In the interest of all things obscure part II

Have you ever seen a procession of Hare Krishna's in your neighbourhood? You know, those happy-happy-go-lucky dudes, dancing around in their orange robes, singing and smiling so hard it looks like their heads are about to split in half? Yeah?! Well, these guys couldnt be farther from that stereotype.

Sure, you might be vegetarian or vegan. You might be sxe. You might be really good to animals. You might even be good to your fellow humans and go out of your way to be an allround nice person.....youre still not good enough for these guys.

In the 1990's, hardcore (mainly in the US) experienced a huge influx of people with various spiritual ideas, who infused these into the music. This gave birth among others to bands and labels like the christian Strongarm and Solid State Records. Of course, the Krishnas also had to have a go.

108 was formed in 1991 by Vic DiCara, also known as Vraja Kishor Das, a devotee of Krishna. The band took its name after the number of prayerbeads on the Japa Mala. After the band split, Vraja Kishor Das moved to India to become a monk.

Musically, you ask? Pissed off (read: PISSED OFF!!!), simple hardcore very much in the vein of the early 90'ies sound.Oh yeah, and theres some Krishna-chanting somewhere in the mix sometimes. Next time you see your local Krishnas dancing down the street, imagine them breaking out instruments and playing their asses off with 108 covers!

The birth of the thunder-pop!

Im posting this to celebrate what I think is a truly genious recording. A true masterpiece, in my humble opinion.

I bring you Floor - s/t. For those of you that is unfamiliar with this band, it is worth mentioning that it features key members that would go on to form the mighty Torche, wich would progress with, and evolve the sound put forth by Floor.

Musically we are dealing with heavy-as-fuck (were talking we're-tuning-our-instruments-so-low-that-the-strings-almost-fall-off-heavy-as-fuck) stoney rock, with a sound so unique that its not enough to charachterize it only as stoner, nor fitting enough to classify it as doom or sludge. Hence, many has dubbed Floor and Torche as thunder-pop, stoner-pop and such.

This record is overflowing with musical goodies and several thunderous riffs, that makes you feel
like you're in the middle of an avalanche. A-ma-zing!

Token of Death

After too much time on pause, this should mark my return to this blog as active again. Marco has kept the engine running, but he is to be alone no more!

An epic line-up tonight at Dödsmaskinen/Dortheavej 61 (Love Potion, Night Fever, Moonless, and acccording to rumors, an ASBEST reunion show) made me want to post another great k-town hardcore group.
DEATH TOKEN!

Death token play fast, no bullshit, japanese-inspired hardcore, with nods to thrashcore, and even sludge/black metal sometimes.

members:
vocals/guitar - Tue (ex-Snipers, ex-Asbest)
Bass - Kasper (ex-Hul, ex-No Hope for the Kids)
Drums - Steffen (ex-Broken Hallux)

This incomplete discography include the 12" Funeral music for k-town hardcore, their Walking Dead Life 7", and their 7" split with Kyklooppien Sukupuutto.
I haven't been able to find their 4-track-attack 7", and since my lp player with usb is broken, you'll have to wait for that one. Or, if you have it, please hook me up.

Punish and enjoy!

666 DEATH TOKEN 666