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Kyuss
Stoner / Rock / Metal
Palm Desert, CA, USA

For Fans Of: Melvins, Tool, Queens Of The Stone Age

What is there to even say about Kyuss and the impact that they have made on not only the stoner rock scene, but the punk rock scene in general. I’ve been revisiting ‘Welcome To Sky Valley’ over and over again and I just can not get enough of this album. ‘Welcome To Sky Valley’ is pleasing to both those that have come a long way in the genre or are just getting themselves familiar. The guitar tones are just heavy enough, but not Electric Wizard ringing in my ears until I go deaf and numb. The music is melodic, experimental, and well thought out unlike some other bands of the genre.

If you haven’t already dug yourself a Kyuss hole I recommend you start with ‘Welcome To Sky Valley’. The perfect soundtrack for a long drive in the rain. Turn it way up and enjoy.

Kyuss
Song: Demon Cleaner
Album: Welcome To Sky Valley (1994)

Kyuss
Song: Asteroid
Album: Welcome To Sky Valley (1994)

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The Anniversary
Emo / Rock / Pop
Lawrence, KS, USA

For Fans Of: Hey Mercedes, The Get Up Kids, Jimmy Eat World

I was raised in a very musical household. My fondest memories begin with the constant sound of Steinway keys being hammered in my living room. It’s weird realizing that “Designing a Nervous Breakdown” came out when I was 10 years old, but my opinions about music started when I was very young. Listening to this record always reminds me of my brother coming home from The Virgin Megastore, where he worked at the time, with stacks of crappy promotional cds. I don’t exactly remember where my love for The Anniversary begins or how it came about, but to this day I still hold a spot for this record very close to my heart.

The record holds a very nice blend of pop rock with emo tendencies. The opening song briefly gives you the feeling that you are listening to Cap’n Jazz. The Anniversary will make you feel so great regardless of what’s going on in the world. DANB is in itself a pop record, but it is imperfect and not polished to the T like some radio rock anthems can be. It gives off the perfect vibe and to me that is why I can always appreciate this record unconditionally almost like a person. Do it.

The Anniversary
Song: Without Panasos Designing a Nervous Breakdown (2000)

The Anniversary
Song: Perfectly
Album:Designing a Nervouse Breakdown (2000)

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Rumspringer
Punk/Pop-Punk
Tempe, AZ USA

For Fans Of: The Ergs!, Dear Landlord, Teenage Cool Kids

These dudes are still tearin’ it up down here in AZ. I was able to get some decent footage of Rumspringer from the show they played with Cagematch on 02/05/10. Yet another fun Rumspringer show! You can purchase Rumspringer records from either Traffic Street Records or ¡Muy Auténtico Records.

Upcoming Rumspringer Shows Posted On Their Myspace!

Violent Ruler
Thrash / Metal / Hardcore
Reno, NV, USA

For Fans Of: Pantera, Black Breath

Lately I can’t get enough of this band! I think it’s about time for Violent Ruler to get some real recognition. I know that a lot of people (myself included) sometimes get turned off by bands such as Necrophagist and Viraemia for being so nerdy tech metal and maybe just generally a bit goofy, but Violent Ruler brings all of the insane thrash riffage without any hesitation to steadily break it down and jam. The music is dirty, thrashy enough, and still pleasing to the ears with harmonic ease – perfect.

Swelling the Morgue is 6 songs clocking in right under 20 minutes. These Reno kids are getting read to tour the west coast in March so check out their myspace and make sure to catch them out your way.

Violent Ruler
Song: War Demon
Album: Swelling The Morgue (2009)

Violent Ruler
Song: What Is
Album: Swelling The Morgue (2009)

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Magnum Force
Hardcore/Grindcore/Thrash
Tempe, AZ USA

Photo by Manny Mares

For Fans Of: Magrudergrind, Hatred Surge, Insect Warfare

After checking out Magnum Force for the first time a couple weeks ago at the Cagematch show, I was so impressed that I couldn’t wait to get some footage. So when I found out they were playing a show at The Palo Verde Bar with Drone Throne, I just had to check it out.

You’ll have to excuse the shakes, as I couldn’t help from bangin’ my head! Blast the speakers!

Upcoming Magnum Force Shows Posted On Their Myspace!

Marked Men
Punk/Pop-Punk
Denton, TX USA

For Fans Of: High Tension Wires, Clorox Girls, The Vicious

I realize there are plenty of great bands playing Chaos In Tejas in 2010, and I’m excited to check them all out, but I’m especially looking forward to seeing Marked Men. This is supposedly one of only two shows they’re playing in 2010, so make sure you don’t miss this shit!

To satisfy your Marked Men cravings right now however, check out the rad video below! The song is from their album “On The Outside”. You can buy it here or download the mp3’s from our growing directory of download links found in the Free Download Lounge! Not a member yet? Join for FREE here!

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Addisons
Punk/Hardcore/Thrash
Tempe, AZ USA

For Fans Of: Pg. 99, Majority Rule, Unsane

This is footage from a new band called Addisons. The band consists of ex-members of Vanguard Party and My Mind. This is the first song of their first show. Enjoy.

Upcoming Addison Shows Posted On Blatant Localism!

Cagematch
Punk/Hardcore/Thrash
Tempe, AZ USA

For Fans Of: Coliseum, Lords, Trap Them

We’re starting to dabble with video again so this is just a taster of what’s to come. We’ve figured how to get a better live audio recording with the least amount effort (because we’re lazy) so let us know what you think.

Without wasting your time further, check out Cagematch from Tempe, AZ! Here are some pics from the show as well!

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Ed Gein
Grind / Metal / Hardcore
Syracuse, NY, USA

For Fans Of: Gaza, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Exosus

How many Donnie Darko samples can we fit on a 26 minute record? Listening to Ed Gein always brings back to my junior year in high school. I have a very vivid memory of my shaggy black hair sitting above my eyes while listening to ‘Its a shame…’ during my 5th period American History class. I would hide my cd player in my hoodie pocket and have the little ear bud headphones come up underneath the zip up during lectures. Who gives a shit about Indian Schools when I can listen to one of the best 3 piece bands that has ever existed.

The ‘It’s A Shame’ LP came out on Hex Records in 2003. One of my favorite records to this day. I still recall the show they played at the now empty Tempe Barn Bar called Minder Binders. It was a weeknight right during Christmas break. They played outdoors on an enormous stage. The drummer asked for crowd participation and encouraged us to get on stage with them, I got up there and lit up a cigarette. He then looked me straight in the eyes and announced the song title being “The Marlboro Man Is A Douche Bag”. Check out their website here.

Ed Gein
Song: The Marlboro Man Is A Douche Bag
Album: It’s A Shame That A Family Can Be Torn Apart By Something As Simple As A Pack Of Wild Dogs (2003)

Ed Gein
Song: Beating A Dead Horse
Album: It’s A Shame That A Family Can Be Torn Apart By Something As Simple As A Pack Of Wild Dogs (2003)

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Terror Visions
Punk / Electro
Memphis, TN, USA

For Fans Of: Digital Leather, Lost Sounds, Jay Reatard

What kind of music do people make when they’re on drugs? Now that Jay Reatard has been dead for a few weeks we can go ahead and jock his music a bit more. ‘World of Shit’ came out in 2007 after the break up of Lost Sounds. Terror Visions is somewhat of a stripped down and drugged out version of the last few tracks that Lost Sounds recorded. That is a very very good thing. It’s almost as if Jay Reatard decided to do a garage rock karaoke jam out to The Cure’s “Japanese Whispers”. ‘Medicating Dreams’ is definitely the best track on this record so check it out!

The LP came out on FDH Records and you can order it there. If you google hard enough I bet you’ll be able to find it as well.

Terror Visions
Song: Medicating Dreams
Album: World Of Shit (2007)

Terror Visions
Song: You Look So Pretty In Red
Album: World Of Shit (2007)

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