I think the day has come to call it quits here at Rocket Science Blog. I've been spending more and more time on my other blog United By Rocket Science lately and I feel that it is time to give 100% dedication to the UBRS blog.
Thank you to everyone who has commented, visited or supported Rocket Science in anyway. It was a fun ride... but it's time to get off.
Going forward you can find me at the United By Rocket Science blog....be well Dave G.
Also, the records on the Rocket Science Distro for sale page are still available and all orders will be honored and shipped quickly. My want list is still my want list also. If you have something I'm looking for please get in touch...Thanks Dave.
image credit: http://holyweapon.blogspot.com
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
UBRS update
We have a lot going on over at the United By Rocket Science Blog. Loads of reviews of current hardcore and indie records and demo tapes plus interviews with Sam Siegler.. you know him as the drummer from Rival Schools, Side By Side, Civ and just about every other NYHC band from back in the day. Also added a show review and a bunch of photos from the Deep Sleep show in New Jersey a few days back...stop by and take a look around...Dave G.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Abortion Squad 1983 demo 12" Who Cares? Records
Great raw and nasty full speed ahead early 80's hardcore...I recommend you pick up a copy of this Lp before they are gone as Who Care's? releases tend to disappear very quickly and are very hard to come by...Dave G.Bio from the label:
Formed in 1982, the ABORTION SQUAD was assembled from the remnants of two high school punk bands, The BY-PRODUX, and The FIZZICAL FITS.
Listen to “Stupid jerk”
Inspired by the early 80's international hardcore scene, they combined and wrote new songs and kicked up their punk sound a notch to HARDCORE.
In 1983 they hit the recording studio and put out a now "rare" cassette demo tape featuring many killer "hits" such as "You Make Me Sick" and "No Authority, No Rules" which earned them airplay on local Boston area college stations... not bad for a bunch of punk kids from Manchester NH !!
They enjoyed a good run of success in the 80's playing shows in Boston with other area hardcore bands, they enjoyed having had the pleasure of being on the bill with such notable acts as G.G. ALLIN and the JABBERS, G.B.H., and even Boston pop icons the NEIGHBORHOODS.
The ABORTION SQUAD were part of the few hardcore punk from the New Hampshire scene, among bands like the MURDERERS, the MIGHTY CO'S and AGROPHOBIC ARRAY... they are incontestably the most primitive and brutal band from this scene, playing intense and spontaneous hardcore with a real "fuck you" punk attitude.
28 years later, WHO CARES? records officially releases the 21 song demo on a 12" vinyl.
Limited as usual to 300 hand numbered copies : 50 first on limited edition and colored vinyl, 250 next on regular cover. 8 test pressings should be made. Test pressings will be made as usual with a special cover...Listen to Abortion Squad and purchase the Lp.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
We Got Power (Bazillion Points Book) preorder 2012
Available for Pre-order Now for August 2012 Delivery w/Bonus Package TB
Deluxe 304pp large-format hardcover featuring essays by David Markey, Jordan Schwartz, Jennifer Schwartz, Henry Rollins, Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Dez Cadena and…
Presenting nearly 400 first-generation L.A. hardcore punk photographs
Including complete color reprints of We Got Power fanzine 1981–1983 and beyond.
Dimensions: 12″ x 9″ (30.5 cm x 23 cm); 4 lbs. (2.5kg)
I got mine now go get yours!!!
Dave G.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Failure Face - Discograghy pre-order up
Give Praise Records Pre-order
From Florida, Failure Face existed from '93 - '96. They played in-your-face and down-your-throat hardcore. Fueled by the sounds of punk rock inspired hardcore that moves along as a guide to original hardcore music. Fast, combined with catchy elements and negative lyrics to get you angry about the state of the world around you - this is a statement of early 90's hardcore. With sound elements of INFEST, Failure Face proudly makes it's claim on the hardcore map.
SPECIAL PRE-ORDER COLORED VINYL PRE-ORDER**ANY ITEMS ORDERED WITH THIS ITEM WILL BE HELD UNTIL THIS ITEM SHIPS!
Friday, April 06, 2012
B Team - Buy American (Faulty Products) 1983
B Team - Buy American
B Team really deserve much more recognition than they have ever received. I have never heard anyone drop B Teams name in discussions regarding dark wave or post punk bands like Gang of Four, Joy Division,Crispy Ambulance , Ski Patrol, 1919 etc, but I am changing that right now.
This Lp is bursting at the seems with rolling darkwave like bass lines excellent Gang of Four inspired guitar work and the moody 80's vocal delivery that you would come to expect from a good postpunk/darkwave band, however at the same time I also hear the UK Subhumans in these songs as well...great stuff that is absolutely essential to your post punk record collection...Dave G.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
At All Cost - NYHC 1987-1991
Bio + demo downloads etc
You've probably seen me post about At All Cost in the past, as I have been championing them and trying to spread the word about this band for a few years now on various blogs and on Facebook etc.
Well, it appears my hard work is paying off (yes I am taking credit...I have a huge ego you know) as a reunion show is in the works for 2012 and the band is also looking for a label to release there demo tapes on cd or vinyl...any interested labels please contact myself or the band,and in the meantime like At All Cost-NYHC on Facebook, download their music and Let's Bust Shit Up At All Cost Style!!!
Dave G.
Friday, March 23, 2012
The Nervous - s/t 7" - Nervous Records 2012
My review of this excellent new 7" on UBRS blog:
Uniited by Rocket Science: The Nervous - s/t 7" - Nervous Records 2012:
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Mentally Ill - Gacy's Place 7" - 1979 -Last Laugh Records
Insanely good fuzzed out punk rock from Deerfield Illinois circa 1979. Thank you to Last Laugh Records for repressing this incredible single to make it more widely available to the masses.... Buy Buy Buy....Dave G.
P.S. The song files above from You Tube are a bit blown out sounding...the actual record sounds 100x better than these sound files.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Sectarian Violence - S/T 7 inch
My partner in crime James review from our UBRS Blog:
United by Rocket Science: Sectarian Violence - S/T 7 inch:
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Znowhite - All Hail To Thee (Enigma Records 1984)
Somethin' For Nothin'
I'm hit and miss on Znowhite in all honesty. I like this Lp , but they lost me on their next couple of Lp's when they began to take their music to an even heavier more aggressive place.
On All Hail To Thee Znowhite bring it with some nice uptempo speed metal, however they also manage to pull back the reins a bit on my favorite song "Somethin' For Nothin" which sounds like Penelope Houston of the Avengers fronting a rockin' metal band...totally catchy and a must listen...Dave G.
Sacred Rite st Lp self released 1984
The Blade
Excellent traditional metal from Hawaii of all places. The music has a bit of an Iron Maiden feel to it, and the vocals remind me a bit of Geoff Tate (Queensryche). I'm posting my favorite song for you to check out and if you like it there are more tracks on you tube. I would assume this record has never seen a re-released or reissued on cd so you'll have to hit the used bins to find a copy...Dave G.
Sacred Rite official web page
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Purgatory - st lp - 1985 J.U.F. Records
Night Crawler Bitch
Here's an obscure slice of Heavy Metal for you. From what I can find on the net it appears this album was self released by the band and it sold roughly 1000 copies back in 1985 or so. Following the release of this Lp Purgatory signed to Auburn Records (home of the excellent Destructor) and released a full length Lp titled "Tied To The Tracks" and also a 3rd record , an ep in 1989 titled "Dr. Pain".
Musically this record contains some pretty good power metal that has enough of that old 80's metal charm to keep you coming back for more.
Purgatory has an active myspace page with a full Bio and some songs that you can sample...Dave G.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
The Not - Kids Survive ( The Not/Not Records) 1985
The Not - Cambridge MA 1985
It's strange to come across a mid 80's punk/power pop record and find absolutely not a single mention of said record or band on the internet. Well, that is exactly what happened when I saw this record in a local comic book shop of all places a few weeks back.
Since my Google search turned up nothing on my Iphone while I was in the store, I decided I had to buy this record because the drummer has a Thrasher sticker on his kit and the bass player was doing a flying kick split, which meant this record was going to be a long forgotten masterpiece or a masterpiece of shit...well, in all honesty it is neither of these things.
What you do get with this record is some pretty decent power pop / punk that sounds like it would have been popular in NYC about 5-10 years prior to the release of this record. At times the singer reminds me of Johnathan Richman or something along those lines. Anyway, if you like catchy power pop this might just be up your alley, and I just can't resist giving The Not an internet presence for the first time in 27 years. The A-side opener "We Are The Ones" and especially the B-side opener "Kids Survive" are the stand out tracks for me...actually "Kids Survive" is an excellent uptempo punk song...Dave G.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Zombie Squad - Surfing With The Contras (Anthrax Records) 1987
Nice Try
I wouldn't
I don't know anything about this band except that they came from Larchmont NY, and this 7" is on Anthrax records which was owned by the owners of the legendary Anthrax club in CT.
Zombie Squad play fast paced hardcore with punk undertones. This 7" is not a classic by any means, but it's definitely worth picking up as it's likely to be in the cheapo bin at your local record store...Dave G.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Blood Feast - Chopping Block Blues (Flame Trader) 1990
Chopping Block Blues
Dropped Like Flys
Born Innocent
Encyclopedia Metallum - Details and reviews
Blood Feast - webpage
I have been a Blood Feast fan since I mail ordered there Blood Lust "Suicidal Missions" demo tape back in 1987. I bought both the "Face Fate" 12" and "Pleasure To Kill" lp when they were released back in the 80's and I have always liked both records, however I have to admit that I sort of lost interest in metal right around 1990, and I never knew Blood Feast released "Chopping Block Blues" until I stumbled across a copy on Ebay recently, which led me to scour the internet until I could find a copy of my very own for half of the ebay asking price.
Chopping block blues is a bit of departure from Blood Feasts previous two records, and it took me a couple listens to get used to what the band was going for on "Chopping Block Blues" but I have to say that after the strangeness of hearing keyboards in the opening track the record settles in and Blood Feast delivers a top notch Death/Thrash record that is slowly becoming my favorite album of theirs, though the Face Fate 12" is pretty hard to top in my opinion....Dave G.
Witch Cross - All That's Fit Four Fighting - Deluxe 4 Lp collection 2012
Purchase
Listen
I just picked up a copy of this unbelievable 4 Lp set on color vinyl and I just had to give everyone a heads up, and urge you to grab a copy of this discography before they are gone. I can honestly say that the above picture doesn't do the beauty of this packaging justice, and the music is classic top notch NWOBHM...buy buy buy...Dave G.
Here's the scoop:
Official anthology release featuring the entire WITCH CROSS discography including the cult classic "Fit For Fight" album, their 5 demos from the ‘80s, the “Are You There” 7" EP and the ultra obscure BLOOD EAGLE '81 demo (pre-Witch Cross). You get everything here but their live recordings & personal rehearsal sessions. Easily one of the best Danish Heavy Metal bands of all time who also recorded their album with Henrik Lundat at Easy Sound Recording, the same studio & engineer to spawn such classics as "Melissa" and "Don't Break The Oath." A mandatory release for all Heavy Metal maniacs!
*Comes in a deluxe Quad-Gatefold jacket
*Includes 8-page LP size booklet archiving tons of old photos, flyers, interviews & liner notes
*Pressed on multi-Colored Vinyl (w/ color coordinated inner sleeves) and traditional Black Vinyl (w/ black inner sleeves)
*Lavish silver foil stamping on the front cover & metallic silver ink throughout the layout.
Mace The Evil In Good (Medusa/Ever Rat Records) 1988
Gutripper
The Evil In Good
Intent To Kill
Thinning The Heard
Ah Mace, where to begin....Mace play a style of metal that is part hardcore and part metal, but with no real crossover elements present. The music is along the thrash metal vein of things, but the vocals are delivered in a more punk style. At times Mace gets a little sloppy or the vocals sound like they lose there place in the music , but in all honesty these imperfections actually make me love this record that much more.
Anyway, give these guys a listen...they might sound a bit awkward at first but with each repeated listen you will find that " The Evil In Good" is slowly working it's way into your brain...Dave G.
P.S. For more info about Mace check out the True Punk & Metal blog.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Slaughtered Grace - Terror Unleashed 1989 Mutant Punk Label
Here's an old obscure piece of NJ crossover metal history. Slaughtered Grace from Lodi NJ ( the home of everyone's favorite horror punk band the Misfits) dropped this 7" on the unsuspecting masses in 1989, and I bet it's filling up dollar bins all over the United States as we speak ,however if you happen to see this 7" in your local record store...dollar bin or otherwise... I would recommend you grab it.
The music is perfectly good Metal/hardcore ... think Crumbsuckers meets SOD or something along those lines. The B-side track "Disabilty" is my favorite track with it's SOD type opening leading into some raging soloing and straight up no bullshit riffing and vocals that bring DBC to mind for some reason, but hey I could be wrong so listen for yourself...Dave G.
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