Blackguard\ 'blag-erd,-ard; 'blak-, gard\ n,1 obs : the kitchen servants of a large household 2a : a rude or unscrupulous person : SCOUNDREL b : One who uses foul or abusive language.

vi , archaic : to behave in a ruffianly manner ~ vt : to talk about or address in abusive terms : DENOUNCE



May 1999, New York City



BLACKGUARD- The vanguard of Rock hybrids blends the elements of Punk Hip Hop and Hardcore Plays 'SHINE' on Thursday, May 27th, 9:30 PM!




FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE



Blackguard to play Shine, Thursday May 27th , 9:30 for the industry (Good Luck) and 12:00 PM for the Scene. Be There or ... you don't know.



As they all say, but this is true, the only music that matters is breaking free on stage at Shine, the velvet rope to end all velvet ropes. If you can get in you gotta' see Blackguard.



Danny Ilchuk (Roguish Armement) and Dr. Know (Bad Brains) organize the major musical talents of the age for maximum expression. The need is on, the world is changing.This is your ticket to freedom. Bring it and bid. The future may be yours. Just love you know.



The live band includes: Ilchuk and Hollywood- vocals, Dr. Know and Miles Kelly- guitars, Chuck Treece- bass, D. Wrek- drums and Ted Orr- triggers, synths and switches. The live performances will prove legendary, there is need here that has got to be felt, a unified force of daunting proportion. Just love you know.



Contact: Anthony Countey 212 741 3083 / 212 924 0333 fax brains@ix.netcom.com