"Hardcore-By-Death Savants"

Damning evidence of our stupidity has been published in this month's Maximum Rock N Roll. Pick up a copy and be sure to visit our bud Vyle Nixon, who conducted the interview, for extras including an intimate shot from the Gay Wendys in Phoenix and a flattering photo of Kirk from his Mom's private collection.

Gonna be laying low for the next month but we'll be back in January for a big blowout with WALLS, NEEDLES, and some other shiz in Oakland, and again in SF during a visit from Chris Erba's infamous AVON LADIES. Til then, here are some candid moments from the magazine photo shoot, taken by Jenny Angelilo.

Stay tuned, ya turkeys.

Back from tour + more

Back from tour and oh! what a great goddamn time we had. Being crushed to death by HOAX night after night really is the life. Thanks to all the lovely people who did the shows and came to em, and to Kirk's mom for supplying us with so many embarrassing images from his youth.

We're gonna be taking a break for a bit to write new tunes and masturbate in a corner. Til then, check out this write up of the first 7" on the Art4Punks site, and the following review of the new single in this month' Maximum R&R.

NEO CONS - "Hardcore Elite/Kill The Police"

A two-track shredder from these bay area cretins has crept its way into my top ten this month. Raunchy production and enough power make this a standout release. The flip side is a cover by JESUS & THE GOSPELFUCKERS, what a great song to cover and the NEO CONS do it justice. My only complaint is that it would've been nice to have one more track of their own on this fine, fine EP. A winner.

-Martin Sorrondeguy

NEO/HOAX Fucks the West Coast

Doin it up in the west towards the end of the month with HOAX. Dates and a couple fliers below. Both bands will have new records and other trash for sale.

Weds 9/28 San Francisco, CA at SubMission (2183 Mission St) w/ Gehenna, Cardboard Funeral, Neighborhood Brats
Thurs 9/29 Riverside, CA at Division 9 (3850 Lemon St) w/ Knife Fight, Harness, Disapproval
+ Last minute L.A. midnite show at 5 Star Bar (267 S. Main St)
Fri 9/30 Las Vegas, NV at Yayo Taco (4632 S Maryland Pkwy) w/ Doctorshopper, Nests
Sat 10/1 Phoenix, AZ at Tribe (2238 N 24th St) w/ Avon Ladies, Gay Kiss, Tempe SS
Sun 10/2 Long Beach, CA at Que Sera (1923 East 7th St) w/ Low Places, Nasa Space Universe, Francis Harold & the Holograms
Mon 10/3 Bakersfield, CA at Munoz Gym w/ On Parade, Carcinogenz, No Funeral
Tues 10/4 San Francisco, CA at the Hemlock (1131 Polk St) w/ Yadokai

Oh hey

The new 7" single is here! Featuring our very own "Hardcore Elite" and, on the flip, a cover of the classic Jeezus and the Gospelfuckers/Agent Orange track "Kill the Police" (aka my favorite punk tune evar). Grab one at the upcoming shows or order direct from Abscess.

Next month

Finally playing the Bay Area again after something like 6 months (no joke); dates below. Also working on a handful of west coast dates with Massachusetts mutants, HOAX, scheduled for late Sept/early October. More too come soon-ish

-Tues, Aug 16 @ the Swamp in Oakland w/ Male Nurses
-Sat, Aug 28 @ Lipo Lounge, SF w/ Vacant State, No Statik, Face the Rail

Brutal Sean, once again, with the money shot:

Outsleazed

Back from Chicago and heading to the den of iniquity that is Reno, Nevada this weekend to play a big stupid fest with Gehenna, Cardboard Funeral, the Brats, and many others. Should be a filthy good time.

Here are some photos from one of the two LA shows a few months back. A memorable evening, from what I recall: the venue got majorly abused, I got kicked out, and we didn't get paid. With a little luck, we'll top it this weekend...

Photos by Marko De La Cuesta

Hiatus

Taking an extended break while I live in Chicago for six weeks this summer, but we'll be back in late June to play Outsleazed fest in Reno with Cardboard Funeral, Neighborhood Brats, and a whole bunch of stupid bands. New release is on its way too so keep yer eyes peeled. Til then, here's an excessive collection of pics from the east coast/midwest tour taken by Kirk and Sara Reeble. If you got more, send em on over here...

Back for More

Just returned from the best goddamn tour you could ask for: 9 shows in 10 days and not a bad one in the lot (ps - if you've got photos, send em this way). Thanks to all the kind people who made this happen, you know who you are. Notable bands along the way: Libyans, Hoax, Defect Defect, Concrete Cross, Lotus Fucker, Joint Damage, Cardiac Arrest, Manipulation, and Herds. Check em out.

This weekend we're heading to LA for a couple shows with the Brats and some of the local weirdos (flyers on an earlier post below). Let's fuckin party.

Fuck Ya, TOUR + 7"

Finally leaving this wretched city for the lush pastures of America's east coast and midwest. Come spend some time getting to know your tyrannical brothers and sisters at one of these thrilling events:

Thur 3/31 Boston w/ Libyans, Hoax. compactchaos@gmail.com for location
Fri 4/1 Holyoke, W Mass w/ Libyans, Defect Defect. righteousreliability@gmail for location
Sat 4/2 Brooklyn w/ Libyans, Hoax, Concrete Cross @ Stolen Sleeves Collective, 538 Johnson
Sun 4/3 DC w/ Lotus Fucker, Troops of Tomorrow @ the Wasted Dream, 431 Kenyon St. NW
Mon 4/4 Richmond w/ Southside Stranglers, Crooked Teeth, Eurotics @ Brunswick House
Tues 4/5 Charlotte w/ Brain F≠ @ Sewercide Mansion (flyer here)
Weds 4/6 Nashville w/ Symptoms, Cannomen @ Little Hamilton Collective, 1318 Little Hamilton St
Thurs 4/7 St. Louis w/ Cardiac Arrest, Nrml Ppl @ Cranky Yellow, 2847 Cherokee St
Fri 4/8 Chicago pizza party
Sat 4/9 Chicago w/ Manipulation, Herds (record release), Skrapyard @ 2831 N. Kostner

Records are in, too. Cover came out a bit darker than I had hoped, but maybe we'll fix it the next go round. Anyways, we'll have em with us if you want one. Everyone else, order from Deranged here.

April fools

Records are on the way, tour is coming together swimmingly, and we just confirmed a couple LA-area shows with #1 buds Neighborhood Brats the weekend after we return.

Freaks and Mutants

From the insane-o Doc's Clock show with CARDIAC ARREST. Photos by Martin Crudos. Check out mongoloid Mark in photo #2

Doin it for the scene (YEAH RIGHT)

Records are at the pressing plant, tour is shaping up, and we're playing at the end of February with SCHOOL JERKS, CULO, and ECOLI at the Swamp in Oakland. Incredible flyer, courtesy of Brutal Sean, is below. Dig it

Recording and Tour

Recording: success. We're sending this shit off to Deranged ASAP, so expect a six-song 7" in mid-March. We're also scheming on a special little something for further down the road; details when the time comes.

Here are our East Coast/Midwest tour dates. More info soon, but here's the general picture for now:

Thur 3/31 Boston w/ Libyans, Boston Strangler @ location TBD
Fri 4/1 Holyoke, W Mass w/ Libyans, Defect Defect @ righteousreliability@gmail for location
Sat 4/2 Brooklyn w/ Libyans, Concrete Cross @ Stolen Sleeves Collective, 538 Johnson
Sun 4/3 DC w/ Lotus Fucker @ the Wasted Dream, 431 Kenyon St. NW
Mon 4/4 Richmond w/ Southside Stranglers, Crooked Teeth, Eurotics @ Brunswick House
Tues 4/5 Raleigh w/ Logic Problem, Brain F≠ (probably @ Berkeley Cafe)
Weds 4/6 Nashville w/ Symptoms, Cannomen @ Little Hamilton Collective, 1318 Little Hamilton St
Thurs 4/7 St. Louis w/ Cardiac Arrest, Nrml Ppl @ Cranky Yellow, 2847 Cherokee St
Fri 4/8 Chicago pizza party
Sat 4/9 Chicago w/ Manipulation, Herds (record release), Skrapyard @ 2831 N. Kostner

News and Shit

Heading to the studio next week to fart around, eat pizza, and maybe even record for a 7"er to coincide with a late March tour to the East Coast/Midwest. Dates aren't set yet, but email thrashahoyatgmaildotcom if you're interested in helping out.

In the meantime, here's a splendid review of the demo, courtesy of ye olde tape wizard over at Terminal Escape.