None of The Above - N.O.T.A - Moscow 7" 1984 Unclean Records

Classic 4 song 7 " featuring shouted vocals, tough guitar and tight quick drumming. An absolute essential punk / hardcore relic so check it out...Dave G.

Welcome To Venice Compilation - Suicidal Records 1985

Classic Venice Beach CA punk rock comp featuring 5 bands and 9 songs where every song sounds like Suicidal Tendencies lol.

Okay, so there wasn't a lot of variety in the Venice beach sound, but every song on this compilation still rips in my opinion. Anyone have a copy of the Los Cycos demo they could give me ? MP3's would be fine...Dave G.

Chastain - Mystery of Illusion - 1985 Shrapnel Records

Found this Lp in a used bin this past weekend. I always dismissed Chastain because I thought he was another Yngwie style wanker, but having listened to this record a few times now I must admit that this is much better than I had anticipated and Leather is a ripping vocalist...Dave G.

Battalion of Saints - Fighting Boys 12" - Nutron Records 82

I have a great idea since this record is fairly well known. How about I don't say shit about it and you guys tell me something about it or about a memory you have relating to this band or record, like getting a handjob in the parking lot at a Battalion of Saints show back in the day for example or some shit like that...Dave G.

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White Cross - What's Going On ? 1983 Generic / Zero Degree Records

I was sitting here thinking about what a hot bed Richmond VA is for the current throwback hardcore punk scene when it occurred to me that I should give everyone a taste of what was really going on back in the day in Richmond VA.

In my opinion White Cross sounds like a perfect mix of Mid West hardcore and NYHC, imagine if you took Antidote and threw them in a blender with some Negative Approach. I know you serious punkers are probably familiar with this one already but in my opinion White Cross is probably not as well known in general as maybe they should be so if you have never heard them before I would recommend you download this sucker asap.

Hellhammer - Satanic Rites demo 1983

Come back metal heads...I miss you so much already lol...

Probably not my rip because it sounds too good to have been ripped by me, but I can't remember if I ripped this or not. The cover scan is all me though.

P.S Go here and buy a copy of "Only Death Is Real" An Illustrated history of HellHammer and Celtic Frost.

Young Marble Giants - Final Day 7" Rough Trade 1980

Such minimalist and delicious post punk. Go ahead and hate me for posting this I don't care. As a matter of fact if this doesn't chase enough of you away I might just post their full album to clear out the rest of you metal loving freaks...Dave G.

Code of Honor / Sick Pleasure split 12 Subterranean Records 1982

Man I love this god damn record. Seriously one of my top 5 punk records ever. There was a period in time in the late 70's early 80's where Mike Fox could do no wrong in my eyes. For those of you who may not know Code of Honor and Sick Pleasure are the same band but with different vocalist. COH bring the straight old school California punk rock style but do it better than pretty much everyone else with Johnithin Christ ( rip) leading the way on vocals. Sick Pleasure adds Niki Siki on vocals and the music takes a darker yet somehow more humorous turn in my opinion. Essential download.


P.S. There is a Code of Honor discography floating around out there that you could order from www.subterranean.org. the last I knew s no dl link for this one.

P.S.S I believe there's a blue vinyl version of this record. If anyone is selling I'm buying..Dave G.

Mercyful Fate - Live From The Depths of Hell

I've been meaning to post this one for some time now but haven't gotten around to it. Plus I realized I have 2 copies of this record so if anyone wants this copy check out the vinyl for sale link above.

White Pigs - s/t 7" Swinch Kwilsen Records 1984

Great hardcore punk 7" from these CT punkers. Definitely has that early NYHC sound similiar to Antidote or the Abuse. The band turned metal a few years after the release of this 7" and released a 12" on Combat Records as part of the Combat Core series.



P.S. Good Bad Music For Bad, Bad Times has the 1985 demo here

B-Team - First Product 7 " 1982 (self released)

What Is This









Now that I got that metal post out of the way I have to do a second post today so I can give you the record I really wanted to share. The first time I heard the opening song on this record "What Is This ? " I knew exactly what it was...one of the best post punk songs I have ever heard. The other 2 songs on this record are good and the track "Caught" comes closest to living up to the glory of the title track but just falls a little short. Give this a listen and put "What Is This ?" on repeat, you won't be disappointed...Dave G.

P.S. Thanks Chris for turning me on to this band and countless others over our 17 years of friendship.

Pedifile - Round 2 demo tape 1987

I haven't posted any old metal lately,so I figured I would close out the week with Arizona's Pedifile. I posted the bands first demo tape "Die A Violent Death" a while back so if you like this tape you might as well grab the first demo as well. The crazy high pitched screams from demo 1 are mostly gone this time around, but the music is still thick and heavy.

The Young And The Useless - Real Men Don't Floss - Ratcage 1982

Snotty, primitive early NYHC featuring Adrock from the Beastie Boys before he became a Beastie. There are certainly similarities to be drawn between the sounds of this 7" and the first Beasties 7" "Polly Wog Stew". It's funny but I forgot how young these kids were when they recorded this record back in 1982, I mean hell look at the back cover photo, certainly not the image that first comes to mind when you think of NYHC huh.

Born Against - Eulogy 7"

NYHC ABC No Rio style, but who cares, I'll let the music do the talking. The real story here is the image...guess who got a new scanner today...go ahead...click on the image :)

Adrian Smith Interview

I have no idea why I am posting this since I can't imagine anyone is going to want to hear this interview with Adrian Smith. All I could think of while listening to this record was that it sounds like an unfunny Spinal Tap bit or something along those lines. Well, it is kind of funny to hear Adrian state that the most original band he has heard in a long time is Living Colour.

Iron Maiden interview picture disc = not so good to listen to but nice to look at.

Flesh Columns - Schweigew Vor Dem Sturm 7" 1984

I spent this past Sunday at the NYC punk rock record show in Brooklyn and picked up a bunch of cool records for fairly reasonable prices. This is one of the gems I brought home with me from the show. Flesh Columns were from Canada and they recorded a ripping little punk/hardcore 7" for sure. The 7" was recorded by Corey Rusk and released on Touch and Go records in 1984 so you know you can't go wrong with this one...

The Users - Sick of You / I'm in Love 1977

Sure you can get this one on 100 other blogs, but hey every post can't be a super rarity that no one cares about. I mean hell when music is as great as this it's definitely worthy of a spot on this shitty blog.

Anomy - TVC 15 / Lone Wolf - Inner Landscapes Records 1981

Here is a strange obscure little synth-pop record that I hope some of you will give a listen to and provide some feedback on. I honestly know nothing about this band other than it appears they were from the Bronx New York based on the few details I could find about them on the web. Anyway, they play a very minimalist electronic synth style that is strangely captivating to me and I hope others will enjoy this one as well.

Cosmic Overdose - To Night / Dead... 1981 Silence Records

Yeah, I've been on a strange trip lately my fiends. I honestly don't even know how to describe this record but I like it. What I can tell you is that the band is from Sweden and they play something along the lines of early 80's synth-pop. The first song is a totally smooth catchy sing along and the b-side is a very strange undertaking indeed. If you are adventurous then give this a listen and I think you will like what you hear...Dave G.

Mydolls - 7" CIA Records 1981

Since apparently no one liked the Mydolls 7" I just posted I figured I would post their even more awesome 1st 7" for none of your listening pleasure. I hate you all...Dave G.

P.S. Dianna from Mydolls just brought to my attention (see comments) that there is a cd anthology available through the Bomp records mailorder. I strongly recommend this anthology to anyone who enjoyed the singles that I posted. The cd itself is loaded with demo tracks and rare previously unreleased material. I ordered mine today ...Dave G.

Mydolls - Imposter / Exorcism Cia Records 1982

If you are a fan of bands like Delta 5, Kleenex or Lilliput then you should give this a listen. Not that this sounds exactly like any of those bands but they are the only ones I could think of to give you a general comparison. Mydolls formed in 1979 in Houston, Texas by members Trish Herrera (ex-Kinky Friedman And the Texas Jewboys), Dianna Ray, Linda Bond (wife of Ronnie Bond from Really Red - aka U-Ron Bondage), and George Reyes (ex-Mystics)...Honestly do you even need to know more ?

The Weasels - Beat Her With A Rake / I'm The Commander Siamese Records 1978

Ridiculous lyrics, and music that is delivered in such an over the top style that you can't help but like it. You just have to download this and hear it for yourself. It's definitely a little punk, a little garage and maybe even a little metal. All I know is that, you'll hate yourself for loving this...Dave G.

Damage - Off The Board - Live CBGB - Celluloid Records 1987

Fast, aggressive, raging untypical NY Hardcore. Mike Kirkland from Damage would later become one of the founding members of NYC legends Prong. Damage really is an over looked jewel in my opinion so if you've never heard them before I suggest you prepare to be blown away...Dave G.

1919 - Machine Lp Red Rhino Records 1983

I posted the 1919 Cry Wolf 12" last week and I figured I would follow it up with this their first Lp. Enjoy Erich, Chris and Brother D since you seem to be the only people who cared about my original 1919 post lol...Dave G.

Wargasm - Why Play Around ( Profile / Rock Hotel 1988

I always enjoyed Wargasm's straight forward no bullshit working class style of Heavy Metal, and their knack for hitting you upside the head with crashing wave upon wave of straight up heavy riffing. Give this one a listen and if you like it then also check my older posts to grab a copy of their "Satan Stole My Lunch Money" demo that contains four demo versions of songs that also appear on this their debut Lp.