Vio-lence - Oppressing The Masses Promo Cassette 1990

Was going through the old tape box again today and pulled this bad boy out. I forgot I had it and also forgot that this promo cassette is the only version of Oppressing The Masses that has the song Torture Tactics on it as the original run of 20,000 CD's was pulled and destroyed back in the day and re-released minus this song.

I couldn't find any visual proof of this tapes existance on the web so I figured I would scan it and share it with everyone...Dave G. 

Kickass magazine Bob Muldowney

God I loved this zine as a kid. I really felt a connection with bob's reviews and found that I could trust his taste in metal unconditionally. If Bob said something Kicked Ass then it really did. Anyway, I only have 3 issues of this  zine in my collection because after I finished devouring all the information that was packed in each issue of this great zine I would go at them with a pair of scissors and tack all the pictures to my bedroom wall. Anyway, I would love to purchase some old issues of Kickass. So if anyone out there has some old Kickass zines collecting dust and you'd like some cash please leave a comment or drop me an email...Dave G.

The only issues I have currently:

July 85 volume XXX (Kerry King on cover)
November 85 volume XXXI (Cronos on cover)
VOLUME XXXII (Lemmy on cover)

email me: dveg1@yahoo.com

Ironcross - Bloodhounds - TKT/Master records 1982

I picked this little gem up at a recent record show based solely on the cover art having never heard of Iron Cross previously.  I have a habit and maybe it's a bad habit of buying pretty much any old metal record I come across whether I am familiar with the band or not, and I tend to buy a lot of stinkers in the process. Luckily, Iron Cross is not a stinker, but a pretty damn good nwobhm metal record with a cool Judas Priest or even Rainbow vibe at times.

I did a little internet research and discovered that Iron Cross formed in Finland in 1976. I also found a bio and some you tube tracks, see below for a song and a link to the bio...Dave G.


Bio: Metal From Finland

Warrior - Dead When It Comes To Love 7" ep Neat Records 1982

Here's a cool NWOBHM 7" that doesn't seem to get too much appreciation from the collectors of this sort of thing. The 3 songs on this platter may not be top notch NWOBHM , but the second song "Stab You In The Back" is a very good song, and the remaining 2 songs are certainly enjoyable. Overall I would recommend this record to any fan of this genre, unfortunately I cannot find a you tube clip for my favorite song, but below is a link to the song "Dead When It Comes To Love:....Dave G 

Old School metal photos

Found a box of my old metal stuff at my parents house the other day. Nothing like finding a box full of old pictures you had completely forgotten about and then having the memories come flooding back upon seeing the images again. These are just a few of the 100's of metal photos that covered every inch of my bedroom wall when I was a kid...Dave G.

   

Discogs

I have some vinyl for sale on Discogs. Here's a link if anyone is interested.

Discogs

Le Cause - Clear Plastic Day - Emotional Records 1983

Obscure minimal synth wave band from Pennsylvania. Apparently the sleeve above is a rare alternate sleeve that looks nothing like the one you commonly see with this record. I prefer the above sleeve to the more widely used one as it fits the music better. Posting for historical purposes...Dave G.

More details and picture of the other picture sleeve Here

Mad Butchers - Tales From The Menstruating Twat - demo tape 1986

Offensive tape cover, stupid song titles and NYHC tags tell you all you need to know about this tape, and also tells you exactly what the music sounds like, but if you can't figure it out I'll just say that someone really liked SOD and or Lethal Aggression and decided hey we can do that...they even have a song that clocks in at about 2 seconds. Unfortunately, they don't have the chops, vocals or production value to really pull this off.

I bet they thought this was great and funny when they released it, but as a full grown man this is a little embarrassing...Posting just to document the tapes existence as I do not see it anywhere on the internet... Dave G 

Mad Butchers hailed from Staten Island NY

Viking - Do or Die demo tape 1986

Hellbound
Prelude Scavenger
Do or Die










Viking

Viking followed this demo up with 2 full length Lp's "Do or Die" 1988 and "Man of Straw" 1989.

This is an excellent thrash metal demo that is a bit more raw and less polished than what you would expect from an 80's California thrash/death metal band, but it is that grit that makes this tape so great...it's unfortunate that the bands Lp's are currently out of print. Hopefully, someone will get around to re-releasing them in the near future..Dave G.

Deathcorps. RIP demo tape 1986

Good quick tight straight ahead thrash metal is what you'll find on this scorching demo tape from NYC.

Deathcorps. featured a couple members who would go on to perform in much more well established bands...see below details.

The demo tape cover is a two sided insert (see pictures) with a separate photocopied lyric sheet folded inside...Dave G      

Rich Day	Bass (1985-1986)
See also: Brooklyn Militia, ex-Whiplash, ex-Primal Scream, ex-Moondog
Joe Cangelosi	Drums (1985-1986)
See also: ex-Cerebral Hemorrhage, Brooklyn Militia, ex-Kreator, ex-Massacre, ex-Whiplash, ex-Moondog
Lowell Wilson	Guitars (1985-1986)
Louie Adepeatro	Vocals (1985-1986)

Hittman - Metal Sport - Demo Tape 1985

Here is another demo from the aforementioned collection that I only see images of a bootleg cd online. Here is a scan of the actual demo tape cover for the Hitt Man "Metal Sport" Demo from 1985...Dave G.

HittMan  

The end...or just the beginning?

10/16/2012: I have decided to maybe do some more posting to Rocket Science going forward, I will not share any music (with the exception of you tube links) unless bands reach out to me and give their written permission for me to post their music. That being said if there are any old school or new school Metal bands out there who would like to be promoted through the blog, feel free to get in touch...Dave G

Converge - All We Love We Leave Behind

 One of many new reviews and interviews on the new blog UBRS...if you haven't check out the new blog please stop by and have a look around...Dave G.

http://unitedbyrocketscience.blogspot.com/2012/10/converge-all-we-love-we-leave-behind.html

The End

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Tile - Allentown Pa 2012

Super heaviness....


Tile ... review and links to songs for your listening pleasure.

At All Cost - NYHC 1987-1991

Facebook
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.

Pusrad - Smart Trams 7" Just 4 Fun records 2012

My review on UBRS Blog:

United by Rocket Science: Pusrad - Smart Trams 7" Just 4 Fun records 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:

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.

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: