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Received a perfect 10 Best New Reissue rating from Pitchfork. Bikini Kill Records is excited to reissue of The Singles, on both vinyl and compact disc. This is the first time that it has been released as a 12-inch (special note for all you vinyl fanatics, we managed to keep it at 45rpm for better sound quality)! The Singles was initially released in 1998 as a CD only compilation of all of Bikini KILL's 7”s. Once called "their defining document" by Pitchfork it includes Bikini Kill's legendary collaboration with Joan Jett on the New Radio (1993) single as well as the long out of print Anti Pleasure Dissertation (1995) and I Like Fucking (1995) singles.

Another tape reissued in Death Is Not The End's ongoing partnership with Philadelphia's World Gone Mad label. A 70 minute snapshot of Greek punk from 1982 to 1991.

Another mixtape reissued by Death Is Not The Enc in partnership with Philadelphia's punk archivists World Gone Mad, a 90 minute overview of rare material from the annals of Poland's dark wave scene, 1982 to 1989.

Another tape reissued in Death Is Not The End's ongoing programme with Philly's World Gone Mad. 39 late 70s/early 80s Finnish punk tracks in 80 minutes. Mostly rare material from limited singles.

Dinte issues another cassette-only mixtape taking in Soviet punk selections, 1985 to 1992, issued in partnership with Philadelphia's World Gone Mad.

"The mouth of the child says a pit The mouth of the child says a bullet eternity smells of oil eternity smells of oil."

Dinte presents a cassette-only two-part Japanese post-punk, goth & new wave mixtape, the first in a tranche of regionally-focused mixes produced in partnership with Philadelphia's punk archivists World Gone Mad.

Dinte presents a cassette-only two-part Japanese post-punk, goth & new wave mixtape, the first in a tranche of globally-focused mixes reissued in partnership with Philadelphia's punk archivists World Gone Mad.

Brutal Panda is honoured to join the likes of legendary labels, Trance Syndicate and Amphetamine Reptile, in bringing one of noise-rock's gnarliest albums ever recorded back into print."Heroin Man stands as both the chronological centre of the Cherubs catalogue, and its defining moment. As one of noise rock's finest moments, Heroin Man is both a delicate, tragic statement and send-off to a friend who had OD'd, and a bellowing, roaring, over-amped screwball masterpiece of Butthole Surfers mayhem and Husker Du pop structures. It's sometimes difficult to distinguish between Kevin Whitley's guitar and Owen McMahon's bass, and that's precisely the point -- this is noise rock; and still at others, Whitley's guitar is a washing, white-noise counterpoint to the pummelling rhythm section. This is a dense, sprawling, spiralling work showing a band peaking aesthetically, with perhaps an even more ambitious album to follow. Unfortunately, due to the usual host of reasons, that never occurred. This was the Cherubs final studio album until their reformation 20+ years later." - words by Patrick Kennedy SIDE A:1. Stag Party2. Animator3. Blackhouse4. Baby Huey5. Dave Of The Moon6. Coonass7. Mr. GoySIDE B:1. Cockpit - Kiss The Shine2. Venus Flytrap3. The Big Groovy4. Wornout Balls5. Playdough6. Example Maiden Japan / Devil's Food

The mysterious man behind the stamped 7 inch single returns with a full album of punk anthems "dubbed out to extended versions" for Cassette Week 2020. Misfits. Dead Kennedys. Stooges. Clash. Ramones. Sex Pistols. J card designed like a mixtape you would have made in high school!

DINTE's partnership with Philadelphia store/distro World Gone Mad yields three more essential cassette-only mixtapes exploring the global proliferation of the punk spirit - this time exploring 1980s French language post-punk and new wave in France, Belgium and Switzerland across the decade. This is part 1 of 3, focusing on 1980 to 1983.

DINTE's partnership with Philadelphia store/distro World Gone Mad yields three more essential cassette-only mixtapes exploring the global proliferation of the punk spirit - this time exploring 1980s French language post-punk and new wave in France, Belgium and Switzerland across the decade. This is part 2 of 3, focusing on 1984 to 1987.

DINTE's third mixtape in partnership with Philadelphia punk archivists World Gone Mad, this time focused on the late 1980s/early 90s punk & hardcore scene in Medellín, Colombia.
"There are moments in which art perfectly reflects the surroundings in which it was born. This is the case of the entire hc/punk/metal scene in late 80s/early 90s Medellín. It was, at the time, the most violent city in the world because of drug cartels, corruption, oppression & poverty. This violence was the reality of daily life & is reflected in the music that flourished in Medellín during the time period. It is some of the most authentically violent, aggressive, noisy, raw & abrasive hc/punk/metal to ever exist. This tape is a sonic snapshot of those times."

A historical live recording by Blaine L. Reininger and Steven Brown, founders of legendary post-punk band Tuxedomoon, here in their parallel guise as a classical piano and violin duo, one they have maintained throughout the decades.

This is the "other" 1989 Blaine and Steven concert in Portugal, performed two days after the Lisbon gig immortalised many moons ago on "One Hundred Years of Music". "Live in Porto 1989" is undoubtedly the better of the two gigs (just listen to "Iberia"!…), but the occasional distortion and hum on the recording deemed it unsuitable for release at the time. Fast forward to 35 years later and perhaps our ears have become somewhat more forgiving, particularly when the preservation of such prime content is at stake. A careful mastering by Alex FX in 2024 has further cleaned up the sound which, save for the odd, aforementioned issue, was pretty outstanding to begin with.

Besides marking the public première of this recording, this edition also provides us with the first chance to listen to a full Blaine and Steven performance from 1989, as the Lisbon CD had left various of the pieces performed that night off of the official release. And this includes an unexpected second encore…

What is there to say about SS DECONTROL’s long out-of-print 1982 debut, The Kids Will Have Their Say, that hasn’t already been written? Long heralded as the first straight-edge album, this collection of songs captures a time and an era in the nascent hardcore scene before formulas and posturing. In other words, it’s an unfiltered, artistic statement that’s singular in scope and vision. The Boston act’s debut was extremely limited, never repressed, and has gone on to have a life of its own despite the fact the only affordable way to listen to it has been low-quality streams on YouTube. Now, after being out of print for 40 years, the album will be available on cassette by Trust Records with remastered audio and a painstaking recreation of the iconic cover art courtesy of Bryan Ray Turcotte. Over the years, the mythology of the album has only grown—and this reissue of the album is sure to introduce this prescient and powerful collection of songs to a new generation of fans who never had the opportunity to see the original lineup of guitarist Al Barile, vocalist Springa, bassist Jaime Sciarappa, and drummer Chris Foley perform live. In many ways, SSD launched the hardcore scene in Boston as we know it and the band’s kinship with Minor THREAT’s Ian MacKaye arose out of the fact that both acts refused to conform to society’s still shifting standards at the time. From the unbridled aggression of SSD’s “Boiling Point” to the stripped-down groove of “How Much Art,” the album was as reactionary as it was revolutionary and is an artistic statement that remains to be remarkably complex for a group of guys barely into adulthood.

Speak Out, originally released in 1988, has been remastered, pressed on color vinyl, and includes a bonus, full-color, 40-page booklet curated by the band, and has been returned to it’s original gatefold layout with an added embossing on the cover.

DINTE's partnership with Philadelphia store/distro World Gone Mad yields three more essential cassette-only mixtapes exploring the global proliferation of the punk spirit - this time exploring 1980s French language post-punk and new wave in France, Belgium and Switzerland across the decade. This is part 1 of 3, focusing on 1988 to 1990.

The second pressing of the cassette tapes for Ging Nang Boyz's two albums, 'Kimi to Boku no Daisanji Sekai Taisen-teki Renai Kakumei' and 'DOOR'!"

Born of working class roots in Edinburgh, Scotland, The Exploited emerged from the punk underground in 1981 with the release of their debut LP, Punk's Not Dead. A direct reaction to Crass' "Punk Is Dead", The Exploited brought to the early 80s all the fire, speed and attitude of 1977's first wave, with an street/Oi! swagger that was fresh. Peaking at #20 on the UK charts, Punk's Not Dead was the best selling independent record of 1981. Another essential piece of the UK Oi! scene of the early 1980s.

The Damned's debut album, 'Damned Damned Damned,' released in 1977, captured the raw energy of punk. With its frenetic pace and rebellious spirit, this cassette edition allows fans to experience the brilliance of tracks like 'Neat Neat Neat' and 'New Rose' on the go. An iconic punk record, a cherished relic.

Synaptic Cliffs is committed to discovering unknown and unreleased music in the future, testing it in the past, and selling it in the present. This is the only way to ensure that art is timeless. The recordings on this cassette, however, were purchased in 2073 from a beautiful woman named pdqb at the Marché aux Puces in Paris for only 0.0000000000000000001 Bitcoin, but on the condition that all the material is distributed on one cassette, namely exactly as described hereinafter: The short tracks from the years 1984 to 1989 are on the A-side, and one of these recordings must be supplemented with vocals by Max Müller, the singer of the infamous Berlin band Mutter. On the B-side, there will be a binaural 16.7-tone music composition from the year 2047. Furthermore, all recordings must be mastered by Mike Grinser. Last but not least, only high-quality chrome tape may be used for production. In August 2027, the music magazine Melody Maker, which will be published again from 2026, will write: " ' Vor dem Punkt ist nach dem Punkt' is a surprisingly singular work with a creative force of near-unprecedented degree. It is one of the most beautiful and best-sounding post-punk albums of the last 40 years, and it is certainly the main reason why we are currently experiencing a huge comeback of post-punk, shoegaze, and goth rock."

4 professionally produced and sealed cassette tapes in a custom size 2 mm rigid, 2 piece, cardboard box with high gloss lamination. The tapes come with 5 panel J-cards that includes lyrics and artwork. The IV.XIII.MMXIX tape has 3 bonus tracks on the B side recorded live at the 2024 Boston show. The box comes including an exclusive woven parch, 3 exclusive postcards and a poster. Limited to 300 copies. Officially licensed from Battle Ruins. Battle Ruins – s/t EP tape: solid black with white on body textBattle Ruins – s/t LP tape: solid silver with black on body textBattle Ruins – Glorious Dead LP tape: solid white with black on body textBattle Ruins - IV.XIII.MMXIX tape: solid gold with black on body text

Movie Night, the second EP from Philly post-punk quartet, FULL BUSH, was recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by Dave Downham (Beach Slang, Low Do) at Gradwell House Recording in Haddon Heights, NJ. Hooks, aggression, melody, and songwriting abound across five tracks mixing elements of alternative, punk, hardcore and rock n' roll. Artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn (INTER ARMA, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, KING DUDE) For Fans Of: Mannequin Pussy, Big Joanie, Bikini Kill, Slutever, Cherry Glazer, Bully 1. Spooky2. Sweet N' Low3. Movie Night4. Wild Heart5. One Second

6 professionally produced and sealed cassette tapes in a custom size 2 mm rigid, 2 piece, cardboard box with high gloss lamination. Including a 40 page booklet with liner notes and an exclusive and extensive interview with Roger that was done esp for this tape boxset by Thomas Paradise and tons of previously unpublished band pictures by An Maes. 5 exclusive postcards and 3 stickers. Limited to 300 copies. Officially licensed from Atomic Fire GmbH and released with courtesy of Agnostic Front. Agnostic Front – Another Voice Tape (solid green tape with red print)Agnostic Front – Warriors Tape (solid blue tape with red print)Agnostic Front – My Life My Way Tape (solid gold tape with blue print)Agnostic Front – The American Dream Died Tape (random grey tape with red print)Agnostic Front – Get Loud Tape (solid yellow tape with red print)Agnostic Front – The Eliminator Tape (matte black tape with red print)

The brainchild of Caleb Scofield (Cave In, Old Man Gloom), ZOZOBRA formed in 2006 and quickly released two crushing full-lengths of atmospheric sludge metal, Harmonic Tremors (2007) and Bird of Prey (2008). Five years later, the band has re-emerged with Savage Masters, their most aggressive and straightforward release to date. Bursting out the gate with a bold, determined purpose, Savage Masters is an unrelenting fury of post-hardcore ferocity and sludge-tinged amplifier crunch. This release, featuring long-time Cave In bandmates Adam McGrath (guitars) and J.R. Conners (drums), proved once and for all that ZOZOBRA are a veritable force to be reckoned with.Savage Masters was produced and recorded by Andrew Schneider (Unsane, Pelican) and contains stunning artwork by English alchemist Glyn Smyth (Unearthly Trance, Wolves in the Throne Room, Cough). SIDE A:1. The Cruelest Cut2. Venom Hell3. DeathlessSIDE B:1. Black Holes2. A Chorus Of War3. Born In A Blaze

FULL BUSH blasted on to the Philly punk scene right out of the gate with their infectious anthems. This young band has already garnered tons of buzz, having supported feminist icon Alice Bag on tour and recently recording a WXPN in-studio session. Their rowdy live show is not to be missed, so don't sleep on it when they plow through your city! Share a six pack // Listen to FULL BUSH!For Fans Of: Mannequin Pussy, Big Joanie, Bikini Kill, Slutever, Cherry Glazer, Bully SIDE A:1. Hey Boy 2. Ill Tempered 3. Ray's 4. Dinner Fingers 5. What The Fuck SIDE B:1. Deserve 2. Surf Song 3. Someone 4. Beer Me Sucks

On their full-length debut, Midnight Society, death pose tear through 13 incendiary tracks of down-tuned punk/post-hardcore influenced noise rock replete with indelible hooks, sharp angular riffage, and a rhythm section that resonates with urgency. The album was produced by Jeff Dean (Alkaline Trio, Braid, The Story So Far, Samiam) at The Echo Mill and mastered by Alan Douches (Converge, Every Time I Die, Thrice, Mastodon, Dillinger Escape Plan) at West West Side. Dark lyrical themes of personal dissociation, political action, religious intolerance, heartbreak, and the human experience are woven throughout, adding a layer of realism and responsibility to their discord. We live out our deaths each and every day in the modern world and death pose provide an exquisite soundtrack for such dystopian times. SIDE A:1. Brief Candles 2. Ratnest 3. Double Hockey Sticks 4. Gardens Of Salt 5. Not Waving 6. Love Thy Neighbor, Berate Thy Hostess 7. Imperfect Contrition SIDE B:1. Untitled 2. Steady As Ever 3. Revisionist 4. Quadrophenia Pt. 2 5. The Riverside 6. This Time Tomorrow

Austin, TX cult noise rock kings, Cherubs, return with 2 Ynfynyty, their first new recording in over 20 years. Produced by Mike McCarthy (Spoon, ....And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead) and mastered by Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Slayer) in the summer of 2014, 2 Ynfynyty finds the trio rejuvenated with a more dangerous sound than ever. Picking up where they left off while trekking down a few unexpected turns, Cherubs effortlessly mix distorted heaviness with sublime songcraft. If Queens of the Stone Age made a pummelling noise rock record, this would be it. The band's previous records (1992's Icing and 1994's Heroin Man) have reached legendary status in the noise rock world and this record will be no exception. 2 Ynfynyty proves that Cherubs' long hiatus was worth the two-decade wait. SIDE A:1. Sandy on the Beach2. Crashing the Ride3. Monkey Chow Mein4. Unhappyable5. Cumulo NimbusSIDE B:1. We Buy Gold2. So Jellified3. Evil May Acre4. Party Ice5. Sunday Mondays

Formed in 1976, the Damned were Britain's first punk rock band.

By 1979 they had managed to disintegrate and re-assemble, way before it was fashionable.

By then punk rock and its neater sibling, new wave, were regularly producing real hits in the UK and the Damned were no exception, with three hit singles drawn from the “Machine Gun Etiquette” LP released that year.

Adventurous southern California punk trio Agent Orange was the first band to mix surf rock with punk. The group was formed in 1979 in Placentia, a small town close to Fullerton and Anaheim, by frontman Mike Palm on guitar and lead vocals, Steve Soto on bass and Scott Miller on drums. That early line up recorded the classic version of "Bloodstains" in 1979 as a demo produced by Daniel R. van Patten (of the group Berlin). A year later it was included on the seminal Rodney On The Roq compilation album released by Posh Boy Records. Meanwhile James Levesque had replaced Steve Soto (Adolescents) and the new line up released their own self produced and self released 7" ep in 1980. A year later, the group signed with Robbie Fields' Posh Boy Records for their debut LP Living In Darkness, co-produced by Fields and former Simpletones guitarist Jay Lansford. The album was recorded at Brian Elliott’s store front studio in North Hollywood (a few years before Elliott struck gold writing Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach”).

This is some exciting news here. Back in 1986 Barbie Army was making its first steps on Chicago underground scene. At all times an all-girl band, Barbie Army was a wild, loud and defiant bunch of damsels that honed their skills playing both DIY punk venues as well as the Chicago Blues circuit. Featured in Maximumrocknroll in 1987, Barbie Army was able to merge influences ranging from female doo wop bands to punk´n´roll bands like X to punk bands of pop sensibilities like the Fastbacks, and they made that style their own. 19 songs, on a C-60 tape, is their whole discography.

The roots of punk and hardcore are about taking a stand for what you believe in, and seventeen bands come together for Exhibit A compilationThe roots of punk and hardcore have always been about taking a stand for what you believe in, and today seventeen bands come together for the Exhibit A compilation. 100% of proceeds from both physical and digital sales will benefit Southern Poverty Law Center, an Alabama-based non-profit organization focused on ensuring the promise of civil rights through legal advocacy, exposing hate groups, and providing communities with educational resources. The compilation was put together by Bitter Branches drummer Jeff Tirabassi as a call to action against the political and civil injustices taking place in the United States and beyond.17 bands including, FAIM, GEL, EXHALANTS, EVERY SCAR HAS A STORY, MULTICULT, HIRS, EASY PREY, CROSSED KEYS, RID OF ME, THERAPY, SCHOOL DRUGS, FASHION WEEK, BE WELL, BITTER BRANCHES, TRUTH CULT, DEAD TORCHES, FAKING

When you hear of someone in the punk scene putting out solo material, you expect them to pull out the acoustic guitar and channel their softer side. With Tino Valpa it couldn’t be more the opposite. New Hampshire’s one-man powerhouse is here with his first full-length solo album Live Or Be Lived All Over. Tino tackles all duties: guitar, bass, drums and vocals. From the get-go this record is heavier, harder & better structured than its predecessors. Tino’s previous releases in 2010 & 11 were two 7” EPs of blazing old-school hardcore punk with few songs clocking in over the 30 second mark. Since then, Valpa has traveled the world touring in many bands with focuses on other things. In 2022 the solo project will finally to come to light as a live playing, touring band. This self-released album is available on LP, Digipak CD and Cassette).

Sweden’s Gehennah is back to stink up the scene once again, with their fourth full length album Too Loud To Live, Too Drunk To Die. This marks the bands album-debut on Metal Blade Records, and the first full length album by Gehennah since 1997's Decibel Rebel. The album contains 13 tracks of dirty and raw street-metal, destined to please the hardcore filth hounds of the scene, and annoy the ponytailed internet-snobs who prefer their metal clean and polished.

13 years after they first stormed the stage, Rock Bottom prepares to raise hell once again. This hardcore band of bastards first emerged from the snake room of a Philadelphia suburb basement. There, they grew their following with brazen, unfettered tributes to the devil. From their smashing debut 7" BORN II HATE to their ripping full-length album DOWN WITH THE DEVIL, the band's demonic lyrical tomes told tales of devil worship, police brutality, love for snakes, and being made into a chump by life. These themes always left their audience guessing, "What does it all mean?" Well, those fuckers are about to get another taste. In their forthcoming album, Rock Bottom reveals the reality behind their time out of the public eye: experiences with alien abduction, doing hard time, racing for pink slips, and yes....performing satanic rituals with a witch's brew. The time has arrived. Quarantine is over. Get your ass off the couch, put on a diaper, pull up your sweats, and get ready to shit your pants. THIS is SPEEDWAY.

Kansas City mutated noise rock power trio. FFO Breather Resist, Fight Amp, Lords.Limited edition yellow cassette.Limited edition of 100 on yellow cassette.

"Motherhood’s newest LP, Winded, dives headlong into a narrative that explores the natural world as it mirrors human suffering. The avant-punk trio spin a yarn about navigating a straight line through a storm, “persevering—perhaps for no good reason.” With colourful, hip-hop influenced lyrics floating over relentless, complex rhythms, Motherhood tackles heady metaphors with ease, whipping through sweet fuzz-pop, sludgy stomps and ragged breakneck punk to deliver a 9-track album that pulses, stings and washes over the listener. It was written in empty spaces, too—in shuttered local haunts during the pandemic lockdowns of 2020. Recorded in a small analog studio, Winded was mixed by Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier, and features guest vocals from Les Hay Babies’ Julie Aubé and Katrine Noël. Motherhood has been setting deep thoughts to rippin’ music since they were kids, and their tireless boundary-pushing has built a catalogue brimming with bold experimental work. Winded, for all its turbulence, marks an evolutionary bloom for the band, and proves that, although they continue to shapeshift, they remain unmistakably and unwaveringly Motherhood."

Telesatan wrote the ultimate soundtrack to Dispo hooligan fans in Braveheart style battle w/ the Diensthund pack, while Telesatan disciples still burning out their motorcycles on Eisenbahnstraße, LE. The evil and scabious twin of Dispo strikes again with eight new tracks full of laid back rage and anger. They already did proof, that they have nothing left to lose and nothing to take care of. This is epic, this is for the books.

In the early '80s, British punk took a turn toward hardcore and the Exploited (along with G.B.H, Disorder, etc.) led the charge. The beat was fast and furious, the politics ferocious, and the magenta mohawk became state of the art. This album is blessed with great production, something many hardcore albums lack, meaning the froth and fury don't come across as a total muddle. Moreover, the machine gun beat comes with hooks that leave you humming along with the tunes. It's raw, loud, and a downright classic. This is a crucial album in the evolution of The Exploited.

Oakland, CA's Kids On A Crime Spree have spent the last decade crafting a compact but potent discography that shows a deep love of 60s Brill Building songwriting, 70s power-pop, bubblegum glam/pop, the Ramones and of course the seminal sonic overload and pop pathos of Phil Spector's legendary productions. With each release head Kid Mario Hernandez -- along with drummer Becky Barron, and guitarist Bill Evans -- have put a more and more unique stamp on the music they love and gathered a rather devoted fanbase doing so. Now back with a new record, Kids give us something their fans have always wanted ... more! "Fall In Love Not In Line" is a 10-song full-length record, a first for them. Cut at 45rpm, the album clocks in at a brisk 25 minutes, and it's a solid assemblage of noise-pop exuberance in all respects. Hernandez sought to move even farther from their influences, and the thick, rich sound that the band has put to tape (analog, of course) shows more warmth and some darker textures than in previous efforts; more shifting of tempos and melodies; a unity of purpose that can only come from years of playing together and listening to each other. The result is thoroughly modern power-pop that wears it's love of the classics lightly, finding new paths through familiar territory.

Jesus Was Born in a Mobile Home, a cassette release from the fall of 1984, represents Spike in Vain's first attempt at a second album. Recorded shortly after the release of Disease Is Relative in January 1984, the original group returned to The Island and laid down tracks for nine songs, with a focus on the band's earliest material. Most of these songs were written before those that appeared on the debut album, so the tape functions as a prequel to the debut even though it was recorded afterwards. Some of the tracks have a more traditional hardcore approach than the first album, but there is still the trademark coloring outside the lines for which the group is known. And of course it's mostly quite dark, with the majority of songs addressing death or paralyzing fear. Not long after recording basic tracks, drummer Bruce Allen announced his plans to cut ties and focus on his own group. It was decided to quickly finish the recordings anyway, release them on cassette, and try again later when another drummer was found. Since one of the songs was rejected and the rest only added up to 20 minutes, it was decided to include additional random material to fill out the tape. But what glorious "filler" that turned out to be! There's the very first performance of "Ugly and Damaged" from the band's first gig in early 1983. And "Love Isn't Hollow" from a 1981 rehearsal tape featuring Bruce completely shredding on guitar, the only known recording of this embryonic version of the band. Rounded out with rousing live takes of the Stooges' "Real Cool Time" and a newer song, "Deathstyle," what seemed like random extras at the time of release now seem like prescient grave-robbing. They would've been lost by now had they not been issued back then.

Outerwear were a more primitive, less ambitious offshoot of Cleveland's Spike in Vain, which means the rhythm section was so crappy that simple songs were a necessity and they took an inordinate amount of pride in just badly they sucked. In fact, sucking was so much the point that once the band had become "kind of good," they mummified themselves in gauze at their final shows so their hands couldn't function nor could they see their instruments. This, along with painfully long versions of their slowest songs were enough to drive more than 200+ audience members from a hall show when opening for Social Unrest. Perhaps Outerwear's finest moment, aside from the day they were somehow allowed into a recording studio to record their 1983 cassette album, The Outerwear Limits, which against all odds, is fairly compelling. Given that Chris Marec of Spike in Vain sang, played guitar, and wrote all the songs, there's six string insanity in spades, and the morbid tales of amateur coroners and being buried alive somehow contain genuine hooks. Yes, you will find yourself singing along to "Bloody Toilet Paper," banging your head to "Fountain of Scuz," and then scratching it as you puzzle through the backwards guitar and trombone of "Piss II." But wait, there's more! Power tools! Tuba! Cello solos! Or how about the absolute worst version of the Ohio Players' "Fire" ever recorded by man? Amateur home lobotomy may become an attractive new hobby, because you'll want to remove the parts of your brain that might remember this track. That, or listen to their cover of the Doors' "The End," which could do the job on its own (and doesn't include any of the actual music from the song). These are just a few among the many torturous pleasures the listener will "enjoy" on a great aural adventure, as they experience the awe and mystery of The Outerwear Limits.

DRI, also known as Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, never got a mainstream audience, and if they ever record another album, they'll still never reach major success. But during the 80's, these crossover-thrash underground legends released a slew of fast and heavy albums. Now available on cassette the fourth release, 4 of a Kind, which is their first true thrash release.