Broken Bones - Dem Bones

When brothers Bones and Tezz originally left Discharge in 1983 they formed Broken Bones. Why they got tired of the D Beat thing I don't know, but they quickly proved they were just as adept at straight ahead hardcore on this debut full length.

Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Broken Bones

Discharge - Why

 

It is my firm belief that we've shaken the "death curse" today. To my knowledge there's been no early members of Discharge that have passed yet.

I actually chose this release because I should have been able to see the latest incarnation of the band live by now. But sadly, visa issues have delayed the US tour. By the way, I strongly urge you to throw down a couple shekles for their latest release, 'End Of Days'. A very powerful blast featuring brothers Tezz and Bones as well as a suitable early Cal sound-alike on vocals. It'll take you back, guaranteed.

So anyway, here's the bands debut full length. Actually it's a re-release which includes their first three 7" releases as well. Why post this one instead of just the original? Because it's fucking Discharge!! And more Discharge is always better!

Ain't No Feeble Bastard

Stark Raving Mad - MX

Stark Raving Mad were born in early 80's Houston, but spent time in SF and NY as well. Lightening fast thrash-core on this 1984 debut.

Yes I already planned on posting this today.
Yes I decided to do some research after realizing what I did the first four posts this month.
Yes their original drummer Steve Hershon od'd in 1995.

I Am Mr. Hardcore

Sacred Denial - Life's Been Getting To Me

So, I intended on posting Ill Repute's 'Omelette' release today, but upon further review, my file is corrupted. Any chance of someone out there hooking me up with this?

Anyway, I decided to pop this baby up instead. Sacred Denial was a hardcore band out of New Jersey that I always enjoyed. This is their debut, from 1985.

Any wouldn't you know it, after a brief investigation I'll be damned if I didn't learn original (and only) bassist Anthony Machovsky died in 1998. I'm honestly not doing this on purpose!

We're All Weird

Vandals - When In Rome Do As The Vandals

File this under "How The Hell Haven't I Posted This Yet?!?" The Vandals classic second release, from 1985. And the last to feature the vocal stylings of Stevo. Stevo passed away in 2005, so that makes 3 posts in a row with death notices. Honestly not an intended theme. Just the way it worked out this time.

I Thought They'd Play The Cowboy Song

White Flag - S Is For Space

White Flag originated sometime around 1982 and kept their punk flame burning basically non-stop. That is, at least until the untimely death of punk legend Pat Fear in 2013. Not sure what the future holds, but the past still kicks ass. Here's one of their earliest releases.

Surrender Now

Government Issue - Complete History

June Theme - 80's Hardcore, Baby!!

I know I just said yesterday we were going to do nothing but have fun from now on, but I would be remiss were I to not begin by paying a small tribute to the legendary figure we lost last month. Mr. John Stabb.

I think the best way to do this would be to post Government Issue's two best releases: Complete History Volume 1 and Volume 2. Not a damn dud in the bunch!

Volume 1

Disc 1

Disc 2

Volume 2

Disc 1

Disc 2