Hey everybody both these eps have been sold out for a while. I just found 7 of each of them. So if anybody wants a copy get it while you can. They are 5 bucks ppd paypal beer@grscreamer.com or send cash to po box 1148 grand rapids mi 49501
Ok so i have been slow with updating this site as of late. I have alot of things going on, but I will start updating this all the time now. DRAIZE from Boston will be doing a record on PUNKS BEFORE PROFITS this summer. Its in the pressing right now. The release show will be in August in Boston. OILEY MENACE will be doing a show with them. They are new Lansing MI grinding hardcore band. This band is one the best bands i have seen in a long time. You can check the release section to order their mind blowing demo. I hope to work with them also in the future.
More updates coming soon. Things to look forward to on PBP new BUNY SKULLS and DIPSHIT SYSTEM tape sometime in the fall!
RSSD plays dark midwest hardcore punk with harsh female vocals. They pay tribute to the great CRUCIFUCKS with a cover. Skeleton party bring more of noisey punk feel with in your face vocals and wild guitars. This is for fans of GUN CLUB and other southren cali bands from that era
Check out some reviews of some of the latest records on PBP. Taken from Suburban Voice on line zine
BUNNY SKULLS-18 Song EP (Punks Before Profits, 7″ EP)
Formerly a duo, now a trio and I neglected to review their first 7″. Distored, raw hardcore in short, sharp installments. I mean, you’re not going to find any three minute epics here. It’s not all blinding thrash either. “Daily War” actually has something of a melody. Pretty tongue-in-cheek and particularly contemptuous of crusties, suicide punx, youth crew-ers and people who wear Hooters shirts. What’s funny is this sounds like it was recorded on a boombox or four-track but it was actually recorded by Steve Albini at his studio. And he does a great job of making it sound like a boombox recording. I just went back and listened to their first, one-sided EP and that was recorded on a four-track and is sonically similar. Maybe you can still score one. Go to www.myspace.com/bunnyskullsband. (PO Box 1148, Grand Rapids, MI 49501, www.punksbeforeprofits.org)
RAMMING SPEED-Always Disgusted, Never Surprised (Punks Before Profits, 7″ EP)
Boston’s metallic hellions Ramming Speed are back with four new tracks. The main muse is straight-up thrash metal with some blowtorch leads. That’s particularly true for “Too Close To Almost,” the best song here and almost close to catchy (sorry). Given to blasting on occasional and Jonah Livingston has the sticksmanship to pull it off but they’re at their best when sticking to the traditional trappings. The lyrics deal with economic collapse and putting too much faith in political leaders i.e. the current occupant of the White House to make things better for the underclass (“No Hope”). Pretty good but you really need to see them in their live, hair-flying fury. (PO Box 1148, Grand Rapids, MI 49501, www.punksbeforeprofits.org)
RELIGIOUS SS DISORDER-Prey (Punks Before Profit, 7″ EP)
Dark and churning punk with tribal-like rhythms, buzzing guitar and bass, plus vocals with a whole lotta reverb on them. The title track begins with collage of clips repeating the word “terrorism” ad infinitum leading into the musical fray. The more aggressive punk side comes up for “Critically Think” and “People Not Property,” but there are other times where there’s an anarcho punk vibe and that adds a distinctive flair. One of the better recent releases from this label and well-packaged with a hand screened cover and poster. (PO Box 1148, Grand Rapids, MI 49501, www.punksbeforeprofits.org)
This is a new ripping band out of the midwest. Total in your face hardcore punk. If you like bands like NEON CHIRST mixed with early DRI then toss in some non stop rage you will get CULO. Killer cover art and a mean thick recording. This is a killer record and I have very few left.
The classic Michigan band STATE. This is the most raw in your face hardcore record they have done since their first recording. Five songs of pure anger and hate for society and the world we live in. So many bands going through the motions today, but we still have STATE to show us real hardcore. This record is not only great because they are a classic band, but also because it just rips. Order now $5ppd
Check out the site grscreamer.com for my podcast NOISE ON A 45 this weeks is 10 years of 7″s put out on PBP records. I give a short history of all that is played and this will also be come a pro done tape done in a very low amount so keep your eyes open for that. STATE record is out in just a couple weeks. They just put out a vol. 2 of the german eps that THE STATE is doing. This one has 4 new rippers and is out on STATEMENT records.
I am offering a very limited deal with this new STATE record and the new one on PBP coming out in just a couple weeks. I am offering a $6 ppd deal with the next record. This will get you a copy of each new STATE record. You can trust that these two records are some of the best stuff yet. I have limited copies of both records so get in touch. Paypal is punksbeforeprofits@hotmail.com. This will ship the 1st week of oct.
Ok just got back from two tours. One with RELIGIOUS SS DISORDER and THE AMOEBAS. We did a tour out west which ruled for sure. Then POSITIVE NOISE and CRUCIAL CAUSE did the east coast which also ruled. All the people who helped with either of these tours thank you very much. I have to say after these tours i feel hardcore punk is on the up side. I seen alot of cool bands and meant alot of cool new people helping keep hardcore punk alive. I am doing alot of catching up with PBP these days so keep checking back. RAMMING SPEED record is out and THE STATE 7″ is in pressing the tests have been giving the ok so expect that in about 3 weeks or so. CULU from the midwest are coming to MIchigan to record a 7″ for PBP should be awesome. This will be Oct. 3rd along with recording they will be playing THE STATE record release show at 410 webster street in Grand Rapids MI. POSITIVE NOISE and EXTRA VOMIT will be doing a split 7″. PN has there side just about done and EXTRA VOMIT will be hitting the studio very soon. Some cool things coming up so keep checking back.
Alot of shit happening around PBP these days. Ok BUNNY SKULLS new 18 song ep is out. Total midwest hardcore think of bands like THE FIX and STATE and you get a picture of whats going on. RAMMING SPEED tests coming this week then i will put up some info on preorders. RELIGIOUS SS DISORDER has a new 7″ out any day. There has been some probs with the pressing plant and with the cover, but soon this will be out. STATE just recorded a new ep over the weekend so expect that out in august when POSITIVE NOISE and STATE play NYC area. POSITIVE NOISE and CRUCIAL CAUSE will be touring this august dates will be posted very soon.
RAMMING SPEED from Boston is recording a brand new record this month and P.B.P. will be putting that out for there Euro tour that starts May 26th. STATE is going to be recording a new record in the month of May also look for that this summer on P.B.P. I am doing tons of updates to this site and also adding a distro section and a shows section so you can find out what the P.B.P. bands are doing today. So keep checking back for more updates and changes.
APRIL 4TH 6PM 115 SOUTH DIVISION STREET THE DAAC 6 bucks
THE STATE classic HC punk from ann arbor 30 years strong
ATTENTION SPAN punk from GR
DEATH IN CUSTODY mean hardcore from the east
C.S. chicago HC punk
SHATTERED BADGE grand rapids hardcore
THE REAL BITTERS take yo back to 82 style HC punk
APRIL 26TH THE SUICIDE HOUSE ask somebody
POSITIVE NOISE hardcore from all over the state
SHATTERED BADGE
BUNNY SKULLS pist HC record release
more TBA skating and cookout will also happen look for flyers
JULY 12TH MI MELTDOWN 5 THE DAAC
COKE BUST dc SxE fast HC
SICK FIX dc SxE fast HC
I ACCUSE last show
POSITIVE NOISE
SOAP SCUM
and more info on this as it gets closer
So after a long wait and some delay the INSULTS 7″ has seen the light of day. The BORN WIHTOUT A FACE lp is still on hold. After that mistake i took the time to rack down all the right people that did this record back in 85 so i glad to say this is not a boot. Also they have 10 more songs from the same recording session that i hope will become the 2nd INSULTS 7″.
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Tons of news this time around. RELIGIOUS SS DISORDER 7″ is out for pressing. This is 6 songs of catchy dark punk rock. Over the top echo vocals and crazy guitar fills. BUNNY SKULLS 7″ is in the pressing also 18 new rippers in just 9 minutes. This record is 100% midwest hardcore think of bands like STATE and THE FIX. THE INSULTS 7″ is back on track due out in just a couple weeks. Total in your face HC punk from 85 pre JIM JONES AND THE KOOL AID KIDS. Super fast like LARM/RIPCORD style. SHATTERED BADGE just recorded 13 songs for there record. Nothing is mixed yet but this spring expect some awesome HC fastcore.
Both of the new PBP records are still on hold and i have no date set yet for when and if they will come out. Some other news is BUNNY SKULLS just recorded a new 18 song 7″ that will come out later this winter. POSITIVE NOISE/SMARTXBOMB are doing a split 7″ out within the next month on COUGHING UP BLOOD records. SMARTXBOMB is some people from the great band F.P.O. A new issue of SLASH AND BURN will be out soon all Michigan issue this time. The winter has been fucking cold in the midwest so I am moving a little slower these days, but some new stuff in the works.
BORN WITHOUT A FACE LP IS BEING POSTPONED. We hope we can cont. this down the rd but for now it will be postponed check back for updates on this project.
The time has come for these 2 great records to see the light of day. Both these records have been in the works for sometime. Either getting artwork or trying to get in contact with past members it has finally happened. We like to say niether are bootlegs, but not very many of the band members have been asked or found. We one wanted to track them all done, but also wanted both these records to come out. So after talking with some people from the bands and many others we have been told to go for it so we did. If by any chance you are in one of these bands get in touch. Really we feel both these records need to be heard. This is also a 3 part set of west MI classics so here are the 1st two.
BORN WITHOUT A FACE this is the hate 82-86 LP
This band came on the scene in 82 and did 2 demo’s and 2 7″s. They play a a very dark midpaced style of hardcore punk. Deep clear vocals with alot of reverb all over the place. Contians people from NECROS/BIG CHIEF. This is just about everything they ever did. This comes with a little write up from a past drummer, a interview and tons of flyers and other little stuff. This is all put together in a nice gatefold jacket. The 1st two hundred are on red wax and all preorders will get it.
THE INSULTS thrasher go home EP
This is some in your face fast as fuck hardcore from small town Michigan. This was recorded in 85 and shows that LARM/HERSEY style alot that was happening around this time. This is the same layout and artwork as the orginal and all the same song order. This also has the same insert as the orginal. We did only 500 of these so act fast.
7″ 5 bucks ppd/2.25 wholesale
12″ 12 bucks ppd /7 bucks wholesale
PREORDER SPECIAL order now in the next 2 weeks and get both for only 14 bucks ppd. Both records have limited pressings. The 1st 100 preorders get the limited copies.
PAYPAL punksbeforeprofits@hotmail.com
mail-po box 1148 grand rapids mi 49501
In pressing right now due out in 3 weeks or less. BORN WITHOUT A FACE “this is the hate 82-86″. This is just about everything this great Michigan band did. Total over the top hardcore punk with a touch of metal and tons of reverb on the vocals. This is a gatefold record with tons of pics/flyers/interview and more. This band was way ahead of its time. Don’t miss out. INSULTS “thrasher go home” e.p. More classic HC from Michigan. This band is up there with the likes of LARM when it comes to fast out of control HC from the mid to late 80′s. We could not find all the members from either band. We did come up with one from each. If you happen to be a part of either band contact us. We want people to hear these bands and understand both played a huge role in the west Michigan scene. Up next is the 3rd part of the MI classic series which is a 80-89 LP comp.
