the release.
Watch video here: Promise Land – Harmony In Ruins / Coming Soon
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Firestream Music Vault – Returns: Feb 1, 2014
( Jan. 17, 2014)
XNilo Records & Metal Pulse Radio have partnered up with Solid FS to announce the return of the Firestream Music Vault!

FSVReturnsYou heard that right! Firestream Music Vault is returning. This teaser video was officially released by XNilo Records on Saturday afternoon (1/18/14) announcing its return.

The vault had previously made a short comeback in January of 2012, after XNilo Records acquired ownership and attempted to pull it from the ashes. It was then that it got hacked and crashed. It was clear the site needed completely rebuilt with updated coding and security measures to ensure this would not keep happening. Because the site had been the focus of hackers in the past; XNilo ran daily backups so the information would not be lost again, if it should happen.

The site has been out of commission for some time as a re-work of the system would be complex and time consuming. Just when it seemed like the Vault had become a distant memory, Solid, the original creator of the Vault, rejoined the team! With a new custom platform and used much of the saved data, the vault has been restored.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding over the past couple years as we have worked hard to bring this great site back to… You!

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Promise Land – Official Teaser Video
( Sept. 23, 2013)
XNilo Records has released an Official Teaser-Video for the upcoming, long awaited, Promise Land album.
In addition, via the teaser-video, the Official album-title has been made public: Harmony In Ruins.

PLNewBannerThis is the first teaser-video of more to come as we draw closer to the release.
No release date has been announced yet, but it is on the horizon.
Watch video here:  Promise Land – Harmony In Ruins / Coming Soon

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XNilo Records (USA) Signs Distribution Agreement with Bullroser Records (Finland)
(XNR Press Release – Jan 7, 2013)

BullroserLogoXNilo Records/ChristianRockShop signs exclusive U.S. Distribution and Promotional contract with Bullroser Records (Finland) effective January 1, 2013.

Bullroser Records has been releasing many amazing Christian rock/metal bands for years and have certainly paved the way for many upcoming bands from Finland and surrounding European areas. Such notable artists have been: HB, Deuteronomium, Scandinavian Metal Praise, Miriam, and many more.

Since 2006, U.S. based, YoungSide Records has been bringing many of these amazing bands/ministries to the U.S. through their exclusive partnership with Bullroser Records. YoungSide has been one of the standout companies/record labels in the Christian rock/metal scene for many years. Ministry has always been their focus and they make no apology for it.

“Personally speaking, Arlene (President of Youngside Records) has been a massive blessing to our label and distribution from the beginning and an absolute joy to work with.” said David Michael (Co-Founder of XNilo Records) “We are sad to see her close YoungSide’s doors, as it will be a loss to the industry on many levels, but we are also humbled and honored that Arlene would see fit to pass the torch to XNilo Records to continue the work they have begun with Bullroser Records.”

“I’m thrilled with this partnership” enthused Arlene Marais (President, YoungSide Records) “as I feel I can now retire with peace knowing that Bullroser Records’ roster of artists will continue to be available to fans in the US.”

Distribution shall be handled through the official XNilo Online Distribution Store: ChristianRockShop.com in conjunction with all U.S. promotional avenues through XNilo Records, Shattered Chain Records, XNR media outlets and partnerships.

Here is the Official YoungSide Records Press Release:

YOUNGSIDE PASSES THE BATONyoungsidelogoXNilo Records (USA) Signs Distribution Agreement with Bullroser Records (Finland)Bonita Springs, Florida— January 7, 2012— As YoungSide Records turns out the lights on New Year’s Eve, it is with a sigh of relief knowing that the partnership begun with Bullroser Records four years ago will continue.

Bullroser Records (Finland) recently signed a distribution agreement with Pennsylvania-based Indie Label/Distributor XNilo Records/ChristianRockShop – effective January 1, 2013.

“I’m thrilled with this partnership” enthused Arlene Marais (President, YoungSide Records) “as I feel I can now retire with peace knowing that Bullroser Records’ roster of artists will continue to be available to fans in the US.”

“I’m thankful for the partnership I have had with Arlene and YoungSide Records these past four years,” responded Lasse Niskala (Owner Bullroser Records), “and appreciate her help in forming this new alliance with XNilo Records. I wish her and her family well.”

Formed in 2011, XNilo Records is a musician owned label. This means they have the advantage of knowing and understanding industry struggles from both sides, and on a personal level.

When asked about the name, Owner David Michael responded: “The name XNilo comes from the Latin phrase ‘ex nihilo’ [ex nee-loh], which means “out of nothing”. It’s often used in reference to God and Creation. God is The Creator ex-nihilo, that is, He created from out of nothing. This name speaks directly to who we are as a label and the bands/artists that join our family. We were nothing before Christ and we are nothing apart from Christ. For ‘All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.’ (John 1:3)”

“My wife and business partner, Janette and I are looking forward to joining forces with Lasse and Bullroser Records where Arlene and YoungSide left off. Arlene and YoungSide has been a massive blessing to our label and distribution from the beginning and an absolute joy to work with.” said David Michael. “We are sad to see her close YoungSide’s doors, as it will be a loss to the industry on many levels, but we are also humbled and honored to continue the work they have begun with Bullroser Records. We feel it’s important for us here in the US to continue to have access to Europe’s most talented and spiritually-minded bands.”

Retailers, DJ’s, Editors wishing to learn more about XNilo Records and their plans for the coming year, please take note of the Contact details.

“I’m truly thankful to end this year on an upbeat with this final Press Release. I pray God’s blessings on both Lasse and David and their business partnership in the years ahead!” concluded Arlene Marais.

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XNilo Records Launches Extreme Metal Sub-Label: Shattered Chain Records
(XNR Press Release – November 1, 2012)
shatchainbannerLike XNR, Shattered Chain Records will still maintain it’s highest priority for Ministry and Ministry-Minded bands/artists as it’s main focus, however, musically it will focus on the more extreme genres of Christian Metal. This will also allows for more combined efforts on smaller releases for both touring bands and studio projects.

To learn more about Shattered Chain Records and the artists, please visit the Official Shattered Chain Records website: ShatteredChainRecords.com
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XNilo Records acquires Firestream Music Vault and Untombed E-Zine
(XNR Press Release – Jan 4, 2012)
Today, we at XNilo Records are excited to announce its acquisition of both the: Firestream Music Vault: the largest database of Christian Rock and Metal Albums on the internet, and the Untombed Network/Webzine: an online resource for Christian Hard Rock and Metal: News, Interviews, Reviews and Online Radio.

“We’re excited to finalize this deal as it has been months in the making.” said XNR co-founder David Michael, “Our goal has been and remains the same: To build a partnership with businesses and ministries within the Christian music industry that are willing to work together. We, at XNR, feel that these recent acquisitions are beneficial to reaching those goals and we’re very excited to bring these two great resources back to the public.”

Firestream Music Vault:
The one question the public has inquired about most has been concerning the return of the Firestream Music Vault. When asked, David M. had this to say, “Firestream is very important to a lot of people and we want nothing more than to see the website operating again. It’s very important that the public knows that there are still bugs being worked out and therefore, the full restoration of the FSVault will need the help of all the dedicated Vault managers. Nevertheless, I am confident that this amazing team will have it looking better than ever in no time”.

Untombed E-Zine
The new Untombed E-Zine is in full operation with a renewed vision and an amazing staff that is ready to bring you the absolute best in Christian Hard Rock and Metal: News, Interviews, Reviews and Radio.

**Please Note: There is absolutely no affiliation with the previous ownership of Untombed aside from the sale/purchase of the site. XNilo is entirely a different operation with their own staff and mission.

In addition, XNR has already begun making changes within its radio station division.
XNR also wants to welcome our very good friend, Jeff de los Santos, as Untombed Radio’s new station manger. Jeff not only dj’s his own show, ‘Through The Dark’, but he is also eclectic and very knowledgeable of all things Christian metal/rock. With Jeff at the helm, you can be assured that the radio station is in great hands.

We at XNR are very excited to see what’s in store in 2012 for Our partners, Our extended family, and XNR’s new ventures!
~XNilo Records

Visit: Untombed E-Zine