MURDER IS ON MY MIND...
REPRESENTING HARDCORE WORLD-WIDE
HELLO … We are back again with an extremely delayed SOH newsletter.. Much has happened over the last 5 months so here’s a quick update on all things SOH-CORE..
New Year’s Day 2025 : Godskin Peeler / Silver Split 7” EP gets released just in time for both bands to embark on a 10 day (?) East Coast tour down to FYA Fest & back.. it’s a little late to try and recap this thing but by all accounts, it was GOOD.. the Silver Set @ FYA Fest, Godskin Peeler Set @ Gold Sounds (Brooklyn), and the Pizza we all ate together in New Haven before the Crunch House show were all exceptional. The rest of the tour was cool too... The 7” is still in production somehow but nearing completion at the plant so we’re told.. Expect orders to begin shipping in May (maybe). But until then, pick up a copy while you still can because the pressing is nearly sold out. GET ONE HERE…
January 3rd 2025 : Crush Your Soul - Living Gracious EP gets released.. again, just in time for their first appearance @ FYA Fest.. The first pressing of this was on Cassette (limited to two hundred & something..) and has been long sold out. A second pressing is available now. CYS 12” Compilation featuring BOTH EP’s coming this summer… Catch CYS in California, Detroit, Glasgow.. who knows where else this Spring/Summer.
January 9th 2025 : New World Man - Peeling Through The Skin 7” EP .. the second EP from New World Man, this time available on the best format for hardcore… a 7” (more on this topic later on..) NWM just played a weekend with God’s Hate, Twitching Tongues & Others in the Northeast USA, as well as UNITED BLOOD festival. They’re also ramping up to ship off to one of the hardcore capitals of the earth : GLASGOW for Northern Unfest 2025.. SOH will be in attendance for a third year in a row. Truly cannot wait… New World Man 7”s are in hand and shipping now. Got around 100 copies left on RED vinyl. Don’t sleep yo..
March 6th 2025 : Two Witnesses - S/T 7” EP … 4 new tracks of Louisville HC for fans of 100 Demons, Death Threat, Blood 4 Blood… the band got some copies just in-time for their at home appearance this weekend @ LDBBB Festival.. .. didn’t go to LDB Fest? Pick a copy of the record up here. If you ordered a copy already, we’re expecting to have the rest of the pressing delivered to SOH HQ within the next few weeks. They’ll begin shipping ASAP once we got em…
Discontent dropped a single called “Ninety Six Stares”.. this was an exclusive to YOUTUBE.COM & other Streaming services.. New EP Coming One Day…
Humankind - Theories Of Consciousness EP just came out yesterday.. 6 Tracks of Long Island hardcore for fans of the almighty SHIFT… We bonded quickly with Danny & Matt from HK over our mutual love of SHIFT & STILLSUIT when we all initially met years ago. Two of the best Post - NYHardcore bands out there … they’ll be playing some shows supporting this record this summer so pick up a copy now right here… right now.
Demonstration Of Power just played the Northeast U.S.A. for the first time ever. 5 shows with Division Of Mind.. starting in BEAUTIFUL Poughkeepsie, NY & ending @ the final House Of Disorder Festival. We booked both NY Shows.. one in Poughkeepsie and one in Brooklyn. Both were absolutely insane considering they were on a Tuesday & Wednesday, respectively. Word is the Philly, Richmond & Atlanta DOP / DOM Sets were all fire. Both bands have new music coming out at some point in the near (or not so near) future so get ready…
House Of Disorder 2025 Field Report
Recap of the Final HOD in Atlanta, GA : by Josh Tec
Yoonsang Doo…My overlord at Disorder Vinyl gathered friends from across the world in Atlanta for the final House of Disorder on the first weekend of April…According to Mr. Doo, the mission statement of the weekend was to coordinate a giant friend link up. Mission accomplished.
Street Hassle was the first band I was up in the show room for. It was an awesome way to get the weekend going. Lukas is one of the dopest moshers in the game.
Local legends took the stage next. I’m bringing in a non-Atlanta opinion of the set to eliminate potential for bias….
“ID Shock was the coolest set of the weekend,” Carter Holmes (Statement of Pride, From Within CEO).
ID Shock into Wreckage was when things kicked into a different gear. Maybe it has to do with ease of access, but this was one of my favorite Wreckage sets I’ve seen. Normally, I have to set off on some kind of quest to see the modern lords of Conericot.
Demonstration of Power was late getting to the show. Maybe they were strategically trying to build anticipation or something. Maybe they spent too much time at South of the Border.
“My favorite part of the weekend was pulling in after we were supposed to play and immediately walking on stage and playing like a Hannah Montana music video,” Ben Brodie (DOP, Despize, Northern Unrest).
Atlanta hasn’t been a spinkick-you-into-oblivion scene historically, so I wasn’t sure how the DOP set would go. It exceeded expectations to say the least. It also served as foreshadowing for another phenomenon atypical of Atlanta hardcore. More on that later.
Division of Mind is royalty in Atlanta. Their back-to-back with DOP was as twisted as the show got. The new DOM songs are unbelievable. It’s the record of the year already.
Southern straight edge kings, Magnitude, shook everyone out of the demonic spells that the Glasgow and Richmond wizards cast on the room. Positive OSPO brought light to the show.
The first day ended with a biblical Fury set. When the fest was announced, Foundation in Atlanta was the draw, but Fury in Atlanta has more magic to it. Genuinely. The Fury dance floor was full of all of the realest HC heads. It was a homie allstar pit. Apparently Faye Webster was on hand to enjoy the set as well. Respect.
Lose Sight and Firestarter opened the second day. Shout out to both bands for understanding HC.
Not only did Yoonsang book the fest. Not only did he drum for two bands, but he sang in Execution as well. He’s a marathon man of sorts. Their tape can be found wherever Streets of Hate releases are sold (probably).
Fury was the pit of the weekend, but Method of Doubt was a close second. It was another assemblage of the region’s finest. Top five set of the fest.
From evil dancing to positive moshing to emotive standing, the fest had you covered. Slow Fire Pistol gave people a reprieve from the pit. It was a moment to stand and appreciate Blake Hall’s drumming prowess.
Combust always has good sets in Atlanta. It was no surprise to see them have one of the best sets of the weekend.
Demonstration of Power finished their tour in Atlanta, so their merch was limited, but the people were fiending for it after their set. Atlanta isn’t a merch city, really. Despize, however, started their tour in Atlanta, so they had a fresh supply. That created a Cold-Worldesque line that ebbed and flowed throughout the day but never completely dwindled until the show was over. I’ve never seen that level of merch buzz in the city before.
Martin and Decky (Demonstration of Power guitar players) had to leave for the airport around the Despize set, so they started it by moshing harder than anyone in the room. Then they got on stage to say their goodbyes to the rest of the Glasgow gang and left before reappearing during the last song to once again mosh everyone. That was a weekend highlight.
Koyo finished approximately 800 consecutive days of touring at the fest. Needless to say, they were locked in.
It has been fun to see people watch Foundation since they’ve been back. I forget that not everyone got to see them a hundred times. Glasgow entering the Devotion II, III pit was the best part of the set. Worldwide unity.
The MVPs of the weekend were this group of younger guys that came from Omaha and moshed to every band. A kid in a Bold shirt moshing to Demonstration of Power is what it’s all about.
I got to the venue early on Saturday to set up merch and whatnot. After getting pre-fest duties done, I cracked open the Floorpunch book before people started showing up. In it, Brett Beach says, “Hardcore is about friendship”, and that sums up House of Disorder perfectly.
The Seven Inch Record : THE format for HardCore …
We go back and forth on what the best format for consuming hardcore is … we’ve got love for all of em truly.. the demo tape, the fanzine, a burnt CD-R mixtape... the list goes on, but the seven inch has always been the supreme format for hardcore to us here at SOH… We decided to make the rounds with known hardcore enthusiasts alike to see what the best 7in in their collection was ..
Chris Albin (Scheme Records) : Amidst the tens of dollar bin records, I got remaining from selling my (arguably bad) record collection, over the years one of my favorite remaining records is The Rookie Lot / Yearly split 7”.
First off, I couldn’t tell you what Yearly sounded like. But The Rookie Lot had members of Brand New, The Movielife, Crime In Stereo and was one of that era of people’s first band. For fans of emo bullshit, and as a tried and true coreman from LI, that will always be my shit. Jesse Lacey also has a pos-top in the insert. I wonder what this thoughts on Floorpunch were?
It’s an expensive record in the $300 range due to the nastyyy man from Brand New, but I have a good story acquiring it:
Years ago I was perusing eBay and saw someone was selling it, and saw that they lived a town over from me. I messaged them on a whim and said “Yo, I live a town over from you and I’ll give you $50 cash for it today.” She got back to me and said “sure, meet me at King Kullen at 4PM.” (s/o Billy Heads Will Roll)
I proceeded to meet this lady and her kid in a stroller in the produce aisle of Americas First Supermarket and exchanged the funds and a record like it was a drug deal. She said she got a buncha nasty messages from people asking her why she took it down, but said she wanted to keep it local, which is what’s up and always stood with me, and a policy I like to keep when selling LI affiliated records.
Kev Hare (False Salvation) : Negative Approach 7” second press
Carter Holmes (From Within Records) : Magnitude - Era of Attrition limited Boba Fett alt cover: I found myself immediately wanting to grab “Life and Death” from Terror, one of the best demos of all time. But while I was flipping I saw the Mag 7 inch. The alt cover was made exclusively for fya 5 and limited to 50. This 7 inch is what put Magnitude on the map for people and to me they are THE straight edge band of this era. On top of that they’re just genuinely awesome people. I’m happy to be around in the same timeline as Magnitude
Adam Bender (HV Hardcore, Has A Very Impressive Record Collection) : I’ll have to go with Breakdown ‘87 demo Test Press
Josh Tec : The best 7” is Outburst - Miles to Go, and it is in my collection. Also Step Forward - 10 Song EP
Connor Hehir (Impunity, DEEP CUTZ FANZINE) : Yooo the best 7” I have is probably Bulldoze - Remember Who’s Strong 7” test press on Hard Way records
Bob Shedd (Axe To Grind Podcast) : Ok, who’s the best NBA player? Michael Jordan. Best hockey player? Wayne Gretzky. Best City in the US? New York! When a question feels like the answer is so easy it’s cheating, sometimes it’s the right answer. Minor Threat s/t 7”. Never thought I’d own one but it feels like holding a piece of history. Not like hardcore history, but Smithsonian history. The music on it is life changing.
Yoonsang Doo (Disorder Vinyl) : favorites would probably be a tie between the new jersey hardcore bands on gold, either the turning point 7” or floorpunch 7”. no reason why by judgement is a close second… favorite japanese band on the best format
Kyle Niland (Scheme Records, Almighty Watching) : Life’s Blood - Defiance (First press on combined effort with note on the dust sleeve) Would be hard to answer if I didn’t cop this at Joint a couple months ago. One of the best hc 7”s ever, incredible tracks, iconic cover, just obscure enough.
Greg Falcetto (THE MONGOLOIDS) : Release – No Longer 1988 - 1990
Limited Wolverine pressing of 50.
Josh Leemon (Statement Of Pride, Between The Lines Fanzine) : I’m looking through my bin realizing I have nothing of value because I like collecting bullshit like the BACKDRAFT crucial response 7 inch but if I had to choose my favorite I’d go with my Mental - Get An Oxygen Tank 03 Posi Numbers pressing. I like to think the white track suit guy owned this copy at one time and sold it due to some money problems. Who knows…
Lumpy (DAZE STYLE) : Shit,,, lemme think.. Two by four - ain’ts ta be fucked with (on clear)
Thanks to everybody who contributed! Here’s a short list of 7in’s that are near and dear to me for better or worse…
First 7inch I ever bought : Lewd Acts / Hour Of The Wolf 7in… 2008 was a different time I’ll just say that! Lewd Acts was actually a really important band for me at that time.. they played locally a handful of times the first year or two I started going to local shows here in the HV. I bought this record because I had a few extra bucks and wanted to get something to commemorate my first time seeing em… I was less interested in whatever bright colored tank top with demented hand drawn graphics they may have had on their merch table, so I just got the $4 7inch... and maybe a CD.. Don’t think I ever listened to the Hour Of The Wolf side. I always thought they sucked pretty bad!
Last 7inch I purchased : Identity Shock - Traces EP… Fuckin blistering hardcore, the amount of times I’ve sat and listened to this thing on repeat is crazy. Haven’t loved a modern HC record this much in a long time. Shout out ta the Designated Moshers Unit.
Best 7inch in my personal collection : Burn - Shall Be Judged on Pink (Thanks Yoon)
First 7inch released by Streets Of Hate : Pain Of Truth/Age Of Apocalypse Split EP … this was really the first step into turning SOH into a real label and our first (or second.. dont remember) vinyl release. The art of the Split 7inch is a totally different topic that we’ll get to one of these days… but looking back on this one, I think it’ll stand the test of time. The songs are hits that stay in setlist rotation for both bands. Always loved the art on this one too.. 3rd Pressing coming one day? Maybe..
Hudson Valley Hardcore Video Archive : Withdrawn
Withdrawn was a hardcore band from Poughkeepsie NY that existed in the 1990’s.. they had two different singers over the years. One of which being Paul Thorstensen from Dissolve (best Hudson Valley Hardcore band ever). This video is from Paul’s first show with Withdrawn. No clue where the show was, or who filmed it.
The crowd participation is basically non-existent, and there’s barely anybody at this show. But I always thought this version of Withdrawn was awesome… so here’s one track from Paul’s debut with the band.. There will eventually be other Withdrawn videos uploaded to YouTube.com but for now.. enjoy this. Maybe their discography will end up on streaming one day too.. time will tell.
Now Playing…
Nicole’s List :
Tarantula - If You’re Sideways, I’m Upside Down
Big Boy - Love Songs EP
Bush - Sixteen Stone
Life Of Agony - Ugly
Killing Me Softly - Autumn Lost In Silence
Josh’s List :
Wits End - Demo
Superchunk - Here’s Where The Strings Come In
The Mob - Let The Tribe Increase
Almighty Watching - Discography
Higher Force - Advance Release
Alex’s List :
Method Man & Red Man - Blackout!
Corbin - Crisis Kid
Wits End - Demo
Big Pun - Capital Punishment
Dismay - In Doubt
Omaha style