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Music Shit / Re: Hardcore 2019

« on: August 14, 2019, 08:01:57 AM »

Got a couple new Painkiller 7"s up for sale...

PKR-079: BRAIN TOURNIQUET - s/t 7"
10 songs of full-tilt, blast-driven, start and stop hardcore that serves as a tribute to the glory days of west coast legends like No Comment, Capitalist Casualties, and Crossed Out. No watered down “main stage” phoniness, just blunt force trauma to the skull. Members of Protester, Red Death, et al.
Limited to 300 clear vinyl

PKR-078: HEAVY DISCIPLINE - s/t 7"
On Heavy Discipline’s first recording, Pittsburgh continues to deliver weapons grade HC/punk in 2019. Folks from Hounds of Hate, Blood Pressure, Curmudgeon, and more jackhammer your ears with 5 tracks of ‘83-flavored slam and stomp power.
Limited to 300 white vinyl

Listen here: https://painkillerrecords.bandcamp.com

Buy here: https:// dthw.sh/painkiller

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / ARMS RACE - The Beast 7" out now - NWOBHC

« on: February 09, 2018, 11:12:54 AM »

Greetings from the frozen wastelands of Massachusetts! Painkiller's first release of 2018 has arrived and it's a real beast 

ARMS RACE - THE BEAST EP 7"
ARMS RACE follow up to their ?New Wave Of British Hardcore? LP with four new tracks, which see the band solidify their place as one of the strongest pillars of UK hardcore. Touring Europe and Japan since the release of the LP, these 4 new tracks are yet more proof of why the band leaves a trail of fans whenever they play. ?The Beast? displays a ferocious hardcore attack with both boots firmly planted in hardcore and punk territories while looking forward to new soundscapes on which they evolve, such as the track 'Distort Britannia' that showcases a slowed down, atmospheric stomper. Part classic US hardcore, part Bristol and Stoke On Trent punk, these new tracks are a perfect continuation of what the band has created during these past 5 years.

USA pressing on Painkiller is limited to 500 copies (100 white/400 black).

Order at https://painkillerrecords.limitedrun.com
Listen at https://painkillerrecords.bandcamp.com

The Beast is also available in the UK/EU from http://www.lavidaesunmus.com/shop

Also catch Arms Race in the USA for a few shows around the Damaged City fest!

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Upcoming Painkiller releases:
Pure Pressure - Relampago de Furia 7" (new Canadian band with members of SHIT and Violent Future)
Deadlock 7" (USA and UK hardcore luminaries join forces for a raging tribute to Dischord 1-6)
Waste Management - Tried and True 12"

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / NEW RADIO RAHEEM RELEASES: Sorex LP + Smart Dads LP

« on: March 21, 2017, 09:22:53 AM »

RRHQ went into a little bit of a deep sleep in 2016, but we are back with the first two of many new releases slated for 2017...

http://www.radioraheemrecords.com [www.radioraheemrecords.com] to order

SOREX - Portrait of a Prisoner LP

Hailing from Redondo Beach, California, Sorex released just a single 7" EP -- three tracks of no-fi, snotty-yet-abrasive beach hardcore -- in a 200-copy micro pressing in 1985, and played a scant dozen or so shows up and down the California coast before fading into hardcore record collector obscurity.

Radio Raheem's crack team of hardcore archaeologists have since managed to rescue Sorex's elusive EP from the collector ghetto and tack on 17 additional tracks, culled from the band's 1984 demo tape and sessions for a never-released 1985 LP, all accompanied by a 16-page, full-color booklet full of rare photos, flyers and ephemera. Limited to 500 copies.

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SMART DADS - Bummer Summer LP

In our humble opinion, San Antonio, Texas' the Smart Dads are the embodiment of lo-fi cassette punk at its finest. This LP contains the only recorded output by this short-lived group of military school misfits, who self-released a 7-track cassette in 1982 with an obnoxious 7'-sized insert, inconveniently housed in an oversized zip-lock bag with a badge clipped to the front. The title track -- or any of the other 6 tracks, for that matter -- would have found the perfect home on Bloodstains Across Texas or any of the Killed By Death volumes, had it made it to vinyl during the band?s original tenure. This record is a testament to what we at Radio Raheem HQ love -- 100% junk, full-on punk, completely sincere, and scarcely heard.

One time pressing of 300 copies complete with 12-page, full-color booklet and silk screened vinyl B-side. Mail order copies include reproductions of the original 1.25" button designs (printed by the Termbo bossman, no less).

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Both LP's will be available in the next few days from Sorry State, Grave Mistake, Velted Regnub, Soap and Spikes, Revolver, Revelation, Ebullition, Deathwish and a few others. Boston/Providence people can grab 'em at Armageddon.

On deck we have releases by The Worst (NJ), Acid Attack (UK), Sarcasm (Brooklyn), Insanity (SF), Hellbent (NYC), Against (SoCal), and the NYHC legends The Psychos -- not to mention our first foray into publishing with the long awaited Matinee photo book by Drew Carolan, and Tri-X Noise, a collection of photos by Texas legend Bill Daniel. Both of those should be up for sale soon with exclusive mail order-only special editions. More details on both soon!

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Used Records For Sale/Auctions/Wantlists / Re: CollectorScum presents Buy-It-Nows of note

« on: December 14, 2016, 05:37:28 PM »

Someone please buy this I'm tired of seeing it on ebay every week.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCREAMING-URGE-s-t-RARE-1981-PRIVATE-DIY-OHIO-HARD-CORE-PUNK-KBD-MINTY-DISC-/302139210640

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / NEW PAINKILLERS: NYC Head Hunters 7", Breakdown '87 Demo LP

« on: October 13, 2016, 08:28:13 AM »

New store address: http://painkillerrecords.limitedrun.com/
Give 'em a spin: http://painkillerrecords.bandcamp.com/

NYC HEAD HUNTERS - The Rage Of The City 7"
"New Breed" style NYHC has now been entrenched as a stylistic mainstay for hardcore bands longer than the original Lower Eat Side heyday actually lasted, and it will probably remain that way as long as hardcore continues to be a means of expression for young people. But while plenty of bands continue to dip into that plentiful well, few do it as well as NYC Head Hunters, who have an uncanny knack for knowing the right times to dress things up and when to dumb them down. Comprised of personnel from the Rival Mob, Step Forward, and plenty more, and backed by the expected, period-appropriate production, NYHH debut 7" manages to tap the vein of raw late 80s NYHC without sounding rote or tired 30 years after the fact. Not retro, just timeless.

First 200 on green vinyl for mail order

BREAKDOWN - The '87 Demo LP
Painkiller and 540 Records have teamed up once again to bring you the other half of the legendary ?Breakdown; Both Demos? series: the legendary ?87 Demo. Breakdown?s original 1987 lineup was only together for a few short months, but in that time they produced one of the most legendary and influential recordings in the history of New York Hardcore. Paving the way for every hard and heavy band to follow, Breakdown?s take on hardcore was balanced with the perfect mix of hip hop?s bounce, the power and dynamics of heavy metal, and an unmistakable New York accent laced across a tough, streetwise sound that could only have come out of 1980?s New York City.

This LP contains the full 9-song ?87 Demo, released here for the first time on vinyl in its entirety, backed with a crushing live set recorded on WNYU radio?s Crucial Chaos during the summer of 1987. Both recordings have been faithfully restored from original sources and sound better than ever. Includes a full color 12?x24? poster insert with extensive notes and anecdotes from members of the NYHC scene.

Split release with 540 Records. Each label has 200 color copies for mailorder.

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In other news:
Still have some color vinyl copies of the Arms Race and Wound Man LP's from the last update. Added some distro stuff from Katorga Works, Iron Lung, etc.

Up next:
True Vision 7"
Udusic new 7"
Aggression Pact new 7"
Fit For Abuse - Lost Tracks 7" (split w/ Warthog Speak)

PKR OUT

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Music Shit / Re: Tacher Records (New Jersey)

« on: November 23, 2015, 10:05:56 PM »

You NJ freakos find any more stuff on this label? I picked up a 7" called Underground that's pretty decent punk, and google searches turned up a couple more here http://rateyourmusic.com/label/tacher_records and it looks like TA DiMura has an LP on the label as well.

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / NEW RELEASES: NO TAG "Oi Oi Oi" reissue + VENOM (Wales) LP

« on: November 19, 2015, 09:57:29 AM »

Sup, long time no update. Couple new ones for the skins and an old one back in stock (also for the skins).

http://www.radioraheemrecords.com to order





RADIO-012/013: THE VENOM - 'Arringtons, Crombies, Anarchy Bondage LP + 7"
Formed in Swansea, Wales in 1979 from the ashes of local punk band The Noise, Venom are an unheralded UK classic. Initially taking influence from the first wave of '77 British punk like the Sex Pistols and Clash, it wasn't until after an enforced hiatus resulting from a spot of "football violence" that the band really came into it's own. Lumped in with the expanding Oi! scene, they recorded three self-funded sessions ? which produced the songs on this record ? but their only proper releases were contributions to two compilations: one track on the now impossible to find Swansea punk sampler "Sex, Violence, & The Eternal Truth" 7", and one on Secret Records' "Back On The Streets" 7", the latter a result of Garry Bushell, the "Godfather of Oi", being a fan. They never quite formed a following outside of their hometown, which is a shame, as the songs they left behind are as chaotic, catchy, and well-written as anything to come out of the the early 80's UK punk scene. As with most UK bands in the early 80's, violence became commonplace at their gigs causing the band to call it quits in the summer of 1982. Fortunately, with our friends at Punkhouse Records, we present the complete Venom output, packaged in true Radio Raheem style -- with a custom gatefold LP jacket including a tipped-in booklet choked full of photos, flyers, and the usual bits and bobs.

Also includes a bonus 7" containing "No. 1 Enemy", the only known recording of the pre-Venom band The Noise, backed with "Later On", a rare Venom track predating the LP material. Comes housed in a full-color, UK-style pocket sleeve.


RADIO-015: NO TAG  - Oi Oi Oi 12"
Finally seeing the light of day again for the first time in 33 years, No Tag's "Oi Oi Oi" 12" gets it's first official reissue. The band hailed from Auckland, New Zealand, and consisted of guitarist Andrew Boak, singer Paul Van Wetering, drummer Carl Van Wetering, and bassist Mark Sullivan. Originally released in 1982 on the legendary Propeller Records which was ground zero of the Kiwi punk scene, "Oi Oi Oi" reached #15 on the New Zealand singles chart when it was released. No small feat, for punk in New Zealand hadn't quite reached the higher echelons of mainstream acceptance of that in the UK and US. They followed this release with a live album entitled "Can We Get Away With It?" and supported the Dead Kennedys during their New Zealand tour. Sadly as is the case with many bands of this era, their live shows often attracted a violent element, leading to the band calling it quits in 1986. Radio Raheem is proud to re-release this one back into the wild, taken from the original reels and complete with printed lyrics which were missing from the original.


Also the AGNOSTIC FRONT LP is back in stock along with small re-ups of the first shirt reprint.


IN THE WORKS:
Bill Daniel "TRI-X-NOISE" photo book (early Texas punk and skateboarding + other underground stuff)
Drew Carolan "Matinee" photo book (early NYHC)
SOREX LP (7" tracks + unreleased LP)
SMART DADS "Bummer Summer" LP (demo-only early Texas punk)
THE GIRLS 2xLP (definitive collection of material by Boston's synth punk luminaries)
+ a bunch of NYHC treats for 2016 (Mental Abuse LP is on temporary hiatus though)

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Used Records For Sale/Auctions/Wantlists / Re: Sleeves/vinyl needed

« on: July 25, 2015, 09:44:24 AM »

Need sleeves for:
Die Kreuzen - Cows and Beers 7"
Beastie Boys - Pollywog Stew 7"
Stimulators - Loud Fast Rules 7"

Have empty sleeves for:
Controllers - Neutron Bomb 7"
Pagans - Dead End America 7"
And a ton of others

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Small PKR update: CONVICT demo tape + some Danish distro stuffs

« on: June 25, 2015, 09:13:04 AM »

NEW ON PAINKILLER:

CONVICT - Barred Life cassette



6-song cassette debut of this northwestern HC band that has members of Bone Sickness in tow. There's almost an early 80s Swedish element to the guitar playing but shoved through the classic USHC blender, and then pumped full of the kind of performance enhancing drugs that get you banned from professional competition. Cover art by Mirko Forseen.

Hear the whole thing here: http://convictwa.bandcamp.com [convictwa.bandcamp.com] ?
Buy the tape here: http://painkillerrecords.bigcartel.com [painkillerrecords.bigcartel.com] ?

Probably of more interest to the Termbo crowd:
Also added a bunch of Hjernespind stuff to the distro that we got a nice price on, so they're way cheaper than buying from overseas -- APA discography LPs and the new Sunbather and Green Mansions records which are Peter from APA's new(er) bands.

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Music Shit / Re: Crazy recent eBays

« on: January 11, 2015, 09:46:00 PM »

Did anyone catch this one when it sold? http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLASTIC-METALS-my-song-Obscure-EL-SALVADOR-KBD-PUNK-1980-ultra-rare-45-SYNTH-/131291405394

This would be INSANE if it was actually from when/where he claims.

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Music Shit / Re: Recent Acquisitions

« on: January 08, 2015, 10:11:43 PM »

Not yet. I contacted a guy who does tape transfer/preservation. There's a process where the tape gets baked and hydrated to stop it from deteriorating. Unfortunately he said he wouldn't do it because he doesn't wasn't to get sued for pirating. He was kind of a dick actually.

The cramps are undoubtedly my favourite fucking band and I'm still in awe this is in my possession. The things that had to fall in place for this to end up in my hands..crazy. And what are the chances a rabid fan would be the one to come across it?

I came into four reels of something potentially insane a couple years back, and think we must have spoken to the same cretin (you're Toronto-area, right?). Looking into my options, but anyone affordable around here would know what it was immediately, and I want it digitised and confidential before I approach the band. And it's way too heavy to mess around with amateurs, unfortunately.

I have an extremely professional tape guy in NYC that does top notch baking/transfers if you want his info.

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / NEW RADIO RAHEEM RELEASES: Charred Remains 2xLP, Porno Cassettes 7", Androids 7"

« on: November 18, 2014, 01:50:03 PM »

http://www.radioraheemrecords.com [www.radioraheemrecords.com] ?

CHARRED REMAINS - Compilation 2xLP
Version Sound's legendary cassette-only compilation gets the RRR vinyl treatment! Features exclusive tracks by Void, Die Kreuzen, Husker Du, Articles Of Faith, Sin 34, Double O, Personality Crisis and many others. Newly mastered from the original 1/4" reels for superior sound quality. Includes a full 24-page repro of the original fanzine insert

PORNO CASSETTES - Your Face, A Fucking Disgrace b/w Dead End Yobs 7"
One of the UK's most mysterious 7" releases finally sees the full light of day in this fully authorized reissue. Originally released in 1983 in a scant pressing of just 100 copies (many of which were discarded), this is classic sing-along UK punk/oi at its finest. Limited edition of 500 in a Delga Press-style picture sleeve.

THE ANDROIDS - Lipstick Hereos '78 7"
Four tracks of killer Belfast, Norther Ireland punk that remained shelved on a tape for 35+ years, finally being rescued by Spit Records for their recent Shellshock Rockers CD compilation. RRR gives these tracks the vinyl treatment in a limited edition of 500.



Upcoming:
Agnostic Front, Venom (Wales) and Mental Abuse LPs are at the plant now. Expect AF by the end of the year and the others to follow (and more after that!)

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: NEW PKR SHIT: Wetbrain LP, Boston Strangler LP, Cider 1st 7" reissue +++

« on: October 25, 2014, 08:30:15 AM »

Does that Deathwish 12" really just come in a dj sleeve?

Yes. The music is so good that it doesn't really matter.

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / NEW PKR SHIT: Wetbrain LP, Boston Strangler LP, Cider 1st 7" reissue +++

« on: October 22, 2014, 08:27:26 AM »

NEW STUFF UP FOR SALE

Order at http://painkillerrecords.bigcartel.com/ (please note our old store is out of commission so we?re temporarily moved over to bigcartel)



PKR-052: WETBRAIN - s/t LP
With a rap sheet of prior bands as long as a phone book - Cleveland's WETBRAIN arrives with their much belated debut lp. Musically this is tuneful speed-core to the absolute max, with call-backs to everything from The Adolescents, to (early) Huskers, to Artificial Peace, to the first Indigesti lp, all fronted by the inimitable Larry Darvocet. This is surely the party record of the year.
First 150 copies on pink vinyl

Also available:
DEATHWISH - Tailgate 12? - Boston Hardcore?s most mythical recording session finally available in its entirety. This shit RIIIPS!!
BOSTON STRANGLER - Fire LP - medium regular to go
CIDER - Out To Get Me 7? 20th anniversary pressing - Legit reissue of this crown jewel of 90?s American rock music. Limited to 300 copies.
DEPTHS OF REALITY demo tape - new Mass band doing the moshy NYHC thing with exceptional success

UP NEXT:
PKR-056: CONSTANT FEAR LP (ex-Knife Fight/Dry Rot members, at the plant now)
PKR-057: ARMS RACE 7? (new ripping HC from the UK featuring members of Stab, Violent Reaction, etc)
PKR-058: AGGRESSION PACT 7? (new ripping hardcore from the USA featuring members of Wasted Time, Green Beret, Waste Management, etc)

LATER ON:
NO TOLERANCE 12?
UDUSIC 7?
OUTPATIENTS LP (finally back on track)

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Music Shit / Re: Forced Exposure mag and post-FE mags

« on: September 10, 2014, 07:03:10 PM »

For anyone who's interested and didn't see this on the other thread new copies of FE are still available. Forced Exposure (forcedexposure.com) are still selling original copies of FE from Issue 7/8 through to 13, and also 17 and the last issue - #18. No 14, 15 or 16. 7/8 - 11 are $15 a shot. 12 - 18 are $6 each.

This came up before but I don't think was ever answered: has anyone ever successfully ordered these?  My impression was they've been out of stock for years.

I was at FE today and can verify that they do have all of these on hand, if anyone is still looking.

Website currenly shows only 4 issues: 7/8, 12, 13 (my favorite: Chain Gang and Vertical Slit) and 17.

Bummer. They definitely had them all, but only small quantities, so maybe their inventory system shuts them off when they get below a certain level.