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The Smash Up – Untreatable

You cannot deny that The SmashUp have plenty of talent, but there’s something about this album I just don’t like too much. Fusing traditional post-hardcore sounds (Sal Villanueva of TBS/Thursday fame produced this) with more manic, ballsy Foo Fighters/System of a Down

This All Time Low – S/T

Hailing from Chester and claiming to be inspired by a mash-up of AFI and Hot Water Music, This Alltime Low aren’t too bad a being. There’s some aggressive guitar, some forceful vocals and despite all the angryness, there’s plenty of melody buried deep underneath too.

I love this band more than I love my mum

You can see Race The Sun‘s video for ‘Vanity Score’ over at www.myspace.com/racethesun

Another?!

According to AP.net: “Victory Records have signed The Autumn Offering.”

Wednesday 28 September 2005

Brave the bad weather

Submitted: “Bravestar records need you!! Bravestar is currently in the process of setting up a new Street Team. With opportunities to see Bravestar bands such as Copeland, My Awesome Compilation and The Riverclub for FREE!! If you want to get involved

straylight run – Prepare to Be Wrong

Two years ago John Nolan and Shaun Cooper were on the cusp of something huge with Taking Back Sunday. Then, suddenly – and surprisingly (at the time anyway) – they quit and formed Straylight Run. When the Long Island

Madball – Legacy

There is something about Madball‘s steadfast refusal, perhaps inability, to develop their shouty macho hardcore sound that just grates. On one hand there’s the admirable fact that they’re still going as a band (arguably it’s just as impressive that they’re still alive), still making one-fingered

Action Action follow-up

Action Action are set to record the follow up to ’Don’t Cut Your Fabric To This Year’s Fabric’ in October and December with William Wittman returning as producer. Look for the new album in early 2006.

What’s up, punks

The winners of the recent Punkermentality zine competition are: Ben Eustice, Ian Mullen, Danny Lovett,Amanda Taylor, Mark Agar and Joe Troszok. You all win copies of the zine, well done!

Your luck’s in…

The winners of the Lucky Nine competition are as follows: CD+gig tickets for Friday’s gig: Kevin Wood, Rhys Hill and Barry Dolan. Winners of a copy of the new album are: Charlotte Grounds, Conor O’Doherty, Fred Hills, Gary McQuiggin, Luke Walter, Andrew Dean and Michael Craig.