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Bane of your existence · 09-08-2007, 02:10 AM

I'm going to start posting the monthly e-mails I get from RevHq (www.revhq.com). There's a lot of good tour info and album releases. Enjoy.

RevHQ.com News - September 7, 2007

Summer is almost over, and thankfully we all made it through one of the worst heat waves in recent history. But we're sad to see summer go, as that will mark the end of the Fullerton Farmer's Market for 2007, our source for kettle corn, hummus and toffee peanuts that make the rounds here at the office on Fridays.

Sweet slabs of vinyl rolled in again this week, with the new Pinback LP, Good Life LP, Regulations 7", Pelican 10" and more.
CD picks this week include the excellent new Red Dons, the above-mentioned full-lengths and a sweet split between Agoraphobic Nosebleed and Apartment 213 that's also available on crazy colored vinyl.

-The RevHQ crew

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REVHQ FUN FACT
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Last week we told you about the "Danzig skull" having its origins in the Marvel comic book "Crystar Crystal Warrior" and being "borrowed" by Glenn Danzig for use by his bands.

Another legendary hardcore band followed in Danzig's footsteps by using comic book imagery on their records: Integrity. This infamous Cleveland outfit popularized what is now called the "Integrity skull," but is actually lifted from the "Blood: A Tale" comic which was a 4-issue limited series originally published in 1987 by Marvel Comic's "Epic" imprint.

Check it out here:
http://revhq.com/images/misc/404/IntegritySkull.jpg

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NEW ITEMS ADDED TO
REVHQ.COM THIS WEEK
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To see everything new this week, just go here:
RevHQ.com - The Best Source for Independent Music.

MAL29 Bitter End "Climate Of Fear" CD $11.00 Refining the mid-tempo power displayed in their previous release, Bitter End take it to the next level with their debut full length, "Climate Of Fear." Tight production accentuates song after pummeling song, creating a controlled chaos few bands could achieve. This release finds Bitter End paying homage to their influences (Cro-Mags, Killing Time, Breakdown) while firmly establishing themselves as leaders of the new breed of heavy hardcore.
Malfunction Records.

HH141 Botch "We Are The Romans" 2xCD - Deluxe Edition $16.75 Thought to be the finest hour from this Seattle noise/metal/hardcore group, "We Are The Romans" influenced today's generation of bands with complex song structures and unmatched musicianship. This reissue not only features the album in its entirety, but is accompanied by a second full disc with eleven tracks that include demo versions of tracks on the original full-length as well as live versions of a few other choice cuts. Hydra Head Records.

JT1125 Cloak/Dagger "We Are" CD $12.90 Combining the jagged aggression of bands like Swiz and Black Flag with the spastic urgency of Drive Like Jehu, Cloak/Dagger, who boast ex-members of Count Me Out and Trial By Fire, embrace a lyrically raw directness that transcends the false conceptions and misgivings of modern punk, offering up honest commentary on the balance between life both with and without excess. Jade Tree Records.

REV141 Down To Nothing "The Most" Color LP $10.00 / CD $11.00 Down To Nothing's Revelation debut full-length, "The Most," is a fully realized outlet for their sound, melding their energy and strength with a newfound melody. With influences ranging from Gorilla Biscuits and Judge to local Richmond, VA legends Four Walls Falling, "The Most" cements Down To Nothing's place at the forefront of hardcore. Recorded at The Outpost with Jim Siegel (Outbreak, Have Heart, Blacklisted), the thick guitars and barreled drums give an accurate replication of their infamous live show. Second pressing of 500 copies now available on transparent purple and opaque orange split colored vinyl. Revelation Records.

FAT723 The Flatliners "The Great Awake" LP $8.60 / CD $8.20 Blending punk rock, reggae, hardcore and straightforward rock, Toronto's The Flatliners are one of Canada's hardest-working punk outfits, spending the last two years on the road, going out alongside bands like The Suicide Machines, Bad Religion, Anti-Flag and Catch 22 and even doing time as part of the 2006 Warped Tour.
Fat Wreck Chords.

SCR108 The Good Life "Help Wanted Nights" LP $12.90 / CD $11.20 This Omaha, Nebraska quartet, featuring Tim Kasher of Cursive on vocals, plays a much darker brand of music than Cursive, stringing together ten tracks of intimate indie rock with hushed vocals, reverb-driven guitars and washed out cymbals. The vinyl version includes a code for a free MP3 download of this album. Saddle Creek Records.

HR694 Mustard Plug "In Black And White" CD $11.80 Helping lead the new resurgence of ska-punk are Michigan's Mustard Plug, who have been playing the same horn-backed, upbeat ska sound that fans have been gobbling up for over 16 years. Hopeless Records.

SECROC05 No Allegiance "Flirting With Disaster" CD $9.80 Straight out of the cesspool of Waltham, Massachusetts, hardcore/metal outfit No Allegiance release the chaotic "Flirting With Disaster," the follow up to their now out of print MCD "Apocalypse Yesterday," which extracts the fast paced aggression of Black Flag, the pure power of The Hope Conspiracy, and the wit of Every Time I Die on this powerful debut full length. Second Rock Records.

HELLC495 Orange "Escape From L.A." CD $13.95 They've spent the last two years almost constantly on the road, touring with Rancid, The Adicts, UK Subs, Misfits, Nekromantix and Agent Orange. "Escape From L.A." is another collection of catchy songs that put the fun back into punk, while showing an immense growth in songwriting chops, inspiring kids with their no frills attack. Hellcat Records.

HH113 Pelican "Pink Mammoth" 10" $13.80 This 10" single combines a new version of the song "Mammoth" (now called "Pink Mammoth") and a remix of the song "End Of Seasons" by Prefuse 73. The record comes packaged in a hard, full-cover sleeve and full-cover hard stock dust sleeve. Hydra Head Records.

TG300 Pinback "Autumn Of The Seraphs" LP $13.70 / CD $13.70 Comprised of two members whose previous projects include Three Mile Pilot and Heavy Vegetable, San Diego's Pinback present their second full-length for Touch And Go, pushing forward with more dynamic and aggressive melodies and tighter and more immediate drumming, with drum duties being shared by Mario Rubalcaba (Clikatat Ikatowi, Rocket From The Crypt, Hot Snakes, Black Heart Procession) and Chris Prescott (No Knife). LP includes a coupon for a free download of the entire album in MP3 format, plus bonus MP3s of tracks not included on the album. CD comes with a bonus, 3-song CD of tracks not included on the album. Touch And Go Records.

DERA112 Red Dons "Death To Idealism" CD $11.20 Formed from the ashes of Portland's The Observers, Red Dons present their debut full-length of melodic punk rock that tackles themes and imagery of the Middle East. Their sound is very similar to that of The Observers, but they infuse some surf-guitar tones, taking cues from bands like The Ventures and add it to their existing formula.
Deranged Records.

HAV7048 Regulations "Different Needs" 7" $3.80 The first release since their wildly successful tours of the US and Canada, "Different Needs" is another four tracks of early-'80s Los Angeles punk-influenced hardcore from this Swedish foursome who boast former members of ETA and DS-13. Havoc Records.

CATA24 V/A "Open The Cages Free Your Mind" CD $11.40 Benefiting the legal defense fund of animal rights activists of the SHAC7, this disc compiles tracks from some of the most notable and politically outspoken bands from around the world, including Requiem, This Time Tomorrow, Eye Of Judgement, Trial, I Object, Alguna Vez Fui Ciego, Gather, Nueva Etica, Birthright, Oubliette, 7 Generations and many more. Catalyst Records.

09-08-2007, 02:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bane of your existence Such That Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,197	Rev Hq monthly I'm going to start posting the monthly e-mails I get from RevHq (www.revhq.com). There's a lot of good tour info and album releases. Enjoy. RevHQ.com News - September 7, 2007 Summer is almost over, and thankfully we all made it through one of the worst heat waves in recent history. But we're sad to see summer go, as that will mark the end of the Fullerton Farmer's Market for 2007, our source for kettle corn, hummus and toffee peanuts that make the rounds here at the office on Fridays. Sweet slabs of vinyl rolled in again this week, with the new Pinback LP, Good Life LP, Regulations 7", Pelican 10" and more. CD picks this week include the excellent new Red Dons, the above-mentioned full-lengths and a sweet split between Agoraphobic Nosebleed and Apartment 213 that's also available on crazy colored vinyl. -The RevHQ crew --------------- REVHQ FUN FACT --------------- Last week we told you about the "Danzig skull" having its origins in the Marvel comic book "Crystar Crystal Warrior" and being "borrowed" by Glenn Danzig for use by his bands. Another legendary hardcore band followed in Danzig's footsteps by using comic book imagery on their records: Integrity. This infamous Cleveland outfit popularized what is now called the "Integrity skull," but is actually lifted from the "Blood: A Tale" comic which was a 4-issue limited series originally published in 1987 by Marvel Comic's "Epic" imprint. Check it out here: http://revhq.com/images/misc/404/IntegritySkull.jpg --------------------- NEW ITEMS ADDED TO REVHQ.COM THIS WEEK --------------------- To see everything new this week, just go here: RevHQ.com - The Best Source for Independent Music. MAL29 Bitter End "Climate Of Fear" CD $11.00 Refining the mid-tempo power displayed in their previous release, Bitter End take it to the next level with their debut full length, "Climate Of Fear." Tight production accentuates song after pummeling song, creating a controlled chaos few bands could achieve. This release finds Bitter End paying homage to their influences (Cro-Mags, Killing Time, Breakdown) while firmly establishing themselves as leaders of the new breed of heavy hardcore. Malfunction Records. HH141 Botch "We Are The Romans" 2xCD - Deluxe Edition $16.75 Thought to be the finest hour from this Seattle noise/metal/hardcore group, "We Are The Romans" influenced today's generation of bands with complex song structures and unmatched musicianship. This reissue not only features the album in its entirety, but is accompanied by a second full disc with eleven tracks that include demo versions of tracks on the original full-length as well as live versions of a few other choice cuts. Hydra Head Records. JT1125 Cloak/Dagger "We Are" CD $12.90 Combining the jagged aggression of bands like Swiz and Black Flag with the spastic urgency of Drive Like Jehu, Cloak/Dagger, who boast ex-members of Count Me Out and Trial By Fire, embrace a lyrically raw directness that transcends the false conceptions and misgivings of modern punk, offering up honest commentary on the balance between life both with and without excess. Jade Tree Records. REV141 Down To Nothing "The Most" Color LP $10.00 / CD $11.00 Down To Nothing's Revelation debut full-length, "The Most," is a fully realized outlet for their sound, melding their energy and strength with a newfound melody. With influences ranging from Gorilla Biscuits and Judge to local Richmond, VA legends Four Walls Falling, "The Most" cements Down To Nothing's place at the forefront of hardcore. Recorded at The Outpost with Jim Siegel (Outbreak, Have Heart, Blacklisted), the thick guitars and barreled drums give an accurate replication of their infamous live show. Second pressing of 500 copies now available on transparent purple and opaque orange split colored vinyl. Revelation Records. FAT723 The Flatliners "The Great Awake" LP $8.60 / CD $8.20 Blending punk rock, reggae, hardcore and straightforward rock, Toronto's The Flatliners are one of Canada's hardest-working punk outfits, spending the last two years on the road, going out alongside bands like The Suicide Machines, Bad Religion, Anti-Flag and Catch 22 and even doing time as part of the 2006 Warped Tour. Fat Wreck Chords. SCR108 The Good Life "Help Wanted Nights" LP $12.90 / CD $11.20 This Omaha, Nebraska quartet, featuring Tim Kasher of Cursive on vocals, plays a much darker brand of music than Cursive, stringing together ten tracks of intimate indie rock with hushed vocals, reverb-driven guitars and washed out cymbals. The vinyl version includes a code for a free MP3 download of this album. Saddle Creek Records. HR694 Mustard Plug "In Black And White" CD $11.80 Helping lead the new resurgence of ska-punk are Michigan's Mustard Plug, who have been playing the same horn-backed, upbeat ska sound that fans have been gobbling up for over 16 years. Hopeless Records. SECROC05 No Allegiance "Flirting With Disaster" CD $9.80 Straight out of the cesspool of Waltham, Massachusetts, hardcore/metal outfit No Allegiance release the chaotic "Flirting With Disaster," the follow up to their now out of print MCD "Apocalypse Yesterday," which extracts the fast paced aggression of Black Flag, the pure power of The Hope Conspiracy, and the wit of Every Time I Die on this powerful debut full length. Second Rock Records. HELLC495 Orange "Escape From L.A." CD $13.95 They've spent the last two years almost constantly on the road, touring with Rancid, The Adicts, UK Subs, Misfits, Nekromantix and Agent Orange. "Escape From L.A." is another collection of catchy songs that put the fun back into punk, while showing an immense growth in songwriting chops, inspiring kids with their no frills attack. Hellcat Records. HH113 Pelican "Pink Mammoth" 10" $13.80 This 10" single combines a new version of the song "Mammoth" (now called "Pink Mammoth") and a remix of the song "End Of Seasons" by Prefuse 73. The record comes packaged in a hard, full-cover sleeve and full-cover hard stock dust sleeve. Hydra Head Records. TG300 Pinback "Autumn Of The Seraphs" LP $13.70 / CD $13.70 Comprised of two members whose previous projects include Three Mile Pilot and Heavy Vegetable, San Diego's Pinback present their second full-length for Touch And Go, pushing forward with more dynamic and aggressive melodies and tighter and more immediate drumming, with drum duties being shared by Mario Rubalcaba (Clikatat Ikatowi, Rocket From The Crypt, Hot Snakes, Black Heart Procession) and Chris Prescott (No Knife). LP includes a coupon for a free download of the entire album in MP3 format, plus bonus MP3s of tracks not included on the album. CD comes with a bonus, 3-song CD of tracks not included on the album. Touch And Go Records. DERA112 Red Dons "Death To Idealism" CD $11.20 Formed from the ashes of Portland's The Observers, Red Dons present their debut full-length of melodic punk rock that tackles themes and imagery of the Middle East. Their sound is very similar to that of The Observers, but they infuse some surf-guitar tones, taking cues from bands like The Ventures and add it to their existing formula. Deranged Records. HAV7048 Regulations "Different Needs" 7" $3.80 The first release since their wildly successful tours of the US and Canada, "Different Needs" is another four tracks of early-'80s Los Angeles punk-influenced hardcore from this Swedish foursome who boast former members of ETA and DS-13. Havoc Records. CATA24 V/A "Open The Cages Free Your Mind" CD $11.40 Benefiting the legal defense fund of animal rights activists of the SHAC7, this disc compiles tracks from some of the most notable and politically outspoken bands from around the world, including Requiem, This Time Tomorrow, Eye Of Judgement, Trial, I Object, Alguna Vez Fui Ciego, Gather, Nueva Etica, Birthright, Oubliette, 7 Generations and many more. Catalyst Records.