***Northern Germany's two-piece monster, MANTAR, reissue their critically acclaimed debut full-length Death By Burning in the US. A ferocious and infectious approach to heavy music, Death By Burning (originally released by Svart Records in 2014) was named one of 2014's top albums by Metal Hammer Germany, LA Weekly (US), Exclaim (CA), MetalSucks (US), Terrorizer (UK) and many more publications, zines and websites. The half-German/half-Turkish duo, consisting of vocalist/guitarist HANNO KLAENHARDT and drummer ERINC SAKARYA recorded Death By Burning in 2013, a raw, self-produced, and 100% DIY display of power. Managing to sound even heavier than most five-piece bands, in spite of the fact that no bass guitar was used on the record, Death by Burning channels early Melvins, Motorhead, and Darkthrone, to deliver a deliciously evil blend of blackened punk.
LP $19.25
07/07/2015
***NOW AVAILABLE!!! Austin, TX progresive / experimental quartet BOYFRNDZ emerge with their second full-length record Breeder. Self-produced by the band and engineered/mixed by ERIK WOFFORD (Maserati, The Black Angels, White Denim), Breeder sees the group further expanding their meticulously constructed hypnotic sound into new realms of colorful, energetic and emotional territories. Impossible to pin a label to, Boyfrndz seamlessly merge hook-laden, reverb soaked vocals with swirling guitar melodies and complex rhythms. Breeder is an impressionistic journey that is a laudable entry into the pantheon of 21st century musical evolution.
LP $15.50
12/09/2014
***Philadelphia, PA noise rock quartet LADDER DEVILS make their long awaited return with Clean Hands, the first proper full-length for the band. Featuring former members of hardcore heroes THE MINOR TIMES, the group previously released a series of EPs and splits with Helms Alee, Kowloon Walled City and Fight Amp, leading up to the recording of this album With tighter songwriting and cleaner production, the band mix the punk urgency of Nirvana with the sonic experimentation of The Pixies to create a sound that is all their own. Fans of post-hardcore, noise rock, grunge and loud indie rock will surely embrace the rattling sounds of Ladder Devils. “Ladder Devils straddle the line between Unsane and hardcore-isms, but they are on their own trip."—Noisey/Vice
LP $15.50
11/25/2014
NOW AVAILABLE ON VINYL!!! Chicago, Illinois’s The Atlas Moth has always been hard to categorize. Drawing from myriad influences and styles, their sound is one of the most unique and unusual in today’s American underground—progressive psychedelic metal both crushingly heavy and sublimely beautiful. After albums on Candlelight and Profound Lore, widespread touring both on their own and supporting Gojira and Devin Townsend, and festival appearances that include Scion Rock Fest, Roadburn and Pitchfork Music Festival, the band has made quite a name for themselves. On their third full-length release, The Atlas Moth unleash their most glorious and emotionally riveting work yet. The Old Believer exceeds all previous efforts on the strength of its unparalleled songwriting and focused presentation. Produced by guitarist / keyboardist Andrew Ragin at Chicago’s Wall to Wall Studios and mixed and mastered by Ragin and Kyle Spence of Harvey Milk in Atlanta, Georgia, the album features guest appearances by Gojira vocalist Joe Duplantier and Subrosa violinists Kim Pack and Sarah Pendleton. The art and design for The Old Believer was created by Invisible Creature (Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Norma Jean, etc.) and packaged in gatefold jackets with O-card outer slip casing. Includes a bonus 8-page LP sized book.
2XLP $30.95
08/19/2014