Buggin "Concrete Cowboys"

Buggin "Concrete Cowboys"

LP - $17.25 / CD - $10.70 / CASSETTE - $10.70
LP UPC: 843563161609
CD UPC: 843563164488
CASSETTE UPC: 843563164471
STREET DATE: 6/2/23
CAT#: FSR67
LABEL: Flatspot

Formed in 2018, Chicago hardcore band Buggin is here to have a good time. Their songs are vibrant, groovy, and real, as demonstrated on their upcoming album, Concrete Cowboys, set for release in Spring 2023 on Flatspot Records. Following the 2021 single "Brainfreeze" and 2020 EP, Buggin Out, it marks their first foray into a full-length record. The album title comes from a cut on the band's 2019 demo and that song sees a rework as does "Poser Bulldozer". Alongside tracks titled "Snack Run" and "The Customer Is Always Wrong," it's clear that Buggin aren't afraid to have a little fun while singing about everyday occurrences.

As the band puts its:
"The album pretty much shows our growth as a band while still sticking true to our roots and why we started everything: having fun with the homies and not taking yourself too seriously. We're not concerned with following any type of trends, just sticking in our own lane."

Between these more playful elements are cathartic moments from vocalist Bryanna Bennett. "Hard 2 Kill" was written as a self-empowerment anthem, while "Not Yours" delves into the tokenization of women and non-binary folks in the hardcore scene. Closer "Youth" finds Bennett's snarling vocals aided by bassist Dewey Hendrik's more surf-punk vocal approach, creating a soundtrack for the younger generation.

The relentless energy Buggin exudes on their recordings, comes across ten-fold in a live setting. Having already shared the stage opening for acts such as Turnstile, 7 Seconds, Show Me The Body, Zulu, and Soul Glo, it's only a matter of time before the band reaches headliner status.

With the release of Concrete Cowboys, Buggin continues to keep there be true to yourself mentality and push towards a bright future in hardcore.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Bug Slam
2. All Eyes On You
3. Get It Out
4. Snack Run
5. The Customer Is Always Wrong
6. Poser Bulldozer
7. Hard 2 Kill
8. Not Yours
9. Concrete Cowboys
10. Redacted
11. Kick Rocks
12. Youth

MARKETING POINTS:

• BUGGIN is one of the most exciting bands in Punk/Hardcore at the moment
• Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk, Metal, Rock and Alternative demographics too
• Has played w/ bands like: Zulu, Show Me The Body,Gel, Scowl, and more
• Will tour US, UK, EUROPE in 2023
• Playing Flatspot World, Tied Down, Outbreak, Ieper Festivals in 2023
• Debut album and perfect hardcore release that will stand the test of time!
• Has played festivals such as The Rumble, Disturbin The Peace, In Broad Daylight, LDB Fest, and more.
• Recorded by Andy Nelson @ Bricktop Recording (Harms Way, Never Ending Game, Jesus Piece)
• Pressed on Colored Vinyl

FOR FANS OF:
Turnstile, Backtrack, Mental

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Scowl "Psychic Dance Routine"

12"EP - $17.25 / CASSETTE - $10.70 / CDEP - $10.70
12"EP UPC: 603111758213
CASSETTE UPC: 603111758244
CDEP UPC: 603111758220
STREET DATE: 4/7/223
CAT#: FSR69
LABEL: Flatspot

Scowl has quickly made a name for themselves as one of the most vivid and hard-working acts in the rock world. Since the release of their debut album, How Flowers Grow in late 2021, the band has become a powerful force to be reckoned with. Lauded for its reality-driven, aggressive blend of hardcore-punk, the critically-acclaimed album opened up new doors for the band, including a non-stop touring schedule. As new music began to take shape, it was no surprise that experiencing most of their lives on the road would greatly influence the next phase of Scowl.

Enter Psychic Dance Routine.

Since forming in 2019, the band has consistently eschewed being pigeon-holed, moving far beyond the confines of what a typical “hardcore” band is considered. Floral motifs lace their artwork and merchandise, they’ve notably toured with diverse acts like Limp Bizkit and Destroy Boys, and one of the most talked about tracks on How Flowers Grow was a melodic number with a saxophone solo. On Psychic Dance Routine, Scowl continue to push the boundaries of their sound and artistic presence, now laying somewhere between hardcore and alternative. As the band puts it, “it’s like Negative Approach meets The Breeders.”

In September 2022, the Santa Cruz, California band traveled to Pennsylvania to seclude themselves in the studio for a week, recording with Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip at Studio 4. Working with Yip was a completely collaborative experience as he not only brought life to these songs, but greatly encouraged Kat Moss as she worked on her elevated vocal style found across the record. The highlights and challenges of performing, whether in the studio, on tour, or in the act that is life, became a recurring notion on the five track EP.

As Moss states; “I chose to revolve the main theme around performance. This is both literal and figurative, as the band has been on tour practically all of 2022. My perspective of being consumed as the version of myself that is ‘performing’ has shifted dramatically, while simultaneously grappling with the experience of being a feminine artist in a world that doesn’t always take you seriously.”

Lead single “Opening Night” sets the stage marrying edgy melodies with dynamic riffs. Stylistically, Scowl evokes the same feeling as first hearing bands like Sonic Youth and The Strokes, making sounding cool seem almost effortless. “Shot Down” encompasses the battle of fear versus confidence in both lyrical and sonic form, as the band teeters between circle-pit ready moments and sugary hooks. The most vulnerable and pivotal moment of the EP comes in the title track “Psychic Dance Routine.” Moss and the band emphasize their capability of writing a striking indie-alternative song filled with breathy vocals, lush melodies, and a fundamental introspective for the entire release.

“​​The best way I can define Psychic Dance Routine is that it represents the mental gymnastics or ‘dance routine’ one might have to participate in order to telepathically project their feelings or emotions to another person because they no longer have the ability to express themselves with words” comments Moss on where the title derives. She concludes, “The overarching theme of this EP lies heavily in the definition of the name— I wanted to lyrically express feelings of alienation and loneliness as well as questioning my own reality. I made an effort to speak more with metaphors as I wanted these topics to be relevant to other people.”

On Psychic Dance Routine Scowl has exemplified their ethos of being true to themselves through creating innovative song structures and personable lyrics. Their ability to be genre fluid intersects with their up for anything attitude, whether that means playing in a fast food drive-in parking lot or hitting the stage at Coachella. It’s all just part of the plan for the ever-evolving band that is Scowl.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Shot Down
2. Psychic Dance Routine
3. Wired
4. Opening Night
5. Sold Out

MARKETING POINTS:

• SCOWL is one of the most exciting bands in Punk/Hardcore at the moment
• Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk, Metal, Rock and Alternative demographics too
• Has toured w/ The Chats, Show Me The Body, Circle Jerks, Destroy Boys, Limp Bizkit, Drug Church, and More
• Will tour US, AUSTRALIA, UK, EUROPE in 2023
• Playing Coachella, Flatspot World, Sick New World, Outbreak, Bamboozle Festivals in 2023
• A perfect hardcore release that will stand the test of time!
• Has played festivals such as Sound & Fury, Outbreak, FYA, Act Like You Know, Promcore, etc.
• Recorded by Grammy Nominated Producer, Will Yip (Turnstile, Code Orange, Turnover)
• Screenprinted B-Side
• Pressed on Colored Vinyl

FOR FANS OF:
Negative Approach, The Breeders, Amyl & The Sniffers

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Bad Blood “The Bad Kind Decides”

12"EP - $15.30
STREET DATE: 3/31/23
CAT#: FSR68
LABEL: Flatspot

“No nonsense hardcore with a punch and a pulse.” That’s how Scott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive) introduces Bad Blood, the newest project featuring the esteemed vocalist. The band formed in Buffalo, NY after tossing around the idea of playing music together with guitarists Eric Ellman (They Live, Violent Way) and Mason Hutchins (Violent Way), bassist Greg Vinal (Exhibition), and drummer Nick Terlecky (Violent Way). The result is the five brutal tracks that make up The Bad Kind Decides EP, set for release on Flatspot Records. The songs were laid down live with producer Jay Zubricky at GCR studios and mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air studios. Taking influence from ‘80s hardcore bands like Warzone and Brotherhood, Bad Blood have created a fast, in your face sound with lyrics that deal with the negativities of reality. With the release of ​​The Bad Kind Decides, Bad Blood is packing honesty in aggression that’s set to connect from your headphones to the pit.

TRACK LISTING:

1. 716 Bust / Bad Blood
2. Fear Is All
3. Lost To Sin
4. Apology Denied
5. The Bad Kind

MARKETING POINTS:

• New band from Buffalo NY featuring members of TERROR, BURIED ALIVE, VIOLENT WAY, EXHIBITION, and more
• Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk, Metal, Rock and Alternative demographics too
• Playing Flatspot World 2023
• Screenprinted B-Side
• Classic Hardcore w/ a rough edge
• A perfect hardcore release that will stand the test of time!
• Recorded by Jay Zubricky (Every Time I Die, Buried Alive, Terror) at GCR

FOR FANS OF:
Warzone, Brotherhood, Zero Tolerance

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Zulu "A New Tomorrow"

LP - $17.25 / CD - $10.70 / CASSETTE - $10.70
LP UPC: 843563158500
CD UPC: 843563158739
STREET DATE: 3/3/23
CAT#: FSR66
LABEL: Flatspot

Known for their blend of hardcore and powerviolence, Zulu is pushing the boundaries of those sounds into new territory on their forthcoming album, A New Tomorrow. Formed as a solo project by vocalist Anaiah Lei in 2018 and then joined by guitarist Braxton Marcellous, the Los Angeles based band has since been rounded out by guitarist Dez Yusuf, bassist Satchel Brown and drummer Christine Cadette. A New Tomorrow (Flatspot Records) serves as the band’s first full-length, following EPs Our Day Will Come (2019) and My People..Hold On (2020). Taking on the task of self-producing the record, the band immersed themselves in collaborator Zach Tuch’s (Dare, Trash Talk) studio in the valley. After spending months toying with different instrumentation and samples, and pulling influences ranging from reggae to death metal, the result is an eclectic 15 tracks.

The lyrics on the record are personal yet vast, filled with thoughts of perseverance and recognition. As Lei expands:

“While our past material was a more direct approach and very in your face about the treatment of black individual’s around the world, I wanted to step away and express the love and beauty of us. That through all the hard things we go through, that’s not just what we are and it doesn’t define us. Our culture is so rich and vast, and I couldn’t even begin to explain all of that. But some of the topics that make this record include unity and love in the community and hope for ourselves.”

A New Tomorrow starts with the instrumental track, “Africa,” driven by a piano and violin performance supplied by Aisha Burns and Precious Tucker before heading into full force. Exploring through, cuts like “Our Day Is Now” and “Fakin’ Tha Funk” showcase the band’s penchant for writing heavy riffs and in-your-face breakdowns. “Shine Eternally” and “We’re More Than This” seep into more soulful and jazz inspired sounds, the latter featuring a captivating rap delivery from Yusuf. To make the album an even more collaborative effort, the band enlisted friends and fellow artists for feature contributions. On “Where I’m From” you’ll find Lei’s vocals complimented by Soul Glo’s Pierce Jordan and Playytime’s Obioma Ugonna; and Truth Cult’s Paris Roberts adds a powerful notion to “52 Fatal Strikes.” The album closes out with “Who Jah Bless No One Curse”, a song about the importance of love that sees the band mastering their fusion-forward sound.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Africa
2. For Sista Humphrey
3. Our Day Is Now
4. Music To Driveway
5. Where I’m From (Ft. Pierce Jordan & Obioma Ugonna)
6. Fakin’ Tha Funk (You Get Did)
7. Shine Eternally
8. Must I Only Share My Pain
9. Lyfe Az A Shorty Shun B So Ruff
10. From Tha Gods To Earth
11. Créme de Cassis By Alesia Miller & Previous Tucker
12. We’re More Than This
13. 52 Fatal Strikes (Ft. Paris Roberts)
14. Divine Intervention
15. Who Jah Bless No One Curse

MARKETING POINTS:
Trash Talk, Show Me The Body, Knocked Loose

FOR FANS OF:

• Zulu is one of the most exciting bands in Punk/Hardcore at the moment
  • Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk and Metal demographics too
  • Has toured w/ Sasami, OFF, Scowl, and more
  • US tour w/ Show Me The Body in 2023 as well as European Touring + Festivals
  • A perfect hardcore release that will stand the test of time!
  • Has played festivals such as Sound & Fury, This Ain’t No Picnic, Roskilde Festival and will be playing Outbreak ’23, Adjacent Fest, Jera On Air, Full Force, etc.
  • Pressed on Colored Vinyl

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Various Artists "The Extermination Vol.4 Compilation"

LP - $17.25
STREET DATE: 1/27/23
CAT#: FSR65
LABEL: Flatspot

“No borders, no boundaries, we just love hardcore.” That’s the attitude owners Che Figueroa and Ricky Singh push forward when talking about their long-standing record label, Flatspot Records. Started in 2004, Flatspot has consistently been a vital source of what’s new and next in the world of hardcore and heavy music. The label spans a vast catalog; with early releases from heavyweights like Trapped Under Ice, Backtrack, and Angel Du$t, to the forefront of this decade’s new crop of breakout bands like Scowl, Zulu, and Section H8. Flatspot has also boosted itself as a platform for rising and established bands alike through the release of The Extermination Compilation series, featuring exclusive track contributions. The dedication Figueroa and Singh have in keeping their ear to the scene has allowed the bands on their roster to form a sense of community, often touring and playing festivals together. The community aspect expands to the label’s worldwide fanbase and presence as well, having collaborated with international labels and record stores to meet the ongoing demand for Flatspot releases. After almost 20 years as a label, Flatspot Records are setting their sights big in 2023 - bringing more bands to their roster and releasing Volume 4 of The Extermination Compilation. Having no intentions of slowing down, Figueroa and Singh are only adding fuel to the fire that is Flatspot Records.

This Compilation was started to provide a snapshot of the current state of hardcore. Every song is exclusive to the series, and we love to see bands take pride in giving us some of their best songs for this compilation. Looking back, The Extermination has released exclusive tracks from Power Trip, Angel Du$t, Turnstile, Terror, King Nine, Backtrack, Soul Search, Piece By Piece, Take Offense, and the list goes on. With Volume 4, we present the next wave of Hardcore from our perspective. For this volume, every single band gave 110% of raw power & pure energy. This is a true representation of Hardcore in it’s purest form.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Speed - One Blood We Bleed
2. The Chisel - Punisher
3. Buggin - Attitude
4. Section H8 - Unhinged
5. Raw Brigade - Keep On Running (Crux Cover)
6. Jivebomb - American Rule
7. End It - Familia Finito
8. Spy - Mob
9. Law Of Power - Nothing To Show
10. M.A.D. - The Axeman’s Letter
11. Choice To Make - Tryin’

MARKETING POINTS:

• The Extermination Vol. 4 Compilation features some of the biggest heavy-hitters in the hardcore genre
• Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk and Metal demographics too
• All songs are exclusive to this compilation and will not be found anywhere else!
• A perfect hardcore release that will stand the test of time!
• Past compilations have included: Turnstile, Power Trip, Angel Du$t, Backtrack, and More!
• Pressed on Colored Vinyl
• Artwork by renowned Tattoo Artist Marina Inoue
• 28 Page Zine included in the packaging
• Music Videos have been shot for these exclusive tracks and will be premiered during the rollout from SPEED, BUGGIN, and END IT

FOR FANS OF:
Speed, The Chisel, End It, Section H8, Law Of Power, Buggin, Spy, Choice To Make, M.A.D., Raw Brigade

End It "Unpleasant Living"

LP - $14.00 / CD - $10.70
LP UPC: 843563150627
CD UPC: 843563153833
STREET DATE: 10/28/22
CAT#: FSR59
LABEL: Flatspot

END IT hail from Baltimore, MD and they want you to know it. Formed in 2017, the five-piece have pride for the city and often address the unease mixed with hope that stems from the community they live in. The band came on strong with the release of their self-titled EP the same year they started, and followed it up with 2020’s One Way Track, gaining them notoriety amongst the hardcore scene. END IT are set to release follow-up Unpleasant Living on their label home Flatspot Records this Spring. Recorded with Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations Recording, Unpleasant Living delivers with ferocity and purpose. The message? Mind your business.

The band takes heavy influence from ‘90s hardcore, having already drawn comparsions to acts like Leeway, Gut Instinct, and Maximum Penalty. They’ve also shared the stage with a diverse group of artists, ranging from Cro-Mags and Life Of Agony to Turnstile and Lil Ugly Mane, and will add to that list this year as they plan to play shows as much as possible. With absolutely no sign of slowing down, END IT is to be liked at face value or not. The choice is yours.

TRACK LISTING:

1. BCHC
2. New Wage Slavery
3. L’appel Du Vide
4. 21
5. Hatekeeper
6. The Comeback
7. Hardhead
8. HTF
9. Lifer
10. One Way Track
11. Give Up
12. Vas A Morir
13. Wishlist
14. Blind Faith
15. Apolitical
16. End It

MARKETING POINTS:

• 12” EP from one of the most promising new hardcore/punk bands
• Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk and Metal demographics too
• Album features guest vocals from Justice Tripp (Trapped Under Ice, Angel Du$t)
• Has shared the stage with Turnstile, Terror, Glassjaw, Gulch, Life Of Agony, and many more.
• Recorded and mixed by Kevin Bernsten (Integrity, Full Of Hell, Pulling Teeth)
• Has played major festivals like This Is Hardcore, Disturbin The Peace, FYA, Just Another Gig
• First vinyl release for the band
• LP features all their released material to date

FOR FANS OF:
Leeway, Gut Instinct, Maximum Penalty

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Jivebomb "Primitive Desires"

CASSETTE - $7.00
STREET DATE: 10/7/22
CAT#: FSR64
LABEL: Flatspot

Formed through friendship and a love for hardcore, Baltimore’s Jivebomb are blasting out music that is fun and enticing. The band self-released their demo, JVBM, in Fall 2021, which caught the attention of Flatspot Records, who Jivebomb are teaming up with for their upcoming debut EP, Primitive Desires. The five songs on the EP pack as much punch on the record as they would at a sweaty live show.The band recorded the EP with producer Matt Redenbo at J. Robbins’ Magpie Cage studio and it was mixed and mastered by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Regulate, Soul Blind). On Primitive Desires, vocalist Kat delivers with ferocity over groove-laden guitars and bouncy mosh parts, reminiscent of bands like Negative Approach and The Rival Mob. Despite only being a band for a short time, they’ve been able to share the stage with some heavy-hitters, from old-school bands like Slapshot to other upcoming acts like Restraining Order and GAG. Keeping things short, fast, and catchy, it’s only a matter of time before Jivebomb stakes their claim as an essential hardcore band.

TRACK LISTING:

1. 86
2. Primitive Desires
3. Steel
4. Illusion Of Choice
5. Ditz

MARKETING POINTS:

• NEW EP From Baltimore most exciting Punk/Hardcore band
• Mixed & Mastered by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Regulate, Koyo, Soul Blind)
• Has shared the stage w/ bands like End It, Section H8, Comeback Kid, Gag, Slapshot, & More
• East Coast Tour in 2022 + Additional dates this Fall
• Appeals to not only just the Hardcore genre but Punk and Metal as well

FOR FANS OF: Negative Approach

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Regulate "Regulate"

LP - $17.25 / CD - $10.70
LP UPC: 603111758015
CD UPC: 603111758022
STREET DATE: 9/30/22
CAT#: FSR62
LABEL: Flatspot

Breaking onto the hardcore scene in 2013, New York’s Regulate have shown a resilient and earnest approach in everything they do. This rings true on the band’s upcoming self-titled LP that will drop September 30th on their new label home, Flatspot Records. The ten tracks on the album developed organically throughout the brunt of the pandemic, inspiring vocalist Sebastian Paba’s most personal lyrics to the date. Regulate has always been an outlet for vulnerability - the band’s latest album In the Promise of Another Tomorrow (2018) shined with commentary on identity and power structure complimented by explosive musicianship. Regulate takes the band to another level, teetering between a traditional hardcore sound and something more striking, pulling additional inspiration from Latin music and R&B. Paba effortlessly handles both screams and what might be the catchiest clean vocal delivery in the entire genre while pushing forth thoughts on serious topics like genocide against indigenous peoples and more light-hearted notes of just loving making music.

Having already shared the stage with a heavy list of bands like Terror, Backtrack, Glassjaw, Madball, and Burn, the band is prepped to get back to touring steadily in 2022. They’ll hit the road with Vein.fm and Candy this summer and are also slated for numerous festival appearances.

Heading into a new album cycle, ambitions are high for Regulate, but they don’t mind leaving a few things up to interpretation.

TRACK LISTING:

1. In The Moment
2. The Crime
3. Why Can’t We?
4. Hair
5. Ugata
6. You & I
7. In This Life and The Next (H.H.C)
8. Work
9. New York Hates You
10. C.O.P

MARKETING POINTS:

• LP from one of the most promising new hardcore/punk bands
• Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk and Metal demographics too
• Has shared the stage with Terror, Glassjaw, Vein, Madball, and more
• Has played festivals such as United Blood, This Is Hardcore, Jera On Air, Ieper Fest, FYA, Black N Blue Bowl, and more
• Recorded, mixed, mastered by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Soul Blind, Koyo)
• Will be touring the US this Summer/Fall w/ Vein & Candy
• Guest Vocal Features from Dan Seeley (King Nine), Jon Lhaubouet (Vein)
• Regulate features members of No Pressure & Blind Justice

FOR FANS OF:
Bad Brains, District 9, Turnstile

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Law Of Power "Born Into War"

CASSETTE - $7.00
STREET DATE: 10/14/22
CAT#: FSR063
LABEL: Flatspot Records

Bursting out of the Los Angeles hardcore scene, Law Of Power make music that gives you a glimpse into the plight of their everyday reality. Formed in 2020, the band came on strong with the release of their self-titled EP and join the Flatspot Records roster this year for their next endeavor, Born Into War. Recorded over just three days with Taylor Young (God’s Hate) and mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Sound, the EP packs an intense amount of brutality into its six-minute run time. The band draws from the direct approach of their influences like Blood For Blood and Sheer Terror, while providing a fury of guitar riffs and gang vocals. The lyrics center around experiences with drug addiction and the violent cities they grew up in. Having already shared the stage with acts like Xibalba, Bury Your Dead, The Chisel, and Dead Heat, the band are ready to bring their mosh-ready live show to more stages this year. With the release of Born Into War this fall, Law Of Power is touting the pack of real deal, no gimmick hardcore.

TRACK LISTING:

1. $80 Devil
2. Family Curse
3. Born Into War

MARKETING POINTS:

• NEW EP From LA’s most exciting Punk/Hardcore band
• Engineered + Mixed by Taylor Young (Gods Hate, Militarie Gun, Section H8)
• Has shared the stage w/ bands like E-Town Concrete, The Chisel, Section H8, Dead Heat, Rotting Out, and more
• Features Members of Section H8
• Appeals to not only just the Hardcore genre but Punk and Metal as well

FOR FANS OF:
Sheer Terror, Blood For Blood, Criminal Instinct

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Kill Your Idols / Rule Them All “Split”

7"EP - $7.00
7"EP UPC: 843563142189
STREET DATE: 7/22/22
CAT #: FSR60
LABEL: Flatspot

Kill Your Idols formed in 1995 by vocalist Andy West and guitarist Gary Bennett, listening to hardcore and dreaming of recording a 7” and opening for their favorite bands like 7 Seconds and Sick Of It All. That dream became reality faster than they could have ever imagined as they ended up doing all that, and then some, spending 1997 through 2006 touring the United States, Europe, and even Asia at a Black Flag pace. As well as releasing scores of full length albums and EPs, including splits with Fisticuffs, Full Speed Ahead, Nerve Agents, Voorhees, Good Riddance, Crime in Stereo, Modern Life is War, Poison Idea, and yes, 7 Seconds. Then, in 2007 the band called it quits with members moving on to other projects, but not before playing several legendary final shows. In 2013, the band rose from the dead, performing a now famous “welcome back KYI” set at Black N Blue Bowl, at a sold out Webster Hall in NYC. Ever since, the band knew they belonged on the stage, and have continued to play shows to their loyal fans as well as reaching a new, younger audience. Hardcore as ever, the band plans on writing, recording, and performing whenever possible. Never say die.

Rule Them All was created with one goal in mind: deliver gimmick-free hardcore that speaks truth to power. The band was formed in 2017 by Richie Armour and Jon Gusman, who have since completed the lineup with members of diverse experience that spans a wide range of musical disciplines. Their carefully constructed and deliberately paced songs call to mind both the emotional intelligence of classic D.C. hardcore and the raw aggression of the Long Island scene they call home. The result is a confrontational blend of vintage and modern styles that force the listener to reckon with their own notions of what it means to be independent in today’s fractured society. Sonically, Rule Them Hell expertly synchronize hard-hitting drums with harmonic riffs to form an unshakeable foundation over which the message in the vocals can be easily heard and understood crystal clear. This shines on their latest EP, Dreams About… and upcoming split with fellow Long Island punk act Kill Your Idols (both released by Flatspot Records). The band's potent blend of hardcore has lead way to an evergrowing fanbase and sharing the stage with acts like Terror, Turnstile, Gorilla Biscuits, and more.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Kill Your Idols - Tragic
2. Kill Your Idols - Simple, Short, & Fast
3. Rule Them All - Uneasy Faith
4. Rule Them All - The Temptation

MARKETING POINTS:

• Split 7” from two of the best bands in Long Island Hardcore
• Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk and Metal demographics too
• First new Kill Your Idols music in over 15 years
• 2 brand new tracks from each band
• Mastered by Will Killingsworth @ Dead Air Studios (Mental, Think I Care, Stop & Think)

FOR FANS OF:
Long Island Hardcore, New York Hardcore, Hardcore Punk

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Speed "Gang Called Speed"

12"EP - $14.00 / CD - $10.70
12"EP UPC: 603111751115
CD UPC: 603111751122
STREET DATE: 6/24/22
CAT#: FSR61
LABEL: Flatspot

With a mission in mind, SPEED are setting out to put Australian hardcore on the map. Formed in 2019, the Sydney-based band have a no holds barred approach and enticing sound that make them standouts in the genre. Composed of vocalist Jem, bassist Aaron Siow, guitarist Josh Clayton and Dennis Vichidvongsa and drummer Kane Vardon, SPEED showcase a tough exterior, but amplify their sense of identity and community in everything they do. Following the release of their demo in 2019, the band teamed up with U.S. label Flatspot Records for a two song EP in 2020 and they’ll join forces again for Gang Called Speed, set for release later this year. Recorded with Elliott Gallart at Chameleon Studios, the six songs on the EP are centered around recognizing who you are in this world, taking ownership of that identity and not letting anyone tell you otherwise. Drawing influence from old school acts like Biohazard and Merauder just as much as bands like Trapped Under Ice, the band are putting forth pit-ready music that make it surprising they’ve only been able to play a handful of shows since their formation. That won’t last for long though as they have more performances planned, and with a new EP on the way, SPEED are positioned to make 2022 their biggest year yet.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Not That Nice
2. Another Toy
3. Move
4. Big Bite
5. Every Man For Themself
6. Know Your Foe
7. We See U *
8. A Dumb Dog Gets Flogged *
9. Devil U Know *
10. Shut It Down *
11. Burn Straight Thru U *
12. Real Sick *
13. Everybody Bleeds *

14. Die In The Dark *

15. CD Bonus Track

MARKETING POINTS:

• 12” from one of the most promising new hardcore/punk bands
• Can appeal to not only the Hardcore crowd but also Punk and Metal demographics too
• Has shared the stage with Terror, No Apologies, Regulate, Malevolence, and many more.
• Recorded and mixed by Elliot Gallart at Chameleon Studios (Primitive Blast, Justice For The Damned, Death Bells)
• Will be playing the US for the first time at this years Sound & Fury Festival
• First LP Vinyl release for the band

FOR FANS OF:
Madball, Biohazard, Trapped Under Ice

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