Criminal Damage – Self titled 12″ EP

Apparently I have been sleeping on this band as they have since released an L.P. titled "No Solution" which I eagerly anticipate hearing. This is catchy Oi/street punk with thundering guitars and the speed and energy of American hardcore. While Criminal Damage feature Tragedy drummer Paul Burdette on vocal/guitar duty there aren’t any obvious musical similarities. Read more

Youth Brigade – Career Soldiers – Monster Squad – Media Blitz – at Safari Sams – Hollywood, CA

This show was a good time. Monster Squad from NorCal made their way down for the show. Career Soldiers coming up from San Diego. Semi local boys Media Blitz kicked off the mayhem.      ….more »