Harder than the hard, hard as hard can get, it's the BMA Punk n 'Hardcore' column.
Deutschland's hardcore/punk legends The Spermbirds are finally touring Australia for the first time in 29 years! Inspired by early Britpunk bands like The Ruts, Angelic Upstarts and The Buzzcocks, as well as the punk sounds coming from the US through bands like Minor Threat and Black Flag, the Spermbirds were born in 1983 with a classic '80s punk/thrash melodic sound. Several releases and a few lineup changes later, the original lineup of the band are taking up the 16 year old invitation to play down under. Touring in October, with Melbourne's Mid Youth Crises (formerly One Inch Punch), you can catch them at the ANU Bar (Friday October 23) with A.V.O. and I Exist. There is a possibility that Toe To Toe could also appear. Check out the Spermbirds at their myspack - www.myspace.com/spermbirds.
Re-emerging from the late '90s, Lagerfest is back for another round. The Basement, in Belconnen, plays host to five bands on Saturday September 5. Melbourne's degenerate punks Thundabox, Sydney's Dunhill Blues, the recently reformed Butt Nugget, The Toxicmen and All In Brawl will be appearing in no particular order on the night. Besides the bands, your $10 at the door gets you in for beer promotions, CD giveaways and the Annual Lagerfest Champion Jug Drinker.
Since 2005, Byron Bay's 50 Lions have been a hardcore band on the rise. This fierce five-piece eschewed the metalcore craze that was prevalent at the time of their formation and instead went for a more traditional hardcore sound, taking inspiration from the likes of New York greats Cro Mags and Madball. Together with US band Trapped Under Ice, 50 Lions will tear up the Tuggeranong Youth Centre this Sunday November 8 (AA). Tickets from Moshtix outlets and www.moshtix.com.au.
Before that, the Tuggeranong Youth Centre will host Perth's Break Even on Thursday October 15 (AA). The band are touring in support of their just-released debut album, The Bright Side, taking in five states in a month.
Italian hardcore outfit Gold Kids have announced a November tour. Joined by Ghost Town on their trek around the country, they can be seen at the Majura Community Centre in Dickson on Friday November 13. No further details.
Bridge Nine Records are combining and re-releasing Agnostic Front's first two genre-defining albums, United Blood (1983) and Victim in Pain (1984), as a single CD. Check back at http://www.bridge9.com/ for more details as they come to hand.
Hatebreed released For The Lions, a covers album, on Monday May 11. The band give their rendition of tracks by The Misfits (Hatebreeders), Cro-Mags (It's the Limit), Bad Brains (Supertouch/Shitfit), Black Flag (Thirsty and Miserable'), Sick Of It All (Shut Me Out) and loads more. Visit Bombshell Zine to see the full tracklisting.
Oi Oi that's yer lot!
SIMON HOBBS
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