Review: Freedoom - Doomed Condition LP

(Iconoclast,Ravachol Records)
One of the only bands I know from Portugal releasing there powerful crustcore on us through "Doomed Condition" LP. Playing a D-Beaty hardcore along the lines of, yes thats right a Scandinavian influence. They have a gritty raw energy which has grabbed my attention for the day, there is nothing new but here but I just cannot stop spinning. From listening to them I get a strong links from riffs and sounds that make me think of Wolfbrigage but what sets Freedoom apart is they have just a bit more of a sharper abrassive sound whihc is something I prefer.
All in all 10 songs - 6 in English, 4 in Portugese with English translations- of nice raw guitars in overdrive abrassive vocals and constant d-beat drumming making this nothing but a solid LP but all in all nothing new.

http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy

http://www.myspace.com/freedoompunx

Band Profile: Electric Funeral

I have review this band twice so far and have praise the noise and the distort that this band bring to the table, and they fairly bring it. Now on there third demo "Gröndalen" and on the verge of making it on to vinyl LP in next few weeks I thought this band needs to be recommended to all you noisy D-Beat Beaters out there. Three demo's of 8 tracks a piece of just complete noise devastation. With songs of all the usually nature of punk bomb raids, animal right and the destruction of the earth all behind a wall of noisy high voltage raw distort D-Beat attacks.
Electric Funeral vinyl debut is set to be out on Shogun Records in a few weeks time there is also two 7"s in the pipeline "make noise, not war" (detonate rec.) and "harvester of death" (crucificados).
Shogun Records








Download all three Demo's from Distro-y Records Website
Link: 1st Demo D-Beat Noise Attack
2nd Demo Make A Change
3rd Demo Gröndalen

Weekly News Update (Thursday 26//August)

New Releases:

09:09 Split Fusion – Subhumans, A-Political, 1000 Drunken Nights, The Lobotomies(Warzone Collective)

09:09 Split Fusion – Subhumans, A-Political, 1000 Drunken Nights, The Lobotomies Recorded live in stereo on 09:09:09 – excellent quality double CD and 12 page booklet benefit for Warzone Collective. This is a quality recording and contains a few rare tracks too! www.warzonecollective.com/

CONTRAST ATTITUDE 'apocalyptic raw assault' CASSETTE’(Black Konflict)
Apocalyptic raw punx wall of noise from Japan
http://blacxkonflik.blogspot.com/

Out Soon:
The Freebooters - Ordinary Level Oi CD (Distro-y)
AFA Street punk from Legendary Irish band.
http://distroy.webs.com/
Burnt Cross - Carcass of Humanity LP (Distro-y)
Repress on Red Vinyl of amazing UK Anarcho Punk
http://distroy.webs.com/
Disorder - Predition LP(Sysdumb Records)
Gut splattering UK82 Legends
http://www.sysdumbrecords.com/
THE MAKAI - embracing the shroud of a blackened sky LP
relentless blackened metal and chaotic hardcore
halooffliesrecords.com
SISTA KRIGET - S/t - 7" (D-takt Raw Punk)
Eight tracks ep of pure old school raw punk power.
www.myspace.com/dbeatrawpunk
KVOTERINGEN - Storfinansen - 7" (D-takt Raw Punk)
Total Raw punk from Sweden
www.myspace.com/dbeatrawpunk
Mansklig Ladugrad - s/t ep (Phobia)
Debut ep by these Slovakian brutal D-Beat/Crust heroes
http://www.myspace.com/mirekphobia
BHOPAL "Age of Darkness" LP (Iconoclast)
blackened death crust from Italy
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
BLACK SEPTEMBER "The Gates Beyond" LP (Iconoclast)
blackened death metal from Chicago, US
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
Guided Cradle - "Both Albums CD Reissue" 2xCD (Underground Movement)
Both albums of the metallic crust/dbeat legends in one
www.underground-movement.net
Warprayer - "Blood Crusade" CD (Underground Movement)
UK Crust/Punk featuring ex/members Ripcord/Bulletridden/Napalm Death
www.underground-movement.net
Giftgas Attack - Noise Hero 12"
Debut 12" from Swedish Noise D-Beat Attack band
http://dbeatrawpunk.blogspot.com

News:
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Weekly News Update (Thursday 19//August)

New Releases:

WARTORN / PYROKLAST split LP(Profane Existence)

The Last Line of Defense is a split LP between two of Wisconsin's most noteworthy hardcore / crust bands of today WARTORN fill their side with two lengthy virtuosos of monstrous crust power, while Madison's PYROKLAST (ex-DISCIDER) level all left standing with six mad blasts of hardcore thrash http://profaneexistence.org/

PARANOID VISIONS - ‘Black Operations In The Red Mist’(Overground)
Irish anarcho punk/deathrock 39 track 2 x CD retrospective packed in a 20 page booklet
http://www.overgroundrecords.co.uk/
HELL DIVISION “La Solución Final” EP (Trabuc)
Spanish band delivering 4 tracks of heavy crust with japanese influences
www.nodo50.org/trabucrecords
MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #328 September issue
Interview with AGNOSTIC FRONT by Mr. Bruce Roehrs (RIP), Cezch and New York scene reports
http://maximumrocknroll.com/


Out Soon:
Disorder - Predition LP(Sysdumb Records)
Gut splattering UK82 Legends
http://www.sysdumbrecords.com/
SISTA KRIGET - S/t - 7" (D-takt Raw Punk)
Eight tracks ep of pure old school raw punk power.
www.myspace.com/dbeatrawpunk
KVOTERINGEN - Storfinansen - 7" (D-takt Raw Punk)
Total Raw punk from Sweden
www.myspace.com/dbeatrawpunk
Mansklig Ladugrad - s/t ep (Phobia)
Debut ep by these Slovakian brutal D-Beat/Crust heroes
http://www.myspace.com/mirekphobia
BHOPAL "Age of Darkness" LP (Iconoclast)
blackened death crust from Italy
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
BLACK SEPTEMBER "The Gates Beyond" LP (Iconoclast)
blackened death metal from Chicago, US
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
Guided Cradle - "Both Albums CD Reissue" 2xCD (Underground Movement)
Both albums of the metallic crust/dbeat legends in one
www.underground-movement.net
Warprayer - "Blood Crusade" CD (Underground Movement)
UK Crust/Punk featuring ex/members Ripcord/Bulletridden/Napalm Death
www.underground-movement.net
Giftgas Attack - Noise Hero 12"
Debut 12" from Swedish Noise D-Beat Attack band
http://dbeatrawpunk.blogspot.com

News:
We are also looking for a new writer for D-Beat Beater, to help keep track of new and upcoming releases and to also do reviews of records so if you think you would be up to it get in touch,
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Review: Finisterre - Bitter Songs LP

(Rinderherz, Contraszt, Halo Of Flies)
Finisterre debut LP since the split LP with Alpinist who went on to delivery a fantastic LP, so now it is Finisterre's turn to live up to what Alpinist created and they do with a crushingly emotionally epic record which when it kicks in it gives you a good kick as well with strong vocals which you can feel passion with in. The first song 'Orwell Nation' starts off with a nice slow intro of just a crushing intro before putting it into full throttle and blast you with drums that catch you in a moment before the vocals grab you and make you go 'YES I FUCKEN LOVE THIS'. There is a good bit of emotion and passion that comes off this records through both vocals and guitars. Fairly fancy lyric book, with the lyric's contained featuring topics such as the surveillance of our daily lives,EU laws against immigration, sexism. Songs come with explanation which I just I love as it gives you that bit more to read and really invokes your feelings toward the injustices of this world.
Rinderherz - www.rinderherzrecords.ch.vu/
Contraszt! - www.diyordie.net/
http://www.myspace.com/finisterror

Weekly News Update (Thursday 12//August)

New Releases:

FREEDOOM - "Doomed Contitions" LP(Iconoclast)

great brutal crustcore powertrio from Portugal. Think of a nuclear mix of Wolfbrigade and State of Fear with some dissonance and dark melodies here and there. Definitely one of the best d-beat album released in recent years! http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy

MURDERESS - The Last Thing You Will Ever See... LP (Aborted Society)
Debut LP by these broding metallic D-Beat Punk,
http://www.abortedsociety.com/
V/A - Only Stupid Bastards Dont Like DIY CD (Check This Out)
Benefit Comp for 1in12 Club Bradford, 20 songs from The likes of Oi Polloi, Cress..
http://www.x4298x.blogspot.com/
KAIVOSURMA - PORTTITEORIA 7"
Raw Finnish Hardcore think 3rd TERVEET KÄDET 7" meets KUOLEMA or SEKUNDA
http://www.hardware-records.com/
SHORT FUSE/CHUCK DAMAGE - Split 7"
Hammering hardcore punk the way it was meant to sound.
http://www.hardware-records.com/


Out Soon:
Disorder - Predition LP(Sysdumb Records)
Gut splattering UK82 Legends
http://www.sysdumbrecords.com/
SISTA KRIGET - S/t - 7" (D-takt Raw Punk)
Eight tracks ep of pure old school raw punk power.
www.myspace.com/dbeatrawpunk
KVOTERINGEN - Storfinansen - 7" (D-takt Raw Punk)
Total Raw punk from Sweden
www.myspace.com/dbeatrawpunk
Mansklig Ladugrad - s/t ep (Phobia)
Debut ep by these Slovakian brutal D-Beat/Crust heroes
http://www.myspace.com/mirekphobia
BHOPAL "Age of Darkness" LP (Iconoclast)
blackened death crust from Italy
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
BLACK SEPTEMBER "The Gates Beyond" LP (Iconoclast)
blackened death metal from Chicago, US
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
Guided Cradle - "Both Albums CD Reissue" 2xCD (Underground Movement)
Both albums of the metallic crust/dbeat legends in one
www.underground-movement.net
Warprayer - "Blood Crusade" CD (Underground Movement)
UK Crust/Punk featuring ex/members Ripcord/Bulletridden/Napalm Death
www.underground-movement.net

News:
Ravachol Records are doing project to do a double LP compilation to support Russian Antifascist, for the moment here is the list of the band that will be on this compilation : M40, LOST BOYS, FREEDOOM, HUMAN COMPOST, ZEPPO, SHAID, NEVER BUILT RUINS, JESUS BRUISER, LOUDER THAT WORD, KLOWN, PROTESTERA, KALASHNIKOV, BAKTERIAN KAVALKADE, EXOGENE, APPALACHIAN TERROR UNIT... if you know some interested bands for this compilation, send Ravachol an email: ravacholpunx@riseup.net

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Review: Upheaval Fanzine #13

A4 cut and paste black and white zine, which had been in the making for a long time as the content show and also as the writer Craig has declared it within his little editorial but that doesn't matter it means you get to read reviews of releases you may have once missed out on hearing of or sadly may have completely due to them being sold out since, however what I love about the reviews is there is loads of them and the issue contains 100+ reviews of Hardcore Punk bands from over 30 countries and this is exactly what I like about this zine instead of focusing on entirely US or Swedish or Japanese bands as many fanzine tend to do(D-Beat Beater being guilty of such acts), Craig goes about showing there is Crust and Hardcore in other places too, with reviews of releases from China - Turkey of course there is the odd Swedish and US review to, there is also interviews with Hellowar (Indonesia), Malazlar (Turkey) and Agitator (Serbia) giving a look into punk scenes elsewhere, and also an interview with some local Boston punk legend that gives you a small bit of info on the writers local scene of Boston(US). Nice small reads great for picking up with a cup of tea as to read reviews and little insights on the world of punk, the physical construction of the zine could be a bit more reader friendly however.

To get your copy contact:
UPHEAVAL.FANZINE@GMAIL.COM

Weekly News Update (Thursday 6//August)

New Releases:

Spectres - Last Days LP(Whisper In Darkness)

After a couple of 7" Spectres have released their debut LP which is a mix of Post-punk and peace punk. Think Joy Division mixed with The Mob. http://www.myspace.com/inlowlight/

The Estranged – The Subliminal Man LP/CD(Dirtnap Records)
ten tracks of icy, ominous postpunk.
http://www.dirtnaprecs.com
Autistic Youth – Idle Minds LP (Dirtnap Records)
Driving, melodic punk/hardcore with dark, swirling undercurrents.
http://www.dirtnaprecs.com
Upheaval Fanzine #13 (Radical Records)
interviews with HELLOWAR (Indonesia), MALAZLAR (Turkey) and AGITATOR (Serbia)
UPHEAVAL.FANZINE@GMAIL.COM
Rubella Ballet - Never Mind The Day-Glo Here's LP (Overground Records)
20 tracks from the band’s most successful period
http://www.overgroundrecords.co.uk
HELLBASTARD Heading For Internal Darkness LP(Threat from the Past)
Lengendary Metal Crust punks
http://www.threat-from-the-past.com/
Aokigahara - Jukai 7" (self-released)
Debut 7" of this band from Finland playing Japanese Hardcore influenced
http://www.myspace.com/aokigaharahc


Out Soon:
Disorder - Predition LP(Sysdumb Records)
Gut splattering UK82 Legends
http://www.sysdumbrecords.com/
MURDERESS - The Last Thing You Will Ever See... LP (Aborted Society)
Debut LP by these broding metallic D-Beat Punk,
http://www.abortedsociety.com/
SISTA KRIGET - S/t - 7" (D-takt Raw Punk)
Eight tracks ep of pure old school raw punk power.
www.myspace.com/dbeatrawpunk
KVOTERINGEN - Storfinansen - 7" (D-takt Raw Punk)
Total Raw punk from Sweden
www.myspace.com/dbeatrawpunk
Mansklig Ladugrad - s/t ep (Phobia)
Debut ep by these Slovakian brutal D-Beat/Crust heroes
http://www.myspace.com/mirekphobia
FREEDOOM "Doomed Contitions" LP (Iconoclast)
powercrustcore trio from Portugal
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
BHOPAL "Age of Darkness" LP (Iconoclast)
blackened death crust from Italy
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
BLACK SEPTEMBER "The Gates Beyond" LP (Iconoclast)
blackened death metal from Chicago, US
http://www.myspace.com/iconoclastdiy
Guided Cradle - "Both Albums CD Reissue" 2xCD (Underground Movement)
Both albums of the metallic crust/dbeat legends in one
www.underground-movement.net
Warprayer - "Blood Crusade" CD (Underground Movement)
UK Crust/Punk featuring ex/members Ripcord/Bulletridden/Napalm Death
www.underground-movement.net

News:
Scum'WINTER'fest 2010 will take place @ the Bussey Building on Sat Dec 4th. All proceeds will be in aid of Gary Critchley who has been wrongly imprisoned since 1981. Line up to be announced soon!!!

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Review: Vicious Irene - Trash your future 7"

(Ruin Nation)

Vicious Irene from Sweden are a 4 piece female melodic hardcore band, that have been going since 2001 however this is the first release of theirs that I have heard and I want more, from the beginning this is a savage release with a nice up tempo drum beat leading to what seems like something by a D-Beat band but before they kick in to "A Constant Fight" a song about equality for females in this macho bullshit scene of ours. The solid drumming continues throughout the 7" being the backbone of the record, the guitar brings in some nice simple but deadly riffs which give a real rocking hardcore sound, and the female melodic singing/shouting giving the real melodic feel to the record and with a couple of members joining at times to create a gang chorus. My favourite song has got to be the final track 'Hysteria' just a real kicking track that slows down during the chorus bringing this kinda grungy kinda feel before kicking back to full throttle again before finally bowing out with a slow kinda grungy sound once again.

Really really deadly 7" every track is amazing and is a solid in every way. Deadly!!!!

http://ruinnation.org/