Influenced and fueled by the '80s metal bands they grew up on, fused
with the brutal onslaught of Swedish influences (In Flames, At The
Gates, etc.) Bleeding Through helped pioneer a new genre from their
native home of Orange County, California. At the time of its initial
release in 2002, "Portrait Of The Goddess" was a departure for the band
members and set in motion a new wave of imitators as well as critics.
Now 16 years after it's original release, this album gets its first
vinyl treatment. Available on two colors of vinyl.
Hailing from Vancouver, B.C., the frontrunners of Canada’s 90s
post-hardcore scene, Sparkmarker had a 7 year run that saw them tour
North America and Europe before calling it quits in 1997. Originally
released on CD by the band on their own Final Notice label in 1994, this
long out-of-print collection is finally seeing it’s first vinyl
release. On colored vinyl.
120 pages containing all three issues released in fall 1996, spring
1997, and spring 1999. Contains interviews and articles with IGNITE,
LIFETIME, CRUD IS A CULT, HALF OFF, HANDS TIED, REDEMPTION 87, YOUTH OF
TODAY, and VORHEES. Also includes reviews, record pressing info,
columns, opinions, tons of photographs, and much more.
Done by Matt Smith. 120 pages
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An interview with Austin Stemper conducted January 2018 Layout and Design by Shining Life
Photography by Angela Owens, Farrah Skeiky, Todd Pollock, and Jeff Lasich 8 pages
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Jeremy Stith provides background and lyrical inspiration for all songs included on the Paramount LP.
Layout and Design by Shining Life
Photography by Angela Owens, Farrah Skeiky, and Justin Friskie
Artwork (Fury logo) by Andrew Peden 8 pages
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An interview with Lennon Livesay including 5 records that influence
"Voice of Strength" as well as a lyrical analysis for each song.
Conducted Feb 2018
Layout and Design by Shining Life
Photography by Kiabad Meza, Angela Owens, and Jeff Lasich 8 pages
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SEARCH FOR PURPOSE Interview
An interview with Matt Kalbaugh conducted January 2018
Layout and Design by Shining Life
Photography by Zack Rogers, Kathy Garcia, Meline Gharibyan, Kaleb Purdue, and Chrissy Salinas 4 pages
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PROTESTER 5 Records with Conner Donegan
Connor Donegan provides and explains 5 records that serve as the
inspiration for himself and the upcoming 12" LP on New Absolute Records.
Conducted Feb 2018
Layout and Design by Shining Life
Photography by Angela Owens
Protester logo by Augie1 page
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NO TOLERANCE 5 Records with Chris Corry
Chris Corry provides and explains 5 records that serve as the
inspiration for himself and the "No Remorse, No Tolerance" EP. Conducted
in 2013
Layout and Design by Shining Life
Photography by Angela Owens 1 page
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Spoiler provides and explains 5 records that serve as inspiration for the "Blasts of Lunacy" LP. Conducted in 2012
Layout and Design by Shining Life
Photography by Angela Owens1 page
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NO RESTRAINT from Florida is back with their 3rd 7" titled "growth".
This vegan-hardcore powerhouse previously released a split with DOWN IN
IT and a standalone 7". They took their time writing this 5 track, their
best songs to date. Vinyl is limited to 300 copies and includes a
digital download card.
EMBITTER are a polish band from Warsaw that just got signed to Bound By
Modern Age. If you are familiar with that label you know what to expect:
some 90’s / edge metal influenced hardcore featuring (ex-)members of bands like Incitement, Outbound, Heatseeker, etc.Sometimes melodic and sometimes chugging, but always nineties.Fans of Morning Again, Culture, Unbroken,
Poison the Well, take note!
Stemming from Oakland, Ca, DISCOURAGE is out of the gate, not with a bang, but with an explosion. The quartet draws influences from early 2000's hardcore such as CARRY ON, GO IT ALONE and VERSE. Their first proper EP, this self titled 7" promises six songs for fans of fast, pissed off, true to roots hardcore. A joint release between CoinToss Records (US), State of Mind Recordings (US), Assault Records (EU), and Speedowax Records (UK) this recording was done with Charles Chaussinand (Spirits, Test of Time, The Distance) and features hand drawn art by Bill Hauser complete with unique packaging thought up by the band. Each label has an individualized B-side label. When asked about the single, Thoughts and Prayers, vocalist Eric Pocock said "Thoughts and Prayers is a call to action regarding gun control in America. We have mass shootings almost monthly, and it is now more important than ever that we don't let it become the norm. The focus of Discourage is social awareness and taking a stand against apathy, and that is reflected in Thoughts and Prayers. Musically, the track is straight forward, fast, and angry, mirroring the lyrical content." This record is a split label release between 4 labels, CoinTossRecords and StateofMindRecordings in the US and Assault Records and SpeedoWax over seas. All the records are on black vinyl each label and band have a different stamp on the center B-side of the record.
Florida's finest Ecostrike returns with their debut LP and debut release on Triple-B, "Voice Of Strength." This LP features seven new songs of blistering, vegan straight edge hardcore in the vein of Strife and Bane. LP includes digital download. On colored vinyl
Following their 2017 debut, "Don't Stop The Youth," California's own Fireburn presents "Shine b/w The Controller." This two-track 7" single is in anticipation of the band's upcoming Spring 2018 US appearances with American Nightmare, G.B.H, and Kill Your Idols, and at Punk Rock Bowling and United Blood Fest. 7" includes digital download. On colored vinyl.
Seminal hardcore band By The Grace Of God whose first two releases on Victory Records made waves in the mid-'90s has existed on the fringes of the music scene since 2000. In the summer of 2017, they met for four days to write and record "Above Fear." With insightful lyrics that focus on community, egalitarianism, and political activism, "Above Fear" is a powerful return after such a long silence. Vinyl version includes digital download and a silkscreened B-side. It's great to have them back.
Arms Race follows up their "New Wave Of British Hardcore" LP with four new tracks which see the band solidify their place as one of the strongest pillars of UK hardcore. "The Beast" displays a ferocious hardcore attack with both boots firmly stuck on the hardcore and punk territories while looking forward to new soundscapes on which they evolve, such as on track 'Distort Britannia' that showcases a slowed down, atmospheric stomper. Part classic USA hardcore, part Bristol and Stoke On Trent punk, these new tracks are a perfect continuation of what the band has created during these last five years. Limited edition of 500 copies.
Syracuse, NY, has long been known as a hotbed for heavy, powerful straight edge hardcore. Trail Of Lies is no exception, lifting the torch originally carried by Earth Crisis, Path Of Resistance, Another Victim, and The Promise. This debut LP features eight tracks of pounding hardcore that hearkens the heaviest of '90s hardcore, putting them on imaginary shows at The Lost Horizon alongside the era's best.
British rockers Moose Blood have brought emo back to the mainstream, blending thoughtful lyricism with guitar-driven choruses. Expounding on the success of 2016's "Blush," the quartet has gotten even more miserable for their latest full-length "I Don't Think I Can Do This Anymore." For fans of Brand New, Jimmy Eat World, and Citizen.
"Prologue" compiles the 2012 and 2014 demos from Long Island, NY's Jukai. This South Shore five-piece play metallic hardcore with a darkened sensibility reminiscent of the pioneers of the genre, all while maintaining a groove unique to New York. For fans of Converge, Acme, Bloodlet, and Cave In. LP includes digital download and is limited to 302 copies on colored vinyl.
