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  •  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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  • STORM OF SEDITION – “Decivilize” LP

    Are you prepared to brave the storm?…

    Brace yourself for one of the most uncompromising hard hitting and politically outspoken records of this era. STORM OF SEDITION are an anti-civilization anarchist crust punk band based out of Victoria BC. Sharing members with the mighty ISKRA you can definitely expect some serious blackened crust, and yes a huge metal influence is prevalent however STORM OF SEDITION are a bit more reminiscent of bands like CONTRAVENE & NAUSEA. “Decivilize” brings a heavy anarcho punk dynamic to the table combined with over the top blackened crust grind thats littered with blistering solo’s, insanely powerful drumbeats, and thought productive lyrics that challenge our current state of human civilization. All in all this is an absolute monster of a release!

    Comes with a 12 page booklet containing lyrics, notes, and song explanations. 

    -CLICK HERE FOR PURCHASE INFORMATION-

     

    STORM OF SEDITION WILL TOURING THE WEST COAST THIS SUMMER!!! 

    Keep you eye’s peeled for a list of tour dates soon!

     

    Listen to the song “Disconnect” here… 

    https://profanexistence.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/storm-of-sedition-decivilize-05-disconnect.mp3

    Living a domesticated existence
    Starves people of meaning in their lives
    Everyone feels the void beneath the surface
    Of everyday activities and routines

    Miserable, exploited, mass populations
    Feeding the industrial systems endless hunger
    Treated like machines, living beings
    Enslaved and kept passive in a technological noose

    We live in these cages
    Made of concrete, glass, and steel 
    A functioning human made hell 
    Complete with natural scenery 

    Yet there is no community
    Deprived of connection with real people 
    Technology perpetuates alienation 
    But promises to connect us

    And fill the void in our lives
    In constant need of escape and distraction 
    From this fucking ugly world
    Technology creeping into our lives 

    Pop culture, pacifying shit
    Endless distractions to curb dissent 
    A society of lonely domesticated beings 
    Attempting social interaction behind a digital screen

    Clinging to the feeling of connectedness 
    Personalized profiles, mass communication tools
    Monitored and funded by pigs 
    Spying on people, on movements
    While corporations profit off government control
    Microsoft, apple, fedbook
    Endless lists of corporations
    Infiltrating our everyday lives
    The NSA, the CSE 
    Databases created from what you share
    Information for incrimination 
    Millions of people on terrorist watch lists
    Technology’s a weapon used against us 

    Its function is to propel their ability
    To efficiently exploit us and the natural world 
    While doing so capitalizing off selling us
    Gadgets to distract us from the lives we live and hate 

    Turn off that shit, enter the real world
    You are not connected
    You are alone staring into a fucking a screen

    Get outside, meet with real people!
    Even if we use these tools 
    We must never forget 

    Technology is a system created by and for those in power
    And it will only exist with 
    Division of labor, exploitation, and death

    Becoming connected through technology
    Is a sick fucking joke

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    WWW.PROFANEEXISTENCE.COM

     

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    AUS-ROTTEN

    “The System Works For Them” LP

    -FINALLY RE-ISSUED AFTER 20 YEARS!-

    Originally pressed in 1996 PROFANE EXISTENCE is bringing this quintessential anarcho punk masterpiece back in circulation.

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    All original artwork (label logos updated) with three different vinyl color options.
    All original artwork (label logos updated) with three different vinyl color options.

    In 1996 AUS-ROTTEN released their first LP “The System Works For Them” on an unsuspecting punk scene. It spread like wildfire in a pre internet era within a genre that mostly depended on tape trading.  (at least is was pre internet for us penniless punks) “The System Works For Them” was the perfect mix of anger and intelligence that the scene needed at the time (and still does today). It was like a wake up call that opened the eyes and ears to many punks the world over. The messages where crystal clear and most us were hooked as soon as the beginning shouts of “Boycott” bellowed over the speakers. I don’t believe any of us ever expected their message to resonate so well within the scene, but even more surprising is how the songs are just as relevant today as on they the day they were written. Which is why PROFANE EXISTENCE has decided to repress this record. We feel that that messages that AUS-ROTTEN brought to the table are to powerful to ignore. We feel that this LP is important and therefore should be highly available and priced affordably.

    "The Battlefield Is Still Red" Bloodsplatter Edition.
    “The Battlefield Is Still Red” Bloodsplatter Edition.

     

    PROFANE EXISTENCE has worked out every last detail of this release with the members of AUS-ROTTEN whom have been involved from step one.  All tracks have been re-masted by Jay Matherson at the Jamroom studios. To be 100% honest we didn’t want to do a complete re-master of what we already considered a good recording. However when we opened the tracks on protools we noticed a few balance issues that required fixing. These fixes resulted in a tremendous upgrade to the overall quality of the tracks. We painstakingly scanned, puzzled, and photoshopped the original artwork to make sure that it was as close to authentic as it could possible be. We then went for broke by pressing in three different vinyl color combinations! Overall to say that we are pumped to release this would be an understatement, we are absolutely ecstatic to bring you this LP on PROFANE EXISTENCE!

     

    "What Good Is Money, When There Is No One Left To Buy" T-shirt.
    “What Good Is Money, When There Is No One Left To Buy” T-shirt.

     

    To top this all off we worked with AUS-ROTTEN vocalist Dave Trenga on redrawing the classic “What Good Is Money, When There Is No One Left To Buy” design for a T-Shirt to concede with the albums release. This is a fresh take on an old image to create a new and original design.

     

     

     

    See through "Smoke" vinyl. Available at SKULLFEST record release show.
    See through “Smoke” vinyl. Available at SKULLFEST/ PROFANE EXISTENCE 27th anniverseray party / record release show.

     

     

     

     

    Vinyl options are…

    1. Standard black vinyl

    2. “The Battlefield is Still Red” Bloodsplatter vinyl.

    3. See through “Smoke”. – Available at SKULLFEST only

    ORDER HERE- http://profaneexistence.storenvy.com

    ALL PREORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED OUT BY AUGUST 19TH

     

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  • SILENCE 

    The Deafening Sound of Absolutely Nothing LP

    OUT NOW!

    Click here to purchase

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    Silence are a highly active post-punk/peace-punk band from Pittsburgh, PA. “The Deafening Sound of Absolutely Nothing” strives (and succeeds) to achieve the perfect balance between peace and post punk. By taking influences from The Mob, Bauhaus, Zounds, Killing Joke, Amebix, Crass, Conflict, Internal Autonomy and Joy Division SILENCE have created what can only be described a brilliant debut LP.  At one moment this record is dark, heavy, and atmospheric and then the next moment it makes you want to dance and sing along. Lyrically SILENCE are much closer to the anarcho side of the previously listed influences. Lyrics focus on a variety of topics but often have a strong focus on the way punk and activist communities deal with political struggle in our current political climate.

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    “The Deafening Sound of Absolutely Nothing” comes with a 16 page magazine size zine containing lyrics, personal writings and song explanations. Designed, printed and assembled by the band themselves in true D.I.Y. fashion.

     

    Silence will be having a record release show in their hometown of Pittsburgh PA at the Rock Room Friday April 22nd  with SHADOW AGE and SKELETON HANDS. Then later this month SILENCE will embark on a full United States tour to support “The Deafening Sound of Absolutely Nothing”. Here is a list of dates. Be show to check in with the bands “bandcamp” or “Facebook” page for show updates.

     

    Select shows with DJ Erica Scary!

    April 29: Pittsburgh, PA, at Down Launder, tour kickoff and Antifa benefit, w/ Empathy Box (https://www.facebook.com/events/1181565898523083/)
    April 30 (early show): Kent, OH at the Workshoppe, IWW presentation matinee punk show w/Cuttlefish Agenda & SAP (https://www.facebook.com/events/1697295593893224/)
    April 30 (late show): Akron, OH at Anabelle’s w/Empathy Box, Rabid Reason, Weird Penis (https://www.facebook.com/events/214123672288175/)
    May 1, Cinncinatti, OH, at Mockbee w/ Abraxas & Sour Ground (https://www.facebook.com/events/173087806408132/)
    May 2nd, Chicago, IL, w/Autonomy, venue TBA
    May 3, Minneapolis, MN at Cafe Reverie w/ Scrutiny & Verminoze (https://www.facebook.com/events/935701729883330/)
    May 6, Seattle, WA at the Kraken w/Frustration & Arcane (https://www.facebook.com/events/1595913700726950/)
    May 7, Bremerton, WA at the Charleston
    May 8, Olympia, WA, venue TBA w/ Flesh Collage, Duzz, Hen’s Teeth
    May 9, Portland, OR at Blackwater, with Vivid Sekt & Decomp
    May 10, Eugene, OR at Black Forest
    May 11, Oakland, CA at the Annex w/Ortiz
    May 13, North Bay Area, CA, venue TBA
    May 14, Reno, NV, venue TBA
    May 17, Asheville, NC at the Odditorium
    May 18, Baltimore, MD at the Sidebar
    May 19, Richmond, VA venue TBA
    May 20, Philadelphia, PA at the Beaumont Warehouse w/ Hellshock, Deathwish, Dronez, Interloper (https://www.facebook.com/events/200642220290173/)
    May 21, Oil City, PA, The Annex Art Exhibition Room w/ Swampwalk & Omission (https://www.facebook.com/events/1703401133252324/)
    May 22nd, Altoona, PA at the Anvil w/T-Tops, Warmingtons, Loyd Bird (https://www.facebook.com/events/1590404134615322/)

     LISTEN TO THE TRACK “WAR DRUMS” HERE.

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    Lyrics…

    When all that remains is a world in flames. Is that when they’ll say the wars are finally won? That wars are finally done?

    They’re beating on the drums again, they’re fueling up the planes. The congressmen fall into line and sing the old refrain. In the name of peace they’ll burn the land and drop a thousand bombs.

    Meanwhile we’ll just stay at home and go back to our sitcoms. It’s the same old song, we’ve heard it before. They’re beating the drums and they’re calling for war. What it’s supposed to accomplish, no one is sure But the victims are always the hungry and the poor.

    Once the drums of war begin it’s hard to make them stop. The noise silences the dissidents once the bombs begin to drop. All those who call for peace will be mocked and pushed aside. In 10 years they’ll admit we were right after many thousands more have died.

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    Finally after many delays from the pressing plant the WARWOUND Demo’s LP “A Huge Black Cloud” is out and copies are moving fast! 

    warwound-cover-Recorded in 1983, this record contains 15 songs from 3 sessions. With a few different takes you get a total of 25 blistering tracks. For those unfamiliar with WARWOUND, they are a UK band formed in 82. WARWOUND recorded 3 demos in 83 before disbanding and members went on to join THE VARUKERS and form SACRILEGE. These demos never received an official release… until now! Highly influenced by DISCHARGE, WARWOUND is one of the first bands ever to take D-Beat Punk to a raw and intense level. Recently reformed in 2015, original guitarist Damian is now joined by Ian Glasper on bass and Rat Varuker on vocals. After a few gigs in the UK word is spreading fast of the relentless onslaught of a live show these veterans put on. WARWOUND have also recently hit the studio to record for the first time in over 30 years. Needless to say WARWOUND is back with a vengeance!

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    Audio “3 Minute Warning” Demo 3

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    Audio “Yopper Boy” Demo 2

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Category: Reviews

0 HIPPIES of TODAY – s/t 12” EP – review

  • July 20, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

HIPPIES OF TODAY are HOT. I mean from here on out I will refer to them by their initials which
conveniently spell the word “hot”. There is some historical significance of sorts to this record, the band
broke up in 2002! In the fall of 2011 this French trio got back together at the request of the label/
distro Destructure. HOT were Destructure’s first release some 10 years earlier and as an anniversary
celebration they wanted to release another HOT record. Apparently the band didn’t resist much at the
request to reform and entered the studio to pound out 10 songs that were written but never recorded
during the band’s first life. I listened to some of the earlier stuff online and have to say there is not
much difference in their sound, again the songs were mostly composed before they broke up. The band
blends hardcore with grind with a few traces of melody and metal. If anything the new album more
firmly embraces the grind side of the band. For comparison they remind me of ENABLER quite a bit. I’m
sure there are some old fans still kicking around out there that will surely be ready to add this to their
collection and they will most likely gain some new fans with their brand of punk fueled grind. Welcome
back HIPPIES OF TODAY, you fit in nicely in today’s musical spectrum! (JoshMosh)

http://destructure.org/site/

0 DRESDEN – Extinguish the Cross EP

  • July 20, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

Yes! The epic crust answer to WARTORN (who share three members with DRESDEN, remember) are back with a super destructive new EP! Each new song they write is better than the last, and these two ragers are proof of that. The guitar work is insane (from the melodic intros to the shredding solos that would make Kirk Hammet writhe with jealousy), and the vocals are even more pissed off than on the last LP (Bitty sounds like he’s been gargling with bleach, while Bones sounds like he’s been trying out for some old death metal band – it fucking works). As usual, the lyrics on this record differ from what would be the “stereotypical” crust subjects. On the title track, the topic of white supremacy and it’s links to Christianity are discussed. The B-side, “Shallow Grave” discusses the “holier-than-thou” aspects of the radically political, and how some attitudes can isolate or turn off potential allies.
So far, this is my favorite DRESDEN material. My only complaint is that I really can’t hear the bass in the mix (although that could just be my crappy stereo speakers), which is too bad – I think more bass can help fill out the sound and make things even heavier. Oh yeah, there’s also the fact that this is only a 2-song 7”. Shit, dudes – you totally could have fit at least one more track on here! Don’t leave me high and dry! (Inbred) GRAB YOUR COPY HERE!
Profane Existence: PO Box 18051 / Minneapolis, MN 55418 / http://www.profaneexistence.org

0 Classics of Love – Self-titled LP review

  • July 13, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

This record is a debut full-length and an immediate classic.  It begins with the punchy anthem, “What a Shame”, and moves onto the blustery ska piece “Castle in the Sky.”  The musical tracks are characterized by unexpected turns of phrases; strong, walking bass lines that are complemented by guitar work ranging from melodic (“Light Rail”) to full-out hardcore (“Stronghold”) and tight drumming throughout.  Floating over the controlled musical chaos underneath, the vocals are tough and catchy.  “Gun Show” is an inventive call and response between two vocalists.  The first side ends with “Moving Pictures”, which is not one of the strongest songs on the record, but provides a refreshingly slower pace to the rest of the songs. The second side continues the theme of interweaving catchy songs like “Light Rail” and “It Will Not Be Moved”, with outright hardcore ones like “Dissolve”. Unsurprisingly, the recording is characterized by insightful lyrics that address themes of social injustice and personal alienation.  You will, undoubtedly, be tempted to compare this record to Jesse Michaels’ earlier band which shall remain unnamed, but it stands proudly on its own.  This is a must-own if you don’t have it already.  (Frank-n-Kamala)
Asian Man Records / PO Box 35585 / Monte Sereno, CA / 95030

1 MARK LEONARD – Work Free Play Zone CD/zine review

  • July 13, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

What I absolutely love most about this release (besides being an amazing example of DIY ethic) is that instead of just including lyrics in the sleeve, they are made into a full booklet size black and white cut and paste style ‘zine. This is the second release he’s done this way and it’s a winning format. It starts with two pages of intro banter and info, then leads into 11 pages of lyrics for the 14 songs with all sorts of pictures and drawings filling out the pages. Then there’s a piece on making reusable pads as an alternative to the bleached cotton pads/tampons offered by shitty companies, political rants and wraps up with a piece on finding true happiness. Better than a standard lyric sheet any day. The music is really catchy acoustic folk punk that is a little Billy Bragg and part Jon the Baker with a Cometbus feel overall. There are love songs, drinking songs, songs about shitty abusive cops and even the American scheme. Hope in hopeless times appears to be the underlying theme throughout here. It’s more realistic that idealistic, which is kinda nice. Maybe I’m just an old crank, but overly optimistic bands can drive me crazy and often make me think that those folks live in some weird bubble. This seems to have a really good balance between “chin up” and “we’re totally fucked”. I’m slowly becoming more of a fan of folk punk. (Jake)
Wilted Rose Distro c/o Mark Leonard / 38 Rt. 2 / Preston, CT 06365

0 ACXDC – They Had It Coming 7” review

  • July 13, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

ACXDC is name I have been familiar with for some time but have never really listened to them until now. They are stalwarts of the DIY scene in LA have been since 2003. Fierce! This band is fierce! They attack like a swarm of possessed wasps ready to sting and sting and sting again. Wasps can be violent. I once dug up a wasp nest they was a foot and half deep into the ground and about six inches wide. The sting happy insects unleashed their violence on me and stung me seventeen times (even though I had taken precautions) before I was able to fully eradicate their wretched next. And again like a swarm of angry wasps the violence rips my speakers as the insane vocals trade off between a screech and growl. This record is pure angry violence as the mix is somewhat lacking but the vehement energy makes up for any short comings of the mix. The lyrics are dumb and explore an array of silly topics like and Ode to John Ritter, rantings about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and even a song about Chewbacca. From what I can tell these dudes are straight-edge and satanic. They proclaim themselves as “Anti-Christ Demon Core”…There you have it. So now that I have been exposed to ACXDC and their furious barrage of viciousness I can imagine that they just flat out destroy it in the live setting. Power-violence or extreme grind-core, call it whatever you want…This is some sick shit! (Josh Mosh)

To Live A Lie Records c/o Will Butler / 2825 Van Dyke Avenue / Raleigh, NC 27607

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0 Biggy Stardust and His Wretched Hive – Bad Excuse For Bad Manners 12” review

  • July 13, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

Being a GG Allin fan and scum punk rock n’ roll in general I felt this was right up my alley. The cover has a low quality picture of the band with a guy that from a distance sort of resembles GG Allin. The music is exactly what one thinks of with this genre. Its simplistic and overdiven with fuzz giving it a lo-fi sound to it. Honestly anything else wouldn’t do. The songs are fairly short and enjoyable. Thankfully there doesn’t seem to have the undertones of misogyny that a lot of these bands tend to exhibit. Nor does it have the violent lyrics that have popped up due to GG Allin’s success. Don’t get me wrong as I do enjoy GG but every band that has a similar sound doesn’t also have to try to ride his coattails lyrically as well. Lyrically it actually is closer to pop punk which is a nice change of pace. I appreciate what they are doing. They are playing music they love without trying to hard to gain an audience. Anybody looking for some rock n’ roll punk would feel right at home with these guys and would definitely enjoy a spin or two of this record. (Travis Assault)
Mystery School Records/msr@mysteryschoolrecords.com/ www.mysteryschoolrecords.com

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0 Rations – How Much Land Does a Man Need? 7” review

  • July 13, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

Being fairly picky with my fringe genres of punk and hardcore I was a bit skeptical of this band. From the first song I got a very post-hardcore/ post-punk/ noise-rock vibe from them. IT felt like they may have had some influence from bands like DRIVE LIKE JEHU or SONIC YOUTH and the like. Unlike a lot of the other bands influenced by them, they did not get heavier but actually a bit more noisy. The songs are fairly short with a noise edge to them. I did thoroughly enjoy this record in spite of my normal distaste for the genre. Something about the songs made them listenable and enjoyable to kick back and enjoy a glass of beer with friends. His vocals fit the band and what actually reminded me of DRIVE LIKE JEHU so much. His cracking voice overlaying the noisy background just melded so well that I found myself hard pressed to dislike the band. It isn’t something I would put on everyday personally but fans of this style may keep this on their turntable for a few spins before putting it into normal rotation. Was it a perfect record? It had its moments where I was less than enthused to be listening to it. In the end though it is was just small things that didn’t impede my listening pleasure for the duration of this record. Another thing about this record worth mentioning is the booklet that comes with it. Its a six page booklet including lyrics and some explanations. It is a nice addition to an overall good record and giving value to their music as well. (Travis Assault)
86’d Records/ PO Box 501/ East Setauket, NY/ 11733/

http://www.86drec.com/

http://www.facebook.com/rations

0 Parasight – Moral Recession 7” review

  • July 13, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

From the bizarre cover to the fonts used on the record, it was was pretty apparent that I was in for some new school styled hardcore. Despite this being the case, it is unfair to label them as such. They do have some punk and metal parts mixed in for good measure and the music is heavy but there is something a little different with these guys. The music is heavy and fast just the way it should be and the breakdowns are actually expertly intertwined with the song so it doesn’t get in the way or take away from the rest of the song. My problem with this style is that a lot of times it becomes extremely boring after two or three songs due to the songs sounding too similar and the songs feel like parts that just lead to breakdown after breakdown. This didn’t happen with this record. The songs are different enough and enjoyable enough to not fall victim to this. It does only have five tracks so a full length could potentially succumb to these problems but with the quality of what is here I doubt it. One of the greatest things about this record is the use of melodies through out the songs. They use melodic licks over the heavy riffs to get an excellent sound. These songs are not just heavy for the sake of being heavy but works of art..hardcore art! As with most bands the vocals make or break them. The vocalist belts it out with a distinct craft that its hard not to enjoy these guys. This is for fans of heavy music in general but fans of TRADGEDY will absolutely love these guys. Do yourself a favor and listen to such an awesome band. (Travis Assault)

What Happened to the Reason For Screaming Records/ Portlandsvej 34A / DK-2300 Copenhagen S / Denmark//

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0 APPALACHIAN TERROR UNIT- Black Sands 7” review

  • July 13, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews
This band has greatly improved since the Armageddon Won’t Be Brought By Gods… 7” and the Greenwashing LP (I haven’t listened to the split with OI POLLOI).  This took the heavy from heavy metal and the punk from punk rock and made quite a concoction- the guitars are doomy thrash punk, drums and bass beat-keeping instruments, and the vocals are mostly snarling shrilly shouts from Sarah, with some contributions from guitarist Chris.  Though less anthemic in nature than some of A.T.U.’s previous songs, these tunes still kill- this is some real ripping crust (in fact, it might be accurate to think of the band as a punkier HELLBASTARD, as though that band decided to be more influenced by punk than by metal).  The lyrics are very pointed left-wing punxiness- well-penned, but not deviant from the usual Profane Existence type stuff.  Still, the riffs and beats in “The End of Complacency” are enough to keep me headbanging and jumping off tables (and other elevated surfaces); intellectually, it’s enough to keep me intrigued and interested in the band for a while.  Very recommended. -Aunty Social
Profane Existence Records/ PO Box 18051 / Minneapolis, MN 55418
http://www.profaneexistence.com/#ecwid:category=327054&mode=product&product=11979515

0 FOKKUM “Paradise” CD

  • June 21, 2012
  • by stinkbot
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

I really like this CD. It threw me for a loop the first time I listened. It’s like 90’s crust on the bass, with SoCal singing and skaterock guitar. I think it’s awesome!!! The bass is really heavy and they even cover Slave To Convention by DOOM. This 3 piece from Holland even samples David Icke and Alex Jones. Lyrically it’s about religion, government, animal cruelty and the like. They have been around since 96’ with different line-ups. I bet they are a blast to see live. You should definitely get this. (Matt)
www.fokkum.nl

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