625#265 HARD FOUL / THESE BASTARDS Split 7″ EP

The members of these two bands span all generations of the West Bay Koalition – from MORBID LIFE SOCIETY, PLUTOCRACY and SHED DWELLAZ to AGENTS OF SATAN, SLOBBER and SPAZZ. Both bands build from this history to play straight forward, beer drenched, fast pissed off hardcore punk. Three rippers from THESE BASTARDS and five from HARD FOUL. Limited to 400 copies, black vinyl.

625#264 – HEALER Resurgence 7″EP

The newest chapter in the West Bay Koalition saga, HEALER drops a ferocious debut 7″EP of 10 blasting rippers that are some of the tightest, fastest scorchers I have heard in decades. Translating the barbarity and anger of CROSSED OUT into the alcohol-drenched idioms of West Bay legends like NO LESS, AGENTS OF SATAN, and IMMORTAL FATE, HEALER is going to be a force to reckon with. West Bay all day! Limited to 500 on black vinyl; co-release with From the Head of Zeus Records.

625#263 SCHOLASTIC DETH “Bookstore Core” LP

Almost two decades in the making, this LP finally sees the light of day! “Bookstore core” collects all studio recordings by SCHOLASTIC DETH between 2000-2002, including the “Killed By School,” “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Shackle Me Not” EPs, along with a grip of compilation and unreleased tracks. Fast, bibliographic thrash that celebrates books, concrete and the spirit of HERESY. Released September 2020. Comes with gatefold insert; 500 black vinyl, 200 on white. Watch for a reissue of the “Final Examiner” CD from Crew For Life Records (Japan) that will included all studio tracks plus a live on the radio session as well!

625#262 INTERNAL ROT – Grieving Birth LP

Following up their debut full length “Mental Hygiene,” Melbourne’s INTERNAL ROT returns and delivers 22 new songs of completely unrelenting grindcore  on par with FETO or EXCRUCIATING TERROR. Wrist-breaking riffage, hair-curling vocals and ear-pulverizing blast beats, with titles like “Eaten by Crabs,” “Harpooned” and “Melted Cosmos” you know this is a fucking scorcher.  Housed in a 24pt jacket with poster and download card included. Art by Xavier Irvine, Christoph Winkler and Vicky Morales. Recorded by Jason Fuller, Alex McFarlane and Xavier Irvine. Mastered by Mikey Young.  A split label release with Iron Lung Records. First press: 800 copies on black vinyl. Second press: 500 copies on yellow vinyl.

625#261 SUPPRESSION / MELLOW HARSHER Split EP

The combination of these two bands on one release is guaranteed to melt your face off. The legendary SUPPRESSION drop 19 bursts of noise-laden blasting violence, pushing their unique style of grinding thrash to the outer limits. This has to be heard to be believed; totally distilled brutality. Formulaic poser-violence bands prepare to get schooled in original mayhem.  MELLOW HARSHER from Wisconsin refine their brand of West Bay influenced-pinch-harmonic grindcore to perfection, as if the spirits of AGENTS OF SATAN, LAUGHING DOG and THE KILL were channeled into the corn fields of Wisconsin. If you smoke it, they will grind. The icing on this cake is cover art by the legendary MORBID MARK, no fucking joke. Co-release between Mak Okul and 625. Limited to 500 copies; download card included for those who don’t know what a cassette tape is.

625#260 SxFxN “Electric Fence” 12″ LP

This is the final release of Wisconsin brutality unit SxFxN, which includes six final tracks and a collection of earlier recordings documenting their output since 2006. SxFxN was one of the few bands that took up the speed and fury of powerviolence, but did it with an originality and ferocity that was unmatched. Not unlike the greats HATRED SURGE or IRON LUNG. Totally brutal and honest fast hardcore. One time pressing of 400 copies, with gatefold poster and download code. Includes six previously unreleased tracks, and remastered/rearranged songs from the Fouled Nest Demo, Itching 7″, split with In Disgust, and the Terminal Sedation recording. Split release with Mal Okul.

625#259 VOID BRINGER Demo Cassette

VOID BRINGER are a new, DIY power violence from Vermont, cultivated on raw maple syrup, rampant moose stampedes and the hatred of resurgent fascism. 9-songs of distilled anger, not unlike DESPISE YOU. Co-release between Get Stoked! (GS! 030) and 625 Thrash (625#259). Limited to 100 copies. Watch for more releases from VOID BRINGER!

625#258 COMMUNICATES – “Restricted” EP

Total high-energy, fast Tokyo thrash with rockin’ hooks, anthemic choruses mixed with high-speed thrash! For fans of both classic 1980s Japanese HC and more recent iterations. COMMUNICATES are the new breed of international thrash communication – breaking down borders and building communities through transnational circle pits. Limited to 500.

625#257 MELLOW HARSHER / INVERTEBRATE Split EP

Wisconsin role models, MELLOW HARSHER return from their recent split EP with Australia’s INTERNAL ROT to dish out seven more assaults on everything civil. Yet another testament to their established seat at the top of the midwest blast empire. Oakland’s INVERTEBRATE kick out five tracks furthering the rich history of Bay Area brutality. Nods towards the classic 90’s power violence kings stitching samples and speed switchin in all directions. Co-released with Malokul; Limited to 500.

625#255 INTERNAL ROT / MELLOW HARSHER – Split EP

Australia’s INTERNAL ROT team up with Wisconsin’s MELLOW HARSHER to produce a slab of tectonic, ear-splitting grindcore. No gimmicks, no fluff, just straight forward DIY blasting that stays true to the spirit of the early 1990s. For fans of THE KILL, EXCRUCIATING TERROR or FETO era NAPALM DETH. Limited to 700 copies.

625#254 CONQUEST FOR DEATH / FLIP OUT AA Split EP

An international “thrashcore-fastcore-hardcore-core-core-punk-punk-annihilation” split 7″ Ep, just in time for their tour together across Japan (Spring 2015). Japan’s FLIPOUT A.A. drop five new tracks of their smoke-hazed ballistic Japanese thrash, matched by C.F.D, who deliver two new songs of crossover inspired fastcore. Both bands embody the spirit of international DIY thrash – hard hitting music delivered by some of the nicest and truest people you will ever meet.

625#253 SUFFERING MIND – “Waste Farm” Lp

14 new tracks of anti-fascist, head-erupting blastcore from one of the most brutal grindcore bands in the world today. Poland’s SUFFERING MIND have been refining their unique brand of unrelenting political grind with multiple 7″ Eps and splits since their classic self-titled LP on 625 back in 2010. This LP confirms their status as one of the best grind bands of the new century. Limited to 500 copies, gatefold 12″ cover.

625#252 MANHUNT – Lp

Australia’s MANHUNT return with their first full length LP: 14 tracks of face-ripping dirge at velocities that approach the absurd, clocking in at just 17 minutes. A long attention span is not required but a new pair of undies and pre-whitened knuckles may be. For fans of stripped down, brutal 1000mph hardcore.

625#249 INTERNAL ROT – Mental Hygiene Lp

Australia’s answer to EXCRUCIATING TERROR deliver a monstrous barrage of head erupting grindcore on their debut LP. Invoking the roots of From Enslavement to Obliteration, this three man grind unit will pummel even the most jaded grind fan. Limited first press of 500 copies co-release with Crucificados. Repressed 500 more on smokey grey vinyl in 2020 with Iron Lung Records.

625#247 FLIP OUT AA – Non-Fiction EP

Five brand new scorchers from Tokyo thrash unit FLIPOUT A.A.. Featuring ex-members of LIE, FLIPOUT A.A. invoke the roots of high-speed Japanese thrash-punk, reminiscent of late-1980s speedcore like DEADLESS MUSS and SxIxC, all infused with a healthy dose of ganja and beer. Full color artwork, limited to 500 copies – released just in time for their West Coast Tour with CONQUEST FOR DEATH in October 2013!!!! Stay flipped!

625#246 FLIP OUT AA – Flipout Songs Tour EP

Ex-members of Tokyo thrashers LIE regroup and return to their roots of relentless high-speed Japanese thrashcore. 10 songs in 10 minutes – a barrage of pot-induced, ballistic Japanese thrash that will have you asking for more. Vinyl version of their “Flipout Songs” CD (625#217). Limited press of 300 for US tour!

625#244 COMPLETED EXPOSITION – Structure, Space, Mankind One-Sided Lp

20 songs of blasting Japanese power-violence, taking the genre to a new, almost metaphysical level. After honing their unique style of unrelenting fastcore on multiple EPs and Split EPs, Osaka’s COMPLETED EXPOSITION drop 20 songs of crazed time changes at break-neck speeds. Gatefold cover with original artwork. To cite their motto: “Explore the Unlimited Possibility of Neo-Power Violence.” A-fucking-men. First press 500, second press 300, both on black vinyl.

625#234 PSUDOKU – Space Grind LP

From the outer-cosmos comes the one-man-prog-blast-unit PSUDOKU. Think
MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA meets ORIGIN meets RUINS, this is sure to perplex even as its crushing your skull into tiny meteors. All-hail space-blast. 500 pressed, co-released with Crucificados in 2011.

625#221 PARLIAMENTARISK SODOMI – Regnskog- Fred Og Vegetarmat 7″EP

Following up the debut LP on 625, the one-man, anti-Norwegian-parliament grind unit is back with some blistering new tracks. Heads above the rest, PxSx combine great song writing without sacrificing any of the unrelenting ferocity of 1000mph grindcore. Needs to be heard to be believed. Limited to 500 copies, glued covers, great artwork and a folded insert. Released in 2009.

625#218 PARLAMENTARISK SODOMI – De Anarkistiske An(n)aler LP

Mind-blowing one-man grindcore from Norway – you will not believe that this was put together by one person. PARLAMENTARISK SODOMI takes cues from various versions of grind, both past and present, but stands out due to their (or  should I say “his”) exceptional song writing and unrelenting speed. One of the most ferocious bands I have ever heard, and which made me break my own “no drum programming” rule for 625 (damn you Steinar!). Limited to 500, released in 2009.