This should answer all of the questions we've been getting via email and b9board for a while-

CHAMPION PREORDERS ARE UP

Champion needs no introduction. Their final show sold out immediately, and for the 1000 people there, it was the show of a lifetime. We're really proud of this release and thanks to High Roller Studios, it looks incredible.

This $25 package includes:

1-Champion "Different Directions: The Last Show" DVD/CD 2-disc set

1-Limited Edition 12" Vinyl of the last show set-limited to 1000 copies and only being pressed once.

1-12x18 promo poster

1-HUGE surprise poster.

This is a pre-order. It will be shipping mid next week-if you order other stuff-it may be held up.

If you're not interested in the vinyl package-check out just the DVD/CD set and get a free poster.



While you're there-don't forget to check out the new Death Before Dishonor EP as well-and more to come.

ok first of..
please check out this myspace
http://www.myspace.com/getthemosthc
new track up from get the most's new 7". you can also purchase shirts on their myspace. great new NWHC band great dudes

champion last show dvd
everything is coming along great. i think its in its final stages. all the footage looks clean, the audio sounds awesome. im really proud of this . no official date has been set, but if things keep going this smooth then it should be out this fall early winter.

sinking ships are in europe right now, make sure all our european friends make it out and support. their dates are posted on their myspace in our top 8.

i want to thank everyone for sending in their champion inspired tattoos. if you have a champion inspired tattoo please send me a picture because i am collecting them.

we still have some merch available online. i know designs will be left in print but some will run out to never see the light of day again. there is stuff
http://www.merchnow.com
and in europe
http://www.trashmark.com

we miss you all
much love
jim hesketh

After 7 years, one full length, two 7" eps, one split ep with friends, Betrayed, countless tours spanning Asia, Europe, Australia, Caribbean, and North America, Champion, the straightedge band based out of Seattle Washington has decided to call it quits. While in the process of writing for the 2nd full length we realized that the band might be better put to rest. The amount of touring we had done on the 1st full length was so extreme that in a way we wore ourselves out. Champion was started as something we did for fun. We wanted to create hardcore music the way we liked. Trying to gear up for the new record and crazy touring schedule left us all feeling like it was more of a job to us than our passion. There is nothing I loved more than touring, being on the road, seeing new faces every night, seeing familiar faces from the time before. It was my favorite aspects of Champion. But there came a point when things became to feel like a business to us. We have always had problems keeping people in the band who can keep up with our hectic touring schedule so there were always people in and out of the band. With all the pressure to do another record and to tour, it wasn't what we "wanted" to do anymore; it was what we "had" to do. So before making any commitments that we would be bound to, we decided to end it now, while everyone in the band was still friends and still loved everything we did together as a band. NO ONE SOLD OUT. Todd and Aram will continue with their band betrayed, myself and Chris will go into hiding and show our faces time and time again at shows in the pit like we always have. We will be doing our final show may 27th in Seattle at El Corazon. The Answer, Sinking Ships, Allegiance, and Outbreak will be playing. Champion was my everything for 7 years of my life, now it is time to move on and it's hard for me to do. I hope everyone can come out for our last show.
Thank you for the memories
much love
Jim Hesketh

The last show will be Saturday May 27th at El Corazon in Seattle and the line-up is:

Champion
Outbreak
Sinking Ships
The Answer
Allegiance

Tickets are $10.00 advance @ and can be bought online at:

Tickets West

Or at El Corazon, Singles Going Steady, all Sonic Boom locations and Cellophane Square in Seattle

As the show gets closer well try to post some information about places to stay, hotel advice, things to do, etc but until then you can check out:

North West Hardcore

We had limited room for openers and there were a ton of bands that we would have loved to have on our last show so there will also be two shows around the 27th. We love and respect the these bands and are honored to have them share the weekend with us so please be sure to take the time to check out both shows:

Friday May 26th

Go It Alone
Blue Monday
Lahar
Ceremony
The Helm

Sunday May 28th

Internal Affairs
Lights Out
Shook Ones
Barricade
Count the Hours

Thanks so much and hope to see you there
Champion

SATURDAY MAY 27TH ELCORAZON ALL AGES/BAR W/ ID
CHAMPION LAST SHOW
champion
outbreak
the answer
sinking ships
allegiance
$10.00 advance @ ticketwest, elcorazon, singles going steady, all sonic boom locations and cellophane square
tickets on sale feb 4th @ 10.00am
Doors at 7pm show 8pm curfew 12am.
PRESALE TICKETS ONLINE HERE

TAKEN FROM www.rivalryrecords.com More Pre-Orders! CHAMPION / BETRAYED & GIA / BM Splits Posted on 1/22/2006 by Kyle We're now taking pre orders and have new mp3s upfor the 2 split EPs: - CHAMPION / BETRAYED Split 7"/CD - GO IT ALONE / BLUE MONDAY Split 7"/CD mp3s available in the media section There will be 2 different colors available from Rivalry. As always, we're running pre-order package deals here that contain one of each color: http://www.rivalryrecords.com/store_SPCL-SPLITS.asp If you don't want to order the packages, you can certainly order single copies from our regular online store. If you can't order online or would like to order via snail mail, please fill out the order form (link below) and mail it in: http://www.rivalryrecords.com/store_ordering_info.asp Pre order questions answered: - These pre orders are slated to ship around the first week in March. - We're pushing to get these in time for the Rivalry Showcase ..3 on February, 25th, but it's going to be cutting it close. I'm not sure if we'll have them in time, but We've got our fingers crossed. - Speaking of the Showcase, below is info for online pre-sale ticket ordering (scroll way down). - Pre orders are still being taken for the DVD - Rivalry Records ..2 DVD 2006. DVD pre orders ship out much before the "split" pre orders, hopefully in a couple of weeks. - No, we're not taking THE FIRST STEP pre-orders yet for their CD/LP. Those pre orders will start next month. - Please don't ask about pressing information - we will update the discography section of our website as soon as pre orders are sent out, so please wait until the info is posted there before emailing us with questions about pressing info. Thanks!

well we are finally home after a 12 hour plane ride to la, then an 11 hour layover, and then a stop in sf. this tour was so fucking amazing. thank you to everyone who came out and supported. miles away was so much fun to tour with.internal affairs was amazing. and betrayed was cool too.  everyone go check out their new record consequences. out soon on bridge nine. also check out the new against record. its sick. while im on the subject check out no apologies and pick up the jaws demo. australia hardcore is so fucking awesome. afhdjfhskha i wanna come back. well maybe next year hehe. australia is loved by champion. thank you andy norton for everything you have done for us. you will be missed.
-jim and champion

so someone forgot to renue the domain name for www.xchampionx.com so our website is down until we either buy a new domain name or buy xchampionx.com off whoever bought it. also we have a new website in the works so look out for that. in the mean time, sit tight and look for all updates here since im sure more people use myspace anyways. 

uk was alot of fun and the shows were very busy. thank you all for coming out and supporting us. barcelona was so far beyond our expectations. your city is amazing and our friends are beautiful. champion loves barcelona. london ninja fest thank you. that was one of my favorite shows of all time. it was so much fun and it was great to see our friends blue monday and go it alone. also or friends from hungary, sweden, spain, france, holland, and everyone else who came out to support. i miss the uk already. other news. look out for our new website. coming soon. www.xchampionx.com california dates posted with teh first step and betrayed. australian dates with internal affairs and betrayed coming soon.

thats right. please spread the word. new songs coming soon...http://www.myspace.com/championedge