It is by sheer coincidence that we (actually I) posted up a review of Harassor‘s self-titled LP, and then we get the newest Sonic Cathedral mixtape curated by none other than…yup…Harassor. As previous Mixtape Series hosted by CVLT Nation, this newest volume has the Harassor bandmembers putting their influences out on their sleeves. And it’s all awesome.
CVLT Nation is ultraexcited and stoked to announce that the Sonic Cathedrals Mixtape Series Vol. XXXI Curated by Harassor goes live today. This mixtape is the straight jam and will open your mind for sure. I totally dig the way that they shared all of their influences with their song selection. Harassor is one of the most gnarliest bands in Los Angeles and this mixtape shows why. Now download Sonic Cathedrals Vol. XXXI after the jump & blast this sonic portrait of change beyond loud…THE ATTACK OF THE WEIRDOS IS ON…WHERE DO YOU STAND?
Harassor bandmembers said:
Pete:
“I’ve increasingly become more interested in dark electronic and goth music these days. I’ve got a weak spot for sad bastard music. I certainly can stretch these genres from indie rock to minimal wave, death rock, synth pop etc. The few songs I chose for the mix are more or less a representation of music I’m currently jamming and excited about.”
James:
“I was raised on the thrash metal sounds of the late-80′s, before moving into underground death and black metal, and grindcore. I am pleased to now see a new generation picking up the mantle of old-school thrash assaults, creating a raw, dirty, and evil sound like the old days. To me, metal is a dish best served filthy and lo-fi, and I am happy to present a selection of current underground thrash acts that fit the bill, with an old classic or two thrown in for good measure!”
Sandor:
“I was the last Harassor to come up with my selections. At first I was gonna do “all nekro black metal” – which I consider my “soul music” and frankly wouldn’t have a problem making hours and hours of mixtapes of such. However I decided to mix it up substantially, as my musical influences are not limited to any stylistic ghettoes. I’m sharing very specific songs from specific artists that have a specific meaning to me – and I feel they also will to YOU.
I included a new Harassor tune as an exclusive track for the disciples of Sonic Cathedrals: “Night On My Side” – recorded live to cassette tape by Bobb Bruno of Best Coast.”
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That be it!
Thanks- Sandor / Pete / James
Sonic Cathedrals Vol. XXXI Curated by Harassor Tracklist
1. INQUISITION – Hail The King Of All Heathens (Invoking The Majestic Throne Of Satan)
2. BONE SICKNESS – Exhume (Bone Sickness)
3. SOFT METALS – Hold My Breath (Soft Metals)
4. ANTICHRIST – Sign Of The Beast (Antichrist)
5. WURM – Let The Night Come (Insomnies)
6. GRAVE BABIES – Drugs (Deathface)
7. NEKROMANTHEON – Cry Havoc (Divinity Of Death)
8. OPPENHEIMER ANALYSIS – The Devil’s Dancers (New Mexico)
9. EXUMER – Sorrows Of The Judgement (Possessed By Fire)
10. MOLOCH – My Essence Into Black (Trauer)
11. COCTEAU TWINS – Musette And Drums (Head Over Heels)
12. RUINS – Blasphemy & Witchery (Satanic Bitchpenetration)
13. UMBERTO – Forsaken Dawn (From The Grave)
14. CRUEL FORCE – Satanic Might (The Rise Of Satanic Might)
15. MERCHANDISE – I Locked The Door (Strange Songs (In The Dark))
16. NIFELHEIM – Infernal Isolation (Servants Of Darkness)
17. PUERTO RICO FLOWERS – The Pain Comes Slowly (7 LP)
18. WITCHTRAP – Sorceress Bitch (Witchtrap)
19. FRANK (just Frank) – Die In Bed (The Brutal Wave)
20. DEATHHAMMER – Witchfukker (Forever Ripping Fast)
21. OF THE WAND & THE MOON – Hollow Upon Hollow (Sonnenheim)
22. RAVENDAWN – untitled (Ravendawn)
23. KILLING JOKE – You’ll Never Get To Me (Killing Joke)
24. EVIL ARMY – Wrong Approach (Evil Army)
25. DARKNESS – Burial At Sea (Death Squad)
26. THEATRE OF HATE – Incinerator (Westworld)
27. HARASSOR – Night On My Side (exclusive)
To download the Sonic Cathedrals Vol. XXXI Curated by Harassor Mixtape click here.
Recently reunited indie/emo outfit The Jealous Sound have posted a stream of their upcoming new LP A Gentle Reminder. Check it out below, and if you like what you hear, the album officially hits stores on Jan. 31.
No Trigger
Tycoon
No Sleep Records
In 2006 No Trigger burst onto the punk scene with their debut full length Cayoneer. After a slew of extremely positive reviews for their fast-paced melodic hardcore stylings and a handful of international tours, No Trigger essentially up and disappeared. Fast-forward through five years of inactivity to find the band releasing their first 7” since Cayoneer, Be Honest. After alluding to even more new material, a second full length, Tycoon, has finally has finally been released by No Sleep Records. Despite the wait, Tycoon sounds like an immediate follow up Canyoneer.
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Due to overwhelming demand, and ticket scalpers and flippers, REFUSED have added a second show in New York’s Terminal 5.
We are extremely flattered at the overwhelming response to our New York City show. Tickets sold out in less than an hour. Unfortunately we realize that there are some people who are abusing this and attempting to re-sell those tickets at an unfair price. In order to serve our fans we will be adding a second show at TERMINAL 5 on Sunday, April 22nd. The pre-sale tickets and bundles will benefit Shirts For A Cure and will go on sale Tuesday, Jan 31 at 3PM EST with the public on-sale to follow on Wednesday, February 1 at 12PM EST. Tak Som Fan (Thank You!).
Still quite some time before it happens, but CONVERGE has posted that they will be joining the line-up for The Hevy Music Festival in Kent, England. The fest will be taking placing August 3rd to 6th at the Port Lympne Animal Park. The line-up for the fest so far also includes: Will Haven, Protest The Hero, Deaf Havana, A Wilhelm Scream, The Chariot, Deez Nuts, Set Your Goals, Trapped Under Ice, Pianos Become Teeth, and many, many more.
For more info on the fest, head on over to its official page.
Originally released in 1996, Boy Sets Fire‘s This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born was the band’s first release and what set them forth on their path to being one of the most influential but yet grossly underrated post-hardcore groups of the mid-to-late 90′s.
The EP was initially released in a limited quantity and was out of print for quite some time. Until now. Magic Bullet Records reissued it for the 15th anniversary of the release. Here are the details from the label:
- All 6 songs spun at 45 RPM across an entire LP
- Record housed in a chipboard jacket containing the original “American Civics 101″ booklet from 1997
- Free full album Mp3 download coupon in every LP
- First press available on Latshaqua, Krupinkski, Nathan’s Grey, and Purplistvan vinyl
- For more information and an Mp3, please visit the release page here
To order this LP online, head on over to Magic Bullet’s Webstore.
Savannah, GA’s Swamp Metallers Black Tusk are hitting the road at the beginning of February and they’re hitting it hard! They have a boatload of dates all across the U.S. Not only will they be out on their own headlining tour, but they also have a shows supporting the likes of Prong, Intronaut, and Skeleton Witch.
Official press release:
In support of their latest release Set the Dial, Savannah, Georgia’s Black Tusk have lined up a slew of North American tour dates. This run will feature headlining tour dates with support coming from East of the Wall, label-mates Royal Thunder and Hull, plus a string of dates supporting Prong and select shows with Intronaut and Skeletonwitch in March. The band hits the road February 4th starting in Durham, NC and runs through April 4th in Little Rock, AR.
2/4 Durham, NC @ The Casbah
2/11 West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy (Scion Relapse showcase)
2/24 Charleston, SC @ Jimbo’s Rock Lounge
2/25 Augusta, GA @ Sky City
2/26 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
w/ Royal Thunder East of the Wall, Hull
3/8 Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone
3/9 Chicago, IL @ Ultra Lounge
3/10 Detroit, MI @ I ROCK
3/11 Portage, IN Camelot Arean
3/12 St Louis, MO @ Fubar
3/13 Fayetteville, AR @ Stone Pony
3/14 Austin, TX @ ND Venue (Pitchfork/Show No Mercy SXSW Showcase)
3/14 Austin, TX @ Metalsucks SXSW Showcase
3/14 Austin, TX @ Converse SXSW Showcase
dates w/ Intronaut, East of the Wall
3/16 Scottsdale, AZ @ Chaser’s
3/17 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
3/19 West Hollywood, CA @ The Whiskey
dates w/ Prong
3/21 San Diego, CA @ Ruby Room
3/22 West Hollywood, CA @ Viper Room
3/23 Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS
3/24 Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse
3/25 Fresno, CA @ Starline
3/26 Fullerton, CA @ Slidebar
dates w/ East of the Wall
3/27 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
3/28 Portland, OR @ Rotture
3/29 Tacoma, WA @ Hell’s Kitchen
3/30 Seattle, WA @ Highline
3/31 Boise, ID @ The Venue
4/1 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
4/2 Englewood, CO @ Moe’s
4/3 Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
Electropop duo Black Cards has released a new mixtape for free download, entitled Up The Anti | Volume 1. Black Cards currently consists of Pete Wentz (ex-Fall Out Boy) and Spencer Peterson (ex-Hidden In Plain View, ex-Saves The Day); the mixtape is the group’s first release since the departure of vocalist Bebe Rexha. Head to Gotta Dance Dirty for the download, and read on for a statement from Wentz.
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Into It. Over It. have released a video for “No Good” off their recent LP Proper on No Sleep Records. The clip was directed by Jordan Welker. Enjoy.
A Kickstarter campaign for a new documentary on cassette tapes, simply called Cassette, has entered it’s final 40 hours on the popular groupfunding site. With a little over halfway to go, these last hours seem to be crucial. Check out the trailer below.
Donate to the filmmaker’s funding via Kickstarter.
