You may be familiar with ELECTROZOMBIES from Chile as they released a split EP with DOOM a few months ago. I remember calling their sound “rehearsal-like” and I’d still stick to that. He Visto is their 2nd LP released in 2008 on very distant lands, now Neanderthal-Stench Records brings this jewel to life again in Europe. This three...
(review) STORM OF SEDITION – Decivilize LP + split LP with HUMAN HOST BODY
STORM OF SEDITION are definitely one of the most interesting bands emerging from the international conspiracy of DIY punk in the world. Not Canada, where they come from, but the world. Sharing members from the likes of ISKRA, CREPEHANGER, LEPER, and MUTINY, STORM OF SEDITION kind of takes the usual black metal crust noise into another dimension. There is...
QUARANTINE return for 2 gigs in Europe.
As Brian Curran announced in his interview on SANCTUS PROPAGANDA, the legendary punk band from Scotland featuring members from DISAFFECT, SEDITION, SCATHA, RUINS and THE DISTURBED are scheduled to play 2 gigs in Europe this August. This is the one and only occasion to see this 3-piece in action after more than 20 years. Authors of two outstanding releases, Automatic...
(review) SUFFERING MIND / NAK’AY – split tape
This is the soundtrack for my bike ride today. Choose your favourite flat route and play it loud into your ears. You are sure to break your records. Or how fast can you run within the course of this split? 5km should be fine. It lasts 15 minutes and it will give you energy for the rest of the...
(review) Brünner Todesmarsch – Legální lágry, ilegální lidé 10″LP
A lot has changed in Czech Republic since I last visited. I played three gigs with ORPHANAGE NAMED EARTH there and I experienced something I would call a change of guard but still being in the process. A refreshing mix of the young and the old at the gigs working together for a better future. Lots of enthusiasm, spontaneity...
“Cultural identity is an important part of any society”. Interview with SEDITION.
“Cultural identity is an important part of any society”. Interview with SEDITION. When SEDITION announced they are on UK tour with REALITY CRISIS in November 2017 I figured out there is more to it than just a few gigs to play. So I went to check if it is another reunion for them or perhaps … perhaps they are back...
(review) WERLY – Drown into vomit LP
WERLY means noisy puking in a Belgian dialect, the record is called “Drown into Vomit” and there is a punker vomiting on the oppressors of this world on the cover. Welcome to the world of Werly. Belgian band composed of ex members of Life Is Damage, Hiatus, Unhinged, Twisted System, Visions of War and others. What is it then? Well,...
MORUS – Cialo Obce LP
MORUS is a fairly well recognised Polish punk band that throughout its 6 years of ins and outs of existence managed to play well established punk festivals and release two demos. Time has come to record a full length LP and, hopefully, become a regular and active band around the continent. “Cialo Obce” has been co-released by Ruin Nation...
ORPHANAGE NAMED EARTH tour Europe in June and September
ORPHANAGE NAMED EATH, Polish crust/sludge/post metal band are touring Europe twice this year to promote their debut album called “Re-evolve”. PITY THIS KIND TOUR 2018 starts next week and runs for 7 days in Poland, Germany and Czech Republic. The September leg of the tour brings three more gigs, this time in UK with SURYA and RUINED BY. 22/06...
(review) SUFFER THE PAIN – Midnight Sacrifice LP
When I first played this record a year ago or so I was put off by everything I heard on it. But then I rediscovered it and since then I cannot stop playing it. This band from Västerås, Sweden have already managed to release another LP on their own label, for whatever reason, but trust me on this, it...
(review) AFTERLIFE – s/t LP
AFTERLIFE are from Czech Republic and this is their debut release on Phobia Records and Pure Heart Records. 4 songs 1 of each is instrumental. It took me some time to get down to writing this review as I was first looking for my jaw all over Sanctus Propaganda HQ, scattered everywhere after I’d given it a first spin. ...
BAZOOKATOOTH (US) stream their debut.
Just before the May weekend BAZZOOKATOOTH from Nashville, Tennessee gave the world their debut recordings. This three piece play hardcore punk, that can loosely be associated with Blag Flag or the likes. Male/female vocals, some punk chaos here and there that gives way to thrashy guitars. Well played, and really enjoyable stuff. I would just turn the vocals up. In...
FEAR FEST kicks off in 3 weeks.
FEAR FEST 2018 also known as Punx Picnic 2018 is on 25-26 May in Prague @Modrá Vopice. The line is boasts some new comers, well known bands and three drunks from Malaysia touring Europe at the moment: Friday: PARASIT (Swe) https://www.facebook.com/parasit666/ https://parasit.bandcamp.com/ MYTERI (Swe) https://myteriswe.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/myteriswe/ APPÄRATUS (Mal) https://www.facebook.com/apparatuspunk/ https://apparatusmangel.bandcamp.com/ GRÄNSLANDET (Swe) https://granslandethc.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.facebook.com/Granslandethc/ ADRESTIA (Swe) https://adrestia.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.facebook.com/Adrestiaofficial/?ref=br_rs MÖRKHIMMEL https://morkhimmel666.bandcamp.com/...
(review) KORSFÄST – “Skarpt Läge” 12”EP
Fucking hell, this is brilliant. When your punk CV includes playing in bands like MOB 47, PROTES BENGT, DESPERAT, DISCARD and DRILLER KILLER, then your new formation must be a killer. And it is. Take a bite off each mentioned bands and you end up with the best things Scandi punk has on offer: raw sound, lots of chorus...
(review) ANATOMI 71 – Människor Som Medel 12”EP
ANATOMI 71 are from Gothenburg, Sweden and play what we all call Swedish style old school d-beat punk but once you play it you can’t resist hearing heavy Motorhead influences here and there. Which is good. Bass driven punk rock + d-beat drums is always a good recipe for a good gig. So watch out for ANATOMI 71 this...