Forlorn "Aether"

LP - $19.40 / CD - $10.70
STREET DATE: 3/28/25
CAT#: CRR235
LABEL: Church Road

Formed in late 2019, FORLORN blend expressionist art, crushing soundscapes and paganism to carve out their own brand of 'Folk Horror'. The juxtaposition of ethereal vocals and haunting soundscapes with chaotic drums and crushing low-level guitars, paired with Megan’s brutal screams, bring together Forlorn’s unique sound and visual identity.

Forlorn turned heads and captivated audiences with their visceral live show whilst touring with and supporting the likes of Devil Sold His Soul, Urne, Svalbard, Ithaca, Palm Reader and Harbinger. The release of singles 'Old Wounds', 'Redeem, Release' and 'Hold Me' received widespread support from Kerrangs! Alex Baker, BBC Radio 1 Introducing Rock, BBC Introducing, Total Rock, and multiple rock & metal websites, playlists and podcasts.

Described by Metal Hammer as “a band that we should all be keeping a very close eye on”, 'The Weight Of It All’, which has garnered over 179k streams, was featured in Metal Hammer’s ‘Best metal songs of 2023’, was added to the 'Shockwave', 'Metal UK', 'New Blood' and 'The Pit' playlists on Spotify, received further support from Alex Baker on Kerrang! Radio and Alyx Holcombe on BBC Radio One, and much more. 2023 also saw their song 'Forsaken' feature as part of the soundtrack for the Netflix film 'The Strays' which was the No.1 streamed film in the UK during it's week of release.

With initial releases being produced and recorded by George Lever (Sleep Token, Loathe, Monuments) and now a forthcoming debut album co-produced with Sam Bloor (Graphic Nature, Cauldron, Graywave), ‘Aether’ heralds a new dawn for the band and unleashes new horrors as the genre-pushing outfit eagerly anticipate bringing entrancing live rites across the country to uninitiated territories.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Mother Of Moon
02. Creatress
03. The Wailing
04. Matrum Noctem
05. Funeral Pyre
06. Keeper Of The Well
07. Veiled One
08. Spirit

FOR FANS OF:
Oathbreaker, Conjurer, Ithaca, Svalbard, Vexed

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Fastbreak "Fast Cars, Fast Women"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 724399772569
STREET DATE: 03/28/25
CAT#: IOD-66
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

In the late 90s, no one carried the torch for Youth Crew hardcore like Fastbreak. Formed in 1994, the Connecticut band quickly made a name for themselves in the New England area, thanks to their explosive approach to fast-paced hardcore music and unrelenting positivity. Their sound was a true successor to the upbeat style of bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today. Their energy made them a staple in Connecticut hardcore, as they became a fixture playing alongside bands like H2O, Bane, Ten Yard Fight, Right Brigade, and more.

Despite their significant impact on the hardcore scene, Fastbreak's recordings had long been out of print and unavailable on streaming services. This is why Iodine Records is proud to re-release Fastbreak’s seminal debut album, Fast Cars, Fast Women. Originally released in 1998, every idea, riff, and rhythm on the record feels as fresh as ever. Songs like “Said and Done” and “Places Trades” are bursting with pure exuberance and energy. In a time when bands were getting darker and gloomier, Fastbreak was a breath of fresh air, bringing a more inviting energy to the genre. Fastbreak’s ideas were extremely ahead of their time, predicting the future fusion of hardcore and pop-punk that would go on to take over the world. Their influence can be heard in countless bands that followed, blending the raw energy of hardcore with the immediacy of a positive attitude and approach. It’s a painfully underrated record, but thankfully, listeners now have a chance to realize just what was going on.

Fastbreak’s Fast Cars, Fast Women features Patrick Rorick on vocals, Steven Pica and Neal St. Clair on guitar, Don Raymond on bass, and Luke Garro on drums. The album was produced by Dean Baltulonis and mastered at Metropolis Studios.

TRACK LISTING:
01. 120 Bucks
02. At Times
03. Places Trades
04. Said And Done
05. Learn To Forget
06. Should Have Known
07. No Problem Solved
08. Fast Cars, Fast Women
09. Where It Lies
10. Photo Finish
11. Hate your way
12. Could Not Try (Demo)
13. Thanks For Trying (Demo)
14. I Should Have Known
15. For the Next Fall
16. All The Things

MARKETING POINTS:

  • Re-issue of the debut full length from New England posi-hardcore legends, Fastbreak.
  • On vinyl for the first time in 26 years, highly sought after release.
  • Produced at Salad Days Studio.
  • Includes bonus tracks from Ten Yard Fight split 7” and Salad Days Demos.
  • Members went on to join/form: In My Eyes, Piebald, and Right Brigade.
  • Expanded deluxe gatefold packaging, including dozens of never seen before photographs.
  • Retrospective Essays from Rama Mayo of Big Wheel Recreation and Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records
  • Remastered by Jamal Ruhe (Guided By Voices, Death, Misfits)

FOR FANS OF:
Gorilla Biscuits, Turning Point, Lifetime

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