THE EXIT - Who Asked You 7'' 1979

The Exit was a punk band from the South Side of Chicago in the late 1970s. They were short lived and only played a handful of shows (one of those was in Calumet City), though they did manage to put out this one rare record (500 copies) in 1979. Some sleeves were made on blue paper stock. Not much else is known about them. This 7'' contains two typical '77 style numbers as I love it, melodic, dirty guitars, a harsh voice and with driving rhythm that screams for more. Unfortunately does not, too bad. Can be found on Killed By Death #19 (comes soon).

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BLAUPUNKT - s/t LP 1982

Another highlight from my Wanted List has emerged. The one and only studion album by this Norwegian wave/punk band. After their first EP Cupfinalen with three brilliant smashers they published two years later their famously debut album with twelve classic songs (of course with the hymn 'Maskin Maskin') on Sonet Records. Typical for the band is their melodic playfulness, harmonious riffs, here and there a shallow guitar solo, fast numbers mingle with melancholy and the woman can sing, all in Norwegian of course and Blaupunkt never sounds gloomy. They have power and this album is simply sensational. What then followed to the band is unfortunately not known because google gives no more information but this record is not re-released on CD. Yep!, another rarity which I want not longer hide from you. So, that's all for today, Champions-League is knockin'.

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IQ 55 - Du Är Så Sårbar 7'' 2013

In 2013 four friends, I think, had the idea to bring more rare Swedish punkrock in the world and founded a new label called Slyngel Records. Reason enough for me to post more or less one of them. Without my friend Fredrik I would never have been in touch with this stuff and without permission, I would not set in here. Thus, this first is as a quick snack and I recommend to buy the records. Meanwhile, thirteen are published, each limited to 300 copies, colored vinyl with nice artwork. Absolutely non-profit oriented and a good example of passion expression, from Fans for Fans. IQ 55 from Linköping was the first release and they recorded a 7Inch in 1979 and a demo in 1980. Brilliant kbd punk stuff. Get in touch with label via Fatzebook and stay up to date for new records.

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FOSGEN - Pack [Demo] 1983

Now a nice tape which dormant for a year on my hard drive and I have simply overlooked, it happen sometimes... Anyway, this four piece combo from Gävle exists 1981-1983 and recorded this one demo with twelve decent goodies in twenty-five minutes, rough mid-tempo punkrock with a blurred guitar and a cool voice. Surprisingly good quality and it's a pity why nobody made a record with them. Well, that is all what I have to say but in our modern times nothing is lost and good gets better. All scans within, all what you need, let's Punk!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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KAOS ROCK - W.W.3 1980

Welcome to the raw, wild and psycho-o-phonic sound of this wild punk rock band from Milan. The group were formed in 1979 by Luigi Schiavone (guitar), Gianni Muciaccia (bass), Maurizio Granata (drums), Gianfranco Segatto (guitar) and Cesare Pedrotti (vocals). These restless young teenager were immediately attracted by the wind Punk Rock and also from the slums of unhealthy Lower East Side and CBGB's in New York (R.I.P.) which brings a raw and powerful sound over the ocean and they had enough from melody and romanticism shit which was characteristic of the Italian light music. So they start Kaos Rock, a musical revolution, a real electric shock. From the capital of Lombardy the band had the opportunity to get a rehearsal room and played first gigs. Eventually the Italian label Cramps Records released their debut record "WW 3" (World War 3) in 1980 and after the album two 7inches followed and shortly after its release the label unfortunately closed its doors. One of the last albums by the label are the compilation Rock'80 which Kaos Rock has two songs on it and they also featured on the awesome Killed By Death #201-D'Italia. In 1981 the very short and intense career of Kaos Rock ends. Awesome fourteen killer songs record!!!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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THE LANDLORDS - Songs From The Backyarddesert 2007

From the cosmopolitan city of Oberhausen come these three gentlemen and I discovered this band when my beloved girl and I visit a concert with my friends of Van Hellsing in Aachen on February 2009. It was fuckin' cold that time but the small city excursion with a stop in the cathedral from Karl dem Großen (Charlemagne) was amazing and a tasty food afterwards was fantastic. Then the gig was quite unique and I became quickly hot. Their music I would describe as dark garage Punk'n'Roll and live they burn the whole fuckin' stage, reminds a bit of the brilliant Billy & The Willies, and everyone swings their dancin' shoes. These guys are very polite, funny & likable. Aachen remains an unforgettable trip with a cracking evening we had with you, Muchas Gracias! A second album is already in the works or already released but I never seen it. Visit them on their MySpace page and if you had the chance to see them live you should go there. B.t.w., under the name V.V.L. the boys made very good gloomy GermanPunk sound. ENJOY!!

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PARÁLISIS PERMANENTE - Grabaciones Completas 81-83

Back to Spain and direct to Madrid where Parálisis Permanente at home. The band was originally formed by Eduardo (guitars) and Nacho (bass), along with their siblings Javier (vocals) and Johnny (drums) around 1981. This formation recorded an EP, later included in their 1995 compilation Singles y Primeras Grabaciones. After Javier left the band, Eduardo became the lead singer and their sound became darker. In their short time they released one album plus three 7inches, all on 3 Cipreses. Represented on numerous compilations, which can be found even here. Eduardo died in a car accident in May, 1983 returning from a gig, and the band split up. So enjoy this great sound and have a nice weekend.

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THERAPY? - Nowhere EP 1994

With this song Therapy? get my attention and it was released as a 7'' from the very good album Troublegum, the only record I have and other stuff I don't know. This Mini-CD has four goodies which two are first-class cover versions of old classics. Decent mid-tempo sound and I feel a bit moving to nowhere. Basically it is a positive song, a kind of self-discovery. Anyway, I'm not a psychiatrist who words reinterprets, this short excursion is pleasant and I recommend to ride.

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VOÏVOD - Rrröööaaarrr 1986

One more from my Metal records and this time we cross the atlantic and make a stop in Jonquière/Quebec, Canada and meet Voïvod. I remember Richy when he came in with the debut album 'War And Pain' and this sound was somehow different from Venom, Slayer or Possessed (our faves that time). Chaotic song structure away from the typical construction of verse/chorus/solo/tschüß, no this four create a new style and so I have still two albums here. Also noteworthy are the cover designs which all paint by drummer Away, mostly with futuristic machines, the new age regards. Many albums were recorded and I had enough with the fourth and turned then more into punk. Well, I have intense memories with Voïvod, saw them live with Whiplash and Sodom in Mainz and all that remains unforgotten. - Recently I read that guitarist Piggy died on 26.August 2005 on some fucking cancer...shit game. One more reason to enjoy this roaring highlight.

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