April 24, 2016
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John and Kyle bring you a packed episode filled with punk/hardcore discussion. These guys have endless knowledge and passion for music and, in this episode, it shows through. They share a lot of news, updates, and spend some time just chatting about the scene. If you're in to music, you're going to want to listen.
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NEWS
Burn will returning with a new EP titled “...From The Ashes” on July 15th through Bridge Nine. A stream of the effort is currently available via Noisey. Frontman Chaka Malik says “Burn has so much left to share that it was inevitable that we would regroup at some point in time. With the flames stoked high in our personal lives, the intensity and passion that makes us who we are as a band needs to come to light once again.” Preorders are now available at b9store.com
SUMAC (Baptists, exIsis, etc.) have announced a May/June west coast/southwest tour, coinciding with the June 10th release date of their sophomore album, “What One Becomes“.
Trap Them have finished recording their new album at God City Studio in Salem, MA with Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou handling the production duties. A fall release through Prosthetic is in the works.
The daily lineups have been revealed for the 2016 ‘This Is Hardcore Fest‘, which will take place in Philadelphia, PA from August 04th07th. Head over to www.thisishardcorefest.com.
Cruel Hand recently entered The Wild Arctic Recording Studio in Portsmouth, NH. This marks the 5th album and will be released via Hopeless Records.
Code Orange will be playing a few headlining shows around their spring tour with the Deftones:
04/30 York, PA – The Shop 05/12 Savannah, GA – Dollhouse
05/21 St. Louis, MO – Firebird 05/23 Dekalb, IL – The House Cafe
Norma Jean have a new album being released September 9th release on Solid State Records.
A 20th anniversary edition of Integrity‘s “Humanity Is The Devil” is being pressed by Organized.
Crime Records for a ‘Record Store Day‘ (April 16th) release. As to what’s featured on this latest pressing, the label had the following to say of it: Limited color vinyl housed in a stunning five-color gatefold jacket featuring the iconic art by the legendary Pushead and layout by vocalist Dwid Hellion. This edition includes an updated version of the rare Humanity Is The Devil pamphlet, 16.5′′ x 22′′ poster, expanded artwork by Josh Bayer, and liner notes by guitarist Aaron Melnick. This version also includes the first appearance of the narrative story of Humanity Is The Devil by Frank Araca on vinyl, and will be pressed in a run of 1,000 copies.”
The date has been set for Bane‘s farewell show. It will take place at the Palladium in Worcester, MA on June 18th and feature Title Fight, Terror, Modern Life Is War, The Promise, Right Brigade, Cruel Hand, Rude Awakening and one guest TBA.
Poison The Well have announced a number of live dates, marking their first shows since their live reunion last spring. Here’s what they have booked:
06/21 New York, NY – Gramercy
06/22 Toronto, ON – Opera House
07/07 Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
07/08 Pomona, CA – The Glass House
07/09 Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
Thursday, Quicksand, Deafheaven, Etc. Set For 2016 ‘The Wrecking Ball ATL’. Drive Like Jehu, L7, CIV, Burn, Gorilla Biscuits, American Nightmare and more also booked SUMAC (Baptists, exIsis, etc.) have debuted “Rigid Man” from their upcoming album “What One Becomes“. That effort will see a June 10th release date on Thrill Jockey Records and was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge. You can preorder it now at Thrilljockey.com.
RLYR will drop their debut album “Delayer” on June 17th through Magic Bullet Records. The outfit are comprised of Trevor de Brauw (Pelican), Steven Hess (Locrian) and Colin DeKulper (Bloodiest, exRussian Circles).
The release of Vanishing Life‘s debut album got sidetracked in the whole Collect Records mess, but it looks as though the group are putting the pieces back together. The band have just signed a deal with Dine Alone Records for the release of the effort, as well as a new EP for their song “Exile“, which will hit stores this weekend.
HOUSECLEANING/LISTENER QUESTION
First race of the season is in the books
“John and Kyle,
Great to hear a new episode guys! My favorite show to date for sure. A question I've had for you guys that I've been wanting to ask for a while is whether or not either of you actually listen to music when putting in miles on the bike? I definitely refrain from plugging in when riding singletrack most importantly due to just being aware of other trail users, but when it comes to gravel or road riding, are tunes a necessary component for your training? Finally, thanks for the tip on Achilles! Super sweet stuff. Take care guys.
Grant”
RECORD REVIEW
World Be Free – 'The AntiCircle'
Released: February 5 2016 – Revelation Records
World Be Free's story began in the fall of 2014, when Scott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive), Joe Garlipp (Envy), Andrew Kline (Strife), and Sammy Siegler (Judge, CIV, Rival Schools) met monthly to write classicinfluenced, melodic and positive hardcore. All of this developed without a label, budget or any mention to the outside world. When Siegler scored some recording time at Hurley, they flew in Arthur Smilios (Gorilla Biscuits, CIV) to cover on bass and hustled into the studio. Vogel and Terror bandmate Nick Jett then tracked vocals at Jett's studio, passing the ball to Walter Schreifels (Rival Schools, Quicksand, Gorilla Biscuits) for one final guest spot.
With their album finished and its release fast approaching, Top 5 – Primal Reaction Records. Something about these 5 records speaks to that dark place in your soul. Pure raw aggression and power..
UNBROKEN – Life Love Regret – 1994 New Age Records
Life. Love. Regret. is everything that hardcore is. It is the heart, the soul, the sound, and the attitude. The music is loud and in your face, but most importantly, passion is put at the top. This album is a monument by a monolithic band. From the crushing riff and sinister notes at the beginning of "D4" to the ending feedback in the nine minute "Curtain."
Breather Resist – Only In The Morning – March 25, 2003 Deathwish Inc
Breather Resist formed in 2002 and recorded 8 songs, 4 of which were on handmade demos. These 8 songs became their first EP, "Only in the Morning", released on Deathwish, Inc.. Their first LP, Charmer, was released on Jade Tree Records in October 2004, having been produced by Kurt Ballou. In December 2005, lead singer Steve Sidoni left the group; Buried Alive – Death Of Your Perfect World – April 20, 1999 Victory Produced by Steve Evetts at Trax East Studios. It is the band's only album with Jesse Muscato on drums.
CURSED – I – February 23, 2005 Deathwish Inc
Formed in 2001 a year after the breakup of The Swarm aka Knee Deep in the Dead. Known for their trademark nihilistic and dystopian lyrical themes, stark classic horror imagery and loud, abrasive live shows.
Integrity – Those Who Fear Tomorrow – 1991 Overkill Records
Integrity's For Those Who Fear Tomorrow is a hardcore juggernaut that has lurked in infamy for over 15 years. Recorded in 1991, For Those Who Fear Tomorrow is often credited as on of the first true metalcore" albums. While hardcore crossover bands like the Cro Mags and Corrosion of Conformity had existed before Integrity, few were prepared for the world Integrity brought to life with their debut album. FTWFT's razor sharp metallic edges, driving hardcore verses, and gloomy breakdowns set a stage for one of hardcore's most messianic and charismatic front men: Dwid Hellion. The album has been issued in close to 10 different editions and formats. It has never received proper distribution or promotion, but it has survived: a truly bastardized child of hardcore, metal, and a darkness of the soul.
BUMPER MUSIC SEGMENTS
Intro: Minor Threat ‘Out Of Step’
News: UNBROKEN ‘D4’
Housekeeping: Breather Resist ‘Just Do It’
Record Review: World Be Free ‘Shake The Ghost’
Primal Records: Cursed ‘1974’
Outro: Integrity ‘Micha those who fear tomorrow’
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