Revelation US Vinyl & CDs

Review: Originally founded by former members of Youth Of Today and Gorilla Biscuits, Judge would become another legendary example of the 1980s New York hardcore scene, with their 1989 Bringin' It Down LP widely considered to be one of the most vital cornerstones. At the dawn of 1990, a year on from their album release and a year before their official disbanding, the group dropped the There Will Be Quiet 7", boasting two of their most monstrous cuts, 'Forget This Time' and 'The Storm II', and now for the first time in over three decades, their ever-faithful label-home Revelation Records have authentically reissued the OG 7" single for both lifers who've likely parted ways with their copy, and newcomers still unearthing the plethora of classic material that built the bedrock for the scene's current moment in the sun. Militant straight-edge hardcore, delivered with beastly metallic riffs and a message so earnest, sincere and palpable, it'll convert you if you're not careful.

Review: Last year saw a repress of the pioneering 1987 self-titled debut EP from Queens, New York hardcore punk heroes Sick Of It All, housed in a limited one time only updated sleeve with new artwork designed by Jime Litwalk. The release was orchestrated to benefit frontman Lou Koller who recently received a cancer diagnosis with all proceeds going directly to the vocalist's treatment. With the outpouring of support from those within the hardcore community, the beneficial pressing has since sold out, leading to their label Revelation opting to now reissue the original version with the restored OG artwork. An influential blueprint and vital cornerstone of early NYHC, paving the way for the plethora of bands that would appear throughout the 90s, the EP boasts early versions of visceral cuts that would re-appear on their 1989 debut full-length Blood, Sweat & No Tears, including 'Pete's Sake', 'Friends Like You', and the venomous 'B.S. Justice' restored to its original full moniker 'Bullshit Justice'.