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Riot Agents – 2 Albums

Cole Faulkner — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:30:11 +0000

That Riot Agents live for the energy of punk rock and the speed of thrash metal could be no more apparent than with their latest album Who Cares!. The album features nine tracks of gruff melodic speed drawing upon everything from The Ramones, Iron Maiden and The Misfits, to Judas Priest, Kiss, Ozzy, and The Adicts. Plenty of loud times to be had. They’re quite opinionated and extreme, so don’t say I didn’t warn you! Oh, and their first effort, Too Hard To Fall, ain’t too shabby either.

Riot Agents – Who Cares! (2011)

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Riot Agents – Too Hard To Fall (2010)

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Dead United – Two Albums

Cole Faulkner — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:30:18 +0000

Dead United is one of those underground European horror gems that if it wasn’t for music discovery tools like Jamendo, you could go your whole life without ever crossing paths. Thankfully their two masterfully melodic horror punk offerings, Chainsaw Chronicles and 3D Audio Horror can now haunt you regardless of your final resting place. As a rather vocal fan of the horror genres I can say with confidence that anyone with a love for quirky melodic punk should embrace this spook-tacular ghoul fest and succumb to the ensuing fever. For fans of Blood Sucking Zombies From Outer Space, The Other, and Nim Vind.

Dead United – The Chainsaw Chronicles (2009)

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Dead United – 3D Audio Horror (2006)

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Zombie Fight – Broke For Tomorrow Volume 1

Cole Faulkner — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:30:47 +0000

As a big Walking Dead fan, I endorse the name Zombie Fight as a band name. Zombie Dead plays a classic NYC hardcore punk sound heavy on aggression, relentless drumming, featuring a few melodic guitar bridges that help modernize the effort. Check out their debut EP Broke For Tomorrow for a better idea.

Zombie Fight – Broke For Tomorrow Volume 1

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Rejectioneers – 25 (EP)

Cole Faulkner — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:30:48 +0000

Here’s an indie band out of Columbia, SC who have self released a pretty darn solid piece of indie. 25 is an easy listen made so by Rejectioneers’ knack for great melodies and strong collective personality. Strong lead vocals and a lush soundscape suggest that the next album is destined to be picked up for an official label release. Get this one while it’s free!

Rejectioneers – 25 (EP)

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Dine Alone Records – Holiday Sampler 2011

Cole Faulkner — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:30:03 +0000

Dine Alone Records is getting in the spirit of the holiday season and has released a generous holiday sampler from a whole load of talented indie artists. From Deep Tick to Parlovr and City and Colour, the label’s roster has steadily improved over the years into the masterful list that is today. Simply a great playlist.

Dine Alone Records – Holiday Sampler 2011

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Facedown Records – Fall/Winter Sampler 2011

Cole Faulkner — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:00:49 +0000

Here’s a whole bunch of music from Facedown Records by artists I’ve never heard of. Most of them sound every big as hardcore as that shark riding a motorcycle on the front cover. A couple of stndouts include Hands, Immortal Souls, and Saving Grace. The weak of heart need not apply.

Facedown Records – Fall/Winter Sampler 2011

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Gunner’s Daughter – Two Albums

Cole Faulkner — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:30:55 +0000

Sometimes I forget about the “rock” in punk-rock – but Gunner’s Daughter sure hasn’t. The Chicago four-piece is here as a reminder to the voice that a couple skillful guitarists can bring to an act. Fans of Hot Water Music will appreciate the vocals, and fans of Samiam will appreciate the instrumental consistency.

Gunner’s Daughter – Trust Us When We Tell You

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Gunner’s Daughter – New Skeletons

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Timeshares – Bearable

Cole Faulkner — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:30:11 +0000

Timeshares was one of the first bands I really got into when their first EP was promoted as a free download over on ifyoumakeit. Now they’re on a label which is kind enough to release their debut LP as a free download for the next month. It’s titled Bearable, and much like the first, it’s full of fun, friendly good times played in the key of rough jangled hooks. But don’t take my word for it, there is only three weeks left, get downloading!

Timeshares – Bearable

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Bankrupt – Rewound

Cole Faulkner — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:00:51 +0000

The boys in Budapest’s Bankrupt have been doing the whole pop-punk thing for quite a while, so it should comes as somewhat of a surprise to learn that they’ve toned down the Ramones influences in favour of a relaxing retro feel (think guitars with reverberating distortion). It’s tough to describe the new sound since it’s so radically different, but I will say it’s refreshingly mature for the band without sacrificing their long running group chemistry.

Bankrupt – Rewound

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The Skye We Scrape / Hawkbit – Sound Pets

Cole Faulkner — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:30:16 +0000

Here’s an incredibly solid little six song split by two bands I doubt you’ve heard much from but need to know about. The Skye We Scrape’s three contributions feature a focused mix of gruff punk and solo heavy guitar with a hooky sense for melody and technical know how (think Small Brown Bike), with Hawkbit coming across a little looser, with songs that should find an audience with fans of Chris Wollard and the Ship Thieves. Certainly worth your ear.

The Skye We Scrape / Hawkbit – Sound Pets

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