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WEBSTORE UPDATE! New STAB, TENEMENT, LONG PIGS, DISCHARGE reissues, MORE!

2012-01-18T00:35:00.000-08:00

Greetings! Welcome to the second Grave Mistake webstore update for 2012 ... if things keep up at this pace for the whole year, I don't think I'm going to be sleeping much. Still, I'm excited to be getting so many cool releases for the webstore and hopefully you all feel the same way. Expect some "real" label news within the next few weeks as well ... I know I've been hinting about what GM has planned for 2012, but I'm going to wait until I have a bit more info for you. You can expect two brand new releases out in February; the debut 7" from SECTARIAN VIOLENCE and the long awaited BAD ADVICE 7" (yes, I mean it this time). Once those hit the streets, I'll fill you in on the rest of my plans for the first half of the year.

As I mentioned in my last update, I am currently running a little special for Grave Mistake releases from 2011; for $11 you get to choose one LP, one 7", and one CD from the GM releases that came out in 2011, pretty good deal if you ask me. This will be running until the end of January so take advantage of it while you can!

Ok, now onto the new webstore stuff...

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Well, this week's update is pretty damn big so I'll keep the summary brief. I got a sick package from HAVOC RECORDS, including five (yes, five and you need them all) DISCHARGE 7" reissues, a bunch of Australian releases on HARDCORE VICTIM including the brand new VAGINORS LP, LEPROSY 7", and finally picked up copies of the KROMOSOM and TEARGAS LPs; two newest releases from the UK's QUALITY CONTROL including the ripping debut 7" from STAB (this one comes highly recommended and is well worth the import pricetag) and the debut 7" from DEATH EVOCATION which came out a few months back. I grabbed some sweet reissues from ADRENALIN OD, KRAKDOWN, and BAD BRAINS, as well as new 7"s from LONG PIGS, YOUTH AVOIDERS, IDIOT TALK, CRIMEN, LITTLE CUTS, SUCKED DRY, BRAIN TUMORS, SELF INTEREST, PUNCH, and more.

New LPs of note include the brand new TENEMENT "Blind Wink" LP as well as LPs from NAZI DUST, ORGANIZED SPORTS, NERVESKADE, PROBLEMS, POLICE AND THIEVES, WEEKEND NACHOS EP collection, and reissues from BELLEVUE, EXIT CONDITION, THE FREEZE, THE ACCUSED, WARRIOR KIDS, and SPAZZ. I also picked up a ton of killer hardcore releases from REAPER, DEATHWISH, BRIDGE NINE, and REVELATION, including the latest LPs from BACKTRACK and TRAPPED UNDER ICE (both of these are in my top 10 for 2011), NAYSAYER, the latest PUNCH 7", some older titles from TAKE OFFENSE and CRUEL HAND, represses from GIVE UP THE GHOST (both LPs and the "Year One" collection), TERROR, and CARRY ON, and classic titles from SICK OF IT ALL, BURN, and BOLD.

Finally some new zines (newest issues of ACHTUNG (I've actually had this for a little while but just realized I never put it in the store, oops), MODERN HATE VIBE, and PAINS), and new tapes from RVA's own OBSESSOR and a live tape from HOLY SHIT!. Oh, and let's not forget the restocks - CULO 12", NO TOLERANCE new 7", TENEMENT "NAPALM DREAM",LP a ton of DERANGED restocks (86 MENTALITY 7", WHITE LUNG LP, CULO "Toxic Vision" 7", and more), restocked all of the EXTORTION releases, classic NYHC reissues from, AGNOSTIC FRONT, ANTIDOTE and URBAN WASTE, and lots more ... check the list below (also, if you notice, I've added links to all of the new items directly to the webstore)!

That's all for now, also for those who haven't heard, the US Postal Service is increasing some of their rates on January 22nd, so order this week and save some cash! Thanks for reading and thanks for the support!

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NEW STUFF 01.18.12

STAB "NATION RISING" 7" (QUALITY CONTROL)
Four diasporic ragers based in London release 6 songs of fast fury at the state of the nation. After a positive response to the demo released early 2011, STAB continue to look back at 80s UK Hardcore whilst dissecting the now, turning their backs on the current wave of whinging punk prophesying end times to justify inaction and indifference. Bringing their cultural backgrounds together amidst recent events such as riots, failed protests and the isolationism of their island home, STAB attempts to pierce both soundwaves and minds with this record. Fans of loud, fast noise take note! Recorded and mixed by James Atkinson (Voorhees, Gentleman's Pistols)

DEATH EVOCATION "S/T" 7" (QUALITY CONTROL)
Sacrilege style jams from some special guests visiting the UK from Boston, USA, explore the mechanisation of society, alienation and rise of the wastelands. Turbulent female vocals cut through some serious chug and a familiar snare sound creating images of a metal army marching against police bastard tyranny, alongside some seriously wank-worthy solos. Slayer and early Trouble influences also play a part, what’s not to like? Mastered at Abbey Road Studios with artwork by Belgian Stiv and nestled in a 300gsm thick sleeve with outside flaps like all those special NWOBHM records you know and love!

DISCHARGE "REALITIES OF WAR" 7" (HAVOC)
The Classic first 7" from Discharge circa 1980. A monumental record that helped jumpstart the hardcore movement around the world. This is one of a handful of records from 1980 that pushed 70's punk into the bleak era of the 1980's hardcore scene. Discharge set the standard with their raw and uncompromising visual style and unbridled hardcore punk music.

DISCHARGE "DECONTROL" 7" (HAVOC)
Classic three song rager from 1980. Less than a year removed from "realities of war" the sound is already faster and more aggressive, leaving 70's punk behind and blazing into pure hardcore raw punk. This record has three of Discharge's best songs which are just pure blasts of raw anger and urgency. Hardcore punk at it's best.

DISCHARGE "FIGHT BACK" 7" (HAVOC)
Five song blast of pure anger and energy, Dishcarge is at their finest here. Pure be beat raw punk against which all the successors can be measured. This hard driving music is the perfect vehicle for the outrage at war and oppression conveyed by the harsh lyrics and graphics.

DISCHARGE "NEVER AGAIN" 7" (HAVOC)
It's 1981, the cold war rages, threatening to turn hot at any moment as Reagan, Thatcher and Brezhnev seem poised to destroy the world in a descent to nuclear madness. Using cover art appropriated from 1930's anti fascist agit-prop Discharge links the bleak reality of Thatcher's Britain with the descent to totalitarian oppression and war of an earlier generation. A bit more polished than the first three EPs and the Why? 12", Never Again delivers three blasts of hardcore punk.

DISCHARGE "STATE VIOLENCE, STATE CONTROL" 7" (HAVOC)
Discharge's fifth 7", from 1982. The sound is a bit less raw and there is a tiny bit of the metal influence starting to show. The energy and power of Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing are starting to manifest on these tracks.

LEPROSY "5 TRACKS" 7" (HARDCORE VICTIM)
Australian punks on Hardcore Victim Records. Raw hardcore punk in the UK 82 style, reminds me of the noisier, less melodic bands to come out of the No Future/Riot City scene of the early 80's.

BAD BRAINS "PAY TO CUM" 7" (ROIR)
The single that started it all! ROIR, in conjunction with the Bad Brains, is proud to bring back this iconic slab of hot wax to its rightful place on record store shelves, and more importantly, in your collection. The remastered reissue of “Pay To Cum”, Bad Brains’ debut 7” single produced by Jimmy Quidd and originally released in 1980, has been repressed with original artwork and lyrics sheet insert.

LITTLE CUTS "PLASTIC DISASTER" 7" (DIRTNAP)
3 song EP of loud, chaotic pop from Seattle’s Little Cuts, featuring Dave Hernandez of Scared Of Chaka and The Shins. A-side is a slow building pop jam that would not have sounded too out of place in Broadcast Oblivion’s (Dave’s underrated post-Scared Of Chaka pre-Shins band) set, backed with 2 lo-fi garage stompers on the B-side.

LONG PIGS "S/T" 7" (SMRT)
If you have not heard of Long Pigs before, they are one of many bands that make us proud to live in NYC. Featuring members of Dawn of Humans, Hank Wood & the Hammerheads, and countless other bands of that ilk, Long Pigs specializes in playing incredibly raw hardcore punk with a real "fuck you, I'm punk" attitude, this time with better songwriting and a fuller-bodied recording than their excellent demo.

CRIMEN "NADA IMPORTA" 7" (DISCOS ENFERMOS)
Second reference in vinyl and with us from the mexicans CRIMEN. Following their debut LP perfectly, they come with 4 new songs maybe a little bit more mid-tempo and complex but with the same angry and rawness. Real punk hims that you can´t take out of your mind and don´t let you go. Art by Yecal (INSERVIBLES) include lirycs in spanish and english with explanations.

KRAKDOWN "S/T" 7" (STATE OF MIND)
Krakdown started in 1985 playing shows mostly around Long Island and CBGB's. It wasn't long before they became an integral part of the fledgling New York hardcore scene. The Krakdown line-up changed a bunch of times and band members also spent time in Token Entry, Crumbsuckers, Grey Area, In Your Face, and more. This record contains the self-titled EP released on Common Cause plus two other studio tracks. This studio version of "Krakdown" has never been leaked or released. New artwork picked out by Richie (Krakdown) himself. This is a limited 7" inch that will not be repressed. Limited edition of 500 copies.

ADRENALIN OD "LET'S BARBEQUE" 7" (PSYCHIC VOLT)
The legendary debut release by New Jersey’s hardcore punk pioneers, Adrenalin O.D., recorded live in the studio in one fifteen minute take. Now available for the first time in nearly three decades, remastered, on colored vinyl.

YOUTH AVOIDERS "TIME FLIES" 7" (BUILD ME A BOMB)
Time Flies is the awaited new record from Youth Avoiders. After an acclaimed 7 songs demo tape later repressed on 7'', after a confirmation of their talentuous songwritting skills on the split 7'' shared with Zombies are Pïssed, The ¾ parisian, ¼ german combo offers you 4 new songs. On this 45 rpm 7'' full of dynamics, you will recognise the perfect mix that is now the unique band' signature. Their music is a fresh and urgent hardcore punk, with a clean and vicious guitar sound that brings the already good riffs to a even higher level. This is accompagned by an acute and powerfull drumming, a solid and devoted bass riffing and fronted by a punchy and rasping voice.

IDIOT TALK "S/T" 7" (BUILD ME A BOMB)
Great debut ep by this french band (Lille, bg), 5 hits between Punk Rock and Hardcore. If you ever dig stuff by Brutal Knights, Career Suicide or New Bomb Turks, give it a try !

SUCKED DRY "S/T" 7" (PASS JUDGEMENT)
After a long treacherous wait, the MONSTER first EP is finally here from Kansas City's wildest gang of criminals, SUCKED DRY. Five tracks of barbaric and wicked hardcore punk. While taking hints from viciously primitive acts such as RORSCHACH, CROSSED OUT and NEANDERTHAL, the six minute blistering assault will make ya sweat like a stinky stuck swine. A truly frenzied hardcore release. Wonderfully two color silk-screened covers. 500 Copies on Black Vinyl. Split release with EAT THE LIFE.

BRAIN TUMORS "S/T" 7" (PASS JUDGEMENT)
7 incher debut from these Minneapolis freaks featuring six cuts of repulsive touch-n-go hardcore punk. Bright and jangled guitars onset the menacing headache while deranged vocals and roaring low-ends leave most squirming with one foot in the grave. Enough stench, hair and pus for the whole family brought to you by these four mutants. Four color screened covers round out this incredible package. 600 Pressed. Split release with FASHIONABLE IDIOTS Records.

SELF INTEREST "BLOOMING" 7" (PASS JUDGEMENT)
After releasing two cassettes earlier in 2010, Winnipeg's SELF-INTEREST exhibit four new tasty cuts on this debut 7", "BLOOMING". This fully-realized statement of hardcore punk churns out a bleak and brutal rampage beside personal vignettes of misanthropy. It's discordant yet motor driven, and loaded with troggy riffing not dissimilar to the music of THE U-MEN, BLOOD CIRCUS and other proto-grunge hits, while also channeling demented, and scathing outsider USHC acts like THE SCAM & SOLGER. Wonderfully silk-screened covers.

PUNCH "NOTHING LASTS" 7" (DEATHWISH)
The influences on “Nothing Lasts” are as varied as the 5 members’ musical backgrounds, spending time in bands as diverse as Doppelganger, Loma Prieta, and Bullets In. As with their previous releases “Nothing Lasts” straddles a variety of hardcore sub-genres. From thrash to d-beat to straight up youth crew Punch recombines all of these genres to create something all their own without ever being forced or cheesy (they're vegan, duh). “Nothing Lasts” is a slightly more introspective release for the band which lyrically and musically explores active nihilism – the idea that it is better to actively break down your walls and change yourself rather than to sit around and wait for the world to spoon feed you. Make each moment count because no matter good or bad, nothing lasts.

TRAPPED UNDER ICE "STAY COLD" 7" (REAPER)
Hailing from the port city of Baltimore, MD comes the war-mammoth known as Trapped Under Ice, who proudly inherit and build upon the mantle of their predecessors Next Step Up and Gut Instinct. Compound this with the sonic territories explored by New York bands such as Crown Of Thorns and Breakdown, and the intent of the outfit becomes obvious - total aural brutality. The vinyl version of this EP contains six tracks of unrelenting hardcore reality. New pressing now available on blue and white starburst vinyl with alternate artwork. Vinyl version includes digital download.

NAYSAYER "DOWN BUT NOT OUT" 7" (REAPER)
Richmond, VA has a rich history of strong and vital hardcore outfits. Following their debut EP, "No Remorse," on Reaper Records, this is Naysayer's new four-song offering, "Down But Not Out." For fans of Terror, Sheer Terror and Madball. 7" includes digital download

PERDITION "3RD EP" 7" (TOXIC STATE)
3rd EP from this raw punk band from New York. As with their other records, this is a total Anti-Cimex-style, raw noise fucking attack. These guys are noisy as shit, but the riffs are there and discernable, and thankfully there's none of that bouncy la-la bullshit that so many noise-punk bands are into these days. This is just raw, nasty, and aggressive. Great packaging, too, as per usual for Toxic State Records.

SICK OF IT ALL "S/T" 7" (REVELATION)
The first single from one of the biggest, most popular hardcore bands of all time. Original mastering still full of the raw energy that set this New York band apart from the rest. Ten tracks of classic NYHC now available again on vinyl.

BURN "S/T" 7" (REVELATION)
Pure, raw hardcore. The inspiration to many, many bands. Featuring Chaka, who later formed Orange 9mm, Gavin from Side By Side, Absolution and Alan from Beyond and Quicksand.

IVY LEAGUE "S/T" 7" (LIFE TO LIVE)
After settling into their sound, Ivy League proudly brings to you their self-titled debut 7? On Life to Live records. This record brings forward emotion and passion, and it (hopefully) has something everyone can relate to. With influences spanning from early Drive-Thru bands, to fast aggressive hardcore, this “Ivy League” is intense with emotion, both lyrically and musically.

STEP ASIDE "REACHING OUT" 7" (LIFE TO LIVE)
Step Aside formed in the summer of 2011 to fill the void of classic straight edge hardcore in their hometown of Tuscon, AZ. They've reached into the vault, borrowing elements from bands like Youth Of Today, Chain Of Strength, and Bold, lending a distinct late-'80s sound on these five tracks.

DAMAGES "LOVE'S LABOR" 7" (LIFE TO LIVE)
This is the 4th release put out by Life To Live Records. This band is for fans of American Nightmare, Count Me Out, and Horror Show. “Love’s Labor” combines various musical influences from all members, with obvious comparisons to early 2000's hardcore, into 9 minutes of manic, mostly straight-forward, fast hardcore punk. The subject matter is that of depression, loss, and heartbreak.

OVERLOOKED "NOTHING IS SACRED" 7" (LIFE TO LIVE)
The debut 7" From North Carolina’s own Overlooked, “Nothing Is Sacred” is 4 songs of unforgiving hardcore. With lyrics ranging from personal conflict to pure hatred, you can always feel the anger that this band embodies in their short and to the point songs. Musically reminiscent of early 2000's hardcore, “Nothing is Sacred” is fast, heavy, and everything in between and all in fewer than seven minutes.

COMPOUND "INAUGURAL DEMO" 7" (STATE OF MIND)
Members of current Long Island, NY champs Incendiary and Bottom Out have joined forces to present Compound, which has a sound reminiscent of bands of yore like Judge and Warzone.

V/A "EPILOGUE VOL. 1 KILL YOUR IDOLS TRIBUTE" COMP 7" (STATE OF MIND)
This 7" is the first in a four-7" series of tributes to the beloved NY hardcore band Kill Your Idols. The six bands featured this time are Bullet Treatment, Offsides, Backtrack, Rust Belt Lights, Seasick, and Violent Society, all of whom also contribute liner notes.

SACRED SHOCK "S/T" 7" (SCHIZOPHRENIC)
Austin, TX's Sacred Shock rose from the ashes of Army Of Jesus and continue to bring an incredibly intense onslaught of pure hardcore, channeling the spirits of bands that blended melody and angst like Articles Of Faith or The Pist and bring the raw passion of Deathreat or Talk Is Poison.

GROWING STRONGER COMPILATION - V/A 7" (TEAMWORK)
Damn near classic youth crew comp from 1997 featuring some of the best bands the northeast had to offer at the time. Bands on this comp include FLOORPUNCH, RAIN ON THE PARADE, ENSIGN, ATARI, PUSHED TOO FAR, and 97A. Comes with a rad lyric sheet poster.

97A "BETTER OFF DEAD" 7" (TEAMWORK)
12 tracks in about 11 minutes! This is the band that single handedly revived skate and thrashcore, no matter what their detractors might say. Always controversial and always angry, 97a played fast hardcore with a sincerity like very few others.

TENEMENT "THE BLIND WINK" LP (COWABUNGA)
It's NOT HARDCORE so I will just say that now. You only want super fast and have a closed in mind, you'll def not enjoy this. The band plays catchy punk but it's not pop punk. It's indie rock influenced but not indie rock. I can't describe this band exactly as its so spread out except they play their style extremely well and their songs stick in your head from one to the next. The sound they have now is a bit different from where they started. At 1st they had a Dinosaur Jr heaviness done to a Greg Ginn riff feast, a Husker Du wall of sound all crossed with a Descendents catchiness sort of way to their music. And yes, all of that still applies to the band to a degree but they incorporate more middle era Beatles, soul, early Kinks and post Let It Be later Replacements to the mix and that's Tenement's latest masterpiece. 11 stellar songs (the 1st 6 appeared on the rough mix tour tape release 'the Blind Wink' last winter) mastered by their guy Justin Perkins who's worked the knobs on the majority of their records. I would highly suggest this to those who actually listen to what I would consider good music as well as punk in general.

WEEKEND NACHOS "TWO THINGS AT ONCE" LP (COWABUNGA)
This LP is pretty easy to figure out, it compiles both the 'Torture' EP and the 'Bleed' EP's in their entirety aka their 'fast' and 'slow' records, 1 EP per side but the difference here is both records are remastered (you really need to hear the revised version of 'TORTURE'). Dig the Descendents reference in the title? Anyone even get it? The 'Torture' EP was the 1st release on the now defunct Tooth Decay imprint (CBR repressed it as a 7'' for a few more years) as well as being the 1st Nachos record. It also serves as one of the few in 2005 that seemed to set the standard for the 'next' wave of so called power violence but at the same time as soon as that term was being tossed around enough the band was a little put off by it as they thought of themselves as more of a fast hardcore band with 'PV' influence, not a straight up power violence band. Lyric wise they were a tad more light hearted on the record, but still remained largely cynical, sarcastic and angry which are Nachos lyric standards. In their music they bore elements of Charles Bronson lyrically, Infest in the brutality and John's vocals and Eyehategod (esp the latter in the closing 'Sludge') due to the thick/heavy tone they incorporated to differ from the rest of the pack. Then fast forward to the 'Bleed' 12'' EP from 2010 which originally was released on Relapse. The record seemed to confuse many people, which I never understood. The band always has dabbled a little in sludge on each release, so why not just once do a 2 song record more in the slow and heavy genre? I mean Eyehategod, Grief, Buzzoven and Black Sabbath are examples of influences on the band so it only makes sense! The A side tune (Bleed) was written specifically for the record, while the B side track was a song off the demo that was too good to be left behind so it got re-recorded and improved upon. So both records are now compiled on 1 record for your pleasure. Torture has been OOP for at least a yr and a half & Bleed went out of print within a few months. It feels good to have these songs out again, esp knowing the band still plays many of them still.

ORGANIZED SPORTS "I'M SO PROUD OF HIM" LP (BULKHEAD)
Venomous HC that pays quick homage to the old-school progenitors of the genre yet doesn't remain bound in its history. Punishing tempos and discerning break-downs precariously held together by white-noise...this record is relentless in its assault and purpose. Organized Sports is garnering a lot of attention locally (PDX), in a scene filled with savvy d-beat/HC veterans, as an up-and-coming band to watch.

VAGINORS "NUCLEAR PAP SMEAR" LP (HARDCORE VICTIM)
Debut LP from this Australian band who recently nabbed the cover of MRR before this LP even came out. I believe this band features some notable "ex-members of," but I'm not sure which bands, so I'll let you do the research. As for Vaginors, this is some gnarly, bass-driven noise punk with a sound along the lines of the Wankys (i.e. bass at the front of the mix and guitars and incoherent squeal), but the vocals really carry this. They're high-pitched and really campy, reminding me a little bit of the Secret Prostitutes, but quite a bit more unrestrained and (thus) not quite as catchy. In their MRR interview the band made a big deal about being song-oriented rather than just blasts of noise, and that approach definitely helps this Lp to stick out from the pack.

TEARGAS "THE WAY OF ALL FLESH" LP (HARDCORE VICTIM)
Debut 12" from this Australian hardcore band that play in the Japanese style (as if you couldn't tell by the cover art). While Teargas are clearly inspired by the huge riffs and epic leads of bands like Death Side, you can tell they're also hip to the raw, blown-out sound of more recent Japanese crust bands like Framtid and Kriegshog. The result is a complete monster of an LP... while it doesn't quite have the off-the-charts energy level of the last two bands I mentioned, as with, say, Forward, the band more than makes up for that with a tight, rocking edge. Fucking beastly shit here.

KROMOSOM "8 TRACKS" LP (HAVOC)
Debut 12" from these Australian crusties. I've seen these guys get hit with the "noise punk" tag (and the crusty puking on the cover wouldn't steer you away from that assumption), but I don't think that suits them at all... to me, this sounds more in line with the tradition of early Anti-Cimex-inspired raw and heavy crust bands. There's a catchiness here, but it's mostly in the guitar riffs rather than the basslines. I'm pretty sure this band is ex-Pisschrist, and that's a good point of departure, but Kromosom are more primitive and riff-oriented, which ultimately makes them a bit more memorable on vinyl. A ripper for sure.

NAZI DUST "WRETCHED HOUR" LP (VINYL RITES)
Certain cities make for incubators of specific kinds of music and Tampa, like Detroit, makes for ugly music. NAZI DUST is a hardcore punk band pulling from the nastier moments of 80's Boston hardcore, mostly SIEGE and SSD. Their recording is raw, their drums are pounding, their guitar and bass are buzzsaws of treble and distortion and the vocals are spit with an unreal amount of venom. Violent music from young men in a violent city.

D. VASSALOTTI "BOOK OF GHOSTS" LP (VINYL RITES)
David has been cutting his teeth for 10 years in various bands around the Tampa area. Most recently he's been half of MERCHANDISE and a quarter of NEON BLUD, before that he was one of the primarJAMy song writers in CULT RITUAL, and all this time he has had 5+ other projects on deck. Very rarely do we drop the ex-members card at VINYL RITES, but having that kind of musical pedigree is pretty unbeatable. His first solo LP is wildly different from the aforementioned groups, although it shares some of the bedroom sensibilities that MERCHANDISE espouses so well. Luckily for all of us, great song writing transcends genre and with BOOK OF GHOSTS he explores more of the Creation Records and 4AD back catalog. His musical hombre ZZ compares it to FELT and TRANS era NEIL YOUNG. It seamlessly goes from intensely personal singer-songwriter numbers to huge and lush shoe-gazing darkness, from NEW ORDER pop to THIS MORTAL COIL downers. Not only our favorite release on VINYL RITES yet, but it's also one of the most hauntingly beautiful recordings we've heard in years.

WARRIOR KIDS "LES ENFANT DE L'ESPOIR" LP (KATORGA WORKS)
This is the official U.S. reissue of the classic debut LP from Marseilles, France's Warrior Kids. This comes at a very crucial time, as it marks this classic skinhead/oi band's 30th year of existence. Appearing on various classic oi compilations, the original incarnation of Warrior Kids released a 7" single and this phenomenal LP. Warrior Kids remain one of the archetypical French oi bands, alongside Camera Silens, Snix, and Komintern Sect and this long out-of-print/expensive LP is now made available to the record buying public once more. Remastered by Josh Bonati. Comes in a beautiful gatefold jacket with 17"x9" poster.

SPAZZ "LA REVANCHA" LP (625)
Next up in the series of legitimate SPAZZ releases is their "La Revancha" LP originally released on Sound Pollution in 1995. This LP marked a new point in SPAZZ's output ? they had found their signature sound and tried to push this to its extreme. 20+ minutes of crazed Bay Area power violence with a CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER cover to boot. Limited to 1500 pressed, all with 12x24 screened two color covers, insert and colored vinyl (split between 750 each on red vinyl and yellow vinyl). Be sure to watch for the last installment, a vinyl reissue of SPAZZ's debut "Dwarf Jester Rising" LP!

NERVESKADE "S/T" LP (STATIC AGE)
The first full length from Portlands newest generation of young noise punks !!! Manic Hardcore ala Lebenden Toten, Discharge, Confuse and Disorder !!! Brilliant Artwork !!! For Punks Only !!!

PROBLEMS "MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT" LP (STATIC AGE)
Wow! Killer PDX punk rock. Their first LP after a bunch of 45's. All you need to know is that this is some urgent punked out hardcore the way it is supposed to be played. They have slashing guitars with pounding drums that rise out of the discordant noise climaxing into a screaming rant. This is worlds above the other punk out there, being played by folks who have lived it. ( Members of Poison Idea, Severed Head of State, Pierced Arrows, Resist, Defiance etc. )

BELLEVUE "DISCOGRAPHY 80-83" LP (STATIC AGE)
Here is another beautiful piece of punk rock outta Switzerland !!! This time it is the Bellevue Discography Lp 1980 - 1983 Lp!!! Bellevue-Discography LP. Absolutly beautifully packaged collection of the two 7"s of this essential Swisspunk band, some never before released studio songs from the period plus three remastered but still raw live songs. Includes innersleave with Rare pictures, History and Biography !!! On various Kbd boots ...

NOEM "4 SONG" 12" (STATIC AGE)
POST/NOISE-PUNK. Members of HERPES, DISCO VIETNAM and PRESSGANG delivering the most scarry, dangerous and mysterious stuff out of the fucking Hauptstadt., Berlin. Recommended for people who never get out of bed, pop their zits with sweaty fingers or just love FLIPPER, NO BALLS, DRUNKDRIVER, BLACK FLAG and PISSED JEANS. These 4 tracks are 100% sick fucking shit ...

EXIT CONDITION "H2SO4" LP (BOSS TUNEAGE)
"H2SO4" would have been the name of the bands follow up to "Days Of Wild Skies" that was never recorded, however the 13 tracks on here give a rough indication of what would have been included on that album! This compiles the final studio recordings of the band from 1991-1994 onto vinyl , featuring 13 tracks made up of the peel session, split LP with Sofahead tracks, split 7" with Reverse tracks and the 4 song session that included the split 7" with Lovemen released on Snuffy Smile. Nine of these tracks have never previoulsy been available on vinyl! With all tracks being digitally remastered, this limited edition coloured vinyl LP has a heavyweight board sleeve and printed insert containing liner notes from drummer Richard Stanier, plus photos and memorabilia from the bands personal collection, this is a must have release for fans of the whole UKHC scene.

EXIT CONDITION "DAYS OF WILD SKIES" LP (BOSS TUNEAGE)
“Days Of Wild Skies” is the second of these releases, the bands classic album originally released on Meantime in 1990, the original of which has been out of print for almost two decades and is highly sought after. Its my personal favourite album of the early 90s by a UK band alongside Leatherface's "Mush". With all tracks being digitally remastered, this limited edition coloured vinyl LP has a heavyweight board sleeve and printed insert containing liner notes from drummer Richard Stanier, plus photos and memorabilia from the bands personal collection, this is a must have release for fans of the whole UKHC scene.

ACCUSED, THE "MORE FUN THAN AN OPEN CASKET FUNERAL" LP (UNREST)
The Accused created a form of music they call "splatter-rock" which is screaming fast hardcore, metal and punk all wrapped into one, with lyrics that range from politics to cartoonish death and destruction. This classic has been out of press for quite some time. The original pressing from 1987, on Combat Records, has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide and is now back due to popular demand on Unrest Records, remastered.

ACCUSED, THE "ARCHIVE TAPES 81-86" 2xLP (UNREST)
This relic is a musical time machine documenting their rise to ambiguity, providing insight on their influence and underground status as forefathers of early 80's "crossover". The ACCUSED's 34 song "Archives Tapes" 2xLP reveals early teen-punk roots, including early demo tracks of vintage 'Splatter Rock' and the creeping metal-influence!! It also contains humbling outtakes, candid rehearsal sessions, live bootlegs and extensive liner notes. Packaging comes in a nice glossy gatefold cover. Splatter heads beware!!

FREEZE, THE "RABID REACTION" LP (SCHIZOPHRENIC)
Thought by many to be the quintessential full-length by The Freeze, 1986's "Rabid Reaction" is ten tracks that clock in at around 25 minutes. The Freeze were an integral part of the early Boston scene, but played a more melodic, punk rock influenced brand of hardcore.

FREEZE, THE "LIVE FROM CAPE COD 1980" LP (SCHIZOPHRENIC)
The Holy Grail of all Freeze Releases.... This live lp contains the earliest live documentation of the band. The band had just released their classic I Hate Tourist 7" and were masking enemies wherever they went. This LP contains unreleased songs and many songs that were rewritten or adapted and would later be featured on the bands classic 80's LP's: Land of the lost and Rabid Reaction. Great sound quality. First press includes a large color poster and colored vinyl.

BOLD "THE SEARCH 1985-1989" 2xLP (REVELATION)
"The Search: 1985-1989" fittingly illustrates the journey of Bold from the raw energy and passion of the Crippled Youth "Join The Fight" EP, to the milestone straight edge hardcore album "Speak Out", and finally to their vastly progressed swan song, "Looking Back". This complete discography allows for some insight into the development of Bold as a band and as people - the lyrics and music move together, a synchronicity that marks the growth of the band. Drawing influences from the bands that came before them like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Youth Of Today, Bold burst out on the scene with something to prove, and more importantly, something to say. Now available on vinyl with a gatefold cover. Vinyl version includes digital download.

BACKTRACK "DARKER HALF" LP (REAPER)
Uncompromising NYHC flag-bearers, Backtrack, have been working hard on their debut CD/LP, "Darker Half." Their album-titled single has already made its way around blogs, music news sites and message boards with more singles to be released all the way through street date. Since their 2008 demo release, they've released a string of 7"s, giving them three full years to hone their Long Island-inspired brand of NYHC for their first full-length. Vinyl version includes digital download.

TRAPPED UNDER ICE "BIG KISS GOODNIGHT" LP (REAPER)
With roots embedded deep in the hardcore scene, Trapped Under Ice is broadening their reach and exploding far beyond genres like their predecessors Hatebreed did. Trapped Under Ice gets diehard support from hardcore punks, tried and true metal heads, and everyone in between. Here's 13 tracks packed with the signature T.U.I. groove, grit and pit starter. LP includes digital download.

TERROR "KEEPERS OF THE FAITH" LP (REAPER)
Frontman Scott Vogel sums it all up, “This is the record we put everything we have into, from the music to the lyrics, the layout to the title and to the direct hand to hand street marketing approach, we are putting it all on the line. We took all the rules of what’s going on in the industry today and washed them from our minds. We wanted to capture those early days of hardcore. This is the record we were destined to make. This is TERROR at its best and I’m so excited to get this out and start touring surrounding its energy and passion.” So prepare for the release; the latest communiqué to the troops; everyone on high alert for the imminent distribution of hardcore reality. You know what you’re getting into when TERROR releases new tracks. Clear any room you may be in because it’s not gonna be pretty.

NAYSAYER "LAID TO REST" LP (REAPER)
Richmond, VA has a long tradition of strong and vital hardcore outfits, and in a scene that puts out that much quality consistently, there is only one surefire way to ignite a crowd: by pouring your heart and being into every set. NAYSAYER are masters of that way. Every song becomes an incendiary device when performed live. Bodies fly, limbs blur, things are broken … and in the end, all is mended through the catharsis. Debuting with the EP No Remorse in 2009 and continuing on with the Down But Not Out EP earlier this year, fall 2011 brings NAYSAYER’s first full-length to Reaper, Laid To Rest. Get it, learn it, and go experience it live. Expect more shows. More brutality. More trips to the hospital. Don’t worry, you’ll heal.

TAKE OFFENSE "TABLES WILL TURN" LP (REAPER)
With a sound undeniably influenced by the Venice, CA style of hardcore (Suicidal Tendencies, No Mercy, Beowulf), Take Offense is a refreshing and welcomed addition to a saturated market of cookie-cutter hardcore bands. After a self-released cassette tape and EP entitled "Peace In Death," as well as the "Happiness Under Chains" EP released on Double Or Nothing Records, Take Offense is soon to be releasing a full-length album entitled "Tables Will Turn' on Reaper Records. The record features a total of ten songs, seven of which are brand new tracks while three previously written songs will round out the release.

TERROR "LOWEST OF THE LOW" LP (BRIDGE NINE)
Former Buried Alive vocalist Scott Vogel and main songwriter from Carry On Todd Jones front this amazing hardcore act. Nine tracks of stripped down, straight forward hardcore for fans of Throwdown, American Nightmare or Hatebreed. Now available again on colored vinyl. LP includes digital download.

GIVE UP THE GHOST "YEAR ONE" LP (BRIDGE NINE)
Arguably one of the most important collection of recordings on Bridge Nine EVER. American Nightmare's first two EP's, the seminal "Self Titled" 7" and sophomore "The Sun Isn't Getting Any Brighter" 7" (originally released in 2000 and 2001, respectively), helped raise awareness for both the band and the Bridge Nine label worldwide. The release of the first AN 7" represented a very different time at the label - when the band went into the studio to record, Bridge Nine was still being run out of an apartment in Boston's Mission Hill. Tim (guitar) and Wes (vocals) were roommates and friends, putting out their first EP was a natural fit. It's crazy to think that 10 years have past, and of all of the stuff that has happened since. Everyone moves on, everything changes. But fortunately, the impact that these songs left a decade ago is still being felt across the hardcore/punk music scene worldwide. Their influence has been undeniable, and this 10th anniversary re-issue is an opportunity to make the songs available again on vinyl for a new generation of fans. When the EP's were originally released, Bridge Nine had a slim budget to work with. In 2011 our resources are still limited but we were able to give this release each of the quality details that it deserves. Each LP is pressed on heavy weight 180 gram vinyl. The recording's laquers were mastered by John Golden, and the vinyl is a mix of mostly black with a little bit of red, white or blue, an effect that we wanted to do in 2001 but couldn't afford at the time. Each LP includes a large, 17"x22" double sided poster insert, with a big collage of all things AN from the early years. To top it all off, the iconic angel illustrated by Linas Garsys that has graced the cover of multiple Give Up The Ghost releases is now embossed, to give it a nice 3D appearance.

GIVE UP THE GHOST "BACKGROUND MUSIC" LP (DEATHWISH)
American Nightmare's "Background Music" was originally released by Equal Vision Records on June 12th, 2001. Produced by Tim Cossar and Dean Baltulonis, "Background Music" is anything but what the title implies, standing the test of time as a true hardcore classic. Deathwish, under exclusive license from Equal Vision Records, is proud to announce the reissue of "Background Music" on vinyl format. LP includes free digital download.

GIVE UP THE GHOST "WE'RE DOWN TIL WE'RE UNDERGROUND" LP (DEATHWISH)
"We're Down Til We're Underground" by Give Up The Ghost was originally released by Equal Vision Records on September 23rd, 2003. Produced by Jim Siegel (Blood For Blood, Slapshot) and Tim Cossar, "We're Down..." is a true milestone of a hardcore album, encapsulating the personal growth, strife and struggle of the band members that helped to create it. Deathwish, under exclusive license from Equal Vision Records, is proud to announce the reissue of "We're Down Til We're Underground" on vinyl format. LP includes free digital download.

CRUEL HAND "LOCK AND KEY" LP (BRIDGE NINE)
Full of just as many catchy, metallic riffs as mosh parts, "Lock & Key" is a heavy mix of influences like Madball, Leeway, Cro-Mags, Metallica, Suicidal and Obituary, and is one of the most well-rounded hardcore albums in recent memory. "Lock & Key" was recorded in Wakefield, MA with producer Jay Maas (Verse, Bane, Defeater) and illustrates what Cruel Hand is capable of both lyrically and musically - this is more than just a progression of their past material, this is a defining release for Cruel Hand. Cruel Hand has shared the stage with bands like Have Heart, Bane, Terror and Death Before Dishonor, and will continue to tour the globe non-stop in support of "Lock & Key." Vinyl version includes digital download.

CARRY ON "A LIFE LESS PLAGUED" LP (BRIDGE NINE)
One of the greatest albums B9 has ever released, Carry On's "A Life Less Plagued" originally came out 10 years ago and was the first full-length the label ever put out. Unfortunately, Carry On broke up shortly after its release, and the record has been highly sought after ever since. "A Life Less Plagued" has been unavailable on LP for the last seven years and finally, Bridge Nine has re-pressed this classic album.

POLICE AND THIEVES "FRACTURING" LP (YOUNGBLOOD)
Washington, DC's Police & Thieves return with seven new songs of fast, melodic hardcore combining influences from their hometown with elements of post punk, having just as much in common with Dag Nasty and Marginal Man as well as later-era Seaweed and Samiam. For fans of Verbal Assault, Turning Point, Embrace and Dag Nasty. LP includes digital download.

CHAOS UK "S/T" LP (PAPAGAJUV HLASATEL)
Beautiful reissue of the debut album by the almighty Chaos UK. I always found this record to be fairly unique in their discography... it doesn't really fit in with the simple, catchy punk of their Riot City singles, nor is it noisy enough to really stand next to the full on noise-punk assault they would pioneer with later records like Short, Sharp Shock. While there are elements of both of those sounds still, this always seemed to me like Chaos UK's stab at anarcho punk... the drumming in particular recalls that style, with lots of mid-paced, tom-heavy, pounding rhythms and ranting vocals. While I absolutely adore all periods of Chaos UK, when I look at what I actually listen to this is probably my most-played of their LPs. It's different and not exactly what you would expect from this band, but a total classic.

JAM, THE "IN THE CITY" LP (POLYDOR)
Originally forming in Woking, Surrey in 1972, the Jam, fronted by guitarist and singer Paul Weller, and backed by Bruce Foxton on bass and Rick Buckler on drums, truly benefited from London's nascent punk scene of the late 1970s; this, despite their resolutely mod revivalist image. With a look that paid homage to the The Who and the Kinks a decade earlier, they released In The City on Polydor in May 1977, reaching a UK peak of No.20. In The City ís title track was released as the band's debut single a month earlier, making a respectable Top 40 showing. The album's 12 tracks, spread across a bold, energetic and clamorous 32 minutes, features ten Weller originals, as well as a cover of Larry Williamsí ëSlow Downí plus a quirky take on the Batman theme tune.

V/A "GIRLS IN THE GARAGE, VOL 12" LP (SAPERLIPOPETTE)
Here we are with a very special volume, entirely devoted to French pop girls. Not always what you might call garage music, but you are sure to dig these 14 charming French swinging ladies! Released only on beautiful blue vinyl!

BLACK FLAG "EVERYTHING WENT BLACK" 2xLP (SST)
This compilation provides an excellent collection of Black Flag tracks from the pre-Rollins era. Morris, Chavo, and Dez all added a unique character to the band, and this album makes it obvious. The progression of the band's sound is apparent, the multiple version of Gimme Gimme Gimme make it clear, but overall the listener hears the band's sound get more aggressive and faster as the LP progresses. Overall a great record to buy to see the progression of Black Flag as a band, prior to Rollins taking over in 1981.

ALL "ALLROY FOR PREZ" 12" (CRUZ)
"Allroy for Prez is an EP exclusively filled with love songs. It's a damn fine one as well, featuring a novel chemistry between Stevenson, Edgerton, and Alvarez. ALL's vocalist on the album is Dave Smalley; he's the versatile frontman of punk bands DYS, Dag Nasty, and Down by Law, emerging in the album as a student of love. His voice strains and lacks confidence, almost unrecognizable when compared to his later work where he sounds like he has taken a few shots of whiskey before approaching the microphone. This innocence only helps the album as this student of love rebukes his former affairs. As for Smalley's back-up, they get their own time in the spotlight with an instrumental (a trend on some ALL/Descendents albums) that sets up the end of the album. They jam as expected with Stevenson and Alvarez breaking down Edgerton's heavy riffs, sounding much like the theme song to a zombie invasion of a skate park."

RISE AND FALL "HELLMOUTH" LP (DEATHWISH)
Originally released by JTTP Records and Surprise Attack Records in 2004, this definitive Deathwish version is a new pressing and boasts a brand new mastering job, revamped artwork and three bonus tracks never previously available on vinyl (including an Integrity cover). Listening back years later, it's apparent that even in their primordial form, Rise And Fall had the musical venom to compete with the biggest beasts out there. Thunderous drumming, thick walls of guitars, ripping solos and brutal vocals all coalesce to lay the blueprint for "punk metal" as we know it, making Hellmouth an essential experience for any hardcore fan out there today.

BLACKLISTED "WE'RE UNSTOPPABLE" LP (DEATHWISH)
A body-smashing collection of early and rare material from Philadelphia, PA true-grit hardcore obliterators Blacklisted. A furious assault of infectious mosh breaks, total urgency and powerful lyrics. Includes the band's out-of-print "Our Youth Is Wasted" recordings, as well as their hard-to-find early demos. Now available on colored vinyl. Vinyl version includes digital download.

BATTLETORN "REFLECT THE FILTH" LP (MAD AT THE WORLD)
Despite becoming a two-city in 2007, the NYC/ Nashville thrash-duo William and Omid soldiered on and continued to lay musical waste to all that crossed their path, managing a tour of Japan in the process. The ingredients to Battletorn's vision are few and simple, but they deliver such a ferocious thrash/ punk/ metal/ hardcore mania that you'd never guess there's only two of them. Perhaps the words of others describe them best: "With nothing to hide behind, be it longwinded, cryptic lyrics, 'majestic' album art or dense and overdone production, Battletorn come quickly, come prejudicially, and itís all over before oneís able to really process what has transpired." (LeftHandPath) Reflect the Filth will be the band's final full-length offering, and compiles 8 studio tracks recorded at The Thousand Caves with Behold... The Arctopus' Colin Marston at the knobs on the A-side. Side B has a complete live set (clocking in at 15 minutes, it's the band's longest) recorded in Tokyo on the last night of their Japanese tour. The records is a split release between Mad at the World (New York/ Montreal), Grrman Records (UK), and Challenge the Throne (US/ Cal).

MODERN HATE VIBE #5 ZINE
New issue from the well-renowned UK editor Ms. Bryony Beynon. You may recognize her writing from the column she publishes in Maximum Rock N Roll and this here is her zine. Written and laid out in a total stream-of-consciousness manner, the zine kicks off with a review of a book detailing the early days of THE DESPERATE BICYCLES and Hackney, UK DIY punk. Following that HYGIENE gab about how different British cities play a role in the music that develops and is unique to each area. Also included is an interview with Canada's NU SENSAE, writing on everything from THE WAITRESSES to late-80's NYHC, and a mess of other editorials and reviews. Half size, 46 pages.

PAINS HARDCORE FANZINE #6 ZINE
Hardcore fanzine for the freaks, here's Canada's printed powerhouse, Pains. This new issue begins with a quote from the mighty Pig Champion and segues into a wacky, stupor-inducing chat with OMEGAS. Boston HC brethren RIVAL MOB and BOSTON STRANGLER offer up one-page interviews and we get a bit longer posthumous interview with Mike of BORN BAD. A good chunk of the zine is dedicated to the entertaining URBAN BLIGHT Euro tour journal as well. No reviews this issue, just a mind boggling "top 100 hardcore songs 2000-2010". Enough said, pick it up if you're looking for a hardcore fanzine that delivers where it should. Full size, 18 pages.

ACHTUNG #4 ZINE
The primitive punk zine out of Memphis TN returns. Features THE UV RACE, CHEAP TIME, and TY SEGALL plus Photos from Don Perry and April Novak Reviews of the latest 1977/Last Laugh/Sing Sing records from Goner Guru John Hoppe Memphis scene report part II and some other stuff.

OBSESSOR "SICK SALVATION" TAPE (TANKCRIMES)
Brand new 2 track cassingle from my solo metal punk project OBSESSOR. This recording is a bit beefier than the 1st and the influences range from AUTOPSY, SLAYER and SACRILEGE to more midtempo stuff such as VENOM, MOTORHEAD, AND METALLICA. You'll hear em all here when u buy the 2 song cassette. 2 very good songs that are long enough (but not too long) to get your moneys worth. Pro printed cassettes. Real deal.

HOLY SHIT! "LIVE ON WMSE" TAPE (ULTRAWASTE)
To celebrate ten years of Holy Shit! Ultrawaste presents the amazing live set HS! did on WMSE 25 songs of 100mph hardcore/punk played to perfection, think DIE KREUZEN meets NEOS in a blender, Holy Shit throws in a blend of humor to some songs but always keeping it intense, taking only a moment needed for Tony to yell out the song title in between songs. Let your short attention span be put to the test!

RESTOCKS 01.12.18:
86 MENTALITY - FINAL EXIT 7"
AGNOSTIC FRONT - UNITED BLOOD 7"
ANTIDOTE - THOU SHALT NOT KILL 7"
AUTHORITIES - SOUNDTRACK FOR TROUBLE 7"
AVENGERS - WE ARE THE ONE 7"
BATTLETORN - BURN FAST 7"
CAREER SUICIDE - SARS 7"
CREEM - GOOD RIDDANCE 7"
CRIME DESIRE - IN LUCIFER'S GRIP 7"
CULO - MILITARY TREND 7"
CULO - TOXIC VISION 7"
DICKS - HATE THE POLICE 7"
DILS - 198 SECONDS OF ... 7"
EXTORTION - CONTROL 7"
EXTORTION/AGENTS OF ABHORRENCE - SPLIT 7"
FACE REALITY - S/T 7"
GIVE - BOOTS OF FAITH 7"
GIVE UP THE GHOST (AMERICAN NIGHTMARE) - DEMO 7"
LOVE TRIANGLE - SPLENDID LIVING 7"
MALE NURSES - S/T 7"
NECROS - SEX DRIVE 7"
NEGATIVE LIFESTYLE - PANIC 7"
NO TOLERANCE - NO REMORSE, NO TOLERANCE 7"
PSYCHED TO DIE - SCATTER BRAINED 7"
RED DONS - ESCAPING AMMAN 7"
RED DONS - PARIAH 7"
SHITTY LIMITS - HERE ARE THE LIMITS 7"
STATE - EXCOMMUNICATED 7"
STATE - NIHIL EX NIHIL O 7"
STATE - SANCTIMONY 7"
STATE / FUCK THIS - SPLIT 7"
TERRIBLE FEELINGS - IMPENDING DOOM 7"
TRANZMITORS - BIGGER HOUSES 7"
VACANT STATE - INTERNAL CONFLICT 7"

AGNOSTIC FRONT - VICTIM IN PAIN LP
ANNIHILATION TIME - III: TALES OF THE ANCIENT AGE LP
ANTI-CIMEX - THE RECORDS 81-86 LP
ARCTIC FLOWERS - REVERIES LP
AUTISTIC YOUTH - IDLE MINDS LP
AVENGERS - S/T LP
BEAT, THE - S/T LP
BLOODSTAINS ACROSS TEXAS - V/A - COMP LP
BLOODSTAINS ACROSS THE MIDWEST - V/A - COMP LP
BRUTAL KNIGHS - LIVING BY YOURSELF LP
BRUTAL KNIGHTS - FEAST OF SHAME LP
BUSY SIGNALS - S/T LP
CAREER SUCIDE - ATTEMPTED SUICIDE LP
CAREER SUCIDE - KANGAROO LP
CIRCLE JERKS - WILD IN THE STREETS LP
COCK SPARRER - SHOCK TROOPS LP
COLD WORLD - DEDICATED TO BABIES WHO CAME FEET FIRST LP
CONDOMINIUM - WARM HOME LP
CRIME DESIRE - S/T LP
CULO - LIFE IS VILE, SO ARE WE LP
DOUBLE NEGATIVE - DAYDREAMNATION LP
EXTORTION - DEGENERATE LP
EXTORTION - SICK LP
IRON AGE - CONSTANT STRUGGLE LP
IRON LUNG - LIFE.IRONLUNG.DEATH LP
KIDS, THE - S/T LP
KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 6 - V/A - COMP LP
KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 9 - V/A - COMP LP
LIBYANS - A COMMON PLACE LP
MARKED MEN - ON THE OUTSIDE LP
MARVELOUS DARLINGS - SINGLE LIFE
MIND SPIDERS - S/T LP
MOTHER'S CHILDREN - THAT'S WHO LP
PAINTBOX - SINGING SHOUTING CRYING LP
RED DONS - DEATH TO IDEALISM LP
RED DONS - FAKE MEETS FAILURE LP
SHITTY LIMITS - BEWARE THE LIMITS LP
SIDE BY SIDE - YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG ONCE LP
SMART COPS - PER PROTEGGERE E SERVIRE LP
SPAZZ - CRUSH KILL DESTROY LP
SPITS, THE - 19 MILLION A.C. EP LP
SPITS, THE - FIRST S/T LP
STEVE ADAMYK BAND "FOREVER WON'T WAIT" LP
TENEMENT - NAPALM DREAM LP
TRAPPED UNDER ICE - SECRETS OF THE WORLD LP
URBAN WASTE - S/T LP
V/A - UNISSUED 60'S GARAGE ACETATES VOL.1 "GET OFF MY BACK" LP
VACANT STATE - FILL THE VOID LP
WHITE LUNG - IT'S THE EVIL LP

LIMITED READERSHIP - ISSUE #2 ZINE

WEBSTORE OPEN! Restocks for this week

2012-01-10T19:16:00.000-08:00

Good / Bad news ladies and gents ... sadly, I will not be joining COKE BUST, DOC, and TENEMENT on tour down south as previously planned. Luckily I was able to catch these bands (and Poison Planet) last night in Raleigh and they were all killer so please don't miss em if they are playing near you.

The GOOD news is that I will be sending out all webstore orders from last thursday til now a little earlier than planned (so ignore previous disclaimers), and mailorder will be running back on schedule by the end of this week. Also I've got a TON of new stuff I need to add to the store, so expect another update this week!

I've restocked a ton of great records since my last update, including the new NO TOLERANCE 7" that I sold out of pretty quickly last week. Here's the list!

86 MENTALITY - FINAL EXIT 7"
AGNOSTIC FRONT - UNITED BLOOD 7"
ANTIDOTE - THOU SHALT NOT KILL 7"
AUTHORITIES - SOUNDTRACK FOR TROUBLE 7"
AVENGERS - WE ARE THE ONE 7"
BATTLETORN - BURN FAST 7"
CRIME DESIRE - IN LUCIFER'S GRIP 7"
CULO - TOXIC VISION 7"
DICKS - HATE THE POLICE 7"
DILS - 198 SECONDS OF ... 7"
EXTORTION - CONTROL 7"
EXTORTION/AGENTS OF ABHORRENCE - SPLIT 7"
FACE REALITY - S/T 7"
GIVE UP THE GHOST (AMERICAN NIGHTMARE) - DEMO 7"
NECROS - SEX DRIVE 7"
NO TOLERANCE - NO REMORSE, NO TOLERANCE 7"
PSYCHED TO DIE - SCATTER BRAINED 7"
RED DONS - ESCAPING AMMAN 7"
STATE - EXCOMMUNICATED 7"
STATE - NIHIL EX NIHIL O 7"
STATE - SANCTIMONY 7"
STATE / FUCK THIS - SPLIT 7"

AGNOSTIC FRONT - VICTIM IN PAIN LP
ANNIHILATION TIME - III: TALES OF THE ANCIENT AGE LP
ANTI-CIMEX - THE RECORDS 81-86 LP
ARCTIC FLOWERS - REVERIES LP
AUTISTIC YOUTH - IDLE MINDS LP
AVENGERS - S/T LP
BEAT, THE - S/T LP
BLOODSTAINS ACROSS TEXAS - V/A - COMP LP
BLOODSTAINS ACROSS THE MIDWEST - V/A - COMP LP
BUSY SIGNALS - S/T LP
CIRCLE JERKS - WILD IN THE STREETS LP
COCK SPARRER - SHOCK TROOPS LP
COLD WORLD - DEDICATED TO BABIES WHO CAME FEET FIRST LP
CONDOMINIUM - WARM HOME LP
CRIME DESIRE - S/T LP
EXTORTION - DEGENERATE LP
EXTORTION - SICK LP
IRON AGE - CONSTANT STRUGGLE LP
IRON LUNG - LIFE.IRONLUNG.DEATH LP
KIDS, THE - S/T LP
KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 6 - V/A - COMP LP
KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 9 - V/A - COMP LP
MARKED MEN - ON THE OUTSIDE LP
MIND SPIDERS - S/T LP
PAINTBOX - SINGING SHOUTING CRYING LP
SIDE BY SIDE - YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG ONCE LP
SPAZZ - CRUSH KILL DESTROY LP
SPITS, THE - 19 MILLION A.C. EP LP
SPITS, THE - FIRST S/T LP
STEVE ADAMYK BAND "FOREVER WON'T WAIT" LP
TRAPPED UNDER ICE - SECRETS OF THE WORLD LP
V/A - UNISSUED 60'S GARAGE ACETATES VOL.1 "GET OFF MY BACK" LP
WHITE LUNG - IT'S THE EVIL LP

WEBSTORE CLOSED (Kind of) from Jan 5 - Jan 16th!!!

2012-01-04T20:43:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, just a reminder that anything ordered after Jan 4th (11:59 EST to be exact) will not ship until I return from tour on January 17th. If you've placed an order before then (and I've received payment), then your order will definitely be in the mail before I leave. Thanks to everyone who ordered something this week ... it feels good to start the new year off on the right foot. Got a ton of new stuff and restocks in today (with more on the way), so you can bet on another update when I return.

If you are a good ol southern boy or girl, come on out to the last week of the COKE BUST / TENEMENT / DOC tour and say hi. Here are the dates (I'm joining em on the 9th).:

1/5 – New Brunswick, NY @ w/ KICKING SPIT, BIBLE THUMBER
http://www.facebook.com/events/165236630241915/

1/6 - Philadelphia, PA @ Cloud City w/ NO LESSONS LEARNED, HOUND
http://www.facebook.com/events/253430128045839/

1/7 - Washington, DC @ Ras Hall w/ *Venomous World Fest* THE STATE, POISON PLANET, POISITIVE NOISE, SHATTERED BADGE, TORCH RUNNER
http://www.facebook.com/events/267621193285155/

1/8 - Richmond, VA @ Grace St. Mansion w/ POISON PLANET, ABYSS
http://www.facebook.com/events/307345975957270/

1/9 - Raleigh, NC @ Kings Barcade w/ LUNG MATTER, POISON PLANET
http://www.facebook.com/events/272637362784449/

1/10 - Gainesville, FL @ The Atlantic w/ ASSHOLE PARADE, TEENAGE SOFTIES
http://www.facebook.com/events/126236297491342/

1/11 - Miami, FL @ Churchill's w/ SHITSTORM, POISON PLANET, SLOANE PETERSON

1/12 - Tampa, FL @ Transitions Art Gallery w/ POISON PLANET, CELLGRAFT, SUITCASE CITY, FERAL BABIES
http://www.facebook.com/events/283441905032986/

1/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Archive Gallery w/ DEAD IN THE DIRT
http://www.facebook.com/events/278444208867161/

** JUST COKE BUST AND D.O.C.**

1/14 - Greensboro, NC @ The Karate Dungeon w/ TORCH RUNNER, PRIAPUS
http://www.facebook.com/events/241048915966120/

1/15 - Harrisonburg, VA @ The Blue Nile

WEBSTORE UPDATE / JANUARY 3, 2012!

2012-01-03T07:13:00.000-08:00

First off, Happy New Years to everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are starting 2012 on a good note. I wanted to kick off my first update of the year with a full label update, but sadly that will have to wait. I'm heading out on a little vacation this weekend, then when I get home I'll be hopping in the van with COKE BUST, DOC, and TENEMENT for a week down south, so I'm a little overwhelmed and rushed this week but looking forward to getting out of town for a little bit and hopefully I'll see some friends along the way.

That being said, first thing I need to mention is that orders will NOT be shipping while I'm gone. Any orders placed in the webstore on or after this Thursday, January 5th, will not be shipped until I return (probably January 17th at the earliest). I'm going to try my hardest to make sure everything ordered by this Wednesday gets out before I leave, so if you are eyeing something in this update, don't hesitate! You will still be able to place orders while I'm gone, just keep in mind that you will have to wait a bit longer before they ship.

Second ... thanks to everyone who's placed an order over the past week. I unfortunately hit a few delays in between the holidays so I'm a little behind on shipping orders, but I hope to catch up 100% between today and Wednesday. So those of you currently waiting on orders, thanks for your patience.

Third, I put a little "special" in the webstore to ring in the new year ... 2011 was a pretty productive year for the label, so to celebrate I'm offering your choice of 1 7", 1 LP, and 1 CD from the Grave Mistake titles that were released in 2011 for only $11. I figured that would be a good opportunity if you missed one of last year's releases, or you wanted to check out one of the bands you have yet to hear, or maybe you need to pick up a late x-mas present for a friend! Please note that this package deal is for GRAVE MISTAKE releases from 2011 only, not non-GM distro stuff! Anyways, you can check that out here (please read the description / instructions before ordering), I will probably have it up for the next couple of weeks:

GRAVE MISTAKE 2011 RELEASE PACKAGE DEAL / 1 7", 1 LP, 1 CD FOR $11.00

Since I'm not feeling too hot this evening, I'm going to spare you the summary and cut this update short here. I will say, there is a ton of awesome new stuff in this update ... some killer brand new releases and some other cool records from 2011 that I had yet to scoop up, so it's good to start 2012 off with some great new distro additions. I have a lot more new distro goods on there way to me over the next few weeks, so definitely expect another (and maybe a bit more detailed) update in a couple of weeks, and if I can find the time I'll fill you in on what you can expect from GRAVE MISTAKE in 2012. For now, check out the list below and pick something up!

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FRONT LINE "BASIC TRAINING" 7" (BEACH IMPEDIMENT)
After having been in limbo for the better part of 30 years, we are proud to bring you the long lost "BASIC TRAINING" E.P. by Norfolk, VA's FRONT LINE. Commonly known as the "Second Demo" by tape traders over the years, this was recorded in October of 1982 shortly before the band imploded, leading to the formation of BONESAW and eventually GOD'S WILL. "BASIC TRAINING" features 10 tracks of primal and vicious USHC not unlike fellow Virginians WHITE CROSS with whom they shared the stage many times over their brief existence. Select tracks from this session would go on to be featured on compilations like THE MASTER TAPE VOL. 2 on Paul Mahern's Affirmation Records (along side bands like MECHT MENSCH, ZERO BOYS, NO LABELS, and many more) and the legendary all Virginia TARANTULA ON MY COCK tape that guitarist Jeff Clites would release in 1983, but this is the first time all of these songs have officially appeared together the way they were meant to. Raging Southern Hardcore at it's finest. Comes in a glue pocket sleeve containing a 7"x14" insert with liner notes and a collage of photos and flyers from the band's year long run, along with a sticker and a download code.

CULO / TENEMENT - SPLIT 7" (COWABUNGA)
Tenement/Culo split 7''- Odd pairing, or a combo of the best? It can be viewed in both ways but I like the latter explanation a lot more. 2 of the USA's best bands and both hail from the neighboring states of Wisconsin and Illinois. Culo delivers 4 songs of their style of hardcore punk you've come to expect and Tenement dish out 2 songs of melodic punk with heavy riffage, pop backbeat and SST style flair. Comes with nice covers and housed in a black dust sleeve, small 1 time press of 500 ever which is criminal. Midwest is best!

NO TOLERANCE "NO REMORSE, NO TOLERANCE" 7" (YOUNGBLOOD)
Two years in the making, NO TOLERANCE storm through with 6 songs of Boston straight-edge. For fans of old Boston hardcore, featuring members of THE RIVAL MOB and MIND ERASER.

GIVE "FLOWER HEAD" 7" (YOUNGBLOOD)
Give return with another incredible offering in their series of singles. Taking influences from rev-summer era hardcore, but with an undeniable style of their own, GIVE aren’t following trends or trying to fit in; they’re just putting music and lyrics first, and putting everything they have into their live shows.

FACE REALITY "S/T" 7" (YOUNGBLOOD)
Detroit, MI's own Face Reality return with their second EP and debut for Youngblood Records. Face Reality cite Warzone, Turning Point, Youth Of Today and Mouthpiece as influences and they've been steadily working towards becoming the straight edge powerhouse that they are now.

TOTAL WRECK "2ND EP" 7" (SLEEPYHEAD)
Final effort from this Virginia outfit. Hardcore the way it should be, loud and fast. A huge improvement over their first 7", these six songs pack the punch and anger of bands like BATTALION OF SAINTS. If modern groups like DARK AGES or STRIPMINES peak your interest, then TOTAL WRECK will be right up your alley. Small pressing of 300 with hand-stamped center labels.

WYMYNS PRYSYN "S/T" 7" (SCAVENGER OF DEATH)
"After a killer demo a year or two ago, here's the debut 7" from Atlanta's Wymyns Prysyn. These guys have something different going on than a lot of their fellow Atlanta bands... they're neither power pop or punk a la the Carbonas / Gentleman Jesse scene nor ripping HC a la Bukkake Boys. Instead, this is some raging yet hypnotic punk, recalling the Wipers/Hot Snakes school, but with a really raw recording and a more hardcore-derived energy. Basically, this is hardcore, but with much more ambitious and interesting hooks... the Scavenger of Death label has a flawless record so far and this is another rager" - sorrystaterecords.com

BOILERMAN "YIELD THE GHOST" 7" (COWABUNGA)
Fantastic 2nd EP from this Chicago pop punk band. On this their follow up to their debut EP, the band goes down a darker path musically and add more elements of the Wipers and slight UK post punk touches but not in a lame hip way, more to add elements of variety to their gruff but super catchy midwestern pop punk. I always liked the Broadways meets early Saves the Day comparison I have given them but add Dillinger Four and to my ears anyways early Shades Apart as influence too. Where they are a true midwestern pop punk band, they also have more melodic tendencies as well.

SICK/TIRED "S/T" 7" (COWABUNGA)
Sick/Tired- ST EP- Hahaha, ST could actually stand for 'Sick Tired' as much as it does 'Self Titled' which is what I meant! 7 new songs of ferocious grindcore with thrash, 80's HC and death metal influence from Chicago/Dekalb. Without a doubt this is their most intense and loudest material to date too. Recorded by Andy of Weekend Nachos at his home studio and a much better fit for the band since he has an understanding for what band's like ST should sound like plus last time they recorded with a guy who does mainly melodic punk for when they recorded their LP. Sure the LP sounds good but it wasn't mastered and just a bit empty because of that. That has been corrected this time around!

SKUNKS "CAN'T GET LOOSE" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
In the great punk-rock-lyric-as-sex-metaphor sweepstakes, 'Earthquake Shake' by the Skunks is outpaced only by 'Horizontal Action' and 'Jerkin'' by The Drive (masturbation definitely being sex with someone I love). Canonized on 'Bloodstains Across Texas' and rightly regarded as one of the Lone Star State's mightiest monsters, Austin's finest proceeded to cut a slew of other good-to-great records over the next few years; however, their best and most essential moment remains their first. 'Earthquake Shake' and the b-side 'Can't Get Loose' capture the Skunks' at their sex-obsessed peak and no punk rock collection - no matter how weekend casual - can be called complete without it.

INCREDIBLE KIDDA BAND "(WATCH OUT) THIEF) 7" (LAST LAUGH)
An incredibly gifted power-pop sextet, The Incredible Kidda Band without a doubt were the most exciting things to come out of Coventry since the Blitz (bombs in the sky, not razors in the night). Sadly, too much, too little, too late was the fate of the majority of the band?s recordings, BUT NOW, thanks to the intervening hand of Last Laugh Records, two of the band?s best 1978 recordings are free to sing and spin at the speed at which nature had always intended: 45 rpm! The A-side ? ?Watch Out Thief? ? is Thorstein Veblen with a brown-ale pub dance beat or perhaps the Cockney Rejects ?Badman? cast as a mod instead of a skin, while the B-side - ?You Belong To Me? ? shows exactly where the Exploding Hearts were lifting 90% of their melodic ideas. Vintage, top-ranking Great British power pop: first time at 45 with period appropriate picture sleeve design by Sing Sing Records dynamo Trey Lindsey and utterly essential to your life. YOU BUY IT!

DIET COKEHEADS "OCULAR" 7" (VINYL RITES)
The A side, "M. Dumptruck", is a heavy nod to fellow Floridians HARRY PUSSY, with harsh noise, a heavy dance beat and the debut of drummer Vivienne Rohan's incredible vocals. The B side, "Gay Goters", is a six minute guitar driven dirge similar to DAZZLING KILLMEN and other noise rocking punk. More extreme, harsher, rawer and more violent then the previous recordings, this is the best Cokeheads offering yet. Split 12" with The Men (Sacred Bones Records) out next on Vinyl Rites.

BAD COYOTES "S/T" 7" (ELIS MILE HIGH)
The 7″ debut by Oakland’s bluesy rocknroll punk band BAD COYOTES. 4 explosive blues/rocknroll based punk ragers guaranteed to blow your head off. This is the first release on Mile High Records since 1984. This record is limited to 300 copies.

HIGHWAY CROSS "LOCKED IN" 7" (HIGHWAY CROSS)
Washington DC's Highway Cross introduces themselves with “Locked In,” a self-released, 4-song 7” featuring fast, noisy punk with no song breaking the 2.5 minute mark. Still, they manage to cram in plenty of catchy garage rhythm, Cheetah Chrome-esque leads, and an unrelenting hi-hat punctuated by strained vocals. Members include familiar faces, having played in bands like Majority Rule, Cloak/Dagger, and Haram, and although this lineup delivers their own signature sound, fans of any of those bands will definitely want to check this out.

HIGH SOCIETY, THE "NURNBERG SOLL BRENNEN" 7" (SEARCH FOR FAME)
After a 7" and a split 12" with LIGHTS OUT this is the third release from THS from nürnberg. 80's punk with german lyrics, sounds a little bit like all the bands from scandinavia (NO HOPE FOR THE KIDS, etc.).

PRESS GANG / SNIFFING GLUE - SPLIT 7" (SEARCH FOR FAME)
Split 7" by two of german finest HC/punk-bands. SG deliver once more 3 perfect 80's influenced hardcore/punk tracks, PG throw in 2 fine KBD-styled punk-smasher...

VENGEANCE "THE MESSAGE IS FUCK YOU" 7" (SEARCH FOR FAME)
Late 80's influenced hardcore with a hint of punk. if you like early AGNOSTIC FRONT, CAUSE FOR ALARM... this one is for you...

VENGEANCE "ARE A BUNCH OF PC WIMPS" 7" (SEARCH FOR FAME)
Second single from vengeance, furious 80's hardcore somwhere between new york and boston, lot of power and melodies, good lyrics, perfect soundtrack to destroy your home...

AMSTERDAMNED "S/T" 7" (GUMMOPUNX)
"Here's a brand new record from the same dudes who put out the Sick Mormons newest jammer and its from Amsterdamned. TRUE 80's HC (since it is actual 80's HC) from these Dutch punks, this contains 3 unreleased songs and the ’’Als je haar maar goed zit” compilation songs as well. I am not certain of the other tracks if they are from their elusive demo tape but I'd imagine that maybe they're alt versions perhaps? I wouldn't be the guy to ask certainly. Housed in a UV coated glue pocket cover. Regardless though if you love that powerful Dutch HC sound you won't go wrong with this. A VERY welcome surprise, kudos to this reissue." - cowabungarecords.com

WANDERLUST "S/T" 7" (GUMMOPUNX)
Debut EP from this catchy Dutch hc/punk band featuring ex members of SICK MORMONS. 500 pressed.

BRILLIANT COLORS "NEVER MINE" 7" (SLUMBERLAND)
San Francisco's Brilliant Colors have staked out a unique spot in the indie music landscape. Inspired in equal parts by DIY post-punk fervor and the spiky pop of C86 and early Flying Nun / Creation label output, they hearken back to a time when the best tunes came out on 7-inch singles and weekends were spent digging through the stacks at your favorite local record shop. Their 2009 album, Introducing, is one of the finest debuts in recent memory, combining guitar buzz with dreamy melodies and rushing rhythms into some unlikely combination of The Dils and Shop Assistants. Now the band is back with their first new recordings since that great album, and boy, are they winners. "Never Mine" is two minutes of punk-pop perfection--singer/guitarist Jess Scott's spare riff underpinned by Diane Anastasio's steady thump and Michelle Hill's busy, melodic bassline. It's Brilliant Colors in a nutshell: crunchy garage punk played with total purposefulness, leavened by an instinctive pop sense. On the flip side, the pace picks up for "Kissing's Easy": all rolling snares and frantic guitar strum and Scott's echoey vocal sass. Like all the best classic punk tunes, it's over just a little too soon, leaving one no option but to turn over the record and play it all again. Recorded with DIY simplicity by Ty Segall, who knows a bit about garage pop himself, the minimal sound fits the band's tunes like a glove. This great single hones Brilliant Colors' spiky, angular crash-pop and points to a very interesting 2010 for the trio. "Introducing Brilliant Colors is an impressive full-length debut." --LA Record

VIVIAN GIRLS "I CAN'T STAY" 7" (IN THE RED)
The latest release by Brooklyn's VIVIAN GIRLS has arrived in the form of this handsome two-song seven inch single featuring two incredible brand new songs exclusive to this release. By now their praises have been sung from Terminal Boredom to Pitchfork to the New York Times. This is one case where you can believe the hype—this is GREAT stuff.

CROW BAIT "THREE TICKLE GUYS" 7" (DIRT CULT)
"Crow Bait brings 2011 to a close with one of my favorite EPs of the year. With personnel from bands such as Iron Chic, Sister Kisser and Wax Phantom to name but a few, this conglomeration wastes no time in delivering five crisp tracks of melodic punk rock with the almost obligatory (albeit it less than some) gruff vocals ... There are moments that the guitar sounds almost Dinosaur Jr-esque with the odd well placed lead but the overwhelming positive for me is the driven nature of the music and how uplifting I find it. It’s had me bouncing up and down in my chair at work whilst I listen to the tracks over and over again eagerly awaiting the arrival of the actual vinyl version. That is what makes the record stand out above all else. Somehow Crow Bait has taken a highly popular sound and managed to breathe some life into it through the superiority of the songs and the enthusiasm in the delivery. For me that is quite a huge positive as I find much of what I hear far too generic these days, and it’s getting harder for any band to actually put that stupid grin on my face when it sounds like it’s almost a case of 'going through the motions.'" - punknews.org

RAD COMPANY "SOMEONE SHOULD BE FIRED" 7" (SMILING HANDSHAKE)
Dayton, Ohio's Rad Company are back with a new EP containing 3 gruff, Rust Belt-bred jams. Hungover, grimy punk that would fit well with bands on Newest Industry. Cover art by Ryan Gelatin. Hand-numbered.

RAD COMPANY "BOTTOM SHELF" 7" (TEAMHUMAN)
Gritty, unshaven punk that owes a lot to the reflection of the East Bay, the overwhelming futility of the Midwest, and the unapologeticness of the South. It’s aggressive and rough, unmistakably no-shore, DIY, pop-punk circa 2011.

RATIONS "HOW MUCH LAND DOES A MAN NEED" 7" (RAD GIRLFRIEND)
Five new songs in 10 minutes from Long Island, NY punkers. This is the follow up to 2010’s “For Victory” LP/CD. 7” Comes packaged in a 12 page booklet w/ artwork, lyrics, and information. First stuff with Tia from Fellow Project and ex-Bridge and Tunnel on bass. The release is split label cooperation among 10 US and international DIY labels. “How Much Land Does A Man Need?” was recorded by Ian Bryn (Fellow Project), mastered by Dan Randall at Mammouth Sound (Seein’ Red, Arctic Flowers, The Credentials), with art by Righteous Indignation.

EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING "SO MANY THINGS" 2XLP (GONER)
They’ve drawn comparisons to Wire, Can, The Fall, Fugazi and The Stooges. They have a singer who wears black gloves to overcome stage fright. They won the $30,000 Australian Music Prize for their 2008 album Primary Colours—then recorded the next one themselves in a few hours in their practice space and spent the dough on a photo shoot for the album cover. They do not care about you and your expectations. You could call them “fiercely independent” but they don’t seem fierce at all. Quietly, and definitely on their own terms, Eddy Current Suppression Ring has become a force in underground music. Now, after three albums, it’s time for a compilation of singles tracks, demos and other stuff they had lying round. Turns out there was lots to choose from—and even after trimming, they ended up with a double album. Goner Records is happy to provide So Many Things.

EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING "RUSH TO RELAX" LP (GONER)
When Eddy Current Suppression Ring formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003, bandmates Eddy Current, Rob Solid, Danny Current, and Brendan Suppression thought they would play a few shows and perhaps record a 7-inch or two. One of their first gigs, in fact, was an employee Christmas party at the record pressing plant where they worked. Six years later, the band has racked up accolades from the likes of SPIN Magazine, London's Guardian newspaper, and the Australian Independent Record Labels Association. In March of 2009, they were awarded the $30,000 Australian Music Prize for their second album, Primary Colours. Eddy Current's third full-length, Rush to Relax, is already one of the most anticipated releases of 2010. Cut last August in a six-hour session at Melbourne's Revolver Rehearsal Studios, the album combines stripped-down post-punk sensibilities with the sheer exhilaration of a four-man musical unit that has created its own language, and will never run out of new things to say. While Primary Colours drew on what Guardian music critic Tom Hughes described as "fast 'n' fuzzy garage rock," Rush to Relax employs a pop ethos more common to the mid-'80s Dunedin Sound of New Zealand's Flying Nun label, with cascading guitar riffs and precise rhythms shadowing the introspective lyrics from black-gloved frontman Brendan Suppression. The geographical tug is most prevalent on "Anxiety," the new album's lead single, which is a guitar-driven homage to The Clean's whimsical, scene-launching debut "Tally-Ho," twisted via Eddy Current's inimitable style. The frantic pace of "Anxiety" is somewhat of an anomaly for Rush to Relax, a shape-shifter of an album that has already garnered comparisons to Television's 1977 landmark debut Marquee Moon. Like that classic group, Eddy Current Suppression Ring harnesses tension and propulsion to blast past the barriers of everyday tedium.

REATARDS "TEENAGE HATE" 2xLP (GONER)
Goner Records presents the deluxe reissue of Jay Reatard’s first full-length LP, with a bonus album of early tracks recorded on four-track and only released on cassettes. Some songs feature Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound, Oblivians) on drums! Teenage Hate / Fuck Elvis Here’s the Reatards offers a glimpse into the punk energy and rapidly developing raw talent of a teenage Reatard. The double-album features covers of Fear, The Dead Boys, Lil’ Bunnies, Buddy Holly, Johnny Vomit & The Dry Heaves... and The Beatles! “Having seen Jay Reatard on the periphery of the leather-boy rock circuit a couple of years ago, I had gotten the impression that he was an arrogant shit. A real ‘Little Lord Punkleroy,’ he was. It seemed that the short path from aping the Oblivians in his bedroom to actually playing alongside of them had given him an undeserved license for haughtitude. Well, after hearing this release, I now grant him the right to be as shitty to me as he wants to be. He may ignore my ass around the club all night, because this record just spews aching beauty. It is easily the most blistering pizzunk to dribble down the leg of the raspy whore that is the ‘Memphis scene’ in a long while. “The liner notes lack any trace of irony and spill more pubescent bile than a crippled maid cleaing up after one of Roman Polanski’s ‘hot tub ’n’ cognac’ parties. It all starts to make sense when you think of the Goner CEO’s fascination with the low-rent vitriol of The Jerry Springer Show. But this has truth, whereas Jerry has spectacle. The guests on the show—tanning bed lesbians and domestic abuse Olympians—all seem to reflect a bovine uniformity. The Reatards, while nipping from both the Oblivian and Wiper jugs, maintain a unique, strangled articulation. If ‘Ruckenraoul’ is remotely near the neighborhood of your daily thought processes, there is absolutely no reason not to rush out and get this… through three red lights, even.”

SPITS, THE "V" LP (IN THE RED)
Everyone’s favorite space-age mutant skate punks The Spits are back with their long-awaited fifth album (self-titled, as were the previous four) and these twelve new action-packed songs of apocalyptic, fuzzed-out, over-driven madness do not disappoint. Going strong now for over fifteen years, smashing the windows and tearing down the walls every time they roll through town, these truly vicious visionaries have cooked punk down to its most powerful base form, crawling like Neanderthals through the muck and creating a flaming trail of hits that’ll take quite a fit of dementia to ever forget. A perfect distillation of punk’s original open-ended weirdness and modern music’s serrated salvation, The Spits have proven themselves to be no one to fuck with, over and over again. True headliners, never to be followed and for good reason. One of the only modern bands to have several of their songs covered by their contemporaries, The Spits have already done so much but still have so much more ahead, as they continue to influence anyone with a penchant for irresistible punk music, played like there’s nothing to lose.

EXIT CONDITION "BITE DOWN HARD" LP (BOSS TUNAGE)
EXIT CONDITION were one of the finest UKHC bands from the late Eighties. “Bite Down hard/Impact Time” is the first of these releases, a 23 track LP retrospective taking in the bands recorded output of 1988 and 1989 . The album contains the original “Impact Time” demo from 1988 that led to the bands debut “Bite Down Hard” 7”EP released by Pusmort in 1989, plus six tracks recorded in 1988/1989 that appeared on various compilation LPs at the time – plus a track, “To The Rescue” that has remained criminally unreleased to this point. With all tracks being digitally remastered, this limited edition coloured vinyl LP has a heavyweight board sleeve and printed insert containing liner notes from drummer Richard Stanier, plus photos and memorabilia from the bands personal collection, this is a must have release for fans of the whole UKHC scene. Limited to just 300 copies, red vinyl.

DEAD LANGUAGE "S/T" LP (IRON LUNG)
20 minutes of pure, ear-crippling power violence played by members of IRON LUNG, SOLUTIONS, WALLS, PIG HEART TRANSPLANT and NO COMMENT. There will never be another like this. Check and mate... P.V. R.I.P.

BRILLIANT COLORS "INTRODUCING" LP (SLUMBERLAND)
Singer / guitarist Jess Scott started Brilliant Colors in early 2007, and she's been mighty busy since then. After a steady stream of line-up changes, Scott has finally settled on a permanent line-up with the addition of East Coast transplants Diane Anastasio and Michelle Hill (a veteran of a number of Bay Area underground punk outfits, as well as touring guitarist for legendary UK punk / dub group The Slits!), in the meantime sharing bills with fellow Bay Area acts Nodzzz, Grass Widow, and Ty Segall and opening for the likes of The Urinals and The Homosexuals. Following up two sold-out singles (on Make a Mess and Captured Tracks) and mounting fervor from all corners of the pop underground blog-o-world, Brilliant Colors' debut album is as an undeniable contender for best pop record of 2009. Introducing, recorded in Portland, Oregon by Mississippi Records' Alex Yusimov, marks a great leap forward for Brilliant Colors. The band has honed their songwriting to a fine edge, delivering ten tracks of sharp, subtly catchy indie pop that finds them more assuredly rounding out the corners of their DIY-punk-meets-Shop Assistants, '78-'86 pop collision. Opener "I Searched," a fully formed pop classic, drifts through the speakers on the back a wistful, echoey vocal, while "Absolutely Anything" picks up the pace with a buzzing guitar attack and a chorus hook that would make Joey Ramone proud. The trio is at their best on "Over There" and "Yell in the Air," tunes emblematic of the perfect middle ground Scott has struck between the crunch and drive of punk and the spiky DIY melodicism of early Rough Trade and Flying Nun bands. Introducing is a sharp debut album packed with taut guitar buzz and dreamy melodies, neatly expanding on the promise of those in-demand 7-inch singles. Clocking in at barely twenty-four minutes, its focus and concision perfectly encapsulate where pop should be in 2009. Side-stepping all the indie pigeonholes, Brilliant Colors have produced a scrappy gem of a record.

HYSTERESE "S/T" LP (SEARCH FOR FAME)
Brand-new band from south-germany. their music is fast, catchy and absolutely great. male/female voices, sounds a little bit like bands like MASSHYSTERI, GORILLA ANGREB...but with a hardcore-edge.

SNIFFING GLUE "S/T" LP (SEARCH FOR FAME)
Sniffing glue's third lp, great 80's hardcore like black flag meets jerry's kids meets circle jerks ect. , a musthave for every hc-kid!!!

BARRERACUDAS "NOCTURNAL MISSIONS" LP (DOUCHEMASTER)
Somewhere between The Heartbreakers (Petty) and The Heartbreakers (Thunders), Atlanta five-piece The Barreracudas find a shallow well of inspiration just deep enough to produce one of the biggest foot-tappers of the year. Nocturnal Missions blends elements of dirty ’70s glam and the radio-friendliness of Dwight Twilley and Phil Seymour. The Barreracudas’ sound shouldn’t come as a great surprise as most of these guys have been playing with Gentleman Jesse and His Men for the past couple of years. There’s no Pulitzer-worthy poetry in the lyrics, but the hooks in these songs are more infectious than encephalitis. It’s even got a sweet cover of Cheap Trick’s “Come On, Come On.”

COLA FREAKS "S/T" LP (DOUCHEMASTER)
Denmark’s COLA FREAKS sound like a scheduled, perfectly executed panic attack, employing herky-jerky song structures and frequent direction changes while commanding total attention. The six-piece has released a series of impressive singles for which they’ve garnered comparisons to legendary European KBD-era bands of yore and the likes of Jay Reatard—indeed, Mr. Reatard recruited Cola Freaks members for his backing band in his final live lineup. Douchemaster is pleased to present the release of Cola Freaks’ self-titled debut LP. Featuring eleven tracks of quick, clean and nervous new wave / punk rock, the album is as scrupulous as it is frenzied and eerie.

MISSING MONUMENTS "PAINTED WHITE" LP (DOUCHEMASTER)
Royal Pendletons, Persuaders, Bad Times, Exploding Hearts, King Louie One Man Band, Kajun SS, Loose Diamonds, Black Rose Band and likely a dozen more. King Louie Bankston’s impressive résumé has the tendency to make regular folk feel unproductive. Now, he adds Missing Monuments to the list. Painted White, the group’s debut full-length, is a testament to King Louie’s ability to master just about any style outside of rap. The album is clean, jangly, full of hooks and Bankston’s signature coarse melodies. Covering all the necessary bases, it’s got rock ’n’ roll jams, ballads, a noodley track showcasing guitarist Julian Fried’s guitar skills, and fan favorite “(It’s Like) XTC,” a song that sounds so much like The Raspberries one might wonder if it’s an obscure cover. While many are familiar with the King Louie on stage and the King Louie that parties your town to smithereens after his set, Painted White shows King Louie as the hardest working and most talented songwriter around.

CORMANS, THEE "HALLOWEEN RECORD" LP (IN THE RED)
Fiends! Ghouls! Creeps! In the grand tradition of Frankie Stein and His Ghouls and The Deadly Ones, Thee Cormans present Halloween Record w/ Special Effects—a bona fide Halloween rock ’n’ roll album just in time for the only holiday that matters. The Southern Californian biker / surf instrumental combo has been bashing out their brand of Davie-Allan-and-the-Arrows-meets-The-Ventures-on-meth thrash for several years now. Theirs is a sound informed by scratched-up ’60s instrumental records, KBD punk singles and exploitation B-movies chock full of monsters, bikers and mayhem. What this group of weirdos does to the surf instrumental genre is the same as what The Mummies did to Pacific Northwest ’60s rock back in the ’90s—they speed it up, drag it through the mud, pour a can of politically incorrect attitude over the top and call it a pie. In this case, the pie is filled with rubber bats, plastic fangs and novelty shrunken heads. Halloween Record w/ Special Effects will make you shriek, rattle and roll! These are spine-chilling sounds guaranteed to make you shiver. Flesh-ripping guitar playing! Skull-pulverizing drum beats! Gore-spattering bass lines! Spooky, hair-raising sound effects! The bloody horror of this record is positively sinister. You will hate yourself if you miss it! In The Red is not legally responsible for death caused by heart failure or fright as a result of listening to Halloween Record w/ Special Effects. In other words, this record is not for sissies.

DAVILA 666 "TAN BAJO" LP (IN THE RED)
Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Davila 666 plays fierce Spanish-language garage-pop with gang vocals, tambourines, pop hooks, guitar licks and even a touch of psych here and there. Elements of early Stones, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Dead Boys and ’60s girl groups are all evident in Davila’s sound. Since their 2008 self-titled debut album, they’ve released a slew of singles and EPs on labels like HoZac, Rob’s House and Douchemaster. The album even received a coveted cassette release on Burger, a garage rock signal that “they’ve arrived” if ever there was one. Davila 666 toured the US on a mammoth three-month trek that would’ve made Black Flag weary, as well as completed a massive slog across Europe. As soon as they began recording tracks for their much anticipated follow-up, Tan Bajo, which means “so low,” the band realized the sounds they were making were darker and more psychedelic than their previous output. Though it retains the pop and rock ’n’ roll one would expect, Tan Bajo is Davila 666’s most cohesive release to date. With a team that includes In The Red, Creature Booking, Force Field PR and Vice management backing them, these Puerto Ricans are poised to turn the indie rock world on its ear. “... one of the best bands at SXSW. Period.” —The Fader “This six-man combo generates a monolithic wall of sound, and if this isn’t as frantic as some of their contemporaries in the United States, Davila 666’s better-than-average chops, potent swagger, and thorough knowledge of the cooler chapter of rock ’n’ roll history more than compensate.” —Allmusic.com “Since picking up Davila’s debut disc, I’ve refused to put it back down. On their US debut, these triple-sixers filter three decades of scuffed-up leather jackets through the Spanish-language translator. Disparate patches of Radio Birdman, The Dead Boys and rudimentary jangle pop are all threaded onto the album, the charms of which are multiplied by the fact that Davila 666 sounds like it was recorded live at a basement birthday party.” —SF Weekly

DAVILA 666 "S/T" LP (IN THE RED)
Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Davila 666 is one of the biggest rock 'n' roll attractions in the country. Over the past two years, they have amassed a large local following and their shows have a reputation as must-see spectaculars. A Davila 666 set functions almost like a theatrical event, as the band presents a thematic environment in which viewers are called to interact with props and exotic dancers. According to singer Carlitos, "Davila is a living homage to the sex, drugs, and good times of rock 'n' roll we all idolize." Their sound is the combination of obvious rock 'n' roll classics like the Stones, Stooges, Velvets, and Dolls, along with less likely influences such as Mazzy Star, Li'l Wayne, and Plan B. "We are like Menudo (the group--not the soup) on lots of drugs," says Carlitos. Davila 666, whose name combines references to a notorious Bayomon city slum with the number of the beast, recently toured the West Coast, where they made fans in every town they played and alliances with like-minded bands such as The Spits, Black Lips, and The King Khan & BBQ Show. All of their songs are sung in their native Spanish but that doesn't stop English-speaking audiences from dancing on tables and going crazy at their shows. Davila 666 is smart, sarcastic, and aggressive--as all young bands should be.

GIRLS AT DAWN "S/T" 12" EP (CAPTURED TRACKS)
Right on the the heels of their debut 7-inch on HoZac comes this four-song 12-inch EP. Drawing from post-punk, psychedelic and ‘60s pop influences, these three girls from Brooklyn make haunting melodies bridged with there/not-there ghostly arrangements.

MUMMIES, THE "PLAY THEIR OWN RECORDS" LP (ESTRUS)
BACK IN PRINT!!! After long years in remission, THE MUMMIES’ Play Their Own Records is back in circulation. Relive those lazy hazy crazy days of the twilight years of the last century, or experience them for the very first time through the technological deviltry of reproducing sound by physically (yes, physically!) dragging a needle down a rut cut into a piece of plastic! Amazing! Marvel at the spiritual bond you will share with The Mummies themselves, as you listen to the strains of their first four singles (including five tracks you won’t find on CD) together.

DESCENDENTS "COOL TO BE YOU" LP (FAT WRECK)
With the new year comes good news, in the form of a new DESCENDENTS full length! Originally formed as a three-piece, the then boys, got the idea that adding a singer to the mix would be a good plan. History was made when the trio recruited the brainy and bespectacled frontman Milo Aukerman and the band released their breakthrough EP entitled Fat. What goes around comes around and 2004 found the Descendents releasing their latest full length, Cool To Be You on FAT! Since their inception, the fellas have all worked on different side projects, most of them musical, however latecomer and frontman Milo has long been hard at work in the world of academia, finally ending up employed as a Scientist! Lucky for punk rock fans Milo has traded in his microscope for the microphone and the punk scene can expect a triumphant return from the DESCENDENTS. Cool To Be You is 14 new songs that will undoubtedly wet the appetite of the starving scene, and is easily superior to their most recent and most commercially successful release: 1996's Everything Sucks.

BGK "A DUTCH FEAST" 2XLP (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
B.G.K., or Balthasar Gerards Kommando were a 1980s Dutch punk band. The band were named after a Dutch historical figure named Balthasar Gerards, who assassinated the king of the Netherlands in 1584. Balthasar Gerards Kommando were formed in the early 1980s by members of Amsterdam punk band The Nitwitz. Rejecting the then-popular trend to emulate British Oi bands, BGK took their musical cues from American hardcore bands such as MDC, and soon developed an ultrafast style of their own. The band was also committed to following through with its leftist political stance, both in terms of the punk scene (the band set up DIY shows with low door prices, and put out affordable records on their own label) and in a wider political spectrum (they often played benefits for various causes, and helped run the Emma squat in Holland). A Dutch Feast...The Complete Recorded Works of Balthasar Gerards Kommando collects everything the Amsterdam hardcore band B.G.K. recorded, including the LPs Jonestown Aloha (1983) and Nothing Can Go Wrong (1986), the contents of the 7" single "White Male Dumbinance," a previously unreleased alternate version of "Arms Race," and a few songs the band contributed to compilations.

CLASH, THE "S/T" LP (DRASTIC PLASTIC)
The Clash, the self-titled debut by one of the most influential acts of the 20th century, and the best selling import record of all time, is finally available for the first time as an official U.S. release. With the original British track list, this release was produced from the original masters for Drastic Plastic Records by Sony Records. It has been painstakingly reproduced as a beautiful 180-gram version for collectors and casual listeners alike. In 2003 Mojo referred to The Clash as “the ultimate punk protest album. Searingly evocative of dreary late ‘70s Britain, but still timelessly inspiring.” Need we say more?

PEER PRECIOUS "BLESS THIS MESS" LP (DIRT CULT)
I’m here to report that great DIY punk bands still spring up every now and again and Peer Precious is one of them. Mike Wilson (guitarist/vocalist whose spent time in bands like The Hard Feeling and Nordic Waste…not to mention filling in on tour for bands like Dead Dog and Chin Up Meriwether and roadying for the likes of Tulsa, Uh-Oh, and probably a dozen more) sent me these songs a few months ago. It only took me one listen to give him a call to ask to put this record out. Heartfelt punk rock that brings to mind Hickey, Onion Flavored Rings, Hello Shitty People, and The Stun Guns…pick up this LP. You won’t be disappointed!

RAD COMPANY / EX BOYFRIENDS "HOLD MY GLASSES" LP (RAD GIRLFRIEND)
The new split LP from Dayton, Ohio's Rad Company and the debut of Mcallen Texas' The Ex-Boyfriends. This records rules. Pop punk with a twist of Thrashpop up your ass. Beautiful artwork and 11 tracks of fast, catchy punk rock. Best stuff to date from Rad Company and a hell of a start for The Ex-Boyfriends.

COPS - DEMO TAPE (SCAVENGER OF DEATH)
"COPS have a new demo tape floating around (via Scavenger of Death) that blasts four original numbers plus a cover of Christian Death’s “Spiritual Cramp,” which appears here as “Spiritual Cramps” (plural). There’s also a riff missing from their slapdash run through the song, giving it a manic, impulsive feel. That jagged sense of spontaneity is precisely what sets COPS’ contemptuous, raw punk aesthetic apart from Gentleman Jesse’s more recent M.O. Backed by a rhythm section of Greg "GG" King (drums) and Ryan Bell a.k.a. Ryan Dinosaur of Bukake Boys (bass), Jesse Smith’s voice and guitar lash out with uncharacteristic aggression, and it’s refreshing in a cathartic, better-listening-through-pain sort of exercise. The clear, but home-recorded quality of the tape gives each song a motorik and unrefined edge that facilitates a specific, confrontational sound that's coming together here. They haven't quite fleshed out the true power of what they're crafting, but they're on the right track. And, after all, this is just a demo tape — a teaser for a more focused 7-inch that's due out via Rob’s House Records later this year or early in 2012." - clatl.com

LIMITED READERSHIP - ISSUE #1 ZINE
Debut issue of this incendiary UK fanzine. Includes quality interviews with NASA SPACE UNIVERSE, VEE DEE, WASTE MANAGEMENT, and MOB RULES. Quite a diverse lineup! Also featured is a history of Houston's REALLY RED, a deluge of 2010 record reviews, and a "limited viewership" section dedicated to cult film. Full size w/ cardstock outer cover, 26 pages.

LIMITED READERSHIP - ISSUE #2 ZINE
Finally, a new issue of this underrated UK zine. Features ace interviews with CONDOMINIUM, MILK MUSIC, POLLUTION, and the first part in a series of chats with Cleveland legends SPIKE IN VAIN (!) Also included is writing on X-CLAIM Records, HAWKWIND, GUT INSTINCT, a rundown of essential 2011 HC/punk records, and a second run of the "limited viewership" focus on vintage cult cinema. Holy shit, pick it up! Full size w/ cardstock outer cover, 30 pages.

MORE NOIZE - ISSUE #7 ZINE
Newest effort from this UK noize punk aficionado. This time Tony features interviews with Italy's FOGNA, Finland's KYLMA SOTA, Japan's INJECTIONS, and DEFORMITY from NYC, which is Shiva from Accept The Darkness zine's band. All this is rounded out with a killer scope of international raw/noise punk reviews, letters, and opinions. Amazing Sugi-esque cover art to boot!

RESTOCKS FOR 1/3/12:

BLOODTYPE - S/T 7"
BUKKAKE BOYS / AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER - SPLIT 7"
CAREER SUICDE - CHERRY BEACH 7"
CHEEKY - CHOKE ON A CHEESEBURGER 7"
CRITICAL MASS - SILVER SCREEN 7"
DARK AGES - VICIOUS LIE 7"
EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING - DEMONS DEMANDS 7"
EMBARASSMENT, THE - PATIO SET/SEX DRIVE 7"
FAR FROM BREAKING - THE IDENTITY 7"
OMEGAS - SONIC ORDER 7"
RALPH - S/T 7"
SCHOOL JERKS - CONTROL 7"
TOUCHDOWN - REACH FOR THE TOP 7"

CARBONAS - S/T LP
CHEEKY - WHAT THE HECK? LP
CHIN CHIN - SOUND OF THE WESTWAY LP
EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING - S/T LP
FOREIGN OBJECTS - S/T LP
FUCKED UP - DAVID COMES TO LIFE 2XLP
FUCKED UP - THE CHEMISTRY OF COMMON LIFE 2XLP
GENTLEMAN JESSE - S/T LP
HELLKONTROL - WANKER WAR 10"
JAY REATARD - SINGLES 06-07 2XLP
POISON IDEA - DARBY CRASH RIDES AGAIN LP
PREDATOR - S/T LP
SPITS - IV LP
VIVIAN GIRLS - S/T LP
WIPERS - OUTTAKES LP

ATLANTA DEMOS - TAPE

COUNTERFEIT GARBAGE - ISSUE #6

WEBSTORE UPDATE 12.15.11! New CULO, MARVELOUS DARLINGS, and MORE!

2011-12-14T23:52:00.001-08:00

2011 is almost over!! First off, many thanks to anyone who ordered something during the BLACK FRIDAY sale I ran last month, the response to it was overwhelming! Hopefully everyone is happy with their purchases. Second, thanks to everyone who has supported GRAVE MISTAKE this year especially, either by checking out some of the label's releases from this year, or picking up something from the webstore - it's appreciated more than you know. 2011 was a pretty busy and eventful year for the label and I couldn't have done it without your support! 2012 is looking to be just as busy, if not busier, so keep an eye out for some updates in the near future.

CLICK HERE FOR THE GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE

CLICK HERE FOR NEWLY ADDED TITLES

I'm sure everyone is busy gearing up for the holidays and is out spending their hard earned cash (if you haven't spent it all already!), but I needed to sneak a couple more updates in before the year is up (hopefully I'll have one more right before the New Year as well) ... the new releases and distro titles just keep on piling up!

This update isn't too overwhelming, so I'll try and keep it brief. First off, some awesome new releases from DERANGED, including singles compilation LPs from both MARVELOUS DARLINGS and CULO; New LPs worth checking out from UNLEARN, PORKERIA and WARNING/WARNING; an reissue of early material from Holland's FUNERAL ORATION; finally picked up some copies of that latest FUCKED UP double LP along with a couple of JAY REATARD LPs from the fine folks at MATADOR; some cool singles from CREAMERS, HOUNDS OF HATE, and more; picked up a bunch of SUNDAZED titles, classic garage / surf / psyche from bands like CHOCOLATE WATCH BAND, BLUE CHEER, DICK DALE, THE TRASHMEN, THE SONICS, SHADOWS OF KNIGHT, LOVE, and more! Finally, some demos and zines to round it all out ...

Some restocks of note include the NEW BREED TAPE COMPILATION 2xLP, the TERRIBLE FEELINGS "Blank Heads" 7", the IMPALERS demo tape, and although I don't have them YET, I'm expecting a restock of the POISON IDEA "Darby Crash Rides Again" LP any day now ... so keep checking back if you have yet to pick that one up because more are on the way!

That's all for now, thanks for reading and everyone please have a safe and happy holidays! If all goes well, you'll be hearing from me in a few weeks with one final update to end 2011!!!

Alex / Grave Mistake Records
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NEW FOR 12/15/11

CULO "LIFE IS VILE...AND SO ARE WE" LP (DERANGED)
‘Life Is Vile … And So Are We’ compiles CULO’s three sold out 7"s (Nuke Abuse, Military Trend, and Toxic Vision) plus nine bonus tracks from the same recording sessions which were previously only available on limited tape releases or not at all. Total piss and vinegar hardcore delivered at high velocity and at no expense to catchy riffing. This is a hardcore punk monster and absolutely mandatory! Comes with full color newsprint poster and download card.

MARVELOUS DARLINGS "SINGLE LIFE" LP (DERANGED)
For the uninitiated, the Marvelous Darlings features Ben Cook from FUCKED UP doing some of the best 77’punk meets power pop since the EXPLODING HEARTS. Single Life compiles a string of 7" vinyl releases by the Darlings, which have all now long sold out. As great as the singles are on their own, this is one of those cases where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. CD format and download coupon (for LP) includes 5 bonus demo takes of their hits.

UNLEARN "S/T" LP (DERANGED)
Posthumous album by Vancouver’s noisy raw punks. Follow-up If you’ve witnessed this bands live set you already know what to expect. A loud and noisy fury of raw punk leveling everything in their path. Vocals distorted in anguish and a wall of guitars tweaked to ear splitting frequencies held down with an impressive d-beat attack. These guys are definitely into Disclose and Meanwhile.

PORKERIA "LA MIERDA DE SIEMPRE" LP (ADELANTE)
Mexican/Latino raw punk from deep south Texas!!! Featuring ex-BASTARD SONS of APOCALYPSE. Ten tracks of hardcore punk/ punk rock that at times is fast and blistering and is also melodic and catchy. Their style is very similar to the early second-wave of UK '82 and international punk like G.B.H., Appendix, and R.I.P.

FUNERAL ORATION "THE GODSEND" LP (GUMMOPUNX)
This is the vinyl-version of FUNERAL ORATIONs´ "godsend demo" from 1984, which was only available on it´s original tape-format and as a very shitty bootleg released a few years ago! The material on this demo is one of the best and intense recordings FUNERAL ORATION ever did and it´s a pity that it hasn´t been available as a proper release in the last 20 years! For those who are not familiar with the band: FUNERAL ORATION were one of the longest running and most influential bands from holland playing snotty and angry punk/hardcore, which became very special through the melodic vocals! They also could be called the european version of HÜSKER DÜ! This material has the combination of snotty/raging hardcore punk mixed with melodic vocals, maybe like Agent Orange (the Dutch one!) mixed with early Bad Religion-esque vocals? If 'What We Want Is Free'-era Articles Of Faith and early Husker Du? gets you going, definitely consider checking this out. Comes with liner notes and lyric sheet. You can see that this was a bit of a labor of love for everyone involved.

WARNING/WARNING "THERE'S NOTHING LEFT" LP (SOLAR FUNERAL)
11 nuclear ear blasts of noise punk from Bordeaux, France, taking influence from bands like Gai and Lebenden Toten. The sound is noisy, but not without a catchiness and attention to songwriting that most bands playing "raw punk" lack.

FUCKED UP "DAVID COMES TO LIFE" 2LP (MATADOR)
Right from the start, Toronto’s Fucked Up have been pushing musical and conceptual boundaries. Their third album, the 18-song, 78-minute David Comes To Life, is a rock opera, an album set to a play. Though no less monumental, it is far more melodic than their breakthrough The Chemistry of Common Life. There are more female vocals, which work in perfect contrast to Damian Abraham’s highly effective wounded bull growl. The band sound tighter, with more space for the flourishes and imaginative songwriting that entwine their love of British indie pop with heavy riffing, and some genuinely twisted turns. Perhaps most grippingly, the triple-guitar interplay between Mike Haliechuk, Josh Zucker and Ben Cook has risen to symphonic levels. They channel musicians from Angus Young, Pete Townshend and Noel Gallagher to Bob Stinson and Lyle Preslar with ease and grace. As for the story, more on that to come...

JAY REATARD "WATCH ME FALL" LP (MATADOR)
For his second studio album and proper Matador debut, Memphis prolific punk wunderkind Jay Reatard has moved beyond his roots and recorded an album chockful of irresistible melodies, the songs cascading with joyous hooks. He would not be Jay Reatard, however, if there wasn’t a certain aggro negativity, and the song titles and lyrics do much to undercut the pop sensibility: I’m Watching You, Hang Them All, Can’t Do It Anymore, Wounded, It Ain’t Gonna Save Me. The perfect summer album for disaffected youth across the country, Jay will be trekking from coast to coast all summer with his ex-In The Red labelmates The Oh Sees and TV Smith (of the Adverts).

JAY REATARD "MATADOR SINGLES '08" LP (MATADOR)
This collection collects all 6 7"s from the Matador singles series (with the exception of the Deerhunter track on #4), plus one extra song (13 in all). Every song is a perfect snarling pop-punk gem, but the collection evolves interestingly (and erratically) from punk to pop.

COPYRIGHTS, THE "NORTH SENTINEL ISLAND" LP (IT'S ALIVE)
It's hard to believe it has been eight years since The Copyrights released their first album way back in 2003. Pop punk had long since burst onto the scene, into the big leagues and retreated back to the basements by then, leaving behind the last of the diehards. Among those diehards were The Copyrights. Still teenagers then, these guys took everything good about the old style and made it new again... and better than ever. They were among the first of a few young bands to really take pop punk, turn it on its end and redefine the genre. Eight years, a slew of singles and five full length albums later they are still at it. They continue to define and redefine the genre with each successive album. No two Copyrights albums sound exactly the same, but they are all unmistakably Copyrights through and through. Bands like this make sticking to the music you love despite all of its lows worth it every day. North Sentinel Island is the best Copyrights album to date. But ask any Copyrights fan and they will have said the same about each new album when it came out. They aren't wrong - this band just gets better and better with each new record.

HOUNDS OF HATE "NO REDEMPTION" 7" (KATORGA WORKS)
No Redemption is the debut 7" from Braddock, PA/NYC's Hounds of Hate. Featuring current and former members of CREEM, Natural Law, and Pissed Jeans, Hounds of Hate plays unrepentantly straight edge hardcore in the vein of late 80s NYHC, particularly that of Sick of It All and Warzone with a production striving for a sound akin to the Free For All comp.

CREAMERS "SLOW BURN" 7" (SECRET BEACH)
The second EP from Austin’s CREAMERS packs the snarl and immediacy of their first record with a slightly hookier and more frantic sound. KBD-style punk with some of best and most cynical lyrics in hardcore today. Comes with a righteous double-sided poster-sized insert and one of the sides has a drawing of a knife cutting eyes out of a heart, okay?

SALTED CITY "REBIRTH" 7" (ADELANTE)
Portland, Oregon, does it again with this four-song EP rager. Featuring current members of WARCRY and TALK IS POISON, and also featuring ex-members of CALL THE POLICE, this little slab drops four hard hitting d-beat/ hardcore punk tunes that will stick in your brain for weeks. As is mostly the case with punk bands from this particular city in the Northwest of the country, this EP is drenched in that distinct PDX sound with thick, heavy, and dark guitars, a tough rhythm section to boot, and strong female vocals that really tie everything in on this wax assault!

PANZRAM "A NEW MENTAL DISORDER FOR YOUTH IN DISAPPROVAL" 7" (DRUGGED CONSCIENCE)
Three new tracks from Ft Myers FL, a town void of inspiration or culture. A truly bleak place for a bleak band to emerge. Featuring 2/4ths of Merkit, Panzram cut through brooding hardcore in vain of BORN AGAINST or MILHOUSE. From shouted to sung to screamed, both members on vocal duty. This single keeps with the concept of humans regaling their pitiful human achievements or originality, guitarist John Fahy tongue-in cheekily shouting "DON’T DROP THE NEWBORN, WEED CREATIVITY.BUT WE BUILT THE HOOVER DAM!, BUT WE BUILT THE WORLD TRADE CENTERS! ABORTED MAN, ABORTED MAN! I WANNA TRAVEL AFTER I GRADUATE". The final song on side B is a Psychedelic Furs cover of "THE FALL", a song on the similar topic. A one time pressing of 500 copies with two color silk screened covers.

SFN "ITCHING" 7" (DRUGGED CONSCIENCE)
Latest blasting & pummeling from Wisconsin's SFN. These guys have been around a long time and have really found their sound on this recording. For fans of No Comment, Despise You, etc.

COPYRIGHTS, THE "CRUTCHES" 7" (IT'S ALIVE)
Crutches is the first single off of The Copyrights' newest album North Sentinel Island. Like all of their jams it is both instantly recognizable as a Copyrights song at the same time just different enough from previous works to keep you guessing where they are going with it. Having already heard the new album, Crutches is really much more of a teaser than a indicator of what's to come. The safest bet is just to expect the best because every longtime Copyrights fan will tell you each successive album is better than the one before and North Sentinel Island is no exception to that rule. The flipside of this EP contains two demo tracks that didn't make the cut for the final recording of the new album; One a straight forward punk jam. The other a total pop ballad. A band that can nail it both ways is definitely doing something right.

MAXIES, THE "GOING CLUBBIN" 7" (IT'S ALIVE)
Greenland is melting! Is global warming to blame? Definitely. But it's not climate shift... it's the motherfucking Maxies! These assholes may be jerks of the highest order, but they sure know how to melt faces (and polar ice caps) with their power pop punk jams! It's Alive Records in incredibly proud to present The Maxies' first domestic release, Going Clubbin'. Having already dominated the airwaves of Greenland and Iceland (Fuck those guys!), The Maxies have taken their act south in an effort to attain world domination. Their weapons of choice? Killer hooks, infectious melodies, bad attitudes and ridiculous costumes. This band's better than your band. That's all you need to know.

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.

CITY MOUSE "S/T" 7" (IT'S ALIVE)
City Mouse has been kicking around for quite a few years now. Though the line-up has seen many changes over time, the awesomeness of the passionate and heavy-hitting songs has constantly been improving with each new incarnation of the band. Mainstay front-woman Miski Dee Rodriguez knows how to write a solid pop jam and can belt out the whoa-mama lead vocals like nobody's business! The four tracks that make up this s/t vinyl debut release are reminiscent of the mid-nineties pop punk rock n roll that was being played by some of the toughest ladies of punk rock from the midwest and upper south at the time - powerful, sultry lead vocals over an incredibly melodic, driving rhythm. Danzig-approved.

YOUR PEST BAND "GROUND ZERO" 7" (SNUFFY SMILES)
The E.P for their U.S tour in September 2011. 3 new songs and 2 cover songs of “please mr.postman” and “punk guy” by NOFX. It's a very good stuff to know them at first time. Best recording too.

PIXIES "DOOLITTLE" LP (4AD)
Doolittle is the second studio album from the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in April 1989 on 4AD. The album's offbeat and dark subject material, featuring references to surrealism, Biblical violence, torture and death, contrasts with the clean production sound achieved by the newly hired producer Gil Norton. Doolittle was the Pixies' first international release, with Elektra Records acting as the album's distributor in the United States and PolyGram in Canada. Pixies released two singles from Doolittle, "Here Comes Your Man" and "Monkey Gone to Heaven", both of which were chart successes on the US chart for Modern Rock Tracks. The album itself reached number eight on the UK Albums Chart, an unexpected success for the band. In retrospect, album tracks such as "Debaser", "Wave of Mutilation", "Monkey Gone to Heaven", "Gouge Away", and "Hey" are highly acclaimed by critics, while the album, along with debut LP Surfer Rosa, is often seen as the band's strongest work. Doolittle has continued to sell consistently well in the years since its release, and in 1995 was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album has been cited as inspirational by many alternative artists, while numerous music publications have ranked it as one of the most influential albums ever. A 2003 poll of NME writers ranked Doolittle as the second-greatest album of all time, and Rolling Stone placed the album at 226 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".

PIXIES "SURFER ROSA" LP (4AD)
Surfer Rosa is the first full-length album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in March 1988 on the British independent record label 4AD.[2] The album's unusual and offbeat subject matter includes references to mutilation and voyeurism; this is augmented by experimental recording, low-fidelity production and a distinctive drum sound. Surfer Rosa contains many of the themes present in the Pixies' earlier output, including Spanish lyrics and references to Puerto Rico. Surfer Rosa is often cited as a favorite of music critics, and is frequently included on professional lists of the all-time best rock albums. Many alternative rock artists, including PJ Harvey and Billy Corgan, have cited the album as inspirational; Nirvana's Kurt Cobain frequently acknowledged that Surfer Rosa was a strong influence on Nevermind, and in 1993 hired the album's producer Steve Albini to produce his band's album In Utero.

CHOCOLATE WATCH BAND "THE INNER MYSTIQUE" LP (SUNDAZED)
The Inner Mystique, the hypnotic second album by the Chocolate Watch Band, takes up exactly where its sacred predecessor left you: looking for your perfect match at the local Love-In. When Watch Band lead singer par excellence Dave Aguilar grabs you by the lapels and tells you "I'm Not Everybody Else," you have no choice but to believe him. He's not. And when he cools down enough to extol the virtues of "Medication," who could doubt his sincerity? Especially when he stokes the fires to the boiling-point where medication may not really make much difference. But the real stunner here is the Watch Band's exhilarating cover of Bobby D's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue." In typical CWB interpretive bliss, nobody has ever done this hallowed song any better. Not Bob Dylan, not Van Morrison. Nobody. A San Jose, Calif. band whose reputation has grown exponentially over the decades, the Chocolate Watch Band are now revered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World of garage rock. Spotlighting the classic lineup—the inflammatory vocals of Dave Aguilar and the roof-rattling guitars of Mark Loomis and Sean Tolby, fronting the rock-solid bass of Bill Flores and the letter-perfect drums of Gary Andrijasevich—the Watch Band's first two albums have it all. Stones swagger snake-hips its way through cosmic significance with just a dusting of eye-opening psychedelic legerdemain to make your neck snap backwards in pure joy.

BLUE CHEER "VINCEBUS ERUPTUM" LP (SUNDAZED)
Blue Cheer looms large in the annals of hard rock, laying down the sonic foundations of heavy metal, and serving as a crucial influence on the birth of punk, grunge and stoner rock. While the rest of the rock world was mellowing out and embracing the spirit of the Summer of Love, the seminal San Francisco power trio was churning out ballsy blues-rock anthems whose fuzz-heavy, adrenaline-charged intensity helped to alter the course of contemporary music. Vincebus Eruptum, Blue Cheer’s landmark 1968 debut, is widely regarded as Ground Zero of the heavy metal explosion. The album, featuring the classic Blue Cheer lineup of guitarist Leigh Stephens, bassist/vocalist Dickie Peterson and drummer Paul Whaley, includes the trio’s mind-melting reading of Eddie Cochran’s “Summertime Blues,” which became a Top 20 single, along with such raw, overdriven originals as “Doctor Please” and “Second Time Around” and distinctive reworkings of the blues standards “Rock Me Baby” and “Parchment Farm.” Long out of print on vinyl, with original copies trading for steep collectors’ prices, this legendary debut is available once again in its original format, complete with its unique original cover design.

DICK DALE "SUMMER SURF" LP (SUNDAZED)
The originator of the surf guitar sound returned in 1964 with another killer collection of instrumental and vocal tracks that perfectly captured California beach culture. Listen to the stinging glissandos on minor key mood piece “Tidal Wave” and then kick up some sand while dancing the hand jive to “Mama’s Gone Surfin’.” Regardless of what the weatherman says, it’s always summer with Summer Surf on the turntable! Sourced from the original Capitol Records stereo masters, this Sundazed Music edition of Summer Surf is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and includes complete original artwork. Calling all Rebel Surfers!

JERRY COLE AND HIS SPACEMEN "SURF AGE" LP (SUNDAZED)
Could anything be better than surf music played by crazed spacemen? Not likely! And here’s the proof: guitar-wrangler Jerry Cole and His Spacemen’s stupidly rare 1964 LP, Surf Age! While most of Cole’s albums were cranked out at the astounding pace, Surf Age, was by comparison a production of epic proportions. For the sessions, Cole and his hand-picked all-star crew of LA studio cats labored to create an album unlike any other, an endlessly inventive amalgam of surf and ‘60s pop. The original liner notes say it most eloquently: “One listen to the music of Jerry Cole and His Spacemen will tell you that theirs is the sound of the SURF AGE! Their beat is as dynamic as tomorrow’s crashing waves; their instrumental blend is as fresh and modern as tomorrow night’s surfing dance party; their tunes are definitely for swingin’ moderns." Numbered, limited edition of 1,000 copies on high-definition vinyl.

WE THE PEOPLE "TOO MUCH NOISE" LP (SUNDAZED)
Garage fans agree: We The People’s raging, tough-as-nails punk tracks “Mirror of Your Mind” and “You Burn Me Up and Down” rate among the era’s best. But believe it or not this band was capable of even more. Along with the above two hammer-down classics, Too Much Noise collates everything the seminal—and surprisingly diverse—Central Florida outfit cut for the Challenge label during the band’s mid-’60s heyday, including the raga-rock fave “In the Past” (covered by the Chocolate Watchband) and the tender folk-rock ballad “(You Are) The Color of Love.” Sourced from the original analog masters, here are We the People’s three scarce and essential Challenge single sides plus material recorded for the label but unreleased at the time—all of it in raw, skull-crushing fidelity on high-definition vinyl.

BUBBY PUPPLE "A GATHERING OF PROMISES" LP (SUNDAZED)
In 1969, Texas acid-psych warlords the Bubble Puppy burst onto the U.S. Top 20 with “Hot Smoke and Sasafrass,” the slashing, frenzied 2:33 freakout that kicks off the band’s brain-bending debut, A Gathering of Promises. Signed to Houston’s legendary International Artists imprint, the foursome were label mates of such hallowed acts as the 13th Floor Elevators and the Red Crayola. But A Gathering of Promises, the group’s sole International Artists album, stands out from the rest of the roster with its rich vocal harmonies and heavier, Cream/Hendrix/Who sound. Descended from Corpus Christi garage kings the Bad Seeds, the Bubble Puppy’s trippedout calling card was its combination of soaring, fuzz-drenched guitars, frantic drumming, stop-on-a-dime arrangements, and tight, graceful harmonies. The Bubble Puppy may have been a one-hit wonder (and what a hit!) but after a trip through the manic “Lonely,” the cryptically twisting “I’ve Got to Reach You,” and the majestic, guitar-searing “Hurry Sundown,” any psych fan will be left scratching their head and wondering why—if they still have a head to scratch, that is.

LOVE "DA CAPO" LP (SUNDAZED)
1967’s Da Capo captured Love in a transitional phase, evolving from the frenetic garage folk of their debut album to the lush, psychedelic textures of their third release, Forever Changes. Da Capo’s first single, the tremolo drenched rave-up “Seven & Seven Is,” is a direct link to the energy and verve of the debut and rightfully became a garage-punk classic. In contrast, the Bryan Maclean-penned “Orange Skies,” with its subtle samba rhythms and exotic instrumentation, pointed the way forward for the group. Regarding the instrumentation, for this recording the band expanded to include Michael Stuart on drums and Tjay Cantrelli on flute and saxophone, while the band’s erstwhile drummer, Alban “Snoopy” Pfisterer, moved to harpsichord and organ. The closing song of side 1, “She Comes in Colors” features the larger combo to full effect in an intricate arrangement that foreshadowed the “baroque rock” of The Left Banke. Side 2? Well, that’s a different story entirely! “Revelation,” the sole track on the second side, grew from a hard-driving live group jam, giving all the musicians a chance to improvise and elaborate on the song’s melodic lines. The side-long track was daring for the time, with only Bob Dylan’s “Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” (from Blonde on Blonde) and Frank Zappa’s “The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet” (from Freak Out!) beating it to release. Incidentally, “Revelation”’s sonic similarity to the Rolling Stones’ “Going Home” may have been less than coincidence. The Stones saw Love perform the song live and, interestingly, both tracks were recorded at the same studio, RCA, studios a few months apart. Hey, it’s only rock and roll, right? This legendary LP has been meticulously remastered by Sundazed from original Elektra analog session tapes and is presented on high-definition vinyl for your listening pleasure. Listen and revel in the revelation!

LOVE "S/T" LP (SUNDAZED)
After gigging around the Los Angeles scene for three years, Arthur Lee was ready for something different. Inspired by seeing The Byrds live, he decided to merge their folk-rock sound with the driving r&b he had been playing to create a new group, dubbed Love. Recruiting guitarists Johnny Echols and ex-Byrds roadie Bryan Maclean, bassist Ken Forssi and drummer Alban “Snoopy” Pfisterer, Love began recording their eponymous debut LP in January 1966. Their first single, Bacharach/David composition “My Little Red Book,” spotlights an insistent, menacing riff that sounds nothing like what their contemporaries were committing to vinyl. Other cuts highlight the writing talents of Lee and the band members, notably on Lee’s anti-drug essay “Signed, D.C.” and Maclean’s “Softly to Me.” Also included is their version of the rock standard “Hey Joe,” rivaling The Leaves’ hit version for power and sporting some lyric alterations. The group, which lived communally at the time in a house formerly owned by Boris Karloff (they are pictured in the house’s garden on the LP cover), quickly coalesced into one of the West Coast’s most influential and exciting groups; here is where it all began. Sundazed is proud to bring you this remastered classic, sourced from the original Elektra analog session tapes and lovingly pressed on high-definition vinyl.

SHADOWS OF KNIGHT "GLORIA" LP (SUNDAZED)
Originally forming as the Shadows in 1964, this band of Chicago high schoolers became the Shadows of Knight after learning of the great UK band already named the Shadows. It was an interesting coincidence, as all four band members, then attending Prospect High School (“Home of the Knights!”), were major British invasion fans. While the English bands were busy crafting their interpretation of American blues, The Shadows of Knight, in their own words, “re-added a Chicago touch” to the Brit sound. The resulting music, dubbed “blues-punk,” was a high-energy mix of Chess and Cheshire, Chicago meets London in a back alley garage. Lead singer Jim Sohns could snarl like Howlin’ Wolf and move like Mick Jagger, a wicked combination guaranteed to generate pubescent pandemonium. It was clear that this was a band that was going places. For much of 1965, the place they went was the Cellar, a teen club in nearby Arlington Heights. They served as the venue’s house band for a six-month run, drawing hundreds of teenage fans every weekend. It was at one of these shows that Dunwich record executives saw the band performing a potent cover of Them’s “Gloria” and subsequently offered the band a recording contract. Ultimately, the single sold over a million copies and became an enduring garage classic. Fortunately, their club apprenticeship served them well when it came time to record Gloria!, their debut album. The revved-up versions of Chess Records classics they had worked up for the live set, like Muddy Waters’ “I’ve Got My Mojo Working,” Chuck Berry’s “Let It Rock” and Bo Diddley’s “Oh Yeah,” sounded positively explosive when committed to tape in the studio. Continuing the Chess theme, the album includes three Willie Dixon-composed blues standards: “(I’m Your) Hoochie Coochie Man,” “You Can’t Judge a Book By Looking at the Cover” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You.” Add John Lee Hooker’s classic “Boom Boom” and three self-penned rockers and you’ve got one hip-shakin’, rule-breakin’ inaugural LP! Sourced directly from the original Dunwich master tapes for the first time in over three decades, this Sundazed edition of Gloria! sounds more glorious than ever! You’ll hear every drum beat, every guitar lick, every guttural growl in stunning sonic clarity as you peruse the authentic reproduction of the album artwork. C’mon, do I have to spell it out for you? Okay, here goes: “G-L-O…”

TRASHMEN, THE "SURFIN BIRD" LP (SUNDAZED)
Hailing from the wintry heartland of Minneapolis, the Trashmen achieved cult immortality with a passel of landlocked surf anthems and reckless garage-rock gems, best exemplified by their immortal anthem "Surfin' Bird," two and a half minutes of inspired, unhinged mayhem that's never been equaled. But "Surfin' Bird" is just the tip of the iceberg of the 1964 album that bears the song's name. The only longplayer that the band released during their original lifespan, Surfin' Bird demonstrates that the Trashmen were no novelty act or one-hit wonder, but a brilliant, original outfit who filtered their R&B and surf influences through their own cheerfully demented sensibility to make some of their era's most reckless, uninhibited rock 'n' roll. In addition to the iconic "Surfin' Bird," the album features the surf-and-drag killers "King of the Surf," "My Woodie" and "Tube City," along with the "Bird"-themed sequels "Bird Bath" and "Bird Dance Beat." Elsewhere on the album, the Trashmen's surf-rock skills animate the instrumental standards "Misirlou," "Malagueña" and "Kuk," and the band delivers storming readings of Buddy Holly's "It's So Easy" and Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)."

TRASHMEN, THE "GREAT LOST ALBUM" LP (SUNDAZED)
Yep, it's the legendary, unreleased followup LP to Surfin' Bird (ca. 1964) and another 2 rarities recorded in Iowa (ca. mid-1966). Ultra-cool liners by Miriam Linna plus super rare photos of our favorite land-locked surfers. Rock 'n' roll history set straight!

SONICS, THE "INTRODUCING THE SONICS" LP (SUNDAZED)
The Sonics - fronted by Gerry Roslie's banshee vocals - blow-torched the mists of Seattle in 1966 like the fiery exhaust from a jumbo-jet. With their trademark scorched-earth guitar sounds, they created a mind- numbing assortment of Sonics' classics: "You Got Your Head On Backwards," "Like No Other Man," "Psycho," "The Witch" and simultaneously reinvented garage rock powerhouses like "I'm A Man," "Diddy Wah Diddy" and much more. This heavy-duty BeatRocket vinyl edition of the group's 1966 Jerden album adds 4 rare bonus cuts to the original killer disc. No one has done it this raw ever since!

SIAMESE TWINS - DEMO TAPE
"This is the best demo I've heard in as long as I can remember, so much so that I've been listening to it almost regularly for the past two months. Siamese Twins consists of three ladies from around the punk block playing vaguely gothy, post-punk tunes. At least, that's what the production strives for and succeeds at. I might just be looking for this, but when I listen more closely, I get a sense that the songwriter(s) has a gift for writing solid indie pop songs, as well. I wouldn't hesitate to label this dark twee." -icouldietomorrow.blogspot.com

CRIATURAS - DEMO TAPE
"This cassette is pure, unabashed sonic perfection and we’ve been blasting this thing around my house for weeks now, non-stop. On first listen, the first thing that caught me off guard was the guitar. Its tone is crazy and flanged or something throughout, which in itself sounds crazy enough, but the leads and hidden little tickles that are thrown into the spaces between the riffs, are fucking mind blowing and are what really catapult this from being a great demo with great songs, into its own fucking orbit of great cosmic importance in my world. There is this real subtle melody in the last song, “Hay Viene la Muerte,” that makes me psyched to geek out on this kind of shit every goddamned time I hear it. It’s not really just the guitar that’s brilliant either — everything here is great, from every word of Dru’s amazing vocals to every drum hit. It’s punk, it’s hardcore, and it sounds like nothing else out there. CRIATURAS hails from Austin, TX, and some of them have been in other bands you know and probably like, but it doesn’t matter ’cause this shit is head and shoulders above almost every other release that will come out in 2010, and that’s a promise. A flawless example of everything I love about music. Period." - MRR

RAMLORD / CONDENSED FLESH - SPLIT TAPE
Two bands from the small but devoted New Hampshire punk community. First is Ramlord, they play Blackened Stenchcore, reminiscent of Dystopia or Disrupt to give you an idea. Second is Condensed Flesh they play straight noisy raw black metal. This is limited to 90 yellow tapes, professionally pressed.

SUSPECT DEVICE #53 ZINE
Newest issue of this long running UK zine! This issue features interviews with Martin Sorrondeguy (Limp Wrist, Los Crudos), Section 13, Destructors, Crocodile God, and Epic Problem. It also features a cool feature on different contributors telling stories about their first gigs, along with columns and reviews.

MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #344 - JAN 2012
It’s the beginning of the end! January 2012 is here and thus we present you a new issue of Maximum Rocknroll, number #344 to be precise! This month we have Austin, TX’s furious garage punk brutes the OBN IIIs, San Francisco’s hardcored-by-death savants the NEO CONS, we have Brazilian brutality courtesy of SOCIAL CHAOS, some Midwestern crust from WARTORN, some D-beat destruktion from Boston’s BLOODKROW BUTCHER, Australian noize mutators, the attractively named VAGINORS, the legendary WRETCHED, architects of Italian hardcore! Plus we got street punk from SLICK 46 and the TOUGHSKINS who interview each other, a report on the Means to an End fest, as well as the final SHITTY LIMITS show, plus No Gods No Mattresses zine and a talk with the awe inspiring Alice Bag about her new book Violence Girl! All this madness plus the most extensive review section in punk rock print and all of those columnists you love to hate!

BLOODKROW BUTCHER - S/T 7"
CHRONIC SICK - REAGAN BANDS 7"
CULO - MILITARY TREND 7"
HOAX - S/T 7"
HUMAN MESS - CAGED ANIMAL 7"
MALE NURSES - S/T 7"
MEAN JEANS / HOLLYWOOD SPLIT 7"
NIGHT FEVER - TRANSPARENT 7"
TERRIBLE FEELINGS - BLANK HEADS 7"
TERRIBLE FEELINGS - IMPENDING DOOM 7"

CHRONIC SICK - CUTEST BAND IN HARDCORE LP
FAITH / VOID - SPLIT LP
HUMAN MESS - FOLLOW YOU HOME LP
MEN, THE - IMMACULADA LP
NO PROBLEM - AND NOW THIS LP
SOCIAL CIRCKLE - CITY SHOCK LP
V/A - NEW BREED TAPE COMPILATION - 2LP
YOUNG OFFENDERS - LEADERS OF THE FOLLOWERS LP
ZERO BOYS - HISTORY OF LP
ZERO BOYS - VICIOUS CIRCLE LP

IMPALERS - DEMO TAPE

BLACK FRIDAY SALE and WEBSTORE UPDATE!!!

2011-11-24T23:57:00.000-08:00

BUSY BUSY BUSY day today! Not only do I have a TON of new stuff in the webstore, but I'm also celebrating this wonderful holiday known as "Black Friday;" so I've got a bunch of records in the webstore for CHEAP. Here is everything, hope it isn't too overwhelming - Black Friday details first, followed by new webstore goodies. Thanks for reading!!!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

As you might have heard, today is "Black Friday," and of course I wouldn't miss this wonderful opportunity to sell you all some really awesome records for a lot cheaper than you'd normally pay. Hopefully you are sitting somewhere comfortable reading this, and not wrestling with the masses over 1.99 DVDs at TARGET or sitting in jail because you got in a fist fight at WALMART trying to grab the last $5 "Doorbuster" Blu-Ray player they had.

I tried to outdo last year's Black Friday sale, and I think I succeeded ... here's a rundown of all of the cheap stuff you can buy in the webstore. Flat percentage discounts are lame and boring, so I tried to make things fun this year (also, I don't know how to do flat percentage discounts in my store, otherwise I probably just would have just ended up doing that). Please note that most of these prices and package deals for GRAVE MISTAKE releases will ONLY be good today, FRIDAY November 25th. The non-Grave Mistake distro sale stuff will be good for Saturday as well ... but after that, back to normal!

Ok here is what we've got (these prices do NOT include shipping, please keep in mind):

GRAVE MISTAKE PACKAGE DEALS! (click here for the full list)
*Please read the Package Deal descriptions before you order, some have limitations or require you to select titles from a list and put in the "notes" section of your order when you check out.

- any 5 Grave Mistake 7"s for $12.00!! (click here)
- any 10 Grave Mistake 7"s for $20.00!! (click here)
- any 3 Grave Mistake LPs for $20.00!! (click here)

- All 5 GOVERNMENT WARNING records for $20.00!! (click here)
- All 3 DEEP SLEEP 7"s and the THREE THINGS AT ONCE CD for $8.00!! (regularly $13.00) (click here)
- All 4 DEEP SLEEP records (all 3 7"s and the LP) for $15.00 (regularly $20.00) (click here)
- GOV'T WARNING "Paranoid Mess" LP/WASTED TIME "Futility" LP combo for $8.00 (regularly $16.00) (click here)
- NIGHT BIRDS "Other Side of Darkness" LP plus THREE (s/t 7", Midnight Movies 7", Fresh Kills CD) for $20.00 (regularly $22.00) (click here)

- almost EVERY Grave Mistake release is on sale (click here), here are some highlights:

GOVERNMENT WARNING "Paranoid Mess" LP - $5.00 (click here)
WASTED TIME "Futility" LP - $5.00 (click here)

86 MENTALITY "Goin Nowhere Fast" CD - $1.00 (yup, that's right) (click here)
DEEP SLEEP "Three Things at Once" CD - $1.00 (yup, that's right too) (click here)

This year's 7" releases are $4.00 (regularly $5.00)
All older 7" titles are $2.00 - $2.50 (regularly $4.50)

The only releases that aren't on sale are the NIGHT BIRDS LP and the BRAIN F≠ LP, but you can grab em in the package deals if you want!

DISTRO RECORDS ON SALE!!! (click here)
I put about 100 more 7"s and 50 more LPs on sale, most 7"s are a dollar cheaper than regular price (3.50-$4.00), and most of the LPs are $2.00 cheaper than regular price ($9.00-$10.00). And there is DEFINITELY some killer stuff in that lot ... these sale items ARE DIFFERENT than what is listed in the "Sale" section, they are spread out through the entire catalog (or you can click the SPECIALS section to see them all, just click past the GM titles) ... so now's your chance to maybe pick up a record as a gift for a friend, or something you've been meaning to check out but haven't yet. These sale prices are only good through Saturday.

WEBSTORE UPDATE / 11.25.11

It's been a really busy month here and I've accumulated a lot of new titles ... a bunch of brand new releases as well as a good number of cool releases that have been around for a little while that I thought would fit nicely in the webstore. You'll notice that this update is kind of all over the place, but as you have probably guessed, that's how I like it - something for everyone. I like to think that most of these records compliment each other in some way, hopefully you'll find something you've been looking to pick up, or even better - something new (or old) to check out!

GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE: www.gravemistakerecords.com/catalog
NEW STUFF: http://www.gravemistakerecords.com/catalog/products_new.php

For the new stuff, two new SORRY STATE releases which are the newest UX VILEHEADS LP and the final 12" from the UK's SHITTY LIMITS, who sadly called it a day last month. I picked up some new LPs from the INSERVIBLES, BROWN SUGAR, STEVE ADAMYK BAND, BANNER PILOT, SCREECHING WEASEL, SAMIAM, CONCENTRATION SUMMER CAMPS, THE GIRLS AT DAWN, GHOUL, CANNABIS CORPSE, and OBN III's; got a bunch of copies of the newest TERRIBLE FEELINGS 7", along with some other new singles from BOOM BOOM KID, POISON PLANET, MY RIFLE, MIND AS PRISON, FUCK DETECTOR, and DIVINE RIGHT.

There are some killer reissues, including a Double LP of the classic NEW BREED TAPE COMPILATION, a POISON IDEA early demos/outtakes collection, and bunch of new reissues from SING SING (PUMPHOUSE GANG, JET STAXX, DWARF) and LAST LAUGH (CRITICAL MASS, THE EMBARRASSMENT), and a repress of the 90's QUEERS classic GROW UP.

I picked up a bunch of titles from SUB POP, including the brand new DUM DUM GIRLS LP along with their other two 12"s (all of these are highly recommended), some MUDHONEY and SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE LPs, and the classic DWARVES "BLOOD GUTS AND PUSSY" LP; I finally stocked up on all of the PAUL COLLINS BEAT LPs from GET HIP, and grabbed a few more older SPITS titles as well ... plus a couple older ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT and OBLIVIANS titles that had been unavailable for a while on vinyl. I also grabbed the newest MAGIC BULLET releases including the second CHARLES MANSON LP in the ATWA series, a repress of the MAJORITY RULE / PG 99 split LP, and the SSORC LP/7". For all of you 60's garage/surf enthusiasts, have no fear ... I picked up a bunch of awesome comps including several volumes of CRYPT's "BACK FROM THE GRAVE" series, NORTONS "UNISSUED 60's GARAGE ACETATES" series, a couple of rad surf comps, and several volumes of the PEBBLES comps.

Finally, some new zines (new issues of JERK STORE, PERRO MALDITO, and MAXIMUMROCKNROLL), and a handful of new tapes including the BIRTH DEFORMITIES and VIOLENT REACTION demos, and some rad european collection tapes from STRAIGHTJACKET NATION and DESKONOCIDOS. And of course, don't forget to check the restocks because I try my best to keep everything available! Restocked titles from OMEGAS, MARKED MEN, FUCKED UP, AUTHORITIES, VOID, and a lot more (full list at the bottom).

That's all for now, but expect MORE next week because I have a ton of new stuff on it's way! Thanks for reading and for the support! Check out the BLACK FRIDAY sale!

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NEW RECORDS FOR 11/25/11:

SHITTY LIMITS, THE "SPECULATE/ACCUMULATE" LP (SORRY STATE)
After one of the most impeccable runs of vinyl in modern punk, this 12" EP sadly marks the Shitty Limits' swan song. It's been a long road from Limits Appear to here, but if, like me, you have thought every Shitty Limits record was better than the last then you'll be wild about this 12". While there are still spastic hardcore bangers like "Survey Says," the quirky, Fall-esque influences apparent on the last few releases come to the fore with songs like "Medication Time" and "Future Mantra." I'm still crushed that this band decided to call it quits, but at least Speculate/Accumulate assures that I'll have a great soundtrack when I cry myself to sleep each night. Limited to 300 copies.

UX VILEHEADS "HARDCORE XI" LP (SORRY STATE)
After two killer 7" EPs, Umeå, Sweden's UX Vileheads unleash their debut LP. While the Vileheads have always played a killer mix of straight up 80s USHC and UK82 punk, the latter element is even more conspicuous on this material, making it the band's catchiest to date. No other current band so effectively combines the gritty energy of Minor Threat and early Black Flag with the fist-pumping singalongs of the UK Subs. Those who are familiar with the band and its members no doubt have high expectations, and Hardcore XI summarily exceeds them. Quite simply, this is a perfect hardcore LP.

INSERVIBLES "S/T" LP (SHOGUN)
Coming from Mexico, a country where street executions and drug Lords are at war with everybody, INSERVIBLES can be described as the soundtrack of the Mexican nightmare. Their deranged hybrid of negative Hardcore with no-fi garage as been compared to NERORGASMO, RAW POWER, VOID or THE REATARDS. The 13 tracks contained in this LP may bring to mind some of those bands but there is something else behind all those layers of filth they call music. Acid lyrics with a macabre sense of humour, laughing as a statement against the world and a continuous vile-spit on the face of formal folklore. All housed in a tasteless jacket designed Yecatl Peńa.

V/A "NEW BREED TAPE COMPILATION" 2xLP (WARDANCE)
Re-issue of this legendary NYHC compilation from 1989. The re-mastered LP version features four exclusive bonus tracks plus the original twenty page lyric booklet. There will be an alternate limited edition that will include a silk-screened "Wild Style" LP cover (200 made) available to the first 200 mail orders. Bands on the compilation: ABSOLUTION, OUTBURST, LIFE'S BLOOD, BREAKDOWN, BEYOND, RAW DEAL plus 15 other rocking NYHC bands from that golden era. (the OUTBURST tracks are worth the price of admission alone)

POISON IDEA "DARBY CRASH RIDES AGAIN" LP (TKO)
This month, TKO Records kicks off the much anticipated POISON IDEA “Kings Of Punk” reissue series with “Darby Crash Rides Again: The Early Years.” This LP collects twenty-nine tracks from the band’s earliest days. Included are the 100% previously unreleased “Boner’s Kitchen” demo from 1981, the complete “Darby Crash Rides Again” demo from 1982, the complete uncut live-on-the-air set from the 1983 KBOO radio benefit, and lastly, outtakes from the “Record Collectors Are Pretentious Assholes” recording session. Much of this material is appearing on vinyl for the first time. All the recordings have been meticulously restored by Enormous Door Mastering for this release. This LP comes in a gatefold jacket and printed inner sleeve that is jam packed with old flyers, liner notes and tons of previously unpublished photos from the band’s beginnings. All copies include a download coupon. Really, this LP is a complete no-brainer for POISON IDEA fans or any fan of the early days of American Hardcore Punk.

BROWN SUGAR "SINGS OF BIRDS AND RACISM" LP (FEEBLE MINDS)
New York's Brown Sugar have been kicking around for several years, but they're just now getting around to recording their debut full-length. In my opinion, it was more than worth the wait. This is exactly the kind of diverse, ambitious, and fully-realized full-length that we have come to expect from the very best bands from upstate NY, including Shoppers, Rational Animals, and Insubordinates. Like all of those bands, Brown Sugar definitely have their own unique sound... the core is chunky, mid-paced punk... not as dirge-y as Rational Animals, but rarely reaching true hardcore tempos either. Songwriting-wise, this reminds me a little bit of the early Fucked Up singles, but Brown Sugar incorporate a lot more... there's saxophone, some weird dissonant passages, and other little surprises scattered all throughout this record. It's not just an "everything and the kitchen sink" type of record, though... like the Insubordinates LP, every move seems well thought-out and seems to flow logically from the next. Upstate NY is quickly establishing itself as one of the most exciting scenes in the country, and with this LP Brown Sugar have created one of the most exciting documents from that scene. Highly recommended.

STEVE ADAMYK BAND "FOREVER WON'T WAIT" LP (DIRTNAP)
The Steve Adamyk Band are a bunch of obnoxious, rowdy, "kids" from Ottawa, Ontario. While the name would automatically draw comparison to a blues, jazz or rock band given the layout, make no mistake; the Steve Adamyk Band are a punk band. The SAB play trash-pop inspired by seventies punk, the skinny tie bands of the eighties and nineties garage rock. From the ashes of Million Dollar Marxists (Gearhead Records) and Sedatives (Deranged Records), the group was born out of necessity - a whack load of orphan songs with no band to call home. Frustrated playing in bands the would eventually call it quits, Adamyk formed a band that could have an endless timeline, even if the name is outside of the standard band name zone. Releasing two European singles before their first live performance, the SAB would go on to unload 4 seven inch singles and an LP in 2010. The self-titled LP in question sold out its initial pressing in three months and received rave reviews, including being hailed as Ben Weasel's favourite album of 2010. The following year, the SAB toured Europe, performed at SXSW and recorded their sophomore LP "Forever Won't Wait" to be unleashed by Portland, OR's Dirtnap Records closing in on the end of the year. More touring and releases are currently in the works for 2012, as it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

SCREECHING WEASEL "CARNIVAL OF SCHADENFREUDE" LP (RECESS)
"The new Screeching Weasel EP will remind all who listen why Ben is still among the pantheon of pop-punk geniuses. The title of the EP is wonderfully fitting, Schadenfreude of course a reference to a German term celebrating the misery of others, but the music within is among the freshest and sharpest SW has produced in some time. The opening salvo of the title track and the scathing “Fox News” are quick hits of infectious, speedy, sing along punk tinged with biting sarcasm. With references ranging from people believing he is unemployed to the always accessible punching bag that is Sarah Palin, these tracks, both failing to even approach two minutes, are quick jabs to the gut that announce that SW are back, Ben is fired up, and the people who so gleefully buried him now must realize that this band is not going anywhere! The following trio of “Muscle Mary” (whose opening riff is a nice nod to “I Just Wanna Have Something to Do”), “Queen Kong” and “Parasite Murders” are impossible to dislike, as Ben again proves that while legions of bands attempt to be funny, snarky, and still punk, it is a rare talent that can combine all three traits into truly great songs. The closing “No Reason to Lie” and “Under the Bus” are slightly less ferocious musically than the other works, but each is dripping with acerbic wit, particularly the mid-tempo “Bus”, a song that makes a fitting conclusion here when one reflects upon what so-called fans and even former band members said about Mr. Weasel last spring. For those who appreciate Screeching Weasel, this EP is just another illustration of how significant and fun this band is, and yes, it’s ok to have fun, kids." - Rich Quinlan / JERSEY BEAT

BANNER PILOT "HEART BEATS PACIFIC" LP (FAT)
Described as the perfect ambassadors of Midwest punk, BANNER PILOT reinforced that role with the success of their Fat Wreck Chords debut Collapser (elected to the Punknews.org “2009 Best of” list). A perfect amalgam of their immediate influences (Dillinger Four, The Lawrence Arms, Alkaline Trio, Jawbreaker), BANNER PILOT continue to represent the genre through the impeccably crafted, gritty pop-punk songs on their latest release Heart Beats Pacific. These poetic punks turn a phrase like nobody’s business, spinning relatable situations and emotions into clever prose delivered through gruff vocals. Each of the 11 tracks on Heart Beats Pacific is a stand-alone, bona fide hit and collectively they make up a rare flawless listening experience. The band characterizes Heart Beats Pacific as “Collapser on steroids” and when asked to further expound upon that notion had this to say: “Whenever a band starts a new album, they have a choice to take a step backwards.... Or take a step forwards. We chose to take a step backwards. That gave us more room to jump two steps forward. What does that mean? Better songs, but still in the same vein as before. A few new things that make the album less straight-forward, but not in a weird way. Thicker guitars, and an overall better sound. We even cracked out a grand piano for a four-count-em-four note piano part. New things, but we don’t abandon or ignore our old sound.” Essentially Heart Beats Pacific is an escalation of BANNER PILOT’s ever expanding acclaim and will be received as such by fans and critics alike.

SAMIAM "TRIPS" LP (HOPELESS)
"Trips could not be a more appropriate album title for Berkley punk act Samiam‘s eighth studio album in just over two decades. Especially considering how far they have journeyed from their original lineup and sound in that time. Like all adventures, there have been highs (94′s Clumsy and 00′s Astray) and undeniable lows (2006′s Whatever’s Got You Down), and, ultimately, there has to be a finish. While Trips hasn’t been declared a last album, its airtight production, catchy hooks, and poppy sheen provide the definite end to any chance of bringing back the grit, and arguably the heart, of Samiam’s early work. That being said, Trips is an enjoyable, and surprisingly melodic, listen. The opening track “80 West” sets the stage for the rest of Trips: pounding drums, soaring choruses, and, for the most part, optimistic lyrics. It’s party punk, better fit for debauchery than angst and introspection. Samiam do it well, though, continuing on with “Clean Up the Mess”, where harmonized vocals and lines such as “This is gonna be a better year for me/may not believe it, but it’s true” force smiles and ferociously tapping toes. For better and worse, Trips is not all formulaic, two-minute dance songs, as the near-ballad “El Dorado” showcases through its extensive, narrative lyrics. Its toned down nature and longing cries of soaring “ohs” demonstrate a side of Samiam that may be worth pursuing further. Other breaks from the party, such as lethargic closer “Happy for You”, are not nearly as successful, but they at least thwart monotony. Although vocalist Jason Beebout’s performance is dynamic and impressive throughout, Chris Dugan (producer for Green Day and Iggy Pop) ends up being the true star of Trips. Replacing fuzz and inconsistency with intricately pieced together pop-punk, Dugan and Samiam have created a solid comeback, breathing new, emphatic life into an old name." -http://consequenceofsound.net

QUEERS "GROW UP" LP (ASIAN MAN)
Originally released in 1990, here's the first album ever from THE QUEERS. A perfect combination of surfy pop, RAMONES-style punk rock, and lyrics about girls, girls, and Burger King. Completely remixed and remastered, it's time to abuse yourself with the classic slab that put the Queers in orbit!

DUM DUM GIRLS "ONLY IN DREAMS" LP (SUB POP)
On several levels, Dum Dum Girls’ second full-length Only in Dreams is a great leap forward for a gifted songwriter and an equally gifted band—it’s heavy, deeply personal stuff and surely unprecedented for this style of music. “The first record was basically the first songs I’d ever written,” says band-leader Dee Dee, “and I was thinking nostalgically about being a teenager. This record, it was pretty much impossible not to write about very recent, very real things.” Only in Dreams more than fulfills the promise of 2011’s acclaimed and fast-selling He Gets Me High EP. It retains Dum Dum Girls’ signature blend of the girl-gang eyeliner punk of the Shangri-Las, the trashy propulsion of the Cramps, and the moody atmospherics of Mazzy Star, but for the first time, all four Dum Dum Girls play and sing on the album. Now the harmonies have more depth, Jules plays her own distinctive guitar leads, and the Bambi (bass)/Sandy (drums) rhythm section powers the music like a vintage V-8 engine. Best of all, tons of time on the road—including two massively successful headlining tours—have molded Dum Dum Girls into a very formidable rock & roll band, giving the music an undeniable force.

DUM DUM GIRLS "HE GETS ME HIGH" 12" (SUB POP)
Los Angeles-based Dum Dum Girls follow up their fuzzy,girl group-inspired 2010 Sub Pop debut I Will Be with He Gets Me High, an EP composed of three originals and a cover of the swooning Smiths’ classic “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out.” Lead singer/songwriter Dee Dee, Richard Gottehrer (who also worked on I Will Be and is best known for penning “My Boyfriend’s Back” and “I Want Candy”), and Sune Rose Wagner of the Raveonettes produced the EP.

DUM DUM GIRLS "I WILL BE" LP (SUB POP)
I Will Be is the debut full-length by the Dum Dum Girls. Produced by Dee Dee and Richard Gottehrer (Strangeloves, Voidoids, Blondie, The Go-Gos and, more recently, The Raveonettes), I Will Be is neither lo-fi nor too polished. Just under thirty minutes with eleven songs, it’s a short tribute to love, fun and the classic pop form of the ’60s girl groups and early punk rockers.

GIRLS AT DAWN "CALL THE DOCTOR" LP (NORTON)
"Following a couple of excellent singles, this is the first full-length from Brooklyn’s Girls At Dawn, although 10 of its 12 tracks don’t make it past 2 minutes and their “epic” closing song lasts all of 2 minutes 36 seconds! It’s lo-fi DIY pop, their minimal production making it sound as if they’re in the room with you, but that simplicity also works brilliantly in focusing the attention on the skewed melodies and rich harmonies of the band. They’re influenced by girl-groups and 60s garage-rock, but the skittery post-punk rhythms also remind you of the more subversive pop history of bands like Dolly Mixture and the Modettes, especially on the spooky ‘I’m Alone’. The finest tracks are ‘Evil One’, sounding very 60s pop-psych with its echoey effects and harmonies, and the infectious ‘They’re Waiting’, which keeps the echo and adds girl-group call-and-response vocals. It might be just three people playing and producing scratchy 60s-saturated pop but there’s a sinewy toughness to this band and these songs that makes this record as good as anything emerging from Brooklyn right now."

OBN III'S "THE ONE AND ONLY" LP (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
New entry for the top-shelf, mid-tempo “City Slang”-vibed bangers contains zero frills and marries it down to a Stooges swagger. This debut long-player is as tight as it is unhinged. The double-deep-fried guitars and solo riffage render tunes of a hooky, hard rock sheen. Effectively transplanted from the S/T EP without a doubt. But OBNs use the stretching room an LP affords to also flirt with a Sabbath-like weight in their sound, add even further snotty attacks, and lay out ridiculously deliberate, locked-in grooves to serve on (Graham Low and Matt Hammer function as an incredible rhythm section). Of course the “Texas-tinged IVY GREEN” tag remains 100% applicable, but I’d also go for “VAMPS-meets-STOOGES” comparison here even more (101% I guess??). Matter of fact, the fucking Vamps are another Texas five-piece with a blonde guitarist too. Wha…tha…fuuuuck? 20-year time warp? Reincarnation?! All the killer riffs on this album just set it off for “front, man” Orville Neeley, whose howling episodes take over the tracks like a “front, man” should. Highlights on this thing include E-VER-Y-THING. No jokes, no riddles, no ham sandwich. I don’t care if you ARE Barrack Obama. Recorded by Orville Bateman Neeley III in hot-as-fuck Austin, Texas. As if enough sweat wasn’t baked into these tapes already. LP includes a free download and is pressed on heavyweight wax housed in a nice inner/outer sleeve deal. Get on board with this shit, and grab the singles on TTT and Super Secret Records if you ain’t dun diddit yet.

PUMPHOUSE GANG "S/T" LP (SING SING)
Formed from the ashes of a mid-70's rock band called Horse, the founding members of Pumphouse Gang - Ricky Wreckage (vocals), Ralph Von Wau Wau (bass), SG Coolbridge (guitar) and Dread 'Family Man' Jones (drums) were active on the fringes of the UK punk scene as early as late 1976. The band made regular trips from their base in Ryde on the Isle Of Wight to play London's live circuit at venues like The Marquee, The Speakeasy and The Nashville, and on the same bill as acts like Generation X, Fabulous Poodles, The Lurkers and The Only Ones. This album features the best of Pumphouse Gang's material for Splash Records, including eight tracks never previously released on vinyl. Lost classics like 'When We Were Young', 'Black And White' and 'Teenage Lament' together with those now highly collectable Splash singles only emphasise how wrong the record buying public were to ignore the band back then. Perhaps this LP will go some way to righting that wrong. - James Denholm (Worthless Trash)

SONICS, THE "SAVAGE YOUG SONICS" LP (NORTON)
Long before they delivered the full blown crunch of The Witch and Psycho, the Sonics were cutting their teeth in Tacoma teen clubs! These crude 1961-64 sides were taped live at dances and at home, showing the heavy influence of their primo idols the Wailers and includes the ultra primitive A-Rab, the group's very first recording - raw!! These tapes were recently found in a Tacoma attic. This is their first appearance ever! Liner notes by Sonics founder/guitarist Larry Parypa!

MOTORHEAD "ACE OF SPADES" LP (MERCURY)
"With the 1980 release of Ace of Spades, Motörhead had their anthem of anthems -- that is, the title track -- the one trademark song that would summarize everything that made this early incarnation of the band so legendary, a song that would be blasted by legions of metalheads for generations on end. It's a legendary song, for sure, all two minutes and 49 bracing seconds of it. And the album of the same name is legendary as well, among Motörhead's all-time best, often considered their single best, in fact, along with Overkill. Ace of Spades was Motörhead's third great album in a row, following the 1979 releases of Overkill and Bomber, respectively. Those two albums have a lot in common with Ace of Spaces. The classic lineup -- Lemmy (bass and vocals), "Fast" Eddie Clarke (guitar), and "Philthy Animal" Taylor (drums) -- is still in place and sounding as alive and crazed as ever. The album is still rock-solid, boasting several superlative standouts. Actually, besides the especially high number of standouts on Ace of Spades -- at least relative to Bomber, which wasn't quite as strong overall as Overkill had been -- the only key difference between this 1980 album and its two 1979 predecessors is the producer, in this case Vic Maile. The result of his work isn't all that different from that of Jimmy Miller, the longtime Rolling Stones producer who had worked on Overkill and Bomber, but it's enough to give Ace of Spades a feeling distinct from its two very similar-sounding predecessors. This singular sound (still loud and in your face, rest assured), along with the exceptionally strong songwriting and the legendary stature of the title track, makes Ace of Spades the ideal Motörhead album if one were to choose one and only one studio album. It's highly debatable whether Ace of Spades is tops over the breakthrough Overkill, as the latter is more landmark because of its earlier release, and is somewhat rougher around the edges, too. Either way, Ace of Spades rightly deserves its legacy as a classic. There's no debating that." - allmusic.com

DWARVES "BLOOD, GUTS, AND PUSSY" LP (SUB POP)
Universally recognized as the group's high-water mark, this is a roller coaster ride of bad taste that holds nothing sacred. If you like your punk fast, rude, raucous, drug induced, and dirty this still may be too much for you. Also recommended for fans of album art depicting nude women and midgets covered in blood.

MUDHONEY "S/T" LP (SUB POP)
Mudhoney's debut LP from 1989 reissued on vinyl once again!

MUDHONEY "SUPERFUZZ BIGMUFF" LP (SUB POP)
Mudhoney: Mark Arm, Steve Turner (guitar, vocals); Matt Lukin (bass); Dan Peters (drums). Recorded at Reciprocal Recording, Seattle, Washington. Rock & roll got a badly needed revitalizing overhaul with Seattle's grunge explosion of the late 1980's, and Mudhoney was there to make sure it got done right. Although nearly eclipsed by the success of such bands as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, Mudhoney was arguably the most important grunge band of all. Their "Touch Me I'm Sick" defined a generation of disenchanted middle-class malcontents bored stiff by the predictable mire that rock & roll had become. SUPERFUZZ BIG MUFF compiles the band's rare early singles in one convenient package. Twelve essential tracks here, and they all rock mightily. If you're old enough you'll want to say that you were there--if you know what you're talking about, folks might believe you. Do yourself a favor and familiarize yourself with the rock & roll revival that was Mudhoney.

SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE "LP2" 2xLP (SUB POP)
Originally formed in Seattle in 1992, Sunny Day Real Estate featured Nate Mendel (bass), William Goldsmith (drums), Dan Hoerner (guitar,vocals) and Jeremy Enigk (vocals, guitar). Following the completion of a US Tour to support Diary, the band’s debut album, the group headed back into the studio with Wood to record the follow-up. But during the recording sessions, internal tensions splintered Sunny Day Real Estate, resulting in a sudden break-up and the finished album being turned in to Sub Pop without a title or artwork. LP2 was released in November 1995, by which time both Goldsmith and Mendel had joined Foo Fighters and Enigk had begun a solo career. Sub Pop Records will re-issue both Diary and the band’s second full-length album, commonly known as LP2 (or “The Pink Album” for its entirely pink cover). Both re-mastered albums will include rare bonus tracks as well as newly written liner notes.

SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE "DIARY" 2xLP (SUB POP)
This is the 2009 reissue of Sunny Day Real Estate’s 1994 debut album Diary. This edition has been re-mastered and includes the bonus tracks “8” and “9,” as well as newly written liner notes. The LP reissue of Diary will be on two pieces of vinyl.

ZEROS "DON'T PUSH ME AROUND" LP (BOMP)
Formed in 1976, the Zeros (aka The Mexican Ramones), were one of the pioneers of the L.A. punk explosion in the late '70s. This is the repressing of their 1980 album which includes their studio recordings and demos.

PHANTOM SURFERS "EIGHTEEN DEADLY ONES" LP (NORTON)
Wow! Killers galore from San Francisco's wildest incognito surf instrumental combo! Sensational wet n' wild echo swamped sound that'll blow your gourd!

ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT "ALL SYSTEMS GO VOL. 2" LP (SWAMI)
Swami Recordings first release and a bona fide smash. Guaranteed to prove to be barely larger than the cracks that threaten to swallow it up and bury it in obscurity. All Systems Go 2 is a 25-track collection culled from 13 different recording sessions over 8 years. Most of the tracks are making their digital debut, only having been released in the forms of limited vinyl runs or rare b-sides and compilations on labels such as Merge and Elemental. Two never-before-released songs are included. Many feel that RFTC's first collection of singles (All Systems Go) included many of the band's finest moments. All Systems Go 2 follows in this tradition of capturing every facet of RFTC's sound. From ghetto box no-fi recordings to ELO-inspired orchestrated punk, All Systems Go 2 is a 71-minute relentless rollercoaster of exciting and contrasting sounds. It should be noted that those still unconvinced of RFTC's greatness will probably have no change in opinion upon hearing this release.

OBLIVIANS "ROCK 'N ROLL HOLIDAY" LP (SYMPATHY FOR THE RECORD INDUSTRY)
"Through most of their existence, "subtle" was a word rarely used to describe the gloriously messed-up attack of Memphis roots punks the Oblivians, but they never sounded quite so frantic and hot-wired than they did on this live album, recorded during a feedback-laden 1994 show that found the band opening for like-minded maniacs the Woggles and the Mono Men. Briefly available in a pressing of 300 LPs in 1996 and now reissued on CD, Rock 'n Roll Holiday is one 45-minute, slightly hissy blast of cheap guitars pummeled into submission; drums beaten senseless; and hoarse bleatings about sex, violence, and various forms of anti-social behavior, punctuated by the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd, occasional pauses to right faulty equipment, and pleas for fans to purchase some of the group's many recordings. Which is to say, if you don't like your rock & roll in its raw, crude form, then you probably don't want to hear this. On the other hand, if the above description sounds like your idea of a good time, may I suggest putting this on your shopping list pronto. One sticking point: I know it's kinda dumb to single out bad taste on an album with tunes like "Plate in My Head," "And Then I Fucked Her," and " "Motorcycle Leather Boy," but three Lightnin' Hopkins and Slim Harpo fans really ought to know better than to call a song "Nigger Rich." Past that, if you're looking for the right kind of trash, the Oblivians serve it up hot and fresh on Rock 'n Roll Holiday, and you might want to pick it up before it disappears for a second time. " - allmusic.com

SPITS, THE "FIRST S/T" LP (SLOVENLY)
At long last, the wait is over! The warped freaks at Slovenly Recordings, the label that brought you the classic Spits "II" ("wheelchair") LP, as well as the incendiary Spits "P.A.I.N." EP, present the first ever fully authorized, legitimate, REMASTERED vinyl version of the first album from, you guessed it... punk rock warlocks, THE SPITS! Originally released in 2000 on a shitty/tinny sounding compact disc, this legendary album is fully loaded with all the classics that sent sick-headed kids around the world on quest to throw bottles and bust noses at every Spits show they could sneak into. From the skatepunk anthem "SK8," to the G.G. Allin-cum-Destroy All Monsters murder threat thump of "Die Die Die," to the thuggish declaration of "I H8 Pussies," this record has a top spot on our "Best Punk Records Ever" list for a reason! Poppunk pussies be damned, this is the essential, disaffected, synth-heavy, big-beat fueled weirdo party you've been denied for far too long. After numerous, hard to acquire bootleg/unauthorized versions, we've finally made it available for you to add to your growing collection of slimy Spits shingles.

SPITS, THE "III" LP (SLOVENLY)
BACK IN PRINT!!! The third self-titled full-length album from a band that should be knifed, hung, and then shot for the aggravation. It's punk, it's rock'n'roll, it's all about partying, having a great time, and fucking shit up. Originally released by Dirtnap. Vital like a fucking zit.

SPITS, THE "19 MILLION A.C. EP" LP (SLOVENLY)
BACK IN PRINT!!! A rip-it-up collection of rare and out-of-print material from punk rockers the SPITS. Includes all the songs from the band's 19 Million AC 7-inch EP, and a handful of rare and unreleased gems-including covers of GG Allin's "Drink, Fight & Fuck" and the Dick's "Kill From The Heart."

PAUL COLLINS BEAT "FLYING HIGH" LP (GET HIP)
First new album in 12 years by THE NERVES and THE BEAT'S founder! Great power-pop that picks up where his 1979 genre masterpiece left off only a bit more paced and reflective but with the same catchy-as-hell good melodies that make him a classic! 180-gram vinyl.

PAUL COLLINS BEAT "RIBBON OF GOLD" LP (GET HIP)
"Ribbon of Gold is the finest Paul Collins release since the heyday of The Beat back in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s. Collins – who got his start playing in the semi-legendary Nerves with future Plimsouls frontman Peter Case and songwriter-to-the-stars Jack Lee back in the ‘70s – is a true rock and roll soldier, slogging it out in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City and Spain over the course of his fruitful career. It’s with three of his musical compadres from Spain that he recorded this record – in Sweden, naturally. While most of Collins’ releases from the late ‘80s through the early part of this decade eschewed straight-up power pop in favor a of a more relaxed, countrified atmosphere, Ribbon of Gold finds Collins going back to what he does best – writing and performing memorable, energetic rock and roll. Perhaps he was pushed to greater heights by his youthful bandmates or maybe he simply thought it was time to turn up the guitars again – in any event, tunes such as “I Still Want You,” “Falling in Love With Her” and “She Doesn’t Want to Hang Around With You” harken back to the halcyon days of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl” and classic rockin’ power pop."

PAUL COLLINS "KING OF POWER POP" LP (GET HIP)
"No one has more right to lay claim to the title of King of Power Pop than Paul Collins: over a 30-year career with The Nerves, The Breakaways, and Paul Collins’ Beat, Collins has consistently delivered the Rickenbacker jangle and harmonies, as well as songs about girls, “the kids”, and music itself, that power pop aficionados have demanded since the first issue of Bomp!, if not the Who’s The Kids Are Alright. As it is, he more than backs up his album’s boastful title on this most welcome—and deserving—victory lap."

SPIDER BABIES "UNDRESSED TO KILL" LP (BLACK LUNG)
"These Oregon misfits are about as unintellectual, uncaring and downright offensive as they come. Combining a bit of trash-rock, a la The Cramps, along with the glaring ugliness of early Dwarves material and the bottom o' the barrel, lowbrow wit of The Mentors, The Spider Babies take jabs at the most inappropriate of subjects. Straight up, the garage-sounding tune "Girl to Abuse" is simply tasteless -- just the way I like it. "Gimme Some Drugs" boorishly asks you to "Give me some cocaine/Give me some meth/I want the smell of freebase/on my breath" as shoddy, overdriven guitars sweep up the mess. This sloppy three-chord wonder will inexplicably have you singing along -- to your neighbors' dismay. And to top everything off, "Rock 'N' Roll Fag-Bash" thoughtlessly puts punk-rock homophobia back into the limelight. Love it or hate it, The Spider Babies show no shame and put the balls back onto a seemingly castrated punk rock entity."

P.S. ELIOT "INTROVERTED ROMANCE IN OUR TROUBLED MINDS" LP (SALINAS)
P.S. Eliot's full-length is a mix of pop-punk and indie-rock just barely fuzzed out enough to give these songs a fresh dynamic. This Birmingham, Alabama's four-piece's vocals are strong and guitar hooks are in all the right places.

SNUFF "POTATOES AND MELONS" LP (FAT)
The Brits are back with an album chock full o' cover tunes to delight the ears. The album with the longest and most incomprehensible title yet is out now. Cheers!

CHEEKY "WHAT THE HECK" LP (FREEDOM SCHOOL)
"It’s a shame that Cheeky are the latest in New York/Jersey area bands to call it quits, because they’re pretty great, and this record is more proof. Take the snottiness of FYP, inject it into your little nieces and nephew, and have them practice along to All records. Crank one amp to a Gregg Ginn/Black Flag distortion level, the other an early Billy Joel/power pop jangle. Shouted-out lyrics about the problems that inevitably come up from being human. Supposedly, this record almost didn’t come out, which would have been stupid, so make sure you get this and listen. " -RAZORCAKE

CONCENTRATION SUMMER CAMPS "AMOUR ET SOURIRES" LP (TRABUC)
After some months of different delays for various resons, the record is here and looks and sounds great. 525 copies in black wax of crazy garage-ish hardcore punk madness, noisy stuff from these teenagers over their 30's. Think of a mix of KBD stuff, early 80's USHC and some weird psychedelic 70's rock. Fast songs, noisy guitars, primitive drumming, punk punk punk!

CONCENTRATION SUMMER CAMPS/WINTER STORM "SPLIT" LP (STOMP)
Split 12" from these two Spanish bands. CSC had a previous record on Discos Humeantes that was some pretty ripping garagey hardcore, but they sound utterly different on this release. The label describes them as "the Necros meets 13th Floor Elevators," and that doesn't make a bit of fucking sense. However, if I were to try and describe this band I would probably name an equally bizarre combination of bands... this is just some really unique stuff. It's raw and driving like hardcore, but like hardcore made by mental patients. So fucking weird. As for Winter Storm, their name and logo indicated that they're probably going for kind of a black metal thing, but this is much more GISM-inspired. Classic, Motorhead-style riffs delivered through a weird as fuck guitar sound and growled vocals that are a dead ringer for Sakevi. If you like new GISM-inspired stuff like Syphilitic Vaginas and Parasite these guy will be one of your new favorite bands... few bands are doing this so authentically.

GHOUL "TRANSMISSION ZERO" LP (TANKCRIMES)
After hiding out in the catacombs of Creepsylvania for years, Ghoul returns with their 4th album. 11 tracks of their trademark death thrashing crossover mayhem tweeked with elements of surf rock and doom. Catch Ghoul on the “Return of the Maggots” tour this fall with Gwar!

CANNABIS CORPSE "BENEATH GROW LIGHTS THOU SHALT RISE" LP (TANKCRIMES)
Following in the tradition laid down by their earlier releases, each song on the record is inspired by a classic death metal track - this time around, Morbid Angel and Deicide are getting the Cannabis treatment! Tongue-in-cotton-mouthed-cheek titles like “Lunatic of Pot’s Creation” and “Immortal Pipes” keep the party rolling, but don’t be fooled: CANNABIS CORPSE are not a joke band. Sure, they’ll fire up a bowl and chug a beer, but then they’ll rip your face off with a brutal old-school death metal assault, the likes of which haven’t been seen since the seeds of the genre first began to grow. With a European invasion slated for August/September and many a nefarious scheme looming on the horizon, the ‘Corpse have only begun to burn.

PAGENINETYNINE / MAJORITY RULE - SPLIT LP (MAGIC BULLET)
Northern Virginia's Pg. 99 and Washington, DC's Majority Rule combine efforts and put forth nine brand new songs. This is a complex and rather explosive recording done under the simple premise of friends working together to create something that we can call our own. Listeners will be treated to the poetic and dark experimentations of Pg.99 and the urgency and conviction present in every note of Majority Rule's ultra heavy sound. When tallied up, these are the sounds and the themes that goosebumps are made of. Now available again on colored vinyl.

CHARLES MANSON "TREES" LP (MAGIC BULLET)
Part 2 in a 4-part series of exclusive full-length albums from Charles Manson on Magic Bullet. AIR, TREES, WATER, and ANIMALS is a 4-part, seasonal album series by CHARLES MANSON on Magic Bullet Records that brings together these two passions. Each individual album features previously-unheard, authorized, and exclusive songs with a sharp focus on the non-sustainable environmental conditions mankind has wrought for itself. The recordings span numerous sessions and are presented in their raw, natural, and unadulterated form. Each installment also features striking artwork and careful presentation centered around the tenets and philosophies of ATWA (including exclusive paintings rendered by MANSON himself). When all of the sensationalism, fear, projection, and knee-jerk response is stripped away, all that remains is a man named Charlie, strumming and picking away on his guitar and sending his passions into the ether.

SSORC “INFIDEL ETERNAL" LP w/ 7" (MAGIC BULLET)
Previously only available on compact disc format in Japan (Obliteration Records, 2005), Infidel Eternal is the debut album from Tokyo’s SSORC. Drawing heavily from Scandinavian black metal influences (GORGOROTH, DARKTHRONE, et al) and infusing the crazed, violating ethics of 80′s Japanese hardcore, SSORC blast through traditional themes of nature, anti-organized religion, agony, woe, and despair at an unrelenting pace that never truly relinquishes attack. Accordingly, the band is actually comprised of former members of legendary extreme Japanese hardcore band G.I.S.M. as well os other noted acts such as MAGANE, ZOMBIE RITUAL, MÏSOGI, and MORTES SALTANTES. With SSORC, their collective goal is quite simply “to terrify people, or to give people fear.” Mantras and themes of “Black Metal Terrorism” appear throughout both the album and the band’s limited public profile. The guitar tones are cruel and menacing, the bass is distorted and sick, Mutilation Under the Moonlight’s vocals howl with a pain seldom put to tape, and the drums blast forth as if they legitimately want to kill you. This is truly Japanese extreme black metal. Available now for the first time on vinyl anywhere in the world, the Infidel Eternal LP+7″ features the entire scathing album and a special cover of DARKTHRONE’s “Unholy Black Metal.”

V/A "BACK FROM THE GRAVE VOL. 1" LP (CRYPT)
"Like many garage-philes have stated, this is the next logical step in the history of garage rock, right after the enormously influential "Nuggets" and "Pebbles" compilations. Unlike some other comps of the sort, Crypt is only interested in bringing out the best of 60s garage rock 'n' roll. This is a perfect testament to why some people considor this to be the original punk rock. I wouldn't go that far, but it certainly influenced it a good deal. While some songs on this album are better than others, there are no really unbearable tracks. "Surfside Date", the cover of "Psycho", and especially "Sticks and Stones" show why this music was so appealing to the teens of the day. "

V/A "BACK FROM THE GRAVE VOL. 3" LP (CRYPT)
Crypt Records' Back From the Grave 3 features more underground '60s garage rock from the Tigermen, the Hush Puppies, the Golden Catalinas, the Jesters of Newport, and others. This volume of the series has a slightly poppier, more romantic tone, as songs like the Worlocks' "I Love You," the Beau Jens' "She Was Mine," and the Shames' "Special One" demonstrate. However, the Syndicate's "Egyptian Thing" and the Treytones' "Nonymous" provide enough proto-punk edge to make the third volume of the Back From the Grave series an eclectic, worthwhile collection.

V/A "BACK FROM THE GRAVE VOL. 5" LP (CRYPT)
It's back to the big ugly clubs and hair-pulling of the caveman days when the Back From the Grave series pulls into town with their barefoot-driven Flinstones' car. Teens barely out of high school go hell raising in the short months before the draft & hippie foppery clamps down, and you get frat/surf/garage that's blasting, sneering, crunching, and all the way boss. Tracklisting: Humans-Warning, Warlords-Real Fine Lady, Vestells-Won't You Tell Me, Illusions-City of People, Jaguards-It's Gonna Be Alright, Few-Escape, Tikis-Show You Love, Keggs-To Find Out, Jesters of Newport-Stormy, Henchmen-Livin, Tigermen-Close That Door, Aztex-The Little Streets in My Town, Hatfields-The Kid From Cinncy, Nobles-Something Else, Centrees-She's Good For Me, Rising Tides-Take the World As It Comes.

V/A "BACK FROM THE GRAVE VOL. 6" LP (CRYPT)
Killer stuff all the way thru. Dominated by 45's from the Chicago scene. The Keggs return w/Girl plus Shames My World Is Upside Down / Barracudas Baby Get Lost / Shandels Caroline / Abandoned Come On Mary and the stunning Varsity Club Song by the Golden Catalinas!

V/A "WAIKIKI SURF BATTLE" LP (MCGARRETT)
"Waikiki Surf Battle is a summary of the two releases from 1963 and 1964. It features some really amazing stuff. Side one is recorded at the 1963 battle, and side two at the 1964 battle, both held at the Waikiki Shell, with 10,000 screaming teens in attendance. The sound is ambient, but man-oh-man, some of these tracks are amazing, especially the Spiedels. "

V/A "DIGGIN' OUT" LP (MR. MANICOTTI)
"The best surf comp ever," sez customers world-over! 18 heavy reverbed Dick Dale style surf rippers inc. the Goldtones, Gestics, Avengers VI plus vatloads more ultra-rare surf discs! Guaranteed to please hard-core instrumental/surf enthusiasts! Automotive use discouraged!

V/A "THE BIG ITCH VOL. 1" LP (MR. MANICOTTI)
"The opening salvo in this wacky series features 20 tracks with one side as a "bird side," the other a "turd side," giving some indication of the tonal mayhem awaiting the listener. The bird side collects "Surfin' Bird" and "Pa Pa Ooh Mow Mow"-related tunes with Bobby Lee Trammell's nutty "Toolie Froolie," the Trashmen's fuzz-raver follow-up "Bird '65," the Del-Tinos' "Pa Pa Ooh Mau Mau" and Gregory Dee and the Avanties' "Olds Mo William" being particular standouts. The turd side features King Uszniewicz's "Surfin' School," Freddy and the Ravens' title track, Arch Hall, Jr.'s "Konga Joe" and the vocals-and-drum-set-only rendition by Trez Trezo of "Rock Around the Clock," a must-hear-this entry."

V/A "GIRLS IN THE GARAGE VOL. 11" COMPILATION LP (ROMULAN)
The 11th installment of this series doesn't so much present traditional, raw, '60s garage music as it does various hues of woman-sung '60s rock. That's not a bad thing; in fact, it probably ensures a certain amount of diversity, and a willingness to stretch into poppier territory than the average '60s garage comp does. Geographically, it sure covers a lot of space, with entries not only from the continental United States, but also Australia, Holland, Puerto Rico, France, Britain, and Quebec.

V/A - UNISSUED 60'S GARAGE ACETATES VOL.1 "GET OFF MY BACK" LP (NORTON)
"Get Off My Back!" is the first of four volumes of unissued USA sixties garage band mayhem! The ultimate shock and delight to all garage fans! These originally unreleased recordings present a treasure trove of garage killers! All selections were recorded 1964-68 but none were released at the time. Cirkit-Yesterday We Laughed / Coachmen-Too Many Reasons / Hayze-She Won't Come Back / Thorns-I Want You / Unknown-Blue Jean Man / Unknown-Look For Me Babe / Unknown-Look For Me Babe / Hidden Charms-The Hill / Night Crawlers-Want Me / Muphets-You Don't Worry Me / Vampires-Fire / Unknowns-She's In Another World / Henchmen-Get Off My Back / Bedlam's Offspring-The Thrill Is Gone / Khuns-Hey Baby

V/A - UNISSUED 60'S GARAGE ACETATES VOL.2 "SHE WAS SO BAD" LP (NORTON)
All selections recorded 1964-68 and not originally issued." Tracklisting: Loved Ones - "Life Of My Own"; Briks - "It's Your Choice"; Apparitions - "She's So Satisfyin'"; Others - "I Love You So"; Muphets - "My Money"; Loved Ones - "La Da Do Da Da"; Other Ones - "The Laugh's On You"; Fabulous Courdels - "And You Believe Me"; Unleashed - "My Flash On You"; Creations - "I've Paid My Dues"; Hollow Steps - "They Hear About Us"; Blue Embers - "She Was So Bad"; Half Beats - "Should I"; Sheep - "Thinkin' About It".

V/A - UNISSUED 60'S GARAGE ACETATES VOL. 3 "TRAIN TO NOWHERE" LP (NORTON)
Still a bit of gold in those old hills when it comes to American garage, and you can trust the ears of Norton to find the acetates choked with raw teen angst & fuzz power. Tracklisting: Fanatics-Woman, Noblemen-I'm Gone, Dave & the Wanderers-My Heart Is In Pain, Six Minus One-Fun and Games, Bedlam's Offspring-I'll Be There, Wombats-Hey, Method-Free As the Wind, Muphets-One Thing, Juveniles-Let Me Tell You Girl, Fanatics-Bitter Bells, Wombats-Please Come On, 4 Dimensions-I Feel So Well, Straightjackets-I'm On My Own, Unkown-Train to Nowhere.

V/A - UNISSUED 60'S GARAGE ACETATES VOL. 4 "I'VE HAD ENOUGH" LP (NORTON)
Volume four in a series of unissued USA sixties garage acetates. Tracklisting: Blue Embers - "Don't Want To See You"; Henchmen - "Jack Of All Trades"; Unknown - "Voodoo"; Michelle's Menagerie - "Stay Away"; Unknown - "I've Had Enough"; Sideburns - "You're No Good"; Jagged Edge - "Gonna Find My Way"; Henchmen - "Walk With Me Baby"; Creations - "Get On My Train"; Henchmen - "Sad Clown"; Younger Set - "Do You Love Me"; Henchmen - "Strangers"; Reign - "Zippered Up Heart".

V/A - UNISSUED 60'S GARAGE ACETATES VOL. 5 "YOU TORE MY BRAIN" LP (NORTON)
Never issued acetates of biting, tuff garage collected by Australia's Mark Taylor (aka Boss Hoss, Lipstick Killers). Been a while since the last volume, and the break has done 'em good, as these're real ass-kickin' blasters. Apparently there are 5 different unreleased versions of that sick little Invictas track 'Watusi', but having a hard time imagining any of 'em could top this one. Tracklisting: IVbidden-Sick and Lonely, Sir Winston and the Commons-All of the Time, Bunch-Do the Jump, Unknown-Palace of Love, Unknown-Follow Her Home, James Street Overpass-She Can't See, Unknown-Poor Man Dreamer, Invictas-Watusi, Pharoahs-The Isle of Love, Unknown-I Won't Play Your Game, Jams Street Overpass-You Tore My Brain, Sir Winston and the Commons-No Sorrow, Fanatics-I Can't Go On, Unknown-The Hunter.

V/A - "PEBBLES VOL. 1" LP (BFD)
The series that set the ball rolling back in the late 70's. Regardless of his later activities (which included ripping off hopeful young musicians) Greg Shaw deserves a lot of credit for his groundbreaking job to bring attention to local 60's records at a time when the music industry was on its knees in front of David Bowie and Elton John. Along with Lester Bangs and Lenny Kaye Shaw more or less created the concept of 60s punk, first via Bomp Magazine and then through the Pebbles, whose early volumes must've sold tens of thousands of copies by now. The original release of vol 1 (circa 1977) has a different sleeve and liners to the well-known reissue available today. No need to describe the music except to say that while side 1 has some of the greatest 45s ever made, a couple of choices on side 2 seem a bit questionable. As you may know, some tracks are pitched (most notably the Squires).

V/A - "PEBBLES VOL. 5" LP (BFD)
"From the opening rocker "No Good Woman" by The Tree, PEBBLES VOL. 5 (subtitled "Various Morons") is a vast improvement on previous volumes by reissuing 20 songs which don't have a dud among them. It's hard to choose favorites, as each song has something cool going for it, but The Five Canadians' "Writing on the Wall", The Dirty Wurds' "Why", The Magi's "You Don't Know Me", The Merry Dragons' "Universal Vagrant", The Plague's "Go Away", Fe Fi Four Plus 2's "I Wanna Come Back", The Escapades' "I Tell No Lies", The Time Stoppers' "I Need Love", 12 A.M.'s "The Way I Feel", and Shag's "Stop and Listen". Some moments which may be seen as weak by discriminating ears would be Little Phil and the Nightshadows' "The Way It Used to Be", The State of Mind's "Move", and The Satyrs' anti-war song "Yesterday's Hero", but I still loved all three. Run, don't walk, to pick up this garage band classic compilation! Every single song is superb hard-rockin' 60s perfection, with plenty of snarling male vocals, frenzied keyboards, spastic drumming, and wicked guitar and bass work."

V/A - "PEBBLES VOL. 8" LP (BFD)
60's garage comp featuring: Lollipop Shoppe, Starfires, Gants, Sound Barrier, Jujus, Uncalled For, Bruthers, Clue, Faine Jade, Caravelles, Human Beinz, ? & The Mysterians, The Others,The Cinderman, The Rovin Flames, Rockin Ramrods, Movin Morfomen, Lemon Drops

V/A "HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOL. 2: LA '66" LP (AIP)
A companion to the PEBBLES series. The Highs in the Mid-Sixties series is a group of 23 compilation albums of garage rock and psychedelic rock recordings that were issued by AIP Records in the mid-1980s. This series is a companion to the Pebbles series of similar music; the title is technically preceded by "Pebbles Presents:". The title sounds like it might have come from a weather report, although "Highs" intends to mean "the best" (and is also an apparent drug reference), while the recordings on these albums were originally released in the mid-1960s. L.A. '66 - Bees, Sandals, Chymes, etc A regional look at US '60s garage music. AIP’s second volume in the Highs series continues their exploration of the mid-60s Los Angeles garage rock scene, heavily influenced by the happenings on the Sunset Strip (including both the riots and the folk-rock sounds of The Byrds). The one-two of “Tell Us Dylan” and “He’s Not There Anymore” are among my favorite garage-pop songs from throughout the entirety of the Pebbles/Highs universe. The Tangents take on “Hey Joe” is a worthy competitor to the Leaves’ hit, the W.C. Fields Memorial Electric String Band’s version of “Stepping Stone” adds a nice helping of garage distortion to the (later) Monkees classic, and the ferocious organ-driven “Back Seat ’38 Dodge” isn’t your father’s hot rod song.

TERRIBLE FEELINGS "BLANK HEADS" 7" (ERSTE THENK TONTRAGER)
TERRIBLE FEELINGS are four twenty-somethings from Sweden: Manuela sings, Anton plays guitar and sings, Willy plays bass and Andy plays drums. Together they play absolutely fantastic black angst-ridden power-pop and this is their 3rd - EP ( The 4 - songs from the demo in a "new outfit" aka new recorded and mixed etc. ! ) Members of the TERRIBLE FEELINGS play/have played in various other bands and projects, some very cool, some not even good. The hometown of the TERRIBLE FEELINGS is Malmö, a world-famous city for cool Punkrock- and Hardcore-bands like FY FAN, SKITKIDS, HERÄTYS, HÅRDA TIDER, SISTA SEKUNDEN (Andy plays the guitar), DIPPER and SLÖA KNIVAR. The band TERRIBLE FEELINGS formed in the fall of 2009, and their basic impetus was to do something that was thoroughly thought through and set them apart from other punk bands in their town. The band once described their sound as »sorta DISCHARGE meets LOST SOUNDS mixed with surf-guitars and 80ies Swedish punkrock. Or something. It's very melodic.« Rob Seaton from Canada voted them »AMAZING!!!« when his band STATUES shared stage with them in Malmö. Guess what. .. he’s right!

DIVINE RIGHT "PRAY FOR ME" 7" (RESIDUE)
Debut 7" from this new Chicago band featuring Steven from Loser Life / Human Mess on drums. This is some straight up, tear-ass early 80s-style hardcore with a catchy edge to it. It's mean as shit a la Negative Approach, but every song has this real solid groove that makes me want to mosh my ass off. Definitely one of the standout new hardcore bands I've heard... you can always trust Residue Records, and this 7" upholds their proud tradition.

BOOM BOOM KID "BBK" 7" (HYSTERIA)
Latest release from legendary Argentine punk figure BOOM BOOM KID. You can hear his previous band FUN PEOPLE's hardcore punk influence tinged with a power-pop sensibility. Vocals ranging from growls to wails weave through surf punk guitars, punching through frenzied melodies that stick in your head. This release is coming out in support for his unmissable US tour, those who have seen his unapologetically fun and frenetic shows already know what to expect.

POISON PLANET "OBLIVIOUS" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
For those that don't know, this 7" was originally released along side Punx Don't Drink in 2009. But the 1st press was only 100 copies due to an error at the pressing plant, thankfully it's available once more! Coming out of Chicago, IL, Poison Planet play five songs of fast, politically pissed off vegan straight edge hardcore that musically nods to bands like The Repos, 86 Mentality and Violent Minds.

JET STAXX "I'M GONNA BE THE BEST GUY" 7" (SING SING)
In the early 70's Mike Butcher worked as a studio technician at Morgan Studios in London. On relocating to Belgium a few years later to work at Morgan's other studio in Brussels he hooked up with co-worker Alan Ward (Elton Motello) to record two singles under the band names Feather and Rollerball as well as co-writing and playing guitar on most of Elton Motello's two albums. Mike Butcher also recorded two solo singles as Jet Staxx, the first 'I'm Gonna Be The Best Guy' / 'You'll Get The Chop' was released in Belgium (Topkapi 2103 131), Germany (Bellaphon BF 18594) and Holland (Scramble SRS 510.061) in the spring of 1978. In the studio, Butcher (vocals/guitar) was assisted by drummer Pascal Van Het Groenewoud and someone known as Randy Sod on bass, though it's likely Butcher played bass himself. The 2nd single 'French Girls' followed in September 1978. - James Denholm (Worthless Trash)

DWARF "GOTTA GET LOUDER" 7" (SING SING)
Once in a while a single gets plucked out of obscurity which is a total revelation and becomes an obsession to track down, but rarely does this same single get played over and over and you know it has the staying power to remain a firm favourite forever. I am very glad to say that this single is one of these rare beasts. It is everything you could ever wish for and absolutely ticks ALL the right boxes. How to put a tag on 'Gotta Get Loude'r? It sits somewhere between Proto-Punk, Bubblegum/Hard Rock and Powerpop. It's insanely catchy and an instant exuberant classic. What makes this even more amazing is that most of the band were 15 at the time!'I Won't Be Back' is stupendous in its snotty Teenage Punk attitude. I was thinking of The Runaways as I believed a girl singer was involved, but this is not the case as explained by Nick Piunti "that would be me, make that pre-pubescent me..." The guitars clang and crash, the drums are full power with added momentum of a glorious cowbell nailing everything down to the beat. So put both tracks together and you end up with the best coupling since Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton! - Robin Wills (PurePop) **The original release was issued without artwork. The reissue comes housed in a Sing Sing Records company sleeve.

CRITICAL MASS "SILVER SCREEN" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
They couldn't help that they were from Florida and God help you if you sleep on this reissue of the Sunshine State's first punk band! Miami, Florida's Critical Mass rose out of the primordial ooze left in the snail-trail of the Sex Pistols' ill-fated southern U.S. tour with both sides showing dangerous levels of infection with Johnny Rotten inflection and Johnny Thunders-style guitar a year before The Eat ever recorded. A must-have, caricatured punk classic with only 200 copies originally pressed and no picture sleeve ever issued. If you don?t buy ten copies of the legit and band-sanctioned Critical Mass reissue on Last Laugh Records, there will truly be no one left to blame, but yourself!

EMBARRASSMENT, THE "SEX DRIVE/PATIO SET" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
Obtuse. Agitated. Art Punk. Neurotic. Gnarly. Gangly. Awkward. Nervous. Punk/Art/Pop. Fractured. It's amazing how many dumb adjectives can be written about a band when people futilely attempt to describe something they can't fully grasp. The Embarrassment formed in Wichita, Kansas in 1978 and along with a handful of other Midwestern bands, started to write and perform music which sounded nothing like what had come before them.

MY RIFLE "S/T" 7" (WARDANCE)
My Rifle new 7" ep . Ex-members of Life's Blood/Our Gang/Altercation unleash a blistering 4 song ep. Not retro or a rehash of past glories, this is now. Cover art by Sean Taggart. recorded by Andy Guida at 6III studios in 2011.

RANDOMS "ABCD" 7" (SYMPATHY)
Exact repro of this famous 1977 Dangerhouse record on green vinyl. Randoms had K.K. Barret from the Screamers on drums, John Doe from X on bass and Pat Garrett, later found in Black Randy And The Metrosquad and also one of the founders of Dangerhouse, on guitar and vocals.

CHEEKY "CHOKE ON A CHEESEBURGER" 7" (FREEDOM SCHOOL)
It's as sober and face punching of a debut EP as you'll ever heard. Super-solid musicianship doesn't often meet up with the kind of wonderfully warped minds that deliver lines like "You Namby Pamby! You Fucking Twinkie!" The music is a unique and brilliant blend of Everything Sucks-era Descendents, Sicko and the Muffs. It's pure genius, and they've only just begun.

BREAK AWAY "FOR LIFE" 7" (MIND ROT)
The debut 7" record from Richmond's own Break Away, the next up and coming straight edge band out of the River city. These guys will satisfy anybody who has the slightest liking to bands such as Youth of Today, Straight Ahead and Floorpunch.

CHARLES MANSON "INNER SANCTUM" 7" (MAGIC BULLET)
Originally released by our friends at Holy Terror Records, Inner Sanctum was the first sampling of a grippe of recently unearthed and previously unheard CHARLES MANSON music played and recorded himself from deep within prison walls. This is the original 7″ that begat the ”ATWA” series of full length recordings on Magic Bullet Records. All material appears in its original, raw, and unadulterated form for maximum fascination and authenticity. This reissue is limited edition in nature and comes inside of a special silkscreened jacket made of entirely recycled material to complement the ecological philosophies contained within CHARLES MANSON‘s music and message.

MIND AS PRISON / D.O.C. - SPLIT 7" (BLASTCAT)
Disciples of Christ from DC play raging grind (Chris from Magrudergrind drums), and Mind As Prison plays ripping grind (Mough from A Warm Gun). If you like grind, don’t think… just get it! myspace.com/mxaxpx myspace.com/disciplesofchrist202 MOLOCH / CORPUS DEI – split 7″ (feast of tentacles) $4 Moloch from the UK play awesome sludge ala Eyehategod or Grief. Corpus Dei are from Buffalo NY and play brutal hardcore in the vein of His Hero Is Gone played by members of They Live.

MIND AS PRISON "MARYLAND GRINDCORE" 7" (BLASTCAT)
There is something powerful in the water in the area in and abouve our state's capital. That power has seeped out and created some mutant musicians who play grindcore more insane than any others. First it spawned Magrudergrind, then it birthed Triac, then there was A Warm Gun, following later was Disciples of Christ... and finally from the goo of infernal blasterdom came Mind As Prison. MAP plays masterful Baltimore grindcore. Superior blasting, raw classic metal chops thrown in on top of a huge wall of noise. Imagine P.L.F. if they got all raged out on Death and Nasum. Still having trouble believing this record exists? Like the jaded Toxic Avenger of grindcore, they will knock you out with the mop of blasting justice. They simply won't waste your time.

BACKSLIDER "S/T" 7" (BLASTCAT)
2nd offering from philadelphia 2 man blast unit BACKSLIDER. s/t 7". 13 songs. fast. angry. violent.

FUCK DETECTOR "S/T" 7" (DUMB CHOICE)
Debut 7" from Fargo, ND's Fuck Detector. Noisy 80s hardcore/AmRep-y/maybe a bit of Shellac or Nirvana-y type stuff. Seven songs.

BOMBORAS "FORBIDDEN PLANET" 7" (DIONYSUS)
Before the release of their "Savage Island" album, The Bomboras released this three-track EP on Dionysus. The record has their signature sound; plenty' of reverb, farfisa organ and the band's very own edgy approach to instrumental/surf music in very organic/analog sound. The cover was drawn and designed by Shag (as were all the rest of the Bomboras releases) a few years before his worldwide fame.

MUMMIES, THE "YOU MUST FIGHT IN THE PLANET OF THE APES" 7" (SYMPATHY)
Classic 90s garage, you know the name. this is a three song EP of theirs from 1993. Originally hailing from San Mateo, California, the band was formed by Trent Ruane (organ, vocals), Maz Kattuah (bass), Larry Winther (guitar) and Russell Quan (drums).[1] They became a key part of San Francisco's burgeoning garage punk scene, along with The Phantom Surfers. With influences of surf rock, 1950s and 1960s garage rock bands such as The Sonics and more contemporary garage punk bands like Thee Mighty Caesars the Mummies eschewed the contemporary rock music of their time.

BIRTH DEFORMITIES "DEMO" TAPE
Birth Deformities is a new band from Chicago, consisting of members of Culo with Nick (Cowabunga Records CEO) on vocals. Taking influence from early 80's NY/NJ bands, similar to the approach of Omegas and Culo (obviously). This is probably one of my favorite demos of 2011, and I'm stoked to get to re-press these. Fans of cult hardcore shit like Chronic Sick and Fatal Rage will dig it, uptight PC idiots will hate it.

VIOLENT REACTION "DEMO 2011" TAPE (MIND ROT)
This is the USA version of the Violent Reaction Demo tape, the one man edge band created by Liverpool's own Tom Pimlott who fronted Nowhere Fast and played in a slew of other notable UK bands. Violent Reaction plays no nonsense hardcore influenced by Out Cold, Negative Approach & Last Rights to name a few. If any of the mentioned bands are something you're into then you NEED to pick this up.

DESKONOCIDOS "SINGLES" TAPE (BLINDED)
DESKONOCIDOS play the absolute best combination of '80s Spanish punk, dark post punk, and some infectious brand of melodic proto hardcore. 11 songs in all on this tape, collecting the tracks from their S/T on 540, Problemas on Lengua Armada, split with SACRED SHOCK on Todo Destruido, and 2 unreleased songs.

STRAIGHTJACKET NATION "S/T" TAPE (BLINDED)
One of Australia's best in recent years collect their CHEAP KICKS LP and 6 Song 7" EP (19 songs total) on this cassette. Raging manic hardcore, they get comparisons to H100s, 9 Shocks, and other Clevo style stuff like that, if that helps. Get this.

BRAZEN HELL - DEMO TAPE
From canada, fast and heavy post-apocalyptic hardcore. They have a track on the CITY LIMITS comp that came out earlier this year ... this demo is six songs and is limited to 100 copies.

JERK STORE - ISSUE #9 ZINE
"Jerk Store is a fantastic half-sized zine out of Australia focusing on pop-punk and hardcore/punk. Solid layout and solid writing make this one a zine to read on a regular basis." - Firestarter Records This issue features Interviews with TOO MANY DAVES, AUTISTIC YOUTH, JOYCE MANOR, THE HUNG-UPS, NOT SHY OF THE DIY RECORDS Plus articles, rants, loads of record/zine reviews and stuff.

MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #343 - DEC 2011
Yes, another issue of MRR is hot off the presses: #343, the December 2011 issue! This issue features McAllen, TX, punks PORKERIA discussing punk, bilingualism, and how they keep their small scene alive, and, in an interview just before her passing, POLY STYRENE talks with MRR about her involvement in Rock Against Racism. DESCARADOS discuss their approach to punk through a Latino lens and the development of their sound. Classic Swedish D-beat, raw punk pioneers E.A.T.E.R. talk about their reformation, latest tour and what has changed for them in the many years that they have been punks. The founders of Katorga Works give us their story and method behind running a DIY label, while PEACE OR ANNIHILATION gives us a glimpse of Indonesian punk and D-beat, and the fabled UNWANTED CHRISTMAS PRESENTS tells us how they came to be and how they developed their unique garage sound. Brazilian raw punks DEATH FROM ABOVE talk about touring and the scene in Brazil, pop punkers RESIST HER TRANSISTOR deliver a quick and funny interview, and all-star band SEVERANCE PACKAGE discusses their origins and their continued punk lives. All of this plus the most extensive review section in punk rock, and all the columnists you love to hate! Get it now!

PERRO MALDITO - ISSUE #7 ZINE
Latest issue of this killer English-language zine from Italy. The centerpiece here is an interview with the GREAT Italian hardcore band (or project, really) Fogna, but you also get interviews with Detonate Records, Shortlived, and Reckless Aggression. This one is all music all the time... a solid read.

SUDDEN IMPACT "NO REST FROM THE WICKED" CD (MARQUEE)
Sudden Impact was one of the best 80´s Crossover Thrash Metal bands around. Coming from Canada, No Rest from the Wicked was originally released in 1985 and this new version includes the Freaked Out Demo, a live gig from 1986 plus 2 rehearsal songs. Booklet includes liner notes by Chirstian Cannibal, Pics, Lyrics, etc... All Material remastered by Sidney Sohn (Sacrifice, Andralls,Nasty Savage,Assassin,etc...). A must for DRI, Excel,Verbal Abuse, Suicidal Tendencies, COC( Early), Bad Brains, Gang Green, etc.... 32 Tracks total.

GOBBLINZ "S/T" CD (NAT)
Formed in 1975 in Peterborough UK GOBBLINZ were STEVE DUNMORE (drums), IAN GRAHAM (guitar, vocals), DAVE COLTON (bass), and CHRIS ALLEN (keys, vocals). All had spent several years playing clubs and pubs in a previous band but with Ian’s songwriting they decided to change direction and went into Beck Studios Wellingborough in 1976 to recorded a demo. The band soon got signed by Pinnacle and their first release “London” sold well. However after a split with their management the band recorded the Communique EP which is now one of the most sought after 7-inch new wave releases. Ian left the band in late 1978 to form THE NAME who became well known on the UK Mod scene, Dave joining a few months later. Includes the tracks from both of the band’s singles, along with eight unreleased gems. Packaged with a 20-page booklet with photos, lyrics, etc. Imported from Japan.

HUBBLE BUBBLE "FAKING" CD (NAT)
A first-time-on-CD reissue from Belgium/Brussels number one 1970s punk band of all time. HUBBLE BUBBLE were ALAIN "ALAN VON BUR" BUREAU, ROGER "JUNIOR" JOURET, and DANIEL "DEE" MASSART. The band released two singles and two albums in '78 and '79 on Sinus Records. And Jouret went on to fame as new wave pop legend PLASTIC BERTRAND. The band’s second album. For fans of Sex Pistols, Ramones, new wave, punk rock, and Killed By Death. Imported from Japan.

HUBBLE BUBBLE "S/T" CD (NAT)
A kick-ass reissue from Belgium/Brussels number one 1970s punk band of all time. HUBBLE BUBBLE were ALAIN "ALAN VON BUR" BUREAU, ROGER "JUNIOR" JOURET, and DANIEL "DEE" MASSART. The band released two singles and two albums in '78 and '79 on Sinus Records. And Jouret went on to fame as new wave pop legend PLASTIC BERTRAND. Imported from Japan.

PISSCHRIST "NOTHING HAS CHANGED" CD (RICECOOKER)
First full-lenght for those aussie distortion maniacs. Raw brutal d-beat massacre. Featuring Members of Abc Weapons and Schifosi. for all fans of Disclose and SWE HC!

RIVERDALES "S/T" CD (ASIAN MAN)
THE RIVERDALES were the short lived post SCREECHING WEASEL project of Ben Weasel, Danny Panic and Danny Vapid. Here we have a re-release of the out of print first album on Lookout Records. Plus a slew of bonus tracks including 3 unreleased tracks, "No Sense" from the Storm the Streets session, and live tracks from their tour with GREEN DAY. THE RAMONES had always been a SCREECHING WEASEL influence, but THE RIVERDALES took it to the next level. Just look at Ben Weasel's hair for goodness sake.

CYCOTIC YOUTH "S/T" CD (PUNK RECORDS)
Cycotic Youth CD contains all 3 of there Demos 1985 , 1986 , 1987 . The 1987 has 2 of the 3 founding members of cryptic slaughter in the band. The 1986 demo personally I think is one of the best hardcore demos of the 1980s . Sadly the band was never able to make an album when they were still active, after 25 years this is there debut Release. Strongly influenced by the 1st Suicidal Album & Neighborhood Watch in music style. This is true Classic Venice Hardcore Punk Rock at its best, Ripping Hardcore; they are actually from the Santa Monica Suicidal Punks Vinyl is to follow later in the year.

RESTOCKS FOR 11/25/11:
ALLEY CATS - MEANS NOTHING MORE ANYMORE 7"
ANNIHILATION TIME - COSMIC UNCONSCIOUSNESS 7"
AUTHORITIES - SOUNDTRACK FOR TROUBLE 7"
AUTISTIC YOUTH - EMPTY EYES 7"
AVENGERS - WE ARE THE ONE 7"
BASTARD - CONTROLLED IN THE FRAME 7"
BLAG DAHLIA - LET'S TAKE A RIDE 7"
DWARVES - THAT'S ROCK N' ROLL 7"
FUCKED UP - NO EPIPHANY 7"
GREG OBLIVIAN AND THE TIP TOPS - PRETTY BABY 7"
HERDS - MICHIGAN 7"
IMPALERS - S/T 7"
INCREDIBLE KIDDA BAND - EVERYBODY KNOWS 7"
MIDDLE CLASS - OUT OF VOGUE 7"
MINUTEMEN - JOY 7"
NECROS - SEX DRIVE 7"
OMEGAS - SONIC ORDER 7"
POISON PLANET - BLEED FOR ME 7"
POISON PLANET - UNDERMINE 7"
RED CROSS - RICH BRAT 7"
SKINNIES, THE - KILL THE BEAT 7"
ZEROS, THE - MAIN STREET BRAT 7"

13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS - PSYCHEDELIC SOUNDS OF LP
ANNIHILATION TIME - II LP
AVENGERS - S/T LP
BEAT, THE - S/T LP
DEAD FRIENDS - S/T LP
DIRECT CONTROL - BUCKTOWN HARDCORE LP
FUCKED UP - COUPLE TRACKS 2xLP - lower price!
FUCKED UP - THE CHEMISTRY OF COMMON LIFE 2xLP - lower price!
KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 1 - V/A - COMP LP
KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 7 - V/A - COMP LP
KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 8.5 - V/A - COMP LP
KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 9 - V/A - COMP LP
LEATHERFACE - HORSEBOX LP
MARKED MEN - GHOSTS LP
MARKED MEN - ON THE OUTSIDE LP
NASA SPACE UNIVERSE - ACROSS THE WOUNDED GALAXIES LP
SCREECHING WEASEL - FIRST WORLD MANIFESTO LP
SEASICK - OUROBOROS LP
SHOPPERS "SILVER YEAR" LP
SONICS - HERE ARE THE SONICS! LP
TEST PATTERNS - BLACKOUT LP
VOID "SESSIONS 1981-1983" LP
WIPERS - OVER THE EDGE LP

B.U.S.H. "NEW AMERICAN CENTURY" CD
MIND ERASER "CAVE" CD
VOGUE "2006-2008" CD

WEBSTORE UPDATE! New BASTARD, TENEMENT, TERRIBLE FEELINGS, VACANT STATE, and MORE!

2011-10-28T04:43:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween! It's been a little over a month since the last update, seems like a good amount of Grave Mistake related news has happened (tours, last shows, etc) since mid September, but it's almost 7:00 am and I haven't slept yet so I'm going to hold of on the label happenings / recap until next week. I've amassed a ton of new goods for the webstore so I think I'm just going to focus on those for this update ... and keep it short and sweet.

If you missed the big news from last month, both the NIGHT BIRDS "The Other Side of Darkness" LP/CD and the BRAIN F≠ "Sleep Rough" LP are out now! Both are available in the webstore and your favorite store or distro should have copies by now ... and if they don't, then tell them to get 'em! Thanks to everyone who has picked up a copy of either (or both) of these records, the feedback has been incredible so far.

GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS WEBSTORE
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE WEBSTORE

There is so much good stuff in this update I'm not even sure where to begin on this summary, so here goes ... first off, the BASTARD "Controlled in the Frame" 7" reissue has finally seen the light of day! Be sure to grab that because it's a ripper (now all we need is the LP to be reissued!); a brand new TENEMENT 7" courtesy of TOXIC POP records ... a great follow up to their "Napalm Dream" LP (which I just got back in stock, definitely one of my top five releases for the year so check em out!); finally stocked up on all of the new DERANGED titles including the VACANT STATE and NO PROBLEM LPs, THE MEN LP, WHITE LUNG / NU SENSAE split 7", UNLEARN 7", NEGATIVE LIFESTYLE 7", and the TERRIBLE FEELINGS 7" (highly recommended, this band is great!); Two new releases from DIRE which are the long awaited second single from THE LOVE TRIANGLE, and the final 7" from SCEPTERS. Picked up some copies of the very much talked about AVON LADIES 7", the newest single from the one and only RED DONS, two killer VOID and FAITH reissues from DISCHORD, new 7"s from BLOODKROW BUTCHER, VACCUUM, NEMESIS, CREAMERS, MEAN JEANS, HEX DISPENSERS, YOUNG OFFENDERS, OUTDOORSMEN, THE SLEAZE, a handful of the latest ART OF THE UNDERGROUND singles, and new LPs from THE IMPOSTERS, DRY HUMP, HOLLYWOOD, Richmond VA's own LOST TRIBE and AGHAST, LEMURIA CRUSADES, BAD SPORTS, MOTHERS CHILDREN, and a rad 3-way split LP featuring DEFECT DEFECT, DAYLIGHT ROBBERY, and FOREIGN OBJECTS (be sure to grab these three band's LPs too)!

On the non-vinyl end of things, a handful of killer zines including new issues of CHUNKS (not many so act fast), COUNTERFEIT GARBAGE, EXCITEMENT LEVEL ZERO, and PUNKS PUNKS PUNKS, GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD zine and audiozine, and the newest issues of MRR (the November issue features an interview with BRAIN F≠!). Some tapes from VACCUUM, NO STATIK, and OPT OUT, and some pretty cool deadstock UK82 CD collections from VICE SQUAD, DISORDER, and CHAOTIC DISCHORD.

There it was, short and sweet ... hopefully you can find a couple of releases worth checking out, if I were reading this I'd probably just buy one of everything (but that's just me). Also, a special thanks to everyone who placed an order in the webstore while I was out on tour (and waited patiently for my return before said order shipped). It really means a lot to have that kind of support, and I want you to know that it is greatly appreciated! Things are finally running back on schedule over here at GMHQ, and orders are back to normal shipping turnaround time (a day or two) so order away!

Expect a bigger GRAVE MISTAKE update / fall recap in your inbox next week and keep your eyes peeled because we have two new releases due out before the year is up, the SECTARIAN VIOLENCE 7" and (finally) the BAD ADVICE 7"! Plus I might begin revealing plans for 2012 shortly ...

Thats all for now, thanks for reading and have a safe and happy Halloween!!!!! See you next month ...

Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE
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NEW RELEASES FOR 10/28/11:

BASTARD "CONTROLLED IN THE FRAME" 7" (540)
Holy shit ... finally an official reissue of this raging Japanese slab from 1989. Incredible packaging, great reissue all around. Essential!

TENEMENT "TAKING EVERYTHING" 7" (TOXIC POP)
Appleton, WI's Tenement play some of the best poppy/melodic grunge/punk we've ever heard. We were first introduced to them through their EP on 608 Kisses Records, which was surely a solid effort, but it was their songs on the split 7"s with Used Kids and Friendly Fire that really got us hooked, along with their contribution to the Dead Broke Rekerds vol. 3 cassette compilation. We found ourselves instantly neglecting everything else on these releases to keep going back and playing the Tenement tracks over and over and over. After catching a live show in DC on their tour with Used Kids we fell in love and now we couldn't be more excited to be releasing this 7" single of four brand new songs which were recorded at the same time as their Napalm Dream LP on Mandible Records/Hang Up Records. You can hear elements of influences from bands like Sugar, the Replacements, Mudhoney, Husker Du, and Tad, but the sound is all their own. Both the guitars and the vocals have that perfect balance of crunch and melody and the leads have just enough feedback to give them some grit. We can't get enough.

LOVE TRIANGLE, THE "BOOMERANG GIRL" 7" (DIRE)
Brand new single from this excellent English combo featuring a couple of Shitty Limits. Like their earlier tapes and single, these two songs combine the frantic energy of early punk like the Buzzcocks with the tossed-off quality of 60s Nuggets comps and a killer raw 4-track recording. I dare you to listen to this single and not be chanting "booma booma booma RANG! RANG! RANG! RANG!" for days afterward.

SCEPTERS "CHILDSPLAY" 7" (DIRE)
Final 7" from this British post-punk band featuring some familiar faces. While their earlier recordings had an upbeat, jerky sound somewhere between X-Ray Spex and the rawer early post-punk bands, these final two songs from the band are downbeat, dirgey, and depressing. You still get Ralph's trademark weird guitar, but the emphasis here is on the dark atmosphere and brooding melodies. It's a shame they're done, as these two songs show an intriguing and unique change in direction. RIP Sceptres.

CREAMERS "MODERN DAY" 7" (JOLLY DREAM)
A straight-forward, pissed-off snot rocket fired off from a garage haunted by brats weaned on early Black Flag and Slaughter & The Dogs. “Modern Day,” the debut 7-inch from Austin TX CREAMERS, exhumes the dumbed down innocence of Killed By Death. This easily steals you back to the point before punk rock got PC and started trying to justify its own angst. The brutality comes from the attitude and not the tempo. Limited to 500 copies on white vinyl. Housed in cardstock sleeves.

AVON LADIES "GUNS AND GOLD" 7" (KATORGA WORKS)
The debut EP of Arizona's Avon Ladies, a dark and twisted mess of a band consisting of members of the legendary h100s and the underappreciated-yet-awesome Pigeon Religion. With their unique and depraved brand of hardcore, Avon Ladies has become one of the most exciting bands to come out of the Arizona in a long time. Comes in a slick looking gold foil stamped pocket sleeve. Worth it!

RED DONS "A FORCED TURNING POINT" 7" (NO OPTIONS)
This EP with a 6:20 runtime contains two songs that have been played live by the band for some time now, and where finally recorded with Mike Lust, who is known for his work with THE TYRADES, over the summer in Chicago. For those who don't know RED DONS are the continuation of the much loved OBSERVERS and follow the same style while adding a bit more straight forward 80's hardcore drive much like early ADOLESCENTS and DESCENDANTS. This record continues right where the last LP "Fake Meets Failure" left off.

VACCUUM "S/T (2011) 7" (VACCUUM)
Brand new EP from these Bay Area ragers. Unlike a lot of what's happening now, it's not another Kyushyu-a-like clone here. Just simple hardcore that covers all ground from mid-paced to blazing through the course of this EP with feedback bleeding from every pore. Nods to all times and places throughout the history of hardcore punk without sounding like anything specific.

BLOODKROW BUTCHER "S/T" 7" (BLOODKROW)
Raw, tuneful GBG influenced hardcore punk from lowell, MA. Taking notes from early Swedish/UK hardcore in the sense that the songs are abrasive and catchy without any sort of modern frills.

NEMESIS "DOU-KOKU" 7" (SOLAR FUNERAL)
Hailing from Fukuoka, Japan, NEMESIS is a young band taking cues from UK hardcore punk but played with the speed and intensity of early WARHEAD / NIGHTMARE, with an underlying Kyushu twist that brings homemates KURO to mind. Aggressive vocals, gang choruses, powerful guitars and intense drumming: unmistakably Japanese, this band carries on in the tradition of the Selfish / Blood Sucker / Discrete Records roster. 4 tracks that go for the throat. Raw and pure energy.

TERRIBLE FEELINGS "IMPENDING DOOM" 7" (DERANGED)
North American pressing of their superb Impending Doom 7". Someone described the music as "Loud, dark, therapeutic, and rough around the edges", and Anton once said he played "black angst-ridden power pop." Both quotes sum up Terrible Feelings pretty well. Doomsday pop with punkrock roots. Place their sound somewhere in the wastelands between Wipers, Masshysteri, Ebba Grön and Murder City Devils. Album and US tour in the works for Spring 2012.

NEGATIVE LIFESTYLE "PANIC" 7" (DERANGED)
Second 7" from Sweden’s Negative Lifestyle offers more of the same sloppy 80’s hardcore punk by way of Europe. On Panic, the band returns with 7 new tracks that include a few melodic gems that really sets this record apart. No bullshit, no reverb, no trend-hop ? just a three piece trying to play pop songs using 80’s hardcore as its medium.

UNLEARN "S/T" 7" (DERANGED)
A loud and noisy fury of raw punk attack from Vancouver. Vocals distorted in anguish and a wall of guitars tweaked to ear splitting frequencies held down with an impressive d-beat attack. These guys are definitely into DISCLOSE and MEANWHILE. So far they've released 2 demo tapes, which have received several positive reviews. Future releases include a split 7" with KRUEL and a self-titled LP in September. This one is over in a flash, so prepare for the most pummeling 8min. of your day.

WHITE LUNG / NU SENSAE - SPLIT 7" (DERANGED)
What's a merch table without a new tour single? Problem solved. One new song each for Nü Sensae and White Lung's May-July 2011 North American tour. Initial pressing of 700.

MEAN JEANS / HOLLYWOOD - SPLIT 7" (BIG NECK)
Mean Jeans out of Portland Oregon team up with HOLLYWOOD from Baltimore to destroy rock n roll in one AWESOME EP. (Let's Go Before I Blow My) Brains Out was recorded by Qross at Red Lantern Studios in Portland. HOLLYWOOD's addition was recorded by their old guitarist at Developing Nations in Baltimore. Two different studios, two different sounds, one amazing record.

MONDO RAY "HYPNOTIZED" 7" (WINDIAN)
MONDO RAY has been at the forefront of Munich Germany’s Pop-Garage-Punk scene for a while now, pushing out a hand full of singles and an LP due out as well. The A-Side title track is a quick heater with a “West Coast Sound” drawing from the States and/or Australia, reminiscent of a Circa: Now! RFTC to the Scientists Pink Album. The B-Side “Nothing” is more of what you expect from this duo. Great Garage-Pop, with a Punk undertone, keeping this song moving at a nice pace. Overall, this single is perfect for those muggy summer days. Limited to 500 copies.

ART YARD "ALLSTON 1981" 7" (RIDE THE SNAKE)
Amazing archival release of two songs originally on the Propeller Product cassette compilation from 1981. Art Yard were a short lived, but great post punk band from Boston that could have gone on to greatness, but broke up instead leaving a handful of great tracks. Had this single come out in 1981 folks would be paying a small fortune for it every time a copy popped up

OUTDOORSMEN "VIOLENT HANDS" 7" (TOTAL PUNK)
San Francisco's Outdoorsmen are back with another 7" of GG inspired hate. Two quick blast of crude trashy punk that are over almost as quickly as they began. No time for guitar solos or self reflection, this is Total Punk pure and simple. This is the best looking cover art yet and it took a series of rejections to find someone willing to make this stamp. Pressing of 500 with hand stamped covers.

SLEAZE, THE "CALLED YOU ONCE" 7" (TOTAL PUNK)
Minneapolis's shittiest sons are back to deliver more of their wisdom to an indifferent public. When they aren't smokin fuckin cigs, or doing pcp, their blowin up the phones of unimpressed teenage girls. "Called You Once" is a snotty start stop punker that's sure to be a "hit in the pit!" The B side is "REtro Sexy Blue" a slow punk burner that shows they've got something else brewing under the surface. I can almost hear their pimples popping.

MIDNITE SNAXXX "GUY LIKE THAT" 7" (TOTAL PUNK)
Total Punk is proud to bring these Bay Area broads (members of the Bobbyteens, Trashwomen, and Loudmouths) into the family. I met the Snaxxx in Atlanta and they manhandled me, picked me up, and treated me like a submarine sandwich; then tried to force me into a strip club to watch them yell at strippers. These two short blast of tough edged bubble gum punk may make them seem sweet, but beware these aren't those kind of snaxxx. This shit ain't cute its TOTAL PUNK!!!

PERSONAL & THE PIZZAS "DEAD MEAT" 7" (TOTAL PUNK)
Here it is, the first in a long line of fine Total punk slabs of wax to come. We decided to start things off with our favorite greasy wop toughs, Personal & The Pizzas. ‘Dead Meat’ is a Dictators style fist pumper with Stiv whispers, chain solos, and chants abound. And it’s all about pulverizing creeps. On the B-side we get ‘Joanie’, a punk ballad about stalking some lucky lady in hopes of fellating her that would make Joey proud. 600 pressed. All hand stamped and all Totally punk.

YOUNG OFFENDERS "SISTER SERIES" 7" (RAZORCAKE)
At first glance, the Young Offenders can easily be mistaken for a pack of reckless sods who seem hell-bent on nothing more than beer and a close shave. But on further inspection, you can find them to be a vital cornucopia of endearing personalities and regional accents who have harvested their favorite aspects of post-punk, power pop, and early hardcore to create a sound that is unmistakably their own. In this volume of the Razorcake Sister Series we've teamed the driving, hot steel of the Young Offenders with the Hex Dispensers’ rust and bones witchery. Both bands have an incredibly unique style and play it with pride. And in their pride you can see that they both harness a deep appreciation for their influences, and music as a whole. Hopefully, with these records you can see our appreciation for both of them as well.

HEX DISPENSERS "SISTER SERIES" 7" (RAZORCAKE)
The Hex Dispensers may be obsessed with the dark shadows of the underworld, but they're far from trapped by these interests. Their lyrics speak truths on the most relatable levels, and, at times, are not restricted by reality. While their music sears out of your speakers like an egg cracked onto a Texan sidewalk in the middle of summer, the sizzling and eventual burning is transformed into hauntingly beautiful male and female harmonies. In this volume of the Razorcake Sister Series we've teamed the driving, hot steel of the Young Offenders with the Hex Dispensers’ rust and bones witchery. Both bands have an incredibly unique style and play it with pride. And in their pride you can see that they both harness a deep appreciation for their influences, and music as a whole. Hopefully, with these records you can see our appreciation for both of them as well.

STATE VIOLENCE "S/T" 7" (HESITATION WOUND)
tate Violence is a hodge podge of members from every other band in DC, including Deathrats, Sick Fix, Hot Mess, and Lotus Fucker. With a demo that barely anyone in DC got their hands on , as well as, a split 7" with fellow DC natives L&T&W to their name, State Violence plays a raw style of punk. This record is noisy at times and raging always. 7 songs in just as many minutes this record rips like the best.

NUKEHAMMER "SOVIET RUST BELT" 7" (HESITATION WOUND)
The first vinyl appearance from this Ohio 3 piece. 7 crashing tracks of mid-paced Rust Belt d-beat punk, mixing a clusterfuck of influences and styles ranging from Kaaos to Gauze to Animosity-era C.O.C. This E.P. contains 5 songs from the demos given proper recording treatment and 2 previously unheard. Analog recording at CDR in Columbus and mastered by Audio Siege for maximum ear piercing ferocity.

BYRDS OF PARADISE "OMEGA MAN" 7" (DON GIOVANNI)
Two-song single from this great noisy pop band. Big hooks and TONS of noise all over everything. Fans of everything early Dinosaur Jr to the Men to Vivian Girls (minus the cutesy vocals) will get into this hard. Killer.

BLACK WINE "AOTU SINGLES SERIES" 7" (ART OF THE UNDERGROUND)
Great 90's influenced grungy punk from New Jersey featuring members of The Ergs! and Hunchback. Very classy! 350 Pressed.

SUNDIALS "AOTU SINGLES SERIES" 7" (ART OF THE UNDERGROUND)
Richmond, VA trio bringing back the sound that you love that Matador Records is generally home to such as bands like Pavement and early Yo La Tengo. Energetic, catchy, and clever songwriting.

PLATES "AOTU SINGLES SERIES" 7" (ART OF THE UNDERGROUND)
Buffalo, NY garage punk mixed with intense, aggravated vocals creating a refreshing sound to confide in when you want to annihilate everything around you. For fans of Eddy Current Suppression Ring and Pissed Jeans. 250 Pressed.

DEAD MECHANICAL "AOTU SINGLES SERIES" 7" (ART OF THE UNDERGROUND)
Baltimore, MD indie pop punk! Great combo of gruff and smooth cool vocals. This band is the definition of power trio. 350 Pressed.

SCUM AGAIN "S/T" 7" (TOXIC POP)
Scum Again are a new-ish band out of Baltimore, MD featuring 4 guys who have been around the local punk scene for many years. You may have checked out some of their previous bands like Warpriest, The Squints, Diablero, Mind As Prison, and Plaguewielder...well this band only has the DIY ethic in common with their previous bands. These boys are letting their love for catchy but gritty poppy punk to shine through with Scum Again. You'll hear influences from bands like Crimpshrine, Fifteen, and the Broadways. Punk rock with hooks that's a bit rough around the edges and full of piss and vinegar.

WARDOGS "OUTCAST BEHAVIOR" 7" (CARRY THE WEIGHT)
Debut 7" following a 2010 demo. Wardogs is a CCHC band taking influence from bands like Outburst, Warzone and Iron Boots.

WAYFARER "LETUMUS CATHARI" PIC 7" (CARRY THE WEIGHT)
The latest release from the UK's WAYFARER, which is a concept 7" dealing with the Catholic crusade against the Cathars in France during the 12th century. Packaging is superb and the record is loaded with awesome Integrity-esque metallic hardcore. Killer!

HARBOUR "S/T" 7" (CARRY THE WEIGHT)
Taking influences from the likes of Dag Nasty, Government Issue and Articles of Faith, this CCHC outfit delivers mature and well executed hardcore punk that should make Wales proud.

VOID "SESSIONS 1981-1983" LP (DISCHORD)
Thirty miles north of DC, there is a town called Columbia - one of the first planned communities in the US, and in retrospect, the perfect birthplace for a band as completely chaotic as Void. Void played from 1980-'83, and although they are often credited for creating the template for alternative metal, their only official releases were the tracks on Flex Your Head and their split LP with The Faith. While organizing the Dischord archive, we came across the 4-track recordings of Void's first session at Hit and Run from 1981. Sessions: 1981- 83 features this never-released recording along with the first Inner Ear demo (which includes the Flex Your Head cuts and the songs that ended up on the Condensed Flesh 7 inch), two out-takes from their second Inner Ear session, and a couple of live recordings - including one that may be the last song they ever played.

FAITH "SUBJECT TO CHANGE / FIRST DEMO" LP (DISCHORD)
The fall of 1981 found the Washington, DC punk scene in a fallow periods when a number of active bands broke up at the same time. SOA, Minor Threat, Red C and The Untouchables had all split up, and this resulted in a number of the musicians reorganizing. Mike and Ivor from SOA , Alec of The Untouchables and Chris Bald formed Faith and played their first show at H.B. Woodlawn High School in November '81. At the end of 1982, Eddie (also a former member of The Untouchables) joined Faith as a second guitarist and six months later they recorded the Subject to Change 12" EP. Though clocking in at less than 14 minutes, this record was hugely important not only to the people here in D.C but all around the world. On Subject to Change Faith introduced a layered melodic approach that would blossom fully in later Faith-related bands like Rites of Spring and Embrace. For this reissued edition of Subject to Change we have expanded the release from its original EP format into a full-length with the addition of 11-tracks from the band’s first demo recorded in 1981 at Inner Ear Studios. Most of these songs were later re-recorded and included on the band’s 1982 split LP with Void

VACANT STATE "FILL THE VOID" LP (DERANGED)
Debut 11 song Lp. Early 80's influenced USHC. If you know Vacant State this is what you come to expect, an obvious Boston crew (Last Rights, Negative Fx, SSD) influence along with Negative Approach. With an Oi twist comparable to more current bands like 86 Mentality and Commitment Crew. Artwork By Dry-Rot's Jordan Darby.

NO PROBLEM "AND NOW THIS" LP (DERANGED)
Debut full length from Canada’s NO PROBLEM is an absolute hardcore punk scorcher. With two great 7”s in 2010-2011, this album showcases a band at ease with their ‘sound’ - blending hardcore and punk with plenty of big riffs and melodies, not unlike Fucked Up’s pre Matador days. Consistent with their earlier recordings, AND NOW THIS is essentially a hardcore record with melodic punk sensibilities similar to the ADOLESCENTS and the OBSERVERS. Featuring Graeme from the Wednesday Night Heroes and recorded by Jonah Falco from Fucked Up.

MEN, THE "IMMACULADA" LP (DERANGED)
Repress of THE MEN's self-released album originally limited to 500 copies. 8 songs of desperate, fuzzed out, riff laden punk/post-punk. But this release really is an excellent mash of shoegaze and drony soundscapes with buried vocals beneath it all. Dreamy at times and get that Sonic Youth vibe. Their new album just came out on Sacred Bones records.

DRY HUMP "FUCKS YOUR EARS" LP (SEX CULT)
Undeniably Raging Hardcore Punk from Boston / Lowell Ma featuring members of MALE NURSES / BRAIN KILLER / BLOOD KROW BUTCHER. Album is continuous, ebbing and flowing between OUTCOLD style panicked aggression and POISON IDEA-esq absolute fury. Brutally hectic lead guitars reminiscent of JERRYS KIDS, along with ugly fuzzed-out droning in between tracks. Will thoroughly fuck your ears into submission. Amazingly fucked up cover art and hand written lyric sheet on either Red/White/Blue card stock. First and only release on Sex Cult Records.

IMPOSTERS "ANIMAL MAGNETISM" LP (DEAD BEAT)
So many modern bands have has been described as surf punk, but almost all of them fall short. The one band that comes to mind that truly fits that description is Hermosa Beach's THE IMPOSTERS. Raised on bands like Agent Orange, the Adolescents, the Gears and JFA, THE IMPOSTERS impecably revive a sound that hasn't been done justice in many many years. Through snarling bouncy riffs and shredded wasted nights, THE IMPOSTERS carve out 13 nasty anthems of surf infected punk rock . If bands like the Simpletones, Sick Pleasure, Agent Orange, Red Kross or Negative Trend mean anything to ya, than this one's definately right up yer alley. Locals only fuckers. No posers.

VACATION "S/T" LP (MANDIBLE)
Vacation plays high-energy/lo-fidelity punk with a perfect balance of blown-out noise and memorable hooks. Their debut LP is an indie/ pop punk record that ebbs and flows like a mushroom trip. The most legendary mushroom trip.

LOST TRIBE "S/T" LP (BLIND PROPHET)
Blind Prophet Records is very proud to present the debut album from Richmond, VA's Lost Tribe. Lost Tribe play apocalyptic post-peacepunk darkwave but with with a solid d-beat & crust backbone that makes this a record both for punks and dark music freaks alike. The atmosphere is comparable to that of The Mob, New Model Army, or The Chameleons but with the power of Discharge or Amebix's rhythm section. It goes without saying that their live show is not to be missed, and you can expect a healthy dose of smoke machines, sweat, studs, and leather. Features members of Aghast, Empty Grave, Syndrome, and Caves Caverns. Comes in a deluxe foil embossed gatefold jacket with a printed inner sleeve (with lyrics!) and pressed on 150-gram vinyl.

AHGAST "BLOOD OPINION" LP (DISTORT REALITY)
"I've always thought it a criminal shame that while people shart themselves left and right over Lebenden Toten (and rightly so) and herald them as the true long-time pre-trend noise believers (and rightly so)......Aghast, who is equally worthy of your sharts and has been playing for basically just as long, still languishes behind as the secret noise bomb of the northeast. It's not for want of quality. Aghast has been on a good upward trend since day one, and this is no exception. This LP is to be filed with their latest 7" as their best works to date, more fully encapsulating their take on crasher crust. This could sound biased but it's the drumming here that really clinches this band. Yes the chaotic arrangements and catchy songwriting push and pull together to make a good listen, but the real fluid drum style and impeccable sense of composition is what really takes this band to the next level. Also, a good working example of a factor in this style that so many non-Japanese bands seem to forget: that you can have a "good", full, strong studio recording that still sounds noize as fvck." - http://sphc.bigcartel.com/

CRUSADES "THE SUN IS DOWN..." LP (RAZORCAKE)
To call the Ottawa punk scene incestual makes it sound too wholesome. At this point, a band family tree would be impossible. They’ve crossed the line into band forest territory; new sprouts feeding off the old growth. It’s a successful ecosystem inhabited by amazing musicians. At the end of the day, those people and their bands are releasing the most high quality records, per capita, in the entire world. The newest germination is Crusades’ debut full-length, The Sun Is Down and the Night Is Riding In. In my eyes, all punk worth a damn is somewhat anti-Christian, but Crusades take it to a new level. They combine their disdain for organized religion with melodies four voices deep. Crusades own the night, enlisting the unholy powers of unlikely allies like The Chinese Telephones, From Ashes Rise, and Alice Cooper.

LEMURIA "PEBBLE" LP (BRIDGE 9)
With some of the sweetest sounding girl/boy dueling vocals heard in indie rock in years, Buffalo, NY's Lemuria is poised to be one of 2011's breakout artists. The band's debut Bridge Nine album, "Pebble," is chock full of catchy choruses, intricate guitar work and sugary vocals. The pristine recording was done at the Magpie Cage with producer J Robbins (Hey Mercedes, The Promise Ring, Jawbreaker) and delivers 11 solid tracks that are perfect for fans of Superchunk, Paramore, Get Up Kids and Sebadoh.

DEFECT DEFECT / DAYLIGHT ROBBERY / FOREIGN OBJECTS - SPLIT LP (DIRT CULT)
Literally, years in the making, this amazing record is finally seeing the light of day! This one-sided 12" featurs two songs each of my three favorite bands in punk rock today. Defect Defect has been around for ages, but really hit their stride with their debut full length released last year by Residue Records. Old school punk featuring members of all your favorite PDX punk bands like THE OBSERVERS, AUTISTIC YOUTH, THE MINDS, etc. As an added bonus, this record features my all time favorite song by the band, "People My Age." Daylight Robbery is a great Chicago band that sounds like a modern day X (Los Angeles) without the blues, or maybe the American GORILLA ANGREB. Foreign Objects should be familiar to those of you who have picked up past Dirt Cult Releases. Female fronted punk rock, like Kathlene Hannah fronting BLACK FLAG.

BAD SPORTS "KINGS OF THE WEEKEND" LP (DIRTNAP)
Bad Sports were formed in 2007 in Denton, Texas by Orville Neeley, Daniel Fried and Gregory Rutherford, who came from a variety of different bands in the North Texas area. Their debut self titled full length was released in late 2009 on Douchemaster Records following a string of singles, and showed the band's songwriting mature into a more refined pop territory without losing their edge. The group's energetic live shows (inclduing a show-stopping performance at Dirtnap Records' 2011 SXSW Showcase) have won over audiences across the US, as well as helped gain them notoriety as one of the best live acts in the nation. Prolific to a fault, Bad Sports members currently also play in the High Tension Wires, OBN IIIs, the live incarnation of Mind Spiders, Wiccans, Video, and many more. Kings Of The Weekend, the band's debut for Dirtnap Records, picks up right where the last one left off, showing a penchant for highly developed pop songwriting skills mixed with the speedy garage punk/pop sound of their first LP. A great recording by Mark Ryan of The Mind Spiders/Marked Men fame really compliments the band's sound, making this one of our absolute faves of 2011, as well as the 4th LP in a row Dirtnap has released by Texas bands. We should really just move there...........

MOTHER'S CHILDREN "ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH" LP (TAKEN BY SURPRISE)
Canada seems to be the new fertile ground for smashing powerpop. MOTHER'S CHILDREN hail from Ottawa, the same place as great bands like SEDATIVES, STEVE ADAMYK BAND (who they share a member with), WHITE WIRES and many others are from and keep making me go GAGA. This 6 track 12" is the follow up to their well received THAT'S WHO! LP on DERANGED. Dirk Klotzbach from OX put it this way (I fully agree!): I really hope that you all followed my call up from OX # 92 in the meanwhile and have bought yourself a copy of MOTHER`S CHILDREN "That´s Who" Debut LP. So just to make it clear once again, there is no excuse ! The same as great as mentioned LP is this follow-up 12" from the Canadians. Power Pop Glam´n´Roll driven to perfection that should be spinning on your record player multiple times a day and that still is on a par with it´s musical archetypes. Take your personal hits from the first three Powerpearls Compilations add it up with the two episodes of Killed By Glam, listen to "Milk & Alcohol" and "She´s A Windup" by DR. FEELGOOD once again, don´t forget your BOYS, STIFFS and FAST CARS records and imagine you would be warped right back to the Seventies where you would be seeing all those bands live on stage, because this is the moment when you realize that you are dancing and beerspitting right in front of the stage of a MOTHER`S CHILDREN show. Maybe you´ll even meet Noddy Holder or Gary Holton there on your timewarp.

HOLLYWOOD "STUNTS" LP (BIG NECK()
On their debut studio album this band has balanced the blown out sound of their first singles with 12 newly spit shined punk rock ‘n’ roll tunes. After former guitarist Christian Death moved to start The Mean Jeans, the former trio expanded into a five piece. While no members were hurt during the recording of Stunts, the sounds captured could bare the warning: KIDS, DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

LIEUTENANT "S/T" LP (ART OF THE UNDERGROUND)
A complete smoker that travels to many places melodic while still raging beyond belief. The rough mix of about half the songs has been circulating for about seven years… this is the complete, remixed, finished monster. Screen-printed artwork over individually hand-painted chipboard jackets. Members of LEMURIA, RUNNING FOR COVER, JOHN BROWNS ARMY, STILL ILL, KITTY LITTLE, FAILURES UNION, THEY LIVE, GIVE UP, HAIL MARY and more.Split label release with Art Of The Underground Records, Warm Bath Label ,and Peterwalkee Records. Cool silk screened covers, limited to 300 LP's.

BYRDS OF PARADISE "TEENAGE SYMPHONIES" LP (DON GIOVANNI)
At once filthy, dreamy, druggily intoxicating and soberingly intense, Brooklyn-based Byrds of Paradise churn out slop pop tunes wearing garage/psych/punk clothing that are as sweetly sticky as they are layered, noisy and driven. The band, started by D.C. expatriate Kenny Brown in late 2009, is clearly informed by classic D.C. punk sonics, although not defined by them. That winter, Brown left D.C. to return to his New Jersey home and dedicate several weeks to recording a long- planned demo with his dear old friend and now singer Jared J Jones, ex-Dustheads). Brown then relocated to Brooklyn, where a full band came together with Alan Yuch (ex- Mongoloids) on drums and Brenden Britz (Subway Sadists, Whiteworks) playing bass.

AMSTERDAMNED "S/T" LP (GUMMOPUNX)
After an earlier 7", now we're lucky enough to get a 12" compilation of previously-unreleased material by this awesome early 80s Dutch HC band. The sources come from a great-sounding live recording (sounds like it's straight from the sound board) and a rawer rehearsal recording, and feature tons of unreleased tracks. Essential stuff for your connoisseurs of early 80s Euro core.

VACCUUM "SPACE FI DEMO" TAPE
Second cassette release, with two songs from each of the two VACCUUM vinyl releases, but presented in entirely different "space fi" sound. Paco called it "Fisher Price Punk," but you might just call it ridiculous. 4 tracks, pro-dubbed/printed cassettes with printed covers.

NO STATIK "WE ALL DIE IN THE END" TAPE
Cassette version of the Prank Records 12" from 2010 with the A side from the Iron Lung Records 45 (so, a discography of sorts). 8 tracks, pro-dubbed/printed cassettes with printed covers.

OPT OUT - 2010 DEMO TAPE
This is the third run of our now not so new demo, but they have just been for sale at shows until now. Marginally active frustrated hardcore music from San Francisco with current/ex members of CONDENADA, ARTIMUS PYLE, BRILLIANT COLORS, DECONDITIONED and others. 8 tracks, pro-dubbed/printed cassettes with printed covers.

COUNTERFEIT GARBAGE - ISSUE # 6 ZINE
YES! Here it is, the brand new issue of one of America's best hardcore punk fanzines. I think this straight out trumps issue #5, both in terms of layout and content. Issue #6 features a SWEET TOOTH interview, review of a wild OMEGAS show, the return of the "Pretentious Assholes" record collecting section, and of course, one of the best record & zine review sections in hardcore/punk. CG#6 is back to the feel of earlier issues, with Matt executing the layout and Rob offering up the majority of the writing. Full size, 22 pages.

CHUNKS - ISSUE #4 ZINE
Brand new installment of this top notch Australian zine. This issue features an lengthy interview with FREE SPIRIT's horniest 8 year old transsexual manbaby DANIMAL. Also a cool feature on WNYUs classic "Crucial Chaos" radio show, a little tribute to 80's Australian rippers MASSAPEAL, and FLOORPUNCH's MARK PORTER talkin some football and doing word association. I've compared past issues of this zine to the infamous TOWN OF HARDCORE, and this one is no exception. Grab it while you can b/c these won't last long.

EXCITEMENT LEVEL ZERO - ISSUE #2 ZINE
Second issue of this Richmond hardcore zine dedicated to nothing but the best in no-bullshit HC. Features interviews with THE BOSTON STRANGLER, STRIPMINES, CRAZY SPIRIT, and ACCEPT THE DARKNESS fanzine. Rounded out by reviews and high quality live shots, recommended for cut-and-paste hardcore enthusiasts. Full size, 26 pages.

PUNKS PUNKS PUNKS - ISSUE #5 ZINE
In the 5th volume of the bay area's premiere underground punk zine, we interview Noose, Peace, and Needles. We also have a Q&A session with Henry Rollins, scene updates, an updated punk point list, the first Punks! Punks! Punks! Newsletter, and other various punk information.

GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD FANZINE - ISSUE #1
This is a fanzine based out of NYC about NYC. Interviews with Crazy Spirit, The Men, and Death First. Also includes an NYC venue report, food stuff, movie stuff, and Seinfeld stuff.

GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD SOUNDZINE - ISSUE #1 TAPE
Whatta neat idea! This soundzine comes on cassette tape and features recorded interviews done at this year's Chaos in Tejas. Bands interviewed are WOMEN IN PRISON, OMEGAS, DOUBLE NEGATIVE, IRON LUNG, and VAASKA. The B-side of the tape is a mix that'll make you wanna drive your car fast. Comes sealed in a nice baggie on professionally duplicated tapes, info card included.

MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #341 - OCTOBER 2011
It’s the greatest month of the year! October! A new issue of MRR hits the newsstands, this one is #341 and features a delightful cover by none other than Brian Walsby, hardcore illustrator extraordinaire! He is interviewed within, alongside Buffalo hardcore mutants PLATES, Gainesville’s savage DIET COKEHEADS, and Mallorcan punk destroyers DECRANEO. We got Australian garage sounds from ROYAL HEADACHE, who are currently on a US tour, Brazilian hardcore from the raging UNFIT SCUM, London garage slinksters BLACK MAMBA BEAT‘s tour of South Africa, and an interview with the evil minds behind Mongrel Zine. Plus we got an exclusive look at the illustrious ED NASTY AND THE DOPEHEADS for all you collector scum and KBD maniacs, and a scene report from San Jose, CA! All of that plus the usual columnists that rankle and sooth, the news you can use, and more reviews than you’re gonna know what to do with!

MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #342 - NOVEMBER 2011
Yes, kids, it’s the November 2011 issue of MRR! This month we have a noisecore symposium featuring members of Kyushu Japan’s finest, including CONFUSE and SEIG-HEIL. That’s right, the genre defining, brain annihilating sounds that have doomed many a punk to a life of spending loud night… We also have an interview with our own columnist George Tabb‘s former HC band from the early ’80s ROACH MOTEL! Plus, there are interviews with Buffalo NY’s hardcore mutants BROWN SUGAR, mysterious North Carolinians BRAIN F≠‚ Boston’s devastating BRAIN KILLER, more noize-not-music — from the Netherlands this time — with NEKROMANTIKER, some Oi! courtesy of Washington State’s AIRES AND GRACES, Canadian punkers VAPID, a talk with Nevin from long running Florida label IFB, and Brazilian anarcho-HC ragers NO REST. All of this madness along with the usual assortment of columnists to puzzle, delight and annoy, and the most extensive review section in punk rock print!

CHAOTIC DISCHORD "FUCK RELIGION, POLITICS, THE LOT OF YOU" CD (DEAD RINGER)
This CD compiles virtually all of Chaotic Dischord's early output including the "Fuck The World" 7" (1982), "Never Trust A Friend" 7" (1983), "Don't Throw It All Away" 12" EP (1983), and "Fuck Religion, Fuck Politics, Fuck The Lot Of You!" LP (1983), and their track from the "Riotous Assembly" compilation LP (1982). It features an exhaustive 31 songs total and serves as a great early years discography CD. The members of Vice Squad and their entourage were regularly making side projects (the others being Dead Katss and Sex Aids), and Chaotic Dischord was the most prolific and longest running of those projects, actually exceeding the lifespan of Vice Squad itself. Chaotic Dischord hated a lot of things, but they had a special hatred for Chaos UK and Disorder, two of the bands they were inspired by in an effort to mock. 'Dischord's main point of contention with Chaos UK and Disorder was that they thought those bands played a style of music that was tuneless, devoid of any musical quality, effortless, and ultimately talentless. This album features some of the earliest and best Chaotic Dischord material, and i hope some people might enjoy this CD.

DISORDER "TOTAL DISORDER" CD (DEAD RINGER)
Nifty singles collection CD combining all the early stuff on a handy little collection. Most people know the deal with Disorder, so there's no need to go into much detail about them. Along with Chaos UK, they represented the Bristol, England noise sound that was highly influential in Europe and Japan in the 1980s. This compiles all of the early singles onto one disc. If you're into noise, argh, fuzz, distort, and feedback, there's a good chance you're into Disorder.

VICE SQUAD "RIOT CITY YEARS" CD (DEAD RINGER)
After appearing on his Heartbeat Records compilation "Avon Calling" (1979), Simon Edwards of Heartbeat Records wanted to release an EP for upstart punks Vice Squad of their own. He approached Iain McKnay of Cherry Red Records who was handling the distribution for Heartbeat Records about releasing a Vice Squad EP. Iain McKnay resolutely opposed the idea and promptly turned down the proposition. Not to be deterred, Simon decided to form a new label with the members of Vice Squad as co-owners under the name of Riot City Records. The label debuted in 1980 with the first Vice Squad EP, "Last Rockers" and was a smashing success, selling over 20,000 copies of the 7" single. This CD compiles Vice Squad's Riot City Records era output including their "Last Rockers" 7" (1980), "Resurrection" 7" (1981), and the song "Coward" from the "Riotous Assembly" compilation LP (1982), which is a personal favorite. Vice Squad went on to sign to the major label EMI after these releases which brought about a great deal of controversy due to EMI's involvement in the arms trade and manufacture of weapons. Vice Squad then continued to use the Riot City Records logo on their releases leading to more confusion as many came to think that Riot City Records was owned by EMI (which would have meant that releases by anti-militarization bands on Riot City including Chaos UK, The Varukers, and The Underdogs among others would have been owned by EMI). Of course none of that was true, and it was just a shared logo before everything in the world was copyrighted. Vice Squad seems to get overlooked today often times, but they were a top tier UK82 band and one of the elites of the time, and this CD is a handy compilation of their best and earliest material. This CD also includes the Vice Squad side project Sex Aids 7" that was released by Riot City Records.

CHAOTIC DISCHORD "NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A FUCKIN RACKET" CD (PUNKCORE)
For those unfamiliar with the story behind Chaotic Dischord, they were formed as a joke band. Members of Vice Squad had started Riot City Records along with Heartbeat Records head honcho Simon Edwards. After Vice Squad signed to a major label after their second single on Riot City, they let Simon completely take over the operation of the label and to make all the decisions for himself. He went on to release records by Chaos UK and Disorder (on a side label for Disorder). However, the members of Vice Squad HATED both bands and thought they were both tuneless noise (arguably true), so they concocted an idea to make a joke band called Chaotik Dischord that made songs up on the spot in the same style as Chaos UK and Disorder. They recorded a demo tape and sent it to Simon as a joke to see if he'd fall for it. He did and in turn included them on the "Riotous Assembly" comp LP, mislabeling their name as Chaotic Dischord. Chaotic Dischord went on to be the most prolific band on Riot City Records as well as one of the best selling writing many songs making fun of bands like Chaos UK and even a song called "Fuck Off Ripcord" in the mid '80s. This CD actually combines two really good Chaotic Dischord albums onto one album. The first is the "Now! That's What I Call A Fuckin' Racket (Vol. 1)" LP from 1985 released on Riot City Records side label Not Very Nice Records (which according to Simon Edwards was released on "Not Very Nice Records because it wasn't really a very nice record"). The other LP on here is the "Live In New York" which was released by Riot City Records in 1984. In typical Chaotic Dischord style, the album wasn't live at all and they never played in New York or the United States. It was recorded live in the studio with audience sounds added in to make it sound like they were playing a massively large stadium to thousands of people. Of course the reality was Chaotic Dischord only played a few shows ever.
This album turned out to be quite controversial as Punkcore Records ended up getting sued by EMI because the cover of this was a rip off of the "Now!" music series that EMI had been releasing of complete and total pop crap. Subsequently, Punkcore was ordered to stop producing the CDs, so only a limited amount made it out into circulation. These are the remaining stock copies purchased directly from Punkcore Records.

RESTOCKS 10/28/11
BAD BANANA - S/T 7"
GIVE - BOOTS OF FAITH 7"
HOAX - S/T 7"
LEMURIA - OZZY 7"
MAJOR DAMAGE - S/T 7"
MINOR THREAT - FIRST DEMO TAPE 7"
NITAD - NU BORJAR MINNENA KOMMA TILLBAKA 7"
PSYCHED TO DIE - SCATTER BRAINED 7"
REPTILE HOUSE - I STUMBLE AS THE CROW FLIES 7"
RITES OF SPRING - ALL THROUGH A LIFE 7"
SHIRKS - DANGEROUS 7"
TEEN IDLES - S/T 7"
TRANZMITORS - YOU GET AROUND 7"
WARNING/WARNING - MY WORLD 7"
YOUNG GOVERNOR - CINDY'S GONNA SAVE ME 7"

4 OLD DISCHORD 7"S ON A 12" - V/A - COMP LP
ARTIFICIAL PEACE "COMPLETE SESSION NOV. 1981" LP
BIG EYES "HARD LIFE" LP
BRAIN KILLS "EVERY ACTUAL STATE IS CORRUPT" LP
BURNING LOVE "SONGS FOR BURNING LOVERS" LP
BUSY SIGNALS "S/T" LP
CAREER SUICIDE "ATTEMPTED SUICIDE" LP
CHRONIC SICK "CUTEST BAND IN HARDCORE" LP
CIA "GOD, GUTS, GUNS, AND MORE" LP
ESTRANGED, THE "STATIC THOUGHTS" LP
ESTRANGED, THE "THE SUBLIMINAL MAN" LP
EXPLODING HEARTS "GUITAR ROMANTIC" LP
FLEX YOUR HEAD - V/A - COMP LP
GESTAPO KHAZI "S/T" LP
GIUDA "RACEY ROLLER" LP
GRAY MATTER "FOOD FOR THOUGHT" LP
GRAY MATTER "TAKE IT BACK" LP
LEMURIA "GET BETTER" LP
MANIC ATTRACTS "EYES WIDE SHUT" LP
MARKED MEN "S/T" LP
MEAN JEANS "ARE YOU SERIOUS" LP
SCREAMING FEMALES "CASTLE TALK" LP
SCREAMING FEMALES "POWER MOVE" LP
TENEMENT "NAPALM DREAM" LP

DOUBLE NEGATIVE - THE WONDERFUL AND FRIGHTENING WORLD CD

NEW RELEASES / WEBSTORE CLOSING / TOURS / MORE!

2011-09-16T09:02:00.000-07:00

Two emails in one week! If you missed Tuesday's email, I'm thrilled to announce that both the NIGHT BIRDS "The Other Side of Darkness" LP/CD and the BRAIN F≠ "Sleep Rough" LP are finally in stock and shipping! Anyone who has placed an order will be happy to know that I am ALL caught up on mailorder - as of yesterday all NIGHT BIRDS preorders and BRAIN F≠ orders have been shipped. Aside from these new releases (which you need to order if you haven't yet), I have a small but awesome webstore update with some new records and a bunch of restocks, but first ...

WEBSTORE "CLOSING" Sept 19th through October 9th

Any orders placed in the webstore after SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 WILL NOT BE SHIPPED until the week of October 10th. As I mentioned, I will be on tour in Europe with NIGHT BIRDS (see dates below) ... the webstore will still be up and running and feel free to order as many records as you'd like, please just keep in mind that nothing is shipping until I return home next month. However, I WILL ship any order placed this weekend so don't let that stop you from ordering now, if you buy anything by sunday night (EST) your order will be in the mail before I leave!

I will be shipping a good amount of the new releases out to my distributors this week, so hopefully you'll see these LPs pop into your favorite store or distro by the end of the month if you aren't in the mailorder mood. Also the Brain F≠ is currently available through SORRY STATE RECORDS (who co-released the LP) and he has colored vinyl as well so if you simply can't wait for the Brain F≠ LP, feel free to order from Daniel while I'm gone.

Click HERE to go to the GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE
NEW STUFF can be found here

Quick summary of new stuff: the brand new (and sadly, final) 7" from Boston's SOCIAL CIRCKLE is now in the webstore; killer reissue of Australia's CHOSEN FEW; new LPs from CONDOMINUM, SHOPPERS, CITIZEN'S PATROL, and NO FUNERAL; Picked up the newest FERAL WARD releases, including the latest KIELTOLAKI and WARHEAD 7"s, as well as the KYLMA SOTA LP; A bunch of cool reissues and classics from RADIO BIRDMAN, HUSKER DU, 13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS, GORIES, REZILLOS, RED CROSS and a handful of sweet KILLED BY DEATH comps ... Please check out the full list below, I also put in a bunch of restocks (some SST titles, some fanclub restocks, and a bunch of LAST LAUGH KBD restocks) as well so be sure to check those out too.

Some Tours coming up from NIGHT BIRDS and COKE BUST, check em out!

NIGHT BIRDS EUROPEAN TOUR (SEPT-OCT):

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140469062699951

Do. 22.09.2011 - Amsterdam (NED) @ Occii w/ Glam, OD Kids
Fr. 23.09.2011 - Leipzig (GER) @ Zoro Fest w/ Systematic Death
Sa. 24.09.2011 - Venlo (NED) @ Perron 55 / R'n'R Fest w/ Direct Control
So. 25.09.2011 - London (UK) @ The Grosvenor w/ Little Ease
Mo. 26.09.2011 - Leeds (UK) @ House Show w/ Dry Heaves
Di. 27.09.2011 - Glasgow (UK) @ The 13th Note w/ No Island
Mi. 28.09.2011 - Swansea (WAL) @ Mozarts w/ Ssssnakes
Do. 29.09.2011 - Brighton (UK) @ Sticky Mike's Frog Bar w/ Legal Highs
Fr. 30.09.2011 - Kortrijk (BEL) @ The Pits w/ Direct Control, Citizens Patrol
Sa. 01.10.2011 - Paris (FRA) @ Le Parvis w/ Loud Girls, Police Truck
So. 02.10.2011 - Tübingen (GER) @ Epplehaus w/ The High Society
Mo. 03.10.2011 - Munich (GER) @ Kafe Kult w/ RVIVR (usa)
Di. 04.10.2011 - Bonn (GER) @ Bla w/ Monster Mash
Mi. 05.10.2011 - Berlin (GER) @ Bei Roy w/ Apostophe
Do. 06.10.2011 - Hamburg (GER) @ Hafenklang w/ Crimen, Criaturas
Fr. 07.10.2011 - Copenhagen (DEN) @ Stengade w/ Night Fever
Sa. 08.10.2011 - Bremen (GER) @ G 18 w/ Terrible Feelings

COKE BUST WEST COAST TOUR (OCTOBER):

www.cokebust.com

Saturday, October 8th / Oakland, CA @ The Swamp
w/ PERMANTENT RUIN, ZERO PROGRESS, YADOKAI, MIGRAINE

Sunday, October 9th / San Jose, CA @ House of the Dead Rat
w/ PERMANTENT RUIN, OPT OUT, “SPECIAL GUEST”

Monday, October 10th / Fresno, CA @ The Bel-Tower
w/ MOBIUS DICK, CVLT CIPHER, ON PARADE, GROW

Tuesday, October 11th / Pamona, CA @ Aladdin Jr.
w/ KNIFE FIGHT, CONCUSSION, ACxDC, STRESSCASE, LIFE OF REFUSAL

Wednesday, October 12th / Las Vegas, NV @ The Thunderbird Lounge at the Aruba Hotel
w/ LIFE OF REFUSAL, NESTS, SEEDS OF RAPE

Thursday, October 13th / Mesa, AZ @ The Underground (The Nile Basement)
w/ MAGNOM FORCE, NEVER MEANT, GODAWFULNOISE

Friday, October 14th / Fullerton, CA @ Riff Haus Studios
w/ DESPISE YOU, FINAL DRAFT, LIBERATE!, TENSION PLAGUES

Saturday, October 15th / San Francisco, CA @ 130 Ramsell St.
w/ FACE THE RAIL, OPT OUT

That's all for now ... I'll be responding to emails sporadically while on tour, and will take care of any loose ends when I return next month. If you need promos of new releases or want trade / wholesale information, please drop me a line and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks for reading!

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NEW IN THE WEBSTORE 9/16/11

BRAIN F≠ "SLEEP ROUGH" LP (GRAVE049)
The first two singles from North Carolina's Brain F≠ left a lot of people scratching their heads: Is it garage? Is it hardcore? (It's definitely punk.) How did they write such catchy riffs? How do you pronounce "F≠?" Brain F≠'s debut long player, Sleep Rough, will force you to ponder those same questions and may breed even more (and we mean that in the best way possible). Everything has been amped up for this release... the hard stuff is harder, the catchy stuff is catchier (oh, is it catchy!), and the weird stuff is weirder. There's no need for band comparisons, but if you're into that sort of thing then imagine the SAINTS' minds in TEENGENERATE and the AVENGERS' bodies sent to a dystopian future. Really, though, this sounds like the year 2011; if you like huge guitars, endless vocal hooks, and a turbo-charged rhythm section (you do), then you need to hear this record. Split release with SORRY STATE RECORDS.

NIGHT BIRDS "THE OTHER SIDE OF DARKNESS" LP/CD (GRAVE050)
At long last, the debut LP from NY/NJ's own NIGHT BIRDS is finally upon us! Following three well received 7" EPs, "The Other Side of Darkness" takes you on on a non-stop demented thrill ride with thirteen raging blasts of high-octane surf-inspired punk that the band has become known for. NIGHT BIRDS have pulled out all of the stops on this long player; honing their hardcore/punk/surf/garage hybrid sound to near perfection, delivering each and every song with urgent and unmistakable precision. With underlying themes of isolation, paranoia, depression, visions of total annihilation, and more horror/b-movie nods and references than you can count, "The Other Side of Darkness" is the ultimate soundtrack to that post-apocalyptic nightmare that you just can't seem to wake up from.

SOCIAL CIRCKLE "EXPIRATION DATE" 7" (SIDE TWO)
5 tracks of intense early 80's hardcore mixed with late 70's punk from all around the globe. More anger and speed than previous releases, SOCIAL CIRCKLE manages to exit on their most manic note while still maintaining the melody and catchy hooks of their 'Static Eyes' 7". Think ripping hardcore with songs you can actually remember. The follow up to 2009's 'City Shock' LP (No Way Records) this ep is the band's final offering.

KIELTOLAKI "KUOLEVA SYSTEEMI" 7" (FERAL WARD)
"Brand new, 4-song EP released for this Finnish band's recent US tour. Kieltolaki's previous LP was one of my favorite records of last year, and this EP picks up right where that monster left off. The production here is huge, taking the template established by Discharge's Why? album and making it bigger, louder, faster, and more complex. More importantly, though, this thing is just brimming with anger... I think these guys may be the most pissed-sounding band in hardcore today. Fucking ripping." - sorrystaterecords.com

WARHEAD "THE WORLD OF CONFUSION" 7" (FERAL WARD)
"After a break of seven years since their 2004 split EP with ORDER and an unbelievable twenty years since their classic "Cry Of Truth" debut EP Kyoto's WARHEAD are back with a new two song 7" of pure Japanese hardcore insanity co-released by La Vida Es Un Mus, Feral Ward and HG Fact. This release sees the Kyoto legends teaming up with Jacky from FRAMTID / GLOOM for two songs of blazing hardcore with manic screaming vocals, blown out distorted guitar riffs and frantic guitar solos. Both songs are equally as amazing as each other and I would struggle to pick a favourite. Totally fucking top notch hardcore up there with Japanese hardcore legends like BASTARD, GAUZE, DEATHSIDE etc. I can't recommend this enough. WARHEAD are one of best hardcore bands in Japan right now." - agitatezine.blogspot.com

CONDOMINIUM "WARM HOME" LP (CONDOMINIUM)
Condominium's first 12" release after 7"s on Fashionable Idiots continues to take a stroll down the path of stranger punk rock, sounding like three hardcore kids who got into '90s AmRep Records stuff as well as Flipper and Black Flag and spit it out in six songs of noisy, grimy and slightly experimental punk rock. 7 tracks / 22 minutes of the tense, noisy sounds we have come to expect from this St Paul, MN band. The boundaries of hardcore music continue to be challenged and the walls continue to crumble under the pressure.

CITIZENS PATROL "S/T" LP (SORRY STATE)
After two blistering 7"s on the mighty No Way Records, Holland's Citizens Patrol finally bless us with their debut full-length. If you expected they would change at all for this release, then you will be sorely disappointed. If you expected they will still play the same band of ripping, early 80s-inspired hardcore they've always played, then you will be extremely pleased. This time around the band delivers a slightly more powerful recording and some of their absolute catchiest ragers yet.

KYLMA SOTA "10 TRACKS" LP (FERAL WARD)
This is basically the perfect d-beat record of 2010. Avoiding the clichés of raw-sloppy-crust mess that's all too popular these days, KYLMÄ SOTA take cues from DISCLOSE but still sounds crisp and precise. Distortion aplenty that never gets in the way of song writing and execution. To top it all off, they throw in a cover of "if tomorrow don't comes" from the criminally underrated EVANCE, adding their own twist by singing it in Finnish.

SHOPPERS "SILVER YEAR" LP (FEEBLE MINDS)
Debut full length from SHOPPERS. Syracuse, NY ‘indie’ influenced noise punk. A mix of new and old from the band’s first year of existence: rerecorded takes from the ‘Goodbye to all that.’ and ‘You shot me... ’ cassettes as well as brand new anthems to kick start your personal sexual revolution. This is a split release with Drugged Conscience.

CHOSEN FEW "THE JOKES ON US" LP (GOING UNDERGROUND)
Official reissue of THE classic Aussie-Punk smasher , pressed on a 45rpm 12" for maximum volume. For those unfamiliar this is First Wave PUNK from 1978. The tracks have not been remixed so they sound just as killer , if not better than the original 7".

NO FUNERAL "6 SONG EP" 12" (WANDS)
In a town where the midsummer days reach into the triple digits and the debris of the dejected pollute the state of evolution comes the most recent addition to the blackened cult of Wands. No Funeral’s music is riddled with anger and disgust for this plane of existence. The vocals are belted out of the depths of a self-defeating depressive urgency, a calling for death in its most vengeful form. There is an obvious harkening back to the more punk aesthetics of their forefathers that is ever present in the bass and drum approach that crashes head long into the mournful tremolo of the guitars. This is the overlooked harsh reality of the neglected souls that wade waist deep in the stomach of the beast.

HUNGER PAINS "S/T" 7" (FEEBLE MINDS)
Vinyl debut from Assault City's metallic crust 'core HUNGER PAINS. Features guitar work akin to classic metal-tinged Japanese hardcore coupled with the thunderous rhythm of 90's vegan crust, all backed with thickly layered dissonance courtesy of front-man Weston Czerkies' solo noise project SUNKEN CHEEK. This is a split release with PRGNT Records.

SHITDOGS, THE "THE HISTORY OF CHEESE" 2x7" (LAST LAUGH)
Right here we have a double single by a Louisiana bar punk trailer trash assault from the early 80's. The Shit Dogs (aptly named) peddle smut and smashed guitars with a crewd sound. There's a Ramones style flavor, definitely could see Dee Dee loving this band, as well as Floridian's The Eat in on the undertaking. 2x7 inches made for spinning over and over again, thanks to Last Laugh Records.

RED CROSS "RICH BRAT" 7" (FANCLUB)
Rare reissue of 1979-82 crude punk gems!

WE THE PEOPLE "TURN OFF YOUR CRYING GUN" 7" (HOTLINE)
60s Garage 45-We The People - Turn Off Your Crying Gun / My Brother The Man - Very limited reissue with printed black & white picture sleeve. "Crying Gun"' is UNAVAILABLE on ANY We The People compilation CD or LP, great 1966 unreleased garage with look a like Hotline labels.

HUSKER DU "LAND SPEED RECORD" LP (SST)
Land Speed Record fully exposes the rage and manic energy that drove Hüsker Dü to dizzying heights of creative and critical success; it's an incredible document of a live Minneapolis show from 1981 featuring the band in its embryonic form. Bob Mould and company seem bent on driving themselves to the brink of insanity as they plow through the performance with all the subtlety of a freight train out of control.

GORIES, THE "HOUSE ROCKIN" LP (CRYPT)
The Gories are an American garage rock trio that formed in Detroit in 1986. They were among the first 1980s garage punk bands to incorporate overt blues influences. The band features Mick Collins (of The Dirtbombs), Dan Kroha (of The Demolition Doll Rods) on guitar and vocals, and Peggy O'Neill on drums. House Rockin is considered to be "The Gories best record; a triumph of feeling, grit, reverberation and style. The record was famously recorded in a tin shack and has the raw feeling tha everyone tries
to imitate but few can. Dan went on to do Dollrods while Mick formed the Dirtbombs, both are great but neither comes close to the true transcendent glory of this particular Gories record."

RADIO BIRDMAN "RADIOS APPEAR" LP (4 MEN WITH BEARDS)
Originally released in 1977, Radios Appear is the debut album from one of most important Australian bands of all time. Though they are often lumped in with the punk-rock sound of their contemporaries in London and New York, they actually owe more to the earlier sounds of Detroit, specifically the Stooges and the MC5. Their debut is a scorching piece of snotty rock and roll unparalleled in their country or beyond. Reissued here on 180g vinyl with a deluxe tip-on jacket and insert.

REZILLOS "CAN'T STAND THE REZILLOS" LP (RHINO)
The Rezillos 1978 punk classic Can't Stand the Rezillos was the Glasgow band's only studio album, reaching the Top 10 on the UK album chart. It's all here: hyperactive tempos, raging guitars, abbreviated pop melodies and slightly off-kilter lyrics that display a fascination with junk culture and '60s pop.

13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS "PSYCHADELIC SOUNDS (MONO)" LP (SUNDAZED)
For the first time in 40 years, here it is in dangerously powerful MONO, exactly as it was intended: the stupefying debut album by Texas’ heroic psychedelic point-men, the 13th Floor Elevators, on Sundazed’s uncannily accurate high-definition vinyl! The unearthly banshee howl of Roky Erickson, the blistering guitar of Stacy Sutherland and the demented electric jug of Tommy Hall haven’t sounded this scary since their glory days in the third eye of the lysergic hurricane!

KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 6 - V/A - COMP LP (REDRUM)
Punk rock ground zero, 'nuf said. Issued by Australians & one of the few volumes that doesn't concentrate on Americans: Jap, Swiss, Austrian, Belgian, Italian, Scottish, & Finnish heavy hitters. Also a few detours to places like Ohio & Colorado, just cause. Tracklisting: Kids-This is Rock n Roll, Funeral Dress-Army Life, Dirt Shit-Exit, Next-Monotony, Insults-Just a Doper, Ed Nasty & the Dopeds-You Sucker, Hitler SS-Slave, Tampax-UFO Dictator, Revenge 88-Neon Lights, Screaming Urge-Homework, Schund-Schund, GISM-Exclamations, Frantix-My Dad's a Fuckin Alcoholic, Glueams-Mental, Paykik Volts-Totally Useless, Fire Exit-Time Wall, Mark Truth & the Liars-Prisoners of Time, So-Meilla Voisi Tunaau Olla Hauskaa.

KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 7 - V/A - COMP LP (REDRUM)
Compiled by the makers of the 'Bloodstains Across...' series. Poke at the guy who compiled KBD 5 & 6, featuring records from his personal want list. Danish, Swiss, SF, North Carolina, Scottish, Canadian, NY, French, Italian, & Texan punkers. Tracklisting: Village Pistols-Big Money, Fire Exit-Time Wall, Rude Norton-Tits on the Beach, Chain Gang-My Fly, Guilty Razors-I Don't Wanna Be Rich, Ed Nasty & the Dopeds-I'm Gonna Be Everything, Tampax-UFO Dictator, Absentees-Tryin To Mess With Me, Dot Vaeth Group-Armed Robbery, Cigarettes-They're Back Again, Lost Kids-Cola Freaks, Fresh Color-The Source, Hated-Seize the Middle East, Maids-Back to Bataan, DDT-I'm Walking Down the Psychopath, Sperma-Bomb, Ice Nine-Out Out Out, MD-Manisch Depressiv.

KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 8.5 - V/A- COMP LP (REDRUM)
"KILLED BY DEATH Volume 8.5 – still stands as one of my 2-3 favorites of KBD Wave 2. It contains some of the big boys of punk rock lore, starting with the fast and angry “I Rock I Ran” by Louisiana’s TOXIN III. There’s the classy, tasteful “S&M” by PUBLIC DISTURBANCE, which is this strange cross between Dickies-like carnival punk and ultra-snotty punk/oi filth a la some of those UK acts with giant eye-gouging mohawks who roamed the era. Other classics that belong in any dabbler’s or obsessive’s collection: the gonzo & raw “Twinkie Madness” by THE COSMETICS; the hardcore-tempo fuzz-out “Killed In Jail” by the LATIN DOGS; and of course the deadly lo-fi piledriver “Killer Cain” by the mighty SHIT DOGS, a band made known to me by the LAZY COWGIRLS long before the term “KBD” turned into a household catchphrase and dating scene pick-up line. Only clunkers like THE MATCHHEADS and the TURNBUCKLES keep this volume from breathing the rarified air of Volumes #1-4, but that may be some internalized shock-of-the-new nostalgia talkin’. This is one of the ones you gotta have, and one the kids’ll be coming back to for millennia." - agonyshorthand.blogspot.com

KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 9 - V/A - COMP LP (REDRUM)
Prime era punk electrocuters, and for my money the best volume in the series. Plenty of snot but also cruder than usual, in no small part because there are so many songs by stoopid, stuporiffic Indiana kids like the Panics, Jetsons & Eddie Flower's Gizmos. If the scent of Pabst is your perfume, your needed mental wallpaper is right here. Tracklisting: Tapeworm-Break My Face, Tapeworm-Blues for An Insurance Salesman, Crap Detectors-Police State, Corpsicles-Big Doings, Panics-I Wanna Kill My Mom, Nothing-Uniformz, Epicycle-You're Not Gonna Get It, Accident-Kill the Bee Gees, Jetsons-Suicidal Tendencies, Hammer Damage-Laugh, Shirkers-Drunk & Disorderly, Vains-School Jerks, Gizmos-Amerika First, La Peste-Better Off Dead, Sado Nation-On Whom They Beat, Ex Blank Ex-You're Full of Shit, Breakouts-In Vagueness Deal, Ice Nine-Revolting Mess.

KILLED BY DEATH VOL. 10 - V/A COMP LP (REDRUM)
3rd all-American volume, except that it somehow also includes some Canadians. That's okay, Americans will eat anything, and I'm sure Canadians are included. Most brutal cuts here are courtesy of Boston's Unnatural Axe, Phoenix's Red Squares, Louisville's Endtables. Beatles cover by Sick & the Lame is, as you might imagine, useful in many, many contexts. Tracklisting: Vomit Pigs-Useless Eater, Tragics-Laughing Lover, Descendants-Unnational Anthem, 63 Monroe-Hijack Victim, Executives-Jet Set, Grim Klone Band-Heat's Rising, Grim Klone Band-Jevovah's Witness, Cringe-Spit on Your Grave, Voodoo Idols-We Dig Nixon, Red Squares-Time Change, Gentlemen of Horror-God Knows You By Name, Normals-Almost Ready, Discords-Dead Cubans, Trend-Band Aid, Count Vertigo-X Patriots, Unnatural Axe-The Creeper, Skinnies-Out of Order, Endtables-Circumciscion, Sick & the Lame-Ate Days a Week.

RESTOCKS 9/16/11

BLACK FLAG - NERVOUS BREAKDOWN 7"
DICKS - HATE THE POLICE 7"
DILS - 198 SECONDS OF 7"
DOUBLE NEGATIVE - HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL. 1 7"
DOUBLE NEGATIVE - HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL. 2 7"
HAMMER DAMAGE - LAUGH 7"
KRIG I HUDIK - S/T 7"
MINUTEMEN - PARANOID TIME 7"
PUNCTURE - MUCKY PUP 7"
REALLY RED - CROWD CONTROL 7"
SKINNIES, THE - KIL THE BEAT 7"
VICIOUS - OBSESSIVE 7"

BLACK FLAG - DAMAGED LP
BLACK FLAG - JEALOUS AGAIN 12"
BLOODSTAINS ACROSS CALIFORNIA - V/A - COMP LP
BLOODSTAINS ACROSS SWEDEN - V/A - COMP LP
CIRCLE JERKS - WILD IN THE STREETS LP
COMPLICATIONS - S/T LP
DESCENDENTS - BONUS FAT LP
DIRECT CONTROL - FAREWELL LP
HARD SKIN - SAME MEAT DIFFERENT GRAVY LP
HIS HERO IS GONE - THE PLOT SICKENS LP
HUSKER DU - METAL CIRCUS LP
INEPSY - CITY WEAPONS LP
INEPSY - R'N'R BABYLON LP
KIDS, THE - S/T LP
KVOTERING - SAMHALLETS FORRADARE LP
STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK - INCENSE AND PEPPERMINTS LP
VICIOUS - ALIENATED LP

TWO NEW GRAVE MISTAKE RELEASES OUT NOW!

2011-09-13T10:34:00.000-07:00

BRAIN F≠ "Sleep Rough" LP and NIGHT BIRDS "The Other Side of Darkness" LP/CD OUT TODAY!

Well, you've been hearing about both of these releases for the better part of the summer, and today is a glorious day because both records are FINALLY available! Two debut LPs from two of my favorite bands going today ... I'm extremely excited with how both of these releases turned out and I think you will be as well. Both releases are now available for order the GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE:

Order NIGHT BIRDS "The Other Side of Darkness" LP / CD HERE

Order BRAIN F≠ "Sleep Rough" LP (Color Vinyl) HERE

Of course, as you have probably noticed, we've been running NIGHT BIRDS preorders for the past few weeks. You'll be happy to hear that the preorders have begun shipping, I hope to have them all in the mail by the end of the week! Thanks to everyone who preordered for your support and your patience, hopefully the wait wasn't too painful and I can assure you that it was definitely worth it. Also, might as well let the cat out of the bag - we did up a couple hundred silver and black hand numbered silkscreened covers as the "limited version" ... our friend Aaron at Absent Printing here in Richmond did a wonderful job and we think you will be just as pleased. Those will be mailed out on a first come / first served basis (I had 125 available, the band had copies for their preorders as well) so if you got your order in within the first day, chances are you'll get one in your mailbox. I'm going to keep some of the package deals and special prices up through the weekend, so take advantage of those while you can!

The BRAIN F≠ "Sleep Rough" LP is also in house and ready to ship ... we didn't trouble ourselves with preorders on this release so no waiting required on this one. There are 227 copies on a nice, translucent Seafoam Green vinyl for mailorder ... both myself and SORRY STATE RECORDS (who co-released the LP) have color available in our respective webstores. Pick your poison. This LP is phenomenal - if you picked up either of the singles from earlier this year and were digging them, then you should definitely grab this LP because they went above and beyond on this release for sure and the full length definitely shows growth and maturity, while maintaing all of the similar elements that made those first two releases so memorable. Hell, even if you weren't completely sold with the singles, then this full length will most definitely make you see the light so pick it up!

While we didn't exactly hit the mark with a store/retail "street date," expect to see these pop up in your favorite stores and distros hopefully within the next several weeks! For all of our European friends, the NIGHT BIRDS LP will be pressed by TAKEN BY SURPRISE (just in time for their tour, see below), and the BRAIN F≠ LP will be pressed in the UK on the one and only STATIC SHOCK RECORDS (expect that version in October).

If you're just now coming out from beneath that rock you've been living under this year and both bands are completely foreign to you, please check out the descriptions below or even listen to some tracks from the records at the GRAVE MISTAKE BANDCAMP PAGE and see if that sparks your interest (it probably will)! Both records are also streaming on Spotify, and are available digitally on iTunes and other digital retailers.

Finally, before I wrap things up ... I will be on tour with NIGHT BIRDS from Sept 20th through October 10th (See dates below). In that time the webstore will be up and running, but NO ORDERS WILL SHIP until I get back. I'm going to try my hardest to ship out everything placed through Sunday, September 18th ... but anything ordered from the 19th on will most likely be held until I get home. I should be available by email most of the tour so if you have questions about an order, trade, wholesale, promos, or anything else, drop me a line at gravemistakerecords@gmail.com and I'll reply as soon as I can.

Thanks for reading! Now order some records!!!

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NEW GRAVE MISTAKE RELEASES
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 13, 2011:

GRAVE050: NIGHT BIRDS "THE OTHER SIDE OF DARKNESS" LP/CD
At long last, the debut LP from NY/NJ's own NIGHT BIRDS is finally upon us! Following three well received 7" EPs, "The Other Side of Darkness" takes you on on a non-stop demented thrill ride with thirteen raging blasts of high-octane surf-inspired punk that the band has become known for. NIGHT BIRDS have pulled out all of the stops on this long player; honing their hardcore/punk/surf/garage hybrid sound to near perfection, delivering each and every song with urgent and unmistakable precision. With underlying themes of isolation, paranoia, depression, visions of total annihilation, and more horror/b-movie nods and references than you can count, "The Other Side of Darkness" is the ultimate soundtrack for for that post-apocalyptic nightmare that you just can't seem to wake up from.

GRAVE049: BRAIN F≠ "SLEEP ROUGH" LP
The first two singles from North Carolina's Brain F≠ left a lot of people scratching their heads: Is it garage? Is it hardcore? (It's definitely punk.) How did they write such catchy riffs? How do you pronounce "F≠?" Brain F≠'s debut long player, Sleep Rough, will force you to ponder those same questions and may breed even more (and we mean that in the best way possible). Everything has been amped up for this release... the hard stuff is harder, the catchy stuff is catchier (oh, is it catchy!), and the weird stuff is weirder. There's no need for band comparisons, but if you're into that sort of thing then imagine the SAINTS' minds in TEENGENERATE and the AVENGERS' bodies sent to a dystopian future. Really, though, this sounds like the year 2011; if you like huge guitars, endless vocal hooks, and a turbo-charged rhythm section (you do), then you need to hear this record. Split release with SORRY STATE RECORDS.

NIGHT BIRDS "THE OTHER SIDE OF DARKNESS" EUROPEAN TOUR 2011:

Do. 22.09.2011 - Amsterdam (NED) @ Occii w/ Glam, OD Kids
Fr. 23.09.2011 - Leipzig (GER) @ Zoro Fest w/ Systematic Death
Sa. 24.09.2011 - Venlo (NED) @ Perron 55 / R'n'R Fest w/ Direct Control
So. 25.09.2011 - London (UK) @ The Grosvenor w/ Little Ease
Mo. 26.09.2011 - Leeds (UK) @ House Show w/ Dry Heaves
Di. 27.09.2011 - Glasgow (UK) @ The 13th Note w/ No Island
Mi. 28.09.2011 - Swansea (WAL) @ Mozarts w/ Ssssnakes
Do. 29.09.2011 - Brighton (UK) @ Sticky Mike's Frog Bar w/ Legal Highs
Fr. 30.09.2011 - Kortrijk (BEL) @ The Pits w/ Direct Control, Citizens Patrol
Sa. 01.10.2011 - Paris (FRA) @ Le Parvis w/ Loud Girls, Police Truck
So. 02.10.2011 - Tübingen (GER) @ Epplehaus w/ The High Society
Mo. 03.10.2011 - Munich (GER) @ Kafe Kult w/ RVIVR (usa)
Di. 04.10.2011 - Bonn (GER) @ Bla w/ Monster Mash
Mi. 05.10.2011 - Berlin (GER) @ Bei Roy w/ Apostophe
Do. 06.10.2011 - Hamburg (GER) @ Hafenklang w/ Crimen, Criaturas
Fr. 07.10.2011 - Copenhagen (DEN) @ Stengade w/ Night Fever
Sa. 08.10.2011 - Bremen (GER) @ G 18 w/ Terrible Feelings

HUGE WEBSTORE UPDATE FOR 8.31.2011!!!

2011-08-31T08:18:00.001-07:00

End of summer update! This summer has been pretty productive, thanks to everyone that has ordered some records over the past few months - as always it's greatly appreciated! It's been a bit hectic over here as we try and get the next two releases (NIGHT BIRDS and BRAIN F≠ LPs!) ready, but there's always time for another distro update! I've accumulated a LOT of new stuff for the distro over the past month since the last update, so hopefully you'll find some killer records worth picking up.

Before I get to that, just a reminder that the NIGHT BIRDS "The Other Side of Darkness" LP has been up for preorder for the past few weeks. Thanks to EVERYONE who has ordered a copy so far. We are still on schedule to have the vinyl in about 2 weeks, so once that comes in we are going to be assembling, packing and shipping around the clock to make sure all orders get out ASAP. Speaking of preorders, I have a bunch of cool NIGHT BIRDS package deals to save you a few bucks in case you needed to pick up any of their other releases along with the new LP. While we will continue to have these preorders up until the record is here and shipping, please keep in mind that today is the last day to order if you want to be entered in the Test Press contest. In case you missed it, I'm giving away TWO copies of the LP test pressing randomly ... all you have to do is preorder the new LP in some shape or form by the end of the day to be eligible to win a test press.

You can check all of the Night Birds Preorders HERE:

NIGHT BIRDS "THE OTHER SIDE OF DARKNESS" PREORDERS

Expect a more detailed Label update hopefully this week, but for now let's get to the distro stuff...

GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS WEBSTORE can be found HERE

NEW RECORDS FOR 8/31/11 can be found HERE

There is a lot of ground to cover so I'll try to make it as quick as possible! Good mix of stuff in this update, a little something for everyone. Tons of new hardcore, punk, garage, etc etc and a TON of killer reissues ... LPs from Denmark's one and only NIGHT FEVER, the newest full lengths from ARCTIC FLOWERS, RATIONAL ANIMALS, HYGENIE and TOTAL CONTROL, some cool collection 12"s from WAX MUSEUMS, USELESS EATERS, and POISON PLANET; the new MRR "NOISE ORDINANCE" COMPILATION, the debut full length from NJ's BIG EYES (definitely my pick for this update, this LP has been getting constant rotation here at GMHQ for the past couple weeks!); plus LPs from RIPPER, EXTORTION, WEEKEND NACHOS, YOUNG OFFENDERS, NASA SPACE UNIVERSE, and MORE!

Tons of new 7"s and singles too including the new 7" from US/JAPANESE collabo SMASH DETOX, two singles from THE OUTDOORSMEN, the newest COLA FREAKS and SHITTY LIMITS singles, NERVESKADE/PERDITION split 7", brand new LOST BOYS 7", two EPs from OBN IIIs, the brand new BORED STRAIGHT 7", the debut 7" single from Richmond's newest, SLUGZ , a handful of limited singles from LEATHER BAR RECORDS (INSERVIBLES, THE SLEAZE, BURNING ITCH, and more), a couple of EXTORTION 7"s, a repress of the FUCKED UP / HAYMAKER split 7", and a bunch more!

On the reissue / repress front (which seems like half of this update), a bunch of new KBD Reissues from LAST LAUGH / MIGHTY MOUTH including 7"s from HAMMER DAMAGE (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!), GRUDGE, SPIV, THE INCREDIBLE KIDDA BAND, REALLY RED, and THE SKINNIES; also a handful of singles and a couple of LPs from SING SING including reissues from THE LEOPARDS, CLAP, THE BUZZ, THE MOONDOGS, THE ONION DOLLS, LIQUID STONE, and more ... finally, some reissues and classic hc/punk material from NO COMMENT, URBAN WASTE, RIPCORD, CITIZENS ARREST, LOBOTOMIA and COCK SPARRER!

Finally, I got a ton of RESTOCKS in, including the newest MAD MEN 7" and some more copies of the DEAF MUTATIONS 7" (a lot of people have been asking about these two in particular), some more copies of the DOUBLE NEGATIVE HARDCORE CONFUSION EPs, LOW THREAT PROFILE LP, both NO PROBLEM 7"s, not one, but all three COLA FREAKS 7"s back in stock, and a handful of LPs back in stock from SEIGE, HIS HERO IS GONE, EXPLODING HEARTS, HERATYS, KNIFE FIGHT, and more.

Thanks a lot for reading!

Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE
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NEW FOR 8/31/11:

NIGHT FEVER "NEW BLOOD" LP (TANKCRIMES/NO WAY)
Yup, notorious k-townsters Night Fever have finally released their debut 12" after spreading havoc for some time. Muscular, pissed off, confident, defiant and macho-esque hardcore to the nines. Think early 80s Boston HC fornicating with Zero Boys, Poison Idea and Void. In fact first time I've heard this I was thinking of a more cockrock-ish and slickly produced Void. The 8 tracks possess aggression, speed and melody, amazing guitar shredding from Matthias, and Salomon's impressive voice that Danzig would kill for. First pressing w/ silkscreened cover limited to only 300 copies!!!

ARCTIC FLOWERS "REVERIES" LP (INOMICAL)
Debut 12" from this Portland band who have more of a post-punk / anarcho sound than most of the crusty bands that city is known for. This is absolutely ripping stuff... it has that melancholy Wipers vibe that Portland is known for, and when you combine the big, melodic guitars with the anarch-sounding, tom-heavy drums and the Crass-like lady vocalist you get some pretty damn unique and powerful. Apparently this one is VERY limited too, so you'd best act now as there probably won't be a restock.

TOTAL CONTROL "HENGE BEAT" LP (IRON LUNG)
The combination of all their previous work and a steady live band has come together to form the great Henge Beat LP. Beautifully housed in a bright European-art-designed gatefold sleeve. These guys have outdone themselves with this one. Musically it rests somewhere between late 70's UK new wave a-la Ha Ha Ha era ULTRAVOX and the "now sound" EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING Aussie garage that we all know and love. Add a dash of hopeful Krautrock flavor and the recipe is a smashing success.

POISON PLANET "UGLY TRUTHS VOL 1" (CTW)
'Ugly Truths vol 1' compiles the 'Oblivious' and 'Undermine' EP's onto one 12" and adds another 4 songs for good measure. The LP comes in a 12"x24" fold over jacket and is accompanied by an 8 page lyric booklet with new art and essays not included in the original EP's. The combination of additional songs, art, and commentary hopefully make it worth owning even if you already own the EP's.

NOISE ORDINANCE - V/A MRR COMPILATION LP (MRR)
This brand new Bay Area comp features some of the most exciting and dangerous sounds of the local scene over the past few years, including MORPHEME, NEEDLES, RANK/XEROX, NN, SHOTWELL, BLACK RAINBOW, SURRENDER, CONQUEST FOR DEATH, ACEPHALIX, AIRFIX KITS, RULETA RUSA, FACE THE RAIL, ECOLI, MIGRAINE, YEAR ONE, LOVE SONGS, SUICIDE BOMB, HUNX AND HIS PUNX, ACTS OF SEDITION, FIX MY HEAD, I WILL KILL YOU FUCKER, DUCK AND COVER, and the FLESHIES. And (of course) it comes with a newsprint zine-sized insert with a page from each band and some killer Bay Area punk photo spreads from local photographers.

WAX MUSEUMS "ZOO FULL OF RAMONES" LP (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
Billy’s Room, TX. Peering across the floor through beer cans, garbage and vomit-encrusted B-movie clamshells...something moves. You slowly look into a shaking cheeseburger bag...AND THE WAX MUSEUMS EMERGE TO CLAW YOUR NOSE OFF! It lands on a rotting hamburger. You die. They've crafted the sickest spectacle of partying, sharp humor, and Steinberger basses since they crawled out of a VCR in 2006. And if you've had an eyeball (Yes? No?!)...you've seen them. But do not dismay if you've missed any of their out-of-print wax previously issued on Hozac, Douchemaster, Kenrock, Rehab or Fashionable Idiots. Because here's the entire carnivorous monkey-house in one 24-track LP...Zoo Full Of Ramones! Our scientists at TTT have recreated the very primordial ooze of the band. Returning to print every dose of concentrated hyperactivity, and enhancing them with an extra beaker of UNRELEASED, and rare material, circa 2006-2008 AD

USELESS EATERS "DAILY COMMUTE" LP (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
”Oozing with sleaze, anger, and hooks (what could be more beautiful than that?!), this first proper album from Useless Eaters captures completely tape-fried 70's punk beauty by joining the musicality of the Stranglers and the Adverts with the snot-nose antics of the Lewd or Vomit Pigs. With the proximity effect of the Memphis scene circa 2003-2007. Compared to earlier output, Daily Commute has a beefier sound, though still culled from the same manic recording style. Content-wise, this is the direct result of being stranded abroad, weirded out and pissed off while readjusting from the sudden death of bandmate JAY REATARD. Hands down the most complete sounding and best assembled of SETH SUTTON’s output yet. Previous singles on Shattered, Goner, Goodbye Boozy and more. Highly recommended to anyone constantly blasting their KBD faves or UK D.I.Y. weirdo shit...this is a nice 'lil gem mined from those parts!”

USELESS EATERS "CHEAP TALK - THE SINGLES" LP (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
"Cheap Talk is that shit you know to expect from USELESS EATERS. Here are fifteen tracks selected from SETH’s killer string of out of print 7-inches, plus four unreleased songs, exclusive to this LP. If you don't know you really betta axe somebody. Look for a brand new Useless Eaters LP due out on TTT later this spring!” Previous singles released by Jay Reatard's Shattered Records, Italy's Goodbye Boozy, Goner and others.

BURNING ITCH "ST" LP (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
Three dudes from Knoxville, TN where the GG Allin runs like the shits and the water is tainted with moonshine piss. Burning Itch are pure, unadulterated punk rock inspired as much by getting fucked up as they are by obscure, KBD-private-press vinyl. S/T is their first LP and does not disappoint...so long as you WANTED a payoff on the promise of their "machine-gun-toting" self-released 7", and the subsequent ragers on both Goodbye Boozy and Leather Bar. Yessir, the boys n girls with a hankering to get drunk to some loud, completely unpretentious punk rock ought to get their rocks off on this bad boy just fine. Recommended pairing: goes great with shooting fireworks off the Smokey Mountains at college students.

TEST PATTERNS "BLACKOUT" LP (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
Rapid-fire power-pop/punk from Pittsburgh fusing ‘70s punk and hardcore with sticky bubblegum goo. Think early Registrators, Teengenerate, Raspberries, Nerves, Big Star, Teenage Head, Nikki and the Corvettes etc. DAN (RADIOBEATS, ROT SHIT) and YAGO (GITO GITO HUSTLER) split male/female vocals and combine dual guitar layers for more sweet ‘n’ sharp little candy fragments than a lollipop busted on your head. Solid bass/drums tie up all the sweetness in focused aggression. Packaged with a poster and insert.

YOUNG OFFENDERS / GIANT HAYSTACKS "SPLIT" LP (625)
The now-defunct Giant Haystacks were a Bay Area band that played an art-punk style that brings to mind bands like Wire, Minutemen or Gang Of Four, while Young Offenders take a more melodic approach, taking cues from The Wipers and Really Red.

HYGIENE "PUBLIC SECTOR" LP (LA VIDA ES UN MUS)
On their debut album Public Sector, Hygiene take the listener on a post-pub stagger through the concrete walkways and underpasses of Britain's decline.   Daydreaming at their offices on a weekday or at home with their record collection on a Saturday night, the members of Hygiene are dislocated in both time and space. Their LP has one DM boot in the past and the other longwing brogue firmly up the backside of the present. Public Sector hearkens back to a time of Polytechnic radicalism, Special Patrol Group repression and O Level temptresses yet evades the pitfalls of vapid historicity and pastiche. Hygiene see historical continuities and follow them to their logical conclusions, reducing their influences down to their essential constituent elements and reassembling them into now music for now people. Flouting Rockist conventions with equal doses of stark minimalism and plodding fury, these post-punks resolutely refuse the "post" prefix.

BIG EYES "HARD LIFE" LP (DON GIOVANNI)
Debut full length from BIG EYES! "Big Eyes has that don’t-mess-with-me pop-punk sound reminiscent of ‘80s, Joan-Jett style punk. A trio consisting of a female vocalist/guitarist, bass player and drummer, Big Eyes captures that female teenage-angst sound, without sounding too…well, teenage-angsty. Hard Life isn’t too in-your-face; the music isn’t abrasive, and the lyrics aren’t threatening. It does, however, encompass a certain blunt attitude. Song titles like “Your Lies,” “Pretend to Care,” “I Know You’re Wrong” and “Joke’s On You” are reflective of the overall tone of the album as far as the lyrics go. Not all of the songs focus on love gone wrong, though. The final track of the album, “Tired All The Time,” is exactly what it sounds like: “Wake up every morning feeling tired/ Just wasting my day trying to get wired/ But I just feel sick/ Sick and tired” — a feeling to which most everyone can surely relate. There aren’t many negative comments to make about Hard Life. It’s a worthwhile listen, perfect for those nights you just need to dance alone in your room." - stereosubversion.com

RIVETHEAD "THE CHEAP WINE OF YOUTH" LP (RECESS)
As the pound-for-pound contender against the primest of the prime Queers or Screeching Weasel. Sad, tuneful, poignant, songs about blowing up banks and then kissing, east-bound double stacks, and the Midwest. Members went on to start or fill out rosters of bands including BANNER PILOT, OFF WITH THEIR HEADS, and DEAR LANDLORD. A must have for any fans of those bands or that style.

RATIONAL ANIMALS "BOCK ROCK PARADE" LP (KATORGA)
"A true heavy metal band" from Rochester, NY, Rational Animals have exceeded even our overly-generous expectations with their debut LP, Bock Rock Parade. The band made a name for itself on its first two 7"s with its modern stylings on late-era Black Flag and general Greg Ginn-worship, but it's clear that the band has come a long way from that point. Incorporating a wide variety of newer influences into its already atypical hardcore blueprint, the band has developed and progressed its sound into something absolutely fresh and essential.

RIPPER "INTO OBLIVION" LP (BLACKWATER)
10 tracks of driving metal punk madness! all the energy of motorhead with the punk hooks that made all the new wave of british heavy metal bands so great. driving bass lines, unrelenting drums, and ripping guitar solos throughout the entire album! it's a wonder how these guys (and girl) managed to become Portland, OR's very own heavy metal punk heroes. Comes packaged in a gatefold jacket with lyrics on a printed inner sleeve. Artwork throughout being drawn by the infamous Halseycaust.

LOBOTOMIA "NADAE COMO PARECE" LP (BLACKWATER)
Re-issue of this brazilian thrash punk masterpiece! 8 raging tracks of top notch punk metal crossover in the vein of ratos de porao and D.R.I. with a bit more of a hardcore edge and some awesome cover artwork! One of the greatest bands of the hardcore scene in Brazil, they started in 1984 as a raw hardcore band in the vein of the UK 82 generation, and then going to a more thrash metal direction, doing the crossover style. They appeared in the Ataque Sonoro compilation of 1985 along with a few other comps. and have two LP’s, released in the 80’s, Lobotomia in 1986 and this Nada É Como Parece (stands for "nothing is like it seems") in 1989. Re-issued in it's original format with additional english translations on the inner sleeve.

LEOPARDS, THE "KANSAS CITY SLICKERS" LP (SING SING)
By 1977, the year of Kansas City Slickers’ release, most bands had happily ensconced themselves in one niche or another--one was either Punk or Power Pop or New Wave or ---- (fill in the trend of your choice), but The Leopards fell into no such handy category. Kansas City Slickers was unique for its time--certainly no other record of its day sounds remotely like it--and remains so today. Back then its uniqueness baffled critics who, in the few places where the album was actually reviewed, did little more than point to the album’s Kinks influence. While the influence of The Kinks, The Beach Boys, The Easybeats and other Sixties groups is indeed evident on the album, such a superficial assessment does not begin to do justice to the cornucopia of sound on Kansas City Slickers. Herein rock n’ roll meets ragtime, old Hollywood musicals and other forms of early 20th Century American music, a delightfully original melange you will not taste elsewhere. Recorded and mixed at Moon Studios--ie, the basement of Dennis Pash’s parents’ house on Maggie Lane in Kansas City, Kansas--the production and muscianship reaches a level of sophistication not often associated with basement recordings. Even so, protected by lack of technology from slick by-the-rote machinations of the professional studio, Kansas City Slickers retains its basement charm. When Dennis Pash and Kevin Sanders first decided to release privately pressed records as The Leopards in 1975 it was quite a revolutionary strategy, the DIY ethos of punk still a few years in the future. The world would simply have to catch up at some point in time. Judging by the appreciative audience Kansas City Slickers has grown over the years--this despite its exceeding rarity (only 1,000 copies of the album were pressed)--that time may very well be now.

CLAP "HAVE YOU REACHED YET?" LP (SING SING)
Like most followers of rare seventies rock esoterica I first heard about HAVE YOU REACHED YET? via the pages of the now-legendary BOMP fanzine. It was the surf issue if I recall correctly, and editor Greg Shaw, in the course of a pretty positive review, mentioned Clap's ability to mix up what seemed like a healthy late-sixties punk rock attitude with the prevailing hard rock winds of the early-seventies from whence this album came. The album was a charm with the hefty Rolling Stones influences so common of the day being reshaped by a strong Shadows of Knight snarl all filtered through an early seventies heavy metal consciousness giving us...a sound and style that although part and parcel to the stoner seventies mentality had a totally unique and refreshing approach that sounded as if it could stand on its own not only in 1972 but 1966 or even 1987 for that matter. It was teenage rock & roll that continued to sound so long after the entire teen mystique of the sixties and seventies shriveled away, yet it was hard enough for even the most experienced pothead at the supermarket to roll joints to during his coffee break. So for you youngsters here's an example of what "do it yourself" rock used to mean when you pretty much had to create your own fun, energies, and lives even from scratch and for your oldsters, now's the time to drag out the boas, the mascara and the nylons and re-live the post-Vietnam era the right way. Of course if you get arrested don't come complain' to me, but then again wouldn't that only add to the overall glam/slam effect so common during those rather peculiar times?

PREACHERS, THE "MOANIN'" LP (DIONYSUS)
Here is the entire output of The Preachers (and their later incarnation, JOHN ENGLISH & THE LEMONDROPS). This LA area '60s punk band is best known for their scoarching version of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?" which appeared on an early volume of Pebbles. The band had the total punkish sound, lyrics and image. They even wore preacher suits -- pretty brave for 1965! This pounding slab of '60s insanity finally gives justice to one of the toughest sounding garage bands to come out of Los Angeles.

COCK SPARRER "SHOCK TROOPS" LP (PIRATES PRESS)
"Shock Troops" is the debut album by punk rock band Cock Sparrer released in 1982 on Razor Records. Now available through Pirates Press Records, this pinnacle record is something that should be available and affordable to everyone looking to invest in some punk roots. These uncoated jackets are top notch and the mastering for vinyl has this sounding better than it ever has. Third pressing now available on 180 gram, black and green "camouflage" vinyl and limited to 1,000 copies.

RIPCORD "DISCOGRAPHY PART II" LP (SKULD)
Influenced by brutal US bands like Siege, Negative Approach, and Infest, Ripcord managed to create a sound of their own by melting together this sound with their UK roots and were among the best bands that came from this fucking island called Great Britain in the late 80's. This is the 2nd part of their discography containing the best songs from the Harvest Hardcore 7" plus their best but last LP.

URBAN WASTE "S/T" LP (MAD AT THE WORLD)
A re-issue of the sole EP by one of the most sought after and enigmatic bands from the earliest days of New York hardcore. Despite the obscurity of the original release, Urban Waste was made famous through their signature style of blown-out, over the top hardcore punk replete with trademark menacing buzzsaw guitars and piercing vocals. This is an official release. Now available again on vinyl. 12"ep includes free MP3 download of the entire album.

WEEKEND NACHOS "WORTHLESS" LP (DEEP SIX)
On the new LP, the band display some of the most technical, thrashing moments of unadulterated powerviolence, as well as the thickest, most crushing riffs heard from them yet. What makes them even better is the schizophrenic weaving of these two styles that the group so swiftly pulls off. Songs like "Frostbitten" demonstrate this with perfection, transitioning unexpectedly from ominous guitar chugs into a fast array of d-beats and a mix of high-pitched screams and classic Weekend Nachos vocals

WEEKEND NACHOS "UNFORGIVABLE" LP (DEEP SIX)
Weekend Nachos feature members of Harms Way and are once again mixing the powerviolence of Infest and Crossed Out with burly metallic guitars and masterful riffage, totaling twelve tracks on "Unforgivable."

EXTORTION "DEGENERATE" LP (DEEP SIX)
This is it! The best EXTORTION record! Their first full length, finally available again through DEEP SIX RECORDS. This is a masterpiece of modern powerviolence and in my opinion on of the best Australian hardcore LPs of all time. Don't miss out on it this time round! Absolutely Essential!

EXTORTION "SICK" LP (DEEP SIX)
Extortion once again set out to make ears bleed with 15 tracks of pure powerviolence that worships at the altar of bands like Crossed Out, Neanderthal and Infest. Their songs whip up into a frenzy of blast beats and growls and slow down into agonizing sludge bits.

ELECTRIC FUNERAL "D-BEAT NOISE ATTACK/MAKE A CHANGE" LP (SHOGUN)
More noisy d-beat for your post-apocalyptic, disease-ridden ears. Electric Funeral, who had a few earlier 7"s that are also kicking around the distro, play straight-up, non-gimmicky Discharage-inspired d-beat. I'm pretty sure these guys are trying to make everyone a little less sad that Kawakami from Disclose is no longer with us, as this LP is just about the closest thing to Disclose I've ever heard in my life. Beastly stuff, and I personally always prefer this style in the 12" format.

APPARATUS "HARDCORE RELIGION" LP (SHOGUN)
12 song album including a Disarm (Swe) cover. There's been a long tradition of good, yet obscure bands in Malaysia. Bands like OPPOSITION PARTY took inspiration from Japanese, Finn and Swedish scenes. Here we are with APPÄRATUS: same influences, raw, dark and heavy sound, and songs about being a loser with a brain

NASA SPACE UNIVERSE "ACROSS THE WOUNDED GALAXIES" LP (SHOGUN)
Debut 12" from this Southern California band who are obviously heavily inspired by Die Kreuzen. They have a lot of aspects of DK's sound totally down... the awkward rhythms, the way the bass carries the riff while the guitarist just plays on the three thinnest strings, and of course the demented vocals, which remind me a lot of very early Die Kreuzen. However, despite all of this obvious influence, NSU actually sound really unique... maybe because they're Californians in 2011 and not midwesterners in the early 80s? A fucking ripping LP... you can't get better than this if you're looking for spastic, confusing hardcore.

IRON LUNG "LIFE.IRON LUNG.DEATH" LP (PRANK)
Finally repressed. PRANK and 625 teamed up to re-release IRON LUNG's classic first LP! 700 pressed on colored vinyl. This two-man band been deemed fastcore, grindcore, power-violence, hardcore and numerous other 'tags' that indicate ferocity and speed.

SMASH DETOX "S/T" 7" (PRANK)
A remarkable cross border collaboration, SMASH DETOX is ISHIYA (FORWARD), SOUICHI (FORWARD), MUKAI ( JUDGEMENT), ZAC ( WORLD BURNS TO DEATH,) IIZAWA ( TETSU AREI ) and ANDREA.Two powerful songs - "Shanguri-La" and " Like water" that take elements of the intense hardcore sounds of each of their classic Japanese and American Hardcore bands, but combined to a new and unique whole. Created with intense focus and effort, this recalls many of the classic definitive HG FACT two track EP's that defined the Tokyo punk sound of the late 90's and early 00's, but also has the unmistakable mark of Texas Powerhouse hardcore. Initially recorded and mixed at Toyko's OUR HOUSE studio, Guest Vocal by JACK CONTROL (WORLD BURNS TO DEATH).

COLA FREAKS "FARVEL" 7" (LOCAL CROSS)
Farvel hits the sweet spot between the bands earlier playfulness and more recent intensity. Jumpy music for twitchy people. The b-side is a cover of the Avengers "Car Crash", a long time staple of the Cola Freaks live set.

SHITTY LIMITS "LAST ORDERS" 7" (LA VIDA ES LIN MUS)
THE SHITTY LIMITS return with their first new material in 9 months on this two track released on time for Record Store Day. Written and self recorded in late march 2010 then released less than three weeks later - it's the perfect punk rock statement that DIY works. 'Last orders' is a stylish garage stomper whilst on the flip is 'Selling point' - a straight ahead one minute and 45 seconds of punk rock no nonsense. Limited to just 394 copies and hand stamped.

NERVESKADE/PERDITION "SPLIT" 7" (DISTORT REALITY)
Nerveskade from Portland, OR plays something like the early u.k. thrash bands a la Ripcord with a touch of the Japanese noise punk scene and a power drill to the skull! Perdition plays explosive blown out hardcore punk songs. Thay are from New York City and are raw punk noise addicts.

SLUGZ "SUIT AND TIE" 7" (FEEL IT)
Debut three song single of rapid fire punk from these Richmond rocknrollers. This revved up tuneage will appeal to fans of The Chiefs, Teengenerate, and Social Circkle. What else is there to say? These slugs are one of the most exciting bands in Richmond at the moment, no holds barred.

OUTDOORSMEN "DRUNK DRIVING" 7" (DAGGERMAN)
Hawaii 's power garage trio turned SF rejects, brings us their 2 latest cuts. "Drunk Driving" a slow burning, insanely catchy tune backed with "Dead Meat, a real punk scorcher. Songs mastered by James Flames.

OUTDOORSMEN "YOU ME AND ROCKNROLL" 7" (DAGGERMAN)
A four song seven-inch from San Francisco's reigning kings of 'don't give a fuck' garage-punk. This outing leans on the poppier side of their songbook and has some recent crowd favorites.

OBN III'S "MARK ON YOU" 7" (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
”‘Mark On You’ shifts gears to the dark side of an OBN IIIs curveball. It's still got a rock ‘n’ roll center, snot for miles, and of course the balls-out delivery service. But this one conjures a sadistic presence that pushes down HARD on OBN IIIs' vehicle, forcing eruptions of black smoke from the tune. It comes off something like Mentally Ill's ‘Gacy's Place’ doing its thing waaaaay over on the ‘rock’ end of punk rock. Anyway, this song will make your turntable smell like battery acid, blood, and beer after a couple spins. The other B-side (double B-side, bitch!), ‘Heavy Heart,’ is the rager though. With an upbeat, simple wallop, it's reminiscent of a drunken, Texas-tinged Ivy Green. Which keeps coming up as often as these dudes club me over the head lately. Much more in-line with their other output so far, and a perfect compliment to the other B-side."

OBN III'S "S/T" 7" (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
“OBN IIIs are a 5-piece from Austin, TX and SHIT MOTHERFUCKERS. We’re talking all out rock attack. Total ‘fuck you’ attitude and hard rock vernacular. Don’t let that ‘5-piece’ tag fool ya buddy…there’s no ‘orchestrating symphonies’ here. These two guitars double-deep-fry the beaten rhythms, all propelling front-man ORVILLE from BAD SPORTS into raucous action to serve your ass the real deal. These 4 songs here come from their first recording session to make up this here debut platter. ‘Runnin On Fumes’ opens it up with its mid-paced pounding, setting the tone for the entire guitar-driven aesthetic throughout. Next up, ‘Do My Thing’ absolutely lays out the ballsack on everyone’s chin and whaps you with a dick in the head. This scorcher has all the attitude you could ask of any rock record. Seriously. The flip starts with ‘Mad’ which is equally primal as fuck, tight, loud, and banging the whole way under Orville’s simple but killer proclamation of ‘MAAAAAD!’ And rounding out the slab, OBN’s close with ‘License Plate,’ which sees a cool sheen of Ramonesy chorusing over this melodic banger of a tune. This is great shit. 500 pressed and housed in a nice glue-pocket sleeve.”

UNWED TEENAGE MOTHERS, THE "IF THAT'S LOVE" 7" (TIC TAC TOTALLY)
Debut 45 is pregnant with four songs from THE UNWED TEENAGE MOTHERSs, who share members of LOVER! and BASS DRUM OF DEATH. This record bounces between a nice 'n sweetened-up "hollow-guitar" sounding Ramonesy pop (à la First Base) and the supercharged jolts of the Marked Men. What makes these guys resonate is the knack for hitting on some genius-grade stupidity while also slipping you some "relationship blues" while yer bobbing along.

LOST BOYS "GUEULES PERIMEES" 7" (ROCK BOTTOM)
4 new tunes from this very prolific Punk Hardcore band from France. Still dealing with the same Hardcore California sound from the early 80's. Great! - burnoutzine.net

CITIZENS ARREST "A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS" 7" (OFF THE DISK/DEAD END)
CITIZENS ARREST were a hardcore band that formed in New York and existed from 1988-1990. They played a bunch of shows at legendary punk venues like CBGBs and ABC No Rio. Considered to be a seminal New York hardcore band by many, their short-lived reign exists within a demo, a 7", some comp tracks, and a full-length album. Heavily influenced by S.O.A., NEGATIVE FX, and SIEGE, this record amalgamates gruff vocals with extremely raw, fast hardcore. This limited, handnumbered edition (600) comes with outstanding, fullcolor gatefold cover and the two songs off of the "Look At All The Children Now" compilation! All the songs were remastered!

NO COMMENT "COMMON SENSELESS" 7" (DEEP SIX)
Finally repressed. One of No Comment's earliest recordings, this 7" from 1989 features nine tracks of fast, tight hardcore that helped lay the foundation for the powerviolence scene in Southern California. It features one track that was omitted from the discography.. Classic.

NO COMMENT "DOWNSIDED" 7" (DEEP SIX)
Finally repressed. In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s brutality core was being born with Southern California contributing Crossed Out, Infest, and No Comment. No Comment played fast and hard with songs about the cesspool of human existence, animal rights, and other ills of life on planet Earth.

HAMMER DAMAGE "LAUGH" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
"Just incredible! Laugh = 3:14 and I don’t want it to stop. Total killer punk complete with loud guitars and snotty vocals. Listen to the background guitar how it builds up from a low chugga chugga on one string up till the chorus. And the Ha! Ha! Ha! parts oh my… The solo works too. It’s a complete dorky rock solo but fuck me if it dosen’t blend in perfect. Automatic Lips ain’t as bad as it’s reputation. A little quirky powerpop song that suits me just fine. Actually I think Automatic Lips is great. Give it some spins."

THE INCREDIBLE KIDDA BAND "EVERYBODY KNOWS" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
Kidda band's first single originally released in 1978. UK punk fueled pop. Everbody Knows/ No Nerve

SPIV "OH YOU BEAUTIFUL CHILD" 7" (PYE)
Oh You Beautiful Child is a great example of the perfect Glam Cruncher with its slap-back compressed handclaps, cutting lead, catchy hook and exuberant vocals, it's up there with the best. Little Child starts off like Dear Prudence but then turns into this Radio Birdman/ New Christ styled rocker with the vocalist sounding uncannily like Rob Younger! The single was produced and the A side written by Laurie Marshall - the same guy who was behind Grudge's When Christine Comes Around/ Iâ€™m Gonna Smash Your Face In, Paul St. John (The Flying Saucers Have Landed) and Weeny Bopper (David, Donny And Michael). - http://www.scrammagazine.com

GRUDGE "WHEN CHRISTINE COMES AROUND" 7" (BLACK LABEL)
"If youve ever wondered what Joey Levine might sound like if he was a jilted psychopath, this may be the answer. “Im Gonna Smash Your Face In” is the flip side of a rare 1973 single by the elusive Grudge. Preceded by the equally maniacal “When Christine Comes Around” (which could have very well been titled “Im Gonna Smash Her Face In”), the details of this hilariously creepy slice of bubblegum misogyny remain largely unknown. It is credited to “Laurie Marshall,” a pseudonym of Paul St. John (the same person behind junkshop glam staples such as “The Flying Saucers Have Landed” and Spivs “Oh You Beautiful Child”)." - Popshifter

SKINNIES, THE "KILL THE BEAT" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
(I'm a Dullard)/Out of Order. New Orleans punk more along the lines of the Normals than the Shitdogs or Contenders ie it's on the poppy side. The buzzzzing voice in the intro of “Out Of Order”, the sound of what sounds like a broken crash cymbal and the dubbed vocals makes this perfect.

REALLY RED "CROWD CONTROL" 7" (FANCLUB)
"Here’s Texas Really Reds debute 7inch from 1979. One of the few bands that manage the transition from a great punk rock band to an equally great HC band. Loud guitars and a tight hi hat upfront in the mix makes this irresistible."

BORED STRAIGHT "LOCKED UP" 7" (DATA CONTROL)
The sadly final release from Milwaukee's Bored Straight. With Nicolai moving to Duluth MN, the band was orig just going to be a long distance, every now and again band but now its been put down altogether. A shame really since 'Tinnitus' was a great record and this one is very similar to that if not a tad better? You be the judge. Fast, semi noisy but still mainly straight forward burn midwestern style. They still remind me of a Milwaukee take on early Ecoli perhaps,, and Milwaukee bands DO have their own sound, I swear by that remark! I am also reminded of a modern day Koro meets Geopopel with this band's sound now and I am sure my man Eric wouldn't disagree with that.

FUCKED UP/HAYMAKER "SPLIT" 7" (DEEP SIX)
Fast, violent, and Canadian. Haymaker play fast hardcore while Fucked Up play a combination of mid-tempo growling vocals ala Negative Approach and driving rhythm like Adolescents/Germs.

EXTORTION "CONTROL" 7" (DEEP SIX)
Finally available again through DEEP SIX RECORDS after being out of print for a couple of years. One of the best EXTORTION 7"s, and probably the release that put them on the map for a lot of people. Essential stuff. Modern powerviolence. Australia's finest.

EXTORTION/AGENTS OF ABHORRENCE "SPLIT" 7" (DEEP SIX)
Australia's EXTORTION and AGENTS OF ABHORRENCE team up on this brutal piece of vinyl. AGENTS OF ABHORRENCE offer up more of their frantic, discordant and all around brutal grind/fastcore, while EXTORTION offer some blistering hardcore tracks that will turn into a sickening sludgy crawl without warning. All fans of hardcore and speedcore in the vein of INFEST, SIEGE, MUNICIPAL WASTE, D.R.I. and LACK OF INTEREST will love this splatter!

INSERVIBLES "CUAL ES TU PEDO NERO?" 7" (LEATHER BAR)
3rd 7" from this Mexican punk band and this time they cram three noise-punk blasts onto one side of an EP. This is seriously warped stuff, really lo-fi, sort of like Darkthrone if they had been even more into Discharge. These guys are getting a lot of hype right now, and deservedly so... this is some seriously warped hardcore punk.

THE SLEAZE "CRUSH" 7" (LEATHER BAR)
After a debut single on Fashionable Idiots, these Minneapolis teenagers hit us with a new one-sided 7" with two more tracks of scrappy, raw, and incredibly straightforward garage punk. The music is all energy with a killer vocalist who sounds like he sucked down about 8 helium balloons before hitting the mic. Ripping!

ANDERS THODE "EMMA ECKSTEIN'S NOSE JOB" 7" (LEATHER BAR)
Anders Thode is the bass player for the mighty Cola Freaks, and on this one-sided 7" he gives us two tracks of dark, new wave-ish punk that's not unlike the later (awesome) Cola Freaks stuff, albeit MUCH more lo-fi and with what sounds like a drum machine. If you like quirky, atmospheric, yet incredibly catchy punk you'll need to hear this, but brace your ears... this one is noisy!

CHINESE BURNS "ROHYPNOL" 7" (LEATHER BAR)
One-sided 7" from this Australian garage-punk band who are very much in the vein of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, the Ooga Boogas, and other killer Aussie punk combos. On this slab they deliver a stomping, 4-minute exploration of repetition and catchiness... if you dig ECSR you're bound to like this as well. Excellent stuff.

BURNING ITCH "ME, MYSELF & I" 7" (LEATHER BAR)
One side, one song, one man. Knoxville's Ian Lawrence plays with himself on this burned out loser anthem. Burning Itch brings to mind those great early punk bands who didn't have those great early punk bands to base their sound on, and made it all up on their own. 300 pressed.

TELECOMMANDE "PANIQUE DEVANT L'ECRAN" 7" (LEATHER BAR)
Two French mopo's rocking out with a drum machine, tough guitars and synthesizers. If the Ramones had been French... 300 pressed.

REARRANGED "S/T" 7" (REACT!)
The debut EP on REACT! Records of Moscow's powerhouse Rearranged picks up right where they left off on their previous release, always showcasing the band’s musical and lyrical growth. Drawing influences from classic DC and Orange County-based acts, the follow up of their full-length 'New Forms' delivers five brand new songs of speedy and intense hardcore punk that sometime resemble Minor Threat and Insted, yet managing to attain a character all its own. Recorded and engineered by Mikhail Gabolaev at PravdaPro Studio and mixed by Gustav Brunn at Studio Bengt in Lund, this release proves to be the bands most mature and cohesive work to date. Art duties handled by Ulf Hammarkärr of The Effort fanzine fame. Here you can listen to two new songs, 'Disengage Now' and 'Drilling'. Pre-orders for the new record are already up at the REACT! Records webstore.

PRAISE "2 SONGS" 7" (REACT!)
On their second 7", Praise offers up more melodic hardcore that brings to mind some of the classic late-'80s bands that "progressed," such as Tom Capone-era Bold, "Rebuilding" comp-era Turning Point, or "Trial"-era Verbal Assault. 7" includes digital download.

SPASTIC PANTHERS / TEENAGE RAMPAGE - SPLIT 7" (HANDSOME DAN)
Spastic Panthers, featuring members of Sheglank'd Shoulders, offer four songs of caffeine-fueled, smart-ass, street rock-influenced hardcore, with frequent comparisons to The Freeze being a decent starting point. Teenage Rampage might just be Canada's answer to Tear it Up or Government Warning. Their side contains five songs, all of which absolutely shred, featuring tons of hooks buried under the angriest of intentions. A great introduction to one of North America's most underrated punk scenes.

PLEXI 3 "CALCULATED ROMANCE" 7" (DUSTY MEDICAL)
SPECIAL FAREWELL REISSUE!!! Sadly, PLEXI 3 have broken everyone's heart for real this time, and are calling it quits. ADAM is heading West and RYAN is getting out from behind the drumkit and up front with WENDY, sharing guitar/vocals/bass duties in the new kickass band RAMMA LAMMA (with Joel from The Jet Set). For the last Plexi 3 show at the Dusty Medical Records 5th Anniversary Party, the label made up 100 more of their debut 7-inch from back in 2007, with some on peach, some on clear, and all with a new cover design by ADAM WIDENER.

THE BUZZ "INSANITY" 7" (SING SING)
A very rare and increasingly collectable piece of plastic issued in March '79 on the Redball label in an edition of 1,000 copies, this EP features three under-produced two-chorders, recorded by a Shrewsbury-based outfit formed in early 1978 by Nic Evans (v/gtr), Cob Hillers aka Chris Hill (gtr/v), Gym Slips aka Jim Phillips (b/v) and TwoFourty Volts aka Kevin Higgs (d/v). The killer track is SICK AT HEART with its great Buzzcockian riff and TVPs-like 'ooooh'-chorus. Recommended. A different line-up of The Buzz – Kevin Higgs was replaced by Ian R. Davies, Chris Hill moved to bass and lead vocalist Chris Bellingham was recruited – would enter Foel Studios in July 1981 recording the album ASYLUM, self-released in a pressing of 1,000 copies a couple of months later.

BRAD LONG "LOVE ME AGAIN" 7" (SING SING)
In and out of unrecorded regional combos since the late 1960's, Logansport, IN music store owner Brad Long issued this, his lone single, on his own Music Stand label in the summer of 1977. Featuring a warm, lo-fi basement pop sound with stylistic roots firmly grounded in the mid 60's, both 'Come to Me' and 'Love me Again' evoke a hazy mood reminiscent of early Twilley. Also included with the release were a series of press releases, a section of which listed Long's heroes as Roger McGuinn, Paul Revere and the Raiders and Joe Meek. Greeted with positive reviews in the pages of ( Ballroom) Blitz and NY Rocker, Long later contributed a cover of the Rolling Stone's 'Tell Me' to the first VOXX ' Battle of the Garages' compilation.

THE MOONDOGS "HEADS I WIN" 7" (SING SING)
A very scarce 7" from a Liverpool-based group formed in 1976 by Ian Irvine (gtr/v), Patrick Colohan (gtr/v), Dave Gough (b/v) and Steve Plumber (d). After making their live debut in summer 1977 at the Hope St. Fringe Festival, The Moondogs built up a growing cult following with the incendiary renditions of Chuck Berry and Gene Vincent oldies. In 1978 Plumber was replaced by Tony Dolman and the new line-up record this single, produced by former Deaf School drummer Time Whittaker and issued in October 1979 on Rexette Records, and independent label created by Roger Earle, founder of Eric's Club. Pressed in an edition of 1,000 copies, the platter includes the Powerpoppy TWO'S A CROWD on the flip and the Freakbeat A-side HEADS I WIN, whose riff is similar to the Psyschodelic cult song MY FATHER'S NAME IS DAD by Fire. In 1980 The Moondogs changed moniker to The English, to avoid confusion with the other Moondogs, releasing one single for Albion Records (the A-side of which, HOORAY FOR THE ENGLISH, is a great Powerpop tune) before splitting. Dolman soon joined Lawnmower, a short-lived combo who included future Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall.

THE ONION DOLLS "THE KIDS" 7" (SING SING)
The Onion Dolls, a four piece punk band from Belgium managed to release this lone 45 before changing their name to Crossfire and fully embracing the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement that was sweeping Europe in the early 1980's. Both tracks on this 45 are unsuppressed killers with shredding guitar lines giving up more than a hint of the NWOBHM influenced sound that was to come. Originally released in 1980 on the TWINKLE label in an edition of 1000 copies with a truly great picture sleeve this highly sought after single is one of Belgiums greatest Punk Rock gems.

LIQUID STONE "HERE COMES THE WEEKEND" 7" (SING SING)
From the small town of Buckingham, 60 miles north of London, Liquid Stone was a four piece band that was formed by Ronni, Mick and Muz in the mid Seventies . Various line-ups centred around the key member, Ronni Sunderland (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Mick Prod (backing vocals and lead guitar) but it reached the pinnicle of its career in May 1980 with Ian (Muz) Murray on Bass (also vocals) and Ian (Tanner) Tansley on drums . After supporting the UK Subs at 'Friars' in Aylesbury, the Subs were so impressed they asked Liquid Stone to accompany them on their 'Brand New Age' tour of the UK and in May 1980 the two bands toured the country playing to audiences from St Austell to Hull and culminating in a gig at the famous Rainbow Theatre in London. The band were well known for their energetic and professional performances. Always a crowd pleaser, Liquid Stone decided to cut their one and only single, 'Here Comes the Weekend' in 1979. All still teenagers at the time the band made their way North to Red Ball Studios in Market Drayton to lay down the tracks but it wasn't until 1981 that the single was formally released. This didn't stop the band topping the offical 'Oi!' charts in 1980 with a live recording of the tracks. Liquid Stone continued to rock clubs and venues around London for the next couple of years and all the members are still playing today.

SPIDERBAGS "HEY DELINQUENTS" 7" (DAGGERMAN)
Their first 7" and a follow-up to their LP on Birdman Records. Spider Bags began as a side-project for Dan McGee, the guitarist of the DC Snipers. Now they're a North Carolina based drunken shamble of a roots band with feet in the trashy garage and punk worlds. The flip side of this was produced by Camero Werewolf, the scum wiz behind Live Fast Die.

PHOTOBOOTH "DA MES TUS BESOS" 7" (DAGGERMAN)
First 7" from one of the best current Bay Area bands. Awesome garage-pop tunes that'll bounce around in your brain for days. Features former members of FM Knives and Mothballs.

HOMEOWNERS "LIGHT AND VISION" 7" (MARGIN MOUTH)
Four spot-on Bay Area musicians unite to produce '90s college rock inspired DIY punk perfection. Wicked guitar licks and immaculate male/female harmonies.

RAINBOW PERSON "TRADE. LABOR. VOCATION." 7" (MARGIN MOUTH)
Elegantly letter-pressed covers and chaotic, harsh music. No melodies, no hooks, no pleases, no thank yous. Unforgiving, destructive hate.

GOD EQUALS GENOCIDE/LIBYANS "SPLIT" 7" (MARGIN MOUTH)
Libyans destroy with fast female-fronted, catchy and spiteful hardcore. God Equals Genocide record in the same studio as Green Day and Stevie Nicks and still sound blown out and sloppy. Three songs from each band. Comes in a glued jacket and printed sleeve.

RAW NERVES "BURNT SKIN" 7" (INIMICAL)
Brand new 7" from this ripping Portland band. These guys did a lot of touring last summer, and if you saw them you know they play burly, no-nonsense hardcore in the vein of bands like Citizens Arrest, and this single picks up right where their old stuff left off. This is just basic, no-frills hardcore, but the riffs are well thought-out and the songs have a lot of meat to them. This is the kind of thing people will still be listening to in 10 years... awesome stuff.

NEVER AGAIN/IRON CLAD "SPLIT" 7" (CTW)
Hailing from south Wales, Ironclad play fast Right Brigade/Frostbite style hardcore and Never Again comes from London and play an even faster pissed off hardcore. With 3 tracks each, this was Never Again farewell recording.

V/A "BLOODSTAINS ACROSS PHILADELPHIA" LP (EAGLEBAUER ENTERPRISES)
Try not to let the name or cover fool you, what we have here is a brand NEW Philadelphia punk and hardcore compilation showcasing 24 bands that the city of Brotherly Love currenlty has to offer. In an age where the compilation has pretty much gone the way of the dinosaur, it's quite impressive to see not only a 24 song LP compilation, but an entirely regional one to boot. Great cover art in the tradition of the classic Bloodstains series, and a nice full size booklet featuring one page per band. If you were curious to see what's been going down in Philly these days, this is a good place to start!

BRAIN SLUG - 2011 DEMO TAPE
Brain Slug is NYHC meets BHC which "sounds like if YOT and Antidote got into a fight outside of a Celtic Frost show." For those who love DYS, Agnostic Front, SSD and Life's Blood.

MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #340 - SEPT 2011
Maximum Rocknroll #340, the September 2011 issue, hits the stands with an interview with — and Pushead-inspired cover by — French artist Ivan Brun. We have an enlightening interview with Algerian punk band DEMOKHRATIA discussing religion, punk, politics, and their exciting first tour. Noisy garage rocker GG KING gives us the low down about his new record. Noise-core punx STATE POISON from France talk about their Japanese tour and life as the cutest band in France. This issue also features squawks from bratty Canadian hardcore B-LINES, a discussion with Britain’s own KBD-style band THE LOVE TRIANGLE, raw, distorted Canadian punkers UNLEARN, a discussion with artist and longtime Slug and Lettuce illustrator Jeremy Hush from Hush Illustration, an intriguing excerpt contributed by Dave Ensminger about the Deaf Club — the late ‘70s social club for the deaf that moonlighted as a punk club — and the last installment of a three-part series of the history of Czech punk. All of this plus a mini Delaware scene report, a comic by Avi Spivak, and all the great columns and reviews including the most extensive review section in punk! Get it now!

CHOOSE DEATH - ISSUE #5 ZINE
Summer fun issue of this upstate New York fanzine. Includes a chat with NY record labels (Feral Kid, Loud Punk, Hex) and tour reports from White Guilt and Shoppers. Half size, 18 pages.

SO NAILS - ISSUE #6 ZINE
Latest issue of this cool Hawaiian fanzine. Includes a review of the IRON LUNG Hawaii shows, interviews with NARWHAL and THE JUDAS ISCARIOT, some general news/rants about the Hawaiian scene, and record reviews. A fun look at a scene separate from the rest of the USA. Half size legal, 22 pages.

STITCHES IN MY HEAD - ISSUE #1 ZINE
Newest effort from this Australian editor (formerly When We're Young, We're Invincible zine), impressively published while she has been staying in America. Includes interviews with all-American groups WICCANS, WOMEN IN PRISON, and MICKEY. Also features a look at Horrible Fest, pic spread from Chaos In Tejas, and a heaping of fanzine and record reviews.

RESTOCKS 8/26/11:

A/V MURDER - TOURETTES 7"
AUTISTIC YOUTH - I WANT TO SEE EVERY TOWER FALL 7"
BILL BONDSMEN - DISASTER PRONE 7"
BORED STRAIGHT - S/T 7"
BORED STRAIGHT - TINNITUS 7"
CANADIAN RIFLE / AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER - SPLIT 7"
CAREER SUICIDE - CHERRY BEACH 7"
COLA FREAKS - DODT BATTERI 7"
COLA FREAKS - INGENTING SET 7"
COLA FREAKS - S/T 7"
DEAF MUTATIONS - CRASH THE CLUBS 7"
DOUBLE NEGATIVE - HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL. 1 7"
DOUBLE NEGATIVE - HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL. 2 7"
DRI - DIRTY ROTTEN EP 7"
DRI - VIOLENT PACIFICATION 7"
ED NASTY AND THE DOPEDS - I'M GONNA BE EVERYTHING 7"
GG KING - BABBLING VOICES 7"
GLAM - S/T 7"
INJECTIONS, THE - PRISON WALLS 7"
INSERVIBLES - DEMO 2008 7"
INSTANGD - DRAG UTAN DROG 7"
LOGNHALSMOTTAGNINGEN - LUMPET TRICK 7"
LOSER LIFE - LIFE NUMBER TWO 7"
MAD MEN - SUSPIRIA 7"
NAKED RAYGUN - SINGLES SERIES VOL. 3 7"
NO PROBLEM - PARANOID TIMES 7"
NO PROBLEM - S/T 7"
SHITTY LIMITS - STRAIGHT FORWARD 7"
WHITE LOAD - TALK PLUS 2 7"

ADOLESCENTS "S/T" LP
ANNIHILATION TIME - III TALES OF THE ANCIENT AGE LP
DARK AGES - CAN AMERICA SURVIVE LP
DRI "DEALING WITH IT" LP
EX-HUMANS - S/T LP
EXPLODING HEARTS - GUITAR ROMANTIC LP
EXTORTION - LOOSE SCREWS 10"
HERATYS - S/T LP
HIS HERO IS GONE - FIFTEEN COUNTS OF ARSON LP
HIS HERO IS GONE - MONUMENTS TO THIEVES LP
KNIFE FIGHT - CRISIS LP
LOW THREAT PROFILE - S/T LP
REAGAN YOUTH "VOL. 2" LP
SIEGE - DROP DEAD LP
URBAN BLIGHT - MORE REALITY 12"
WEIRDOS "WEIRD WORLD VOL. 1: 1977-1989" LP
WELCOME TO 1984 - MRR COMPILATION LP

PREORDER: NIGHT BIRDS "The Other Side of Darkness" LP

2011-08-18T09:58:00.000-07:00

Yup that's right, we've been talking about this record for the better part of 2011 and now we couldn't be more thrilled to announce that "The Other Side of Darkness," the debut LP from NIGHT BIRDS, is now available for preorder! I think by now it's safe to say that NIGHT BIRDS need no introduction, so you should know what to expect from these NY/NJ boys ... they pulled out all of the stops on this LP and are very excited that it will soon be available for mass consumption. The release date is still slated for SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 and we are aiming to have orders shipping by that date.

PREORDER the LP in the GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE!

Although there is no colored vinyl, we've done up something special for the first hundred or so orders so if you get your order in early enough, you might get a nice surprise when your LP shows up. We are also doing a TEST PRESS contest - we will be giving away two test pressings of the LP, anyone who preorders the LP from Grave Mistake in August will be eligible to win.

On top of the preorder, we've got some brand new NIGHT BIRDS T-Shirts in the webstore , as well as a few package deals which will save you a few bucks if you need to pick up any other NIGHT BIRDS releases along with your copy of THE OTHER SIDE OF DARKNESS! You can check out all of the preorder packages and t-shirts here:

NIGHT BIRDS PREORDERS / PACKAGE DEALS / T-SHIRTS

The band themselves are also taking preorders, and you can order directly from them on their new website which can be found here:

NIGHT BIRDS WEBSITE / WEBSTORE

They have a few different t-shirt designs as well and rest assured that no matter who you order from, we will make sure your order is shipped out as soon as the LP is ready! We are currently hoping to start shipping around Mid-September, so please just keep in mind that this a PREORDER and we don't currently have the release in house and ready to ship so please be patient! We definitely appreciate the orders and will do our best to keep everyone up to date as to the status of the shipping date. Also, please remember that if you order any other records or distro items with your preorder, the full order will ship when the NIGHT BIRDS record is ready.

We currently have two tracks from the LP posted on the GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS BANDCAMP PAGE, along with a ton of other GM releases for full stream or download. Please check those out as well!

THE OTHER SIDE OF DARKNESS will also be released in Europe by our good friends at TAKEN BY SURPRISE RECORDS so keep an eye on their website for ordering information. NIGHT BIRDS will also be doing a EUROPEAN TOURhttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140469062699951 in September and October, please click the link to check the dates (which are also posted below) and come on out if they are hitting a town near you!

Finally, as I've mentioned before, if you do a zine, blog, radio show, write reviews, do interviews, anything of that sort and would like to receive promos for this release (and other Grave Mistake releases), please drop me a line at gravemistakerecords@gmail.com with some info and we'll see about getting you some stuff to check out!

Thanks a lot for reading and hopefully preordering the LP!

Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS
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NIGHT BIRDS / THE OTHER SIDE OF DARKNESS EUROPEAN TOUR 2011:

Do. 22.09.2011 - Amsterdam (NED) @ Occii
Fr. 23.09.2011 - Leipzig (GER) @ Zoro Fest w/ Systematic Death
Sa. 24.09.2011 - Venlo (NED) @ Perron 55 / R'n'R Fest w/ Direct Control
So. 25.09.2011 - London (UK) @ The Grosvenor
Mo. 26.09.2011 - Leeds (UK) @ House Show w/ Dry Heaves
Di. 27.09.2011 - Glasgow (UK) @ The 13th Note
Mi. 28.09.2011 - Swansea (WAL) @ Mozarts w/ Ssssnakes
Do. 29.09.2011 - Brighton (UK) @ Sticky Mike's Frog Bar w/ Little Ease
Fr. 30.09.2011 - Kortrijk (BEL) @ The Pits w/ Direct Control, Citizens Patrol
Sa. 01.10.2011 - Paris (FRA) @ Le Parvis w/ Loud Girls, Police Truck
So. 02.10.2011 - Tübingen (GER) @ Epplehaus w/ The High Society
Mo. 03.10.2011 - Munich (GER) @ Kafe Kult w/ RVIVR (usa)
Di. 04.10.2011 - Bonn (GER) @ Bla w/ Monster Mash
Mi. 05.10.2011 - Berlin (GER) @ Bei Roy
Do. 06.10.2011 - Hamburg (GER) @ Lobusch, w/ Crimen (mex), Criaturas (usa)
Fr. 07.10.2011 - Copenhagen (DEN) @ Stengade w/ Gang Green, Night Fever
Sa. 08.10.2011 - Bremen (GER) @ G 18

WEBSTORE UPDATE! New IMPALERS, DOUBLE NEGATIVE, DEAF MUTATIONS, and MORE!

2011-07-31T22:05:00.000-07:00

Hello all ... happy August. Roughly one month left of summer vacation, might as well make the most of it! Unfortunately I'll be spending the rest of my summer indoors packing up records, but we can't all be as lucky. Since I just did a full label update last week, let's just cut right to the good stuff ...

GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE:

http://www.gravemistakerecords.com/catalog/

NEW STUFF for 8/1/11:

http://www.gravemistakerecords.com/catalog/products_new.php

A ton of great new records in this week's update; the debut 7" from Texas' THE IMPALERS (first press limited to 400, so grab it while you can because this record is a rager); I've got a bunch of copies of the DEAF MUTATIONS 7", the newest installment of the NAKED RAYGUN 7" singles series; not one, but TWO brand new 7" singles from Raleigh's own DOUBLE NEGATIVE - along with three other brand new releases on SORRY STATE: the DARK AGES, WHATEVER BRAINS, and MAKABERT FYND/GLOM DA! LPS; a handful of great new releases from 540 RECORDS including 7"s from NERVESKADE, YOUNG IDENTITIES, JUST URBAIN, SLOWMOTIONS, and a 12" from ISTERISMO.

A bunch of new/semi-new stuff from THIRD PARTY RECORDS, including the PUNX DON'T DRINK 7" comp (w/ COKE BUST), two POISON PLANET 7"s, SORRY EXCUSE 7", as well as some much needed restocks from BLANK STARE, SICK FIX, and BLACK SS. A TON of stuff from A-389 records including new PULLING TEETH, WEEKEND NACHOS, GEHENNA, XIBALBA, and much more; European pressings of both PUNCH LPs, a whole slew of killer punk and hardcore of reissues from the likes of CRUCIFIX (DEHUMANIZATION - CLASSIC!), EXTREME NOISE TERROR, ANTI-SYSTEM, HARDCORE 83' and YALTA HI LIFE COMPS, TERVEET KADET, CHRISTIAN DEATH reissue, restocks on both DISCHARGE LPs on Havoc, DAYGLO ABORTIONS LPs, and a bunch more.

Thanks for reading and hopefully you'll find something worth checking out! Until next time ...

Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE
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NEW IN THE WEBSTORE 8/1/11:

IMPALERS "S/T" 7" (TODO DESTRUIDO)
Five new track of blown out D-Beat HC from Austin, TX. Impalers play in the vein of late Anti Cimex(Scandanavian Jawbreaker era) HC mixed with hints of Discharge, Motorhead and Celtic Frost. Limited to 400 copies on textured paper/pocket sleeve.

DEAF MUTATIONS "CRASH THE CLUBS" 7" (STATIC SHOCK)
After almost two years in the making, the DEAF MUATIONS 7" is finally now available to order. DEAF MUTATIONS is the brainchild of Dave Brown (also of Career Suicide) and they play violent, hardcore punk that wouldn't sound out of place on the Master Tape comp. The recordings on this 7" were originally released in late 2008 as a very limited cassette that didn't really make it out of Toronto. So needless to say, we're pretty thrilled to put this out and hopefully help this recording get the attention it deserves. At the request of the band, this is a one-time pressing of 500 copies.

DOUBLE NEGATIVE "HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL 1" 7" (SORRY STATE)
Double Negative return with the first volume of their follow-up to the epic Daydreamnation LP, and they haven't slowed down one step. Continuing the progression displayed between their first and second LPs, the two songs on this 7" are harder, faster, and weirder than anything they've done before. "Writhe," in particular, is probably the best song they've written so far. Includes color vinyl, deluxe jackets with spot-gloss printing and digital download.

DOUBLE NEGATIVE "HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL 2" 7" (SORRY STATE)
The second in Double Negative's four-volume Hardcore Confusion 7" series finds the band blasting out two more certified riff monsters. For those of you who who like their mid-paced stompers like "Endless Disappointment" and "Stop Growing," these two songs might be your new favorites. Includes color vinyl, deluxe jackets with spot-gloss printing and digital download.

NERVESKADE "NOISE POLLUTION" 7" (540)
Originally released as a cassette, what we have here is a "covers only" 7" from Portland's raw noize heroes NERVESKADE doing their take on tracks by DISORDER, DISCHARGE, JERRY'S KIDS, and SSD. You know you need this.

YOUNG IDENTITIES "NEW TRENDS" 7" (540)
Another killer Australian punk reissue from 540, this time it's Young Identities' classic 2nd EP. This is absolutely brilliant, classic Aussie punk... if you like the Victims and other Murder Punk this is an absolute necessity. "The Young Identities EP's are standouts among the Savage/Shake releases, especially the New Trends EP. The band's line-up was mixed in with other band Brisbane bands who were, in turn, part of other groups. In other words, a history of the Young Identities is necessarily a history of a few other bands. The history below overlaps and repeats some of what can be found on the Just Urbain page albeit from a different perspective. I can certainly be counted among the "overseas overseers" who became interested in the early Brisbane punk scene several years ago. Without further ado, another history from the younger, snottier contingent of the no-scene Brisbane scene... " -breakmyface.com

JUST URBAIN "EVERYBODY LOVES" 7" (540)
540 Records hits us with another spot-on reissue of an Australian punk classic, this time it's a 1978 EP from Just Urbain. Originally released in a paltry edition of 200 copies, this is a suitable replacement for the original that you will never own. A little more bleak and depressing than some of their more rocked-out countrymen, these Just Urbain songs will definitely hit all the buttons of those of you who obsess after weird, quirky, first-generation KBD punk.

SLOWMOTIONS, THE "OPERATION ANAGRAM" 7" (540)
This new 7" is an absolute scorcher. The a-side in particular is a fucking bruiser... HARD, mid-paced punk with some really weird keyboards in the background and tough Japanese hardcore vocals. The b-side is more in line with their older, more pop-inflected material, but with some cool keyboards and lead guitar adding a bit of texture.

PUNX DONT DRINK - V/A - COMPILATION 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Finally back in print! This semi-notorious straight edge hardcore compilation features two songs each from the bands COKE BUST, BOILING OVER, POISON PLANET, and COLD SHOULDER.

ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE "ST" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
From the ashes of Expired Youth comes the next chapter of Chicago straight edge... One Foot In The Grave. Chad, Shariq and Ryan are picking up where Expired Youth left off in helping to show that straight edge hardcore is still alive and well in the windy city, with a style similar to Youth Of Today and Floorpunch.

POISON PLANET "UNDERMINE" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Poison Planet's second 7" continues where their first left off, with the Chicago, IL band offering up five tracks of politically motivated hardcore punk with a sound that nods to other recent Midwestern favorites like The Repos or Necros.

POISON PLANET "BLEED FOR ME" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
For their European tour earlier this summer, Third x Party pressed a limited edition Dead Kennedys tribute 7" that contains Bleed for Me and Nazi Punks Fuck Off. All 250 copies are on mixed vinyl and the cover/lyric sheet has all of the art and essays you should expect.

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 - for better or for worse.

BAD BANANA "CRY ABOUT IT" 7" (PUZZLE PIECE)
With Cry About It, Bad Banana tame the frequencies of their demo without compromising any of its urgency. The Crutchfield sisters-- joined here by Kyle from Big Soda-- continue their '90s-inspired, stop-and-go pop punk. Songs of drunken friendship, whining, and so forth. For fans of Tiger Trap and answering-machine indie pop. Artwork by Jason Roy. Covers letterpressed at the Bow & Arrow Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is a one-time pressing of 500 copies.

FOUR EYES "TOWARDS THE END OF COSMIC LONLINESS" 7" (PUZZLE PIECE)
Out of Boston, Massachusetts (Somerville to be exact), Four Eyes play emotionally raw indie rock in the vein of Dinosaur Jr. with a dose of twinkle in their riffage. This band got its start in the summer of 2009 as Nick, Dan, and Will obsessed over the second Teenage Cool Kids LP, though they didn't play their first show until November of that year. Four Eyes are approaching life as a seasoned band with Towards the End of Cosmic Loneliness, their second 7". Featuring members of Daniel Striped Tiger and Tussin.

NAKED RAYGUN "SINGLES SERIES VOL 3" 7" (RIOT FEST)
Chicago punk legends Naked Raygun release their third record in a 7íí single series, which collectively will spawn their first recorded full length in 20 years. The influential melodic punk rock band were a Chicago institution in the ë80s, releasing a handful of classic records before the band splintered in the early ë90s. A reunion show at 2006ís Riot Fest in Chicago, spurred on by drummer Eric Spicer, sold out a 4,000-seat venue and reignited the band for a reunion tour. Since then the band have talked about recording new material, but didnít get into the studio until this year.

WITHDRAWAL "FAITH, FLESH, & BLOOD" 7" (A389)
On the heels of their awesome 'Unknown Misery' 7", Withdrawal return with three brand new tracks (digital download has a fourth bonus track) of apocalyptic metal-core from these Canadian disciples of the Holy Terror Church Of Final Judgement! Fans of Ringworm, Catharsis and All Out War take note. Comes with a digital download card!!!

PENETRATION PANTHERS "PERPETUAL 80'S" 7" (A389)
DC Grave (Gehenna) and Shane BastardDemon (Devil/Gravehill) have a new band that is full on raw early 80's punk that sounds like a cross between early Black Flag and The Stooges. This 3 song ep is only a taste of what's to come with the band's upcoming full length. Limited to 500 copies ever.

WEEKEND NACHOS "BLACK EARTH" 7" (A389)
Brand new 7" by Chicago's crushing WEEKEND NACHOS. Features 4 songs, 2 of which are from their upcoming LP on Relapse/Deep 6 and 2 of which will be exclusive to this 7". Comes with digital download code.

PICK YOUR SIDE "SURVIVAL PRAYER" 7" (A389)
Pick Your Side is a new studio project band featuring Jeff Beckman of Haymaker/Left For Dead on vocals and Johnny Ibay of Fuck The Facts on guitar. Ten songs of lo-fi thrash/hardcore that will appeal to fans of both bands. 7" includes digital download.

GEHENNA "LAND OF SODOM II" 7"/CD (A389)
Originally released on an obscure label out of Canada (Hit The Deck Recs), only a small few copies of Gehenna's 'Land Of Sodom' 7" ever made it into anyone's hands. We're thrilled to announce that the 7" is finally available with a few improvements to the original recordings, re-visted as 'Land Of Sodom II'. Also included is a CD with the LOSII tracks are the previously unavailable on CD 'Upon The Gravehill' 12" tracks. Comes in a deluxe 7"/CD gatefold package with a 14"x14" poster insert. As per the band's request, this release does not include a digital download code. Please use a record player.

ANTI-SYSTEM "DEFENCE OF THE REALM EP" 7" (ANTISOCIETY)
Outstanding official re issue of this killer ep from Antisystem, a bit more metal than their first LP, this is still totally crushing mid/late 80's UK HC that rides the line between anarcho punk and crust core.

HURT UNIT "DEMO" 7"
Demo 7" from this fast hardcore band from Australia. Five songs and an intro, fast and pissed with a definite late 80's hardcore vibe ala Youth of Today.

ISTERISMO "TOKYO CRUSTIES" LP (540)
"New 12" from this Italian-loving Japanese band, released for their appearance at this year's Chaos in Tejas fest. I believe this is a discography-to-date type of deal, and it's certainly a heaping helping of powerful, Italian-influenced Japanese noise punk. I can't help but note that the Japanese are so much better at this style than anyone else... the energy level on this thing is just off the charts. Fucking intense." -sorrystaterecords.com

PUNCH "PUSH PULL" LP (ASSULT)
The Bay Area mosh-bringer unit known as PUNCH delivers their second LP - chock full of 1000mph pissedness with hammers-of-justice mosh-trocious breakdowns that can get even the the longest of the long-hairs starting the mower. A great combination of good people, intelligent and insightful lyrics, and fucking full-on pissed and fast hardcore. One of the best around. Gatefold cover and colored vinyl.

PUNCH "S/T" LP (ASSULT)
Busting out an LP's worth of thrashcore, San Francisco, CA's Punch rip through a high-speed attack with female vocals that varies in speed from blast beats to mosh parts with some youth crew influences thrown in, all with social and political lyrics. Every song is carried out with an intensity that is lacking in a lot of modern hardcore. The vocals are screamed with total rage, to the backing of a band that sound like they're playing their instruments as hard and fast as they possible can. If you like your hardcore really fast and hard, make sure to pick this up.

DARK AGES "CAN AMERICA SURVIVE" LP (SORRY STATE)
After a couple of great but under the radar 7"s, Kansas City's Dark Ages return with their first full-length and it is a hardcore monster. Eschewing the recent vogue for raw recordings, Dark Ages have nailed a crystal clear, precise sound in which all of the fascinating little nuances hit you with full force. While the pedal is always to the floor, it's the weird little parts--quirky touches that remind one of Die Kreuzen's first LP or H¸sker D¸ circa Everything Falls Apart--that really separate this band from the pack. I can think of no other band that captures the angry, alienated, and isolated sound of the midwest better than Dark Ages. Deluxe packaging, including heavyweight, tip-on style sleeves, a 24"x26" poster, and digital download.

WHATEVER BRAINS "ST" LP (SORRY STATE)
Without a doubt the most sonically adventurous release thus far on Sorry State, North Carolina's Whatever Brains use their previous 4 7"s as a launching pad into completely uncharted musical waters. While the foundation is still spazzy, weird garage punk, this time around Whatever Brains incorporate electronic beats, tons of synth, some quieter parts, and a few truly epic compositions. This album is so expansive that it probably has something for everyone, but fans of Total Control, early Pavement, prime-era Fall, and catchy garage punk in the Marked Men mold will probably be the ones in the front row banging their fists along. The packaging on this one is also particularly ambitious, including a full-color gatefold jacket, obi strip, 14-page newsprint booklet, and a download card with the LP and remastered versions of all four of the band's previous EPs.

MAKABERT FYND/GLOM DA! "SPLIT" LP (SORRY STATE)
Here's something a little different for Sorry State: a split 7" pairing two of the heaviest, most raging current crusty hardcore bands from Sweden. Makabert Fynd (who have released earlier records on Yellow Dog and Flat Black) play raw, straightforward hardcore in the tradition of old Swedish bands like Asocial and Avskum, but with huge, modern production. Of course these guys also boast Poffen of Totalit‰r as one of their vocalists, and fans of that band won't be disappointed. As for Glˆm Da!, they go for the throat in a similar fashion, but are perhaps even wilder and more unhinged. Whether you like the fast and raw old Swedish stuff or more metal-influenced k‰ng like Skitsystem and Disfear, this one will knock you on your ass. Includes gatefold jacket and digital download

ANTI-SYSTEM "NO LAUGHING MATTER" LP (ANTI-SOCIETY)
An official reissue of this very powerful and classic British anarcho-punk album from 1984, this collection of thundering, no-compromise tracks comes with a printed board innersleeve and a fat, 44-page booklet of interviews, lyrics, graphics, gig posters, band and scene bios, an Anti-System band family tree, tons of photos, clippings from vintage fanzines, lots of political, anti-authority and animal liberation info and much more, printed on heavy gloss stock.

YALTA HI LIFE - V/A - COMPILATION LP (POWER IT UP)
Finally re-pressed after many years of absence, this comp features some of the most raging and important bands from the Finnish hardcore scene of the '80s, including what many think to be the best Terveet Kadet songs, plus tracks from Kaaos, Varaus, Aparat and more.

PROPAGANDA HARDCORE '83 - V/A - COMP. LP (HOHNIE)
This comp. was released in 1983 by PROPAGANA RECORDS and contains the following crackers: KANSAN UUTISET, RIISTETYT, JAKKE & LATERI, ƒPƒRƒT, RATTUS, TAMPERE SS, PROTESTI, ALAMAAILMA, KUOLEMA, BASTARDS, HIC SYSTEEMI, FUCKING FINLAND, DESTRUCKTIONS, MARIONETTI, M.A.P., SEKUNDA, TAKUU & VARAUS. Total of 35 tracks of all-time classic Finnish Hardcore to the max.

TERVEET KADET "AARETON PROPAGANDA" LP (HOHNIE)
Discography of early material by this legendary Finnish 80's hardcore band. Features the "message" ep, Aareton Joulou ep, "Black God" LP and Halloween LP. All of it solid gold Finnish Hardcore.

EXTREME NOISE TERROR "HOLOCAUST IN YOUR HEAD" LP (FAREWELL)
Limited to 500 copies limited official re-release of the "Holocaust In Your Head" LP, which originaly came out in 1988 at "Head Erruption". It was re-recorded in 1991 and released at japanese label "Toys Factory". 1999 the LP based on the 1991 recordings was re-released by Distortion. On this re-release you get the original 1988 recordings remastered with a more raw and brutal sound. Includes the classics "Murder", "Bullshit Propaganda", "Another Nail In The Coffin", "Deceived"... actually the whole record is just a classic!!!
Import from Germany.

CRUCIFIX "DEHUMANIZATION" LP (CORPUS CHRISTI)
Finally back in print, one of the top ten US hardcore records of the 80's. Crucifix perfectly mix the early 80's hardcore sound with the drive and intensity of UK anarcho bands like Discharge and Varukers. On top of this they used the visual style of Crass or Discharge with the shocking images of war and man's inhumanity to man in a fold out poster sleeve. The raw intensity of this record puts it up there with Discharge for sure. Hopefully Southern will be re issuing the rest of their back catalog too as titles like Antisect, Crass and Rudimentary Peni have been strangely out of print on vinyl for several years.

GEZA X "YOU GODDAM KIDS" LP (BACCHAUS)
Geza X has been an important fixture on the California punk/new wave scene for many years as a producer/writer/engineer for countless artists, from Josie Cotton to the Dead Kennedys. As an artist, however, he doesnít resemble most of those heís worked with at all: You Goddamn Kids! is delightful, off-the-wall, adventurous, complex and humorous. The studio pro uses sound effects and treated vocals to enhance his music, much of which might well appeal to fans of, say, the Residents. ñ Charles P. Lamey ñ Trouser Press This classic post Masque-era album is the unique work of former Deadbeats, Mommymen member and producer GEZA X with quite the cast of original Los Angeles punk scene luminaries as contributing musicians including Brendan Mullen, Paul Roessler, D.J. Bonebrake, Josie Cotton, Don Bolles and others! Utilizing the unique ìGezatoneî guitar with a screechy vocal style and warped sense of humor, this album delivers early ë80s classics such as ìWe Need More Powerî and ìIsotope Soapî as heard on the ìLet Them Eat Jellybeansî and ìRodney On The Roqî compilations.

CHRISTIAN DEATH "ONLY THEATER OF PAIN 25TH ANV." LP (FRONTIER)
The founding fathers of American goth-rock, Christian Death released their debut, Only Theatre of Pain, on Frontier Records in March 1982, and that landmark album has had an enormous influence on goth, death-rock, dark-wave, metal and even industrial music scenes all over the world, shaping the approach of more bands than can be counted. Led by vocalist and founder Rozz Williams, the Christian Death of Only Theatre of Pain included guitarist Rikk Agnew, fresh out of The Adolescents, bassist James McGearty, drummer George Belanger and backing vocals from Superheroines leader (and Rozz's future wife), Eva O as well as performance artist Ron Athey. It was this line-up, with its dirgy, effects-laden guitar riffs and ambient horror-soundtrack synths, that crystalized the ominous post-punk sound that has established this album as the ultimate archetype of goth sensibility. Genre touchstones include "Romeo's Distress," "Spiritual Cramp" and "Mysterium Iniquitatis." This reissue features Rozz Williams's original hand-drawn art and calligraphy, and an additional period photo by Ed Colver, all set against a parchment-like background. Frontier has digitally remastered the audio for both the LP and CD, the latter containing the Deathwish EP as a bonus.

PULLING TEETH "FUNERARY" LP (A389)
Pulling Teeth's fourth album is their most definitive work by far. Their magnum opus, if you will. The two years that followed the release of Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions was a time of personal turmoil for members of the band as they lost too many loved ones to the hands of the reaper, and Funerary is the culmination of the emotions dealt with during that period. This album finds the band revisiting the vitriolic rage expressed so vividly on Martyr Immortal as well as expanding on some of the more expressive and melancholic ideas found on their last album. While the lyrics touch on themes of our social character, a demand for truth, respect, and honesty, and reason to hold on to the last shreds of hope for a better world, the music ranges from pummeling thrash- and death- influenced metal to moody, doomy, dirgey soundscapes, all the while holding true to the spirit and energy of hardcore. This is Pulling Teeth at their finest.

RINGWORM "THE PROMISE" LP (A389)
One of the most important and influential records to come out of 90's metalcore let alone Cleveland hardcore. This is Ringworm at their most primative. Raw guitar tones, sloppy yet perfect drumming, and the unmistakable throat of the Human Furnace. Features the original artwork from 1993. This record is a must have!!! CD version available on Deathwish Inc

XIBALBA "ST" LP (A389)
The long awaited vinyl debut of California's XIBALBA. This LP complies all the tracks from their 'Madre Mia' CD as well as the songs from the 'Earthquake' Compilation all remasterd with new artwork by Linas Garsys. Crushing downtuned 90's style metalcore loaded with moshparts ala Disembodied meets Sepultura.

INTEGRITY "TO DIE FOR" 10" (A389)
The triumphant return of Integrity, the "To Die For" recording was a true reclamation of the throne for the band. Produced and engineered by Ben Schigel (Ringworm, Mushroomhead), the collection of eight blood boiling songs served as a musical progression, all the while embracing the approach of their influential past.

HUMANOIDS "ARE BORN" LP (ROCK BOTTOM)
"It seems only natural that a band with a name like the Humanoids would be capable of acting as a time machine back to the days when pop punk was best served in sweaty basements with a side of fast-paced and light hearted aggression. The Humanoids Are Dead is an 8 song EP filled with classic pop-punk melody and bursts of hardcore-style energy that is sure to surprise anyone who grew up with now veteran bands like the Descendents or Dag Nasty and inspire those who may not have been so lucky. It wont be hard for this young St. Louis five-piece to prove themselves among other Midwestern gems (and obvious influences) like Dillinger Four. The only flaw in this 14 minutes of songs worth adding to your soundtrack of growing up is that they leave the listening wanting more." -http://ihaterocknroll.blogspot.com

DISCHARGE "WAR IS HELL/DEMO '78" LP (UNREST)
Tracks 1-13 are studio and live songs with Rat (Varukers) on vocals. Tracks 14, 15 were taken from the 'Beginning of the End' 7". Also included are four unreleased tracks from the their first 1978 demo, recorded prior to Cal joining them.

KIDNAPPERS "NEON SIGNS" LP (RIP OFF)
Rip Off Records is here to kick off the New Year with a bang with THE KIDNAPPERS from Germany, and their incredible record, Neon Signs. THE KIDNAPPERS are one of hat country's best live bands, and with super catchy songs, they easily make new fans whenever they are in the house. Power pop with balls is the best way to describe THE KIDNAPPERS. Their debut on Alien Snatch Records a few years ago made believers, and the great news is that this album is better. That's right tards, Rip Off gets the better album. You see there are a whole heap of dog shit bands attempting to play power pop today, but only a few get it right. THE KIDNAPPERS are one of them. Listen to "Street Where I Live", or the incredible "I Hate Your Band". These songs borrow all the great elements from the legendary power pop bands, like THE PLIMSOULS, THE BEAT and THE RECORDS to name a few, but THE KIDNAPPERS do it without sounding like a generic copy. They sound like THE KIDNAPPERS. So remember the golden rule: If it's on Rip Off it's going to rule. Right sparky?

TENEMENT "NAPALM DREAM" CD (HANG UP)
After a slew of incredible 7"s and splits, we finally see the highly anticipated and long overdue (but well worth it) debut full length from Wisconsin's TENEMENT. This is easily making my top 10 list for the year (and I'm sure plenty of other people feel the same way), so pick it up and see what the hype is about! Hailing from Appleton, WI, Tenement play punk rock similar to the more melodic side of SST spliced with the early sound of the Twin Cities. A beautiful mix of Husker Du’s ferocity, Dinosaur Jr.’s guitar soloing and distortion, and The Replacements youthful energy, Tenement stand out in a modern-era by focusing on great and original songwriting that made these other aforementioned bands so special.

GOOD THROB DEMO 2011 TAPE
Demo 2011' culls nine brilliantly snotty songs of homegrown UK Punk at it's best. Good Throb spins the daily grind into bursts of impish scum-fuckery with songs about customer service, partying, admin work and being an animal. Lead singer Ellie delivers vocals with aggro yelps and snarls apace with rubbery bass, pulverizing drums and kinetic, catchy guitar arrangements. One of the most exciting UK Punk bands around and well worth your time!! Featuring members of SHITTY LIMITS.

RESTOCKS 8/1/11:

BLACK SS "S/T" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
DESKONOCIDOS "S/T" 7" (540)
DIE KREUZEN "COWS AND BEER" 7" (BARBARIAN)
DIRECT CONTROL "NUCLEAR TOMORROW" 7" (SORRY STATE)
DRI "DIRTY ROTTEN EP" 7" (BEER CITY)
GEHENNA / BLIND TO FAITH - SPLIT 7" (A389)
GEHENNA / CALIFORNIA LOVE - SPLIT 7" (A389)
MILLENIAL REIGN "BONES DUST NOTHING" 7" (A389)
NORMALS "ALMOST READY" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
SICK FIX "S/T" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
TENEMENT "ICE PICK" 7" (HANG UP)

APPENDIX "MONEY IS NOT MY CURRENCY" LP (HOHNIE)
BATTALION OF SAINTS "FIGHTING BOYS" LP (FANCLUB)
BLANK STARE "S/T" LP (THIRD PARTY)
CHRIST ON PARADE "SOUNDS OF NATURE" LP (PRANK)
DAYGLO ABORTIONS "FEED US A FETUS" LP (UNREST)
DAYGLO ABORTIONS "OUT OF THE WOMB" LP (UNREST)
DISCHARGE "HEAR NOTHING, SEE NOTHING, SAY NOTHING" LP (HAVOC)
DISCHARGE "WHY" LP (HAVOC)
DOUBLE NEGATIVE "DAYDREAMNATION" LP (SORRY STATE)
GEHENNA "AT WAR WITH SONS OF LIGHT..." LP (A389)
ROT IN HELL "HALLWAYS OF THE ALWAYS" LP (A389)
SHITTY LIMITS "BEWARE THE LIMITS" LP (SORRY STATE)
SHORT FUSE "S/T" LP (ASSAULT)
SMART COPS "PER PROTEGGERE E SERVIRE" LP (SORRY STATE)

TRAMPS - DEMO TAPE

New BRAIN F≠ and NIGHT BIRDS Tracks Posted, TOUR DATES, and more!

2011-07-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

I. GRAVE MISTAKE BANDCAMP PAGE
II. BRAIN F≠ "SLEEP ROUGH" LP track posted / Tour starts this week
III. NIGHT BIRDS post second track from "THE OTHER SIDE OF DARKNESS" LP / Fall European tour Info
IV. GRAVE MISTAKE and NO WAY RECORDS releases wholesale
V. GRAVE MISTAKE PROMOS
VI. WASTED TIME R.I.P.
VII. UPCOMING RELEASES

I. GRAVE MISTAKE BANDCAMP PAGE

That's right, we finally got around to getting the Grave Mistake Bandcamp page (http://gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.com/) up and running! The label really hasn't had had a steady spot for streaming music for a while, so this time around we decided to go all out. There are currently 30 Grave Mistake releases streaming in their entirety ... all recent releases from the past few years, along with a good chunk of the back catalog. It will also be a place to get some sneak peaks of upcoming releases (see below for tracks from the new NIGHT BIRDS and BRAIN F≠ LPs)! Many thanks to GM shitworker / Employee of the Month Sykes for putting the page together!

The main purpose for the page was obviously for people to check out new bands or listen to their favorites in a convenient place, but of course I wouldn't object if you wanted to purchase some of the mp3s or even pick up the actual records in the webstore :)

II. BRAIN F≠ LP Track and Tour Dates

We've posted a brand new song and cover art from the Brain F≠ "Sleep Rough" LP on the Bandcamp page, which you can listen to here:

http://gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-rough

While the LP won't officially be out until late August / Early September, we were able to rush the band some advanced copies of the LP, which they will have on their tour! Please check them out if they are playing near you, and pick up a copy of the record! Here are the dates, tour starts this week!!!

JUL 29 Atlanta @ 529 w WHATEVER BRAINS, WYMYNS PRYSYN, WAX MUSEUMS, BAD SPORTS (!)
JUL 30 Charlotte @ The Milestone w WHATEVER BRAINS
JUL 31 Boone @ Black Cat w WHATEVER BRAINS and NO ONE ELSE BUT HIPPIES AND BURRITOS
AUG 1 Raleigh @ Berkeley Cafe w/ RATIONAL ANIMALS, STRIPMINES, WASTED EFFORT
AUG 2 Richmond @ Sprout w/ HAVERCHUCKS, BERMUDA TRIANGLES
AUG 3 Baltimore @ Golden West w/ DEEP SLEEP, A GUY FROM ALL
AUG 4 Brooklyn @ 538 Johnson w/ THE MEN, NOMOS, ONLY THE MESSENGER
AUG 5 Boston @ Frat Cave w/ FOREIGN OBJECTS, DRAIZE, ANCIENT FILTH (waltham, I guess)
AUG 6 NYC @ PISSING AWAY OUR MONEY ON DRUGS IN BROOKLYN / PRETENDING WE'RE WATCHING HANK WOOD & THE HAMMERHEADS or GETTING MOBY TO RIDE OUR FAME AT A HOOKAH BAR

Of course, as I have mentioned in previous updates, this LP is a split release with none other than SORRY STATE RECORDS (who currently just unloaded five killer new releases on us this month), it's a pleasure and an honor working with Daniel on this release! Keep your eyes peeled from both labels on more updates on the LP.

III. NIGHT BIRDS Second Track from LP posted / European Tour Dates

NIGHT BIRDS have also just posted another new track from their upcoming "The Other Side of Darkness" LP. They posted the track "Landfill Land" back in June, and today we bring you none other than the Title Track of the new LP. So check it out! You can peep the track on the Grave Mistake Bandcamp or the Night Birds Bandcamp. Our friends at Brooklyn Vegan (www.brooklynvegan.com) have also been kind enough to post the track on their site as well!

We've had a few minor delays with this LP, but we are looking to have the record out early September. We will also most likely be announcing preorder info mid-to-late August, so keep your eyes peeled for that as well!!!

In other NIGHT BIRDS news, they will be playing BEST FRIENDS DAY here in good ol' Richmond, VA on Saturday, August 20th! It will be great to have the boys back in town, they will be playing at 10am in the Fine Foods parking lot as people board the busses to Hadad's Lake. While this sounds a bit odd, trust me it should be a blast; only the weak sleep during the weekend of BFD, the rest of us party animals will be up 24/7 ... so 10am / 10pm ... it's all the same.

Finally, they've also posted the first round of dates / info for their EUROPEAN TOUR which will be happening this September. They were kind enough to let yours truly tag along for the tour, so I hope to see some old and new friends along the way! The dates are as follows, please do yourself a favor and check out these shows if they are near you!

Do. 22.09.2011 - Amsterdam (Netherlands) - Occii w/ Glam, OD Kids
Fr. 23.09.2011 - Leipzig (Germany) - Zoro Fest w/ Systematic Death, Barn Burner +
Sa. 24.09.2011 - Venlo (Netherlands) – Perron 55 / R'n'R Fest w/ Systematic Death, Direct Control +
So. 25.09.2011 - London (England), Uk
Mo. 26.09.2011 - Swansea (Wales), Uk
Di. 27.09.2011 - Glasgow (Scotland), Uk
Mi. 28.09.2011 - Leeds (England), Uk
Do. 29.09.2011 - Brighton (England), Uk
Fr. 30.09.2011 - Kortrijk (Belgium) - The Pits w/ Direct Control, Citizens Patrol
Sa. 01.10.2011 - Paris (France) - The Belushi´s w/ Youth Avoiders, Police Truck
So. 02.10.2011 - Tübingen (Germany) - Epplehaus w/ Balboa Burnout, The High Society
Mo. 03.10.2011 - Munich (Germany) - Kafe Kult
Di. 04.10.2011 - Bonn (Germany) - Bla
Mi. 05.10.2011 - Berlin (Germany) - Bei Roy
Do. 06.10.2011 - Hamburg (Germany) - tba
Fr. 07.10.2011 - Copenhagen (Denmark) - Stengade w/ Gang Green, Night Fever
Sa. 08.10.2011 - Bremen (Germany) - G 18

IV. GRAVE MISTAKE / NO WAY RECORDS WHOLESALE

If you are a store or distro on my email list, you'll probably be getting another email from me shortly ... but as always, all Grave Mistake releases are available wholesale direct from me. I am also carrying most NO WAY RECORDS titles wholesale as well! Brandon, Lauren, and I figured it would be best to combine forces on the wholesale front, so if you do a distro or store and would like wholesale info, please get in touch and I'll send over the full list! If all goes well, I hope to start carrying a few more labels wholesale as the year goes on, but more news on that later on!

V. GRAVE MISTAKE PROMOS!

If you write for a zine, blog, website, or do a radio show, podcast, etc etc and are legitimately interested in checking out upcoming Grave Mistake releases for possible review or play, please do not hesitate to drop me a line! We'll be sending out promos for the NIGHT BIRDS record VERY soon ... I've already had a ton of great replies and met a bunch of awesome new people on the promo / review / radio front this year so please get in touch if you'd like to be put on my list. Also, any places I've already sent reviews to in the past, please don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested in checking out the new releases! I usually try and hit everyone I've worked with previously, but a friendly reminder never hurts!

VI. WASTED TIME R.I.P

While I hate to sort of end this email update on a low note, I figure most of you wouldn't even get this far anyways! Sadly, WASTED TIME has decided to pack it up and call it a day. It's sort of weird ending a band like this - I've been with the band pretty much from the beginning between releasing records, touring, and eventually joining - while we all loved doing the band, sadly life has made it more difficult than ever to keep the band even remotely active. Between work (jobs, businesses, record labels, etc) and location of members (Richmond, VA Beach, Raleigh) ... we've decided that, rather than dragging along at a snails pace, it would be best to just cash it in now and end on a good note. We are hoping to have one hell of a last show here in Richmond this fall so keep your eyes peeled for that info. I'd also like to extend a personal thanks to all members of WASTED TIME past and present, and everyone around the world that helped and supported the band throughout the years - it's appreciated more than you know.

VII. UPCOMING RELEASES

Yup, the BAD ADVICE 7", THE THUMBS "All Lesser Devils Session" LP, and the 86 MENTALITY "Goin Nowhere Fast" LP are all still on deck! Unfortunately they've been pushed back just a little bit due to this upcoming batch of releases (NIGHT BIRDS and BRAIN F≠) ... but I hope to get cracking on ALL of them before the summer ends. I also have a brand new 7" in the works from a killer new band out of, well ... sort of all over the place. Featuring members from the UK, SWEDEN, and good ol' WASHINGTON DC, the band is SECTARIAN VIOLENCE and they rule. Burly as hell 80's hardcore (as you have probably guessed, one of our favorite types of HC here at GMHQ) ... I was lucky enough to hear some rough mixes of the EP and damn it sounded good ... more news on this later but you heard it here first!

Well, if you made it this far, thanks a lot for reading! As always, please keep your eyes peeled for updates on the new releases and do not hesitate to get in touch for anything. Thank you to everyone for your support in 2011, this has been one of the busiest years the label has seen in a while and I couldn't have done it without you all!

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WEBSTORE UDPATE! New WASTE MANAGEMENT, TENEMENT, IMPOSTERS, NIGHT FEVER, and More!

2011-07-18T09:44:00.000-07:00

GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS / MAILORDER
WEBSTORE UPDATE 7.18.11

Happy Monday everyone ... figured I'd get the week started off right with a brand new webstore update! There will be a label update coming this week as well with new release info, some tour info, and other news, so please keep an eye out for that over the next few days. For today though, I'll just stick to the latest happenings in the GM distro / webstore ...

GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE:
www.gravemistakerecords.com/catalog

NEW IN THE WEBSTORE 7/18/11:
http://www.gravemistakerecords.com/catalog/products_new.php

Ok, for this update, there isn't TOO much stuff to make things overwhelming, but I'm probably most excited about this one because I have brand new releases from two of my favorite current bands. First is the "Power Abuse" 7" from Boston's WASTE MANAGEMENT. Released as a tape last year, these new songs have finally made their way to vinyl thanks to the fine folks at Painkiller Records. If you've been paying attention, PKR has put out some incredible new stuff this summer (SCAPEGOAT, SOUL SWALLOWER, BRUTAL SUPREMACY COMP, etc) but I think the WM 7" was the new release of theirs I was looking forward to the most! Hardcore at it's finest ... you need this EP.

Second is the long awaited debut LP from Wisconsin's TENEMENT, "Napalm Dream." TENEMENT have been on constant rotation here at GMHQ (and everywhere else I go) for the past year or so with their various 7" EP and split 7" tracks ... so it's great to finally have a long player from these guys. I don't think I can say enough good stuff about them both recorded and live, and it's good to see that the release of this LP is finally turning some much deserved attention their way. As far as the record goes, it's everything I was hoping for from a full length from them, and more. This might be my favorite LP of the year so far, so hopefully that's a good enough recommendation for you ... peep the description or some songs on their bandcamp page if that sparks your interest (http://tenement.bandcamp.com/).

Sorry for gushing, just a couple of releases I've been looking forward to for a while, so it's great to finally have them both available ... do yourself a favor and check them out! And of course, they aren't the only new releases worth picking up in this update ... I've got copies of the brand new 7"s from CA's THE IMPOSTERS ("Down By the Bay" 7") and Denmark's NIGHT FEVER ("Transparent" 7"). I also have some copies of the NIGHT FEVER "New Blood" full length on tape - US vinyl press coming soon on Tankcrimes / No Way ... speaking of tapes I also scored a few copies of the OBSESSOR tape (awesome project from Brandon of GW / Direct Control / No Way Rex fame), and some copies of the FILE 13 demo (ripping new hc punk band from here in Richmond). A bunch more 7"s from NIGHTBRINGER, EXPIRE, DARK LION, some more DANGERHOUSE Fanclub 7"s (ALLEY CATS and DILS) along with a restock on the AVENGERS, NECROS, and DICKS Fanclub 7"s. Oh, and I restocked on the AUTHORIES "Soundtrack for Trouble" 7" ... that one is a must have.

New LPs from WICCANS, FOREIGN OBJECTS, CIVIL VICTIM, ORIGIN OF M, BRAT PACK; a reissue of the early 2000's classic TEAR IT UP "Nothing to Nothing" LP; a couple more releases from MANDIBLE RECORDS (in addition to the TENEMENT LP), including the NUDE BEACH and PINK HOUSES LPs; a bunch of new stuff from DUSTY MEDICAL RECORDS including new releases from DRUGS DRAGONS, MIDWEST BEAT, and more ... I also picked up a couple of copies of the new TITLE FIGHT and FOUNDATION LPs on B9, along with some of the NAILS "Unsilent Death" repress on Southern Lord.

Last but definitely not least, the brand new issue of ACCEPT THE DARKNESS fanzine (one of the best zines going today), newest issue of MAXIMUMROCKNROLL, and some copies of the latest issue of DOWN AND OUT zine out of AUSTRALIA.

As always, thanks for reading and for the continued support!

Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE
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NEW RELEASES FOR 7/18/11:

TENEMENT "NAPALM DREAM" LP (MANDIBLE)
After a slew of incredible 7"s and splits, we finally see the highly anticipated and long overdue (but well worth it) debut full length from Wisconsin's TENEMENT. This is easily making my top 10 list for the year (and I'm sure plenty of other people feel the same way), so pick it up and see what the hype is about! Hailing from Appleton, WI, Tenement play punk rock similar to the more melodic side of SST spliced with the early sound of the Twin Cities. A beautiful mix of Husker Du’s ferocity, Dinosaur Jr.’s guitar soloing and distortion, and The Replacements youthful energy, Tenement stand out in a modern-era by focusing on great and original songwriting that made these other aforementioned bands so special.

WASTE MANAGEMENT "POWER ABUSE" 7" (PAINKILLER)
Originally released as a demo tape in 2010, these 6 songs were frankly too good to not be released on vinyl, and play as perfect complement to WM's Get Your Mind Right 7". Six primitive HC offerings in the Ball of Destruction / No Policy style, wrapped up in killer cover art by drummer and artist extraordinaire Ken Fontaine.

NIGHT FEVER "TRANSPARENT" 7" (NO WAY)
Copenhagen, Denmarks "K Town Hardcore" creeps are back with a vengeance! 3 New tracks of snotty ferocious hardcore punk, Night Fever Style. If you like their "New Blood" LP, you'll definetly be into this. They haven't changed a bit, and that's a good thing! Combining elements of Classic Hardcore like RKL and POISON IDEA w/ some metallic elements ala Motorhead & Metallica with a bit of Danzig-ish vocals here and there. 3 songs here, the A side "Transparent" is a mid tempo crusher that will absolutely stomp you into the ground, then on the flipside bringing you back to life with 2 ripping hardcore tunes! Over before you know you know it, leaving you wanting to listen over and over, and over. One time pressing of 1000 copies.

IMPOSTERS, THE "DOWN BY THE BAY" 7" (HEADCOUNT)
Here it is in all its glory. Finally a new installment by Hermosa Beach's The Imposters. Following 2 awesome 7"s and an awesome LP, these dudes expand their noise into some new territories. 3 Brand New tracks that bring you a range of Surfy, poppy and dare I say Cow Punk? Take a step away from all your mysterious fast-core and crack open a coke or beer down by the bay. This record is limited to a strict 300 copies.

NIGHT FEVER "NEW BLOOD" TAPE (TANKCRIMES)
NIGHT FEVER from Copenhagen, Denmark (K-TOWN) are a sick hardcore band with killer catchy raging songs and amazing vocals. They have US shows coming up on the east coast so be sure to check them out.

OBSESSOR - DEMO TAPE (TANKCRIMES)
OBSESSOR is a new band metal from Richmond, VA influenced by English Dogs / Celtic Frost / Onslaught / Venom - dirty and punk. All instruments and vocals done in the studio by my long time close friend Brandon "The Obsessor" Ferrell whos strong pedigree includes Direct Control, Government Warning, Wasted Time, Municipal Waste, No Way Records and Vinyl Conflict Record Store (RVA).

ALLEY CATS "NOTHING MEANS NOTHING ANYMORE" 7" (FANCLUB)
Fanclub reissue of this classic DANGERHOUSE release. "The Alley Cats from LA's South Bay put out this fantastic single on Dangerhouse, "Nothing Means Nothing Anymore" b/w "Give Me A Little Pain." Live, those songs killed. Everything this band did was just top notch, and I think they were loved by all - the Hollywood punk rockers, the South Bay kids, the Orange County kids... what was there not to like about band founders Randy Stodola and Dianne Chai?" - punkturns30.blogspot.com

DILS, THE "198 SECONDS OF..." 7" (FANCLUB)
Fanclub reissue of this classic DANGERHOUSE release. The Dils where some pranksters who one time when entering a club in LA went up to Rodney Bingenheimer(well known DJ at them time and responsible for popularising and promoting punk in the States) and lit his hair on fire. Well done! Besides that they played one of the most memorable and catchy punk rock that ever came out of the US in the 70′s. Their Clash influence is most evident in Mr. Big. The only thing is that this is better then The Clash. Their second 7inch released by the legendary Dangerhouse.

DARK LION "DEMO" 7" (VINYL RITES)
In the wake of the the newest middle east conflict in 2002, Dark Lion erupted in Pensacola, FL, a poor Navy town. Dark Lion's lyrics and live show were so full of contempt and violence, so full of the frantic energy that they felt at the time. With the war, siblings joining the army, people in jail all the time and the basic, deep hatred you feel when you are young as the backdrop, they wrote 6 songs of no-wave meets riot grrl punk, but I'm not sure they had any interest in genre. The demo went basically unheard, sold on cassette and CD-R on their one and only tour, despite being a completely uncompromising, original and dangerous punk recording. Few bands are as representative of a time in the way Dark Lion were, Born Against and Bikini Kill come to mind. Musically they are somewhere between Teenage Jesus and Nog Watt, but all their own. RIP Dark Lion, long live Dark Lion.

MIDWEST BEAT "S/T EP" 2x7" (DUSTY MEDICAL)
"Not a pop band in the sense of contemporary pop-punk or power pop, mind you. The Midwest Beat live in a chronologically distant world where precise song structures, jangling guitars and tight vocal harmonies ruled the day. Big Star, The Byrds, The Kinks and the Zombies are their regular touchstones, bands whose own careers were at their peak a decade or more before the foursome's members were born. Unless audiences show up harboring a similar jones for Alex Chilton, et al. - or younger fellow travelers like the considerably messier Black Lips - it can take a few songs before the deftness of their guitar pop and restrained psychedelia becomes apparent. But once their music hits you, you're apt to become a proselytizer for the cause." (Tom Laskin, The Isthmus)

NIGHTBRINGER "31ST AND MICHIGAN" 7" (DEER HEALER)
Motorcycle music for motorcycle people. The instrumentation is tuneful and driving, a steel pig snarling down the road with the engine open, burly hair cracking in the wind like a whip. The vocals weave and jab at the backbeat with the urgency and grace of a featherweight, but strike with all the guile and power of a thick-necked heavyweight thug. It's obvious that this band has spent a lot of time thinking about how to sound. If more bands were as thoughtful as Nightbringer, everything would just be better.

NIGHTBRINGER "S/T" 7" (HIGH ANXIETY)
Nightbringer is bastard hardcore. Taking equal parts from the holy trinity of Motorhead, 70s Detroit rock n roll, and Japanese hardcore, they land in similar hybrid territory as later Poison Idea - going back to the raw rebel rhythms that spawned biker gangs in the 50s but cranking it up with speed, distortion, and a samurai's obsession with finding life at the ever present edge of death. If punk started as youth culture, this is the sound of youths misspent in skinhead violence and skateboarding, Hawkwind-ish hallucinogens and of summers and winters in vans sleeping on amps. Carving out a niche in the wilderness to keep the fire alive into their mid 30s, this is mania focused by age and experience, never diminished. Ex Ruination, Earthmover, Life Set Struggle, and introducing Ian.

PLEXI 3 "CALCULATED ROMANCE" 7" (DUSTY MEDICAL)
Sadly, PLEXI 3 have broken everyone's heart for real this time, and are calling it quits. ADAM is heading West and RYAN is getting out from behind the drumkit and up front with WENDY, sharing guitar/vocals/bass duties in the new kickass band RAMMA LAMMA (with Joel from The Jet Set). For the last Plexi 3 show at the Dusty Medical Records 5th Anniversary Party, the label made up 100 more of their debut 7-inch from back in 2007, with some on peach, some on clear, and all with a new cover design by ADAM WIDENER.

EXPIRE "SUFFER THE CYCLE" 7" (SIX FEET UNDER)
“Suffer The Cycle” is the new 7" from Expire on Six Feet Under Records. Recorded at Young Brothers Studios with Taylor Young (Nails), Expire has put together 4 songs of straightforward, heavy-hitting hardcore. Members of Expire live in different parts of the midwest and the band seems to draw influences from the east and west coasts, finding a happy medium with heavy grooves reminiscent of the NYHC style and fast parts that are worthy of a good ‘ole California circle pit. If the best of both worlds sounds good to you, see Expire on tour, mark your calendars and get ready for “Suffer The Cycle.”

25 RIFLES "HISTORY OF FLAGS" 7" (SNAPPY LITTLE NUMBERS)
The new 25 Rifles E.P. is called "History Of Flags" and it's a scorcher. 4 tunes at 45 RPM ensures maximum listening efficiency. Want to know more about the Rifles? Well, they don’t preach the apocalypse. The world ended long before they were born. Instead, the three-piece group scavenges the ruins of culture, repurposing the buzz and howl of early Husker Du and Mission of Burma to suit the empty gestures of their futile rage. 25 Rifles subtracts the “power” from the power-trio. What’s left is dust. Oh, and this record. Perks include color vinyl, a fold-over picture sleeve with lyrics and a download code

BURNT CROSS/CRESS "SPLIT" 7" (LOUD PUNK)
After 10 years of silence UK punk greats Cress are back with 3 new tracks of politcal punk they are known for, a fantastic comeback. Burnt Cross, the UKs leading anarcho punks are back with some of their best tracks yet.

BUNT CROSS "TOO MANY GRAVES" 7" (PUMPKIN)
Brand new EP by the best Anarcho band going in the UK right now, 4 brand new tracks including a cover of Rudimentary Peni's "blissful myth". For fans for Crass, Conflict and Active Minds.

EYES AND EARS/SNAKE MOUNTAIN - SPLIT 7" (SNAPPY LITTLE NUMBERS)
NEW. SNAPPY LITTLE NUMBERS. "We are proud to announce our first release, a split single 45 featuring Eyes & Ears and Snake Mountain. Both groups provide songs that pay homage to a couple of Denver institutions. Eyes & Ears' "I Buried My Heart Under Bar Bar (Then Burned It Down To The Ground)" is about, well, Bar Bar. Bar Bar is a classic dive that plays host to many killer shows and provides questionable allowances to patrons. What's not to like? Snake Mountain's "Defend Colfax" is in honor of the most famous street in the greater Denver metropolitan area. Why is it famous? Well, aside from it's vast array of car dealerships, restaurants and hookers, Colfax is lined with bars and clubs that provide many of the same attributes as Bar Bar. So now this blurb has come full circle. This 7" Single is on color vinyl and comes in one of our stylish company sleeves and includes a Download Code. Edition of 300 on random color vinyl"

HEAD ON ELECTRIC "GHOST HUNTERS" 7" (TERROR TRASH)
A brand new 7-inch from Milwaukee’s HEAD ON ELECTRIC. “Head On Electric draws from so many different elements, so many different sounds, so many different scenes and somehow manage to simultaneously sound like every band you loved in high school and grew out of and every band the more matured and learned you are into right now. You like garage rock? So do they. You like pop-punk? So do they. You like indie rock? So do they. They've got melody, they've got swagger, they've got character, but mostly importantly, they've got the fucking songs. Those utterly perfect, amazing fucking songs.” Handmade sleeves.

FILE13 "GENERATION LOST" DEMO TAPE
"Four locals playing a style of hardcore that's been lacking here to the best of my knowledge. Taking cues from Boston and NYHC more than the 80's revival that Richmond has made its name with. Six songs of straight forward go-for-the-throat HC... A band that excites me, because this is a sound that I've been dying to hear for the past couple of years here in Richmond, and someone's finally delivered it." - EXCITEMENT LEVEL ZERO ZINE

BIG EYES - DEMO TAPE (TANKCRIMES)
Sweet Pop / Rock / Punk from Brooklyn / New Brunswick, brilliant! Featuring members of Cheeky, The Used Kids, Seasick, and ANS.

KICKED IN - DEMO TAPE
Potent hardcore from some young guns down in melbourne. Their first demo showing potential and aggression.

TEAR IT UP "NOTHING TO NOTHING" LP (SIX FEET UNDER)
Tear It Up's first and only proper full length album is seeing the light of day again after a 10 year hiatus. Originally released on Dead Alive Records in the glory days of 2001, "Nothing To Nothing" set the benchmark for early 00's DIY Hardcore. For a long time this has been one of our favorite albums here at SFU and we're really stoked to be bringing it back on vinyl again after all these years.

WICCANS "SKULLDUGGERY" LP (KATORGA WORKS)
We are proud to announce the Katorga Works release of the debut LP from Denton, TX's Wiccans, who play wild and inventive hardcore. Insanely melodic guitar lines are juxtaposed with tough and unique vocals over a driving, KBD-style punk sound. Wiccans manages to balance power and catchiness in one of the best hardcore LPs we've heard in awhile. Blows away not only their previous material, but most of their peers', as well. Be prepared to pick your jaws up off the floor. One of our best releases.

ORIGIN OF M "S/T" LP (BURAI CORE)
Burai Core presents the first Origin of M 12"! With similar speed and power as bands like FORWARD but with their own Hiroshima hardcore style, Origin of M has Mr Guy ex GUDON on vocals and Maru ex ASPHALT on guitar. Raging sound and insightful lyrics, all new art by the master illustrator Sugi. Originally released on CD by Under The Surface in 2008 and long sold out, this 12" also includes their song from the "Demented Anthem Hardcore Assemblage" compilation. Includes digital download code.

FOREIGN OBJECTS "NO SENSATION" LP (VINYL RITES)
Foreign Objects blast through eight songs of upbeat punk, somewhere between Dangerhouse, '77 pogo, riot grrl and early post-punk. They get compared to Wire and Bikini Kill a lot, I hear more Electric Deads and X. Members of AMPERE and LIBYANS.

CIVIL VICTIM "NO FALSE HOPE" LP (LOUD PUNK)
Germany's Civil Victim are back with a band new LP to follow up their fantastic "Mehr Krieg" EP in 2008. With each release this band gets stronger and stronger and this LP is with out a doubt their best stuff yet! 12 new tracks of pissed off German hardcore that has a Swedish and USHC sound to it. if you like stuff like out cold, poison idea, wasted time you should check this out. Mastered at Enormous door studios by Jack Control.

BRAT PACK "STUPIDITY RETURNS" LP (DOOMTOWN)
Brat Pack hail from Holland, but their sound is more reminiscent of the sunny streets, beaches, skate parks and pools of early eighties California. Since 2006 they've recorded a demo, which was later re-released as a 7'' vinyl, and a full-length entitled "Hate The Neighbours". In support of "Hate The Neighbours", Brat Pack played all over Europe, including two Western European tours, a tour of the Balkans, a UK tour and, of course, a bunch of other shows. Now, three years after the release of “Hate The Neighbours”, Brat Pack have crafted a whole lotta new songs and they'll unleash 'em via “Stupidity Returns”, their second full-length LP. Influences vary from the aggressive sounds of RKL, SNFU, 7 Seconds and even some later era Poison Idea to a more melodic and gloomy approach of the Adolescents, D.I. and Agent Orange, played skilfully, but still really raw and pissed. Also, one song features the wicked Solomon of Night Fever fame on vocals. All in all, an energetic and melodic hardcore punk assault.

DRUGS DRAGONS "THE MILORGANIGHT" 12" (DUSTY MEDICAL)
Rock'n'roll is an elusive beast; only a small percentage of those who attempt to harness it can even come close. Rock isn't about selling out Madison Square Garden, it's about getting a room full of people to believe in what you're doing; to subscribe to your version of the gospel. The truly amazing thing about Milwaukee, WI's Drugs Dragons is how close they come to distilling the essence of "rock" into a recording. Live, they're intense and unpredictable. Sweat, blood, and beer appear in equal measure at their shows, and, like all good rock bands, volume is a necessary ingredient. Astoundingly, "The Milorganight EP" is easily the equal of their live performance, capturing the energy and vitriol of vocalist Puke Drugs' sweaty snarl, as well as guitarist Tony Sagger's chunky chording and the on-the-edge rhythm section of bassist Zorach Dragons and drummer Erroric Mildew. Drugs Dragons formed in spring 2009 from the remnants of Milwaukee's beloved Night Terrors. Although their stated influences range from early Alice Cooper, the Cramps and the Dead Boys to such modern icons as Clone Defects and the A-Frames, Drugs Dragons have forged their own path among the two million or so bands currently active. They're not interested in climbing the charts; they want to get in your face. And this record will do exactly that. Coming fresh off the release of their Dusty Medical Records' debut (following a pair of 7" releases on their own Terror Trash label) this EP is set to take the band to the next level, whatever that may be. Recorded by fellow Milwaukeean Josh Busnelli (who has also worked with The Midwest Beat and Sticks N Stones), "The Milorganight EP" will no doubt be the soundtrack to many a party, and many a nightmare, for years to come.

MIDWEST BEAT "GONE NOT LOST" LP (DUSTY MEDICAL)
The Midwest Beat have a modest approach: making good music. Jukebox-ready tunes that are mercilessly concise, relentlessly uptempo, and saturated in vocal harmonies. If anything, the average Midwest Beat song is overstuffed, a smidge too fast, too eager to please, too damn infectious. Memorable hooks that recall cool and classic 60s garage pop bounce (think Zombies), but are updated with the swagger and urgency of 70s power pop (think Paul Collins’ Beat). With a slight twang bend and a thin layer of fuzz draped over the vocals. Their harmonies are delightful throwbacks to retro pop goodness, layered over the jangly twang of their guitars which are delicately laced with bits of psychedelia. Heavy on harmonies but not detracting from cool, clear sounds. Faster and looser than their predecessors (but not careless and sloppy) with spot-on backing vocals.“Gone Not Lost” expands on the jangles, harmonies, and perky tempos that first endeared the band to local music geeks, but also channels the damn-near-innocent heart of ’60s soul singles. The guitar work is bright, and sometimes surfy, the drums are always straightforward. Somewhere underneath all that past-praising there is a serious band trying to make well-crafted songs.

PINK HOUSES "S/T" LP (MANDIBLE)
Pink Houses' self-titled, snarling full-length bears a pleasantly noisy, grumbling tilt that fans of the sound should dig. Fuzzy, cracking amps and a murky plow on opener "A Shame" should instantly bring Nirvana to mind for plenty. But higher-pitched, off-kilter yelling and more deliberate, nimbler guitar work in "New Religion", as well as sardonic "oo"s backing, help the band establish more of their own identity and an almost pop-punk undercurrent. It's kinda catchy, too. See, the vocals sometimes have that nasally, John Darnielle-like quality, but then comes the more strained, snarling yells and shaggy guitars cutting in, like in "Wildflowers". The short, aggressive "Fed Up" and Melvins-ish, sludgier, plodding intro to "Again at the End" shows some versatility, and when Side B kicks off with the less grungy but certainly energetic "New Blood", it's very cool and an interesting change for the band. Charred, ripshit playing continues through the rest of the tracks regardless of the grunge level, though, like the charged hooks in "To Be and Need" (a short questioning of how a person can be deemed "illegal").

PLEXI 3 "TIDES OF CHANGE" LP (BACHELOR)
This is the 1st LP release from Bachelor Records. PLEXI 3 deliever 13 songs (one cover by the EVERLY BROTHERS) full of '60s girl-group and mod-pop sounds flavoured with just the perfect pinch of garage-punk attitude were pressed on 500 black vinyls. Now it is your turn as music expert and scenester to buy this gem!

NAILS "UNSILENT DEATH" LP (SOUTHERN LORD)
"Unsilent Death" consists of 10 unrelenting and unapologetic songs with a sound not unlike the late '80s Earache Records catalog mixed with early power violence. Recorded during the cold winter of 2009 at Kurt Ballou's Godcity Recording Studio. Westbrook said: "It sounds like Entombed covering Napalm Death and Drop Dead." Now available again on 180 gram vinyl with a gatefold cover.

NUDE BEACH "S/T" LP (MANDIBLE)
"Nude Beach's self-titled LP provides a fun and enjoyable half-hour slab of power-pop and surf-touched punk to the tune of the kinetic energy and nostalgic setups of predecessors like the Exploding Hearts and Carbonas. "No Change" busts the album out of its rusted gates with a lower-fi kick and raggedly sung vocals with riffy guitars and tambourine-laced percussion. The vibe is, "simply," a corrosively fun and uplifting one. "Boss Song" keeps the tempo up and running, though it's a little same-y. More Americana tones open the aptly titled "Ridin' Easy", and it's an early refresher to mix things up at least somewhat. "Burnin'" adds a tinge of country twang and reverb in the vocals to do the same, with jangly guitar melodies taking it out to a nice effect.Over on the B side, "Writhing in the Rain" kicks it off with a couple of raspy, rambled vocal lines that almost remind me of Elvis Costello in strange, quavery ways. They push it into "Beach Head" well, while "Hit by a Hurricane" is pulled back, played with a head-bobbing restraint and twinklier guitars. "The Mountain or the Moon" closes the record, and it's the longest song here—the vox are slurrier and the mood is a pinch more psychedelic." - PUNKNEWS.ORG

REDDMEN / EYES AND EARS - SPLIT LP (SNAPPY LITTLE NUMBERS)
Eyes & Ears grew from the mulch of the punk-soul orchestra Call Sign Cobra with a single purpose: to hurt you. The aptly named quartet fricassees the senses with a rock-fraught thunderbolt of sound and vision (or some sick corruption thereof). Inducing hallucinations of Hot Snakes in a back-alley knife fight with Nation Of Ulysses, Eyes & Ears gouges, pokes, and screams like a gang of adrenaline-injected sissies.

BLACKLISTED "THE BEAT GOES ON" LP (DEATHWISH)
"...The Beat Goes On" was recorded by acclaimed engineer Jim Seigel (Blood For Blood, Dropkick Murphys), who also recorded their "Dead Man's Hand" material. Comprised of 13 contemporary hardcore anthems, the album celebrates the triumph and underdog determination that defines Blacklisted. The album is now considered a classic by hardcore kids worldwide.

FOUNDATION "WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS" LP (BRIDGE 9)
Atlanta, GA's straight edge hardcore stalwart, Foundation, has delivered one of the best and heaviest records of the year with their Bridge Nine debut, "When The Smoke Clears." Described as "...pure, unadulterated hardcore with vicious breakdowns and pummeling rhythms" (Decoy Music), "When The Smoke Clears" pushes the band to the top of Bridge Nine's hardcore heap - carrying the torch from alumni bands Champion and Have Heart. Recorded in December of 2010 at LedBelly Studios with producer Matt Washburn (Mastodon, Norma Jean), Foundation's debut full-length album is a must-have for any fan of hardcore, both past and present.

TITLE FIGHT "SHED" LP (SIDE ONE DUMMY)
After releasing a handful of EPs and 7"s as well as performing shows all over the world, Title Fight began attracting attention from fans and labels who were captivated by the way the band managed to put a modern spin on the melodic hardcore sound pioneered by acts like Gorilla Biscuits and Lifetime - and in 2010 the members of Title Fight dropped out of college in order to tour full-time with acts such as New Found Glory, Four Year Strong and H20. It was also around this time that the band entered the studio with Gorilla Biscuits/Quicksand guitarist Walter Schreifels who agreed to produce the band and promptly drove down to Northeastern Pennsylvania to help them prepare to record their highly anticipated full-length debut, "Shed."

XAXAXA "TANGO REVOLUCIONER" LP (DOOMTOWN)
"Tango Revolucioner", XAXAXA's debut full-length, will become known as the second Doomtown release ever! XAXAXA hail from Skopje, Macedonia and feature 3 members of a group of post-punk enthusiasts known as Bernays Propaganda, as well as xFxPxOx, the legendary Macedonian hardcore punk thrashers. XAXAXA's agenda is to explore the melodic side of the mid / late 80's Dischord roster, so don't be surprised if they remind you of bands like FUGAZI, RITES OF SPRING and even DAG NASTY. XAXAXA's tunes also have a moody HUSKER DU/WIPERS vibe, so it's safe to say that these guys aren't just another copycat band paying tribute to the Revolution Summer days of DC hardcore.

GASMASK TERROR "DISCOGRAPHY" CD (FLOWER OF CARNAGE)
The CD includes everything the bands have recorded so far from the ‘Ruins and then’ rehearsal demo in 2004 , their Self Titled E.P and LP in 2006 and 2007, ‘Architects of death’ 7” E.P in 2008 and their latest LP, Black Sun/Fake Gold in 2010. 41 complete tracks and this band throw some fierce d-beat punk in the vein of Totalitar and Discharge.

ACCEPT THE DARKNESS - VOL. 6 ZINE
Brand new issue of probably one of the most talked about zines as of late, and for very good reason. This one includes interviews with Crimen De Estado and School Jerks, some longer writing on new NYC raw punk records (the Men, Hank Wood and the Hammerheads, Crazy Spirit, Dawn of Humans, Perdition), writing about fanzines, and a few pages of record reviews. Full size, awesome cut and paste layout, quality writing. Get it (and all of the other issues too).

DOWN AND OUT - ISSUE #17 ZINE
Issue 17 of this under valued Tasmanian fanzine, featuring interviews with VILE GASH, ICE AGE, NIGHT SINS + reviews, show reviews, and more. It is interesting that some of the best zines coming out of Australia at the moment are being made by people for the most part totally removed from the hardcore punk scene. Great range of content and a solid offering at the alter of hardcore punk.

MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #339 - AUGUST 2011
The August issue of MRR is here — issue #339 to be precise… This month we have interviews with Swedish hardcore originators HEADCLEANERS, Tomek Lipinski from Polish punk legends TILT and BRYGADA KRYZYS, and we’ve got Oakland garage veterans and cat ladies MIDNITE SNAXX. There’s two doses of grind with Minneapolis’s COKSKAR and Britain’s AFTERNOON GENTLEMEN. Plus we’ve got Canadian ragers GROWN UPS, New Orleans’ own pop-punkers SMALL BONES, and French hardcore from YOUTH AVOIDERS. There’s an extensive look at legendary record and tape label and early ’80s international punk and hardcore disseminator Xcentric Noise Records, and the second part of our look at the history of punk in communist-era Czechoslovakia. All of this plus the usual columnists you hate yourself for lovin’ and the most extensive review section in punk!

RESTOCKS 7/18/11:

ANAL WARHEAD "S/T" 7"
AUTHORITIES "SOUNDTRACK FOR TROUBLE" 7"
AVENGERS "WE ARE THE ONE" 7"
DICKS "HATE THE POLICE" 7"
DRUGS DRAGONS "I HATE RAT PEOPLE" 7"
ELEPHANT WALK "SWIM THE SEA" 7"
MAN OR ASTROMAN "INSIDE THE HEAD OF JOHN PEEL" 2x7"
MAUSER "END OF THE LINE" 7"
NECROS "SEX DRIVE" 7"
TRUE COLORS "CONSIDER IT DONE" 7"
TRUTH AND RIGHTS "GREEN LIGHT" 7"
VOLCANIC SLUT "BLASPHEMER" 7"
WAR HUNGRY "RETURN TO EARTH" 7"

BRACEWAR "JUGGERNAUT" LP
DRUGS DRAGONS "S/T" LP
DRY SPELL "S/T" LP
GERM ATTACK "CRUXSHADOW" LP
MIDWEST BEAT, THE "AT THE GATES" LP
PMRC "POLITICS MORALITY RELIGION CASH" LP

GRAVE MISTAKE BANDCAMP UP AND RUNNING!

2011-07-08T21:04:00.000-07:00

We just finished setting up the Grave Mistake Bandcamp site so head on over to http://gravemistakerecords.bandcamp.com and check it out! I haven't really been the best with posting music online from our releases in the past year or two, so now I'm making up for it.

We currently have 30 releases that are streaming in their entirety for your listening pleasure. All of the releases from the past few years, and some older ones as well. If you've got some extra e-cash, they are also available for purchase ... and if you REALLY want to go crazy then maybe head over to the GRAVE MISTAKE WEBSTORE and order yourself the real deal.