Descriptions for 11/15/25

HOME FRONT - Watch It Die LP/CD (shipping now!)
HOME FRONT from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, have been blasting out of everyone's stereos for the past 3 years with their unique combination of THE CURE, BLITZ, EURYTHMICS, and SUICIDE wrapped up with modern production and tightly wound hooks. Unrelenting 2nd LP "Watch It Die" soars high and reaches deep with frayed punk edges wrapping around canonic pop luxury. A record about moving through life while acknowledging death, about humanity, rebirth, dreams and community - all powered by vintage drum machines, analog synths and screaming guitars. A punk pop crossover treat like no other. (La Vida Es Un Mus #340)

LONDON CLAY - Private View LP
There's undeniably a certain kind of environment conjured up by the music of London Clay: drab municipal housing schemes; concrete walkways; a parade of shops in a post-war suburb; an underpass running underneath a dual carriageway; decaying social housing stock; the shadows of new build blocks for young professionals falling across the ever changing landscape. When they sing "tarmac shimmers, no future plans" you can feel this sense of place pressing in on the songs, shaping the melodies like they're harmonizing with the wind blowing through scaffolding sheets, the rhythms reflecting the sound of jackhammers and wrecking balls. This description perhaps makes their music sound somewhat uninviting, and whilst it is suffused with a certain amount of urban claustrophobia and late night paranoia, there's also a lightness of touch that illuminates the dark corners - the gentle tone of a human voice and memorable repeating keyboard motifs offsetting the industrial chug. And whilst you can locate this music on a broad spectrum of post-punk (that most malleable and co-opted of genre terms), particularly the sounds of early 1980s Sheffield, there's a more varied sonic palette at play than that might suggest. At various points as you listen to this record you can hear: the looped sound of a dot matrix printer as percussive texture; a delay-blasted guitar weaving in and out of arpeggiated synth bursts; a descending piano line that sounds like it's haunting the corridors of a deserted school hall; a cluster of distorted loops building to a crescendo that wouldn't sound out of place next to mid-period Autechre; the jacking drum machine intro to one track almost verging on acid house; the terms and conditions of a marketing offer repeated to the point of hypnotic trance. Despite any broad and subjective comparisons, this record is of course its own thing, an end result that is certainly more than the sum of its parts, the mood that is established unique to this band and these songs, the listener drawn inexorably into their world. Tracks rise and fall like the continuous destruction and reconstruction of the capital skyline, a mental map to locate the essence of London Clay. (La Vida Es Un Mus #325)

SHAKTI - S/T LP
Out of Barcelona, but with the relentless weight of India's history, Shakti's debut is a declaration and a provocation. This is punk refracted through childhood memories of Bollywood soundtracks on corner-store TVs, mafia dons scheming on-screen, the rich exploiting the poor - a nostalgia for the times when class consciousness still pulsed through India's popular culture. There are echoes of Hindustani classical, 80's Indian disco and garage, but ultimately this is a punk record that molds itself and takes space between expansive post punk and the rowdy tongue-in-cheek hardcore of bands like the Electric Deads or Tozibabe. Shakti's wall of noise is full of contradictions. There's gorgeous, deeply danceable bass lines and earworm guitars dueling against Crass-records-like snares and harsh vocals delivered in Marathi - sometimes as whispered curses, sometimes screams and manic laughter, lurching from song to song with a touch of mischievous glee. There's a playfulness at the core of this record, a sarcasm built into lyrics about idiots coopting slogans like Inquilab Zindabad ("Long live the revolution"), or requests for the British to bring back the Koh-i-noor not to India as a whole but to "me", personally, because sometimes punks are just broke like that. There's film transitions that set time and place, holding within themselves inside jokes understood by 1.3 billion people, and a grooviness that builds towards dance before suddenly collapsing on itself to bite back. And yet Shakti is most powerful at its most furious, when carrying the specific weight of immigrant rage shaped by that oppressively quotidian question - "Where are you really from?". This is a record built on the collision of nostalgia, exile, and revolution. It's danceable and sarcastic, yet also deadly serious. By the time the record's jewel, Purvichi Adchan, comes around with its danceable mantra of "Shakti!", it hits as a rallying cry, a sign that within the zeitgeist's emptiness, there is a glimmer and a drive, not rooted quite in hope, but in a certain kind of power. (La Vida Es Un Mus #321)

DESTINY BOND - The Love LP
CONVR93 is "The Love" - the second LP by Denver's Destiny Bond. The Love is a hardcore record about the immortal nature of Love. This one's big and melodic and leaves more for the moshers than previous output, somehow taking as many cues from Dag Nasty as Crown of Thornz. Since their last record, 2023's Be My Vengeance, Destiny Bond have toured constantly. This record is the result. Can You Feel It? (Convulse Records #93)

MASK - Aggressive Attempt LP
CONVR103 is AGGRESSIVE CONTEMPT, the debut LP from Salt Lake City's MASK. This one is actually brutal. Hardcore devastation. All you need to know. (Convulse Records #103)

SLEEPYTIME TRIO - Memory Minus Plus Minus LP
The definitive Sleepytime Trio discography to date packaged in a gatefold sleeve with complete lyrics. Also includes an eight-page 'zine/booklet featuring an extensive show list, behind-the-scenes notes, photos, and memories from friends of the band. Numerous songs have been remixed (at the correct tape speed) by J. Robbins and everything has been remastered by TJ Lipple. (Lovitt Records #101)

INSANIA - Possed by Insania LP
1988 CZECH BLACK METAL. Insania formed in 1987, within a year or so of their compatriots in Master's Hammer and Root, and still a few years prior to the relinquishment of Soviet influence in the Eastern Bloc. Brno, the band's place of origin and the second-largest city in Czechoslovakia, was subject to strict authoritarian measures by the government. Nonetheless, as tends to be the case under repressive regimes, a free-minded segment of the population rejected the edicts under which artistic expression deemed by the state to be subversive was disallowed. Three youths by the names of Petr Palensky (guitars, vocals), Martin Malecek (drums), and Martin Vrbik (bass) came to know each other through their mutual activity in the fledgling underground Brno metal scene. Petr (aka Poly), who attended a different high school than the other two, had played in a band named Tormentum, and the two Martins had been active in their own band, Rucni Brzda. The dedication of the three to hardcore punk and metal thus led to the formation of Insania. As one can imagine, in that time and place, finding those with similarly dissident musical tastes involved more dedication than would have been the case in freer societies. Like others of their persuasion throughout the world, the members of Insania were drawn to and heavily influenced by bands like Metallica, Slayer, Venom, Destruction, Kreator, Sodom, and Napalm Death. However, gaining exposure to bands such as these in the Cold War era of Czechoslovakia required an additional degree of dedication as a result of the country's socio-political reality. The process for disseminating such forbidden content involved first obtaining a certain record of this type on the black market, duplicating it manually to cassette, and distributing those copies at a more affordable rate to other fans, given that banned metal and hardcore LPs in this market fetched a premium price. For similar reasons, forming a band of this type presented other challenges in terms of obtaining the necessary musical equipment. The only practical option was to purchase low-quality Czech substitutes for U.S. or British brands at inflated prices. (Nuclear War Now Records #752)

ILDJARN-NIDHOGG/HATE FOREST - Those Once Mighty Fallen split LPx2
"Those Once Mighty Fallen" is a split that was originally released in 2013 on Osmose Productions and now reissued again on vinyl by NWN as part of the ildjarn reissue campaign. Musically, not much needs to be said about both bands since they're both very well known in the underground. At the time of its initial release it was shrouded in mystery and confusion, and much of that still remains, but some of the fog had subsided (at least a little!) after Nidhogg's public statement on Youtube. What is clear now is that the songs are actually Nidhogg's original compositions from 1994 that were later used by ildjarn, perhaps out of confusion for who had written the songs since they were close collaborators at the time, and both had written primitive minimalist black metal. Here's Nidhogg in his own words: "iLDjARN has confirmed to me that there's been a mix-up in regards to the source-material for the split. The songs are my original compositions in their entirety, though uncredited. Old tapes have been floating around . There is no quarrell between me and iLDjARN regarding this, it's a matter between him and OSMOSE." Unfortunately ildjarn has not made any public statements regarding this release so we may never know the exact origin of this recording. Nidhogg does not seem to have been bothered by the misattribution, but we thought it would be appropriate to include his name this time. Regardless of the confusion around its origin or song writer, it remains one of the best recordings of Folkloric Necro Metal! (Nuclear War Now Records #770)

GOATPENIS - Anesthetic Vapor LP
Finally repressed! Through its output over the past twenty-five years, Goatpenis has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the most venerable black war metal bands in existence. Anesthetic Vapor, their sixth. (Nuclear War Now Records #354)

EXHUMATOR - Terror LP
Cult Bulgarian underground evil metal that went unnoticed by the masses for decades. Terror is their second album from 1993 featuring eight tracks of obscure and ancient black evil metal for fans of Torr, Tormentor and Korrozia Metalla. (Nuclear War Now Records #612)

DRACULA - The Sonata for Satan LP
Dracula is one of those Evil thrash metal bands from Russia that only existed as tape dubs in the 90's and later uploaded to Youtube where it would've resided forever if it weren't for the heroic work of Metal Race Records and NWN in putting this obscure gem on physical media. Musically Dracula shares a lot of similarities with other forgotten cults like Abadonna, SS-20, and P.O.S.T., probably because they were all listing to the same 10 tape dubs that made it across the iron curtain in the late 80's from East Germany. There's an obvious nod to the old German thrash trifecta of Destruction, Sodom, and Kreator, but recorded with very thin production value using soviet era equipment. As usual, we tried our best to keep the layout aesthetic appropriate to the era and purposely kept the jacket sparse and raw like their music. (Nuclear War Now Records #731)

CENOTAPHE - Chimeres LP
From the celestial reaches of the "Empyree" MLP, released in 2019, and the lonely summit of their 2020 debut full-length "Monte Verita," Cenotaphe's new album, "Chimeres," is a crashing descent toward the terrestrial plane. Whereas the band's previous work explored modes of transcendence, on this album Cenotaphe wade through the murky depths of the human experience with all its earthly misery and despair, the tragic toiling and endless vicissitudes of life in the world among men, through which one must persist and persevere, trudging onward with indefatigable fervor. It is an appeal to the physicality of existence and the perpetuation of ancestral ideals through maternal sacrifice and paternal strength, cutting a path through the ephemeral state of living, in the cold shadow of ever-encroaching death. Formed 10 years ago, Cenotaphe have quietly issued a handful of releases with which they've established themselves at the forefront of the contemporary French black metal underground. Fog, who plays all the instruments on the album, began writing and recording these tracks in 2020, working on them for the next four years as vocalist Khaosgott pored over the lyrics. Musically and thematically, "Chimeres" strikes a tone more forceful and direct than the band's earlier recordings. The chimera-a Greek mythological beast depicted as a hybrid fusion of a snake, lion, and goat-represents the all too human pursuit of hopeless and illusory dreams, and the deranging delusion of utopias that burn brightly in the minds of men but disappear beneath their touch like a mirage. The muscular, melodic riffs of the songs on "Chimeres" are at once assertive and emotive, coalescing to conjure an atmosphere that is dense, anguished, and on edge. In keeping with Fog's musical composition, Khaosgott eschews to some extent the evocative poetics of his earlier writing in favor of a voice that is elemental and earnest amid a vortex of grief, capturing what it means to be at the center of the wheel-equidistant from son and father-turning eternally through the seasons of mortality; to gaze despairingly out at the world, yet look fearlessly inward, through the unknowable and unnamable darkness within, and emerge stronger; to tend earthly gardens, tilling the blood-soaked soil suffused with the ashen bones of ancestors and shielding emergent seedlings from the pests and vermin gathered at the perimeter. (Nuclear War Now Records #764)

ANTICHRIST (DE) - Slaughter in Hell Demo 1983/Horror Awakes Demo 1986 LPx2
GERMAN 1ST WAVE BLACK HEAVY METAL! A compilation of Antichrist's two filthy demos from 1983 and 1986. Along with Sodom, Poison, Holy Moses and Running Wild, the young lads in Antichrist laid the groundwork for the next generation of German Satanic metal to come. For fans of Venom, and demo era Running Wild and Holy Moses. Not for fans of Opeth. (Nuclear War Now Records #739)

SEX MESSIAH - Sexus-Mortem, Ouroborus LP
With 16 years of history behind the name, Sex Messiah have long established themselves as stalwarts of the Japanese extreme metal underground. But in terms of sound and lineup, the Sex Messiah of today bears increasingly little resemblance to the one that emerged in 2008. Founded by Osaka-based guitarist Moenos, the band operated as a four-piece for its first decade of existence, albeit with unstable membership. Through the years, Moenos's vision came into focus, and to realize it she had to assume greater control over the band, which meant stripping it to its essentials. Since the 2021 release of the "Secret Initiations" demo, Sex Messiah has consisted of just Moenos on guitar, bass, vocals, and electronics, and Bolivian expatriate Abaddrums "Sexxx" Grinder on drums. Though unconventional, the arrangement has proven to be a potent one, especially as they have recently played shows across Asia, Europe, and North America, which has only strengthened the remarkable chemistry between them. With this new album, "Sexus Mortem, Ouroboros," released on Moenos's Sex Desire label, Sex Messiah have fully found their identity. This is the first full-length album Sex Messiah have released with this lineup, and it is incontestably the band's best work to date. Their most obvious influences come from the South American black/death scene from the 1980s and 90s, particularly the Brazilian bands. And while Sex Messiah's approach is undeniably studied and authentic-their longstanding relationships with bands like Impurity and Holocausto/Tormentador are a testament to the band's stylistic integrity-it is also nuanced and characterized by less overt points of reference. Through the years, Moenos has refined her compositional approach, conjuring an atmosphere of depravity and violence with her harsh riffs and vocals. As with other recent releases, the lyrics were written in Spanish by Sexx Grinder, further reinforcing the band's South American sensibilities. However, these songs retain a Japanese nature that serves to distinguish Sex Messiah from their predecessors. Though inspired by the manic chaos of the Cogumelo artists, Moenos's obsessive focus on composition allows for greater dimension and control, and for the influx of new ideas. As with previous Sex Messiah recordings, "Sexus Mortem, Ouroboros" contains intros and outros that reflect Moenos's deep appreciation for noise and industrial music, and there are nods to Japanese psychedelia buried within the visceral bestiality of the tracks. The artwork for "Sexus Mortem, Ouroboros," created by an artist named 072-Moenos's bandmate in her other band, Immortal Death-perfectly captures with imagery the current of crude blasphemic carnality that defines the music. (Nuclear War Now Records #751)

SABBAT - Sabbatrinity LPx2
The cult studio album from 2011 from this long running Japanese blacking metal institution. Mixing every style of metal from heavy, thrash, black to even folk, Sabbat managed to forge a new path despite operating as a unit for multiple decades! Needless to say, every Sabbat album is worth owning and this one isn't an exception. Only Sabbat is able to sustain enthusiasm, charisma, and 100% underground metal attitude for so many decades without sounding tired or copying their material from the past just to stay active like a lot of old bands. (Nuclear War Now Records #765)

INVUNCHE - Elal y Otros Mitos LP
Shamanic sorcerer EL INVUNCHE awakens from his ancestral slumber to cast a devastating psychedelic spell! ELAL tells the origin tale of the legendary Tehuelche hero. This LP edition features their side of the split with Ifernach. (Nuclear War Now Records #615)

SPARES - s/t LP
Six songs of tense, angular post-hardcore from SPARES - a new band made up of folks from Amusement, FeverSleep, Youth League, North Lincoln, and Lock & Key. Their debut EP hits somewhere between the wiry chaos of Drive Like Jehu, These Arms Are Snakes, and At The Drive-In, with the grit of Jawbox and The Jesus Lizard, and incorporates the raw emotion of the early '90s San Diego scene that revolved around Gravity Records. SPARES came together in early 2024, locked in their lineup, and got to work writing what would become this self-titled debut. There's a lot of familiar DNA here, but SPARES twist it into something that feels their own - tense, moody, and soaked in that gray Pacific Northwest atmosphere. Six songs. No filler. All heart. Clear vinyl limited to 200 copies. (Better Days Will Haunt You Records #18)

GOVERNMENT WARNING - Arrested 7" (translucent blue vinyl)
Government Warning's 2007 EP "Arrested" picks up right where 2006's "No Moderation" LP left off, blazing through four new tracks of their brand of unadulterated hardcore punk rock (GANG GREEN, RKL, and ADOLESCENTS thrown in a blender)... one catchy as hell title track followed by three more fast and ferocious cuts guaranteed to leave you floored. This EP has it all; hooks, speed, attitude, piss, vinegar ... definitely will not disappoint. (Grave Mistake Records #18)

DIRECT CONTROL - s/t 7" (clear vinyl)
Domestic US pressing of the now classic 2004 debut EP by Richmond's one and only DIRECT CONTROL Originally released exclusively in Europe on KANGAROO RECORDS, this first vinyl release from the band blazes through six tracks of killer early 80's influenced hardcore. Taking queues from the meaner side of that era (bands like THE FIX, CIA, POISON IDEA, etc), this EP captures the attitude and essence of those classic bands almost perfectly with a combination of biting, sarcastic, and spiteful lyrics overtop a non-stop barrage of fast hardcore insanity. DIRECT CONTROL could probably take a lot of the credit (or blame) for the recent resurgence of no-bs, no-frills fast 80s influenced hardcore and this EP clearly shows why. If for some reason you weren't able to get your hands on the original European pressing of this release, now you have no excuse. This record is essential. (Grave Mistake Records #26)

COKE BUST - Degradation 7" (translucent red vinyl)
On their follow up to their debut LP on Six Weeks Records, DC's COKE BUST have unleashed a monster of a new EP; easily their best and most crushing record to date. DEGRADATION is a blistering, noisy, mind blowing,full-throttle hardcore assault influenced by the masters like Heresy, Ripcord, Infest, and Larm. Tearing through six songs in five minutes, this EP will pummel you down to the ground then leave you on your knees begging for more. Recorded by Kevin at Developing Nations Studios and mastered by Smok (Post Regiment fame). (Grave Mistake Records #46)

VENENO - s/t 7"
VENENO is a three-piece band from NYC that sings in Spanish. Formed by former and current members of 45 ADAPTERS, THE STANCE, NEW YORK HOUNDS, THE TAKE, THE PRESS, and others from the Punk and Oi! scenes of NYC and Boston, the line-up includes Max on drums, Edwin on bass and vocals, and Kongo on guitar and vocals. Their music aims to blend elements of 80s punk and Oi! with hints of post-punk. This is the debut release on vinyl, following their debut demo cassette released last year. Since that initial demo, Veneno has become a stalwart of the NYC punk scene playing with bands such as THE BELTONES, SLUGGER, LION'S LAW, CASTILLO and more. This is an exciting new band that is. (Longshot Records #37)

TEXAS IS THE REASON - Texas Is The Reason: Tx30 Special EDITION LP (opaque green vinyl)
They came from some of the most popular, if not polarizing hardcore bands of the early '90s (SHELTER, 108, RESSURECTION), but by the time TEXAS IS THE REASON formed in 1994, a new aesthetic crystallized almost instantly and reduced its members' previous efforts to history. Indeed, it was only a year later, when Revelation Records released the band's self-titled EP- their name derived from a lyric in the MISFITS song "Bullet"- that TEXAS IS THE REASON were already headlining their own tours in America and well on their way to defining a new moment in post-punk. TEXAS IS THE REASON's self-titled TX30 Special Edition 12" EP is the first of three upcoming releases that mark the 30th anniversary of the band and its landmark album, Do You Know Who You Are?. It includes the bonus track "Something to Forget (Version I)" which was originally released in 1995 on a limited split 7" with SAMUEL. "Something to Forget (Version II)" went on to be included on 1996's Do You Know Who You Are? with a more polished production, thanks to J. Robbins (JAWBOX) producing the album. These TX30 Special Edition pressings will chart the band's three chronological stages across three intentionally-prepared 12-inch records-from their earliest recordings to their debut album to the band's final three songs, written for and originally conceived as the beginning of a second album that was never completed before their 1997 breakup. Each release will include expanded art and booklets featuring never-before-seen photos, flyers, and other means of telling the band's story. The three releases will be joined by specially designed obi strips, devised to create a visually cohesive set. (Revelation Records #47)

CIRCLE JERKS - Golden Shower Of Hits LP (color vinyl)
Circle Jerks' "Golden Shower Of Hits" is their third studio album, originally released in 1982 on Allegiance and LAX Records. "Golden Shower Of Hits" was the last album to feature original bassist Roger Rogerson and only release featuring drummer John Ingram. Available again on re-mastered analog vinyl, urinal-themed cover art, lyric sheet, illustrated insert, and an album sleeve with dancing figures. (Trust Records #13)

ENDPOINT - Catharsis LPx2 (colored vinyl)
The definitive Louisville, KY, hardcore album, out of print for 30 years, remastered and now including the "Idiots" 7" and split 7" tracks. New gatefold jacket and insert feature the iconic front cover, back cover, and many never-before-seen photos scanned from the original negatives. Includes new liner notes and more. 2xLP includes an etched D-side. (Equal Vision Records #513)

RAW BRIGADE - 100%" LP (English version - neon magenta vinyl) or (Spanish version - blue & orange split vinyl)
Colombian hardcore band Raw Brigade is stating exactly who they are with their new album, "100%," on Flatspot Records. Always having a mix of English and Spanish vocals in their tracks, when it came time to record "100%," it morphed into recording two versions of the record, one in English and one in Spanish. Influence from NYHC bands like Outburst and Warzone seeps through, while lyrics tackle everything from straight-edge pride to addressing those who are treated unjust from corrupt systems. Vinyl version includes digital download. (Flatspot Records #87)

BLOODSTAINS - Recorded Live At KXLU Los Angeles cassette tape Orange County, CA's Bloodstains entered the storied KXLU studio in Los Angeles, CA, in December of 2024 and put down eight tracks of their now-signature Adolescents and DI-inspired, melodic, early-'80s, SoCal punk sound. (Anti Voque Records & Tapes #1)

Descriptions for 11/8/25

SPIRITISTE - Excommunication Hymns LP
From Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge come Spiritiste, an occult-influenced emotional hardcore band. Spiritiste's politically charged debut album, Excommunication Hymns, is a rage-filled effort that rallies against religious and political oppression, and reflects on the emotional trauma of trying to survive in the current fetid political climate/environment. Still, across these ten very expressive, cathartic tracks, the band does ultimately retain hope for a better world. Sonically, Spiritiste have crafted a fresh, but identifiable, sound with dynamics that shift between steady and composed to chaotic sonic bedlam. Spiritiste draw upon core influences that include '90s hardcore bands like Shotmaker and Portraits of Past, but also salute noise rock mainstays Jesus Lizard and Chat Pile, and contemporary screamo acts like State Faults, Habak, and Frail Body. Recorded and produced by Matt Bear, and mastered by Alan Douches, Excommunication Hymns presents a fully realized vision out-of-the-gate and establishes a musical call-to-arms for those marginalized and traumatized by a deeply rooted authoritarian cult. (Protagonist/Tor Johnson Records #72)

SPLIT SYSTEM - No Cops In Heaven 7"
After a busy year, Split System returns with their third and final 7" of 2025, "No Cops In Heaven/Pull The Trigger." Recorded live to tape at Soundpark Studios on a Saturday in August 2024, the new 7" features two hefty slices of punk. The idea for "No Cops In Heaven" was sparked during a drive through Burnley in Melbourne, listening to Angel in a Raincoat by The Sleepers while passing highway police. The track expresses a distrust of police, politicians, and media figures, stemming from ongoing inaction and victim-blaming around femicide, along with concerns regarding the growing power and militarization of police forces across Australia. "Pull The Trigger" takes aim at war mongers, oil barons, and politicians who benefit from ongoing conflicts and genocide. The song's narrator finds themself at the end of their tether, ready to take matters into their own hands. (Static Shock Records #128)

SIEGE COLUMN - Sulphur Omega LP
The return of darkness and ugly metal. Not for fans of Opeth. (Nuclear War Now Records #769)

INVUNCHE - II LP/CD +ANCESTRAL BLACK METAL+. Remastered reissue of debut full-length by Dutch-Chilean band INVUNCHE. Featuring the original cover art and never before released lyrics. II is inspired by ILDJARN, DAWN OF HUMANS and BONE AWL, channeling vile black metal punk into two seamless psychedelic. (Nuclear War Now Records #766)

OXIPLEGATZ - Worlds and Worlds LP
The passage of time can have a curious effect on our assessment of music. Some artists or albums that seemed so vital and important at their inception age poorly, appearing dull and derivative as the decades pass. On the other hand, there are many bands-often the most experimental and innovative-that were initially underappreciated, overlooked, or dismissed, but whose value becomes apparent only many years later. Oxiplegatz, a solo project by Alf Svensson-best known for his guitar work in Grotesque and At The Gates on their classic early releases-falls into this latter category. As At The Gates' popularity grew following the release of "With Fear I Kiss the Burning Darkness" in 1993, Svensson felt the band was moving in a different direction than he envisioned and parted ways. His disenchantment was not limited to his former band but to the scene as a whole, which, he felt, was becoming increasingly predictable and formulaic. Bored by the familiar tropes of Satanism and evil that permeated black metal, Svensson found inspiration in the science fiction books and films he avidly consumed. "My interest," Svensson explained in a 1997 interview, "lies in the future and man's evolution into homo sapiens stellaris. Oxiplegatz is dedicated to the unknown of the final frontier." His first self-released Oxiplegatz album, "Fairytales," from 1994, was largely culled from unused riffs he'd written for At The Gates. Although it was, as he put it, of "uneven quality," it set the course, stylistically and thematically, for his second album, "Worlds and Worlds," which followed two years later and more fully realized Svensson's vision for the project. While bands like Voivod and Nocturnus were premised on science fiction themes, there were few, if any, black metal bands that drew upon similar concepts. Some of Svensson's contemporaries such as Limbonic Art, Vulpecula, Circumventor, and a few others, had a celestial, atmospheric element to their music, but Oxiplegatz was much more fantastical, with lyrics depicting Earth's demise, intergalactic exploration, and malevolent alien species. The cover was also a stark departure from the genre's norms, featuring mid-1990s computer-generated art set against a white background. Though crude by comparison to contemporary digital design, the graphics for "Worlds and Worlds" were cutting edge and novel at the time and sharply contrasted with the predictably grim imagery that adorned most black metal releases. The music on the album was every bit as unusual as the cover art suggested. Driven by Svennson's abrasive guitarwork and frenzied drum programming, symphonic keyboards, acoustic guitars, spoken word, and operatic vocals, both male and female, add depth and eccentricity to the album. While the technology Svensson employed made it feel dated in the decade or so after its release, as often happens with music, that effect has largely worn off at this point such that the album can once again be appreciated for its creative merit. "Worlds and Worlds" may have been too ambitious and radically unorthodox for most black metal fans in 1996, but with the benefit of hindsight, one can see now, nearly 30 years later, just how revolutionary it was. Indeed, Svensson's Oxiplegatz albums were, in many ways, among the first to really expand the boundaries of the black metal genre. After having been out of print for a decade, NWN! is honored to present this new edition of "Worlds and Worlds," a visionary album that truly deserves reappraisal and recognition. (Nuclear War Now Records #777)

TRUE IRON WILL - Spirit of Steel LP
Hailing from Austin, Texas, True Iron Will is the vision of the lone songwriter and multi-instrumentalist responsible for the project known as The Iron Blood Commander. Finding expression in riffs that are simultaneously melodious and muscular, that vision is one of valor and conquest, the fortification of one's will against the encroaching forces of banality, degradation, and weakness. With "Spirit of Steel," the band's sophomore album, The Iron Blood Commander has sharpened his compositional approach, diversifying the expressive range of his songwriting and tightening the instrumentation. The effect is blunt, confrontational-a storming display of martial might. There is a purity of purpose in The Iron Blood Commander's music. The focus is not on atmospheric conjuration and spiritual contemplation. Rather, it is a rejection of stasis, an explosion of kinetic fury exalting man's martial impulses, the honor of warfare, and the profound existential revelations obtainable only through battle, where one inhabits the liminal space between victory and defeat, and feels most acutely the immediacy of life pregnant with the omnipresent threat of death. (Nuclear War Now Records #778)

METALUCIFER - Heavy Metal Drill LP
The Japanese heavy metal band's debut album from 1996 is finally available again on vinyl courtesy of Metalized Records from Mexico City. Metalucifer was created by Gezol from Sabbat as a way to channel his love for all things heavy metal. This is true metal made by veteran musicians who worship at the altar of heavy metal. (Nuclear War Now/Metalized Records #17)

ARAPHEL - The Endchanter LP
Spontaneous and genuine yet undeniably within the canon of extreme metal, Araphel wear no masks nor offer no mysticism. Full-length proof: The Endchanter, which follows last year's introductory Old Comet Transition EP. Across the record's seven-song / 39-minute runtime, one will hear the honest voice of a musician speaking about his experiences and point of view-in this case, prolific Italian musician Santo alongside a lineup made up of veteran musicians of the Italian underground scene-sharing a critique of society and the dullness of our lives and rules we are forced to live by. The music is rooted in black metal, with a clear METAL aesthetic, and has deep ties to the best of the underground and classic metal tradition, but it's the heartfelt synthesis of form and content where The Endchanter creates its own poignant landscape. To be sure, sonic signposts are aplenty on The Endchanter-from old-school Greek black metal to the culter likes of Poland's Xantotol and Colombia's Nebiros to the spirit of Bathory, Dissection, Immortal, and Desaster among others-but where Araphel excel is narrative songwriting, rooted in sincerity and personal truth rather than fantasy. To immerse oneself in the album's lyrics is as engrossing as the music itself. There are no devils, messiahs, or sacrificial horrors here-just reality, resulting in an experience brimming with tragedy and triumph. A raw-yet-poetic reflection on the END-not just of individual existence, but of an entire belief system-Araphel's debut album seeks authenticity in a fragmented era, offering a perspective that is clear-eyed, disenchanted, but deeply human. It's an invitation to reclaim one's own vision, even if solitary, even if misunderstood: to be guided by nature, silence, and doubt, rather than the deafening voice of false certainties. Here reigns...The Endchanter! (Nuclear War Now Records #768)

CANCER VOID - First Metastasis LP
From the underground a new death metal entity spews forthÉ Cancer Void! Me Saco Un Ojo Records is proud to present the first release by this bubonic band! Serving a warning with the superb artwork and an eerie introduction; it is clear this band promises otherworldly grotesqueries and when those first sinewy riffs hit the power can be felt. Waves of gargantuan drums and foul guitars churn forth a malignant instrumental stringiness while equally vile vocals putridly seep through the mix. Everything about this screams of crypt-rotten death metal for the old school maniacs. Cancer Void have a bit more variety in tempo and some interesting flare to their songwriting which definitely sets them out from the crowd, so expect this debut to grab your attention and really pound the bands abilities into your cranium. From the bludgeoning rhythm sections with the drumming barbarity and bass savagery through to the maniacal riffing and murderous vocals; everything Cancer Void does feels ruthlessly executed and full of intensity. The energetic and yet often gloomy dynamic is truly exhilarating. You will be thrown seamlessly from tomb-splintering grooves to rabid thrashing morbidity. The sheer amount of diversity in twenty minutes while remaining purely old school death metal is certainly no easy feat and yet Cancer Void masterfully executed this putrid abomination on their first attempt! This is your chance to be part of a mummifying new experience as this abhorrent band launches itself into the underground like a fleshy torpedo. Prepare for a listen that is as punishing as it is gripping, this is a heavy one. (Me Saco Un Ojo Records #198)

VILE APPARITION - Malignity LP
Australian death metal fiends Vile Apparition are back with their second album. Proudly released by Me Saco Un Ojo Records and Dark Descent Records. Mechanically precise drumming violence and crazed riffs fire you into an onslaught of malevolent extremity with intense, guttural vocals spewing through the mix. The ruthless aggression shown from the very beginning will transport you back to the brutality of the 90s with a modern twist showcasing only the most gruesomely barbaric ideas from the band. Warped ideas contort into truly abysmal visions of gore and depravity with only the most malignant of sounds making the cut. Along with the groove-laden riffing, technical solos fit the unwavering madness to give some impressive shred flair to the monstrous hammering assault. If pounding madness and malicious technical flourishes is your thing then Vile Apparition have you covered. This is totally cranked brutality and unwavering musicianship taken to its logical and perverse conclusion. A torturous blend of brutal death metal that takes no prisoners and gives no quarter. Find yourself holding your breath from the unending ruthless musical mayhem (or perhaps the stench of offal in the air). ÒMalignityÓ delivers what the title promises and your brain matter will be splattered by the end of a single listen of this record. (Me Saco Un Ojo Records #195)

INCINERATED - Eaten Raw LP
Me Saco Un Ojo Record is proud to present this compilation LP of Incinerated's works. Featuring 4 exclusive songs along with material from all their split releases, this is a must-have relic of cult Australian death-grind. If churning, low tuned, repugnant guitars atop brutish stomping drums is your kind of thing, especially when met by gurgled malignant vocals; Incinerated are for you. Putrescent sounds of grinding rot and deathly morbid carnage intertwine on this abominable collection of rancid songs. The unhinged chaos and marrow-spoiling grooves provide a soundtrack to disturbing acts of depravity as the collection of cult works shows a band whose obscure but respected status must not be forgotten. From the start until the end, despite being from an array of releases, one thing is consistent Ð total malicious death-grinding madness. Whether high speed, d-beat groove or slow chugging fetidness is their chosen method; you will be bludgeoned regardless. The slurping vocals and sticky guitar tones spray stringy fluids from your speakers while the fly-swarmed drums sit like the smell of a corpse on a hot day, mighty pungent! For a decade, this band has been busy in delivering only the most grotesque and obscene and now with a single long-playing record you can have an impressive collection of their vilest works. (Me Saco Un Ojo Records #199)

DISCOURAGE - In Lieu Of Flowers... LP (translucent green vinyl)
Oakland, CA's Discourage returns with their most urgent and punishing release yet, "In Lieu Of Flowers...," via WAR Records. Produced by drummer Matt Tyler with Marc Estabillo (Butchertown Studios, SF) and Alex Jacobelli (Sunsick Studios), the album features guest appearances from Meghan O'Neil (Punch/The Armed) and Matt Wilson (Set Your Goals/Worship). "In Lieu Of Flowers..." cements Discourage as one of the Bay Area's most vital and uncompromising voices in modern hardcore. (War Records #56)

JUDGE - New York Crew 7" (opaque pink vinyl)
Judge's "New York Crew" was originally recorded at Don Fury Studios in 1987, released in 1988 on Schism Records, and later reissued on Revelation Records in 1989. The debut 7" EP featured an iconic two-man lineup of Mike Judge on vocals and drums, and John Porcell on guitar and bass prior to forming a full band. "New York Crew" is widely considered to be one of the most foundational records in the New York/straight-edge hardcore scenes and paved the way for countless bands that would later cite Judge as a key influence for decades to follow. On opaque pink vinyl. (Revelation Records #14)

RAY & PORCELL - s/t 7" (opaque blue vinyl) Originally released in 1991, the Ray & Porcell self-titled 7" features Ray Cappo (Youth Of Today, Shelter) and John "Porcell" Porcelly (Youth Of Today, Judge) on two Krishna-conscious tracks: "Fame" and "Broken Glass." Recorded at Don Fury Studio in NYC, the two tracks were a departure from the fast-paced hardcore Youth Of Today fans were accustomed to, while both tracks would later go on to be adopted by Shelter. The combination of a drum machine and the iconic black and white cover photo of Ray and Porcell staring out a NYC window marks a unique, stripped-down piece of early-'90s hardcore history. New pressing now available on opaque blue vinyl. (Revelation Records #23)

STEP BY STEP - New World View LP/CD (color vinyl)
Initially started in the summer of 2014 and inspired by early-2000s Boston hardcore, songs were written but constant life changes and moves led to them being put on the back burner, eventually lost somewhere in an old, broken iPhone. Many years later, newly written songs from memories of that first batch of songs would eventually become the Step By Step demo. They followed their demo up with their "2024 Promo," consisting of three songs used as a teaser for an upcoming full-length, which is now realized as "New World View." (Indecision Records #203)

FIRESTARTER - Still Holding On... LP
"Still Holding On..." is the debut 12"ep from Firestarter. Formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 2019, Firestarter pays homage to traditional and contemporary straight-edge and youth-crew hardcore with six brand-new songs. Tracked at the High Desert's Local Man Recording Studio throughout 2023 and mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit, "Still Holding On..." channels hardcore paradigms like Straight Ahead and Floorpunch while exploring a wider range of influences, including but not limited to acts such as Inside Out and Free. Limited edition of 500 copies. (Hardlore Records #2)

Descriptions for 11/1/25

ENDLESS JOY - s/t LP
This is a record of dissonance: Think too much and you incapacitate yourself. Think too little and you become a pawn. Solitude is deadening, yet people are infuriating. The past haunts, the future horrifies, the present stultifies. Age brings confidence, along with irrelevance as the world moves on, replacing each generation with the next. What does it sound like? The above, by way of guitar, bass, drums, vocals, volume, speed, anguished sonic twists. A short, sharp shock, with little hope but ample catharsis. Just another exercise in hardcore-punk ritualism, or is there more to it? Up to you. Put on your dancing shoes and flail blindly until something hits you. 500 copies on black 150gr vinyl housed in a 24pt reverse board jacket with oversized lyric sheet included. Recorded by Jeffery McNulty. Mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk. Art by Paulo Jeca Schulz with text by Shaun Dean. FFO: Cold Sweat, Negative FX, Ripcord, Agnostic Front, Urban Waste, Die Kreuzen. (Iron Lung Records #298)

EXPLOATOR - Apokollaps cassette tape
EXPLOATOR has an impressive pedigree, as the band members are like a who's-who of Swedish hardcore. D-beat... raw punk... New album from Swedish hardcore veterans! Includes members from Warcollapse, TotalitŠr, Meanwhile, Krigshot, No Security, and many more!! (Phobia Records #290 TP)

DECADE/WOLFCHARGE - split LP
Total double d-beat / punk madness from Canada. Decade with filthy version of Discharge / Anti-Cimex punk vs. more crusty Wolfcharge (your new favourite d-beat band!). Full split LP with fourteen (!) songs, not a few minutes single on 12" LP vinyl, but solid portion of punk. 300 copies, black vinyls only. Act fast. MRR review: DECADE and WOLFCHARGE combined to bring a fourteen-track split 12? full of high-grade D-beat. DECADE plays an exceptionally raw and noisy breed with a strong focus on ANTI-CIMEX inspirations, while WOLFCHARGE plays a brute force DISCHARGE blend. If you're a D-beat aficionado, then you probably own one (or several copies). My honest impression, I love the music, but kind of hate the album cover. (Phobia Records #297.5)

FILTH KIN - Druid Gutter Crusters tape cassette
Debut recording from Swedish crust/d-beat/stoner act. Filthy and angry. 14 songs, pro done tape, limited to 50 copies. (Phobia Records #24 TP)

MYTERI/LOS REVOLUCIONARIOS - split LP
Two dark heavy hardcore/crust bands from Sweden and Mexico. Mexican punk Los Revolucionarios and Swedish melodic crust act Myteri deliver a huge split LP. Each band delivers seven tracks, so you've got a lot to enjoy. 500 copies pressed. (Phobia Records #297)

ENTRAPPED - Svetlo Je Mrtvy LP
2nd album from Czech death metal / punk masters. All copies with sticker. Recorded in studio Davos, artwork by Rotting Head. (Phobia Records #307)

MORTAR - Final Victim LP
2nd album from d-beat / punk band based in London. Ex-Meinhof etc. Gatefold cover, black vinyl. Pure raw punk. (Phobia Records #304)

HOT LOAD - Fate Unknown LP
Los Angeles' Hot Load delivers their first long awaited full length. 11 tracks of raging Punker Music drawing magic aura from Poison Idea - Feel The Darkness, Discharge, A metal tinge..but from a Japanese Punk angle so it's not overboard. Limited Pressing of only 500 copies, some are on coke bottle clear you should buy it. (Going Underground Records #62)

KNOXIOUS - Overdose LP
Hard hitting fast paced hardcore punk from Chicago reminiscent of early '90s Casualties. (Dismantled Records #20)

PURE TERROR - Ehteram 7"
Stripped down hardcore punk, Screen printed ,Risographed and hand made in NYC. Members of Haram . (Toxic State Records #64.5)

INK & DAGGER - Drive This Seven Inch Wooden Stake Through My
Philadelphia Heart LP (opaque yellow vinyl) From 1996 to 1999, Philadelphia, PA's Ink & Dagger burned like a roman candle, blurring the lines between punk, hardcore, and psychedelia; an enigma wrapped in rumors, vampire lore, and blood-spattered theatrics. Controversial, influential, and long out of print, their complete legacy has finally risen again. "Drive This Seven Inch Wooden Stake Through My Philadelphia Heart" includes Ink & Dagger's first two EPs and one bonus track. On opaque yellow vinyl. (Trust Records #14A)

INK & DAGGER - The Fine Art Of Original Sin LP (opaque yellow vinyl)
From 1996 to 1999, Philadelphia, PA's Ink & Dagger burned like a roman candle, blurring the lines between punk, hardcore, and psychedelia; an enigma wrapped in rumors, vampire lore, and blood-spattered theatrics. Controversial, influential, and long out of print, their complete legacy has finally risen again. A psychotic blend of punk, hardcore, electronica, and full-throttled rock 'n' roll, "The Fine Art Of Original Sin" showcased Ink & Dagger at their absolute peak. On opaque yellow vinyl. (Trust Records #14B)

INK & DAGGER - s/t LP (opaque yellow vinyl)
From 1996 to 1999, Philadelphia, PA's Ink & Dagger burned like a roman candle, blurring the lines between punk, hardcore, and psychedelia; an enigma wrapped in rumors, vampire lore, and blood-spattered theatrics. Controversial, influential, and long out of print, their complete legacy has finally risen again. Originally released posthumously on Buddyhead in 2000, "s/t" was Ink & Dagger's final form and statement. On opaque yellow vinyl. (Trust Records #14C)

AGNOSTIC FRONT - Way Of War/Matter Of Life & Death 7" (opaque brown vinyl)
Legendary New York hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front return with their most ferocious and unflinching new music in decades, delivering blistering riffs, unapologetic truth, and street-born authenticity. The A-side track, "Way Of War," is a politically charged, two-minute beatdown of crossover thrash, and the B-side features a powerful collaboration with hip-hop icon DMC (from Run-DMC) on "Matter Of Life & Death." Four decades in, Agnostic Front remains a force to be reckoned with: louder, harder, and more vital than ever. New pressing now available on opaque brown vinyl. (Bridge Nine Records #285)

Descriptions for 10/25/25

SLANG - Rest In Misery LP (shipping now!)
Japanese punk legends SLANG first new album in ten years! An urgent nine song blast of metallic punk fury! Sparked by outrage at the world's current state of ceaseless wars, resurgent racism and the corrupt conservative politics within Japan. This quick detonation takes inspiration from the devastating impact of succinct original UK political Hardcore EP's Like DISCHARGE'S "WHY" to attack with a similar stark declaration of point-blank anger and resistance. Musically "REST IN MISERY" reignites the sound of the Sapporo's bands crushing 2000's releases, which combined their 1980's original high energy, classic Japanese hardcore sound, the tough New York Style hardcore influences of their 1990's albums and their 00's evolution into a razor-sharp D-Beat hardcore bombardment, tempered with heaviness and searing guitar leads. Mastered by Anne-Marie Sueram, 24-point board covers at Stoughton, full color inner sleeve, first pressing of 700 pressed at RTI. (Prank Records #160)

SPLIT SYSTEM - No Cops In Heaven 7"
After a busy year, Split System returns with their third and final 7" of 2025, 'No Cops In Heaven / Pull The Trigger'. Recorded live to tape at Soundpark Studios on a Saturday in August 2024, the new 7" features two hefty slices of punk. The idea for 'No Cops In Heaven' was sparked during a drive through Burnley in Melbourne, listening to Angel in a Raincoat by The Sleepers while passing highway police. The track expresses a distrust of police, politicians, and media figures, stemming from ongoing inaction and victim-blaming around femicide, along with concerns regarding the growing power and militarization of police forces across Australia. 'Pull The Trigger' takes aim at war mongers, oil barons, and politicians who benefit from ongoing conflicts and genocide. The song's narrator finds themself at the end of their tether, ready to take matters into their own hands. (Static Shock Records #128)

SEX DWARF - Pahittad Varld LP
Sex Dwarf channel their Swedish punk/noise via their long time influences. Bands that spent years swimming in their heads like Gai, Confuse, Swankys, The Comes, Gauze, as well as some more recent Japanese bands like Kriegshog, Isterismo, Zyanonse, D-Clone etc. Mix all that in a blender with Swedish early raw punk bands like Anti-cimex, The Shitlickers, T.A.S.K., Mob 47 and you get a bit of an idea where the sound they smash out into the world comes from... A total noisy & ferocious audio assault. (Armageddon Records #63)

NUCLEAR CULT - A Beautiful Day... ...To Go Fuck Yourself LP/CD
NUCLEAR CULT are long time Dropdead friends and our Berlin punk/hc family, doing what they love to do, making fast as fuck angry no bullshit ripping hardcore. Co-released by another long time friend Jos from Seein' Red/Larm via his label Autoreverse Records in Netherlands for Euro friends. The vinyl for the USA is ltd to 100 copies on Red vinyl and comes packaged in a screenprinted foldover outer sleeve printed by Brian Stern/Bad Skulls, and includes a 2 sided 12x12 lyric insert. (Armageddon Records #62)

(restock) HIRAX - Faster Than Death LP/CD
The US thrash metal veterans Hirax once again invite you to a good portion of unadulterated thrash metal. The band released their sixth album "Faster Than Death" in early 2025. It's release will coincide with the 40th anniversary of the band. Katon has gathered a new live line-up around him with Jose Gonzalez, Allan Chan and Emilio Marquez. "Faster than Death" is the impressive result that makes the hearts of all thrash metal fans beat faster and puts a real strain on the neck muscles. (Armageddon Label #61)

DOGMA - Disarm Or Die 10"
7 brand new tracks from Canadian peace punks. Various colours 10" eco vinyl in gatefold cover with printed inner, plus A2 poster. 'The guitar sound has grown into something darker and more elaborate, and with the reverb effect on the bass, there are post-punk undertones...I love the hypnotic vibe of the very discernible, powerful, and almost spoken vocals, and how danceable and tune-oriented, and yet a little wistful, Disarm or Die sounds...Don't miss this jewel.' - Maximum Rocknroll review. (Grow Your Own Records #48)

COLD WAR - Illusion LP
Vinyl comes with a 20 page A4 booklet which includes a band biography, plus flyers, fanzine articles, photos and memorabilia, plus first 100 come with a CD of Cold War live at the Autonomy Centre in Wapping. Cold War played at the very first gig at the Autonomy Centre in Wapping, London, a project funded by the benefit single Persons Unknown / Bloody Revolutions by Crass and The Poison Girls. Their music was a bit different from other anarcho bands, drawing on musical influences from Bauhaus, Killing Joke, Joy Division, Swell Maps... Chris and Paul went on to join Hagar the Womb (and are still there). 'If you're a fan of things like PART1, later CRASS records output, the Steve Ignorant project SCHWARTZENEGGAR, 1981, or even THATCHER ON ACID, you'll be wanting this in your stockpile. Personally, this one is going in my permanent collection.' - Maximum Rocknroll review. (Grow Your Own Records #55)

D.O.V.E. - D.O.V.E. LP
D.O.V.E. are Californian peace punks. 'D.O.V.E. plays that jam-laden style of anarcho-punk that explores riffs as much as societal criticism. Sure, there are portions of this album that are "heavy" and "fast," but there's also a lot of instrumental and vocal experimentation... If I had to compare D.O.V.E. to something, I'd say something like HONEY BANE, but with more willingness to embrace the jam, or maybe a more chilled-out PERMACULTURE.' - Maximum Rocknroll Review. (Grow Your Own Records #45)

OMEGA TRIBE - Power Pop Punk Rock LP
The brand new 10 track lp from the OMEGA TRIBE plus 3 bonus tracks with download. "Does what it says on the tin" power pop punk rock at its best. Ltd to 200 from GYO. LP comes with 12 page lyric booklet and postcard and CD comes with A3 lyric sheet and postcard in a printed envelope. Omega Tribe's first single was released on Crass Records in 1982 and was produced by Penny Rimbaud and Pete Fender. Their new material is political and personal, tackling issues that punk bands often don't engage with. 'Omega Tribe continue to show that punk rock doesn't always have to be all bashing and crashing and speed, it can be calm and considered and melodic yet still politically strong and outspoken. This record is a bit of a gem' - Suspect Device Zine postcard. (Grow Your Own Records #61)

SPEED - All My Angels LP/CD/tape (iridescent gold vinyl)
Speed's latest project, "All My Angels," is a three-track EP that reflects on the passing of three close friends in recent years. Influenced by forward-thinking New York hardcore legends like District 9, Crown Of Thornz, and Fahrenheit 451, the EP sees the band hitting deeper pockets of groove, experimenting with synths and samples, and delivering cathartic hooks that make it their most soul-baring effort. More than ever, Speed is a band that's being guided by their lived experiences, from eye-opening triumphs to the most harrowing losses. Vinyl version includes digital download, a 36-page booklet, and a silkscreened B-side on iridescent gold vinyl. (Flatspot Records #89)

SCHOOL DRUGS - Funeral Arrangements LP/CD
Beginning in 2021, the second full-length release from New Jersey's School Drugs, "Funeral Arrangements," started it's long journey as the first of four themed 7"s made it's way into people's hands. Releasing another part of the full-length every year, we finally land in 2025 where all the collected parts are being released together for the first time. Now assembled in the traditional LP/CD formats, "Funeral Arrangements" is being released with a full remix and remaster treatment. (Indecision Records #205)

BERTHOLD CITY - No Brotherhood 7" (colored vinyl)
Los Angeles, CA, hardcore veterans Berthold City return with their new four-song 7", "No Brotherhood." Formed by seasoned veterans of the hardcore community, Berthold City upholds the spirit of traditional hardcore while carving their own path with driving riffs, explosive rhythms, and lyrics rooted in conviction. With "No Brotherhood," Berthold City condense their vision into four songs of raw power, bridging the genre's timeless foundation with a contemporary urgency that speaks to the present moment. (War Records #55)

NAKED RAYGUN - All Rise: Remastered Edition LP
Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Originally released in 1986. Vinyl reissue includes two bonus tracks. (Quarterstick Records #85)

NAKED RAYGUN - Basement Screams: Remastered Edition LP
Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Originally released as a six-song EP in 1983. Vinyl reissue includes eight bonus tracks. (Quarterstick Records #83)

NAKED RAYGUN - Jettison: Remastered Edition LP
Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Originally released in 1988. Vinyl reissue includes four bonus tracks. (Quarterstick Records #86)

NAKED RAYGUN - Raygun... Naked Raygun: Remastered Edition LP
Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Originally released in 1990. Vinyl reissue includes three bonus tracks. (Quarterstick Records #88)

NAKED RAYGUN - Throb Throb: Remastered Edition LP
Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Originally released in 1985. Vinyl reissue includes one bonus track. (Quarterstick Records #84)

NAKED RAYGUN - Understand?: Remastered Edition LP Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Originally released in 1989. Vinyl reissue includes two bonus tracks. (Quarterstick Records #87) SPIRITUAL CRAMP - Rude LP
San Francisco, CA, punks Spiritual Cramp release their sophomore album, "Rude," via Blue Grape Music. Produced by Grammy Award-winning John Congleton, mixed by Carlos de la Garza, and featuring a duet with Sharon Van Etten, the album feels like a massive level up for the band. The results are nothing short of ecstatic, blending new-wave burn, indie-rock swagger, old-school punk, and even dub and hip-hop flourishes, all evident in the first single, "At My Funeral." (Blue Grape Music Records #17)

Descriptions for 10/18/25

SUBHUMANS - Demolition War Demos LPx2 (shipping now)
There was a slight price increase on this from Sealed. Before the SUBHUMANS released their first EP Demolition War in late 1981 on Spiderleg Records, they released three demos Parts 1-III recorded in a lo-fi manner in their home town Warminster at the Old Bell and the Youth Centre. These were joined together and released as one tape on Dick's Bluurg tape label in early 1981. 24 tracks that featured versions of songs that became the first EP and the legendary The Day the Country Died album. These are in a raw and untouched by any production value. It's rough and ready and absolutely essential listening. It also includes three unreleased songs the SUBHUMANS never went back and re-recorded. The album comes housed in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics plus a poster featuring a collage of photos and fanzine interviews from this very early era of the SUBHUMANS. (Sealed Records #32)

JJ AND THE A'S - Rhetoric of Trash LP (shipping now)
JJ AND THE A'S releases their first 12" aptly named "Rhetoric of Trash" - 12 songs exploring themes of post colonial moral decay and capitalist over-consumption, while still keeping it weird. This record explores a more subtle sound, with droning melodies and dissonant synths at times yet still evoking a classic SoCal punk style. You can get hints of influences from classic '80s punk like T.S.O.L. and REDD KROSS, with some old school hardcore stomp worming its way into a few songs even. This record captures a band clearly forging their own path thus making it hard to pinpoint the exact style, so have a listen. (La Vida Es Un Mus #327)

AMERETAT - s/t LP
AMERETAT Is S and K, children of the Iranian diaspora with family on both sides of the autocratic barrier. Their songs pull from musical and literary influences across the Iranic world, using both modern and traditional folk instruments. The style takes elements from crust and hardcore, with multitonal feedback reminiscent of traditional drone instruments of the region. Inspired by noisy hardcore such as LSD, as well as the macabre anarcho-punk of RUDIMENTARY PENI and the somberness of UNION OF URANUS and DYSTOPIA. AMERETAT attempts to combine old and modern styles to create something new. Their lyrical themes explore war, power, love, despair, kindness, and our common humanity, utilizing verses and excerpts in Persian, Avestan, Lori, Kurdish, and English. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Juan Carlos Riutort at TZ Studios. Additional Mastering by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios. Art and Illustration by Nirzar Pangarkar. (La Vida Es Un Mus #318)

TEXAS IS THE REASON - Do You Know Who You Are? LP (opaque orange vinyl)
They came from some of the most popular, if not polarizing hardcore bands of the early '90s (Shelter, 108, Ressurection), but by the time Texas Is The Reason formed in 1994, a new aesthetic crystallized almost instantly and reduced its members' previous efforts to history. In April of 1996, the band reinforced that initial success with their first and only album, produced by Jawbox's J. Robbins and named after the last words that John Lennon was alleged to have heard: "Do You Know Who You Are?" And now, for the first time in almost 25 years, "Do You Know Who You Are?" is available again as a stand-alone 12", returning this classic to its original form. On opaque orange vinyl. (Revelation Records #51)

WALLS OF JERICHO - With Devils Amongst Us All LP (gold & red split vinyl)
Walls Of Jericho's classic, 2006 Trustkill album "With Devils Amongst Us All" is being pressed on vinyl for the first-time ever. The third studio album from the metalcore powerhouse delivers a fierce fusion of thrash-metal intensity and melodic-hardcore precision. Produced by Ben Schigel, "With Devils Amongst Us All" marked the band's first collaboration with an external producer and is pulsing with blistering riffs, thunderous breakdowns, and features vocalist Candace Kucsulain's summer festival singalongs "A Trigger Full Of Promises," "And Hope To Die," "The Haunted," and more. Limited edition of 600 copies on gold & red split vinyl. (Trustkill Records #82)

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - The Hatch Door: Don Fury Sessions 1985 LP
Collection of two demo sessions from '84 and '85 serving as the ultimate document of this raw, brash, NYHC outfit. Steadily playing throughout the '80s with fellow NY stalwarts such as Krakdown, Krieg Kopf, Token Entry, and the like, Disorderly Conduct was a well-oiled machine as evidenced by the recorded output presented here. Fans of the more punk side of NYHC a la Reagan Youth, Urban Waste, Nihilistics, and the like will devour this long overdue collection. (Puke N Vomit Records #271)

Descriptions for 10/11/25

HELLSHOCK - XXV LP
Hellshock are nothing short of a stenchcore institution. For 25 years, this Portland band has been shaping apocalyptic crust with unrelenting conviction, and their new record XXV stands as both a celebration of their legacy and a bold step forward. Across six new tracks, Hellshock return to the raw, filthy roots of classic stenchcore while simultaneously pushing their sound into darker, heavier, and even more triumphant territory. Crushing Bolt Thrower-style riffing collides with grim, somber melodies and the occasional synth flourish, creating an oppressive, almost funereal atmosphere. The result is six anthems of rage and despair, delivered with massive production, visceral vocals, and a rhythm section that hits like a collapsing world. With the addition of Todd Burdette (Tragedy) on second guitar, XXV connects deeply to Portland's DIY hardcore lineage while evoking the spirit of legends like Hellbastard, Axegrinder, and Deviated Instinct. Still, this is no mere throwback - Hellshock reinvent the wheel with a sound that can only be described as progressive darkened stenchcore. (Black Water Records #114)

SCHENECTAVOIDZ - Void Beyond The Pines LP
Schenectavoidz return with a 20-song 12" LP. Raging HC punk with dual vocal attack and some stoner riffs thrown in for good measure. Crucial tunes for trying times. For fans of Devoid of Faith, Spazz, Man is the Bastard, Dystopia, Annihilation Time. Featuring members of Devoid of Faith, Permanent Trip, Aggressive Response, Scavengers. (Shock To The System Records #35)

TO THE POINT - Songs That Come To Mind When Thinking Of You CD
Power Violence from USA... with Bob (Lack of Interest), Chris Dodge (Lack of Interest, Infest, Spazz). All songs recorded & mixed at the Deep Six Compound & the Womb 2012-2020. Tracks 1 to 8 from Mentally Checked Out 7" EP, Tracks 9 to 15 from Success In Failure 7" EP, Tracks 16 to 21 from Antichrist Demoncore / To The Point split 7", Tracks 22 to 32 from Pick Your Side / Suicide Mode split 10", Tracks 33 to 37 from Sidetracked / To The Point split 7", Tracks 38 to 46 from The Rot Box 3x7", Tracks 47 to 51 from This Is Los Angeles Not Cleveland / This Is Cleveland Not L.A. split 7", Tracks 52-53 from To The Point 3" lathe cut vinyl, Tracks 54 to 59 from Give Me A Reason 7" EP, Track 60 from Wake Up Dead Volume One 7" compilation, Track 61 from Action For Animals: The Comp EP 7". 8-page booklet with lyrics for all tracks. Released in standard jewel case with clear tray. (Bones Brigade Records #84 CD)

MAGRUDERGRIND - Crusher 10"
Named after the local housing project in which they used to practice, D.C. trio Magrudergrind are among the vanguard of modern grindcore. Their latest EP, Crusher, is a testament to their craftsmanship and dedication to the form first created by the likes of Repulsion, Napalm Death and Terrorizer in the 1980s. Magrudergrind carries on the torch as the emperors of fast. (Bones Brigade Records #56)

PLANET ON A CHAIN - Ritual Routine LP (milky clear vinyl)
Once a band whose notoriety rested heavily on the "members of" angle, Planet On A Chain has become a mainstay of the Revelation Records roster. With two LPs and an LP's worth of re-recorded demo material already available, Planet On A Chain delivers a new dose of fast, politically fueled hardcore punk that is as relevant now as ever. For fans of Torso, Tear It Up, Minor Threat, and Youth Of Today. On milky clear vinyl. (Revelation Records #219)

FADING SIGNAL - Only An Echo LP/CD (color vinyl)
Fading Signal formed in late 2019 seeking to craft something unique within the current landscape of North Carolina hardcore. Originally pulling from bands such as Trash Talk and Ceremony, the band released their demo and played two shows in early 2020 before being brought to a halt by COVID. In 2024, Fading Signal locked in on writing their first full-length release, "Only An Echo," which builds upon the sounds of their earlier material by including more melody, heavier mosh parts, and more varied song structure and lyrical themes. (Indecision Records #206)

UNBROKEN - Fin. LP (clear with black smoke vinyl)
The final two Unbroken EPs, "Fall On Proverb" and "Absentee Debate," are now collected together on one 12"ep release entitled "Fin." These records marked the band's closing statements, capturing both the raw intensity and the emotional weight that defined Unbroken's sound. This one-time vinyl pressing marks the 30th anniversary of the band's final recordings. Limited edition of 500 copies on clear with black smoke vinyl. (Indecision Records #198)

MIRRORLESS - s/t LP (translucent green with black swirl vinyl)
This is the debut, six-song EP from the recently formed melodic-hardcore supergroup Mirrorless. Singer/guitarist Chris Higdon (Elliott) is one of the most iconic singers of his generation. Higdon grapples with the chaos of life in this moment, with songs that are both personal and political, angry and reflective. Translucent green with black swirl vinyl. (Equal Vision Records #538)

ACCIDENT - A Clockwork Legion LP
First domestic pressing of the second album by Accident (also known as Major Accident), originally released in 1984 on the mighty Flicknife label. A perfect slice of melodic, UK clockwork punk from front to back, this reissue comes with a killer remaster, a poster, and some contemporaneous 'zine clippings. Respected worldwide in hardcore, punk, and skinhead circles, Accident's musical output speaks for itself. (Puke N Vomit Records #221)

CLUSTERFUX - Defy LP
Established in 1995, Clusterfux has been one of the primary disruptors in the Denver, CO, underground for nearly three decades. Their potent blend of hardcore punk and thrash metal hearkens back to the crossover glory days of the 1980s, but their relentless energy and raw sound keep them firmly rooted in the present. Referencing a veritable who's who of crossover, Clusterfux has shared the stage with and drawn inspiration from bands like DRI, The Accused, Agnostic Front, Napalm Death, Subhumans, and The Exploited. (Beer City Records #252)

SLEEPYTIME TRIO - Memory Minus Plus Minus LP
The definitive Sleepytime Trio discography to date packaged in a gatefold sleeve with complete lyrics. Also includes an eight-page 'zine/booklet featuring an extensive show list, behind-the-scenes notes, photos, and memories from friends of the band. Numerous songs have been remixed (at the correct tape speed) by J. Robbins and everything has been remastered by TJ Lipple. (Lovitt Records #101)

Descriptions for 10/4/25

HARAM - Why Does Paradise Begin In Hell LP
Comes with 24"x18" poster and 20 page risographed booklet. Cover and poster screen printed in three colors. This album is about two years in the making and came with a lot of hard work and commitment. In the end we are proud to release this to the world as a response to the continued persecution and oppression of our people. Haram is about to turn 10 years old. Whenever we play a show it's a protest performance. Our message is more important and urgent than it ever was. I'm proud to be able to perform and look forward to the many dialogues that will surround this album. See you on the other side. (Toxic State Records #66)

HOME FRONT - Watch It Die LP/CD (pre-order: mid to late October release)
HOME FRONT from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, have been blasting out of everyone's stereos for the past 3 years with their unique combination of THE CURE, BLITZ, EURYTHMICS, and SUICIDE wrapped up with modern production and tightly wound hooks. Unrelenting 2nd LP "Watch It Die" soars high and reaches deep with frayed punk edges wrapping around canonic pop luxury. A record about moving through life while acknowledging death, about humanity, rebirth, dreams and community - all powered by vintage drum machines, analog synths and screaming guitars. A punk pop crossover treat like no other. (La Vida Es Un Mus #340)

SUBHUMANS - Demolition War Demos LPx2 (pre-order: mid to late October release)
Before the SUBHUMANS released their first EP Demolition War in late 1981 on Spiderleg Records, they released three demos Parts 1-III recorded in a lo-fi manner in their home town Warminster at the Old Bell and the Youth Centre. These were joined together and released as one tape on Dick's Bluurg tape label in early 1981. 24 tracks that featured versions of songs that became the first EP and the legendary The Day the Country Died album. These are in a raw and untouched by any production value. It's rough and ready and absolutely essential listening. It also includes three unreleased songs the SUBHUMANS never went back and re-recorded. The album comes housed in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics plus a poster featuring a collage of photos and fanzine interviews from this very early era of the SUBHUMANS. (Sealed Records #32)

JJ AND THE A'S - Rhetoric of Trash LP (pre-order: mid to late October release)
JJ AND THE A'S releases their first 12" aptly named "Rhetoric of Trash" - 12 songs exploring themes of post colonial moral decay and capitalist over-consumption, while still keeping it weird. This record explores a more subtle sound, with droning melodies and dissonant synths at times yet still evoking a classic SoCal punk style. You can get hints of influences from classic '80s punk like T.S.O.L. and REDD KROSS, with some old school hardcore stomp worming its way into a few songs even. This record captures a band clearly forging their own path thus making it hard to pinpoint the exact style, so have a listen. (La Vida Es Un Mus #327)

BLACK UNIFORMS - Splatter Punx On Acid LP
Originally released by Hardcore Holocaust in 2001. Swedish band from the early 1980's that got back together in the late 1980s. These 14 tracks were recorded in 1986 and 1987 during their second coming. Discharge influenced obviously. (Unrest Records #73)

EXTREME NOISE TERROR/DRILLER KILLER - split LP
Originally released in 2007. Remastered for this 2025 version. Crustcore devastation. Five tracks form ENT and 3 tracks from Driller Killer. (Unrest Records #58)

NUZZLE - Follow, For Now LP (red vinyl) (street date 10//17)
In 1995 Nuzzle released their debut LP, Follow, for Now, on Youth Strike Chord. Recorded in a sweaty flurry at a vital moment in the 90s post-hardcore scene, the album is raw, loose, and fierce. Less than 1,000 copies were originally pressed and songs like "The Sorting That Evens Things Out" and "Newfoundland," became the band's most ballyhooed. Solid Brass Records and Zum have teamed up for the 30th Anniversary Reissue of Follow, for Now. Remixed from the original tapes by Liam Nelson and remastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios it delivers renewed clarity and captures the band at their creative peak. Straddling the line between hardcore and the evolving mid-90s underground sound, its eight tracks helped define a genre and cement Nuzzle's place within the era. Limited edition first pressing of 500 units. Limited red vinyl. Features new artwork and a printed inner sleeve by Sonny Kay. (Solid Brass Records #22)

V/A - Saw VI Soundtrack: 15th Anniversary Edition LPx2 (die cut color vinyl)
The 15th anniversary edition of the "Saw VI Soundtrack" on Trustkill Records is here and it looks insane. This is a double 12", gatefold record on metallic silver with blood-red splatter vinyl, die cut into the shape of a saw blade. It features 16 classic songs from Hatebreed, Converge, Suicide Silence, Shadows Fall, It Dies Today, and more. Limited edition of 300 copies. Die cut color vinyl. (Trustkill Records #128)

Descriptions for 9/27/25

LAS ANIMAS DEL CUARTO OBSCURO - s/t LP
Like an apparition LAS ANIMAS DEL CUARTO OBSCURO emerged in the Mexican underground scene of the late 80's and vanished quickly after leaving a couple of coveted artefacts. Before them there were just a few Mexican bands experimenting with those brand-new rhythms. The ill-fated attempts to play this style of music, rooted in the simplicity of punk mixed with melancholy and sombre chords that we nowadays call post-punk. While bands like SIZE or SILUETA PALIDA flirted with darker music and aesthetics, the path of LAS ANIMAS DEL CUARTO OBSCURO was different. LAS ANIMAS DEL CUARTO OBSCURO and Tooo Sanchez, the brains behind these spectral sounds, had a deep commitment to doom and gloom, at least in their first recording. Songs about the decay you could breathe in the air of Mexico City: Police brutality, urban ghost stories, suicidal notes, and the loneliness and sadness a sensible person suffers in an environment that keeps driving you to desensitization and madness. A true Chilango gothic masterpiece, LAS ANIMAS DEL CUARTO OBSCURO's first record is an ode to Mexican youthfulness. It's the emotional journey of a youngster who fights for their existence in a country where tradition rules and difference is loathed. Originally self-released by the band in 1988 and officially reissued for the first time since its original inception. (La Vida Es Un Mus #324)

TRAIDORA - Una Mujer Trans Sin Pais LP
TRAIDORA started as the solo project of Eva Leblanc, a Venezuelan-born trans-woman immigrant, living in the UK. She is a multi-disciplinary artist who finds time to play experimental music, collaborate with Eve Libertine of CRASS, as well as being active in the local punk scene. In 2023, she released a seven-track demo, since issued as 7", of raw electronic-drums hardcore-punk sang in Spanish, bringing to the table her personal experience as a Latin American trans-feminist, living in an oppressive society. TRAIDORA has played relentlessly both in UK and abroad, with different line ups, but always bringing an uncompromising political hardcore punk to the stage. Against all odds, both to receptive and not-so-receptive audiences. Fast forward to 2025 and with a steady line-up made up of four queer people, TRAIDORA enter Bear Bite Horse Studios to record their first full length. The result - heavily influenced by the hardest side of Latin American punk - is thirteen blasts of sharp and blown-up crude hardcore punk. Sonically sitting somewhere between DROP DEAD, MASACRE 68 and LOS CRUDOS. With Eva singing in Spanish about morality, gender, borders, Palestine or local Mapuche struggles with a strong trans-feminist immigrant message. (La Vida es Un Mus #326)

SLANG - Rest In Misery LP (pre-order: shipping in early October)
Japanese punk legends SLANG first new album in ten years! An urgent nine song blast of metallic punk fury! Sparked by outrage at the world's current state of ceaseless wars, resurgent racism and the corrupt conservative politics within Japan. This quick detonation takes inspiration from the devastating impact of succinct original UK political Hardcore EP's Like DISCHARGE'S "WHY" to attack with a similar stark declaration of point-blank anger and resistance. Musically "REST IN MISERY" reignites the sound of the Sapporo's bands crushing 2000's releases, which combined their 1980's original high energy, classic Japanese hardcore sound, the tough New York Style hardcore influences of their 1990's albums and their 00's evolution into a razor-sharp D-Beat hardcore bombardment, tempered with heaviness and searing guitar leads. Mastered by Anne-Marie Sueram, 24-point board covers at Stoughton, full color inner sleeve, first pressing of 700 pressed at RTI. (Prank Records #160)

BLOOD STAINED CONCRETE/MANKIND'S DEVASTATION - split cassette tape
A brutal pairing of punishing LA grindcore and one-man filthy noisecore. MANKIND'S DEVASTATION brings 22-songs of riff-free ultra-blasting noisecore similar to Osaka's mighty WORLD. For extreme-ears only. BLOOD STAINED CONCRETE are one of the last bands that continue the true LA grind tradition, not just sounding like, but feeling like DESPISE YOU, EXCRUCIATING TERROR or STAPLED SHUT. They contribute 3 songs of brutal, DIY LA grindcore. Limited to 100; pro-cassettes. 625#325. Co-release with the ever-sickening Blast Addict. (625 Productions #325 TP)

NOSEPICK - First Try cassette tape
The newest chapter in Vermont's maple violence scene, NOSEPICK kick down 15 songs of high-speed, female-fronted, skate-influenced, fastcore mixed with powerviolence. Band members are Vera (17) on vocals, Levi (21) from GONE WRONG and YOUTH DISPUTE on guitar/bass, and Max (52) from SPAZZ and WHAT HAPPENS NEXT on drums. With this multigenerational mix of members, NOSEPICK draw on a range of influences, from PUNCH to CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, from ASPIRIN FEAST to DESPISE YOU, from BARKHARD to LOW THREAT PROFILE. Fast, DIY, straightforward speedcore - 15 songs in 5 minutes. Mastered at Dead Air Studios, pro-cassettes, artwork by the indomitable Tommy Wilson. 625#326. Co-release with Thrash Tapes in North America and Coxinha in Germany. (625 Productions #326 TP)

PRISON VIOLENCE - Breakout cassette tape
Legendary two-man Squamish fugitives PRISON VIOLENCE return after a decade of stewing in solitary to deliver 9 originals of their anger-fueled bass-drum PV mayhem, plus a brutal cover of CROSSED OUT's "Supremacy." Think SUPPRESSION meets GODSTOMPER meets CROSSED OUT meets Attica 1971. Members of OBACHA, CHUCK NORRIS, HOOPSNAKE and NOOSE SWEAT and a host of other Squamish fastcore power violence bands, so you know this hits like a brick of hash. Pro-cassettes with printed double-sided J-card. Artwork by the indomitable Tommy Wilson. North American pressing limited to 50 copies. 625#329. Co-released with Coxinha. (625 Productions #329 TP)

TARANTULA - If You're Sideways, I'm Upside Down LP
Tarantula is a solo project now with a full band, Vlad from Killing Pace, Regulate, Downfall, and more. He's taking a step away from Hardcore on this release doing a more Alt rock/Indie styled release, not unlike a Tony Molina/Tenement type. Vlad has been a customer with VC since he was like 13 years old, and its been exciting to see his path along the way, through many bands. His current roster of hardcore bands he writes for are some local favorites, and his writing in this style is no exception, with heathy nod's at Elliot Smith and Weezer, you are also not too far off from a Hostage Calm or Crime In Stereo either. The band is already actively touring just getting back from runs with Hotline TNT, Hunny, and Split Chain. This is a limited edition pressing of 500 copies. (Vinyl Conflict Records #36)

S.K.V. + CazU-23 - Marobashi LP
Sakevi Yokoyama of G.I.S.M. builds on his legacy of experimental, noise, and avant garde music previously explored on such releases as the S.K.V. + Jojo "Mammilia" LP (1987), G.I.S.M.'s "SoniCrime TheRapy" (1998), and his solo album "The War" (2003). This time his voice joins CazU-23, a visionary guitarist and close friend of Chelsea from Death Side. Cazu cut his teeth playing in Japanese HC bands like Blaze, Slowmotions, Sticks in Throat, and eventually in the final lineup of G.I.S.M. He currently plays in the revolutionary hardcore band Turtle Island in addition to his solo work. This solo work Sakevi practiced vocals with, when G.I.S.M. geared up to play regularly in 2016, and from that, this collaboration was born. "? - Marobashi" presents an improvisational masterpiece, an organic swell of emotions both light and dark, and takes you on a journey showing the true power and artistic creativity of both of these creators. Extensive liner notes and history by Jojo Hiroshige (Hijokaidan / Alchemy Records), Naohiro Ukawa (Dommune / S.K.V. & G.I.S.M. VJ), and CazU-23. (General Speech Records #38)

GO! - Impact LP
GO! was a New York hardcore band 1989-91, playing alongside contemporaries Citizen's Arrest, Rorschach, and SFA. Reuniting in 2006, they recorded a new 7" that year, and another the following year, combining hardcore with their usual thoughtful lyrics, on topics from political divisions to same-sex marriage to wildlife conservation, with some fun tossed in to keep it from getting too serious. GO! NYHC "IMPACT" collects both those 7"s on side A, and on the reverse side features a 2006 live show recorded on WFMU, produced by Pat Duncan and Charles Maggio of Rorschach. GO! stands for Pro-LGBTQ. Feminist. Anti-Violence. Racial Equality. Environmental Awareness. Wildlife Conservation. Respect and Love. Take Pride in Yourself. We All Have to Share This World We Live In. This LP includes a nice 8 page booklet filled with lyrics, photos, flyers, and more. (State of Mind Recordings #90)

LESSER MINDS - Good News for the Modern Man LP
Formed in 2021 featuring members of HUNDREDS OF AU, KIRKBY KISS, and DEMMERS. LESSER MINDS is a 5 piece hardcore band from based out of Sussex County, New Jersey for fans of bands like THE RIVAL MOB, CEREMONY, and NEGATIVE APPROACH. They have released multiple demos, singles, as well as ep on Protagonist Records. (State of Mind Recordings #96)

COOKED - I want to be Nothing Collection 1 LP
Vermont punk / hardcore is coming up hard in the 2020s! This collection of songs showcase COOKEDs music from 2023-2024 including: The Hanged Man" EP, Ad Nauseam Cassette, and The Nihilism Single. Burlingtons COOKED play with influences stemming from hardcore, crust punk, street punk, skate punk, and grunge; COOKED stays in the lane of fast, loud, melodic, and honest music. Their lyrics ooze pessimism as fully flared punk/hardcore riffs ride underneath them. Not trying to impress anyone, COOKED showcases grim confessionals with infectious riffs and raw energy. Simple and aggressive by design COOKED stays true to their DIY punk ethos. (State of Mind Recordings #91)

(restock) BLACK ARMYJACKET - Open Casket: The Discography LPx2
Open Casket: The Discography is the definitive vinyl release from Black Army Jacket. The double LP features the band's 1996 demo, The Path of Two Swords As One 7", various compilation tracks, and their split EPs with Agathocles, Corrupted, Hemlock, Noothgrush, and Spazz. Black Army Jacket's previously unreleased 7" from 1999 is also exclusively included in the exhaustive collection. Brought to you by State of Mind Recordings and Brainscan Records, Open Casket was mastered for vinyl by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios and features all-new artwork and layout designed by Mark McCoy (Youth Attack, Charles Bronson). (State of Mind Records #84)

NINETEEN//NINETEEN - Discography 7"
NINETEEN//NINETEEN (re: (nineteen) nineteen, 1919, nineteennineteen, etc) were a very short lived band from MPLS that existed from 1999 - 2000. Members included Kerry (Makara, Welcome The Plague Year, etc) on vocals, Ian (The Infinity Dive, etc) on vocals, Chris (Line Dot Star, etc) on guitar, Seth (The Book Of Dead Names, The Infinity Dive, etc) on bass and Mark (The Khayembii Communique, The Infinity Dive, etc) on drums. We were also joined on tour by Tony (Usurp Synapse) playing 2nd guitar. This release compiles the 4 song demo we recorded on side A and a 6 song radio show we recorded on tour at WNYU with Steve Roche (Saetia, Off Minor, Permanent Hearing Damage) on side B (both lovingly, generously 'remastered' by my dear Knol Tate), along with a DL containing 2 full live sets documenting both versions of the band. One time pressing of 100 copies, all on color vinyl with elaborate artwork. (25 Diamonds Records #34)

CUT CITY - Tape Days LP
Vinyl pressing of Tape Days, the 2022 album by Sweden's Cut City. Previous releases on Gold Standard Labs, Deleted Art, etc. 11 songs, including vocal contributions from Sonny Kay (Angel Hair, The VSS). Edition of 100 copies, all on 180 gram color vinyl. (25 Diamonds Records #38)

TRIUMPH OF LETHARGY SKINNED ALIVE TO DEATH - Million Sellers LP
Vinyl collection spanning Triumph Of Lethargy's mass catalog, as curated by the band and the label. 11 tracks including many on vinyl here for the first time. The band includes members of Murder City Devils, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Modest Mouse, Area 51, etc. Edition of 100 copies, all on 180 gram black vinyl. (25 Diamonds Records #37)

MICHAEL BEACH - 2024 US Tour Single 7"
After a year of downtime and writing, Michael Beach emerges with 'The Sea,' the first release from his recent collaborations with Mick Turner (Dirty Three) and Joe Talia (Oren Ambarchi, Ned Collette), mixing pulsing minimalism with post-punk/DIY approaches. A new 7" (out Sept 21 via 25 Diamonds) will coincide with his upcoming US tour with Tropical Fuck Storm, and will be available on coloured vinyl exclusively at shows. Any remaining stock will go on sale when the tour ends in mid-October. (25 Diamonds Records #36)

(restock) LUX VANITAS - The Secret Life Of... LP
In the mid 90s there was a band from the Twin Cities called Impetus Inter (Bloodlink Records, etc) who were easily the most influential local band to me ever to this day. And so they broke up. Then 3/5th of them started a new band with a new rhythm section and named it Lux Vanitas. They took the sound of 90s hardcore via Gravity Records/Vermiform that Impetus Inter had championed but incorporated a distinctly more "garage rock" sound (think The Cramps, The Mummies, The Peechees and not The White Stripes/blah blah blah, please, dear reader). Lux Vanitas released a 7" on Mark Telfian's old label, Paralogy Records (that unfortunately suffered a horrible mastering job), and in 1997, created this -- a 9 song LP, recorded by former member Dave Gardner (who's since done mastering for Hot Snakes, Dillinger 4, The Marked Men, etc etc) and mixed by Tim Green (of Nation Of Ulysses, The Fucking Champs, also etc etc). Originally planned to be split released by GSL Records and Troubleman Unlimited, it was instead scrapped and lost when the band called it quits before it could come out. And now, here it is. 21 years later. Pressed in a micro-quantity of just 138 copies, all on random color vinyl with hand glued covers, hand stamped center labels, each copy hand numbered -- a true labor of love for you from 25 DIAMONDS. (25 Diamonds Records #30)

MODERNETTES - Teen City LP (45TH ANN. ED.)
Limited to 500 copies. Clear vinyl with pink/blue "smoke". The Modernettes were pop punk phenoms from Vancouver, Canada, whose scene Jack Rabid of The Big Takeover magazine called the greatest undiscovered punk/new wave scene of the late 70s, early 80s. This is the 45th anniversary reissue of the group's first release (produced by the legendary Bob Rock in his seminal days) from 1979, a good thing, as it is a timeless classic. (Porterhouse Records #2026)

POINTED STICKS - Perfect Youth LP (orange marble or black vinyl)
Orange Marble vinyl or black vinyl. With their debut LP originally slated to be on Stiff Records and then scuttled, Perfect Youth was actually the second recorded album from the band. Produced by Bob Rock, the 1980 full-length is considered a punk rock/power pop landmark and has earned consistent high praise. Porterhouse is pleased to add Perfect Youth to its catalog along with the balance of the Pointed Sticks discography. (Porterhouse Records #2025)

MODERN LIFE IS WAR - Life On The Moon LP (color vinyl)
"Life On The Moon" marks the bold return of Modern Life Is War, their first studio album in over a decade. Crafted over several years with the help of long-time collaborator Brooks Strause and friends, "Life On The Moon" is as much an emotional outpouring as it is a sonic evolution. "Life On The Moon" is a record about the pain of separation and the joyful energy of union as filtered through an eclectic tapestry of eccentric songs. (Deathwish Records #246)

CASKET LOTTERY - Feel The Teeth LP
"Feel The Teeth" captures a band navigating the tension between exhaustion and revelation, pushing through the haze of disillusionment while still searching for meaning. Lyrically, "Feel The Teeth" reflects the weight of an era that has shifted in unexpected ways - personally, politically, and socially - capturing the complexities of trying to find clarity in a world that often feels out of control. In an age where comfort is a fleeting illusion and the answers remain out of reach, "Feel The Teeth" is the sound of a band refusing to give up, refusing to let go. (Iodine Records #91)

TURNSTILE - Time & Space LP/CD
Recorded with producer Will Yip at Studio 4 in Conshohocken, PA, "Time & Space" marks Turnstile's Roadrunner Records debut and follows their 2015 breakthrough "Nonstop Feeling." "Time & Space" features additional vocals from Sheer Mag's Tina Halladay on "Moon," while Diplo offers added production to "Right To Be." Now available again on vinyl. (Roadrunner Records #7442)

Descriptions for 9/20/25

ACID CASUALTIES - Flags Are False LP
Flags Are False is an explosive catapult of chaotic energy and blistering speed with a trashiness to the sound that can only be described as "authentic". Lovingly named after a furious 39 second piece of Tennessee hardcore called "Acid Casualty" by KORO, AC's songs are a pitch perfect homage to our beloved 80's USHC with a special place in their hearts for "being New Jersey". Cause that's where they're from, duh. What we have always appreciated about NJ punk music is that it's fucking loud, brash, simple, tuneful, and aggressive. This album is 100% those things to a tee. Without chips on their shoulders or delusions of greatness clouding up their brains, ACID CASUALTIES goes for the throat without letting go at all. Clubbing the future one tune at a time. Beautiful. 500 copies on black 150gr vinyl housed in a 24pt reverse board jacket with an oversized double sided newsprint poster included. Recorded by Justin Lombardo. Mastered by Will Killingsworth. Art by Matty Morgue, Logan Armed System and Arthur. FFO: Mirage, Ammo, Necron 9, Cicada, Wretched, Koro. (Iron Lung Records #294)

KEVLAR UPPER - Live In Osaka MMXXIV cassette tape
We will never truly know what happened that day. These few songs captured on tour may offer some insight but they will only be hints of a greater devastation at best. 200 pro-printed black unlabeled cassettes sheathed in a minimal j-card sleeve within a frosted Norelco box. Recorded live in Osaka, Japan in 2024 on one of their superior soundboards. Mixed and mastered by Will Killingsworth. Art by Kevlar Upper. FFO: Vile Gash, City Hunter, Endless Joy, Negative Approach, Mangled State. (Iron Lung Records #291)

BLOCKHEADS - This World is Dead LP $15
Ltd. to 500 copies. And 12 years later a repress of this masterpiece of Grindcore violence returns in Gatefold LP + sticker + remastered for the vinyl version. (Bones Brigade Records #102)

BLEACHDRINKER - Love Songs LP $12
Ltd. to 500 copies. Bones Brigade Records is proud to present Bleachdrinker's debut album, a sound, a sonic universe that unites suffering and anger. Tortured hardcore grind straight from Sweden! (Bones Brigade Records #104)

HELLSHOCK - XXV cassette tape
Vinyl coming soon. Hellshock are nothing short of a stenchcore institution. For 25 years, this Portland band has been shaping apocalyptic crust with unrelenting conviction, and their new record XXV stands as both a celebration of their legacy and a bold step forward. Across six new tracks, Hellshock return to the raw, filthy roots of classic stenchcore while simultaneously pushing their sound into darker, heavier, and even more triumphant territory. Crushing Bolt Thrower-style riffing collides with grim, somber melodies and the occasional synth flourish, creating an oppressive, almost funereal atmosphere. The result is six anthems of rage and despair, delivered with massive production, visceral vocals, and a rhythm section that hits like a collapsing world. With the addition of Todd Burdette (Tragedy) on second guitar, XXV connects deeply to Portland's DIY hardcore lineage while evoking the spirit of legends like Hellbastard, Axegrinder, and Deviated Instinct. Still, this is no mere throwback - Hellshock reinvent the wheel with a sound that can only be described as progressive darkened stenchcore. (Black Water Records #114 TP)

NYX DIVISION - Midnight Lights LP
Three years after their stunning "Dark Star" EP, Portland's (OR) Nyx Division is making a full throttle comeback with their debut full length, "Midnight Lights". Drawing sonic inspiration from everything from Killing Joke to Cocteau Twins to Thin Lizzy, the band continues to cut their sound from the cloth of post-punk classics while bedazzling it with disco, rock n roll, and heavy metal mastery - never shying away from the swirling dark melancholia of their primary influences, while fearlessly introducing the glitter and glam of disparate genres. This high octane album welcomes guitarist Justin Cory to the fold, seamlessly integrating striking leads, timeless hooks, and vivid melodies with the massive, infectious groove of the bass and dance-floor-ready drums. Soaring vocals illuminate themes of desire, the necessity of hope in hopeless times, and the power inherent in the will to survive; with a passion and impact sharp enough to cut glass and sure to have you singing along. Released in full force with music videos and an accompanying 'zine,"Midnight Lights" signals, without a doubt, that Nyx Division are back in the saddle and ready to sing you through the midnight hour at the moonlit disco. (Black Water Records #112)

DISTURD - Vision 10"
DISTURD, metallic crust/HC band from Japan, released a new mini-album in advance of performing on VARNING FROM MONTREAL FESTIVAL, Canada. This mini-album contains the six fast crunchy metallic grinds with a mix of the new and old songs, and purposely omitted the middle and slow songs in this recording. The sounds of this mini-album are the most intense and thrashy compared to their past recordings. Engineered by Akira Inada, the guitarist of PALM from Osaka, Japan. For fans of AMEBIX, ANTISECT, HELLBASTARD, SACRILEGE, DEVIATED INSTINCT, A//SOLUTION, SDS, ANTI AUTHORIZE, BASTARD, INSANE YOUTH. (Black Water Records #115.5)

BETRAYER - s/t cassette tape
Their second cassette in less than a year coming in hot with their infectious hardcore attack on the world at large. Driving USHC that stands in line with Reek Minds, Electric Chair and Poison Idea's "pretentious record collectors" era. DRINK IT UP! 5 tracks + Verbal Abuse cover. (Black Water Records #115 TP)

HEAVEN'S GATE - Tales From A Blistering Parade CD/cassette tape
When most people think of Florida, they might picture retirement villages with seniors playing pickleball, luxurious Lamborghinis cruising to the beach, or leather-skinned swamp folks with a passion for NASCAR. However, Florida is also home to some of the fiercest punk bands imaginable. HEAVEN'S GATE is one such band. Instead of exuding the raw grime of ASS†CK, HEAVEN'S GATE channels their rage into a powerful, concise, blast-beating behemoth. With members of bands that will wow you, the band really wants their music to speak for itself, so we won't mention that they have the ranks of CANNIBAL CORPSE, MUNICIPAL WASTE, REVERAL OF MAN, or WARTHOG members aboard. Their riffs are infectious in the way that bands like BIB and BLOODKROW BUTCHER haunt you but more in a way if you spit-shined the sound and added a good measure of blast beats to put a smile on the face of those who worship at the altar of SPAZZ, INFEST, or DRI. This album fills so many wants in an album while not being derivative or really being a copy of any related bands. Without boring you more with a description, do yourself a favor and check out HEAVEN'S GATE and you won't be disappointed. CD version is limited to 400 glass-mastered PRO CDs, tape is limited to 200 UV printed tapes, and our friends at Beach Impediment have vinyl copies for your listening pleasure. (To Live A Lie Records #285)

RECALL - s/t 7"
From the sewers and rubble beneath the streets of montreal arises RECALL. A veritable supergroup of freaks and punks from the montreal scene for damn near forever, they reel and rock while nearly falling apart with their own brand of dbeat influenced hardcore. Circle A h(A)rdcore with a sound usually unheard, like crucifix if they were more into the US hardcore of the time. Truly the zeitgeist of montreal at the moment, is it a mecca or a wasteland (or does it even matter). Recall separates the real from the fake and what remains is this EP. (11PM Records #42)

TOP DOLLAR - Objects of Misfortune 7"
Unburdened by nostalgia worship or subgenre splicing, New York's TOP DOLLAR gives hardcore the kick in the ass it rightfully deserves. Bits of all of my favorite bands chewed up and spit out in one irritable display of punk excellence. No wheel reinvention, classic structures with unpredictable progressions, leads and mosh parts that don't stink of macho posturing. Drums that have a trace of the late great Brandon Ferrel from Wasted Time, riffs that feel like Jerrys Kids met Floorpunch, and even a track that could have been on City Shock. Recorded and mixed by the two best in the game Joe Nelson and Trish Quigley, it's the full package. This is the band I've been waiting for. (11PM Records #41)

WHO PAYS - Hard Times 7"
Iron clad juggernaut hardcore punk torn from the hem of the garment that dangles from records like "war all the time" and "powerbomb anthems." The sound of sensibility and rage like your wisest aunts and uncles flipping over the card table in an interminable argument but instead performed by WHO PAYS, NYxHC's great hope for the propagation of the musical lunatic fringe. 6 tunes including a BABY HUEY cover that weighs in somewhere between a lost '80s hardcore outtake and a wrestling intro. Tight and powerful, sounds fresh, no hint of cloying nostalgia, and rarely drops below the pace of a fresh slap in the face. Buy this record and answer two questions: who pays? You. Who wins? You. (11PM Records #38.5)

MEETINGHOUSE - You've Seen Heaven CD/cassette tape
Meetinghouse is a band that features current members of Kidnapped and Holder exploring the more aggressive end of alternative / shoegaze rock. FOR FANS OF: Title Fight, Deftones, Quicksand, Hum. (Redscroll Records #66)

EROSION - Evasive Species LP (clear with black splatter)
"Invasive Species" is EROSION's long awaited follow up full length to 2018's "Maximum Suffering" (HYDRA HEAD RECORDS) It was recorded by Jesse Gander (ANCIIENTS, BISON BC, CEREMONIAL BLOODBATH) and mastered by Arthur Rizk (PISSGRAVE, BLOOD INCANTATION). This record is suffocatingly dark, metallic crusty d-beat HC that steers far from the crust-punk cliches. It recalls early Martyrdšd in that these twelve songs smash your speakers with bottom-end-heavy, impenetrable riffs and a searing vocal rage, pushing a non-stop driving attack. Lyrically, the band offers a blistering observation of humanity's impact on the natural world and the mindless brutality of said species upon fellow humans. (Mechanized Apparatus #3)

"PUNK WOMEN: 40 YEARS OF MUSICIANS WHO BUILT PUNK ROCK: SECOND EDITION" - DAVID A. ENSMINGER
A new edition with 11 new interviews and over 30 new profiles of even more incredible musicians, including Blondie, Neko Case, The Urge, Gang Of Four, The Pogues, Submission Hold, Fastbacks, Teen Idols, and many more. 6" x 9", softcover, 304 pages. 14 oz. (Microcosm Publishing #588)

(repress) CHAINED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN - Consumed by the Vitriol of Life LP
Street date February 2nd. Chained... return with an 12" EP of crushing doom in with this last surprise release of 2023. 3 songs that'll keep you more still than 10 weighted blankets (ha). Edition of 500. (Redscroll Records #52)

(repress) CHAINED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN - Obsession Destruction LPx2
Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean is a blackened-doom heavy metal band based out of Western Massachusetts. Obsession Destruction is the band's first full-length coming on the heels of 5 sold out EP releases spotted over the last 5 years. Chained has found a fan-base by winning over crowds with unprecedented volume and uncompromising live sound. Obsession Destruction is an eight song double LP clocking in at over an hour in length, housed in a stunning gatefold LP with artwork created by the late Mariusz Lewandowski (Bell Witch, Obituary, Fuming Mouth...). This full length finds the band honing the songwriting and experimentation within their fundamental sound and elevating it to the highest caliber possible. Chained has toured up and down the East Coast and throughout the Mid-West playing shows alongside: The Acacia Strain, Undeath, Thou, Hell, Black Tusk, Come to Grief ... Recorded by Chris Teti at Silver Bullet Studios and mastered by Magnus Lingberg. Records pressed at Burlington Record Plant. For fans of: Amenra, Inter Arma, Neurosis, Rwake, Warning. (Red Scroll Records #38)

Descriptions for 9/13/25

KIRKBY KISS - Four Color Black LP
Kirkby Kiss's Four Color Black is a breathless, unrelenting dive into the chaotic, cathartic heart of melodic hardcore. From the opening blast of "Safety Dance," the Jersey Shore five-piece transcends genres with precision, leaping from Born Against-style fury to Orchid's emotional turbulence, then shifting effortlessly into more melodic complexityÑall in just the first few songs. The album pulls unexpected punches like the howling violin riffs by Ben Karas (SlaughterSun/Thank You Scientist) on "Come Out and Play". The band tears through 11 songs recorded at Frost Gauntlet Studio in Lyndhurst, NJ, with Karas behind the board and guest spots from Jeff "JJ" Janiak of Discharge, Andrew Moreski of Hard 2 Kill, Matthew Messina of Medicinal, JP Parsons of False Fed and more. The collaborative writing style of vocalist Natale Amato, drummer Frank Burdynski, bassist Thomas McGreevy, and guitarists Michael Ramirez and Michael Shepherd, allowed each member's voice and influences to shape the music, resulting in a sound that feels intensely intimate yet universally resonant. (Council Records #56)

BOOTCAMP - Time's Up LP
CONVR73 is TIME'S UP, the debut LP from Iowa City's BOOTCAMP. Raw, fast hardcore punk - truly what more could you want? Lyrically, this is a record that hits back at the banal evil that pervades life in 2025. Time's up, start slamming. (Converse Records #73)

BIG LAUGH - Days of Disarray LP
CONVR88 is Days of Disarray, a new 12" EP from Milwaukee's Big Laugh. Big Laugh are going on indefinite hiatus but this record further establishes their monumental legacy as a quintessential hardcore band of the 2020's. What if Vic DiCara wrote an Unwound record? Maybe this is the answer. Pound for pound, one of the best hardcore units in recent memory - just ask anyone that saw them. If this is it, this band will be the stuff of legend. (Converse Records #88)

HISTAMINE - Quality of Life LP
CONVR98 is Quality of Life, the debut LP from Sydney, Australia's Histamine. Ripping, hypnotic hardcore punk that agonizes and mesmerizes all the same. If you like to stomp, if you like to slam, if you only like to writhe on the floor - then we're prescribing Histamine. (Converse Records #98)

CELL ROT - Parasite LP
CONVR76 is Cell Rot's new 12" EP Parasite. The long-awaited follow up to 2021's Slowly Falls Apart. Parasite is the first half of a longer project about consumption and decay. Parasites thrive in excess, searching for a paradise to consume. The luxuries of modern man have left the world depleted and inching closer to uninhabitable everyday. A world where the machines we produced have consumed the resources we need while we consume the world of the machines. The only thing that exists now is the parasite, who's only purpose is to consume, leaving nothing while it waits for nothing to come. (Converse Records #76)

SEARCH WARRANT - Unlawful Demonstration 7"
Vinyl debut from this New Bedford, MA hardcore powerhouse. Six tracks in the deep traditional sound of the region. FFO: RIVAL MOB, THINK I CARE, PEACE TEST, CHAIN RANK, BOSTON STRANGLER. Limited to 300 copies, co-release with Blind Rage. (To Live A Lie Records #280)

HEAVEN'S GATE - s/t CD/cassette tape
When most people think of Florida, they might picture retirement villages with seniors playing pickleball, luxurious Lamborghinis cruising to the beach, or leather-skinned swamp folks with a passion for NASCAR. However, Florida is also home to some of the fiercest punk bands imaginable. HEAVEN'S GATE is one such band. Instead of exuding the raw grime of ASS†CK, HEAVEN'S GATE channels their rage into a powerful, concise, blast-beating behemoth. With members of bands that will wow you, the band really wants their music to speak for itself, so we won't mention that they have the ranks of CANNIBAL CORPSE, MUNICIPAL WASTE, REVERAL OF MAN, or WARTHOG members aboard. Their riffs are infectious in the way that bands like BIB and BLOODKROW BUTCHER haunt you but more in a way if you spit-shined the sound and added a good measure of blast beats to put a smile on the face of those who worship at the altar of SPAZZ, INFEST, or DRI. This album fills so many wants in an album while not being derivative or really being a copy of any related bands. Without boring you more with a description, do yourself a favor and check out HEAVEN'S GATE and you won't be disappointed. CD version is limited to 400 glass-mastered PRO CDs, tape is limited to 200 UV printed tapes, and our friends at Beach Impediment have vinyl copies for your listening pleasure. (To Live A Lie Records #285)

DRIVEL - s/t 7"
A sonic Molotov cocktail hurled from the nation's capital, DRIVEL delivers five tracks of pure, unadulterated hardcore punk. They forge a weapon from the rawest elements of powerviolence and grindcore, a weapon aimed directly at the heart of complacency. Their lyrics are a mirror reflecting the ugliness of our times: war, greed, and the hollow pursuit of excess. This is the sound of a band drawing power from the classics like NO COMMENT and twisting it into something utterly their own, like WARTHOG's jagged edges, with a nod to the current scene's urgency ala DELIRIANT NERVE. Richard Johnson (ENEMY SOIL, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED, DRUGS OF FAITH) adds his unmistakable mark to the chaos. This vinyl release is a beacon, a defiant signal in a world where true expression is under siege. Limited to 300 on mixed color vinyl (note some of them look black) and we only have 100 to sell at this point so not expected to last long. (To Live A Lie Records #283)

DRY SOCKET/VIOLENCIA - split 7"
Two of the most incendiary forces in modern hardcore collide on this explosive split 7" from Portland's DRY SOCKET and Tijuana, Mexico's VIOLENCIA. Pressed by To Live A Lie Records, this release is a relentless showcase of politically charged, high-speed aggression from two bands at the top of their game. DRY SOCKET delivers razor-sharp, blast-laden hardcore with a distinctly Pacific Northwest edgeÑchaotic, angular, and unrelenting. Following their acclaimed LP Sorry For Your Loss, their side of the split continues their mission of sonic devastation and social critique. VIOLENCIA, known for their bilingual lyrics and fierce DIY ethic, bring a raw, crust-infused powerviolence assault that's as urgent as it is uncompromising. Their contribution to this split builds on the momentum of their crushing LP Viviendo Tiempos Aœn M‡s Oscuros, a record that cemented their place in the international hardcore underground. Expect fastcore fury, searing vocals, and a relentless pace that leaves no room for compromise. This split is a must-have for fans of SPAZZ, INFEST, PUNCH, and DESPISE YOUÑshort, fast, and loud with no filler. Limited pressing - don't sleep. (To Live A Lie Records #287)

GOOLAGOON - Patrickviolence 7"
Emerging from the depths of Merrimac, Massachusetts, GOOLAGOON's Patrickviolence is a blistering, SPONGEBOB-themed powerviolence/hardcore punk demo that's finally getting the wax treatment it deserves. Originally released in 2015 as a limited cassette, this 7" pressing captures the chaotic energy and absurdist charm that made the band a cult favorite in the DIY scene. With tracks like "F.U.N.," "Walking Small," and "Goo Lagoon," GOOLAGOON blends ferocious grindcore tempos with tongue-in-cheek references to Bikini Bottom, all delivered with raw, unfiltered aggression. Think JERRY'S KIDS meets Saturday morning cartoons - fast, loud, and weirdly nostalgic. Recorded by Nat Peirce at Cats'N'Jammers and featuring LILY on vocals, JAKE on guitar, SPENCER on drums, and DIRTY DAN on bass, this release is a must-have for fans of novelty punk, powerviolence, and anyone who ever wondered what SPONGEBOB would sound like in a mosh pit. (To Live A Lie Records #288)

SEVEN FOOT SPLEEN - Reptilicus cassette tape
When discussing the titans of North Carolina sludge metal, names like FACEDOWNINSHT or WEEDEATER might come to mind. But before they rose from the mire, there was SEVEN FOOT SPLEENÑraw, relentless, and criminally underrated. Active from 1994 to 1998, this powerhouse operated just outside the Queen City, carving out their own brutal niche with a demo, a self-titled EP, two devastating splits, and a crushing full-length album. The sonic fury they unleashed firmly positioned them as kindred spirits to the likes of CATTLEPRESS and 16, undoubtedly worthy of a spot on the legendary CRY NOW CRY LATER comps. This is your chance to dive headfirst into their uncompromising legacy with this definitive collection of their long-out-of-print material, meticulously remastered by Jirix Mie-Paz. Their incendiary live shows saw them sharing stages with underground legends such as BUZZOV-EN, IN/HUMANITY, GRIEF, BENUMB, DAMAD, and a myriad of others. SEVEN FOOT SPLEEN wasn't just a bandÑthey were a force of nature, and their influence still ripples through the sludge and doom scene to this day. (To Live A Lie Records #284 TP)

BILE - The Shed LP
FIRST TIME ON VINYL. In honor of the 25th year anniversary, Haunted Hotel is proud to reissue this groovy goregrind classic on vinyl for the very first time. It does not get any more brutal than this. Horror glorifying splatter groove classic. (Haunted Hotel Records #133)

ROT/ARCHAGATHUS - split 7"
Brazil's OG grind legends team up with Canadas reigning mince champs. 10 new tracs (5 from each band), raging fast grindcore from both bands. (Haunted Hotel Records #146)

ARTRODESE - Tilt tape cassette
New Drum And Bass project from Joop (Jesus Crost / Sick of Stupidity). This is not the breakneck fastcore grind you are used to from this camp, this is pure old school 90's jungle / bass driven EDM, On blue and pink cassettes. (Haunted Hotel Records #149 TP)

MALIGNANCY - Intrauterine Canniabalism LP (oxblood red swirl vinyl)
Malignancy's Intrauterine Cannibalism remains a landmark in brutal death metal-not because it redefined the genre's boundaries with abstract progressions or studio wizardry, but because it mastered the very chaos that so many others merely flirt with. Clocking in at a lean 33 minutes, the album is a surgically precise assault: unrelenting in its speed and intent, yet never losing track of what matters most-the riff. From the opening seconds, there's no warm-up, no theatrical overture; just instantaneous carnage. The riffage is impossibly dense and constantly mutating, driven by a blistering, technically advanced drum performance from Roger J. Beaujard (of MORTICIAN fame). There's an undeniable grind influence beneath the death metal architecture, with blastbeats acting less as filler and more as controlled detonations that highlight the surgical violence of the guitars. For die hards of: None So Vile, early Devourment, and death metal with brains behind the brutality. (Haunted Hotel Records #145)

SLEEPING BODY/VOICE OF REASON/SUICIETY - 1992. LPx3
In the early 1990's there were three Fort Worth, Texas bands who shared a hardcore punk scene, close friendships, and a desire to change the world around them. Sleeping Body, Voice of Reason, and Suiciety all released influential records during that explosively creative time, and built lasting legacies for fans of impassioned political hardcore in the generations to come. This 3xLP is a retrospective collecting each bands long out-of-print 7"s, along with demo and live recordings that have mostly been unavailable until now. Co-release with Protagonist Music. (King of the Monsters Records #73/Protagonist Records #105)

(repress) TRAGEDY - Vengeance LP
Finally repressed! Originally released in 2002. "Vengeance" is Tragedy's 2nd LP. Tragedy's first LP was an awesome record filled with powerful and melodic hardcore served with a dark underbelly of brooding atmosphere. "Vengence" is equally as powerful, melodic, and brooding. Twelve songs to infect the world with their ideology and musical vision. (Tragedy Records #3)

LACK OF INTEREST - Never Back Down LP (shipping now!)
Repressed! Sometimes referred to as "Take Another Step," this 19 track LP of Infest inspired thrash is once again available on vinyl! Fast and to the point; no nonsense hardcore. Lightning fast. An absolute must for fans of fast-core and Infest style hardcore. (Deep Six #66)

LACK OF INTEREST - Trapped Inside LP (shipping now!)
Repressed! Originally released in 1999 on Slap A Ham Records. About 6 minutes shy of a million years after their formation the Southern Cal gods of thrash violence finally rip the entire universe a new one with their debut long player. It's about time guys. LACK OF INTEREST are the purest old school style thrash band embraced by the power violence scene. They are strongly reminiscent of early eighties hate core legends like NEGATIVE FX and NEGATIVE APPROACH. They have the same intensity, the same rawness, the same anger and the same classic vibe. "Trapped Inside" features newly recorded songs that span most of the band's career including their calling card "My Life" which is THE thrash anthem of the nineties. There are 24 tracks on this puppy and a good half of them run less than thirty seconds (only three of them break the one minute barrier) consequently this album kills with a speed and power not unlike being strapped into an electric chair. This is the band and this is the album that you can cram down the throat of the next jaded old fart who tries to tell you that "punk is dead". (Deep Six Records #250)

HACKED APART - s/t LP
Hacked Apart (ex-Mass Grave) is a by-product of a broken, disordered urban landscape and the bands' debut self-titled LP matches the hopeless urban devastation that has failed so many who live in the bands' hometown of Vancouver, BC. This record captures the filth, hopelessness, and raw grindcore brutality that made Excruciating Terror such a uniquely repugnant and unrelenting band, offering no breaks and no mercy from the blistering outpouring of grinding violence. (Mechanized Apparatus #1)

(restock) PISSED HAPPY CHILDREN - Complete Discography LPx2 (color vinyl)
Pissed Happy Children was an influential hardcore-punk band from Claremont, CA, whose members had previously been in Peace Corpse and Pillsbury Hardcore. They would later go on to form other bands in the powerviolence and noise genres including Cyclops, Neanderthal, Charred Remains, Man Is The Bastard, and Bastard Noise. This package includes the "Pissed Playground" full-length and "Vigilante" EP, both originally released by New Beginning Records in 1988 and 1989 respectively, "Graveyard At Sea" from the "Earth Rapers And Hell Raisers" compilation, and a previously unreleased live Gilman set from 1988, all on a LPx2 along with three posters, stickers, a postcard, two fliers, and a patch, released by founding PHC member Shawn Connell on his own label, Black Claw Records. (Black Claw Records #7)

PORTRAITS OF PAST - 01010101 LP (repressed)
A new pressing is once again available. Originally released in 1996 this eight song LP was not an immediate success. When it first came out it was way ahead of its time and the band's popularity didn't really explode until long after the band had broken up. Portraits of Past started out as a 1990's straight edge hardcore band and their debut split 7" with Bleed captured that sound. But the LP was much more controlled and refined and layered. It had a moody almost sad feel to it that was quite captivating. At this point, that sound has become a classic and this LP remains as an important milestone of 1990's hardcore. This new version of the 1996 LP was remastered by Will Killingsworth, and then mastered by Golden Mastering. All of the original artwork was lost to the ravishes of time and a lot of effort went into recreating the original LP jacket by Jeff Capra and the printing engineers at Ross Ellis who had made the original jacket back in 1996. Portraits of Past will be playing many shows in 2025 including the Renaissance Festival in Los Angeles in May of 2025. (Ebullition Records #32 RE)

LAST BIAS - The Sea Hates A Coward LP
Consisting of ex-members of RVA's early '00s chaotic hardcore masters LIGHT THE FUSE AND RUN and Texas '90s DIY emotional stalwarts THE TRIGGER QUINTET, Last Bias draws from their prior experiences and builds upon it to create a modern sound while clearly not forgetting their past. This debut LP from Florida noisey post-hardcore band LAST BIAS takes a mid tempo dual guitar approach with strained emotional vocals and cues from both '90s DIY hardcore and modern Noise Rock equally, blanketing the listener in off-kilter distortion with melodically constructed guitars, fighting to not cross into full-blown discordance. Limited to 325 copies. RIYL: Unwound, Revolution Summer-era Dischord, Jehu, noise rock, early '90s emo. (Twistworthy Records #27)

JULIA - s/t LP (white vinyl version) (shipping now!)
The first pressing instantly sold out, so we made another 550 of them on white vinyl. Originally released in 1994 as a split release between River's End and Ebullition. Like many bands on Ebullition, Julia was from San Diego. Hardcore in California in the '90s was constantly pushing the boundaries and experimenting with new musical directions while maintaining a tie to a common community. Julia was emotive, chaotic, experimental, but also beautiful, soulful and forceful. Like many bands on Ebullition, Julia were ahead of their time doing something new and exciting. The original recordings were lost along the way as was the original art... this repressing was remastered from the CD and the art was painstakingly recreated by none other than Jeff Capra (an integral part of the Southern California scene back in the early '90s... Like It Or Not, Manumission, Ochre, Embassy... etc). An underground classic from the early days of Ebullition's existence... 550 made. (Ebullition Records #30.5)

VISIONS - s/t LP (green vinyl)
Repressing of Visions 1st LP. Dark, gothic, melodic, and catchy punk rock from Portland, OR backed with very solid singing that is delivered with depth and sophistication. Very well done. Three of the four members were previously in the anarcho post punk goth band known as Dead Cult. Two of the members were also in Broken Spirit, another top notch band out of Portland. Akin to older bands like New Model Army, The Chameleons, The Mob, Siouxsie and the Banshees or somewhat newer bands like Bellicose Minds,The Estranged, or Terrible Feelings. This is a split label release with Old City Records and Ebullition. Only 300 made. (Ebullition Records #59.5)

VISIONS - Decay LP (shipping now!)
This is the second LP from Visions. Ebullition has historically always released new music from bands that were pushing hardcore punk in many different, new, and exciting directions while always being anchored to the hardcore punk scene. In my opinion Visions are a perfect fit for Ebullition. If they had existed in the '90s I would have eagerly done records with them. Hailing from Portland, OR they offer up a very powerful and beautiful style of gothic-anarco inspired punk that often gets compared to Siouxsie and The Banshees or The Cameleons, the Mob, or Signal Lost... but delivered with high energy, vitality and simply amazing singing. I am just totally captivated by Visions. Awesome. I saw them play in Portland recently and they were fantastic. They will be doing a West Coast tour in March 2025. Do yourself a favor and check them out! 500 made. Includes a cover of the "Warriors" by the Blitz. (Ebullition Records #62)

GRIEF - Depression LP
Finally repressed! Slow, utterly depressing and mysanthropic doom - the record that started it all. 4 songs twisting the style of SABBATH and VITUS further down the spiral of physical and mental decay- a testament of the human downfall. Remastered for vinyl by Jack Control at ENORMOUS DOOR MASTERING and pressed on 45 rpm LP for maximum results. (Fuck Yoga Records #53)

ORCHID - Gatefold LP (transparent blue vinyl pressing)
Back in stock! The final recordings of Orchid. These nineteen tracks are probably the best songs that Orchid ever recorded. Their sound has been honed and defined, and the recording perfectly captures Orchid's diverse combination of arty sensibilities, heartfelt emotive song writing, Mohinder-esque drumming, frantic precision, controlled mayhem, and chaotic adrenaline. An excellent record that even surpasses their previous releases. Definitely Orchid's opus. The LP comes packaged in a gatefold sleeve. The various Orchid members went on to form Bucket Full of Teeth, the Wolves, Ampere, and the Panthers. (Ebullition #51)

KORO - s/t 7"
Sorry State is excited to bring you a repress of one of the best hardcore records ever, Koro's 1983 7" EP. Originally released in a small, self-released pressing, over the decades this monster's reputation has continued to grow, and collectors now have to fork over well over a grand for an original pressing. This one is too good for the scum to keep to themselves, though, a hyper-compact explosion of energy that can hold its own next to any landmark early 80s hardcore punk record you want to compare it to. (Sorry State Records #115)

DOWNCAST - Tell Me I'm Alive LP
30 years ago Ebullition came into existence when we released the Downcast 7" with No Answers #10. Downcast was a key ingredient in Ebullition's beginning. Brent, the Downcast guitarist, drew the Ebullition logo and Downcast played a major part in creating the ideology that would define Ebullition. When Downcast broke up they left unrecorded songs on the table. "Tell Me I'm Alive" picks those unrecorded songs up, and also moves forward with a whole set of brand new Downcast tracks; 10 tracks in total. Ebullition is extremely proud to be involved in releasing this new Downcast LP. This LP is not about the past, however, it is about now and the future. It picks up where the debut Downcast LP left off and continues pushing their sound forward both musically and politically. Ebullition is ecstatic to be releasing this LP in 2020. This is the sort of LP that Ebullition was created to release. Amazing. (Ebullition Records #61)

(discounted price) ECONOCHRIST - discography CDx2
Ebullition has decided to lower the price of this amazing discography CD in an attempt to get some more of these out into the world before the CD format disappears forever. A classic. And a great deal for a double CD that includes every single Econochrist song that was ever released! This double CD discography features forty-one Econochrist songs. It includes the Ruination LP, the Trained To Serve LP, the Skewed 7", the Another Victim 7", the It Runs Deep 7", as well as the songs from the Give Me Back comp LP, the Very Small World comp LPx2, the What Are You Pointing At? comp 10", and the songs from the split 7" that Econochrist did with The Detonators. (Ebullition Records #37 CD)