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  • The long awaited debut LP from NYC’s FLOWER “Hardly A Dream” is finally set to arrive.

    FLOWER’s tedious approach to writing/creating/drawing their debut LP was carefully thought out and the result is a monumental anarcho punk /crust record. 

    “Hardly A Dream” Takes us on a bleak journey through the dark side of society. As soon as you drop the needle a dark atmosphere is immediately created with a slow intro featuring arpeggio guitar work that builds into pummeling d-beat crust. The albums vocals then leave you with a feeling of being crushed by the ever-present weight of living through our modern world of late stage capitalism that was built on the falsehoods of the so called American dream, religious hypocrisy’s, nationalism, and the greed of humankind. 

    FLOWER take many cues from predecessors and are most often (and rightfully so) compared to NAUSEA but they also take a heavy influence from ANTISECT, SACRILEGE & other greats. The artwork has a very RUDIMENTARY PENI feel and the record comes with an amazing 24.5 X 34.75 CRASS style poster jacket. All art work was meticulously hand drawn and overseen by the guitarist Willow in true DIY style and spirit. Willow was also cool enough to draw up a special shirt for the record release featuring an alternative PROFANE EXISTENCE backprint!

    CLICK HERE TO PRE ORDER LP

    CLICK HERE TO PRE ORDER LP WITH SHIRT

    CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW THE ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY AT THE PROFANE EXISTENCE BANDCAMP

    FLOWER will be on tour from January 2nd to the 13th

    2nd New Brunswick

    3rd Asheville

    4th Greenville

    5th Birmingham

    6th New Orleans

    7th Hattiesburg

    9th Gainesville

    10th Atlanta

    11th Durham

    12th Richmond

    13th Philadelphia 

    PO BOX 7903 PITTSBURGH PA 15216

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  • Finally, the third LP from AGNOSY has arrived! 

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    Dark, heavy, galloping crust from the streets of London. AGNOSY is back to present us with a ferocious beast of an album that can only be forged by the anger and frustration of living in today’s world. “When Daylight Reveals The Torture” aggressively attacks evils such the current rise of fascism and animal abuse. It intelligently and passionately touches on the Afrin invasion and the revolution in Rojava and shows nothing but utter disgust toward the arrogance of humankind’s lust for greed and power that will inevitably lead us down paths of war and environmental devastation.

    AGNOSY – Live at SCUMFEST in London. 2011

    While lyrically AGNOSY are much more politicly straight forward this time around than on previous releases, musically they have expanded on their sound to create a dark and moody atmosphere while at the same time staying crust as fuck. To say they know what they are doing would be an understatement from this band of vets whose members have played in HIATUS, HEALTH HAZARD, and BEGINNING OF THE END.

    Long galloping intros are followed up by traditional d-beat, fierce solo’s are then meet with vicious vocals and pulverizing bass in a brilliant recording captured by Lewis Johns at The Ranch Production House and was mastered by Brad Boatright at Portland’s legendary Audiosiege. We then pressed on deluxe heavyweight 150-gram vinyl,  printed on reverse board jackets, and included an 11in x 22in gatefold insert to bring you a high quality and truly epic record.  

    Click this link to buy AGNOSY “When Daylight Reveals the Torture” Vinyl

    Click this link Stream or Download from our BANDCAMP page

    PROFANE EXISTENCE – PO BOX 647 – HUNTINGTON WV – 25711 – UNITED STATES
  • The legendary crust classic is now available once again!

    Authorized and released in cooperation with MISERY, S.D.S., & MCR Japan & Remastered by Jack Butcher at Enormous Door Studio we are beyond proud to make one one the most rare and sought after crust records available  once again.

    Fuck the scavengers charging punks exuberant amounts of cash on ebay and discogs. We worked meticulously with both bands and with Jack at Enormous door to bring you an updated version that kicks major audio ass while maintaining the original authenticity. 

    Released on deluxe 150 gram vinyl. With an 11×11 inner sleeve. Black Paper Jacket. Reverse Board Jacket.

    Feel free to Stream or Download at our Bandcamp page – HERE

    Buy a physical copy of the Vinyl from our webstore – HERE

    Check out Terminal Sound Nuisance for an outstanding review of the original LP. The review gives insight on not only the music but the records long lasting impact on crust music and why it remains so important to this day. – http://terminalsoundnuisance.blogspot.com/2013/06/misery-sds-pain-in-suffering-future.html
    S.D.S.
    MISERY

    Earlier this year we re-issued this legendary LP and sold over 950 copies in just 4 short months. For this second pressing we pressed 490 copies on Krystal Clear & 485 on Grey Vinyl with Black Mist.

    Crystal Clear (Bullet belt no included)
    Grey With Black Mist (Bullet belt no included)
    PROFANE EXISTENCE – PO BOX 647 – HUNTINGTON WV – 25711
    UNITED STATES
  • Stench crust the way it was meant to be played!

    The UK crust scene of the 1980’s inspired band after band but no other band has ever reincarnated the sound of that time as well as SWORDWIELDER. Quite simply if you like crust, then this the album you have waited decades for.

    Package includes- 
    LP pressed on deluxe 150-gram vinyl. 
    Reverse board jacket 
    Printed inner sleeve 
    11×17 poster

    Stream album for free or download for a small fee here – https://profaneexistence.bandcamp.com/album/swordwielder-system-overlord-lp

    Buy Vinyl here – https://profaneexistence.bandcamp.com/album/swordwielder-system-overlord-lp

    Review by Craig Hayes from “Your Last Rites”… 
    Swordwielder – System Overlord 
    Heavyweight punk fanatics take note: System Overlord is a fucking triumph. The long-awaited sophomore album from Gothenburg stenchcore band Swordwielder is a brooding behemoth, constructed from the filthiest and heftiest strains of punk and metal. System Overlord shimmers with apocalyptic visions, and it’s overflowing with all the grim atmospherics and intimidating intensity that defines consummate crushing crust.

    Too much hype? No way… And no apologies, either. Swordwielder deal in definitive stenchcore on System Overlord, and much like their full-length debut, 2013’s Grim Visions of Battle, the band’s latest release is a knockout. Swordwielder’s harsh, gruff and dark sound owes a significant debt to old school icons like Amebix, Axegrinder, Deviated Instinct, and Antisect, and they mix and mangle their influences and leave ’em to rot on the battlefield.

    Plenty of hammering rage drives System Overlord tracks like “Violent Revolution,” “Savage Execution” and “Cyborgs,” and thundering epics like “Corrupt Future” and “Northern Lights” exhibit subtler strengths, mixing guttural growls and clean vocals with crashing percussion and dirge-laden riffs. Connoisseurs of corpse-dragging crust will love the brute-force belligerence of “Absolute Fear,” “Nuclear Winter,” and “Second Attack,” which rain down like merciless mortar barrages. As a rule, all of System Overlord‘s mammoth tracks chug and churn with grinding muscle, while reeking of squalor and decay.

    Swordwielder exudes tightly coiled aggression from start to finish here—songs rise from the ashes of desolation, and resounding calls for action and resistance ring loud. If you’re a fan of heavy-hitters like Fatum, War//Plague, Carnage, Zygome, Cancer Spreading or (insert your favorite hefty crust crew here), System Overlord‘s trampling tempo and strapping sound are bound to appeal.

    Crust profane existence swordwielder
  •  We are happy to announce our next new release

    WILT – “Self Titled” 

    WILT combine old school metal and crust in a perfect hybrid that very few others have ever achieved. Prepare for a LP thats equal parts galloping d-beat crust reminiscent of bands like HELLSHOCK, and INSTINCT OF SURVIVAL, meets old school death metal in the vein of BOLT THROWER, MEMORIAM (old) SEPULTURA.

     

    Here is a track from the upcoming LP

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    “Sermon for the Bootlickers”

    Despite the inculcation of helplessness within each there remains great power. Ill at ease with such makes us ill. Learn to see the hand that feeds for what it is. You’ve been fooled if you think you’ve got no power. Refuse to be reduced to a consumer you’re a human being. Define yourself by more than wealth. Define yourself as a human. You don’t need what you’re being sold. Bend your knee to no authority but your own mind. You have the power to avoid the gilded trap. Avarice is what you’re conditioned for. Break the mold discover what’s really valuable to you. 

    WILT will be on in Europe this July / August will ELECTROZOMBIES From Chile

    Wed, July 12 Hanover / Germany / Confirmed
    Thu, July 13 Bremen  
    Fri, July 14 Mulhem / Germany / Confirmed  
    Sat, July 15 Gent, Belgium / CrustPicnic / Confirmed
    Sun, July 16 Paris / France or Amsterdam / Nederland  
    July 18 North-East France or West Germany 
    July 19 Freiburg / Germany TBC 
    July 20 Winterthur / Switzerland 
    Fri, July 21 Zurich / Switzerland
    Sat, July 22 Biel / Switzerland 
    July 23 Lausanne or Geneva / Switzerland 
    July 24 Geneva / Switzerland or Grenoble france
    July 25 Treviso (or Milano or Bologna or Verona) / Italy
    July 26 Ljubljana Slovenia Confirmed
    July 27 No Sanctuary chilling day
    Fri, July 28 NoSanctuary Confirmed
    Sat, July 29 NoSanctuary Confirmed
    July 30 Ilirska Bistrica/Slovenia or Vienna/Austria or Budapest/Hungary.
    July 31 Wiena / Austrai or Budapest or / Slovakia
    August 1 Brno / Czech Republic.
    August 2 Prague / Czech Republic
    August 3 Finsterwalde / Germany TBC
    Fri, August 4 Leipzig / Germany TBC
    Sat, August 5 Berlin / Germany / confirmed
    August 6 Dresden
    August 7 Wroclaw / Poland
    August 8 Warsaw / Poland
    August 9 Poznan / Poland
    August 10 Szczecin/Poland TBC
    Fri, August 11 Rostock / confirmed
    Sat, August 12 Hamburg TBC
     

    For this in the Seattle or surrounding area you can catch WILT this Saturday April first at Highline Bar with NOOTHGRUSH from Oakland.

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0 FUTURE RUINS Kaikellaista Harmia 7” – REVIEW

  • February 18, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

future ruinsReborn from the ashes of MASSMORD, FUTURE RUINS is a massive d-beat entity of heavy driving entity of doom. Start to finish, this album is dense dark and driving. Though not quite as dynamic or dramatic as these bands, this brings to mind TRAGEDY or HIS HERO IS GONE, and this is a ripper from start to finish.
The whole albums kind of blindsided me at first listen…..I did not notice that there are a lot of subtleties that were missed until I gave this album my undivided attention. And that would be the ONLY fault that I would site about this album……that there needs to be a bit more variation in pace and tone and the breaks need to be a little more pronounced otherwise they get lost unless you are really dropping everything to listen to this record. Being that overall this is a thumbs up, its a small flaw I am willing to look beyond and say this is a great album.
“War Of Gods”, I would have to say is my favorite track on here. It has a more varied intro that the rest of the album that really stands out. Its got some nice heavy and slow dual rhythms that go back and forth from a sick siren like intro that weaves in and out of some good ol metal chugging that lead straight into their signature battle hymn that reminds me of a crusty ENTOMBED. The second track, “Kallocain” has also got some manic, intricacy goin on in the beginning that adds more depth to the albums onslaught of straightforward and constant drive. One more track I would like to note is “In The Shadow Of A Tyrant” that has all the elements of the album as a whole, but has some more doomy and almost psychedelic parts somewhat akin to bands such as KYLESA.
Packaged in a glossy digipack, this is rockin some good creepy artwork, featuring all the family favorites – claws, dragon wings, snakes, skulls, death and decay. And of course large ominous black birds in the back ground. Nice and grim. CD version is out now on POWER IT UP Records. LP releases are out on Halvfabrikat Records, Nakkeskud Records, and Social Bomb Records. (Cavewizard)
POWER IT UP / Zum Holzfelde 12 / 31226 Peine / Germany //

0 V/A What A Hell Fukushima CD – REVIEW

  • February 18, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

what a hell fukushimaThe Japanese people have gone through some of the largest natural and manmade disasters this year. There seems to be no end in sight to the after effects of the largest nuclear disaster in human history. The compilation: What a Hell Fukushima has been put together by HRP – the Human Recovery Project (based in Tokyo) – HRP is a group of DIY punks that are helping in the relief effort for the people in northeast Japan that were directly effected by the earthquake/tsunami and Fukushima. They are putting benefit shows together and bringing supplies with them for the victims.
Now with that background, this compilation is comprised of twenty-eight Japanese bands: LIFE, PINPRICK PUNISHMENT, PILVET, THE HAPPENING, DETRYTUS, FORWAAL, OUT OF TOUCH, DESPERDICIO, MIDDLE, GRIND SHAFT, RAPPA, DISKRIMINADOS, ENDZWECK, ENSLAVE, JABARA, SCREWITHIN, VELOCITYUT, LACKS, LASTLY, ATTACK SS, CHARM, DUSTPAN, ORIGIN OF (M), HAAVA, DROPEND, SEB ROBERTS, Z, and VIVISICK. All the genres are represented, every track is a rager, the Japanese do it up!
The CD includes a thick booklet with all the band’s lyrics, artwork, and contact information. What a Hell Fukushima is an excellent compilation made by really awesome people. I’m not sure what this costs or if there are many left but contact HRP and I’m sure they’ll point you in the right direction.
Killer bands, extreme music, and a good cause, what more do you want? Get this.(JasonS)
Human Recover Project / n.a.m. 4-34-1 Sagginomiya Nakano-ku / Tokyo / Japan //
hrp.diymusic[at]gmail.com

0 Andy Lefton’s Column (Originally Slated for PE #64)

  • February 17, 2012
  • by PE Admin
  • · Columns

  The mechanics of Punk Rock and it’s familiar formula have been with us for so long. So, why do you listen to punk, and what does it do for you? I suppose that question is very open ended. Meaning, people have many different approaches and explanations. The actual, physical state of a punk record is enough for me to be influenced and inspired. Influenced and inspired by what, though? I suppose the  global network of friends and family, the state of our world and how we can be more aware of our surroundings. Smarter ways to live and how to stay coherent amongst so many that are daft to their environment. Although some punk rock has been regurgitated so much, that it doesn’t even interest me anymore. This of course depends on the record. I think we all can agree on the amount of bullet belt layouts with ICBM’s protruding out of a skull has been a bit over done. I love that stuff to some degree, but the ‘assembly line’ approach to this is sometimes disheartening.

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0 V/A Illegal By Choice EP – REVIEW

  • February 17, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

illegal by choiceThis record is a benefit for the No One is Illegal/Punk Illegal organization put out by De:Nihil Records.
Basically, the No One is Illegal Network and Punk Illegal provide support for “undocumented” people who have been refused asylum in Sweden. Punk Illegal does a large DIY benefit show in Sweden that began in 2008 and is currently setting up a fund to help support No Borders activists. With that said, this 7 inch includes six tracks from six raging international bands: VICTIMS, KVOTERINGEN, DEMENZIA KOLEKTIVA, MEANWHILE, ALERT! ALERT!, and ASTA KASK. Each band has their own unique style to bring to the record and MEANWHILE does a ripping cover of RIISTETYT’s Totuus Esiin, originally put out for the Hardcore ’82 Comp. This is a really well done compilation, with a professionally done sleeve, cool art, and includes: lyrics, band info, and links to more information on No One is Illegal/Punk Illegal. The mix of amazing bands will satisfy everyone’s taste(I think it will anyway) and the cause it benefits is a worthy one. Help them out and make sure to get a copy.(JasonS)
De:Nihil Records / Larzon / Almgatan 6B / 70283 Orebro / Sweden //

1 English Dogs Play Minneapolis Tonight! (Fri. Feb. 17th)

  • February 17, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · On Tour

english dogs tour posterENGLISH DOGS bring their “FORWARD INTO BATTLE” Tour to Minneapolis… ok they are playing Station 4 and that’s in St. Paul but whatever. It’s pretty much the same thing. Coming with them are THE CASUALTIES, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, HAVOK,  and Profane’s own  IN DEFENCE. The show starts at 6:30.

0 APPALACHIAN TERROR UNIT makes it into HAILS & HORNS Magazine!

  • February 17, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · PE Records

Black sands golden ticketATU got another raging review for their Black Sands 7″.  This time they made it into Hails & Horns Magazine. The review is up on the Hails & Horns website and will run in the next printed issue. Check it out HERE!

Also in PE News copies of the ATU – Black Sands 7″ will come with a “golden ticket” (while supplies last) featuring an explanation, written by the band,  as to why the record was delayed and where to find a version of the song “The End of Complacency”  with the sample still in it. Note: this golden ticket will NOT get you a personalized tour of the Profane Existence chocolate factory. We don’t have one!

Order the 7″ HERE!

0 FESTA DESPERATO Psi Vatikanu LP – REVIEW

  • February 17, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

FestadesperadoWhat we have here, from FESTA DESPERATO, is some fucking fantastic Czech d-beat punkrock from the hills of Brno. I’m a real sucker for the heavy Discharge/Scandinavian influenced hardcore, as long as its done well, I’m fucking into it – and this is done really fucking well! The intro into the record is some spooky atmospheric sounds but as soon as the music starts the d-beat assault doesn’t let up. The vocals have that perfect subtle hint of reverb, there’s some good old guitar wankage, chugging distorted bass, and infinite disbeats. Fucking great! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this style has been d-beat to death but there are a select few that pull it off really well and FESTA DESPERATO is among them.

The Psi Vatikanu’ LP, on Insane Society Records, comes in a fold-out poster sleeve with decent “Crass-esque” collage artwork and lyrics printed in both Czech and English, as well as a black inner sleeve. The record is limited to 525 copies so don’t hold on to those pennies too long. FESTA DESPERATO also has recently had their demo tape reissued on seven-inch wax through Waking The Dead Records in Czech Republic so… check this out. Solid release.(JasonS)
INSANE SOCIETY RECORDS / P.O. Box 18 / 504 04 Novy Bydzov / Czech Republic //

0 FEAR OF EXTINCTION S/T 7” – REVIEW

  • February 17, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

Fear of ExtinctionFrom the moment I laid eyes on this record I knew this would be a record that I would thoroughly enjoy. The simplistic cover with the use of a skull made me think of various crust bands and doom themed lyrics. As soon as it kicked in the d-beat sound put me on guard since usually most of the new bands just recycle the same sound as their favorite bands without having any sort of identity for themselves. As the song progressed a little further I knew FEAR OF EXTINCTION breaks this trend by actually writing songs that distinguishes themselves as their own. Their sound is closer to SKITSYSTEM than DISCHARGE which appealed to me quite a bit as I prefer the Swedish D-beat over DISCHARGE clones any day of the week. … Continue Reading

0 EVIDENCE SMRTI s/t LP

  • February 17, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

EvidenceThis is the best crust punk record I have heard in a long time! it has everything I love about crust, Male and Female Vocals that give off a HOMOMILITIA vibe as well as a tatse of FORCA MACABRA which just those two statements alone I myself would be running out to find this slab of wax! The start builds up like it could be the intro to a TRAGEDY record but these guys are way fucking better than to use references to those dudes, these guys have there own style and are not afraid to show that they have ability, sometimes when you hear a crust band there seems to be a whole over simplified formula that kind of leads to monotony but these guys have interesting samples of whats sounds like a demented jack in the box or music box were you can almost see the post apocalyptic ballerina spinning around on fire as the world slowly crumbles to smithereens. I also enjoy the great production on this record, they actually went into a real studio I am willing to bet and it really punches, you can hear the snare cutting through the melody and wait for it….song writing! that’s right kids they actually have structure that goes outside the norm, with solos and lead work tat makes me wonder why more bands don’t break out with them. All I could think when I was listening to it the first time was “This is the Best crust I have heard since NAUSEA” and wouldn’t you know it they bust out a cover of Cybergod just to put the Vegan icing on the Gluten free cake. This is some great Czech Republic tunes representing, each song has not only and English Translation as well as a Czech translation of Cybergod in case you ever want to try to sing along in another language. could be fun! To boot it also welcmes an explanation of what they meant by each track so if you were confused by the lyrics they fill you in to their meaning. I also am a fan of the packaging as it is simple but elegantly brutal with a half skeleton/ human hyrbid sort of standing amongst nothingness with a very sinister looking overall tone. Great record and glad it got in my box, I had not bought a record in awhile that was by a band I did not already know, this record reminds me of what good can come of checking out a band that is not already a favorite. Thanks EVIDENCE SMRTI you woke me up again. -Fetus

INSANE SOCIETY RECORDS / P.O. Box 18 / 504 04 Novy Bydzov / Czech Republic //

0 DOOM SIREN / ISKRA Split LP – REVIEW

  • February 17, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

Doom Siren / Iskra splitSide DOOM SIREN: This happened to be my first experience with DOOM SIREN(ATX). The intro into “Gun Drone” was particularly satisfying, I’ve always really liked the “acoustic prelude”. At any rate, DOOM SIREN fucking rages. There is something different about the way they do Death Metal/Grindcrust, I’m not sure if it’s how this record is mixed but it has a more natural organic feel, if that makes any sense. I usually don’t like this style all that much but the way DOOM SIREN does it really impressed me. I guess this is kinda like “Scum” era NAPALM DEATH but not, you know? Fuck, I don’t know, but its good.  … Continue Reading

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