Not Just A Phase Vol.2

August 11, 2023 by David Norman

Not Just A Phase volume 2 compilation is out! It’s amazing! 20 unreleased tracks! Tapes are flying, get one. Jams from Warren Of Ohms, Our Future Is An Absolute Shadow, Letterbombs, Snag, Matter Field, Retratos De Heroina, My Hair Is A Rat’s Nest, New Forms, Hetta, Perfumed Saturnine Angels, Burial Etiquette, Salt Money, Lagrimas, Geronomostilton, Novely, Norfair, VS Self, Iburiedyourflowers, and Piet Onthel!

Widowdusk and Ihuntmonsters comes out on Monday via Tomb Tree. There are 102 copies. Almost 1,000 people liked the Instagram post so methinks we drastically under-ordered. Be there 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST on August 14th!!!

We had to restock the Loose Teeth and Constrain split because this store and Bandcamp sold out in 24 hours while the US store copies just sat there, so we took 75% of that stock and shipped it back to Canada. We’ll keep these in the shop until Tuesday then whatever leftovers we have I’m sending to the band for tour.

CONSTRAIN + LOOSE TEETH - Split (cassette)

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CONSTRAIN + LOOSE TEETH ‘Split’ cassette (TT096)

For fans of: The Fall Of Troy, Colacon, Exhalants, and From A Second Story Window.

Last summer Tomb Tree was approached by Loose Teeth to release their first output since the ‘A Commorbid Letter’ that the two had worked on together. Their split partners were introduced later and floored us, just like the new Loose Teeth material. A truly commanding split between two of Ontario’s sickest live bands. Part metallic hardcore, part metal, part emotive. Fer fuck’s sake even Thomas Erak of The Fall Of Troy lends his vocal talents to the opening track! This is a low first run, get’em before they’re gone! Art by Nate from No Funeral/Basque. <3

Tapes /33, 20 on swirl, 10 on grey and 3 test dips, all w/jcard. 3 songs by each band.

Listen here:
https://tombtreetapes.bandcamp.com/album/split-5

Colour:

swirl (/20) grey (/10) test dip w/matching swirl case (/3)

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Our Orchid ‘Gatefold’ 12”s are way more than half gone after just 24 hours, so snatch up the final ones before they’re gone. We won’t be putting in any more orders anytime soon! US store linked to this text.

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ORCHID - Gatefold (2023 repress 12")

CA$30.00

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Invisible Oranges gave Perfumed Saturnine Angels some love. There’s one copy left on bandcamp (linked below) and another brand new track dropped on the Not Just A Phase compilation 2 today! Click on this text or the picture above to go to the review page.

New Breed Scene gave the entire Zampler 21 a review and they seemed to dig it! Some apt and some peculiar references, this was a treat to read! Click on the pic above or this text to go there.

Find out why Blind Girls is the hottest screamo band in the world. Weeeeeooooo! We will continue posting the single videos for each band that played the last day of ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played, so there’s more coming!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: PIQUE = Honeysuckle Records released a discography of this now dead but extremely important New York screamo band.

2023 - 07 - 21 /// Congratulations In Loving Memory

July 21, 2023 by David Norman

In Loving Memory first release in 20 years is out in full! Digitals and cassettes are available/shipping next week! The band also has 12”s for sale/pre-order and that closes in just a few short days. The fact that we were asked to make tapes for this is a serious compliment that we did not take lightly, we are truly honored. Snag’em now, they won’t last long! I also found two full length stragglers so they’re up in the store too, right next to the new EP :)

The big mage news over here is that one of our favourite releases, all the way back at #30, is the Congratulations cassette. We spoke with No Funeral Records well over a year ago about doing vinyl and this Wednesday July 26th our plans come to fruition. If you have no idea who Congratulations is then feel free to peep this release show in Hamilton that CanaDave put on back in 2014, linked here, with Terry Green and Nous Etions.

Idioteq.com did another massive interview with most of the artists contained on the 21st Zampler. Check out a bunch of unreleased jams or come across a few new/sick bands! You can’t lose!!! Click the picture above or this text to go to the interview.

Machine Music posted Nine Songs I Liked This Week and included a bunch of awesome stuff including our very own Apostles Of Eris! Check it out via this text link or the picture above! We are almost sold out of this split and will have non left by September!

Rotting In Dirt kicked off the upstairs show during the last night and unveiled two new songs from an upcoming split…and wowza! So good!!! We will continue posting the single videos for each band that played the last day of ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played, so there’s more coming!

Softseed Music released ‘Alaska’ by Uno Lady earlier this year and her tranquil music videos are making the rounds. The label has another release lined up for next week!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: CADY = Yooooooo UK heroes coming out full-force with their first full length! Rejoice!!!

2023 - 07 - 07 /// 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 - 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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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!