Bandcamp Compilation Of The Week: "USA Power Violence Vol. 1"

These week I'd like to bring your attention to this super kick-ass compilation, originating from a currently unknown source (can't find the origin of the comp. at this time). This digital/cassette release features 18 powerviolence/grindcore bands from across the United States, and each one of them contribute some solid jams to this beast. A good chunk of the bands on here have been talked about on OG at some point (False Light, Curmudgeon, Snakes, Suffer On Acid, Stresscase, etc.), so right there you know you have some good jams to listen too. Most of the other bands are ones that I've been meaning to talk about for a while (Bridge, Necklacing). And holy shit, listen to the Beast Plague track on here, goddamn. The cassette is sold out (darn), but you can download it for free on their bandcamp. Help spread the word, and keep your fingers crossed for a Vol. 2!

~VII

Bandcamp Artist of the Week: Stresscase

R-R-R-R-RAGING HARDCORE! Hailing from Los Angeles comes Stresscase, a 4-piece playing oldschool sounding hard-violence. Female vocals, great production, blasts and beatdown riffs to appeal to both the speed freaks and the mosh bros. Fans of Deathrats and Punch should definitely pay attention to this band, they have at least one release out so far in physical form, which I want very badly. Someone get at me and tell me how to get one! You can download their "Cut Me Off" EP for FREE here and like them on Facebook here.

~VII