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No reviews for awhile, not going to make excuses though instead here's a couple updates.




First off if you live in Socal you need to be at this show, School Jerks and Culo are two great touring bands and they both have new records out that you need to pick up.

Now onto the reviews, Low Threat Profile and Raw Nerve.

Low Threat Profile-Product #2

The long awaited LP from the all star group Low Threat Profile. Product #2 picks up where the 7" left off. Rager after rager this band burns through this 12" faster then you can say "Instant classic". The vocals are gruff and the music just doesn't let up whether the songs or short or not as short they are all well crafted and leave echos of your hardcore favorites of the past. Recommended for everyone.

Released on Draw Blank and Deep Six.

Raw Nerve-Nervous Habits CS

Just a taste of whats to come in 2011 Raw Nerve strike back hard with this very short 3 song tape. Two original monsters that mix hectic punk with the best hardcore mosh parts not unlike what was on their Lp. The third song is a Sonics cover that has such a dark sounding twist to it that you would think these Chicago boys wrote it themselves.

Raw Nerve will have a lot going on in months to come. A record store day exclusive LP only available at Reckless Records, a new 7" entitled "Midnight" on YA! and a split with Culo on Cowabunga.

Nervous Habits was a very limited release on Youth Attack. Check ebay or take it from your friends house when he isn't looking.

Glam-s/t 7"

Im guessing this is from the same circle of guys that brought us Invasion and then later Destino Final. Though that might be the case Glam is doing their own thing and play brief, violent and pummeling hardcore all while that gloomy sound you heard on the Invasion records resonates in the air. The record is over before you know it and youll probably be flipping it over for a second or third listen. I definitely think this is something everyone should check out. Crossing my fingers for another release.

http://www.lavidaesunmus.com/

p.s. cover is witchy.

Night Birds s/t 7"

This is high energy stuff, I imagine a live performance by these guys would be intense. Night Birds play classic pop punk that comes off super obnoxious but is also very infectious. Lyrics about hating assholes and being sick will get stuck in your head when the OOO's and AHHH's kick in while the guitars provide some surf rock overtones. Its not all soft though, there are plenty of nods to Hardcore favorites. For fans of the Ergs! and snot nosed punk of yesteryear.

Night Birds are on the bill to play this years Chaos in Tejas and for those of you who plan on going be sure to make time and catch this band. Split release from Grave Mistake/Dirtnap.

Culo-Nuke Abuse 7"

You could have gave me this 7" and told me it was a 1980s gem from some forgotten midwest band and i probably would of believed you. Culo's debut 7" sounds like its from the golden era of hardcore, the aesthetics fit perfectly and remind me of when i was a wild ass kid without a care in the world. the songs are short and to the point but still manage to be keep things catchy. There is also just a hint of a straight forward punk influence. Comparisons have been made to Direct Control and i can see that because both bands have a high energy level that transfers to vinyl perfectly and both have intricate guitar work. Culo plays with no bass player though instead they use two guitar players and the result is a louder and fuller sound.

For fans of hardcore old and new. Nuke Abuse was released on Punks Before Profits and is either sold out or close to it.

Inepsy-Madness and Overkill

After hearing their last release(No Speed Limit For Destruction) I was a little skeptical about picking up this picture disc but as soon as the needle dropped I let out a sigh of relief Inepsy were back to sound and doing it better then ever. Sure this release isn't a huge deal like City Weapons was but that record was the band firmly placing their feet on both sides of the spectrum(hard rock and punk).

Madness and Overkill is damn near perfect and echos of Lemmy and Discharge ring proud and true. The second song sounds like it could rival the best on The Ace of Spades. If rock music was still a powerhouse in the mainstream this band would be playing sold out stadiums. In the words of Stan Lee "Nuff said".

Released by Feral Ward records, but Im sure you can find it in any distro.

http://www.feralward.com/