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Sale!Zero Zero: a sadly unlamented 1990s anthology comic series published by Fantagraphics, which published some of the most batshit underground cartoonists of the time, as well as some of the smartest satirists and grossest gross-out artists. It was briefly incredible; it stopped before it ran out of steam; it was punk as fuck. Zero Zeroes: just one of those ungoogleable band names, scuppered a tad by the existence of Californian ‘70s punkas The Zeroes. But this German band are definitely their own beast - OK, there are touches of San Diego legend John Reis in their DNA (the garage-centric power chords are pure Rocket From The Crypt; the relentless drive of the guitars calls to mind the wild focus of Hot Snakes), but they’re here to make a racket their own way, and it’s scintillating. So why mention the comic? Well, aside from the similarity in the names, there’s something about this gleefully menacing racket that just feels like it draws from the same well; equal parts smart, serious, cartoonish, and drawn to a devilish sense of reckless abandon that you’ll only find if you really know where to look for it. Whether making fist-clenching punk anthems from unsolved murder cases (as they do on the rollicking ‘Tamam Shud’) or simply slapping you in the face with killer riffage and even better tunes (‘Mouth Full Of Snakes’, ‘Dark Thoughts’... actually pretty much every cut here), they’re here to make you surrender to that sweet sweet rock’n’roll. Not to labour the point about what a crappy year 2020’s been, but thanks to… well, you-know-what, I think we could all do with a bit of that in our lives right now, huh? (Drunken Sailors Records)
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Sale!"Invite Your Soul" draws influences from hardcore, punk, metal and rock taking Zero Mentality's signature sound to new levels of crushing heaviness and melodic intensity. "Invite Your Soul" is the latest offering from German hardcore sensation Zero Mentality. Expanding the sound created on their debut album "In Fear Of Forever" was never going to be an easy task, but Zero Mentality rose to the challenge and delivered 11 songs of titanic proportions that scream emotions such as hate, love, angst and hope and that musically draws influences from hardcore, punk, metal and rock taking their already signature sound to new levels of crushing heaviness and melodic intensity drawing the listener into their world and their domain. Consistent with the ever evolving sound that Zero Mentality created since their inception in 2002, "Invite Your Soul" is not only a rollercoaster ride of emotion but crosses genre borders in a way that is coherrent, new and exciting throughout this epic journey that climaxes with an instrumental that balances emotion with musical grace and power. Where others fall behind, Zero Mentality remain true to their vision of creating a blitzkrieg of styles and diversity, straining on the leash to thrust forward and keep their onslaught and quest venturing on, yet always retaining their almost pop like structured songs memorable and easy to remember. "Invite Your Soul" will be as fresh in 10 years as it is today and will contribute to the legacy of the hardcore, punk, metal and rock genres like no album before it. For fans of: Cro-Mags, Comeback Kid, Every Time I Die. Label: Demons Run Amok Entertainment
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It came out of nowhere in 1982, this punk rock/hardcore fireball with the bright yellow sleeve. In one sense, The Zero Boys' Vicious Circle was yet another example of how U.S. punk seemed to peak coast to coast that year. But unlike most coastal punk, the Zero Boys were pointing the way to a scene that could accommodate heaping helpings of melody, intelligence, and rock 'n' roll, not just turbo-charged ferocity. Vinyl version contains a coupon that for a limited time allows you to download MP3 audio files of the recordings. "From 1979 into ‘83, the Indianapolis based ZBs were the finest hardcore blitz in the Midwest if not all the lower 48 states. Proof is Vicious Circle and the two decades since of copyists, bootleggers, practitioners and reunion concert pogoers. Though before and after that LP’s 1982 release they recorded the Livin’ in the 80’s 7”, songs for three comps and released the post-mortem History Of... cassette revealing their transformation into a toured band warming to the metaphysical and their demise while still waving torches of rock ‘n’ roll panache. When the Ramones lost it, the Zero Boys found it; Adding a slam brigade fist to the Blitzkrieg Beat. The Zero Boys managed to come with one of the best early 80's punk records, or one of the best records ever, period. Between Vicious Circle and History Of, the entire recorded output of this legendary Midwest punk band’s original line up is, finally, collected." -Culminated from liner notes written by Jack Rabid and Eric Weddle Label: Secretly Canadian Barcode: 8435008876333
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Out of stockIt came out of nowhere in 1982, this punk rock/hardcore fireball with the bright yellow sleeve. In one sense, The Zero Boys' Vicious Circle was yet another example of how U.S. punk seemed to peak coast to coast that year. But unlike most coastal punk, the Zero Boys were pointing the way to a scene that could accommodate heaping helpings of melody, intelligence, and rock 'n' roll, not just turbo-charged ferocity. From 1979 into ‘83, the Indianapolis based ZBs were the finest hardcore blitz in the Midwest if not all the lower 48 states. Proof is Vicious Circle and the two decades since of copyists, bootleggers, practitioners and reunion concert pogoers. "Though before and after that LP’s 1982 release they recorded the Livin’ in the 80’s 7”, songs for three comps and released the post-mortem History Of... cassette revealing their transformation into a toured band warming to the metaphysical and their demise while still waving torches of rock ‘n’ roll panache. When the Ramones lost it, the Zero Boys found it; Adding a slam brigade fist to the Blitzkrieg Beat. The Zero Boys managed to come with one of the best early 80's punk records, or one of the best records ever, period. Between Vicious Circle and History Of, the entire recorded output of this legendary Midwest punk band’s original line up is, finally, collected." -Culminated from liner notes written by Jack Rabid and Eric Weddle (Secretly Canadian Records)
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From 1979 into 1983, the Indianapolis based Zero Boys were the finest hardcore blitz in the Midwest if not all the lower 48 states. Proof is "Vicious Circle" and the two decades since of copyists, bootleggers, practitioners and reunion concert pogoers. Though before and after that LP's 1982 release they recorded the "Livin' In The '80s" 7", songs for three comps and released the post-mortem "History Of..." cassette revealing their transformation into a toured band warming to the metaphysical and their demise while still waving torches of rock 'n' roll panache. Those tracks not on the "Vicious Circle" LP all appear on this collection. Vinyl version includes a coupon that for a limited time allows you to download MP3 audio files of the recordings. Label: Secretly Canadian Records <iframe style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1317788977/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="https://zeroboys.bandcamp.com/album/history-of">History Of... by ZERO BOYS</a></iframe>
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Seattle punk legends ZEKE return with the first new recordings in over 4 years. "Ride Hard Ride Free" contains two tracks laced with ZEKE's signature mix of turbo-charged thrash-punk and Motörhead possessed rock n' roll and provides the first taste of ZEKE's new album, which will be released later this year. In 2022, ZEKE was unexpectedly reborn with founding members Blind Marky Felchtone (vox/guitar) and Donny Paycheck (drums) returning to the drum kit after 18 years. They went into the studio with Jason Freeman (bass) and Jeff Hiatt (guitar), they were with ZEKE before and got back in, to record a new album. The first single "Ride Hard Ride Free" is everything you've come to expect - or want to hear from ZEKE. A full-on thrasher celebrating speed in more ways than one, "Ride Hard Ride Free" has a very sharp style, with the band takes cues from old Motörhead rlffs, then fusing it with hardcore punk roughage. A modern ZEKE classic. They tie in here stylistically with "Death Alley". Produced by Jeff McNulty (Screamers, Blöödhag, Hell Bent For Letters) at Soundhouse in Seattle, WA, and mastered by Joe Bozzi at Bernie Grundmann in Los Angeles, CA Cover photo by Mike Mitchell. The tracks are not available on Spotify, Apple Music and other digital platforms. ZEKE recently completed a successful West Coast tour. The band also has a number of high-profile European performances scheduled in the coming months, including Sjock Festival in Belgium and appearances at Pitfest in the Netherlands and Sardina Fest in Spain. The group will return to America later this year. Ride with ZEKE! - Zeke are the dive bar that's survived onslaughts of gentrification, knowing that the charm of lawless riffing and broken bottles never fades. - Pichfork Label: Hound Gawd! Records
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First time on vinyl ever, remastered in 2023. This LP shows Zeke live ... raw, wild, untamed and uncensored. If you’ve seen Zeke before, you know that these guys can be a total beast on stage. This LP offers a bunch of killer live recordings to make it sound like the band is playing in your kitchen: loud, fast and furious. You know that Zeke are the real purveyors of speed rock and roll and that can’t be better heard than here. The LP includes some of their their best songs including tracks from ‘Super Sound Racing’, ‘Flat Tracker’, ‘Kicked in the Teeth’, ‘Dirty Sanchez’ and ‘Death Alley’ recorded in different venues from Seattle to Las Vegas to Minneapolis. One of the other special treats this LP offers is it includes two very rare studio tracks that are pretty hard to find. 26 tracks in all with top not production. 1. Kill The King 2. Let's Go 02:22 3. Season Of The Witch 01:21 4. Devils Island 5. Ramirez 6. Mert 7. King Of Lynnwood 8. Malibu 9. Highway Star 10. West Seattle Acid Party 11. Twisted 12. Slut 13. Overkill 14. Flat Tracker 15. Automatic 16. Fuck All Night 17. Revolution 18. Dogfight 01:06 19. Wanna Fuck 20. Out Of Love 21. Holly 750 / T-500 / Mainline 22. Slut / Mountain Man / Arkansas Man / Eyes Of Satan 23. Don't Give A Fuck 24. Schmidt Value Pack 25. 302 Cubic Inch V-8 Powered Blues 26. Ride With Zeke / Lawson Label: Improved Sequence
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Out of stockΜπάντες σαν τους Zegota αποτελούν το αίμα του hardcore της επόμενης γενιάς: η μουσική τους είναι επιβλητική και εμπνευσμένη, με κοφτερές αιχμές και αρκετά πρωτοποριακή ώστε να εντάσσει το συγκρότημα σε καινούρια μουσική υποκατηγορία. Οι στίχοι, ομοίως, πολιτικοποιημένοι και έντονοι, ειλικρινείς και γεμάτοι θετικά μηνύματα. (Stonehenge)
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Out of stockZBOMBARDOWA LALECZKA, a band from Poznań,active in the years 1983-1986 and emerged from the earlier formations of MAŁY BRZYDAL and KBW. It was one of the few groups operating in Poland whose character clearly indicated inspiration from British peace-punk. Echoes of Poison Girls, Crass or Flux Of Pink Indians penetrated their own view of music and message. Another characteristic element that distinguished the band was its composition, which differed from the standard of the time. In the first half of the 1980s, there were only a few punk or post-punk bands with women in the line-up (including FORNIT, ATAK, TILT, BIALE WULKANY, BIKINI, KONTROLA W., DZIECI KAPITAN KLOSS and the aforementioned KBW). For many people, the performances of ZOMBARDOWANA LALECZKA with the vocalist Gertruda were the first contact with strong female vocals in a native punk band The group's message was no less important than the music. It was a direct protest against war, militarism and violence. As reality shows, today, unfortunately, it will again sound exceptionally up-to-date and shocking. The band's poignant lyrics and music were complemented by graphic accents created by them - collages, posters or the band's fanzine distributed at concerts. Unfortunately, despite the huge potential, the band never managed to enter the studio. They did not live to see any record or cassette release, and the only trace they left behind was the cassette compilation "Róbrege '85", which included the song "Children die first". The same number, registered during the performance in Jarocin '85, was used in Piotr Łazarkiewicz's film "Wave". Both festivals were certainly the most important events in the history of the band, and thanks to them, the memory of the group had the opportunity to survive despite the lack of releases. A photo session for one of the first issues of the "Wprost" magazine from 1983 is also worth noting. In addition to the aforementioned cassette compilation and recording in the legendary film "Wave", poor quality concert recordings were also circulating among the fans. This release double fills an important gap in the history of punk in the 80s. The band Zbombardowana Laleczka not only debuts on the album, but also after 37 years, their full material will sound in good quality, previously unavailable, for the first time. Recordings recorded during a performance on the big stage (for which the band qualified without sending an application cassette!) are 95% recordings from the console, and with the transfer from the original reel-to-reel tape and mastering in the invaluable Studio As One, the whole thing sounds great and we are sure,that this disc will give the band, their rightful place in the history of the Eastern Bloc punk movement. Due to the historical value, we decided to include the band's full performance on the album, also with the song interrupted by the organizers due to fights in front of the stage. After about an hour's break, the band managed to present the entire programme. Traditionally, like the rest of the series of punk recordings from the festival in Jarocin presented by Warsaw Pact Records/Archiwum Trasa W-Z, the album is released with a gatefold cover and this time with two additional booklets: one with the history of the band, photos, collages and graphics and the other with a faithful reproduction of a zine released by the band in the 1980s. Comes with a 24-page booklet with information about the band and a reproduction of a zine released by Zbombardowana Laleczka in 1985. (Warsaw Pact Records)
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"A band out of London, UK that sings in Italian? Well, with over 270 nationalities living in Britain’s capital – pre-Brexit anyway – anything is possible, but it makes a unique selling point nonetheless! The band in question, Zanzara – who just released their first release ever, the “Gli Occhi Dello Stato” LP for Common People Records! Now the cover artwork might have given it away already, but Zanzara is indeed the Italian word for a mosquito. But where mosquito’s are annoying little fuckers that bite and keep on zooming in your ear, Zanzara is anything but irritating, making the kind of noise you want to hear over and over and over again! Delivering that raw, brickwall sound of the 80’s – Zanzara delivers a dozen of anthems that sound authentic, yet relevant – much alike French outfit Rixe. It’s no surprise then that the sound of these Italian Londoners is influenced by the likes of Nabat and early Klasse Kriminale (easy comparisons of course, because of the shared language), though you can easily spoon up a list of bands from the “Chaos En France”-era as well. Along with a healthy dose of nihilistic post-punk riffs, a deliberate lo-fi production and killer song structures, Zanzara delivers a fairly brilliant debut that keeps captivating over and over again – I love it! Altough “Gli Occhi Dello Stato” has been online for a while already, this physical release still caught me by surprise – in a very positive way! Released on either black (200 copies) or oxblood vinyl (100 copies) (both complimenting the colors used for the sleeve and inlay), this record is an absolute must for those who like their sound raw and unpolished, yet – or maybe because of that – close to perfection! Highly recommended!" American Oi (Common People Records)
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Out of stockYuppicide is a hardcore punk band from Brooklyn, New York City. "Shinebox" is their second LP originally released in 1993. Recorded at Don Fury's, March-June 1993 (except tracks 12, 13, 14, 15 - recorded in 1992). (Wreck Age Records)
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Out of stock"YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH were arguably the best band in Canadian hardcore. Most people credit DOA with this title but that was just because they were around longer. YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH had very few releases but every song on their releases were great." Equalizing Distort This record combines the band's only release, an 12' EP entitled "Sin", and two of its early demos from 1982 and 1983. A1 through A6 are demo 1, A7 to A9 are from demo 2, both sessions recorded and produced @ Accusonic, Toronto and remixed in Summer 1989 @ Eastern Sound. Side B is the "Sin" 12" EP from 1983, recorded in Summer 1983 @ Comfort Sound, Toronto, Ontario. (Fan Club)
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Out of stockAmazing compilation by the legendary Connecticut heroes Youth Of Today. The main feature is the ultra rare Don Fury Demo from 1986, recorded just prior to recording the debut album, "Break down the walls". Super raw versions of the album tracks, plus other bits...kind of like "Before the quarrel" by Cro Mags. On the b-side you can find the two tracks from the "Make it work" compilation released in 1985 and a great live set recorded at CBGB on 12/05/1985. History is here, it's time to break down the walls. Tracklist: Side 1 Don Fury demo 1986: 1. "Make A Change" 2. "Together" 3. "Thinking Straight" 4. "Stabbed In The Back" 5. "Break Down The Walls" 6. "Honesty" 7. "One Family" 8. "Youth Of Today" 9. "Free At Last" 10. "Shout It" 11. "Expectations" 12. "Take A Stand" 13. "We Just Might" 14. "Positive Outlook" 15. "I Have Faith" Side 2 Make It Work 7" Compilation, 1985: 1. "Take A Stand" (0:45) 2. "We Just Might Fight" (1:15) Live At CBGB 12/05/1985 3. "Expectations" (1:44) 4. "Crucial Times" (1:33) 5. "Can't Close My Eyes" (1:34) 6. "We Just Might Fight" (1:19) 7. "Youth Of Today" (2:07) 8. "I Have Faith" (1:24) 9. "Stabbed In The Back" (1:23) 10. "Stand Hard" (0:42) 11. "One Family" (2:26) 12. "Youth Crew" (2:49) (Die Hard Records/Fan Club)
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Amazing compilation by the legendary Connecticut heroes Youth Of Today. The main feature is the ultra rare Don Fury Demo from 1986, recorded just prior to recording the debut album, "Break down the walls". Super raw versions of the album tracks, plus other bits...kind of like "Before the quarrel" by Cro Mags. On the b-side you can find the two tracks from the "Make it work" compilation released in 1985 and a great live set recorded at CBGB on 12/05/1985. History is here, it's time to break down the walls. Tracklist: Side 1 Don Fury demo 1986: 1. "Make A Change" 2. "Together" 3. "Thinking Straight" 4. "Stabbed In The Back" 5. "Break Down The Walls" 6. "Honesty" 7. "One Family" 8. "Youth Of Today" 9. "Free At Last" 10. "Shout It" 11. "Expectations" 12. "Take A Stand" 13. "We Just Might" 14. "Positive Outlook" 15. "I Have Faith" Side 2 Make It Work 7" Compilation, 1985: 1. "Take A Stand" (0:45) 2. "We Just Might Fight" (1:15) Live At CBGB 12/05/1985 3. "Expectations" (1:44) 4. "Crucial Times" (1:33) 5. "Can't Close My Eyes" (1:34) 6. "We Just Might Fight" (1:19) 7. "Youth Of Today" (2:07) 8. "I Have Faith" (1:24) 9. "Stabbed In The Back" (1:23) 10. "Stand Hard" (0:42) 11. "One Family" (2:26) 12. "Youth Crew" (2:49) (Die Hard Records/Fan Club)
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Out of stockYouth Brigade is an American hardcore punk band formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1980 by the brothers Mark, Adam, and Shawn Stern. 1983's "Sound & Fury" is now considered one of the greatest punk records of all time not just because of the songs and cultural context, but because it features the hit songs "Sink With California," "Blown Away," "Men In Blue (Part 1)," and "What Will The Revolution Change." "Sound & Fury" has been remastered from the original analog tapes by Dave Gardner. New pressing now available on yellow vinyl. Label: Trust Records
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Out of stockSpare Parts is the new recording from Paris’s Youth Avoiders. The EP offers 4 new songs in the same vein as their 2014 album (also on Deranged) where the band perfected their brand of fast melodic hardcore like Career Suicide meets hook driven punk of the Red Dons. Label: Destructure Records, Build Me A Bomb Records
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Youth Avoiders' first full length is exactly the best you would have expected after their different E.P's. These 5 guys combine great songwriting with great sense of melody and catchiness. This first album is made of 11 songs and the band hasn't feared to explore new things, more complex structures without loosing their energy and straightforwardness. The result is an urgent and solid record. This is the third Youth Avoiders' release on Destructure and like the "Time Flies" e.p it's a corelease with Build me a Bomb. 4th press black vinyl, sleeve printed on reverse board (Destructure Records)
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"Relentless" is the long awaited YOUTH AVOIDERS second album. The five years between this new full lenght and their debut have been really intense for the band, made of constant live appearances everywhere around the globe. Intensity is the trademark of YOUTH AVOIDERS, "Relentless" is the fruit of a five days session in the Normandy countryside studio Swan Sound. To keep it simple, "Relentless" is YOUTH AVOIDERS making what they have done so good so far but even better : catchy riffing, rich melodies, inexhaustible drumming, sharp vocals... The band has also raised the tempo, these 11 songs go at an unrestrained pace. "Relentless" well bears its name ! Label: Destructure Records
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Sale!“Toisten Todellisuus” compiles two 7”s by Helsinki, Finland’s YLEISET SYYT: their self-titled EP, originally released in 2019, and 2021’s “Umpikujamekanismi”. Despite members playing in well-known underground Finnish bands like KOHTI TUHOA and FORESEEN, YLEISET SYYT has flown under the radar in the Anglophone world, with only a small fraction of their records’ tiny pressings making it outside Finland. Fortunately for you, the hardcore fanatics at Sorry State and La Vida Es Un Mus have our ears to the ground, and we agreed that a band this killer deserves a much wider audience. YLEISET SYYT’s sound is both blistering and anthemic, moving nimbly from full-throttle rippers like “Hygieeninen Ruumis” to tracks like “Hyväntekijä” and “Luovan Keskiluokan Takapihalla,” whose big chorus hooks could have anchored a Riot City or No Future A-side. The combination of ferocious performances and songwriting chops might remind you of older Finnish bands like LAMA, MELLAKKA, and APPENDIX, but MINOR THREAT, THE FIX, and NECROS are equally apt comparisons. If you like your early 80s-style hardcore tightly-wound, razor-sharp, and bristling with hooks, you’re gonna love “Toisten Todellisuus” as much as we do (Daniel Lupton) (La Vida Es Un Mus)
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Out of stockHeavily influenced by The Ramones and The Damned, Los Yaps had been shredding around Mexico since the early 80s. At that time punk began to penetrate the marginalized areas of Mexico City and the band started to practice even though they did not know how to play an instrument. Over the years YAPS changed several line ups but still they crated this unique sound leading them to tour with Total Chaos and open up for main acts such as Ramones, GBH, Exploited, Eskorbuto and many more. This LP includes the “s/t” 7” from 1988 and the “Tu Sentencia” LP from 1990. Mexican Punk at its best! Released in cooperation with the original members and the sole rights’ holders (BAM BAM DISCOS) (Radiation Records)
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Out of stockOfficial re-press of probably the best Yacöpase LP. Nothing can be faster than Hamburg's top turboboner speed herb violence master. They've been delivering stop-and-go hyperblasts of fast-paced hardcore rage for more than 25 years. The real key of how the formula short + fast + loud should be handled is all here. Remastered and the artwork has been reworked. (Power It Up Records)
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Out of stockThe first Yacöpsae demo on vinyl. 21 songs from the very early phase of the Hamburg "Punk/ Powerviolence" institution recorded someone in `91. So duo is still active here. At that time probably the most brutal answer to the "Abstürzenden Brieftauben". This historical document contains a thick full color booklet with unpublished pictures, liner notes and other anecdotes. (Power It Up Records)