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Montana totally rocked and Spokane was even kind of cool. Thanks to all who attended the shows. Three more shows this week including the big one at the Paris on Friday. If you miss Coldsnap 9 then you are a fool.
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Our December mini tour is approaching quickly and I can’t recall a time when so many people have asked us “Are you crazy? Do you know how cold Montana is this time of the year?” Yes, we know how cold it is there. Wanna see the current weather? (I swear there were some single digits on there yesterday). We are definitely stoked to be playing these shows with Compact 56 and Coldsnap 9 as they are both good friends and great bands.
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Check out the results of our Destroy Swank contest from the eyes of a participant!
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Shows galore
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The Gwar show was a success. The Stavesacre show was not. The destroy ‘Swank’ contest was completed this weekend in a climax that involved 350 CD’s, 10 guns, 400 rounds of ammo and a small armored vehicle. Video highlights will be coming within the month. There are only 50 copies left of the ill fated CD and you can get one at our upcoming shows if you mention the secret phrase: “Dude, can I have a copy of Swank”.
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Has anyone in Portland seen the ad for the Gwar show in the local papers? Our name is so small it’s practically indistinguishable to the human eye! Still it’s the same page as Gwar so we are very happy. Anyway, if you are coming out to the show be sure to arrive early as we are playing first. Also, for those of you who aren’t 21 we just added an all ages show at the Meow Meow for Monday the 28th.
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Thanks to all who attended tonight’s chat except for Tim because everyone hates him! Oh yeah, Swank destruction has been rescheduled for Oct. 27th.
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The new shirts and patches are in and ready for sale. We’re still working on getting some real photographs!
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This week’s headlines … 1) We get to play at the Crystal Ballroom in November. Amen. 2) Submissions for the Swank contest are over. Destruction commences on 10/13. The remaining CD’s will be taken to shows and distributed free of charge to people “in the know”. 3) We’re having another chat on 10/16. Bring your questions and insults. 4) New shirts and patches arrive soon … like next week soon.
Album Review
800 Octane has recently released their third full length album, The Return. To me it sounds like someone threw the Exploited, Misfits, some Dicators/Ramones sounding stuf, and a little bit of that newer poppier punk rock in a big blender. Seen as that’s a lot to say you might as well call them Super Rock as everyone else does. This is a new energy fill disc with harmonies and melodies. Packed up with a super unique variety of songs. “Next Exit” and “New Song 2” are on more of the melodic love song type thing, but then there is really aggressive, hardcore songs such as “Day of the Dead” and “Five Across the Eyes.” After a while I find it almost impossible not sing along to. I definetly suggest going and considering this album. 800 Octane has recently released their third full length album, The Return. To me it sounds like someone threw the Exploited, Misfits, some Dicators/Ramones sounding stuf, and a little bit of that newer poppier punk rock in a big blender. Seen as that’s a lot to say you might as well call them Super Rock as everyone else does. This is a new energy fill disc with harmonies and melodies. Packed up with a super unique variety of songs. “Next Exit” and “New Song 2” are on more of the melodic love song type thing, but then there is really aggressive, hardcore songs such as “Day of the Dead” and “Five Across the Eyes.” After a while I find it almost impossible not sing along to. I definetly suggest going and considering this album. (Tony / Punk Avenue)
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