To offer an alternative to their annual January label anniversaries, A389 Recordings has confirmed the Summer Extinction Event to be held on Aug. 16, Ottbar in Baltimore will host an all ages label showcase with Noisem, Full of Hell, Impalers, Ringworm, Power Trip, and Municipal Waste.
The A389 Summer Extinction
8/16/2013 The Ottobar - Baltimore, MD
w/ Impalers, Noisem, Full Of Hell, Power Trip, Municipal Waste, Ringworm
Professional party metal/thrash crossover ragers Municipal Waste are back with their seventh studio album and what a triumphant return it is too! Their last album Slime And Punishment released back in 2017 (which seems like a really long time ago) was fun but for some reason I was not that into it as I have been with their other stuff. Their 2019 … Read more
For all of the hype and bluster that was the so called "thrash revival" a few years later few bands can make a viable claim that they remain, let alone stick out (save for Municipal Waste). Even the standard bearers (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer) have clearly lost the energy the once had (Slayer) or lost the plot entirely (Metallica and Megadeth). … Read more
Of all the sub-genres which seem to stay persistently strong over time, alongside youth crew, crossover thrash is one with some classic releases; Best Wishes (emphatically not Alpha Omega), Handle With Care, Born To Expire. These albums manage to successfully capture the complexity and experimentation of metal with the rawness and spirit of hardcore, forgoing the pomposity of the first and the inwardness of the … Read more
Sebastian (Noisem) SPB: From when you were starting out to now, what parts of your setup have really helped voice your sound over the years? Sebastian: I'd have to say the most important piece of gear to the Noisem sound has been my white Fender Stratocaster. In terms of playability … Read more
Every year we pause in our relentless quest to document the best music coming out of the punk, hardcore and indie scene and ask those on the other side to tell us what they've enjoyed: first the bands and artists, and secondly, the record labels. In this year's instalment we … Read more
Adam Dyson (Withdrawal) SPB: How do you choose your album art? Dyson: I've always felt that the artwork and presentation of a record is just as crucial as the music contained on it. It's important because it immediately sets a mood, and the recorded music itself fulfils the pre-conceived feelings … Read more
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