V/A - Death Metal 1984

A little treat for my Metal friends is for sure the fourth compilation of the Berlin Noise Label, whose Metal Attack Vol.1 has a surprisingly large number of downloads. just a pity that you don't say anything at all, well ... my metal days are long gone but now and then I have the feeling to pull out one of my few remaining slabs and sometimes I have to laugh at some songs how bad they are. Well, thirty years ago, my clock went different but even these times stay unforgotten. 

A bit info: Death Metal is a mini album by Helloween, Hellhammer, Running Wild & Dark Avenger. It contains the only recorded material of the German band Dark Avenger. The album offers an interesting snapshot of the ebullience and creativity of the Central European metal scene during the end of the early 1980s. At that time Running Wild had yet to develop their "Pirate Metal" schtick and considered themselves a black metal band. Helloween were more of a thrashy speed metal act rather than the melodic power metal vehicle into which they would soon develop. Hellhammer were the darker and heavier band of the foursome and would later be regarded as pioneers and inspiration for generations of European extreme metalers. This album is a perfect example of that sound. It's fast, heavy, dark, and far from mainstreem. A detailed review can be found on metal-archives. So, in one hour is kick-off in Vaduz.

1.Iron Heads - RUNNING WILD

2.Bones To Ashes - RUNNING WILD

3.Revelations Of Doom - HELLHAMMER

4.Messiah - HELLHAMMER

5.Black Fairies - DARK AVENGER

6.Lords Of The Night - DARK AVENGER

7.Oernst Of Life - HELLOWEEN

8.Metal Invaders - HELLOWEEN

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V/A - Musik Aus Bremen 1982

Another pearl from the small Bremen label Heimat Records whose records are nowadays extremely rare and much sought after because not many were pressed. From thirteen publications, two grandiose compilations are represented and on this we find not only punk but also a bit experimental, pop and new wave. As far as I know, an info sheet was enclosed, which unfortunately I don't have. Musically very pleasant selection and for me an important record of German underground activity. You can find some of the bands in the blog. Get It!

1.Instromenthol - ROSITA STEREO

2.Rock-Show Band - BE-BOP VASELINE

3.Totentanz - SHADOCKS

4.Sie Bringt Den Tod - ORGAN BANK

5.Voran - SHIZZO FLAMINGOS

6.Attentat - VOLKSABSTIMMUNG

7.Zerrissen & Genäht - SCHWARZE SPIEGEL

8.Harry Piel - SKLAVEN DER LIEBE

9.Das Allerletzte - AGM

10.Pogo Ente - ARTS

11.Warum Muss Ich Immer Weinen? - HOLGER KIELGAS

12.Königin - DIE 2 UND

13.Ach, Bitte!!! - BLENDER

14.Ich Warte - AROMA

15.Funky Way - SADÂA BONAIRE

16.Regen Über Tokyo - SIEGER 1957

17.Reeperbahn - A5

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HOMY HOGS - Nöje För Nekrofiler 1981

Swedish '77 hardcore now from Bro near Stockholm: the Homy Hogs are not just cartoon charracters, but were a teen brats punk band from Upplands-Bro (where Joakim Lindegren grew up) and existed from 1979-1982 which belong to the pioneers of Swedish hardcore-punk, though they also played a more regular punk rock before and after. The band members will occur, even as individuals, especially as Nandor/Krystmarodören, Porra/Dildo and LT/Leffe. When the Sex Pistols start 1977 the punk explosion they changed their name to The Kuk. Since the interest died out, but in 1979 LT and Kirran joined country events, better known as Shakin 'Hitler & The Kuk. Soon they changed their name to Little Lenin & the Homy Hogs and then it was shortened to just Homy Hogs. It took until the following year before they could collect themselves for the first public gig. The hard workouts with friends in the rehearsal did Homy Hogs ready for an unsuspecting audience. The band felt that punk has become too wimpy and now it was high time to annama the hard line. The only album, Nöje För Nekrofiler was released via No Records (200 copies) and dealt to both; the American hardcore as well as British anarcho-scene. According to LT was Homy Hogs uncompromising for punks, and when it was realized that the band would still explode did its utmost to Smash Overdose-songs would be as uncompromising as possible. The band plays a lot of intoxicated gigs between 83 to 86, LT and Gordis founded meanwhile Werewolf On Wheels - the natural extension of Homy Hogs. A newly produced series about the band produced by Lindegren in 2008 to number 5 of the cult punk fanzine Sika Äpärä, Lindegren has also made the covers of Homy Hogs LP "Werewolves On Wheels" and single "High Drive & The Rokker Triplane". A reunion for one concert as Werewolves On Wheels @ Gärdet Festival 1991 and one as Homy Hogs at a private party @ the Apromus 1992 were held. Highlighted here the cover versions of "I Wanna Be Your Dog & Why Don't We Do It In The Road"... a fuckin' great record!!

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RAMONES - Mondo Bizarro 1992

You can't do anything wrong when you pull out a Ramones slab, that shows your good musical taste and ensures attraction. Unless you are one of those who wear a Ramones T-shirt as fashion and have no idea what's all about, I see enough of you damn stupids! Well, what should I be upset about? Anyway, this modest rip saves me from doing the work myself, a little info from Wiki: Mondo Bizarro is the twelfth studio album by the Ramones, released in 1992. It is the first to feature their new bassist, C.J. Ramone, who replaced departed member Dee Dee Ramone. 

It was the Ramones' first studio album in three years, after the band left Sire Records for a new contract with Radioactive Records. The title was taken from the film of the same name, a 1966 sequel to the film Mondo Cane. Although Dee Dee had left the band, he provided the songs "Poison Heart," "Main Man" & "Strength To Endure" as compensation for the band bailing him out of jail due to problems with his long drug addiction. "Poison Heart" & "Strength To Endure" were released as the album's singles, in June and October 1992, respectively. In a 1992 interview for an Argentinian newspaper, Johnny Ramone said of the album, "Generally I always find two or three songs that I hate. From Mondo Bizarro, I really like almost all the songs and I am very satisfied with the result." However, when he was interviewed about the album for the 2003 documentary End of the Century, he stated, "I don't like it. I don't like it at all." In Johnny's 2012 autobiography he awarded the album (along with its predecessor, 1989's Brain Drain) a "C" grade, stating, "The songs are the weak spots on the album. C.J. was in the band, but his writing wasn't up to par yet." The album was certified gold in Brazil in 2001.

 Thirteen songs and number seven is one of my faves. R.I.P.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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HÜSKER DÜ - Everything Falls Apart 1983

It is really time that the Bundesliga starts again, Saturdays without is like shit that doesn't want out. But wants to get out is the second album from Hüsker Dü which was released 1983 by Reflex Records and this is the compact disc version with bonus tracks including the band's first two singles, the full version of "Statues" lasting over eight minutes, and an unreleased track recorded in St. Paul, Minnesota, basement called "Do You Remember?". With this masterpiece, the band continues where they left off at the debut; short, furious, intense and melodic songs with sharp-tongued lyrics. What else is there to say? Who doesn't know the album will be excited; who knows it, is excited. Loud, Fast Punk Rules!

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ABADDON - Wet Za Wet 1986

If you've got a weak heart, this is not the record for you! If you don't like to hear youngsters making terrific noises so that your balls bleed, this is not the record for you! If you wanna know what I'm talkin' about, read on. Abaddon were Polish punx and formed 1982 as Partyzantka Miejska (Urban Guerilla). Soon after they changed their name to Abaddon. About that time the band played a short tour in Yugoslavia. Money earned on that tour was used to finance a recording session in Ljubliana and the result was this musical high voltage called "Wet Za Wet". Nine shorts, so enormous that I can't stop playing this fuckin' shit again. The album was released by the French label New Wave Records and contains eight decent and tight Punk ragers and a great roots/dub song. Abbadon split up in 1987 after Kiki left the band but in the following year they played few occasional shows with the new vocalist Cymes. The band reformed in 2001 with a partialy new line-up, released the album "Godzina Krzywd" in 2004 and split up a year later. The band is also represented on numerous compilations, so please don't cry!

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STALIN - Chaos EP 1980

Wellproduced rare record now by a young combo from Mäntyharju called Chaos, the band consisted of Welmu (vocals), Ike (guitar), Kennedy (bass), and Vesa (drums) and this six track killer EP, probably few copies appeared, is their only inheritance and I wonder why they are not on any of the relevant bootleg compilations. Absolutely fantastic riffs at an appropriate pace with a pinch of anger, hate and love. Really amazing which intense energy the boys put in their songs, straight forward and hard-hitting.... ahhh.... I love this band. I would almost say that Stalin is at the top of all the great Finnish combos of that time, too bad that it didn't come to an album. A must grab!

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GLO - Ruttna Radion 7'' 2014

Let's open August and I start with a bonbon. Surely some of you know that a little Swedish label called Slyngel Rekords at irregular intervals rare and unpublished material, demos of early Swedish punk nuggets in form of 7Inches in a limited edition of 300 copies and mostly colored, release and I can only recommend you to get these goodies, especially when you like the sound of the three crown culture, and short catchy three chords killer appreciate. This is the sixth record and was dedicated to GLO (Gothenburg Ligist Organization) which released two EP's and one album, Ljusåret Kommer and were welcome guests on numerous compilations. Both songs were recorded in Gothenburg 1980 and are finally brought to life. Certainly a tedious job: making contacts, creating artwork, pressing vinyl, raising money, etc... - this is D.I.Y. with passion; and it is worth the effort and I'm sure the makers would be happy & thankful about your comments, opinions and reviews. You have the chance to do this via Fatzebook where you can get in touch and discover more infos. GLO split up 1982.

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INSTIGATORS - Not Really Bad 7'' 1981

The Instigators are Ed Geddes (vocals, sax), Sonya Waters (keyboards, vocals), Tarewai Wesley (bass), Eddie Olsen (drums) and Tom Rothsey (guitar) and they were a hard touring Auckland ska/punk group, whose first single release 'Not Really Bad' arrived in 1981. Their second single for Auckland indie Ripper Records added the fine staccato punk of ‘Hope She’s Alright’ to their legacy. The song can be found on the Propeller compilation Bigger Than Both Of Us. The Instigators also polished up the high stepping Desmond Dekker hit ‘Israelites’ for one of NZ ska’s best releases, the track appearing on the Ripper collection Goats Milk Soup. They toured New Zealand regularly in 1981 and 1982 on the busy club and pub circuit, with regular gigs at the Island Of Real, the Rumba Bar, the Reverb Room, and Mainstreet Cabaret. They split in late 1982. (source: audioculture) Represented on three compilations, two of them in the blog: Rip Shit Or Bust! ('83) and It's Bigger Than Both Of Us ('88). Excellent skapunk sound!

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VIOLATORS - The No Future Years 1994

Formed 1979 in Chapel-En-Le-Firth/New Mills, Derbyshire, the Violators were vocalist Sean 'Cess' Stiles, bassist John 'Matchi' Marchington (both formerly of The Dismal Sports). The band's line-up later added Helen Hill on vocals, Mark Coley on guitar, and Anthony 'Ajax' Hall on drums and they released four 7Inches and this nice compilation contains everything what the band released during their time on No Future Records. In 1983 the band split but reformed many years later and in 2018 issued a new EP, Tied To The Tracks on Violated Records. I first noticed them from numerous compilations and their anarcho streetpunk sound thrills me today as well as then. Get it or miss it!

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