PUSZVNÉ
The organ of hearing engages in noise
aerobics of sonic movement, for the vibrations
slither thru the auditory canal and explode upon
the senses. Welcome to the Puszone. Thanx to
all who have written, stickers always available
for stamps, send any material to be reviewed,
constantly interested. Pushead, 2713 Kerr,
Boise, Idaho, U.S.A. 83705.
A constant flow of sound echoes throughout
The Vats, S.F., piercing the ears in a furious fluid
expression of chaotic convulsions. The maniac
ensemble scorching out the powerful snaps is
Condemned to Death, whose debut EP busts
down the walls and terrorizes the atmosphere in
sheering speed, packed with creative arrange
ments of belting thrash. Crucial thunderbolts of
aggressive string work highlight this ferocious
crossfire, featuring enchanting compositions,
which thrust forth bolting drum hacks and grasp-
ing snarls of growling vocals. Dismember Me
jaunts along melodically step by step it slices
away as a raging guitar whines wildly...then the
nitro explodes and full force action splatters
amongst the mind. Condemned to Death strike
quickly with a gigantic release on R. Radical Re-
cords, $2.50 from "C2D, 312 Guerrero, San
Francisco, CA 94103.
Besides providing us with a tremendous 12" of
unresistable music that is one of the best buys,
Anti-Sect from England delivers strong realities
in clear lyrical exertions of lengthy descriptions,
dealing with subject matter from vivisection (ani
mal experiments) to social traumas, Anti-Sect
proves they are talented songwriters as well as
putting together quick musical compositions. No
spaces between songs as the music continually
outbursts into frantic soars of desired fury, a
band that sings its lyrics and still plays the music,
giving both the equal chance to be heard. This is
an outrageously fresh slice of creativity, one that
is inspiring and knowledgeable, plus catapults
across enormous belts of speedy crucial thrash
exhilaration. A continual barrage of guitar bril
lance sonicly blares euphoric gestures as in
Darkness There Is No Choice erupts again and
again. An impressive release on Spider-Leg
Records.
exhilaration thru this flickering barrage, $2.50
from J. Mascis/27 Jeffery Lane, Amherst, MA
01002. And from Michigan is State, who wind up
the feedback and thrust metal plucked hardcore.
Wild, berserk blasts of dynamite enraged con-
vulsions spinning and hauling fierce atomic de-
vastations that brutally unleash the rapid excite-
ment. Shrilling vocals wail in growling command
as musical arrangements terrorize in skirting in-
surgence. Non-hesitant thundering with havoc
laced guitar screaming solos. This No Illusions
EP hits hard with lyrical strength as well as gut
crunching noise defiance. A very powerful re-
lease, $2.50 from Statement, P.O. Box 4412,
Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
Swedish hardcore continues to kick out the
aggressive storm troopers. This time with
E.A.T.E.R., a 1,000 mph blizzard of swirling
speed and hammering fits. E.A.T.E.R. (Emst
and the Edsholm Rebels) open this 7" EP gem
with "Doomsday Troops," which starts off with a
funny idiotic intro, then rampantly descends into
the high caliber thrashing of maniac untamed
ferocity. E.A.T.E.R.'s invading pace of jittering
rapidness skillfully tosses out a compelling tor-
nado attack that zooms feverishly, snapping and
boiling in tremendous pursuit. Intense drumming
that is swirling tom-toms of rushed acceleration
run amuck, as sneering bass and guitar just
smoke thru this heated spasm. What a scorcher.
Write...Really Fast, Hogliden 9E, S-59500,
Mjolby, Sweden.
Hailing from New Mexico, missiles forth the
onslaught of Jerry's Kidz, five cuts spinning at
45 revolutions per minute, sting rapidly as this
thrash barrage of hardcore havoc entices a
gnashing uproar. Skating speed with some re-
laxed riffs, screaming from crazed to full bore,
lunges out from the twin guitar artillery. Over re-
corded vocals don't hurt the production, but
some of those frenzied licks need to be heard. A
good example of "no matter where you live, the
sonorous sound can exist Jerry's Kidz hit
maximum volume with "Insanity," a blazing cut to
flail to, $2.50 from J.K. 'z, 3527 Eastern S.E., Al-
buquerque, NM 87106.
TOREROS AFTER OLE 12" EP (Spain)
D.R.I. "Violent Pacification" EP
NIKOTEENS LP (Germany)
BROKEN BONES "Decapitated" EP
PANDEMONIUM EP (Holland)
ROSEMARY'S BABIES "Blood Lust EP
ARROGANTA AGITATORER EP (Sweden)
DICKIES "Stukas..." LP
Chaotic grapplings of frantic cyclone paced
actions firing lightning bolts of energetic aggres-
sion, explode into monsterous slices of crazed
thrash. First is Deep Wound hailing from west-
em Mass., their debut 7" EP flies thru all force
fields in maniac pursuit, sledge-hammering raw
distortion into a wild blizzard of riveting barrier
breaking speed. Electrifying music jumps out of
the socket in shocking sonic combustion as
these nine light flashing tunes screech flailing
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music.
Now in the drummer's seat for
The Joneses is Hollywood's very
own Nicky Beat, who just finished
touring with The Dickies. The new
line-up looks like a winner.
Believe it or not, Martha, there
really is life after the zero-one.
Bob's Frolic il starts off where the
Club Zero leaves off, complete with
juke box, skee bowling and liquor.
The other night, seen there in the
wee hours, was George
Thorogood sporting a reptile
jackets that was "bad to the bone."
Is this really Potato Head's new
band? No, of course not, its the
Cold Crush Bro's. who've rapped,
mixed and scratched Mr. Potato
back to the patch. I'm telling you,
these guys are tough, with Busy
Bee and Yum Yum leading the
way. Also, the same evening X
played the Palace, Hollywood to
capacity crowds. What a night for
Mr. P. himself. First X, then "Cold
Crush Bro's, then the club zero and
then Bob's Frolic II. Somebody get
this guy a place to stay.
Back you Anyone...
I thought you'd never finish. Now,
I'm gonna run through a few shows
that have recently passed through.
That Allen Sex Flend band was in
town and played at the On Broad-
way. I saw 'em and didn't dig them
too much. Seemed like another
bogus English cult bullshit band. No
energy, just some real ugly dude
with white make-up on his face.
They decorated the stage with giant
cobwebs so they could pretend they
were in a bat cave. G.B.H. played
the following Friday at the same
place. They themselves were pretty
disappointing. Too quiet for what I'd
figure they'd be. They were almost
tame. Lot's of divers off the P.A.
columns though. Opening for
G.B.H. were Tales of Terror and
The Breakouts. T.O.T. were one of
the hottest of the weekend with
Rat's Ass (vocals) drunkenly
slinging out a great set. The
Breakouts went on just before
G.B.H. and just ransacked the
audience with a monster set. Most
of their songs were accompanied by
a toasted Street Scott. Noticed in
the audience were Craig "Cor-
nhead" Williams, P.A. Jeremy,
Sitting Duck, and Leslie Miller.
The next night was the Suicidal
Tendencies show at the Longshore-
man's Hall right behind Fisher-
man's Wharf in San Francisco. This
show included Fang, Free Beer
and The Angry Somoans. Pretty
rough show, windows got busted
and other things got broken. I saw
the Photo-Editor in the Thrash Pit
trying to take pictures when a kid
flew on top of his head and broke
the flash right off the camera. He
then, cleared his own Thrash pit to
find it. Some other dude picked up
the expensive flash and ran off. The
photo editor looked ready to kill, I
pity the guy who found the flash, if
the phot-ed ever caught him.
Damn, ran out of space again.
Talk to you next month. Maybe
NOBODY will be back. You can turn
the page now."
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Placentia, CA 92670
guitar contest), and a tribute to the
Ventures type surf sound called,
Surf Bat
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LOS ANGELINOS
Rhino/Zyanya 062
This record is plenty good. It's pro- PARIS WORKING
I keep playing this record over
duced by Rikk Agnew, and Paris Working EP
exemplifies the semi-characteristic Fatal Marble Records
and over. It's a compilation of nine
sound of the O.C.-Fullerton area, in A new dance band is on the East Los Angeles bands and the
which Agent Orange, the Adoles scene, the Berkeley-based Paris vinyl spews out great music at every
cents, and Aggression have played claims influence from such British band on the record is The Plugz
Working
group turn. Probably the most familiar
a role.
This
new
Packed with seventeen songs, pop bands as Simple Minds, Orange who contribute two songs. Most of
these straightforward punchers Juice, and The Cure, they're sort of the bands haven't had much
blast catchily at you. By far, the subservient Talking Heads. Paris exposure outside of LA, so this
biggest stand out on this record is Working is an interesting as record provides a good chance to
"My World". The title song flaunts semblage. Paul Ramont (vocals & check them out. The mixture of
back at me from time to time, but ac- guitar), Dan Mavazin (vocals & rock, latino, and soul thru out the
tually, I appreciate this album as a keyboard) and Gig (vocals & guitar). album reflects the musical melting
whole instead of breaking it down to each of whom are also songwriters, pot that is LA. In the rock category.
the singular songs.
combine their talents with the back- two songs by the Brat, The Wolf and
ing of Phillip Hertz (drums), Ken High School, are the best. High
Weller (bass) and the influence of School was included on their 1980
musical predecessors such as those release, Attitudes and The Wolf
aforementioned to produce pieces shows how well they have pro-
of considerable diversity. They em- gressed. The man behind Los
bellish basic arrangements to pro- Angelinos, Ruben Guevara
duce unique, catchy songs (defi- contributes the explosive song C/S
nitely not hard-core), but each is too with his band Con Safos. I didn't
packed with meaning to be lightly think Los Angeles could come up
enjoyed.
with another compilation worth
listening to, but it has. Viva Los
Angeles!
45 GRAVE
Sleep in Safety
Enigma 0013
After much waiting I am at last
holding 45 Graves' first album. I first
heard the song 45 Grave, what
seems like years ago. The song hit
me immediately, "1 am, 45 grave."
What is 45 grave? Who know what
45 grave is? I don't, but the song is
great and is included on Sleep in
Safety. Insurance from God, the
album's first track opens with a
strange voice saying the album was
made by men who were life
Insurance agents. This doesn't
explain what lead singer Dinah
Canler does for a day job, but from
the album, I get a good idea what
she is up to at night. Also included is
a great headbanger tune called
Party Time (my choice for any air
Parts Working, their self-entitled
5-song EP just out on Fatal Marble
records (distributed through Rough
Trade US & UK), will please a wide Album of the
range of tastes. Movies of You, the
first track, appears to deal with the Month:
feeling of this guy who can't cope BLACK FLAG
with reality (what a concept) he just My War
wants images and indirect contact. SST Records, P.O. Box 1
Another track, Sleep, is a bit more Lawndale, Ca. 90260
active; this one should be heard
soon, if not already, in some of the
dance clubs.
hang ups with a former business as-
sociate, Black Flag once again are
able to come back at you, in the form
of vinyl. The nine song LP bursts
through your ears with fresh material
that will keep you attentive as hell as
you learn their lyrics. The title song
is a captivating work, as Henry Roll
ins manages to keep his act rough
and animalistic, instead of polished
and gilded, like some of the new
groups have these days.
Finally, after long drawn out court
"I conceal my feelings, so I won't
have to explain, what I can't explain,
anyway. I CANT DECIDE A uni-
versal feeling comes forth in this line
from the song "Can't Decide." Just
as well, the grating, thrusting
lovesong, "I Love You," brings that
topic home as harshly as possible.
Side two holds only three songs.
Three long songs, taking metalia to
the waining limits. The group just
drives and drives, like playing into
the wind. The gut-wrenching guitar
work by Gregg Ginn just makes you
want to sweat.
By the time you reach the end of
the last song. 'Scream', you should
be dizzy, If not, then you weren't
paying attention.
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