i just realized i haven't updated this thing in a while. i'd say i'm sorry, but i doubt anyone really cares that much... Anyway, i got a shit tonne of posters and what-not to scan, so stay tuned... Also, all the final touches for Distort Vancouver Fest Vol 7 have been made, so that will be my next big post.
What else??? i almost died with some crazy Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and i was knocked out for 2 weeks, played some rad shows with TOTAL WAR, still waiting on the MUNDO MUERTO lp after the test presses proved unworthy, working tonnes, sleeping none, and trying to get as much shit done as possible while still trying to hang out with the slew of out of town punks coming to Vancouver these summer days.
Anyway, i'll leave you with this. The full TOTAL WAR 8 track demo. The cassettes are finally out, limited to 100, professionally pressed, etc. if you want a real life copy, get in touch with me at distortvancouver@hotmail.com. Chances are though you're a fucking nerd who just wants the mp3's for your i-phone... and who can blame you? Anyway, thanks to Robert Collins of Terminal Escape blog for putting this online.
For those not in the Vancouver gossip loop, TOTAL WAR is me and Hesher (FEAR OF TOMORROW)'s new band with Nick (UNLEARN). it's along the same lines as F.O.T. but a lot faster, and i think maybe a little more brutal??? i don't wanna sound like a douche and list bands we maybe sound like, but i will say all 3 of us love fucking Scandanavian Hard Core... And loooooooooooove Japanese bands that love Scandanavian Hard Core.
Anyways, this will be our first show, and we will have demo tapes available (limited to 20, cuz we just got the master, and we gotta dub them ourselves)... So if you want one asap, you gotta come to the show tomorrow... if you can wait a few weeks, we're sending the master off to get pro made cassettes, and you can hit us up then.
This is what it looks like:
We're working on a blogspot or some shit so you can download the album yourself, but all in good time.
See you all at the show, up the punks, and F.O.A.D. BIG TIME!
As i type this, CHARGED//DISTORTED's first LP release is at the plant. That's right, i'm pressing MUNDO MUERTO's brand new 12", along with my (A)RS(E) brother Kid from KONTON CRASHER records.
For a taste of what you're in for, check the first 5 songs here: http://www.podsnack.com/playlists/10e7199c1e9b7f3d91d0b3a53a607643
This is for fans of catchy as hell classic Spanish punk. Lot's of "Ooooooooooooooooh's" and sing along parts (for those of you smart enough to not just speak English like me), but yet the record stays urgent, angry, and focused. Well written riffs, and an intense live band to boot (as those who caught them on their last trek up here to Vancouver know exactly what i'm talking about).
Anyway, this should be out in time for their long ass tour that starts June 23rd in Austin, Tejas.
in other news, i'm working too much, and trying to keep up with all the shows here, and keep on top of the mail for the WARVICTIMS/DISABLE splits. i wanna spruce up this blogspot, so it's easier to update my distro/trade list, and seperate into sections... i don't have the time to nerd out on that lately, so this is what you get for now.
i'll leave you with a video of OFF! from their set in Vancouver a few weeks ago (mostly to piss off Nick from MUNDO MUERTO)... For those not in the loop, this is Keith Morris' new band with 2 of the dudes from RED CROSS. Normally these kinda bands bum me out, and just make me dread becoming old and out of touch. But when the balding dreadlocked 50 year old grabbed the mic, and the Ginn style riffage punched me in the drunken face, i was left with no choice but to spend the night jumping on the stage and jumping onto the crowd of other punks (much to the chagrin of Mr. Morris). in fact, if you pay attention to this video you will see yours truly doing just that.
Til next time... keep upping the punks, and now that it's finally fucking warm outside, i will see you in the park, drinking cider and making fun of soccer playing hipsters.
...Ok, so the "Vans" logo in the background is lame, and it's even lamer that Vans put this on... just take it for what it is!
Also, i hope everyone had a good Joey Ramone Day. As any self respecting punk knows, Joey Ramone passed away 10 years ago yesterday... i spent the day listening to s/t and Road To Ruin, and buying a new Fender Precision bass not unlike one that you would see Dee Dee rocking.
Moving on, one of the only other holidays worth celebrating is today... INTERNATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY!!! Wherever you are in the world i hope you go out and support your local independent record store. Vinyl never dies, and these stores know that, and that's why they scrape by barely making enough for rent... So that they can sell the punks (and indy nerds, etc.) their wax, and keep it alive and thriving, despite the mp3 "revolution".
Also, i'd like to say the new RAYOS X demo tape is awesome... But nothing compared to the GENERACION SUICIDA demo tape... These LA ponx play a really stripped down, melodic punk, that makes me think of X (LA), and shit that was coming out of Denmark a few years ago (ie. GORILLA ANGREB)... all sung in Spanish, and catchy as fuck. Do yourself a favor and track this shit down. Totally can't get enough.
Lastly on this blog update, i am now filling in for radio shows on the college radio station here in Vancouver... i'll be co-hosting Generation Annihilation with Aaron Brown today from noon til one pm (PST)... tune in at 101.9 FM, or www.citr.ca. We will be doing an all vinyl show (in tribute of Record Store Day), and you can count on me spinning some Scandinavian goodies as usual!!!
Til next time. Huff glue, drink cheap cider, barf where you're not supposed to, and most importantly, STAY PUNK!!!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, it took a lot longer than i was hoping to come out (it was first discussed in March 2010, when FEAR OF TOMORROW played with DISABLE in Atlanta...), but finally, here it is!!!!
This is a split release between CHARGED//DISTORTED and SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION records from France, limited to 500, black vinyl. Nothing fancy, just ripping raw d-beat hardcore punk.
To order in North America contact me at distortvancouver@hotmail.com
For orders in Europe go to www.symphonyofdestruction.org
