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

 

VAX over the UK

My friends in WOLF X DOWN will be visiting the UK for a few dates in September and still need help with a show on their way home either in South England or anywhere in between the UK and their home base.

Sep. 11th - CinePalace - Kortrijk // Belgium
Sep. 12th - The Bull & The Gate - London
Sep. 13th - The Three Cranes - Sheffield
Sep. 14th - Arc Studios - Glasgow
Sep. 15th - The Croft - Bristol
Sep. 16th - somewhere southern UK or on our way back home. get in touch! wolfxdown@riseup.net

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.

Reigning the East Coast

The Mighty OATHBREAKER are going to teach all you wimps at the US East Coast a lesson in heavy Hardcore. Attendance mandatory. Crucial lecture! ;)

Seriously now. Go check them out!! They are awesome!

 

 

BLONDEVO

Why oh why is this package not touring europe but the US in September? BLONDIE and DEVO on one night? Awesome!

Sept. 07 -Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste. MichelleSept. 08 - Ridgefield, WA - Sleep Country Amp

Sept. 10 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
Sept. 11 - Saratoga, CA - Mountain Winery
Sept. 12 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
Sept. 14 - Citrus Heights, CA - Sunrise Marketplace
Sept. 15 - Newport Beach, CA - Taste of Newport
Sept. 18 - Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek
Sept. 19 - Houston, TX - Arena Theatre
Sept. 21- Tampa, FL - Stadium Green Iguana
Sept. 22 - St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amph.
Sept. 25 - Carmel, IN - Center for Performing Arts
Sept. 26 - Chicago, IL - The Chicago Theatre


And brooklynvegan didn't just share the above information. They also posted 2 video clips and mentioned that the both of them released new music in the past few years. How could that have passed me by? Maybe I was working too much? Haha! So now there are 3 more releases of old legends on my wantlist one each for the last two years and one from this year:

Devo - something for everybody LP 2010

Blondie - panic of girls LP 2011

Patti Smith - banga LP 2012

Well, while downloading the covers from discogs I realized that I did see the Devo record in some record store. Can someone tell me why I didn't pick it up?

At least I recently got this fresh platter. Not exactly old legends but hey... who didn't doesn't like Sleater Kinney?

Wild Flag -s/t 2011 LP

Devo and Patti Smith providing the best artwork with Wild Flag being to arty and Blondie just plain ugly. Sorry.

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)

 

Wolf X Down need your help

This is what they had to say on their facebook profile:


SCANDINAVIA TOUR MMXII!
Still bummed that we can't make it to Motala Fest this August, that's why we decided to play a small Scandinavia trip instead.

We still need some help to fill the dates, check that out and get in touch! wolfxdown@riseup.net

05.07. @Schaubude - Kiel (Ger)
06.07./07.07. Sweden - need help!
06.07./07.07. @Kafé 44 - Stockholm
08.07. Norway/Sweden - need help!
09.07. Gothenburg - tbc
10.07. Denmark - need help!

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!!

Black Widow

Is the title of the new BURNING LOVE 2 song 7" out on High Anxiety Records. More info here.
Available at your favorite vinyl dealer. Stream the b-side song on Brooklyn Vegan.

The song "Hateful comforts" form their upcoming LP "Rotten thing to say" is available for your listening pleasure on Alternative Press.
Stay on the lookout for its release on Southern Lord Records and meanwhile go see them live if you can. For now I only know about these North American dates but I think I heard something about a euro tour.


5/02/2012 123 Pleasant - Morgantown, WV
5/03/2012 TBA - Cleveland, OH
5/04/2012 The Funeral Home - Buffalo, NY w/ TV Freaks
6/09/2012 Silver Dollar - Rotten Thing To Say LP Release Toronto, ON w/ Purity Control
6/11/2012 TBA - Detroit, MI
6/12/2012 The Borg Ward - Milwaukee, WI
6/13/2012 TBA - Minneapolis, MN
6/14/2012 TBA - Winnipeg, MA
6/15/2012 MoSoFest - Saskatoon, SK
6/16/2012 The Palamino - Calgary, AB
6/17/2012 KOC Hall - Kelowna, BC w/ Depressing, Ratwheel
6/18/2012 Biltmore Cabaret - Vancouver, BC w/ Depressing, Baptists
6/19/2012 El Corazon - Seattle, WA *@
6/20/2012 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR *@
6/21/2012 The Mezzanine - San Francisco, CA ^@
6/22/2012 The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, CA %^@
6/23/2012 Glass House - Pomona, CA Southern Lord Showcase %@
6/24/2012 The Casbah - San Diego, CA %@
6/25/2012 Chasers - Phoenix, AZ@
6/27/2012 Club Dada - Dallas, TX &@
6/28/2012 Red 7 - Austin, TX &@
6/29/2012 Walter's - Houston, TX &@
6/30/2012 3 Ring Circus - New Orleans, LA ~@
7/01/2012 529 - Atlanta, GA ~@
7/02/2012 Kings Barcade - Raleigh, NC ~@
7/03/2012 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA ~@
7/04/2012 Talking Head at Sonar - Baltimore MD #@
7/05/2012 Radio Bar - Boston, MA #@
7/06/2012 Acheron - Brooklyn, NY #@
7/07/2012 The Barbary - Philadelphia, PA #@
7/08/2012 Blind Bob's - Dayton, OH #@
7/09/2012 Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL (NO Martyrdöd)@
7/10/2012 Borg Ward - Milwaukee, IL (BB & Enabler ONLY)@
7/11/2012 Medusa - Minneapolis, MN (BB & Enabler ONLY)@
7/13/2012 TBA - Spokane, WA@
7/14/2012 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR (BB ONLY) !@
* = w/ Poison Idea
^ = w/ Noothgrush
% = w/ Pelican
& = w/ Power Trip and Wild/Tribe
~ = w/ Dead in The Dirt
# = w/ The Secret
! = w/ Autopsy
@ = w/ Black Breath, Enabler, Martyrdod

Hang 'em if they're high in europe

Chicago Vegan Straight Edge band Noose are starting their euro tour soon. If you don't already know their two 7"es on React! Records you should definitely check out their tunes and the blog. Total early Boston rager. Fast, aggressive and uncompromising. What more could you ask for?
If you can you should go see them. I would so like to see them play but unfortunately they tour a circle with a radius of about 500km around my hometown. Major Bummer!!!


Just in time for their tour the new 7" "Depraved indifference" on Refuse Records will be ready but you can already pre-order from refuserecords@gmail.com and all you collector nerds can look forward to a special tour edition of their "The war of all against all" 7"on React! next to the special tour edition of the new platter.

Here you can read what Refuse Records had to say about the tour and 7" on another blog

Support that shit! It's crucial and you know it!!

Give + No Tolerance Tour

You must be living under a rock if you don't already know GIVE. It already took me a while to check them out but I'm glad that I did. I'm not the biggest fan of Revolution Summer Era DC Hardcore but this band really does a great Job incorporating that style into their own sound. So thank you Trapdoor-Tourz for working on their euro-tour. At the moment I can't find any official info on confirmed dates but word on the street is that they will be playing Bremen, Germany on Sept. 22nd and Münster, Germany on Sept. 23rd. Rumor also has it that they will bring No Tolerance with them. They have a 7" out on Youngblood Records that's heavily influenced by early Boston Hardcore. And I also hear some Confront in there. You can't go wrong with that.
Keep your eyes peeled