Articles by Brad Schmale

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  Orange

  Phoenix

  PUBLISHED Sep 10, 2009

  The third release from these L.A. minors is a pivotal one considering the fact that the line-up has changed since their previous albums and...

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  The Nohawks

  Grasping for the Mainstream

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2009

  A synthesizer isn't something you would expect to hear as the lead instrument in a skate punk band but the Nohawks make it vital to their S...

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  Class War Kids

  Reflection! Rage! Rebellion!

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2009

  The Class War Kids go straight for the throat with their sophomore release, as each abrasive song rips into the next. Taking notes from Ran...

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  Suicide City

  Frenzy

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2009

  When learning that Suicide City are partially comprised of ex-members of hardcore tough guy outfit Biohazard and Canadian metal maidens Kit...

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  Bygones

  By-

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2009

  Featuring members of noise troops Hella and Tera Melos, Bygones are a two-piece that bust out technical, swooping riffs and dysfunctional r...

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  Anti-Flag

  The People Or The Gun

  PUBLISHED Aug 18, 2009

  Returning to drive one more nail into the corporate American coffin, Anti-Flag's newest effort may be their most mature to date, as well as...

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  Attack of the Microphone / Dutch Oven

  A Mirage of Flesh

  PUBLISHED Aug 18, 2009

  This split between two of Québec's heaviest hitters bursts with raw energy and features two new songs from each band and a cover of...

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  The Danks

  Are You Afraid of the Danks?

  PUBLISHED Aug 18, 2009

  The debut full-length from Charlottetown, P.E.I. natives the Danks is a power pop-laden effort immersed in reverberating, clunky guitars an...