punksbeforeprofits

BUNNY SKULLS 18 SONG EP and RAMMING SPEED 7″s

ryan — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:24:27 +0000

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

DRAIZE new LP coming soon on PBP

ryan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:30:00 +0000

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/Skeleton Pary Split 12″

ryan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:34:52 +0000

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

PBP RECORD REVIEWS

ryan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:09:20 +0000

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)

CULO nuke abuse e.p.

ryan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:37:13 +0000

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.

STATE nihil ex nihilo e.p.

ryan — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:51:09 +0000

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

POSITIVE NOISE 2008 TOTAL OUTPUT TAPE

ryan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:38:41 +0000

This tape is all the band has recorded in 2008 which is a split 7″ with CRUCIAL SECTION/no hardcore 7″ and split with SMARTxBOMB that was never put out on anything before. If you have not heard POSITIVE NOISE yet this tape is a great place to start total early 2000′s thrash style hardcore bands like WHAT HAPPENS NEXT and early VITAMIN X come to mind. This is a total of 17 songs on a pro done tape. This includes a cover by VIOLENTLY ILL and CROSS THE LINE.

STATE wuste dtld. (“dregs o’ detroit”) e.p.

ryan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:13:33 +0000

Just out on the bands own label STATEMENT record. This is vol. 2 in the german e.p.’s the STATE has been doing. Two songs in english and two songs in german. This is a ripper of record and is done is classic STATE fashion in your face personal lyrics that are very well written. Loud in your face guitar parts done by the leader of the band since 1978 Art still coming up with killer parts. This band has not lost a step since the first record in 1983. If you love early days of hardcore, but want a total organic sound then look no further THE STATE is your band. This not put out by PBP but while supplies last we will have copies in the distro.

PUNKS BEFORE PROFITS 10 YEARS OF 7″S PODCAST

ryan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:26:57 +0000

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.

BACK FROM TOUR

ryan — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:45:37 +0000

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.

STATE/RAMMING SPEED TONS MORE

ryan — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:16:04 +0000

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.

ryan — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:34:30 +0000

PUNKS BEFORE PROFITS started in 1999 as a zine that came out every few months. About a year into that the label was born. The goal then and the goal now is still the same. I put out records that i want to own, and think should be heard. This label gives me the forum to help great DIY hardcore punk bands. I want nothing to do with the professional side of music i just put out records that need to be heard and enjoyed. This is just an expensive hobby that i love. The best part of this music scene is that we do it for the passion and energy we get from it. It’s up to you to keep it alive and keep supporting this movement. Keep it honest keep it energetic and keep it alive. STAY PUNK STAY PIST!!!!

RAMMING SPEED 7″

ryan — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:45:45 +0000

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.

Insults – Thrasher Go Home 7″ EP

ryan — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:49:08 +0000

INSULTS thrasher go home ep
Classic hardcore punk from spring lake MI. This is the speed of LARM and the punk of VERBAL ABUSE. Total ripper that was recorded in 1985. This has the same insert with the same cover and layout. Dont miss out on this.

Burnt Cross Tape

ryan — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:46:50 +0000

BURNT CROSS 10 track anarcho punk tape

In your face political punk rock from England. This is 2 brothers one sings and one plays guitar and a drum machine does the rest. This will take you back to bands from the CRASS records days political/punk and in your face just like it should be.

UPCOMING HC PUNK SHOWS

ryan — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:17:24 +0000

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

INSULTS 7″ OUT NOW

ryan — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:47:24 +0000

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″.

INSULTS thrasher go home ep

Fast as hell hardcore from spring lake MI. This was recorded in 85 and they only did a hand full of shows. This is total in your face hardcore which borders on the speed of LARM and the punk edge of bands like VERBAL ABUSE. This is one of the top records to come from this time period out of Michigan. The layout is all the same with the same insert all lyrics included.

SLASH AND BURN #6 out now

This is an all MICHIGAN issue. Interviews with STATE/LOCAL CHOAS ZINE which is a zine from the early 80′s and still going/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS/VIOLENT APATHY/ATTENTION SPAN/ANDREW from VILENTLY IL AND BUNNY SKULLS and more. I also did a flyer art show last year and collected over 700 flyers from the past 30 years of MI punk and hardcore shows so i reprinted some of the classics in this issue. This is a great issue filled with some great info. 2 BUCKS OR 1 BUCK WHOLESALE

I am not doing alot of trading right now because i make it to very little shows these days.

$5ppd

wholesale $2.50

paypal punksbeforeprofits@hotmail.com

ryan — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:48:32 +0000

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.

Religious SS Disorder – Prey 7″ EP

ryan — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:44:07 +0000

6 dark hardcore punk tracks with echo style vocals loud drums and dark guitar leads. Comes with a fold poster style insert with lyrics pics and killer artwork. With in your face political lyrics. 500 pressed / 100 on clear 100 on orange 100 black/red mix.

ryan — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:52:57 +0000

FEB 13TH 7PM the DAAC 115 divsion street

RELIGIOUS SS DISORDER doing a set with a full visual set up behind them. This will be something you must see. This will be all religious based. This show is also a benefit for the NO GODS NO MASTERS billboard some of us are trying to get up on the local highway in downtown Grand Rapids. More info will be passed out at this show. Also a new tape will be out by RSSD at this show

ryan — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:47:06 +0000

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.

ryan — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:45:19 +0000

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.

State – Sanctimony 7″

ryan — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:36:10 +0000

6 new ripping tracks from the classic MI band. This 7″ will take you back to the early days. In your face vocals and over the top guitar leads. This band only gets better with age. Dont miss out.

ryan — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:58:09 +0000

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

Tangled Lines – 7″

ryan — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:39:21 +0000

Awesome hardcore punk from Germany. In your face circle pit hardcore with killer female vocals.

ryan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:19:38 +0000

NOV. 22ND

POSITIVE NOISE/DAMAGES/OVERLOAD/TERRIFYER/FACE REALITY/ALL HYPE

6 BUCKS 115 DIVSION STREET THE DAAC 6PM

The No Jons – 7″

ryan — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:33:06 +0000

Catchy punk rock from NYC. This will take you back to the days of the Lookout records heyday.

UPCOMING FOR P.B.P.

ryan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:09:38 +0000

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.

Hombrinus Dudes / Merkit – split 12″

ryan — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:31:59 +0000

HOMBRINUS DUDES/MERKIT split lp

All new tracks from both bands. MERKIT come with total BORN AGIANST style hardcore with killer lyrics. HD play in your face hardcore grind like early NAPALM DEATH. All the covers for this are hand screened and look great.

Hombrinus Dudes – Politikill CD

ryan — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:35:16 +0000

Intense political grind from two solid dudes. Napalm Death meets a ton of other influences, but with great songwriting that doesn’t make this sound thrown together. One of the most under-rated current grind bands. Great lyrics that go above and beyond their peers, and a killer layout.