Mafia vs Ninja - Straight Outta Thirsk (2002)

Self released demo / Choke On It Music Anti©

1: Back 2 Da Old Skool
2: Choke On It
3: Happy Addict
4: Why?
5: Kill You Bastard (Mr Bear vs. MvN) Remix

Recorded at the same time as …And Now The Screaming Starts… which were all supposed to be released on an album which we never got round to (story of our lives). Has a couple of real early tracks when we first started out 'Choke on it' and 'Happy Addict' a couple of later ones and even a bastardized remix 'Kill You Bastard' - containing mainly samples we previously used - created by another Thirsk hero, Mr Bear. Again manic, angry, energetic tunes - an ideal soundtrack for smashing up pretty much anything within an arms lengths radius whilst slamming around like an idiot. We had great times in this band and got up to tons of mischief: Manic hometown shows, BeatUp nearly getting beheaded, Broken down vans, blagging lifts on fancy tour buses, getting stopped in the middle of London because the cops thought we were terrorists, stealing Leftöver Cracks rider, banned from the Horseshoe in Portsmouth - lots of blood, chair dancing, Jez in Stockport, Robbo in Notts and many many more. We met some great people, loads of weirdos and played with some amazing bands...those were the days! Even features BeatUp's arse on the cover with his Thirsk tattoo - now there's dedication...



Dave Hero Says: For info check out Mafia's Myspace page

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Mafia vs Ninja - …And Now the Screaming Starts… (2002)

Self released demo / Choke On It Music Anti©

1: House At The Edge of The Park
2: Evil
3: The Last House on the Left
4: Outro (Shogun Disorder)

Brings back great memories listening the the Mafia CDs. A manic punk band featuring all the great Thirsk superstars including The Day of Heroes team. An energetic and eclectic mix of punk rock, rap and ska so we branded ourselves as Darkska Splatterpunk Rapcore whatever that ment; we were kinda a hard band to pin down and pigeonhole. All band members were into different stuff so we dumped all our influences in a big stinking pot and mixed it up to see what we could create. Initially Mafia had 4 vocalists which was pretty mental to begin with but after BeatUp's departure we settled on 3 for a while. Only 3 vocalists!? This CD was self released just to get it out there so it's pretty hard to find and reflects MvN's old school horror fixation with the likes of the 'House' tunes which were just plain hard punk rock; 'Evil'- MvN's ska anthem which starts with one of the best samples ever (taken from The Hammer House of Horrors series) and always used to get the kids toes tapping and bouncing around and 'Outro' a nice little instrumental with samples taken from Shogun Assassin....Check out the MvN Krew and see what all the cool kids were listening to in 2002!



Dave Heroes Says: Grab yo-self a little snippet of some Thirsk punk rock history...

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Four Letter Word - Words That Burn EP (1995)

1: Rich White Ghetto
2: Call Off The Dogs
3: Fundamentally Flawed
4: Shelf Life

This is a right treat. Welly, from Artcore fanzine fame, fronts this melodic hardcore punk rock band from Wales. Blazing hooks, great manly yet melodic vocals, and enough power to make you feel like He-Man. Or Something. Some real punk rock, drawing influences from the old UK greats like SLF, and mixing it up with some good ol'USA hardcore punk, and adding a twist of crunchy pop punk. Politically charged lyrics, with a personal touch to them, and choruses you'll be singing along to in no time at all. Just fucking great, it really is...

Dave Heroes Says: One of the UKs most under-rated punk rock bands.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?hwb05hqth1vwbac

Return Of The Living Dead Soundtrack (1985)

1: "They Don't Leak"
2: "Hideous Ugly Place"
3: The Cramps - Surfin' Dead
4: "Like This Job?"
5: 45 Grave - Partytime (Zombie Version)
6: "It Worked In The Movie"
7: T.S.O.L - Nothing For You
8: "Its A Way Of Life"
9: The Flesheaters - Eyes Without A Face
10: "You're Not Alive"
11: Roky Erickson - Burn The Flames
12: "Rigermortus"
13: The Damned - Dead Beat Dance
14: "Send More Paramedics"
15: Tall Boys - Take A Walk
16: "Swallowed Up"
17: The Black Berries - Love Under Will
18: "Trash's Fantasy"
19: SSQ - Trash's Theme
20: "Let Me Eat Your Brains"
21: SSQ - Tonight (We'll Make Love Until We Die)
22: "Contingency Plan"
23: Francis Haines - The Trioxin Theme (Main Theme)

A great cheesey zombie film, and a great cheesey soundtrack. A good mix of punk, psychobilly, metal rock and new wave, all from the mid 80s, so you know it's gonna rock, plus its full of movie dialogue, featuring some pretty iconic lines (tracks 14 and 20 in particular)... The Cramps and SSQ provide the best tracks on here, but Roky Erickson and The Damned follow not far behind. The rest is kinda fun and dumb, just like the film, and perfect for Halloween parties and the likes...

Dave Heroes Says: Tina, if you really loved me you'd let me eat your brains...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?9c3t4l33cgj44f3

Louder Faster Vol.1 CD (1998)

(I'll get a better scan of the cover shortly, busy playing darts right now...)

Freaks Union
1: Waste Of Space
2: Waiting
3: Union
Speedurchin
4: Won't Get Fold Again
5: E.G.W.A
6: I Don't Belong
The Write Offs
7: Stupid Things
8: Just A Minute
9: Alien
Mutt
10: Whirlpool
11: Fight Back
12: Right To Choose
Homebrew
13: Dull & Duller
14: Why Don't You
15: Climax
Filter Thrust
16: Let Go
17: Penetration
18: Star Lover

This comp featured a whole bunch of bands that gigged with, and hung out a lot together. One of the best punk rock years of my life... It was put out by Dave from Homebrew, and one of his mates. Hulls very own Freaks Union kick things off, giving an early taste to their ever evolving sound. Punk rock, like early Rancid meets the Misfits... Speedurchin deliver the next tracks, Snuff, Ramones, melodic punk rock at hyper speed. Next we got Thirsk ska-punk legends The Write Offs, with their second line up (no Aaron on vox, Katy joined on sax). Mutt follow with their raw rough street punk, SLF meets the Blitz. Homebrew are next, more punk rock from these old but loveable punk rockers. Filter Thrust close the CD, and they're shit. Honestly. A great reminder of what the Thirsk/Harrogate/Hull/Leeds punk posse were sounding like back then...

Dave Heroes says: Its probably best to stop playing this after track 15... Other than that good times, great memories...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?xad6ddy7bgdbu0w

Leatherface - Little White God 7" (1994)

1: Little White God
2: I Gotta Right
3: Meaning

The UKs legendary Leatherface here, and a nice little taste of their melodic, gravely voiced, Husker Du style punk rock.The first song on here is Little White God, a nice cruncy tunefull punk rock number full of the catchiest guitar hooks ever. The single follows with two covers, 'I Gotta Right' originally by Iggy & The Stooges, and 'Meaning' which is a cover of the UKs China Drum...If you've not heard Leatherface before, this is the perfect little introduction to them, and if your already a fan hopefully this'll be something you not already got... If yr only going to steal one thing today, make it this.

Dave Heroes says: Sunderlands finest export...

Download:  http://www.mediafire.com/?55edrp9ue4rqddn

Chopper - Self Preservation Society EP (1995)

Crackle Records 1010 pressed in March 95 OUT OF PRINT

1: Not Perfect
2: Volume
3: Ubelter
4: Sad16
5: That Fucking Hurt

We all love a bit of Chopper, dont we? This was their second 7" on Crackle Records, and in my humble opinion, is probably their finest one. Chopper play ultra fast, ultra poppy, punk rock, kind of like Snuff meets The Descendents, and who wouldn't love that? Every single song on here is beyond awesome, but 'Volume' is one of my faves, about being in a band with yr mates, and has a way-too-catchy 'na na na' chorus that'll be stuck in yr head for weeks at a time. This is a must grab, and to quote nWo's Kevin Nash - "Its just too sweet".

Dave Heroes says: Relive yr punk rock teen years.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?bcvf9d01v0laaiz

Toast - Smart Kids... Dumb Music EP (1995)

Crackle Records 1070 pressed in March 95 OUT OF PRINT

1: I Feel Sick
2: Waste Of Time
3: Sarah Jane
4: Make Me Puke

More punk rawk from Toast, this time on the always awesome Crackle Records. Catchy, simple, and melodic but raw and fast, just exactly how we like our snotty braindead punk-pop. More songs about drinking and broken hearts all wrapped up in a 3-chord punk rock wrap of speed. Perfect for anyone who still thinks they're 18.

Dave Heroes says: You can't get enough Toast...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?2mlftbnk3a86t3m

Toast - Songs For Losers EP (1995)

Damaged Goods

1: You're Getting On My Nerves
2: Make It Up
3: Give Me A Beer
4: Mr Postman

The UKs very own Screeching Weasel. Snotty, angry, fast, but catchy as hell, this is Ramones style punk turned up to 11, and then turned up a bit more. 'Make It Up' is probably the best track, but the other 3 tracks are all dang good too, if you like your pop punk with balls, and sounding rough, raw and punk as fuck, then this is for you - fo'sure.

Dave Heroes says: Loverly Toast...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?19s57d9c4baf36g

Don Fisher - Setting New Standards In Apathy 7" (1996)

Crackle Records: 1000 pressed in December 96 OUT OF PRINT

1: Obvious
2: This Time
3: Cant Tell
4: Dodge

Another fucking gem right here. Powerful pop punk, just soaking with melodies & hooks, and bursting with energy, like a bunch of kids all hocked up on sugar at a party. I think these guys were from Wakefield, and featured ex-Chopper Dan on Bass. Everybody knows Crackle was home to the best pop punk bands in the 90s, and this is testement to that. Fans of Snuff, Leatherface, Chopper take note... You'll wish you'd of heard of these ages ago...


 Dave Heroes says: Summer Bays finest head teacher...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?x1hrtowu1627mml

Skimmer - Uncool EP (1996)

Crackle Records (1500 pressed in October 96 OUT OF PRINT)

1: Uncool
2: Hanging Out With No One
3: Unpunk
4: Sarahs Blanket

Another great little UK pop punk release from Crackle Records (home to Chopper, Toast, Servo and many more...). Skimmer play that Ramones style punk, but with a more poppy influence, vocal harmonies aplenty and bursting with caffine fuelled energy. All the tracks on this 7" are solid, and great in their own right, but for me 'Hanging Out With No One' is the stand out song, with a catchy chorus that'll stick in your head for days... Well worth checking out if yr a fan of pop punk, and see what was going on in the UK 15 years ago...

Dave Heroes says: Dumb fun punk rock from the UK, OK?

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?6md3i864caarb8e

Chopper - Said And Done 7" (1994)

Crackle Records (1300 pressed in May 94 OUT OF PRINT)

1: Said And Done
2: Linzis Ceiling
3: Near To Me
4: Twister

Probably one of the first punk bands I ever saw, back when they opened for most decent US punk bands that played at the Duchess in Leeds during the mid-90s. Chopper hailed from Wakefield, and were a good mix of UK punkers Snuff, and US Punkers The Descendents. Fast paced, laced with harmonies, and just enough of a snotty attitide to keep it from being too clean and dorky. This was their first 7", on the mighty Crackle Records, they did another 3 7"s, a couple of split 7"s, and an album for them too. Not the best release they ever did, but a good place to see where they started from, and a great peice of UK pop punk history.

Dave Heroes says: The greatest UK pop punk band ever!

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?k4625dg0xx2drmr

Guns N Wankers - Silly 7" (1994)

1: Guns N Wankers - Gillette
2: Guns N Wankers - Bing Bong
3: Solid Gold Hell - Valley Of Scorn
4: Chung - Flowers
5: David Kilgour - Fallaway

You might have Guns N Wankers 'Pop' & 'Hardcore' 7"s, and a few of you will have the 'Metal' 7", but this is a bit of a rare one. The 'Silly' 7" is actually just 2 Guns N Wankers tracks, plus 3 other bands doing a track each. G&Ws first one is a cover of the Gillette song (The best a man can get...), very much a Snuff track it is. Bing Bong is a punky blast, with a door bell - Silly really does some up both of their tracks, but both are good so who cares? The next track is by Solid Gold Hell, 'Valley of Scorn' is a noisey metal-ish number, and its a bit shit in all honesty. Chung are a bit better, they give us 'Flowers', which is a punky/indie pop track with sugar sweet female vocals. Finally we have David Kilgour with 'Fallaway' which is an acoustic indie pop song, ok if you like that kinda thing... Its worth it just to complete your Guns N Wankers collection, and Chung are pretty nice too...

Dave Heroes says: Guns N Wankers are ex-Snuff, so Snuff fans take note!

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?7fw5uu1803gwxpx

Maniac Squat - Fuck Off 7" (1995)

1: Fuck Off
2: Hey Rude Boy

Apologies for the small pic, photobucket kept taking down our scan of the cover for violating their policies (can't imagine why?), so I had to blag this pic off the net... The first track on this single is a oi-ish punk rock track, with a 'fuck off' laden chorus. Immature, but fun none the less. Best played loud. The b-side is an instrumental ska track, nice and two-tone influenced, and I'm sure you'll love it.

Dave Heroes says: The first ever band to be interviewed in Thirsk zine 'My God Can Beat Up You God'...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?hm5i3yudm6byme7

DeadBeat At Dawn - Just Before Dawn CD (2008)

1: Just Before Dawn
2: Rize Up
3: Wrong Turn (Feat Charlie W)
4: DeadBeat Wrecking Krew

From the ashes of Mafia Vs Ninja & BossEye, the Thirsk retards are at it again. More ska punk rap-core retardedness from the sexiest looking boys in town, and this time they only went to a proper studio and managed to sound like a real band... Four tracks of twisted punk rock, with hints of ska, rap, reggae, rock and Diztruxshun MC-ing from these old timers, still struggling to hold on to the glory days of their youth. With a fixation on low budget horror & apocalyptic films, hip hop & graffiti, and making idiots out of themselves, DeadBeat At Dawn are pretty much the perfect cup of tea for anyone, even yer nana.

Dave Heroes says: Poor lads, give em a chance from me...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?6lo3ctl36dg0gwl

Snuff - Cubical 7" (1992)

1: Cubical
2: You Are My Sunshine
3: Den Den Moshi Moshi

Who doesnt love Snuff? Probably Hitler, and Simon Cowel, and thats it... Another pretty rare single here, all songs I think have appeared on other releases, but dfferent recordings of them... Cubical is, I think, a cover of 808 State? Another little beauty you probably would of never known existed....

Dave Heroes Says: Snuff Says: File under cockerney punk rawk...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?5lrgsl42mg5gys2

Phobia - 5'11" EP (1991)

1: Sell
2: Dont Ask
3: 2 Green Bottles
4: Crush

This ones for Tod Shrimp. UK melodic punk rock, with a indie/mosher/skater vibe mixed in. A bit of a rare prize, gan on, check it oot... I think these boys were from Farnbrough or around that area coz we met some skaters who knew 'em whist down there once...Imagine a punk rock version of Neds Atomic Dustbin but with worse haircuts...

Dave Heroes Says: Get an hair cut lads...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?duj2aodgpddx7ai

Dog On A Rope - Yob Culture 7" (1995)

1: Giro Day
2: Skrewydriver
3: Yob Culture
4: Dead Kops

Okay, how can we forget this? Dog On A Rope were a fucking awesome punk rock band from Leeds, now sadly split up. We've seen them play countless times, and drunk with them even more, they were a reet bunch of nice people and they played some of the best snarly DIY street punk rock at the time. The Write Offs actually covered one of their songs, Teacher Cop, which may end up on here one day... This 7" starts with the sing-a-long Giro Day (Hip Hip Horray, Its Giro Day) which was always a live favourite... Skrewydriver is a kick in the balls to Ian from nazi band Skrewdriver, and his fatal car accident "Ian Stuart, you blew it, we'd of done it for you, but you beat us to it". Yob Culture & Dead Kops are 2 more great punk rock songs that'll have you chanting along in no time...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?cz0hnhd83hhuvjh

Blaggers ITA - United Colors Of Blaggers ITA (1993)

1: When The Gun Is Cocked
2: Its Up To You Part 2 (the Battle Of Waterloo)
3: Search & Destroy
4: Wild Side (Ram Ravers Mix)
5: Thats Where It Ends
6: The Way We Operate (X-Tactic Mix)
7: Here's Johnny (Post Election Mix)
8: Before I Hang (Double Decker Mix)
9: The Way To Die
10: United States Of Devastation
11: Young Blaggers
12: PitBull Mentality
13: Ten Men Dead
14: Bastard Chillin
15: Emergency

This right here is one of my favourite ever albums, ever. If you've not heard The Blaggers before, they mixed up street/oi style punk, but with the added elements of rap vocals, samples, dance beats, and ska horns. Well ahead of their time, and a very unique band. Lyrically they cover politics of the time, and have a very heavy anti-fascist message behind most songs. A huge influence on me, and I only ever got to see them live once. This was their greatest moment tho, raw, rough, street wise, and still sounds fresh nearly 20 years later...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?3j04j80re4jxfyk

Spithead - Swag (1996)

1: The New National Anthem
2: It's Time to Start Spying on Your Neighbours
3: Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam
4: Call The Police
5: Inconvenience
6: Never Say Die
7: Work
8: God made Me A Magnet
9: Liquidizer
10: Bonus Track: Bogus Track

Sorry for the lack of artwork, I got this as a demo to review for my 'zine back in the day, so dont have any to scan, and as yet cant find out on the net. I'll keep having a look tho and sort you out soon... Spithead are political two tone style ska punk, and this a is an awesome album many people have forgotten about or (as it is with the underground scene) never found out about... Half of this album will have you dancing up a reet skank, the other half will have you ready to throw bricks at coppers... I think these guys were from Birmingham, and they long split up, so grab yerself a peice of the past and turn up them speakers...

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?umwpx2scywj3scw