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DW95 Doomriders "Darkness Come Alive" Format: CD, LP, Digital Rage and gloom have come to roost in Doomriders' second proper full length album "Darkness Come Alive". Recorded and engineered at Godcity Studios by Kurt Ballou, "Darkness Come Alive" shows a more monstrous Doomriders emerging from the depths. Songs like "Jealous God" and "Heavy Lies The Crown" carry a precision and infectious quality that is rare to experience, while the title-esque track "Come Alive" is a stunning example of their new found muscle. The opening seconds of the aforementioned sets an electrifying backdrop before erupting into one of the most hook laden ebb and flows of recent memory. Effortlessly throughout the album they continue this bombardment, with rhythm section JR Conners (Cave In) and Jebb Riley (Disappearer) as the hurricane force wind at the back of Chris Pupecki's (Cast Iron Hike) riffs and Nate Newton's (Converge) gritty duel guitar/vocal attack. Shedding influences to stand with them as contemporaries, Doomriders "Darkness Come Alive" is a monumental full length achievement. Proving not only that aggressive music still has much to offer, but that Doomriders are, in fact, more soulful and heavier than all. Pressing Information: First Press 309 - Red with Grey splatter 714 - Black and Tan mix 999 - Black and Grey mix Second Press 1024 - Beer w/ Black splatter
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DWI93 Lewd Acts "Black Eye Blues" Format: CD, LP, Digital Lewd Acts' brand of raw noise reeks of true soul and stunning originality. Opting to embrace their pre-1988 punk and hardcore influences, they collectively shun metal tendencies of todays hardcore scene. Vocally crooning and sonically winding their way through each song in ways that are continuously moving and exciting. Their latest album "Black Eye Blues" was engineered by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at God City Studios. "Black Eye Blues" shows Lewd Acts growing right before our eyes, splitting shoes as they evolve at a monstrous rate. Their razor sharp precision and dynamic instrumentation continues to reach passed punks limitations while embracing it in spirit. All of this is a vivid backdrop for vocalist Tyler Densley's poetically bruising storytelling. His gruff candor is unforgettable; Sad, tragic, and true to life. Songs like the thematic pairing "You Don't Need Me" and "I Don't Need You" are a true example of this. While the epic closer "Nowhere To Go" proves that Lewd Acts are comfortable creatively coloring outside the lines. Habitually defying the rules as they artistically redefine what is real rebellion in song. Pressing Information: First Press 100 Tri Color vinyl (Orange, Purple, Blue) w/ Sound And Fury covers 100 Tri Color vinyl (Orange, Purple, Blue) w/ standard covers 200 Black vinyl 300 Coke Bottle Blue / Bronze split vinyl 500 Bronze vinyl Second Press 1129 Clear vinyl
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DWI90 The Hope Conspiracy "True Nihilist" Format: 7"EP, Digital Recorded by engineer by Kurt Ballou at God City Studios, "True Nihilist" is The Hope Conspiracy's latest, and possibly greatest, recorded effort to date. From the first seconds of opener "In The Shadow Of God", it is apparent that something wicked has awoken. With a rhythm section sounding like the beating heart of an animal about to pounce on its tender prey, the electricity they collectively create hangs in the air throughout the release. Making hairs stand on end before bursting out with their now trademark rage and intensity. Shockingly violent, this inhuman pace continues through the next ripper "Greed Taught...", until the epic closer "Dismal Tide" crashes down as emotional debris from the fury. All in all, the three masterful tracks that make up "True Nihilist" are The Hope Conspiracy in true form, truly untamable. Silencing the naysayers, this beast is back. Pressing Information: First Press 115 Black vinyl 560 Red vinyl 1000 Opaque Cream vinyl 1325 Clear Gold vinyl
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DWI92 Reign Supreme "Testing The Limits Of Infinite" Format: CD, LP, Digital Reign Supreme are one of the heaviest/hardest metallic hardcore bands to surface from Philadelphia. Led by former Blacklisted member Jay Pepito on vocals, they wield the same devastating musical hammer as bands like Crowbar, Terror, and Integrity. Yet come out swinging with a conviction and rage unlike anyone before them. "Testing The Limits Of Infinite" is Reign Supreme's highly anticipated debut full length album. Produced by Will Putney at The Machine Shop (Lamb Of God, VOD, Every Time I Die), "Testing The Limits..." takes the accessible metallic hardcore foundation popularized by many, and injects a fresh warm blood deep within it. The result is a new breed of anthemic metallic hardcore; immaculately executed, intensely heavy, and refreshingly unpredictable. Songs like "Persevere And Overcome" and "Slipping Away" smash through expectations with earth moving power, while the introspective instrumental "Waiting" as well as the winding "To Live And Die (In Vain)" show a sonic diversity rarely found in heavy music. Proving that Reign Supreme are a true anomaly in today's music world, playing the role of both the hammer and the nail. Pressing Information: First Press 330 White vinyl 750 Light Blue vinyl 750 Dark Blue vinyl
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DWI94 Victims "Lies, Lies, Lies" Format: 7"EP, Digital This release is exclusively available in the DW Estore as well as direct from the band. No retail version will be made available. Sweden's Victims are proud to announce the release of "Lies Lies Lies", a brand new 2 song 7"EP on Deathwish. Fresh on the heels of their celebrated full length, "Killer", Victims once again take aim with their trademark punk/crust weaponry and fire into willing ears. Recorded at Studio Overlook and featuring artwork from J. Bannon (Converge), this release features two hook-laden songs embrace the band's contemporary d-beat leanings even more than previous efforts. The end result is an infectious two song blur, that shows this already classic band sharpening their skill-set while still sonically evolving. Firmly cementing their place among the leaders, not followers, of the true underground punk/hardcore community. Pressing Information: First Press 500 White Vinyl 500 Clear Vinyl
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DWI77 Narrows "New Distances" Format: CD, LP, Digital Growing up doesn't mean growing soft. Though the transition into adulthood and it's cumbersome responsibilities typically goes hand in hand with complacency and the urge to settle into comfortable routines, it's necessary to remember that maturity and a placated existence are mutually exclusive behavioral patterns. Look only to the refined musical maelstrom of Narrows for confirmation. Spread out across both the United States and two continents, Narrows exists despite geographical inconveniences for the sole purpose of creating devastating noise. Though outside obligations will most likely relegate the live Narrows experience to a truly rare event, the shared need to exorcise their collective demons fuels the trans-global project. Dave Verellen (Botch, Roy), Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls, Over My Dead Body), Ryan Frederiksen (These Arms Are Snakes, Nineironspitfire), Jodie Cox (Tropics, Rohame, Bullet Union), and Sam Stothers (Makeout Boys, Quarantine) are busy men with busy lives. The Narrows project is not meant to define and drive their individual lives. Rather, the band serves as a respite; a rare opportunity to escape; a vengeful howl from the basest corner of the psyche. In those rare moments when the five men find themselves in the same city, the quintet seizes the opportunity to combine their disparate talents to craft their unique brand of aural malice. Narrows now offer up their first proper full length album titled "New Distances". Anchored by a minimalist punk framework and elaborated by squalls of angular guitar noise, the music is simultaneously beguiling and dissonant. Helmed by Verellen's signature roar, the resulting compositions owe as much to the early hardcore pioneers as to New York and London's post-punk founders. Terminally bleak, counter-intuitive to the standard rock paradigm, and at odds with everyone, Narrow's debut is an angry slab of nihilistic abandon. Pressing Information: First Press 330 Opaque Blue vinyl 777 White vinyl 1000 Clear vinyl
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DWI81 End of a Year "Self Titled" Format: 7"EP, Digital End of a Year started as a way to kill time for Albany musicians already involved in full-time bands. Having spent time playing "heavier" music, the initial End of a Year line-up was interested in trying something more overtly melodic. After releasing a number of releases End of a Year caught the attention of Revelation Records, and in 2006 they released the "Sincerely" album on that label. Since the release of "Sincerely", End of a Year have released a number of 7"EPs and split 7"EPs on various labels worldwide. Their latest release (and first on Deathwish) is a fantastic 7"EP recorded by End of a Year guitarist Andrew Duggan. Picking up where previous releases left off, the hook laden opener "Robert E. Howard" explodes with a discordant crash and bang. A fitting sonic backdrop to vocalist Patrick Kindlon's uniquely honest and poetic diatribe. This theme carries into the other two songs on the release "Gray Morrow" and "Walter Miller Jr". Collectively all three songs carry an organic ebb and flow that brings to mind the ghost of Rites Of Spring as well as other influential Revolution Summer-era DC bands. This release features original artwork from acclaimed artist Erol Otus, illustrator of the early Dungeons & Dragons franchise. Pressing Information: First Press 300 Clear vinyl w/ Black streaks 700 Clear vinyl w/ White streaks 1000 White vinyl
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