Montag, 3. Oktober 2016

FORESTER ...sushi out now!!!

The next big hit comes from FORESTER!!!


Their brand new EP is called “sushi”, their songs will brighten up this early autumn!!!

…maybe you are into the sound of ARMOR FOR SLEEP, A LOSS FOR WORDS, SENSES FAIL, MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK …or dessau’s STORYTELLER for example ;-) then better grab your copy and check them out somewhere live on stage!!!

Freitag, 30. September 2016

KILL AUTHORITY it sucks!!!

Hello outthere!!!
the summer is over and we have some new releases for you!!!

the first one is a special one ( like all other tapes too!!! he he ), it’s a re issue of 1998’s “it sucks!” demo tape from KILL AUTHORITY from bad hersfeld!!! Let’s call it a local classic in hardcore/metal!!!

 





I still can remember the time where bands like BIOHAZARD, MACHINE HEAD, NIRVANA, METALLICA, SEPULTURA, BAD RELIGION, M.O.D., NOFX, SICK OF IT ALL… were the soundtrack of every party around!!! That was the biggest influence for the most of us during these years.



















“It sucks!” is a great reflection of that time!!! The artwork is based on the origin, the driving sound is still unique!!!




I’ve made only 10 copies, you can get some through the rude graphixx store later, or directly from michi@killauthority …maybe I get the ok for a download on bandcamp ;-)



cheers!!! TTR

Sonntag, 7. August 2016

MARISOLV debut tape out on DIORAMA RECORDS

hey indonesian friends!!!

pre-order MARISOLV's debut here!!!

http://dioramarecordshc.bigcartel.com/product/marisolv-self-titled-pre-order

tons of hugs to Agus & DIORAMA RECORDS!!!

please check out all their other stuff, great bands like Hands Upon Salvation, Some Other Fingers, Children of Terror, ...


 


also take a closer look at this:
https://www.facebook.com/dioramarecordsHC
https://dioramarecords.bandcamp.com

MV is working on some new stuff at the moment, but as you might now these lazy guys ...this will take a long time!!!

Mittwoch, 20. April 2016

SCREAMING FOR JOEY / FULL HANDSOME DAY split vinyl

a few of my favourite saxonian punkers recorded a handful of songs for their upcoming split vinyl!!! SCREAMING FOR JOEY & FULL HANDSOME DAY ...check them out now!!!

Montag, 18. April 2016

CHOOSE TO LIVE ...new stuff!!!

hey girls and boys!

there is a brand new band in town! CHOOSE TO LIVE from eisenach/bad hersfeld. with members of ESA-Zecken, Blind Alley Youth, Bury My Sins, Everything's Fine... playing melodic tunes in the vein of bands like STRETCH ARM STRONG, REACH THE SKY, BLACK TRAIN JACK...



these guys are on their way to the studio to record some songs for a debut EP, so stay tuned for more.

in the meanwhile you can book them for some summerpartys,
please go to:
https://www.facebook.com/Choose-to-Live
or write directly to toxictaperec(at)yahoo.de
thanks!

Dienstag, 29. März 2016

TRIAL, TO KILL, SEA SHEPHERD, TIME…

in 2005 I’ve made an interview ( see below ) with Greg Bennick, vocalist from TRIAL, to talk about their upcoming final shows in Europe …





in 2010 he recorded guest vocals for TO KILL’s record “Antarctica” …



in 2016 the SEA SHEPHERD benefit tape of “Antarctica” found it’s way to Italy, u.k., belgium, japan, germany, austria, indonesia …


thank you all for your support!!!

So what’s up next? The world is so small… we need to take better care of it!!!

thx marco



Interview with GREG BENNICK ( TRIAL )

08/05/2005 hello everybody, we are very proud to present you this brand new interview with GREG BENNICK, vocalist from TRIAL ...read more about him, his movie, the reunion of trial, hardcore and more...

TSM: hi greg, nice to have you for an interview, everything fine today?

GREG: Thanks for the interview, and yes, today is going well so far. I just got back from three weeks in Orange County CA hanging out all the time with some of the best people in the world, so I am feeling pretty good. Everyone needs to go to Wheel of Life, which is this vegan restaurant in Irvine CA owned by a guy named Victor who is so filled with vegan power that he is unstoppable. This is a man who will eventually take over the world.

TSM: It has passed years since your band broke up. What have you been up to since then?

GREG: I have spent the last four years working on the feature film "Flight From Death" which I co-produced and co-wrote with my friend Patrick Shen, who is an amazing filmmaker in Los Angeles CA. That process took up almost all of my time. I also wrote and recorded a first song with a new band called Between Earth and Sky (betweenearthandsky.net) and we will record an EP later in the year. I also did spoken word on records with the bands Parallax (goldenspikemusic.com) and Bridge to Solace (bridgetosolace.com).

TSM: You made a movie!? Great!!! please tell us something about ‘flight from death’, what it is about? And what does the movie mean to you?

GREG: Thanks for asking about the film. The movie is called "Flight From Death: The Quest For Immortality". It explores why humans behave violently towards one another and looks at the role that our fear of death plays in the way we act. The film is extremely important to me. I fear death, just like all humans, whether we realize it or not. Death is an influence on both our conscious and subconscious mind, and it those subconscious influences that the film explores. Basically, cultural developments are reactions to death anxiety, and conflicts between them are on the front pages of every paper in the world everyday. Watching and thinking about and discussing this film could actually help alleviate human violence by shedding light on the motivations for those behaviors and brainstorming ways to diminish them. The film is feature length and is narrated by Gabriel Byrne (From "The Usual Suspects" and "Assault on Precinct 13"). The DVD has a ton of extras like a behind the scenes mini-documentary, photos from the filmmaking process, an audio commentary track, and we are totally excited for it to be finally out.

TSM: is there a chance to see your movies here in europe?

GREG: The DVD will be available in August (2005) and will be region 0, which means that it will play on all DVD players worldwide. People can buy it through our website at www.flightfromdeath.com. In terms of theatrical screenings, we screened two years ago in Dubrovnik Croatia at the Dubrovnik International Film Festival, but other than that screening we have no theater screenings planned at this time. We are always open to suggestions, so if people have ideas for venues, please be in touch anytime through docs@transcendtv.com.

TSM: Some time ago I read an interview with Champion’s Chris (guitar) and he was recalling one of your heartfelt and ass-kicking shows? Have you ever thought to release a live DVD so that kids could have a taste of what Seattle’s HC was like back in 90’s?

GREG: Yes. The October 9th show will be filmed and made into a DVD. We are working out those details now.

TSM: looking at the scene now and than, what do you think, what are the biggest changes and differences?

GREG: Of course, there is more money in hardcore these days in terms of how the bands are promoted, and there are more kids involved across the board, but in terms of what is different that matters most to me? The main thing I see is that there are less bands with interesting lyrics than there were in the mid-90's. Singing about topics that have been rehashed a thousand times over doesn't push hardcore forward like it could if the lyrics and ideas were more imaginitive, eloquent, powerful and insightful. I always liked bands that pushed the envelope, or just tore it open completely...bands like Catharsis, Endeavor, etc. These days, bands like Die Young, Wait in Vain, Parallax, and some others are bringing back that idea of issues and ideas in music, and I hope it catches on, because the world needs a break from the same topics and ways of communicating them that have been used since the 1980's. Integrating issues and ideas is challenging, which is why people avoid it. The challenge gets the best of them, but it shouldn't.

TSM: Aside from the rumours, what’s the real reason you guys to decide to come back together?

GREG: I am not sure what the rumours are, though I can imagine. I am sure I will hear them eventually. The real reason we got back together for these shows is because we wanted to. We never got to play a real last show or series of final shows and we wanted to do it for all the people who supported us years ago and for those who write us every day still today. Timm and I played a Trial song with this band onstage a couple months ago and had a really fun time doing it so we thought we would talk more about the reunion idea. We are doing three shows as of now: Seattle, London, Budapest. I can't wait!!!

TSM: Are there any changes in the line-up? How does the current ‘final’ TRIAL line-up look like?

GREG: The final line-up will be Timm on guitar, me on vocals, Brian on bass, EJ (who was going to play on our last tours) on second guitar, and either Nick Platter or Jesus L. Pecador on drums. We are finalizing that this coming week or next.

TSM: How do you respond to the people who are against old bands reunions? And what do you think about reunions in general?

GREG: How do I respond to people who are against old band reunions? I say "There are a million things in this world more important than reunions for you to be vocal and outspoken about." I think that when bands get together strictly for the love of money, that it is a bit sketchy, but even then, who am I to be the police of reunions? Maybe they are completely broke and need the money and kids are willing to pay it? I know why we are getting back together, and that is all that matters to me. Our shows will be about the ideas, the music, the message, and our deep love for and friendship with the people who come to see us. As for people who are against reunions, people will always create rumors, and talk trash without asking questions for themselves. Creating rumors and speaking badly of others is the way that unimportant, uncreative, and insecure people get to feel significant for a few minutes. As for reunions in general, I have never really thought about it. I like them just fine.

TSM: Could you please give a us few details about the early days of Trial: where was your first practice space? Who was in the band? Where did you play your first gig? …the first steps of a musician/band are some of the funniest…

GREG: When we started, we practiced late at night... after midnight usually, in this practice place near Seattle. We got it from midnight until 2 am usually because it was cheaper then. We had Derek (now in Himsa) on bass, me, Timm, and this guy Troy on guitar, with a guy named Chad on drums. Our first show ever was in Bremerton Washington and we gave our friends copies of our lyrics before the show so that they would sing along. The photos on our original demo of kids signing along are from that very first show. The very very first two songs we ever played were the worst things ever. I have them on tape somewhere and if you give me a million dollars sometime, I might just let you hear part of them. haha....

TSM: In your eyes, how the HC scene has changed over the years? What about the scene in Seattle?

GREG: I always think back to the original cover of Youth of Today's "Break Down the Walls". There so many different types of kids on the cover of that record and I really wish hardcore and punk still had that diversity that we saw in the mid 80's. Everyone segregating themselves into sub-scenes isn't my favorite aspect of hardcore these days. I love the scene in Seattle. There are less fights than most places, and less attitude, and nicer kids and the shows I go to always feel great with good energy.

TSM: you played in europe before and now you will play one of your final shows in budapest? How is to play in europe? …do you play together with BRIDGE TO SOLACE (great band!)

GREG: We loved playing in Europe and we love Bridge to Solace. I mentioned earlier that I did spoken word on their "Of Bitterness and Hope" record, and people should check that out and especially their newer record "Kingdom of the Dead". That is a great record too. We actually have three shows now, with one in London just added. The Budapest will be the last of them though. We loved playing there last time, and when Zoli and his friends offered to fly us there, we were very excited to get one last chance to play there. I always loved eastern Europe. Playing in Poland was amazing too, and the Czech Republic as well. I hope we see kids from all over Europe at our shows.

TSM: The lyrics in “Are these our lives”, especially “War by other means” and “In the balance” are still really fresh and totally poignant. It’s like they could have been written today. The lyrics seem to fit together with what’s going on in the world right now. Nothing’s changed since then?

GREG: Quite a bit has changed in the world since those words were written, but the core issues remain the same. In "War By Other Means" we looked at the suppression of dissent. In "In The Balance" we looked at the value of human lives as they relate to society and the social and cultural structures that are in place that tend to diminish quality of life. Thanks for the compliments on the lyrics... I am glad that they stood the test of time. That was really my goal! The album was written before 9/11 of course, so the fact that the words still apply is a good sign! Suppression of dissent is a big issue here in America. People should check out wordsasweapons.com and click on the feature story of the SHAC 7 to learn more about this issue.

TSM: You recorded guest vocals or spoken word over an instrumental Parallax (Utah) song. How did that collaboration come about?

GREG: The band contacted me last year and asked if I would be interested. I asked them for some thoughts about what the record would be about, what the lyrics would be like and so on and I liked what I heard. They flew me to Salk Lake City this past spring and I recorded the tracks with Andy Patterson who is just great as a studio engineer. Bands really need to keep him in mind. He did a great job on the track. I have yet to hear the rest of the record but I am sure it will be excellent. The song is called "Surgery Without Sutures" and it is about finding meaning and passion in life in the face of our eventual death and the fear that surrounds all of that. It is the title track on their record I believe. I loved doing that track and look forward to more opportunities like that in the future. Parallax can be found online at goldenspikemusic.com

TSM: Talking about your upcoming shows, how are you gonna compose your set-list? Are you gonna play any new songs?

GREG: We will play lots of songs at the reunion shows ...almost all the songs we know or ever wrote. No new songs, but the set will be fun regardless I am sure, and filled with emotion ...of that I have no doubt.

TSM: are you a ’real’ juggler?

GREG: Yes, I am a real juggler. Haha... it does sound bizarre I know. Almost as bizarre as it must sound for my juggling friends to find out that I am a punk rocker! I have been juggling since the age of 13 all over the world. I love it, and have met some amazing people through juggling.

TSM: please give us some names of your all time favourit bands.

GREG: Earth Crisis, Alkaline Trio, Rush, By a Thread, Catharsis, Code of Honor, The Proletariat, Dio, Cro-Mags, Into Another, early Marillion (first four albums), Youth of Today, Tool. That is a good start…

TSM: ok, that’s all for now, we wish you some great ‘last’ shows with lots of energy and sing-a-longs, and successful movies, any last words to our readers, friends… bye marco & marco

GREG: Thanks for the interview! People can be in touch with me anytime if they have questions about anything I talked about here. greg@wordsasweapons.com is a good address to use. Take care!!!

taken from:
http://gotanerve-zine.blogspot.de/2012/02/some-recent-old-and-older-interviews.html

also check:
http://www.partyausfall.de/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=4302

Dienstag, 1. März 2016

check out HANDS UPON SALVATION's new video!!!

( taken from http://uniteasia.org )

When I think to the term “hardcore-metal” the types of bands that come to mind are 90’s bands like Earth Crisis, VOD, Shai Hulud, Hatebreed, Integriy, Converge…the type of music that most certainly had that hardcore underpinning yet the guitars all had a metal tinge and the vocalists were more of that high-pitch throat shattering screams. Later on when the Swedish melodic metal twist got added and completely took over, “hardcore metal” got steered into a whole different direction. The reason I bring this up is because a “hardcore-metal” band Hands Upon Salvation from Indonesia have released a new music video and upon first listen, the music takes me back to that 90’s hardcore-metal sound. Hands Upon Salvation have been around since 2001 which explains the sound that they’ve been creating for 15 years now.

Check out the music video below and stay on top of their happenings here:



you can grab a copy of their latest full length here:
http://toxictaperecords.bigcartel.com/product/hands-upon-salvation-entity-tape

Thanks!

Montag, 22. Februar 2016

TO KILL ...hunters will be hunted!!!

hello,

some weeks ago i met my old friend josh ( FACE THE FACT & TO KILL ) during the last BANE show in leipzig, we haven't seen us for very a long time and we had a nice chat about life, music & work. for some years now he is out on sea and a part of the SEA SHEPHERD troops. so talking about his work was much more excited than talking about mine ;-)



on my way back home i had the idea about this TO KILL "bootleg", and within some hours of printing, cutting and swinging around with spray cans i finally finished these 50 limited tapes of TO KILL's last album ANTARCTICA. all tapes are 2nd Hand, with intent I took already used tapes and cases, cleared them and cleaned them up. the result is a unique record painted in SEA SHEPHERD camo style. all for a good and very important reason!!! all proceeds of this record will donated!!!



just a few years ago TO KILL from rome was one of the most active european straight edge bands. they have played in the whole world and built up a huge fan base! their farewell record ANTARCTICA lost nothing of its energy and passion during the last years. this tape version is dedicated to the passion of this record and the dedication of it's members, from the first line-up till the last.





as i said before, all profits of these tapes will be donated to SEA SHEPHERD. personally i have to say that this kind of work was a huge joy for me, i had really lots of fun painting every single tape, and I am still touched by ANTARCTICA like on the first listening back in 2010.

 

big thanks to Josh & TO KILL, Anne at SEA SHEPHERD GERMANY and Chris at LET IT BURN RECORDS for giving their OK.

if you like to support SEA SHEPHERD by buying this tape for 5euro + postage, please visit:

http://toxictaperecords.bigcartel.com

i ship everywhere as long as you pay the freight. there are only 40 tapes in stock so better hurry up!
10 tapes were given directly to josh & the band.

thank you for your support!

bye marco

http://www.seashepherdglobal.org/
https://sea-shepherd.de
http://www.letitburnrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/TO-KILL-63830839056
http://toxictaperecords.blogspot.de/



I am not afraid today! I won't be afraid tomorrow!!!

Freitag, 19. Februar 2016

VLADA INA special "no more kisses" re-press!!!

YO!

since the first copies of "no more kisses" are sold out within a short time. VLADA INA asked for some more tapes. so i've made a SPECIAL EDITION limited to 40 tapes. you will get 30 tapes at their shows, and 10 tapes will be available in our webstore soon.

















the tape includes the original cover artwork incl. all lyrics + a special "devil's eyes" cover!













thank you for supporting this great young band, awesome nice dudes ...check them out at one of their upcoming shows!!!

https://www.facebook.com/vladaina

bye marco

Freitag, 15. Januar 2016

VLADA INA out now!!!

Hey Yo!

VLADA INA release show weekend!!!
…these kids will rock the shit out of you!!!

15.1. Bamberg / EP Release
https://www.facebook.com/events/935938356481045/
16.1. Eisenach / EP Release
https://www.facebook.com/events/470684693134054/
17.1. Pößneck / EP Release
https://www.facebook.com/events/538964119605142/

 

check out VLADA INA’s brand new debut EP calles NO MORE KISSES!!! 5 positive, tight and fat hardcore tracks in the vein of bands like ALPHA & OMEGA, TERROR or BACKTRACK…
https://www.facebook.com/vladaina














get your copy at one of their furious shows, or download the song here at our BANDCAMP.
https://toxictaperecords.bandcamp.com/

soon there will be some leftovers available in our store, I will let you know.
http://toxictaperecords.bigcartel.com/
















more dates:
23.1. Arnstadt / Birthdaybash
https://www.facebook.com/events/185697845118272/
30.1. Jena / Cancer Benefit
https://www.facebook.com/events/191218741217721/
05.2. Prag (CZ)*
https://www.facebook.com/events/1552649375058504/
06.2. Pilsen (CZ)*
07.2. tba*
13.2. Arnstadt / For the Hope
https://www.facebook.com/events/431245630419271/
19.2. Schweinfurt
20.2. Gera / This is Your Time
https://www.facebook.com/events/1656324204610109/
11.3. tba**
12.3. tba**
13.3. tba**
18.3. Erfurt / Metal Gulasch
*w/ Peace of Mind
**w/ Slope

cheers!!!
toxic tape records

Dienstag, 5. Januar 2016

there is a new band in toxic town!!! VLADA INA

PEACE OF MIND the toxic tape version!!!

Hello Folks,

next saturday we are all on the road towards erfurt to celebrate PEACE OF MIND's release show. their first self titled 7inch EP will be out on vinyl by the almighty POWERTRIP RECORDS, and on tape by ...guess who? TOXIC TAPE RECORDS!!!



you can get your copy only at their release show! there will be no pre-order! there will be 3 different versions and only 30 tapes, all limited and hand numbered incl. lyrics and stuff ...so better be quick or be dead...








STRAIGHT AHEAD 20.02.2016 ...here we go again!!!



https://www.facebook.com/events/1127198287299604/

MY DEFENSE

Fast Forward Melodic Hardcore aus Köln ...CHAMPION meets IGNITE meets COMEBACK KID...
https://www.facebook.com/mydefense/
https://mydefense.bandcamp.com/

SCREAMING FOR JOEY
die Jungs bringen zusammen mit MY DEFENSE das "Melodic Hardcore Faß" zum bersten!!! Die Neuformierung rund um ANCHORS AWEIGH Leuten aus Chemnitz besticht aus geilen Melos und flotten HC Jump&Run Parts!!!
https://www.facebook.com/screamingjoey


DEEPTOWN
Guter alter Crossover im Sinne von RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE und DEFTONES ...Vier Lokals aus Bad Salzungen!!!
https://www.facebook.com/Deeptown417/

Samstag 20.02.2016
Beginn 21Uhr
Einlass 20Uhr

Info:
www.pressenwerk.com
www.truesidemusic.de