Selfish - Life Has No Vacant Time [2013 LP]

Selfish are a hardcore punk band from Finland who's Newest LP "Life Has No Vacant Time" was released on Feral Ward, a U.S. based label ran by Yannick from His Hero Is Gone/Tragedy. Pulverizing d-beat and thrashing riffs in every track. This is Selfish's first full length since the epic LP "Burning Sensation" released in 2001 on HG Fact and Feral Ward.

"Life Has No Vacant Time" continues the thrashing punk "Burning Sensation" ended with. More insane riffs and the same d-beat drumming you expect from these Finnish punks, in the vain of Death Side, Crude, and Gauze. Japanese-style Finnish hardcore? Sign me up...

I found out about this band in 2005 when they headlined a Hellshock show in Brooklyn. Never heard of them at the time but been listening ever since. These guys play some filthy riffs, do not pass on this album; it is flawless.

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Coliseum - Sister Faith

Coliseum are back with a bang, a "Fuzzbang" actually... Sister Faith is the latest offering from this Louisville trio, released in April of 2013 by Temporary Residence Limited (US), Holy Roar Records (UK) & Daymare (Japan).With a killer resume including the staple album No Salvation released in 2007 on Relapse, Coliseum have maintained a good blend of heavy rock, punk and indie since 2003. Needless to say, they've came a long way since recording albums off of 8 tracks in a garage. The new album is a collection of 13 tracks, Ryan Patterson cranks out Sunn amp-rattling,  fuzz-cranking riffs while belting out his trademark vocals.  Their style has progressed over time into that signature Coliseum sound, the aggression, heaviness and raw power bleeds through without any sacrifice. The band is following up the release of Sister Faith with a massive European and US tour with plans to tour the US again with Pelican in November.  The tracks "Fuzzbang", "Black Magic Punks" & "Doing Time" are available to stream on Coliseum's Bandcamp and a full list of tour dates is available on their Last.fm. Below is the official video for the new track "Doing Time", Enjoy!

Against Me! - True Trans [New Acoustic EP Stream]

True Trans is the latest release from the Floridian Four piece Against me! The self-released EP is a precursor to their highly anticipated upcoming Full Length Gender Dysphoria Blues. Lead singer Laura Jane Grace wrote the two song EP, the band's first since Grace came out as a transsexual woman about a year ago, changing both her name (formerly Tom Gabel), as well as her gender. Blending Grace's enthusiastic vocals and sing-along-style lyrics with the soft strum of her acoustic guitar and capo,  these two tracks are undeniably passionate and emotional in all the right places, nostalgic of the band's earlier style. The comically titled opening track,  "FuckMyLIfe666", opens a window into Grace's personal transition and journey into womanhood. She shouts, "Is your mother proud of your eyelashes? Silicone dress and collagen Lips How will you even recognize me?" The six minute EP is then concluded by "True Trans Soul Rebel", a proud tune with a catchy melody and meaningful lyrics. Ballads written about true life experiences always pack the biggest punch, True Trans gives nuance to this personal form of writing and offers their listeners a more intimate connection.  The two track EP is the first acoustic album to be released by this once all-acoustic group since 2001. With a new lineup and a developing sound that ranges from anarcho folk punk to electric heavy rock, the anticipation grows to hear just what the group has in store. The EP is available for free download on the band's official website in exchange for an email adress. Dates for Laura Jane Grace's upcoming tour are available below as well as a stream of the new EP. As for Against Me!, they will be playing Riot Fest Chicago & Denver in September. Stay tuned for the new album!

“Laura Jane Grace Sings The Transgender Dysphoria Blues” 2013 Tour Dates:
08/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ MilkBoy
08/11 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
08/13 – Providence, RI @ Fete Lounge
08/14 – Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
08/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory
08/16 – New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom

Mutual Assured Destruction - 2013 North East Crusade CD-R [NY Warcrust]

Since 2003 Mutual Assured Destruction have played an active part in the New York punk scene and anarchist community. Throughout the years their sound has grown increasingly heavy and unique. They've recorded multiple albums, splits and comps under various labels such as Warcrust, Profane Existence and Contagium.  MAD are currently on tour with No More Victims and they just released a new CD entitled "2013 North East Crusade". The album consists of six tracks, five of which are re-recorded from the 2012 4-way split with No More Victims, Nerve Gas Attak and Exshitstence "Stoner Punx Against Christ". The new album opens up with "Massive Alcoholic Devestation", one of the best MAD acronyms to date, and is concluded by a new track entitled "Keep The Faith". With a crushingly heavy d-beat sound and powerful lyrical themes about destabilizing religious oppression, overthrowing the government, and chugging one-hundred sixty proof vodka, MAD is sure to satisfy your urge for warcrust against christ.  Below are MAD's current tour dates, a link to download "2013 North East Crusade" and links to their facebook and bandcamp, where their latest 4 albums are available to stream. Their 7'' EP "A New Hope" is also available for purchase by contacting the band directly through facebook. We anticipate more shows in the future so stay tuned.




Upcoming tour dates: 

Saturday 6/22 - Baltimore, MD @ Dishaus W/ No More Victims 
Sunday 6/23 -  Montclair, NJ @ Meatlocker W/ No More Victims 

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