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RACEBANNON/SONG OF ZARATHUSTRA (level plane) split LP 6,- €
This is Volume Two in the Near & Far Series. "Near & Far" is a project of three split EPs between Indiana artists (Near) and non-Indiana artists (Far). "Near & Far" is also a means by which to show the rest of the world that there's decent music in the midst of cornfields. Volume Two features four songs from Bloomington, Indiana's bastard children, Racebannon, and three songs from Minneapolis terror, Song Of Zarathustra. Artwork by Chris Strong (Promise Ring, Hey Mercedes, Owen, American Football). CD version is out on BACKROAD and is available from us as well !!

RAMBO / CRUCIAL UNIT (ed walters) split 7“ 3,- €
The first in a series of split 7" (Sea of Steal Bike 7" Split Series)celebrating the preferred method of transport (and often fun, exercise and employment) of punk rockers everywhere--the bicycle, this split 7" combines two now infamous bands from the East Coast. Pittsburgh's Crucial Unit are known for their clever, light-hearted wordplay and traditional thrash style of hardcore--the band delivers in fine form with (HOW MANY??) new songs, exclusive to this record. Philadelphia's Rambo, meanwhile, emerges with a renewed sense of clarity, drive and purpose on this split, its first featuring a revamped lineup of members from Virginia Black Lung and 400 Years. Warhawk Attorney General John Ashcroft starts and ends the Rambo side with a pathetic pro-America ballad, while the band lacerates would-be patriots with a blistering set of exclusive songs, proving once and for all that gimmicks refine not define this impressive band.

RASTAKNAST “bandera pirata” (Plastik Bomb) LP/CD 7,- € / 7,- €
Really neat Deutsch-Punk with fast, great melodies!!! Rasta Knast spielen geradlienigen eingängigen Punk-Rock mit Hymnen artigen Melodien am meißten erinnern sie an die alte Schweden Punk Band „Asta Kask“

READY KILLERWATT „...and his plutonium boys“ 7“ 2,- €
Die Plutonium Boys um Aki Killerwatt mit ihrer Debut ep im schweren weißen Vinyl. 4 Trax bei C. Rath (Cellophane Suckers) aufgenommen ,darunter "me and my 45" eine Ode an Singles, ältere Frauen oder Waffen?!? Auf jeden Fall rocken die Jungs so ziemlich alles in Grund u. Boden, was sich ihrem Atomic-Nuclear-Fall-Out Rock entgegenstellt

READY KILLERWATT „i love you“ 7“ 2,- €
Endlich das neue Stückchen Vinyl der Freiburger Punk´n`Roller! Nach erfolgreicher Umbesetzung (nur noch eine Gitarre, meinen Respekt Hr. Maier!) kommt der Sound um einiges kompakter, ist auf den Punkt gespielt und tritt mächtig Arsch. 3 Songs, die bei Cellophane Suckers, Hives oder Dumbell-Freunden garantiert gut ankommen.

REAGAN SS / JOHN BROWN’S ARMY (coalition) 7“ 3,- €

REBOUND „the first blood“ 7“ 1,- €

RED ANIMAL WAR / LOSONE split 7” 2,- €

RED REACTION „welcome to the warzone“ (coalition recs.) CD 7,- €
Hailing from the Boston area, Red Reaction have been around for about a year now. Red Reaction set out to play energetic and fast catchy classic hardcore in the vein of early Sick Of It All and Straight Ahead. Hardcore the way it should sound. This was recorded at Dead Air studios by Wil from Orchid fame.

RELIANCE "All good things to those who wait" (Genet) CD 5,- €
5 songs of technical murder metal; think INTEGRITY, ALL OUT WAR, CATHARSIS, MACHINE HEAD, ...

REAL MCKENZIES - s/t LP / CD 7,- € / 7,- €
Die kanadische Punk Combo zaubert guten Punk-Rock mit schottisch traditionellem Einfluß mit Ihrem Akkordeon und Dudelsack einsatz erinnern Sie stark an die Dropkick Murphys

REGISTRATORS „new 2 songs“ (Snuffy smile) 7“ 2,- €
A pair of brand new unreleased songs from the legendary kickass Japanese band REGISTRATORS. Powerful, crushing, out of control, melodic punkrock at its finest. This is limited edition 7“ which will go out of print soon so you snooze you lose, fanboy. These two catchy new songs are NOT on the forthcoming Rip Off records REGISTRATORS singles compilation.

REPRISAL „mailorder knife set“ CD 6,- €
The follow up to the highly successful boundless-release; very varied but always rocking! Contains guest appearances by dwid& micha integrity.

REPUTATION, THE “s/t” (initial recs.) CD 7,- €
This is a new band featuring former SARGE singer / guitarist Elizabeth Elmore. On this album Elizabeth returns with a focused, concise pop album that ranges from fully orchestrated singer/songwriter epics to high-energy full throttle rock and roll. Adored by fans and critics alike, SARGE was called 'a band to watch' by Rolling Stone and THE REPUTATION has already been featured in magazines like Interview, Alternative Press, CMJ Weekly AND CMJ Monthly and Blender to name a few. THE REPUTATION has already toured playing dates with the likes of JULIANA HATFIELD, RAINER MARIA, DISMEMBERMENT PLAN, EVAN DANDO and THE POSIES and will constantly be on the road this year. The album features guest appearances by Jay Bennet (WILCO), Josh Berman (HIM), Fred Erskine (JUNE OF '44, HOOVER, HIM), Nate Walcott (a touring member of The GLEN MILLER ORCHESTRA) and production by Bennett, Matt Allison (ALKALINE TRIO, SARGE), and Mike Lust (SWEEP THE LEG JOHNNY, LUSTRE KING).

REVERSAL OF MAN „This Is Medicine“ (ebullition) CD 7,- €
The 2nd full length from this political straight edge unit. Much faster & grindier & harsher than previous efforts. Fast, dizzying distrorted riffs with screamy, harsh vocals. Kind of like the German stuff like early Systral without the metal.

RIFF RANDELS „letahl lipgloss“ (alien snatch records) 10“ 6,- €
Named for the female protagonist, played by P.J. Soles, in the Roger Corman-produced Ramones film Rock ’n’ Roll High School, the Riff Randals play poppy, snotty punk rock that will keep you whisteling the melodies long after!!!

RISE ABOVE – (625) CD 7,- €
Brutal, raw grindcore from Tokyo. No over-produced tech-metal here, just fast distorted grind. While their first CD (released in Japan) was more death metal influenced grind, their latest offerings have been full-blown raw grindcore, taking influences from FEAR OF GOD, UNHOLY GRAVE, old NAPALM DEATH. 20 minutes on a 3" CD, packaged in a regular jewel case.

RIVER CITY HIGH „won‘t turn down“ LP / CD (Defiance / Doghouse) 6,- € / 6,- €
Richmond's finest are hard at work. With two EP's and a Doghouse Fan Series 6-inch already out, and a whole heck of a lot of touring going on, the band still managed to record their first full-length. Fans a re going crazy for this energetic band of good ole' boys and their unique brand of southern fried power-pop-punk. River City High Won't Turn Down is hands down THE BEST thing they have ever done and will surely skyrocket the band to the top of the indie universe! Don't you wanna be able to say you were there? Emotional punkrock from this Richmond, Virginia based band in the vein of bands like Avail, Face To Face or Ann Beretta, with a guest appearance by everybodies darling Mary Lou Lord! So while you're waiting, pick up River City's High's first two CDep's. The European release on Defiance Records is liscensed from Doghouse.

ROB AND THE PINHOLE STARS „greyskysmile“ CD 6,-
Rooted in the singer/songwriter-genre, this music expresses pure, heartfelt emotion and unaffacted, sensitive romanticism. Just in case you're in need of comparisons, think Cobolt, think Maximilian Hecker, think Antarctica, think Kristofer Aström, but expect something outstanding and original.

ROTOSKOP "revolution: lost" (nois-o-lution) CD 7,- €

REQUEST “von innen nach außen” MCD 1,- €

Ratoblanco CD 1,- €

RAISE CAIN "last action heroes" CD 1,- €
Fast melodic HC in the vein of all them fat wreck bands!

RHYTHM COLLISION “All Bombs Away” CD 1,- €
First release of new material in 6 years.13 brand new songs in the trademark RC style

RYDELL/SAN GERONIMO/A ROCKET SENT TO YOU 3-way split CD (Ignition) 1,- €
This is about as accessible as you can get when it comes to alternative, melodic pop rock. When it comes to discovering quality emo rock, any of the bands on this split release more than suffice but to find three on the same CD is quite something. Getting things started are England's RYDELL who offer up three of their best ever songs, straight away delivering the rock with two upbeat tracks. Imagine the THE GET UP KIDS, cross it with the way THE PROMISE RING used to rock out, add CHAMBERLAIN style guitars and you're getting the picture. Then it's a re-working of an older song 'The Plot Is Lost'. This was always a strong song but somehow they've made it sound even better with gorgeously layered new guitar parts and the classy addition of female vocals. Overall RYDELL play with intricacy but always remain instant and catchy and keep you interested by mixing a much rougher vocal style which makes them all the more hardcore than most poppy emo bands. Next up is SAN GERONIMO, ex-LIFETIME from the US, a band that have worked with Ignition before but are still relatively new and quite frankly one of the best upcoming bands around at the moment. They play full on, rocking, upfront melodic hardcore rock somewhere between JIMMY EAT WORLD and SAMIAM. The main attraction to SG is their ability to always keep things powerful even in the quiet stripped away parts, they just have an overall big sound. 'Better If You Didn't' is one of their finest songs to date, the vocals are amazing and slot in with the greats, producing edgy, emotive sophisticated rock like JOSHUA or FURTHER SEEMS FOREVER. Heavier than their previous material and even more addictive. A ROCKET SENT TO YOU have got to be America's best kept secret playing powerful emo that could just be mistaken for a mix between TEXAS IS THE REASON and THE CASKET LOTTERY. ARSTY are experts in combining well-sung heart wrenching vocals with heavy mid paced rhythm sections, displayed perfectly on 'Silencer'. They often experiment cleverly with timing but keep things to an unforgettable sing-a-long structure with layered harmonies between the guitars. There is no doubt the kids will want to hear more from this band. Don't even ask why any of these bands aren't already huge, essential listening!