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UPDATE 31.08.2014
MANLIFTINGBANNER/DEADSTOOLPIGEON "Cover EP" 7" out now!
Pressing info:
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
165 copies, "Capitalist Pig Attacked By Rats" version, red vinyl, different cover (6,00 EUR + shipping)
370 copies, "The Kids Will Have Their Fuel" version, black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
FIGHT THEM ALL "No more orders" 7"EP out now!
3 copies, not for sale
120 copies, white vinyl, different cover (sold out)
400 copies, black vinyl (4,50 EUR + shipping)
THUGxLIFE "Jungle law" 7"EP - 2nd press available:
510 copies, black vinyl (4,00 EUR + shipping)
UPDATE 20.08.
Hi!
August 2014 - another busy summer in Refuse HQ!
What's new? Pre-order on FIGHT THEM ALL 7 " is still on. Release should be out in a few days. Meanwhile, we start with a pre-orders of four new seven inches: MANLIFTINGBANNER / DEADSTOOLPIGEON 7" EYE FOR AN EYE 7 "VICIOUS REALITY 7" and SCHWACH 7.
Next shows are planned with CATHARSIS / I KNOW, SYSTEMATIC DEATH / CITIZENS PATROL and the festival "Animal Friendly" (Warsaw). THUGxLIFE / FIGHT THEM ALL tour starts soon too. Other planned tours are "Animal Friendly Tour" and PRAISE (US).
More details below
REFUSE 105 SCHWACH "Schwach" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
After playing a lot of shows, one tour and one demotape we finally present you the first e.p. of this four- piece Hardcore outfit from Berlin. Although the bandname is „Schwach“, which is the german word for „weak“ you'll get seven songs of strong and powerful old school Hardcore combined with melodic and even some mosh elements. The songs have a very fast and tight drumline with powerful guitars and very angry vocals, which are screaming the lyrics in german, so this sounds like missing link between Gorilla Biscuits, Highscore and classic Deutschpunk bands from the 80s. The lyrics deal with political and personal stuff, like the racist immigration acts in Germany, police brutality or how you have to live your life in this achievement-oriented society. The cover- artwork shows you a nice drawing of animals in a squatted house, which is a sequel of their demo- cover where these animals are destroying famous monuments in Berlin. So if you are into youth crew styled HC, combined with pissed off punkrock, you'll like SCHWACH!
This 7" is a co-release between Refuse Records and Raccoone Records (Germany).
http://schwach.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/schwachhc
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
100 copies on pink vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
200 copies on black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Release: September 2014
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 106 EYE FOR AN EYE "Głos" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
EYE FOR AN EYE is one of the main driving forces of the current HC / Punk scene in Poland. Their shows, records and activities in the local scene (like "Nationalism No Thanks" festival) are always impressing. This is one of those bands that in times of stylistic divisions are able to gain punx, skins and HC kids of all gender. It's also one of those bands that in times where message becomes much less important is able to talk about the real issues and do it in a skillful and effective manner. Huge merit of expression and charisma of singer Ania and solid work of the rest of the band. Eye For An Eye could be a perfect band for everyone starting their adventure with punk rock, as well as for veterans recalling the commitment of the old bands from the 80s or 90s. In some mysterious way this band is able to combine the joy and enthusiasm usually attributed to newcomers with experience over 15 years of playing in a band.
Following 4 full length LP's, this is their first 7" vinyl record. It's coming out as a co-release of Refuse Records with Black Wednesday Records (Poland) and Campary Records (Germany). CD version will be out on No Pasaran Records (Poland).
http://eyeforaneye1.bandcamp.com/
http://efae.and.pl/
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
100 copies on yellow vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
400 copies on white vinyl (4,50 EUR + shipping)
Release: september 2014
Release-show: 20.09. Poland, Bielsko-Biała, II urodziny Black Wednesday Records.
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
6.09. Niemcy, Dusserdolf @ AK47
20.09. Bielsko-Biała, Urodziny Black Wednesday Records @ Stolarnia
30.09. Złotów, One Way Fest vol. 2 w/ 1125, Tester Gier, Ansa
11.10. Lublin, XX-lecie Przeciw
REFUSE 107 MANLIFTINGBANNER/DEADSTOOLPIGEON "Cover EP" split 7"EP PRE-ORDER
MANLIFTINGBANNER is one of the most legendary European straight edge / hardcore band. Their name appeared in 1990, and comprised members of L?RM, SEEIN' RED and PROFOUND. MLB came up in the times of the New World Order, the so-called triumph of global capitalism and the outbreak of neo-fascist violence in Europe. From the beginning, they linked radical politics to the straight edge and were among those who were defining the HC scene of the first half of the 90s in Europe. MLB split up in 1994. Olav and Paul continued with Seein' Red (and occasionally later in reformed L?RM), Big founded MAINSTRIKE (and then BIRDS OF A FEATHER) and Michiel and Bart founded DEADSTOOLPIGEON (DSP). This outfit, started with members of NRA and HUMAN ALERT, were active in 1995-1997 and released three CDs (mostly on Crucial Response Records).
In the meantime MLB played a few occasional reunion shows, to return for good in 2012, with regular shows and a set of new and old songs on "The Revolution Continues" double LP on Crucial Response. Big was replaced by new guitar player Johannes Adahl (SOBERESPONSE) and later Thomas Olivier (HUMAN ALERT/DEADSTOOLPIGEON).
This new split 7" between MANLIFTINGBANNER and DEADSTOOLPIGEON for Refuse Records includes covers of bands that were an inspiration to both bands. The MLB side contains two tracks recorded during the sessions for their upcoming "Red Fury" LP on Crucial Response. MLB play their 2014 version of Race Against Time by GBH, and Nothing Done by SSD. Plus: punk legend Big John Duncan (The Exploited) joined MLB to add some awesome riffs to the GBH classic. The other side includes never before released recordings of DSP doing Commitment by Alone In A Crowd, and True Blue by Underdog, recorded in 1996. Actually, this is the first time DSP appear on vinyl.
This limited edition EP comes as a one-time pressing of 535 copies, in black and red vinyl with two different covers, so make sure you order fast!
https://www.facebook.com/manliftingbanner
http://www.last.fm/music/Deadstoolpigeon
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
150 copies, "Capitalist Pig Attacked By Rats" version, red vinyl, different cover (6,00 EUR + shipping)
350 copies, "The Kids Will Have Their Fuel" version, black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Release MLB/DSP EP on Refuse: 25.08.2014
Release MLB LP on CRR: 13.09.2014
MLB shows: 10.10.2014 Amsterdam / 13.12.2014 Düsseldorf
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 108 VICIOUS REALITY "Eyes to the sun" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
Czestochowa is a sort of holy city for all the catholics in Poland. For this or that reason it may never went through a thriving HC Punk scene, but despite this - thanks to the small but tight group of friends from the Holy City Youth Crew, has become one of the most active place in Poland. Regular shows and functioning of band REGRES are important facts. Two members of Regres (Paweł and Ogór) started ViciousxReality (with Słoń and Damian, who later joined Regres) - 100% vege edge band. "Eyes to the Sun" is their debut on vinyl, include nine tracks. They admit to having been influenced by bands like Our ??Turn, Tear It Up, Mental and Insted - but whether in their recordings heard these inspirations are being heard is the question to leave to potential listeners. They can make you sure there are a whole lot of fun, posi vibes and fast old style HC on this songs.
VxR 7" is a co-release between Refuse Records and Black Wednesday Records.
http://viciousxreality.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/viciousxreality
Pressing:
3 test presses (not for sale)
100 copies on red vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
200 copies on black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Release: september 2014
Release-show: 20.09. Poland, Bielsko-Biała, II urodziny Black Wednesday Records.
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 104 FIGHT THEM ALL "No more orders" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
The late 80's and early 90's HC scene in Poznań was one of the strongest and most active in Poland with bands like H.C.P., Apatia and Cymeon X. For a couple of years now, it seems like Poznań is back on track with a new crop of bands and consistently well-attended shows. FIGHT THEM ALL is another example of this. Sharing some members with ThugxLife, this band is influenced by early 80s USHC and the wave of Y2K bands influenced by this period. Straight up, no gimmicks hardcore with a punk edge and no metal. After listening to these 8 songs, the only thing you'll need is a skateboard under your feet and an old walkman on your head - school, job and the sad faces on TV won't matter anymore. This music holds a big middle finger to the authorities and moral crusaders. Fight Them All 7" is a co-release between Refuse Records, Extinction Records, DIY Koło Records and Sing Your Life Records. Limited to 540 copies.
http://fightthemall.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fight-Them-All/316400931805161
Pressing info:
3 copies, not for sale
120 copies, white vinyl, different cover (5,00 EUR + shipping)
420 copies, black vinyl (4,50 EUR + shipping)
Release Date: 15.08. 2014
Shipping: end of August 2014
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net
Other news:
New GOVERNMENT FLU "Still no justice" 7" is out now on Anger Battery Records (UK). GF will do summer tour around Poland, Germany and Sweden in August. Check below for more details.
HELLO BASTARDS european tour in September. Details below.
New song of THUGxLIFE appeared on"SxE sells" - european sXe comp. LP on Cobra Records from Germany.
STAY HUNGRY is going to quit soon. Their final show is on Swedish Edge Day in Norrkoping in October. Before that they'll play at Berlin Edge Day in September.
COKE BUST is planning split 7" w/ DESPISE YOU.
CATHARSIS are coming back to Europe and they'll do only 4 shows - Norway, Sweden, Finland and Germany (Berlin).
REGRES recorded songs on split 7" w/ CYMEON X for Refuse Records.
CYMEON X is doing recordings on"Animal friendly" 12" and split 7" w/ REGRES.
CYMEON X, STAY HUNGRY, THUGxLIFE, VOWELS and FIGHT THEM ALL and some more bands are gonna play at the Berlin Edge Days (26-27.09.). Check details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1577366275823652/
9.03.2014
Hello,
100th release on Refuse Records is coming out soon. It's gonna be GOVERNMENT FLU new 12", but we're also starting pre-orders for five other releases as well - APPRAISE 12", HELLO BASTARDS LP, VOWELS 7", MIND TRAP 7" and GO! demo ' 89 7".
Pre-orders ofMISLED YOUTH 7" still on.
In a last weeks ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW LP, TZN XENNA LP and WATCHING ME FALL 7" were out.
COKE BUST 12" 3rd pressing and GOVERNMENT FLU/POISON PLANET 7" 2nd press are ready.
Check out below for more details incl. Noc Walpurgii Fest, KEEP IT CLEAR/CAUGHT IN A CROWD European tour and more.
Robxxx
REFUSE 098 APPRAISE "Deeper than that" 12" PRE-ORDER
Following debut 7" here's the 12" of this band from Barcelona, Spain. The new release is definitely step forward and perfect example that Southern European HC scene works pretty well. "Deeper that that" 12" bringing to the table 11 songs (incl. DC's YOUTH BRIGADE cover) of tight and energetic combination of early 80's HC and late 80's youth-crew hardcore. It should be pleasant listening to anyone into bands like INSTED, LIFE'S HALT or MINOR THREAT. Lyrically, it's full on reflections on human behaviour and social awareness.
This is a co-release between Refuse Records and Can't Keep Us Down Records (Barcelona).
Appraise European Tour in April. They'll also appear on Fluff Fest this summer.
http://appraise.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/appraisebcn
Pressing info:
100 copies, clear vinyl (10,00 EUR + shipping)
400 copies, black vinyl (10,00 EUR + shipping)
Release show: 17.05. Barcelona w/ Minority Of One
Shipping: May 2014
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 099 HELLO BASTARDS "Hello Bastards" LP PRE-ORDER
The first full length LP from this Veganarchist Straight Edge UK band. In their own words - We are a collective from around the world who have been living in London for many years. This band was started to give voice to our views and beliefs, and to encourage punk music to become a political threat again. This LP is definitely an expression of this; with 20 fast and uncompromising songs, sounding closer to the local UK tradition of crustcore or hardcore-thrash (Ripcord, Doom or Health Hazard) than any other VxSE band. Their lyrics are a commentary and critic of many negative things going on in the world today, touching, thought and actively provoking. This release is coming with a booklet, poster, sticker and gatefold cover and it's a result of a truly international DIY cooperation with 12 labels involved from all over the globe (Europe, Asia, North & South America).
http://hellobastards.bandcamp.com/
http://hellobastards.co.uk/
Pressing info:
15 test presses (not for sale)
500 copies, black vinyl (11,00 EUR + shipping)
Release: May 2014
Shipping: Mau 2014
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 100 GOVERNMENT FLU "Tension" 12" PRE-ORDER
Do you feel tension in the air? This is Refuse Records' hundreth release! Heart is bursting with pride and appreciation for everyone who has helped us to reach this number. This special hundreth release is neither a repress/ re-edition nor any kind of a cult band from over there, but the band that was formed in the same city Refuse Records was founded. From here, right here and right now. This is the release which shows that PLHC is the quality you need to take into account...Over the last few years GOV FLU have been showing their class, gaining respect both on their own backyard and abroad. But this new record is a step even further. New songs are bursting with high octane energy, they have become faster and even more aggressive. Wolfi excells himself on the drums, Ralf spits out even more venom and anger and Marcin and Lipek do their guitar parts at breakneck speed. The sound causes adrenaline rush which can put your life at risk. Recorded and mixed by Mad Greg, mastered by Smok and here we have it - the release which is undoubtedly one of the most killer records that have been put out by the Vistula river in a recent years.
Cassette edition will be out on Flophouse Tapes in the USA.
https://soundcloud.com/government-flu
http://governmentflu.pl/
Aavailable:
100 copies on white vinyl, "Refuse #100" edition, different cover (12,00 EUR + shipping)
200 copies on blue vinyl (10,00 EUR + shipping)
Release-show: DC
Shipping: May 2014
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 101 VOWELS "Chxxnxd (Sxssxxn)" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
Vowels out of Dresden, Germany attacking your ears with their second 7" release. It contains 6 songs (incl. BIG BOYS cover) recorded on the same session as their debut 7" on Vendetta Records. If you dig powerviolence, fastcore or straight edge - or all this things combined - don't sleep on this band. Half of the line-up was active in THE TANGLED LINES but the list of the bands they've been or they are active in is longer than their songs. Mixed and mastered by Will Killingsworth (Vaccine, Failures, Orchid) at Dead Air Studios. Artwork by Paul XRRRX.
Vowels on tour in Europe between 9-17.03. (Dates below)
http://vxwxls.bandcamp.com/
http://vowelspunx.tumblr.com
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
100 copies on clear vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
200 copies on black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Release show: 09.03. Germany, Köln @ AZ Köln w/ Minutes
Shipping: March 2014
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 102 MIND TRAP "Life among liars and thieves" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
When Germans secretly tighten their bonds with Russians again, that can't mean anything good for Europe and the rest of the world. The "Mind Trap" pact was signed in Berlin of 2013, behind the sealed bunker doors on Wilhelmstrasse. Luckily, we managed to sneak in a Polish mole; an inside conspirator, through whom we try to keep things in control. Europe may take another breath.
Officials signing the new world order here, all awarded by Iron X's for their merits: Field Marshal Eggert (divisions Highscore, Monster and Nothing) , General artillery Eggebrecht (divisions of The Tangled Lines, Government Flu, Vitamin X) , General infantry and propaganda minister Stronzik (divisions Highscore, Short Fuse) and the Kremlin representative tovarishch Generalissimus Chkhikvadze (division Rearrange).
Mind Trap is a total vegan straight edge brigade that sound harder than a tiger tank engine, more frigtening than a katyusha and will come over you faster and even more destructive than the blitzkrieg ever could. " Life among liars and thieves" 7 "contains six blasts and it's coming out in a cooperation between Refuse Records and SFR Records underground headquarters.
http://mindtrap1.bandcamp.com/
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
500 copies on black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Shipping: March 2014
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 103 GO! "The Word is Go!" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
Raw as fuck, this 1989 demo shows GO! just as they were starting out – and the 12 songs pack a real punch. If you like this NYHC band, this'll be a bonus for you. If not – hold on. You'll be singing "Just.. Say… GO!" to over 12 minutes of crucial hardcore from back in the day. GO! started shortly after Mike BS left SFA, and shortly before starting the weekly hardXcore matinees at ABC-No-Rio, which are still running 25 years later. Most of the songs are under a minute, but this ep is filled to the max – another 20 seconds and it wouldn't have made it onto a 7"! Refuse has released two other GO! records, and also the No Mistake 7"ep (Mike's later project, which broke up in late 2013).
GO! was not your typical band from New York. From the very beginning they were gay-positive, anti-racist and anti-sexism. They had a message, but were also sarcastic and fun - and there were a lot of singalongs.
This is one-time pressing, limited to 500 copies.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/GO-NYHC/297490183850
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
100 copies on green vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
400 copies on black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Shipping: March 2014
Ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 097 MISLED YOUTH "Misled Youth" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
Hailing from Washington, DC, Misled Youth holds nothing back as they rip through 5 songs in under 6 minutes with nothing but pure, fast Straight-Edge Hardcore. Featuring members of other powerhouse bands such as Coke Bust and Meth Lab, the intensity and urgency displayed on the band's debut 7" is not unlike the member's other projects, but with it's own unique identity. Strong influences from Youth Of Today, Poison Idea, and early 2000's DC Hardcore such as Striking Distance are all apparent in Misled Youth's sound, blending together nicely for a new take on a classic style of Hardcore.
This 7" is a co-release between Refuse Records and Society Bleeds Records (USA).
http://misledyouthdc.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MisledYouthd
Pressing info:
14 test presses, different cover (not for sale)
150 copies, clear vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
600 copies, black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Release: February/March 2014
Shipping: May 2014
Ordering:
refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl www.refusemusic.net
REFUSE 018 ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW "Ten moment" LP OUT NOW!
Vinyl reissue of the 2nd full-length by Złodzieje Rowerów, previously released only on CD and cassette. This band existed from 1993 - 2010 in a small town in Eastern Poland, Zambrow. They were one of the most important bands in the Polish HC / Punk scene. Their emotionally driven and intense HC with intelligent, socially aware lyrics was attractive to a wide spectrum of the crowd. This LP contains 12 songs, incl.
GUERNICAY Y LUNO cover as well as "Punk Rock Song" with guest vocals of Matoł from Apatia. Both bands played many shows together around Poland.
Mastering and re-mastering of the LP by Smok (Studio As One). One-time pressing of 531 copies.
Last copies of the CD and cassette from 2002 are still available.
http://www.zxrx.pl/
Pressing info:
20 copies test press (sold out)
110 copies on green vinyl (10,00 EUR + shipping)
421 copies on black vinyl (10,00 EUR + shipping)
Release: January 2014
Shipping: Early February
Ordering:
refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl www.refusemusic.net
REFUSE 096 WATCHING ME FALL "Little things" 7"EP OUT NOW!
"Little things" is the 2nd release by W.M.F., from Bielsko-Biała in southern Poland (also hometown of EYE FOR AN EYE and the great "Nationalism No Thanks Fest"). It contains 4 songs influenced by European and US 90's Hardcore with well-written intelligent lyrics.
This is a co-release between Refuse Records, Make A Change Records and Black Wednesday Records. It's a one-time pressing limited to 320 copies.
http://watchingmefall.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/watchingmefallhc
Pressing info:
3 test press (not for sale)
10 copies, white vinyl, blank labels, different cover (not for sale)
100 copies, white vinyl, different cover (5,00 EUR + shipping)
210 copies, black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Ordering:
refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl www.refusemusic.net
REFUSE 095 TZN XENNA "Czart PRLu" LP OUT NOW!
"Czart PRLu" is the first full length released in the history of TZN XENNA! The album includes seven new songs, whose lyrics refer to the current political and social situation in Poland. The eponymous "Daemon of the PRL" (PRL or People’s Republic of Poland being the official name of the country in times of the communist regime) aims to refute the illusions which the past regime planted in the society once and for all. Although the system has changed, mechanisms remain the same.
Apart from the brand new songs, this release also contains songs from the years 1981 to 1983 that was never been recorded in a proper studio before. Known only from their live or semi-studio versions. All the songs were recorded in Mamoot Studio by Michał “Pcheła” Piastowicz. Smok and Mario from the Studio As One were responsible for the mix and mastering.
It's a co-release between Refuse Records and Tzn Annex Records.
Promo mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAKPIPnh6eI
https://www.facebook.com/tznxennaoi
Pressing info:
31 copies test press, different cover (not for sale)
110 copies, white vinyl + additional DVD "Live in jarocin 2012" (sold out)
421 copies, red vinyl (11,00 EUR + shipping)
ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
www.refusemusic.net
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 092 COKE BUST "Confined" 12" 3rd press
3rd press of Coke Bust 12" is out - 521 copies on black vinyl (9,00 EUR + shipping)
Next Euro tour starts now 26.02.-16.03. Dates below.
Video report from tour in Brazil: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FIjc5jeunY
REFUSE 089 GOVERNMENT FLU/POISON PLANET "Government poison" 7"EP - 2nd press
GF/PP 7" 2nd press out now - 285 copies on black vinyl (4,00 EUR + shipping)
other news:
New drummer of ANCHOR is Fred. Their next Euro tour in April.
I SHOT CYRUS is doing their "reunion" show on 23.03. in Sao Paulo w/ Vitamin X, La Revancha, Bastardo
VITAMIN X will be on tour in Brazil in March
"Za krótko! Za szybko" comp. LP/CD is out on Pasażer / Kwadraciok Rec. It's contains 112 (!) HC/Punk bands
from Poland, incl. REGRES, THE CORPSE and WATCHING ME FALL.
REFUSE UPDATE : JANUARY 2014
Hey,
Here's the 1st update this year.
TZN XENNA LP is out now!
CD version of REGRES "Nie patrzeć wstecz" is out. 12" is still available.
Now we're starting pre-orders for the next 3 releases: ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW "Ten moment" LP, WATCHING ME FALL 7" and MISLED YOUTH 7".
Next Noc Walpurgii Fest in Berlin: 30.04.
European tours in the works for APPRAISE (April) and KEEP IT CLEAR/CAUGHT IN A CROWD (May/June)
List of upcoming releases / shows / tours as well mailorder update below.
REFUSE 097 MISLED YOUTH "Misled Youth" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
Hailing from Washington, DC, Misled Youth holds nothing back as they rip through 5 songs in under 6 minutes with nothing but pure, fast Straight-Edge Hardcore. Featuring members of other powerhouse bands such as Coke Bust and Meth Lab, the intensity and urgency displayed on the band's debut 7" is not unlike the member's other projects, but with it's own unique identity. Strong influences from Youth Of Today, Poison Idea, and early 2000's DC Hardcore such as Striking Distance are all apparent in Misled Youth's sound, blending together nicely for a new take on a classic style of Hardcore.
This 7" is a co-release between Refuse Records and Society Bleeds Records (USA).
http://misledyouthdc.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MisledYouthdc
Pressing info:
14 test presses, different cover (not for sale)
150 copies, clear vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
600 copies, black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Release: February/March 2014
Shipping: March 2014
REFUSE 018 ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW "Ten moment" LP PRE-ORDER
Vinyl reissue of the 2nd full-length by Złodzieje Rowerów, previously released only on CD and cassette. This band existed from 1993 - 2010 in a small town in Eastern Poland, Zambrow. They were one of the most important bands in the Polish HC / Punk scene. Their emotionally driven and intense HC with intelligent, socially aware lyrics was attractive to a wide spectrum of the crowd. This LP contains 12 songs, incl. GUERNICAY Y LUNO cover as well as "Punk Rock Song" with guest vocals of Matoł from Apatia. Both bands played many shows together around Poland.
Mastering and re-mastering of the LP by Smok (Studio As One). One-time pressing of 500 copies.
Last copies of the CD and cassette from 2002 are still available.
http://www.zxrx.pl/
Pressing info:
20 copies test press (sold out)
100 copies on green vinyl (10,00 EUR + shipping)
400 copies on black vinyl (10,00 EUR + shipping)
Release: January 2014
Shipping: Early February
Ordering:
refuseorder@gmail.com
REFUSE 096 WATCHING ME FALL "Little things" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
"Little things" is the 2nd release by W.M.F., from Bielsko-Biała in southern Poland (also hometown of EYE FOR AN EYE and the great "Nationalism No Thanks Fest"). It contains 4 songs influenced by European and US 90's Hardcore with well-written personal and political lyrics.
This is a co-release between Refuse Records, Make A Change Records and Black Wednesday Records. It's a one-time pressing limited to 300 copies.
http://watchingmefall.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/watchingmefallhc
Pressing info:
3 test press (not for sale)
10 copies, white vinyl, blank labels, different cover (not for sale)
90 copies, white vinyl, different cover (sold out)
200 copies, black vinyl (5,00 EUR + shipping)
Release: January 2014
Shipping: Early February
Ordering:
refuseorder@gmail.com
REFUSE 095 TZN XENNA "Czart PRLu" LP OUT NOW!
"Czart PRLu" is the first full length released in the history of TZN XENNA! The album includes seven new songs, whose lyrics refer to the current political and social situation in Poland. The eponymous "Daemon of the PRL" (PRL or People’s Republic of Poland being the official name of the country in times of the communist regime) aims to refute the illusions which the past regime planted in the society once and for all. Although the system has changed, mechanisms remain the same.
Apart from the brand new songs, this release also contains songs from the years 1981 to 1983 that was never been recorded in a proper studio before. Known only from their live or semi-studio versions. All the songs were recorded in Mamoot Studio by Michał “Pcheła” Piastowicz. Smok and Mario from the Studio As One were responsible for the mix and mastering.
The limited edition of the album additionally includes a DVD recording the band’s first performance at the Jarocin Festival in 2012. TZN XENNA did not take part in the Jarocin festival in the years 1981 to 1987 and their later editions.
It's a co-release between Refuse Records and Tzn Annex Records.
Promo mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAKPIPnh6eI
https://www.facebook.com/tznxennaoi
Pressing info:
31 copies test press, different cover (not for sale)
110 copies, white vinyl + additional DVD "Live in jarocin 2012" (sold out)
421 copies, red vinyl (11,00 EUR + shipping)
ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
CD version is out on Fonografika.
REFUSE 085 REGRES "Nie patrzeć wstecz" MCD OUT NOW
Over one decade since their debut cassette on Refuse Records, Regres is now approaching the 15th anniversary of their work. In this time, they did many shows, released a couple of releases and gained the reputation of one of the most respected HC bands in Poland. As they used to sing: "it's for the persistent ones, the persistent." And it's thanks to this persistency and sincerity they achieved so much. But this bunch of friends from the neighbourhood don't want to look behind. The new album has seven brand new songs, which show the development of the band, mixing the tunes from old school and youth crew HC with modern sound. They pay special attention to the message and emotions included in the lyrics and music. This album reminds of Regres' energetic concerts - there is no place for divisions and exclusion - everyone is invited.
http://refuserecords.bandcamp.com/album/nie-patrze-wstecz-12
REGRES: http://www.facebook.com/Regres
CD: 5,00 EUR + shipping
ordering: refuseorder@gmail.com
Also available "Nie patrzeć wstecz" 12" (Refuse) 10,00 EUR (red vinyl) (last copies)
"Nie patrzeć wstecz" 12" (Refuse) 9,00 EUR (black vinyl)
PLANS 2014:
UPCOMING RELEASES:
NATIONS ON FIRE "Strike the Match" LP and "Death of the Pro-lifer" LP
It's time to tell the world that Refuse Records will do reissues of the legendary NATIONS ON FIRE from Belgium! I am extremely happy about this, because they are (for me and for many others) absolutely one of the most important bands in the European straight edge hardcore scene. They inspired and practically defined what Refuse Records has been for all these years.
The first reissue will be their classic "Strike The Match" LP - originally released in 1992 by X- Mist Records, and then reissued as a limited edition last year by Kidnap Music.
Planned for later are reissues of the "Death of the Pro-lifer" LP from1995 - originally out on Genet Records on LP and Conquer The World Records on CD. Cassette version appeared on Refuse Records as our fourth release.
Further down the line (probably 2015) is a NATIONS ON FIRE "Singles Collection" LP and RISE ABOVE "Singles Collection" LP , and who knows, maybe even something surprising. But more on that in upcoming months.
https://www.facebook.com/NATIONSONFIRE
MANLIFTINGBANNER/DEADSTOOLPIGEON split 7"EP
One other planned release that gets my blood pumping is a split 7" with covers that influenced these two great Dutch bands. MANLIFTINGBANNER is also one of the most classic European Straight Edge HC bands from the early 90's (with members of LARM and PROFOUND). In 2010, the band reformed for good, put out a discography DLP with bunch of new songs, as well on Crucial Response Records. They will soon enter the studio to record a new album for CRR in addition to recording for this split EP for Refuse Records!
DEADSTOOLPIGEON was the later band of two members of MLB - Michiel and Bart. They released three CDs from1995-1997. This release will feature two tracks recorded at the end of their existence that have never before been released.
https://www.facebook.com/manliftingbanner
http://www.crucialresponse.com/label/en/bands/Dead-Stool-Pigeon.html?task=viewAuth
CYMEON X 7"EP
While we're on the subject of legends of the early 90s sXe scene, we have this band from Poznan, Poland who are planning their next two 7" releases on Refuse. Slated for autumn of this year is an EP with brand new songs. This release will focus on animal-friendly and pro-vegeratian/vegan issues – a subject seemingly of lesser importance in the scene today as it was in the 90s. In addition, this new release will contain essays written by each band member.
http://cymeonx.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CYMEONX
CYMEON X/REGRES split 7"EP
The second release from CX will be a split with the REGRES. The idea for this EP was dropped during the last tour, No Headliner, where both bands did a couple of shows together. The EP is scheduled for summer 2014 or at the latest, on the 15th anniversary of Regress in autumn 2014. It will contains two songs by each band.
Both Cymeon X EPs will appear on one CD on Refuse Records.
GO! "The Word is Go!" 7"EP
Staying with old bands for the time being - this New York band was active in the late 80s and early 90s and then reformed and was active from 2006-2009. They were known for their own brand of fast hardcore and a bunch of EPs they left behind (two of them appeared on Refuse). Go! was closely associated with the New York DIY scene represented at the time by bands like BORN AGAINST, CITIZENS ARREST, SFA or NAUSEA and the alternative center, ABC-No-Rio, where singer, Mike Bullshit regularly organized shows.
This release, "The Word is Go!,” will include the recording from their 1989 demo and will be released as a limited edition.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/GO-NYHC/297490183850
INSPIRE "Demo" 7"EP
Another demo being released as a limited edition EP is INSPIRE from Brazil. This short-lived band from the late 90s and early 2000s released a demo and also appeared on the "More Than The X On Our Hands" comp. on Commitment Records. They were the first Brazilian straight edge HC band to play in Europe. Personally related to POINT OF NO RETURN, their music was high-energy sXe hardcore.
GOVERNMENT FLU 12"
At the beginning of this year the guys from GOV FLU entered the studio to record a new LP. Their last LP (a complilation of singles) raised expectations, so expect this to be an absolutely killer LP. Their upcoming tour plans are impressive. More info on that soon.
http://governmentflu.pl/
EYE FOR AN EYE 7"
Around this same time, Eye For An Eye plans to enter the studio to record material for a single that will be released cooperatively by Refuse, Black Wednesday Records and Campary Records (Germany) and a split 7" for Emancypunx Records. Both of these records will appear on a single CD.
https://www.facebook.com/efaepl
COKE BUST "Confined Anthology" CD
February / March will see the release of a COKE BUST CD featuring the “Confined" 12","Degradation" 7", "Live on WMUC" 7"and split 7" with Vaccine. The U.S. version will be released on Grave Mistake Records. There will also be a Brazilian version.
Coke Bust is now on tour in Brazil and coming again to Europe late February and March - but only to the UK, Spain, Portugal and France.
In April, they’ll play Damaged City Fest in Washington DC.
http://cokebust.bandcamp.com/
http://cokebust.com/
APPRAISE "Deeper than that" LP
This Barcelona HC band just completed recording a full-length LP, scheduled for release early next year. It will be released by Refuse Records and Amendment Records (USA / Chile) and on CD by 78 Life Recordings (Brazil). Appraise are involved in the organization of the "Can't Keep Us Down" Fest in Barcelona w/ Vitamin X, Truth Through Fight, Collapse, and Las Otras.
http://appraise.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/appraisebcn
HELLO BASTARDS s/t LP
In the upcoming weeks/months, their full length LP will finally be out as a co-release with a couple of European labels.
http://hellobastards.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/xhellobastardsx
Also next pressings: ANCHOR "Recovery" LP, ANCHOR 7", COKE BUST 12", GOVERNMENT FLU/POISON PLANET 7".
More news:
Farewell VACCINE release is out - split 7" w/ No Faith on Vinyl Rites Records.
THUGxLIFE will appear on international sXe compilation LP on Cobra Records from Germany.
SPIKNYKTER are planning new recordings.
MINDSET are planning new release and more shows.
ANCHOR is planning their next release "Distance & Devotion" LP/CD , short European tour in April and later shows with Cro-Mags and Judge in Sweden,
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY are working on full-length release.
THE CORPSE new song appeared on 4-way split cd-r wraz w/ Despizer, Dziady Borowe and Maggoth.
SEEIN' RED are starting soon recording session for a farewell 7".
WORDS AS WEAPONS INTERVIEW:
ROBERT of Refuse Records in Warsaw Poland (on the rise of neo-nazi activity in Poland and throughout Europe)
http://wordsasweapons.com/category/waw-interviews/
"WORLDWIDE HARDCORE - AN INSIGHT INTO A GLOBAL SCENE" Book
I also did interview about HC scene in Poland for "Worldwide Hardcore" Book. You should check this one. Matthias Leuschner did a great job with documenting current HC scene woldwide:
Worldwide Hardcore is a journey that reflects the development of hardcore music in different continents. The disappearing, change, and comparison of generations, the origin of DIY, the straight edge movement, and the clinch between subgenres is under discussion in the first part. Protagonists and antagonists illustrate their stories and exchange their views. Bands like 108, Antidote, Bane, Ensign, Growing Movement, H2O, Hoods, In My Eyes, Ignite, Risk It, Madball, No For An Answer, Outspoken, Get It Done, Slapshot, Terror, Trial, A Strength Within, Up Front, and Warzone are already involved. The second part gives you a good insight into the hardcore scene’s of 60 different countries. The book shows you the milestone of hardcore. It is a realistic view of the past and present. Bands like All For Nothing, Anchor, Black Friday 29, Billy The Kid, Clearsight, Critical Point, Enough, Evolve, For The Glory, Fumbles In Life, Instinct, Knuckledust, King Ly Chee, Last Hope, My Turn, No Warning, Onesta, Outright, Punishable Act, Pointing Fingers, Positive Youth, Relentless, Remission, Risky Business, Ryker’s, Second Combat, Strength Approach, The Geeks, Wisdom In Chains, and Xibalba are just a corn of rice compared to the whole package of bands that will teach you more about their local scenes.
+ 28.06.2013 +
Hello,
This is the most time at Refuse HQ with whole bunch of new releases coming out, two anniversary festivals this summer and couple of tours.
New webstore is open now: www.refusemusic.net It's not complete yet, so you can keep checking old one: www.refuserecords.prv.pl
SPIKNYKTER 7" is out and now we're starting with pre-orders for new COKE BUST 12" and H.C.P. Discography LP.
Refuse 20th year Anniversary Fest in Berlin19-20.06. and Refuse 20th year Anniversary Fest in Warsaw 2-3.08.
I'm also involved in some tours like BETWEEN EARTH & SKY, COKE BUST, SLOA KNIVAR, GOVERNMENT FLU, O INIMIGO, REMISSION i EPIDEMICS.
All the details below, incl. mailorder list update!
REFUSE 092 COKE BUST "Confined" 12" PRE-ORDER + US AND EUROPEAN TOUR
This is the third release of Coke Bust on Refuse Records and we're fuckin' proud of it as this band is one of the most kicks ass unit of the last decade. Their second 12" in their discography is nine new songs which strike with total power and explosion of anger pointed in the right direction. This is the sound of Washington DC Straight Edge of our time. This is the soundtrack of their "Hardcore Without Borders" campaign as a full-on non-stop touring machine. These 9 songs will hit you hard with their raw and fast sound and lyrics that desperately attempt to liberate the individual from the modern societal trap where addictive and destructive consumerism in a homeland is linked to brutal military interventions in foreign countries. Take a deep breath before listening.
Mastering by Smok (Post Regiment, Studio As One). US pressing will be out on Grave Mistake Records.
http://cokebust.bandcamp.com/ http://cokebust.com/
Pressing:
30 test presses (20 EUR / $27 + shipping)
150 copies on blue vinyl (11 EUR / $15 + shipping)
150 copies on white vinyl, US Tour press, different cover, available only on Coke Bust US tour
200 copies on white vinyl (10 EUR / $14 + shipping)
Release: COKE BUST US Tour in June
REFUSE 091 H.C.P. "Pozytywny stan świadomości 1989" LP PRE-ORDER
H.C.P. stands for Hard Core Poznań, active shortly in the years 1988-1989 but important for growning DIY hardcore scene in Poland of the late 80s. It is a document which enhances the heritage of the new hard core wave in Poland which appeared in this period . H.C.P was the first band from this new crop of bands which managed to do a vinyl release, thanks to the Swiss label Resistance Productions. It is these songs from the legendary “Anti Drugs" EP as well as the songs originally released on the split tapes with Chaos and Apatia, appeared on their discography "Positive State of Mentality 1989" LP. All in all, 19 songs of fast and aggressive hardcore punk (or as they were called back in those days – HC/Thrash) with lyrics dealing with the dawn of the communist days in Poland, with state violence, militarism, nuclear energy or growing neo-fascism. Referring to this last issue song called “Młodzi faszyści” (“Young fascists”) – has become the most known song in the history of the band, one which has been cover later by many other bands of The Polish Hc/Punk scene. In spite of all these problems in this difficult transition period, the band never stopped showing optimism and youthful drive, never stopped appealing for a change of values and positive awareness. The band’s positive and progressive message has been also mirrored in their straight edge philosophy – the band has been one of the first ones in Poland connected to the straight edge.
The end of H.C.P.’s chapter marked a beginning of Apatia and a new and significant period on the Polish scene for the next twenty-something years.
HCP's discography LP is coming out with a 28-page booklet including the lyrics, an interview with all the band members, memories of Pablo from Resistance Productions and many archive photos and flyers. Mastering by Smok (Studio As One). This is a co-release between Refuse Records and Warsaw Pact Records (label dedicated to 80's HC Punk from Poland).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zLnZEY8KXE
Pressing:
22 test press, different cover (sold out)
125 copies, red vinyl (12 EUR / $16 + shipping)
375 copies, blue vinyl (12 EUR / $16 + shipping)
Also available: HCP "Hard Core Poznań" T-SHIRT (grey or white, two sided print) 9,00 EUR / $12
LP+t-shirt deal: 19 EUR (red vinyl) or 18 EUR (blue vinyl)
Release: July 2013
REFUSE 090 SPIKNYKTER "Spiknykter" 7"EP OUT NOW + EUROPEAN TOUR
Spiknykter is a political vegan straight-edge hardcore band from Gothenburg with their sound inspired by classic Swedish acts such as Mob 47 and early Anti Cimex from the 80s or DS-13 from the 90s - expect angry rants and fast tunes. Members of LOSE THE LIFE and INKVISITIONEN are involved here. Their debut EP contains 10 songs with additional 8-page booklet on recycled paper with the lyrics, explanations and "The Spiknykter five points plan to save the scene". Read, listen and get active.
This is a co-release between Refuse Records, Commitment Records (Holland) and Ugly & Proud Records (Bulgaria).
Listen: http://spiknykter.bandcamp.com/
And follow their activity here: http://www.facebook.com/spiknykter
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
130 copies green vinyl (4,50 EUR / $6 + shipping)
396 copies red vinyl (4,50 EUR / $6 + shipping)
Ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
REFUSE 079 GOVERNMENT FLU "Singles collection" 12" 2ND PRESS + EURO TOUR
Government Flu "Singles Collection" 12" 2nd press is out.
Pressing info:
414 copies, black vinyl (10,00 EUR / $14 + shipping)
There's few copies left from the 1st press on limited blue vinyl (10,00 EUR / $14 + shipping)
Gov Flu will play short European tour this summer incl. Refuse anniversary fests in Berlin and Warsaw, Fluff Fest and regular shows in Germany, Holland and Czech. Dates below.
http://www.governmentflu.pl/
Upcoming releases:
REFUSE 093 STAY HUNGRY s/t 7"EP
Two songs from upcoming EP: http://stayxhungry.bandcamp.com/
Release-show planned for Refuse anniversary fest in Berlin.
REFUSE 094 THUGxLIFE "Jungle law" 7"EP
Two songs from upcoming EP: http://thugxlife.bandcamp.com/
Release-show planned for Refuse anniversary fest in Berlin.
Upcoming TxL shows:
4-10.06. Lithuania/Latvia/Poland tour - dates below
19-20.07.2013 - Berlin (DE) - Cassiopeia - Refuse 20th Birthday
24.07.2013 - Leonberg (DE) - House gig - Zirkenreuth 4 w/ Enough
2-3.08.2013 - Warszawa - CDQ - 20 urodziny Refuse
2.09.2013 - Dresden (DE) - AZ Conni
28.09.2013 - Norrkoping (SWE) - Norrköpings kulturhus - Unity Fest III
More plans: WATCHING ME FALL 7", EYE FOR AN EYE 7", TZN XENNA LP, ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW LP
Repress soon: CATHARSIS discography, BETWEEN EARTH & SKY 12", THUGxLIFE 7", TZN XENNA "Ścierwo" 7", ANCHOR 7".
Other news:
CATHARSIS EUROPEAN TOUR 2013!
Catharsis will visit old continent for a first time since 2001. It's gonna be short tour incl. Refuse Fest in Warsaw, Fluff Fest, Ieper Fest and single shows in Germany, Hungary, Holland and Czech. Check all the details below. Catharsis discography on vinyls on Crimethinc./Refuse will be available on tour.
http://www.facebook.com/CatharsisOfficial
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY EUROPEAN TOUR + "OF ROOTS AND WINGS" 12" 2nd PRESS SOON
Check the dates below for upcoming BETWEEN EARTH & SKY Euro tour, incl. both Refuse Fests and Fluff Fest. 2nd press of "Of roots and wings" 12" will be ready before the tour.
http://betweenearthandsky.com/
upcoming NO MISTAKE show:
July 13 - Gilman Street
MINDSET will play 10.08. at This Is Hardcore Fest in Philadelphia w/ 7 Seconds, H2O, Killing Time, Rival Mob and more.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MINDSET/263004617435
REGRES will play at Refuse Fests in Berlin and Warsaw.
http://www.facebook.com/Regres
APPRAISE upcoming shows:
14 JUNE: APPRAISE @ SKATEPARK GUINAUETA (W/ THE FLEX AND 3 MORE BANDS)
24 JUNE: APPRAISE @ ESTRAPERLO (W/ASSAC, ZOMBI PUJOL AND NEGATIVE APPROACH
TZN XENNA started recordings for the first full length LP that should be out on Refuse in November. Xenna will play bunch of shows in Poland incl. Refuse Fest in Warsaw and 9.06. they'll be back in Berlin to play with Mailmanloppu and Armless Children (Finland)...
http://www.facebook.com/tznxennaoi
ANCHOR will be part of Refuse Fest in Warsaw and they'll do Baltic tour around it. In November the'll do a tour w/ No Turning Back, A Strength Within i Light It Up as a "True Spirit vol. 2 tour".
http://www.facebook.com/anchorofficial
NOTHING will play Refuse Fest in Warsaw and Fluff Fest this summer.
http://nothingsalright.blogspot.de/
THE CORPSE upcoming shows :
20 lipca - Berlin, Refuse 20th Year Anniversary Fest
2-3 sierpnia - Warszawa, XX-lecie Refuse
Kaniów - 31 sierpnia
Bielsk Podlaski - 28 września
VITAMIN X upcoming shows:
July
Fr. 19. AJZ Neubrandenburg, Ger
Sa 20. Refuse Fest, Cassiopeia, Berlin, Ger
Fr. 25 TBC, Ger
Sa 20. Fluff Fest, Rokycany, CZ
CYMEON X will play at Refuse Fest in Warsaw and in September at Berlin Edge Day in Berlin.
http://www.facebook.com/CYMEONX
+ 21.03.2013 +
REFUSE RECORDS UPDATE MARCH 2013
Oi mates,
Here's the 1st update from Refuse HQ this year.
2013 is a 20th year anniversary for Refuse so there's plans for special events (Berlin and Warsaw) and bunch of new releases. More details below!
Two new pre-orders starts now: GOVERNMENT FLU/POISON PLANET 7" and NO MISTAKE 7".
New mailorder list is on!
Upcoming shows incl. VITAMIN X, NAMENLOS, MAAILMANLOPPU and more. Also, we're involved in BETWEEN EARTH & SKY European tour and helping out a bit with COKE BUST tour this summer.
Since last update a couple of shows was done for MINDSET, THUGxLIFE, WOLFDOWN, POSITIVE IMPACT, SEX DRIVE and CRUTCHES, and also European tour for MINDSET. It was brilliant so thanks to everyone involved in this tour - bands, promoters, all the people involved and being part of this shows. It was fantastic time.
See you around,
Robertxxx
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Refuse-Records/183267901719633
http://refuserecords.bandcamp.com/
REFUSE 089 POISON PLANET/GOVERNMENT FLU "Government poison" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
A Polish-American pact signed on this seven inch piece of plastic.While the governments are busy with spreading their poison, you can still find raw and loud disobedience in places like Warsaw or Chicago. This 8-track EP should be effective antidote against apathy, ignorance, helplessness and plain boredom.
Government Flu: http://governmentflu.pl/
Poison Planet: http://poisonxplanet.bandcamp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Poison-Planet/177658082939
Pressing info:
3 test press (not for sale)
110 copies, white vinyl (5,00 EUR / $7 + shipping)
390 copies, blue vinyl (4,50 EUR / $6 + shipping)
Release-date: 1.04.2013
Shipping: : 12-20.04.2013
REFUSE 088 NO MISTAKE "Connect the dots... complete the puzzle" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
If you like Negative Approach, SSD, Straight Ahead, Youth of Today, and all that - here you go. "Hard, fast, brutal" (Sparkplug) 9 songs, about 10 minutes of music. Features ex-GO! (Mike Bullshit), Permanent Ruin, In Disgust, and singer used to be a Slapshot roadie, for what that's worth. From Sparkplug mag: “Once upon a time hardcore had no metal influence. It was as poppy as homicide. Great dinosaurs roamed the earth with names like SSD, YDI, Jerry's Kids, Negative Approach, and so on. You could honestly feel the bands were actually straining themselves terribly if the song made it to TWO WHOLE MINUTES?!?!?!?! This sounds EXACTLY like that. You aren’t going to make guitar poses, fall in love, dance in a quirky cute manner. Yer gonna SLAM and yer gonna dig it. Good production, straight ahead attack hard core, just like your mamma used to cook up.”
This is a co-release between Refuse Records and No Mistake, Suburban Thrash Records (USA), CC Fundacion (Spain) and Guerilla Vinyl (France). One-time pressing of 775 copies.
https://www.facebook.com/nomistake http://nomistake.bandcamp.com
pressing info:
30 copies, test pressing (not for sale)
7 copies, pink vinyl, different cover (not for sale)
93 copies, red/white vinyl, different cover (sold out)
675 copies, black/red vinyl (5,00 / $7 + shipping)
Release-show: 22.03.2013 San Jose w/ Ill Content, Brain Rash
shipping: 12-20.04.2013
Also available on tape and CD-R (self-released)
REFUSE 086/087 CATHARSIS "Light from a dead star" 4 LP BOX SET OUT / SOLD OUT
Late January CATHARSIS box set was out but completely sold out in pre-order. For all those who missed it important information. CATHARSIS discography will be repressed as a two double LP's someday this year. We, as a labels and band, we would not like reduce this message and sounds to high-price collector item so we would like to keep it in press.
In January CATHARSIS played 3 shows and it seems there will be more.
Check videos:
Catharsis 1/17/2013 Raleigh , North Carolina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msMQS0tgsi8
Baltimore 18/01/2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llXbIZTN7sw
"Light from a dead star" BOX SET Pressing info:
40 test presses, different silk-screened cover, additional poster+insert (SOLD OUT)
7 copies, mixed color/black edition - red, blue and two black vinyls. (SOLD OUT)
103 copies, red, blue, yellow and green vinyls (SOLD OUT)
404 copies, black vinyls (SOLD OUT)
REFUSE 084 MINDSET "Now, more than ever" CD OUT NOW!
31.12. last year was a release-show and world premiere of MINDSET CD at their show in Berlin -
Honest, and intense straight edge hardcore with the message of self-empowerment, social awareness, and fearless action in a world plagued by apathy and compromise. Nothing to lose. Nothing to hide. Clenched fists. Open minds.
"Now, more than ever" CD contains 20 songs previously released on vinyls on React! Records - "Leave no doubt" 12", "Time & Pressure" 7" and "Realpower" 7". Released in digipack w/ 12-page booklet.
http://refuserecords.bandcamp.com/album/now-more-than-ever-cd
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MINDSET/263004617435
CD: 7,00 EUR / $9 + shipping
MINDSET done their first Europe in Europe late December / early January and let's hope they'll be back here as soon as possible! Sunny did great documents of the good times, and you can check at his site: http://hate5six.com
REFUSE 085 REGRES "Nie patrzeć wstecz" 12" OUT NOW
Release show was on 1.01. in Czestochowa, Poland at the show w/ Mindset. CD version someday soon!
Exactly one decade since their debut cassette on Refuse Records, Regres is now approaching the 15th anniversary of their work. In this time, they did many shows, released a couple of releases and gained the reputation of one of the most respected HC bands in Poland. As they used to sing: "it's for the persistent ones, the persistent." And it's thanks to this persistency and sincerity they achieved so much. But this bunch of friends from the neighbourhood don't want to look behind. The new album has seven brand new songs, which show the development of the band, mixing the tunes from old school and youth crew HC with modern sound. They pay special attention to the message and emotions included in the lyrics and music. This album reminds of Regres' energetic concerts - there is no place for divisions and exclusion - everyone is invited.
http://refuserecords.bandcamp.com/album/nie-patrze-wstecz-12
REGRES: http://www.facebook.com/Regres
Pressing info:
14 test presses, different cover (sold out!)
20 copies release-show version, black vinyl, additional cover (sold out)
110 copies , red vinyl (10,00 EUR / $14 + shipping)
399 copies, black vinyl (9,00 EUR / $12 + shipping)
REFUSE RECORDS PLANS FOR 2013:
NO MISTAKE s/t 7"EP
GOVERNMENT FLU/POISON PLANET "Government poison" 7"
H.C.P. "Pozytywny stan świadomości 1989" LP
COKE BUST new LP
CATHARSIS "Light from a dead star vol. 1" 2LP
CATHARSIS "Light from a dead star vol. 2" 2LP
ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW "Ten moment" LP
CYMEON X 7"
STAY HUNGRY 7"
SPIKNYKTER 7"
HELLO BASTARDS LP
THUGxLIFE new 7"EP
GOVERNMENT FLU new LP
+ more!
other news:
VACCINE RIP 2009-2013
Vaccine is calling it quits.
Final shows:
Saturday March 9th - Miami, FL w/ INFEST
Sunday March 10th - Orlando, FL (matinee show)
Saturday March 23rd - Easthampton, MA (last gig)
Final release will be split 7" w/ NO FAITH.
COKE BUST/VACCINE split 7" 3rd pressing out soon on Refuse.
http://vaccinexxx.blogspot.de/
PRESSURE RIP 2008-2013
PRESSURE, straight edge HC band from Faro, Portugal call it quits. They left two 7", latest one on Refuse and some other labels and they'll be missed. There was a plan for a new 7" in 2013 but it's not going to happen. Let's hope to see the guys in new bands someday soon.
http://www.facebook.com/xpressurehcx?fref=pb
APPRAISE "They live we sleep" demo
APPRAISE new demo is out - "They live we sleep". Just before their tour in South America, CD version of the debut 7" was out on 78 Life Records from Brazil.
https://www.facebook.com/appraisebcn
TZN XENNA will play at some festivals in Poland this summer like Refuse 20th year anniversary and Summer Rio Open Air Festival. Klaus, their bassplayer left the band and Panek took his place.
http://www.facebook.com/tznxennaoi
COKE BUST will be back in Europe this summer and they will appear at some festivals like Refuse anniversary fests in Berlin and Warsaw and Fluff fest. Their new LP will be out on Grave Mistake in US and Refuse Records in Europe. Stoked!!
Upcoming shows:
13.04. Damaged City Fest, Washington DC w/ Negative Approach, Double Negative, Culo, Mindset, No Tolerance, Hounds Of Hate, Violent Reaction, Night Birds, Give, Prisoner Abuse, Sick Fix + more!
26.04. Shut Up Fest III, Wapakoneta, Ohio w/ Archagathus, Scaphe, Agitate, Cokskar, Sick/Tired, Cloud Rat + more
27.04. Forward Ohio Fest, Columbus, OH w/ Death Sentence, Sick/Tired and more
30.04. Washington DC w/ Gasmask Terror, Youth Avoiders
21.05. Washington DC w/ Forward, Long Knife
http://www.cokebust.com
THUGxLIFE are planning new 7" for Refuse Records before the summer. 2nd press of their 1st 7" "All eyes on you" 7" should be ready more or less the same time.
TxL will play at both Refuse fests, and in September they'll play at Unity Fest III in Norrkoping, Sweden.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thug-X-life/347267831972678
ANCHOR finished their South American tour here's video from Verdurada Fest in Sao Paulo:
http://youtu.be/_rJ99LeH_70
South American release of "The quite dance' CD is on Vegan Records from Argentina. ANCHOR will do Baltic tour this summer, incl. Refuse anniversary fest in Warsaw.
http://www.facebook.com/anchorofficial
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY is coming to Europe this summer, you can check them at Refuse fests and Fluff Fest. Some dates are still available so get in touch.
2nd press of "Of roots and wings" 12" will be ready before the tour.
http://betweenearthandsky.com/
NOTHING is going on tour in China this month! In summer, they'll be play on Fluff Fest and Refuse anniversary fest in Warsaw.
http://nothingsalright.blogspot.de/
THE CORPSE will do short tour in Poland with Cymeon X, Outbound and Vicious Reality in April.
In May they'll do their first show outisde of Poland - in Holland w/ Extreme Noise Terror. In summer, they'll play at both Refuse fests.
26 kwietnia - Gdańsk / Cymeon X, Outbound, Vicious Reality
27 kwietnia - Toruń / Cymeon X, Outbound, Vicious Reality
28 kwietnia - Łódź / H2O, Cymeon X, Eye For An Eye
11 maja - Terrordome, Tester Gier
18 maja - Haga (Holland) w/ Extreme Noise Terror
18-19.07. Berlin, Refuse 20th year anniversary
2-3 sierpnia - Warszawa, XX-lecie Refuse
VITAMIN X will play in Berlin on 22.03. NAMENLOS (legendary punk band from ex-DDR) and RESET//MANKIND. VX this summer at Refuse fest in Berlin and Fluff Fest!
Vitamin X upcoming shows/tours:
March
Fri 15, Rastatt, Art Canrobert (Germany)
Sat 16, Oilsjt Omploft 2013, Aalst (België)
Fri 22, Kopi, Berlin (Germany)
Sat 23 KAW, Leverkusen (Germany)
July
Sat 20 Refuse Fest/Berlin +one more show on that weekend TBC
Sat 27th, FLUFF fest
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vitamin-X/113442678712373
CYMEON X will do "Support Hard Core Tour 2013" w/ The Corpse, Outbound and Vicious Reality in Poland, in April. This summer at festivals like Ultra Chaos Piknik, Rock Na Bagnie and XX-lecie Refuse.
Before - 16.03. Fuck Fascism Fest in Poznan, Poland.
http://www.facebook.com/CYMEONX
+ 09.12.2012 +
REFUSE 085 REGRES "Nie patrzeć wstecz" 12" (PRE-ORDER)
Exactly one decade since their debut cassette on Refuse Records, Regres is now approaching the 15th anniversary of their work. In this time, they did many shows, released a couple of releases and gained the reputation of one of the most respected HC bands in Poland. As they used to sing: "it's for the persistent ones, the persistent." And it's thanks to this persistency and sincerity they achieved so much. But this bunch of friends from the neighbourhood don't want to look behind. The new album has seven brand new songs, which show the development of the band, mixing the tunes from old school and youth crew HC with modern sound. They pay special attention to the message and emotions included in the lyrics and music. This album reminds of Regres' energetic concerts - there is no place for divisions and exclusion - everyone is invited.
Listen to two songs from the new album:
http://refuserecords.bandcamp.com/album/nie-patrze-wstecz-12
CDEP version will be out early 2013.
REGRES: http://www.facebook.com/Regres
Pressing info:
14 test presses, additional cover (sold out!)
100 copies, red vinyl (10,00 EUR / $14 + shipping)
400 copies, black vinyl (9,00 EUR / $12 + shipping)
ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
Shipping: 28-31.12.2012
Release-show: 1.01.2013 Częstochowa, Regres w/ Mindset, Bright Light, Heatseeker
Also available:
"Ta iskra wciąż płonie" 12" / MCD (In Our Hands) 12"- 8,00 EUR/$10 // CD- 7,00 EUR / $9
"W naszych dłoniach" MCD (Refuse) 5,00 EUR / $7 (last copies)
"Punk Rock Pozytyw" CD (Refuse) 7,00 EUR / $9
REGRES upcoming shows in Poland: 14.12.2012 - Bielsko-Biała, 15.12.2012 - Kraków, 01.01.2013 - Częstochowa, 09.03.2013 - Wrocław
REFUSE 048 THE CORPSE "Fight against rules" LP OUT NOW!
The Corpse were pioneers of hardcore thrash in Poland. They started in 1985 and their classic "Fight Against Rules" demo, released in 1988, was a milestone in the history of the Polish HC/Punk scene. Their massive aggressive sound was unique and unexpected in the Eastern European bloc at the time. Their perfectly executed Hardcore Thrash Crossover was influenced by bands like Discharge, Accused, Attitude Adjustment and Poland's Moskwa. Not without controversy, they were rejected by many punk traditionalists. At the same time, they were a starting point for the more DIY-oriented, self-aware hardcore scene that exploded in Poland in the late 80's with networks of contacts and bands like U.O.M., H.C.P., Od Jutra, Nadzor, Trybuna Brudu, Chaos, and Political Vermin to name a few. A few thousand of copies of the original demo were sold internationally. They received lots of attention from the worldwide scene thanx to tape-trading and an interview in MRR. They got several offers for international tours and vinyl releases, but due to some of the members problems with obligatory military service in communist Poland, their possibilities were strictly limited.
This is the vinyl version of their CD released in 2009 on Refuse and it contains songs from their classic "Fight Against Rules" demo from 1988 and one additional song from 1989 (appeared on 2nd version of the demo). Released w/ 16-page page booklet with the lyrics, biography, band interview and tons of rare pictures. Remastered by Smok and Dziurex (Studio As One).
MRR review of the Cd version: "THE CORPSE CD is the best thing I have heard in quite some time. It's definitely my album of the summer and I am fairly certain this will be on my top ten of the year, and one of my favorite albums for the rest of my natural life. It's that good. It fucking blew me away. seriously, this CD is essential: get it" (Mariam Bastani)
This is a co-release between Refuse Records, Scream Records and Warsaw Pact Records.
Meanwhile, The Corpse reformed in 2011 and still kicks-ass.
The Corpse: http://dada.serpent.pl/thecorpse
Pressing info:
20 test press, different cover (sold out!)
161 copies, red vinyl, additional cover (12,00 EUR / $15 + shipping) last copies!
372 copies, yellow vinyl (12,00 EUR / $15 + shipping)
Still available: THE CORPSE "Fight against rules" CD (Refuse Records, last copies!) 7,00 EUR / $9 + shipping
ordering
refuserecords@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
http://refuserecords.bandcamp.com/
Release show: 15.12.2012. THE CORPSE, Bielsk Podlaski, PL
Other shows:: 12 stycznia - Wrocław, 25 stycznia - Olsztyn, 26 stycznia - Malbork, 27 stycznia - Szczytno
REFUSE 080 COKE BUST/VACCINE split 7"EP - 2nd PRESSING
REFUSE 065 COKE BUST "Degradation" 7"EP - 4th PRESSING
New pressings of Coke Bust/Vaccine 7" and Coke Bust 7" are available:
COKE BUST/VACCINE split 7", 2nd press:
180 copies, black vinyl (3,50 EUR / $4,50 + shipping)
200 copies, blank labels, black vinyl (3,50 EUR / $4,50 + shipping)
COKE BUST "Degradation" 7", 4th press:
520 copies, black vinyl, red print labels, glossy cover (3,50 EUR / $4,50 + shipping)
COKE BUST are planning recordings for full length LP and South American and European tours for the next year. przygotowują się do nagrania nowej dużej płyty oraz tras po Europie i Brazylii w 2013, a tymczasem
Upcoming shows:
12/21/2012 @ TBA in DC w/ RECIDE,
12/22/2012 @ TBA in BOSTON w/ SICK FIX,
12/23/2012 @ TBA in SYRACUSE w/ SICK FIX, I OBJECT, BLACK SS
http://cokebust.com
http://www.facebook.com/cokebust
OUT NEXT ON REFUSE:
MINDSET Discography CD
GOVERNMENT FLU/POISON PLANET split 7"
H.C.P. Discography LP
Other news:
TZN XENNA "Dziewczyny w Pogo" CD (Fonografika)
TZN Xenna Cd is out on Fonografika Records. It con
tains some news songs and also songs from "1981-2011" and "Ścierwo" 7"s on Refuse. New sonngs should be out on vinyl in 2013 on Refuse.
Tzn Xenna did two shows in UK, London show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h79mkQCMv44&feature=plcp
Upcoming shows:
8.12. Warszawa (+Hatestory, Happy Bones)
05.01.13 Poznan
http://www.facebook.com/tznxennaoi
APPRAISE upcoming shows:
16 DCC: Appraise + Vitamin X + Absurdo + Peligro,
11-12 JAN: CANT KEEP US DOWN FEST, Barcelona: Appraise + Man lifting Banner + Collapse + Survival + Absurso + Crim + Pay the Cost + Zephyr Lake, etc...,
FEBRUARY 2013: Esperpento Fest in Salamanca
GOVERNMENT FLU shows:
02.12.2012: Warszawa @ Znośna Lekkość Bytu w/ ILL, OUTBOUND
KAMI ADA Asian tour February/March 2013. Upcoming shows: 01.12.23 Subversiv, kritisch-lesen.de
Soliparty, Berlin, 22.12.12 Schokoladen, Berlin
THUGxLIFE just finished their "United Blood" tour 2012 w/ Cymeion X and Inkwizycja, and they are going to play two shows in Germany with Mindset :
1.12 Outbound, Identity, Ill - Wrocław
31.12 Mindset, WolfXdown - Berlin
2.01 Mindset, Dogchains, Change, Jungle fever - Dresden
19.01 Regres - Zielona góra
http://thugxlife.bandcamp.com/
NOTHING are planning to tour China in 2013.
Upcoming shows:
04.01.2013 verden @ az w/extreme noise terror, unrest
http://nothingsalright.blogspot.de/
PRESSURE upcoming show:
NO TURNING BACK + PRESSURE + HIGHEST COST | 11.01.2013 | Faro, Portugal , Legacy Bar
http://www.facebook.com/xpressurehcx
VITAMIN X are touring US and have lots of plans for 2013 incl. Maryland Deathfest 2013 w/ min. reunion
Infest!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vitamin-X/113442678712373
CYMEON X are planning a new 7" and new full length LP in 2013.
http://www.facebook.com/CYMEONX
+ 04.10.2012 +
Hello,
Here is some lates news from Refuse HQ.
All the summer releases are still available, although some of them are last copies:
THE TANGLED LINES 12", TZN XENNA "Ścierwo" 7", COKE BUST/VACCINE split 7" and GOVERNMENT FLU "Singles collection" 12".
We're working now on THE CORPSE LP, POISON PLANET/GOVERNMENT FLU split 7", REGRES 7" and also MINDSET CD!
Summertime was super intense! I've been more or less involved in tours for COKE BUST, VACCINE, ANCHOR, STAY HUNGRY, BEYOND PINK and GOVERNMENT FLU.
Next one is european tour for MINDSET, check more details below.
Here's the list of the recent shows and some videos:
8.07. Berlin, Koma F - ENOUGH (US), EVOLVE (N)
15.07. Warszawa, 1500m2 - STRAIGHT EDGE FEST 2012
COKE BUST (US)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X2aEJYqRUs
ENOUGH (US)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx9kRVQ_MM8
STAY HUNGRY (S)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzCMK-m8zjQ
CYMEON X (PL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyq9IOAYwlc
IRON TO GOLD (PL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubEkUan2ABw
EVOLVE (N), THUGxLIFE (PL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STCDG-Xe-q8
OUTBOUND (PL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK5lc6Ime5c&list=UUuhtF8HkTdAZYFNY9mFuxbQ&index=1&feature=plcp
VICIOUS REALITY (PL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsBfUqnZY0M
18.07. Berlin, Kopi - COKE BUST (US), BEYOND PINK (S), STAY HUNGRY (S), LANDVERRAAD (NL)
29.07. Berlin, Koma F - THE TANGLED LINES last show (D), HUNGER (US), TYRRANICIDE (NL), AS WE WERE (US)
5.08. Berlin, Koma F - VACCINE (US), PIG//CONTROL, DEATHRITE
6.08. Warszawa, Eufemia - VACCINE (US), SUFFERING MIND, HEATSEEKER
25.08. Berlin, Kastanienkeller - FAMILY MAN, GOVERNMENT FLU (PL)
1.09. Berlin, Kopi - TZN XENNA (PL), CUT MY SKIN, PARANOYA
Check more news below, list of the shows + list of new items in Refuse distro.
Take care,
RobXXX
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Refuse-Records/183267901719633
Bandcamp: http://refuserecords.bandcamp.com/
REFUSE 082 THE TANGLED LINES "Stacy" 12" OUT NOW!
After over 10 years, The Tangled Lines out of Dresden, Germany are calling it quits. We can be more than happy that they were able to work hard in the last moment to put out out a great final release, the "Stacy" 12". This is sort of a concept album and Stacy is a fictional character. Throughout the album she progresses from a consumerist, bodily enhanced, facebook addict, taking back her own life and directly experiencing the failure of the system herself. This 11 songs (incl. VOID cover) shows TTL's full potential with their fast, super energetic hardcore with leading voice of charismatic frontwoman of the band, Louise. No doubt, one of the brightest point of the German (and European) of the HC Punk scene of the last decade. They'll be missed! This is one-time pressing of 610 copies.
http://www.thetangledlines.de/
Pressing info:
20 test presses, different cover (20 EUR / $25 + shipping)
120 copies, last tour press, different cover, black vinyl (10 EUR / $14 + shipping)
210 copies, clear vinyl (12 EUR / $16 + shipping) (12 EUR / $16 + shipping)
280 copies, black vinyl (10 EUR / $14 + shipping) (10 EUR / $14 + shipping)
THE TANGLED LINES played their final show on 29.07. in Berlin with Hunger (US), Tyrranicide (NL) and As We Were (US). They had to play twice as there was too many people.
Here's the report from their final tour: http://www.thetangledlines.de/
Spastic Fantastic Records released "Discography tape" with the songs from 2001-2012.
REFUSE 081 TZN XENNA "Ścierwo" 7"EP OUT NOW!
After enthusiastic feedback from their previous "1981-2011" 7", these vets don't want to leave us waiting for another two decades until a new release. Totally opposite - they're working on new songs, doing recordings, regular shows and, at the same time they're the shutting mouths of those who complain about boring reunions or the long gone generation. They're bringing back old, anthemic songs from the early 80's when they're weren't opportunities to record and release music and, at the same time they're coming with new 100% fist-in-the-air punk rock lyrics. The new 7" "Ścierwo" (Bloody Pulp) contains four songs. Two old songs - a new arrangement of "Religia" with a guest appearance from Czombe, the original guitar player of the band (also in Deuter and Tilt) and new version of "Wasza wiara?" -this was originally performed by Zygzak from Tzn Xenna with Dezerter at Jarocin Festival in 1984. There's also two brand new songs - the Crass sounding "Korporacyjny Lament Song" about the hard-working corporate machine and the Abrasive Wheels/One Way System sounding "Ścierwo" about the unstoppable human demand for blood and suffering.
This is a co-release between Refuse Records and Tzn Annex Records.
http://www.facebook.com/tznxennaoi
Last copies of "Ścierwo" 7" (1st press) and "1981-2011" 7" (2nd press) available.
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
200 copies, clear vinyl, additional cover (7,00 EUR / $9 + shipping)
330 copies, red vinyl (5,00 Eur / $7 + shipping)
TZN XENNA played at couple of festivals in Poland like DIY Punk Fest and Jarocin Festival (for a very first time ever). They also did their very first foreign show (in Berlin). In November they're heading to UK, to play two shows in London and Bristol w/ Disorder!
Videos:
TZN XENNA na DIY Fest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8sobSfPwJA
TZN XENNA Jarocin 2012: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDxZO86V2lU
http://www.facebook.com/tznxennaoi
REFUSE 080 COKE BUST/VACCINE split 7"EP OUT NOW!
One of the most important releases on Refuse in 2012 and also one of the most anticipated split releases of the year. This is a killer combination of both incredible bands and there's no way that you'll be left dissapointed after listening these 9 loud assaults. This is ultra-fast ultra-raging straight-edge hardcore coming from Washington DC and Massachusets. Mindblowing and devastating. This is the second release of COKE BUST on Refuse after the incredible "Degradation" 7". The band broke their their policy of working with different labels with every release and we're stoked and proud!. A super tight, unstoppable machine influenced by Heresy, Ripcord, early DRI and Infest. VACCINE is known from their three eps and this is a straight up sonic, raw, noisy uncompromising attack. Members were in the bands like ORCHID, AMPERE, THINK I CARE, RNR, ATTITUDE, RELICS and involved in many others within the latest decade.
Lats copies available!
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
210 blue vinyl (5,00 EUR / $7 + shipping)
570 green vinyl (5,00 EUR / $7 + shipping)
COKE BUST and VACCINE did their European tours this summer. Here's some videos:
COKE BUST at Fluff Fest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrOl0UHdScA
COKE BUST at Ieper Fest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C54WIcOqaRs
COKE BUST in Wroclaw, Poland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxWKYHSLd4c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MPn48pkUb4
VACCINE at Fluff Fest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q28T4BBRPPQ
VACCINE in Wroclaw, Poland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3n3OgGDHmI
COKE BUST released also "Live on WMUC" 7" on Carry The Weight Records (UK), and Vaccine "Dead inside" 7" on Cut The Cord That... Records (Germany).
http://cokebust.com/ http://cokebust.bandcamp.com/
http://vaccinexxx.blogspot.com/
REFUSE 079 GOVERNMENT FLU "Singles collection" 12" OUT NOW!
Compiled in 12" format songs from the sold out or almost sold out limited 7"s: "Demo 2008", "Fuck poetics", "Like letters" and "Warsaw is Burning" comp. We thought that these songs are so ass-kicking that they should be still available. Gov Flu is one of the highlights of the HC scene in Poland with their no bullshit hardcore influenced by early 80s USHC like Black Flag, Antidote, Necros, Jerrys Kids etc. This are fast, tight and rockin' beats. It seems members of Gov Flu spent every day of the last decade playing in other bands (Knife In The Leg, The Black Tapes, Six Pack, Sunrise, Daymares, The Tangled Lines, Vitamin X and so on). "Singles collections" contains 23 tracks. It's a co-release between Refuse Records and Nikt Nic Nie Wie Records. Killer cover by Raf Wechterowicz.
www.governmentflu.pl
Pressing info:
14 test presses
160 blue vinyl (10,00 EUR / $14 + shipping)
363 black vinyl (9,00 EUR / $12 + shipping)
In August GOVERNMENT FLU did their Baltic tour around Finland, Sweden, Lithania, Estonia, Poland and Germany) and later they played at Bez Ziewania Fest in Poland.
Foto report from the tour: http://www.facebook.com/governmentflu
Video:
GOVERNMENT FLU in Umea, Sweden: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu6KSC4ww3U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JEkDMVUwu8
GOV FLU Bez Ziewania Fest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkIk0xke6I8
New Government Flu "Holes" 7" is out now on Yama Dori Records. 3 tracks incl. Abaddon cover.
www.governmentflu.pl
OUT NEXT:
MINDSET "Discography" CD
THE CORPSE "Fight against rules" LP
GOVERNMENT FLU/POISON PLANET split 7"
REGRES 7"
THUGxLIFE just finished their short tour w/ FIGHT THEM ALL incl. Berlin Edge Day.
http://thugxlife.bandcamp.com/
ANCHOR did their euro tour this summer, and next step is Finland and Russia, as well as Edge Day in Stockholm.
ANCHOR Fluff Fest 2012: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTxMeuo0WAk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bKFnJr2w3A
ANCHOR Tychy, Poland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbWiMMoeW3k
http://www.facebook.com/anchorofficial
REGRES finished recordings for the 7" on Refuse.
http://regreshc.com/
VITAMIN X played recently in Czech, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vitamin-X
CYMEON X played at Ferment Fest and Straight Edge Fest. In November they'll go short tour with INKWIZYCJA and THUGxLIFE.
CYMEON X Ferment Fest, Nowy targ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8yM86mzWYg
http://cymeonx.bandcamp.com/
COMMUNITY BOOKING - Alex, former singer of HOODS UP (Hamburg, Germany) is starting new DIY oriented booking, so here's some words from him:
Looking for good people in europe who are setting up hardcore shows. diy. no promoters with own companies.
no promoters that tryin to make a living out of hardcore shows. people that feel connected with the core, enthusiastic about contributing their part. if you like to "work" with bands, promoters and bookers on an eye to eye level hit up communitybooking@gmail.com for more info.
+ 06.07.2012 +
Hello,
The European football cup is over but the most intense part of the year for loud raging music is just
about to begin.
We're starting pre-orders for 4 new releases on Refuse!
- GOVERNMENT FLU "Singles collection" 12"
- COKE BUST/VACCINE split 7"
- TZN XENNA "Ścierwo" 7"
- THE TANGLED LINES "Stacy" 12"
2nd presses out:
- TZN XENNA "1981-2011" 7"
- POISON PLANET "Boycott everything" 7"
By the way, we still have some records and merch leftovers from NOOSE tour for all the latecomers.
All the money from the sold out stuff from this tour will be used for covering the costs we had to deal
with during this disaster-tour. Thanks again for everyone who did the shows, thanks for your
understanding to those who had to cancel the shows. Many thanks to friends in Toulouse and
Barcelona!
Check out more infos below.
Don't forget the Straight Edge Fest in Warsaw on 15.07.2012! See you there and at some other shows
with Coke Bust and of course at the Fluff Fest - this year four Refuse bands are in the line-up: Coke
Bust, Vaccine, Anchor and The Tangled Lines! This is a great chance to see all these bands on their
European tours!
Robxxx
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Refuse-Records/183267901719633
http://refuserecords.bandcamp.com/
REFUSE 079 GOVERNMENT FLU "Singles collection" 12" PRE-ORDER
Compiled in 12" format songs from the sold out or almost sold out limited 7"s: "Demo 2008", "Fuck
poetics", "Like letters" and "Warsaw is Burning" comp. We thought that these songs are so ass-kicking
that they should be still available. Gov Flu is one of the highlights of the HC scene in Poland with their no
bullshit hardcore influenced by early 80s USHC like Black Flag, Antidote, Necros, Jerrys Kids etc. This
are fast, tight and rockin' beats. It seems members of Gov Flu spent every day of the last decade playing
in other bands (Knife In The Leg, The Black Tapes, Six Pack, Sunrise, Daymares, The Tangled Lines,
Vitamin X and so on).
"Singles collections" contains 23 tracks. It's a co-release between Refuse Records and Nikt Nic Nie Wie
Records. Killer cover by Raf Wechterowicz.
Government Flu is on tour in Europe in August (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Denmark,
Germany).
www.governmentflu.pl
Pressing info:
14 test presses
160 blue vinyl (10 EUR / $13 + shipping)
363 black vinyl (9 EUR + shipping)
ordering:
refusrecords@gmail.com; www.refuserecords.prv.pl
Release date: 15.07.
Shipping 25.07.-5.08.
Also available:
GOVERNMENT FLU "Demo 2008" 7"ep (Refuse+...) 3,50 EUR / $4,50 last copies!
GOVERNMENT FLU "Fuck poetics" (Refuse) 5 EUR / $7 (1st press, limited edition on green vinyl,
additional cover) last copies!
GOVERNMENT FLU "Fuck poetics" 4,00 EUR / $5 (1st press, green vinyl) last copies!
GOVERNMENT FLU "Fuck poetics" 3,50 EUR / $4,50 (2nd press, black) last copies!
GOVERNMENT FLU "Fuck poetics+Demo 2008" MCD (Refuse) 5,00 EUR / $7
GOVERNMENT FLU "Are you sorry now?" 12"/CD (NNNW) 9,00 EUR/$12 // 7,00 EUR / $9
V/A "Warsaw is Burning" 7" 5,00 EUR / $7 (last copies!)
REFUSE 080 COKE BUST/VACCINE split 7"EP OUT NOW!!
One of the most important release on Refuse in 2012 and also one of the most anticipated split release of
the year. This is just killer combination of both incredible bands and there's no way that you'll be left
dissapointed after listening this 9 loud assaults. This is ultra-fast ultra-raging straight-edge hardcore coming
from Washington
DC and Massachusets. Mindblowing and devastating. This is second release of COKE BUST on Refuse
after incredible "Degradation" 7". This way the band broke their their policy of working out with
different label with every release and so we're stoked and proud!. Super tight, unstoppable machine
influenced by Heresy, Ripcord, early DRI and Infest. VACCINE is known from their three eps and this
plain sonic, raw, noisy uncompromising attack. Members were in the bands like ORCHID, AMPERE,
THINK I CARE, RELICS or involved in other things since over decade. Both bands on tour in Europe this
summer!
http://cokebust.com/
http://vaccinexxx.blogspot.com/
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
210 blue vinyl (5,00 EUR / $7 + shipping)
570 green vinyl (4,00 EUR / $5 + shipping)
Ordering:
refuserecords@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
Also available:
COKE BUST "Degradation" 7" 4,00 EUR / $5 (1st press, green vinyl)
COKE BUST "Degradation" 7" 3,50 EUR / $4,50 (2nd press, black vinyl)
COKE BUST "Degradation" 7" 4,00 EUR / $5 (3rd press, red vinyl, red print labels)
COKE BUST "Degradation" 7" 3,50 EUR / $4,50 (3rd press, black vinyl, red print labels)
COKE BUST "Degradation" 7" US press (Grave Mistake) 4,00 EUR / $5
REFUSE 081 TZN XENNA "Ścierwo" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
After enthusiastic feedback from their previous "1981-2011" 7", these vets don't want to leave us waiting
for another two decades until a new release. Totally opposite - they're working on new songs, doing
recordings, regular shows and, at the same time they're the shutting mouths of those who complain about
boring reunions or the long gone generation. They're bringing back old, anthemic songs from the early
80's when they're weren't opportunities to record and release music and, at the same time they're coming
with new 100% fist-in-the-air punk rock lyrics. The new 7" "Ścierwo" (Bloody Pulp) contains four songs.
Two old songs - a new arrangement of "Religia" with a guest appearance from Czombe, the original guitar
player of the band (also in Deuter and Tilt) and new version of "Wasza wiara?" -this was originally
performed by Zygzak from Tzn Xenna with Dezerter at Jarocin Festival in 1984. There's also two brand
new songs - the Crass sounding "Korporacyjny Lament Song" about the hard-working corporate machine
and the Abrasive Wheels/One Way System sounding "Ścierwo" about the unstoppable human demand for
blood and suffering.
This is a co-release between Refuse Records and Tzn Annex Records. Tzn Xenna this summer at festivals
like DIY HC/Punk Fest and Jarocin. Tzn Xenna in Berlin: 1st of September!
http://www.facebook.com/tznxennaoi
"Wasza wiara?" from "Ścierwo" EP - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHqWZp0PVYg&feature=plcp
Track list:
Pressing:
3 test presses (not for sale)
180 copies, clear vinyl, additional cover (7,00 EUR / $9 + shipping)
320 copies, red vinyl (5,00 EUR / $7 + shipping)
Ordering:
refuserecords@gmail.com; www.refuserecords.prv.pl
Release-date: 12.07.
Release-shows 13-07. DIY HC/Punk Fest Gdynia / 15.07. Straight Edge Fest, Warszawa / Jarocin 2012
Shipping: 25.06.-5.07.
Also available:
TZN XENNA "1981-2011" (Refuse/Tzn Annex) (2nd press, black vinyl) 5,00 EUR / $7
REFUSE 082 THE TANGLED LINES "Stacy" 12" PRE-ORDER
After over 10 years, The Tangled Lines out of Dresden, Germany are calling it quits. We can be more than
happy that they were able to work hard in the last moment to put out out a great final release, the "Stacy"
12". This is sort of a concept album and Stacy is a fictional character. Throughout the album she
progresses from a consumerist, bodily enhanced, facebook addict, taking back her own life and directly
experiencing the failure of the system herself. This 11 songs (incl. VOID cover) shows TTL's full
potential with their fast, super energetic hardcore with leading voice of charismatic frontwoman of the
band, Louise. No doubt, one of the brightest point of the German (and European) of the HC Punk
scene of the last decade. They'll be missed!
This is one-time pressing of 600 copies. The Tangled Lines on their final tour in July! Final show: 29.07.
Berlin!
http://www.thetangledlines.de/
Pressing info:
20 test presses (20,00 EUR / $25 + shipping)
100 copies, final tour press, different cover, black vinyl (available at TTL final tour)
200 copies, clear vinyl (12,00 EUR / $16 + shipping)
300 copies, black vinyl (10,00 EUR / $14 + shipping)
Ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
Release-show: 22.07. Fluff Fest
Shipping: 25.07.-5.08.
Also available:
THE TANGLED LINES "Wash the shit off!" (Refuse) (2nd press, black) 3,50 EUR / $4,50
Released:
REFUSE 078 KAMI ADA "Resistencia libertad" 7"EP
Resistance knows no borders. A debut 7" of the Berlin-based band with international line-up of members
from Colombia, Indonesia, Poland and Germany. All of them were active before in their local DIY or
activist scenes and in bands like SLOWA WE KRWI, ON A BAD TRIP, CORNER END or ASSAULT.
This is fast, angry political female fronted hardcore punk that confronts injustice system and racist border
policy of Fortress Europe in their lyrics. If you dig Los Crudos, Tragatelo, Ruidosa Inmundicia or South
American polit hardcore/punk, then check out this band. This is a co-release between Refuse Records,
Emancypunx Records, Up The Punx Records and Famed Records.
http://kamiadapunk.wordpress.com/
http://kamiadapunk.wordpress.com/
3 test press (not for sale)
180 copies, red vinyl (4,00 EUR / $5 + shipping)
320 copies, black vinyl (4,00 EUR / $5 + shipping)
REFUSE 077 NOOSE "Depraved indifference" 7"EP
Chicago Vegan Straight Edge. Fast and raw, influenced by early 80s Boston bands. 7 songs incl.
RIPCORD cover. One-time pressing of 530 copies.
Pressing info:
3 test presses (sold out)
105 copies, clear vinyl (5,00 EUR / $7 + shipping)
125 copies, tour edition, yellow vinyl (5,00 EUR / $7 + shipping)
300 copies. red vinyl (4,00 EUR / $5 + shipping)
SECOND PRESSINGS OUT NOW:
POISON PLANET "Boycott everything" 7"EP
510 copies on black vinyl (3,50 EUR / $4,50 + shipping)
TZN XENNA "1981-2011" 7"EP
420 copies, black vinyl (5,00 EUR / $7 + shipping)
Out next:
REGRES 7"EP
POISON PLANET/GOVERNMENT FLU split 7"EP
THE CORPSE "Fight against rules" LP
H.C.P. LP/CD
ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW "Ten moment" LP
More news:
THUGxLIFE recorded some new songs. One of them will be put on comp 7" on Ratel Records and other
are planned for a split 7". ThugxLife/Fight Them All on tour in Europe in September!
http://thugxlife.bandcamp.com/
Marcin, guitar player of BURST IN left the band but they will continue with one guitar. Next show with
Anchor in Poland.
http://burstin.bandcamp.com/
POISON PLANET did US tour with Sectarian Violence. In August they'll play at New Direction Fest in
Olympii, w/ Oi Polloi, Between Earth & Sky, Outlook, Rape Revenge, Resist And Exist, Skarp, Hysterics,
etc. Great fest with lots of workshops, political stuff... http://newdirectionfest.net/
http://poisonxplanet.bandcamp.com/
ANCHOR EUROPEAN TOUR
Next tour this summer, incl. Fluff Fest! Check the dates below!
http://www.facebook.com/anchorofficial
http://xanchorx.bandcamp.com/
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY will play at New Direction Fest in Olympia.
http://www.betweenearthandsky.com/
New LP release from NOTHING out soon on This Charming Man Records (German). German tour in
July.
http://nothingsalright.blogspot.com/
VITAMIN X will play in September in Prague at Enemy Of The Sun Fest, w/ The Mob, Wolfpack,
Yuppicide, Ruidosa Inmundicia etc.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vitamin-X/113442678712373
UPCOMING SHOWS:
8.07. Berlin, Koma F
ENOUGH (US)
EVOLVE (D)
15.07. Warszawa, 1500m2
STRAIGHT EDGE FEST 2012
COKE BUST (US)
ENOUGH (US)
STAY HUNGRY (S)
EVOLVE (N)
CYMEON X
IRON TO GOLD
THUGxLIFE
OUTBOUND
VICIOUS REALITY
18.07. Berlin, Koma F
COKE BUST (US)
BEYOND PINK (S)
STAY HUNGRY (S)
LANDVERRAAD (NL)
29.07. Berlin
THE TANGLED LINES final show
5.08. Berlin, Koma F
VACCINE (US)
PIG//CONTROL
6.08. Warszawa, Eufemia
VACCINE (US)
SUFFERING MIND
HEARTSEEKER
25.08. Berlin
GOVERNMENT FLU (PL)
1.09. Berlin, Kopi
TZN XENNA (PL)
UPCOMING TOURS:
ANCHOR EUROPEAN TOUR
29.06. Sweden, Gavle
30.06. Sweden, Borlange
1.07. Norway, Oslo
2.07. Norway, Stavanger
3.07. TBA
4.07. TBA
5.07. Holland, Eindhoven
6.07. Belgium, Merksplas
7.07. Germany, Karlsruhe
8.07. TBA
9.07. TBA
10.07. Spain, Palencia
11.07. Portugal, Oporto
12.07. Portugal, Lisbon
13.07. Spain, Xerez
14.07. Spain, Madrid
15.07. Spain, Barcelona
16.07. France, Marseille
17.07. TBA
18.07. Germany, Wurzburg
19.07. Czech Republic, Prague (w/ Coke Bust)
21.07. Czech Repubclic, Rokycany, FLUFF FEST
23.07. Austria, Wien
24.07. Slovakia, Kosice
25.07. Hungary, Balatonalmadi
26.07. Austria, Salzburg
27.07. Poland, Tychy
28.07. Poland, Wegrow
29.07. Poland, Szczecin
30.07. Germany, Braunschweig
31.07. Germany, Berlin (w/ Verse, Shai Hulud, Soul Control)
1.08. Germany, Osnabruck
2.08. Germany, Hamburg
3.08. Denmark, Fredericia
4.08. Sweden, Motala
COKE BUST EUROPEAN TOUR
Di. 03.07.2012 Amsterdam - Occii w/ Manlifting Banner, The Shining
Mi. 04.07.2012 Kortrijk - The Pits w/ Bite Down
Do. 05.07.2012 Paris - La Miroiterie w/ Graf Orlock, Birds in a row, Compte
Fr. 06.07.2012 Fresse sur Moselle - Crustatombe Festival
Sa. 07.07.2012 Basel - Hirscheck w/ Left in Ruins
So. 08.07.2012 Munich - Kafe Kult
Mo. 09.07.2012 Zagreb - Klub Attack, AKC Medika
Di. 10.07.2012 Skopje - tba
Mi. 11.07.2012 Vienna - Venster w/ COLD WORLD (record release)
Do. 12.07.2012 Budapest - Szabad Az ? w/ Crippled Fox, Mind Your Step
Fr. 13.07.2012 Trutnov - Obscene Extreme Fest
Sa. 14.07.2012 Bratislava - Obluda Club
So. 15.07.2012 Warszawa - Straight Edge Fest w/ Iron to Gold, Enough, Outbound, ThugXLife, Vicious
Reality, Evolve, Cymeon X,
Mo. 16.07.2012 Lublin w/ Stay Hungry, Suffering Mind
Di. 17.07.2012, Wroclaw w/ Beyond Pink, Stay Hungry, Landverraad
Mi. 18.07.2012 Berlin - AGH w/ Beyond Pink, Stay Hungry, Landverraad
Do. 19.07.2012 Prague - Pre fluff show
Fr. 20.07.2012 Rokycany - Fluff Fest (+ SICK FIX )
Sa. 21.07.2012 Leipzig - Zoro (+ SICK FIX )
So. 22.07.2012 Dresden - Chemiefabrik (+ SICK FIX )
Mo. 23.07.2012 Hamburg - Hafenklang (+ SICK FIX )
Di. 24.07.2012 Malmö (+ SICK FIX )
Mi. 25.07.2012 Oslo - Blitz (+ SICK FIX )
Do. 26.07.2012 Gothenburg - Skjul 46 (+ SICK FIX ) w/ Underg?ng
Fr. 27.07.2012 Copenhagen - tba (+ SICK FIX )
Sa. 28.07.2012 Hannover - Korn (+ SICK FIX )
So. 29.07.2012 Münster - Baracke (+ SICK FIX )
Mo. 30.07.2012 Uk - The Downtown Diner, Ashford (+ SICK FIX )
Di. 31.07.2012 Uk - Wharf Chambers, Leeds w/ Sick Fix, Rot in Hell, Stab
Mi. 01.08.2012 Uk - Nice N Sleazys, Glasgow (+ SICK FIX )
Do. 02.08.2012 Uk - The Pint, Dublin (+ SICK FIX )
Fr. 03.08.2012 GALWAY, IRELAND (+ SICK FIX )
Sa. 04.08.2012 Uk Kraak Gallery, Manchester (+ SICK FIX )
So. 05.08.2012 Uk The Wagon and Horses, Birmingham (afternoon) (+ SICK FIX )
So. 05.08.2012 Uk The Big Takeover, London (+ SICK FIX )
Mo. 06.08.2012 Nijmegen - Onderbroek
Di. 07.08.2012 Mannheim - Juz (tbc)
Mi. 08.08.2012 Lyon - tba
Do. 09.08.2012 Zürich - Dynamo Werk 21
Fr. 10.08.2012 Ieper - Festival
Sa. 11.08.2012 Verden - Juz w/ The Adolescents, Citizens Patrol, Bent Cross, Inside Job
STAY HUNGRY
15.07. Warszawa, Straight Edge Fest
16.07. Lublin (w/ Coke Bust, Suffering Mind)
17.07. Poznan (w/ Coke Bust, Beyond Pink, Landverraad)
18.07. Berlin (w/ Coke Bust, Beyond Pink, Landverraad)
BEYOND PINK
17.07. Poland, Wrocław (w/ Coke Bust, Stay Hungry, Landverraad)
18.07. Germany, Berlin (w/ Coke Bust, Stay Hungry, Landverraad)
THE TANGLED LINES
22.07.2012 [Fluff Fest, Rokycany]
23.07.2012 [After Fluff Show, TBA, Praha]
24.07.2012 [TBA, Münster]
25,07.2012 [TBA, Kamen]
26.07.2012 [Exzess, Frankfurt/Main]
27.07.2012 [Shakshuka Fest, Scheune, Dresden]
29.07.2012 Berlin, FINAL SHOW
VACCINE
5.08. Berlin
6.08. Warszawa
7.08. Wrocław
+ 11.10.2011 +
REFUSE 074
BURST IN "1000słów" 12" PRE-ORDER
BURST IN from Warsaw, Poland, has been active in the HC scene for a couple of years now. However, after a warmly welcomed demo and one song which appeared on the “Warsaw is Burning” comp. 7", we haven’t heard much for a while from the band due to some lineup changes. But the guys didn't gave up and disappear in oblivion – they are now back with new line up and they're ready to offer new songs in a 12" vinyl on Refuse Records.
Members of Burst In were active in the 90s in such bands like Greed or xReasonx, few years ago in The Anthem and currently in Iron To Gold and Double Vision. The individual character of their music shows that they're able to combine pretty well late 80s and early 90s USHC influences with though-provoking and socially aware Polish HC (think Apatia, Złodzieje Rowerów, Regres or April). Their lyrics deal with personal experiences of living in a reality of modern Poland with all the facade of unstoppable advertising and consumerist paradise surrounded by violence and new forms of racism.
Burst In 12" is coming out on red and black vinyl.
Release party: 19.09. Warszawa (w/ Trial, Anchor, Run With The Hunted, Regres)
http://burstin.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burst-In/153529547992798
Pressing info:
14 test presses (15,00 euro / $20 + shipping)
50 copies release-show edition, black vinyl, alternate cover (10,00 euro / $14)
100 copies on red vinyl, hand numbered, stamped, alternate cover w/ poster from release-party show w/ Trial ((10,00 euro / $14 + shipping)
350 copies black vinyl (8,00 euro / $10 + shipping)
REFUSE 073 POISON PLANET "Boycott everything" 7"EP OUT NOW!
POISON PLANET is a political vegan straight edge hardcore punk from Chicago, USA. The band gathers members among others from HALFMAST, NO TIME LEFT, BOILING OVER, RAW NERVE and COLD SHOULDER. Poison Planet play fast and pissed off 80's hardcore punk in the vein of Negative Approach, Violent Minds or 86 Mentality. The message coming from Poison Planet’s music is a straight and fearless reaction to the political and social vision of today’s world, which still needs to be challenged and questioned. As the members admit themselves, the works of Howard Zinn or Naomi Klein have a big influence on the band’s approach to the world. According to Poison Planet, veganism, straight edge or social activism are ways of remaining aware of and critical towards the political and cultural mechanisms surrounding us. "Boycott Everything" is the brand new release by the Chicago-based band including five tracks of fast and aggressive hardcore.
http://poisonxplanet.bandcamp.com/
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
110 red vinyl (5,00 euros / $6 + shipping)
420 clear vinyl (4,00 euros / $5 + shipping)
REFUSE 072
DOUBLE VISION "Cold comfort" 7"EP OUT NOW
Warsaw Hardcore! DOUBLE VISION kicked off in 2010 and has already become one of the most interesting and promising bands in the local scene. Members were or are active in bands like BURST IN, HARD TO BREATHE, THE ANTHEM or DEADLIFT. The new team definitely brought in a fresh breeze onto the scene. Without further ado, the band recorded their first EP a couple of months later which is now released as a 7". This release will definitely suit fans of old-school positive-minded hardcore. In DOUBLE VISION you can find traced of the classic youth crew hardcore from the 1980s known from the music of Youth Of Today, 7 Seconds, Unit Pride and Wide Awake as well as inspirations from more contemporary bands such as Champion, Stay Gold or Mindset. Solid and energetic hardcore with great potential – here comes DOUBLE VISION!
"Cold comfort" 7" is co-released by Refuse Records and Elephant Skin Records.
http://doublevisionhc.bandcamp.com/
Pressing info:
3 test presses (not for sale)
50 copies "Release party edition", additional cover, black vinyl (sold out)
110 copies yellow vinyl (sold out)
360 copies black vinyl (3,50 euros / $4,50 + shipping)
REFUSE 070 ANCHOR "Recovery" LP SECOND PRESSING
1st press of ANCHOR "Recovery" LP is almost gone. Second pressing is on the way and it will be ready before their upcoming European Tour with TRIAL and RUN WITH THE HUNTED (check the dates below)
Pressing info:
1s press:
25 test presses (sold out)
190 clear vinyl (12,00 euro / $16 + shipping)
360 white vinyl (11,00 euro / $15 + shipping)
2nd press:
100 blue vinyl (11,00 euro / $15 + shipping)
400 black vinyl (10,00 euro / $14 + shipping)
http://www.facebook.com/anchorofficial
http://xanchorx.bandcamp.com/
UPCOMING RELEASES:
CONQUEST FOR DEATH "Adventure thrash" 7" EP
A release for CONQUEST FOR DEATH announced a couple of years ago unfortunately did not come into being. However, the idea was not forgotten and now we are proud to reveal that CFD has recently recorded new songs. Some of them will appear on the 7"EP on Refuse Records, the rest will find their way to the full length LP/CD on Tank Crimes Records (USA) and the 10" on Offside Records (France). CONQUEST FOR DEATH from San Francisco draws its members from WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?, ARTIMUS PYLE, CHARM, ASSFORT etc and create an explosive mixture of hardcore, thrash and crossover, all inspired by the masters of US and Japanese HC from the 1980s. Since its started, the band has toured throughout the United States, Africa and Asia. CFD are planning to come to Europe next year!
New video of the band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT8AbQnk6dI
www.conquestfordeath.com www.myspace.com/conquestfordeathsf
THUGxLIFE 7"EP
Positive and enthusiastic youth crew straight edge HC band from Poznan, Poland are started recordings on a 7" for Refuse Records. We'll keep you posted on results!
Check: http://thugxlife.bandcamp.com/
H.C.P. Discography LP
This release should be finally out in anext few months. This is late 80s blow up hardcore thrash from Poznan, Poland, pre-Apatia. Much older generation than guys from ThugxLife! Their discography will contains "Anti Drugs" 7" (1989) and tracks from both split tapes with Apatia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zLnZEY8KXE
other news:
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY performed at the Sound & Fury Fest, check "The wounds have never to win" song from the fest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tjcVby8w4Q
http://www.betweenearthandsky.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Between-Earth-Sky/193000417398047
NOTHING next shows: 25.09. Berlin HC Fest and 28.10. Berlin w/ Crucial Section and Geriatric Unit.
http://nothingsalright.blogspot.com/
COKE BUST West Coast US Tour in October. They have bunch of other shows to do as well (w/ DRI, Stron Intention etc). COKE BUST will come back to Europe Summer 2012, probably with SICK FIX.
http://cokebust.com
GOVERNMENT FLU new self released 7" is coming out in September and it's promoting their European tour. They'll play at Zoro Fest in Leipzig, two shows with Direct Control and other shows - check the dates below.
http://www.myspace.com/governmentflufuckyou
Check interview with Marc Hanou (BIRDS OF A FEATHER) about "The Past The Present" book Equalizing Distort Radioshow from Canada: http://equalizingxdistort.blogspot.com/
REGRES upcoming shows: 17.09. Wrocław Ratel fest, 18.09. Częstochowa and 19.09. Warszawa (+ Trial, Anchor, RWTH, Burst In).
VITAMIN X is on RNR Fest, Venlo (Holland), w/ z Systematic Death, Direct Control, Spermbirds etc.
Songs of REACHING FORWARD, REGRES, NEW WINDS, ONLY WAY OUT, THE TANGLED LINES, VITAMIN X and ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW were released on comp. CD "Open Hardcore Fest - the way it was" on Cursed Records. It was released on a farewell edition of Open Hc Fest, Piaseczno, Poland. Refuse Records was involved in that fest between 2001-2008.
+ 9.05.2011 +
Refuse Records presents:
REFUSE 070
ANCHOR "Recovery" LP PRE-ORDER
Refuse Records is proud to announce the new full length from Anchor. It's their 3rd release on Refuse and I'm happy to work again with good friends and such dedicated band.
Hailing from the punk, metal and hardcore hotbed of Sweden/Norway, Anchor bring a heavy, aggressive hardcore sound with howled vocals and devastating mosh parts, but not without its speed and urgency, taking cues from bands like Judge, Entombed, Skitsystem and Verse. Members have done time in The Smackdown, Balance, Dead Vows, Damage Control and Set My Path, and their message is one of compassion and awareness.
Brand new full length "Recovery" is a natural progression from their previous work. The new ground entered with Relations of Violence (Refuse Records, 2009) has been further explored. The outcome is a record that sounds harder, filthier and yet more emotional than anything they done before.
11 new songs were recorded Studio Bengt in Lund, Sweden. Guest vocals by Sean Murphy (Verse) and Johan Hurtig (Balance). "Recovery" LP is coming out in a solid gatefold with a 12-page full color booklet.
Close to 300 shows in less than 4 years. Countless europeantours, 2 tours of North America and way more to come. Anchor keeps proving to be one of Europe's most active and important bands.
Upcoming European tour:
ANCHOR/OUTRAGE EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR 2011
22nd June - 23rd July.
Anchor "Recovery" LP will be available on the tour. Release party:
22.06. Stockholm w/ Terror, Raindance, No Omega
www.myspace.com/xanchorx
http://xanchorx.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/anchorofficial
Pressing info / price:
25 test presses (20,00 euros / $27 + shipping)
180 clear vinyl (12,00 euros / $16 + shipping)
340 white vinyl (11,00 euros / $15 + shipping)
Also available:
ANCHOR "Relations of violence" 7"ep
ANCHOR "The quite dance" LP
Shipping dates: 15-20.06.
Available during Anchor/Randance European tour and Poison Planet European tour.
ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl (new website soon)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Refuse-Records/183267901719633
PRE-ORDER
REFUSE 069 BETWEEN EARTH & SKY "Of Roots and wings" 12" / CD
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY: a collection of five individuals bound together by a love for the writings of Ernest Becker and Samuel Beckett and endless amounts of vegan food have finally after nine long years managed to pull their personal lives together long enough to synthesize their perspectives on tragic experiences into a collection of songs infused with anguish and hope. Profoundly inspired by the inevitability of suffering, and the need to collect ourselves psychologically if we hope to ever be of any help to a world that so desperately calling for attention, action, and care, the members of BETWEEN EARTH & SKY delve deeply into irony by attempting to use powerful, yet melodic hardcore songs with insightful lyrics in a vain attempt to unravel their anxiety about the inevitability of their demise.
Featuring a line up of experienced members (Greg Bennick, Alexei Rodriguez, and EJ Bastien of TRIAL and CATHARSIS; Sean Lande of STRAIN and BY A THREAD; and Happy Kreter of GOB and BURDEN).
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY "Of roots and wings" LP contains 5 new songs and one instrumental recorded by Blair Calibaba (Strain, Trial) and Paul Forgues (Slayer, Hatebreed) in 2009 and 2010. CD version contains additional band interview and a song taken from "Power Of Ten" 7" (Excursion Records).
US version is coming out later as a double 7" on Hellfish Records.
http://betweenearthandsky.com/
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY "Of Roots and wings" 12"
Pressing info:
35 test presses (20,00 euros / $27 + shipping)
200 copies on blue vinyl (10,00 euros / $14 + shipping)
320 copies on clear vinyl (9,00 euros / $12 + shipping)
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY "Of Roots and wings" CD
Pressing info:
500 copies (7,00 euros / $9 + shipping)
Shipping: 25-30.05.
Ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
www.myspace.com/refuserecords
OUT NOW ON REFUSE RECORDS:
REFUSE 068 PRESSURE "Our rage" 7"EP
Pressure was formed in the Autumn of 2008. After years of playing together in Pointing Finger, missing the action and noticing the lack of new hardcore bands to open local shows, Pressure picks up where its members past bands left off, bursting an extremely powerful and emotional style of old-school straight edge hardcore with lots of sing-alongs and sincere lyrics. Following their demo, released also as a 7"EP, in the beginning of 2011 Pressure entered Dalma Productions Studio and recorded Your Rage EP, featuring 6 tracks of uncompromising old school hardcore, mostly pretty fast with heavy breakdowns and mosh-parts. The drums are loud, the vocals are pissed and fit perfectly with the crunchy sound of the guitars. No matter what the next trend in hardcore may be, Pressure doesn't care. If you like youth-crew, in your face old school hardcore, this will be right up your alley. Features members of bands like Pointing Finger, Broken Distance and Critical Point. For fans of Carry On, In My Eyes and Mouthpiece. The EP will be released on a coalition of Refuse Records with Demons Run Amok Records (Germany), Monument Records (Sweden) and Salad Days Records (Portugal).
www.myspace.com/xpressurehcx
REFUSE 067 NOTHING "Double dose of negativity" 12"
At the end of last year a new band appeared on the wide HC/punk map of Berlin - NOTHING. Although the band is new, its members are far from newbies. Included in the crew are people who have been involved in the HC/punk scene in Germany for many years - Jobst (HIGHSCORE, MONSTER, PEACE OF MIND)- vocals ; Matthias (HIGHSCORE, DURANGO 95) and Matze (MONSTER, COSTAS CAKE HOUSE)- guitars; Mark (BOMBENALARM, NAILS)- bass guitar; Ronny (SITUATIONS) - drums.
Their past experience and a strong urge to find a way of releasing their creative expressions resulted in a debut release which we didn’t have to wait long for. It has the force of a full-length album where you can find some bits and pieces of former bands but more influences from the Japanese „Burning Spirit” era hardcore or no bullshit/no prisoners sound of Negative Approach and Poison Idea and touch of late 80's NYC hardcore. no looking back and no xerox of the past.
"Double dose of negativity” is divided into eight pills which when taken one after another cause an immediate return to reality. Starting off „With no expectations and with nothing to lose,” the band gives no illusions or empty clichés. Instead, it's a honest story about burn outs, lies, failures and growing old in a city where grassroots and independent culture are pushed out and brutalized by pseudo-artists, hipsters, trends and people celebrating their boredom and emptiness. It seems the youthful idealism of the five guys from Berlin is long gone but their passion, involvement and down to earth critical views are still here - stronger than ever.
http://nothingsalright.blogspot.com/
REFUSE 066 APRIL "Kill depression" LP
Exactly four years after their final show all the songs recorded by this band from Zambrow, eastern Poland, will come out on a 12" vinyl. It will contain their both CD EPs previously released between 2001 – 2004. Sharing members with ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW, the band became one of the most valuable and respected outfits of this period. Their music is a great combination of fast, straightforward hc, old-school hc, touch of modern melodic hc and classic eastern european hcpunk sound. The intelligent and heartfelt lyrics focused on political and social issues. Their discography LP is a co-release between Refuse Records and April Kolektyw, No Pasaran Records, No Sanctuary Records and Pasazer Records.
OUT SOON:
REFUSE 070 ANCHOR "Recovery" LP
Recordings and artwork is done so brand new Anchor LP should be out early June. Release-party is planned in Stockholm 22.06 at the show / Anchor, Terror and Raindance. Right after Anchor starting their European tour with Raindance (ex-Outrage). Check the dates below.
www.myspace.com/xanchorx
REFUSE 072 DOUBLE VISION "Cold comfort" 7"EP
DOUBLE VISION is a new outfit in Warsaw. Some of the members were / are in other local bands like BURST IN, HARD TO BREATHE, THE ANTHEM or VIOLENT ACTION. Debut 7" is planned in June on Refuse Records and Elephant Skin Records. If you dig bands like Turning Point, In My Eyes, Stay Gold or Mindset, check them out!
http://www.myspace.com/doublevisionhc
REFUSE 073 POISON PLANET "Boycott everything" 7"EP
PxP finished their recordings for a 7" on Refuse. US version will come out as a 12" on Third Party Records. PxP will have some other releases out before their Euro tour - Discography LP (incl. both 7"s) on Carry The Weight Records (UK), Demo 7" on Offside Records (France) and special limited tribute to Dead Kennedys "Bleed for me" 7" on Third Party Records (Usa).
Poison Planet tourdates below.
www.myspace.com/poisonxplanet
REFUSE 074 BURST IN "1000słów" 12"
Burst In are good friends from local scene in Warsaw. So far they did their excellent demo and one song appeared on "Warsaw is Burning" comp 7". The band just finished their recordings on a 12" and we're planning to have it in September.
Burst In is influenced by sound of bands like Trial, Strife, Mouthpiece but also it fits well with Polish Hardcore sound and thoughtprovoking lyrics known from bands like Apatia, Złodzieje Rowerów, Regres or April.
Check new songs from upcoming 12":
http://burstin.bandcamp.com
Later: RIGHT IDEA/FACE REALITY split 7", HELLO BASTARDS LP
+ 22.03.2011 +
Hello everyone
First of all, solidarity with all the people in Japan striving with
natural and ecological disasters of the last few days. Let's hope that
all this sufferings can only makes people in the world more aware
about conquences of nuclear energy and their corporate lobbist to
finally stop it - No filthy nuclear power, no more Tchernobyl, no more
Fukushima!
Here's some update about Refuse Records. Check below:
- PRESSURE "Your rage" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
- NOTHING 12" PRE-ORDER
- APRIL Discography LP PRE-ORDER
- lits of upcoming releases for 2011: BETWEEN EARTH & SKY 12"/ CD,
ANCHOR LP, POISON PLANET 7", RIGHT IDEA/FACE REALITY split 7",
REFLECTION 12", HELLO BASTARDS LP, REGRES 7" and H.C.P. LP
- upcoming tours: POISON PLANET (June/July), RIGHT IDEA (Autumn)
- mailorder / distro update
The last days of 2010 were focused on the farewell show of Złodzieje
Rowerów (backed up by Apatia and Regres) which was a great moment for
all of us. Take a look at the great photos (by Mike) from the gig at
http://keepthismoment.com/photos/zxrx-final-show/
until next time,
Robertxxx
www.refuserecords.prv.pl www.myspace.com/refuserecords
REFUSE 068 PRESSURE "Our rage" 7"EP
Pressure was formed in the Autumn of 2008. After years of playing
together in Pointing Finger, missing the action and noticing the lack
of new hardcore bands to open local shows, Pressure picks up where its
members past bands left off, bursting an extremely powerful and
emotional style of old-school straight edge hardcore with lots of
sing-alongs and sincere lyrics.
Following their demo, released also as a 7"EP, in the beginning of
2011 Pressure entered Dalma Productions Studio and recorded Your Rage
EP, featuring 6 tracks of uncompromising old school hardcore, mostly
pretty fast with heavy breakdowns and mosh-parts. The drums are loud,
the vocals are pissed and fit perfectly with the crunchy sound of the
guitars.
No matter what the next trend in hardcore may be, Pressure doesn't
care. If you like youth-crew, in your face old school hardcore, this
will be right up your alley.
Features members of bands like Pointing Finger, Broken Distance and
Critical Point.
For fans of Carry On, In My Eyes and Mouthpiece.
The EP will be released on a coalition of Refuse Records with Demons
Run Amok Records (Germany), Monument Records (Sweden) and Salad Days
Records (Portugal).
www.myspace.com/xpressurehcx
track list:
side a:
1.Gaining ground
2.Two faced
3.Your rage
side b:
4.Crossed out
5.Trapped inside
6.Save your breath
Pressing info:
15 copies on black vinyl w/ blank labels (not for sale)
185 copies on blue vinyl (5,00 euro / $7 + shipping)
300 copies on orange/gold vinyl (5,00 euro / $7 + shipping)
Release date: PRESSURE/CRITICAL POINT European tour April 2011
Shipping: 25- 30.04.
ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
full mailorder list: www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 067 NOTHING "Double dose of negativity" 12" PRE-ORDER
At the end of last year a new band appeared on the wide HC/punk map of
Berlin - NOTHING. Although the band is new, its members are far from
newbies. Included in the crew are people who have been involved in the
HC/punk scene in Germany for many years - Jobst (HIGHSCORE, MONSTER,
PEACE OF MIND)- vocals ; Matthias (HIGHSCORE, DURANGO 95) and Matze
(MONSTER, COSTAS CAKE HOUSE)- guitars; Mark (BOMBENALARM, NAILS)- bass
guitar; Ronny (SITUATIONS) - drums.
Their past experience and a strong urge to find a way of releasing
their creative expressions resulted in a debut release which we didn't
have to wait long for. It has the force of a full-length album where
you can find some bits and pieces of former bands but more influences
from the Japanese "Burning Spirit" era hardcore or no bullshit/no
prisoners sound of Negative Approach and Poison Idea and touch of late
80's NYC hardcore. no looking back and no xerox of the past.
"Double dose of negativity" is divided into eight pills which when
taken one after another cause an immediate return to reality. Starting
off "With no expectations and with nothing to lose," the band gives no
illusions or empty clichés. Instead, it's a honest story about burn
outs, lies, failures and growing old in a city where grassroots and
independent culture are pushed out and brutalized by pseudo-artists,
hipsters, trends and people celebrating their boredom and emptiness.
It seems the youthful idealism of the five guys from Berlin is long
gone but their passion, involvement and down to earth critical views
are still here - stronger than ever.
http://nothingsalright.blogspot.com/
Track list:
Side A:
1.Waiting
2.Dead inside
3.Living under lies
4.Everything is wrong
Side B:
5.Double dose of negativity
6.Bombs over Berlin
7.Nothing's alright
8.Old
pressing info:
12 test presses (15 euro / $20+ postage)
150 copies of limited red vinyl (10 euro / $14 + shipping)
370 copies of regular black vinyl (8 euro / $10 + shipping)
Release parties:
15.04.11 dresden//meschwitzstrasse 16 w/sexfront, kenny oh oh
16.04.11 wermelskirchen//ajz bahndamm "heartcore tage" w/abfukk, grey,
radare ...
Berlin Release party:
22.06. w/ Poison Planet
Shipping from Germany: 15-20.04.
Bestellung aus Deutschland: uber 40 euros - 50% portokosten ; uber 70
euro (freie versand)
orders: refuserecords@gmail.com
full mailorder list: www.refuserecords.prv.pl
REFUSE 066 APRIL "Kill depression" LP PRE-ORDER
Exactly four years after their final show all the songs recorded by
this band from Zambrow, eastern Poland, will come out on a 12" vinyl.
It will contain their both CD EPs previously released between 2001 -
2004. Sharing members with ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW, the band became one of
the most valuable and respected outfits of this period. Their music is
a great combination of fast, straightforward hc, old-school hc, touch
of modern melodic hc and classic eastern european hcpunk sound. The
intelligent and heartfelt lyrics focused on political and social
issues. Their discography LP is a co-release between Refuse Records
and April Kolektyw, No Pasaran Records, No Sanctuary Records and
Pasazer Records.
Track list:
Side A: "Kill depression" (2004)
1. Różnorodność
2. Hip hop boys against sXe
3. Granice
4. Żelazne gusta
5. Nie przegap
6. Jest jak jest
7. Kill depression
8. Po jasnej stronie
Side B: "Prolog" (2001)
1. April
2. Czas
3. Bat
4. Food Not Bombs
pressing info:
6 test presses, (not for sale)
100 copies limited orange vinyl (11 euro / $14+ postage)
150 copies on red vinyl egz. limitowany czerwony winyl (11 euro /
$14+ postage)
250 ecopies on black vinyl (9 euro / $12 + postage)
Shipping: 28.-30.04.
Orders from Germany: over 40 euros - 50% of shipping; over 70 euro
(free shipping)
orders: refuserecords@gmail.com
full mailorder list: www.refuserecords.prv.pl
UPCOMING RELEASES ON REFUSE RECORDS 2011:
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY "Off roots & wings" 12" / CD
The release of the album has been already put off for a couple of
months but it seems that eventually we'll see it come true. The
premiere of the album is planned for TRIAL 's concert on May 27, 2011
during the Rain Fest festival in Seattle. The vinyl release will
include six new songs, the CD version will additionally feature a song
from the 7" compilation by Excursion Records as well as an interview
with the band.
www.myspace.com/betweenearthandsky
ANCHOR "Recovery" LP
We're excited to announce that upcoming ANCHOR album titled
"Recovery"will see the light of day this summer through REFUSE
RECORDS. The album is due to be released in May/June 2011, i.e. before
the European tour planned by ANCHOR together with OUTRAGE from the US
(22.06.-23.07.). The CD version will be released on the German label
Let It Burn Records. More details soon!
Meanwhile song from their latest "Relations of violence" 7" on Refuse
appeared on "We Support Swedish Hardcore" comp. CD on Las & Order and
Green Menace (also incl. Harda Tidar, Fy Fan, Regulations, Stay
Hungry, Balance, Self Abuse, Victims and other great bands from
Sweden).
http://www.myspace.com/xanchorx
REGRES 7"
In our not fully specified plans there is also place for a new release
for the Czestochowa Poland - the band Regres. The date of entering the
studio and the eventual release are not known yet. The CD version is
due to be released on In Our Hands Records. The band will play during
this year's edition of Open Hardcore Fest in Piaseczno.
www.myspace.com/regres
POISON PLANET 7" + EUROPEAN TOUR
Poison Planet is a Political Vegan Straight Edge Hardcore Punk band
from Chicago, Il,. fronted by Nick Baran (HALFMAST, NO TIME LEFT and
ThirdxParty Records). Their message is about personal and political
resistance inspired by Howard Zinn and Naomi Klein and their raging
pissed off hardcore is in the vein of Negative Approach, Violent
Minds, 86 Mentality, The Repos, Positive Reinforcement, Discharge,
and DYS. This is hardcore punk meant to communicate ideas, not just be
the soundtrack for latest dance moves. In their words: POISON PLANET
believe in doing your own research and thinking for yourselves. Our
conclusions may not be your conclusions. We believe in Veganism,
Straight Edge, and social activism. These are ideas, not
commandments!.
So far, Poison Planet has two 7" EPs released on ThirdxParty. Their
latest 7" will be released on Refuse Records in June 2011. The 12"
version of this EP will appear in the US on ThirdxParty some time
later. Apart from this, the first two EPs will also be released as a
LP on Carry The Weight Records from the UK and the recordings from the
demo will appear as a 7" on Offside Records from France.
Refuse Records is booking European tour for POISON PLANET, so don't
miss them around. Check the dates below
www.myspace.com/poisonxplanet
POISON PLANET EUROPEAN TOUR 2011
22.06. Germany, Berlin, tba w/ Nothing
23.06. Leipzig, Plagwitz
24.06. Czech Republic, Praha, tba
25.06. Poland, Ferment Fest, Nowy Targ, Poland
26.06. Poland, Warszawa, Eufemia
27.06. Poland, Szczecin
28.06. Sweden, Malmo, tba
29.06. Sweden, Stockholm, tba
30.06. Sweden, Gothenburg
1.07. Denmark, AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH!
2.07. Germany, AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH!
3.07. Germany, AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH!
4.07. France, AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH!
5.07. France, AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH!
6.07. France, AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH!
7.07. Belgium, AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH!
8.07. Holland, Amsterdam, Occhi w/ Raw Nerves
9.07. UK
10.07. UK
11.07. UK
12.07. UK
13.07. UK
REFLECTION 12"
There's no doubt that the eyes of the major part of the HC/punk world
are usually focused on the West and this is why sometimes really
interesting things going on somewhere else are somehow left unnoticed.
This concerns among others the HC explosion taking place in Russia,
Belarus and Ukraine in the last couple of years. Especially Ukraine
deserves to be distinguished as it has a young and vibrant Hardcore
and Straight Edge scene. One of the most interesting bands that have
appeared on the Ukrainian scene is without doubt REFLECTION - great,
fast and no thrills straight edge hardcore, The members of Reflection
were involved or still are in a number of other good and worth
recommending bands from the region such as CLEARSIGHT (check their
demo 7" coming out on React! Records), ASPIRE and STILL.
http://www.myspace.com/reflectionxxx
RIGHT IDEA/FACE REALITY split 7"
Once again we'll have the pleasure to work with good friends from
Cleveland Ohio - RIGHT IDEA. Their next release on Refuse will be a
split 7" with Michigan's straight edge crew, FACE REALITY. If you like
Youth Of Today or Mouthpiece, the band from Detroit is something for
you. So far FACE REALITY has one EP on Dead End Records, but their
discography will soon be enhancedwith another 7", to be released by
Young Blood Records. As for RIGHT IDEA's plans for the future, it
looks like the band will come back to Europe in Autumn 2011. More info
on the tour soon.
http://if-you-cared.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/facereality2008
HELLO BASTARDS LP
The vegan straight edge anarcho punx crew from London, who already
made an appearance here and there, are planning a full-length LP
release on Refuse Records. So far the band released one 7" and a
couple of demos but the guys are now working on a split 7" with Last
Laugh. Next on the list is the mentioned 12" LP. The date of the
release is still not known but the album will certailny be kept in the
tune of the good old British anarcho punk tradition, with additional
material to read and a strong message behind the music.
www.myspace.com/hellobastardsxxx
H.C.P. Discography LP/CD
Although announced centuries ago, the H.C.P discography is still on
the list of the upcoming releases and we are determined to introduce
the album at the end of 2011. Keep your fingers crossed!
Other news:
US version of COKE BUST "Degradation" 7" is already out on Grave
Mistake Records. Great band and great label! Euro press is still
available on Refuse Records. Meanwhile they appeared on "Short Fast
and Loud" anniversary comp. 10" on Six Weeks Records (also w/ Larm,
Seein' Red, Extortion, Lack Of Interest, Voetsek and more).
www.myspace.com/sixweeks
GOVERNMENT FLU have in their full-length LP/CD album "Are you sorry
now" out on Nikt Nic Nie Wie Records. GF will appear in April 2011 on
the festival Kids in The Pit in Nunchritz (Germany) and while on the
road they'll play a couple of other concerts in Poland (Wrocław,
Kraków, Zduńska Wola).
http://www.myspace.com/governmentflufuckyou
THE CORPSE will play on two festivals this summer - Rock na Bagnie and
DIY Hardcore Punk fest in Gdynia. These will be the first concerts of
the band in over a decade. The vinlyl edition of "Fight against rules"
will appear on Scream Records this summer...
www.myspace.com/thecorpsepl
SEEIN' RED (as well as LARM) will play a concert in June during the
Chaos in Tejas festival in Texas, alongside Youth Of Today, Unbroken,
Doom, Tragedy, Rival Mob, Kriegshog, AstaKask, Low Threat Profile and
many more great bands. Meanwhile both bands appeared on "Short Fast
and Loud" anniversary comp. 10" on Six Weeks Records. Seein' red
working on a new 7".
http://home.planet.nl/~ocvdberg/home.html
http://www.myspace.com/seeinred
VITAMIN X will play on the first edition of Adrenalin Addiction
festival in Amsterdam (26.03) together with Violent Arrest, Dean Dirg,
Citizens Patrol, Herodishonest, Sunpower among others.
http://www.myspace.com/vitaminxhc
+ 16.10.2010 +
Cześć!
Here's some more news from Refuse Records:
The COKE BUST "Degradation" 7" pre-order starts now! Coke Bust European tour 7-27.10. (all details below). The new mailorder list is online (check the list of new stock below).
It was an intense summer as usual for Refuse Records – the RIGHT IDEA 7" and CD are out, the European tours for BEYOND PINK (S) and RIGHT IDEA (US) as well as shows for ANCHOR (S), RUSH'N ATTACK (NL), ANTHROPOID (D), RIGHT IDEA (US), YOUR FUCKING NIGHTMARE (CZ).
More shows soon with EXTORTION (AUS), HENRY FONDA (D), COKE BUST (US), SHORT FUSE (D), THE REBARKER (D) (in Berlin) and HC 2010 FEST w/ COKE BUST (US), STRAIGHTJACKET NATION (AUS), SHORT FUSE (D), A BIT OF BRAINDEAD (D), APE ATTACK! (D), SCHIZMA 90, GOVERNMENT FLU, SELFMADEBOMB, ONE KIND WORD and THE LINE in Warsaw (23.10) as well as ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW final show (18.12. Warsaw).
Check out for more details below.
Robertxxx
COKE BUST "Degradation" 7"EP PRE-ORDER!
Washington DC Straight Edge outfit - COKE BUST and their brand new 7" - on Refuse Records! Following their two 7"s and full length LP on Six Weeks Records, these 6 songs are mind blowing full-throttle raging non-stop hardcore assault influenced by the masters from Infest, Heresy or Ripcord that will leave you on your knees begging for more. Everyday bullshit going on personal and political levels fueled the fire in the lyrical content. Recorded by Kevin at Developing Nations Studios and mastered by Smok (Post Regiment fame) in As One studio.
Limited version available in pre-order on orange vinyl with additional Coke Bust tour poster, regular 1st press on green vinyl.
But that’s not all - COKE BUST is coming to Europe next October for their very first time, check all the dates below! Special Coke Bust tour edition of "Degradation" 7" available at the shows as well as limited to 100 copies tape-version of the 7" with some extra live tracks. It's the first tape-release on Refuse since 5 or 6 years!
US press of "Degradation" 7" will be out some time later on Grave Mistake Records -
gravemistakerecords.blogspot.com
Coke Bust: www.cokebust.com www.myspace.com/cokebust
Track list:
Side A:
1.Another fucking problem
2.Long gone
3.Keep out
Side B:
4.Degradation
5.No authority
6.Deathbed
Pressing info:
3 test pressings
20 copies of special HC 2010 Fest edition, different cover (Post Regiment rip-off), hand numbered, orange vinyl (available only at HC 2010 Fest)
75 copies of special tour edition, different cover (No FX rip-off), hand numbered, orange vinyl (available only on Coke Bust European tour)
100 copies of limited edition pre-order version, orange vinyl w/ tour poster
340 copies on green vinyl.
Limited orange vinyl w/ tour poster 5 euro // $6,50 + postage
Regular green vinyl 4 euro // $5 + postage
ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
Shipping dates: 2-7.10.2010
Trapdoor Bookings and Refuse Records presents:
COKE BUST 'DEGRADATION ACROSS EUROPE' TOUR 2010
7.10. - Amsterdam, NL @ OCCI w/ EXTORTION, SEEIN RED
8.10. - Mulheim, DE @ AZ CLUB w/ NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
9.10. - London, GB @ TBA w/ tba
10.10 - Birmingham, GB @ Wagon and Horses w/ NEVER AGAIN, BONESTORM
10.10 - Nottingham, GB (late) @ Old Angel w/ NEVER AGAIN, TREMORS, CURB CRAWL
11.10 - Glasgow, GB @ Fortress of Solitude w/ CLOCKED OUT, DEFENCE, LOBOTOMIES
12.10 - Leeds, GB @ The Fenton w/ NEVER AGAIN
13.10 - Canterbury, GB @ Chantry Social Club w/ NEVER AGAIN, NO REALITY, TREMORS, MOUTH
14.10 - Antwerp, BE w/ Backstage JC Den Eglantier w/ REPROACH, BITE DOWN, GET WISE
15.10 - Bremen, DE @ G18 w/ PLAGUE MASS
16.10 - Gothenburg, SE @ TBA w/ NEVER AGAIN, STAY HUNGRY
17.10 - Karlskrona or Aalborh, SE
18.10 - Hamburg, DE @ Rote Flora w/ AT HALF MAST, WORMS FEED
19.10 - Kortrijk, BE @ The Pits w/ BRUTAL KNIGHTS
20.10 - Gottingen, DE @ Juz
21.10 - Leipzig, DE @ Liwi
22.10 - Berlin, DE @ Scharni38 w/ SHORT FUSE, THE REBARKER
23.10 - Warsaw, PL @ CDQ, Hardcore 2010 Fest w/ STRAIGHTJACKET NATION, SHORT FUSE, A BIT OF BRAINDEAD, APE ATTACK!, SCHIZMA'90, GOVERNMENT FLU, SELFMADEBOMB, ONE KIND WORD, THE LINE.
24.10. - Budapest, HU @ Station 80 w/ CRIPPLED FOX, YOUTH VIOLENCE, P.F.A.
25.10 - Vienna, AT @ Arena
26.10 - Prague, CZ @ Klubovna w/ REMEK, PRAHA
27.10.- Freiburg, DE @ TBA
RIGHT IDEA "Right way" 7" SECOND PRESSING!
RIGHT IDEA had their first European tour this July/August. They also played once in Poland in Czestochowa (special thanks to Paweł, Agata and Cz-wa Youth Crew for their help!). The tour was awesome – you’ll find the whole report here: if-you-cared.blogspot.com
Special thanks to Grzesiek and Vincent for their help in the tour! The band is planning to come back to Europe next year in May.
The latest Right Idea releases on Refuse Records - "Right way" 7" and "Our way" CD, are still available and fresh from the oven! First pressing of "Right way" 7" is almost sold out after two months. Second press is already out - 437 copies on black vinyl. There's still some copies available from the first press on yellow and blue vinyl.
SEEIN' RED/MIHOEN SPLIT 10". EUROPEAN TOUR w/ EXTORTION
The long awaited split 10" of SEEIN' RED and MIHOEN is out! It’s a coop release between Opiate Records (UK/Holland), Graanrepubliek (Holland) and Trabuc Records (Spain). Seein' Red is gonna join on some part of the european tour of Extortion from Australia
www.seeinred.com
OCT 15 Mülheim de
OCT 16 Erlangen de
OCT 17 Vienna aus
OCT 18 Bologna it
OCT 19 Rome it
OCT 20 Milan it
OCT 21 St.etienne fr
OCT 22 Barcelona esp
OCT 23 Valencia esp
OCT 24 Madrid esp
OCT 25 Bilba eu
OCT 26 Zarautz eu
OCT 27 Bordeaux fr
OCT 28 Paris fr
OCT 29 Antwerp be
OCT 30 Utrecht nl
www.seeinred.com
BIRDS OF A FEATHER R.I.P. 2005-2010.
It’s my sad duty to tell you about the end of BIRDS OF A FEATHER. They have left behind the LP/CD "The Past The Present" (Refuse) and four 7" (among them a split 7" with In Defence ). Their last release is gonna be a double 7" “Demo 2007” on Just Another Day Records. The band also managed to record the song “Freewill” – a cover of Shelter. The song will appear on the Tribute To Shelter CD. JP (bas), Marc (git) and Jeff (git) already have their new edge band – ECHOES.
www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
LETS GROW R.I.P. 2001-2010
It's the end of one of the best balkan bands of the HC/punk scene during the last decade: LETS GROW from Belgrad. The band has left behind a LP/CD (Refuse/Thrashbastard/Ha-Ko/Brand New Place), split LP with Jaibo! (Thrashbastard/Doomtown) and two dwie 7" EPs (on Know and 625). They had two tours in Europe. They'll be missed!
http://www.myspace.com/letsgrow
Also ANCHOR had their next European tour during the summer (thanks to Paweł and the crew for organising the concert in Poznan!). The band is now getting down to recording new songs and preparing their second tour around the US.
www.myspace.com/xanchorx
SEASICK recorded the songs for their new album. There’s a chance that after the release Seasick will play again in Europe.
ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW recorded their three last songs in the “Hertz”studio in Białystok. They’ll be released on a limited vinyl 7" EP "Rozproszenie". At the same time the vinyl edition of the album “Emo’la” will be out on a double LP. Both records will premiere at the ZxRx farewell concert in Warsaw on 18.12.2010.
VITAMIN X US TOUR
In October Vitamin X will tour again in the US. On their list you can see the Tankcrimes Brainsqueeze festival where you’ll also hear such bands like Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Direct Control, ANS, Deadfall, Voetsek, Ramming Speed... In the meantime their new 12" will be released by Tank Crimes Records.
RUSSIAN ANTIFASCISTS NEED YOUR HELP:
For details go to: http://19jan.ru/english/demand-release-antifascists-alexey-gaskarov-and-maxim-solopov
THE WONDER YEARS ZINE
The Wonder Years is a zine from Warsaw coming from good friend and long time supporter of Refuse Records - Michal. First issue contains GREG BENNICK/BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY, REGRES, STRONG SO FAR, OUTRAGE, UNVEIL, PRESSURE, ONE KIND WORD, SACRED LOVE, RITUAL, PAIN RUNS DEEP, REMISSION, REFUSE RECORDS, columns, articles etc (all in english).
Distros get in touch with Michal for wholesale and trades.
http://www.myspace.com/cudownelatazine
+ 14.07.2010 +
Hi everyone,
below you’ll find some info about the preorder list of new Refuse releases: the RIGHT IDEA 7"EP and the discography CD, the list of the upcoming concerts, tours, new distro stock and more.
You’ll find the Refuse Records stand at the Right Idea tour as well as festivals Fluff Fest in the Czech Republic and the Breakout Fest in Belgium.
See you around!
Robertxxx
Refuse Records presents:
REFUSE 063 RIGHT IDEA "Right way" 7"EP PRE-ORDER
REFUSE 062 RIGHT IDEA "Our way" CD PRE-ORDER
REFUSE 060 RIGHT IDEA s/t 7"EP 2ND PRESSING
Here are the pre-order of two new releases on Refuse Records. Both will be out on RIGHT IDEA European Tour.
RIGHT IDEA “Right way” 7" contains 8 brand new songs of the Cleveland band. Expect a high-energy straight edge hardcore in the vein of Straight Ahead, No For An Answer, DYS or Youth Of Today. The positive energy, intensity and sing-a-long parts are all there, with the message of enthusiasm, hope and optimism. STRAIGHT EDGE 2010!
Track list:
side A:
1.Right way
2.My say
3.Peace
4.United front
Side B:
5.Think free
6.Dew it
7.Find yourself
8.If you cared,II
Pressing info:
3 test pressings
50 copies of special tour edition, different cover, hand numbered, yellow vinyl (available only on Right Idea European tour)
100 copies of limited edition pre-order version, yellow vinyl w/ Right Idea tour poster
350 copies of regular edition, blue vinyl.
US version of the 7" will be self-released by the band in a strictly limited edition of 100 copies on black vinyl.
RIGHT IDEA "Our way" CD is a collection of all the studio output recorded by the band. Its total 26 songs which originally appeared on the "Our World" 12" (React! Rec.), demo/7" (Refuse Rec), the newest single "Right way" 7" (Refuse), and also some unreleased tracks, incl. SSD, IRON CROSS, STRAIGHT AHEAD and YOUTH OF TODAY cover songs.
Track list:
1.Right Idea
2.I try
3.Shut it up
4.If you cared
5.On edge
6.Alert!
7.That's not you
8.Clear your head
9.Clean break
10.Our world
11.You sink
12.Searching for meaning
13.On edge
14.Crucified (IRON CROSS cover)
15.Glue (SSD cover)
16.Dare to care
17.Knockdown (STRAIGHT AHEAD cover)
18.Break down the walls (YOUTH OF TODAY cover)
19.Right way
20.My say
21.Peace
22.United front
23.Think free
24.Dew it
25.Find yourself
26.If you cared,II
Prices:
"Right way" 7"
limited yellow vinyl+ poster: 4,50 euro + postage / $5,50 + postage
regular blue vinyl: 3,50 euro + postage / $4,50 + postage
"Our way" CD
7 euro + postage / $9 + postage
Ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
The shipping dates are 28-31.07. or you can pick up the order personally at the Fluff Fest or Right Idea tour (and avoid postage costs this way).
Before the tour the second pressing of the RIGHT IDEA demo 7" will be available. This time the whole batch will be on black vinyl. For those interested, I still have some records on white vinyl from the first pressing.
RIGHT IDEA European tour is between 16.07.-2.08 and the band will play in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Czech Republic (Fluff Fest and Afterfluff Matinee), Poland, Holland, Belgium (HC Breakout Fest) and the UK.
Right Idea: http://if-you-cared.blogspot.com/
You can listen to the song "Peace" from the new 7" on www.myspace.com/refuserecords
ANCHOR EUROPEAN TOUR + SECOND PRESSING OF "RELATIONS OF VIOLENCE" 7"
The Swedes from Anchor are going on tour in July with their next European tour – they’ll play at the Fluff Fest and Burning Season Fest (Austria). Before the tour the second pressing 7" "Relations of violence" will be released, this time on black vinyl. If you’re interested in transparent vinyls, there are still some copies available from the first pressing.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER "THE PAST THE PRESENT" SECOND PRESSING
The second pressing of the BIRDS OF A FEATHER’s LP "The Past The Present" is out. It’s available with the book "The Past The Present - a history of 25 years of European Straight Edge". For those interested – there are some records from the first pressing’s limited edition on orange vinyl.
www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
SEASICK is back from their successful tour in Japan and they’re preparing to record a full-length LP. The band is planning their second European tour early next year.
http://www.myspace.com/seasick
+ 9.06.2010 +
Here's a new update and an announcement of upcoming releases on Refuse Records.
Latest Noc Walpurgii Festival in Warsaw went very well with over 300 people attending, incl. bands like FROM THE DEPTHS (US), STE McCABE (UK), REGRES (PL), EL BANDA (PL), ANTIDOTUM (PL), LIFE SCARS (PL), THE BLIND DATE (PL).
Check pics from the fest at: http://www.kirek.pl/galeria/20100430.html
Also, Raw Cut Filmfest In Warsaw was successful too and it seems we'll continue next year.
UPCOMING RELEASES ON REFUSE RECORDS:
RIGHT IDEA "Right way" 7"EP
RIGHT IDEA "Our way" CD (+ EUROPEAN TOUR)
Upcoming RIGHT IDEA European tour will promite their two new releases, both of them will be out on Refuse Records! "Right way" 7" will contains completely new songs. US version of the 7" will be out later on self-released by the band in a limited 100 copies.
"Our way" CD is gonna be a collection of their pevious efforts, including "Our world" 12" on React! and demo 7" on Refuse, as well as some extra stuff. For those who are still not familiar with the band, just expect high-energy straight up late 80's sounding straight edge hardcore influenced by Straight Ahead, No For An Answer or Youth Of Today.
Watch out for RIGHT IDEA European Tour between 17.07.-2.08. incl. countries like Germany, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Austria, Holand, Belgium and UK and festivals like Fluff Fest and Mol HC Fest.
http://if-you-cared.blogspot.com/
BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY "Of Roots and Wings" 12" / CD
BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY, a collection of five individuals bound together by a love for the writings of Ernest Becker and Samuel Beckett and endless amounts of vegan food at Vancouver's 'Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant' have finally after nine long years managed to pull their personal lives together
long enough to synthesize their perspectives on tragic experiences into a collection of songs infused with anguish and hope. Profoundly inspired by the inevitability of suffering, the members of BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY delve deeply into irony by attempting to use powerful, fast, yet melodic hardcore
songs with insightful lyrics in a vain attempt to unravel their anxiety about the inevitability of their demise. Featuring a line up of experienced members (Greg Bennick and EJ Bastien of TRIAL and Alexei Rodriguez of TRIAL and CATHARSIS; Sean Lande of STRAIN and BY A THREAD; and Happy Kreter of GOB).
BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY will do their debut release in the summer of 2010 on Refuse Records in Europe as a 12" and CD, and in the United States on Hellfish Records as a double 7". More about the band can be seen, heard, and learned about at www.betweenearthandsky.com
http://www.myspace.com/betweenearthandsky
COKE BUST 7"EP + EUROPEAN TOUR
One more excting news is the brand new 7" of amazing DC STRAIGHT EDGE outfit - COKE BUST. They're conquered world with their 7's for Third Party and Headcount and LP on Six Weeks Records. Refuse Records is more than happy with having a chgance to put out their european vinyl debut. This is a mind blowing full-throttle raging non-stop hardcore assault influenced by masters from Infest, Heresy, SSD or DRI. Incredible band. Hardcore or Straight Edge is saved when bands like Coke Bust are around.
It's not enough yet - COKE BUST are coming to Europe for a very first time next October, so keep an eye for updates about their tour (incl. Germany, Holland, Poland, UK, Czech Republic and more)...
http://www.myspace.com/cokebust
more news:
ANCHOR EUROPEAN TOUR
ANCHOR is planning a LP with a collections of their 7"s on State Of Mind Records from the States. Their 2nd US tour will be announced some day soon. Their next European tour is gonna happen between 10.07. - 25.10. incl. countries like Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and festivals like Fluff Fest and Burning Season Fest.
2nd pressing of "Relations of violence" 7" soon!
http://www.myspace.com/xanchorx
SEASICK just finished their Japanese tour. They have some plans for 2011 including full length LP, European and Japanese Tour.
www.myspace.com/seasick
GOVERNMENT FLU is going to play some festivals around Poland like Punx Piknik in Wrocław (5.06.), Ferment Fest in Nowy Targ (26.06.) and DIY Hc/Punk Fest in Gdynia (9.07.)
www.myspace.com/governmentflufuckyou
ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW R.I.P. 1993-2010
One of the most important Hc/Punk in Poland in a recent years, Zlodzieje Rowerow split up in April, after 17 years of existing. They were actually the very first band released on Refuse Records and we were tied to each other for all this years. This is heartbreaking news and it's seems like an end of an era in Polish Hc/Punk scene. They'll be truly missed.
www.zxrx.pl
GO! is going to play in NYC's ABC-No-Rio with reunited Bad Trip on 12.06.
Check old archive issues of "Bullshit Monthly" zine of Mike Bullshit from Go!: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bullsht-Monthly/302643816106
www.myspace.com/gonyhc
SOBER LIVING FOR THE REVOLUTION BOOK
Check new book about the straight edge by Gabriel Kuhn on PM Press in the US:
Straight edge has persisted as a drug-free, hardcore punk subculture for 25 years. Its political legacy, however, remains ambiguous often associated with self-righteous macho posturing and conservative puritanism. While certain elements of straight edge culture feed into such perception, the movement's political history is far more complex. Since straight edge's origins in Washington, D.C. in the early 1980s, it has been linked to radical thought and action by countless individuals, bands, and entire scenes worldwide. Sober Living for the Revolution traces this history. It includes contributions in the form of in-depth interviews, essays, and manifestos by numerous artists and activists connected to straight edge: Ian MacKaye (THE TEEN IDLES, MINOR THREAT, FUGAZI, THE EVENS, Dischord Records) , Michiel Bakker (PROFOUND, MANLIFTINGBANNER), Olav van den Berg, and Paul van den Berg (LARM, SEEIN' RED, PROFOUND, MANLIFTINGBANNER), Dennis Lyxzén (FINAL EXIT, REFUSED, THE INTERNATIONAL NOISE CONSPIRACY), Frederico Freitas (POINT OF NO RETURN), Bruno "Break" Teixeira (NEW WINDS, THESE HANDS ARE FISTS) , Robert Matusiak (Refuse Records), Kurt Schroeder (Catalyst Records) , agent Carrie No Nation (Crimethinc., CATHARSIS, REQUIEM) , Nick Riotfag, Jenni Ramme (Emancypunx Records) , Kelly Leonard (xSisterhoodx.com) , Laura Synthesis (Synthesis zine) , Ross Haenfler (autor ksiazki "Straight Edge") , Mark Andersen (Positive Force DC)
Available soon in Refuse Distribution.
http://www.pmpress.org
SMELLS LIKE DEAD RATS ZINE
Smell Like Dead Rats is a French/German zine (in english). The latest issue just out with interviews w/ GERIATRIC UNIT, EMANCYPUNX RECORDS, REFUSE RECORDS, ACTIVE MINDS, articles, politics.
MARCH 2010
Salut,
here's some update from Refuse Records.
Two new releases are out since late December - "Warsaw is Burning" comp. 7" and THE CORPSE CD. Upcoming releases will be announced next time.
There're some last copies of ANCHOR 7", RIGHT IDEA 7", GOVERNMENT FLU 7", BIRDS OF A FEATHER LP+BOOK and ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW "Gdy wrzała krew" CD still available.
Refuse Records has booked some shows in the upcoming months in Berlin for bands like LETS GROW (SER), JAIBO! (SER), APE ATTACK (D), EL BANDA (PL), FEJLFIX (DK), GERIATRIC UNIT (UK) and NAILS (D) and in Warsaw the next edition of NOC WALPURGII FEST with FROM THE DEPTHS (US), STE McCABE (UK), EX-BEST FRIENDS (D), EL BANDA (PL), ANTIDOTUM (PL), LIFE SCARS (PL), THE BLIND DATE (PL). More bands TBA. We are also involved in the 1st RAW CUT FILM FEST in Warsaw 1-2.05 - complete program soon but we can definitely announce Polish premiere of "Edge The Movie" as well as 8 or 9 other punk/HC related films.
In June/July we're booking a European tour for BEYOND PINK from Sweden and in July/August one for RIGHT IDEA from the US. More details below.
Check below for the latest news in the mail-order catalog incl. stuff from Bridge Nine, Deranged, Sorry State, React!, State Of Mind, La Vida Es Un Mus, BCore, Monument, Arg! etc.
Robxxx
contact: refuserecords@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl
www.myspace.com/refuserecords
NEW RELEASES:
REFUSE 055 V/A "Warsaw is Burning" 7"EP
This is a local compilation with the current hardcore punk bands from Warsaw, Poland. It contains 8 songs, previously unreleased (except one) of the particular bands: BURST IN, GOVERNMENT FLU, THE BLACK TAPES, EL BANDA, and defunct SIX PACK. It's a fine document of a vibrant scene filled with the great and diverse sounding bands and yet the first Polish Hc/Punk vinyl comp. released in Poland since the 80s. "Warsaw is Burning" comp. coming out as a one-time pressing of 488 copies on red vinyl. 7" released as a cooperation with Emancypunx Records.
"Warsaw is Burning" 7" is almost sold out so better hurry up if you're interested.
BURST IN: www.myspace.com/burstwarsaw
GOVERNMENT FLU: www.myspace.com/governmentflufuckyou
EL BANDA: www.myspace.com/elbanda23
THE BLACK TAPES: www.myspace.com/theblacktapes
SIX PACK: www.myspace.com/sixpackpunks
Pressing info:
3 test pressings (w/ different cover, black vinyl)
44 copies of the special limited version of "Warschau brennt" available only in Germany (red vinyl, different cover)
200 copies of the limited edition (red vinyl, different cover)
244 copies of the regular edition (red vinyl).
price: 3,50 euro (regular) / 4 euro (limited) + postage / 5 euro ("Warschau brennt" version).
REFUSE 048 THE CORPSE "Fight against rules" CD
THE CORPSE were pioneers of hardcore thrash in Poland. They're started in 1985 and their classic "Fight against rules" demo released in 1988 was a milestone in the history of the Polish HC/Punk scene. Their massive aggressive sound was unique and unexpected in the Eastern European bloc. Their perfectly executed Hardcore Thrash Crossover was influenced by bands like Discharge, Accused, Attitude Adjustment and Poland's Moskwa. It all aroused a lot of controversy and the band was rejected by many punk traditionalists. On the other hand, THE CORPSE set the starting point for more DIY oriented, self-aware hardcore scenes that exploded in Poland in the late 80's with a network of contacts and a great amount of bands like U.O.M., H.C.P., Od Jutra, Nadzor, Trybuna Brudu, Chaos, Political Vermin to name a few. The original demo was sold in a few thousand of copies internationally. They got lots of attention from the worldwide scene thanx to tape-trading and interviews in MRR. They got several offers for international tours and some vinyl releases but their possibilities were strictly limited due to the problems of some band members who faced obligatory military service in the communist Poland. Until now The Corpse has never appeared on a legit record release. This CD contains songs from their best period 1988-1989. Released in digi-pack packaging with a 20-page booklet containing the lyrics, biography, a band interview and tons of old pictures.
http://dada.serpent.pl/thecorpse
price: 7 euro + postage
Distros write for wholesales or possible trades.
+ 8.11.2009 +
Hi to everyone,
I'm back after while the latest update on Refuse Records activity. Another busy summer is over and during this period several new releases came out. At the moment I'm announcing pre-order of the new new release - "Warsaw is Burning" comp. 7".
I started booking shows in Berlin, and since July Refuse Records participated in booking two shows: SEASICK (US) and BEYOND PINK (S) in July (thanx Mario!) and BIRDS OF A FEATHER (NL), SOMETHING INSIDE (D), MICHEL PLATINIUM (F) and COUP D'ETAT from Berlin (thanx MeanXMike and Martin for doing it). Anyway, we did also two shows in Warsaw recently for SOUL CONTROL (US), WAIT IN VAIN (US), OUTRAGE (US) and BALANCE (S) in August and MASSHYSTERI (S), IN DEFENCE (US), SS20 (D) and locals from THE BLACK TAPES and GOVERNMENT FLU in September. Also European tours for SEASICK (US) and GOVERNMENT FLU (PL) was done. I was touring this summer with SEASICK and I was honoured to join TRIAL (US) on their visit in Europe. Great summer 2009!
New mailorder list is on line!
Refuse Records and Emancypunx Records presents:
PRE-ORDER: "WARSAW IS BURNING" COMP. 7"EP
This is a local compilation with the current hardcore punk bands from Warsaw, Poland. It contains 10 songs, previously unreleased (except one) of the particular bands: BURST IN, GOVERNMENT FLU, THE BLACK TAPES, EL BANDA, and defunct SIX PACK (song was previously released on their hard to find demo.
"Warsaw is Burning" comp. coming out as a one-time pressing of 520 copies on red vinyl andwe're not planning next pressings. Limited edition copy available with different cover in pe-order.
Track list:
side A:
1.Klincz - BURST IN
2.H&M's gonna help us man! - GOVERNMENT FLU
3.24 words about L.O.V.E. - GOVERNMENT FLU
4.Out come the assholes - GOVERNMENT FLU
side B:
5.Latawiec - EL BANDA
6.Beladonna - EL BANDA
7.Chicago boys - THE BLACK TAPES
8.The void - SIX PACK
Pressing info:
3 test pressings
200 copies of limited edition version, different cover, hand numbered, red vinyl
320 copies of regular version on red vinyl
price:
limited version: 4 euro / $5
regular version: 3,5 euro / $4,5
ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
Records will be shipped after 28.11.2009
other news:
ANCHOR
was touring a lot this summer. For a first time they did US tour (incl. some shows in Canada and Mexico) with RUN WITH THE HUNTED. Later on they did another European tour, this time w/ CARPATHIAN from Australia and RITUAL from Germany.
ANCHOR: www.myspace.com/xanchorx
RIGHT IDEA
will be play on 21.11. at the "A Time We'll Remember" festival in Philadelphia w/ Up Front, Mindset, Get The Most, Resolve, Alert, Overload and bunch more.
RIGHT IDEA: http://if-you-cared.blogspot.com/
This summer SEASICK
came to Europe for a 3 weeks tour and did several good shows with bands like Reproach, Limpwrist, Hard Skin, Seein' Red, Killin' It, Ramming Speed, Logic Problem, Cro-Mags, Bridge To Solace and Beyond Pink and some festivals like Trashfest. It was great pleasure to join them on this tour. Thanx again for all those who participated in booking shows for them
Right after European band, this hard-working band did another US tour. More US dates are planned including shows with Soul Control and Ruiner. Mark, guitar player of Seasick, joined A.N.S. sharing dues between both bands. Seasick discography LP is out on Damage Done Records. Their new full length LP is planned for a next year.
www.myspace.com/seasick
GOVERNMENT FLU
did some dates in Germany and Holland this summer (incl. Thrashfest). Summer break is over and after that they did some Polish dates incl. show w/ Masshysteri in Warsaw. Their 3 new tracks coming out now on "Warsaw is burning" comp. 7". Check their brilliant video clip on their website.
www.myspace.com/governmentflufuckyou
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
did a couple of shows recently in Italy and then Germany, Hungary and Slovenia.
Birds Of A Feather: www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
OUT NEXT:
THE CORPSE "Fight Against Rules" CD
ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW "Emo'la" LP (LP version of the CD and tape originally released in 1999)
Złodzieje Rowerów will play on exclusive show in UK in November. 28.11. in London w/ Hello Bastards and more. They'll also do some dates in Russia in December.
www.zxrx.band.pl
BLANK STARE R.I.P. SECOND PRESSING OF THE 12" ON REFUSE.
It's really sad to announce that BLANK STARE from Boston is definitely over. It was a honour to work with them and I can consider their 7" and 12" as one of the best releases on Refuse Records. Ryan and Cliff will continue with SOCIAL CIRCKLE (at the moment on tour in Europe).
This summer we did a second (and last) pressing of their ripping 12". So don't miss it.
Blank Stare were mentioned as a one of the best HC band of the last decade by Maximum RocknRoll Radio alongside bands like 9 Shocks Terror, Gorilla Angreb, Amdi Petersens Arme, Life's Halt, No Reply, Look Back And Laugh or Scholastic Deth.
www.blankstarehc.blogspot.com
SEEIN' RED 20th YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
Dutch veterans of uncompromising political hardcore will celebrate their 20th year anniversary show at the Occhi in Amsterdam, 14th November. Congratulations and salut comrades!
REGRES 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Our good friends from REGRES did 10th year anniversary show in October, congratulations to them!. Refuse Records did three releases for them and I'm glad to see that they become one of the most important HC band in Poland with 10 years o their backs.
Check videos from the show at: http://www.youtube.com/user/Konrad011#p/u
Pictures: http://www.kirek.pl/galeria/20091016.html
www.myspace.com/regres
BETERCORE "YOUTHCRUST DISCOGRAPHY!!" ON LP.
Abuse Records from Belgium is planning to re-realease discography of Dutch BETERCORE, originally released in 2003 on CD by Six Weeks Records (in US) and Refuse Records (in Europe).
www.myspace.com/betercore
DISCARGA
are doing shows in Brazil on regular level. Their bass player, Juninho did European tour with RATOS DE PORAO this summer. Second press of Discarga LP on Refuse/Thrashbastard is almost gone.
www.myspace.com/discarga
GO!
played the show at the 20th year anniversary of the HC matinees in ABC-No-Rio in NYC.
Check videos out of this show:
Happy 20th Birthday, ABC-No-Rio Hardcore Matinees! (with cake, candles, and GO! playing "The ABC Song" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8bGiAUucO8
"You Say You'll" "Pizza Boy" "Relativity" "Betrayed by Flesh"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5edMzHGw-Y
"Holy Roller" "Me vs. You" (with funny funky intro) "Mom” and “Reactive"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH6VuxyBVCo
If you want to make a donation to ABC at the show, you can go to http://www.abcnorio.org and give them some money towards renovating the building.
www.myspace.com/gonyhc
+ 20.10.2009 +
new mailorder list is on line! Check store section.
New releases on Refuse Records - available now!
REFUSE 061 ANCHOR "Swallow the pill" 7"EP
REFUSE 060 RIGHT IDEA s/t 7"EP
REFUSE 059 S.B.V. "Swallow the pill" 7"EP
REFUSE 058 SEASICK "Ennui" 7"EP
REFUSE 057 GOVERNMENT FLU "Fuck poetics" 7"EP
REFUSE 057 GOVERNMENT FLU "Fuck poetics + Demo 2008" MCD
REFUSE 056 GOVERNMENT FLU "Demo 2008" 7"EP
REFUSE 050 BIRDS OF A FEATHER "The Past The Present" LP + "The Past The Present 1982-2007: a history 25 years of European Straight Edge" book
write for details: refuserecords@gmail.com
More soon!
+ 11.05.2009 +
Refuse Records is honored to announce pre-order for the release number 50:
BIRDS OF A FEATHER "THE PAST THE PRESENT" LP w/
"THE PAST THE PRESENT 1982-2007: A HISTORY OF 25 YEARS OF EUROPEAN STRAIGHT EDGE" BOOK (Marc Hanou, Jean- Paul Frijns)
PRE-ORDER
"THE PAST THE PRESENT" LP
This story starts somewhere in the mid 80-ies. Bigma turned straight edge. Profound turned into Manliftingbanner when Bigma joined. After the demise of Manliftingbanner, Bigma continued his straight edge crusade with Mainstrike. In 2005 he was stuck without a band. Pushing towards 40, Bigma wasn't rethinking his ideals for a better society, instead his urgency to get out his message was growing stronger and stronger. He wanted to address the current hardcore scene, where the true spirit and meanings of the original first wave of straight edge had disappeared. Strangely enough, just around the corner from Bigma, JP, from Value Of Strength magazine, had mutual feelings. He wanted to startle up the scene with a straight edge band with members all older then 30 years, showing that the ideas behind straight edge still hold true, even in 'real life'. Birds Of A Feather became reality. The Our Aim 7" was recorded shortly after. Going thru some line-up changes, the band found it's definite line-up in 2007, with Jeff of Crivits and the X-men in guitar, Marc of Betray on guitar, and Paul, a then 30 year old "newjack", on drums.
So Birds Of A Feather is ready. Watch out for 80-ies style, youth crew sing-along hardcore, bringing an ever urgent message for a positive lifestyle and a better society. With the same drive to get out the message as in the 80-ies and 90-ies. To show that straight edge is not "a passing phase". To show that hardcore is not a passing phase. To prove that our ideals still matter, and still need work. Right then and right now.
"The Past The Present" contains 13 songs recorded by Menno Baker in Bunt Studios in Holland and mastering was done in West West Side Music, NY, USA.
LP version of "The Past The Present" is coming out in a gatefold w/ the book in a few pressing versions - check below for details. Pre-order version is hand numbered and available on brown vinyl and limited to 100 copies
Birds Of A Feather LP first pressing info:
Test pressing: 25 copies, exclusive cover with different artwork, black vinyl, the book signed by the authors
Pre-Order version: 100 copies, brown vinyl, white labels stamped and numbered
Limited color version: 122 copies, orange vinyl
Regular 1st press version: 278 copies, brown vinyl
Track list:
side a:
1.Another day
2.I defy
3.Once in a while
4.What it takes
5.As it is
6.The subject changed
7.The past the present
side b:
8.Caught in a hoax
9.The path
10.Not worth the grief
11.Appreciate
12.Behind these walls
13.Never deny
Birds Of A Feather: www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
Video z sesji nagraniowej "The Past The Present":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Z84DLF0LQ
BOAF visit in Poland (2008, 15th Refuse anniversary):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAC_nXVyHQg
"THE PAST THE PRESENT 1982-2007: A HISTORY OF 25 YEARS OF EUROPEAN STRAIGHT EDGE" BOOK (Marc Hanou, Jean- Paul Frijns)
"The Past The Present" vinyl also including the book "The Past The Present – a history of European Straight Edge 1982-2007". 108 pages, and over 250 photos documenting the straight edge scene in Europe.
Straight Edge is a powerful subculture of a subculture. Punkrockers that don’t smoke, don’t drink and don’t do drugs are the outcasts of the outcasts. By following a timeline from 1982 to 2007 the straight edge authors tell the narrative of the European straight edge with the oral history from those who were there and from those that are still there, the people that made and still make it happen. The particular development of the European straight edge is described by five Dutch bands, each representing a different era. Starting with Lärm’s Do It Yourself punk ethics the straight edge scene in Europe has developed itself towards political activism of all sorts with a strong emphasis on vegetarianism and veganism as Eye of Judgement shows. Capturing the immense energy of a vibrant and vivid scene, The Past The Present contains stories from entire Europe, from Sweden to Spain and from Portugal to Poland.
A document for anyone interested in hardcore or straight edge.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER "THE PAST THE PRESENT" LP + "THE PAST THE PRESENT 1982-2007: A HISTORY OF 25 YEARS OF EUROPEAN STRAIGHT EDGE" BOOK
price: 20 euro + postage (pre-order)
Release party: 6.06. BIRDS OF A FEATHER show in Bremen (Germany)
Orders will shipped after 10.06.
also available:
BIRDS OF A FEATHER "The Past The Present" CD (Refuse) 7 euro
BIRDS OF A FEATHER "The Past The Present - What was said what we believed counts even more today" t-shirt 9 euro (few left!)
contact, ordering: refuserecords@gmail.com
Distros: get in touch for wholesales or possible trades
www.refuserecords.prv.pl (check full mailorder list)
www.myspace.com/refuserecords
Here's new update from Refuse Records. ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW CD is just out. More releases are in the works. Summer 2009 is coming and it seems it's gonna be busy as usual! Check below for more details.
New mailorder is online, below you can find list of new items in stock.
Distros - ask for wholesales / trades.
ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW "...GDY WRZAŁA KREW 1995-1999" CD OUT NOW
ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW started in 1993 in a small town in North East Poland, Zambrow. They were influenced not only by the rich Polish hardcore punk history of the ‘80s and early ‘90s but also by the more emotionally driven mid and late ‘80s hardcore bands from Washington DC, most of all Verbal Assault, who played in Poland in the late ‘80s and have had a great impact on the band up till now. From the start the band has gained their own individual style and worked hard on their message focused on social, political and personal issues. Since their debut tape in 1996 they have been strongly related to Refuse Records and after years, hundreds of shows and a couple of releases they became one of the most important bands in Poland with a legendary status. This CD compiles their debut tape from 1996, a couple of songs released on compilations and limited tape releases of the band and also a recording session from 1997 originally intended to be a EP but in the end never going on release. The total 23 songs are released in digipack with a 16pgs booklet.
www.zxrx.band.pl
other news:
BIRDS OF A FEATHER "THE PAST THE PRESENT" LP + "THE PAST THE PRESENT 1982-2007: A HISTORY OF EUROPEAN STRAIGHT EDGE" BOOK - pre-order for this release is gonna start soon so watch out for upcoming news. LP version of Birds Of A Feather CD is planned to be out late May / early June, hopefully before their show in Bremen, Germany (6.06.).
Meanwhile check BOAF video-report from their visit in Warsaw last summer at Refuse anniversary fest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAC_nXVyHQg
www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
SEASICK "ENNUI" 7"EP + EUROPEAN TOUR
SEASICK have just finished their songs for the upcoming new 7" on Refuse Records and Headcount Records. I don't want to sound like a label promoting the release but it rules and I'm sure it can satisfy all those looking for some good punching hardcore with meaningful lyrics! "Ennui" 7" will be out on their upcoming European tour in June/July across Germany, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria. There are still a few dates available so get in touch if you can help in any way. Check below for dates.
www.myspace.com/seasick
GOVERNMENT FLU s/t 7"EP, GOVERNMENT FLU "Fuck poetics" 7"EP / CDEP + GERMAN/HOLLAND TOUR IN JUNE
Warsaw-based GOVERNMENT FLU have just recorded 6 new raging songs for their upcoming 7" on Refuse Records. I have to say that I’ve been waiting a long time to have such a Polish band playing this type of HC. Tight, fast and rockin'! Refuse Records plans to release their two first seven inchers, not only the mentioned “Fuck poetics" 7" but also a 7" re-release of their 10-song demo from last year (this one as a co-release with some Polish labels like Scream Records, Yama-Dori and more). Both 7"s will be out on CD as well. Check below for Government Flu dates in Holland (Thrashfest!) and Germany. There are two dates still available so get in touch.
www.myspace.com/governmentflufuckyou
"WARSAW IS BURNING" COMP. 7"EP
We have the definite list of the upcoming local sampler 10-song 7": THE BLACK TAPES, BURST IN, EL BANDA, THE FIGHT, GOVERNMENT FLU and SIX PACK.
Most of the songs are finished so there is a chance that the 7" will be out before the upcoming Government Flu, The Fight and El Banda shows around Europe.
More upcoming releases: RIGHT IDEA s/t 7"EP, SBV "Swallow the pill" 7"EP, THE CORPSE "Fight against rules" CD.
I SHOT CYRUS R.I.P.!
One of the greatest South American HC bands of the last couple of years has split up. I SHOT CYRUS played their final show in Sao Paulo at the Verdurada Fest. Refuse Records released their CD (2003) and helped with their European tours in 2003 and 2005. A great band which will be missed!
The members of I.S.C. will continue playing with their other bands: RATOS DE PORAO (this summer in Europe), B.U.S.H. and O INIMIGO.
www.myspace.com/ishotcyrus
ANCHOR "THE QUITE DANCE" SECOND PRESSING. "FIRST YEAR" CD ON SELF TRUE REC.. US AND EUROPEAN TOURS. NEW LINE-UP.
The second press of ANCHOR "The Quite dance" LP is out now. So get in touch for wholesales, trades, orders etc. There are a few copies left from the 1st press, incl. some on the limited white vinyl.
The Swedish Vegan Edgers from ANCHOR released their "First Year" CD on SelfxTrue Records from Russia. The CD contains songs from "Captivity songs" 7"/mcd, split 7" w/ The Kind That Kills and one previously unreleased song. This touring-machine is going on a US tour (also incl. shows in Mexico and Canada) next month, between 20.05 and 20.06 with Run With The Hunted. During the summer they'll tour Europe with Carpathian (US) and Ritual (Ger). Another European Tour is planned later, with Run With The Hunted.
In the meantime there was some line-up change in the band. The guitar player Marcus left the band, the previous drummer Mattias overtook the guitar and the band got a new member, Oskar, who is now on the drums (he already played in Anchor during a part of their tour w/ Verse and I Rise.
www.myspace.com/xanchorx
REGRES "TA ISKRA WCIĄŻ PŁONIE" 12"EP / MCD ON IN OUR HANDS REC.
Leading Poland's old school hardcore outfit REGRES released their new record called "Ta Iskra Wciaz Plonie" as a 12" and CDEP on their own label In Our Hands Records. It's available now via Refuse mailorder.
www.myspace.com/regres
LETS GROW "DISEASE OF MODERN TIMES" LP - US PRESS
The US pressing of Lets Grow LP (released in Europe through Refuse and Thrashbastard) is out now on Know Records.
www.myspace.com/letsgrow
BLANK STARE 12" and ANCHOR LP ON MRR TOP OF THE YEAR.
Two Refuse Records releases from last year - BLANK STARE s/t 12 and ANCHOR "The quite dance" LP were listed among the best Hardcore/Punk records of the year in Maximum Rocknroll.
+ 03.03.2009 +
Here're some updates about Refuse Records related activities, upcoming releases, shows etc. The new mailorder list is online!
UPCOMING RELEASES:
RIGHT IDEA "RIGHT IDEA" 7"EP
One of the next releases on Refuse Records is gonna be a 7"ep of the Cleveland based straight-edge hardcore outfit called RIGHT IDEA. I'm happy to work with them and for two members of the band it won't be the first time they'll appear with the Refuse Rec. logo on the sleeve of their record. It happened before when their previous band, NAMES FOR GRAVES, did a 7" for Refuse Records in 2005, a band where Nate and John were involved back then (John was involved in COMMITED even earlier). The new band gives a lot of new spirit and meaning for the old school approach and brings fast, sharp, direct hard-hitting songs in the vein of Straight Ahead or No For An Answer,
I'm more than sure that many of you have already heard this band on their great debut 12" "Our World" on React!Records. This 12" is sold out, and soon will be repressed as a 7" on Bottled Up Records in the States.
The Right Idea 7" on Refuse Records will contain mastered songs that appeared on their demo. There is a chance that the band will visit the old continent this year. So, keep on track!
http://if-you-cared.blogspot.com/
SEASICK "ENNUI" 7"EP
Another surprise we'd like to deliver is the upcoming 7" for Jerseys' from SEASICK. Coming straight out of New Brunswick, NJ, SEASICK have worked hard to carve out a thick solid chunk of respect within the hardcore punk community. They pack a socially relevant punch that will make you question the world around you as well as the face reflected in your mirror. Philosophical lyrics filtered through the human element are backed by dead stop breakdowns and a neck snapping rhythm that will move you if you have a pulse. Their unique style that takes liberties from former NJ bands such as Endeavor, The Degenerics and Tear It Up gets together in a flawless fury that truly carries it's own weight.
To date they have released a split 7 inch with Don't Wake Up, a 10 inch record and CD entitled "Awakenings", another split 7 inch with Texas band ANS and the one sided laser etched "Ouroboros" 12 inch EP.
Plans are in the works for a full collection LP of all previously released material on Damage Done Records and a new brand 7"EP called "Ennui" on Headcount Records in USA and Refuse Records in Europe.. Both releases are planned to be out before european tour.
SEASICK is booked to tour Europe and the US throughout 2009 as these guys are hard to miss
and will most likely be rolling through your town.
Their upcoming European tour is booked by Thrashbastard Records and Refuse Records (between 12th June-4th July) is in works so let us know if you're interested in booking show for them in your area.
www.myspace.com/seasick
"WARSAW HARDCORE COMPILATION" 7"EP
In the recent years Refuse Records released records for many international bands, so it's also a time to give something back to the local scene for their support and friendship throughout the years. Especially if so many exciting things, usually overlooked by others, are happening on the local level. Warsaw HC Punk scene works pretty well now with many good bands and many shows and different types of activities. It's also inspirational that Refuse Records and Emancypunx Records are planning to release a compilation 7" with the best, in our opinion, local bands. So far, we have confirmed bands - THE FIGHT, GOVERNMENT FLU, BURST IN, THE BLACK TAPES. They'll give exclusive songs on the comp. We also put a defunct band called SIX PACK on it with one song from their demo as we thought it was one of the best demos on the Polish scene in the last few years and they deserved for a vinyl appearance. Last 6th band for the comp. will be confirmed soon.
GOVERNMENT FLU 7"EP / MCD
Speaking about the local scene, we won't stop on the compilation 7". One of the bands that appeared on it is GOVERNNMENT FLU and their debut demo from last year was like a breath of fresh air around here. Their first shows were so good and tight that I agreed to release their 7" on Refuse Records. Their influences are based on early 80's HC bands like Black Flag, Minor Threat, Negative Approach, Die Kreuzen, Dead Kennedys, N.O.T.A. etc. and they did the record with their experience coming from yearlong playing in such bands like SIX PACK, KNIFE IN THE LEG, BURST IN, DAYMARES and SUNRISE.
The Flu are planning to do new recordings for a 7" before the summer. The CD version will contain the 7" and demo recordings.
www.myspace.com/governmentflufuckyou
BIRDS OF A FEATHER LP+EUROPEAN STRAIGHT EDGE BOOK - Marc and JP finished their inhuman amount of work for the book and this means that we'll start the printing and pressing process someday soon. I'll keep posting about the pre-order for the LP and Book and I can assure you that the results will be more than mind blowing.
Meanwhile, you can read interviews with BOAF in "I Drink Milk" zine from Hungary and "Got-a-nerve" webzine from Germany/Italy:
http://www.got-a-nerve.de/news/125/5/BIRDS-OF-A-FEATHER/
www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
other news:
DISCARGA "MUSICA PRA GUERRA" LP - SECOND PRESS IS OUT!
The second pressing of the latest DISCARGA LP on Refuse/Thrashbastard is out. This time w/ English translations done by Boka (Ratos De Porao/I Sho Cyrus). Anyway, to all of you who bought a copy of the 1st press and are interested what the band has to say in their raing songs just contact us and we'll send you the lyrics.
www.myspace.com/discarga
BLANK STARE 12" - US PRESS ON THIRD PARTY
Third Party Records released a US pressing of BLANK STARE 12", released in Europe on Refuse Records last summer. Actually, the 1st press of the Refuse release is almost gone, still some copies left, also on a limited blue vinyl. The second press is planned before the summer.
Drugged Conscience from US is planning to release a Blank Stare live tape soon.
The band played recently on "Edge Fest" in Haverhill, Mass. w/ Have Heart, Rampage, Step Forward, Invasion, Let Down, Waste Management etc. Their next show is in NYC 7th March with the legendary NYHC band Antidote and Masshysteri from Sweden.
www.blankstarehc.blogspot.com
ANCHOR LIFE ON TOUR!
2008 was a busy year for ANCHOR and this Swedish band is not planning to calm down for year 2009. Just recently they have finished their Euro tour with VERSE and I RISE. In March they're going to visit some places around Scandinavia. In May they're gonna do their first US tour (West Coast only). Anyone interested in booking shows or helping out in any way please contact us or the band directly!
Next summer they're planning to do another European tour. They'll play on Fluff Fest amongst others.
1st press of "The Quite Dance" LP - almost gone (a few copies left); 2nd press will be out soon.
www.myspace.com/xanchorx
+ 12.10.2008 +
It was intense summer at Refuse HQ - new exciting releases, festivals, tours etc kept me busy throughtout all this time. BLANK STARE 12", DISCARGA LP, GO!, BIRDS OF A FEATHER CD and "Back From The Dead" comp. CD are all out - check below for details about new releases.
SEEIN' RED, BLANK STARE, BIRDS OF A FEATHER and THE TANGLED LINES came here to Warsaw to played at the 15th Refuse anniversary fest in June, along with locals from REGRES, INSURRECTION and IDENTITY. Check out some pics from the fest - http://www.kirek.pl/galeria/20080628.html. In July we did another Open HC Fest and bands like DISCARGA, BLANK STARE, LOSER LIFE, EL BANDA, NINE ELEVEN and others took part. Shows for F.P.O., VASELINE CHILDREN, SISTA SEKUNDEN, KAMIKATZE and DEAD VOWS were also done. Yet, European tours for BLANK STARE and ANCHOR. I was lucky to be on tour this summer with ANCHOR, THE TANGLED LINES and short part with BLANK STARE. Also, running distro stand at festivals like Trashfest, Fluff Fest and No Border Jam. So, thanx to everyone involved and helping out with the shows, festivals, releases and everyone I met and hangout throughout all the summer!
Robertxxx / Refuse Records
Check below for more details. Get in touch for prices, new distro list etc. We accept paypal. Distros, ask for wholesales or trades. Contact: refuserecords@gmail.com
REFUSE 053 BLANK STARE s/t 12" OUT NOW!
Boston Straight Edge Hardcore strikes back, and after 3 7" releases on labels like Third Party and Refuse, they are finally bringing a 12" format to the world with more songs of rage and fury that put this band to higher-level of intensity. "Fuck your life" is an opening song and the rest of the them will keep you awake and makes you think twice about your own existence and world around you. No sweet tunes, no catchy riffs and no friendly words. Nine Brand new songs of the powerful, raging and pissed off hardcore. With a LAST RIGHTS cover at the end to make a final statement. Current and ex-members of POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT and SOCIAL CIRCKLE if anyone cares. Impressive killer 12" out of this Boston band, so be warned - it will blow up your stereo.
1st press released on limited blue vinyl and regular black.
We did BLANK STARE's 1st European this summer and the band played in countries like Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy and Denmark. It was great to have them here and hopefully they'll be back one day with their intense sets. Thanks to everyone involved in booking shows for them, spending their time booking the shows, giving food, sleeping places, helping out with equipment, van etc, and also thanx a lot for Elisa and Chriz for driving the band around Europe! You can check some pics and videos from their Euro Tour on their website (check the link below).
US version of the 12" should be out soon on ThirdxParty Records. Limited Discography Tape contains 12”, 3 7”s and unreleased tracks was self-released by the band before their European Tour.
www.blankstarehc.blogspot.com
REFUSE 052 DISCARGA "MUSICA PRA GUERRA" LP OUT NOW!
Brazil's legendary thrashers are back with the brand new full length containing 19 tracks and it does not let down in the ferocity and anger that Discarga is known for. Discarga, a three-piece straightforward socio-political band that brings fastcore played with rage. This is a breath-taking intense as hell speed played with perfectly executed precision where there is no place for monotony or lack of energy and passion. Taking influences from what was the best from South American and European Hardcore history, Discarga's sound remained original and unique with their non-stop assault and charisma. Well established in the international hardcore community with their ten years of existence of existence, three European tours and solid previous releases on labels like 625, Laja or Peculio and contains current and ex-members of POINT OF NO RETURN, RATOS DE PORAO and O INIMIGO.
LP was released in cooperation with Thrashbastard Records (Germany). CD was out on 625 (USA) and Laja Records (Brasil). 1St press of the LP is almost gone so better hurry up if you don't a have a copy. First press released on limited yellow vinyl and regular black. 2nd press soon.
DISCARGA did their 3rd European Tour this summer and played several shows and festivals all around!
www.myspace.com/discarga
REFUSE 051 GO! "YOUR POWER MEANS NOTHING" 7"EP OUT NOW. "WHAT WE BUILD TOGETHER" 7"EP RE-PRESS AVAILABLE.
This is a limited re-issue of the second 7" release of this classic NYHC band, originally released on Kingfish Records in 1990. Original pressings were long gone and hard-to-find so this the chance to get a copy and listen to eleven brilliant songs recorded by Don Fury of fast, short and positive hardcore with heartfelt and aware lyrics. Don't hesitate to get a copy until it's available and get excited with us all with this piece of brighter part of NYHC being in stock again. 7" was released as a co-release between Go!, Honest For Truth Records (Hungary), Guerilla Vinyl (France) and Refuse Records. Limited version available on white vinyl, regular on black.
Also still available is the second and probably last press of "What we build together" 7", released last year. Only 200 copies made on clear vinyl.
www.myspace.com/gonyhc
REFUSE 050 BIRDS OF A FEATHER "THE PAST THE PRESENT" CD OUT NOW! BIRDS OF A FEATHER/TIMES TOGETHER UK TOUR.
We are more than happy to announce a full length release of Birds Of A Feather on Refuse Records. If you still didn't hear about this band from Holland, or if you didn't hear at least about any of their previous bands or activities, you probably don't know too much about European Straight Edge and Hardcore at all. Here's a chance to improve that knowledge. The die-hards from Birds Of A Feather used to be active in the past in bands like MAINSTRIKE, MANLIFTINGBANNER, BETRAY, CRIVITS, NO DENIAL, X-MEN and zines like "Value Of Strength"; with BOAF they have three 7"s on their backs on labels like Crucial Response, Commitment and Give Praise records. This full-length release reflects years of dedication, commitment, and straight-edge values for more than 15 (not to say 25!) years. BOAF aim is to address the current hardcore scene, where sometimes the true spirit and meaning of the original first wave of straight edge had disappeared.
They still have the same drive to get out their message, as in the eighties and nineties. To show that straight edge is not "a passing phase". To show that hardcore is not a passing phase. To prove that their ideals still matter, and still work. And still need work. Right then and right now. So watch out for 80-ies style, youth crew sing-along hardcore, bringing an ever urgent message for a positive lifestyle and a better society. A release containing 13 songs recorded in legendary Bunt Studio's by Menno Bakker (Holland) and mastered in West West Side Music by Alan Douches (NY, Usa).
LP version of the album should be out around November and it will come with a book about 25 years of European Straight Edge, so expect a mind-blowing release!
South American version of the CD will be out soon on 78 Life Records and Asian version of the LP/CD on Crucial Times Records in Japan. You can check video from recording session at: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Z84DLF0LQ
We also did exclusive BIRDS OF A FEATHER t-shirts: "The Past The Present - What was said what we believed counts even more today". Write us for more details.
Interview with the band: check - http://xroldx.blogspot.com/2008/08/birds-x-of-feather-past-present.html
BIRDS OF A FEATHER played their exclusive show in Poland in June at the Refuse anniversary fest and in October they'll visit the UK for a short tour with Times Together. Dates: 17.10. High Wycombe 18.10. Nottingham 19.10. Birmingham
www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
REFUSE 047 V/A "Back From The Dead – 4 Way Split CD
A Straight Edge Hardcore compilation contains four bands from Poland into youth crew and old school / modern hardcore from recent years: SECOND AGE (aka The Age) – their final recordings following up "the Tides Have Turned" Cd on Refuse Records, all the songs appeared on "The Age" 7" on Commitment Records. They were the best old school sXe band around and their music is compared to old classics like Youth To Today and to modern classics like Champion or Betrayed; CRUSH ALL FAKES - old school/modern hardcore that started after demise of 33 Rotations, INSURRECTION - straight edge hardcore with influences from 90's new school HC like Undertow, Unbroken, Outspoken and Strife mixed with some old school HC sounding bands like Mouthpiece and so on; X'S ALWAYS WIN – remastered songs from their demo, old school sounding straight edge HC in the vein of In My Eyes, Carry On and Count Me Out with members of Second Age, Cymeon X and Apatia. 26 songs and a 12-page booklet that makes you aware of one of the best SxE / Hardcore bands in Poland in the last few years.
www.myspace.com/crushallfakeshc www.myspace.com/xinsurrectionx www.myspace.com/xsaw
STILL HOT: ANCHOR "The Quiet Dance" LP (first press almost sold out), SPES EREPTA "Minutova terapie" CD,. THESE HANDS AE FISTS "Peace is bad for business" CDEP
more news:
SPES EREPTA SPLIT UP!
SPES EREPTA, a vegan straight edge hc/punk band from Praha, Czech Republic who did their full length CD "Minutova Terapie" on Refuse Records few months ago, recently split up. They played their final show in July in Praha w/ Blank Stare.
www.myspace.com/spesxerepta
HIT ME BACK SPLIT UP! FINAL SHOW IN NOVEMBER
Another very sad news is ftrom HIT ME BACK from Los Angeles. Band decided to call it quits after six years of existence, releases on labels like 625, Refuse Records or Still Holding On and two Japanese tours, South American tour and US tours (incl. tour w/ Circle Jerks). This way, Hit Me Back will never hit Europe and it was really close, as there was a plan for their Euro Tour in December 2008, so it's serious bummer! HIT ME BACK final show is on 1th November in Glasshouse, Pomona, so lucky those who have a chance to see the show.
www.myspace.com/hitmeback
F.P.O. FINAL SHOW IN OCTOBER. LP OUT ON THIRD PARTY RECORDS.
We already announced before the end of one of the most important and hard-working band from Balkans, Macedonian's F.P.O. Their final show is on 10.10. in Skopje. FPO are now on their last tour with Vaseline Children from Croatia. LP version of their last full length called "You don't know what human is" is out now on Third Party Records. Some of the members of FPO will continue with SMARTxBOMB, watch out for this band, so good luck with new bands! Check interview with FPO in "Maximum Rocknroll" # (September2008)
www.myspace.com/fxpxox
ANCHOR ON TOUR WITH VERSE
Swedish Vegan Straight Edge band ANCHOR will continue being ultra-active until end of the year, after full length release on Catalyst and Refuse and two other euro tours. Their announced tour with WAIT IN VAIN got cancelled, but the band got offered to do a european tour with another great US band, VERSE. Don't miss the shows of both amazing bands in November/December! Anchor are planning to leave Europe and do a US and Mexico tour next year in February/March. If you're interested in booking a show for them there contact with us or directly with the band. Any help and support appreciated.
Interview with Anchor you can ready in new 4th issue of "What We Have" zine from US.
www.myspace.com/xanchorx
SEEIN' RED did their second tour in Japan (w / Framtid) and before that they're played exclusive show in Poland at the Refuse anniversary fest. It was a honor to have this legendary band here! SEEIN' RED are working now on a split 10" w/ MIHOEN.
www.myspace.com/seeinred www.seeinred.com
THE TANGLED LINES ON TOUR WITH THE 4 SIVITS
THE TANGLED LINES played at the Refuse Fest in June and in August they did their next tour and played in Germany, Sweden and Slovenia. It was pleasure to join them on this tour and spend lots of great time. Their next tour is in October, and this time with THE 4 SIVITS (their final tour). Both bands will play in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Italy. Check for the dates below.
www.myspace.com/thetangledlines www.thetangledlines.de
VITAMIN X "FULL SCALE ASSAULT" LP/CD ON TANKCRIMES + US TOUR
Tank Crimes Records will release 4th full length album of VITAMIN X, just before their next US tour (September/October). Check the dates at their website. European version of the LP will be out on Agipunk Records (Italy) and Thrashbastard Records (Germany).
www.myspace.com/vitaminxhc
REFUSE STUFF AVAILABLE IN WARSAW
If you're visiting Warsaw this summer check two places where Refuse Rec releases/distro stuff is available:
Pracownii Spoleczna: (W-wa, Ul. Gorskiego 3, lokal 59 (klatka nr VI). 17-20 (mon – fri), www.pracownia.bzzz.net) Bloody Tears Tatoo Studio (Warszawa, ul. Grojecka 128, pawilon 14 Mon-fri 11-18, sat 11-14 www.bloodytears.pl )
+ 19.06.2008 +
REFUSE RECORDS UPDATE aka HARDCORE 2008 RULES : JUNE 2008
This is the most busy summer in Refuse HQ and yet, one of the most exciting ever, just take your time to check below some latest news about releases, upcoming and more...
Hope to see you somewhere on the road this summer!
Brane new release: ANCHOR LP
Pre-order starts now: BLANK STARE 12”
Out in June: BLANK STARE 12”, BIRDS OF A FEATHER CD, DISCARGA LP, V/A "Back From The Dead – 4 way split" CD
Festivals: 28.06. Refuse 15th year anniversary fest, 19.07. Open HC Fest
Upcoming shows
On tour this summer: BLANK STARE (Euro tour), ANCHOR, DISCARGA (Euro Tour), SEEIN' RED (Japan), THE TANGLED LINES, F.P.O.+VASELINE CHILDREN
Distro news
Check below for more details
contact: refuserecords@gmail.com
www.refuserecords.prv.pl www.myspace.com/refuserecords
ANCHOR "THE QUIET DANCE" LP OUT NOW!
EURO TOUR Z KINGDOM + SUMMER TOUR 2008
Political Vegan Straight Edge Hardcore from Sweden. It's definitely one of the highlights of the Swedish HC scene in recent years, consist past and current members of such rad bands like DAMAGE CONTROL, SET MY PATH, SMACKDOWN, ANOTHER YEAR or GERILJA. Their sound is influenced by 90's sXe hardcore bands like Trial, Unbroken, Mouthpiece or Refused, but it can also appeal for fans of such curent bands like Verse or Haveheart. They're definitely on their own terms with the sound and their message of compassion and awareness.
Pressing Info:
3 copies test pressings (black)
40 copies pre-order numbered limited edition (white)
127 copies limited editionwhite vinyl
375 copies regular black vinyl
CD version of "the Quite Dance" is available now on Catalyst Records (US). They're finishing now their Euro Tour w/ Kingdom (US). July/August they'll do another euro tour and they'll do shows in Germany, Belgium (Moshvalley HC Fest), Austria, czech (Fluff Fest) and Poland. Later this year, this hard-working band will join Wait In Vain (US) on their european tour.
www.anchor.b-s.se www.myspace.com/xanchorx
BLANK STARE "BLANK STARE" 12" PRE-ORDER NOW! BLANK STARE EUROPEAN TOUR 2008 "(SUICIDE)" 7" 3RD PRESS. NEXT WEEK! LINE-UP CHANGE.
First BLANK STARE 12" (EURO PRESS) is available now in pre-order. raging Straight Edge HC from Boston, Usa with 10 songs 45 RPM. Price: 9 euros + shipping. We accept paypal so it's all easy to deal.
BLANK STARE 12" RELEASE PARTY:
20.06, Holandia, Trashfest
BIRDS OF A FEATHER "THE PAST THE PRESENT" CD OUT SOON. BIRDS OF A FEATHER AT THE REFUSE ANNIVERSARY FEST.
28.06 Refuse anniversary fest is a date of planned release-party for BIRDS OF A FEATHER's full length CD release called "The Past The Present". New t-shirt design will be available too at the same time don't hesitate to ask for both. LP version should be out late summer, so expect more news on it soon.
www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
DISCARGA "MUSICA PRA GUERRA" LP OUT SOON. EUROPEAN TOUR 2008.
Another great release on Refuse Records that's gonna be out soon is new full length LP of great brazilian Hc/thrash band DISCARGA. “Musica pra guerra” LP should be out before their european tour and it's a co-release with Trashbastard Records (Germany) and Laja Records (Brazil).
Their european tour will include countries like Germany, Holland (Trashfest), Sweden, Germany (incl.Packebush Festival), Czech (incl.. Extreme Obscene Fest and Fluff Fest), and then Spain, Portugal and Belgium (Ieper Fest). Dates below, check it out and don't miss 3rd euro tour of this brazilian band.
www.myspace.com/discarga
"BACK FROM THE DEAD – 4 WAY SPLIT" CD
It seems that announced since long time comp. CD should be out finally on Refuse Fest as well – 4 way Cd w/ old school / positive /sXe hardcoe bands from Poland THE AGE (aka Second Age), CRUSH ALL FAKES, INSURRECTION and X'S ALWAYS WIN.
GO! "YOUR POWER MEANS NOTHING" 7"EP. "WHAT WE BUILD TOGETHER" 7"EP – SECOND PRESS
It's not end yet, such a busy summer this year! In July should be out in limited edition repress of GO! second 7" "Your Power Means Nothing" originally released in 1990 and sold out long time ago. It's one of the best release in history of this legendary NYHC outfit and it's great that it can be available again. 7" will be out as a co-release with Go!, Guerilla Vinyl (France) and Honest For Truth Records (Hungary).
Limited second press of their latest "What we build together" 7" should be out very soon too (this time on clear vinyl).
www.designbymike.com/go www.myspace.com/gonyhc
IN THE WORKS: S.B.V. "Swallow The Pill" 7"EP
REFUSE ANNIVERSARY FEST SOON!
Here's more details, I'm psyched about the fest and line – up, so don't think twice and come here to Warsaw on Saturday 28th June!
REFUSE 15TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY FEST
28.06. POLAND, WARSZAWA, CDQ, Burakowska 12
start 17.00, entrance: 8 euros
line-up:
SEEIN' RED (Holland)
BLANK STARE (USA)
BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Holland)
THE TANGLED LINES (Germany)
REGRES (Poland)
INSURRECTION (Poland)
IDENTITY (Poland)
contact: refuserecords@gmail.com
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS SPLIT UP!
Now some sad news as THESE HANDS ARE FIST, very promising band from Portugal (w / member of Time X and New Winds) who just few months ago did a Cdep on Refuse Records, just call it quits. I'm more than sure that they'd be able to so much more!
www.myspace.com/thaf2006
SEEIN' RED AT THE REFUSE ANNIVERSARY FEST – FIRST TIME VISIT IN POLAND. JAPANESE TOUR.
I'm more than excited to announce SEEIN' RED show at the Refuse anniversary fest in June. We tried to work something out about bringing those veterans of Duch raging poli. hardcore to Poland since years and now it's finally will happen!
Show in Warsaw is gonna be their last euro show befor upcoming visit in Japan. "Campaign For Japanese Destruction" tour w/ Framtid is a 10 shows (incl. one with Gauze).
By the way, second press of split CD w/ FPO will be done before Refuse Fest. Paul and Olav from The Reds are busy too with playing with MANLIFTINGBANNER upcoming reunion shows w/ Negative Approach in Holland (21.06 Trashfest and 22.06. Amsterdam). So see you there in the pit as it's gonna be a killer both shows!
www.myspace.com/seeinred www.seeinred.com
F.P.O. NEW 7" OUT NOW ON COMMITMENT. FINAL EUROPEAN TOUR WITH VASELINE CHILDREN.
Macedinian's best F.P.O. just released their new and final 7" on Commitment Records from Holland. It's called "Straight to the point". Their Euro tour w/ Vaseline Children from Croatia is in August/September and they'll play in
Slovenia (Balkanika Fest w/ Mob 47), Slovakia, Czech, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, Croatia and Poland.
www.myspace.com/fxpxox
THE TANGLED LINES EURO TOUR. "WASH THE SHIT OFF!” SECOND PRESS.
Second press of TTL "Wash the shit off!" 7" is out. 500 on black. In August we'll do 4th and the last press of their split 7" w/ Dick Cheney. There is a cahnce that "The First Six Year" discography Cd will be out finally this summer. In August TTL will be back on tour and they'll visit Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Slovenia (No Border Jam Fest).
www.myspace.com/thetangledlines www.thetangledlines.de
VITAMIN X SUMMER SHOWS
VITAMIN X will do a couple of shows this summer in Holland, Germany and belgium, incl. Trashfest and show w/ Negative Approach and Manliftingbanner in Amsterdam.
OPEN HARDCORE FEST: 19.07. PIAECZNO, POLAND
This year's edition of the fest line – up: A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS (Ger), DISCARGA (Bra), BLANK STARE (USA), LOSER LIFE (USA), FOREVER IT SHALL BE (Ger), NINE ELEVEN (Fra), ARCHWAY (Ger) and local - EL BANDA, CALM THE FIRE, ANGST FOR THE MEMORIES, BORN ANEW.
Start 12.00, free entrance!
REFUSE STUFF AVAILABLE IN WARSAW
If you're visiting Warsaw this summer check two places where Refuse Rec releases/distro stuff is available:
Pracownii Spoleczna: (W-wa, Ul. Gorskiego 3, lokal 59 (klatka nr VI). 17-20 (mon – fri), www.pracownia.bzzz.net) Bloody Tears Tatoo Studio (Warszawa, ul. Grojecka 128, pawilon 14 Mon-fri 11-18, sat 11-14 www.bloodytears.pl )
REFUSE RECORDS LATEST RELEASES
049 ANCHOR “The Quiet Dance" LP
046 SPES EREPTA “Minutova terapie" CD
045 THESE HANDS ARE FISTS “Peace is bad for business" MCD
044 GO! "What we build together" 7"EP
043 HOODS UP "Arms still open" MCD
042 SEEIN'RED/F.P.O. split CD
041 THE TANGLED LINES "Wash the shit off!" 7"EP
040 LETS GROW "Disease Of Modern Times" LP / CD
039 BLANK STARE "(The Refuse Records Seven Inch)" 7"EP
038 NEW WINDS "This Fire These Words 1996-2006" CD
037 REGRES "W naszych dloniach" MCD
+ 07.05.2008 +
ANCHOR
"The quiet order" LP on Refuse Records!
PRE-ORDER STARTS NOW!
Pre-order copies available on limited edition white vinyl.
Price: 9 euro + postage
contact: refuserecords@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/refuserecords
ANCHOR "THE QUIET DANCE" LP RELEASE PARTY:
29.05. Germany, Hamburg, Rote Flora w/ Kingdom
REFUSE RECORDS UPDATE, APRIL 2008
Finally new update – 15th year in the history of Refuse and there was a promise of massive amount of shows, festivals, new releases and all because of that, so here they are! I can definitely say this is the most busy time in the history of Refuse Records/Bookings, so I really hope to hear about some positive feedback from upcoming releases, shows etc. It's also seems like that 2008 is going to be a crazy year with so many shows around, great bands going on tours, new records.
By the way, new mailorder list is on line, check websites, we accept paypal so it's easy to deal, yeah...
Check more below, feel free to contact about wholesales, trades. shows/tours or just say hello..
www.myspace.com/refuserecords
contakt: refuserecords@gmail.com
SPES EREPTA “MINUTOVA TERAPIE” CD OUT NOW
Political Vegan Straight Edge Hardcore Punk from Praha, Czech Republic. Throughout the years members of the bands were active in several bands like BALACLAVA, DREAD 101, EXEKUCE and X-WING and SPES EREPTA is a result coming out of them and become outlet to their wide musical interests and individuality. Their sound is perhaps more closer to the bands like Victims or From Ashes Rise than to any typical sXe hardcore band, and this is reflects their statement, DIY hardcore punk spirit, and not following the trends and cliché – as who said that views like straight edge or veganism have to be related with certain sounds. You can go wrong with songs like “Distort Praha”! Lyrically, Spes Erepta is outspoken politically band who cares about important issues from veganism and animal rights, to politics, anarchism, with strongly anti-fascist stance. Members of the bands are active in several collectives and organisations and their lyrics reflects their commitment and dedication..
Their first full length CD contains new songs as well as the songs previously released on debut 7” and compilations. It contains also spoken word “Abolitionism and anarchy in the protections of animals” by Michal Kolesar from Realita.Tv organisation.
Spes Erepta CD is a co-release with Mates Prokop Records (Czech Republic).
www.myspace.com/spesxerepta
BIRDS OF A FEATHER SIGNED WITH REFUSE RECORDS! “THE PAST THE PRESENT” LP/CD + EUROPEAN STRAIGHT EDGE BOOK - THIS SUMMER.
We're more than happy to announce that full length release of Birds Of A Feather is gonna be released out soon on Refuse Records. Check below for more details.
This story starts way back, somewhere in the mid 80-ies. Bigma turned straight edge. Profound turned into Manliftingbanner when Bigma joined. After the demise of Manliftingbanner, Bigma continued his straight edge crusade with Mainstrike. In 2005, after some disappointments, he was stuck without a band. Pushing towards 40, Bigma wasn't rethinking his ideals for a better society, instead his urgency to get out his message was growing stronger and stronger. He wanted to address the current hardcore scene, where the true spirit and meanings of the orginal first wave of straight edge had disappeared. Strangely enough, just around the corner from Bigma, JP, from Value Of Strength magazine, had mutual feelings. He wanted to startle up the scene with a straight edge band with members all older then 30 years, showing that the ideas behind straight edge still hold true, even in 'real life'. The Our Aim 7" was recorded shortly after. Going thru some line-up changes, the band found it's definite line-up in 2007, with Jeff of the Crivits and the X-men in guitar, Marc of Betray on guitar, and Paul, a 30 year old "newjack", on drums.
So Birds Of A Feather is ready. Full-forced. With the same drive to get out their message as in the 80-ies and 90-ies. To show that straight edge is not "a passing phase". To show that hardcore is not a passing phase. To prove that our ideals still matter, and still work. And still need work. Right then and right now:
"The days that we lived our dreams are over
And the barriers are tougher than before
20 years passed by and we are back again
The way it was supposed to give meaning
What was said, what we believed
In the past
What we said and still believe
Counts even more today"
These lines come from the titlesong of the new Birds Of A Feather album "The Past The Present" that just got completed at Bunt Studio's in the Netherlands with Menno Bakker. Mastered by Alan Douches of West West Side Music. And released by Refuse Records, Poland on LP and CD (in Asia by Crucial Times Records from Japan). Watch out for 80-ies style, youth crew singalong hardcore, bringing an ever urgent message for a positive lifestyle and a better society. If you don't watch out, Birds Of A Feather will get to you anyhow.
Birds Of A Feather previously released the Our Aim 7" on Crucial Response (vinyl version is sold out), a split 7" with In Defence on Give Praise Records (vinyl only, sold out) and the Chapter 5 7" on Commitment Records.
“The Past The Present” LP/CD will be around June 2008 and it will contains 70-page book about history of European Straight Edge scene started in the early 80's in their homeland, the Netherlands.
So make your expectations high out of this release as it's gonna reflect years of dedication, commitment and straight-edge for more than 15 years from everyone involved in this release, and to make impact even stronger, providing history of the straight edge scene in Europe written for a very first time ever.
www.myspace.com/xbirdsofafeatherx
ANCHOR “THE QUIET DANCE” LP OUT SOON!
Great Vegan sXe hardcore outfit from Sweden with members of Damage Control, Set My Path, Smackdown, Another Year and Dead Vows, finished their recordings for a full-length release for Refuse Records and Catalyst Records. Results are blow-minding and this is definitely their best work so far, following debut 7” and split 7” w/ The Kind That Kills who gets many positive reviews and opinions all around. All the songs on upcoming release reflects their unique character, individuality, originality and passion for meaningful intelligent and yet, great sounding hardcore. LP release on Refuse Records should be out in May, on the upcoming european tour Kingdom from Philadelphia, US. CD version should be out soon as well on Catalyst Records.
Pre-order for the release is gonna start soon so watch out.
After tour w/ Kingdom, Anchor will do shorter summer euro tour late July/early August. They'll play at HC Fest in Belgium and Fluff Fest in Czech Republic so be there and support the band (as well as on their other planned shows)!
www.anchor.b-s.se
www.myspace.com/xanchorx
BLANK STARE “WORLD AGAINST ME” 12” + EUROPEAN TOUR THIS SUMMER!
Next brilliant vinyl release will be new BLANK STARE 12”, straight edge hardcore band from Boston who did 3 ripping 7”s, incl. one on Refuse Records. Their previous releases gets many positive reviews and I can say that songs for upcoming 12” rocks as hell, they're all raging! Refuse Recordss is proud to release their european version of the 12” (with one extra song). Third Party Records will do their US press.
Great news is that BLANK STARE are coming to Europe this summer for their first European tour. Please check below for their dates and don't miss them! There is a still some dates available so if you're interested in booking their show please contact: refuserecords@gmail.com
Blank Stare will do one month tour around Germany, Holland, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Italy, France, Denmark. They'll play at some some festivals like Trashfest in Holland, Refuse anniversary fest and Open HC Fest in Poland, Yellow Dog Fest in Germany.
We're planning to have new 12” available on tour and “(Suicide)” 7” third press should be done before as well.
By the way, Matt, their previous bass player left the band and new hi's role took Andrew, who used to be a singer in other Boston based bands like CUT THE SHIT and BONES BRIGADE. In new, solid line up they'll visit Europe.
www.blankstarehc.blogspot.com
DISCARGA NEW LP + EUROPEAN TOUR
It's not enough yet! Another summertime release will be a new brand full length LP from DISCARGA, one of the very best Brazilian/South American band known all around from their super-fast, incredibly intense hardcore thrash. Their new LP will be this summer just before their 3rd european tour. Andreas from Thrashbastard Records handle with booking te tour so contact him if you help them out. Their new LP will be another fine co-release between Thrashbastard Records (Germany) and Refuse Records, as well as Laja Records (Brazil). CD version will be out on 625 in Usa, Laja in Brazil and Karazu Killer in Japan. After releases of I SHOT CYRUS and NO VIOLENCE I'm excited to do release for another great band from Brazil and long-time friends!
www.myspace.com/discarga
GO! “YOUR POWER MEANS NOTHING” 7”EP RE-RELEASE, SECOND PRESS OF “WHAT WE BUILD TOGETHER”.
Last minute and surprise release will be limited edition rerelease of one of the best 7” of legendary NYHC outfit GO!. Originally released in 1990 contains 11 fast great posi-songs with lyrics that makes you a better and more aware person! “Your power means nothing” will be a co-release between 4 labels – Go!, Refuse Records, Honest For Truth Records (Hungary) and Guerilla Vinyl (France). 7” will be pressed in 1000 copies (one press only) and shared between all 4 labels. It means that limited amount of copies will be available out of the labels. We're all enthusiastic about this re release. By the way, Go! latest 7” “What we build together” will be repressed in the same time in 200 copies only, so better watch out if you're missed first press.
www.myspace.com/gonyhc www.designbymike.com/go
IN TH E WORKS: V/A “Back from the dead – 4 way split” CD, THE CORPSE “Fight against rules” CD, ZŁODZIEJE ROWEROW “To czas” CD, THE TANGLED LINES “The first six years” CD, S.B.V. “Swallow the pill” 7”EP
STILL HOT: THESE HANDS ARE FISTS “Peace is bad for business” MCD, SEEIN'RED/F.P.O. split CD, GO! “What we build together” 7”EP
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS IN POLAND THIS SUMMER
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS release party of their “Peace is bad for business” Cdep is 27.04. in Lisbon w/ Wise Up. THAF are coming to Poland this summer, to play 4 shows incl. Open HC Fest.
www.myspace.com/thaf2006
SEEIN' RED IN POLAND – FIRST TIME EVER!
I'm totally honored to announce that Dutch veterans from SEEIN' RED are finally coming to Poland to play at Refuse 15th year anniversary fest!! It seems like it's also 15th year anniversary of trying to bring them to Poland and now it's works out so it's a very special event...
Seein' Red and Larm played recently in Barcelona. Next Japanese tour of Seein' Red will start in august.
www.myspace.com/seeinred www.seeinred.com
NEW AND LAST SONGS FROM F.P.O.
F.P.O. - a band responsible about putting Macedonia on the map of hardcore world, dedicated and very active band in the last few years band are going to their demise. Their last songs will be released on LP (Third party Records, Usa) and Junk-Kola Records (Macedonia) and also on final 7” on Commitment Records (Holland). Their final european tour in August/Sepetember with Vaseline Children (Croatia) and Smartbomb (Macedonia, new band of FPO members).
www.myspace.com/fxpxox
NEW WINDS “ARM THE SPIRIT” CD ON NEW EDEN RECORDS
New Eden Records released US version of “A spirit filled revolution” (orig. on Refuse Records) with one more song (but without the book) as “Arm The Spirit” CD.
www.myspace.com/newinds
THE TANGLED LINES 7” RE-PRESS SOON
THE TANGLED LINES are coming back to Poland to play “exclusive” show at Refuse anniversary fest in June. In august they'll play a tour with The 4 Sivits around Europe and in September thay'll do some dates in Sweden with Kamikatze. TTL “Wash their shit off!” 7” second press will be out in a 2 weeks!
www.myspace.com/thetangledlines www.thetangledlines.de
VITAMIN X SHOWS
VX will do some dates in upcoming months around Holland and Germany. They'll play at Trashfest in June and some shows with... NEGATIVE APROACH! and at the show in Amsterdam 22.06. w/ NA +... MANLIFTINGBANNER!
www.myspace.com/xvitaminx
UPCOMING FESTIVALS
In a next months we're involved in three festivals over here so consider coming to visits us at one of the fests or even more than once!
NOC WALPURGII FESTIVAL: 30.04. AND 1-2.05.2008 WARSZAWA (POLAND)
We started this festival in 1996 w/ Emancypunx Records. It's all about promoting/supporting women activities in DIY scene, raising awareness on issues like sexism and homphobia and more... This year we're doing 3 day fest and program incl. bands like BEYOND PINK (Sweden), AGATHA and DEATH BEFORE WORK (Italy), SUGAR CRASH, GEFFEN3/KAKAOKATZE/WIJNSTIJN and C.B.A. (Germany), STAHLKIND 3000 (Austria), EYE FOR AN EYE, THE FIGHT, DELICJE, DNO (all Poland) and also lots of other stuff Drag King, performance, workshops, films etc.
1st day: 30.04. Warszawa, CDQ, Burakowska 12, 2nd/3rd day: 1 and 2.05. Warszawa, Ufa
Check complete program at:
www.myspace.com/nocwalpurgii
REFUSE 15TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY FEST: 28.06. WARSZAWA (POLAND)
This is the most important and very special anniversary event only with the bands related with Refuse Records and we can already announce great line up: SEEIN' RED (Holland), BLANK STARE (USA), BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Holland), THE TANGLED LINES (Germany), ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW (Poland, XV-year anniversary show as well!), REGRES (Poland), INSURRECTION (Poland),. Some surprise acts are possible too.
28.06. Warszawa, CDQ, ul. Burakowska 12
OPEN HARDCORE FEST, 19.07. PIASECZNO (near WARSZAWA, POLAND)
Refuse Records and CursedXX are pleased to announce annual summertime Open HC Fest (w. fee entrance) for July 2008 w/ A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS (Germany), DISCARGA (Brazil), BLANK STARE (USA), LOSER LIFE (USA), FOREVER IT SHALL BE (Germany), THESE HANDS ARE FISTS (Portugal), ARCHWAY (Germany), EL BANDA (Poland), CALM THE FIRE (Poland), BORN ANEW (Poland), ANGST FOR THE MEMORIES (Poland)
19.07. Piaseczno, Park Miejski, Chyliczkowska st., free entrance
www.myspace.com/openhcfest
MORE SHOWS AND TOURS
In upcoming months Refuse Records/Bookings is involved in European tours for BLANK STARE (USA), ANCHOR (Sweden) and several other shows and small tours for bands like SUGAR CRASH (Germany), LET DOWN (USA), KINGDOM (USA), DISCARGA (Brazil), THESE HANDS ARE FISTS (Portugal), F.P.O. (Macedonia), VASELINE CHILDREN (Croatia), SMARTBOMB (Macedonia)
More details below.
PRACOWNIA SPOLECZNA INFO-SHOP/LIBRARY
Refuse Records is taking part in collectlively run info-shop and social/political/leftist/anarchist library called Pracwonia Spoleczna in Warszawa. All Refuse Records releases and stuff from distribution is available there as well many books, pamphlets, magazines etc. If you're visiting Warsaw – visit the place: it's open monday-friday 17-20, sometimes longer (you can meet me there almost every friday).
Adress: Warszawa, Gorskiego 3, lolal 59, (staircase VI), www.pracownia.bzzz.net
+ 15.02.2006 +
We're pleased to announce that debut CDep of THESE HANDS ARE FISTS from Portugal is already out. Check out more below – bands news, releases, upcoming shows/tours and list of new distro items.
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS “PEACE IS BAD FOR BUSINESS” MCD – OUT NOW!
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS was started in 2006 in Lisbon, Portugal by members of important and well known outside of their local scene but defunct straight edge/hardcore bands like NEW WINDS, TIME X (both related with Refuse Records) and FIGHT FOR CHANGE. “Peace is bad for business” is their debut release, contains 8 powerful, tight, hard-hitting songs of the great sounding old school style straight edge hardcore. Their songs have enough structure and originality with fast tempos, breaks and melodic parts, no doubts they have their own individuality and charisma. As their previous bands were known from being politically outspoken, THAF continue with the “Straight Edge is Politics – Hardcore is Resistance” message speaking about social/political issues, promoting veganism / vegetarianism and drug-free lifestyle.
CD release incl. 12-page booklet with the lyrics, comments and great artwork.
South American edition of the Cd should be out soon on 78 Life in Brazil and Obsolete Man Records from Macedonia is gonna release it on tape.
www.myspace.com/thaf2006
GO! SPLIT UP! R.I.P. 1989-1991 / 2006-2008
Legendary Go! are done, just split up recently right before recording session for their next 7”. As they were not able continue with the band and move the things forward they make a decion to make it an end of the band. Refuse Records feels honored to become part of the history of the band with co-releasing their last release in their discography “What we build together” 7” from last year.
HOODS UP SPLIT UP! “ARMS STILL OPEN” MCD SECOND PRESS OUT NOW.
More sad news - another band related with Refuse Records that split up recently is HOODS UP. Their final shows will take place in Rosswein (Germany) on 15.03. w/ Trash Talk, Bracewar, True Colors, Broken Distance, Alone, Something Inside. Before that they'll play some shows like “Fire'n'Ice” Fest in Barcelona 15.02 (w/ Black Friday'29, Justice, Loud & Clear, Cinder etc), and 8.03. Antwerp (Belgium), 14.03. Moers (Germany). Don't miss the chance so see their for the last time.
3 of Hoods Up have a new band straight edge HC band already and it's called Reflection & Change. Good luck with the new band!
Meanwhile second final press of “Arms still open” mcd is already out.
www.myspace.com/xhoodsupx
OUT SOON: SPESxEREPTA “MINUTOVA TERAPIE” CD
Next release on Refuse Records is gonna be a CD release for SPES EREPTA – a vegan straight edge hc/punk from Czech Republic. Their “Minutova terapie” Cd will include new songs as well as their previous 7” and comp.tracks as well as spoken word promoting veganism and animal liberation. Members of Spes Erepta are long-time activists of several organisations and collectives involved in anarchism, animal rights, antifascism, antisexism, DIY scene incl. putting out fanzines, booking shows and they're also known from other(or previous) bands like BALACLAVA, DREAD 101 or X-WING. As you can imagine, they're not afraid to speak about the important issues in their lyrics with interesting personal reflections. Spes Erepta sounds different than average vegan sXe band as their music evolving around raging hardcore punk taking influences from d-beat, crust, anarcho-punk and straightforward hardcore with great results!
Cd should be out very soon, just before their release-party in 007 club, Praha, 23.02 w/ other sXe bands from Czech: Nidal and Lakme.
www.myspace.com/spesxerepta
BLANK STARE PLANNING EURO TOUR THIS SUMMER.NEW 12” FOR REFUSE RECORDS!
It seems like great Boston Straight Edge HC outfit BLANK STARE is gonna visit Europe this summer. We'll know more details soon so anyone interested in booking show for them get in touch. Blank Stare Euro tour is gonna be booked by Refuse Records. We'll confirm dates soon as possible. Blank Stare are busy now with working out on their 12” for Refuse Records in Europe and ThirdxParty Records in the US. More about the tour and release very soon!
OTHER UPCOMING RELEASES:
S.B.V. (SF, Usa) just finished their recordings for 7” o Refuse and results are great! Great six fast , melodic and catchy songs! A must for fans of Unity and 7 Seconds. Everything is now in the process of mastering in As One Studio. Their LP on Mankind Records should be out soon. ANCHOR is gonna start recording session for LP and CD for Refuse Records and Catalyst Records at the end of February. We can't wait for results! There is a plan to have this release out
before their European tour with Risen (May/June).
SEEIN'RED PLANS
2008 plans for veratans from the Netherlands is a new split 7”, this time w/ E-150 from Spain (on Sell Our Soulds Rec), and Japan Tour next summer with Framtid. It seems like Seein' Red will visit Poland next June for a one special show, more soon!
F.P.O. US TOUR POSTPONED
FPO Macedonia postponed their US tour due to incredible amount of beraucracy with getting visas. Hopefully evettjing will work fine at the end, we'll keep you posted. F.P.O./VASELINE CHILDREN European Tour in September.
THE TANGLED LINES PLANS
THE TANGLED LINES “The First Six Years” CD still in the works and it's hard to say when it will be out. TTL is gonna play tour with The 4 Svits (Germany) around August.
LETS GROW WORKING ON A SPLIT 12”
Some news from Belgrade: LETS GROW are working on songs that appear on their planned split 12”.
NEW WINDS DVD
Obsolete Man Records from Macedonia is gonna release NEW WINDS DVD with their final show from Lisbon, last year.
HIT ME BACK SHOWS
HIT ME BACK from LA did successful US tour with legendary Circle Jerks, before that they did several shows in South America. Their next plans are summer tour in Japan and hopefully Europe at the end of the year!
VITAMIN X NEW RECORDINGS / US TOUR
VITAMIN X are now in the US where the're doing recording session for a 4th full length release and they're touring US again. Check the dates at: www.myspace.com/vitaminxhc
UPCOMING FESTIVALS / SHOWS
There is a 3 festivals in 2008 with Refuse Records involved:
30.04 and 1-2.05 (Warszawa) Noc Walpurgii (Valpurgi's Night) Festival: it's a girl-positive, promoting female activities in the hc/punk/DIY scene, strongly anti-sexist and anti-homophobic festival that we're doing with Emancypunx Records since 1996. List of the bands, workshops, performances, films etc very soon. Check updates at
www.myspace.com/nocwalpurgii
28.06. Warszawa, Refuse XV year anniversary fest! That's right. Solid line-up, around 10 bands related with Refuse Records, more details soon!
19.07. Piaseczno (near Warszawa), Open Hardcore Fest. Next edition of the open-air fest since 2001 w/ free entrance. Line up soon!
Don't hesistate to visit us!
There's a plenty of other shows in upcoming months booked by Refuse Records for international bands like D.S.B., SISTA SEKUNDEN, DIE YOUNG, WASTED SCARS, RISEN, ANCHOR and more. Check the list below.
CZAD GIELDA / RECORD SWAP!
Next record swap in Warsaw is on 1.03 and 5.04. Refuse Records stuff available there!
BLOODY TEARS TATTOO STUDIO
If you're visiting Warsaw, check Bloody Tears Tattoo Studio – from now they're distributing Refuse Records releases, bunch of zines etc, so it's much more than punk / underground releted tattoo studio www.bloodytears.pl
DRAVOGRAD HC NEEDS SUPPORT!
During european tour of The Tangled Lines I was pleased to visit Dravograd in Slovenia. It's turned out as one of the very best show of the tour with super enthusiastic and nice people having a great fun in their local alternative center called “Kino” The're facing now serious problems so please read below what guys from the band caled Mladina Kina wrote and support them!
We are Mladina Kina, writing about the situation with our »rehearsal« place(old abandon cinema), where diy hc-bands practise and where we organise diy hc punk shows. We also have an indoor skatepark here, an infoshop and we are building a diy recording sudio, but beacuse of the situation we are not able to finish it. The problem is that local authorities kicked us out, but we refused to go and so we locked ourselves in. The main argument of the town authorities is, that the place is not appropriate for band practises, which is a lie and doesn't make any sense since we don't just practise here. We explain them our activities many times before, but they always ignored us. We are going to fight till the end and show them that we mean it with protest and protesting concert. We could use and appreciate every help and if you are willing to help and support this alternative place, you can writte a support letter for keeping KINO! Thank you for help! Stay punk!
Please send the same letter on both of the adresses
(local authorities)
Občina Dravograd
Trg 4. julija 7
2370 Dravograd
Slovenia
Europe
Mitja Gostenčnik
Libeliška gora 45
2372 Libeliče
Slovenia
Europe
It would also mean a lot to us if you can send support mail on all the adresses bellow:
obcina@dravograd.si
mico_cartman@hotmail.com
spuhlja@gmail.com
klemen.pravdic@gmail.com
rokkupljen@gmail.com
REFUSE MAILORDER: NEW STOCK / RESTOCK
Click HERE to check the list of new stuff at Refuse Distribution / store.
+ 10.12.2007 +
Here's some latest news, check below for more details – HIT ME BACK South American Tour will start in a few days. THESE HANDS ARE FISTS MCD out soon, upcoming shows and more! 2008 is gonna be busy year at the Refuse HQ, it's a special year as it's 15th year anniversary, hard to imagine! There will be lots of great releases, 3 festivals, a couple of shows etc.
Latest mailorder list is updated on the website, check it out, lots of new stuff you can find there.
HIT ME BACK SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR 13.12.-23.12.2008
HIT ME BACK (Los Angeles) are gonna start their South American tour in a few days. If you live in Argentina, Uruguay or Brazil (or you're planning visit there) check their shows as there will be no regrets with their full attack of posi-thrash hardcore. They'll play with some great bands like I Shot Cyrus, Discarga, Trust and more...
Check the dates and more details below:
HIT ME BACK South American Tour Dec. 2007::
Argentina :
Dec.13 - Buenos Aires @ Saloon Puyerdon w/ Trust, more bands.
Dec.14 - Campana @ Rama Fest 5 w/Trust. Inadaptados. Your Hand. Rise Ups
Dec.15 - Escobar @ Barrio Lambertuchi w/Inadaptados. Unloose. Crimen Perfecto. Prohibido Ensayar.
Uruguay :
16/12 @ Montevideo @ La Barraca – w/F.O.M.I. Disaster. Setiembreonce.
Brazil :
Dec. 17 - Porto Alegre @ Garagem Hermetica w/FOMI. xAmorx. Entre Rejas.
Dec. 18 - Coritiba @ Pa Pub Club w/FOMI. Fornicators. Sem Osso. Sengaya.
Dec. 20 - Sao Paulo @ Chopperia LollaPalooza Ciase w/FOMI. Nerds Attack. 88NAO. Chicanos.
Dec. 21 - Sao Paulo @ Espaco Impropio w/FOMI. Nerds Attack. Discarga. I Shot Cyrus. (show #1)
Dec. 21 - Sao Paulo @ Inferno Club w/FOMI. Blasthrash. (show #2)
Dec. 22 - Vitoria @ Sede Do Milicia w/FOMI. Os Pedrero. Chico Noise. Morto Pela Escola. Carnaval. Vox.
Dec. 23 - Barra Mansa @ t.b.a
Their Discography CD contains songs from their 7”s is out on Solidaridad Records and some other South American labels. “Life” LP (last copies) and CD is still available on Refuse Records in Europe and 625 / Punks Before Profits in Usa. Next summer HMB is gonna tour Japan and Australia. There is a chance that they'll finally tour Europe later next year!
www.hitmeback.org wwwmyspace.com/hitmeback
UPCOMING RELEASES:
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS “Peace is bad for business” CD
A while ago we announced 7” release for THESE HANDS ARE FISTS, new band of former members of important Portuguese Straight Edge HC bands like NEW WINDS, TIME X and FIGHT FOR CHANGE.
Plans changed a bit as we're not gonna do just a 7” for them but also debut MCD who was supposed to be released on other label. There is a chance that their debut “Peace is bad for business” CDep will be out before the end of the year and it will contain 8 songs of tight great sounding old school sXe hardcore with strong political message. They're planning new 7” and european tour for the next year.
www.myspace.com/thaf2006
CONQUEST FOR DEATH CD
Another exciting news from Refuse HQ is announce of the CD release for CONQUEST FOR DEATH from San Francisco, great hardcore thrash crossover outfit with 3 out of 4 members of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? and members of Japanese bands like CHARM and ASSFORT. They just finished their African tour (!), played shows in South Africa, Namibia, Reunion, Mauritius and Botswana.
Conquest For Death CD for Refuse Records will contains songs from “Front Row Tickets To Armageddon” 12” and “Conquest For Death” 7”ep.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? was a special guest on the Refuse 10 year anniversary show in 2002 and it's more than great that we're gonna release for CONQUEST FOR DEATH in the 15th anniversary year.
www.conquestfordeath.com www.myspace.com/conquestfordeathsf
ZŁODZIEJE ROWERÓW 1995-1999 CD
In the 2008, ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW – one of the most important Hc in Poland, since beginning related with Refuse Records, will have their 15th year anniversary. We're planning to release special CD contains their early recordings from 1995-1999, incl. probably their debut tape (“Złodzieje Rowerów”, Refuse, 1996), 3 songs from comp CD “New day rising” (Boisleve Rec, France, 1997), 4 songs from unreleased 7”ep “Każdy inny wszyscy rowni” (1997), some studio outtakes and live songs. It will also include booklet with stories, pics and more. It's planned to be out at their 15th year anniversary set during Refuse 15th year anniversary fest in June!
They're also working on new songs so hopefully they'll be out next year as well. In march 2008 they're planning tour around Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
www.zxrx.band.pl
THE TANGLED LINES “First Six Years” CD
Announced Discography CD of The Tangled Lines is delayed and we're not sure now when it will be out, hopefully soon. Their European tour was fantastic, mostly great shows around Germany, Slovenia (killer!), Italy, France, Belgium Holland with bands like Vaseline Children, The Plague Mass, B.U.S.H., Ken Park, Ed, Headed Nowhere, Get Lost, Blacklisted, Rise & Fall, Justice, Hoods Up, Black Haven, LosingxStreak, Another Year, Grace, PRF and more. Great experience, companionship and two wonderful day offs. Hello to everyone I met during this tour! Check some pics at TTL website...
www.thetangledlines.de www.myspace.com/thetangledlines
THE CORPSE “Fight against rules” CD
We're still working on a CD with legendary The Corpse. It was first HC/thrash band in Poland from the 80's, in the 1988 they released incredible “Fight against rules”. The Cd will contains this classic demo + one extra song. We're just waiting for remastered songs and compiling stuff for booklet.
www.dada.serpent.pl/thecorpse
V/A “Back from the dead – 4 way split” CD (Second Age / Crush All Fakes / Insurrection / X's Alway's Win)
We're waiting for final mastering of the recordings of all bands and then we'll be ready to finally put it out. Anyway, priority is the Insurrection 12” on Rebellious Records in Japan and then we' can put it out comp. CD.
S.B.V. “Swallow the pill” 7”EP
S.B.V from California just finished their recordings on a 6 song 7” for Refuse Records. They're just working on mixing tracks and then we'll do mastering. SBV 7” should be out in 3-4 months as firstly their LP have to be out on Mankind Records in US.
www.myspace.com/sbvsilentbutviolent
ANCHOR LP
Great Vegan Straight Edge outfit from Sweden planning their recordings on January for full length that's gonna be release on Refuse Records on LP and Catalyst Records in the Usa on Cd. The band is constantly busy with touring all around Europe, recently with Lexi (ex-Hoods Up) as a guest player. Just recently their released their split 7” w/ The Kind That Kills (sweden) on Monument Records.
http://anchor.b-s.se www.myspace.com/xanchor
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F.P.O. from Macedonia planning some new releases for the nexy year – Commitment Records will release their new 7”, their discography CD is gonna be out in New Zeland on El Paso Records and several other labels. It will contains their outputs from all the splits, comps, two first cd's – all the stuff except recent split w/ Seein'Red.
They're also finishing recordings for a full length and it's gonna be out in the US on ThirdxParty Records on LP and CD probably on Refuse Records, so check it out!
If everything will works well with visas, FPO will go on US tour in January, more updates on it soon, good luck for them!! In September they'll hit Europe again with VASELINE CHILDREN from Croatia and SMARTxBOMB from Macedonia (w/ FPO members).
HOODS UP (Hamburg, Germany) are planning some new recordings. They're slowed a bit after massive amount of the shows they played in last months, anyway they'll play two shows in Germany soon w/ Black Friday'29, Cinder and others. In February 2008 they're gonna play at the Fire And Ice Fest in Barcelona w/ Justice, Common Cause, Black Friday 29, Cinder and more and in March they'll hit Europe again with BROKEN DISTANCE (Portugal, ex-Pointing Finger) and ALONE (Italy).
Second press of “Arms still open” MCD very soon!
BLANK STARE (Boston) just finishing new recordings so expect some more news on it soon! They're gonna play on This Is For You Fest in Daytona Beach, Florida (28-30th December) with. Have Heart, Verse, Ruiner, Government Warning, A.N.S, In Defense, Down To Nothing, Killing The Dream, Life Trap, Let Down, Total Abuse, Socialcide, Trash Talk, Positive Reinforcement and many other great bands! So, if you have a chance don't miss the fest and Blank Stare set as they're rule!
MERDA/LEPTOSPIROSE BENEFIT – ACCIDENT ON EUROPEAN TOUR
In October 2007 two hc/thrash bands from Brazil - MERDA and LEPTOSPIROSE were touring Europe. Unfortunately they were involved ina very serious accident, some of the mebers went to hospital with several injuries and their van was crashed. Both DIY bands lose massive amount of money on health service in Germany, broken van etc, check more details about it on below link and please try to help the guys as you can, some donation or benefit shows are more than welcome..
myspace:www.myspace.com/benefitformerdaleptos
email:benefitformerdaleptos@gmail.com
paypall: dldbooking@freemail.hu
LATEST RELEASES ON REFUSE RECORDS:
042 SEEIN'RED/F.P.O. split CD
044 GO! "What we build together" 7"EP
043 HOODS UP "Arms still open" MCD
041 THE TANGLED LINES "Wash the shit off!" 7"EP
040 LETS GROW "Disease Of Modern Times" LP / CD
039 BLANK STARE "(The Refuse Records Seven Inch)" 7"EP
038 NEW WINDS "This Fire These Words 1996-2006" CD
037 REGRES "W naszych dloniach" MCD
036 F.P.O. "Znam deka ja gubam bitkata" CD
034 HIT ME BACK "Life" LP/CD
UPCOMING RELEASES
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS “Peace is good for business” MCD
THE TANGLED LINES “The First six years” CD
V/A “Back from the dead - 4 WAY SPLIT” CD: SECOND AGE / CRUSH ALL FAKES / INSURRECTION / X'S ALWAYS WIN
THE CORPSE “Fight against rules” CD
S.B.V. “Swallow the pill” 7"EP
CONQUEST FOR DEATH CD
ANCHOR LP
H.C.P. CD
ZŁODZIEJE RÓWERÓW 1995-1999 CD
UPCOMING REFUSE SHOWS
27.02.08 Warszawa
D.S.B. (Japan) + SISTA SEKUNDEN (Sweden)
www.myspace.com/radicalpunxdsb2007
www.myspace.com/sistasekunden
19.03.08 tba
TRASH TALK (USA) + LOSING STREAK (Belgium)
www.myspace.com/trashtalkfu www.myspace.com/losingxstreak
DIE YOUNG (USA)
25.03. Warszawa
26.03. Wroclaw
www.dieyoung.com www.myspace.com/dieyoungtxhc
March 08 Warszawa
GET THE MOST (Canada) + COMMON CAUSE (Norway)
www.myspace.com/getthemosthc www.myspace.com.commoncauseoc
NIGHTSTICK JUSTICE (USA)
11.04. Warszawa
12.04. Wroclaw (tba)
www.myspace.com/nightstickjustice
NOC WALPURGII FESTIVAL: 30.04.2008
www.myspace.com/nocwalpurgii
REFUSE 15th YEAR ANNIVERSARY FEST: JUNE 2008
OPEN HARDCORE FEST: JULY 2008
www.myspace.com/openhcfest
+ 12.08.2007 +
Latest update from Refuse Records. New releases out now: SEEIN' RED/F.P.O. split CD and GO! "What we build together" 7"EP. THE TANGLED LINES Discography CD in the works, check out dates of their upcoming European tour! I'll join the band on this tour so check the dates and please come to say hello! See you there!
SEEIN' RED/F.P.O. split CD OUT NOW!
Brand new releease on Refuse Records is finally out now after several problems with pressing plant etc.. It's a split release between two great political hardcore bands.
SEEIN'RED is definitely one of the most important European bands ever and their commitment and dedication to the political DIY hardcore punk scene is priceless. They're also pioneers of straight-edge in Europe since the days of the legendary LARM. During all these years, their members have been active in some others bands too like MANLIFTINGBANNER, PROFOUND, COLT TURKEY, KRIEGSTANZ and recently STAATHAAT.
Their part of the CD include 15 unreleased songs recorded throughout the years, studio, outtakes and some live tracks, including 3 cover songs: LARM, RONDOS and CARBOMB. Fast raging political hardcore as its best.
F.P.O. is a fast straight-edge hc/thrash band from Macedonia and this is their new recording following their latest full length CD "Znam deka ja gubam bitkata" on Refuse and some other labels, and recent 7"s on Third Party and Punx Before Profits. They grew up in different times and much different place than their older comrades from the split, but the spirit and dedication to the DIY hardcore punk scene remains the same. FPO put on the disc just one but massive anthemic song.
The CD also contains 28 minutes video recordings from both bands and also 20 page booklet filled with lyrics, pics and also writings/essays from both bands and the label speaking about their own lives, experiences and perspectives from living in Western and Eastern European countries, politics and hardcore punk - to make this release even more powerful in content.
LP version of the split was released in Usa on 625 Productions and Selfish Satan Recordings.
Due of some personal reasons SEEIN'RED cancelled their European tour with FRAMTID. Their new split 7”EP w/ this Japanese band was released on Hate Records from Germany. They're gonna play on 11th August at Shittown Fest in Kopenhagen (Denmark) and 1st September at Antifa Fest in Bremen (Germany)
F.P.O. working now on their new full length LP/CD and they'll hit Europe again next year!
www.seeinred.com www.myspace.com/seeinred www.myspace.com/fxpxox
GO! "What we build together" 7"EP : JUNE 2007
GO! is a positive New York Hardcore band originally from 1989 to 1991 period. Among the bands like LIFE'S BLOOD, BORN AGAINST or CITIZENS ARREST they were integral part of DIY side of NYHC scene in those
days. They were known from their fast, short and positive HC songs with lyrics focused on personal/political issues, caring about social and environmental awareness, confronting anti- racism, sexism, homophobia, violence at shows in their lyrics and supportive to all-ages shows, equality for women, equal rights and respect for gay
and lesbian people, essentially having respect for other people in general.
Back then they managed to release a couple of great 7"s and discography lp/cd, did US and european tour . Last year they're came back after years with "Reactive" 7" keeping their values and sounds from the past to present. "What we build together" 7" is a brand new release contains 9 songs (including two new versions of their old song "You'll say you'll", this time in German and Hebrew versions). There's three limited versions out of the first press available on black, orange and yellow vinyls, so ask for details.
"What we build together" 7" is a co-release between Refuse Records, Go! (US distrso contact with the band) and Stress To Death Records from Italy (Italian distros contact Stress To Death).
www.myspace.com/gonyhc
THE TANGLED LINES EUROPEAN TOUR + DISCOGRAPHY CD IN THE WORKS
The Tangled Lines is gonna play their euro tour August/September including Holland, Belgium, France, Italy, Slovenia, Austria and Germany. They'll be 8th of September at "Light In The Dark" Fest in Duisburg with Hoods Up, Ritual, Blacklisted, Justice, Another Year etc and several other shows. We're working hard to have their Discography CD released before the tour - it will contain songs from new 7", split 7", split 12"s and demos as awell as video footage.
THE TANGLED LINES EUROPEAN TOUR 2007:
28.08. Germany, Muenchen, Kafe Kult, + VASELINE CHILDREN, MLADINA KINA
29.08. Austria, Graz, Music House, + VASELINE CHILDREN, MLADINA KINA, THE PLAGUE MASS
30.08. Slovenija, Krsko, MC Krsko
31.08. Slovenija, Dravograd, Music House, + FINAL APPROACH, 10 MONKEYS
1.09. Italy, Florence, + THE PLAGUE MASS, KHERE
2.09. Italy, Milano, Villa Occupata, + B.U.S.H., KEN PARK, ED, FINAL CLUB
3.09. Italy, day off
4.09. Italy, Bologna, Atlandite, + B.U.S.H.
5.09. France, Lyon, tba
6.09. France, Paris, tba
7.09. France, Lille, tba
8.09. Germany, Duisburg, “Light In The Dark Fest”, Parkhaus, + BLACKLISTED, RISE AND FALL, ANOTHER YEAR, TRUE COLORS, JUSTICE, HOODS UP, RITUAL, INTRUDER, SO FAR AWAY, WITHIN WALLS, GRACE, LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT, JUST WENT BLACK, BLACK HAVEN
9.09. Belgium, tba
10.09. Holland, Amsterdam
11.09. Germany, Berlin, Koma F, + THE WANTERS, PRF
12.09. Poland, Wroclaw, Wagon
www.thetangledlines.de www.myspace.com/thetangledlines
HOODS UP NEW LINE-UP
There's some line up changes in the Hoods Up recently - Lexi (guitar) and Julez (bass) left the band. Hoods Up didn't stopped and they already have new bass player, Bo from Some Times. This Straight Edge HC band from Hamburg continue to play the shows around Europe this summer and they're played several shows with new line up, incl. Open HC Fest in Poland.
www.myspace.com/xhoodsupx
NEW BANDS ON REFUSE RECORDS:
S.B.V. (San Diego, California)
We want announce that S.B.V. from California teamed up with Refuse Records. For all those who didn't heard this great band - imagine faster version of Unity, Uniform Choice and early 7 Seconds, played with so much heart and positivity and yet, all the best ingredients from the last few years of fast hardcore - sounds like perfect mix of posicore and thrash hardcore with good dose of melodies. Extra point for meaningful, thoughful lyrics claiming "Music as a weapon - not just entertainment", social, personal or scene related issues written in a good, interesting way. SBV started in 2002 and until now they released split 7" w/ Feelin' Fine (on Retarded Rec) and two other 7"s on Parts Unknown Rec and Buka Rec. Their full length LP will be out soon on Mankind Records.
At the moment SBV are working on new songs and they'll appear on new 7" on Refuse Records. Recording session is planned around September, so we'll keep you posted!
www.myspace.com/sbvsilentbutviolent
ANCHOR (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Political, anarchist oriented vegan straight edge hardcore from Gothenburg, Sweden. Band started out of the ashes of DAMAGE CONTROL and SET MY PATH, and musically they're strongly influenced by 90's hardcore and bands like Trial, Unbroken, Strife, Outspoken or Refused. As a activists of local underground scene, anarchist and animal liberation movement they have inspiring, intelligent thought provoking message. They're recently released their debut 7”Ep/MCD on labels like Monument Records and Drastic Actions Records and the band is busy with playing shows around Europe. They're next euro tour is planned on September-November, check their dates on band's my space profile.
We're stoked to announce that ANCHOR joined Refuse Records and we're gonna work together on their next release, that's gonna happen next year. More details about format, date and content later.
http://anchor.b-s.se www.myspace.com/xanchorx
OTHER UPCOMING RELEASES:
These Hands Are Fists are planning recording session for their 7” on Refuse in the next few weeks. Some other releases are in the works already: 4 Way split Cd with 4 Polish bands - Second Age, Crush All Fakes, Insurrection and X's Always Win. Hopefully it will be out around October. The Corpse "Fight Against Rules" - CD rerelease of their classic demo from the 80's, first hc/thrash/crossover in Poland, truly legendary stuff. Later this year H.C.P. discography CD and Cymeon X discography CD (incl. video footage).
OPEN HARDCORE FEST 2007
28th of July we did another open HC Fest with around 1500 people, 11 bands from 5 different countries. As usual , free entrance and lots of fun, this time with bands like CONFRONTO (Brazil), THE TANGLED LINES (Ger), HOODS UP (Ger), SECOND COMBAT (Malaysia), BACKSIGHT (France), I KNOW (Belarus), SCHIZMA (Pol), EYE FOR AN EYE (Pol), REGRES (Pol), DAYMARES (Pol) and SIX PACK (Pol). www.myspace.com/openhcfest
Other planned shows in upcoming weeks/months are B.U.S.H. (Brazil, August), THE TANGLED LINES (Euro tour), MELEEH (Sweden, September) and Robert Refuse Birthday Show on 11.10. (Warsaw) w/ SINKING SHIPS (US), RUINER (US), ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW (PL), SIX PACK (PL) and BURST (PL).
THE LEGACY PROJECT
I was pleased to participate in the new project of Greg Bennick (Trial, “Flight From Death”) and Patrick Shen (“Flight From Death”), who came recently to Poland with US students and rest of the crew to make a new film, screenings of the “Flight From Death”, arranging meetings, discussions, visiting places, concentration camps any other important places around Poland. Check www.the legacyproject.com for more details
+ 28.05.2007 +
Mailorder catalog in the store section is updated!! Check it out.
Finally latest update from Refuse Records. New releases out now: HOODS UP "Arms still open" Cdep and THE TANGLED LINES "Wash the shit off!" 7"EP! LETS GROW "Disease of modern times" now also available on LP. More details below!
HOODS UP "Arms still open" CDEP : APRIL 2007
Brand new release on Refuse Records is out now! Debut CDEP of this straight edge hardcore band from Hamburg, Germany. Their music is pounding high energy old school / youth crew hardcore influenced by bands like Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, The First Step, In My Eyes, Chain Of Strength or Ten Yard Fight. No doubt, they're bringing back positive spirit and important issues with their lyrics from vegetarianism to social, personal and scene related ones. 6-song 7" vinyl version is out now on Commitment Records from Holland. CD version on Refuse contains 5 more songs, 4 of them released on their sold out demotape and unreleased Hands Tied cover. New recordings was done in legendary Bunt Studios by Menno Baker. It's definitely one of the most promising debut of european straight edge HC recently.
"Arms still open" Cd was released on their european tour with POINTING FINGER in april. HOODS UP will have busy summer playing many shows and some festivals around Europe with bands like Killing The Dream, Another Breath, Day Of The Dead, Internal Affairs, Down To Nothing, The First Step, Common Cause, festivals like "Crucial Response Showcase" in Utrecht, "Light In The Dark Fest" in Duisburg (with The Tangled Lines among others) in september. They're gonna also play on our Open Hardcore Fest in Piaseczno (near Warsaw) on 28.07!
www.hoodsxup.com www.myspace.com/xhoodsupx
THE TANGLED LINES "Wash the shit off!" 7"EP: FEBRUARY 2007
This Dresden, Germany based band managed to release second release already on our label followed split 7" with Dick Cheney. New 7" contains 8 of fast high-energy songs and no doubt is their best release so far! On
their new release, The Tangled Lines continue with their powerful sounding female fronted hardcore mixing up old school HC, youth crew, crossover and thrash with so much positive approach, good and intelligent personal, scene related and social message with lots of good humor.
First pressing of euro release is available on white vinyl. 200 copies from the first press are available on limited edition version with different cover on red, dark red, grey, blue, orange, yellow and green).
US tour of The Tangled Lines seems their best tour so far and band was back at home after series of succesful shows with I Object. They also played with some great bands like Municipal Waste, Splitting Headache, Rat Byte, I Accuse, The Conversions, Acid Reflux and others.
The Tangled Lines is gonna play on Open HC Fest in Piaseczno, Poland on 28.07. as well as on "Light In The dark" Fest in Dusburg. They're gonna play 3 week european tour around Germany, Poland, Holland, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy so anyone interested booking show for them please get in touch.
Discography CD will be released in September before their tour.
www.thetangledlines.de www.myspace.com/thetangledlines
LETS GROW "Disease Of Modern Times" LP version OUT NOW! : APRIL 2007
Vinyl version of Lets Grow full length is already out. It was ready right on their first European tour. Their LP/CD is one of the best release coming from that part of Europe with their fast raging hardcore and intelligent lyrics. CD was released in December and LP is just released as a cooperation with Thrashbastard Records from Germany. 100 copies out of the first press are released on clear vinyl.
Their first tour was succesful with good response and shows with bands like Vitamin X, Dean Dirg, Risky Business, Depressive State, Herodishonest etc.
www.myspace.com/letsgrow
F.P.O./SEEIN'RED LP ON 625 AND SELFISH SATAN
Vinyl version of FPO/Seein'Red split is already out. Cd version on Refuse Records will be out soon, we promise! Seein' Red cancelled their planned tour with Framtid.
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS 7"EP
Portugal's THAF 7" will be released later due to postponed recordings. Their debut CD will be out soon on New Eden Records.
GO! "What we build together" 7"EP OUT SOON!
We already get test pressings of brand new Go! 7" and it sound great! It's just a matter of days when this 7" will be available so expect some news soon.
By the way, it was supposed to be split with I Object but because of the line up change they couldn't record any new songs.
BLANK STARE SECOND PRESSING
Second Pressing of Blank Stare 7" on Refuse Records is already out, this time on clear vinyl!
NEW WINDS FINAL SHOW
New Winds played their last show in Lisbon, Portugal on 17.03. It was incredible show with around 300 people stagediving, doing singalongs and circle pits from the first to the last song. New Winds played 26 songs with different line ups that were part of the band during the years. It was impressive. All the profits from the show went on benefit on a good cause. It proves how much band was dedicated and serious about their message and attitudes to the very end. After 11 years New Winds is over, but all this songs and all this lyrics will stay in hearts of many of us. Refuse Records was honored having chance to work with this amazing band and let's hope to see more bands coming from their ashes. Good luck with all the new projects and thank you for everything we did together!
CHAMPION LIVE DVD/CD
Bridge 9 Records released live DVD/CD of Champion with audio/video recordings from their final show from Seattle.
VITAMIN X ON FLUFF FEST AND SUCKS N SUMMER
Vitamin X is gonna play this summer on festivals like Fluff Fest in Czech and Sucks N Summer in Leisnig, Germany.
GOOD CLEAN FUN CD
"Crouching tiger, moshing panda" is the title of the new release of Good Clean Fun. It contains songs from limited 10" "Seann King Can Suck It", "Let's Go Crazy" 7", split 7" w/ Throwdown, comp. and unreleased songs.
APRIL FINAL SHOW
We did another show after 8 month break. This it was April from Poland (their final show), with two Dutch bands, Mihoen! And Jesus Crost, and other two Polish bands - Regres and Oreiro. It was crazy show, totally packed with 350 people, crazy show!
OPEN HARDCORE FEST 2007!
We're doing next open-air hardcore festival this summer, in Piaseczno near Warsaw, 28th of July! As usual , free entrance and lots of fun, this time with bands like CONFRONTO (Brazil), THE TANGLED LINES (Ger), HOODS UP (Ger), SECOND COMBAT (Malaysia), I KNOW (Belarus), SCHIZMA (Pol), EYE FOR AN EYE (Pol), REGRES (Pol), DAYMARES (Pol) and SIX PACK (Pol). Feel free to write if you'rre interesting in visiting us aor check updates on www.myspace.com/openhcfest
+ 14.02.2007 +
Here's some update on Refuse Records! THE TANGLED LINES "Wash the shit off!" 7"EP is already out, check dates of their upcoming US tour! Some new releases are planned so check below.
THE TANGLED LINES “Wash the shit off!” 7”EP
We're happy to announce that brand new release on Refuse Records is out and it's a new great 7"EP coming from THE TANGLED LINES. This Dresden, Germany based oufit managed to release second release already on our label followed split 7" with Dick Cheney. New 7" contains 8 of fast high-energy songs and no doubt is their best release so far! On their new release, The Tangled Lines continue with their powerful sounding female fronted hardcore mixing up old school HC, youth crew, crossover and thrash with so much positive approach, good and intelligent personal, scene related and social message with lots of good humor.
Release party of the Euro version of the new 7" on Refuse is on 15.02. at the show in Berlin, Koma F. First pressing is on white vinyl and there will be limited version of 200 copies out of the first pressing with special cover.
US version of the 7" is gonna be out on Punx Before Profits.
Right after release party show in Berlin, The Tangled Lines is leaving on their US tour with I Object, so if you're from the States don't hesitate to check the dates and visit their show! Good luck to the band on their first US tour!
Discography CD of The Tangled Lines is planned to be released before their European tour this summer.
www.thetangledlines.de www.myspace.com/thetangledlines
upcoming releases update:
SEEIN' RED/F.P.O. split CD
Announced split between SEEIN'RED and F.P.O. is gonna be out in March. We're workuing hard to make this release out as soon as possible. It will contains one long and anthemic song of FPO and 16 fast hardcore blasts from Seein'Red, including coversongs of The Rondos and Larm. Cd will contain booklet with all the lyrics, great essays of the members of the band, and cd will contains videos from both bands.
Lp version should be out soon on 625.
www.seeinred.com ; www.myspace.com/seeinred www.myspace.com/fxpxox
HOODS UP "Arms still open" CD
We can announce new band joining Refuse Records team and it's a HOODS UP, straight edge hardcore band from Hamburg, Germany. Some of the members used to play before in bands like Sincerity and Step By Step. Sincerity released 7" and songs on "Take No Heroes" comp. CD, co-released on Refuse. HOODS UP started as a band in January 2006 and released their demotape in September 2006 and received good reviews on it. The first press was quickly sold out and the band played lots of shows with bands such as Good Clean Fun, Sinking Ships, Shook Ones, Death Is Not Glamorous, Killing Time, When Tigers Fight or Teamkiller. Commitment Records from the Netherlands soon will release HOODS UP debut 7" and Cd version contains songs from 7", demo and cover song will be out on Refuse Records. Hoods Up seems as one of the most promising new sXe bands in Europe with bringing back positive and classic sounding old school / youth crew hardcore in the vein of Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, The First Step, In My Eyes. Chain Of Strength or Ten Yard Fight and manage to combine scene-related topics with social and personal issues in their lyrics.
CD should be out on their upcoming european tour with POINTING FINGER, on early april 2007.
www.hoodsxup.com www.myspace.com/xhoodsupx
LETS GROW "Disease Of Modern Times" LP
Vinyl version of Lets Grow full length is in the works. It should be out before their first European tour in april and it's gonna be release on Thrashbastard Records from Germany and Refuse Records.
www.myspace.com/letsgrow
GO!/I OBJECT SPLIT 7"EP / MCD
That's right, it's gonna be a great split and Refuse Records is honored in taking part in it. Go! Is legendary NYHC band from late 80's/early 90's period, known everywhere thanx to their short, fast and positive songs. Back then they managed to released a couple of 7"s and discography lp/cd, did european tour and they were also stick to their DIY beliefs and they were close related with ABC No Rio, where singer of Go!, Mike Bullshit booked many great shows. After they split up they were back recently with new 7" / mcd caled "Reactive" and series of the shows. Upcoming split with I Object is gonna be a new release and their commitment to DIY hardcore scene is still the same, and music is close to the classic sound of Go!. It's worth to mention that it was first band related with straight edge and hardcore scene who were openly pro-gay, homocore band . I can also mention that interview with Go! Appeared in first and the only issue of "Refuse" fanzine in 93/94.
I Object is well known internationally DIY female fronted vegan straight edge hc/punk band with several releases on their back, including recent full length LP on Alternative Tentacles Records. Ryan, bass plyaer of I Object runs Punx Before Profits Records. Good to see this sincere and dedicated band on Refuse Records. Vinyl version will be coreleased with Mike/Go! And Stress To Death, label from Italy. Cdep version will be released exclusively on Refuse and it will contains some video songs from both bands. Hopefully it will be out around May/June, so keep an eye on it.
www.designbymike.com/go www.myspace.com/gonyhc www.i-object.com www.myspace.com/iobject
THESE HANDS ARE FISTS 7"EP
Another new band on Refuse Records that we're happy to announce is THIS HANDS ARE FISTS from Lisbon, Portugal. I'm sure you'll hear about them more in nearest future. New band consist some members of bands like Time X and New Winds, both closely related with Refuse Records in the past. Joao, singer of Time X sings now in THAF, Bruno Break, singer of New Winds is on drums, and on guitar there is Alex, who used to play on final New Winds tour. Their new band is good sounding old school straight edge with social/political message. At the moment, bands released debut demo, and soon they'll have mcd out on New Eden Records in the Us and Seven Eight Life Rec in Brazil. Refuse Records will do there newest 7" release and hopefully it will be out this summer, right before their planned US tour!
www.myspace.com/thaf2006
4 WAY SPLIT CD: SECOND AGE / CRUSH ALL FAKES / INSURRECTION / X'S ALWAYS WIN
During recent two years Refuse Records were supposed to release some of the best straight edge and old school HC bands in Poland. Unfortunately all of them split up right after recordings or even before any recordings . It was make no sense to do four different releases with already defunct bands, anyway it would be equally not so good decision let all those recording to stuck in the basements or my space area. Decision was made to make some special 4 way split compilation CD with all those bands:
Second Age - known also as The Age, the best polish old school / youth crew HC band in recent years... After "The Tides Have Turned" full length CD on Refuse Records, then released their final 7" on Commitment Records in Holland. Refuse Records was supposed to release cdep version of it but band split up. All those songs will appear on the compilation CD.
Crush All Fakes - this positive/old school hc band was quite well known around Poland and after few years of existing managed to record songs on mcd for Refuse Records last year. Unfortunately band split up soon after recordings.
xInsurrectionx- was one of the promising straight hardcore bands from Poland, mixing new school early 90's era with old school HC unlike Mouthpiece. They split recently but were able to record few songs on 7" for Crossfire Records in Japan and all this songs will appear on comp. CD as well.
X's Always Win - when Second Age split up, from their ashes started X's Always Win, including bass player of Cymeon X and Apatia, two legendary bands from Poland. This promising band split up quick and left one very good demo that will appear as a part of the compilation.
4 way split CD is planned after summer.
www.myspace.com/crushallfakeshc www.myspace.com/xinsurrectionx www.whoeverloses.prv.pl www.myspace.com/xsaw
POLISH HARDCORE ARCHIVE: THE CORPSE CD, H.C.P. CD and CYMEON X CD.
Refuse Records started working on some releases of old classic HC bands from Poland from the 80's and early 90's. All of them were a great bands that made big impact on developing DIY hardcore / punk scene in Poland in their early days and no doubt they should be remembered and exposed to new generation, as well as to all those who are into punk and hardcore archeology, as there is lots to explore and Poland as well as Eastern European scene of the 80's and early 90's has a lot to discover.
Few months ago we announced discography of Cymeon X - legendary and classic straight edge hardcore band from the early 90's. Speaking of them they did one reunion show last year and they'll do another in March in Warsaw with Sick Of It All.
We can add two other releases now from bands used to exist in the 80's in Poland - THE CORPSE "Fight Against Rules" CD and H.C.P. Discography CD.
The Corpse were incredible hc/thrash/crossover band, first in the genre in Poland, their demo from 1987 was masterpiece and shock for many people around as no one played like them around before them. The CD will include their classic demo plus bonus song. Vinyl version will be released on other Polish label, Scream Records.
H.C.P. was fast hardcore thrash band from late 80's, after they split up and out of their ashes started Apatia - one of the most hc band in Poland, still active until now. HCP was one of the fastest bands in this period in Poland and managed to release great 7" called "Anti-Drugs" on Resistance Prod. In Switzerland and 3 split tapes. Their discography will include their complete discography with some bonus songs. There is a chance that it will be releases on vinyl as well.
All the mentioned releases are planned at the end of the year.
http://dada.serpent.pl/98-220/the_corpse
more news...
* BLANK STARE 7"- SECOND PRESSING
Probably next week, second press of Blank Stare 7" on Refuse Records will be out, this time on clear wax.
Band was very active recently, playing many shows around US, including This Is For You Fest.
* NEW WINDS FINAL SHOW
Here's more details about NEW WINDS final show on 17.03. in Lisbon, Portugal - venue: Academia Sacavem, start 15.00 and entrance probably free! Some good bands is gonna play there too like The FA from Germany, and Portugal's My Rules, Worth The Fight and Breaking Through. See you there!
* NAMES FOR GRAVES REUNION/FINAL SHOW
At the end of last year NAMES FOR GRAVES did their reunion/final show in Cleveland. So the chapter of the band is finally closed.
* I SHOT CYRUS - NEW LINE UP.
I SHOT CYRUS from Brazil have a new bass player, as their previous bass player, Tatiana decided to leave the band. IxSxCx played their first show since months on Verdurada Fest in Sao Paolo.
* VITAMIN X AT REINCO SxE PARTY.
VITAMIN X is gonna play special show including original line up and mostly songs from their first "youth crew era" recordings at Reinco, singer of Betercore on 10th year anniversary party of his straight edge. Larm is gonna play there as well as Soberesponse - 23.02. at Occhi, Amsterdam.
VX are working hard on new songs on the next LP for Alternative Tentacles and planned next US tour.
* ZLODZIEJE ROWEROW IN UK
Zlodzieje Rowerow, one of the best Polish hardcore band since years is gonna play their first show in UK: London, 2th of March in Red Star, with April (Poland) and Headjam and Non Profit (UK).
+ 09.12.2006 +
Brand new release on Refuse Records out now:
LETS GROW "Disease Of Modern Times" CD
This is no bullshit, high-energy, great sounding hardcore, taking the best elements of fast US 80's hardcore with good examples of european hardcore (think Manliftingbanner or Vitamin X) without any re-hash and not being stucked in the past. This how real hardcore should sound in 2006, with very good sound, fast tempos but also good amount of diversities in their songs, to keep them kicking through all the 14 songs on the recordings. Yet, this band have definitely lots of attitudes and important things to say.
CD released with two other labels from Balkan countries: Ha-Ko Bastards Records from Serbia and Brand New Place Records from Croatia. LP version will be out next year and it will be released with Thrashbastard Records from Germany.
Mailorder catalog in the store section is updated!! Check it out.
+ 18.11.2006 +
After several months finally some updates! It was a busy time with the new releases, shows, festivals and tours. Lots of work but also lots of excitement. Check some informations below and thanx to everyone sharing this excitement during past months.
Important note: I received several voices about problems with my email adress refusexresist@go2.pl My emails never reached several people and I never get some from them. I feel sorry about it and no answer from my side probally meant that I never get email. So here's new adress to Refuse Records for all those having problems with
communication: refuserecords@gmail.com . I'll keep old adress still valid and most useful as it's on all the releases, ads etc., so please keep trying old one in the first place and if it's not work out please use new one.
Feel free to write if you have any questions about ordering, wholesales, trades, shows and whatever else.
BLANK STARE "The Refuse Records Seven Inch" 7"EP - RELEASED: JULY 2006
BLANK STARE is a powerful straight edge hardcore band from Boston. Their new 7"EP on Refuse Records contains 3 ripping songs with great thought-provoking lyrics. This is their third release, following a self-released debut 7" and a second 7" on Third Party Records in the US. This summer, Blank Stare successfully completed their first US tour with POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. Until now, they have very good response after their three 7"s and tour. MRR had this to say in a review of the latest ep: "This new three-song 7" is great. Fucking angry, pounding hardcore. Usually bands that play this fast forget to write actual songs, but not so here. "Violence" the best track, features a sped-up Poison Idea-circa-Pick Your King-style riff". Right on, Blank Stare sounds like early Poison Idea would be a straight edge band located in the 80's Boston with angry pissed off vocals... but angry for the right reasons. Yet, still sounding original and being far from being stucked in retro/revival cliches.
Check their song "Violence" on www.myspace.com/refuserecords.
NEW WINDS "This Fire These Words 1996-2006" CD and NEW WINDS "A Spirit Filled Revolution" on LP w/ the book, RELEASED: JULY 2006
NEW WINDS released a new record on Refuse Records for their final tour this past July. We felt that such a release was important for the 10th anniversary of the band as well as for their final shows. "This Fire, These Words 1996-2006" CD documents all their previous and hard-to-find releases, recorded before the "A Spirit Filled Revolution" LP. It contains 30 songs from their first two full lengths albums - "All Things Are Possible...For Those Who Believe" and "Refusing to Live by Their Lies", their debut "Seeds of Hope" 7", as well as songs from the compilations "More Than The X On Our Hands", "Times Still Here" and "The Path Of Compassion" and even 3 unreleased tracks, including a Uniform Choice cover ("Use your head"). The final release of this dedicated band also contains a 28-page booklet with lyrics, some stories about the band and their
members, and lots of photos from their decade-long existence. All of this comes in a digi-pack with the fantastic artwork of Japanese hardcore artist Takashi. Expect a good amount of positive and political melodic old school hardcore on this release coming from one of the most dedicated and outspoken bands in the European straight edge hardcore scene.
We're also proud to announce that NEW WINDS "A Spirit Filled Revolution" LP was released this past summer on vinyl. There were so many people asking about it and it was big dream of ours to release it on vinyl. Now it's out and we're more than excited to have it in our hands. This version contains new artwork, but the same 170-page book filled with lyrics, comments, articles, poems, and contributions on political subjects that was released with the CD version. For all those interested, 150 copies of the first press will be on red vinyl and only available through mailorder.
As mentioned before, New Winds called it quits after 10 years. This summer they played an intense two-week tour including headlining Fluff Fest and Open HC Fest. Recently they played one of their last shows in their ,hometown Lisbon, but their last show ever is planned for March 2007 in Lisbon. So reserve tickets and let's see all each other there!
OUT NEXT ON REFUSE RECORDS:
There's some new exciting releases in the works on Refuse Records, including:
LET'S GROW "Disease Of Modern Times" LP/CD
Finally after few years activity and two 7"s on 625 and Know Rec in the USA, this great band from Belgrade, Serbia managed to record full length album. I can say that it's gonna' be a killer release and not only one of the best ever coming from eastern Europe but definitely one of my favourite European releases in the last few years. No joke. This is no bullshit, high-energy hardcore, taking the best elements of fast US 80's hardcore with good examples of European hardcore (think Manliftingbanner or Vitamin X) without any re-hash or being stuck in the past. This how real hardcore should sound in 2006; with fast tempos, but diverse song writing, to keep them kicking through all 14 songs on the LP. This band definitely has lots of attitude and important things to say. I seriously couldn't ask for more!
The CD should be ready in the next few weeks and two other labels from Balkan countries will participate in this release: Ha-Ko Records from Serbia and Brand New Place Records from Croatia.
The LP version will be out around February and it will be released with Thrashbastard Records from Germany.
There will be a US version of the LP next year released through Punx Before Profits Records and Know Records.
SEEIN' RED/F.P.O. split CD
Right on! The SEEIN'RED/F.P.O. split is gonna' be released on CD format on Refuse Records. Vinyl version will be out in the USA on 625 Productions. I'm seriously excited to do this release. Seein' Red is definitely one of the most important European bands ever and on my faves of all time. Their commitment and dedication to the political DIY hardcore punk scene is priceless. They're also pioneers of straight-edge in Europe since the days of the legendary Larm. During all these years, their members have been active in some others bands too like Manliftingbanner, Profound, Colt Turkey, Kriegstanz and recently Staathaat. Seein' Red is a fundamental part of the hc/punk scene and one of the most outspoken political and revolutionary hardcore punk bands. Their part of the CD will include 16 songs recorded throughout recent years, unreleased and some live tracks, including a Larm cover. Fast raging political hardcore at its best. F.P.O. is a fast straight-edge hc/punk band from Macedonia and this is their new recording following their latest full length CD "Znam deka ja gubam bitkata" and recent
7"s on Third Party and Punx Before Profits. They grew up in different times and a much different place than their older comrades on the other side of the record, but the spirit and dedication to the DIY hardcore punk scene remains the same. FPO will provide one anthemic ten plus minutes long song on this split release. The CD will contain video recordings from both bands and some writings / articles from both bands and a label with some reflections on the current east / west unification in Europe, coming from different perspectives.
SEEIN'RED is gonna' play a 10-day tour in June next year with Framtid from Japan. They're also planning a new split 7" as well as a full 7", only in Dutch language.
Speaking of F.P.O., the band managed to complete their second European tour altogether with another band from Macedonia, This Home Is Prepared. They played in 11 countries and even if there was some problems with the van that caused them to lose money, all in all it was definitely great experience. Thanx to everyone involved with this tour! Latest releases of F.P.O. are "Znam deka ja gubam bitkata" CD on Refuse, Junk Kola and some other labels, split 7" w/ I Object on Punx Before Profits and full 7" on ThirdxParty Records. There's also a new compilation out with their 3 songs released in US by Know Records, called "Thrash of the Titans II" LP incl. bands like Riistetyt, 9 Shocks Terror, Vitamin X, Let's Grow, Voetsek, Ruido and more.
THE TANGLED LINES FULL 7" AND DISCOGRAPHY CD
There's a new release on the way from this great female-fronted hardcore band from Germany. After their successful split 7" with Dick Cheney, they're ready for the full 7" this time. I already heard a rough mix of the new recordings but I can definitely say it will be powerful release. 8 excellent songs! The new 7" will be released by Refuse Records in Europe and Punx Before Profits in the States. Additionally, Refuse Records is gonna' put out all of their previous releases on one CD, including a split 12" with The 4 Sivits, a split 7" w/ Dick Cheney, as well as, the brand new 7". There will be some live video stuff there too as well as some crazy video clips. All of it filled with more crazy art coming from their guitar player, Paul. Both releases should be out before their US tour planned for March 2007.
THE TANGLED LINES played part of the tour in September / October with Brazilian band Ataque Periferico. Both bands played in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland. One of their songs from split 7", "Hitler is dead" appeared on comp. CD release by True Side Music in Germany called "Bleeding Teeth & Burning Horses", incl. also bands like Strength Approach, Bury My Sins, Shut The Fuck Up, Comecloser and more.
STILL HOT: F.P.O. "Znam deka ja gubam bitkata" CD, REGRES "W naszych dloniach" MCD,
HIT ME BACK "Life" LP/CD
all the recent releases are still available just feel free to ask. Hit Me Back LP just last copies left, it means no more trades / wholesale for this release. CD is still available.
HIT ME BACK: NEW RELEASES!
It was busy year for Hit Me Back. After releasing "Life" full length LP/CD, band played several shows around US and Japan, released brand new 12"ep on Japanese tour and recently new split 7" w/ Crucial Section from Japan on 625 Productions. Their next plan is South American tour for the next year.
NO VIOLENCE SPLIT UP!
It was easy to predict, when Rui, singer and original member of No Violence, left the band that it would not be easy to reorganize. They experimented with a new line-up but without success. After 17 years they finally broke-up. Their "Invencivel" mcd on Refuse Records is their final release. They'll be missed, good luck with the new bands guys!
WOLFI FROM THE TANGLED LINES - NEW DRUMMER OF VITAMIN X. SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR.
Amsterdam-based international thrash unit Vitamin X have a brand new drummer - Wolfi, known for his blast beats in The Tangled Lines. Congratulations Wolfi! Vitamin X is playing now their second South American tour, this time without Wolfi yet, but they're doing it with one of the best drummers you can imagine, Boka from Ratos De Porao and I Shot Cyrus. He also played with VX during their SE Asia/Australia and Japan tour last
year.
"PRACOWNIA" - NEW DIY INFO-SHOP/SPACE IN WARSAW.
A new DIY store / info shop / community space has opened in Warsaw. It's called Pracownia and it's open every day except Sunday, offering music, zines, books, and other stuff. Refuse Records releases are also available there as well as lots of other distributed items. Every Friday is special "Refuse Records Day" and every two weeks
I'll be showing some hc/punk related films. If you're planning to travel to Warsaw, stop by and visit the place, it's located in the centre of Warsaw.
www.myspace.com/pracownia
FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
It was definitely a busy year for Refuse Records - six new releases and a 7th on the way, organizing 3 festivals and a few shows and tours. Summertime was very intense. It started with HC Summer Special: All Ages Fest with GO IT ALONE (Can), ALLEGIANCE (US), JUSTICE (Bel), COLD WORLD (US), REGRES (Pol), THE ANTHEM (Pol) and SIX PACK (Pol). The other one was Open HC Fest in Piaseczno, near Warszawa -open-air festival with free entrance. It was a great atmosphere with 800-1000 people attending. Bands included NEW
WINDS (Portugal), ABUSIVE ACTION (Hol), BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Hol), THE IDORU (Hun), FAUST AGAIN (Pol), ALIENACJA (Pol), ODSZUKAC LISTOPAD (Pol), NOISENSE (Pol), and 14 AGAINST 5 (Pol)... In August we had a show for F.P.O and THIS HOME IS PREPARED from Macedonia. Refuse Records booked or participated also with the tours for NEW WINDS, ABUSIVE ACTION+BIRDS OF A FEATHER, F.P.O.+THIS HOME IS PREPARED, SET MY PATH+MELLEEH (Swe), THE TANGLED LINES+ATAQUE PERIFERICO (bra) and recently STAATHAAT (Holland, w/ members of Seein' Red, Betercore, Kriegstanz).
+ 17.08.2006 +
OUT NOW!
BLANK STARE "The Refuse Records Seven Inch" 7"EP
NEW WINDS "This Fire These Words 1996-2006" CD
NEW WINDS "A Spirit Filled Revelution" LP+Book
OUT NEXT
LET'S GROW LP/CD, CRUSH ALL FAKES MCD and...
SEEIN'RED/F.P.O. split CD!
F.P.O./THIS HOME IS PREPARED: EUROPEAN TOUR 19.08.-20.09.
through Czech, Poland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Holand, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy and Croatia. Check out the dates and visit the shows!
Refuse distro stuff available at the shows so please say hello to us!
BLANK STARE ON US TOUR WITH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Check out the dates, click here
THE TANGLED LINES/ATAQUE PERIFERICO TOUR SOON.
Latest mailorder list is available - check store section.
more soon!
BLANK STARE + POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT US TOUR!
August
08.03.06 Boston, MA
08.04.06 Albany, NY
08.05.06 New Jersey
08.06.06 Harrisburg, PA
08.07.06 Washington, DC
08.08.06 Richmond, VA
08.09.06 Athens, GA
08.10.06 Daytona, FL
08.11.06 Gainesville, FL.
08.12.06 Brandon, FL
08.13.06 Pensacola, FL
08.14.06 Austin, TX
08.15.06 Lawrence, TX
08.16.06 Kansas City, MO
08.17.06 Denver, CO
08.18.06 Reno, NV
08.19.06 San Francisco, CA
08.20.06 Los Angeles, CA
08.21.06 Los Angeles, CA
08.22.06 Santa Cruz/San Jose, CA
08.23.06 Watsonville/Santa Cruz, CA
08.24.06 Oakland, CA
08.25.06 Portland, OR
08.26.06 Tacoma/Olympia, WA
08.27.06 Seattle, WA
08.28.06 Montana
08.29.06 Fargo, ND
08.30.06 Minneapolis, MN
08.31.06 Milwaukee, WI
September
09.01.06 Grand Rapids, MI
09.02.06 Chicago Fest
09.03.06 Chicago Fest
09.05.06 Pittsburgh, PA.
09.06.06 Syracuse, NY
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NEWS
New release out now on Refuse Records: HIT ME BACK "Life" LP. 13 brand new songs coming out of this LA band. CD version with eight bonus songs will be out next week.
(Co-released with 625 Productions and Punx Before Profits, USA).
More updates soon!!
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