HALLOWS EVE - Death & Insanity 1986

Before I became a punk I was with body and soul a Metalmaniac and saw a lot of good bands in the early 80s and had a lot of fun. My record collection was accordingly plenty stocked. And as Punk gets the upper hand I have given many of them away (today I would get a lot of Euros for). But a few goodies I still have and from time to time I listen to them and I will post it here. Last Sunday I ripped the second album by Hallows Eve which is in my opinion a damn cool one. Very melodic, good lyrics and with a cool sound, the guitars are not trashy, more punkier than on their debut. The singer does a good job and the songs are all very well played, my favorites: Death & Insanity, Lethal Tendencies, D.I.E. and Nobody Lives Forever, love this record. A few words about Hallows Eve: "Formed in 1983, Hallows Eve was a thrash metal band hailing from Atlanta, GA, whose first brush with notoriety came via the inclusion of their song "Metal Merchants" on the Metal Massacre #6 compilation two years later. Duly signed by the collection's parent label, Metal Blade, the group, comprised of vocalist Stacy Anderson, guitarists David Stuart and Steve "Skullator" Shoemaker, bassist Tommy Stewart, and drummer Ronny Appoldt, released their debut album Tales Of Terror, later the same year and then followed it with two more records (1986's Death & Insanity and 1988's Monument) containing competent but indistinctive thrash metal. By 1989, the band had folded but eventually re-formed in 2004 with plans to record a new, as yet unreleased, effort." (Thx to Eduardo) - Does that sound interesting?

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V/A - No Name Compilation x5 1984

There are actually records which are nowhere listed, even on discogs, and the gentlemen are indeed always ready to archive all the fine platten or at least make it known. But folks here is a fucking rare one from which there is absolutely nothing to find on the net or anywhere else on this planet (that alone is amazing or?..as well the Åminne Punkfiesta LP), even the compilation itself has no name. That proves: modern music are for assholes, haha.... to be honest, I have really no Info about the bands or label but what I know for sure: five bands, twelve awesome goodies. Outstanding for me are Öronstörning with their two cuts, damn powerful ass-kicker, both at a length of three minutes (and that means something) and I wonder if they have more recorded, but even the other combos heat as well and make this album something special. I guess, it is easier to get a sperm sample of the pope as this record. Sweden fucking rules, no doubt, get the magic or burn in hell!

- Big Big Thx to Mr.Fredrik -

1.Lovar & Svär - KYLSKÅPSMANGLARNA

2.Poff - IMPEDANCE

3.Wakening Up From The Dream - TARGETS

4.Totalitär - DISILLUTION

5.Jag Är Den Enda Människan Kvar - ÖRONSTÖRNING

6.Tror Dom Jag Vill - KYLSKÅPSMANGLARNA

7.Jag Har Lärt Mig - ÖRONSTÖRNING

8.HTH Laiceps - IMPEDANCE

9.Heligt Krig - DISILLUTION

10.Vill Du Se Bomberna - KYLSKÅPSMANGLARNA

11.Impedance - IMPEDANCE

12.The Same Direction - TARGETS

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V/A - Rock Rally 1980

Don't know if this record comes out as a result of a song contest but it seems almost to be. There's a lot of letters on the back cover in French so I'm not sure but I think these tell the story about this record. Released via Lark Records and full with twelve rare goodies and I know only two of them, Red Zebra and Revenge 88. Musically is all what I call underground music right there and I particularly like the cover which was made by Joost Swarte, a dutch cartoonist and graphic designer. Pull up the tunes in and a have sunny Sunday.

1.Colder - THE MACHINES
2.Don't Wait - THE SINGLES
3.Postcard Babies - THE SWEETIES
4.Kontrole - DE BRASSERS
5.Get Up For The Ladies - PRIVY
6.Hollow Sounds - TOULOUSE LECTRIC
7.Let's Do The Razzia - DER POLIZEI
8.Into The Future - REVENGE 88
9.Crimes Of Passion - RED ZEBRA
10.Billy Loser - WEEKEND
11.Fake - THE STAT-X
12.Through The Ceiling - THE EMPLOYEES

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V/A - Grito Suburbano 1982

An absolute number one Hardcore platte is this 'short' compilation from South America which appeared on Punk Rock Discos and became rightly several times re-released on CD and Vinyl. The Créme de la Créme of this genre is represented here, three bands, twelve killers. At the moment I hear lots of fast & aggressive music and with this record of course I can blast my fucking mind out (you will certainly agree)! It's not my rip, nevertheless, always a post worth. Infos about the bands in the net. Listen!

1.Desespero - OLHO SECO

2.Sinto - OLHO SECO

3.Garotos Do Suburbio - INOCENTES

4.Medo De Morrer - INOCENTES

5.João - CÓLERA

6.Gritar - CÓLERA

7.Lutar Matar - OLHO SECO

8.Eu Não Sei - OLHO SECO

9.Pãnico En São Paulo - INOCENTES

10.Morte Nuclear - INOCENTES

11.Suburbio Geral - CÓLERA

12.Hhei - CÓLERA

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V/A - Vorwärts [Tape] 1987

Here's a tape which I bought during my civil service in Lüneburg 1990. Vorwärts is the first publication of the young Hamburg label L'Age D'Or and with bands from the so-called Hamburger Schule (named after a musical current in Germany during the 1980s and early 1990s. With some active bands and artists it is still present. It is encompassing elements from punk, grunge and experimental pop, and featuring intelligent lyrics. It established new grounds for the use of German language in pop music). Was interesting for me at the time, paid five DeutschMark and the bands are, of course totally unknown to me. But I find very interesting bands on it and a few manage to release one or two records and I bought a couple. The sound on this tape ranked from Pop, Alternative to Punk (no Hardcore) and is a nice listening. Overall, an interesting little gem exceptional HH music.

1.In The Park - DER SCHWARZE KANAL

2.Rest Assured - SCARED HUSBANDS

3.Agonie - BROSCH

4.Here Or Anywhere Now - DELORAINE

5.Honig/Käse/Marmelade - VORSCHLAG

6.Housebau - DIE-GANTS

7.Lynch - VERKEHREXTREM

8.Arbeit - DOLCHE IN THE CASBAH

9.Listening Winds - GIRLS UNDER GLASS

10.Warum Ich Und Mein Mädchen So Gern Katholisch Wärn - HUAH!

11.Reeperbilly - GRET PALUCCA

12.Faded Bones - PROVISORIOS

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V/A - Sucht 1987

Respectable city sampler with nineteen rare outputs from Berlin with a few unknown bands which made only their debut on vinyl here, maybe some demos they have out but I don't know, anyway. Punk, Goth Rock & New Wave is there to hear mixed with a few live recordings. I like this proper mixture and it makes this album worth listening. This record was released by "Sanft & Mutig" and was limited to 499 copies in colored vinyl. Get It!!!

1.Honey Don't - THE FRESHMEN

2.Rainy Sunday - RATTLESNAKE MEN

3.Walking On Warzenschwein - DIE EXLEGHS

4.The Antimachine Girl - TULIPS FROM THE FUNERAL PYRE

5.Tribes - VOLUME UNIT

6.Die On Your Board - DISASTER AREA

7.Why Cry - SUBKULTUR

8.Concrete Cowboys - UPGANT-SCHOTT

9.Deadlock - THE FUCKERS

10.Spanish Fly - HUDSON BOYZ

11.I'm Sick Of - THE LADS

12.The Way I Go - WEDDING BELLS

13.Tripper & Aids - V.E.B. SEHNSUCHT

14.At School - MAGOO BROTHERS

15.Heinz - BOLLERMANN

16.Metal City - SLYDERS

17.Coming Home Blues - UNLIMITED SYSTEMS

18.C.L.E. - RAVERS

19.Was Willst Du Mehr? - DAI-J

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V/A - Als Je Haar Maar Goed Zit 1982

This compilation from the Netherlands features seven bands, the hottest in my opinion are the Outlaws, Nitwitz and Amsterdamned. Runs the gamut from '77 punk to full-tilt thrash. Recorded between April 5th and April 8th, 1982 @ Joke's Koeienverhuurbedrijf, Schellingwoude, six hours per band. Released by the legendary label Vögelspin Records, a garant for pretty cool punkrock. In 1983 the label released Volume 2 which is also a classic one. - Pick this up you Fuckers! -

1.Ballroom Dancing - AMSTERDAMNED

2.Blind & Doof - PISTACHE B.V.

3.Artificial Smile - THE NITWITZ

4.Dummy - OUTLAWZ

5.Desert - RAKKETAX

6.Deo Volente - FRITES MODERN

7.Menace - A4

8.Vacuum - RAKKETAX

9.Traditie Amme Balle - AMSTERDAMNED

10.Philips - PISTACHE B.V.

11.General - OUTLAWZ

12.Ammunition - A4

13.Television Games - RAKKETAX

14.Genocide - THE NITWITZ

15.Chocomel - OUTLAWZ

16.OSL - PISTACHE B.V.

17.Formulier - FRITES MODERN

18.Dope - AMSTERDAMNED

19.Security Service - THE NITWITZ

20.Blind - A4

21.Ayatollah - AMSTERDAMNED

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Sweden #3 1998

One more nice Bloodstains compilation of twenty rare old swedish punk nuggets for your listening pleasure. All details on the back and I wait for volume 4 of this and it's a little bit sad that takes a while if another one comes out. Anyway, maybe I do it by myself.... sometime. This is my rip, all scans included, sound in 192kBit/s, let's Punk!

1.Doomsday - LARS LANG

2.Gerilla - BLITZEN

3.Härifan - SVETTENS SÖNER

4.För Vår Frihet - RAZZIA

5.Diamond Star - BIZEX-B

6.Innocent - TST

7.Sven Brutal - BANDAGE

8.Discodivor - MASSMEDIA

9.Oh Rosalyn - EX-POP

10.Impopulär - BITCH BOYS

11.Mode - VON GAM

12.Rough Sound - PF COMMANDO

13.Du Är Inte Du - MISSBRUKARNA

14.Jag Har Fått Nog - GÖTEBORG SOUND

15.Spritens Makt - SPY'S

16.År 3000 - PIZZOAR

17.Discoglin - SKÄMS

18.Snutslakt - SABOTAGE 81

19.Gammal - URRK

20.Man In The Front - PAIN

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V/A - Killed By Death #7 1993

Volume 7 scouring the globe to distant countrys and starts in the United States, a short visit to Canada and a longer stay in good old Europe. Eighteen bands, eighteen rare punk rock nuggets is called the baggage and it would be a significant loss to lose some on the road. So beware of luggage thieves and locker tricksters. Tickets are at a reasonable price just a click away (you have to be quick). And now, enjoy a pleasant journey and come back soon. Thanks for your attention. Ende!

1.Big Money - VILLAGE PISTOLS
2.Time Wall - FIRE EXIT
3.Tits On The Beach - RUDE NORTON
4.My Fly - CHAIN GANG
5.I Don't Wanna Be Rich - GUILTY RAZORS
6.I'm Gonna Be Everything - ED NASTY & THE DOPEDS
7.UFO Dictator - TAMPAX
8.Tryin' To Mess With Me - ABSENTEES
9.Armed Robbery - DOT VAETH GROUP
10.They're Back Again - THE CIGARETTES
11.Cola Freaks - LOST KIDS
12.The Source - FRESH COLOR
13.Seize The Middle East - HATED
14.Back To Bataan - THE MAIDS
15.I'm Walking Down The Psychopath - DDT
16.Bombs - SPERMA
17.Out Out Out - ICE 9
18.Manisch Depressiv - MD

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VAAVI - Hei Anne 7'' + Tytöt Hymyilee 7'' + Nimi EP 1980

It is March, hopefully it soon becomes warmer, Fuck Winter! Let's move to the glory days of early punk stuff with this cracker: Vaavi was formed in summer 1978, when ex-Uutiset ja Sää members guitarist Kari Hipponen and drummer Tommi Micklin joined forces with bassist Jari 'Iku' Viitanen from Jawa. The original vocalist Jorma Nurminen only stayed for a couple of months, but he was the one who came up with the name for the band. In spring 1979 they were one of the finalists in the new wave category of the Finnish rock championship competition, held in Seinäjoki. They only played a ten minute set and finished second, Ratsia being the winner. They released their first single 'Mihin Jäi Punk?' in 1979 on Rokit Records and in May they recorded a song for the Hilse compilation. The band's style is a classic 'romantic' melodic '77 punk sound and not inspired by the Ramones, as so many Finnish punk bands of that time. Vaavi found their own style from the beginning and you can hear that. The band released two albums, a couple of 7inches, many line-up changes were made and they played their final gig in 1988. On this record: Ilkka (vocals), Kari (guitar), Iku (bass) and Tommi (drums), all three pieces released on Johanna Records, eight superb tracks.

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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