KAKISTOCRACY - An Apology 7'' (2008)

Kakistocracy is a Anarcho Crust Punk band that formed in 1997. The band originally formed in Bristol, Virginia with guitarist and vocalist Matt Casteel, bassist and vocalist Daniel Serber, and drummer Josh Kelly. The band relocated for a time to Johnson City, Tennessee, eventually having all the members in Asheville, North Carolina by 2008. This record to me sounds like early From Ashes Rise. The lyrics are no doubt political but written from a personal perspective including an adaptation of a poem from Weather Underground member Laura Whitehorn. Three heavy and catchy crust-ified tunes with two chaps trading off on the vocal duties.
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SEVERED HEAD OF STATE - Power Hazard EP (2007)

Severed Head of State is a Hardcore / Punk band formed in 1998 with members split between Austin, Texas & Portland, Oregon. Band members play in other bands such as World Burns To Death, J Church, Tragedy, Warcry, Defiance. Their lyrics usually focus on deep detestation of both human nature and the Christian belief system. Their sound ranges from slow melodies to furious thrashcore. Vocalist Jack Control was stabbed in the mid-section late January 2006 with the blow just missing the heart by inches. Full recommended!!! Power Hazard EP/CD was realised in 2007 for Havoc Records.
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