Articles by Rob Ferraz

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  Various

  Go Kart vs. The Corporate Giant

  PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2003

  The label sampler is one of those things that have become a staple in the punk world. And depending on how strong the roster is, samplers c...

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  Ratos De Porao

  Ratos De Porao

  PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2003

  The Ratos have been playing heavy duty hardcore for the better part of 20 years now. This Brazilian band knows how to get the blood pumping...

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  F-Minus

  Wake Up Screaming

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2003

  The third record from California's F-Minus is their best, demonstrating their ability to grow. Whereas their first two records were all abo...

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  Icons Of Filth

  Nostradamnedus

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2003

  With a name like Icons Of Filth and a singer named Stig, you'd expect some doom-filled sludge like Amebix or heavy-duty grindcore like Napa...

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  Thee Michelle Gun Elephant

  Rodeo Tandem Beat Specter

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2003

  This is another Japanese group with an underground buzz around them and if you give them a chance, you'll see why. Singing in their native...

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  The Disaster

  Black And White And Red All Over

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

  Coming out of the decidedly un-punk city of Rochester, NY, this band will nonetheless impress you with their old-school sound. Obviously ra...

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  Death Threat/Over My Dead Body

  Death Threat/Over My Dead Body

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2003

  Another punchy release from Bridge Nine, a label that seems intent on bringing back '80s hardcore with a vengeance. First up is Connecticut...

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  Antiseen

  Eat More Possum

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2003

  Another dusty gem from the TKO Vault of Antiseen series. This classic piece of destructo-rock originally came out in 1993 and quickly went...