‘False Idle’s’ New Album ‘Threat’ Releases Today

 Posted by on May 15, 2013 at 20:10  No Responses »
May 152013
 

False Idle bandphotoThreat… Your heart pounds; you feel edgy, like something huge is about to happen… A mix of hope and fear, like the first step into a war you can’t avoid. Lucky for you, it’s hope that wins out in the debut full-length release from punk rock powerhouse, False Idle. This most recent release is a call-to-arms, an anthem for the unknown in a world in decline. With melodic overtones reminiscent of Rise Against, and a breakneck drive like Anti-Flag, Threat has something for everyone. Borrowing the mastering magic of Jason Livermore of the Blasting Room, this is a punk rock album that shows a much more mature False Idle.

After releasing 2 EP’s, respectively Hymns of Punk Rock Praise, and the I Refuse EP, Threat is a poke in the eyeball of this comfortable, complacent American society. With musical influences as dynamic and unique as the members themselves, False Idle has crafted a collection of songs touching on societal issues like greed, the corruption of politics and media, and even much more personal and poignant issues in family. Continue reading »

A Common Goal – Blessings and Battles

 Posted by on May 13, 2013 at 17:00  No Responses »
May 132013
 

A Common Goal B&B coverMelodic punk rock that crosses boundaries, primarily due to the strength of the songs and the approach in lyrics and music.  Sounds like a bit of a stretch unless it’s a band you’ve heard of before, doesn’t it?  I’ll go out on a limb here and say that A Common Goal are pretty close to fitting this description in just their first full-length.  There is a lot of crossover appeal to this album but still a certain bit of grit and punk rock attitude where you can still easily picture them playing these tunes in some seedy dive bar in front of a rough crowd.

Seems like just yesterday that I reviewed the ep For God and Country by A Common Goal and now here we have a full length with all new songs.  Listening to the two releases side by side, the first thing you notice is the addition of the second guitar on Blessings and Battles and the difference it makes.  The sound is much fuller, more complex, and seems more complete.  Some of the songs are veering toward the poppy side of punk at least from a music standpoint, but the raspy, gritty vocals from Mike May anchor the sound  and keep things from getting too pretty.

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Hippos Of Doom – Road Trip (EP)

 Posted by on May 5, 2013 at 23:01  No Responses »
May 052013
 

Hippos-of-Doom-Road-Trip-cover-300x300So what do we have here? While for those whom who are unawares 2 of the Hippos are from The Absolved, another great Thumper punk treasure. Namely these two individuals are Byron Brumit and Bob Magana. Who let these Hippos out on society? Did they not know the inter galactic “hippobrodom” (….) that would unfold. This merry band of misfits know how to have fun and their songs are signatures of that. From hanging out with fake dinosaurs to being avid Star Wars junkies, and with a name like Hippos of Doom, would one expect anything else than an album of fun adventures. One would expect to find these guys hanging out at ComiCon or something in HIPPO suites, with a comic book stand displaying copies of say a series of comics on the adventures of the Hippos of Doom – the galactic interstellar exploits as they battle the forces of darkness, whilst in-between missions, playing playstation or Xbox.

“Road Trip” is the Hippos of Doom’s debut EP, and in my opinion serves as a platform for their debut full release coming out soon. So lets get down to the hooves of the release. The album starts off with the fun loving, “Old School Rocking Crew” , reminding me of some of those classic 90‘s Christian pop punk bands like Value Pac and Ghoti Hook, great guitar playing by Bob and Waldo, pulling off catchy riffs like seasoned Jedi’s with their weapons of choice. Continue reading »

False Idle – Threat

 Posted by on May 3, 2013 at 12:16  No Responses »
May 032013
 

False Idle - Threat (2013)Last year Thumper punk Records had string of releases that showed that the Christian punk rock scene was able to stand shoulder to shoulder with their secular counterparts in producing some solid and relevent punk rock. Are they about to repeat it again this year? One of this years up and coming releases, and a highly anticipated release, is from the band False Idle. Those of you whom do not know who they are, Sef Idle and Tyler Lewis use to be part of the punk band called Unisef, They are out of Boise, Idaho, USA. and the band comprises the collective talents of Sef Idle on vocals and guitar, Tyler Lewis on guitar and vocals, Seth Warren on bass and vocals, and Philip Harris on drums.

False Idle has already have two EP’s under their belt, namely”Hymns of punk rock praise” and “I refuse”, so when there was news about a new album coming out, I was pretty excited. Both previous releases were awesome so you can bet your bottom dollar I was over the moon when they released that they would put out another album. So this is something I have been waiting for some time now. Continue reading »

‘A Common Goal’ Releases New Album ‘Blessings and Battles’

 Posted by on May 1, 2013 at 23:16  No Responses »
May 012013
 

A_Common_Goal(band)Boston’s A Common Goal officially releases its full length album “Blessings and Battles.” Full throttle, blue collar punk that head-on addresses the hardship, struggles and triumphs of working class life, with a message of hope and redemption. Surging guitars, driving bass, thunderous drums, with a vocal quality similar to Mike Ness if he had grown up near Boston’s hardscrabble docks.

The first single from that album is the song “Blessings and Battles” can be viewed below: Continue reading »

The Way – Helpless But Not Hopeless

 Posted by on April 22, 2013 at 19:54  No Responses »
Apr 222013
 

TheWAY_Helpless_Ep_coverSouthern California punk bands all sound the same…right?  Even the most diehard fan of punk rock will admit that certain regions and geographies spawn bands with a similar, characteristic sound.  The Way hails from Oxnard, CA about an hour or so north of Los Angeles and yes, they do have that California melodic punk rock sound.  The Way, however, have managed to embrace the sound and influence from many iconic bands, but still apply their own spin.

Helpless but not Hopeless is the second album from the Way, which is fairly impressive for a band that started in early 2009 and had their first album The Fight is Ours released earlier in 2011, the same year as Helpless but not Hopeless.   One could guess as to their sound, since they are a Southern California punk band influenced by Bad Religion and Social Distortion and taking those influences into consideration, you would be very close to their sound.  Thankfully, they are not a “tribute” type band, merely copying/stealing that sound, but they have blended their influences together to produce a sound that is comfortingly familiar but still different enough from their influences to not be confused. Continue reading »

‘Hippos Of Doom’ Breach Surface, Free EP Download Anounced

 Posted by on April 17, 2013 at 21:32  No Responses »
Apr 172013
 

Hippos of Doom logoThe Masked Hippo and Old Hippo have combined their wonder twin powers to breach the surface and answer the questions of our generation – Star Wars versus Star Trek? Would Punky Brewster survive a circle-pit? Can someone with fingers the size of sausages successfully impersonate Matt Freeman’s bass riffs?

The Hippos of Doom also wax eloquent regarding other mind-melding and mind-numbing questions over a variety of musical styles including ska, melodic, old school and three-chord punk. Get ready for a double slab of fun. The first serving will be a FREE five song EP called “Road Trip,” which will be available for download exclusively through Indie Vision Music on April 23, 2013. Continue reading »

‘The Poor Geezers’ Releases ‘All 4 One’ (Best Of Album), Available Now

 Posted by on April 9, 2013 at 17:03  No Responses »
Apr 092013
 

The Poor Geezers bandphotoWell, who would have thought it, the DIY stalwarts The Poor Geezers bringing a “best of” album that is being jointly released by Thumper Punk Records and Raven Faith Records. SELL OUT!-STOP, HALT, WHATEVER- Here’s a chance for more DIY enthusiasts to get their grubby paws on their street soiled tunes and to catch a glimpse of their warty souls. The Poor Geezers trust these labels and nobodies in it for the filthy lucre — there is none to be made in this punk underground rock scene-well known FACT. Just Do It.

Ok, for those who do not know The Poor Geezers here’s a quick introduction: The core team members are Dean Riches, multi-talented, guitarist, drummer, singer, songwriter, harmonica player who lost his front teeth in a Meteors mosh pit and Eagle Spits, poet, croaker, activist who loves The Clash and Blind Willie Johnson. At times various friends of The Poor Geezers have been known to join them on stage and disc. Continue reading »

‘No Punk Influences’ Joins ‘Thumper Punk Records’

 Posted by on March 19, 2013 at 22:08  No Responses »
Mar 192013
 

Like an adrenaline shot to your eardrums, No Punk Influences is blasting out of Monmouth, Illinois with their brand of thrashy, in your face, punk rock.  NPI seeks to influence a lost and fallen world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Since its inception, the band has been dedicated to playing shows and using their driving guitars, and breakneck drums beats, as a vehicle to deliver the message of hope and redemption, found only in Jesus.

The members of the band are:  Loudmouth LaVal [vocals and bass], Chris Lefler [guitar and vocals], Sal-Val [guitar] and Joshy [drums and vocals]. Continue reading »

The Lonely Revolts – Remnant

 Posted by on March 4, 2013 at 22:13  No Responses »
Mar 042013
 

The_Lonely_Revolts_-_Remnant_coverAs you may have come to expect, Thumper Punk helps promote Christ-centred punk bands. Their latest offering is the working class punks, The Lonely Revolts, from Salinas, California. Their name is inspired by the feeling that they are caught in the crossfire between two aspects of world views and stand as lonely revolutionaries to uphold the oppressed.

Their sound is influenced by Crash Dog, The Ramones, Swingin’ Utters and Motorhead. There is an unashamed approach that proclaims the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. They state that “ ‘Remnant’ hits you with a message of revolutionary love and encouragement from down-to-earth men who earnestly seek and love the Lord. Be prepared to join this lonely revolution, where you will never feel alone again. Join the good fight.” The songs are in keeping with punk tradition, in that they are short and sharp, with a no-nonsense lyrical approach. And the vocals have a raw-throated and shouty attack.

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