Bush – “Razorblade Suitcase (In Addition)”
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Twenty years ago, BUSH bravely followed up their 1994 multi-platinum juggernaut of a debut, ‘Sixteen Stone’, with a darker, more cerebral sophomore effort in ‘Razorblade Suitcase’. Produced by Steve Albini and recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 293,000 copies during its first week of release in the US and staying alive with hit singles “Greedy Fly” and “Swallowed”. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this 3x platinum album, the band has announced a deluxe, remastered LP edition titled ‘Razorblade Suitcase (In Addition)’ via ROUND HILL/ZUMA ROCK RECORDS. In addition to the original remastered album, the reissue will also include four rare bonus tracks: “Old”, “Broken TV”, “Bubbles”, and “Sleeper” on a double ‘Black’ and ‘White’ AsideBside vinyl color. The metallic foil jacket features reinterpreted artwork by designer Shaun Durkan, and a fold out poster with never-before-printed lyrics and album liner notes from producer Steve Albini.
BAND NAME: Bush (Website / Facebook / Twitter)
LABEL NAME: Round Hill Records / Zuma Rock Records
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ABSU is an American extreme metal band from Dallas, Texas. Their demos and first album leaned towards death metal, but evolved more towards a black metal and thrash metal which includes elements of Celtic and folk music (and later, elements of jazz fusion, progressive rock and psychedelic music) which the band calls “Mythological Occult Metal”. Their lyrical themes are esoteric, including themes of Celtic, Sumerian and Mesopotamian myths and legends, alchemy, numerology, magick, and sorcery. Coming at you from deep down in THE CRYPT!
BAND NAME: ABSU
LABEL NAME: The Crypt
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THE MAINE is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their very first EP with a special re release of ’Stay Up, Get Down’! About to announce a tour, keep tabs on THE MAINE or hit up 8123 for more info!
BAND NAME: The Maine
LABEL NAME: 8123 / Self-release
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1986’d MUSIC INDUSTRIES is label was founded in 2016 by 924 GILMAN volunteers who want to showcase the diversity and talent of bands playing at this iconic and long-standing community space in Berkeley, CA. Many of the bands featured on this compilation play at 924 GILMAN on a regular basis and are planning on touring. Make your way to the 1986’D website, and as always support your local scene!
LABEL NAME: 1986’d Music Industries
Public Safety – www.facebook.com/publicsafetyband
The Love Songs – www.thelovesongs.com
Sarchasm – WWW.SARCHASM.BANDCAMP.COM
Dandelion Massacre –http://www.dandelionmassacre.bandcamp.com
Decent Criminal
Skank Bank –https://www.skankbankska.bandcamp.com/
Crowd 9 – https://www.facebook.com/crowdnine
La Plebe – www.laplebe.com
The Pathogens – https://www.facebook.com/thepathogens/
Dog Party – https://www.facebook.com/dogpartylive
Cronander – https://cronander.bandcamp.com/
Demi & the Gods -www.facebook.com/WeDemiGods
Heartless Folk –https://www.facebook.com/heartlessfolk
Day Labor –https://daylaborska.bandcamp.com/
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BACKTRACK is a NYHC band formed back in 2008. The band released three 7″ EP’s and two LP’s over the years. FLATSPOT RECORDS just brought the ‘Deal With The Devil’ EP back to life just in time for BACKTRACK to play the SO WHAT FEST in Texas this March!
BAND NAME: Backtrack
LABEL NAME: Flatspot Records
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ISSUES frontman TYLER CARTER took the plunge into a solo endeavor in 2015 with the release of his debut EP, “Leave Your Love,” on RISE RECORDS. Rising to fame as the frontman of Woe, Is Me and the popular hard rock outfit ISSUES, his R&B vocals on top of metal and heavy rock music allowed him to carve his own brand in the scene. The EP highlights Carter’s smooth delivery and infectious tone so grab a copy on “EASTER YELLOW” & “ULTRA CLEAR” Half-N-Half or “EASTER YELLOW” & “ULTRA CLEAR” with BLACK SPLATTER Half-N-Half vinyl from RISE RECORDS!
BAND NAME: Issues
LABEL NAME: Rise Records
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Finishing up recording and looking for some vinyl to go out on tour in the early spring with? Hit us up!