Nhomme + In Loving Memory + Saton

July 07, 2023 by David Norman

Jesse Mowery is a goddamned hero. His screamo output has been both consistent and incredible, starting off in the screamo scene with Altar Of Complaints, then moving into a ton of stuff including Majorel, In Wolves’ Clothing, Apostles Of Eris, Our Future Is An Absolute Shadow…this list goes on. He’s had a rough go to say the least, and after missing work for sciatica pain he’s financially hurtin’. Please donate some money to him and his family, he’s only $800 from reaching his $5,000 goal. Click on the pic or this text to donate.

Nhomme sold out months back after just a few weeks, and with half of 2023 still remaining it would be silly for us not to make more! 155 more copies were made, variants include 90 white/black/silver sparkle (almost all band copies), 40 multi-color swirl, 10 purple swirl, 5 test dips, 5 bandcamp-exclusive stamped bag editions (not pictured), and 3 clear. We’ll officially release them on Monday July 10th at 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST. Another reminder to check out the awesome music video below to see how the packaging was created.

In Loving Memory has their second single up so check that shit out! The tapes shipped to CanaDave yesterday so we’ll have them just in time for the release on the 21st of July!!!

Saton has a new album coming out later this year and they just debuted the first single/music video “Noni” on the ZBR youtube channel. Tomb Tree is taking care of the tapes for this release. Much more to come from this stellar Mexican hardcore/metal/screamo band!

Ninehertz Podcast gave us a hella bump when discussing Zampler 21 and the new Riversleem song contained therein. It’s a great podcast that focuses primarily on doom but definitely branches out, hence our inclusion!

Rainmaking made a massive trek from the West Coast to play this show and we couldn’t be more grateful. Amazing humans. Incredible EP. Awesome set. We will continue posting the single videos for each band that played ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played, so there’s more coming!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: LONG COLD STARE = New EP from Alabama with equal parts sass, metalcore, and mathcore.

2023 - 07 - 04 /// Neuman then Nhomme (say that 3x fast)

July 04, 2023 by David Norman

Neuman Portentum came out on the 2nd and kicked some serious asses. It’s nuts to think this was recorded 25 years ago! Snag’em now, Canada/International store is down to it’s last copy! Some remain in the US. Remember, every red and black vinyl order has the chance to win a handmade!!! 1 in 15 odds in the US store.

We get asked pretty often about the Nhomme tapes that sold out, so we and the band did another run! They are completed and ready to ship. We’ll officially release them on Monday July 10th at 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST. New variants! Same insane songs. Check out the awesome music video above to see how the packaging was created.

CanaDave did the Blue Noise Out Past the Rings #163 for the debut full length ‘everyone goes away eventually’. Holy moly has this release stood the test of time, so fucking good! So fucking sold out. Listen/download here!

In Loving Memory released a bunch of pre-order merch for vinyl and shirts which you can check out by clicking on this text. Our full length cassettes are very sold out but you will be able to get some from the band at their shows. We’ve got the EP coming on cassette too that should be ready just in time for the release on July 21st,

Black Matter Device was, without a doubt, the most fun band I’ve seen play ZBR Fest. Not in this video: hanging from the chandelier. We will continue posting the single videos for each band that played ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played, so there’s more coming!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: LOMA PRIETA = The goat released a new record on Screamo Day 2023. Check it!!!

2023 - 07 - 01 /// Neuman Portentum!!!

July 01, 2023 by David Norman

Neuman Portentum. A band lost to the ages, until now. Here’s the full story from second guitarist Joshua Dobbs:

Neuman Portentum were a band from Orlando, FL super influenced by One Eyed God Prophecy, Reversal of Man, Uranus, His Hero is Gone, Neurosis, Tribes of Neurot, Drift, etc.

Neuman played their first show on Halloween 1998 and their last only a few months later before recording with Rob McGregor (Palatka, Asshole Parade, Against Me, Hot Water Music, etc.) in Gainesville, FL in 99.

The band members were Eric Johnson (Songwriting, Guitar) / Brian Cunningham (Screaming, Lyrics) / Ron K. (Bass) / Paul Jones (Drums) / Greg Rivera aka. Greg Mishka (Cello) / and me, Josh Dobbs, on extra guitar.

Eric and I also played in RunnAmuckS together, but Eric quit to focus on this project. Ashley Allred practiced with the band a few times on flute.

Since I was a late addition, I feel like more of a fan of the band than an actual member. We broke up because we weren't "political" enough for the drummer, and never finished a proper mix of the recordings until now (both Jeff Howe and Jasen Weitekamp from Reversal of Man were consultants on the mix).

The most UNIQUE thing about the band is Ron's K.'s Cliff Burton-inspired bass playing. Ron was the life of the band with his huge bass sound, but sadly we lost him last summer... he never got to hear any of the completed tracks, which is a real bummer, considering since he's the one who paid to have the original 16 track tapes converted to digital so that we could mix them.

Sunday is the Neuman Portentum release. ‘God Monster’ will see the light of day in full with new artwork from Brian Hollendyke. Tentacle Red /100, Noir /50, Cephalopod Chroma /50, Fourth Movement Chroma /15, Gob Monster /10 and 5 test presses.

9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST on Sunday July 2nd.

Here’s a quick music video recap, as three ZBR music videos came in the span of 5 days!

Yesterday’s In Loving Memory video and brand new single definitely fixed any worries of the band not producing good material, cuz that song kicks ass (as does the entire EP, tapes were ordered weeks ago) and Idioteq.com did a little piece about it. Click on this text for the link.

Lower Automation released a ridiculous album to close 2022 and just hit back with another reminder how truly ridiculous it is with this killer new music video for “Information Entrepreneurs and Their Lipsynching Choirs”. Click on this text to go the bandcamp with buy links, as we sold out of their last 12”LP and expect the same to happen with this one!

Besides the newer version of “Haven” on the Zampler, Othiel also dropped a sick music video for “Upright”, the opening jam off their imminent 12”LP releasing fall 2023. Click on this text to jam the Zampler’s “Haven”.

Hometown heroes and modern day skramz’ household name Crowning played a heartfelt set with lotsa smiles and Cullen absolutely obliterating his voice. I heard something is going to press in the near future. We will continue posting the single videos for each band that played ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played, so there’s more coming!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: OSTRACA = The new album came outta nowhere and ruined my life in the best way possible!

2023 - 06 - 30 /// Zampler #21

June 30, 2023 by David Norman

Zampler #21 ‘He’s Not Worth It’ is officially out on bandcamp. 30 tracks, 11 of which are previously unreleased, all fire. Please check it out and share it if you like it. New tracks from the likes of Obroa-skai, Atameo, Dear Diary This Is My Teenage Angst To My Adult Self, Riversleem, Vibora, Pettersson, Neuman Portentum, Othiel, In Loving Memory, Our Future Is An Absolute Shadow, and New Forms. Christ what a list.

Sunday is the Neuman Portentum release. ‘God Monster’ was recorded more than 20 years ago and all of the songs never even saw the light of day. After a band member’s passing, the rest of the group contacted us in hopes of releasing the entire thing remixed and remastered. It’s fucking incredible. Imagine Ruhaeda meets The Flying Worker and you’re already there! Will there be mages? You fuckin’ betcha. 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST on Sunday July 2nd.

In Loving Memory released their new song and music video for title track “A Gentler Sun” which releases in full July 21st on Zegema Beach. You can find this ridiculous comeback song on the new Zampler as well.

Excrucis released their debut self-titled album on Tomb Tree this morning. Truly excellent, confident, progressive screamo from Chicago featuring members of Nouveau, Not For You, Wrestle Crow, and Yail.

Notice that Atameo cover of Coma Regalia on the new Zampler? Well that’s taken from an upcoming Coma Regalia covers compilation releasing fall 2023 on ZBR. All proceeds will go to help Edie Quinn of Coma/Middle Man Records/10+ other bands and their family following a rough few years.

The distro update is now complete. Vitriol products are also in this store in the New Items/Specials section. Here are a few highlights. Long live Gorlock! Here’s Dave unboxing the Examination of Violent Cinema 12” for his personal copy.

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GRAF ORLOCK - Doombox (10" + cd)

CA$35.00 CA$45.00

Best release ever. Reissue of a 6-track EP from Southern California's Graf Orlock, recommended to anyone into fast and tight HC/grindcore. The included CD contains 'Doombox' plus the band's 'Destination Time' trilogy, compiling 42 tracks of their 2011-2014 output, all packaged in a fold out boombox measuring 30x10x6 inch. Released on Vitriol Records.

10” on red vinyl with fucking fold-out boombox and discography cd.

Listen here:
https://vitriolrecords.bandcamp.com/album/doombox

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sold out

GRAF ORLOCK - Examination of Violent Cinema Vol.1 (12")

CA$25.00

The cinema-grind band’s final full length. Hilarious. Devastating. Gorlock. If you wanna open this record you literally have to perform an autopsy on the jacket. Released on Vitriol Records.

12” on black vinyl with insert. 12 songs.

Listen here:
https://vitriolrecords.bandcamp.com/album/examination-of-violent-cinema-vol-1

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GRAF ORLOCK - End Credits (7")

CA$12.50

This cinema-grind band’s final endeavor. Released on Vitriol Records.

7” on yellow w/red splatter vinyl with lyric insert. 5 songs.

Listen here:
https://vitriolrecords.bandcamp.com/album/end-credits

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One of our regulars accidentally ordered two of these, so for the last time this absolute gorgeous copy of ZBR002 is for sale!!!

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DESCUBRIENDO A MR. MIME - silkscreened EP (12")

CA$40.00

Rare/last variant!

Released on Zegema Beach Records.

12” on clear vinyl with silkscreened b-side /75-ish.

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The most emotional set by far was that of Coma Regalia’s, as at that point Edie’s child was waiting for a much-needed transplant (which he has since received, hooray!) so everyone’s thoughts were with her family. Excellent set. Excellent humans. Edie even did the art for the new Zampler! We will continue posting the single videos for each band that played ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played, so there’s more coming!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: ONEWAYMIRROR + BURIAL ETIQUETTE = Our homies in BE just released a new split and it’s incredible!

2023 - 06 - 29 /// Excrucis album and Lower Automation music video

June 29, 2023 by David Norman

Distro drop almost complete, with some additional items going up in this Canadian/International store which is linked here on the 30th at 9am (as a box arrives later today). Check out the U.S. store here or peruse the new additions to this store here! In Loving Memory looks like it’s sold out but fret not the new EP comes out in July!

It’s a mad dash for the rest of the week, with the 21st Zampler dropping on Friday at 12:01am, Tomb Tree has the Excrucis bandcamp release going up on Friday (tapes available now via This Noise Is Ours premiere lower down in this post), the brand spankin’ new In Loving Memory music video, and then…holy shit…let’s just say clear your Sunday.

Lower Automation released a new music video for “Information Entrepreneurs and Their Lipsynching Choirs. Some of the 12”s still remain so get on that /200 before they gone! Click on this text or the picture above for the premiere/video/write-up.

Excrucis just had an album premiere a day early over at This Noise Is Ours! Products are now live and in the ZBR stores! Premiere and links available by clicking on this text or the picture above!

Coma Regalia’s ‘The Mirror’ was the most recent subject of This Noise Is Ours’ ZBR Roster Review series. We still got some in stock, as does Middle Man! Click on the pic above or this text to go there. Listen/buy via the Bandcamp embed below.

Vientre came all the way from Colombia to play a gorgeous and screamy set. We got it on film. Bam! We will continue posting the single videos for each band that played ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played, so there’s more coming!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: HERLOVEBEHEADSDAISIES = Sick Texan screamo, almost lo-fi, definitely amazing.