Friday, August 5, 2011

Killswitch

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Back to the grind.

Killswitch was a short lived (but ferocious) "all-star" hardcore band that existed from 2000-2001. They played a handful of local shows and recorded/released a 5 song cdep before calling it a day.

Killswitch was:

Josh (Reason Of Insanity, Sex Bomb, Hell City Kings, Crime Wave, P.M.R.C., Bloody Hammer, No Talk, Secret Prostitutes, Fugitive Family, and a whole shitload more) - Vocals

Greg (Object At The End Of History, Lay To Waste, Air War, etc.) - Guitar

Nathan (ArmA, etc.) - Guitar

Howie (Reason Of Insanity, The Poots, The Pallbearers, Fugitive Family, etc.) - Bass

Daniel (Reason Of Insanity, Sex Bomb, U.D.I., The Rah Rahs, Chainsaw Sex Vikings, Ghidrah, Final Assault, One Common Voice, and a whole shitload more) - Drums


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Insert:
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Tray art:
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Rear cover:
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Disc:
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Killswitch 'S/T' CDEP (2000)
1. What Remains?
2. Sad Case
3. Stand And Fight
4. Real Life
5. Bad Hand

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?​ljobqbn7gw9v6cb#1

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

DoomsDayDevice 'End Of The Beginning Of The End...' (2005)

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This next post is of the mad duo they call the DoomsDayDevice. Since 2003 brothers WZ3D and sputnik! have been spreading their own unique brand of post apocalyptic hip hop across the state.

The DDD was formed in Lafayette out of the ashes of their previous outing the Carpetbag Profiteers (which will make its way to U&P, eventually). As of a few years ago, DDD calls New Orleans home.

Heavily influenced by sci fi and horror movies/scores, and many different styles of music (underground hip hop, metal, punk rock), the group released its first record in 2005 (the one featured in this post, ya goon) which meshed underground hip hop with Tom Waits-esque jams you’d hear over the loudspeaker at your nearest looney bin. A schizophrenic’s dream. A scatterbrained offering. That may have something to do with why I dig this record so much.

Hit the fast forward button on your Betamax. Their second record ‘Mostly Harmless’ (which was released in 2008) lacked the B.C. Rich axe-isms that were on the previous effort…as they decided to focus strictly on the hip hop aspect of the group.

What are they doing these days? According to WZ3D, they are learning some new equipment and are currently writing some epic instrumental material.
To hear a rough version of a new track (‘NightmareDisco’), follow the link below:

http://www.reverbnation.com/wz3d#!/artist/artist_songs/462679


DoomsDayDevice is:

WZ3D (Chris Wyble) and sputnik! (Jeremy Frey)


Previous musical terrorism:

WZ3D – Crazy Fat Ethel, John Doe’s Disciples, (Mr.) Gravelhook, AdD, Moon Fly Syrup, Mystic Fix, The Butchers, Carpetbag Profiteers.

Sputnik! – Catch It On The Upstroke (FL), Carpetbag Profiteers.


Purchase ‘Mostly Harmless’ at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ddaydevice

Hear more DoomsDayDevice at:
http://www.myspace.com/doomsdaydevice


To the Batpost…

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DoomsDayDevice ‘End Of The Beginning Of The End…’ (2005)

1. It Has Begun
2. The DoomsDayDevice
3. Diablo
4. Piano (featuring Couzin Lyricz)
5. PunchDrunk
6. Big Box’s Big Score
7. Cats In A Barrel
8. Past Due
9. 2004 – Odyssey Zero
10. No Title Epic
11. Artifact
12. TeknoKriz 2000
13. Anomaly
14. Poxyclypse
15. Stop, Drop, & Roll
16. Piss Off


Download link:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/i7gghzsg87g3irk/DoomsDayDevice-Beginning%20Of%20The%20End%20Of%20The%20Beginning%20Of%20The%20End.zip

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Icepick Revival 'Love, Lies, And Backstabbing' (1997)

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Icepick Revival was:

Ryan Pankratz - Bass/Vocals
Stephen Sheppert - Guitar
Brett Judice - Drums

I could sum up their sound in three words. Ugly. Heavy. Loud. Icepick Revival existed from 1995-2001 and were the loudest local band I've seen to this date. They had several releases (cassette and cd) and were on the 'South Of Hell' compilation. You can still purchase the 'Distress Signal' cdep at www.allthatisheavy.com and iTunes as well. This post is of their first demo 'Love, Lies, And Backstabbing'.

After they disbanded members went on to play in...

Ryan - Moxie, ArmA (later Hooves), and the Devil and the Sea.
Stephen and Brett - Collapsar.

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Icepick Revival 'Love, Lies, And Backstabbing' (1997)

1. Frigid Whore
2. Blackhole
3. Hick
4. Blood Of Shit
5. New Sun


Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/469044msfrmydkb/Icepick%20Revival-Love%2C%20Lies%2C%20And%20Backstabbing.zip

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

HEK-Atomic Cherries 'Clamato Block Party...A Tribute To Cap'n Lou' (1995)

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Group photo borrowed from their website.

The HEK-Atomic Cherries formed in 1992 and by later that year they released their first cassette ('Hey You Wild Animals...Put Down That Meat'). In 1994 the band slimmed back down to a trio (and stayed that way until they disbanded). They were one of the few bands that had a drummer that also handled vocal duties.

This post is of the bands second self-released cassette ('Clamato Bloc Party...A Tribute To Cap'n Lou'). It was recorded on a 4-track recorder (in drummer Steve's room) and released in 1995.

Members:
Charles Barousse - Bass/Vocals
Wes Raine - Guitar/Vocals
Steve Miller - Drums/Vocals

This tape is a combination of snotty punk rock, pop punk, a little 'weirdness', silly subject matter, and a few 'caffeinated surf beats' (possibly a nod to Bill Stevenson of the Descendents/All).

The band released several cassettes after 'Clamato' and fizzed out by the late 90's. They have played a handful of reunion shows since. I didn't see them while they were an active band...so I hope there will be another 'reunion' so I can rectify that.


Post HEK-Atomic Cherries:

Charles played in Thunderpants

Steve played in the Smites and Urbosleeks (and is currently in Ceramic Duck, The Ginger Envelope, and Venice Is Sinking)


If anyone has any of their other material and/or video, please get in touch!


Thanks to Dave H.!


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HEK-Atomic Cherries 'Clamato Block Party...A Tribute To Cap'n Lou'

1. Bunkie Lip
2. Crazy Bus
3. Different Beans
4. Growth Spurt
5. Kwickee Mart
6. Pillow
7. Plain Brown Wrapper
8. Song About A Girl
9. Stationary
10. Shut Up
11. Trains
12. Dragon Wagon
13. Wicker Frisbee

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ubwwjxdgj31ha79/Hek-Atomic%20Cherries-Clamato%20Block%20Party.zip



Their webpage is still up at:
www.hekatomiccherries.com

You can check out more info, lyrics, pictures there.

They also have Facebook and Myspace pages:

www.myspace.com/hekatomiccherries.com

www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hek-Atomic-Cherries/83922239287

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Chronicles Of Hate (1990-1992)

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Chronicles Of Hate was a self-described Hardcore/Alternative/Death Jam band (Note : I’d just call it punk, but that’s me) that existed from 1990-1992.


Members were:

Brady Broussard – Bass/Vocals
Kenny Vallot (formerly of the Zen Bastards)– Guitar
Artie Quispe – Guitar
Ike Jima Kazu Hito – Drums


In addition to playing shows around Lafayette, many shows were held at the band’s ‘homebase’ the Arm Pit (owned by Brady of COH) and down the road at the Milton Civic Center. The band also played at the Pit in Baton Rouge (once opening for TX thrash masters dead horse). The band dissolved when drummer Kazu moved back to his native Japan. They played their last show sporting dresses. The show was videotaped, but no one in the band has a copy. If you or someone you know has it, please get in touch.


During their time as a band they recorded nearly all of their material at the (famous?/infamous?) Arm Pit. The recordings were made on a 4 track recorder. Kenny from COH recently bought a used 4 track and converted the old recordings himself (and sent a few old photos). In addition to that, Brady from COH sent a bunch of COH art, flyers, and photos as well. That pretty much makes up the entire post. All credit goes to those guys!


Post-COH they went on to play in the following bands:

Brady – Uranus, BBB, and Piece Core

Kenny – Chemical Religion, Uranus, Little Criminals, Wormhole, Great American Zeros, and Resent

Artie – Chemical Religion, Little Criminals, One Common Voice, and (currently) Hero’s Conquest


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The band practicing at the Arm Pit
L-R : Artie, Kazu, Brady, Kenny (sitting)

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L-R : Kenny, Brady, Artie

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Artie

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Kenny - COH show at the Milton Civic Center (1992)

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Kazu


Various COH art:
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Flyers:
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Interview in Xrong newsletter/'zine:
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Chronicles Of Hate 'Collection'

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/meiyg4fxdl94h33/Chronicles%20Of%20Hate-Collection.zip


1. Blind
2. Too Dead To Cope
3. Body Of Christ/The Priest Inside
4. Lifeless Bride
5. Sadness
6. White Doves Die
7. Evil Cracks A Smile
8. Couldn't Give
9. Something Peaceful
10. Slow Death
11. Fuck You
12. Y.D.K.M.
13. Ode To Blaine
14. Chronicles Of Hate
15. Sweet Thing
16. Lifeless Bride
17. The Priest Inside
18. Blind
19. Sweet Thing
20. The Priest Inside
21. The Priest Inside

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