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(record review)AMUSE-“Shortcuts”(Dodgeball Records)

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Punkrock heroes Amuse just released their new album on Dodgeball Records and I consider myself lucky that I listened and reviewed this record for this webzine.

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I must admit that I have never heard of Amuse prior to this record so I am stoked that I listened to them and became an instant fan. This record contains 12 songs of excellent melodic punkrock with influences lying in pop punk and Ramones core bands like Teenage Bottlerocket or Screeching Weasel. The vocals are just the way I like it, not too mellow or too harsh. Backing vocals and harmonies are done nicely and the song structures are made to keep the listener˙s attention and are they don´t become boring at all. Mainly, the songs are faster and energetic like for instant the excellent “The Truth Is Out There” but there are also pop punk hitters like “Never Alone”. One of the absolute highlights of this record for me is “Fantasy” with awesome lyrics about punkrock and life. The other highlight is “A New Hopeless” for which the guys made a video which you can watch below being a totally excellent Teenage Bottlerocket like song. This is an awesome record so go get it!

8/10

Links:

https://amusepunk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/amusepunk/

https://www.facebook.com/DodgeballRecords/

 

 

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(news)THE PAIN METHOD signs w/ Eclipse Records (ex Generation Kill, Stereomud, Pro-Pain members)

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Eclipse Records are extremely excited to announce the signing of The Pain Method, an alternative metal band from New York City, NY. Shortly after the breakup of Generation Kill in 2017, guitarist Rob Moschetti (Pro-Pain, M.O.D., Generation Kill) along with Jay Trenczer (Generation Kill, Mutilation) and drummer Rob Youells (Fragile Mortals, Generation Kill) began writing material for a new band, and a new album. After bringing John Fattoruso (Stereomud) and Will Winton (Thanatotic Desire) into the mix, The Pain Method was born.

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“The staff at Eclipse are fans of our album, and that means a lot more to me than being on some huge label” says front man Rob Moschetti. “our album won’t get lost in the mix, because Eclipse is not an over-saturated label. They’re a hands-on operation and the perfect home for The Pain Method.” Guitarist John Fattoruso continues, “After being through the ringer of the music biz, from major labels to indies to self-releasing music, it’s great to be signing with Eclipse Records and to know exactly where we stand with them!”

The band have also recently completed a new album entitled What Doesn’t Kill You… which is currently planned for release in the Fall, of 2018. Details will be forthcoming.

The Pain Method Lineup
Rob Moschetti (lead vocals & guitar), Rob Youells (drums), Jason Trenczer (lead guitar), John Fattoruso (guitar), Will Winton (bass)

For more information on The Pain Method, please visit them on Facebook, Twitter, or Eclipse Records.

 

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(record review)BABE PATROL-“Rich and Bored e.p.”

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Babe Patrol are hailing from NYC and were formed in 2011./2012. In the beginning they were more of a riot girrrl punk but through the years they evolved into more melodic and skatepunk band.

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This new e.p. contains four songs. “Breathe” opens up filled with haunting and almost ethereal beautiful voice by the vocalist Jewels. She creates such epic melodies with her voice that made goosebumps on my skin. The record continues even better with “Can´t relax”, song with great ooo singalong chorus and fast energetic punkrock guitar riffs. Just when you think it can˙t get any better “Hide the trail” sweeps you off your feet being in my opinion the best song on this record that makes me wish that I wrote it. “911” closes the e.p. and leaving me desperately wanting more and waiting eagerly for the new full length record. This is one of the finer records that I have listened to lately.

9/10

Follow Babe Patrol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabePatrol/

http://babepatrolmusic.com/