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This Is Hell
"Warbirds"
Outbreak
"Work To Death"
Nations Afire
"The Uprising"
Last Lights
"No Past No Present No Future"
Jun 30, 2009 | Pre-orders for This Is Hell's "Warbirds" 7" underway! Package deals with limited vinyl, t-shirts, free posters, free digital downloads! Plus, free stream for opening track "The Search"!Pre-orders for This Is Hell's upcoming 7" "Warbirds" are officially underway! If you don't want to miss out on the limited vinyl, exclusive t-shirts, and free posters (not to mention saving money from the retail prices!) than we suggest you get your pre-order in soon. Here are the four pre-order options:
1. Pre-order Package #1 (7" [rarest version available at time of order] + Poster) - $4
2. Pre-order Package #2 (Both versions of 7" + Poster) - $7
3. Pre-order Package #3 (7" [rarest version available at time or order] + T-Shirt + Poster) - $15
4. Pre-order Package #4 (Both versions of 7" + T-Shirt + Poster) - $18
This Is Hell "Warbirds" 7" Pressing info:
- 300 Split Clear/Blue vinyl
- 700 Black Vinyl
- 300 Pink w/ White Splatter (Hot Topic retail locations only)
"Warbirds" hits stores on August 18th and pre-orders are scheduled to ship August 11th.
With the new release of "Warbirds", This Is Hell is showing no signs of slowing down. The heartfelt conviction and energy of their previous releases is matched with a new found energy that’s complemented by a production handled by legendary hardcore/punk producer Jim Siegel. Expect new elements with an emphasis on crossover metal (think Anthrax or Leeway) contained throughout the release. "Warbirds" contains three brand new, original tracks as well as two covers to round out the release. You can hear the opening track "The Search" on the This Is Hell and Think Fast! Records MySpace pages, as well as on the TF! Radio (aka media player, available by clicking the stereo button on the top of the TF! website).
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Jun 28, 2009 | Wait In Vain taking off on 7 week Euro tour! (July 10th - August 28th)Wait In Vain will be touring Europe for the very first time this Summer! The 7 week journey starts on July 10th in Frankfurt, Germany. All shows (excluding festival appearances) will have direct support from Outrage. You can check out the full details on our shows page.
The critically acclaimed debut full length from Wait In Vain, "Seasons", is now on sale in our webstore.
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Jun 22, 2009 | This Is Hell "Warbirds" cover art, track listing, and new release date posted! The cover art and track listing for This Is Hell's upcoming EP "Warbirds" has been posted! You can check out the cover art here and the track listing below:
1. The Search
2. Warbirds
3. Worship Syndrome
4. Crazy But Not Insane (Warzone)
5. Never Tear Us Apart (INXS)
The release date has been bumped to August 18th, but expect pre-orders to launch soon! We'll be posting a track from the release soon as well, but we've got good news for those of you in the UK who want an advanced listen! Radio 1 will exclusively be debuting the first single from the record. More details regarding that will be posted shortly, so check back in for updates.
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Jun 18, 2009 | TF! Summer Sale - select CDs and vinyl $3 to $5! All Summer long!!In appreciation of the continued support for Think Fast! Records, we are offering a Summer Sale. This includes all releases (CD and vinyl format) from the earlier TF! years up until the end of 2008. You'll find older releases from bands such as Expired Youth and Youth Attack, newer releases from bands such as Grave Maker, No Harm Done, Smartbomb, Wait In Vain, and everything in between.
This is your chance to save on many TF! releases but don't forget to check out new records out in 2009 including those from Blackened, Last Lights, Nations Afire, and Outbreak!
Simply, visit our in-house webstore and click on "Sales Items" on the right hand side.
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Jun 16, 2009 | New Blackened interview posted on WayTooLoud.com!Jay Reason and Chris Legg recently sat down and answered some questions for WayTooLoud.com. The guys talk about the debut album "This Means War", their thoughts on the current state of hardcore/punk and lots more. The interview is a great read and you can check out the entire thing by following the link below. Here's a few excerpts:
"Years ago hardcore was considered Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, and Warzone, and the second wave is like Strife, Hatebreed, Earth Crisis, Despair, those type of bands, and now what do we have, bands that have keyboards and kids that dress up as chicks, screaming with rapping… again I’m not knocking anybodies creativity but I think the label [hardcore] has gotten so watered down and away from it’s place."
"A goal [for me] was to create a very heavy pissed off album, songs that captured the feeling of being at your breaking point. Really it’s a very therapeutic record, at least for me personally."
Click here to check it out!
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Jun 09, 2009 | Outbreak "Work To Death" 7" & Nations Afire "The Uprising" 7" out today!Tuesday, June 9th marks the release of two new 7" releases from Think Fast! Records. Outbreak "Work To Death" and Nations Afire "The Uprising".
With no signs of slowing down and in preparation for a new full length coming later in 2009, Outbreak and Think Fast! Records have teamed up to release the 7” single/digital download entitled "Work To Death". The effort is a mere taste of what's to come in 2009. Expect the fast and frenzied punk/hardcore you've come to expect from Outbreak, with equal flavor from the more recent releases, all the way back to the beginning, and of course with a fresh appeal that you've come to expect with each Outbreak release.
Think Fast! Records is excited to announce the debut 7" release from West Coast super-group, Nations Afire. The lineup consists of current and former members of hardcore/punk veterans Rise Against (Chris Chasse, guitar), Ignite (Brett Rasmussen, bass/vocals, Nik Hill, guitar/vocals), and Death By Stereo (Todd Hennig, drums), with Steve Ludwig solidifying the lineup and making his vocal debut. Expect to hear a combination from all of the members' past and present endeavors, as well as a modern twist, which comfortably distinguishes Nations Afire from their counterparts.
You can get a free preview of the new releases on the band's respective MySpace pages, the Think Fast! Records MySpace page, or on the Think Fast! Records streaming media player (aka "TF! Radio", available by clicking the boom-box icon on the top of the Think Fast! Records website).
You can pick up the releases in your local (independent-friendly) record store, including select Hot Topic locations. If you'd prefer to order online, you can pick it up through the Think Fast! Records webstore as well as other popular independent retailers like Interpunk and RevHQ.
Both Outbreak and Nations Afire have been very active over the last few months including US, Canadian, and European tours, as well as major international festivals including Bamboozle and Groezrock. Expect more plans from both bands to be announced throughout 2009!
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Jun 04, 2009 | Last Lights "No Past No Present No Future" receiving rave reviews!AbsolutePunk, PastePunk, and PunkNews have all been raving about the Last Lights discography "No Past No Present No Future"! Here's a few excerpts:
"No Past No Present No Future is a real blitz, one that has rage, frustration, catharsis and authenticity coming out of its pores. Its impact will be felt, not just on your eardrums, but in the hardcore scene for years to come."
-PastePunk
"What Last Lights is able to do in 11 songs is rare. They don’t necessarily walk a line between the old school and the new school of hardcore, but they pull in the better elements of both and create something that’s as fascinating as it is raw and intense. Patches of short, fast Black Flag or Minor Threat riffs crop up (“Everybody’s Working for the Weak End,” “U.S. Out of New England”) to demonstrate the band’s sense of history, but co-mingle with discordant clashes of melody more reminiscent of Modern Life Is War or Bane. But what really solidifies Last Lights’ well-deserved recognition is the grimy, defiantly realist poetry of Mallary swimming in and out of the band’s damaging hardcore melee."
-PunkNews.org
"No Past, No Present, No Future will undoubtedly be the Last Lights' swan song among those lucky enough to discover it. It's truly a shame that the band was only able to record about twenty minutes of material, because this showcases just how impressive they were. If the band was this good six months after forming, one can only imagine what they would be like a couple years down the road. Although Mallary is no longer with us, he will forever live on through his words and music. I believe that's exactly how he would have wanted it."
-AbsolutePunk.net
We'll continue to post more reviews as they come in. If you haven't picked up a copy of the record yet, you can get it through the Think Fast! webstore, through your local (independent-friendly) record store, through major online distributors (Hot Topic, RevHQ, Interpunk), or if mp3s are your thing you can pick it up through the Think Fast! Digital Mp3 Store or iTunes.
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May 30, 2009 | Grave Maker on tour this Summer with Set Your Goals and Four Year Strong!Grave Maker will be taking part in the mid-western and north eastern portion of this Summer's "Gig Life" tour. Kicking off on July 13th, the tour features headliners Set Your Goals and Four Year Strong! Check the dates below, and be sure to check with your local venue for ticket information as some of these shows are likely to sell out.
Jul 13 @ Pop's - Sauget, IL
Jul 15 @ Picador - Iowa City, IA
Jul 16 @ Metro - Chicago, IL
Jul 17 @ Magic Stick - Detroit, MI
Jul 18 @ Reverb - Toronto, ON
Jul 19 @ The Underworld - Montreal, QC
Jul 20 @ The Station - Portland, ME
Jul 22 @ Northern Lights - Albany, NY
Jul 23 @ Stone Pony - Asbury Park, NJ
Jul 24 @ Toad's Place - New Haven, CT
Jul 25 @ Palladium - Worcester, MA
Jul 26 @ Crazy Donkey - Long Island, NY
Jul 27 @ Town Ballroom - Buffalo, NY
Jul 28 @ Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
Jul 29 @ Mr. Smalls - Pittsburgh, PA
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May 28, 2009 | Outbreak "Work To Death" and Nations Afire "The Uprising" 7" pre-orders shipping 6/8Everyone who pre-ordered the upcoming 7" releases for Outbreak and Nations Afire, expect a short delay as these have been pushed back to ship on Monday, June 8th, the day before the releases official street date. This is due to a production error at the vinyl plant that was completely out of our hands. We apologize for the delay and thank you for understanding!
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May 25, 2009 | Think Fast! Records to release 7"/Digital Download for DEA! Record due later this yearFor those of you who haven't heard DEA yet, it may just be due to an unfortunate sign of the hardcore times. The band consists of members who have grown up listening to and supporting the classic sound and message that has given way to scores of bands who "make it" because they have the frills and look of a new and meaningless hardcore trend.
Think Fast! Records co-owner Ryan O'Connor comments "DEA brings me back to bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Judge, and even modern youth crew inspired bands like Have Heart. It's refreshing to hear this sound being pulled off properly in 2009 and we're looking forward to our relationship with DEA."
Forming in 2008, DEA quickly built a following in the local Tallahassee scene. They recorded a seven song demo and later went on to release a digital EP via the up and coming Get Outta Town Records.
Their new 7"/Digital release will hit stores later this year on Think Fast! Records. For now, you can check out the track "Between You And Me" from the official DEA MySpace page.
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May 14, 2009 | Think Fast! to release 7"/Digital Download for This Is HellOn July 28th, Think Fast! Records will be releasing the yet to be titled new 7"/Digital Download for Long Island touring machine, This Is Hell.
Think Fast! Records co-owner Ryan O'Connor comments "2009 has been a very busy year for the label, and I couldn't be more psyched to add a one-off for This Hell in the mix. They're really hard workers and have been close friends of mine for a number of years, so it makes perfect sense for us to team up for this release. Plus, I have to admit, I'm pretty impressed with Rick's endless knowledge of Professional Wrestling."
This Is Hell has made a name for themselves in the hardcore/metal scene with their undeniable work ethic. The band has logged countless miles across the world, notably supporting hardcore, punk, and metal bands alike; Strike Anywhere, Comeback Kid, and Glassjaw to name a few.
When asked about the new material, This Is Hell guitarist Rick Jimenez said "people can expect the same energy and intensity any This is Hell release has had, with some new elements. Some of the new stuff we've been working on is a bit more metal influenced than before...old Metallica & Anthrax, Cro-Mags & Leeway...almost crossover-ish stuff. Playing with and incorporating those new elements has been so much fun and has reinvigorated me on writing and releasing a new record, so we'll be putting some of that onto the EP. A surprise cover or two may surface as well."
In early June, the band will be hitting The Outpost with Jim Siegel (Blood For Blood, Dropkick Murphys, Have Heart). Shortly thereafter, expect to hear pre-order information, as well as a preview of the new record!
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May 06, 2009 | Pre-orders underway for new Outbreak & Nations Afire 7"'s! Includes pre-order packages w/ limited vinyl, t-shirts, free posters!Check out our webstore for brand new pre-order packages for Outbreak's upcoming 7" "Work to Death" and Nations Afire's upcoming 7" "The Uprising". We're guessing some of these packages aren't going to stick around very long, so if you don't want to miss out on the limited vinyl, exclusive t-shirts, and free posters (not to mention saving money from the retail prices!) than we suggest you get your pre-orders in soon. Each release features 4 pre-order options:
1. Pre-order Package #1 (7" [rarest version available at time of order] + Poster) - $4
2. Pre-order Package #2 (Both versions of 7" + Poster) - $7
3. Pre-order Package #3 (7" [rarest version available at time or order] + T-Shirt + Poster) - $13
4. Pre-order Package #4 (Both versions of 7" + T-Shirt + Poster) - $16
Outbreak "Work To Death" 7" Pressing info:
- 300 Blue vinyl
- 700 White w/ Black splatter
- 300 Black w/ White splatter (Hot Topic retail locations only)
Nations Afire "The Uprising" Pressing info:
- 300 Red/Orange/Yellow swirl
- 700 Clear
Both releases hit stores on June 9th and pre-orders are scheduled to ship June 2nd.
Not familiar with Outbreak? Bands surviving over five years is almost unheard of with the quick turnover rate in today's independent music scene. Outbreak has managed to overcome this obstacle, all the while battling lineup changes and still managing to tour on 5 of the 7 continents. Global touring with a frenzied live show is what's contributed to Outbreak becoming a household name in the punk/hardcore world. With no signs of slowing down and in preparation for a new full length coming later in 2009, Outbreak and Think Fast! Records have teamed up to release the 7” single/digital download entitled “Work To Death”. The effort is a mere taste of what's to come in 2009. Expect the traditional punk/hardcore you've come to expect from Outbreak, with equal flavor from the more recent releases, all the way back to the beginning, and of course with a fresh appeal that you've come to expect with each Outbreak release.
Not familiar with Nations Afire? The brand new West Coast super-group has a lineup that consists of current and former members of hardcore/punk veterans Rise Against (Chris Chasse, guitar), Ignite (Brett Rasmussen, bass/vocals, Nik Hill, guitar/vocals), and Death By Stereo (Todd Hennig, drums), with Steve Ludwig solidifying the lineup and making his vocal debut. Fans of melodic punk/hardcore will instantly fall in love with Nations Afire. The guys have blasted out of the gate, already playing major festivals (Bamboozle, Groezrock) and securing a full European tour with Death Before Dishonor.
Check out the bands respective MySpace pages (here and here) to hear a track from the upcoming records, and you can also stream both songs on the TF! Radio (aka media player, available by clicking the stereo button on the top of the TF! website).
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Apr 20, 2009 | Last Lights pre-orders have ended - in stores next Tuesday, April 28th!Pre-orders have ended for Last Lights "No Past No Present No Future" and the release is officially out next Tuesday. Some of the items with the pre-orders (specifically for the LP package deals) were delayed from the plant, so we're actively working to get everything together and should have it all taken care of in the next couple of days. So expect your pre-orders mid to late next week!
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Apr 17, 2009 | Don't miss Outbreak & Nations Afire at Groezrock Festival (Belgium) tomorrow!Outbreak and Nations Afire will both be taking part in the massive Groezrock festival in Belgium this weekend. They're playing alongside NOFX, Rise Against, The Get Up Kids, and lots more.
Outbreak plays Saturday (April 18th) at 10:30 AM on the Eastpak "Core" stage.
Nations Afire plays Saturday (April 18th) at 9:30 PM on the Etnies "Back To Basics" stage.
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Apr 16, 2009 | Think Fast! Records to release Outbreak 7" single/Digital Download "Work To Death" on June 9th! Touring with the Cro-Mags May/JuneBands surviving over five years is almost unheard of with the quick turnover rate in today's independent music scene. Outbreak has managed to overcome this obstacle, all the while battling lineup changes and still managing to tour on 5 of the 7 continents. Global touring with a frenzied live show is what's contributed to Outbreak becoming a household name in the punk/hardcore world.
With no signs of slowing down and in preparation for a new full length coming later in 2009, Outbreak and Think Fast! Records have teamed up to release the 7” single/digital download entitled “Work To Death”. The effort is a mere taste of what's to come in 2009. Expect the fast and frenzied punk/hardcore you've come to expect from Outbreak, with equal flavor from the more recent releases, all the way back to the beginning, and of course with a fresh appeal that you've come to expect with each Outbreak release.
"It's been a couple years since we released anything new, so we're excited to finally have something for everyone to hear. Basically we've been working on a new album, and in the meantime decided to put out a couple of the songs on vinyl. We wanted to get something new out there soon, and rather than wait for the entire process of the album, we figured it would make sense to do something sooner and closer to home" - vocalist Ryan O'Connor, who also co-owns Think Fast! Records.
You can hear the track "(Work)ing Dead" on Outbreak's MySpace page, the Think Fast! Records MySpace page, or on the Think Fast! Records streaming media player (aka "TF! Radio", available by clicking the boom-box icon on the top of the Think Fast! Records website).
"Work To Death" hits record stores on June 9th. If you're not a vinyl fan, you can pick up the release on iTunes and through most other popular digital retailers. Pre-orders will start toward the end of April through the Think Fast! webstore including colored vinyl combinations, an exclusive Outbreak t-shirt, and to top it off, all pre-orders will come with a free digital download coupon.
To celebrate the new release, Outbreak will be taking to the West Coast in late May/early June with the Cro-Mags. More headlining dates surrounding the Cro-Mags tour will be surfacing shortly.
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Apr 14, 2009 | Interview with Pat of Last Lights featured on Where It Ends blog!Where It Ends blog recently caught up with Pat Murphy from Last Lights for a quick interview. Here's an excerpt:
"Dom was hands down one of the most humble, sincere, and honest dudes I have ever met and it's truly an honor to call him one of my best friends for the past like 3 years. He lived and breathed the ethics of "punk" and "hardcore" and poured 100% of himself into it, and if you ever saw him play live with any of his bands you would totally believe that. Aside from the musical aspect of him, he was a great friend. Always someone you could rely on to be there when you needed it. Something all of this has taught me, and I have been saying this a lot lately, is that if you care about someone you HAVE to tell them. Because god forbid something like this happens to someone, it's even more tragic if you have things you wanted to tell them but never got the chance to. I was fortunate enough to have the kind of relationship with Dom where we knew how we felt about eachother. The night before we played the show at BU that caused his death, he and I went out to dinner and just talked about the future of the band and how happy we were to be playing full time together again."
You can read the entire interview here.
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Apr 07, 2009 | Nations Afire (members of Rise Against, Ignite) to release debut 7" on Think Fast!Think Fast! Records is excited to announce that we'll be releasing the debut 7" from West Coast super-group, Nations Afire. The lineup consists of current and former members of hardcore/punk veterans Rise Against (Chris Chasse, guitar), Ignite (Brett Rasmussen, bass/vocals, Nik Hill, guitar/vocals), and Death By Stereo (Todd Hennig, drums), with Steve Ludwig solidifying the lineup and making his vocal debut.
"Working with Nations Afire was a no brainer for us" comments Think Fast! Records co-owner Ryan O'Connor. "Back to Reach The Sky and up until Rise Against, I've always been a big fan of Chris' (Chasse) work and the bands he's involved with. I'm glad that we can have a hand in his newest endeavour and we're looking forward to working together."
You can stream the track "Exit Strategy" on the Nations Afire MySpace page, the Think Fast! Records MySpace page, and on the Think Fast! Records streaming media player (aka "TF! Radio", available by clicking the boom-box icon at the top of every page on the Think Fast! Records website).
"The Uprising" 7" is in stores on June 9th. Pre-orders are expected to start toward the end of April through the Think Fast! webstore including colored vinyl combinations and an exclusive Nations Afire t-shirt.
Nations Afire already has big touring plans for 2009 including Bamboozle Left, Groezrock, and a full European tour supporting Death Before Dishonor.
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Mar 31, 2009 | Outbreak adds last minute Ireland shows to European tour on April 6th & 7th!"Glad we can make up these shows from last Summer's cancellation. We're really looking forward to playing/hanging out in Ireland, my native land! See you all soon."
-Ryan Patrick O'Connor/Outbreak
April 6th
@ Roisin Dubh - (Dominick St) - Galway, Ireland
9pm - 8 Euros
April 7th
@ The Boom Boom Room (O'Connell St) - Dublin, Ireland
7:30pm - 8 Euros
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Mar 29, 2009 | Hour Of The Wolf featured in latest issue of Alternative Press!Check out the latest issue of Alternative Press (#249, on newsstands now) to see Hour Of The Wolf featured as one of 100 bands you need to know in 2009! More details on Hour Of The Wolf's next release will be announced in the near future. Stay tuned.
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Mar 20, 2009 | Blackened receives great reviews from Alternative Press, PunkNews.org, more!Blackened has been receiving some great reviews since their debut full length dropped. Here's a few lines from the 4/5 review on WayTooLoud.com:
"Fans of true hardcore are in for a very nice treat as Blackened breaks into this scene with a debut album most bands can only try to create."
This full review along with a bunch of others (from Alternative Press, PunkNews.org, and more!) are posted under the reviews section of the press page. We'll keep posting more as they roll in. "This Means War" is in stores now!
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Mar 16, 2009 | Exclusive new merch for Only Crime, The Geeks, Far From Finished & more!Think Fast! Records has added exclusive new shirts to our MerchNow store, including designs for Only Crime, The Geeks, Far From Finished, Blackened, Wake Up Call, and more! The new designs include artwork from some great artists including Joneh Patrick, Daniel Bressette, and JP Flexner.
Expect lots more new merchandise throughout 2009. Stay tuned.
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Mar 13, 2009 | Last Lights "No Past No Present No Future" pre-order madness (update: pre-order packages #1 and #2 have sold out!)Think Fast! Records and Mightier Than Sword Records are teaming up for Last Lights "No Past No Present No Future" pre-orders, which are officially underway! Mightier Than Sword is the label responsible for the LP Vinyl version of the release, so we've lent them some CDs for their pre-order packages and they've lent us some LPs for our pre-order packages. We suggest you check out the crazy deals that we've both assembled, and we suggest you do it quickly, because most of these pre-order packages are very limited. Details on our pre-orders below:
1. Pre-order Package #1: CD, LP (rarest version), Exclusive T-Shirt, Poster
- $25 (You Save $13)
- This package is limited to the first 40 pre-orders
2. Pre-order Package #2: CD, Exclusive T-Shirt, Poster
- $15 (You Save $8)
- This package is limited to the first 35 pre-orders
3. Pre-order Package #3: CD, Poster
- $8 (You Save $3)
- The poster in this package is limited to the first 175 pre-orders
"No Past No Present No Future" hits stores on April 28th and pre-orders are scheduled to ship April 21st.
Don't forget that pre-ordering is cheaper than waiting till the street date and it's also the only way to get in on the exclusive Last Lights t-shirt (available from Pre-order Packages 1 and 2). There's also no way you'll be able to get your hands on the rarest version of the LP other than pre-orders.
Not farmilar with Last Lights? Think Fast! Records was finalizing the band's signing in the days prior to frontman/primary songwriter Dominic Mallary's abrupt and tragic passing (due to complications from a performance on December 4th 2008). The hardcore/punk outfit was quick to form a buzz from their home in Massachusetts, noted mostly from the intense live show and the no-frills attitude of the band. There was no question that Last Lights was onto something special, so it is with great honor that TF! and the surviving members team up to release a discography of the band's music and art. "No Past No Present No Future" is a complete discography of Last Lights recordings and includes an instrumental track recorded in January 2009, exclusive to the release.
You can download the track "Love + Rent" for free on the media page of the TF! website and we're also offering a stream for the track "Everybody's Working For The Weak End" available on the Last Lights MySpace page and the TF! Radio (aka media player, available by clicking the radio icon on the top-right hand side of every page on the TF! website).
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Mar 09, 2009 | Wake Up Call breaking up - last show March 22nd in Portland, Maine with Bane!Wake Up Call will be playing their last show on March 22nd at The Station (272 St. John Street) in Portland, Maine. Doors open at 7pm and Wake Up Call goes on shortly after at 7:30pm. Also scheduled to play are Bane, Cruel Hand, and End Of A Year. Tickets are $12 and you can get them in advance here.
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Mar 08, 2009 | Hour Of The Wolf, Far From Finished, No Harm Done, Outbreak, Smartbomb, Grave Maker, The Geeks - all on tour this Spring!Nearly all of our active roster will be on the road throughout the Spring, covering the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. We previously announced Outbreak, Smartbomb, and Grave Maker's Spring plans, and now we've got even more tours to announce with Hour Of The Wolf, No Harm Done, Far From Finished, and The Geeks! Here's the latest:
- Hour Of The Wolf will be hitting the southern and midwestern U.S. with Casey Jones this April. Before and after this tour, they'll be doing some headlining shows to and from Arizona. Hour Of The Wolf will continue to support "Waste Makes Waste" and the more recent split with Lewd Acts.
- Far From Finished will headlining some east coast and midwestern U.S. shows throughout March and April before making another trip to Europe. The band continue to support "Living In The Fallout".
- No Harm Done will be headlining a two-week U.S. run throughout the south and midwest in April. Expect a more extensive U.S. tour from No Harm Done to start May 29th (supporting Static Radio). No Harm Done will be supporting their debut full length, "Escape".
- Outbreak will be supporting Comeback Kid, Bane, Misery Signals, and Architects on a mainland European tour this April, including the Groezrock Festival (Belgium). Afterwards they'll be headlining some shows throughout England with direct support from Smartbomb (who will be supporting their debut full length, "Diamond Heist") before ending the tour on May 3rd in NJ at the Bamboozle festival.
- Currently in the midst of a European tour, Grave Maker will be following up the 2 month Euro run with some western Canadian dates before making their first ever trip to Japan this May. The road warriors continue to support their debut full length, "Bury Me At Sea".
- The Geeks will be touring Asia this Spring. More details on this one soon to come. The Geeks will be supporting their debut full length "Every Time We Fall".
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Mar 05, 2009 | Last Lights "No Past No Present No Future" - Artwork & track listing posted!1. There’s No One Good Enough to be Alone
2. Oh, Modern World
3. The Shape of Scum to Come
4. Everybody’s Working for the Weak End
5. U.S. Out of New England
6. The Dream Homes of Insomniacs
7. No Future (The Children’s Crusade)
8. Love + Rent
9. The Bourgeois Blues
10. Destroy What Destroys You
11. Sink
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Feb 24, 2009 | Dominic Mallary (Last Lights) AwardDominic Mallary Award:
To accompany the April 28th release of the Last Lights Discography, "No Past. No Present. No Future." TF! is establishing the Dominic Mallary Award. This award will be given out annually to honor a person who we feel best represents the spirit and ambition that was so evident in the life of Dominic, who was not only a talented and devoted member of the punk/hardcore community, but also a person who gave his time and heart to help better his community.
This award will be given to a person who has been nominated by their peers. The person must be a current high school or college student who is excelling in school and has either contributed to the field of art/literature and/or someone who has gone above and beyond in their efforts to make a positive change in their community.
We hope that this award will not only support young people who are actually doing something positive but to be a reminder of the life and talent of Dominic Mallary. We hope that, in his spirit, young people will strive to do good things and this is a chance for people to recognize their peers who are making an effort to carry out the same kind of legacy without asking anything in return.
Each year, the person whose impact is one that we recognize as being worthy of this award, will receive a plaque with their name along with $500 which we hope the person can put toward their education (books, supplies, etc.) or find another way to put it to good use. TF! will keep a log of annual award winners on our website along with their stories.
Here are the requirements for nominees:
1. A person should be nominated by their peers.
2. Nominations should include as much information as possible as to why the person feels their peer is worthy of this award.
3. Top nominees will be picked based on this information along with some verification of the person's grades or a reference from a current educator. Obviously, a person nominating someone else won't have access to grades, but a reference is sufficient or if the story/information provided is recognized as being a top nomination, we will contact that nominee to follow up on this information.
To nominate someone, please e-mail info@thinkfastrecords.com
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Feb 17, 2009 | Outbreak and Smartbomb on tour in the UK this April!As previously announced, Outbreak will be taking part in the Through The Noise tour in mainland Europe this April, alongside Comeback Kid, Bane, Misery Signals and Architects. After the Through The Noise tour, Outbreak will be doing an additional headlining run in England with special guests, Smartbomb. Here's all of the dates:
Outbreak w/ Comeback Kid, Bane, Misery Signals, Architects:
Apr 10 @ Vidia Club - Cesena, Italy
Apr 11 @ Dance Of Days Fest - Will, Switzerland
Apr 12 @ Arena - Wien, Austria
Apr 13 @ Feierwerk - Munchen, Germany
Apr 14 @ Essigfabrik - Koln, Germany
Apr 15 @ Substage - Karlsruhe, Germany
Apr 16 @ Sputnikhalle - Munster, Germany
Apr 17 @ Conne Island - Leipzig, Germany
Apr 18 @ Groezrock Fest - Merrhout, Belgium
Apr 19 @ Patronaat - Haarlem, Holland
Outbreak w/ Smartbomb:
Apr 21 @ Eddies Rock Club - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Apr 22 @ White Rabbit - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Apr 23 @ Upperthorpe Hotel - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Apr 24 @ Ringside - Hull, United Kingdom
Apr 25 @ TBA - Norwich, United Kingdom
Apr 26 @ The Park - Peteborough, United Kingdom
Apr 27 @ Music Box - Manchester, United Kingdom
Apr 28 @ Underworld - London, United Kingdom
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Feb 06, 2009 | Grave Maker update!"As some of you may have heard Grave Maker crashed our van back in October while on tour with Comeback Kid. Since the accident, there have been rumors floating around left, right and center as to what happened that night, as well we have received countless emails about untrue events such as Grave Maker breaking up, members being kicked out, and even that ice was the cause of our accident. For the record I don't want bands to be scared of touring Canada especially in months like October. There was absolutely no ice or any road conditions to justify a band to go through what happened that night. The police wrote a fine to the driver because there were skid marks in the opposite lane headed straight down an embankment, and the weather report states that temperatures were above freezing and that there was no ice that night (we didn't even get snow until mid-December). Sometimes when people get tired they don't take the necessary precautions when driving a 15 passenger van and trailer during the night drives that touring bands do. That night the person driving lost control and crashed our van creating a whole world of personal and financial troubles. To make matter worse, the insurance company did not cover our accident and we we're stranded with no van, no trailer and no money (tow truck drivers stole the band fund) etc. But accidents happen. Tour went on and we did what we needed to do, about a month after the accident our former guitar player Brian Kemsley decided to fly home from Florida and a few days later he decided he was going to part ways with Grave Maker. It has been a real struggle for all of us with broken bones, bank accounts and equipment, but everyone has managed to pull threw and move forward. Brian has recently joined up with our friends in Outbreak and we want to wish him the best of luck with those guys.
As far as all the rumors go, we didn't kick any members out and we are definitely not breaking up. There is no way around it that these last 3 months have been a long hard road for us, we even canceled our January tour because we had no way of pulling it off. We've been home since December using the time off doing non-stop doctor visits trying to get our physical health back up and unfortunately some of us are going to be dealing with physical problems for the rest of our lives. But like we said we've never had any plans to stop playing as a band, we will probably change our name, but we have no plans on calling it quits anytime soon. We have a busy year coming up for 2009 and are very excited with how things have been coming together in '09 with our new guitar player Ron Frieson (Endless Fight). We have been writing new songs and getting ready for our 2 month European tour that kicks off February 09th.
We'd like to send out a huge thanks to all the people that came out to watch us play those shows after the accident and put up with the mess that we were. Thank you everyone and our friends from all over who helped donate money at shows & over paypal, anyone who helped book us a show, the friends that called to check on us, Grant (Ambush!) for filling in last second on guitar and helping us finish the tour, the people that fed & housed us, all the bands that shared their equipment with us so that we didn't have to pack up and go home, and all the people who still came out to see our gimpy ass' play those last 2 months of shows after the crash. It was unreal. Hope to see everyone in '09!" -Grave Maker
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Feb 05, 2009 | Blackened interview on Issue Oriented Podcast! "This Means War" In Stores Now!The popular podcast Issue Oriented has featured a great interview with Blackened on the latest issue (Episode 40). You can check it out at IssueOriented.com. Thanks to host Ronen Kauffman for the support!
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Feb 05, 2009 | Grave Maker heading out on 20 country, 2 month European tour!Starting February 12th, Grave Maker will be making there way to Europe for the very first time. It's a monster of a tour that takes them to 20 countries over the course of 2 months. You can check out the confirmed dates on our shows page or on the Grave Maker MySpace page.
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Feb 01, 2009 | Think Fast! to release Last Lights discography - "No Past. No Present. No Future."As previously mentioned in our press release, the wheels were starting to turn with our latest signing, Last Lights, before frontman Dominic Mallary abruptly and tragicaly passed away on December 5th.
Dominic was the primary songwriter and lyricist of Last Lights and his passing has been widely felt throughout the punk/hardcore scene. Nearly a thousand faces were present at his memorial services, including a performance by Andrew WK (at special request of Dominic). Dominic's life and music represented his devotion to Last Lights and the underground culture, so it is with great honor that Think Fast! teams up with the surviving members to release a discography of the band's music and art.
"No Past. No Present. No Future." is scheduled for an April 28th release. The complete discography includes an instrumental track recorded in January 2009, exclusive to the release. You can download the track "Love and Rent" from the media page of the TF! website, or stream it on our media player (aka "TF! Radio", available by clicking the radio button on the top right-hand corner of our website) and the Last Lights MySpace page. Stay tuned for updates on pre-orders, streams, and more.
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Jan 24, 2009 | Outbreak Spring Festival Appearances at Groezrock in Belgium (w/ NOFX, Rise Against, Taking Back Sunday) and Bamboozle in East Rutherford, NJ (w/ No Doubt, Third Eye Blind, GWAR)Outbreak has confirmed upcoming Spring festival appearances at Groezrock and Bamboozle.
Groezrock takes place April 17th and 18th in Meerhout, Belgium. So far the lineup consists of NOFX, Rise Against, Taking Back Sunday, Bullet For My Valentine, Underoath, Comeback Kid, The Get Up Kids, and lots more.
Click here to check out the official Groezrock website.
Bamboozle takes place May 2nd and 3rd in East Rutherford, New Jersey. So far the lineup consists of Fall Out Boy, No Doubt, Rise Against, Taking Back Sunday, Third Eye Blind, The Get Up Kids, The Used, GWAR, and lots more.
Click here to check out the official Bamboozle website.
Check Outbreak's MySpace page for the most up to date information including their stage and stage time!
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Jan 22, 2009 | It's 2009. CDs are dead.In a sense, the music industry has almost abruptly come full circle, especially in the punk rock and hardcore scenes. Some of you, if not most, may be too young to remember that there was a time in punk/hardcore that the only physical copies of a record you could buy were on vinyl and maybe cassettes. Then CDs came along. It was an exciting time with this new revolutionary music technology. Think Fast! Records is here to tell you, that the music technology that we know as CDs is, in 2009, borderline obsolete.
Baring any unforeseen opportunities that would warrant a CD release, Think Fast! Records is announcing that starting mid-2009 (after a couple of upcoming releases that are already finalized and will be announced soon!) we will stop all production of CD releases on the label. Releases in mid-2009 and onward will be available on vinyl and digital download formats only, with an instant free digital download with all vinyl purchases.
With this shift in the industry, we were tossing around the idea of turning into a "digital-only label". While we admire anyone who was forward-thinking enough to do just that, we also feel that it is very important to the artists we work with and the people who listen to these bands to not lose sight of the importance of holding a physical copy of a record in our hands. The artwork, lyrics, and substance of the physical product is essential.
Let's face it, CDs are dead. The digital world has taken over. Our new effort will give Think Fast! Records (and we believe many other labels who are eventually going to follow this model) an opportunity to offer more for our bands and their fans including more vinyl, more merchandise, and less wasted on CDs that the world is quickly losing interest in.
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Jan 20, 2009 | Blackened "This Means War" In Stores Today! Release featured on front page of iTunes!As you all know, Blackened's debut full length "This Means War" is in stores today. Don't forget that you can purchase the digital download version of the album at various digital retailers including iTunes, where the release is currently featured on the front page of the "Rock" section!
Click here to purchase on iTunes
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Jan 19, 2009 | Blackened "This Means War" In Stores Tuesday, January 20th. Free e-card (full album stream) online now!Blackened's debut full length "This Means War" hits stores on Tuesday, January 20th! For those of you who pre-ordered, you should have received your copy, if not, expect it any day now. If you missed out on pre-orders, you certainly missed out on the package deals that we were promoting with the pre-orders, but the good news is that we still have a few copies on limited colored vinyl leftover in our webstore. These will not last last very long so don't sleep on it.
You don't need to take our word for it that the new Blackened record shreds, you can listen for yourself. That's right, we've posted a free full album stream via PunkNews.org! For those of you not in the know, Blackened features members of Hatebreed and "This Means War" was recorded at Planet-Z with the critically acclaimed Zeuss (Shadows Fall, Hatebreed, Killswitch Engage).
Don't forget that if you can't find the release at your local record store, you can pick it up online through our webstore or fine independent retailers like Interpunk, RevHQ, and bigger online retailers like Amazon. Or if you'd prefer to download the release, you can pick it up through many digital retailers including DownloadPunk, and directly through the TF! Digital Mp3 Store (the cheapest option and also includes high resolution album art and lyrics!).
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Jan 16, 2009 | One more benefit show for Dominic Mallary's family - Last Lights (final show) w/ Outbreak, Paint It Black, No TriggerSaturday, February 21st
Last Lights (final show)
Paint It Black
No Trigger
Outbreak
I Rise
@ Island Oasis (aka London Billiards) - 70 James Street - Worcester, MA
Doors open at 5:30pm
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Jan 12, 2009 | Jim Rice elected to Baseball Hall of Fame!It is with great joy as a lifelong Red Sox fan and, especially, a lifelong Jim Rice fan, that TF! would like to congratulate Jim Rice for being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. A .298 career hitter with 382 home runs, 2,452 hits and 1,451 RBIs in 16 seasons, all with the Red Sox, Rice had four seasons of more than 200 hits, led the American League in home runs three times, RBIs twice, once in hits, twice in slugging percentage, was the AL Most Valuable Player in 1978, and was an eight-time All-Star. The election to the HOF is well overdue. However, #14 will be joining other greats in Cooperstown. Finally!
-Larry TF!
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Jan 08, 2009 | Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea" on PunkBand.com's "Best of 2008" featureGrave Maker's debut full length "Bury Me At Sea" has secured a spot on PunkBand.com's "Best of 2008" feature. The article features 10 releases and Grave Maker appears alongside every one from Weezer to Metallica! You can check out the entire feature here.
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Jan 08, 2009 | Hour Of The Wolf / Lewd Acts "Split" on PunkBands.com's "Best of 2008" featureOur 2008 split release with Hour Of The Wolf and Lewd Acts has been featured as a "Best EP" on PunkBand.com's 2008 "Best of" feature! You can check out the entire article here.
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Jan 05, 2009 | Wait In Vain "Seasons" on PunkNews.org "Best of 2008" featureWait In Vain's debut full length "Seasons" seems to keep popping up on everyones "Best of 2008" lists. The latest we've discovered is from PunkNews.org where it earned a #3 spot on the "Top 5 Hardcore Debut LPs". You can check out the entire feature here.
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Jan 05, 2009 | Smartbomb "Chaos And Lawlessness" CDep on PunkNews.org "Best of 2008" feature!Smartbomb's debut EP "Chaos And Lawlessness" has made a PunkNews.org staff members "Best of 2008" list! It appears among the likes of The Bronx, Street Dogs, and Fucked Up. You can check out the entire feature here.
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Dec 27, 2008 | Wait In Vain "Seasons" on PastePunk's "Best of 2008" feature!Wait In Vain's debut full length "Seasons" has secured a respectable #3 of 25 spot on PastePunk.com's "Best of 2008" feature. Not a bad place to be, especially within the likes of so many big releases in 2008 that are also included in the feature (Rise Against, Unearth, Terror, The Gaslight Anthem, D4, No Use For A Name and Underoath to name a few). Good work gentlemen. You can check out the entire feature here.
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Dec 18, 2008 | Benefit show for the family of Dominic Mallary (Last Lights) - Outbreak, Verse + moreSaturday, January 10th 2009
Verse
Outbreak
I Rise
Smartbomb
+more
@ Island Oasis (London Billiards)
70 James St - Worcester, MA 01603
Support, support, support.
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Dec 17, 2008 | PunkNews.org (Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea") and PastePunk.com (Wait In Vain "Seasons") contest winners announcedThe winners for our most recent contests have been announced.
Congratulations to the winners of the PunkNews.org (Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea") contest:
Steven Muir (Bellevue, WA)
Elisse Stoy (Columbia, PA)
Teresa See (Boise, ID)
And congratulations to the winners of the PastePunk.com (Wait In Vain "Seasons") contest:
Benjamin Hughes (Bel Air, MD)
Caitlin Strong (Austin, TX)
Mikael Rönn (Sandviken, Sweden)
Check back soon for contests with No Harm Done and Smartbomb!
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Dec 14, 2008 | Think Fast! Holiday SaleTo celebrate the Holidays we've decided to discount nearly everything in our store. We're taking 20% off all CDs, vinyl, t-shirts, sweatshirts, longsleeves, and sweatshirts. That means most CDs and LPs are $8, t-shirts under $10, zip up hoodies under $25, and pullover sweatshirts under $22! These are some of the cheapest prices around, so take advantage of these Holiday sales while you can. Unfortunately we can't give away our stuff for dirt cheap forever, so we're running the sale until 2009. So get your order in before December 31st and you'll be all set. Our webstore isn't the only place to get hooked up. Our digital mp3 store also huge discounts right now. Releases start at one dollar! Here's an e-mail we received last night regarding our digital store (and yes, this is an actual e-mail, we're not an infomercial):
"Just a quick thanks for your awesome MP3 webstore and incredible prices. I think I downloaded 14 full albums for $37?!!! Unheard of! Love your stuff and will continue to buy from you. Thanks!"
We've received an overwhelming response thus far, and this was before everything had even been announced. Don't forget that full album downloads from our digital mp3 store include high resolution cover art and lyrics!
- Click here to check out the Holiday Sales in our webstore
- Click here to check out the Holiday Sales in our digital mp3 store
This is our way of thanking everyone for an amazing 2008. We truly appreciate all the support. Happy Holidays.
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Dec 14, 2008 | Blackened in latest Hails & Horns!Blackened we're selected as an "up and coming band to get on your radar now" from the latest issue of Hails & Horns! The magazine features Have Heart and H2O on the cover, and is available on newsstands now.
Thank you to Hails (and there sister magazines) for there continued support of Think Fast! Records and our artists!
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Dec 06, 2008 | Dominic Mallary (Last Lights) 1984-2008"About two weeks ago I got a call from Erik, the drummer for my band. He basically told me that I would be an idiot for not signing a new band called Last Lights to my label. Erik had a lot of enthusiasm in his voice, so I had a good feeling about the band. I checked them out online quickly, thought they were good, and got the band added to Outbreak's December 3rd show so that I could see them live. They destroyed. Not only was the band on point, but they also managed to receive one of the best crowd reactions of the night. After the set, I sent a text message to my label-partner and told him "we'd be stupid not to sign Last Lights". I briefly met most of the guys in the band, they were all down to earth and polite. The singer Dominic was especially enthusiastic. He spoke with confidence about the bands future, and we agreed to continue talks before the weekend. On Friday I got another call from my drummer, this time telling me that Dominic was in the hospital. He didn't have a lot of details, so I didn't know if it was something that was real serious, or maybe something being blown out of proportion. A few hours later I got word that Dominic was gone. The same guy who I had just met 48 hours prior, who had seemed happy and healthy. All I've been thinking about since I got the terrible news is how unfair life can be. Don't ever take anyone for granted. I guess that's the point of this rant. Sometimes it can take something horrific to open up our eyes. Dominic, rest in peace. I hope you're in a better place."
-Ryan (Think Fast! Records/Outbreak)
Everyone, check out Last Lights:
http://www.myspace.com/lastlights
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Dec 05, 2008 | Pre-orders launch for Blackened's debut full length Pre-orders are officially underway for Blackened's upcoming debut full length "This Means War". All pre-orders will receive a free, full color, 11x17 Blackened poster. In addition, we've also bundled together 14 different pre-order packages for you to choose from. Whether you just want a copy of the new CD, the vinyl, or a combination of both along with a new Blackened t-shirt, longsleeve, and hoodie design, we've more than likely got what you're looking for. And did we mention that the packages are really cheap? This is a no-brainer if you plan on picking up the Blackened album, so act now before the record hits stores and take advantage of some cheap deals. Click here to check them out.
For those of you not in the know, Blackened is the brain child of Connecticut alum including Chris Beattie and Dave Russo of Hatebreed, Chris Legg of Fastbreak, and Jay Reason of The Distance. We recommend Blackened for fans of Terror, Hatebreed, and Madball.
Pre-orders ship on January 13th and "This Means War" officially hits store shelves on January 20th!
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Dec 01, 2008 | New song from Blackened posted!We've posted another new song from Blackened's upcoming debut full length "This Means War"! The track is titled "Kill The Weak" and is available to stream for free on the TF! Radio (aka media player, click the radio button on the top right of the TF! webpage to launch) as well as the official Blackened MySpace page.
Pre-orders will be posted shortly, so stay tuned.
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Nov 27, 2008 | Outbreak heads to Europe in April w/ Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane. UK dates w/ Smartbomb to follow!"We're very excited to announce that we'll be taking part in the second ever "Through The Noise" Tour in April. After the success of the first run in Canada, we're thrilled to be doing this tour over in Europe. A lot of people have been telling us that this tour needs to come to the U.S., and while we agree, please understand that we're the opener, so we have very little pull in that sort of thing. Not only that, but with the cancellation of our last European tour, we owe it to our Euro fans to make it back that way. And are we really going to turn down a bus tour? The answer to that question is "no". Anyway, make sure that you come out early, because we'll be opening most of the shows. We'll do our best to post the correct starting times on our MySpace page."
"For our friends in the UK, we didn't forget you. We'll be doing a few headlining shows in England (and possibly Scotland and Ireland...we'll try our best) after the Through The Noise dates. Details on those shows forthcoming, but we can say that they'll be with our buddies (and drummer's other band) Smartbomb. No doubt going to be a great time on and off the stage."
"One more thing. We'll have a new album written by the time we start this tour, so expect to get a sneak peak of what we've been working on. That's all for now."
"THROUGH THE NOISE" - EUROPEAN TOUR 2009 - All dates with:
COMEBACK KID
MISERY SIGNALS
BANE
ARCHITECTS
OUTBREAK
April 10, 2009 Cesena, Italy @ Vidia Club
April 11, 2009 Will, Switzerland @ Remise, Dance Of Days Fest
April 12, 2009 Wien, Austria @ Arena
April 13, 2009 München, Germany @ Feierwerk
April 14, 2009 Köln, Germany @ Essigfabrik
April 15, 2009 Karlsruhe, Germany @ Substage
April 16, 2009 Münster, Germany @ Sputnikhalle
April 17, 2009 Leipzig, Germany @ Conne Island
April 18, 2009 Meerhout, Belgium @ Groezrock Fest (also w/ NOFX, H2O, more)
April 19, 2009 Haarlem, Holland @ Patronaat
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Nov 17, 2008 | Smartbomb featured in Worcester Magazine!WorcesterMagazine.com recently caught up with Smartbomb. Check out the interview to find out some interesting facts about the new album "Diamond Heist" in addition to some history of the bands beginning. "When we started Smartbomb, we wanted to play the same type of really fast and thrashy old-school punk that ended up becoming synonymous with skating. Bands like 7 Seconds were one of our first real influences when it came to what we wanted to play."
Click here to check it out.
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Nov 14, 2008 | Grave Maker touring east coast with This Is Hell and midwest/west coast with Call To PreserveGrave Maker just started up an east coast run with This Is Hell and are following it up with some midwest and west coast dates with Call To Preserve. A lot of the Call To Preserve dates are being filled in at the last minute, and the band is looking for all the help they can get. See the schedule on our shows page, and if you can help out with one of the "TBA" dates, send an e-mail to gravemakerbooking@gmail.com. The band promises free merchandise to those who book a show.
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Nov 14, 2008 | No Harm Done headlining U.S. tour Nov/DecNo Harm Done just started up a full U.S. tour that runs through December 17th. Be sure to check them out when they hit your area. You can view the dates on our shows page.
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Nov 05, 2008 | Hardtimes.ca posts video interview with Grave MakerHardtimes.ca has posted a great video interview with Grave Maker. You can check it out on YouTube via this link.
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Oct 28, 2008 | Smartbomb "Diamond Heist" a future classic?Hey, we'll buy that!
TF! has been proud to see more and more positive reactions to our releases in the punk press. Smartbomb's new record is fitting right into the mold. Check out some of the reviews that have been coming in for "Diamond Heist" right here. See who has said of the record: "Mark my words, 'Diamond Heist' will be referenced to in countless reviews in the future, where it'll be named as one of the classics in the genre..."
Pick up a copy of the record today in our webstore, your local record store, or your favorite online retailer!
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Oct 27, 2008 | No Harm Done "Escape" receiving rave reviews!No Harm Done's debut Think Fast! release "Escape" has been out for a couple of months now. Reviews have been popping up on some of our favorite punk sites. Click here to check out what people have been saying about the record. Jordan over at Pastepunk.com said "Escape is as good a break out release as I've heard all year, and it's really hard to not smile a lot while taking this one in and singing along." But hey...Judge for yourself by picking up a copy of the record in stores or online! The band will be on tour from the end of October through November and into December.
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Sep 29, 2008 | Outbreak upcoming tours w/ Agnostic Front (Nov) and Smartbomb (Nov/Dec)Outbreak will be hitting the east coast with Agnostic Front in November, followed by some more east coast shows with Smartbomb!
Nov 12
Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
w/ Agnostic Front, Outbreak
Nov 13
Philadelphia, PA @ JC Dobbs
w/ Agnostic Front, Outbreak
Nov 14
Ithaca, NY @ The Haunt (18+)
w/ Agnostic Front, Outbreak
Nov 20
Dover, NH @ The Brick House (18+)
w/ Agnostic Front, Outbreak
Nov 21
Providence, RI @ Club Hell
w/ Agnostic Front, Outbreak
Nov 22
Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theater
w/ Agnostic Front, Outbreak
Nov 23
Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey
w/ Agnostic Front, Outbreak
Mon, Nov 24
Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space
w/ Outbreak, Smartbomb
Tue, Nov 25
Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox
w/ Outbreak, Smartbomb
Wed, Nov 26
Jacksonville, FL @ Fuel Coffeehouse
w/ Outbreak, Smartbomb
Fri, Nov 28
Tallahassee, FL @ Engine Room
w/ Outbreak, Smartbomb
Sat, Nov 29
Chamblee, GA @ The Shop
w/ Outbreak, Smartbomb
Sun, Nov 30
Johnson City, TN @ The Hideaway
w/ Outbreak, Smartbomb
Mon, Dec 1
Gettysburg, PA @ Gettysburg Rec Park
w/ Outbreak, Smartbomb
Tue, Dec 2
Edison, NJ @ The Stelton Church
w/ Outbreak, Smartbomb
Don't forget that Smartbomb's debut full length "Diamond Heist" is in stores now, and Outbreak's split with Only Crime is still available!
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Sep 26, 2008 | Outbreak announces six U.S. shows surrounding October Canadian tour (dates w/ H2O, Bane)Outbreak will be doing six U.S. shows surrounding the Through The Noise tour in October. The first three are supporting Bane and the last three are supporting Bane and H2O. Check with your local venue regarding advanced tickets.
Oct 3 @ Red Planet Skatepark - Oswego, NY w/ Bane
Oct 5 @ The Red Raven - Fargo, ND w/ Bane
Oct 7 @ El Corazon - Seattle, WA w/ Bane
Oct 28 @ The Ritz - Detroit, MI w/ H2O, Bane
Oct 29 @ Peabody's - Cleveland, OH w/ H2O, Bane
Oct 30 @ Gravity - Cheswick, PA w/ H2O, Bane
More U.S. east coast shows will be announced for November very soon, including some very awesome shows with a very awesome band. Stay tuned! The rest of the country (and beyond), hang tight. Outbreak will be writing a new record, but are already discussing touring plans for 2009.
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Sep 25, 2008 | TF! webstore @ AllinMerch.comIn addition to our webstore at MerchNow.com, Think Fast! is pleased to announce that we now have yet another official webstore for you to shop at. The new store is run through the folks at AllinMerch.com. Since this store is brand new it doesn’t have as many items items as our MerchNow store, but don’t worry, we’ll be adding new items frequently. Having multiple webstores is all part of an effort to get our releases and merchandise in as many different places as possible, while at the same time giving our loyal customers more options to choose from. For now check out some exclusive designs from Far From Finished, Only Crime, Outbreak, and The Geeks, and stay tuned for more in the very near future.
Think Fast! store at AllinMerch.com
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Sep 25, 2008 | New track from Blackened online now! "This Means War" In Stores January 20thWe're excited to announce that we have a brand new track for you from Blackened's upcoming album "This Means War". The track "Unscathed" is a good indication of what you can expect from the bands debut full length, set for release on January 20th! Originally announced as an EP, we're happy to report that the debut will now be a proper full length album. Recorded at Planet-Z with Zeuss (Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall) this record is surely going to be a monster. You can stream the song from Blackened's MySpace page or you can stream it from the TF! Radio (available by clicking the Radio button on the top right corner of every page on the TF! website). We've also made the song available for download (free of charge) from the media page of the Think Fast! website. Stay tuned for more updates as we'll have plenty to report between now and the release date! For those of you not in the know, Blackened's all-star lineup boasts current and former members of the juggernaut that is Hatebreed (Bassist Chris Beattie and original drummer and founding member Dave Russo) as well as current Connecticut contenders and alum alike, including vocalist Jay Reason (The Distance) and guitarist Chris Legg (Fastbreak).
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Sep 15, 2008 | Smartbomb "Diamond Heist" In Stores Tuesday, September 16th. E-card (full album stream) online now!Smartbomb's debut full length "Diamond Heist" hits stores on Tuesday, September 16th! For those of you who pre-ordered the CD, you should have received your copy, if not, expect it any day now.
You don't need to take our word for it that the record shreds, you can listen for yourself. That's right, we've posted a free full album stream via the "Diamond Heist" e-card . Smartbomb come recommended for fans of Descendents, NOFX, and No Trigger! "Diamond Heist" was produced by the legendary Jim Siegel (Dropkick Murphy's, The Unseen, Give Up The Ghost).
Don't forget that if you can't find the release at your local record store, you can pick it up online through our webstore or fine independent retailers like Interpunk, RevHQ, and bigger online retailers like Amazon and Borders. Or if you'd prefer to download the release, you can pick it up through many digital retailers including DownloadPunk, and directly through the TF! Digital Mp3 Store (the cheapest option and also includes high resolution album art and lyrics!).
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Sep 13, 2008 | Think Fast! Records signs Connecticut's BLACKENED (members of Hatebreed, Fastbreak, The Distance)BLACKENED seemed to have come out of nowhere, but the truth is that every member of the band has been involved in the independent music community for the last decade and a half. The all-star lineup boasts current and former members of the juggernaut that is HATEBREED (Bassist Chris Beattie and original drummer and founding member Dave Russo) as well as current Connecticut contenders and alum alike, including vocalist Jay Reason (THE DISTANCE) and guitarist Chris Legg (FASTBREAK).
Founded on the terms of combining the roots of traditional hardcore with the sheer brutalness of metal, BLACKENED is quite simply a wrecking ball that is stopping at nothing in its path. For their forthcoming debut, appropriately titled "This Means War", the band has joined up with Think Fast! Records, a label not only responsible for introducing bands like HAVE HEART and OUTBREAK, but also spanning a back catalog containing veterans like SICK OF IT ALL and IGNITE.
Think Fast! Records co-owner Ryan O'Connor comments "When we received the Blackened demo tracks, we immediately knew that these guys were onto something special. The amazing lineup aside, these songs are crafted in a different vein than all of their past bands, which was the most impressive point of all. We're very excited to bring the first taste of Blackened to the world". "This Means War" hits store shelves on January 20th.
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Sep 09, 2008 | The Geeks announce South Korean weekend with Have Heart!The Geeks have announced an upcoming South Korean weekend with the almighty Have Heart. The tour will take them to capital city Seoul, along with Chung Ju. Fast forward to November and The Geeks will be making another trip to Japan. They'll be playing two shows in Tokyo. All shows will feature Things We Say (South Korea). The Geeks continue to support their debut full length "Every Time We Fall", available in the Think Fast! webstore.
September 27th
@ Spot - Seoul, South Korea
September 28th
@ TBA - Chung Ju, South Korea
November 22nd
@ Era - Tokyo, Japan
November 23rd
@ Wall - Tokyo, Japan
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Sep 08, 2008 | Ambitions final show Sept 20th!As most of you have probably heard, Ambitions will be playing their final show on September 20th in Wallingford, Connecticut. We're really sad to see these guys go. Working with Ambitions on their debut EP was a real pleasure and take our word that in this business you can't say that about every band you work with! Ambitions were not only a very talented and refreshing band, but also genuine, down to earth people. The "Question" EP remains one of our favorite releases and we hope that as many of you as possible will make it out to their final show. To all the guys in Ambitions, especially Jeff, Jay, and John (who wrote and recorded "Question"), thank you.
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Aug 28, 2008 | Summer tours ending, Fall tours taking shape! Only Crime, Grave Maker, Outbreak, Smartbomb, Lewd Acts, Far From Finished, Hour Of The WolfAs Summer tours are coming to a close, Fall tours are beginning to take shape.
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Only Crime will be supporting MXPX and Lagwagon through out the U.S. and Canada in September and October.
- Only Crime / Outbreak "Split" 7" still available (our webstore is out of stock, but you can still pick up one of the few remaining copies from our friends at Interpunk!)
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Grave Maker will be touring the U.S. and Mexico in September and as previously announced, they'll be opening up the Through The Noise tour in Canada this October! Outbreak will also be taking part in the
Through The Noise tour along with Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, and Shai Hulud.
- Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea" CD still available
- Only Crime/Outbreak "Split" 7" still available (our webstore is out of stock, but you can still pick up one of the few remaining copies from our friends at Interpunk!)
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Smartbomb will be touring the U.S. with Broadway Calls this November. Dates will be announced soon.
- Smartbomb "Diamond Heist" CD in stores September 16th.
- Smartbomb "Chaos And Lawlessness" CDep still available
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Lewd Acts will be touring the U.S. throughout September and October.
- Hour Of The Wolf / Lewd Acts "Split" CDep/7" still available
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Far From Finished is headed back to Europe in September and October.
- Far From Finished "Living In The Fallout" CD still available
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Hour Of The Wolf will be doing a few southern and western dates to and from The Fest in Gainesville, Florida.
- Hour Of The Wolf / Lewd Acts "Split" CDep/7" still available
- Hour Of The Wolf "Waste Makes Waste" CDep still available
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Keep checking our shows page for updates!
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Aug 27, 2008 | Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea" receiving great reviews!Grave Maker has been receiving some rave reviews since their debut full length dropped. Here's a few lines from the 4/5 review on PunkBands.com:
"This band is here to make a statement and whether you want to or not, you will be drawn into it because of the never ending intensity. Simply put, this band is absolutely amazing and is definitely a band that everyone should keep their eyes open for."
"The band and this record are one of the best things I've heard all year and it's going to be more than interesting to see what they manage to come up with next time around. Definitely one of the top contenders for best band of the year."
This full review along with a bunch of others are posted under the reviews section of the press page! We'll keep posting more as they roll in. "Bury Me At Sea" is in stores now!
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Aug 23, 2008 | Outbreak and Grave Maker to take part in the Through The Noise tour this October with Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane, and Shai Hulud!Outbreak and Grave Maker will be taking part in the Through The Noise tour this October! The tour is hitting every major Canadian city and also features Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, Bane and Shai Hulud. Outbreak will also be doing some smaller (mostly headlining) shows before this tour, so stay tuned for details on that.
10/08/2008 - Vancouver, BC @ The Plaza Club
10/09/2008 - Kelowna, BC @ The Habitat
10/10/2008 - Red Deer, AB @ Bears Gym
10/11/2008 - Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room
10/12/2008 - Calgary, AB @ The Warehouse
10/13/2008 - Regina, SK @ The Exchange
10/14/2008 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Theatre
10/15/2008 - Thunder Bay, ON @ The Outpost
10/16/2008 - Barrie, ON @ Foundation
10/17/2008 - Ottawa, ON @ Babylon
10/18/2008 - Quebec City, QC @ Anti
10/19/2008 - Moncton, NB @ The Manhatten
10/20/2008 - Halifax, NS @ The Pavilion
10/21/2008 - Fredericton, NB @ Musiplex
10/22/2008 - Drummondville, QC @ Cabaret Box
10/23/2008 - Montreal, QC @ Le National
10/24/2008 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
10/25/2008 - London, ON @ Salt Lounge
10/26/2008 - Guelph, ON @ Vinyl
10/27/2008 - Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah
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Aug 21, 2008 | Far From Finished West Coast tour in August!Far From Finished kicks off their West Coast Tour tonight in Stockton, California at the Blackwater Cafe. The band continues to tour in support of their 2007 "Living In The Fallout" release. Check them out at the dates below.
Aug 21 @ Blackwater Cafe - Stockton, CA
Aug 22 @ Bottom Of The Hill - San Francisco, CA
Aug 23 @ Johnny B's - Medford, OR
Aug 24 @ Studio 7 - Seattle, WA
Aug 25 @ The Bouquet - Boise, ID
Aug 26 @ Artopia - Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 27 @ Squiggy's Bar - Las Vegas, NV
Aug 28 @ Hogue Barmichaels - Newport Beach, CA
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Aug 18, 2008 | No Harm Done "Escape" In Stores Tuesday (August 19th!)No Harm Done's full length "Escape" officially hits stores Tuesday, August 19th! For those of you who pre-ordered the CD, you should have received your copy, if not, expect it any day now.
No Harm Done are one of the youngest and most exciting bands to emerge out of the Florida scene in quite some time. They come recommended for fans of Lifetime, Strike Anywhere, and The Bouncing Souls! "Escape" was produced by the legendary Jim Siegel (Dropkick Murphy's, The Unseen, Give Up The Ghost). You can listen to a full album stream of the record via PunkNews.org.
Don't forget that if you can't find the release at your local record store, you can pick it up online through our webstore or fine independent retailers like Interpunk, RevHQ, and bigger online retailers like Amazon and Borders. Or if you'd prefer to download the release, you can pick it up through many digital retailers including DownloadPunk, and directly through the TF! Digital Mp3 Store (the cheapest option and also includes high resolution album art and lyrics!).
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Aug 17, 2008 | Outbreak European Tour Cancelled! Band statement"As most of you probably already heard, we cancelled our European tour. We promised to give an explanation so here it is.
On August 14th we were supposed to fly into Frankfurt Germany. Our trip started in Portland, Maine and we were supposed to have a connection in New York. When we got to the Portland airport, they informed us that because of an Air Traffic Control delay, we would miss our New York connection to Frankfurt. The soonest they could get us out to New York was the following day. Awesome. Definitely a pain in the ass, but these things happen. So the following day we show up to the airport and everything seems good to go for an on time departure. Low and behold, we're eventually delayed a few minutes. The minutes than turned into a few hours. Ultimately, our connection to New York is cancelled all together for Air Traffic Control (again) AND weather. Yep, two days in a row. It would have been faster (and cheaper) to drive down to New York and start our trip there (assuming there was no delays in New York, which is actually an unlikely scenario as anyone who has ever been to the JFK airport already knows). By the third day, we were burnt out to say the least, especially me, as I do not live near the Portland airport. Also, because it was not a mechanical delay, the airline does not offer any type of accommodation or hospitality. Keep in mind this is all the while we have some inner-band turmoil (that isn't going to be aired over the internet, sorry) going on. The three day delay (and counting! the Portland International Airport still could not guarantee when we'd be be able to make our connection in New York!) was really just the icing on the cake when compared to the rest of the drama that we have going on. Knowing we were going to miss an entire weekend (at the least) of what was already a very short tour was pretty disheartening, so we pulled the plug and cut our losses.
We hope we can make this up to everyone involved in the future. This not only includes our Euro fans, but also everyone who was working behind the scenes to make the tour possible, especially Avocado-Booking. Avocado has brought our band to Europe before and always take great care of us. They had a lot of time and money into this tour and for that we'd like to publicly apologize. The promoters for the shows also had time and money put into these shows, so we would like to send them an apology as well. Sorry.
Over the last six years we've had a pretty good track record when it comes to touring, and we're not the type of band who has a reputation for canceling. As selfish as it sounds though, sometimes you have to make decisions for yourself and no one else. This was one of those times. It was best we didn't do this tour and unfortunately it negatively affected a lot of people. Don't feel like you're alone though...the bulk of the tour expenses were on our dime, so this financially affects us more so than anyone else. And as anyone in a hardcore/punk band can attest, taking gigantic financial hits is not something that's taken lightly. Again, I hope we can make it up to all of you in the near future.
Ryan/OB"
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Aug 09, 2008 | Another new Smartbomb song posted! "Diamond Heist" still available for pre-order and in stores 9/16!We've posted another new track from Smartbomb's upcoming debut full length "Diamond Heist"! You can stream the song from the official Smartbomb MySpace page, or from the TF! Radio (aka media player, available by clicking the radio button on the top-right-hand-corner of every page on the TF! website).
Don't forget that you can pre-order "Diamond Heist" through our webstore with a free poster...or with a t-shirt for 12 bucks or with a longsleeve shirt for 15 bucks! "Diamond Heist" hits stores on September 16th.
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Aug 09, 2008 | Wait In Vain "Seasons" contest on PastePunk.com!Our friends at PastePunk are hosting a sweet giveaway to promote the new Wait In Vain record. That's right, five winners will receive a copy of the new record, plus a Wait In Vain t-shirt and poster! Entering is free, all you have to do is enter your email address. Click here to check it out. "Seasons" is in stores now.
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Aug 05, 2008 | No Harm Done "Escape" full album stream at PunkNews.org!PunkNews.org is hosting a full album stream of No Harm Done's upcoming full length "Escape"! Click here to check it out.
"Escape" hits stores on August 19th.
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Aug 04, 2008 | Interpunk offering last minute No Harm Done "Escape" pre-order packageThe fine folks over at Interpunk are offering a pre-order package deal for No Harm Done's upcoming album "Escape". The record streets on August 19th, so you don't have a lot of time if you intend to take advantage. The package includes a free 1" button and a free 11" x 17" poster.
Click here to check it out!
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Aug 01, 2008 | Pre-order Smartbomb "Diamond Heist" - Package deals available!Pre-orders are now underway for the debut full length CD from Smartbomb titled "Diamond Heist". For those of you not in the know, Smartbomb, boasting members of No Trigger (Nitro Records), are an amazing up and coming band from Massachusetts. In February Think Fast! re-released (their previously self-released) EP "Chaos And Lawlessness", which the band wrote and recorded as mere teenagers. After self-releasing the EP, the members quickly became busy with their other projects and Smartbomb remained one of Massachusetts best kept secrets. Until 2008 that is. After the official release of "Chaos And Lawlessness" on Think Fast!, the boys took on Smartbomb full time, and what better time to celebrate than with the release of their new full length "Diamond Heist". Produced by Jim Siegel at The Outpost (Dropkick Murphy's, Give Up The Ghost, The Unseen) you can hear a serious progression since "Chaos And Lawlessness", but rest assured that their feet are still firmly planted in punk, with a similar sense of aggression and angst.
"Diamond Heist" pre-order packages include the CD with a free poster for 10 bucks, or one of two other package deals including the new CD, poster, and t-shirt (only 12 bucks!) or the new CD, poster, and longsleeve shirt (only 15 bucks!). The record hits stores on September 16th and pre-orders are scheduled to ship on September 9th. In the mean time, don't forget to download the free mp3 for the song "Blood And Sand" that we've posted on the media page of our website, or stream it from Smartbomb's official MySpace page and the TF! Radio (aka media player), available by clicking the radio button on the top-right-hand-corner of our site!
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Jul 30, 2008 | Wait In Vain "Seasons" gets great reviews from SkylinePress, EvilNeedles.com + more!Wait In Vain's debut full length "Seasons" has been receiving some great reviews since it was released nearly a month ago.
SkylinePress.net has said "This is energetic, attention stealing hardcore at its finest. The puritan hardcore fans will fall in love with this record immediately."
Here's a line from WayTooLoud.com "...they have taken their solid hardcore formula from past bands and created a sound that is ferocious and untamed while at the same time technical, credible, and passionate."
EvilNeedles.com's has bluntly stated "Seasons is heavy hitting on the ears and mind."
As they trickle in, we'll post more reviews on our reviews page (under the 'press' link up top).
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Jul 22, 2008 | Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea" In Stores Today!Grave Maker's debut full length "Bury Me At Sea" officially hits stores today! For those of you who pre-ordered the CD, you should have received your copy or will be receiving your copy any day now. For those who didn't pre-order, now is your chance to get out there and support one of the hardest working bands in hardcore today by picking up a CD. The band has been touring throughout the U.S., Canada, and Central America during 2008 and has no plans on slowing down with more dates being booked and plans for a European tour.
"Bury Me At Sea" was produced by Roger Camero (The Warriors, No Motiv) and features guests including Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid and Rick Jimenez of This Is Hell and Soldiers. You can listen to a full album stream of this record by checking out the E-Card.
Don't forget that if you can't find the release at your local record store, you can pick it up online through our webstore or fine independent retailers like Interpunk, RevHQ, and bigger online retailers like Amazon and Borders. Or if you'd prefer to download the release, you can pick it up through many digital retailers including DownloadPunk, and directly through the TF! Digital Mp3 Store (the cheapest option and also includes high resolution album art and lyrics!). Note: "Bury Me At Sea" will be available for digital download at www.thinkfastrecords.com before the end of the week.
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Jul 21, 2008 | Pre-Order No Harm Done "Escape" - Package deals available!Pre-orders for No Harm Done's brand new full length "Escape" are now available! When you pre-order the CD by itself you get a free poster or you can pre-order one of two packages. Pre-Orders ship on August 12th.
When you pre-order the CD you will receive a free poster! However, the package deals may be more appealing so check them out!
Pre-Order Package #1 and receive the "Escape" CD, poster, and t-shirt. All for 12 bucks!
Pre-Order Package #2 and receive the "Escape" CD, poster, and longsleeve. All for 15 bucks!
"Escape" hits stores on August 19th!
Don't forget to download a free mp3 from our Media page or stream it from the TF! Radio (launch by clicking the radio button on the top right of every page on the TF! website) or from No Harm Done's MySpace page and Think Fast! Records MySpace page.
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Jul 17, 2008 | Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea" e-card (full album stream) posted! In stores 7/22!We've posted an e-card (full album stream) for Grave Maker's upcoming debut full length "Bury Me At Sea." You can check it out here.
"Bury Me At Sea" hits stores on July 22nd (this coming Tuesday!)
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Jul 07, 2008 | Wait In Vain "Seasons" in stores Tuesday (July 8th)!Tuesday, July 8th officially marks the release for the debut full length from Seattle's Wait In Vain! "Seasons" hits stores and digital retailers, so make sure to pick up your copy. For those of you who took advantage of the pre-order deals, if you haven't already received your order, expect it in the mail shortly.
Don't forget that if you can't find the release at your local record store, you can pick it up online through our webstore, or fine independent retailers like Interpunk, RevHQ, and bigger online retailers like Amazon and Borders. Or if you'd prefer to download the release, you can pick it up through many digital retailers including DownloadPunk, and directly through the TF! Digital Mp3 Store (the cheapest option and also includes high resolution album art and lyrics!).
In case you missed the updates last week, you can stream the entire album for FREE on our website! That's right, we've posted a full album stream for your listening pleasure. You can check it out here. If you like what you hear, make sure to purchase a copy of the album.
Wait In Vain is in the midst of a U.S. tour supporting "Seasons", you can check out the details from the shows page of our website or from the bands' MySpace page.
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Jul 06, 2008 | Hour Of The Wolf/Lewd Acts "Split" gets great reviews from AP, PunkNews.org + more!Hour Of The Wolf and Lewd Acts "Split" EP has been receiving some great reviews since it was released on May 27th.
PunkNews.org has said "Hour of the Wolf and Lewd Acts provide two very different takes on hardcore, but both are speedy and concise, making for a tight split EP."
Here's a few lines from one of our favorite reviews thus far (HangingHex.com) "Hell yeah, this is what fast, pissed angry hardcore sounds like! And it's got a good rocking side to it as well... Success! They have made hardcore not only interesting, but angry as fuck at the same time, no small feat these days."
ScenePointBlank.com has bluntly stated that "This split is a nice holdover while we wait for new full-lengths."
There's lots more floating around too, including the August 2008 issue of Alternative Press (Warped Tour 2008 on cover, on newsstands now), which we'll be posting full reviews from soon.
The vinyl version of the split is nearly sold out (not bad considering it dropped a month ago!) but CDs are still available in our store.
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Jul 02, 2008 | Wait In Vain "Seasons" e-card (full album stream) posted! "Seasons" in stores 7/9!We've posted an e-card (full album stream) for Wait In Vain's upcoming debut full length "Seasons". You can check it out here.
"Seasons" hits stores on July 9th (this coming Tuesday!)
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Jun 26, 2008 | Wait In Vain, Grave Maker, Lewd Acts, No Harm Done, Outbreak on tour!Despite fuel prices, Summer time still means bands are on tour. Most of our active roster will be on the road this Summer and into the Fall months as well. Here's the latest...
- Wait In Vain kicked off a U.S. tour today, which puts them on the road till August 11th. Their debut full length "Seasons" hits stores on July 8th.
- http://www.myspace.com/waitinvain
- Grave Maker is wrapping up a North American tour this weekend, but they're not sitting still for very long. They play their record release show on July 27th with Hatebreed and then will be hitting the road for the rest of the year, including a U.S. tour through September and a Canadian tour through October (it's going to be a big one...details coming soon!). Grave Maker's debut full length "Bury Me At Sea" hits stores on July 22nd.
- http://www.myspace.com/gravemaker
- Lewd Acts are currently on the road and will out until July 27th, ending their tour at Sound and Fury festival in Southern California. They're supporting their split with Hour Of The Wolf, which hit stores on May 27th.
- http://www.myspace.com/lewdacts
- No Harm Done are currently touring the east coast. They'll be working their way south, ending the tour at this year's Significant Fest (alongside Have Heart, Verse, and more) which takes place on July 12th and 13th in Clearwater, Florida. No Harm Done's debut full length "Escape" hits stores on August 19th.
- http://www.myspace.com/noharmdonefl
- Far From Finished and Smartbomb still have a few North East shows remaining on their east coast and midwest tour. Neither band will be sitting still for long, so check back for updates. Far From Finished continue to support "Living In The Fallout" while Smartbomb are supporting "Chaos and Lawlessness". And incase you missed the update yesterday, PunkNews.org is hosting the stream of the new TF! Sampler which features the first listen at a brand new Smartbomb song from their forthcoming full length (due September 16th!)
- http://www.myspace.com/farfromfinished
- http://www.myspace.com/smartbombpunks
- Finally, Outbreak will be headed back to Japan starting July 9th. Outbreak continues to support "Failure" as well as the 2007 split with Only Crime.
- http://www.myspace.com/outbreak
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Jun 25, 2008 | Free TF! CD Sampler available mid-July (or stream it NOW on PunkNews.org!) Contains new Smartbomb + lots more!Today we're psyched to offer the digital version of our first sampler. Free! Our friends at PunkNews.org are exclusively hosting the stream. Starting mid-July, you'll also be able to pick up the CD version of the sampler at a number of festivals including Warped Tour, Sound And Fury, This Is Hardcore, The Fest, and of course from most of our active roster's merch tables. We'll also be throwing them in random mailorder through MerchNow.com and RevHQ.com.
The sampler features a brand new song from Smartbomb ("Blood And Sand" from the upcoming debut full length due September 16th), a brand new song from No Harm Done ("I Decline" from the upcoming debut full length due August 19th), as well as ten other tracks from upcoming and past releases from the likes of Only Crime, Outbreak, Hour Of The Wolf, Ignite, Sick Of It All, and more.
Click here to check out the digital stream and don't forget to look out for the CD version starting mid-July!
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Jun 24, 2008 | Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea" record release show July 27th in Seattle w/ Hatebreed!Grave Maker will be playing their record release show on July 27th with Hatebreed! The show is confirmed for El Corazon in Seattle.
Advanced tickets are $20 (available at Ticketswest, El Corazon, Singles Going Steady, all Sonic Boom locations and Cellophane Square). Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m.
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Jun 16, 2008 | Pre-order Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea". Package deals available!Pre-orders for Grave Maker's debut full length "Bury Me At Sea" are now available!
When you pre-order the CD by itself you get a free poster, or pre-order one of two packages.
Package #1 = The new CD, poster, and a Grave Maker t-shirt (all for 12 bucks!).
Package #2 = The new CD, poster, and a Grave Maker longsleeve (all for 15 bucks!).
"Bury Me At Sea" drops on July 22nd and pre-orders are scheduled to ship on July 17th.
Don't forget to download a free mp3 of the track "Wreckage" on our media page, or stream it from the TF! Radio (launch by clicking the radio button on the top right of every page on the TF! website) or from Grave Maker's MySpace page and Think Fast! Records MySpace page.
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Jun 11, 2008 | Now streaming a brand new Grave Maker song (featuring guest vocals from Andrew of CBK)The track "Comfort In Concrete" is now available for streaming from the TF! Radio (available by clicking the radio button on the top right of any page on the TF! website) and from Grave Maker's official MySpace page. "Bury Me At Sea" hits stores on July 22nd!
Also, don't miss Grave Maker on the road. They're currently in the middle of a U.S. tour. June 14th through June 19th dates are with Killing The Dream, Ruiner, and The Carrier. You can view all the dates on our shows page
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Jun 03, 2008 | Think Fast! signs No Harm Done!Think Fast! Records would like to welcome the latest addition to our ever-growing roster that has become as diverse as ever with Florida's No Harm Done! No Harm Done were quick to catch our attention, as they play a style of hardcore/punk that is not very common in the mosh-metal time warp of the Florida scene. For those unfamiliar with No Harm Done, think Lifetime, Strike Anywhere, and even Saves The Day. With countless self-booked tours (ever since the band started when they were barely teenagers who needed their parents to drive them on tour!), No Harm Done is ready to showcase their brand new full length album, "Escape". The effort was produced by Jim Siegel at The Outpost (Dropkick Murphy's, The Unseen, Give Up The Ghost) and is scheduled to hit stores and digital retailers on August 19th.
You can download a free track from "Escape" titled "One Thirty-Six AM" on the media page of the TF! website.
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May 27, 2008 | Hour Of The Wolf / Lewd Acts "Split" In Stores/Online Now!Today, the Hour Of The Wolf / Lewd Acts "Split" CD/7" officially hits stores and digital retailers! The vinyl version was a nightmare for this project, with several delays (all of which were out of our control) so for those who pre-ordered the vinyl by itself or a pre-order package that contained vinyl, your order will be shipping this week. If you pre-ordered the CD by itself, your pre-order has already shipped.
Don't forget that if you can't find the release at your local record store, you can pick it up online through fine independent retailers like Interpunk,
RevHQ, and bigger online retailers like Amazon and Borders. Or if you'd prefer to download the release, you can pick it up through iTunes, DownloadPunk, or directly through the TF! Digital Store(the cheapest option!).
The split contains seven brand new songs exclusive to this release. The Lewd Acts tracks mark the bands first official release, recorded with Kurt Ballou (of Converge), with the finishing touch applied by The Blasting Room (Rise Against, Comeback Kid, NOFX).
Vinyl version contains alternate artwork and is a limited one time pressing of 666 copies (these aren't going to last very long).
You don't have to take our word for it that this split rules, you can hear for yourself...we're still streaming one song from Hour Of The Wolf and one song from Lewd Acts from the forthcoming split. You can check out "Overload" on Hour Of The Wolf's MySpace page, "Broken Kids" on Lewd Acts' MySpace page, or both songs via the Think Fast! MySpace page, and TF! Radio (radio available by clicking the boom box image on the top right of our website).
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May 16, 2008 | Wait In Vain west coast tour May 22nd - June 8thWait In Vain will be touring the west coast from May 22nd till June 8th. You can view the dates on the shows page. For the rest of the country (and points beyond), don't worry, they'll be following up with more touring very soon after...we'll have updates as the dates draw closer!
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May 14, 2008 | Pre-order Wait In Vain "Seasons". Package deals available!Pre-orders for Wait In Vain's debut full length "Seasons" are now available!
When you pre-order the CD by itself you get a free poster, or pre-order one of two packages.
Package #1 = The new CD, poster, and a Wait In Vain t-shirt (all for 12 bucks!).
Package #2 = The new CD, poster, and a Wait In Vain longsleeve (all for 15 bucks!).
"Seasons" drops on July 8th and pre-orders are scheduled to ship on July 2nd.
Don't forget to download a free mp3 of the title track from our Media page, or stream it from the TF! Radio (launch by clicking the radio button on the top right of every page on the TF! website) or from Wait In Vain's MySpace page and Think Fast! Records MySpace page.
Panic Records is releasing the LP vinyl version of this release.
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May 05, 2008 | Punk Radio Cast giving away copies of the Hour Of The Wolf / Lewd Acts "Split"Tune into Punk Radio Cast on Monday, May 12th from 1-3pm (EST) for a chance to win 1 of 5 copies of the upcoming Hour Of The Wolf / Lewd Acts "Split" CD! Punk Radio Cast is a free, 24 hour internet based, punk rock radio station.
To learn more about Punk Radio Cast click here.
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Apr 23, 2008 | Think Fast! Records signs Grave Maker!Think Fast! Records would like to officially welcome Grave Maker to our growing roster!
A lot can be said about a band who plays more than 100 shows in the first 6 months of their existence. Especially in a day and age where all it takes for certain bands to "make it" is to create a MySpace profile with glossy promo photos and tens of thousands of "fans". Grave Maker are a band who blasted out of the gate, without help from anyone. No label support, no management, and no booking agent.
Think Fast! Records co-owner Ryan O'Connor comments "Today, with the internet, there is just a sea of bands trying to get recognition. Everyone is in a band nowadays, so it's easy to get lost in the cracks. Grave Maker did what so many bands who try to get label support fail to do. They worked hard. It was easy for us hear about the buzz, because they were out on the road. It's not easy for a new band to go on tour, but they are out there making it happen." Bailey, bassist and Figure Four (Solid State Records) member adds "The chemistry of Grave Maker works well because we are a group of friends who all share similar ideas about we want to do with our lives and where we want to go with the band. We're just trying to escape the every day 9-5 jobs we've all worked and have the experiences that only ever seem to come from being on tour."
Grave Maker may be a new band, but the members have grown up in the hardcore scene. Look for the North West natives in your town before the end of 2008 supporting their debut "Bury Me At Sea". The full length effort was produced by Roger Camero (The Warriors, No Motiv) and features guests including Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid and Rick Jimenez of This Is Hell and Soldiers. Look for it in stores on July 22nd 2008.
We've posted a free mp3 from the track "Wreckage" on the media page of the TF! website. You can also check it out on MySpace via Grave Maker and Think Fast Records' respective MySpace pages.
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Apr 21, 2008 | Think Fast! Records signs Wait In Vain!Think Fast! Records would like to officially welcome Wait In Vain to our growing roster!
Boasting a lineup consisting of Timm McIntosh (from legendary 90's hardcore act Trial) as well as Roger Kilburn (guitarist for the current melodic hardcore staple Sinking Ships), Wait In Vain is a band who have been stirring around Seattle for a few years. Having a self-released demo under their belts (later pressed onto vinyl by Catalyst Records) Wait In Vain played locally and hit the road (including tour dates with The Warriors and Set Your Goals), but problems with a consistent lineup kept them from charging forward. Fast forward to 2008. Having secured a solid lineup, Wait In Vain have teamed up with Think Fast! Records and are ready to continue to pursue the goals that they've had since the beginning.
The band is fresh out of the studio, where they tracked their debut full length effort "Seasons". The record is a monster, recommended for fans of Trial, Verse, and Burn. "Seasons" hits stores and select digital retailers on July 8th. We've posted a free mp3 from the title track on the media page of the TF! website. You can also check it out on MySpace via Wait In Vain and Think Fast Records' respective MySpace pages.
Look for Wait In Vain on tour all Spring and Summer! As dates are confirmed they'll be posted on the shows page of the TF! website.
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Apr 17, 2008 | Wake Up Call on tour this Spring. May 1-10 w/ Bane and May 30 - June 20 w/ No Turning BackFor everyone on the east coast and in the midwest, don't miss Wake Up Call on tour this Spring. They'll be with Bane from May 1st through the 10th and then with No Turning Back from May 30th till June 20th. All dates with I Rise. You can find the details on our shows page.
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Apr 16, 2008 | New Outbreak shirt design exclusively available from the TF! webstoreAfter three releases with Think Fast! Records, we've finally posted an exclusive shirt design for Outbreak. The artwork for the design is featured on the left and comes courtesy of Ryan Eyestone. We're really pleased with the design and it's available on t-shirts, longsleeves, hooded sweatshirts, and girl-fitted shirts. Enjoy!
Click here to check it out in the TF! webstore.
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Apr 05, 2008 | Outbreak announces full U.S. tour May 9th - June 8th!"We're looking forward to getting back on the road on our home soil! It's been a long time since we've played some of the places on this tour (Evansville, Syracuse, Atlanta, Richmond, etc). We're also hitting some places we've never ever played including Tulsa, Little Rock, Tijuana, Tallahassee, and hopefully somewhere in Montana (does anyone book shows there??). Super excited. See you all soon."
You can find the confirmed dates on our tour dates page.
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Mar 29, 2008 | TF! launches Digital Mp3 Store! Songs at $0.89 and full albums from $3.99 - $6.99 + free cover art and lyrics!Think Fast! Records is proud to announce the unveiling of our very own, brand new Digital Mp3 Store! After a few months in the making, we would like to give many thanks to Matteo Ferrari for his assistance on this project. His time and effort has made all of this possible.
So, what is the Digital Store all about? In the TF! Digital Store, you will be able to download full albums as well as individual tracks from nearly all of your favorite Think Fast! bands. All Mp3 files are high quality (192 kbps) and DRM free. Also, with every full album download comes a high resolution jpeg of the cover art along with the lyric sheet. The best thing about this all is that we are proud to say we offer some of the lowest prices in the digital download world. You can purchase and download individual tracks for just $0.89 and purchase and download full albums from as low as $3.99 to just $6.99. Click here to check it out.
Think Fast! releases are still available through iTunes and DownloadPunk.com with an upcoming expansion of even more availability in the digital world. But, what better place to purchase these downloads than straight from the source? And a word to the wise: It's cheapest to go directly through us, and we're the only outlet who offers the cover art and lyrics files!
To get started, you'll need a PayPal account. It's free to sign up for PayPal, and it's also one of the fastest and safest ways to make purchases online. Click here to sign up.
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Mar 15, 2008 | Far From Finished to support No Use For A Name!Far From Finished is heading to Europe as the support act for No Use For A Name. The band continues to tour extensively in support of their "Living In The Fallout" CD released in the US by Think Fast! Records. Click here
to pick it up and click here to view the tour dates.
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Feb 29, 2008 | Think Fast! Records signs Lewd Acts. Split with Hour Of The Wolf announced!Think Fast! Records proudly welcomes the latest edition to our roster, San Diego's Lewd Acts. You may have already read about the news in the recent issue of Revolver Magazine, but this has been a long time in the making and we're excited to finally make it official. For their first official release, Lewd Acts will be teaming up with Arizona's Hour Of The Wolf for a split that knows no boundaries. Between their four tracks, you're walking the fence of hardcore, punk, and metal. The only thing that's certain is that they're raw, honest, and dark. Recorded with Kurt Ballou (of Converge), with the finishing touch applied by The Blasting Room (Rise Against, Comeback Kid, NOFX), look for the Lewd Acts/Hour Of The Wolf split CDep to hit stores on May 27th, 2008. Vinyl version will contain alternate artwork and be a limited one time pressing of 666 copies.
For your listening pleasure, we're streaming one song from Hour Of The Wolf and one song from Lewd Acts from the forthcoming split. You can check out "Overload" on Hour Of The Wolf's MySpace page, "Broken Kids" on Lewd Acts' MySpace page, or both songs via the Think Fast! MySpace page, and TF! Radio (radio available by clicking the boom box image on the top right of our website).
Make sure to check out both bands on the road this Spring. Hour Of The Wolf has a full U.S. tour scheduled for April/May with Hit the Switch and Smartbomb. Lewd Acts has a West Coast stint planned for late March. We've got the confirmed dates posted on our shows page and more will be posted as they're confirmed.
Stay tuned for pre-order info!
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Feb 25, 2008 | Hour Of The Wolf, Smartbomb full U.S. tour with Hit the Switch March/AprilJust announced is a full U.S. tour taking place in April/May with Hit the Switch (Nitro Records) along with Think Fast! Records' own, Hour Of The Wolf and Smartbomb. Hour Of The Wolf will be supporting their 2007 debut "Waste Makes Waste" and Smartbomb will be supporting their February 19th-released debut EP, "Chaos and Lawlessness". Still a few dates that are yet to be confirmed, but you can see a majority of the schedule on the shows page.
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Feb 18, 2008 | Smartbomb "Chaos and Lawlessness" in stores Tuesday. AbsolutePunk.net contest, PunkRadioCast.com winnersSmartbomb's "Chaos and Lawlessness" CDep hits stores on Tuesday and all pre-orders have been shipped. Look for the release at your local independent-friendly record store, or if you'd prefer to download the album, it'll be available from select digital retailers (iTunes, DownloadPunk) very soon. As with most of our catalog, you can also pick it up online from our webstore, or from bigger retailers like Buy.com, and Amazon, or smaller retailers like Interpunk, and RevHQ.
You can download a free mp3 for the opening track here, or stream it from Smartbomb's MySpace page and the TF! MySpace page. In honor of the release, we're also making an additional track available for streaming. You can now stream "Standard Issue" via the TF! Stereo (available by clicking the stereo button on the top right of any page on our website).
If you want to try and win the new CD for free, along with a poster and t-shirt, head over to AbsolutePunk.net and enter the contest giveaway.
We'd also like to congratulate the band on placing first in the PunkRadioCast.com bi-weekly Top 40 countdown. "Throw in the Towel" was voted #1 with an impressive 460 votes, beating out the likes of Propaghandi, Flogging Molly, Anti-Flag, and Pennywise. In addition to winning the countdown, Smartbomb will be featured on the front page of Interpunk.com, and have "Throw in the Towel" put into high rotation on Punk Radio Cast - the world’s largest, punk, internet radio station. Additionally, Smartbomb will be be podcasted in Punk Radio Cast's bi-weekly, Top 5 podcast. Good job boys.
Stranger to the latest edition to the Think Fast! roster? Comprised of two fifths of the current members of No Trigger (Nitro Records) and a member of Shock Nagasaki (TKO Records), Smartbomb is no stranger to punk rock, but with the aforementioned bands' hectic touring schedules, they've been on the backburner and remained one of Massachusetts best kept secrets. In 2008, they're marching to the frontlines and are ready to take their message to the road. Stay tuned for tour dates supporting the new release!
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Feb 17, 2008 | New site, ringtones, YouTube channel. Soon: New signings, mp3 store, TF! TeamAs I'm sure you noticed, we have a brand new website. This has been a long time coming and we're psyched that it's finally gone live. Not only is there a new clean look, but navigating around should be easier and, most importantly, the loading time is a little bit faster than our previous site. We'd like to thank Matteo Ferrari for lending his expertise on this massive project and for bearing with us while we gave him orders. Matteo runs a record label out of Brazil called, Hurry Up Records so be sure to check it out. Another thank you goes to Todd Pollock for providing all of the live photography that you see in the backgrounds. Todd has been documenting the hardcore/punk scene with some of the best photography around for many years and we're glad that we found a way to integrate it into our new website (although we stole the idea from Deathwish, sorry guys). There's still a few small bugs that we're working out, but for the most part, everything is functioning properly.
Along with the new website, we've finally gotten around to adding ringtones for most of our affiliated roster. They are priced at 99 cents each, which is half the price of most other ringtones sites we've found around the web. You'll find ringtones for Outbreak, Hour of the Wolf, along with our newer bands like Far From Finished and Smartbomb, and plenty more in between.
Think Fast! has joined the YouTube world with our very own channel. Check it out here and subscribe to our channel so you will be notified whenever we add new videos. We've got a bunch of new ones up already.
We'll have our very own digital store launching in the near future. Take our word that we'll have some of the lowest prices around for high quality mp3s. In the mean time, you can always find our catalog on iTunes and DownloadPunk.
Another thing to keep an eye out for is the TF! Team. This will be a new "street" team (and we use the word "street" very lightly) that will give TF! fans and fans of our affiliated roster an opportunity to receive free stuff in turn for promoting the label and our bands. We hesitate on calling it a street team because most of the duties don't require you to leave your computer, let alone march the streets. We'll have more info soon.
Keep checking back for updates, we'll have new signings to announce soon. Thank you for the continued support. 2008 is looking to be a great year for us.
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Feb 15, 2008 | Bullet Treatment song featured on MTV's "Rob And Big"The February 12th episode of MTV's "Rob and Big", featured a quick clip of Bullet Treatment's "Pointless Conversation". The track comes from Bullet Treatment's debut full length "The Mistake". It was only a short 10 second clip, but we feel that it's only a matter of time before Bullet Treatment are gracing TRL. Okay, maybe not, but we still think it's pretty cool. The episode re-airs at the following times:
Wednesday, February 20th | 2:30 AM EST
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Feb 13, 2008 | Think Fast! announces merchandise collaboration with Ryan EyestoneWe've got a couple of brand new t-shirt / longsleeve / hoodie designs up in our webstore courtesy of artist Ryan Eyestone. The items include a new Think Fast! design, and a new design for Smartbomb. Also, don't forget to check out the recently added Ambitions shirts.
As previously announced, we'll be continuously adding new merch designs to our webstore throughout 2008, with artwork from one of our favorite artists, Ryan Eyestone. Keep checking back in for updates.
Think Fast! Web Store
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Jan 28, 2008 | Far From Finished "Roses and Razorblades" music videoFar From Finished's new video for "Roses and Razorblades" is now online. You can check it out here. Michael Gill did an amazing job with this one. The video also comes courtesy of the band's European label-home, People Like You Records. Check it out!
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Jan 28, 2008 | Smartbomb "Chaos and Lawlessness" Record Release shows with Smoke or FireSmartbomb "Chaos and Lawlessness" Record Release shows have been announced. Both shows with Smoke or Fire and Fake Problems:
Feb 29 @ Knitting Factory - New York, NY
Mar 1 @ Middle East - Cambridge, MA
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