2:38 PM
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Instead of some stupid Misfits cover song youtube video, here's something that's actually really fucking cool:
E L E C T R I C
W I Z A R D ' S
NEW FUCKING ALBUM.
FUCK YEAH.
Black Masses
(Note: This link is not mine, so comment if it goes down so I can re-up. Idiotic spacing to keep my spot from getting blown up, this one's a doozy.)
11:02 AM
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Bongripper - Satan Worshiping Doom
Let's take a break from fast underproduced music and go to the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Really, the band name, album title, and cover art say it all. Four tracks of massive, plodding, overbearing doom metal that's going to take all your teeth and make a necklace out of them. A little under an hour of weed smoke infused trudgery with a few interesting and unexpected riffs thrown in.
Hail Satan.
3:40 PM
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Total Abuse - Mutt
I love this record. I actually can't believe I never uploaded it. Just gone done blasting it loud as fuck and thought I'd make sure it was on the blog. Total Abuse is a horrible, nasty, disgusting band from Austin that makes gross music. I love it. If you like gross music as much as I do, so will you.
MAKE ME A EUNUCH!
10:56 AM
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Ed Gein - Judas Goats and Diesel Eaters
I've recently been going back and listening to albums I was really into in my mid teenage years. You probably already know what there is to know about this band, so I won't go into it. I was surprised to still find this album pretty enjoyable. Might post more old stupid shit if nothing decent comes along.
Here it is.
11:05 AM
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Sabbah Navahthani - Self Titled
"Sabbah Navahthani play an incendiary style of Sludge Doom, with a hefty dose of D-beat Crust filth and a totally old-school Black Metal necro feeling throughout. As Christ’s Necro-chainsaw guitar riffs slice through Tas’ distorted snarls while the nothing short of absolutely crushing rythm section consisting of Tas’ trademark bulldozing bass sound and Philip’s brutal drumming, Sabbah Navahthani trudge along like some kind lumbering leviathan of a tank embellished with skulls, nails and chains."
The dude from Electric Wizard (Tasos) is in this band.
Manditory listening.
9:09 AM
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Food - Self Titled
This is the first thing to actually catch my ear (?) in a long time. Sludgy, distorted, dirty, rockin' punk. Noise-rock that pays homage to the dudes that were shredding it up here in Seattle in the 80' and 90's. Nasty music for doing nasty things. Like driving to work. Plus the cover is a wolf with snakes coming out of its mouth.
Feed yourself
8:24 PM
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No Talk - Leather Discipline
Okay, I felt bad for not posting anything of substance. So here, have this extremely erotic, extremely rockin' punk record from No Talk. The aptly titled Leather Discipline addresses sexual and BDSM subject matter, something that I find both hilarious and fascinating.
Brief aside, this is not the correct album artwork. I can't find an image that isn't a record photographed on a table, so this will have to serve a placeholder. Sorry to all the iTunes perfectionists out there. I feel for you.
It's a good day for some leather.
7:10 PM
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4:39 PM
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Astral Prison
Burning Love - Don't Ever Change
Burning Love - Songs For Burning Lovers
Believe me when I say I know exactly how much weight this description holds: This band sounds like Pissed Jeans if they were a hardcore band fronted by Chris Colohan (of Cursed fame). And I say that because Chris Colohan does actually front this band. Burning Love is going to be the next big thing,get in on the ground floor. I present to you two offerings, the first a two song demo, the second a full length record. Enjoy yourself.
I normally don't say (or type) shit like this, but I cannot recommend this band enough. I was blown away the first time I heard them and I am one jaded motherfucker.
DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS.
4:14 PM
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California Love - Reaping The Whirlwind
I'm listening to this record thinking about how much I hate Ghana right now. A selfish and strictly American endeavour, I know, but I don't care. Cloudy production that definitely holds the material back a bit. Overall, an interesting record as it transitions willy-nilly from blisteringly fast to a slow and tortured crawl. Unlike other California Love efforts, they show you just how slow and nasty they can get, which in my book is a more than welcome demonstration. If you enjoy Mind Eraser you will like this record. If you enjoy Mind Eraser, stop reading my blog.
12:19 PM
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Astral Prison
Gauze are probably my favorite Japanese hardcore band. They originated back in the very early 80's, and according to their biography: "
The original plan according to Shin the bass player was to play as fast as possible. They attempted to give the impression of playing fast without actually playing fast.". What this means, if anything, is a mystery to me, but it totally works. Their second album
Equalizing Distort (a name I find both nonsensical and tough as fuck at the same time) was released in 1986, check it out.
Gauze - Equalizing Distort
11:28 AM
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California Love / Gehenna Split
I'll be completely honest. This isn't the best shit of all time, but it's an honest offering and interesting enough to warrant a download. It's just one track from each band, so donate five minutes of your time to being awesome.
Get fucked up.
4:21 PM
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Limp Wrist - Thee Official Discography
This is one of those records I enjoy more and more as time passes. Real fast hardcore punk with vocals that vaguely remind me of powerviolence. You already know all about Limp Wrist though, right? Right?
I love boys hardcore.
11:52 AM
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Astral Prison
In honor of Kerry King's birthday as well as the impending evil that is
national Slayer day, everyone should listen to Slayer and only Slayer today and of course, on June 6th. In preparation for this most glorious day, here is a selection of my favorites.
Slayer - Reign In Blood
Slayer - Seasons In The Abyss
Slayer - Hell Awaits
LETS LISTEN TO SOME FUKKIN' SLAYER!!! Remember kids, "National holidays in America aren't just about celebrating; they're about forcing it upon non-participants." So jack this shit up to eleven and terrify the masses on the 6th.
11:08 PM
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The Hard-Ons with Neil Hamburger - American Exports
HEY. You. You like Black Flag? Ever wonder what it would sound like if Neil Hamburger fronted the band? Well boy howdy do I have the 7" for you. Neil Hamburger and The Hard-Ons team up to produce probably the most hilarious Black Flag cover of all time (Six Pack). Also included are three other shredding punk tracks fronted by America's favorite greasy, cup-cradling comedian.
Harriet Tubman was a heroine to the slaves.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are slaves to heroin.
