new DSB split 7" and UDI 12"

I listed the leftover records from my old distro on a few message boards two weeks ago to see if anyone was interested, and the unexpected response proceeded to take over all my free time.  Now that the feeding frenzy has calmed down, I can get back to this, as well as getting the layout for the first Nightbringer 7" finished and sent off.  Next weekend I'll update the old distro list and make a linked page for it on this site.

But as for new stuff, the DSB/Assassinators 7" is out and its really good.  Two DSB tracks up to par, and the Assassinators remind me of Post Regiment, so great stuff on both sides.  Unfortunately the other news this week is that DSB are calling it quits after twenty years.  Some last shows are in the work, possibly abroad in addition to Japan.  Sad to see them go, but they say new bands are in the works.

On the Detroit side, Jeff from Hellmouth released the debut 12" from Detroit's UDI, a ripping thrasher indeed.  Only 300 pressed, so grab it while you can.  He pressed them at Detroit's Archer Record Pressing, making this a proper "Made In Detroit" production.

This week also saw the passing of Bruce Roehrs, steadfast columnist and reviewer for MRR.  I didn't know him, but I'm honestly sad that I'll never get to send him a Nightbringer 7" to review.  His sincere enthusiasm for hardcore, punk, and rock n roll transcended the printed page.  MRR has organized a memorial fund to have him buried in the place he wanted.  Help out if so inclined.  He was the definition of a lifer, no question.

DSB at Shinjuku DOM and interview

The first time I heard DSB would have been the "No Fight, No Get" 7" around ten years ago. Copies made it around over here since Wedge (Inmates/9 Shocks etc) had a hand in releasing it. Stand out thrash stuff, but I think they really found their power on the "Wings Continue To Strive..." LP (Bloodsucker) and the "Radical Sharp Shot" 7" (Overthrow). I saw them around that time in 2002 at Nishi-Ogikubo Watts. We arrived on a Saturday night, got right off the plane and went to Boy to see if anything was going on that night. We managed to find the live house after getting directions at what might have been a recording studio (???). Padlock played and we all bought copies of their demo (all the songs were redone on their first CD), Crossface played as well, and I think Colored Ricemen headlined, but we left after DSB to catch the last train. DSB started solid but gained momentum with every song and by halfway through the set were unstoppable. I didn't see them again until 2005 at Shinjuku DOM. I think this was sort of their come back show after the singer and bass player left. Yo took over vocals and Heat joined on second guitar, and for a couple years they had various friends fill in on bass. This time it was Kaoru from Assault, who was sadly killed in a motorcycle accident not long after. Having met him briefly and as a biker myself, this shook me up quite a bit, and it's still sad to think of. But back to the show, there was no telling that this was the first show with the new line up, they came out blazing (after using the Princess theme from Braveheart, which inspired my wife and I to use it in our wedding! But that's a whole 'nother story...).

INTERVIEW WITH EIJI (DRUMS)
I heard DSB had a limited tape for the Europe tour. What was this tape?

That's the rough track demo tape for the tour.  Ask another Andy(Sista sekunden,INSTIGATE record)

When is the "Useless System Abuse" record release?

We finished everything to do.  Just waiting.  Ask JIM(Vex records)

Your myspace says a split ep will be released. Who will it be with?

You'll know it soon.maybe out next month.  With the band from Denmark.  And they'll tour USA in October.
Guess!

It sucks that you could not tour the USA. Will you ever try to play here again?

We wish to do that!!! do you know any tricks to come across the border without passport?  We're looking forward to hang out with some friends from USA at VARNING FROM MONTREAL,instead!  Be there!

(I told him I filmed a little of their set at Shinjuku DOM in April 2005, and asked him if I could put it up here)

Yeah,thats a important show for us.the first show with our firiend,KAORU. no problem upload videos on your blog.really interested in it!
DOM and Watts closed because of troubles with neighbor.they opened new houses called EARTHDOM,Zone B.the guitar player of Assault started the band named ALLIANCE.you should check it!

EIJI

DSB