Holy hell, it's been a minute since you've last seen a Grave
Mistake webstore update! I hope everyone has been well over the past
couple of months; I've been steadily accumulating releases for the store
which are finally up and ready for a new update. I'll try and keep this
as short as can be, so let's get right to it.
LP;
we are all very excited by the feedback this singles collection has
received. All preorders shipped out earlier this month, and the first
press of the LP is going fast. Luckily a ton of wonderful stores and
distros have picked up copies so it should be pretty easy to get your
hands on one. Toxic Pop and I of course have a nice supply in our
respective
coming out, hopefully before 2015 is up.
Before I get to the webstore update, I also want to mention that we will have a proper announcement for the
from the UK! We've been keeping it under wraps for the most part while
taking care of a few last minute arrangements, but now that everything
has fallen into place we are ready to spill the details and give you a
little taste of what's to come!
For those of you who have yet to
check out DC's Red Death, Grave Mistake recently released the 7" of
their 2014 demo, which is also currently available for order in the
.
The limited clear vinyl has sadly sold out, however the regular version
sounds great too! The demo tracks are also available for free download
on both the Grave Mistake and Red Death
V/A "Hardcore: Gimme Some More" 7" (Beach Impediment Records)
HARDCORE:
GIMME SOME MORE is a glimpse into a select few modern day practitioners
of hardcore punk that reside within the continent of North America and
are considered to be the cream of the crop by the primate in charge of
Beach Impediment Records who is, coincidentally, responsible for putting
this compilation together over the course of the past year and a half.
Contained within this 7" record are exclusive tracks from S.H.I.T.
(Toronto, ON), PEACEBREAKERS (Boston, MA), IMPALERS (Austin, TX), AJAX
(NYC), VIOLENT END (Chicago, IL) and MERCENARY (Atlanta, GA) that you
won't hear anywhere else. Each record comes in a pocket sleeve along
with a fold out insert featuring art from each band.
SUPERCRUSH "I Don't Want to Be Sad Anymore" 7" (Painterman Records)
The
'Crush returns with a second single even more poppy than the first,
with sugary sweet melodies, infectious hooks, and carefully crafted
arrangements. Once again expertly recorded and mixed by Jackson Long at
HMS Studios, each layer of euphonic guitar shimmer and candy-coated
vocal harmony is afforded it's own space in the stereo field to bloom.
At times bringing to mind the likes of Teenage Fanclub, Matthew Sweet,
and others from the poppier side of the alternative rock explosion of
the 1990's, Supercrush have delivered another tiny nugget of ear candy
for us to savor on repeat until their next single hits the streets.
HOUNDS OF HATE "Hate Springs Eternal" LP (Braddock Hit Factory Records)
Hounds
Of Hate is a four piece straightedge hardcore/punk band from Braddock,
Pennsylvania who formed in 2010. Hounds Of Hate play a stripped down,
no-frills, and venomous style of hardcore/punk. Hounds Of Hate have a
strong 80's Boston vibe going on with their sound that calls to mind
bands such as Slapshot, DYS, and The Freeze. Hate Springs Eternal is the
band's second LP, which was released via Braddock Hit Factory. Hounds
Of Hate is an absolute must listen for fans of Creem, The Boston
Strangler, Prisoner Abuse, and Omegas.
LEATHER DADDY "S/T" 7" (Failure Recordings)
Debut
7" from one of Boston's best punk bands, Leather Daddy. 5 songs of
menacing mid-paced hardcore, 2 of which are re-recordings (one from Sob
Story, one from the Demo), and 3 brand new ones.
WILDHONEY "Sleep Through It" LP (Deranged Records)
WILDHONEY
formed in late 2011, aiming to write pop songs with the energy and
malcontent of hardcore punk, but without its entrenched masculinity. The
five-piece has since become one of the loudest—and sweetest—bands in
its hometown of Baltimore. Sleep Through It expands on two excellent
7-inches and one cassette EP, drawing influences from ‘60s girl groups,
‘80s post punk, indie pop, and shoegaze. New songs like first single
"Fall In" showcase just how well Wildhoney combines wall-of-sound power
with delicate passages and gorgeous vocal melodies. Older songs such as
"Super Stupid" and "Seventeen" return on the LP, newly realized and
sounding better than ever. Throughout the album, the group’s blasts of
distortion and use of dense textures are balanced with beautiful pop
tunes and chiming guitar work. The swirl of noise surrounding singer
Lauren Shusterich’s voice is not unlike the best of the Cocteau Twins,
or even Deerhunter, especially on the soaring title track. Sleep Through
It was recorded at Beat Babies Studio in Woodstock, Md., with Chris
Freeland (Lower Dens, Wye Oak). The album is Wildhoney’s first with
synthesizers and features liberal amp and pedal experimentation. The
recording process was intense and fast, cramming lots of work into a
small amount of time. That hectic schedule is impossible to hear on the
LP, which unravels at its own dreamy pace.
CHRISTI "Cry b/w Get You Off My Mind" 7" (Feel It Records)
Debut
single from CHRISTI - a most excellent pairing of two addictive,
hook-laden punk cuts from these Richmond ladies. CHRISTI draw from the
powerful melodic approach of early punk groups like Protex and The
Undertones, pairing that sound with the soulful haunt of 60’s favorites
like the Shangri-Las. The result – a smooth, yet rugged and memorable
single – a real “double A-side” if you will. There’s a certain finesse
to these songs that few modern groups possess – be it the strong vocal
hooks, well-penned guitar lines, or the pounding rhythm section
(featuring a member of Richmond garage troglodytes The Ar-Kaics) –
whatever “IT” may be, CHRISTI have it in spades. First pressing limited
to 330 which includes a full-color glue pocket picture sleeve.
FURY "Kingdom Come" 7" (Triple B Records)
Fury
come out of the gates with their highly-anticipated 7" "Kingdom Come."
Playing Battery and early Turning Point-influenced hardcore.
SHRAPNEL "Frenzied State" 7" (US Version) (Triple B Records)
UKHC.
Leeds' finest sons burst out with a demo that showcased UKHC via
Breakdown '87 with English accents and proceeded to turn many heads. The
new record goes down the route of Rest in Pieces, Leeway, Killing Time
with the addition of Connor Hehir on second guitar. No doubt pits will
be raged and conquered.
V/A "America's Hardcore Vol. 3" LP (Triple B Records)
Seventeen
new and exclusive tracks from some of hardcore's best. Like the first
two volumes, this comes with a badass, 12" x 12", 20-page, full-color
insert booklet with pages designed by each band. Artists include
Turnstile, Mammoth Grinder, Barge, Freedom, Clear, Criminal Instinct,
Fury and more. LP includes digital download.
SENTENCED, THE "Out for Blood" 7" (Hardware Records)
Denton, Texas. Hippy stompin' Hardcore. Nuff said. 400 on black wax
SUNSHINE WARD "Demo E.P." 7" (Hardware Records)
New
Boston Hardcore rager, taking influcenes from UK82, Totalitär and
Japanese Hardcore. The band comprises 3/4 BRAIN KILLER personnel.
NARCOLEPTICS "S/T" 7" (Warthog Speak Records)
This
six-track, thirteen-minute monster of a debut from NARCOLEPTICS is a
relentless ass-whooping of blown out, nasty thrashing hardcore with some
of the sickest drumming this side of "Is This My World," that in no way
apes any specific style, trend, or formula, but nods to many.
SCALPED "S/T" 7" (Warthog Speak Records)
Following
a promising demo tape, this SF bunch release a convincing 7-inch. You
get muscular, inventive HC at its finest, sitting somewhere between
'Give Notice Of Nightmare' and 'Always The Hard Way'. For all intents
and purposes, SCALPED is the continuation of YADOKAI, but replacing (the
great) Daiki, with pop-darling TONY MOLINA on guitar.
VACANT STATE "Chains E.P." 7" (Warthog Speak Records)
New
5-songer from Canada's best hardcore band, this time with three
mid-paced stompers and two faster burners. Saying that it reminds me of a
more Oi!'d out LAST RIGHTS wouldn't be too far off the mark.
ANASAZI "Nasty Witch Rock" LP (Toxic State Records)
"Finally,
after years of tremendous promise based on their live show, Anasazi
have dropped their monolithic LP. The band's first two 7"s were solid
and established them as one of the preeminent contemporary goth punk
bands. Of course, that's not saying much considering the company, but
those who saw them live knew they were something special. Finally,
they've captured the magick perfectly on record with the help of Ben
Greenberg and have now emerged as the best band of this style in the
world. Aesthetic and sound only go so far, but Anasazi break from the
pack with an unrivaled intensity and, most importantly,
thoroughly-impressive songwriting. There's not much more to say about
this band other than that this LP is completely essential, so don't
sleep on this one."
SOMA COMA "Dust" LP (Cool Death Records)
Latest
in the Cool Death catalogue, SOMA COMA rip through eight tracks of
unparalleled rage on this debut long player. At it's most basic "Dust"
is a tightly wound hardcore record that goes straight for the throat,
rarely cutting loose. Upon further listens, SOMA COMA reveal a bit more
in the mix, from the feral rasp of the vocals to the atonal guitar
flourishes reminiscent of groups like Die Kreuzen. As the title track
winds side B to a close, SOMA COMA slowly turn things loose after a
smashing ten plus minutes of HC abuse. Recommended to those familiar
with the outer-spaced hardcore of recent Australian groups like
Straightjacket Nation, Gutter Gods, and Velvet Whip. SOMA COMA's "Dust"
will crush your basic sensibilities and then keep crawling back for
another 'go. All orders include a Cool Death newsletter, sticker, and
advert.
WARCRY "Needle Zero Drone II" 7" (Warcry Records)
This
2014 7" was originally only available from the band on tour but now has
an official pressing. These three tracks are more fine-tuned, perfectly
executed Discharge worship from a cast of characters known for work in
bands like Tragedy, His Hero Is Gone and Talk Is Poison.
SACRIFICIO "Juventud Descerebrada" 7" (Cintas Pepe Records)
Yet
another straight-forward hardcore banger from the angry streets of
Mexico City, brought to you by the impeccable Cintas Pepe Records with a
little help from SPHC. Sacrificio carry similar songwriting skills as
their contemporaries (Tercer Mundo, Muerte, etc), but have a
shorter/faster/louder style of attack. Their hardcore is a bit more
streamlined, more fast on the feet, the songs a bit more linear, the
arrangements a bit more caustic. The end result is a record that feels
fast and furious, out of control, while still feeling catchy and
memorable, never blurring or rushing past you.
CADAVER EM TRANSE "S/T" LP (Nada Nada Discos)
Cadaver
Em Transe is a four piece band from São Paulo, Brazil who formed in
early 2013. Cadaver Em Transe play a killer style of post punk, punk,
and no wave style music. Musically, the band's music is dark, tense,
with a nervous/frenetic energy that pairs really well with the band's
sound. This is the band's debut eleven song LP, which was self-released
by the band on August 29th, 2013. Overall, these eleven songs make for
a great listen and will definitely appeal to fans of Night Sins, The
Faint, and The Bellicose Minds. Highly recommended!
PILLAGE "S/T" 7" (Residue Records)
Not
for the weak…Harsh and aggressive hardcore from Chicago. Nothing is
pretty on this record, just pure anger. Excited for this to hit some
punks… 8 fast aggro tracks that will make you want to break things.
Features members of Punch in the Face, Los Crudos, HERDS, Sick/Tired,
Divine Right… and a bunch of other bands you like too much.
DARK AGES "Vapor" LP (Sorry State Records)
When
a hardcore band ventures beyond the 2-5 year lifespan typical of the
genre they’re treading into largely uncharted territory, and as a result
Dark Ages’ latest LP sounds like little in the canon of fast,
80s-inspired hardcore. Which isn’t to say that they’ve changed their
approach; this is still fast, tight US hardcore inspired by the midwest
classics, but after five years of woodshedding they’ve managed to excise
anything that feels cliche, familiar, or obvious from these songs.
Captured with an absolutely stunning, fully analogue recording, Vapor is
that rare record that is at the same time visceral and cerebral,
constantly surprising you while still making you want to mosh, circle
pit, or whatever it is that you do. If you’re a huge fan of Articles of
Faith’s Give Thanks LP or you wish that Die Kreuzen had recorded an LP
that fused the energy of their first LP with the progressivism of
October File, then let me introduce you to your new favorite record.
NO LOVE "Dogs//Wolves" 7" (Sorry State Records)
Volume
2 of Sorry Stateäó»s North Carolina singles series brings the debut
vinyl from Raleighäó»s No Love, featuring Sorry Stateäó»s own Daniel and
Seth on dueling guitars. Recorded during the same session as their
recent Tape #2 release on Sorry State, these two songs represent the
cream of that fertile crop. Forget garage, d-beat, KBD, and all of your
other retro micro-genres, No Love play capital P Punk a la bands like
the Avengers, the Buzzcocks, and the Bags. In other words, this is the
music that made you fall in love with punk in the first place. Limited
to a one-time pressing of 250 copies.
COLTRANES, THE "The Cat of Nine Tails" 7" (SPHC Records)
How
does one describe the Coltranes? They are a band that has routinely
defied categorization, making the scene scratch our collective head
while curling into a half smile and making a contented "hum". We
struggled to think of what we could compare their first few LPs to. But
why expend the effort? We know how the music makes us feel: freaky,
dirty, deranged, cynical. We know how the music presents itself to us:
unhinged, uncompromising, unpredictable, ugly. Each of the first three
LPs found the Coltranes streamlining their style, becoming less moody
and more aggressive, less dynamic and more noisy, less dark and more
ugly. This EP continues with this trend, being the band's most
immediate, rocking, and discordant work yet. Perhaps this is some
melting pot of USHC and 90's noise rock influences.....but I prefer to
just think of it as "freak music, by freaks, for freaks". You may
remember these songs from their 2014 tour tape, please enjoy them on a
one-time pressing 7" vinyl record.
CUNTZ "Cooked" 7" (Total Punk Records)
CUNTZ
are the kind of guys who don't make deadlines. The kind of guys who
come to your party, drink all your beer, and spend the rest of the night
following your girlfriend around. A bunch of no good bogans, or to be
more concise a bunch of CUNTZ. After knocking our socks off at last
year's Goner Fest we asked them to do a single. This thing has been over
a year in the making and well worth the wait. Cuntz give us two more
tracks of their signature drug soaked thug punk, covered in scuzz and
with the sardonic ramblings of a madman screamed over top of it. 100%
TOTAL PUNK.
MIDNITE SNAXX "Don't Wake Me Up" 7" (Total Punk Records)
Following
the release of three sold out singles, and an LP on Red Lounge Records,
the Snaxxx have been pretty quite this last year and a half. Don't let
their silence fool you. They haven't lost a step, and come kicking
back onto the scene with two short blasts that let you know they've
spent the downtime sharpening their sweet tooth. The pop hooks are still
front and center, but are backed up with a much meaner and tighter
punch than when we last checked in with them. B side is a killer cover
of The Enemy's 'Pull Down The Shades'. 100% TOTAL PUNK
POST TEENS / ROSE CROSS Split 7" (Dead Tank Records)
Post
Teens are a Gainesville, Fla based band featuring members of Asshole
Parade, Torche, Averkiou, and Dead Friends. Post Teens play a great
style of music that’s aggressive, blown out, fuzzed out, and catchy as
hell.. The band tears through their latest song with reckless abandon in
a manner that would have made the Mummies proud. The best way for me to
describe Post Teens’ music would be to picture garage punk bands such
as Obits, Hot Snakes, Night Owls, and Marked Men mixed with the
snottiness and swagger of bands like The Fallouts or maybe even Rocket
From The Crypt. The second band on the split is a band I was completely
unfamiliar with until this split. Rose Cross is a killer female fronted
garage punk band from Gainesville , Florida. Fans of Terrible Feelings,
White Lung, and Brain F will not be disappointed by Rose Cross’s on
their side of this split. Overall, an amazing split that should not be
missed. Highly recommended!
CRIME DESIRE "Your Power" LP (Standards Records)
Strictly
under the influence of 80’s international hardcore, Crime Desire’s
latest LP, Your Power, is an 11 track, unrelenting aural hellstorm.
Taking cues from UK hardcore incendiaries such as Icons of Filth,
Antisect and the like, the blazing thrash of Japan’s Selfish
Records/burning spirits camp, and the infectious songwriting of fellow
statesmen Battalion of Saints and Crucifix, Your Power is an homage to
the worldwide hardcore styles of yore that always retains its own
identity and pushes forward. Over four years in the making, following
two 12” EPs, Crime Desire didn’t want to commit to a full length until
everything—the songs, the recording, the artwork, lyrics—were exactly
where they needed to be, and the overall quality control on Your Power
will not disappoint. Recorded to tape for analogue purists, the
sequencing, run time, mastering, and overall presentation were all
subject to the highest scrutiny, resulting in an album that’s a cohesive
statement, rather than a haphazard collection of songs. If you’re
looking for an 80’s style hardcore album that goes beyond the same
retread, generic sound, this one’s for you.
CRIME DESIRE "Alone in a Dream" LP (Gravity Records)
Crime
Desire's new five song 12" EP "Alone In A Dream" marks a further step
in the straight forward, gruff vocalled, riff driven hardcore punk
direction the band took on their "Every Day In Chains" EP. With clear
nods to Discharge, Antisect and Celtic Frost, coupled with a healthy
dose of 80's death rock, "Alone In A Dream" will prove to be a
revelation for those who appreciate traditional hardcore with a darker
atmosphere. Contributing in no small part to said atmosphere is the
guest vocals of Gitane Demone, whose legendary wails graced a bulk of
Christian Death's catalogue, and her daughter Zara, who plays in
Gitane's newest outing, the Crystelles. Analog purists will also be
pleased to note that "Alone In A Dream" was recorded to tape and
mastered to vinyl straight from the reels with care and attention by the
fine people at Chicago Mastering Service, creating a warm, earthy
sanctuary from the "loudness wars" madness of the digital media era.
Crime Desire has a history of going to great lengths to create hardcore
records which are as idiosyncratic as they are abrasive, of which "Alone
In A Dream" is their latest and greatest excursion.
CRIME DESIRE "Every Day … In Chains" LP (Gravity Records)
Crime
Desire's "Every Day in Chains" is a four song 12" ep of dark,
blistering hardcore, seething with social contempt and morbid imagery.
Building off the foundation of the band's 2008 Samhain/Amebix/death rock
influenced self-titled lp, Crime Desire injects a dose of 80's UK
hardcore into their sound, taking cues from groups like English Dogs and
Antisect, giving their trudging, brooding songs a sense of urgency and
adrenaline while maintaining a dark atmosphere. Recorded at Big Fish
studios and mastered at Chicago Mastering Service, Crime Desire put care
into every step of putting their music out on vinyl, and their efforts
were not wasted, as "Every Day...In Chains" is truly a sonically
devastating work.
MIND SPIDERS "S/T" LP (Dirtnap Records)
Around
the time Denton, TX legends Marked Men were entering into their current
state of semi- hibernation, co-singer/songwriter/ guitarist Mark Ryan
decided he wanted to go in a slightly different direction for his next
project, with recordings handled mostly by himself, and a fluid lineup
of musicians to back him live. After an extremely well received 7" on
Dirtnap (released before the live version of the band had played a
single show), Mind Spiders follow it up with a full length that doesn't
begin to disappoint. Intelligent, highly crafted songwriting with lots
of twists and turns, meticulously recorded at home with Mark himself
playing most of the instruments. Pop with brains and substance, catchy
stuff that isn't afraid to spread out a bit and reflect a wide range of
influences and interests. A little 60's pop here, a little lo-fi there, a
little weirdo-in-his-bedroom-with-a-
4-track in other places. And
if the opening song, Go!, sounds a bit like the Marked Men, that's
because that band recorded a version of it for their last LP, which was
left off at the last minute.
MISFITS "Famous Misfits of Filmland" 7" (Fanclub Pressing)
Fanclub release
MISFITS "Spook City U.S.A" 7" (Fanclub Pressing)
Good quality boot of the (then rare) studio tracks of the above lesser-acknowledged 'fits songs.
SCREAMERS "Demos 1977-78" LP (Fanclub Pressing)
Recorded
LIVE in one session in Summer 1978 on a 4-track. Produced By Geza X.
The ideal intro to the Screamers. Arguably the best Synth-Punk ever.
COUNTDOWN TO OBLIVION "Discography" LP (A389 Records)
Toronto,
Canada's COUNTDOWN TO OBLIVION were a short-lived Toronto hardcore
'supergroup' featuring Chris Colohan (Left For Dead/The
Swarm/Cursed/Burning Love) alongside members of One Blood, Legion
DCLXVI, Rammer and Brutal Knights. The band played a vicous hybrid of
metallic hardcore highlighted by dual vocals and awesome At The
Gates/Slayer style guitar riffs. This collection compile's CTO's entire
recorded ouput including the 'Death Rattle' cassette, 'Brain Surgery
For Beginners' 7" and split ep with They Live. Comes packaged in a
gatefold cover with tons of photos, flyers and liner notes.
IRON REAGAN "Spoiled Identity" LP (A389 Records)
Originally
only available as a Decibel Magazine flexi, this sought-after IRON
REAGAN EP is finally back in print with 2 previously unreleased bonus
tracks and screen-printed artwork on the B-side! 13 tracks of
no-filler, zero-bullshit thrashing punk/hardcore featuring members of
Municipal Waste, Darkest Hour and Mammoth Grinder.
IRON REAGAN "Worse Than Dead" LP (A389 Records)
Hailing
from Richmond, VA, IRON REAGAN are a new band featuring members of
Municipal Waste/Darkest Hour. 'Worse Than Dead' is the band's debut
nineteen track LP loaded with high energy crossover with the focus put
on hardcore rather than the thrash you know/love their other bands
for. Comes with awesome retro-style pen/ink artwork by Brent Eyestone.
NOISEM "Consumed" 7" (A389 Records)
NOISEM
exploded onto the metal world last year with their incredible 'Agony
Defined' LP loaded with nine tracks of legit death/thrash crossover with
0% pretense. Followed up with a year of solid touring (alongside
Carcass, The Black Dahlia Murder and Ringworm to name a few) the band
found some time to record a few singles to hold things over until their
new LP drops in 2015. This 7" features a brand new song 'Consuming' on
Side A with special surprises on the flipside!
NOTHING "Downward Years to Come" 12" (A389 Records)
On
their third release, Philadelphia's NOTHING orchestrate a dense
symphony with guitars and keyboards drenched in reverb and haunting
vocal melodies. If you seek retro alt/shoegaze executed to perfection,
look no further. Your dream band is here.
SICK/TIRED "Dissolution" LP (A389 Records)
After
two LPs and a slew of brutal 7" releases, Chicago's hardcore/grind
mainstays SICK/TIRED return with their 3rd LP and most brutal offering
to date. Pushed to the sonic limit with mixing/mastering by Developing
Nations/Audiosiege, this record has everything you'd want from a new S/T
record and more!
BRAIN F "So Dim" 7" (Grave Mistake Records)
Deadstock
copies of this out of print single! North Carolina’s BRAIN F≠ bring you
their second single; “SO DIM” b/w “SYMPTOM SET” is a double A-sided
banger with all the overdriven/overloaded guitar fury of TEENGENERATE or
ZERO BOYS and the angry female-fronted charm you love from so many
DANGERHOUSE & early L.A. singles. Massive rhythm section a la
AVENGERS and NERVOUS EATERS, hook-filled & danceable, the hardest of
core. Hostile, angry fun - the perfect follow up to their debut 7" on
Static Shock (UK)
DEEP SLEEP "You're Screwed" 7" (Grave Mistake Records)
Found
some of the last copies of this out of print 7"! Nine song debut EP
from Baltimore's DEEP SLEEP. Prepare yourself for a nonstop barrage of
raw, spiteful, in your face hardcore punk rock. Loaded with enough
infectious hooks to keep you singing along from start to finish, while
packing enough punch to knock you straight on your ass at the same time.
Imagine what the DESCENDENTS would sound like if they were a city like
Baltimore, and not Southern California.
VIOLENT ARREST "Criminal Record" 2x7" (Grave Mistake Records)
Deadstock
copies of this out of print double ripper! The UK's VIOLENT ARREST
return with twelve brand new raging hardcore blasts on two 45 rpm 7"s!
Refusing to let up one bit from their first two releases on Deranged,
V.A. continues to pummel you from start to finish with their savage
brand of early US-by-the-way-of-UK hardcore. If spending the last two
decades in classic UK bands like HERESY, RIPCORD, DUMBSTRUCK, and SPITE
(to name a few) wasn't testament enough to these lads' abilities,
CRIMINAL RECORD proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that these hardcore
vets can still rip it up with the best of them. Split release with NO
WAY RECORDS.
WASTED TIME "Futility" LP (Grave Mistake Records)
Deadstock
copies of this out of print LP! After two killer EPs, Richmond's WASTED
TIME finally unleash their first devastating full length, FUTILITY. On
this LP, WASTED TIME continue to deliver their trademark hard-as-nails
brand of US hardcore. With the expansion of the band to a five piece,
FUTILITY also finds the band drawing from additional influences,
resulting in a more massive and ferocious sound than their previous
releases.
WASTED TIME "No Shore" 7" (Grave Mistake Records)
Deadstock
copies of this long out of print 7"! Back with a second E.P.!!! This
time around these Richmond boys (with the addition of Brandon from
Government Warning taking over drum duties) crank it up about ten
notches from their debut E.P., assaulting your ears with seven blasts of
angry, violent raging fast hardcore. The early raw USHC influence (some
POISON IDEA, NA, and SSD) is definitely still very much there, but
WASTED TIME have added a few surprises. Be warned ... this record might
just get up in the middle of the night and kill you in your sleep.
BLACKBALL Demo TapeNo bullshit hardcore punk from Raleigh featuring members of Mercy Killings, Stripmines, Skemata, and Burn/Ward.
COMING DOWN Demo TapeDebut
demo release from Rochester, New York's Coming Down, who play a late
'80s DC style of hardcore akin to Swiz, Embrace, etc. Featuring members
of Soul Control, Government Warning, Wasted Time, and more.
KOMMUNION Demo TapeFour
songs of fast, steamrolling and surprisingly catchy d-beat hardcore
from Richmond, VA featuring some freaks also known for their
participation in Barge, No Tomorrow, Cold Lovers and Last Words.
Self-recorded.
LACERATIONS Demo Tape"Ripper of a demo
from this band out of Dallas, This sounds like it could have been an
early release on Sorry State or No Way. It has that catchy, slightly
metallic riffing of bands like Direct Control... it sounds like the band
has listened to lots of stuff like Dr. Know, Attitude Adjustment, RKL,
and other bands that fall on the slightly more metallic end of the 80s
USHC spectrum. The songwriting is great and the production is nice and
raw... I know that this sound is a little out of vogue at the moment,
but if you're still keeping the flame this demo is top-notch." -
sorrystaterecords
RUBBISH "American Hardcore" Demo TapeNew hardcore from half of Mauser and some other dumbasses. Hear here:
www.rubbishboys.bandcamp.comNYHC: New York Hardcore 1980–1990, by Tony RettmanKnown
for its glamorous 1970s punk rock scene, New York City matched the grim
urban reality of the 1980s with a rawer musical uprising: New York
hardcore. As bands of misfits from across the region gravitated to the
forgotten frontier of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. With a a backdrop of
despair, bands like Agnostic Front, Cro-Mags, Murphy’s Law, and Youth of
Today confronted their reality with relentlessly energetic gigs at
CBGB, A7, and the numerous squats in the area. Tony Rettman’s ambitious
oral history captures ten years of struggle, including the scene’s
regional rivalries with D.C. and Boston, the birth of moshing, the clash
and coming to terms of hardcore and heavy metal, the straightedge
movement, and the unlikely influence of Krishna consciousness. With a
foreword by Freddy Cricien of Madball, who made his stage debut with
Agnostic Front at age 7, NYHC slams the sidewalk with savage tales of
larger-than-life characters and unlikely feats of willpower. The
gripping and sometimes hilarious narrative is woven together like the
fabric of New York itself from over 100 original interviews with members
of every NY punk and hardcore band you can imagine!
SUB POP U.S.A.: The Subterranean Pop Music Anthology, 1980–1988, by Bruce PavittThe
Sub Pop zine puzzled punk and new wave fans from major cities; readers
were surprised that there were enough bands in the forgotten cities and
states to devote a column, let alone an entire fanzine. Even more
puzzling was the exclusion of artists like the Clash, Gang of Four,
Blondie, or PIL, solely because of their major label associations.
Driven by the power of independent thinking, early issues featured
impassioned rallying cries for local action that make more sense than
ever today, alongside early published artwork by Linda Barry, Charles
Burns, and Jad Fair. In 1983, Pavitt moved to Seattle and commenced his
widely-read Sub Pop USA column in the Rocket newspaper, each month
exposing new underground and independent artists. From Beat Happening
and Pell Mell to early records by the Beastie Boys, Metallica, and
Run-D.M.C., Sub Pop was a 1980s independent music bible, written with a
diverse appreciation for happening scenes across the USA. In 1986,
Pavitt put his ideas into practice, launching Sub Pop Records with the
historic Sub Pop 100 compilation and Soundgarden’s first release,
Screaming Life. While the Sub Pop Records legacy is today legendary, the
groundwork and creative wellspring that put Seattle on the musical map
is assembled here for the first time.
TOUCH AND GO: The Complete Hardcore Punk Zine ’79–’83, by Tesco Vee and Dave StimsonTouch
and Go fanzine was the brainchild of Tesco Vee and Dave Stimson and was
launched in Lansing, Michigan, in 1979. Major fanatics of the new punk
happenings in the late ’70s, TV and DS set out to chronicle, lambaste,
ridicule, and heap praise on all they arbitrarily loved or hated in the
music communities in the US and abroad. In laughably minuscule press
runs by today’s standards, T & G was made by guys within the Midwest
scene strictly for the edification of scenesters and pals in other
cities like DC, Philly, Boston, LA, SF, Chicago, et al. Inspired by
magazines such as Slash and Search and Destroy and writers like Claude
Bessy and Chris Desjardines, TV and DS pumped out seventeen naughty,
irreverent issues together, and TV did another five solo. Magazines
like Forced Exposure and Your Flesh, among others, soon fired up Xerox
machines themselves, and the rest is history. So is the legendary
independent record label launched from this zine, and so are the bands
covered inside: Black Flag, Minor Threat, the Misfits, Negative
Approach, the Fix, the Avengers, the Necros, Discharge, Iron Cross,
Youth Brigade, Faith, Die Kreuzen, Crucifix, Poison Idea—and all the
other punks worth their weight in glorious black and white.
WE GOT POWER!: Hardcore Punk Scenes From 1980s Southern California, by David Markey and Jordan SchwartzIn
1979, punk was over… but by 1981, hardcore was born. As teenagers in
1981, David Markey and his best friend Jordan Schwartz founded We Got
Power, a fanzine dedicated to the first-generation hardcore punk music
community in their native Los Angeles. Their text and cameras captured
the early punk spirit of Black Flag, the Minutemen, Social Distortion,
Red Cross/Redd Kross, Suicidal Tendencies, the Descendents, White Flag,
the Last, the Gun Club, Saccharine Trust, Sin 34, Nip Drivers, Circle
One, M.D.C., Big Boys, Youth Brigade, D.R.I., the Butthole Surfers,
Firehose, and many others at the height of their precocious punk
powers. In the process, the duo’s amazing photographs also captured the
dilapidated suburbs, abandoned storefronts, and dereliction of the
early Reagan era—a rubble-strewn social apocalypse that demanded a youth
uprising! Never before seen except in crude fanzine form, these
detailed and richly narrative photos are now collected to present an
intimate portrayal of a uniquely fertile creative moment. Featuring
essays by David Markey, Jordan Schwartz, Jennifer Schwartz, Henry
Rollins, Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Dez Cadena, Louiche Mayorga,
Cameron Jamie, Pat Fear, Steve Humann, Tony Adolescent, Jack Brewer,
Jula Bell, Mike Watt, Sean Wheeler, Joe Carducci, Daniel “Shredder”
Weizmann, and Janet Housden. Presenting nearly 400 first-generation L.A.
hardcore punk photographs. Including complete color reprints of We Got
Power fanzine 1981–1983 and beyond.
DISTORT #44 ZineDistort
#44 continues the DRIBBLE/GUTTER GODS interview that was started in
issue #43, also covers fellow Aussies HTRK and CONSTANT MONGREL,
philosophers Jon Roffe and Ray Brassier, Loke Rahbek (from Posh
Isolation/Lust For Youth/Croatian Amor), and Jock Club. Cover design by
James Vinciguerra, also features art and photography by Zephyr Pavey,
Loke Rahbek, Ray Brassier, Matthew Bellosi and Ruby Ray. Licensed North
American printing by Feel It.
Maximum Rocknroll #383 - April 2015It’s
time for Maximum Rocknroll #383, April 2015, the Comics and Art special
issue, guest coordinated by famed MRR columnist Monsieur Alex Simon.
Featuring a cover by everyone’s favorite Mexican miscreant, Abraham
Diaz, we threw over the written word for a full-on visual extravaganza,
featuring art by Jim Shomo, Sara Abruña, Reuben Storey, Teodoro
Hernandez, Tara Bursey, Payton Lower, Diane Maltesta, Andrew Scully, Ben
Fordree, Juarma Lopez, J.M. Bertoyas, Shiva Addanki, Eugene Terry,
Grimoire, Emma Kohlmann, Jack Hayden, Hector Sudor, Chico Félix, Ivan
Brun, Robin Wiberg, Anna Vo, Alexander Heir, Craoman, Christopher
Nhdiystrec, Anna Haifisch, Luca Tetraite, Maren Karlson, Suzy X, Matt
Crabe, Jeffrey Mahannah, Freak City, Heather Benjamin, Dustin McChesney,
Julien Dupont, Laura Pallmall, Ruben Dahlstrand, Nathan Ward, Mar
Estrema, Sapiens, Mengzhu Fu, Karissa Sakumoto, Pyotr Mulinov, Jyriki
Nissinen, Luiz Berger, Luiz Gustavo Vargas, Yecatl Peña, Zoe Burke,
Annie Mok, Marissa Paternoster, Emma Maatman and Rudy Loewe.
MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #382 - March 2015Maximum
Rocknroll #382, the March 2015 issue, features our annual Year-End Top
Tens! MRR reviewers, columnists, and coordinators get to have their say
about their favorite records, tapes, and zines of 2014. As always, we
asked some of our friends to contribute lists too—see what Ralph from
Not Normal Records and Tapes, Paco from La Vida Es Un Mus, Laura from
RAKTA, Ben from Nuts!, and many more have to say about the records they
consumed and were consumed by last year. Martin Sorrondeguy sat down
with legendary SST producer Spot to talk about his recent photo book,
new MRR Coordinator Grace interviewed NYHC rippers IN SCHOOL, and former
MRR Coordinator Golnar Nikpour had a conversation with Leatherfist,
Shit Zoo, Tilted HC, and Chelsea of PIG DNA. The little piggies also
designed our cheeky cover (how many times can you spot the word
“fucker”?). Plus, we’ve got a scene report from Grenoble, France: punk
mecca tucked into the Alps! We have all the columnists you love to hate,
including a new monthly column from Colin Atrophy of Slice Harvester
zine and a contribution from hacker/whistleblower Jeremy Hammond writing
from federal prison; and as always the most extensive punk record
review section in print.
NUTS! #15 ZineNUTS! is back
with another blast of 24x36" newsprint fury. Issue #15 includes an
interview with LA's BLAZING EYE, live reviews from the editor, punk
books feature by Golnar Nikpour, "teen talk" with Colin Atrophy, plus
more from Emma Kolhmann, Tricky Youth, Nay Vieira-Rosario, and E.
Conner. The flip side folds out into a stunning full-size poster
illustrated by Alex Heir. A great start to 2015 from NYC's NUTS!
STITCHES IN MY HEAD #6 ZineSixth
issue of this Australian fanzine that features coverage of EEL, LUCHA
ETERNA, EXTINCT EXIST, COOL DEATH RECORDS, FILMME FATALES, and a look at
Australian rock'n'roll radio. All tied together by a smattering of high
quality live shots and classic cut-and-paste layout. North American
version printed and distributed by Feel It.
STITCHES IN MY HEAD #7 ZineSeventh
issue of this Australian fanzine featuring coverage of MISS DESTINY,
RED RED KROVVY, SICK PEOPLE, HYGIENE, QUALM, MULTIPLE MAN, and
SIMFUCKERS. A standout all-Australian lineup for this issue rounded out
by reviews and live phtos. North American version printed and
distributed by Feel It.
RESTOCKS:ANNE "Dream Punx" LP
ANTI-CIMEX "Absolut" LP
ARCTIC FLOWERS "Procession" LP
BLACK FLAG "Licorice Pizza and More" 7"
BLACK RANDY AND HIS ELITE METRO SQUAD "Idi Amin" 7"
BLACK RANDY AND THE METRO SQUAD "Trouble at the Cup" 7"
COLUMN OF HEAVEN "Mission From God" LP
CRIMINAL DAMAGE "Call of Death" LP
CROWN COURT Demo Tape
DAILY RITUAL "Depressed State" 7"
DISTORT ZINE Issue #41
DISTORT ZINE Issue #43
EXIT HIPPIES / LOTUS FUCKER Split LP
FORESEEN "Structural Oppression" 7"
GAS RAG "Beats Off" LP
GAS RAG "Human Rights" 7"
GERMS, THE "Lexicon Devil" 7"
HAYMAKER "Let them Rot" 7"
INSTITUTE "Salt" 12"
LEFT FOR DEAD "Devoid of Everything" LP
LOTUS FUCKER "Forever My Fighting Spirit" LP
LOTUS FUCKER "S/T" LP
LSD "Destroy" 7"
MERCY KILLINGS "Snuffed Out" 7"
MINDSET "Mosher's Delight Live Series" Tape
MISFITS "Beware" 7"
MISFITS "Halloween" 7"
NUTS ZINE Issue #11
NUTS ZINE Issue #13
RED CROSS "Rich Brat" 7"
S.H.I.T. "Generation Shit" 7"
SICKOIDS "S/T" LP
SIN 34 "Do You Feel Safe" LP
TRAPPED UNDER ICE / DIRTY MONEY Split 7"
V/A - BLOODSTAINS ACROSS THE UK Vol. 1 Compilation LP
V/A - KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 2 Compilation LP
V/A - KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 6 Compilation LP
WARCRY "Savage Machinery" LP
