Vinyl

Katechon
Man God Giant LP
Nuclear War Now Productions

The word "katechon" refers to the restraining force or entity tethering the Antichrist, and thus maintaining equipoise between existence and annihilation. Sonically and conceptually, Katechon exhibits the control, power, and restraint associated with the theological concept giving rise to the band's name. At this point in the lineage of extreme metal, the lines between the various subgenres are nearly indistinguishably blurred. Bands emerging at this stage are almost certainly influenced by Black, Death, and Thrash metal in relatively equal parts in addition to drawing influence from genres outside the traditional spectrum of metal. This amorphous state, has led many bands to retreat into strict rehashing of formulaic retro approaches. Katechon, however, embraces the entropic merging of stylistic and aesthetic projections from the various branches of the genre and beyond. Under scrutiny since the release of its demo last year, Norway's Katechon now presents its debut full-length recording. "Man, God, Giant" reinforces the sound presented on Katechon's previous recordings*, but features superb production that amplifies the impact of the tracks. Each of the three songs featured on the demo is reworked and incorporated into the album. Katechon's sound is an amalgamation of Black, Death, and Thrash metal, but played with a precision and authenticity that avoids dilution. Instead the result is frenetic and possessed, devoid of theatrics and self-indulgent virtuosity, and features highly proficient and intricate songwriting executed with precision. With philosophically oriented lyrics and adorned with an esoteric and surreal visual aesthetic, "Man, God, Giant" presents a unique vision for the future direction of metal in which an equilibrium must be maintained between rote rehashing of past trends and the indiscriminate collision of clashing styles and sounds. Katechon rests perfectly at this equilibrium point, holding at bay the forces of dissolution.


Tracklist:
1. Endless Funeral 02:55
2. Spring of Man 02:15
3. Black Rain / Ungodly Rituals 05:26
4. Liquid Decadence 03:09
5. Transition 03:12
6. Man, God, Giant 03:20
7. Endgames 04:05
8. Deathly Treasures 02:30
9. Unbeing 02:21
10. Beautiful Desolation 05:24

Keep It Clear
Self Titled EP
Not Just Words Records

Continuing the sound they started on the demo, KEEP IT CLEAR from Vancouver, Canada delivers 8 fast tracks of fast old school hardcore. We hear influences of Right Brigade, Floorpunch and old American Nightmare and therfore perfectly fitting on Not Just Words records. This is what to expect, so pre-order now. The EP comes with a free digital download ticket.


Tracklist:
01. On Our Own
02. Imposter
03. Puppet On A String
04. Way It Is
05. See It My Way
06. The Deal
07. Alone
08. No Punches Pulled

King Nine
The Art Of War EP
Closed Casket Activities

"The Art Of War" is a limited 7" single from Long Island, NY's own King Nine.This release features their first new material since their debut full-length, "Scared To Death." 7" includes digital download and an etched B-side. Limited edition of 500 copies.


Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Art Of War

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Koldbrann
Vertigo 2xLP

Koro
700 Club EP
Sorry State Records

Originally released in 1983 and highly sought after by record collectors, the 7" release from Tennessee's Koro has finally been remastered and repressed and made available for the masses. This record is comprised of eight tracks of blistering hardcore punk with ferocious leads and pounding drums, creating a sound that would be influencing bands for years, including bands like Direct Control, Government Warning and Career Suicide.


Tracklist:
01. 700 Club
02. Selfless
03. Its O.K.
04. Government
05. Dear Sirs
06. Blap!
07. Nauseous
08. Acid Casualty

Kriegshog
Self Titled LP
La Vida Es Un Mus Records

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Krimewatch
Machismo b-w New York Nightmare EP

Flexi 7" EP

Krimewatch
Self Titled LP
Lockin Out Records

Krypts
Unending Degradation LP
Me Saco Un Ojo Records

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Kvelertak
Meir 2xLP
Roadrunner Records


Tracklist:
01. PENBARING
02. SPRING FRA LIVET
03. TREPAN
04. BRUANE BRENN
05. EVIG VANDRAR
06. SNILEPISK
07. M�NELYST

DISC #2:
01. NEKROKOSMOS
02. UNDERTRO
03. TORDENBRAK
04. KVELERTAK

Lack Of Interest / Weekend Nachos
Split EP
Deep Six Records

Relative newcomers Weekend Nachos and the legendary Lack Of Interest combine on this 7", representing two generations of gnarled powerviolence on one split.


Tracklist:
01. Weekend Nachos - World Knows Fear
02. Weekend Nachos - Critical Mass Death Penalty
03. Weekend Nachos - Toothpaste
04. Weekend Nachos - Backwards
05. Weekend Nachos - Livin The Dream
06. Lack Of Interest - Everyone Must Die
07. Lack Of Interest - Roll Of The Dice
08. Lack Of Interest - Revelations
09. Lack Of Interest - Negative 1
10. Lack Of Interest - 32 Seconds Hate

Lack Of Interest
Trapped Inside LP
Deep Six Records

"Trapped Inside" was the 1999 debut LP from Los Angeles, CA's Lack Of Interest who took influence from Infest, No Comment and Crossed Out, and carried the torch for the powerviolence scene in the '90s and '00s. Now available again on colored vinyl.

The Ladies
Hole Sailor EP
No Way Records

The second EP from Richmond, VA's The Ladies features four tracks of sarcastic punk rock in the vein of The Dwarves and early Queers.


Tracklist:
01. Dirty Pictures Of Your Mother
02. I'm A Beast
03. Channel 12
04. Hole Sailor

Lagwagon
Hoss (re-issue) 2xLP
Fat Wreck Records

"Hoss" from Lagwagon has been remastered and is set for re-release along with 12 bonus outtake, acoustic, and demo tracks that have never before been released.


Tracklist:
01. Kids Don't Like To Share
02. Violins
03. Name Dropping
04. Bombs Away
05. Move The Car
06. Sleep
07. Sick
08. Rifle
09. Weak
10. Black Eyes
11. Bro Dependent
12. Razor Burn
13. Shaving Your Head
14. Ride The Snake
15. Wind In Your Sail (bonus track)
16. Drive By (bonus track)
17. Over The Hill (bonus track)
18. Laymen's Terms (bonus track)
19. Defeat You (bonus track)
20. Name Dropping (early version) (bonus track)
21. Bitter Old Man (bonus track)
22. Sinatragandhi (bonus track)
23. Black Eyes (acoustic version) (bonus track)
24. Sick (demo) (bonus track)
25. Shaving Your Head (demo) (bonus track)
26. Derrick Instrumental (demo) (bonus track)

Lagwagon
I Think My Older Brother Used To Listen To... LP
Fat Wreck Chords

As the first band to sign to Fat Wreck Chords and the label's flagship since it's inception, Lagwagon continues to forge a unique path through today's complex musical landscape. The band maintains a sense of humor about their enviable longevity with the title of their latest offering, I Think My Older Brother Used to Listen to Lagwagon, but the content of the album is anything but laughable. Never satisfied to rest on their laurels or bask in the glory of past achievements, Lagwagon once again push the boundaries of genres formerly used to define them. The seven tracks on I Think My Older Brother Used to Listen to Lagwagon offer a multitude of layers displaying the band's proficiency through expert songwriting, introspective lyrics, and technical instrumentation. The band's vocalist/songwriter Joey Cape summed up the album succinctly by stating, " It's gonna change the world." We'd be foolish to argue.


Tracklist:
1. B side
2. No Little Pill
3. Errands
4. Memoirs and Landmines
5. Fallen
6. Live It Down
7. Mission Unaccomplished