***Blasting urgency with the song-driven edge of early ‘80s so-cal hardcore mixed at top speed with the brash edges of ‘90s East Bay punk, this second EP on Prank by Oakland's REPLICA features six tracks of powerful hardcore underlined with undeniable catchiness. Fueled by lighting-quick drumming, pummeling bass lines, ripping riffs, and snarling vocals, Beast EP was recorded at the end of the tour they did last year with Japan's Completed Exposition and it features songs that have long been staples of the band's live set. The EP was recorded at Earhammer by GREG WILKINSON and features a deluxe cover with multiple illustrations by local artist JON CARLING. Replica will tour the East Coast in late June / early July.
7" $6.75
07/08/2014
***The debut 7" EP From the San Francisco Bay Area's REPLICA is fueled by searing guitar, fast blasting drum beats, sturdy tough bass lines and brash, raw vocals. Five tracks that thread many different hardcore influences and sounds—from the metallic thrash and high energy of current Brazillian hardcore to a raw straight forward punk attack like early LA proto-hardcore or East Bay punk to the wild unpredictability of ‘90s thrash, to make a unique whole. Members from DUCK AND COVER, INFECT, and NO STATIK, these tracks were recorded in 2012 at The Dutch Oven by CRAIGUMS and mastered at George Horn Mastering. Replica are a scene constant in Bay Area and will appear at this Year's Chaos in Tejas festival. Thick vinyl, foldover sleeve and first press comes with a vinyl sticker.
7" $6.30
04/23/2013