Tuesday, 27 December 2022

GAUZE - 言いたかねえけど目糞鼻糞 (Iitaka Neekedo Mekuso Hanakuso) LP Japan only.


 Originally released in 2021, GAUZE's first album release in 14 years!!
The legendary Japanese hardcore punk band "GAUZE", active since September 1981, has announced their breakup in November 2022. Their music activities entered on live performances, including the independent "Shōdoku GIG" project, had a major influence on the style of activities of Japanese punk bands until the 1990s and beyond. Although their six official albums are few in comparison to a career spanning more than 40 years, they have all been long sellers not only in Japan but also internationally.
A1 ムラカミという男
A2 他人の褌
A3 エソラゴトーユー
A4 そんな事
A5 首から看板ぶら下げて
B1 3時のあなた
B2 雑巾絞り
B3 金玉握って
B4 だったら何でもいいじゃねえか
B5 言いたかねえけど目糞鼻糞

 

GAUZE - 貧乏ゆすりのリズムに乗って- LP red vinyl, Japan only.


 limited red vinyl - Originally released in 2007. 26 years after its formation, the 5th album that PUNK/HARDCORE fans around the world have been waiting for was finally released.

The legendary Japanese hardcore punk band "GAUZE", active since September 1981, has announced their breakup in November 2022. Their music activities entered on live performances, including the independent "Shōdoku GIG" project, had a major influence on the style of activities of Japanese punk bands until the 1990s and beyond. Although their six official albums are few in comparison to a career spanning more than 40 years, they have all been long sellers not only in Japan but also internationally.
A1 39℃
A2 出稼ぎ船
A3 すっぱい匂い
A4 しょんべん横丁
A5 大きなサツマイモ
B1 開かずの踏切
B2 メシ喰え
B3 愛しき不器用者
B4 みっともない
B5 貧乏ゆすりのリズムに乗って

GAUZE - 面を洗って出直して来い (Kao Wo Aratte Denaoshite Koi) - LP red vinyl Japan only.


 limited red vinyl - GAUZE's 4th album, originally released in 1997 after their U.S. tour!!

The legendary Japanese hardcore punk band "GAUZE", active since September 1981, has announced their breakup in November 2022. Their music activities centered on live performances, including the independent "Shōdoku GIG" project, had a major influence on the style of activities of Japanese punk bands until the 1990s and beyond. Although their six official albums are few in comparison to a career spanning more than 40 years, they have all been long sellers not only in Japan but also internationally.
A1 栄枯盛衰
A2 面を洗って出直して来い
A3 ワッショイ
A4 歯を喰い縛れ
A5 口を閉ざした臆病者
B1 金返せ
B2 一言物申す
B3 エッサホイサッサ
B4 負け惜しみ
B5 最後のお願い

GAUZE - 限界は何処だ (Genkai Wa Doko Da) - LP red vinyl - Japan only.


  limited red vinyl - Originally released in 1990. Ten studio-recorded songs + seven live tracks recorded during a show in Scotland. You can feel that sense of presence that only a live performance can provide, and it continues to radiate an overwhelming energy even today.

The legendary Japanese hardcore punk band "GAUZE", active since September 1981, has announced their breakup in November 2022. Their music activities centered on live performances, including the independent "Shōdoku GIG" project, had a major influence on the style of activities of Japanese punk bands until the 1990s and beyond. Although their six official albums are few in comparison to a career spanning more than 40 years, they have all been long sellers not only in Japan but also internationally.
A1 山深雪未溶
A2
A3 聾桟敷
A4 一触即発
A5 小細工無用
B1 ふんだくる だけなら 誰にでも出来る 汚い 臭い 手前らクソ爺に 四の五の言われ 銭を取られるのは 真っ平御免だ
B2 人非人
B3 ゴム紐どうだ
B4 逃れの街
B5 死人に口無し
B6 Live In Scotland August 1989

Gauze ‎– Equalizing Distort - LP red vinyl - Japan only.


  limited red vinyl - Originally released in 1986. GAUZE's legendary 2nd album!!

The legendary Japanese hardcore punk band "GAUZE", active since September 1981, has announced their breakup in November 2022. Their music activities entered on live performances, including the independent "Shōdoku GIG" project, had a major influence on the style of activities of Japanese punk bands until the 1990s and beyond. Although their six official albums are few in comparison to a career spanning more than 40 years, they have all been long sellers not only in Japan but also internationally.
A1 Pressing On
A2 Crash The Pose
A3 Thrash Thrash Thrash
A4 勝手にさらせ
A5 Fact And Criminal
B1 パッパッパ
B2 Low Charge
B3 Absinth Trip
B4 Distort Japan
B5 言いなり
B6 Children Fuck Off

Gauze ‎– Fuck Heads - LP red vinyl - Japan only


limited red vinyl - Originally released in 1985. GAUZE's legendary 1st album!!
The legendary Japanese hardcore punk band "GAUZE", active since September 1981, has announced their breakup in November 2022. Their music activities centered on live performances, including the independent "Shōdoku GIG" project, had a major influence on the style of activities of Japanese punk bands until the 1990s and beyond. Although their six official albums are few in comparison to a career spanning more than 40 years, they have all been long sellers not only in Japan but also internationally.
A1 Power
A2 Fuck Head
A3 Shot
A4 Coretick
A5 One Last Kiss
B1 Love Song
B2 Ghostlike Crime
B3 ノイローゼ
B4 酔狂

B5 Go 

ARTIFICIAL JOY - 100% PURE JOY - CD Japan only.


Since their 2019 cassette release and their beloved 7" split with SKITKLASS, LA's ARTIFICIAL JOY have long been on Japan's radar. And now, we are pleased to announce, ARTIFICIAL JOY has released their 1st album!
They're here! Make way for ARTIFICIAL JOY!
It's gonna feel like the gates to a long-locked room are getting busted open when they start their set. I don't know, but I think it means we're free to be ourselves now.
Do you find yourself questioning your daily life, like you don't belong, like you're held back by something you can't shake off? Are you kind of a killjoy? Are you addicted to social media's cycle of bullshit negativity? Are you reading this like, no, what the fuck. Whatever it is, whoever you are, you need ARTIFICIAL JOY.
Listen, dance, drown in ARTIFICIAL JOY. Let their music sink in and talk about that other shit later. The guitars are commanding and solid, like they're leading a squadron of troops. The bass and drums rush in and heat up the instrumentals. And at the very top, these fearless, rabid vocals full of all sorts of expressions, blaze like a banner for the songs. An explanation wouldn't do them justice, they're just wow. Wow. Michiaki (The Last Survivors)
01.STIFF!
02.JOKES ON ME
03.TAKE MY BREATH AWAY
04.WAVE LINGUISTICS
05.A TRIP THERE AND BACK
06.ARTIFICIAL JPY
07.BETTER THAN ME
08.DOCUMENTS
09.(JESUS) SO WET 

NOVADIES - Voice - CD Japan only.


NOVADIES, founded in 2017 by Maru of classic Hiroshima Hardcore's Origin Of [M], have released a new CD!
Although a few years have passed since their latest release, this new lineup showcases their struggle and overcoming of the pandemic era. Each member imbues the essence of Japanese hardcore, as the tight rhythms perfect a slate for Maru's unique guitar-work. NOVADIES emphasizes their sense of originality down to the word choice of every lyric. Their songs dare to be avant-garde and inspire the hardcore world. This release should already be feeding your excitement for a full-length soon to come in the future.
01.Voice
02.Lifeless shield
03.Insects
04.古時計

05.罠 

BAREBONES - ZERO - CD Japan only.


 Japan's world-class R&R HARDCORE PUNK, BAREBONES, will release their 3rd album 15 years after the previous album.

"Ultimate" is often the simplest, and a three-piece rock band is one of them. Barebones has always been walking in the middle and has been sharpening himself. The dynamically engraved 8 beat penetrates the core as an unwavering backbone. The combination of the raging bass and the highly flexible guitar is the skill that only the three of them have cultivated over many years. Simple but never mediocre. It's a royal road, but don't forget the sensational. With this work, Barebones presents one of the achievements of modern hardcore punk rock to the world.
01.ZERO 02.KICK
OUT
03.AGAINST
04.BLACK SEEDS
05.CROSSING THE EDGE
06.ILL EFFECTS
07.Kabjo II
08.IN THE FLAMES
09.FROM THE ASHES
10.BURN DOWN
11.ROCK FOR
12 BEHIND THE MADNESS
13 FLASH

U.D.A (Used Damaged Arsehole) - BEST HIT UDA - CD Japan only.

 

Pre-order release date  January 11, 2023 - 20 tracks includes for mail-order only a very naughty limited insert.

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U.D.A, led by Mr. Uda(EX.THE MARGAReTS), and a complete recording of their three works only released in limited presses of 50 copies each, the COMPLETE U.D.A is finally released! 

Reckless driving Chiba-kei (90s) noise core smashing, overall speed is

fast, noise is suppressed, cheeky voice, this is 90s Chiba noise core.

It is too high and she is incontinent. It is a complete noise core board

that Kyushu noise core lovers also want to taste! Cheeky and cool, it's

cool! 20 songs in total

Monday, 2 May 2022

RAW DISTRACTIONS - 2022 EP - 7"ep - Japan, ltd /100.


 Pre-order - release date 1/7/22 - this overseas version is EXCLUSIVE to Blitzrecords and is only available from me in the UK and Europe - 4 track EP limited to100 only copies.

Tokyo's hardcore punk band RAW DISTRACTIONS have released a new single for the first time in 7 years after suspension of activities and member changes!
A mixture of 80's Japanese hardcore and UK 77-82 punk they seem to be returning to their early roots.
A must-listen masterpiece for all punks! Introduced in 2022, which is still chaotic! Really great! !!
YU! (SKIZOPHRENIA! / VOX POPULI)

Sunday, 20 March 2022

Crunk - Demo 02 - CD - Japan.


Crunk's "Demo 02" is now available. One of the most exciting bands today, their 7" "Demo 01" sold out immediately after its release in April 2021. The re-release on CD followed suit, reaching a 3rd press while selling out across the board. The band gained its reputation through a steady stream of live shows, proving positive rumors to be true. With the release of their recordings, their popularity overseas has only increased. Crunk creates a sense of present-day hardcore by leaning into hardcore of the past but combining that with their freedom of expression. Like their previous work, Crunk's old school sound can be heard at the forefront, yet also provides a kind of profoundness. This release surpasses demo quality and teases the potential of future releases.

01.Rebuild
02.How I Feel
03.Greed
04.Participate

Crunk - DEMO 01 - CD - Japan.


 https://blitzcore.bigcartel.com/
Crunk appeared like comet shooting out of the sky, smashing into the Tokyo-Yokohama hardcore scene. Videos of one of their very early shows at Nishi Yokohama EL PUENTE were quick to buzz on social media gaining traction even outside of Japan. This is their first release. The artwork is drawn by the band's own vocalist, Yuka, who also works under the pen name TOOLATE.

Passionate vocals blaze atop an old-school hardcore foundation, providing a classic sound with a brand new "something." Although this release is labeled a demo, the overall quality and the details in the mix are unmistakably perfected.
Surpassing greater expectations, Crunk is a band to look out for in the future.

1.Paralyze
2.No Uterus
3.C207
4.Poorl

ASSAULT - Early Years - CD + DVD - Japan only.


Japan only CD + DVD -Packaged in a 2CD jewel case comes with an 8-page booklet, traycard & obi -  From the late 90's to the early 2000's, a fierce acceleration based on shadowy lyricism and magnificent development The initial editing board of ASSAULT, which has made a name for itself with its powerful Japanese hardcore sound, completes a total of 10 songs that were not on CD from the demo tape ~ 1st 7ep ~ 2nd 7ep! In addition to the CD, a DVD containing a full set of live performances at Niigata WOODY in 2001 is also included.
A guitar with nicks and crying solos like TRAGEDY and European thrash metal progressing in parallel, a bass that plays a second melody while groaning at the bottom of the ground, a drum that carries a strong sense of speed, emotions just before it sticks out. The style of the 1st album, which is a combination of slamming vocals, is intense because it seems that the balance is being sought while there are multiple member transitions in the group of songs that are recorded in this work and some are re-recorded. There is a strong presence.
The Japanese hardcore band of this era incorporated a lot of "metallic" elements, but this one reiterates that the band that was "metal" but also "hardcore" as much as ASSAULT was rare.
CD-1 Martyrdom 4:01
CD-2 Brightest Future 1:38
CD-3 Method 3:13
CD-4 Pain 2:41
CD-5 Frail 3:36
CD-6 Feel Nothing 3:43
CD-7 Get Out Of Our Sight 2:32
CD-8 Frail 3:51
CD-9 Thirst (Pre. Mankind) 3:33
CD-10 No Escape (Pre. Blind Customs) 3:54
DVD 2001.04.21 Live At Woody "Protest And Survive"

Track 1-3 Taken from Martyrdom EP
Track 4-6 Taken from 1st EP

Track 7-10 Taken from 1st Demo Tape 

PAINTBOX - Singing Shouting Crying - CD - Japan.


 Formed with the aim of creating "the landscape of hardcore," the release of PAINTBOX's trailblazing first album in 1999 set the scenery. A true masterpiece of the genre, CHELSEA's songwriting channels MUNE's vocal style of "screaming the melodies" to a chilling harmony. The band's backbone, SUGURU's drums, braces a unique sense of speed that sets the band free to run. These various elements intertwined result in a one-of-kind work by an unrivaled band. Only this first album has undergone the latest remastering and the cover art features a new version of the LP with further alterations.


01.Oneside Surprised
02.刻 -Koku-
03.猿戦 -サルバトル-
04.もう、やってらんねぇよ
05.Sing A Crying Song
06.どうしようもねえ世の中
07.Cry Baby
08.Instant Make Your Dream
09.衝動
10.Running In Step
11.雲行き
12.Brimful Feeling
13.鏡面の世界
14.嘘だらけ
15.未来

PAINTBOX - Relicts - [Single Collection] - CD - Japan.


This is a collection that includes PAINTBOX's singles from their first single in 1998, all their 7" recordings, and "Tribute to Masami / 汚れなき豚友達へ!! (To Our Unsullied Pig Friends!!);" all recordings with the exception of "ゲンセキ(Genseki)" which is a single cut from the album. Listing to this collection provides a special perspective on PAINTBOX's unique style that has stood since their first single and beyond throughout their performances and playfulness. This release contains a total of 20 trackings, including additional material selected by MUNE from live shows between 1999 and 2002.
01.炎
02.砂漠
03.The Door
04.Provided Railroad
05.Back Reporter
06.害虫の詩
07.Cry Of The Sheeps
08.Big Ant
09.別未来
10.汚れなき豚友達へ
11.Thorn In My Side (Plastic Pump)
12.Improvisation〜別未来
13.ケモノ
14.猿戦 -サルバトル-
15.刻
16.舵
17.どうしようもねえ世の中
18.Running In Step
19.罰災
20.Cry Baby.

Friday, 21 January 2022

猿芝居 (Sarushibai) ‎– 日陰者の憂鬱 - 12″ LP - red vinyl -Japan - band only / 75.


band only copies limited to 75 copies only direct from Sukekiyo Furukawa who is the singer/guitarist in the hardcore band Sarushibai and drummer in the hardcore band Snot. https://blitzcore.bigcartel.com/
Superb LP, really into these guys - 75 copies only on red vinyl with OBI and lyric sheet.
Sarushibai - The Melancholy of the Social Outcasts - LP.
Somewhere along the way, the world of DIY punk became extremely codified. A lot of the current punk enjoyed by myself and everybody else is very paint-by-the-numbers, genre-specific, self-referential. Play like THIS, sound like THAT, ideas that are easily identified and collectively understood.
But punk wasn't always this way. And I think Sarushibai prove that even now, it doesn't necessarily have to be. Sarushibai has the spirit of adventurousness and the willingness to take chances that I associate with ADK Records bands like The Stalin and Aburadako, LSD and Kikeiji, or with early American punk like Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Dangerhouse Records. For me, Sarushibai harken back to a time when punk was more about "attitude" and its expression was more free and individualistic, and not set with so much regimented formality.
Clearly The Stalin and Kikeiji are starting points, but Sarushibai create their own journey through loneliness and sadness, inferiority and abnormality, weaving in a variety of instruments and influences to create a unique experience that still resonates as PUNK. Because what is punk if not music for outcasts?
1. 沼の側 (Bottomless Swamp Side) 01:33
2. 偽言の森 (The Forest of Lies) 01:08
3. 半透明 (Semi-Transparent) 01:43
4. 終わりを探す (Find the End) 02:00
5. 嘘八百 (Full of Lies) 02:25
6. 劣情 (Inferiority) 03:00
7. 倒錯 (Perversion) 04:10
8. 歪曲した風景 (Distorted Landscape) 03:19
9. 他は要らない (Don't Want Anything Else) 02:22
10. 縛ラレル(密室問答ミックス) (Strapped Down) 00:56
11. 優しい洗脳 (Gentle Brainwashing) 05:39
12. 夜明ケハ未ダカ? (Is It Dawn Yet?) 04:57 

万引チョコレイト / SHOPLIFTING CHOCOLATE - Weak Constitution - 2xCD - Japan.


PRE-ORDER - here soon - direct from the label run by Sukekiyo Furukawa who is singer/guitarist in the hardcore band Sarushibai and drummer in the hardcore band Snot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I76-UMRM88
A 2-disc discography CD of the hardcore band "Shoplifting Chocolate", which is active in Utsunomiya, has been released from the Gospel record run by members of the hardcore band Sarushibai !! From the 90's to the present, metallic and glaring Japanese A collection of hardcore soul-burning sound source CDs !!
A complete discography CD of the hardcore band "Shoplifting Chocolate", which was formed in Utsunomiya City in 1990 and is still active mainly in Utsunomiya City, including the suspension of activities. Released!
The booklet is a 16-page specification, a 2-disc set containing a total of 32 songs, including the 8 "Flexi" Shoplifting Legend ", which was sold at high prices overseas, and all the sound sources released by independent production!
Tracks:
DISC1 "Debt Repayment"
Borrowing
1.MadBeat
2. Shoplifting Chocolate Theme
3. Peeled and Overpainted
4. Super Slow Murderer
5. Beyond the Limits
6. Maruyama Cemetery
7. Abacus!
Repayment
8. Yacht
9. Ayou Windam
10. Genius
11. Covinience Yellow
12. Breakdown
13. Child Spot-billed Duck-like Follow-up Posture
14. Day of Transformation
DISC2 "Super Space-Time Hard Nucleus"
Shoplifting Legend Part-1
1.MadBeat
2. Shoplifting Chocolate theme
3.After My Life
4.Bad Trip
5. Maruyama Cemetery
6. Desire
Shoplifting Legend Part-2 7. Fuck
Money
8.Break The Enemy
V.A. Fuck Off
9. Maruyama Cemetery
10. Breakdown Abacus
11. Super Slow Murderer
12. Genius
13. Covinience Yellow
14. Nobody Relise On You
15. Abacus!
Super Space-Time Hard Nucleus
16. Ayou Wyndham
17. Breakdown
18. Shoplifting Chocolate Theme Ver2.1 

EYESCREAM - THE END - Complete Discography - CD - Japan.


 release date 16/02/2022 https://blitzcore.bigcartel.com/
The discography CD of Sendai's female vocal hardcore band "EYESCREAM"
From the formation in 2018 to the last live in 2019, Sendai was disbanded while attracting a lot of attention in a very short period of activity. The treasure of EYESCREAM's discography CD!
The 1st cassette tape released in an almost unknown state has spread from the word-of-mouth level to the whole country and the world. The sound with abundant 80's hardcore taste, on the contrary, had a brilliant impact on this era. The vocal that shouts a strong message with bare emotions is also tremendous, showing the ability that is not different from the topicality.
As a single sound source, two cassette tapes, NO NO NO, and a 3-way split with menstrual blood have been released, but all of them are currently difficult to obtain and are in a state of soaring. This work is a complete discography that includes all of those sound sources and almost all the live sound sources at Nishi-Yokohama EL PUENTE on August 11, 2019, which was unfortunately disbanded live.
Taken from "EYESCREAM" (2018)
01. Maggot
02. Toy Box
03. Fri
04. The End
05. Breakthrough
06. Coward
07. Dance My Life
08. No Peace
Taken from "I SCREAM" (2019)
09. Addiction
10. Don't sleep
11. Parasite
12. Destruction
13. Karitsukuse 14.
Liberate
15. Yubikiri Genman 16.
Broken Head
Taken from VA "Croon A Lullaby" (2019)
17. Drifter 18.
No Peace
19. Stage
20. Genman
Live at YOKOHAMA EL PUENTE (11th AUG 2019)
21. Stage
22. Toy Box
23. Dance My Life
24. Yubikiri Genman
25. Drifter
26. The End
27. Broken Head
28.No Peace
29. Ujimushi

SNOT – Snot Greatest Hits 12″ - LP.


Limited strictly to 103 hand numbered copies
Hardcore punk band from Gunma, Japan, formed in 1993.
SNOT come from Gunma and play Japanese hardcore punk.
This album has total 13 songs. All 5 songs from the “BRAIN OF CHAOS II” , 2 songs from the DEMO 2020 and 6 old songs greatly re-recorded for this record! Office Drunk Radio released a slightly different CD version in Japan.
1 Unite and Resist
2 Debris Of The State
3 Brain Of Chaos II
4th Punks In The Beach
5 Station for Dead
6th No fear
7th 不明 な 行 方
8th Opening
9 Last right
10 fake
11 DDDD
12th Let's Start A Riot !!
13th SNOT

Sunday, 16 January 2022

GALZE/EX TITS -あどけない INNOCENT - 7"ep - JAPAN.

 

Pre-order - Japan only 7" limited to 300 copies direct from the vocalist Mr Kyousuku - https://blitzcore.bigcartel.com/
Japan only 7" limited to 300 copies direct from the vocalist Mr Kyousuku

Galze - New Japanese hardcore band, formed by the former THE TITS vocalist Mr Kyousuke - self released 3 track ep.
track1 Innocent
track2 Final
track3 Sloth