Something different today!

I'm busy with a lot of things lately. Most of all work unfortunately but also with this:

So far we couldn't find any local support but we're still working on it.
If you know someone get in touch.
For more info and updates go here.

both bands have the following new records available for pre-order here.





or get their earlier material from GIHC:

Social Damage - both demos 7"

Raw Justice - we don't need your friends 7"

Not long after this will be happening:

more soon...

Storming through the age of Quarrel

You probably already know but if you don't now you do.
German dates for the Judge euro tour 2014 with Cro-Mags

See you at one or maybe all of those shows.

 

Sectarian Violence announce Upward Hostility LP & euro tour

SECTARIAN VIOLENCE is not only a bad ass name for a band they also shred everything to bits! I love that 7" they dropped last year and now they have a full length and another euro tour up their sleeves.

Here's the info from their blog:

Sectarian Violence will be releasing an LP titled "Upward Hostility" on Grave Mistake Records in America and Carry The Weight Records in Europe in March 2013. The ten new songs were recorded on warm, two-inch tape by Kevin Bernstein of Developing Nations Studios in Baltimore, MD at the tail end of the band's US tour last summer.

The record will be released just in time for the band's "Upward Hostility European Tour" hitting England, France, Spain and Portugal in March & April. The title track of the LP is available for preview on the Sectarian Violence Bandcamp:

Grave Mistake have this to say about the LP

GRAVE060: SECTARIAN VIOLENCE "Upward Hostility" LP

For a band with members in three different countries, SECTARIAN VIOLENCE seem to stay busier than most bands that live in the same city! After releasing their debut 7" last year, I was stoked to hear that the band was planning on releasing an LP for 2013. You may have gotten a little sneak preview if you picked up their "Conflict of Interest" demo this summer, but we've got ten blistering new tracks that should be out in time for their European tour this March/April! CARRY THE WEIGHT records will be handling a European pressing.

Carry The Weight have this to say:

So the SECTARIAN VIOLENCE 'Upward Hostility' LP is getting closer to release. We can't wait to unleash these 10 tracks of Straight Edge fury. Pre orders will begin in a couple of weeks. The LP will be out for their European tour in March/April.

And while we're on the topic of the always great Grave Mistake Records here's another LP I'm siked for:

GRAVE061: 86 MENTALITY "Goin' Nowhere Fast" LP

I've been talking about this reissue for a WHILE now ... but guess what? The damn thing has been sent off to the pressing plant, so it's officially going to happen! With both of 86 MENTALITY'S "S/T" 7" and "On the Loose" 7" out of print for some time now, we figured the easiest thing to do to keep this material in print would be to press it on one convenient 12"! This release will contain not only the tracks from those two EPs, but all of the extra tracks (demo track, OTL bonus tracks, covers) that appeared on the CD collection from 2005. So while there is no previously unreleased material, we've got a handful of songs seeing vinyl for the first time! We also plan to have some updated layout tweaks and liner notes, and the entire 12" has been remastered by Dan at Mammoth Sound, and sounds better than ever!

Mindset euro tour

Most people probably know already but just in case you don't.

XXX STRAIGHT EDGE XXX

Hearts still beat

The OUTSPOKEN Tour is getting closer. First dates have been confirmed via the MAD site. German dates only so far and on each they will be supported by Suffer Survive.

 

13.10. Dresden, tba w/ Suffer Survive

15.10. Saarbrücken, Garage w/ Suffer Survive

19.10. Weinheim, Cafe Central w/ Suffer Survive

03.11. Berlin, tba w/ Suffer Survive

 

I am well aware of the controversy concerning this tour. Mike Hartsfield and Travis Guichard being the only original members of the current line up while at least John Coyle's voice was integral to their sound. A lot of people think that this won't make for a memorable live experience. Also the fact of a bigger booking agency taking care of the tour doesn't help it either. I admit being concerned about what it will be like but still am looking forward to see them live.

I don't know about you but when I got into hardcore in the early 90s they were one of the best bands around. I loved them to bits and their music and lyrics mattered to me and shaped my idea of what hc is or should be more than any of its originators. Outspoken were my here and now. They represented the current state of affairs, dealing with things that I was trying to figure out myself.

And they never toured europe before so I never had the chance to see them live before they went on hiatus. The Discography is out for quite a while already so I don't think they come over to sell some more of those. Also there isn't really a buzz surrounding them that they could try to cash in on. From what I know Mike just feels like doing it. And I recall him stating that he thinks Outspoken had a lot more in store when they stopped and that he would like to pursue this feeling.

What more could you ask of a re-uniting band. I say go for it and hope to catch one or the other of their shows. At least this seems a lot more honest than the whole CASH REV 25 thing.

WxD again

Somehow it eluded me until now that WOLF X DOWN prior to their UK Tour (still one date needed) in September will be heading out with Demonwomb for a (south)east european Tour. Seems like they are working their asses off more than ever. Crucial band to support!

 

RAF

Just like the aforementioned Social Distortion RISE AND FALL also start their euro tour today. Go see them if you can! I hope you don't need to know that except for one all the dates will be with Converge to make you go.

08/03: Knokke-Heist, Belgium @ Leviathan Fest w/ Oathbreaker, Verse, Soul Control, Ritual
08/04: Hannover, Germany @ Chez Heinz w/ Converge, Oathbreaker, Birds In Row
08/05: Port, UK @ Hevy Festival w/ Converge, Descendents, Madball
08/06: Paris, France @ Le Glazart w/ Converge, Birds In Row, Toxic Holocaust
08/07: Geneva, Switzerland @ L'usine w/ Converge, Birds In Row, Toxic Holocaust
08/08: Munchen, Germany @ Feierwerk w/ Converge, Birds In Row, Toxic Holocaust
08/09: Wien, Austria @ Szene w/ Converge, Birds In Row, Darkest Hour
08/10: Jaromer, Czech Republic @ Brutal Assault Festival w/ Converge
08/11: Karlsuhe, Germany @ Stadtmitte w/ Converge, Birds In Row
08/12: Ieper, Belgium @ Ieper Fest w/ Converge, Bolt Thrower

 

Still in another state of mind

Social Distortion! Oh yeah! After more than 30 years this band is still able to release great records and their last one Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes is no exception. I have to admit that at first I didn't think too much of that record but that was well after I order both versions of the LP. So I thought: "Great. Now I'll get two copies of a record that's no good." But once they arrived I had to give it another try because I've had bad experiences with good records on CD before and.... Lo and behold! This one was no different. I can't put my finger on what it is but once the needle hit the grooves I was sold. That record is so good. Of course in a different way from the last one but in its own category it's as good. If you don't believe me maybe try this new video of theirs or go buy the fucking LP. Everything else is bullshit. Well, except for demo tapes.



For more details on the clip go check out the SWNK post. They also have some Tickets to give away for their european Tour that starts today.

August 3rd - Blackpool, UK @ Rebellion Festival
August 6th - Århus, Denmark @ VoxHall
August 7th - Stockholm, Sweden @ Cirkus - SOLD OUT
August 8th - Stockholm, Sweden @ Cirkus
August 10th - Eschwege, Germany @ Open Flair Festival – SOLD OUT
August 11th - Püttlingen, Germany @ Rocco del Schlacko
August 12th - Rothenburg, Germany @ Taubertal Festival
August 14th - Hamburg, Germany @ Stadtpark
August 16th - Hasselt, Belgium @ Pukkelpop
August 17th - Luedinghausen, Germany @ Area 4
August 18th - Grosspoesna, Germany @ Highfield
August 19th - Tilburg, Netherlands @ 013 – WIN TICKETS ON SWNK
August 21st - Dublin, Ireland @ The Academy
August 22nd - Glasgow, Scotland @ The Garage
August 24th - Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
August 25th - Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
August 26th - Paris, France @ Rock En Seine
August 29th - Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex 457
August 31st - Wiesen, Austria @ Two Days a Week
September 1st - Konstanz, Germany @ Rock Am See
September 2nd - Bologna, Italy @ I-Day Festival

 

Negative Punch

I was recently informed that NEGATIVE APPROACH are coming over for a european Tour in October of this year and they will be accompanied on all dates by the fabulous PUNCH. Nice package! There are no dates set yet but there are rumours of an Oct. 5th date kicking off the tour in Berlin. Stay tuned for updates.

Vicious! Definitely vicious!!

Today I got reminded that the ZERO BOYS european tour is in full swing. While I will be crying many a river because I can't make it to any of their shows you should really go out of your way to catch them while they're still here. Don't let your Amphetamin Addiction make you sleep on this?!

25.07.2012 GER-Karlsruhe, Alte Hackerei
26.07.2012 BEL-Opvijk (Brussels), Nijdrop
27.07.2012 NED-Amsterdam, Melkweg
28.07.2012 ESP-Badalona,Estraperlo Club
29.07.2012 ESP-Madrid, Grutta 77
30.07.2012 ITA-Monza,F.O.A. Boccaccio
31.07.2012 SUI-Luzern, Sedel
01.08.2012 GER-Tübingen, Epplehaus
02.08.2012 GBR-London, Boston Arms Music Room
03.08.2012 GBR-Blackpool, Rebellion Festival
04.08.2012 GBR-Nottingham, tba
07.08.2012 GER-Essen, Panic Room
09.08.2012 NOR-Oslo, Gamla
10.08.2012 SWE-Gothenborg, Way Out West Festival w/ ADOLESCENTS
11.08.2012 DEN-Copenhagen, Stengade12
12.08.2012 GER-Hamburg, Hafenklang

They're the Meatmen and we suck!

Another early 80s band is re-united and will tour europe in September. Anyone out there who doesn't know that yet? Dates below.

11.09. Köln – Sonic Ballroom (Germany)

12.09. Amsterdam – Winston (Netherlands)

18.09. München – Backstage (Germany)

20.09. Milano – Xm24 (Italy)

21.09. Bologna – Lofi (Italy)

23.09. Wien – Arena (Austria)

25.09. Ulm – Beteigeuze (Germany)

26.09. Karlsruhe – Alte Hackerei (Germany)

Quick fix - sick steal

Shamelessly stolen from SWNK. If you follow that preceding link you will be able to check out a Sick Fix song if you don't know what you're dealing with here. I for one am not too siked about the Band but would most definitely go check them out if I had the time to. So if you can go see them. Seems like quite a few droogs are into that Band. Might make for a god show.

 

Washington DC’s straightedge powerhouse SICK FIX have just wrapped up their debut LP ‘Vexed’ which is set to be released this upcoming July on A389 Recordings.


Recorded by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations (Baltimore, MD), ‘Vexed’ comes loaded with twelve tracks of fast and crushing, pissed off female fronted hardcore.

Formed in 2006, SICK FIX released a self titled 7″ (Third Party Records) which was followed by a self released tour demo in 2009. Sharing members with other active regional bands (such as MAGRUDERGRIND, LOTUS FUCKER, NATURAL LAW and COKE BUST) may have hindered SICK FIX from being overly active in the past. However, the band will be making their debut overseas appearance this summer joining COKE BUST on select European tour dates!

SICK FIX UPCOMING SHOWS

06/15 Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Artspace

EUROPEAN TOUR WITH COKE BUST

07/20 Rokycany, CZ @ Fluff Fest
07/21 Leipzeig, Germany @ Zoro
07/22 Dresden, Germany @ Chemiefabrik
07/23 Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
07/24 Malmo, Sweden @ Venue TBA
07/25 Oslo, Norway @ Blitz
07/26 Gothenburg, Sweden @ Skjul 46
07/27 Copenhagnen, Denmark @ Venue TBA
07/28 Hannover, Germany @ Korn
07/29 Munster, Germany @ Baracke
07/30 Canterbury, UK @ The Chantery Club
07/31 Leeds, UK @ Wharf Chambers
08/01 Glasgow, UK @ Nice And Sleazys
08/02 Dublin, UK @ The Pint
08/03 Galway, UK @ Venue TBA
08/04 Manchester, UK @ Krak Gallery
08/05 Birmingham, UK @ The Wagon And Horses (afternoon show)
08/05 London, UK @ The Big Takeover (evening show)

 

One - Two - Get Lewd

Check out the info on the upcoming LEWD ACTS euro-tour I stole from Deathwish inc.:

Though it's been rumored for awhile now it seems that Lewd Acts have been officially reactivated. After releasing the brilliant "Black Eyed Blues" album in 2009, the band abruptly went on hiatus while on tour in 2010. Since then, Lewd Acts members have been active in bands Loma Prieta, Griever, and more.

Here are the latest dates, more coming soon:

08/03: Hasselt, Belgium @ Muziekodroom
08/05: Port, UK @ Hevy Festival
08/08: Vienna, Austria @ Venster
08/11: Berlin, Germany @ K19

Maybe we get a little more of the below, haha. Well, I saw them 2 times on their break-up tour through europe in 2010  and was pretty impressed by the energy they put into their live-set. The music is intense as it is but combined with their on stage ferocity it definitely is something you don't wanna miss.

Get into it!!