Red Fang – “Only Ghosts”
We’ve been quite busy the last few weeks so we’ve got an extra large RECORD OF THE WEEK Blog for you this week!
After three years of vigorously touring the world, RED FANG re-emerge with their greatest and latest full-length album, “Only Ghosts”. Consisting of 10 new tracks of the band’s signature, high-impact, hook-filled, hard rock. RED FANG prove once again they are top-notch songwriters who have mastered the heavy anthem without taking themselves too seriously. Hit up RELAPSE RECORDS to order one of those ‘Hot Pink’ inside ‘Ultra Clear’ splattered color in color versions!
BAND NAME: Red Fang
LABEL NAME: Relapse Records
———————————— Honorable Mentions ———————————————
It may have only been two years since Atlanta’s MICROWAVE released its debut record, but much has changed in that short amount of time. While the exuberance and joy of ‘Stovall’ dealt with vocalist/guitarist Nathan Hardy’s wide-eyed wonder at a world previously obscured by a strict religious upbringing and his time as a Mormon missionary – songs of innocence, if you will – ‘Much Love’ details the aftermath once that awestruck amazement has been dampened by the harsh realities of life. Hang tight for some soon to be announced tours, in the mean time SIDEONEDUMMY RECORDS can hook you up within of these beauties!
BAND NAME: Microwave
LABEL NAME: SideOneDummy Records
——————
This new double A-Side single brings two long anticipated tracks from Tacoma, WA based powerhouse, NOI!SE. In typical fashion, these two tunes bring the heat, and are sure to make their fans even more anxious for the upcoming LP. Order one from PIRATES PRESS RECORDS soon before they sell out!
BAND NAME: NOI!SE
LABEL NAME: Pirates Press Records
——————
“IV” features four 90s style metal core bands in one tidy little 7” comp from BLASPHEMOUR RECORDS. Including FUNERALS, GREAT REVERSALS, UNRESTRAINED, and LIARS CULT, get more info over at BLASPHEMOUR’s website!
BAND NAME: Funerals, Great Reversals, Unrestrained, Liars Cult
LABEL NAME: Blasphemour Records (Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram)
——————
JERU THE DAMAJA is an American rapper best known for his ’94 debut album ranked as one of the 100 greatest hip-hop albums of all time. This is JERU’S first new release on vinyl in over a decade and is part of a three record set to celebrate that he’s still coming clean. Grab on of these foil laced albums from SLICE OF SPICE!
BAND NAME: Jeru The Damaja
LABEL NAME: Slice Of Spice
——————
Forward-thinking, unorthodox New Zealand death metal trio ULCERATE return with their latest masterwork “Shrines Of Paralysis’” a flawless continuation of the band’s signature sonic philosophy. Spanning eight tracks of singular death metal, incorporating a wider range of styles and ideas than ever before. Influences both within and beyond metal abound: organic, inventive phrasings and novel compositional techniques round out a thundering package of death, doom, and black metal stylings. Get some over at RELAPSE RECORDS of course!
BAND NAME: Ulcerate
LABEL NAME: Relapse Records
——————
The first studio recordings from these New York hardcore legends since 2001, BURN return with three new tracks on “…From the Ashes”, continuing to push the paradigm of the style whose boundaries they initially pushed with their classic self-titled EP in 1990. The progressive and introspective sound cultivated by original members Chaka Malik on vocals and Gavin Van Vlack on guitar is back, and now rounded out by ex-Glassjaw rhythm section Manuel Carrero and Durijah Lang, who add fresh groove to the band’s renewed onslaught. Get one of these 7”s from BRIDGE NINE, today!
BAND NAME: Burn
LABEL NAME: Bridge Nine Records
——————
In a perfect pairing to the new NOI!SE 7” comes the first taste of STADIUM WAY! A two piece acoustic project from Matt & Kenny of NO!SE, these real and heartfelt tracks also feature Kevin from INTERRUPTERS on some righteous organ, this will have to hold you over until they (hopefully) announce some shows…
BAND NAME: Stadium Way
LABEL NAME: Pirates Press Records
——————
Known as one of greatest hip hop groups of all time, from NY, D.I.T.C. features none other than Showbiz, A.G., Lord Finesse, O.C., Diamond D, Fat Joe and late greats Big L and Big Pun. D.I.T.C. recently opened a new recording studio in The Bronx with the plan to self-release multiple titles in the coming years, and you’re looking at the first vinyl release in over 15 years, courtesy of SLICE OF SPICE!!!
BAND NAME: D.I.T.C.
LABEL NAME: Slice Of Spice
——————
WALKEN has been a band since 1999, self releasing their self titled full length with the current lineup in 2009, after a decade of touring and recording, they have grounded themselves in the SF Bay Area. Their hearty blend of classic Bay Area thrash and empowering punk rock fury is evident here on ‘Revel In Abandon’ – the AsideBside version is super limited so get with the clicking!
BAND NAME: WALKEN
LABEL NAME: Old Goat Records
——————
From Minneapolis, MN, VICTORY have been plying their trade all over the midwest as well as having embarked on a couple of national US tours already, having released 4 previous 7”s including 2 split EPs, one with BRICK ASSASSINS an the other with THE CLICHÉS from Sweden. Having just returned from an impressive appearance at the Beach Beer Chaos festival in Spain this summer, VICTORY will be in the studio this fall to release their debut full-length in early 2017.
BAND NAME: VICTORY
LABEL NAME: LONGSHOT MUSIC
——————
MEDICAL RECORDS continues to cut the strings holding it in 1 or 2 genres by presenting something just a tad askew. Hailing from the underground Los Angeles scene in the mid 80s arose a couple of musicians that created some of the most off-kilter, complex and yet exquisitely crucial art rock music that no one has ever heard, STEAMING COILS! “Breaded” is the 3rd album from the band, now with a bonus 7” featuring songs from the unreleased 4th album! Go take a look at your MEDICAL RECORDS!
BAND NAME: Steaming Coils
LABEL NAME: Medical Records (Website / Bandcamp / Discogs / Facebook / Twitter)
——————
After releasing their first LP, a year of touring and a year of writing, GHOST OF A DEAD HUMMINGBIRD is back with “Under the Ultraviolet Light”! Catch them in St Louis in October or order one of these 7”s from the band and hope that it doesn’t take another year to hear new material!
BAND NAME: Ghost of a Dead Hummingbird
——————
There’s still time to make that album in time for the holidays, don’t despair!
