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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

    Crust Hardcore profane existence Punk

  • Finally, the third LP from AGNOSY has arrived! 

    AGNOSY-cover

    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.

    Anarchist anarchist metal blackened crust Crust D-Beat death Grind Metal Punk Rock thrash wilt
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Category: Reviews

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

0 WAKE Leeches CD – REVIEW

  • February 17, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

wakeIn the short period between the release of their debut 7” and this CD, Calgary’s WAKE has gone through a few lineup changes, done a couple of tours, and changed their sound somewhat. While their debut 7” – Surrounded by Human Filth – was a lot more technical grindcore sounding, this CD adds a number of other influences to the tech-grind mix. With Leeches, there is more of a modern hardcore influence creeping in there. Just enough to shake things up a bit, but not enough to totally overwhelm or spoil the whole package. The drumming is super tight and precise, and the guitars are as ferocious as ever. Song structures are great, too – each song is obviously different from the last one, and yet they mix together so well. You can tell that a lot of care was taken into arranging this beast.
Another way that the band has evolved since the 7” is in the lyrics department. As I mentioned earlier, there have been lineup changes in the band between releases, and one of those changes has been the vocalist, who also writes most of the lyrics. Where the 7” was significantly more metaphorical and less direct in its lyrical attacks, here you really have no way of misinterpreting anything. The songs are much more explicitly political this time around, but not cliché by any stretch. They’ve found a way to walk the line between making one’s point as directly as possible, but not jump on simple cliché statements. WAKE always bring the goods, and this album is no different. They keep us on our toes while still crushing heads with their powerful grinding hardcore. (Inbred)
Hearing Aid Records 

0 WRONGDOER demo CDR – REVIEW

  • February 16, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

wrongdoerWhile expecting a full on gloomy crust attack, the truth was harder to swallow. Or listen to, I should say, because my ears were pummeled in an experimental digi-grind attack of drum machine and super distorted guitar layered with movie samples, synth, oddly smooth bass runs and CREATION IS CRUCIFIXION-esque vocals. Though this demo is brutally harsh, all 6 tracks flow seamlessly together like the background noise in everyday life. A sick and twisted life. The art is very simple here: skull sketch on the front and lyrics printed on the back. This is perfect to break up your current set list. (Jake)  wrongdoerwrongdoer[at]gmail.com

1 BOMBANGREPP Skuggan av Dodens Sandebud CD-R – REVIEW

  • February 16, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

bombangreppThis demo is ten raging tracks of insane kick-to-the-head Scandinavian punk rock! There is just intense, blistering speed coming from BOMBANGREPP and each song comes in at under two minutes and several tracks struggle to make it to the one minute mark. This is exactly what you want from a demo: short, sweet, and to the point, leaving you hungry for the next release. BOMBANGREPP are definitely gonna shred your fucking face off, their speed borders on power violence, the vocals have an intense growling staccato delivery, and the drumming is pure brutality. The Swedes know how to do it and this band is no exception. As far as I know this is BOMBANGREPP’s only release thus far and they sure made it count. This CD-R has a no-frills sleeve and no insert or lyrics provided. The demo is hand numbered, I got number 12 of 50 so make sure to drop them a line to get yer hands on one of these babies. This shit will stick to your ribs!(JasonS) Self Released // bombangrepp[at]gmail.com

0 V/A We’re all in This Together LP – REVIEW

  • February 16, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

we're all in this togetherThis compilation avoids all of the trappings of many comps. Too many comps (especially CD comps) just load up a bunch of bands, too many bands, and dump them on the weary listener. One is left looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack trying to find that gem of a tune. I am delighted to see that on this comp there are only 5 bands and each turns in between 3 and 6 songs. In fact this has more of the feel of a multi-band split than an actual comp but since the songs from each band are in random order I suppose it’s more of a comp. Once I dug into the neat booklet that comes with the album (it should be punk law that all comps come with a booklet) I learned that this actually started out as a split between MDC and the Indonesian band HANKER HOAX HAPHAZARD but soon turned into a multi-band affair by adding TRIPLE X (also from Indonesia) and then a few other US bands: ASSPISS and CRACKBOX. The MDC tracks are not unique to this release, it’s a few songs from each of their last releases, 4 songs in all including the new classic ‘Patriotic Asshole’, that tune jams. Each band is great in their own rite but I really liked HANKER HOAX HAPHAZARD, good stuff. The sound quality is excellent and the packaging is pretty good too. Like I mentioned there is a cool booklet and even a patch of Suburban White Trash Records. The cover art is really cool and was done by a dude named Bryce Wymner. I feel like I have seen his stuff around before but I can’t place it. This is a quality release and an entertaining listen. (Clusterfuxjosh)
Suburban White Trash Records / POBOX 270594 / Fort Collins, CO / 80527 //

0 TRASHCAT Living in the City CD – REVIEW

  • February 16, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

trashcatThis is TRASHCAT’s second full length and was recorded over the last year or so. TRASHCAT is the new project of Darragh, previously the drummer for the RESTARTS. With that said, they really don’t have a lot in common with the RESTARTS other than the catchy choruses. Darragh has even opted to take the spotlight and plays guitar and does lead vocals, no more hiding behind the kit for him. His vocals have that cigarette smoke and whiskey drenched hoarseness to them that really works for this type of music and his guitar just hums so beautifully. The tone is perfect and his leads would even get a nod of approval from Mike Ness. TRASHCAT has hooks galore allowing the listener to be able to sing along on the first listen while they blast out true, blue and tattooed punk rock n’ roll. There is even a little ska thrown in to round out the songs a bit. I think this could appeal to a wider audience as their blend of tunes is more accessible, the production is squeaky clean and the lyrics are basically about partying and having a good time. (Clusterfuxjosh)
Trashcat / 119 Imperial Ave / London / N16 8HN / UK //
email[at]thrashcat.co.uk

0 WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Celestial Lineage CD – REVIEW

  • February 16, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

wolves in the throne roomSo, I got this as a promo RIGHT before the last issue of PE came out, and did not have time to write this back then. Bummer. It’s already been reviewed over and over again. BUT, I am glad I had some time to spend with this in the meantime. Even though this came out in September, I still want to write this review.

Some of the reviews I have already read have been mixed. Most good, some bad. One that sticks out in my mind is someone saying that this particular WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM recording is stagnant and not that interesting. I think that is an unjust and hasty assessment. Here we have a band who has reshaped black metal and inspired a whole new generation. I can see this statement being valid MAYBE because their sounds is always consistent and this person said that because they did not realize that this is the final piece in a TRILOGY. Sure there are some songs that sound like reprises old tracks from other albums but once again, this is a trilogy folks, and an epic one at that.

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0 UNLEARN s/t LP – REVIEW

  • February 16, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

unlearnHere we have the long-awaited full-length from Vancouver’s rawpunk powerhouse UNLEARN. These raw dismasters bring us 8 raw as fuck tracks of furious d-beat in the ancient Swedish tradition of ANTI-CIMEX, or more recently, DISKONTO. Loud, chaotic, noisy. Assault rifle drumming. Shrieking guitars without any needless wankery. Vocals that sound like Sam was gargling with Clorox after swallowing bits of shattered lightbulb. In other words, THIS IS THE SHIT. The production on this record is absolutely perfect for the genre. It’s lo-fi and blown out as fuck, but at the same time, there is no loss of sound. Every part of the band is audible and loud. My favourite aspect of this band – aside from their live show – is the lyrics. Unlike 95% of dis-worship bands out there, UNLEARN actually sets themselves apart in this department. They aren’t just aping the past masters by blatantly copying lyrics or intentionally putting broken English in there. No, these lyrics are all original, and fucking poignant. Instead of the standard descriptions of bodies littering battlefields, we have pointed, angry attacks against the system, the daily grind of living, and those who blindly follow without question. The brutal songs about war go beyond the clichés and attack the masters of war while describing the brutal aftermaths of their policies. It’s refreshing to see, in such a stagnant subgenre, a band that can give tribute to the past masters, while keeping it fresh and original. Destined to be a fucking classic. (Inbred)
Deranged Records c/o Gordon Dufresne / 2700 Lower Road / Roberts Creek, BC / V0N 2W4/ Canada //

0 THE ROLLER Wasted Heritage LP – REVIEW

  • February 16, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

the rollerI was really pumped to hear this, it came out in 2010 and it took until now for me to get a copy on my turntable, and this is only due to my room mate getting a copy from our buddy in the band that used to be in AXES TO THE SKY and CREAGRUTUS from Linc. He moved toAustin were THE ROLLER hails from, unfortunately for you Doom ridden bastards out there these guys are no longer with us, they played there last show with the mighty SAINT VITUS just a few months ago. Well enough attempt at a back story lets get to the music. When the needle first started coursing through the grooves it took all of me not to change the speed to 45, as it was so down tuned and slow I thought there was no way it was correct but before I could do so the drums cut through the sludge and bring the pace into my speakers. Not to say it doesn’t stay slow but it starts to be more comprehensive..They shouting starts with tales of blood, trials and war. Sort of poetic but in a good way, not to hard to figure out were they are going with this. Nice full sound slow heavy and punishing, there are even arts that remind me of early MISERY as well ASBESTOSDEATH if you live it slow and hard look no further. The whole LP is only 4 songs to give you an idea of the speed we are looking at. The cover and insert art that of earth, trees and various foliage, The one on the back has there Orange and Sunn equipment sitting in the middle of the woods and all I can think is how much of a pan in the ass it would have been to set all that up out there, that is some dedication dudes, great record and may you R.I.P. (fetus)
Cyclopean Records / PO Box 41296 / Austin, TX / 78704 //

0 RAW NERVES Burnt Skin 7” – REVIEW

  • February 16, 2012
  • by xbencrewx
  • · Reviews

raw nervesFrom the get go this band starts ripping it up with some heavy hardcore. For the most part it is pretty slow and heavy. The vocals are of typical hardcore fashion and definitely a strong point of this band. He fronts the band quite well giving off the emotion without giving up anything. Whether it is slow or fast these songs are just plain well written and pretty brutal. The second side of the record is one sort of long song compared to the other two. This songs has driving riffs with vocals sounding very similar to OI POLLOI and honestly my favorite of the three. The title track is about men trying to own women. I really commend bands that stand up for women especially when the band is all male. Lyrically this was perfectly written and executed quite well musically too. With only three songs this record was over way too quick making me on more than one occasion to flip the record and listen to it again just to get my fill. This is a band that I would love to hear a full length by to see what direction they would go. This is a great record and would be a very positive addition to any hardcore collection. (Travis Assault)
Inimical Records/ PO Box 2803/ Seattle, WA 98111//

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