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Red Scare signs a Chicago band

Posted by Loren on November 3, 2025

Red Scare signs a Chicago band
Red Scare signs a Chicago band

This was announced a couple of weeks ago, but we fell behind and it's still worth noting:

Red Scare Industries announced that Chicago horror-themed punk band Won’t Stay Dead has joined their roster -- and they have a new album at the ready. To be titled Vindication, it comes out on Dec. 12 on their new label home.

Red Scare also has a new album from The Brokedowns, due in November, and recently released a new full-length from Elway as well.

Red Scare signs a Chicago band
Red Scare signs a Chicago band

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