Minneapolis sludge punk band The Holy Ghostriders release their full-length debut, Fast Track Heart, on Learning Curve Records this week.

You know when you’re moshing at a show and you feel yourself get punched in the kidneys HARD, and you whirl around and everyone’s rocking out like nothing happened? That’s what Fast Track Heart is like.

With members hailing from two other hardcore bands (Holding On, Martyar A.D.), Andy, Pete, Jeff, Charlie and Danthekid are adding a touch of pop to their metalcore roots.

Or perhaps a reckless kick in the face is a better description.

The Holy Ghostriders have two CD release shows coming up:

• Jun 6, 2008, Stasiu’s (21+), Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Jun 7, 2008, Eclipse Records (all ages), St. Paul, Minnesota