RECORD OF THE WEEK

Hey All!

Another week has come to its end, so you know its time for another vinyl-filled RECORD OF THE WEEK blog!! We had an insane amount of records come in this week (45 palettes to be exact, check out the picture at the bottom of the blog!), so it was definitely hard to choose the top contenders this time around. However, I think we did a pretty good job… Just get a load of these insane releases!!

The undisputed RECORD OF THE WEEK this time around comes from the almighty HELLS HEADBANGERS Records, with their newest release from PROFANATICA! Aside from the amazingly blasphemous artwork, this insane package features laser etching around the outer rim of all 4 sides of the release, as well as music which only goes up to 10 inches of the 12” record! Very, VERY cool!! The etching and printed picture disc sleeves were a nice touch as well….Horns up, guys!!

BAND: Profanatica
LABEL: Hells Headbangers
LABEL WEBSITE: www.hellsheadbangers.com

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The first honorable mention this week comes from the massively successful SLEIGH BELLS! This electro-dance two-piece have created something pretty awesome for their 2nd full length…just check out ALL of those printed inserts! On top of that, the printed innersleeve and gatefold jacket make this a total beast of a record…Great job, dude and lady!!

BAND: Sleigh Bells
LABEL: Mom and Pop Music
LABEL WEBSITE: www.momandpopmusic.com

Check out the crazy vinyl configurations included in this new record from PHANTOMS! The Neapolitan idea came out fantastic, and yes, it makes me want a milkhake….Just another example of all the craziness you can come up with by taking advantage of our various vinyl options… Awesome!!

BAND: Phantoms

New from RISE RECORDS comes the latest offering from Michigan’s pop-punk heroes in CHEAP GIRLS! Very sleek, nice looking package…we definitely dig it! This band is doing very cool things, so be on the lookout for them in 2012!

BAND: Cheap Girls
LABEL: Rise Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.riserecords.com

This new release from SHARKS features A Side/B Side, Color in Color, AND Tri-Color vinyl options…Now THAT’s what I’m talking about! Love it when labels and bands mix it up like this… The record looks killer! Rise Records is definitely killin’ it lately…

BAND: Sharks
LABEL: Rise Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.riserecords.com

Talk about a colorful release! This new 7” from WARBRAIN is simply badass. Who doesn’t love wolves and splattered records?? NO ONE!

BAND: Warbrain
LABEL: Trial and Error

These two new LPs from VARATHRON are pretty nuts…. Nuclear War Now! Productions never lets up!! Headbangers rejoice!!

BAND: Varathron
LABEL: Nuclear War Now! Productions
LABEL WEBSITE: www.nwnprod.com

Even though this is a repress, we HAD to include this “Doombox” release from GRAF ORLOCK! If you have never seen this before, then prepare to have your mind blown. This 10” jacket folds out to an actual life-size boombox. Amazing. Gotta’ love VITRIOL RECORDS!

BAND: Graf Orlock
LABEL: Vitriol Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.graforlock.com/vitriol

Continuing on with another repress is FLATFOOT 56’s “Black Thorn” LP! The “Ultra Clear” w/ brown splatter was a sweet choice… Kill it out on the road, guys!!

BAND: Flatfoot 56
LABEL: Ollie Mob Records
Last but not least is a repress from the Bay Area’s very own MAGIC BULLETS! For all fans of indie-rock and good ol’ fashioned rock n’ roll that’ll make you want to dance, Look no further! This is your new favorite record. If you dig it, definitely check out these guys’ new band, the TERRY MALTS. We featured their LP last week in the blog, and we highly encourage you to give it a spin!

BAND: Magic Bullets
LABEL: Mon Amie Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.monamierecords.com

That’s what we have for you this week! We appreciate all the awesome feedback on the blog, and it doesn’t go unnoticed!! Until next week, VINYL RULES ALL!!

(Our insane 45 palette shipment this week!)

-PP

Hey Everyone!

We’re back with another killer RECORD OF THE WEEK blog! The top contender this time comes from MOM + POP MUSIC! With the Andrew Bird full-length in the works, as well as a super deluxe collectors edition boxset, we wanted to give this advance single a shout out!! The new record is fantastic, and will certainly turn some heads!! Pressing past Bird titles has been great, but this series of records is something special!! Keep an eye out in future blog posts for more madness from Mom & Pop and Andrew Bird for sure.

BAND: Andrew Bird
LABEL: Mom + Pop Music
LABEL WEBSITE: www.momandpopmusic.com

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The first honorable mention this week comes from the Bay Area’s very own TERRY MALTS! Awesome band featuring members of Magic Bullets, and the record looks slick! You know SLUMBERLAND will never let you down, so go pick up this record today!!

BAND: Terry Malts
LABEL: Slumberland Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.slumberland.com

And now for your weekly metal fix…. Check out this rad new 7” from IMIOUS BAPTISM! The tri-color vinyl looks awesome…. Horns up!!

BAND: Impious Baptism
LABEL: Hells Headbangers
LABEL WEBSITE: www.hellsheadbangers.com

Continuing on with the headbangin’ vinyl is the new LP from LAKE OF BLOOD! Simple layout, but classy!! Looks great, guys!!

BAND: Lake of Blood
LABEL: Flenser Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.theflenser.com

And yet another awesome release from FLENSER RECORDS! This new LP from LYCUS came out amazing! The reverse-board jacket + green vinyl w/ black splatter was a great combination!! Artwork is pretty killer too….

BAND: Lycus
LABEL: Flenser Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.theflenser.com

This repress of FUN’s “Aim and Ignite” is a must have for fans of the band! This double LP is quite the collector’s item with the second record featuring an etched D Side…Awesome!!

BAND: Fun.
LABEL: Nettwerk
LABEL WEBSITE: www.nettwerk.com

Check out this awesome new LP from the horror-punks in STELLAR CORPSES!! The vinyl colors were a perfect choice, and the entire package looks rad!!

BAND: Stellar Corpses
LABEL: Wrecking Ball

Last but not least is a METAL AS FUCK release from PROCLAMATION entitled “Nether Tombs of Abaddon”… If this isn’t evil enough for you, I don’t know what is!! Definitely a gem for the collectors out there, and yet another blasphemous release from NUCLEAR WAR NOW! Productions…We love it!!

BAND: Proclamation
LABEL: Nuclear War Now! Productions
LABEL WEBSITE: www.nwnprod.com

That about wraps up this week’s blog… We hope you enjoyed all of these awesome new vinyl releases from some of the best labels out there…. Until next week, VINYL RULES ALL!!

-PP

Hey All!

We have a short but sweet RECORD OF THE WEEK for you all this time around…. Reigning in at the top of the list is the brand new LP from Boston’s OPPOSITION RISING! This is a killer split release between the band’s own label, OPPOSITION RECORDS, and ACTIVE REBELLION (UK), CRASH ASSAILANT RECORDS, PIRATES PRESS RECORDS, RIOT SKA RECORDS (UK), RODENT POPSICLE and TANKCRIMES RECORDS! There are 6 different color variations spread across the various labels, but you can purchase the “striped” version by heading over to the Pirates Press Records website! Lots of great people involved in this one, and this record is sure to please fans of brutal but catchy hardcore-punk!!

BAND: Opposition Rising
LABEL: Pirates Press Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.piratespressrecords.com

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The first honorable mention this week is yet another amazing release from SOUTHERN LORD! This new double LP from EARTH comes in four different vinyl configurations, all featuring a record with an awesome etching on the D side!!

BAND: Earth
LABEL: Southern Lord
LABEL WEBSITE: www.southernlord.com

No RECORD OF THE WEEK blog would be complete without another crazy release from NUCLEAR WAR NOW! Productions, and this new LP from CARPATHIAN FOREST record is sure to satisfy your metal cravings for the week….

BAND: Carpathian Forest
LABEL: Nuclear War Now! Productions
LABEL WEBSITE: www.nwnprod.com

Last but not least is the latest LP from A389 Recordings. The band is JUNIOR BRUCE, and the record looks killer! The “Highlighter Yellow” and A Side/B Side vinyl choices were ace… We’re stoked that they got there in time for the label’s 8 Year Anniversary Show tomorrow night!! Lots of awesome bands like Eyehategod, Integrity, and Pulling Teeth, so don’t miss out on this beast of a show if you live on the East Coast!! And of course, congratulations to Dom for all his hard work over the past 8 years…keep it up dude!!

BAND: Junior Bruce
LABEL: A389 Recordings
LABEL WEBSITE: www.a389recordings.com

…And that’s all we have for you this week… As always, check back next week for another round of the latest amazing vinyl records out there!!

Until next week…VINYL RULES ALL!!

-PP

Hey Everyone!

It’s been a few weeks since a proper RECORD OF THE WEEK blog, but we’re back once again, rejuvenated and refreshed from the holidays!! If you know Pirates Press, you know that the vinyl never stops coming in, and the past few weeks have presented some AWESOME new releases!

The top contender this week comes from the almighty NUCLEAR WAR NOW! Productions, with their 205th release! Holy smokes. This new EMBRACE OF THORNS double LP features three different color versions: Transparent Red, Grey, and Black (not pictured). Each jacket contains a plain color record, as well a version with offset printing right on the vinyl … Fuck yeah!! You gotta give it up to labels who go the extra mile to create such awesome projects…. We love it!

BAND: Embrace of Thorns
LABEL: Nuclear War Now! Productions
LABEL WEBSITE: www.nwnprod.com

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The first honorable mention this week comes from the metal warriors in GOATWHORE! Their new LP looks fantastic, and the Black/Red Half and Half version matches the artwork perfectly…Always rad to do vinyl for Metal Blade Records… Legendary!!

BAND: Goatwhore
LABEL: Metal Blade Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.metalblade.com

PURE NOISE RECORDS seems to be on a roll lately, and their latest release is sure to expand their name even further! This new 7” from the Bay Area’s very own TROUBLED COAST came out looking sweet! Great job, Jake!!

BAND: Troubled Coast
LABEL: Pure Noise Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.purenoise.net

The newest FRANKIE ROSE 7” from Slumberland looks killer!! Trippy cover art, some crazy A Side/B Side vinyl….That’s all you need, really!

BAND: Frankie Rose
LABEL: Slumberland Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.slumberlandrecords.com

Just another example of the many cool things we can with picture disc sleeves! This new 10” release from THE SPRING PRESS takes full advantage of that… a little printing on a sleeve goes a long way! This looks awesome!!

BAND: Compound Eye
LABEL: The Spring Press
LABEL WEBSITE: www.thespringpress.com

The latest CENTURY MEDIA release comes from the almighty LACUNA COIL. Check out that vinyl!! That’s what happens when you combine multiple colored splatters…Nice!!

BAND: Lacuna Coil
LABEL: Century Media Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.centurymedia.com

From C I Records comes the latest LP from the metalcore road-warriors in AUGUST BURNS RED! Get a load of that A Side/B side splattered vinyl!!

BAND: August Burns Red
LABEL: C I Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.cirecords.com

DEATHWISH, INC are starting off the new year right with an LP release of OATHBREAKER’s “Maelstrom”. Beware all fans of heavy music: This is your new favorite record!

BAND: Oathbreaker
LABEL: Deathwish, Inc
LABEL WEBSITE: www.deathwishinc.com

This is one of the coolest looking pieces of vinyl we’ve seen come through here in a while! Looks like something straight out of space!!

BAND: V/A
LABEL: Art Amiss Records

Last but not least is a brand new double LP release from TAIGA RECORDS! The band is HOUSE OF LOW CULTURE, and this beast of a package comes with reverse-board jacket with a 5mm spine and two records in individual heavy-stock printed innersleeves!! Holy moly…What a record!!

BAND: House of Low Culture
LABEL: Taiga Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.taigarecords.com

That about wraps up this week’s blog!! We hope you guys had an awesome and relaxing holiday… but now it’s time to get your asses in the record shops to buy more vinyl!! Use that X-Mas money wisely… Support vinyl!!

Until next week…VINYL RULES ALL!!

-PP

Hey All!

Things never seem to settle down over here at the Pirates Press Headquarters, so we’re going to give you a short but sweet RECORD OF THE WEEK blog this time around! But no need to fear, plenty of badass records to drool over… Check it out!!

The RECORD OF THE WEEK this week comes from Boston’s THE SHEILA DEVINE, who self-released their new LP. This thing looks amazing, and the custom die-cut slipcase matching the artwork was an awesome idea… Just another example of the craziness that can make happen for all you vinyl lovers!!

BAND: The Sheila Devine

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The first honorable mention this week comes from THINK FAST! RECORDS, who are celebrating their 10-year anniversary by releasing this killer new 10” picture-disc compilation!! Exclusive tracks from AMBITIONS, THIS IS HELL, OUTBREAK + More! Attention all hardcore kids: don’t miss out on this sweet record!!

BAND: V/A
LABEL: Think Fast! Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.thinkfastrecords.com

Horror-themed punk/hardcore is still alive and well, and New Orleans’ very own SHE’S STILL DEAD proves that point perfectly!! Their new LP is entitled “Immortal, Eternal”, and features a printed insert and some “Bone” vinyl w/ Pink Haze… Looks great!! All fans of Misfits-esque punk rock, get on this!!

BAND: She’s Stil Dead

The Bay Area’s very own THE STORY SO FAR have been killing it lately, and PURE NOISE’s recent repress of their highly praised “Under Soil and Dirt” looks fantastic! The “Milky Clear” vinyl with green splatter was a prime choice… Keep it up, Jake!!

BAND: The Story So Far
LABEL: Pure Noise Entertainment
LABEL WEBSITE: www.purenoise.net

BLACK HOLE RECORDS decided to once again press their “Cashing in on Christmas” compilation on vinyl, and I’m sure punk fans everywhere are stoked!! Classic Christmas songs redone by street punk/Oi! bands? Yes, please! The LP even comes with a CD of the release… Nice!!

BAND: V/A
LABEL: Black Hole Records

EMETIC RECORDS’ newest vinyl release is pretty trippy, if I do say so myself!! This SONIC FLOWER record looks amazing, like it came straight out of the 60’s!! Keep up the good work, dudes.

BAND: Sonic Flower
LABEL: Emetic Records
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.emeticrecords.com

This new ALIVE AND WELL record comes with two vinyl configurations, and both are awesome examples of what you can do with splatters to make your release really stick out!! This one looks killer, and I’m sure fans of the band will be stoked!!

BAND: Alive and Well

Last but not least is a brand-new 10” from CLOUDKICKER, which is the product of one man’s heavy-metal vision, and it fucking rules!! This band is beloved by many across the world, and this new record is sure to please fans of the band… Just check out that tropical artwork and color scheme!! Love it….

BAND: Cloudkicker
BAND WEBSITE: Cloudkicker.bandcamp.com

That’s about all we have for ya this week!! We hope your holidays aren’t too stressful, and you get plenty of records under the tree this year!! We will be back next week with more records for you to feast your eyes on, but until then, VINYL RULES ALL!!

-PP

Hey Everyone!

It’s been an insane week here at Pirates Press, which can only mean one thing… A massive RECORD OF THE WEEK blog for all you vinyl lovers to enjoy…

The RECORD OF THE WEEK this time around comes from the brilliant and always hilarious PATTON OSWALT! Yes, we make comedy records too!! This reissue of his first stand-up special, “Feelin Kinda’ Patton” features a slick gatefold jacket, as well as three amazing vinyl configurations… Just check out that striped tri-color vinyl! The ultra clear with splatter looks fantastic as well. All of us Pirates were certainly stoked to see such a unique comedy record come through the office, and I’d say this is a definite must-have for fans of Patton!! Gotta give it up to Stand Up! Records for going the distance on this one…

COMEDIAN: Patton Oswalt
LABEL: Stand Up! Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.standuprecords.com

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The runner up this week is probably one of the coolest records we’ve seen in a while. THE GAY BLADES went all out on this one with a POP-UP gatefold jacket!! Not only that, but the LP includes a 7” as well…God-damn! Nice work, guys!!

BAND: The Gay Blades
LABEL: In the Clouds

This is definitely one of the weirder records we’ve seen lately…. ORAL RECORDS came at us with this new LP of ambient noise, which features some pretty trippy artwork on each picture-disc!! Regardless, looks pretty neat…

LABEL: Oral Records

No RECORD OF THE WEEK would be complete without at least ONE metal record, so thanks goodness we have the vinyl reissue of ENSLAVED’s “Frost” to fill that void! The die-cut printed innersleeves look great with the overall package… Awesome!!

BAND: Enslaved
LABEL: Osmose Productions
LABEL WEBSITE: www.osmoseproductions.com

We’ll keep the heavy goin’ with a brand new SOUTHERN LORD release… Check out the new LP from HEARTLESS! Pretty creepy artwork on this one… We love it!!

BAND: Heartless
LABEL: Southern Lord Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.southernlord.com

From FUELED BY RAMEN comes a rad new 7”s from one of the best power-pop bands out there! The new FUN picture disc looks great, and I’m sure it will be flying off the shelves in no time…

BAND: Fun.
LABEL: Fueled by Ramen
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.fueledbyramen.com

BAND: Paramore
LABEL: Fueled by Ramen
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.fueledbyramen.com

This new LP from YOUNG AND IN THE WAY is pretty sweet!! The Black Vinyl w/ White Splatter came out really well, as did the “Ultra Clear” w/ White Haze!!

BAND: Young and In the Way
LABEL: Antithetic Recordings
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.antitheticrecords.com

Are good friends at CONTRA RECORDS are here again to give you all your punk fix for the week! Their new DROOGIEZ 7” comes in three different colors, and you KNOW you’ll buy all 3… Do it to it!!

BAND: Droogiez
LABEL: Contra Records
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.contra-net.com

The new LP from BLOODBATH features some pretty gnarly hand-drawn artwork… Definitely fitting for the overall tone of the record. The Blood-Red vinyl w/ Black Splatter was a nice choice as well… Rad!!

BAND: Bloodbath
LABEL: Cyclopean Records
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.cyclopeanrecords.com

Last but not least is a killer new 12” release from WHITE ARMS OF ATHENA! Eclipsical Records made this one super colorful, which really blends well with the artwork! Both vinyl configurations look fantastic!!

BAND: White Arms of Athena
LABEL: Eclipsical Records
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.eclipsicalrecords.com

That’s all we have for you this week!! We hope you enjoyed all of these insane packages, because we certainly did! We’ll see you all at the same time and same place next week… Until then, VINYL RULES ALL!!

-PP

Hey All!

We’re here again with another killer RECORD OF THE WEEK blog!! That only means one thing: a first-hand sneak peak at the raddest new vinyl records from all your favorite bands!

The undisputed top contender this week comes in the form of a brand-new boxset from LAGWAGON! We were pretty stoked when Fat Wreck Chords approached us about what would become this MASSIVE and amazing box-set release from one of the best skate-punk bands to ever come out of California!

“Putting Music in Its Place” comes with double LP releases of “Duh”, “Trashed”, “Hoss”, “Let’s Talk About Feelings”, and “Double Plaidinum”, as well as the “Angry Days” 7”, a live DVD, and a 24 x 36 fold-out poster!! This is a limited one-time pressing, so what are you waiting for?! Order yours today!!

BAND: Lagwagon
LABEL: Fat Wreck Chords
LABEL WEBSITE: www.fatwreck.com

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The first honorable mention this week features some of the most insanely awesome cover-art that we’ve ever seen! Just look at this new LP from MOVERS & SHAKERS and try not to trip out!! Oh, and the “Transparent Beer” vinyl is a nice touch too…

BAND: Movers & Shakers
LABEL: Cigar Box Recordings

Up next is a righteous new 12” picture-disc release from your favorite psychadelic black metallers in NACHTMYSTIUM! Century Media Records has been pumpin’ out the vinyl like crazy recently, and I’m sure their efforts don’t go unnoticed by the heavy-metal vinyl loving community!! And you KNOW this is definitely one for the collection…

BAND: Nachtmystium
LABEL: Century Media Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.centurymedia.com

Continuing on with more metal wax is a brand new LP from CIANIDE!! Hells Headbangers certainly didn’t skimp out on the details with this one… Just look at the 3 killer vinyl options to choose from!! Keep up the great work guys, “Gods of Death” looks fantastic!!

BAND: Cianide
LABEL: Hells Headbangers
LABEL WEBSITE: www.hellsheadbangers.com

This new gatefold 7” from HEHFU is pretty unreal… The three different configurations look amazing, and customers get their choice of Tri-Color, Splattered, and “Classic Black” vinyl! This thing even comes with a CD version of the release tucked inside the jacket!! Definitely one hell of a 7”…. So awesome!!

BAND: Hehfu
LABEL: Bleeding Gold Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.bleedinggoldrecords.com

Next up is a slew of AWESOME new releases from A389 Recordings!! Dom and crew have been killin’ it lately, churnin’ out quality record after quality record, and we love it!! Check out the latest from these dudes…

BAND: Pale Creation
LABEL: A389 Recordings
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.a389records.com/

BAND: Anne
LABEL: A389 Recordings
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.a389records.com/

BAND: Enforcers
LABEL: A389 Recordings
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.a389records.com/

Last but not least is an appropriately titled new release from HELL! Pesanta Urfolk has been putting out some elaborate and METAL as fuck records these days, and this is no exception!! Check out the etching on the B-Side of the record, as well as the uncoated two color stock printing of the jacket and insert!! Really creative, and super sweet!!

BAND: Enforcers
LABEL: A389 Recordings
LABEL WEBSITE: http://www.a389records.com/

That wraps it up for this week’s blog!! Enjoy it? Well let us know!! Leave some comments and tell us what you think of all these awesome new records…. Until next week… VINYL RULES ALL!!

-PP

Hey Everyone!

We are BACK with another insane RECORD OF THE WEEK blog!! Lots of amazing vinyl this time around, so don’t miss out on these awesome releases!!

Whenever PIRATES PRESS RECORDS puts out a killer new piece of wax, you KNOW we have to give it ROTW honors, and the brand new “Oi! This is Streetpunk!” compilation is no exception!! Released on 11/11/11, this 11” record (yes, you read correctly) features 11 of the best Oi! and Street Punk bands out there: Sydney Ducks, Lower Class Brats, The Old Firm Casuals, Harrington Saints, Booze & Glory + More!!

These have been flying off the shelves, so if you want one of the 5 awesome color variations, head on over to www.piratespressrecords.com and pick one up!! You can also stream the entire record by heading to PiratesPressRecords/Oi!… What are you waiting for?!?

BAND: Various Artists
LABEL: Pirates Press Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.piratespressrecords.com

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The first honorable mention this week is one hell of a release…. FROM PESANTA URFOLK comes the new LP from L’Acephale!! This insane package features 8 different vinyl configurations including a picture disc, and etched record, an A Side / B side version, and a version with Haze!! This thing is all over the place and we love it!! All you black metal fans, don’t sleep on this beast of a record, I’m sure they’ll be gone before you know it!!

BAND: L’Acephale
LABEL: Pesanta Urfolk
LABEL WEBSITE: http://pesanta.bigcartel.com/

PURE NOISE ENTERTAINMENT has been killin’ it these days with some amazing releases from a lot of great up and coming pop punk bands bands. This brand new split 7” from THE AMERICAN SCENE/DAYBREAKER follows suit…Just look at this beauty!! The Half and Half vinyl looks fantastic… and so does that A Side/B Side configuration…. Keep up the good work Jake!!

BAND: The American Scene / Daybreaker
LABEL: Pure Noise Entertainment
LABEL WEBSITE: www.purenoise.net

It seems like VITRIOL has been poppin’ up everywhere these days…. Probably because every one of their releases looks fucking awesome!! This new LP from BIRDS IN ROW features a die-cut jacket, a printed innersleeve, and some “Classic Black” vinyl…. Nice!!

BAND: Birds in Row
LABEL: Vitriol Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.graforlock.com/vitriol

This repress of THE FALL OF TROY’s “Manipulator” is pretty goddamn colorful…. and that’s a good thing!! Just another example of the madness that we can create when splatters are combined with A Side / B Side vinyl… Love it!!!

BAND: The Fall of Troy
LABEL: Enjoy the Ride Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.enjoytheriderecords.com

Some pretty killer color combinations here…. The “Highlighter Yellow” and “Ultra Clear” pair pretty nicely together, and this is proof!! This new LP from NOTHING PEOPLE came out fantastic…. Captcha Records killin’ it as always!!

BAND: Nothing People
LABEL: Captcha Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.hbsp-2x.com/

The new gatefold LP from BARELY BLIND is pretttty creepy, just look at that cover art! That doesn’t give you the creeps?? Regardless, the Half and Half vinyl with splatter looks sweet!! The reverse-board jacket was a great choice as well for the photo-based artwork….

BAND: Barely Blind
LABEL: TDR Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.tdrrecords.com

And that’s all we have for you this week!! We hope you enjoyed all these crazy vinyl releases, and we thank you SO much for coming back each week and reading our blog!! We’ll be here next week, same time, same place, and more AMAZING vinyl to feast your eyes on!!

-PP

Hey Everyone!

It’s been a pretty crazy week, so we’re here with another short but sweet RECORD OF THE WEEK blog!!

The top contender this week is one of the coolest records we’ve ever seen come through the office! Both versions of the vinyl come with a skull and cross bones etching, and they both look fucking awesome!! Didn’t think etchings were possible on splattered vinyl? Think again!! This new LP from CULTES DES GHOULES is metal as hell, and a definite must have for all you headbangers out there…. Get on it!!

BAND: Cultes Des Ghoules
LABEL: Hells Headbangers
LABEL WEBSITE: www.hellsheadbangers.com

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The runner up this week is a brand new LP from BUILD US AIRPLANES! These fellow Bay Area natives blend a pretty sweet combination of good ol’ fashioned rock and roll with elements of punk and indie rock!! Definitely a good listen, and a beautiful looking release! The vinyl choices match the artwork perfectly… That’s how you do it!!

BAND: Build Us Airplanes
LABEL: Sell the Heart Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.selltheheartrecords.com

This 4-way split between ANNABEL, EMPIRE! EMPIRE!, JOIE DE VIVRE, and THE REPTILIAN came out great!! It seems that the 4-way split 7” trend is a hot one right now (we just featured the Bayisde/Saves The Day tour 7” last week), and we think it’s a pretty awesome idea! More exposure for more bands on one release… We dig it!! The artwork and multi-color splatter vinyl looks fantastic… Keep up the good work, Count Your Lucky Stars!!

BAND: Build Us Airplanes
LABEL: Sell the Heart Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.selltheheartrecords.com

This new Gatefold Double LP from Chrysta Bell was produced by DAVID LYNCH! That’s right, of Twin Peak’s fame… Awesome!! Hailing from Austin, TX, Chrysta’s new release looks slick as all hell! The matte jacket was a great choice for the package…. Check it out!!

BAND: Chrysta Bell
LABEL: La Rose Noire
LABEL WEBSITE: www.chrystabell.com

BIG TROUBLES are back with a brand new 7” featuring two new tracks and 3 KILLER vinyl configurations! Get a load of that Orange and Black Color in Color vinyl!! All the choices blend nicely with the artwork, and are definitely a unique grouping of colors…Nice!!

BAND: Big Troubles
LABEL: Slumberland
LABEL WEBSITE: www.slumberland.com

VITRIOL RECORDS have been knockin’ it out of the park lately with some awesome releases from the best up and coming grind, hardcore, and bands…. This DANGERS LP was one of their seminal releases that got a lot of kids’ attention, and rightfully so! This badboy folds out into an enormous poster featuring some pretty insane imagery…. Definitely pick this repress up!!

BAND: Dangers
LABEL: Vitriol Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.graforlock.com/vitriol

Last but not least is a rad new 12” from THE AMERICAN DOLLAR! The “Royal Blue” vinyl w/ White Haze looks fantastic, as does the A Side / B Side vinyl w/ Splatter… Pretty insane!!

BAND: The American Dollar
LABEL: Pirate Ship Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.pirateshiprecords.com

And that’s about it for this week!! Thanks so much for reading, and make sure to spread the word about the RECORD OF THE WEEK blog!! See it all here first, before all these records fly off the shelf!! Until next week…. VINYL RULES ALL!

-PP

Hey All!

We’re back with another RECORD OF THE WEEK blog for all you vinyl enthusiasts out there!! Lots of metal, punk, hardcore, and good ol’ fashioned rock n’ roll for you this week… Check it out!!

We had to give it up to HELLS HEADBANGERS this time around, simply because they continue to put out classy, yet eye-catching and METAL AS FUCK records for all you headbangers out there!! Therefore, the RECORD OF THE WEEK this time around comes from the blackened thrashers in MIDNIGHT! The highly anticipated “Satanic Royalty” LP comes after years of splits and EPs, and now fans can rejoice in a full-length release from the always filthy, always dirty, and always EVIL black metallers in MIDNIGHT. Get stoked! The LP release comes in three different vinyl configurations, and even includes an awesome heavy-stock printed innersleeve… Get on this kids, because I’m sure these will be flying off the shelves!

BAND: Midnight
LABEL: Hells Headbangers
LABEL WEBSITE: www.hellsheadbangers.com

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Since HELLS HEADBANGERS has been killin’ it lately, we are going to give the runner-up mention to them as welll! This new LP from SPEEDWOLF features some of the COOLEST artwork we’ve ever seen in the office. Perfectly fitting for the sound, and the entire package just screams METAL!! We love it, and so should you!!

BAND: Speedwolf
LABEL: Hells Headbangers
LABEL WEBSITE: www.hellsheadbangers.com

Right in time for FEST 10 is a repress of HOT WATER MUSIC’s “The Fire, The Steal, The Tread” 7”! The two differerent blue vinyl configurations look gorgeous… LOVE that this band is back at it!!

BAND: Hot Water Music

Records like this continue to prove that REAPER RECORDS are one of the leaders in modern hardcore! This LP from BACKTRACK (NY) comes with a printed innersleeve and FOUR different vinyl configurations!! The “Piss Yellow” and “Black and White Half and Half” look incredible… Keep up the good work, Reaper!!!

BAND: Backtrack (NY)
LABEL: Reaper Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.reaper-records.com

No RECORD OF THE WEEK would be complete without a killer new LP from SLUMBERLAND RECORDS! This time around the band is SEA LIONS, and the package features a “Classic Black” record, as well as a piece of “Red and Bone A Side / B Side” vinyl… Rad!!

BAND: Sea Lions
LABEL: Slumberland Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.slumberland.com

TOPSHELF RECORDS has been dominating the indie/post-punk genres for years now, and this new release is just another example of why the label rules!! This 7” split from SIRS and RUN, WALK is absolutely stunning! The A Side / B Side vinyl configurations look fantastic, and the entire package is cohesive and classy… Awesome job!!

BAND: Sirs / Run, Walk
LABEL: Topshelf Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.topshelfrecords.org

To coincide with their current North American tour, RISE RECORDS have released a 4 way split 7” between BAYSIDE, SAVES THE DAY, I AM THE AVALANCHE and TRANSIT!! Head out to one of the shows and pick this badboy up!!

BAND: Saves the Day, Bayside, I Am The Avalanche, Transit
LABEL: Rise Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.riserecords.com

We always have to give it up for debut releases, and HELTA SKELTA’s first release came out great!! Sweet artwork on a matte jacket? Yes, Please!! Also, their name is just WAY too fun to say…..

BAND: Helta Skelta
LABEL: Helta Skelta

You gotta love striking photo-based artwork like the new KEEP SHELLY IN ATHENS LP… The white vinyl is a nice touch too…

BAND: Keep Shelly in Athens
LABEL: Forest Family Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.forestfamilyrecs.com

This massive triple LP from EXCHANGE BUREAU MUSIC is a beast!! 3 different vinyl colors in one package, with 3 printed heavy-stock innersleeves to boot!! Very impressive!!

BAND: The Big 3
LABEL: Exchange Bureau Music
LABEL WEBSITE: www.exchangebureaumusic.com

Last but not least is a brand new limited 10” from everyone’s favorite progressive and always-crazy Canadian heavy metaller, DEVIN TOWNSEND!! Two new tracks for all you fans out there, and limited to 500 pieces! Best get on that preorder NOW!

BAND: Devin Townsend
LABEL: Century Media Records
LABEL WEBSITE: www.centurymedia.com

And that wraps it up for this week’s blog!! Thanks for the continued love… It doesn’t go unnoticed!! Check back next week for more AWESOME vinyl releases from your favorite bands and labels…. until then…. VINYL RULES ALL!!

-PP