01 December 2009

SODN DAN - Sodn dan





SODN DAN - Sodn dan, 2002

Slovenia
diy, 2002
Grind/HC

(15 tracks, 31 min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@V0, 47MB)


Band coming from Železniki is musically leaning on bands like Discharge, MOB 47, Driller Killer, E.N.T. ... Lyrics are anarchistic and critical to society anomalies like fascistic ideas and race for material wealth...

The band released this CD in a diy style, They also have a split LP with Bolesno Grinje from Pula, Croatia.
If you are not scared of a non radio-friendly bands, this one you have to check out.

You can still get the CD and split LP by contacting: sodndan@gmail.com

24 November 2009

Kill The Routine - Kill The Routine





Kill The Routine - Kill The Routine

Slovenia
When The Day Comes Records, 2001-04?
Metalcore/(emo) Hc

(11 tracks, 38 min, Cassette~MICin~GTpro~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 86MB)


Great hardcore or better said metalcore from Vrhnika. Not sure if and what else Kill the routine recorded, than this tape. Worth checking out.
You might still get the tape at Storm Inside distro and is definitely worth that 2coffees price.
At least you will get a better sound than from these mp3s that have some back.g. noise..sry











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17 November 2009

The Love Typewriter - The Love Typewriter




The Love TypeWriter - S/T, 2001

Slovenia
EKO*RDS, 2001
Indie rock/emo

(08 tracks, 27 min, Cassette~MICin~GTpro~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 65MB)

01 - Sunday Morning
02 - Kenzo
03 - Bitter Mint
04 - Regret
05 - Down to You
06 - Reveal
07 - Indie-D
08 - ...To Your Love...


Emotional indie rock from Ajdovščina. Packed into 8 song cassette, music varies from slow indie to punkish rock  inserts.  Members later went to form Real Life Version and Harry.
Wait for the first snow and..

.. Download

04 November 2009

Gottschee - Malo resnice




Gottschee - Malo resnice 7'', 1991

Slovenia
Front Rock, 1991
Heavy Metal / (Punk)

(04 tracks, 20 min, 7''Vinyl~Audacity~FLAC~wav~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 47MB)

A1 Tocata v D-duru za bas in orkester
A2 Malo resnice
B1 3. bojevniki preteklosti
B2 Abadon No2


This is Front Rock 007 release and is probably my favorite FR band, but I also
don't know anything about them, because I was only 7 years old when this 7inch came out :P


The sound is a mix between heavy metal and punk tempo attitude.
Songs base more on instrumental concept though.
According to this four tracks, Gottschee was very quality band. I don't know what happened to them and if there are some other recordings left.
There exists a Gottschee lyrics - written by Robert Burnič, collection book released also in 1991.
Well, if you have some other information, let me know.


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21 October 2009

Kennybal Smith - Small actions - big reactions




Kennybal Smith - Small actions - big reactions, 2007

Slovenia
KBS records, 2007
Punk, melodic HC

(13 tracks, 34 min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 116MB)


Cuz I'm lazy and a bit sick atm., here is a nice copy/paste of KS bio written by the band at MySpace.
It doesn't get more accurate than this:

''Arised in 2003 by a few punk-rock/HC lovers fortunate enough to bump into each other. Survived to the first-years must members alterations, Kennybal Smith is nowadays a four-piece family, united as one against bad days, bad mood, dishonesty and all the spoiled currents.

It is hard to find a moment in our lives that can be compared with moments lived behind the rehearsal place's walls and on stage. Sour sweat droplets on the face hands and chest constantly dropping on the floor, soaked shirt, deep breathing. And while loud shouts calm the restless feelings inside, the guitar riffs carve the joy into our hearts. It's simple but meaningful. We love it so much. We have so much fun. This is what we call freedom. And this is why we keep going on. Music itself keeps us going on, as a band, and in life too.

In our short history we have had the great opportunity to play with a few bands that we love and admire so much: Lagwagon (USA), Burning Heads (Fra), The Real McKenzies (Can), Al and the black cats (USA), The Capaces (Spa), Elvis Jackson (Slo), Golliwog (Slo), In-Sane (Slo), Evenrain (Slo). We played also with other great bands like : Mad Caddies (USA), Pepper (USA), Break the Silence (USA), BeerBong (I), Fat prezident (Cro), Amanda Woodward (Fra) to name a few. All the experiences were great and unique. Our debut album "Small actions-Big reactions" was released on December 14th 2007 and we are finishing up songs for the new one. See you around.''


This is one of the best punk-rock albums from Slovenia  for sure. The songs are different and quality enough to keep the CD in your player longer than just first time. Kennybal Smith show great amount of talent and including musical guests was also a great idea.
KS take you from melodic singalongs and guitar solos, leaning on strong lyrical backbone, to almost epic conclusion of the album with the song Stolen Childhood in fat 30 minutes.

You don't have it yet? GET IT! - kennybalsmith@gmail.com
Kennybal Smith MySpace.

12 October 2009

Man In The Shadow - discography CD




Man In The Shadow - discography CD, 2001

Slovenia
Choose Life Records, 2001
Punk/emo/HC/screamo

(16 tracks, 45 min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 116MB)


Man in the shadow was one of few bands in Slovenia that put the lyrics and ideas behind them above musical manifest. You can find all of MITS lyrics and explanations for them, in English and Slovene, included with their albums. That is very cool and makes their legacy even stronger. Musically Man in the shadow takes you to all sorts of fields, from angry crust echo, to emo 'upgraded' punk-hc.

They released two 7inch albums: Self titled, 1997 and Pax Americana, 1999.
And in 2001 also self titled, discography CD at Choose Life Records.
All releases are 'equipped' with lyrics and explanations about ideas that they stand behind as the band and as individuals Not to mention nicely album designed covers and inlays. Thumbs up for that!

This discography CD is still available by contacting band member Miran at MOONLEE Records. A must have 4 sure.
 

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Fire Team Charlie - ... And Everything Will Be Undone





Fire Team Charlie - ...And Everything Will Be Undone 10'', 2008

USA (Texas)
Adagio 830, 2008
Screamo - post HC

(05 tracks, 19 min, 10'' Vinyl~Audacity~Lame~Mp3@V0, 40MB)


Texas screamo HC band was active only from 2005-09.
They released:  Demo cd 2005, Damezumari/Fire Team Charlie split lp 2007, End Of A Year/Fire Team Charlie split 7" 2007, Fire Team Charlie 7" 2007 and ...and Everything Will Be Undone 10" 2008.

This last release is probably the best one from them, but all of their music is worth of checking out.
I got hooked on FTC pretty fast. This 10'' was printed 400 on black and 100 on silver (pre order edition).
It is still available HERE.
If you like, grab some still available copies from their discography at FTC MySpace site.







09 October 2009

Low Value - The language of stolen music




Low Value - The language of stolen music, 2005 
Slovenia 
self released, October 2005 

Melodic PunkRock (12 tracks, 35 min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@V0, 72MB) 

So here you have four years old album from Maribors Low Value. The band started playing in 2000 and is active till today (with some member changes). The 2005 The language of stolen music is probably the peak of their music path till now. First it was released by the band till 2006 when boys signed for Japanese label: CR Japan Inyaface. But their discography will expand early next year (2010) with their second album called RECHARGE, released by High Speed Flower records also based in Japan. So be expecting more melodic punk rock tunes from this band very soon! And in the mean time, taste their debut album. It features 11 melodic punkrock songs, varying from fast energetic parts as heard from 90s melodic bands to some almost ballade parts, plus a bonus song that is actually not a song and could be easily left out. All in all this album is a nice contribution to Slovenian punk scene, but I am sure we can expect much more from the announced second album, as the band was maybe searching for their place and sound with this one, and sometimes I feel they went too far looking for melodies that made Fat Wreck Chords so popular in 90s. But who am I to say? This is sympathic music release with cool CD design. Be sure to check bands detailed BIO on Low Value MySpace, where you can still get this album for a fair price! Or just order it from Interpunk












02 October 2009

NčOdNč - Izlet v neznano

                                   



NčOdNč - Izlet v neznano, 2009 
Slovenia 
NČODNČ, September 2009 

Punk/HC/Metal/Hard Rock (16 tracks, 34 min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@V0, 72MB) 

 This is the first album from NčOdNč. It was released just few weeks ago. Lot of concert experiences and I guess love for music logically led to the release of this album. The band mixes all sorts of genres, I would be closest if I say this is a nice Hard Rock album with Punk energy generating it. Lyrics are all in Slovene and almost constructivist, so they do let more interpretations possible. You should support NČODNČ since this is cool Slovenian rock that doesn’t come along very often. Buy this CD or T-shirt. Contact the band at NčOdNč MySpace or email: ncodnc@gmail.com 

29 September 2009

VA - SLOcompAnia



VA - SLOcompAnia, 2001
 Slovenia/Austria
KUD Zid na meji, 2001

Punk/r'n'r/hard rock/alt.
(24 tracks, 64 min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@V0, 67MB)

 This is a compilation CD back from 2001. Bands featured are mostly orbiting Maribor - Graz releation. It was released by: KUD Zid na meji from Slovenia with cooperation with Austrian youth organization: Jugend- & Kulturzentrum and funded by Phare program and other local and state institutions. Bands: Austria: Rodriguez, Anti Maniax, Barracuda (?slo?), Springy PinestiX. Slovenia: CZD, Dr. Zero, Caddies, Pridigarji, Živi zid, Opus Hey, Wreck, Blutwurst.












28 September 2009

G.U.B. - Nikad pankera od nas

Gužva U Bajt - Nikad pankera od nas, 2009 Slovenia BUM records, 2009 Street Punk (11 tracks, 28 min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 67MB) Gužva U Bajt striked earlier this year with second release after Demo from 2005. 'Nikad Pankera od nas' brings Slovenian street punk back to life once again. Lyrics are critical and everyday views of life and surrounding events. Read them here. (Sound)System kicking punk from Ljubljana is waiting for you for 5€/CD. Get it from BUM Records or from the band at MySpace. Download

22 September 2009

Ženevski Dekret (Geneve Decree) - 10 Godina (10 Years)

Ženevski Dekret - 10 Godina, 1997 Bosnia unreleased Punk/Hc (12 tracks, 41 min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@V0, 68MB) Ženevski Dekret formed in Mostar - Bosnia in 1984, playing trash HC Punk under influence of Finish HC bands of that time. Their first album called "MOSTAR" was recorded in Slovenia in '87. After the debut release their singer left because of personal differences. In 1988 their second full length was recorded with new singer in Sarajevo, called "DONT WANNA BE A PART OF FUCKIN' MASS", including some wider specter of punk/hc/r'n'r styles. They've been one of more influential bands in that time Yugoslavia, played alot of shows and appeared on various compilations (Čudeža nebo CASS, Naša četica koraka CASS, The Return of Yugoslavia LP, High Road To Obscurity CD, No Border Jam 4&5 CD, Ni Strahu VHS...) In 1996 three members met by coincidence in Sweden, where they moved to. And in March 1997 they recorded 10 Godina (10 Years) album with new guitarist, that was never officialy released. (The rumor is it was supposed to be released by Slovenian Front Rock Records from Maribor.) In 1998/99 they played few shows and than band members moved to other projects. In 2006 they announced a reunion with new album to come out "THE BEST OF"(1985-2006) with remastered songs from the past and some new ones. I believe it was also never officially released. In January 2007 their dear friend and original lead guitarist Djoko passed away, which was a very sad experience for the band and after that they decided to take break with Geneve Decree. Ženevski Dekret MySpace Download

12 September 2009

Rights Reserved

Rights Reserved - Rights Reserved, 1996 USA (North Carolina) Assorted Porkchops, 1996 Punk/Hc/emo (10 tracks, 24 min, 12''~?~?~Mp3@192kbps, 34MB) This is RRs first and last full lenhgt. It varies from emo to almost popy punk parts. Song rhytmics and technical, but melodical integrety of this album, makes it one of the most interesting Emo-Hc records from 90s. Oh, and not to forget Rights Reserved had one of the best F-male singers in punk rock.. Out of print, 700 pressed. Download Rights Reserved + Assfactor 4 - Under water and hatin' it (split), 1993 USA (North Carolina) Punk lunch tunes and food, 1993 Punk/Hc/emo (03 tracks, 10 min, 7''~?~Lame~Mp3@VBR, 18MB) Assfactor from South Carolina plays two* chaotic hardcore songs, that remind on clasic 80s HC. But Assfactor play them with just a little more intelligent approach especially considering music structure and execution in studio. (* joined in one track) Rights Reserved play also two songs when first one 'Hey Dad' is slower, with bass line taking the lead role, keeping the song together. Second song 'Persimmon' is melodic but pissed faster garage, punk. Download Rights Reserved - Galleons lap 7'', 1993 USA (North Carolina) La Cocina Records; Rights Reserved, 1993 Punk/Rock (04 tracks, 17 min, 7''~?~Lame~OGG@VBR, 33MB) Rights Reserved on this earlier material play probably the most unique project for them. Four songs take you from fast melodic punk to almost mainstream rock with 'high school freedom' feeling. (I've taken this from great 90hc/emo blog: Antithesis.) Download

EAGLE BRAVO

Eagle Bravo - 1 sided 12" (8 Three Dimension Full Stereo Songs), 1998 USA (North Carolina) Gridsector; Asorted Pork Chops, 1998* Screamo/Hc (08 tracks, 18min, 12''~?~?~Mp3@160kbps, 20MB) Tracklist: Radar Detector Detector Detector Iron Rod VS. The Chevy Summa' Jams 35, 45, Whatever You Said It, Chairman Robotman Today Is Broken Louse Members of Rights reserved, El sucio played together on this Eagle Bravo project. They split before completing the album. So there was material for only half of 12''vinyl. It was supposed to be released at Assorted porkchops records, but was released after a while at Gridsector records. The 12'' is printed in 700 copies. Bass and guitar lines with this 8 tracks, show the potential Eagle Bravo band had. Defenetley worth of checking for al Hc fans and explorers. There is even a fan Eagle Bravo MySpace page, where you can pre-listen few tracks. *Folder and files are tagged as 1996, but the album dates in 1998. Sorry for that. Download * 2.2.2009 post update: Eagle Bravo - The Kids Are Not Allright 7'', 1996 USA (North Carolina) Crunchy Music Records, 1996 Screamo/Hc (03 tracks, 11min, 7''~?~?~Mp3@160kbps, 40MB) Tracklist: A1 Motivational Therapy A2 Robot Man B1 Not So Many - Fuck You Ms. Riley This is their 7'' that was recorded in 1995 in some store and so is the sound poorer than on '98 album. Only Robot Man, was re-recorded later. The music indicates where the band will go with he sound in their short time together. The sound and songs are way less perfected than on full length. Pretty rare stuff these days, but it looks like you can still buy it from Pig Zen Space online distro. You can alo get some older Emo/Hc downloads there. Each album costs 3,50$ and even if it is very out of date distro, it works! (tested with paypal). Download

11 September 2009

VA - UNTERHUND - Veselica v živo; 26.10.1996

UNTERHUND - Veselica v živo, 1997 Slovenia Front Rock, 1997 Punk/HC/Crust/Ska (17 tracks, 30 min, 12''Viny~?~?~Mp3@128, 43MB) This is a live compilation from Unterhund club in Ormož, Slovenia. KRISTUŠI that mix some raw street punk with trumpet and PPRIDIGARJI with more ska filled songs, are featured on A side. When B side is more crust HC like with NOISE ORDER and WASSERDICHT. This album brings you as close as possible, hearing these bands at their best times, playing pissed of punk and having fun doing it. All bands were formed in early 90s (Pridigarji - 1988. Wasserdich - 90, Noise Order - 94) and played pretty much underground scene home and also abroad. They all have bunch of various splits and albums, that are mostly sold out and hard to get. The only still active band till today are Pridigarji. You can pick some of their CDs at their shows or MySpace contact. I believe you can still get this on a plastic 12'' by contacting Subkulturni Azil. Download

06 September 2009

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - CZD

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - CZD The story of CZD – Center for Dehumanization begins in the late 1970’s and early 80's when its forming members Bojan Tomažič and Dušan Hedl were playing in bands Butli, Džumbus and Masaker. All of them together formed a closely connected scene which was centered around the club in Trate, at the same time functioning as one of the first punk clubs in this part of Europe (besides the FV in Ljubljana). Regular guests were people from Maribor as well as other parts of Slovenia and former Yugoslavia, mixed with guests from Austria, which was one of the reasons the band members and others were accused of espionage. Among other activities they published the Bla, bla, bla fanzine and in 1984, CZD was formed. Starting off as a trio, the band later appeared on the Novi rock festival in the former Yugoslavia. Dušan Hedl started his own record publishing business, at first for his own band CZD, and later on Front Rock and its vinyl release developed into a proper underground institution. CZD soon became a legend, with the help of their friends on the punk scene their first tape appeared on every possible punk consuming point across the globe. The band kept publishing records and touring Europe, and several books were published about the band and the club. In 2003 performed at the European capital of culture opening in Graz (Austria) and in 2004 at the Punk kongress in Kassel (Germany). The forming members Dušan and Bojan are also the founders of a punk singing choir called Punkapella (with Mike Pride), seated in New York. CZD offers an incredible story, and once becoming its part, there is no saving you. By listening to their work, you will invariably become a patient of the Center For Dehumanization. (David Mestrovsky – CZD patient) Taken from the: ''Prvi člen: The Constitution'' LP inlay Here is almost complete discography of this legendary, underground but still very influental and culturaly active band and movement called Center For Dehumanization. It is missing only ON THE RED SCREEN - 1994 7'' and POKOZLANE TRATE - 1996 CD. You can still get most of their music and shirts (and other Front Rock releases,) direct from Mr. Dušan Hedl by visiting SUBKULTURNI-AZIL page. Visit Subkulturni-azil page for more information, pictures, videos, discographys and more.. Or write to: subazil@mail.ljudmila.org

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Izdaja (mini LP)

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Izdaja (mini LP), 1989 Slovenia (Yug) Front Rock Punk (4 tracks, 15min, 7''Vinyl~?~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 35MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Sovraživa vse, slovesov pa ne 7''

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Sovraživa vse, slovesov pa ne 7'', 1989 Slovenia (Yug) Front Rock, 1989 Punk (2 tracks, 9min, 7''Vinyl~?~?~Mp3@320kbps, 23MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Ko se zabavam s teboj 7''

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Ko se zabavam s teboj 7'', 1990 Slovenia (Yug) Front Rock, 1990 Punk (4 tracks, 15min, 7''Vinyl~GTpro~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 31MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Slepa Vera

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Slepa Vera, 1997 Slovenia Front Rock Punk (20 tracks, 48min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 115MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Kupi gnoja

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Kupi gnoja, 1999 Slovenia Front Rock, 1999 Punk (26 tracks, 56min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 125MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - AjAjAjAjAjAjAjAjA (1995)

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - AjAjAjAjAjAjAjAjA (1995), 2002 Slovenia Front Rock, 2002 Punk (13 tracks, 34min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 75MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Forma Živa (1985-87)

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Forma Živa (1985-87), 2002 Slovenia Front Rock, 2002 Punk (19 tracks, 52min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 123MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Maske (1993)

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Maske (1993), 2002 Slovenia Front Rock, 2002 Punk (17 tracks, 39min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 87MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Gverilci brez mej (Izštekani)

Center Za Dehumanizacijo (+ Tamburaški orkester Cirkovce) - Gverilci brez mej (Izštekani), 2003 Slovenia Subkulturni azil Maribor, 2003 Acoustic punk + Tamburica orchestra Cirkovce (30 tracks, 65min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 144MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Prvi člen: The Constitution

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Prvi člen: The Constitution, 2006 Slovenia Front Rock, 2006 Punk (10 tracks, 35min, 12''Vinyl~GTpro~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 74MB) Download

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Karaoke (Live)

Center Za Dehumanizacijo - Karaoke (Live), 2007 Slovenia Front Rock, 2007 Punk (13 tracks, 38min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 90MB) Download

05 September 2009

Gonzales - Checkmate

Gonzales - Checkmate, 2008 Italy Chorus of one Rec, 2008 Punk 'n' Roll (10 tracks, 29min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@320kbps, 69MB) This is the second album from Punk/rock 'n' roll band coming from Italy (Trieste-Venice-Treviso). The band has become even a bit Slovene, with new bass player Tilen from Trieste, joining them just recently :) The sound is garage sounding and real enough to say that these guys are not just poseurs, but that they play with head and heart for the music. They can also play great live performance, maybe even better than on the record. Check them out if you like Muškat Hamburg, Zeke, Puffball... They will also be happy to send you their albums on CD or Vinyl and other merch! Check them at Gonzales MySpace or write to: gonzales-hell@libero.it Download

02 September 2009

Multiball - The Days That Follow...

Multiball - The Days That Follow..., 2009 Slovenia Kurz Rock Vibe; RSQ, 2009 Pop Punk/rock (12 tracks, 39min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@V0, 66MB) So here is the third record in a row from one of most active bands in Slovenia. First two ('At Last!' and 'Endless Yourney' are also available on this blog). It was issued with February 2009 RSQ magazine as a digipak CD. The sound on the record is very polished and almost perfect, but whole album lacks some innovations with melodies and vocal lines. It is not so easy to stand out with pop/punkrock these days, especially if you wish to succeed outside the Slovenian borders. In general The Days That Follow is very decent album, but I can't help not to think boys can do even better.. Multiball MySpace Download

25 August 2009

KuZLe

KuZLe Slovenia (Yug) various sources Punk / New wave Novi Rock '81 (7 tracks, 14min, ?~Mp3@224kbps, 22MB) 01 Smej se + Meščanske Račke 02 Ne Me Met Za Svino 03 Ostani Idiot 04 Vahid 05 Ti Si Zvezda 06 Fabrka 07 Ivan Silni  ---------------------------------------- Še pomnite tovariši? (1981-82) (18 tracks, 32min, ?~Mp3@192kbps, 47MB) 01 Prazna generacija 02 Reka-Postojna-Lublana 03 1 2 3 4 ta sedim in pijem pir 04 Vahid 05 Superlim 06 Ne vi mislt 07 Ti si zvezda 08 Če se rodis cigan 09 Moja mama 10 Smej se 11 Ostan idiot 12 Vse je isto 13 Poljubi me 14 Naredte revolucijo 15 Vse je uredu 16 Skrivnosti mladih src 17 Lepo je... 18 Vahid (Buni & Zablujena Generacija) + Lyrics ---------------------------------------- Live at Idrija gymnasium (1 track, 33min, ?~Mp3@192kbps, 45MB) ---------------------------------------- Marinela.mp3 + 3m3drv.mp3 + Interview - Izštekani + Pictures ---------------------------------------- KUZLE Idrija, Slovenija, former Yugoslavija….. Idrija is a Slovenian town that was famous in the eighties for it’s quick silver mine, lace, žlikrof dumplings, psychiatric hospital and a punk band named KUZLE (bitches, female dogs). Today it’s known mostly for two big factories and for it’s apathetic residents, a real ghost town one could say. Once upon a time it was not like this… On the remains of different rock and punk bands, a group of young boys got together in the eighties and formed a band. They had many things in common: were all full of hormones, read the Yugoslave rock magazine Ðuboks, were fanaticaly buying vinil records in Italy and listened, felt and lived for punk music. Soon the band Kuzle was formed, the memberes were: Dare Kauric guitar/back vokal, Bojan Lapanja vokal, Iztok Turk drums, Dušan Moravec bass guitar/back vokal. In the following years they made almost sixty songs, had around thirty gigs, a few recordings, appeared on TV and radio stations and issued a compilation Lepo je (’It is beautiful’). Later on they changed two drumers, first Bojan Pajer then Iztok Lampe. Unfortunately the endless years the members had to serve the military service for the National army of Yugoslavia changed everything in the band and Kuzle soon become a part of the past. People went their way, Yougoslavia disintegrated. And now, after 25 years, the recorded songs are found and introduced to the public. From Kulze MySpace Download

03 June 2009

Defeater - Travels

Defeater - Travels, 2008 USA Bridge Nine Records, 2008 Melodic new Hardcore (11 tracks, 68min, CD~EAC~Lame~Mp3@V0, 73MB) ''Boston-based post-hardcore outfit Defeater injects a healthy dose of classic punk fury into their explosive sound. The band's 2008 release, TRAVELS, sustains that fury from start to finish. While TRAVELS is purportedly a concept album that follows a human life through the mid-20th century from birth to death, the real impact of the album is sonic, not narrative. Breakneck crushers like "Everything Went Quiet" and "Forgiver Forgetter" are all pummeling rhythms and throat-shredding vocals, leaving the listener breathless.'' ''Bands like Defeater do not come along often. A truly honest, intense, and dark album based as a narrative story of a man’s life set to a volatile soundtrack of hardcore fury, punk melody and metal technicality. Already getting critical acclaim, Defeater will be the best new band you hear this year.'' Some borrowed descriptions, but everything holds water. This album you just must hear and if you can buy. Don't forget, DEFEATER is playing with Comeback Kid, Have Heart, Rise And Fall and Shipwreck A.D. on 14TH JULY at GALA HALA, Ljubljana! Read MORE about DEFEATER @ Bridge9 Records. Download