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

Chepang / Racetraitor “Split”

7"EP - $7.00
STREET DATE: 1/27/23
CAT#: TG061
LABEL: Twelve Gauge

This split brings together two powerhouses -- Nepalese immigrindcore outfit CHEPANG and the legendary anti-racist political hardcore band RACETRAITOR. This split features tracks that were recorded years ago that have never seen the light of day. Four tracks, two from each band, pressed on a two-sided 7" with a folder jacket with lyrics.

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Chepang - Chala Ko Rung
  2. Chepang - Gairkanuni
  3. Racetraitor - Zoropsidae
  4. Racetraitor - The Externals

MARKETING POINTS:

  • Limited vinyl pressing bringing two pioneers of their own sound and message.
  • Racetraitor is a hardcore band from the 90s that reunited in the last 5 or so years releasing a few split ahead of a rumored last LP record. The band is well known for their anti-racist and political message and has released records on Uprising, Trustkill, Organized Crime and Good Fight Music.
  • Chepang songs were recorded and mixed by COLIN MARSTON at MENEGROTH THE THOUSAND CAVES .
  • Chepang track features additional vocals on Chala ko Rung by VISHAL RAI (JUGAA, NECK DEEP IN FILTH)
  • Racetraitor drums, guitars, and bass recorded at Electrical Audio and Studio with Greg Studios and vocals recorded at Found Soundation Recording Studios by Jesse Cannon. Mixed by Greg Norman.

FOR FANS OF:
Napalm Death, Pig Destroyer, Day of Suffering

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END / Cult Leader "Gather & Mourn"

12"EP - $14.00 / CDEP - $7.00 / CASSETTE - $7.00
12"EP UPC: 791689665542
INDIE 12"EP UPC: 196925263382
CDEP UPC: 196925272032
CASSETTE UPC: 196925330930
CD/CASSETTE STREET DATE: 9/9/22
12"EP STREET DATE: 1/27/23
CAT#:CCA180 / DW241
LABEL: Closed Casket Activities / Deathwish Inc.

What happens when two of underground music’s most undeniable and unpredictable forces of nature collide? Well, the union of END & Cult Leader resulted in the 2022 split EP, Gather & Mourn [Closed Casket Activities & Deathwish Inc.].

This four track-collection finds each of these each of luminaries firing at full blast with the kind of heavy music that simultaneously repulses as it enraptures, fusing grind, hardcore, and death metal with an ominous intensity befitting of a world on fire.

The project itself represents the strength of the underground community, marking an important joint release between arbiters of integrity Closed Casket Activities and Deathwish Inc. Converge guitarist and producer Kurt Ballou [Code Orange, High On Fire, KVELERTAK] notably mixed Cult Leader’s two tracks, while GRAMMY® Award-nominated super producer and END guitarist Will Putney recorded, mixed, and mastered END in addition to mastering Cult Leader. Deathwish Inc. founder and Converge frontman Jacob Bannon also personally created the artwork and layout.

Both heads of this vicious sonic hydra have built an unshakable foundation, leaving fans and press in awe. Among widespread acclaim from Brooklyn Vegan, Invisible Oranges, and more, END’s 2020 full-length, Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face, earned a rare “5-out-of-5” star review from KERRANG! followed by “4-out-of-5” from Metal Hammer.

However, END roar back with their first release since 2020 now. With an unimpeachable pedigree, the group consists of Will Putney (Graphic Nature Audio, Fit For An Autopsy) [guitar], Brendan Murphy (Counterparts) [vocals], Gregory Thomas (Ex-Misery Signales) [guitar], Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme, Ex-Blacklisted) [bass], and Billy Rymer [Drums] (ex-Dillinger Escape Plan). Drawing on the chemistry between these seasoned musicians, their first single from the split, “Eden Will Drown,” steamrolls forward at full speed fueled by bludgeoning rhythms, smart bomb-precise guitars, and a foreboding roar.

Meanwhile, Cult Leader continues to fixate listeners with a different breed of darkness. Gather & Mourn picks up where they left on 2018’s A Patient Man. The latter landed highly coveted year-end spots on Consequence’s top 25 Metal and Hard Rock Albums (#19), Revolver’s Best Albums (#11) and more; it also generated millions of streams, highlighted by “to:Achlys” and “I am Healed.” Cult Leader unleash their first new music in four years now with the single “Ataraxis.” Clocking in at just under two minutes, it hinges on guttural growls, pummeling percussion, and chaotic guitars, speaking to the band’s mastery of cataclysmic intensity.

Gather & Mourn heralds a next era of heavy music, translating the pulse of the underground into an unshakable sonic storm.

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Eden Will Drown (END)
  2. The Host Will Soon Decay (END)
  3. Ataraxis (Cult Leader)
  4. Long Shadows (Cult Leader)

MARKETING POINTS:

  • END features current/former members of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Counterparts, Fit For An Autopsy, Misery Signals and Reign Supreme
  • END on tour all summer
  • Artwork by J. Bannon
  • Mastered by Will Putney

FOR FANS OF:
Trap Them, Full Of Hell, Converge

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