Thanks to everyone who's ordered these new releases so far, and my apologies for the slight delay with mailorder towards the end of last month. Happy to say, as I write this I am completely caught up with orders and I hope to have everything ordered this weekend in the mail by Monday! So thanks to everyone for your patience and support in 2012 so far! Still a LOT more ahead ...
GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS WEBSTORE:
WHAT'S NEW FOR 05.04.2012:
Ok, this webstore update is pretty massive, as the new stuff has
just been piling in over the past few weeks. I have a bunch of great
brand new releases, as well as a decent amount of older titles that have
been around for a bit, but I hadn't carried them previously ... so
please bear with me! As always, there should be something for everyone
here so check it out.
First off, I got a couple of HUGE boxes of records from Germany's own CRUCIAL RESPONSE - a label that has been at it for a LONG time so I'm really excited to have a decent chunk their titles in the distro finally. I was able to grab plenty of copies of the brand new SHIPWRECKED LP and I also stocked up on some great releases from INSURANCE RISK, GET THE MOST, TRUE BLUE, MAINSTRIKE, COMMITMENT CREW, DEATH OR GLORY, DAMAGE CONTROL, OVER THE LINE, MANLIFTINGBANNER and a handful of other assorted titles.
Second, I got a very nice shipment from my good friend MICHL at TAKEN BY SURPRISE Records - some killer records from STEVE ADAMYK, BLANK PAGES, OUT ON A LIMB, W.H. WALKER, DEFECT DEFECT, CAT PARTY and I even was able to restock on the new MOTHER'S CHILDREN LP, AUTISTIC YOUTH first LP, and MARVELOUS DARLINGS "Shoot the Piano Player" 7".
In other assorted new releases - grabbed the newest LP from Baltimore's SICK SICK BIRDS - one of my favorites so far for 2012, definitely check em out if you haven't yet - both of their LPs are phenomenal; picked up a couple of new 7" singles from HESITATION WOUND records - the HUNTING PARTY 7" and SKVLT 7"; some cool new singles from NEO CONS, NEIGHBORHOOD BRATS, HAUTE COUTURE, and FUGITIVE FAMILY; the brand new (well, a domestic press on 12" format) POSION PLANET "Boycott Everything" 12"; a bunch of new releases from IRON LUNG Records including the newest from SLICES, WALLS, TRUE RADICAL MIRACLE - and I even finally was able to restock the TOTAL CONTROL "Henge Beat" LP that everyone has been raving about (and for good reason, of course); picked up some copies of the new self-released LPs from both BAD AMERICAN and NUDE BEACH; finally grabbed copies of the debut LP from Richmond, VA's FLECHETTE - highly recommended if you are into Drive Like Jehu, Fugazi, or other bands of that ilk; grabbed a ton of DEATHWISH INC titles I had yet to carry, including releases from RISE AND FALL, VICTIMS, KYLESA, RESURRECTION, DISFEAR, HORROR SHOW, 108, and more; stocked up on a bunch of older (but awesome) LPs, including the NO PARADE LP, SLEEER CELL LP, SLOWMOTIONS LP, the BALANCE OF TERROR LP, and a handful of assorted raging singles from the early-mid 2000's.
Grabbed a bunch of tapes as well, including all three of the new KENT STATE split tapes. KENT STATE is Nick from DEEP SLEEP's latest project, and although it's a bit different from DEEP SLEEP it's still equally as awesome - peep the descriptions below and see if they'll spark your interest! I also grabbed demos from Canada's S.H.I.T. and Washington DC's MISLED YOUTH, and an awesome Maryland based zine called FREE STATE, definitely check all of that stuff out. There's even more in the list below that I didn't get to mention, so take a look!
Finally, on a completely unrelated note, I contributed a submission for my friend Patrick Martin's BEST SHIRT EVER blog - check it out if you get a chance, the blog is awesome - a bunch of people nerding out about their favorite band shirts. Always fun.
Well, I think I've taken up enough of your time for now, as always thanks for reading and thanks for the support!
Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS
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NEW WEBSTORE TITLES FOR 05.04.12
SHIPWRECKED "THE LAST PAGANS" LP (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Lifting weights to early Taang - XCLAIM the north with our northeast sound. These words are taken from Fast Violent Noise, the opening track on the new Shipwrecked album entitled The Last Pagans - thier only and last full-length recording. The quote says a lot about this record, the motives behind Shipwrecked, and its aging horde. The LP, 21 songs in total is pure assault from start to finish. No prisoners hardcore shaped in the fires of old Boston, early England and the dark lands of heavy metal."
INSURANCE RISK "VIOLENCE IN OUR MINDS" LP (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Strong little thrasher from Oslo City delivering great violent ditties at rapid pace. Reminiscent of SS Decontrol, Negative FX and early Boston hardcore with wildfire disbandon. A few singsongs to boot. A record the Boston Crew would be proud of.
NEO CONS "HARDCORE ELITE" 7" (ABSCESS)
This brand new 7" single from Neo Cons was recorded in the same session as their debut EP on Deranged. The A side is a mid-paced hardcore stomper titled, "Hardcore Elite", and is backed with a cover song from Dutch legends Jezus and the Gospelfuckers/Agent Orange - "Kill The Police". Raw, snotty, catchy hardcore punk from the Bay Area.
FUGITIVE FAMILY "THE SADDEST STORY EVER TOLD" 7" (VINYL JUNKIE)
The debut release from Fugitive Family. Another one of those hot punk bands from Houston. Members of The Secret Prostitutes, Reason Of Insanity, Crime Wave, The Energy, Bloody Hammer and more! Retro punk rock from the future, picking right up where Reason of Insanity left off. 9 tracks on here. One time pressing of 300 copies.
NEIGHBORHOOD BRATS "WE OWN THE NIGHT" 7" (ABSCESS)
Brand new 7" single from Neighborhood Brats. Catchy LA/Dangerhouse inspired punk from the Bay Area. 1/2 Neo Cons, ex- The Orphans. Incredible full color artwork by Robbie Simon.
STEVE ADAMYK "DESECRATE" 7" (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
Steve Adamyk is the guitarist of the band SEDATIVES who I had the pleasure of doing a 7" with last year. He started the STEVE ADAMYK BAND as a solo project and the line-up now includes Emmanuel and Dave from the SEDZ! This is their 3rd 7" following two great smashers on P.TRASH and RED LOUNGE respectively and their smashing debut LP on P.TRASH. 3 songs on this one now, if you need comparisons before you click on the buy button, ok, I think this sounds like a mix of POINTED STICKS and THE BARRACUDAS. Whoever doesn't like those two bands must feel no joy in life...
BLANK PAGES "S/T" 7" (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
After many delays it's finally here! The debut 7" by Berlin based BLANK PAGES. Members were / are active in bands like IDLE HANDS, MODERN PETS, LIES FEED THE MACHINE and DRAMAMINE. They pick up the torch from IDLE HANDS playing meldoic punkrock with a certain WIPERS twist and offer 4 songs on this EP. Watch out for them playing your town soon!
PDX VOL. 2 - V/A - COMPILATION 7" (BLACK WATER)
Great comp on Blackwater. This one leans postpunk/goth with an unreleased early version of Arctic Flowers' Crusaders + Banshees, as well as Bellicose Minds, Moral Hex and Funeral Parade. 4 of portland's finest.
HAUTE COUTURE "S/T" 7" (SHOGUN)
Vinyle press of the 2011 demo tape by this band from Paris, France, well French dudes with an American drummer, actually inspired by US HC bands like The Fix or Poison Idea, they also bring in mind more recent bands like Much Worse. 6 song EP. 300 copies.
HUNTING PARTY "SUB ROSA WITH WHIPSERED PACTS" 7" (HESITATION WOUND)
Hunting Party is a pissed off, heavy, off the beaten path hardcore punk band reminiscent of Born Against, Lifes Blood, and a little Rorschach. Hailing from the Bay Area and consisting of members of DESOLATION, NIGHTSTICK JUSTICE, and ECOLI, Hunting Party lives up to the rich pedigree of great Bay Area Punk Rock. This record will pummel you.
SKVLT "S/T" 7" (HESITATION WOUND)
The debut record from Amherst, Mass' SKVLT. Raw blown out punk mania from the USA with a depressing blackened twist. This record is loud and brutal. Screened covers and 18x24 poster.
GOVERNMENT FLU "S/T" 7" (REFUSE)
This 7" is out of print - picked up some copies from another distro! Fast, tight and rockin' 80's hardcore from Warsaw, Poland w/ ex and current members of DAYMARES, SUNRISE, KNIFE IN THE LEG, THE BLACK TAPES and BURST IN.
POISON PLANET "BOYCOTT EVERYTHING" 12" (THIRD PARTY)
This was originally released as a 7" in Europe by REFUSE RECORDS. In an effort to get it ready for tour the band unfortunately rushed the original layout. Knowing that they wanted to release it in the US at a later date, plans were made to go all out on the finished product. The internal and external layouts were redesigned over several months and additional essays were written. The new lyric sheet is 11"x22" and has brand new imagery and extensive text. A screen print was designed for the B-side and the vinyl was delivered straight to ARGYBARGY PRINTING in Buffalo, NY where Biff from BROWN SUGAR/FERAL KID RECORDS did a fantastic job screen printing them. To finish off the package a 24"x36" poster was designed and added to add to the overall value and impact of the record. This was the most involved release ever done on THIRDxPARTY and our first done in conjunction with NOT NORMAL. We're all very proud of it. While in the process of putting together the layout an additional poster was designed and we decided to get those printed too and everyone who orders the record will get one of those as well. Comparisons are consistently made to early 80's Boston hardcore, early CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, THE REPOS, and with this release an emerging element of DEAD KENNEDYS influence.
SICK SICK BIRDS "GATES OF HOME" LP (TOXIC POP)
Baltimore's Sick Sick Birds present us with their second long-player which finds them exploring their history as a band with eleven songs that span their existence and their influences (The Clash, The Pixies, The Smiths, Jawbox...). These songs have more of a sense of urgency compared to some of their more whimsical offerings. The melancholy is still there but it's been imbued with a sense of "you lie in the bed you make". With Bobby Borte on a musical hiatus, Mike Hall has taken up primary song-writing duties and his songs speak of snippets of stories whose characters, for better or worse, have followed their own path and deal with whatever may come as best they can.
Comes with a digital download code.
W.H. WALKER "DUDS!" LP (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
Who would have thought that a group of southern boys, now living in Portland, Oregon, would uncover the future of doo-wop boogie pop, lassoing the soul of 1950 and the hooks of 1970 and dragging those years through the dregs of punk into 2011? DUDS! is the first full length by W.H. WALKER, 10 pop filled anthems featuring a cover of BOBBY DARIN"s DREAM LOVER! Get squeeky clean and buy this record now!
BAD AMERICAN "PRETTY/UGLY" LP (BAD AMERICAN)
"After a killer 7" a while back, here's the debut 12" from Pennsylvania's Bad American. This is a great LP, and strikes me as a very eloquent distillation of a lot of different things that are happening in the HC scene right now. I hear the discordant, Void-inspired lead guitars of some of the mysterious guy HC bands, the heavy-as-shit take on grooved-out, later Black Flag shit that's propelled bands like Rational Animals, and even some of the catchy, riffy punk that has made bands like Fucked Up so popular. Basically, this is a catchy as fuck, extremely well-written and well-produced HC band that transcends so much of the microgenre bullshit that is going on today. If you like fast, 80s-inspired HC with memorable songwriting you will certainly dig this." -sorrystaterecords.com
SLICES "STILL CRUISING" LP (IRON LUNG)
Yet another Pittsburgh rock recipe has us scratching our heads and breaking our teeth. There is no way to describe this nasty little platter without avoiding the pure rock 'n' roll undercurrent that SLICES has newly adopted. It should be no surprise considering the ROT SHIT connection but there are a lot of other tastes at work here. Much like the appetizer plate "Cruising", there is a dash of hardcore, a sprig of noise-rock, two dabs of smelling soundscape and a healthy dollup of anxious animosity. But they've kicked it up a couple notches and stripped away all the fat. What we are left with is a lean, mean-mashed killer of an album. And mustard can still go fuck itself.
WALLS "THE FUTURE IS WIDE OPEN" LP (IRON LUNG)
The paranoia and unease of one man is hard to measure physically. WALLS has done this sonically so that the more timid people out there don't have to get their hands quite so dirty. They will still have to do the work though. There is always the work. 'The Future Is Wide Open' is a sarcastic bite out of society's apple. And what a rotten apple indeed. Bursting with angst and tension, this album is a relentless hardcore punk/noise rock demon-sound. There is no release from the future. The gates are shut.
TRUE RADICAL MIRACLE "TERMITES" LP (IRON LUNG)
The current Australian underground music scene is quickly becoming something we will be talking about worldwide in the same way that "80's US hardcore" or "West Coast Power Violence" are now. There are so many awesome bands and we have had the great fortune to be a part of releasing some of them to the world. TRM offers their second LP of jagged sunburnt noise rock in the fashion of these modern times of struggle and woe. This will not cheer you up. This may drive you further into oblivion. Best material to date.
FLECHETTE "S/T" LP (SOUND ERA)
The debut album by Richmond, Virginia's golden boys, Flechette. Imagine Drive Like Jehu and Fugazi having a few drinks and making a few irresponsible decisions, and wa-la! This 7 track LP was recorded by Tim Gault at Double 00 studio, and was pressed at 45 RPM for maximum quality.
NUDE BEACH "II" LP (NUDE BEACH)
"Brooklyn-based Nude Beach are bringing back some old school rock ‘n’ roll with their new 10-track LP. The vintage power pop sounds on this album are delivered with a bit of a punk spirit–much in the same way a band like the Undertones did back in the day. However, Nude Beach is what’s worth focusing on, not their influences. This is mostly due to their energy in a lot of these songs, fronted by vocalist Chuck Betz who has a really great, raw delivery." - theneedledrop.com
OUT ON A LIMB "DROWNED" LP (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
GREAT first record of this band from Chemnitz/Leipzig. Complex groovy with wave-guitar sounds and nice melodies and a lot of energetic post-punk influences like WIPERS, JOY DIVISION and THE ESTRANGED. All records include a downloadcode. 300 pressed
CAT PARTY "RHAPSODY IN BLACK" LP (SABOTAGE)
CAT PARTY exist in the delicate space between 2 genres, specifically punk and post-punk. Somebody described them as a hybrid of early JOY DIVISION and early TSOL. But CAT PARTY is much more than a shallow imitation of that 1981 sound - and they’ve managed to avoid all the cliché pitfalls that have sunk the countless other bands who’ve tried to straddle this sound. That means no lyrics about hanging out in a graveyard, no extended synth explorations and no naive drama...
DEFECT DEFECT "S/T" (EURO PRESS) LP (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
Fighting their way out of the basement comes Portland’s DEFECT DEFECT with their best record to date! After two quality Eps and constant touring, Defect Defect hit it just perfect with their catchy-as-hell melodic punk style that hits hard with Colin’s spastic and blunt vocal style with Adam’s excellent song writing. Tracks like Stolen Ground and Post Apocalypse are perfect bookends of this argent and essential LP. Featuring ex and current members of the Observers, Autistic Youth, the Minds, Clorox Girls and the excellent Arctic Flowers this record will stick out over the pile of vinyl coming out in 2010. Do not miss out on this exciting band! US version is out on the outstanding RESIDUE RECORDS out of Chicago, IL!!
PEACE OR ANNIHILATION "FEAR CONTROL" LP (SHOGUN)
DISCHARGE / DISCLOSE worship band from Jakarta. Getting better and better. If you enjoyed the songs on the No Tomorrow comp, this is close. 12 songs, all killer. Pure raw distorted Punk Hardcore.
BLUE CROSS "MASS HYSTERIA" LP (SHOGUN)
Post punk from Canada, not afraid to get noisy and hardcore at times. They're beyond the classic Joy Division / Gang Of Four rip-off, still they manage to keep it Punk. The demo was acclaimed, now hear the full lenght. Members of GERM ATTAK.
ORGANISM "S/T" LP (HARDWARE)
Aaarrrrgghhhhhhhardcore! Be prepared for one of the most furious and ripping Hardcore records from Japan in a while! ORGANISM deliver 8 tracks of fast and breathtaking fucking Hardcore with two brutal and razor sharp sounding vocalists. If you dig LIP CREAM, NIGHTMARE or WARHEAD be sure: This powerhouse will cut more fuckin heads off than the French Revolution! Punk as fuck!
SORRY EXCUSE "LISTEN WITH PREJUDICE" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Eight blistering tracks with the occasional yxc inspired breakdown from this KC, MO band. They just put out a new 7" on Lifeline a few months ago. My release just got reviewed in MRR/SF&L and got good reviews. Fold over cover with complete lyrics and the most X's you've ever seen on a cover.
INSURANCE RISK "HOW MUCH MORE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Okay. You have known all about this scene now. But what if someone destroys your dream? You cry in pillow? If the answer is “yes”, then please do not read any further. These crazy bastards from Oslo wanna make SSD and DYS look like pussies. Finally a band that does add a different flavor to the whole revival of the 80s. Different in a way that its sound is coming from one period prior. Fucking awesome and highly recommended. The music fits the lyrics fits the sound... you got it?
DEATH OR GLORY "YOUR CHOICE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Fast ripping tracks of hardcore-thrash drenched in pure adrenalised mayhem. Not too dissimilar to AF's United Blood ep. There are enough danceable moshparts thrown in and fans of early NYHC will absolutely dig this!!!!
DAMAGE CONTROL "CAN'T KEEP US DOWN" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Some might say that Damage Control continued where Onward and Sportswear left off. In other words - keeping the spirit of Oslo City Hardcore alive, On this record Damage Control plays a nice mix of Dag Nasty inspired stuff mixed in with not just a little hint of Chain Of Strength. All this, sweetly rounded off with a healthy dose of those hard, danceable moshparts that we all love. There's enough emotion and melody in these tunes to make this record both unique and exciting. May the band rest in peace.
OVER THE LINE "DEMO" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
It´s taken a while for thses guys to put this out... but it was worth the wait. East coast jocks playing core, you know what I mean? Tight songs with speed and melody... catchyness if ya will. This thing came out at the right time and proves once again that not all the hoody wearing hc kids among us are cry babies.
GET THE MOST "COMMON GOALS" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
This is a action platter! Get The Most plays fast-paced hardcore with a sincere and passionate message. There is a healty dose of melody in the songs reminiscence of Chain and Insted with some East Coast elements thrown in. The superb songwriting and powerful sound makes them special and truly unique. If you look for a straight edge band which has something to say look no further!
GET THE MOST "MOMENT IN TIME" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Somewhere beyond the formalized spectrum there comes a band like Get The Most who strives for more than the usual. Blistering "youth crewish" hardcore, mosh parts in between, passionate lyrics and a slick layout. What more can you ask for?! The future is now; get on it.
ONE VOICE "BREAK FREE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Listen to One Voice is an experience. The band is getting in a new territory of sheer power and aggression. Pushing old boundaries, establishing new limits. Speed, anger and commitment seems the theme of this band and One Voice knows how to pull good hardcore songs. Essential listening for 2007.
COMMITMENT CREW "HISINGEN" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Hardcore became somewhat a synonym of no-soul, lackluster, over commercialization. But then there comes a band like Commitment Crew who is going back to basic. This band is in its purest form the essence of hardcore: simple and aggressive and in addition with some raw oi influences. A great mixture for sure!
SPORTSWEAR "IT RUNS DEEP" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
This is the real deal for all the boyscouts with the crew cuts. Having changed absolutely nothing in their tactic this release puts them on the throne of 1, 2, 3, 4.... go. Once again they teach you why they are better than you. Nothing more can be said.
MAINSTRIKE "S/T" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
This baby was actually two years in the making, but it was well worth the wait. Mainstrike’s farewell record is a mature one, yet the band's roots premeating it all: pure hardcore. Complete with plenty of singalong-parts and those deadly moshes. As always produced and recorded by Menna Bakker at his Bunst Studios. A very dignified good-bye from a band that is now perhaps gone, but certainly never forgotten.
TRUE BLUE "THE ICE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Breaking the mold and doing the do. These fuckers are coming thru with some heavy shit right there. Having learned their lessons in the 80s they bust out that shit in the 90s. Dark and heavy stuff that lives next door to the icemen and bad brains. Flexing with lyrics about life and not about fantasy they let you know what time it is. The fat production is boosting them into the major league of hc and the layout shows you the streets they came from. You better buy them shits.
MAINSTRIKE "TIMES STILL HERE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Apart from bands like Civ or Floorpunch these dudes were bringing it back big time. Even before this record saw the light of day people were going crazy over this band. Holding up the mirror of the 88-style they put their own little bits to it which makes this first record an example of how it should be done. Aggressive voice parted ways with high-pitched guitars and an awesome rythm section. Sing-alongs here and there and you get the picture. on the live pics in the layout you can see what they want you to do...
STAND OFF "WORTHLESS" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Backed up by the British Empire and a comic cartoon. Very good and ambitionate songs writing here. for a long time England has been known for bands coming from the grind-side of hc. With Stand Off and some others the face of british hc has changed a lot because they captured the energy of bands like Discharge or Intense Degree but came from a more youth crew-kinda school. The mix can be heard on this seven inch. Queen mum wouldn´t have turned 100 this year without this record...
VOICE OF A GENERATION #2 ZINE W/ SPORTSWEAR 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Voice Of A Generation again dives into the great past, perhaps even more than the previous issue. It has a long and inspiring interview with PETER AMDAM of Onward and Sportswear fame – 14 pages on it’s own. It is intense, personal, and with quite a few good stories. In addition there are two columns, crucial reviews and tons of classic pictures: Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Embrace, So Much Hate to name just a few. The entire SPORTSWEAR demo was re-mastered and comes as a 7” supplement for the fanzine. 28 pages full of melancholy and twisted humour.
VOICE OF A GENERATION #3 ZINE W/ ABUSIVE ACTION 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
The third issue - after a long delay - is out now! It includes an interview with Rob, the singer of the defunct band Abusive Action and a piece about Jay Adams, the legendary Dogtown Skater. Arne Haabeth wrote about the Bold Show he attended in Amsterdam and his impression about Hardcore and its generation in general. You'll find book- and record-reviews as usual and tons of photos of: Marginal Man, Deathwish, Jerry's Kids, Siege, Bad Brains, COC, AOF, ManLiftingBanner, Know Your Enemy, Mainstrike, Pandemonium und Cro-Mags. 20 pages plus the remastered Abusive Action demo on 7".
RISE AND FALL "DECEIVER" 7" (DEATHWISH)
"Deceiver" b/w "Sinking In Sin" is a limited 7"EP from Rise And Fall that hints at their future, while also honoring their H8000 past. "Deceiver" is taken from their highly anticipated new album, "Faith", due out in early 2012. Already a staple of their live sets, "Deceiver" is an absolute ripper of a song that combines the strongest songwriting elements of their "Into Oblivion" and "Our Circle Is Vicious" albums. Frantic drumming, discordant guitars, and passionate vocal screams all build into an awe-inducing wall of sound. If "Deceiver" is any indication of what is on the horizon, Rise And Fall's "Faith" will be a serious contender for one of the best hardcore albums of 2012. The B-Side of this 7"EP features "Sinking In Sin", Rise And Fall's tribute to Belgian Hardcore legends, Congress, and the H8000 Scene as a whole. In their interpretation of the song, Rise And Fall create a dark and textural atmosphere that compliments the powerful metallic hardcore foundation that Congress laid before them. They are even joined by former members of Congress and Liar, bringing the two generations of Belgian Hardcore together, as one vicious circle.
VICTIMS "LIES LIES LIES" 7" (DEATHWISH)
Released in conjunction with their upcoming U.S. tour, this release is exclusively available thru the DW Estore and direct from the band. No retail version will be made available. Sweden's Victims are proud to announce the release of "Lies Lies Lies", a brand new 2 song 7"EP on Deathwish. Fresh on the heels of their celebrated full length, "Killer", Victims once again take aim with their trademark punk/crust weaponry and fire into willing ears. Recorded at Studio Overlook and featuring artwork from J. Bannon (Converge), this release features two hook-laden songs embrace the band's contemporary d-beat leanings even more than previous efforts. The end result is an infectious two song blur, that shows this already classic band sharpening their skill-set while still sonically evolving. Firmly cementing their place among the leaders, not followers, of the true underground punk/hardcore community.
VICTIMS / KYLESA - SPLIT 7" (DEATHWISH)
This classic split 7"EP was previously released in Europe by our friends at La Familia. This revamped Deathwish version is a brand new pressing and features killer new artwork and design by Ryan Patterson (Coliseum). Savannah, Georgia's Kylesa offer a monster of a song in "Pain And Suffering", a sample heavy punk/doom jam that calls to the band member's deep roots within the punk/crust community. Since the recording, Kylesa have gone on to release the "Spiral Shadow" album, which showed the band moving in a more progressive influenced direction. On the B-Side, Sweden's punk/hardcore mainstays Victims offer up "On Our Knees", a buzzsaw of a song recorded by Fred Estby (Dismember, etc) and Nicke Andersson (Entombed, Hellacopters, etc). And if that's not enough, Victims also plow through a version of the Kylesa's "Descend Within", the most infectious song from Kylesa's self titled album on Prank.
DISFEAR / DOOMRIDERS - SPLIT 7" (DEATHWISH)
With Doomriders, we get a glimpse into their progression since "Black Thunder" in the soon to be classic, "Crooked Path". Easily one of their best songs to date, "Crooked Path" pounds forth with grit, melody, and emotion unlike anything else out there today. On the other side, Disfear unleash the hook laden "Fear And Trembling". This is their first effort since their classic "Live The Storm" album was released by their current label home, Relapse Records. "Fear And Trembling" is a stellar song that expands the boundaries of the D-Beat world that Disfear dominate to this day.
RISE AND FALL "INTO OBLIVION" LP (DEATHWISH)
From the blackened depths of the soul rises one of hardcore/punk's best kept secrets, Rise And Fall. Possessed with an earth shaking heaviness and alarming no frills punk urgency, Rise And Fall represent the next chapter of true hardcore/punk greatness. Wielding the same gore soaked axe that visionaries Integrity, Cursed, Ringworm, and Tragedy also clench in their bloodstained hands. Recorded at CCR Studios and mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at Godcity Studios, "Into Oblivion" captures the kind of all encompassing emotional darkness and white knuckle violence that few bands ever artistically achieve. From the unbridled ferocity of "Forked Tongues" to the sonic desolation of "Ruins", the album is truly jaw dropping. Re-igniting even the most jaded of hardcore/punk hearts with it's unforgettable musical presence and power.
HORROR SHOW "NOTES FROM THE NIGHT THAT NEVER ENDED" LP (DEATHWISH)
"Notes From The Night That Never Ended" is the final vinyl collection of all existing Horror Show recordings. "We (Horror Show) started playing around 2000. It was a good time cause' Josh, Matt, and myself finally started having a knack for writing music together after playing in a couple punk and hardcore bands… We really enjoyed the thought of leaving Philadelphia as often as possible and touring was always our ultimate goal. As time marched on I found myself in a bit of trouble and inevitably we would have to put Horror Show on hold for 2 years. It was tough to leave behind something that meant so much to us and our friends and those years would prove to be more unforgiving than any of us would have ever thought. With the death of Dan (Stone) and Josh (Tshirlig), within just two years of each other, too many legs had been kicked off of our table and we put the band to rest… Yeah, I think it will always be meaningful to all of our friends. It will always remind me of what unique goodness can come out of something that sometimes, is not so good."
108 "18.61" LP (DEATHWISH)
Recorded over a frigid weekend in Boston, MA in the analog domain of Alex Garcia Rivera (ex-Give Up The Ghost) and later mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge), 108 have returned with their most electrifying and intense album to date, "18.61". From the first tension filled notes struck in "God Talk", it's apparent that a spiritual restlessness and awareness continues to writhe in the collective consciousness of 108 which is an attribute that has set them apart from the rest of the musical world since their inception. From there "18.61" pounds forth with the upmost intensity. Standout track "Crescent Moon" races at manic speed before crashing in on itself in one of 108's heaviest moments ever. Title track "18.61", a moving and brooding song that is as unforgettable as they come, combines all of the unique musical qualities that make up 108. The gritty "Reduced" showcases new drummer Mike Justian (Trap Them, Unearth, etc.) as the new heart at the center of the 108 machine, rhythmically pushing the envelope with his punishing percussive power. Though the aforementioned songs are electric in every way, it's in some of the more daring tracks that "18.61" truly starts to really shine. "Mannequins" and "Forever Is Destroyed", for example, pick up where classics Black Flag and Rollins Band left off, taking frantic and unpredictable sonic turns that only a band like 108 could navigate. All of this makes "18.61" yet another stunning album from a band that continues to write their own destiny as one the most important and influential hardcore/punk bands in existence today.
BITTER END "GUILTY AS CHARGED" LP (DEATHWISH)
Bitter End are an intense hardcore band from San Antonio, Texas, influenced by the metallic New York Hardcore bands of the late 80's and early 90's. With their exhaustive touring and their debut 7"EP "Mind In Chains", they established themselves as a brute force in the hardcore community. Refining their mid-tempo power displayed in their previous release, Bitter End took it to the next level with their debut album, "Climate of Fear". Tight production accentuated song after song, creating a controlled chaos few bands could ever achieve. They soon after followed this album with a three song "Self Titled" 7"EP. A release that displayed a band evolving and refining their technical ability and song writing power. 2010 brings us "Guilty As Charged", the pummeling new album from Bitter End. With all the makings of a contemporary hardcore classic, "Guilty As Charged" bruises and batters with dynamic riffing, potent vocals/lyrics, and bone shaking breakdowns. Songs like "Unjust" and the title track "Guilty As Charged" showcase this hybrid brand of hard hitting thrash and hardcore. A tried and tested formula that Bitter End not only embrace, but continue to improve upon in their own vicious way.
RESURRECTION "I AM NOT: THE DISCOGRAPHY" 2xLP (DEATHWISH)
Within months the sound and ideologies that dominated the hardcore scene from the mid 80's into early 1990 had literally collapsed as if an entire scene had "grown up" and gave in all at once. Looking back it should have come as no surprise. A scene that was predicated on being an individual had become as pathetically uniform as the world it claimed to disdain. It died because it no longer had a pulse. In early 1991 a few friends decided that sound, feeling, and emotion was more important than mere memories, and that ideals didn't need to be confined to the sounds of the past. There were no goals, no strategies, and no need to over think what could be. With that, a band was formed, and Ressurection set out to play as loud and as often as possible. Musical influences? Black Flag, Bl’ast, Absolution, whatever. A message? At times straight edge, at times political and at times just hurt kids. Simply put the idea was to say what you feel and feel what you say, no limitation. Ressurection was noise and feeling. Between 1991 and 1994 Ressurection played well over a hundred shows around the US while releasing 2 EP's, an LP, and a few tracks on various compilations. The beauty of Ressurection? The sole focus on the energy of the live setting. The downside? That same sole focus on the energy of the live setting. When recording the "I Refuse" LP the band was in heavy debt from touring and used all of the recording budget to pay off their debts leaving $200 to record, mix, and master the record, and of course, buy something to eat during this process. The result was not pretty. Over the years this remained a regret shared by the members of the band. In 2007, the idea of a discography was brought up to the fine people at Deathwish. Over a four year period, the recording reels were dusted off and Kurt Ballou completed a remix at Godcity Studios. Soon after, additional tracks were collected and the result is the 21 track "I Am Not: The Discography", containing remixes of all three records, the band's first recorded song, as well as their classic live set from KXLU in its entirety.
ENDPOINT "IN A TIME OF HATE" LP (SIMBA)
Formed in 1987, Louisville’s ENDPOINT took hardcore in unique directions as they utilized melody, introspective and sometimes depressed lyrics, and progressive, indie rock-leaning song structures. Along with bands like FALLING FORWARD, LINCOLN, SPLIT LIP, and ASHES, they helped lead a movement of like-minded melodic nineties hardcore bands that felt hardcore need not rely on metal riffs or mosh parts to be intense and emotional. As one of the most innovative bands in the hardcore scene of the nineties, they addressed issues such as sexual violence and prejudice in a way that no one ever had. They created a trend in hardcore that called for one’s deepest and most personal emotions to be present and exorcised while playing, prompting equally turbulent responses from audiences.
SENSE FIELD "KILLED FOR LESS" LP (REVELATION)
The first full-length release from one of the most incredible groups out of Los Angeles, CA. Fourteen powerful songs that take music to a new level of dynamics. Clean production. Now available again on colored vinyl. Vinyl version includes free digital download of this record.
FARSIDE "RIGGED" LP (REVELATION)
Rigged is Farside's incredible second LP. So Cal's finest in melodic punk. Great songs, incredible harmony, essential packaging. Possibly the best record ever. Now available again on colored vinyl. Vinyl version includes free digital download of this record.
COMMITMENT CREW "WHAT ARE YOU" LP (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Great hardcore from Gothenborg which sounds a lot like early Boston hardcore but with a distinct empowering on its own. Raw, aggressive vocals and strong musicianship. A steamroller for sure, cool artwork to boot.
MANLIFTINGBANNER "THE REVOLUTION CONTINUES" 2xLP (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
While so many on the left cried defeat and dropped their so-called 'old-fashioned' principles, ManLiftingBanner felt an urge to go against the grain. Included in this record you will find the entire "Myth Of Freedom" 7", "Ten Inches That Shook The World" 10", one compilation track and eight newly recorded songs from 2011. The new songs are done in the traditional hardcore punk style only ManLiftingBanner can pull off. Expect nothing less.29 songs for a new generation, but also for those who where with the band back in the days and for those who kept the revolutionary fire inside and outside of the hardcore punk community strong and burning. Last but not least, after almost 20 years all the ManLiftingBanner songs are finally available on vinyl again. Moreover, the record comes with a huge, fully coloured 12-page booklet with photos, quotes, all the lyrics and a big-sized A2 poster for all your propaganda needs.
BACCHUS "S/T" LP (CAVITY)
Bacchus is from Ireland and they play fast, crusty hardcore with some good measure of crushing heavy/doomy parts mixed in. There's a good amount of bands playing this style, but they definitely stand apart with their own sound on this record. 300 pressed on white vinyl, insert with lyrics and also download card included. “The long-awaited debut LP from Ireland’s Bacchus is a tense and hulking assault of millenium-era crust. With Elements of From Ashes Rise and Kylesa forming a raging, spiralling monument of caustic desperation, this is never reductive. Refusing to take the easy option and reveling in a staunchly progressive approach to hardcore, this is like Neurosis raised on amphetamine and tempered with weed”
DUNEBUGGY "1990's COLLECTION" LP (LITTLE BLACK CLOUD)
"Dunebuggy were a 90's indie rock band who hailed from Hoboken NJ and featured one future Dahlia Seed member Jon Procopio on guitar and vocals and also featured some guest vocals from Tracy Wilson who would later join Dahlia Seed as their full time vocalist. Dunebuggy play quirky yet infection indie pop with hooks that will get stuck in your head for days, just give the albums opening track "Humdinger" a listen and I promise that you will have the chorus stuck in your head all day long. If you are a fan of the Lemonheads, Pavement or Archers of Loaf etc then I would urge you to give this record a listen and buy one before they are gone as they're limited to a meager run of 100 copies on white vinyl." - unitedbyrocketscience.
SLEEPER CELL "S/T" LP (PARTNERS IN CRIME)
From the ashes of BALANCE OF TERROR, Boston's SLEEPER CELL continue on with their efforts to play the best Tennessee-influenced hardcore possible. This offering is the band's debut full-length and is 12 songs of DEATHREAT and NO PARADE-styled hardcore-punk.
NO PARADE "CEASELESS FIRE" LP (PARTNERS IN CRIME)
Fifteen tracks of powerful but catchy hardcore from No Parade. The style is similar to From Ashes Rise or Tragedy, and in fact No Parade features members of From Ashes Rise. The music is harsh and hard hitting with screamed vocals, but the melodic underbelly keeps the songs memorable and almost pleasant. Even better than their debut EP.
BALANCE OF TERROR "A BETTER TOMORROW" LP (PARALOGY)
Hailing from New York City, Balance of Terror surges forth with 15 tracks of fast, catchy, and snotty hardcore tracks; think Deathreat or Talk Is Poison or No Parade. Balance of Terror features Stan from Deathreat on vocals and guitar. A really good record.
SLOWMOTIONS, THE "DIAL ELEVEN" LP (PARTNERS IN CRIME)
The Slow Motions are from japan. Garagey tuneful fucked up punk rock played by Japanese hardcore veterans. Get these songs stuck in your head and they will not go away. Slowmotions are a longtime running punk band from TOKYO... featuring ex and current members of EVANCE, RAWNECK, SHOCK, HAT TRICKERS, LIBERATE, ACID, STICKS IN THROAT, BLAZE, RUGS CONCLUDE, ORDER, ZIKKEN, RANGE and DIRTY HOSPITAL... etc, etc. This LP features all five of their out of print singles on HG FACT.
BILLY BAO "MAY 08" LP (PARTS UNKNOWN)
“The Nigerian monstrosity that is BILLY BAO returns in agony. Bleeding. Pointing a colossal black finger at global capitalism, regular music, non-music and anti-music, at the food crisis of 2008, the moribund spirit of 1968, and especially at you, the record buyer, who maybe ‘really dug’ his first LP, Dialectics of Shit, and will come back for more, or perhaps ‘heard a lot about him’ and his bandmate MATTIN in the ‘blogosphere’ or even in print media (ooh!) (whatever that is), and are ‘curious to finally h+ear his music’ because you find the stories ‘interesting’ and this is even heavier and more f'ed up than The Brainbombs at their heaviest right? This LP is so angry the songs don't even have titles. Some of 'em are really long, some are really short, but they're all pretty goddamn infuriating, as they oughta be. May '08 is actually surprising, because where do you go after those first four platters, honestly? Well you make a record that's somehow noisier than all of those, more tweaked and fucked-with and digitally distorted than anything before it, crammed with grotesque and sublime samples from the noise of yesteryear: Nono, Kuti, Whitehouse, Brainbombs, and Billy, Billy Bao. It should be pretty goddamn clear to you why you want and need to purchase this record.”
STRAIGHT TO HELL / BALANCE OF TERROR - SPLIT 7" (PARTNERS IN CRIME)
Straight to Hell are from Rhode Island, while Balance of Terror are from New York. Together they create a vicious and great sounding split 7" that will certainly appeal to all those folks that are into the Talk Is Poison, Deathreat, From Ashes Rise, No Parade camp of hardcore. Well done musically, and packaged in a black and white cover of course.
NO TIME LEFT "ZERO EFFORT SOLUTION" 7" (UNDERESTIMATED)
Ex & current members of No Reason, Halfmast, They Live, and Project Grizzly hit you with seven songs of relentless old style hardcore fused with bulldozer '70s riffing a la Motorhead.
HISTORY OF THE HAWK "OCEAN" 7" (SPEEDOWAX)
Hailing from stourbridge west midlands u.k hoth have attracted attension from topshelf,epitaph in their short six months of being a band playing hardcore punk in the vein of some girls,ruination with a knod to early dischord,this is their debut ep with art by scott c bentz before their upcoming split 7" with Retox (ex unbroken/the locust)
TRURO "PROUD TO DISAGREE" 7" (SPEEDOWAX)
Speedowax proudly present a "punktastic" 4 track e.p from a bunch of young upstarts from Manchester,england for fans of Chopper,funbug,skimmer,
MALL'D TO DEATH "THE PROCESS OF REACHING OUT" 7" (IT'S ALIVE)
Mall'd To Death is what happens when you take that Minneapolis punk rock Dillinger-core sound, add some Jeff Ott-esque vocal growlings, mix in some mid-nineties melodic punk sound of the EpiFat variety (complete with the occasional ska-punk breakdown!), put together some meaningful songs about life and personal politics, follow those up with some silly songs about important shit like video games and graffiti, and then round it all out with some of that good ol' J Church! It's like Mall Punk if "Mall Punk" meant a little bit of everything under one roof. I was totally taken by surprise and blown away by Mall'd To Death's debut full length Can't Make A Living released last year on CD by GC Records on and then on vinyl earlier this year by Bitter Melody Records. The Process Of Reaching Out is Mall'd To Death's second release of what I hope to be many more to come. I don't know of another band out there that really sounds anything like these guys. It's fresh; and in that way reminds me of when I was first discovering punk rock.
KILLED BY 7 INCH - V/A - COMPILATION LP (REDRUM)
Comp containing the first five "Killed by 7 inch" 7"s on one LP. 20 tracks!
OUTCASTS, THE "SELF CONSCIOUS OVER YOU" LP (BAGSNATCHER)
Recorded over 5 days at Wizard Studios in Belfast in April 1979 and released 3 months later, the album featured sax on 3 of the tracks and was a little poppier than previous recordings, though a cheap production helped maintain the punk feel of their earlier work. One of Northern Ireland's best punk bands! REISSUE.
DECLINO " COME UNA PROMESSA" LP (AGIPUNK)
The vinyl press of the cd out on SOA records this is an official reissue of the torino hc legend! Here you can find a selection of their discography that consisted on the legendary tape split with Negazione, a 7" and 12". this is 100% italian hc from the 80ies finally on vinyl!
DEMON'S CLAWS "DEFROSTING OF" LP (IN THE RED)
For any fan of real rock 'n' roll, it would be a goddamn shame to sleep on the raucous and inebriating revelry of Montreal's most delirious band, The Demon's Claws. These guys have been pounding out crazed rock slop since 2004, in which time they've toured endlessly and released two full-length albums and countless singles and 12-inches. Now the band has finally followed up their stunning 2007 album, Satan's Little Pet Pig, with The Defrosting Of... For legal reasons, the title has to be incomplete. We can only say that it's a reference to a very big name in the world of animation, long rumored to be cryogenically frozen. The Demon's Claws play roots-soaked music so ramshackle and loose that it sounds as if it could fall apart at any second, yet hangs together perfectly. Part Gun Club, part Back from the Grave, part lo-fi distorted crunch, part young Mick Jagger with a mouth full of pills, all delivered with a weird, backwoods creepiness. Stepping up his countrified roots on this outing, frontman Jeff Clarke displays a gift for writing incredibly catchy hillbilly stomp unrivaled today. The guy is the real deal. Self-described "liars and scumbags" and sweaty and belligerent by nature, Demon's Claws are one of the most dynamic combos to take the filthy route directly to your brain. The Defrosting Of... solidifies their earnest ambition to stomp their Americana-tinged blues-punk death trip into submission. "Their music reminds me of when I used to visit an old cabin in Northern Ontario and take mushrooms and drink tons of Labatt's and go night fishing. This is what we should've been playing instead of Sabbath." --Terminal Boredom
TIMMY'S ORGANISM "RISE OF THE GREEN GORILLA" LP (SACRED BONES)
The debut solo on Sacred Bones Records, Timmy’s Organism is Timmy Vulgar’s organism of sound. Vulgar is of course the Human Eye front-man, erstwhile Clone Defect, and most recently a 2010 Kresge Artist Fellow which he was awarded for a “creative vision and commitment to excellence within a wide range of artistic disciplines.” Exploring a wide spectrum of the tree of rock n’ roll, heavy nuclear guitar rock, quick punk space glam, drunken late night white-man blues, instrumental joys of sadness, and don’t forget a little comedy rock. The lyrics are interesting and colorful, painting a picture, or a silent film in the listeners cerebellum. What is a gorilla symbolically? A peaceful creature living in a thick green jungle. He is king in his layer. Roaring like an angry guitar pounding on his chest like a primal drum. Chewing vegetation and leading his furry family to freedom! This is the Rise of the Green Gorilla!
SURFER BLOOD "TAROT CLASSICS" LP (KANINE)
"Tarot Classics is a six-song EP from the most awesomely-named band Surfer Blood. Despite being about half the length of a normal album (you know, in terms of songs), this is quite possibly one of the finest pieces of music I have ever heard, even better than some full-length albums out there. Even to describe Surfer Blood is to do them an injustice. I guess I could start by saying that despite the word “blood” being in the name, they are not anywhere near what you’d expect them to be, in terms of a metal or hardcore band. It’s kind of like the way people think of what Murder by Death will sound like before they even hear their music. So, can you surf to this music? You could, but it’s not really surf-rock, per se. It has an indie dance-beat-type of feel to it at times, kind of like Ted Leo, but it really sounds nothing like that. It has great harmony that makes it almost seem like pop, but it is in no way catchy. Essentially, these six songs are very easy on the ears. I dare you to put this album on and not fall in love with it from the first note, with a love that will linger until the very last note when you reach for that Play button to hear it all again. I almost feel like there’s some kind of subliminal messaging in the background because of how addictive this can be, even though you’re not able to instantly sing along to it."
MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #348 - MAY 2012
In MRR #348, we say farewell to Holland’s legendary SEEIN RED, architects of the European HC scene in various forms for close to thirty years, who played their last show in March. But that’s not all! We celebrate May 2012 with a hilarious and informative interview with noize terrorists of note DISORDER, true legends of UK82, some Greek hardcore courtesy of ANTIMOB, and some Greek garage psyche punk from ACID BABY JESUS. We’ve got rad Finnish punks LEBAKKO, the out-there sounds of APACHE DROPOUT, and Heather from San Francisco’s hook-laden WAX IDOLS in conversation with Lorna from early Chicago post-punkers DA. Shall we go on? There’s Brazilian HC ragers DEFY, SF goth punks CRIMSON SCARLET, Australia’s LEPROSY with their modern take on UK82, some mutated brainwave hardcore from Southern California’s NASA SPACE UNIVERSE, a look at the record label Konton Crasher, and a continuation of our one-page interviews with classic Italian HC bands, this time with NEGAZIONE. All o’ that plus the usual array of columns, news, and the most extensive punk rock review section in print. Read it and weep!
FREE STATE ZINE ISSUE #1
FREE STATE MDHC Scene Report Vol. 1 - Full size, 60+ Pages showcasing a small sample of Maryland's righteous hardcore scene. Includes interviews, photography, original artwork and much more. Featuring Trapped Under Ice, Next Step Up, Mindset, Sacred Love, In Between, Peace, Wargames, and more!
BROTHERHOOD "AS THICK AS BLOOD" CD (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
What can be witnessed on this record was beyond imagination when the band came out. In the vein of the mid- to late 80´s straight edge bands of the east coast They added some melody and catchyness to the songs which make them outstanding. The lyrical contents seems to be on an average tip but comes across in a very youthful and charming way that you can´t help but sing along to these anthems. With this record they paved the way for a lot of young bands from the west coast.
MANLIFTINGBANNER "WE WILL NOT REST" CD (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
OK, for those of you, who have never heard of this name, i suggest you better stop reading and get the fuck out of my system. MLB has been THE euro commie-straight edge band! There´s no doubt about it. Numbers of bands tried to live up to the standards set by them. But numbers of bands have failed. This is the original dope shit! The CD compiles all of their material to give those a chance who weren´t quick enough to get a grasp on the now sold out vinyl versions. Heavily on the hi-speed tip, they came from the school of Lärm, DRI, Straight Ahead and their likes. More BPM than you could ever count! Lyrically they have shown us what´s up with Lenin, Trotzky and the rest of the pack. HC the way it was meant to be. Something for the stomach and the brain. Get this while you can!
FAGETTES - VOLUMES 1 AND 2 CASSETTE TAPE
"This is one of the best garage albums (collecting the Fagettes' first two releases ) I've heard this year, maybe the best. The Fagettes know their musical history, writes tight songs, and have a sense of wit all too rare with most rock bands at all times, but especially now (irony ain't wit-Best Coast, take a note). Like many garage bands, The Fagettes deal in simple songs about boys and girls and love and fun. But not so simple, not so fun, actually; enter "Catholic riffraff and the Allston Amazon." Lightly strummed guitar and a massive, 60s big beat drum sound accompany this touching tale of young lesbian love. The song also showcases the dual male-female vocals that do a lot to flesh out the song structures. Farfisa/church organ interlude and all, this is sorta the garage pop, ex-/anti-Catholic version of Bikini Kill's "Rebel Grrrl" . "Mystery Pills" is an amusing tale of pill-poppin' fun on the run, with a shuffle beat and tastefully terse harmonica riff riff built around guitar haze. Lyrically, it's pretty much how I spent a lot of the past week: so fucked up and downed out that I couldn't even talk, let alone to the pretty girl across the room.' - drugpunk.blogspot.com
S.H.I.T. - DEMO TAPE
Toronto is seriously killing it this year, as always. S.H.I.T. are catchy, in-your-face, ruckus hardcore punk from the usual suspects from Urban Blight, Violent Future and others. From what I hear the demo was recorded by none other than the almighty Jonah Falco. Seriously, the riff to "Feeding Time" is already stuck in my head. Fuck this is good.
KENT STATE / DOLEFUL LIONS - SPLIT TAPE
Kent State started as a side project of Deep Sleep guitarist Nick and his girlfriend Emma. Last year they released three eps; Spahn Ranch, Challenger and Walk Through Walls displaying their love of short songs, Guided By Voices, lo-fi psychedelic garage punk and noisy 90's shoegaze. Kent State recently moved to LA and recruited dudes from Knife Fight, Tear It Up and the Love Below to assemble a live band.Doleful Lions are highly prolific lo-fi indie pop from Chicago and have been releasing records since the late 90's. On this release Kent State do a Charles Manson cover and two originals featuring their trademark psychedelic death pop sound. DL bring two new originals to the table that are easily some of the best songs of their career!
KENT STATE / AIRLOOMS - SPLIT TAPE
Kent State started as a side project of Deep Sleep guitarist Nick and his girlfriend Emma. Last year they released three eps; Spahn Ranch, Challenger and Walk Through Walls, dispaying their love of short songs, Guided By Voices, lo-fi psychedelic garage punk and noisy 90's shoegaze. Kent State recently moved to LA and recruited dudes from Knife Fight, Tear It Up and the Love Below to assemble a live band. Airlooms is a one man band from Ohio playing tunes that sound like a cross between early GBV and Replacements/Westerberg solo stuff. On this release Kent State do a Guided By Voices deep cut b-side and two originals of their brand of psychedelic death pop. Airlooms brings two new originals to the table that are catchy as hell. You'll be flipping this thing over and over.
KENT STATE / AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD - SPLIT TAPE
Kent State started as a side project of Deep Sleep guitarist Nick and his girlfriend Emma. Last year they released three eps; Spahn Ranch, Challenger and Walk Through Walls, displaying their love of short songs, Guided By Voices, lo-fi psychedelic garage punk and noisy 90's shoegaze. Kent State recently moved to LA and recruited dudes from Knife Fight, Tear It Up and the Love Below to assemble a live band. At The Heart of the World is Danny from Ruiner playing harsh noise/doom metal in the ugliest of ways, not unlike Purient, Godflesh, etc.
On this release Kent State do two originals and cover a Charles Manson song in their brand of psychedelic death pop. At The Heart of the World brings you noisy hate fueled anthems that could be the soundtrack to your end of the world scenario.
GUILT, THE - "WORTH NOTHING" TAPE
Second and final cassette from this now-defunct HC band from Washington, DC. This time around the band has more of a straightforward HC vibe than the slightly melodic, Swiz-influenced vibe of their earlier demo. The band have only gotten meaner and more hateful, so of course this rules!
KILL YOUR BRAIN - II TAPE
Four songs of fuzzed out, space cruising, guitar swirling punk out of Harrisonburg, VA. Check this shit out if you're into Annihilation Time or Comets on Fire.
MISLED YOUTH - DEMO TAPE
Misled Youth are part of a new wave of younger, fast, raw hardcore punk bands coming out of DC right now. This sounds like a cross between early 2000's hardcore a la A-TEAM or RIGHT BRIGADE and and classic, anthemic youth crew. This is a solid demo of a band to watch out for in the future.
First off, I got a couple of HUGE boxes of records from Germany's own CRUCIAL RESPONSE - a label that has been at it for a LONG time so I'm really excited to have a decent chunk their titles in the distro finally. I was able to grab plenty of copies of the brand new SHIPWRECKED LP and I also stocked up on some great releases from INSURANCE RISK, GET THE MOST, TRUE BLUE, MAINSTRIKE, COMMITMENT CREW, DEATH OR GLORY, DAMAGE CONTROL, OVER THE LINE, MANLIFTINGBANNER and a handful of other assorted titles.
Second, I got a very nice shipment from my good friend MICHL at TAKEN BY SURPRISE Records - some killer records from STEVE ADAMYK, BLANK PAGES, OUT ON A LIMB, W.H. WALKER, DEFECT DEFECT, CAT PARTY and I even was able to restock on the new MOTHER'S CHILDREN LP, AUTISTIC YOUTH first LP, and MARVELOUS DARLINGS "Shoot the Piano Player" 7".
In other assorted new releases - grabbed the newest LP from Baltimore's SICK SICK BIRDS - one of my favorites so far for 2012, definitely check em out if you haven't yet - both of their LPs are phenomenal; picked up a couple of new 7" singles from HESITATION WOUND records - the HUNTING PARTY 7" and SKVLT 7"; some cool new singles from NEO CONS, NEIGHBORHOOD BRATS, HAUTE COUTURE, and FUGITIVE FAMILY; the brand new (well, a domestic press on 12" format) POSION PLANET "Boycott Everything" 12"; a bunch of new releases from IRON LUNG Records including the newest from SLICES, WALLS, TRUE RADICAL MIRACLE - and I even finally was able to restock the TOTAL CONTROL "Henge Beat" LP that everyone has been raving about (and for good reason, of course); picked up some copies of the new self-released LPs from both BAD AMERICAN and NUDE BEACH; finally grabbed copies of the debut LP from Richmond, VA's FLECHETTE - highly recommended if you are into Drive Like Jehu, Fugazi, or other bands of that ilk; grabbed a ton of DEATHWISH INC titles I had yet to carry, including releases from RISE AND FALL, VICTIMS, KYLESA, RESURRECTION, DISFEAR, HORROR SHOW, 108, and more; stocked up on a bunch of older (but awesome) LPs, including the NO PARADE LP, SLEEER CELL LP, SLOWMOTIONS LP, the BALANCE OF TERROR LP, and a handful of assorted raging singles from the early-mid 2000's.
Grabbed a bunch of tapes as well, including all three of the new KENT STATE split tapes. KENT STATE is Nick from DEEP SLEEP's latest project, and although it's a bit different from DEEP SLEEP it's still equally as awesome - peep the descriptions below and see if they'll spark your interest! I also grabbed demos from Canada's S.H.I.T. and Washington DC's MISLED YOUTH, and an awesome Maryland based zine called FREE STATE, definitely check all of that stuff out. There's even more in the list below that I didn't get to mention, so take a look!
Finally, on a completely unrelated note, I contributed a submission for my friend Patrick Martin's BEST SHIRT EVER blog - check it out if you get a chance, the blog is awesome - a bunch of people nerding out about their favorite band shirts. Always fun.
Well, I think I've taken up enough of your time for now, as always thanks for reading and thanks for the support!
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NEW WEBSTORE TITLES FOR 05.04.12
SHIPWRECKED "THE LAST PAGANS" LP (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Lifting weights to early Taang - XCLAIM the north with our northeast sound. These words are taken from Fast Violent Noise, the opening track on the new Shipwrecked album entitled The Last Pagans - thier only and last full-length recording. The quote says a lot about this record, the motives behind Shipwrecked, and its aging horde. The LP, 21 songs in total is pure assault from start to finish. No prisoners hardcore shaped in the fires of old Boston, early England and the dark lands of heavy metal."
INSURANCE RISK "VIOLENCE IN OUR MINDS" LP (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Strong little thrasher from Oslo City delivering great violent ditties at rapid pace. Reminiscent of SS Decontrol, Negative FX and early Boston hardcore with wildfire disbandon. A few singsongs to boot. A record the Boston Crew would be proud of.
NEO CONS "HARDCORE ELITE" 7" (ABSCESS)
This brand new 7" single from Neo Cons was recorded in the same session as their debut EP on Deranged. The A side is a mid-paced hardcore stomper titled, "Hardcore Elite", and is backed with a cover song from Dutch legends Jezus and the Gospelfuckers/Agent Orange - "Kill The Police". Raw, snotty, catchy hardcore punk from the Bay Area.
FUGITIVE FAMILY "THE SADDEST STORY EVER TOLD" 7" (VINYL JUNKIE)
The debut release from Fugitive Family. Another one of those hot punk bands from Houston. Members of The Secret Prostitutes, Reason Of Insanity, Crime Wave, The Energy, Bloody Hammer and more! Retro punk rock from the future, picking right up where Reason of Insanity left off. 9 tracks on here. One time pressing of 300 copies.
NEIGHBORHOOD BRATS "WE OWN THE NIGHT" 7" (ABSCESS)
Brand new 7" single from Neighborhood Brats. Catchy LA/Dangerhouse inspired punk from the Bay Area. 1/2 Neo Cons, ex- The Orphans. Incredible full color artwork by Robbie Simon.
STEVE ADAMYK "DESECRATE" 7" (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
Steve Adamyk is the guitarist of the band SEDATIVES who I had the pleasure of doing a 7" with last year. He started the STEVE ADAMYK BAND as a solo project and the line-up now includes Emmanuel and Dave from the SEDZ! This is their 3rd 7" following two great smashers on P.TRASH and RED LOUNGE respectively and their smashing debut LP on P.TRASH. 3 songs on this one now, if you need comparisons before you click on the buy button, ok, I think this sounds like a mix of POINTED STICKS and THE BARRACUDAS. Whoever doesn't like those two bands must feel no joy in life...
BLANK PAGES "S/T" 7" (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
After many delays it's finally here! The debut 7" by Berlin based BLANK PAGES. Members were / are active in bands like IDLE HANDS, MODERN PETS, LIES FEED THE MACHINE and DRAMAMINE. They pick up the torch from IDLE HANDS playing meldoic punkrock with a certain WIPERS twist and offer 4 songs on this EP. Watch out for them playing your town soon!
PDX VOL. 2 - V/A - COMPILATION 7" (BLACK WATER)
Great comp on Blackwater. This one leans postpunk/goth with an unreleased early version of Arctic Flowers' Crusaders + Banshees, as well as Bellicose Minds, Moral Hex and Funeral Parade. 4 of portland's finest.
HAUTE COUTURE "S/T" 7" (SHOGUN)
Vinyle press of the 2011 demo tape by this band from Paris, France, well French dudes with an American drummer, actually inspired by US HC bands like The Fix or Poison Idea, they also bring in mind more recent bands like Much Worse. 6 song EP. 300 copies.
HUNTING PARTY "SUB ROSA WITH WHIPSERED PACTS" 7" (HESITATION WOUND)
Hunting Party is a pissed off, heavy, off the beaten path hardcore punk band reminiscent of Born Against, Lifes Blood, and a little Rorschach. Hailing from the Bay Area and consisting of members of DESOLATION, NIGHTSTICK JUSTICE, and ECOLI, Hunting Party lives up to the rich pedigree of great Bay Area Punk Rock. This record will pummel you.
SKVLT "S/T" 7" (HESITATION WOUND)
The debut record from Amherst, Mass' SKVLT. Raw blown out punk mania from the USA with a depressing blackened twist. This record is loud and brutal. Screened covers and 18x24 poster.
GOVERNMENT FLU "S/T" 7" (REFUSE)
This 7" is out of print - picked up some copies from another distro! Fast, tight and rockin' 80's hardcore from Warsaw, Poland w/ ex and current members of DAYMARES, SUNRISE, KNIFE IN THE LEG, THE BLACK TAPES and BURST IN.
POISON PLANET "BOYCOTT EVERYTHING" 12" (THIRD PARTY)
This was originally released as a 7" in Europe by REFUSE RECORDS. In an effort to get it ready for tour the band unfortunately rushed the original layout. Knowing that they wanted to release it in the US at a later date, plans were made to go all out on the finished product. The internal and external layouts were redesigned over several months and additional essays were written. The new lyric sheet is 11"x22" and has brand new imagery and extensive text. A screen print was designed for the B-side and the vinyl was delivered straight to ARGYBARGY PRINTING in Buffalo, NY where Biff from BROWN SUGAR/FERAL KID RECORDS did a fantastic job screen printing them. To finish off the package a 24"x36" poster was designed and added to add to the overall value and impact of the record. This was the most involved release ever done on THIRDxPARTY and our first done in conjunction with NOT NORMAL. We're all very proud of it. While in the process of putting together the layout an additional poster was designed and we decided to get those printed too and everyone who orders the record will get one of those as well. Comparisons are consistently made to early 80's Boston hardcore, early CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, THE REPOS, and with this release an emerging element of DEAD KENNEDYS influence.
SICK SICK BIRDS "GATES OF HOME" LP (TOXIC POP)
Baltimore's Sick Sick Birds present us with their second long-player which finds them exploring their history as a band with eleven songs that span their existence and their influences (The Clash, The Pixies, The Smiths, Jawbox...). These songs have more of a sense of urgency compared to some of their more whimsical offerings. The melancholy is still there but it's been imbued with a sense of "you lie in the bed you make". With Bobby Borte on a musical hiatus, Mike Hall has taken up primary song-writing duties and his songs speak of snippets of stories whose characters, for better or worse, have followed their own path and deal with whatever may come as best they can.
Comes with a digital download code.
W.H. WALKER "DUDS!" LP (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
Who would have thought that a group of southern boys, now living in Portland, Oregon, would uncover the future of doo-wop boogie pop, lassoing the soul of 1950 and the hooks of 1970 and dragging those years through the dregs of punk into 2011? DUDS! is the first full length by W.H. WALKER, 10 pop filled anthems featuring a cover of BOBBY DARIN"s DREAM LOVER! Get squeeky clean and buy this record now!
BAD AMERICAN "PRETTY/UGLY" LP (BAD AMERICAN)
"After a killer 7" a while back, here's the debut 12" from Pennsylvania's Bad American. This is a great LP, and strikes me as a very eloquent distillation of a lot of different things that are happening in the HC scene right now. I hear the discordant, Void-inspired lead guitars of some of the mysterious guy HC bands, the heavy-as-shit take on grooved-out, later Black Flag shit that's propelled bands like Rational Animals, and even some of the catchy, riffy punk that has made bands like Fucked Up so popular. Basically, this is a catchy as fuck, extremely well-written and well-produced HC band that transcends so much of the microgenre bullshit that is going on today. If you like fast, 80s-inspired HC with memorable songwriting you will certainly dig this." -sorrystaterecords.com
SLICES "STILL CRUISING" LP (IRON LUNG)
Yet another Pittsburgh rock recipe has us scratching our heads and breaking our teeth. There is no way to describe this nasty little platter without avoiding the pure rock 'n' roll undercurrent that SLICES has newly adopted. It should be no surprise considering the ROT SHIT connection but there are a lot of other tastes at work here. Much like the appetizer plate "Cruising", there is a dash of hardcore, a sprig of noise-rock, two dabs of smelling soundscape and a healthy dollup of anxious animosity. But they've kicked it up a couple notches and stripped away all the fat. What we are left with is a lean, mean-mashed killer of an album. And mustard can still go fuck itself.
WALLS "THE FUTURE IS WIDE OPEN" LP (IRON LUNG)
The paranoia and unease of one man is hard to measure physically. WALLS has done this sonically so that the more timid people out there don't have to get their hands quite so dirty. They will still have to do the work though. There is always the work. 'The Future Is Wide Open' is a sarcastic bite out of society's apple. And what a rotten apple indeed. Bursting with angst and tension, this album is a relentless hardcore punk/noise rock demon-sound. There is no release from the future. The gates are shut.
TRUE RADICAL MIRACLE "TERMITES" LP (IRON LUNG)
The current Australian underground music scene is quickly becoming something we will be talking about worldwide in the same way that "80's US hardcore" or "West Coast Power Violence" are now. There are so many awesome bands and we have had the great fortune to be a part of releasing some of them to the world. TRM offers their second LP of jagged sunburnt noise rock in the fashion of these modern times of struggle and woe. This will not cheer you up. This may drive you further into oblivion. Best material to date.
FLECHETTE "S/T" LP (SOUND ERA)
The debut album by Richmond, Virginia's golden boys, Flechette. Imagine Drive Like Jehu and Fugazi having a few drinks and making a few irresponsible decisions, and wa-la! This 7 track LP was recorded by Tim Gault at Double 00 studio, and was pressed at 45 RPM for maximum quality.
NUDE BEACH "II" LP (NUDE BEACH)
"Brooklyn-based Nude Beach are bringing back some old school rock ‘n’ roll with their new 10-track LP. The vintage power pop sounds on this album are delivered with a bit of a punk spirit–much in the same way a band like the Undertones did back in the day. However, Nude Beach is what’s worth focusing on, not their influences. This is mostly due to their energy in a lot of these songs, fronted by vocalist Chuck Betz who has a really great, raw delivery." - theneedledrop.com
OUT ON A LIMB "DROWNED" LP (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
GREAT first record of this band from Chemnitz/Leipzig. Complex groovy with wave-guitar sounds and nice melodies and a lot of energetic post-punk influences like WIPERS, JOY DIVISION and THE ESTRANGED. All records include a downloadcode. 300 pressed
CAT PARTY "RHAPSODY IN BLACK" LP (SABOTAGE)
CAT PARTY exist in the delicate space between 2 genres, specifically punk and post-punk. Somebody described them as a hybrid of early JOY DIVISION and early TSOL. But CAT PARTY is much more than a shallow imitation of that 1981 sound - and they’ve managed to avoid all the cliché pitfalls that have sunk the countless other bands who’ve tried to straddle this sound. That means no lyrics about hanging out in a graveyard, no extended synth explorations and no naive drama...
DEFECT DEFECT "S/T" (EURO PRESS) LP (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
Fighting their way out of the basement comes Portland’s DEFECT DEFECT with their best record to date! After two quality Eps and constant touring, Defect Defect hit it just perfect with their catchy-as-hell melodic punk style that hits hard with Colin’s spastic and blunt vocal style with Adam’s excellent song writing. Tracks like Stolen Ground and Post Apocalypse are perfect bookends of this argent and essential LP. Featuring ex and current members of the Observers, Autistic Youth, the Minds, Clorox Girls and the excellent Arctic Flowers this record will stick out over the pile of vinyl coming out in 2010. Do not miss out on this exciting band! US version is out on the outstanding RESIDUE RECORDS out of Chicago, IL!!
PEACE OR ANNIHILATION "FEAR CONTROL" LP (SHOGUN)
DISCHARGE / DISCLOSE worship band from Jakarta. Getting better and better. If you enjoyed the songs on the No Tomorrow comp, this is close. 12 songs, all killer. Pure raw distorted Punk Hardcore.
BLUE CROSS "MASS HYSTERIA" LP (SHOGUN)
Post punk from Canada, not afraid to get noisy and hardcore at times. They're beyond the classic Joy Division / Gang Of Four rip-off, still they manage to keep it Punk. The demo was acclaimed, now hear the full lenght. Members of GERM ATTAK.
ORGANISM "S/T" LP (HARDWARE)
Aaarrrrgghhhhhhhardcore! Be prepared for one of the most furious and ripping Hardcore records from Japan in a while! ORGANISM deliver 8 tracks of fast and breathtaking fucking Hardcore with two brutal and razor sharp sounding vocalists. If you dig LIP CREAM, NIGHTMARE or WARHEAD be sure: This powerhouse will cut more fuckin heads off than the French Revolution! Punk as fuck!
SORRY EXCUSE "LISTEN WITH PREJUDICE" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Eight blistering tracks with the occasional yxc inspired breakdown from this KC, MO band. They just put out a new 7" on Lifeline a few months ago. My release just got reviewed in MRR/SF&L and got good reviews. Fold over cover with complete lyrics and the most X's you've ever seen on a cover.
INSURANCE RISK "HOW MUCH MORE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Okay. You have known all about this scene now. But what if someone destroys your dream? You cry in pillow? If the answer is “yes”, then please do not read any further. These crazy bastards from Oslo wanna make SSD and DYS look like pussies. Finally a band that does add a different flavor to the whole revival of the 80s. Different in a way that its sound is coming from one period prior. Fucking awesome and highly recommended. The music fits the lyrics fits the sound... you got it?
DEATH OR GLORY "YOUR CHOICE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Fast ripping tracks of hardcore-thrash drenched in pure adrenalised mayhem. Not too dissimilar to AF's United Blood ep. There are enough danceable moshparts thrown in and fans of early NYHC will absolutely dig this!!!!
DAMAGE CONTROL "CAN'T KEEP US DOWN" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Some might say that Damage Control continued where Onward and Sportswear left off. In other words - keeping the spirit of Oslo City Hardcore alive, On this record Damage Control plays a nice mix of Dag Nasty inspired stuff mixed in with not just a little hint of Chain Of Strength. All this, sweetly rounded off with a healthy dose of those hard, danceable moshparts that we all love. There's enough emotion and melody in these tunes to make this record both unique and exciting. May the band rest in peace.
OVER THE LINE "DEMO" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
It´s taken a while for thses guys to put this out... but it was worth the wait. East coast jocks playing core, you know what I mean? Tight songs with speed and melody... catchyness if ya will. This thing came out at the right time and proves once again that not all the hoody wearing hc kids among us are cry babies.
GET THE MOST "COMMON GOALS" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
This is a action platter! Get The Most plays fast-paced hardcore with a sincere and passionate message. There is a healty dose of melody in the songs reminiscence of Chain and Insted with some East Coast elements thrown in. The superb songwriting and powerful sound makes them special and truly unique. If you look for a straight edge band which has something to say look no further!
GET THE MOST "MOMENT IN TIME" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Somewhere beyond the formalized spectrum there comes a band like Get The Most who strives for more than the usual. Blistering "youth crewish" hardcore, mosh parts in between, passionate lyrics and a slick layout. What more can you ask for?! The future is now; get on it.
ONE VOICE "BREAK FREE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Listen to One Voice is an experience. The band is getting in a new territory of sheer power and aggression. Pushing old boundaries, establishing new limits. Speed, anger and commitment seems the theme of this band and One Voice knows how to pull good hardcore songs. Essential listening for 2007.
COMMITMENT CREW "HISINGEN" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Hardcore became somewhat a synonym of no-soul, lackluster, over commercialization. But then there comes a band like Commitment Crew who is going back to basic. This band is in its purest form the essence of hardcore: simple and aggressive and in addition with some raw oi influences. A great mixture for sure!
SPORTSWEAR "IT RUNS DEEP" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
This is the real deal for all the boyscouts with the crew cuts. Having changed absolutely nothing in their tactic this release puts them on the throne of 1, 2, 3, 4.... go. Once again they teach you why they are better than you. Nothing more can be said.
MAINSTRIKE "S/T" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
This baby was actually two years in the making, but it was well worth the wait. Mainstrike’s farewell record is a mature one, yet the band's roots premeating it all: pure hardcore. Complete with plenty of singalong-parts and those deadly moshes. As always produced and recorded by Menna Bakker at his Bunst Studios. A very dignified good-bye from a band that is now perhaps gone, but certainly never forgotten.
TRUE BLUE "THE ICE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Breaking the mold and doing the do. These fuckers are coming thru with some heavy shit right there. Having learned their lessons in the 80s they bust out that shit in the 90s. Dark and heavy stuff that lives next door to the icemen and bad brains. Flexing with lyrics about life and not about fantasy they let you know what time it is. The fat production is boosting them into the major league of hc and the layout shows you the streets they came from. You better buy them shits.
MAINSTRIKE "TIMES STILL HERE" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Apart from bands like Civ or Floorpunch these dudes were bringing it back big time. Even before this record saw the light of day people were going crazy over this band. Holding up the mirror of the 88-style they put their own little bits to it which makes this first record an example of how it should be done. Aggressive voice parted ways with high-pitched guitars and an awesome rythm section. Sing-alongs here and there and you get the picture. on the live pics in the layout you can see what they want you to do...
STAND OFF "WORTHLESS" 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Backed up by the British Empire and a comic cartoon. Very good and ambitionate songs writing here. for a long time England has been known for bands coming from the grind-side of hc. With Stand Off and some others the face of british hc has changed a lot because they captured the energy of bands like Discharge or Intense Degree but came from a more youth crew-kinda school. The mix can be heard on this seven inch. Queen mum wouldn´t have turned 100 this year without this record...
VOICE OF A GENERATION #2 ZINE W/ SPORTSWEAR 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Voice Of A Generation again dives into the great past, perhaps even more than the previous issue. It has a long and inspiring interview with PETER AMDAM of Onward and Sportswear fame – 14 pages on it’s own. It is intense, personal, and with quite a few good stories. In addition there are two columns, crucial reviews and tons of classic pictures: Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Embrace, So Much Hate to name just a few. The entire SPORTSWEAR demo was re-mastered and comes as a 7” supplement for the fanzine. 28 pages full of melancholy and twisted humour.
VOICE OF A GENERATION #3 ZINE W/ ABUSIVE ACTION 7" (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
The third issue - after a long delay - is out now! It includes an interview with Rob, the singer of the defunct band Abusive Action and a piece about Jay Adams, the legendary Dogtown Skater. Arne Haabeth wrote about the Bold Show he attended in Amsterdam and his impression about Hardcore and its generation in general. You'll find book- and record-reviews as usual and tons of photos of: Marginal Man, Deathwish, Jerry's Kids, Siege, Bad Brains, COC, AOF, ManLiftingBanner, Know Your Enemy, Mainstrike, Pandemonium und Cro-Mags. 20 pages plus the remastered Abusive Action demo on 7".
RISE AND FALL "DECEIVER" 7" (DEATHWISH)
"Deceiver" b/w "Sinking In Sin" is a limited 7"EP from Rise And Fall that hints at their future, while also honoring their H8000 past. "Deceiver" is taken from their highly anticipated new album, "Faith", due out in early 2012. Already a staple of their live sets, "Deceiver" is an absolute ripper of a song that combines the strongest songwriting elements of their "Into Oblivion" and "Our Circle Is Vicious" albums. Frantic drumming, discordant guitars, and passionate vocal screams all build into an awe-inducing wall of sound. If "Deceiver" is any indication of what is on the horizon, Rise And Fall's "Faith" will be a serious contender for one of the best hardcore albums of 2012. The B-Side of this 7"EP features "Sinking In Sin", Rise And Fall's tribute to Belgian Hardcore legends, Congress, and the H8000 Scene as a whole. In their interpretation of the song, Rise And Fall create a dark and textural atmosphere that compliments the powerful metallic hardcore foundation that Congress laid before them. They are even joined by former members of Congress and Liar, bringing the two generations of Belgian Hardcore together, as one vicious circle.
VICTIMS "LIES LIES LIES" 7" (DEATHWISH)
Released in conjunction with their upcoming U.S. tour, this release is exclusively available thru the DW Estore and direct from the band. No retail version will be made available. Sweden's Victims are proud to announce the release of "Lies Lies Lies", a brand new 2 song 7"EP on Deathwish. Fresh on the heels of their celebrated full length, "Killer", Victims once again take aim with their trademark punk/crust weaponry and fire into willing ears. Recorded at Studio Overlook and featuring artwork from J. Bannon (Converge), this release features two hook-laden songs embrace the band's contemporary d-beat leanings even more than previous efforts. The end result is an infectious two song blur, that shows this already classic band sharpening their skill-set while still sonically evolving. Firmly cementing their place among the leaders, not followers, of the true underground punk/hardcore community.
VICTIMS / KYLESA - SPLIT 7" (DEATHWISH)
This classic split 7"EP was previously released in Europe by our friends at La Familia. This revamped Deathwish version is a brand new pressing and features killer new artwork and design by Ryan Patterson (Coliseum). Savannah, Georgia's Kylesa offer a monster of a song in "Pain And Suffering", a sample heavy punk/doom jam that calls to the band member's deep roots within the punk/crust community. Since the recording, Kylesa have gone on to release the "Spiral Shadow" album, which showed the band moving in a more progressive influenced direction. On the B-Side, Sweden's punk/hardcore mainstays Victims offer up "On Our Knees", a buzzsaw of a song recorded by Fred Estby (Dismember, etc) and Nicke Andersson (Entombed, Hellacopters, etc). And if that's not enough, Victims also plow through a version of the Kylesa's "Descend Within", the most infectious song from Kylesa's self titled album on Prank.
DISFEAR / DOOMRIDERS - SPLIT 7" (DEATHWISH)
With Doomriders, we get a glimpse into their progression since "Black Thunder" in the soon to be classic, "Crooked Path". Easily one of their best songs to date, "Crooked Path" pounds forth with grit, melody, and emotion unlike anything else out there today. On the other side, Disfear unleash the hook laden "Fear And Trembling". This is their first effort since their classic "Live The Storm" album was released by their current label home, Relapse Records. "Fear And Trembling" is a stellar song that expands the boundaries of the D-Beat world that Disfear dominate to this day.
RISE AND FALL "INTO OBLIVION" LP (DEATHWISH)
From the blackened depths of the soul rises one of hardcore/punk's best kept secrets, Rise And Fall. Possessed with an earth shaking heaviness and alarming no frills punk urgency, Rise And Fall represent the next chapter of true hardcore/punk greatness. Wielding the same gore soaked axe that visionaries Integrity, Cursed, Ringworm, and Tragedy also clench in their bloodstained hands. Recorded at CCR Studios and mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at Godcity Studios, "Into Oblivion" captures the kind of all encompassing emotional darkness and white knuckle violence that few bands ever artistically achieve. From the unbridled ferocity of "Forked Tongues" to the sonic desolation of "Ruins", the album is truly jaw dropping. Re-igniting even the most jaded of hardcore/punk hearts with it's unforgettable musical presence and power.
HORROR SHOW "NOTES FROM THE NIGHT THAT NEVER ENDED" LP (DEATHWISH)
"Notes From The Night That Never Ended" is the final vinyl collection of all existing Horror Show recordings. "We (Horror Show) started playing around 2000. It was a good time cause' Josh, Matt, and myself finally started having a knack for writing music together after playing in a couple punk and hardcore bands… We really enjoyed the thought of leaving Philadelphia as often as possible and touring was always our ultimate goal. As time marched on I found myself in a bit of trouble and inevitably we would have to put Horror Show on hold for 2 years. It was tough to leave behind something that meant so much to us and our friends and those years would prove to be more unforgiving than any of us would have ever thought. With the death of Dan (Stone) and Josh (Tshirlig), within just two years of each other, too many legs had been kicked off of our table and we put the band to rest… Yeah, I think it will always be meaningful to all of our friends. It will always remind me of what unique goodness can come out of something that sometimes, is not so good."
108 "18.61" LP (DEATHWISH)
Recorded over a frigid weekend in Boston, MA in the analog domain of Alex Garcia Rivera (ex-Give Up The Ghost) and later mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge), 108 have returned with their most electrifying and intense album to date, "18.61". From the first tension filled notes struck in "God Talk", it's apparent that a spiritual restlessness and awareness continues to writhe in the collective consciousness of 108 which is an attribute that has set them apart from the rest of the musical world since their inception. From there "18.61" pounds forth with the upmost intensity. Standout track "Crescent Moon" races at manic speed before crashing in on itself in one of 108's heaviest moments ever. Title track "18.61", a moving and brooding song that is as unforgettable as they come, combines all of the unique musical qualities that make up 108. The gritty "Reduced" showcases new drummer Mike Justian (Trap Them, Unearth, etc.) as the new heart at the center of the 108 machine, rhythmically pushing the envelope with his punishing percussive power. Though the aforementioned songs are electric in every way, it's in some of the more daring tracks that "18.61" truly starts to really shine. "Mannequins" and "Forever Is Destroyed", for example, pick up where classics Black Flag and Rollins Band left off, taking frantic and unpredictable sonic turns that only a band like 108 could navigate. All of this makes "18.61" yet another stunning album from a band that continues to write their own destiny as one the most important and influential hardcore/punk bands in existence today.
BITTER END "GUILTY AS CHARGED" LP (DEATHWISH)
Bitter End are an intense hardcore band from San Antonio, Texas, influenced by the metallic New York Hardcore bands of the late 80's and early 90's. With their exhaustive touring and their debut 7"EP "Mind In Chains", they established themselves as a brute force in the hardcore community. Refining their mid-tempo power displayed in their previous release, Bitter End took it to the next level with their debut album, "Climate of Fear". Tight production accentuated song after song, creating a controlled chaos few bands could ever achieve. They soon after followed this album with a three song "Self Titled" 7"EP. A release that displayed a band evolving and refining their technical ability and song writing power. 2010 brings us "Guilty As Charged", the pummeling new album from Bitter End. With all the makings of a contemporary hardcore classic, "Guilty As Charged" bruises and batters with dynamic riffing, potent vocals/lyrics, and bone shaking breakdowns. Songs like "Unjust" and the title track "Guilty As Charged" showcase this hybrid brand of hard hitting thrash and hardcore. A tried and tested formula that Bitter End not only embrace, but continue to improve upon in their own vicious way.
RESURRECTION "I AM NOT: THE DISCOGRAPHY" 2xLP (DEATHWISH)
Within months the sound and ideologies that dominated the hardcore scene from the mid 80's into early 1990 had literally collapsed as if an entire scene had "grown up" and gave in all at once. Looking back it should have come as no surprise. A scene that was predicated on being an individual had become as pathetically uniform as the world it claimed to disdain. It died because it no longer had a pulse. In early 1991 a few friends decided that sound, feeling, and emotion was more important than mere memories, and that ideals didn't need to be confined to the sounds of the past. There were no goals, no strategies, and no need to over think what could be. With that, a band was formed, and Ressurection set out to play as loud and as often as possible. Musical influences? Black Flag, Bl’ast, Absolution, whatever. A message? At times straight edge, at times political and at times just hurt kids. Simply put the idea was to say what you feel and feel what you say, no limitation. Ressurection was noise and feeling. Between 1991 and 1994 Ressurection played well over a hundred shows around the US while releasing 2 EP's, an LP, and a few tracks on various compilations. The beauty of Ressurection? The sole focus on the energy of the live setting. The downside? That same sole focus on the energy of the live setting. When recording the "I Refuse" LP the band was in heavy debt from touring and used all of the recording budget to pay off their debts leaving $200 to record, mix, and master the record, and of course, buy something to eat during this process. The result was not pretty. Over the years this remained a regret shared by the members of the band. In 2007, the idea of a discography was brought up to the fine people at Deathwish. Over a four year period, the recording reels were dusted off and Kurt Ballou completed a remix at Godcity Studios. Soon after, additional tracks were collected and the result is the 21 track "I Am Not: The Discography", containing remixes of all three records, the band's first recorded song, as well as their classic live set from KXLU in its entirety.
ENDPOINT "IN A TIME OF HATE" LP (SIMBA)
Formed in 1987, Louisville’s ENDPOINT took hardcore in unique directions as they utilized melody, introspective and sometimes depressed lyrics, and progressive, indie rock-leaning song structures. Along with bands like FALLING FORWARD, LINCOLN, SPLIT LIP, and ASHES, they helped lead a movement of like-minded melodic nineties hardcore bands that felt hardcore need not rely on metal riffs or mosh parts to be intense and emotional. As one of the most innovative bands in the hardcore scene of the nineties, they addressed issues such as sexual violence and prejudice in a way that no one ever had. They created a trend in hardcore that called for one’s deepest and most personal emotions to be present and exorcised while playing, prompting equally turbulent responses from audiences.
SENSE FIELD "KILLED FOR LESS" LP (REVELATION)
The first full-length release from one of the most incredible groups out of Los Angeles, CA. Fourteen powerful songs that take music to a new level of dynamics. Clean production. Now available again on colored vinyl. Vinyl version includes free digital download of this record.
FARSIDE "RIGGED" LP (REVELATION)
Rigged is Farside's incredible second LP. So Cal's finest in melodic punk. Great songs, incredible harmony, essential packaging. Possibly the best record ever. Now available again on colored vinyl. Vinyl version includes free digital download of this record.
COMMITMENT CREW "WHAT ARE YOU" LP (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
Great hardcore from Gothenborg which sounds a lot like early Boston hardcore but with a distinct empowering on its own. Raw, aggressive vocals and strong musicianship. A steamroller for sure, cool artwork to boot.
MANLIFTINGBANNER "THE REVOLUTION CONTINUES" 2xLP (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
While so many on the left cried defeat and dropped their so-called 'old-fashioned' principles, ManLiftingBanner felt an urge to go against the grain. Included in this record you will find the entire "Myth Of Freedom" 7", "Ten Inches That Shook The World" 10", one compilation track and eight newly recorded songs from 2011. The new songs are done in the traditional hardcore punk style only ManLiftingBanner can pull off. Expect nothing less.29 songs for a new generation, but also for those who where with the band back in the days and for those who kept the revolutionary fire inside and outside of the hardcore punk community strong and burning. Last but not least, after almost 20 years all the ManLiftingBanner songs are finally available on vinyl again. Moreover, the record comes with a huge, fully coloured 12-page booklet with photos, quotes, all the lyrics and a big-sized A2 poster for all your propaganda needs.
BACCHUS "S/T" LP (CAVITY)
Bacchus is from Ireland and they play fast, crusty hardcore with some good measure of crushing heavy/doomy parts mixed in. There's a good amount of bands playing this style, but they definitely stand apart with their own sound on this record. 300 pressed on white vinyl, insert with lyrics and also download card included. “The long-awaited debut LP from Ireland’s Bacchus is a tense and hulking assault of millenium-era crust. With Elements of From Ashes Rise and Kylesa forming a raging, spiralling monument of caustic desperation, this is never reductive. Refusing to take the easy option and reveling in a staunchly progressive approach to hardcore, this is like Neurosis raised on amphetamine and tempered with weed”
DUNEBUGGY "1990's COLLECTION" LP (LITTLE BLACK CLOUD)
"Dunebuggy were a 90's indie rock band who hailed from Hoboken NJ and featured one future Dahlia Seed member Jon Procopio on guitar and vocals and also featured some guest vocals from Tracy Wilson who would later join Dahlia Seed as their full time vocalist. Dunebuggy play quirky yet infection indie pop with hooks that will get stuck in your head for days, just give the albums opening track "Humdinger" a listen and I promise that you will have the chorus stuck in your head all day long. If you are a fan of the Lemonheads, Pavement or Archers of Loaf etc then I would urge you to give this record a listen and buy one before they are gone as they're limited to a meager run of 100 copies on white vinyl." - unitedbyrocketscience.
SLEEPER CELL "S/T" LP (PARTNERS IN CRIME)
From the ashes of BALANCE OF TERROR, Boston's SLEEPER CELL continue on with their efforts to play the best Tennessee-influenced hardcore possible. This offering is the band's debut full-length and is 12 songs of DEATHREAT and NO PARADE-styled hardcore-punk.
NO PARADE "CEASELESS FIRE" LP (PARTNERS IN CRIME)
Fifteen tracks of powerful but catchy hardcore from No Parade. The style is similar to From Ashes Rise or Tragedy, and in fact No Parade features members of From Ashes Rise. The music is harsh and hard hitting with screamed vocals, but the melodic underbelly keeps the songs memorable and almost pleasant. Even better than their debut EP.
BALANCE OF TERROR "A BETTER TOMORROW" LP (PARALOGY)
Hailing from New York City, Balance of Terror surges forth with 15 tracks of fast, catchy, and snotty hardcore tracks; think Deathreat or Talk Is Poison or No Parade. Balance of Terror features Stan from Deathreat on vocals and guitar. A really good record.
SLOWMOTIONS, THE "DIAL ELEVEN" LP (PARTNERS IN CRIME)
The Slow Motions are from japan. Garagey tuneful fucked up punk rock played by Japanese hardcore veterans. Get these songs stuck in your head and they will not go away. Slowmotions are a longtime running punk band from TOKYO... featuring ex and current members of EVANCE, RAWNECK, SHOCK, HAT TRICKERS, LIBERATE, ACID, STICKS IN THROAT, BLAZE, RUGS CONCLUDE, ORDER, ZIKKEN, RANGE and DIRTY HOSPITAL... etc, etc. This LP features all five of their out of print singles on HG FACT.
BILLY BAO "MAY 08" LP (PARTS UNKNOWN)
“The Nigerian monstrosity that is BILLY BAO returns in agony. Bleeding. Pointing a colossal black finger at global capitalism, regular music, non-music and anti-music, at the food crisis of 2008, the moribund spirit of 1968, and especially at you, the record buyer, who maybe ‘really dug’ his first LP, Dialectics of Shit, and will come back for more, or perhaps ‘heard a lot about him’ and his bandmate MATTIN in the ‘blogosphere’ or even in print media (ooh!) (whatever that is), and are ‘curious to finally h+ear his music’ because you find the stories ‘interesting’ and this is even heavier and more f'ed up than The Brainbombs at their heaviest right? This LP is so angry the songs don't even have titles. Some of 'em are really long, some are really short, but they're all pretty goddamn infuriating, as they oughta be. May '08 is actually surprising, because where do you go after those first four platters, honestly? Well you make a record that's somehow noisier than all of those, more tweaked and fucked-with and digitally distorted than anything before it, crammed with grotesque and sublime samples from the noise of yesteryear: Nono, Kuti, Whitehouse, Brainbombs, and Billy, Billy Bao. It should be pretty goddamn clear to you why you want and need to purchase this record.”
STRAIGHT TO HELL / BALANCE OF TERROR - SPLIT 7" (PARTNERS IN CRIME)
Straight to Hell are from Rhode Island, while Balance of Terror are from New York. Together they create a vicious and great sounding split 7" that will certainly appeal to all those folks that are into the Talk Is Poison, Deathreat, From Ashes Rise, No Parade camp of hardcore. Well done musically, and packaged in a black and white cover of course.
NO TIME LEFT "ZERO EFFORT SOLUTION" 7" (UNDERESTIMATED)
Ex & current members of No Reason, Halfmast, They Live, and Project Grizzly hit you with seven songs of relentless old style hardcore fused with bulldozer '70s riffing a la Motorhead.
HISTORY OF THE HAWK "OCEAN" 7" (SPEEDOWAX)
Hailing from stourbridge west midlands u.k hoth have attracted attension from topshelf,epitaph in their short six months of being a band playing hardcore punk in the vein of some girls,ruination with a knod to early dischord,this is their debut ep with art by scott c bentz before their upcoming split 7" with Retox (ex unbroken/the locust)
TRURO "PROUD TO DISAGREE" 7" (SPEEDOWAX)
Speedowax proudly present a "punktastic" 4 track e.p from a bunch of young upstarts from Manchester,england for fans of Chopper,funbug,skimmer,
MALL'D TO DEATH "THE PROCESS OF REACHING OUT" 7" (IT'S ALIVE)
Mall'd To Death is what happens when you take that Minneapolis punk rock Dillinger-core sound, add some Jeff Ott-esque vocal growlings, mix in some mid-nineties melodic punk sound of the EpiFat variety (complete with the occasional ska-punk breakdown!), put together some meaningful songs about life and personal politics, follow those up with some silly songs about important shit like video games and graffiti, and then round it all out with some of that good ol' J Church! It's like Mall Punk if "Mall Punk" meant a little bit of everything under one roof. I was totally taken by surprise and blown away by Mall'd To Death's debut full length Can't Make A Living released last year on CD by GC Records on and then on vinyl earlier this year by Bitter Melody Records. The Process Of Reaching Out is Mall'd To Death's second release of what I hope to be many more to come. I don't know of another band out there that really sounds anything like these guys. It's fresh; and in that way reminds me of when I was first discovering punk rock.
KILLED BY 7 INCH - V/A - COMPILATION LP (REDRUM)
Comp containing the first five "Killed by 7 inch" 7"s on one LP. 20 tracks!
OUTCASTS, THE "SELF CONSCIOUS OVER YOU" LP (BAGSNATCHER)
Recorded over 5 days at Wizard Studios in Belfast in April 1979 and released 3 months later, the album featured sax on 3 of the tracks and was a little poppier than previous recordings, though a cheap production helped maintain the punk feel of their earlier work. One of Northern Ireland's best punk bands! REISSUE.
DECLINO " COME UNA PROMESSA" LP (AGIPUNK)
The vinyl press of the cd out on SOA records this is an official reissue of the torino hc legend! Here you can find a selection of their discography that consisted on the legendary tape split with Negazione, a 7" and 12". this is 100% italian hc from the 80ies finally on vinyl!
DEMON'S CLAWS "DEFROSTING OF" LP (IN THE RED)
For any fan of real rock 'n' roll, it would be a goddamn shame to sleep on the raucous and inebriating revelry of Montreal's most delirious band, The Demon's Claws. These guys have been pounding out crazed rock slop since 2004, in which time they've toured endlessly and released two full-length albums and countless singles and 12-inches. Now the band has finally followed up their stunning 2007 album, Satan's Little Pet Pig, with The Defrosting Of... For legal reasons, the title has to be incomplete. We can only say that it's a reference to a very big name in the world of animation, long rumored to be cryogenically frozen. The Demon's Claws play roots-soaked music so ramshackle and loose that it sounds as if it could fall apart at any second, yet hangs together perfectly. Part Gun Club, part Back from the Grave, part lo-fi distorted crunch, part young Mick Jagger with a mouth full of pills, all delivered with a weird, backwoods creepiness. Stepping up his countrified roots on this outing, frontman Jeff Clarke displays a gift for writing incredibly catchy hillbilly stomp unrivaled today. The guy is the real deal. Self-described "liars and scumbags" and sweaty and belligerent by nature, Demon's Claws are one of the most dynamic combos to take the filthy route directly to your brain. The Defrosting Of... solidifies their earnest ambition to stomp their Americana-tinged blues-punk death trip into submission. "Their music reminds me of when I used to visit an old cabin in Northern Ontario and take mushrooms and drink tons of Labatt's and go night fishing. This is what we should've been playing instead of Sabbath." --Terminal Boredom
TIMMY'S ORGANISM "RISE OF THE GREEN GORILLA" LP (SACRED BONES)
The debut solo on Sacred Bones Records, Timmy’s Organism is Timmy Vulgar’s organism of sound. Vulgar is of course the Human Eye front-man, erstwhile Clone Defect, and most recently a 2010 Kresge Artist Fellow which he was awarded for a “creative vision and commitment to excellence within a wide range of artistic disciplines.” Exploring a wide spectrum of the tree of rock n’ roll, heavy nuclear guitar rock, quick punk space glam, drunken late night white-man blues, instrumental joys of sadness, and don’t forget a little comedy rock. The lyrics are interesting and colorful, painting a picture, or a silent film in the listeners cerebellum. What is a gorilla symbolically? A peaceful creature living in a thick green jungle. He is king in his layer. Roaring like an angry guitar pounding on his chest like a primal drum. Chewing vegetation and leading his furry family to freedom! This is the Rise of the Green Gorilla!
SURFER BLOOD "TAROT CLASSICS" LP (KANINE)
"Tarot Classics is a six-song EP from the most awesomely-named band Surfer Blood. Despite being about half the length of a normal album (you know, in terms of songs), this is quite possibly one of the finest pieces of music I have ever heard, even better than some full-length albums out there. Even to describe Surfer Blood is to do them an injustice. I guess I could start by saying that despite the word “blood” being in the name, they are not anywhere near what you’d expect them to be, in terms of a metal or hardcore band. It’s kind of like the way people think of what Murder by Death will sound like before they even hear their music. So, can you surf to this music? You could, but it’s not really surf-rock, per se. It has an indie dance-beat-type of feel to it at times, kind of like Ted Leo, but it really sounds nothing like that. It has great harmony that makes it almost seem like pop, but it is in no way catchy. Essentially, these six songs are very easy on the ears. I dare you to put this album on and not fall in love with it from the first note, with a love that will linger until the very last note when you reach for that Play button to hear it all again. I almost feel like there’s some kind of subliminal messaging in the background because of how addictive this can be, even though you’re not able to instantly sing along to it."
MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #348 - MAY 2012
In MRR #348, we say farewell to Holland’s legendary SEEIN RED, architects of the European HC scene in various forms for close to thirty years, who played their last show in March. But that’s not all! We celebrate May 2012 with a hilarious and informative interview with noize terrorists of note DISORDER, true legends of UK82, some Greek hardcore courtesy of ANTIMOB, and some Greek garage psyche punk from ACID BABY JESUS. We’ve got rad Finnish punks LEBAKKO, the out-there sounds of APACHE DROPOUT, and Heather from San Francisco’s hook-laden WAX IDOLS in conversation with Lorna from early Chicago post-punkers DA. Shall we go on? There’s Brazilian HC ragers DEFY, SF goth punks CRIMSON SCARLET, Australia’s LEPROSY with their modern take on UK82, some mutated brainwave hardcore from Southern California’s NASA SPACE UNIVERSE, a look at the record label Konton Crasher, and a continuation of our one-page interviews with classic Italian HC bands, this time with NEGAZIONE. All o’ that plus the usual array of columns, news, and the most extensive punk rock review section in print. Read it and weep!
FREE STATE ZINE ISSUE #1
FREE STATE MDHC Scene Report Vol. 1 - Full size, 60+ Pages showcasing a small sample of Maryland's righteous hardcore scene. Includes interviews, photography, original artwork and much more. Featuring Trapped Under Ice, Next Step Up, Mindset, Sacred Love, In Between, Peace, Wargames, and more!
BROTHERHOOD "AS THICK AS BLOOD" CD (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
What can be witnessed on this record was beyond imagination when the band came out. In the vein of the mid- to late 80´s straight edge bands of the east coast They added some melody and catchyness to the songs which make them outstanding. The lyrical contents seems to be on an average tip but comes across in a very youthful and charming way that you can´t help but sing along to these anthems. With this record they paved the way for a lot of young bands from the west coast.
MANLIFTINGBANNER "WE WILL NOT REST" CD (CRUCIAL RESPONSE)
OK, for those of you, who have never heard of this name, i suggest you better stop reading and get the fuck out of my system. MLB has been THE euro commie-straight edge band! There´s no doubt about it. Numbers of bands tried to live up to the standards set by them. But numbers of bands have failed. This is the original dope shit! The CD compiles all of their material to give those a chance who weren´t quick enough to get a grasp on the now sold out vinyl versions. Heavily on the hi-speed tip, they came from the school of Lärm, DRI, Straight Ahead and their likes. More BPM than you could ever count! Lyrically they have shown us what´s up with Lenin, Trotzky and the rest of the pack. HC the way it was meant to be. Something for the stomach and the brain. Get this while you can!
FAGETTES - VOLUMES 1 AND 2 CASSETTE TAPE
"This is one of the best garage albums (collecting the Fagettes' first two releases ) I've heard this year, maybe the best. The Fagettes know their musical history, writes tight songs, and have a sense of wit all too rare with most rock bands at all times, but especially now (irony ain't wit-Best Coast, take a note). Like many garage bands, The Fagettes deal in simple songs about boys and girls and love and fun. But not so simple, not so fun, actually; enter "Catholic riffraff and the Allston Amazon." Lightly strummed guitar and a massive, 60s big beat drum sound accompany this touching tale of young lesbian love. The song also showcases the dual male-female vocals that do a lot to flesh out the song structures. Farfisa/church organ interlude and all, this is sorta the garage pop, ex-/anti-Catholic version of Bikini Kill's "Rebel Grrrl" . "Mystery Pills" is an amusing tale of pill-poppin' fun on the run, with a shuffle beat and tastefully terse harmonica riff riff built around guitar haze. Lyrically, it's pretty much how I spent a lot of the past week: so fucked up and downed out that I couldn't even talk, let alone to the pretty girl across the room.' - drugpunk.blogspot.com
S.H.I.T. - DEMO TAPE
Toronto is seriously killing it this year, as always. S.H.I.T. are catchy, in-your-face, ruckus hardcore punk from the usual suspects from Urban Blight, Violent Future and others. From what I hear the demo was recorded by none other than the almighty Jonah Falco. Seriously, the riff to "Feeding Time" is already stuck in my head. Fuck this is good.
KENT STATE / DOLEFUL LIONS - SPLIT TAPE
Kent State started as a side project of Deep Sleep guitarist Nick and his girlfriend Emma. Last year they released three eps; Spahn Ranch, Challenger and Walk Through Walls displaying their love of short songs, Guided By Voices, lo-fi psychedelic garage punk and noisy 90's shoegaze. Kent State recently moved to LA and recruited dudes from Knife Fight, Tear It Up and the Love Below to assemble a live band.Doleful Lions are highly prolific lo-fi indie pop from Chicago and have been releasing records since the late 90's. On this release Kent State do a Charles Manson cover and two originals featuring their trademark psychedelic death pop sound. DL bring two new originals to the table that are easily some of the best songs of their career!
KENT STATE / AIRLOOMS - SPLIT TAPE
Kent State started as a side project of Deep Sleep guitarist Nick and his girlfriend Emma. Last year they released three eps; Spahn Ranch, Challenger and Walk Through Walls, dispaying their love of short songs, Guided By Voices, lo-fi psychedelic garage punk and noisy 90's shoegaze. Kent State recently moved to LA and recruited dudes from Knife Fight, Tear It Up and the Love Below to assemble a live band. Airlooms is a one man band from Ohio playing tunes that sound like a cross between early GBV and Replacements/Westerberg solo stuff. On this release Kent State do a Guided By Voices deep cut b-side and two originals of their brand of psychedelic death pop. Airlooms brings two new originals to the table that are catchy as hell. You'll be flipping this thing over and over.
KENT STATE / AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD - SPLIT TAPE
Kent State started as a side project of Deep Sleep guitarist Nick and his girlfriend Emma. Last year they released three eps; Spahn Ranch, Challenger and Walk Through Walls, displaying their love of short songs, Guided By Voices, lo-fi psychedelic garage punk and noisy 90's shoegaze. Kent State recently moved to LA and recruited dudes from Knife Fight, Tear It Up and the Love Below to assemble a live band. At The Heart of the World is Danny from Ruiner playing harsh noise/doom metal in the ugliest of ways, not unlike Purient, Godflesh, etc.
On this release Kent State do two originals and cover a Charles Manson song in their brand of psychedelic death pop. At The Heart of the World brings you noisy hate fueled anthems that could be the soundtrack to your end of the world scenario.
GUILT, THE - "WORTH NOTHING" TAPE
Second and final cassette from this now-defunct HC band from Washington, DC. This time around the band has more of a straightforward HC vibe than the slightly melodic, Swiz-influenced vibe of their earlier demo. The band have only gotten meaner and more hateful, so of course this rules!
KILL YOUR BRAIN - II TAPE
Four songs of fuzzed out, space cruising, guitar swirling punk out of Harrisonburg, VA. Check this shit out if you're into Annihilation Time or Comets on Fire.
MISLED YOUTH - DEMO TAPE
Misled Youth are part of a new wave of younger, fast, raw hardcore punk bands coming out of DC right now. This sounds like a cross between early 2000's hardcore a la A-TEAM or RIGHT BRIGADE and and classic, anthemic youth crew. This is a solid demo of a band to watch out for in the future.
RESTOCKS 05.04.12:
AMOBA - EN DOENDE VARLD 7"
BLACK MARK - WRECKED 7"
BLACKLISTED - PEACE ON EARTH, WAR ON STAGE 7"
CONTAMINATORS - NO FRIENDS 7"
DARK AGES - VICIOUS LIE 7"
ERGS - BLUE 7"
GERM ATTAK - MOLOKAI 7"
LADIES - TRASHED 7"
LIFE TRAP - BLEAK REALITY 7"
LIKE RATS - S/T 7"
MARVELOUS DARLINGS - SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER 7"
NUKKEHAMMER - SOVIET RUST BELT 7"
SOCIAL CIRCKLE - EXPIRATION DATE 7"
STATE POISON - S/T 7"
STRUNG UP - WARFUCKED 7"
TENEMENT - TAKING EVERYTHING 7"
VACANT STATE - STATE OF CONFUSION 7"
AUTISTIC YOUTH - LANDMINE BEACH LP
COLD WORLD - DEDICATED TO BABIES WHO CAME FEET FIRST LP
DIRECT CONTROL / STRUNG UP - SPLIT LP
GUN CLUB - DEATH PARTY LP
HARD SKIN - SAME MEAT DIFFERENT GRAVY LP
INEPSY - NO SPEED LIMIT FOR DESTRUCTION LP
INEPSY - RNR BABYLON LP
KILLED BY HARDCORE - V/A - DEMOLITION VOL. 1 LP
MOTHERS CHILDREN - ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH LP
TOTAL CONTROL - HENGE BEAT LP
VAASKA - EURO TOUR LP
VICIOUS - ALIENATED LP
VIOLENT FUTURE - DEMO TAPE
BLACK MARK - WRECKED 7"
BLACKLISTED - PEACE ON EARTH, WAR ON STAGE 7"
CONTAMINATORS - NO FRIENDS 7"
DARK AGES - VICIOUS LIE 7"
ERGS - BLUE 7"
GERM ATTAK - MOLOKAI 7"
LADIES - TRASHED 7"
LIFE TRAP - BLEAK REALITY 7"
LIKE RATS - S/T 7"
MARVELOUS DARLINGS - SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER 7"
NUKKEHAMMER - SOVIET RUST BELT 7"
SOCIAL CIRCKLE - EXPIRATION DATE 7"
STATE POISON - S/T 7"
STRUNG UP - WARFUCKED 7"
TENEMENT - TAKING EVERYTHING 7"
VACANT STATE - STATE OF CONFUSION 7"
AUTISTIC YOUTH - LANDMINE BEACH LP
COLD WORLD - DEDICATED TO BABIES WHO CAME FEET FIRST LP
DIRECT CONTROL / STRUNG UP - SPLIT LP
GUN CLUB - DEATH PARTY LP
HARD SKIN - SAME MEAT DIFFERENT GRAVY LP
INEPSY - NO SPEED LIMIT FOR DESTRUCTION LP
INEPSY - RNR BABYLON LP
KILLED BY HARDCORE - V/A - DEMOLITION VOL. 1 LP
MOTHERS CHILDREN - ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH LP
TOTAL CONTROL - HENGE BEAT LP
VAASKA - EURO TOUR LP
VICIOUS - ALIENATED LP
VIOLENT FUTURE - DEMO TAPE
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