WE'RE BACK

We're finally back, thank fuuuckkk. Things have been really busy with college, working, bands, life etc... and running a label on top of that isn't so easy! Who would have thought that a D.I.Y. label would have been so much fucking work?!

It's been over an entire fucking year since we've had a podcast out hahaha! That's insane. There is quite a lot of work involved with the podcasts; talking with the bands, arranging interviews, acquiring songs, and obviously the recording itself - but it hopefully won't be too long until we have something new out.

We've streamlined the site, which is a nice term for deleting some things that were just too much work. The focus for the moment is getting a functioning web-shop up and running, which is a fairly tedious process but it will happen! So keep ya eye balls peeled. Imagine actually peeling an eyeball though that's fucked.

So thanks for reading, have a look around, enjoy yourself, and listen to some fucking punk.


-CMC

NEW RELEASE!! PAROXYSM - SELF-TITLED LP

Paroxysm play a flat-out fast paced brand of blackened anarcho crust, with metal influences to boot. This tasty LP is available now!

But hey, don't take my word for it:

NEW RELEASE!! STRÖNT/SPEEDKOBRA SPLIT - HUMAN ANNIHILATION LP

Human Annihilation is now available on 7" black vinyl, and limited edition purple vinyl.

NEW RELEASE!! BORN FOR SLAUGHTER - SELF-TITLED LP

We are back! And what better way to be back than with some new releases!!
CHAIN#007 brings you Born For Slaughter from Macedonia, who play an aggressive metallic style of crust, interspersed with mournful riffs which add a more complex emotional element to the music.

The band released a split 7" with Myteri in 2016 which really demonstrated the ability the band has, both in terms of technicality, and in song-writing.


This self-titled released will consist of 5 excellent tracks, on a one-sided black 12" etched vinyl, also available on a limited edition of one-sided clear/transparent 12" etched vinyl. One of the tracks will be played on the podcast here, and another will be available for streaming next week! For now, here's the artwork:

Artwork by VZR Graphics.

Born For Slaughter will be heading off on a European tour this September, check out the tour here and see if there's a show on near you!

-CMC

OKUS (INTERVIEW)

Thanks for doing the interview lads! So can you introduce yourself and tell us what each member does in the band?

Greg - guitar/vocals, Crispo  - drums, JK - guitar/vocals, Ross - bass 

When was the band formed? 

2013 (I think) 

Greg on guitar/vox.

Scourge was released a year (and two weeks) ago - how did you find the reception for the album? 

Seemed to go down well to those that got a chance to hear it . Peoples reactions were very positive, but then again most folk don't tell you you're shite LOL.


Was the writing or recording process different than your self-titled release?

I (Greg) pretty much wrote the entire first one on my own, but Scourge was much more of a band effort with the band minus Ross in a room coming up with ideas etc .

Crispo.

When I heard Scourge in its entirety, I was surprised at the intensity of it - it doesn't really let up much apart the few odd breaks, at it seemed more energetic and relentless than the previous release. For a band with members who've played in a load of other bands for many years - how do you do it?! Was that the intent with this album? Was there a change in mindset?

There was no change in mindset and we approached the album the way we approach most things we do in this band i.e. to give it 100 % and do what comes natural . Don't think we had any pre-conceived notions of how things would sound, it literally just developed along those lines. I suppose it's a cliché at this stage but the current state of everything around us and the state the world is in has an effect on us when we are writing and coming up with  material. The world is FUCKED and we are sinking fast , I think that sense of desperation comes through in the music on Scourge . The new material we are writing is even more bleak and pathetic.


I know Drogheda can be strange... but whats been the weirdest show you've ever played?

Thats fucking rich coming From someone who grew up in Enniskillen. Say hi to Arlene from us LOL ..  (CB: he got me there) We played a gig in an Arts centre here in Drogheda, it was a project called Proto Punks that documented the history of Punk Rock in Drogheda . The line up was quite diverse and the venue was an Old Garda station currently an Arts centre which was just fucking bizarre. Lots of people had strange flashbacks of getting a hiding back in the 80's in the cells

Greg in the middle of one of those flashbacks.

Pints or tea?

Stout and Coffee


What are you up to these days? Are you working on any new stuff or are you planning any tours/shows?

Writing new tunes for an EP. Going to play No Sanctuary in July...


Are you guys in any other bands at the moment?

Yeah too many to mention tbh. Crispo is currently on tour in Europe with 80's New Wave sensations Flock of Seagulls...


What are you currently listening to?

Currently listening to my neighbours dog barking its face off which in turn is causing my dog to have a total meltdown. The latest Full Of Hell album Trumpeting Ecstasy is playing in the background . Recommended.


Thanks a million for doing the interview!

No worries. It's taken us about 2 years to get it together!!!!! Productive bunch WHAT!!!!!!



You can buy Okus' latest release Scourge in our webshop here.

Okus Facebook



-CMC

CHAINBREAKER SALE!

We're finally back! The store is up and running, we have some new releases coming out, everything is fucking great... so to pass on this happiness we're running a sale on all previous Chainbreaker releases! This includes:

• Iskra - Ruins LP
• Subordinate - Respect Existence or Expect Resistance LP
• Absolutist - Traverse EP
• Okus - Scourge LP
• Sense Deficiency - Will Think For Braincells CD EP

Simply enter 'cbreleases' into the discount voucher option at check out and you will get 20% OFF all of these items! Sale is on until Thursday 6th July.

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!

I've always wanted to say that. Life = complete. But there really is more! We're also doing a sale on selected Merch items, so have a browse and see for yourself on our online shop.

PUNK POST NOW AVAILABLE!

Because we're a D.I.Y. label, and shipping prices are extortionate as fuck, we want to make punk post an available option. If you don't know, punk post is when your order is given to someone known to the customer and/or seller who may be heading the direction of the seller. This punk courier (baha!) will be put in touch with you and a meeting place or drop off point can be negotiated. This does require a lot of trust, however it also means free shipping! So you have to weigh the options and decide for yourself.

This option is only possible if you get in touch with us directly.

Email: chainbreakerrecords@gmail.com

Cheers!