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Ooo boy howdy. It’s that time again!!!!! Another thrilling, heart-pounding, show-stopping adventure through the depths of the Rock N Roll vaults! You know how it goes: punk, garage, surf, metal, and of course, rock n roll!!!

The Urges (Dublin, Ireland) put the laughter back in manslaughter. Psyched-out 60’s style garage punk. Best thing from Ireland since Jameson. On Wicked Cool records. Another freakin’ fabulous record from Vee Dee, bass-heavy, fist-pumping, punk with a twist of hard-edged garage psychedelia. Criminal IQ records.

Some classic punk from each coastlines for ya since summer is upon us and BBQs are-a-rollin’ out. From the east, Murphy’s Law (NY) and their ‘hit’ from their first self-titled record. Stuff your face and have your fill! And from the west, M.I.A. (not the electronic band) from Cali, and their quite nice, pop-punk cover of Califonia Dreamin’. This comes from the After the Fact record on Flipside records. For a history lesson kids, a few of these guys went on to form Big Drill Car.

Death (not the metal band) was around in Detroit, 1975. 3 brothers recorded this incredible, lost record, which has recently been re-issued on Drag City records. Death falls somewhere between 70’s hard rock, the Stooges and MC5, and Bad Brains. 7 songs and all amazing!

Millions is a Chicago based outfit, on the Seventh Rule label (Indian, Sweet Cobra, Akimbo). It’s math-metal, mid-90s noise, noisy hardcore, thrown into a blender with whiskey and southern-fried rock. Grrr.

A couple of Sabbath-esque songs. Serpent Throne (Germany) on Modus Operandi records, and Black Pyramid (Massachusetts) from their self titled release on MeteorCity records. This stuff is always a hit a BBQ’s too. Heavy!! Steak Number Eight (Belgium) takes a big nod to ISIS and Neurosis. Experimental/Post Metal. Self-released.

End (New York) sounds like a new hipster electronic band being mugged in a back alley by a surf rock band. Retro 60s vibe, sounding like Big Black trying to play the Batman Theme. Name drop time: Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Tomahawk, Dub Trio, etc. etc.). Nuff said.

And lastly, NOFX. Probably all I need to say, but I’ve been a fan for a long time and their latest Coaster (the CD) or Frisbee (the LP), is entertaining as usual. Nothing mind-blowing, just fun. No political stuff here either. On Fat Wreckchords. But you knew that already.

Ok lets get rockin!!

Defoliants – Mr. Spy (Hang Ten 7” – 1987)

The Sparkles – Hipsville 29 B.C. (Mayhem & Psychosis Vol 2 - 1966)

Ric Gary – Pimples and Braces (Swing for a Crime – 1960)

Rock Garden - Super Stuff (Teenage Shutdown Vol.13 – 1966-69)

The Urges – You Don’t Look So Good (Psych-Ward – 2007)

Vee Dee – Blood Zombie (Further - 2004)

Murphy’s Law – Crucial BBQ (Murphy’s Law – 1986)

M.I.A. – Calfornia Dreamin’ (After the Fact – 1987)

Gang Green – Terrorize (Sold Out/Terrorize 7” – 1982)

Devil Dogs – Baby I’m a King (30 Sizzling Slabs - 1992)

Death – Freakin’ Out (For the Whole World to See – Orig 1975 re-issue 2009)

Mule – I’m Hell (Mule – 1993)

Loincloth – Noise International (4 Song Demo - 2003)

Millions – View From a Sinking Ship (Gather Scatter – 2009)

Serpent Throne – Veil of the Black Witch (Ride Satan Ride – 2008)

Steak Number Eight – Blood on Your Hands (When the Candle Dies Out - 2008)

Black Pyramid – Twilight Grave (Black Pyramid – 2009)

End – A Girl Called Trouble (A Girl Called Trouble - 2008)

NOFX – First Call (Coaster/Frisbee – 2009)

Rocky Bill Ford – Beer Drinking Blues (His Complete Recordings – 1950s)

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