Music

Track List:

1. "Sometimes" – 2:56
2. "Youth" – 2:37
3. "Vacation" – 3:46
4. "Lazy Day" – 3:05
5. "Twelve Roses" – 2:20
6. "Daydream" – 3:04
7. "Golden Age" – 4:46
8. "Window View" – 4:06
9. "The Horse" – 2:45
10. "Wide Awake" – 3:06
11. "Gathering" – 1:36

Tracklist:

1. Inferno
2. Dawn Curse
3. Sabaku Kyu (feat. Volitile Ways)
4. Remnants
5. The Bond
6. Empty Promises

Tracklist:

1. Lungs Filled With Water
2. 02:19AM, Physchosis
3. From Yesterday To Ashes
4. Drown In My Nihilism
5. Dancing on Debris

1. Metal Gods 
2. Chosen Force 
3. The Tyrant Dies At Dawn 
4. Lightning Strikes 
5. Fight In The Night 
6. Masters Of Arms 
7. Born In Hell 
8. Insane 
9. Night Stalker 
10. Y.A.N.A. 

In the spring of 2019, a new rock band made up of four otherwise ordinary Okies emerged seemingly out of nowhere, swiftly turning heads with a grotesque new take on noise rock—one fueled by the existential anguish that has defined the 21st century. Taking its name from the towering mounds of toxic waste that stand as monuments to capitalism’s cruel hubris across its home state, Oklahoma City’s Chat Pile made an immediate impression. That momentum culminated in the release of its landmark 2022 debut album, God’s Country, and its expansive 2024 follow-up, Cool World.

While the massive success of God’s Country propelled the quartet from underground favorites to international sensation, Chat Pile’s mission to push rock music to new zeniths of intensity was part of the plan from the very beginning. In fact, during the first few months of its existence, the band began writing and recording some of the heaviest, most hellish, and harrowing material in its entire catalog—laying the foundation for the themes and sonic traits that would later define their debut LP. The result of these early sessions was a pair of EPs: This Dungeon Earth and Remove Your Skin Please, released in the summer and winter of 2019, respectively.

Originally issued by Reptilian Records in 2020, The Flenser is proud to present a special reissue of Chat Pile’s pivotal first two EPs, now compiled onto a single disc. This dual-EP compilation captures the earliest moments of the Oklahoma City quartet’s discography—a snapshot of the band’s pre-Flenser days and the eight tracks of noxious, nihilistic noise rock that helped propel them from local oddity to globe-spanning underground heavyweights.

Track Listing:

1. Face
2. Rainbow Meat    
3. Rat Boy
4. Crawlspace
5. Dallas Beltway
6. Mask
7. Davis
8. Garbage Man

Formed in 2018, Chicago hardcore band Buggin is here to have a good time. Their songs are vibrant, groovy, and real, as demonstrated on their upcoming album, Concrete Cowboys, set for release in Spring 2023 on Flatspot Records. Following the singles “Attitude” and “Brainfreeze” and the 2020 EP, Buggin Out, it marks their first foray into a full-length record. The album title comes from a cut on the band’s 2019 demo and that song sees a rework as does “Poser Bulldozer”. Alongside tracks titled “Snack Run” and “The Customer Is Always Wrong,” it’s clear that Buggin aren’t afraid to have a little fun while singing about everyday occurrences.

Between these more playful elements are cathartic moments from vocalist Bryanna Bennett. “Hard 2 Kill” was written as a self-empowerment anthem, while “Not Yours” delves into the tokenization of women and non-binary folks in the hardcore scene. Closer “Youth” finds Bennett’s snarling vocals aided by bassist Dewey Hendrik’s more surf-punk vocal approach, creating a soundtrack for the younger generation.

The relentless energy Buggin exudes on their recordings, comes across ten-fold in a live setting. Having already shared the stage opening for acts such as Turnstile, 7 Seconds, Show Me The Body, Zulu, and Soul Glo, it’s only a matter of time before the band reaches headliner status. With the release of Concrete Cowboys, Buggin continues to keep their be true to yourself mentality and push towards a bright future in hardcore.

Track Listing:

1. Bug Slam
2. All Eyes On You
3. Get It Out
4. Snack Run
5. The Customer Is Always Wrong (TCIAW)
6. Poser Bulldozer
7. Hard 2 Kill
8. Not Yours
9. Concrete Cowboys
10. Redacted
11. Kick Rocks
12. Youth

Formed in 2015, Chicago hardcore band Kharma pack a pummeling, rhythmic style made to get you moving. The four-piece band is directly influenced by their city, from the forebears of their scene to the daily circumstances that inform their lyrics and unrelenting aggression. On the upcoming full-length album, A World Of Our Own, due out in 2024 on Flatspot Records, Kharma is taking the listener through the ebb and flow of life.

The band gave the first glimpse into their world on 2016’s self-released EP, Survival, followed up by 2018’s Moment of Violence EP, leading to their 2020 EP, Most Dangerous Game, out through Flatspot Records. On each release, Kharma has delivered uncompromising, reality-driven hardore and A World Of Our Own expands on that vision. Working with Jon Markson at The Animal Farm (Regulate, Jivebomb), the band set out to record their most personal and colossal material yet. Lyrical topics range from finding community to experiencing oppression to coping with everyday emotions.

Through the vital sentiments A World Of Our Own comes an intense sonic execution. Pulverizing riffs from guitarists Andrew Perez and Brian Pilla meet Bryce Tollner’s menacing drumming, creating shifts between a metallic and bounce driven sound. The dynamic of Moten’s high-pitched shout and the band’s deeper gang vocals adds an extra layer of depth to the eleven mosh-ready songs.

With a no-frills attitude and fervid live performances, Kharma is eager to share these songs in a live setting where they feel most at home. Having toured across the US and Europe, Kharma has been able to share the stage with Knocked Loose, Speed, Zulu, Bulldoze, and Terror to name a few. With a new record on the horizon, expect Kharma to make 2024 their year, bringing their heavy Chicago style and attitude everywhere they go.

Track Listing:

1. By Any Means 
2. Changes 
3. Living In Vain 
4. Clip Your Wings 
5. Envious 
6. Still Seeing Red 
7. Penance 
8. Comfort 
9. A World Of Our Own 
10. Only The Hard Way 
11. Necessary… 

As the band's brutalizing and vibrant sound takes root in the fertile, current hardcore scene, Flatspot Records brings Hands Of God in for the official release of their "Blueprint For Self Destruction" EP on vinyl. It was recorded and mixed at The Pit in Van Nuys, CA, by Taylor Young (Nails, Twitching Tongues), mastered by Bill Henderson, and completed with artwork and design by Dom Pabon. For fans of Merauder, All Out War, Dying Fetus, and Sepultura. New pressing now available on blue and clear split vinyl. 12"ep includes digital download and a silkscreened B-side.

Track Listing:

1. Blueprint
2. No Mercy
3. Sacrifice
4. 245A
5. Ethnic Decay
6. WMD

Scowl is a band that sounds exactly like their name implies. Venomous, fierce, antagonistic. A sneer not to be crossed. Over the last five years, the Santa Cruz, California, band has firmly planted their flag in the hardcore scene with their vicious sound and ripping live show, sharing stages around the world with Circle Jerks, Touché Amoré, and Limp Bizkit, and filling slots at prominent festivals like Coachella, Sick New World, and Reading and Leeds. But with their new album, Are We All Angels (Dead Oceans), Scowl is aiming to funnel all that aggression through a more expansive version of themselves.

Are We All Angels is the highly anticipated follow-up to Scowl’s debut, 2021’s How Flowers Grow, a 16-minute primal scream over punishing riffs. But amidst the pounding chaos, it was the record’s sonic outlier, a cleaner interlude called “Seeds to Sow,” that, true to its name, planted the seed for what was to come for the band. “It kind of laid out this destiny for us, and I feel like now we’re fulfilling that,” says Gilbert. The band continued to expand their sound on 2023’s widely acclaimed Psychic Dance Routine EP, incorporating more pop hooks and favoring gentler singing over heavy screaming, paving the way for what would come next.

At every turn on Are We All Angels, the band explores ambitious new directions and bends genre norms. Moss makes the most immediately noticeable evolution, dropping some of the gnarling bite of the band’s previous work in favor of a more textured and sometimes delicate approach. She flexes harmonies and melodic sensibilities that might surprise even the most dedicated Scowl fans. Moss cites a wide array of influences outside the realm of hard rock—everything from Billie Eilish to Radiohead, Car Seat Headrest to Julien Baker. “The majority of us were really not proficient musicians when this band started,” she admits. “It was very Germs-esque in that way, like baby’s first hardcore band, which is awesome. But now, we still might not know what we’re doing, but we have a better idea of what we want to do.”

Track Listing:

1. Special
2. B.A.B.E.
3. Fantasy
4. Not Hell, Not Heaven
5. Tonight (I’m Afraid)
6. Fleshed Out
7. Let You Down
8. Cellophane
9. Suffer The Fool (How High Are You?)
10. Haunted
11. Are We All Angels

Formed in 2018, in Los Angeles, CA, Section H8 creates gritty and callously honest hardcore punk. "Welcome To The Nightmare" is pure hardcore punk at it's finest, with fast as hell instrumentals that quickly become formidable and pummeling on the turn of a dime. Made up of Aldo (guitar), Chris (drums), Dan (bass, vocals), Mexi (vocals), and Ryan (guitar, vocals), Section H8's members aren't new to this world by any means - playing in acts such as Product Of Waste, Downpresser, Minus, Human Garbage, and Nomads to name a few - but their first full-length effort is refreshing and unique among the current trends of hardcore and punk. New pressing now available on red vinyl and silver vinyl.

Track Listing:

1. Nightmare
2. 100 Seconds
3. Knife
4. Track And Field
5. Roaches
6. Mist-Head
7. F.O.A.D.
8. Streetsweeper
9. Behind The 8 Ball
10. Hate

Life’s Question defines themselves as “the real deal”, but the five-piece band are more than your average hardcore act. Originally formed in 2015, the band truly came together as a unit in 2018 with the release of Cursed the Will to Dream and broke out with the 2019 EP, A Tale of Sudden Love and Unforgettable Heartbreak.

After a slew of singles, Life’s Question presented their full-length World Full Of… which put their blend of crushing hardcore meets classic rock riffs on full display. On the upcoming EP, Life’s Question,the band elevated the sound even further for their Flatspot Records debut.

While taking inspiration from other genres is nothing out of the ordinary, Life’s Question has created a completely unique sound on their self-titled release. Citing influences from Faith No More, No Warning, Van Halen, and Fats Domino, the band showcase a knack for melody while also giving a tough as nails delivery. Josh Haynes’ gruff vocal approach finds juxtaposition in the lush vocals supplied by guitarist Abby Rhine, shifting tracks like “When I Meet God” and “Something Out There'' to moments of serenity amongst the chaos. Guitars from Abby and Ridge Rhine, and bassist AJ Hoenings, burst through electrifying solos and downtuned grooves. Drummer Nick Barker builds the backbone of the six tracks, leading off intense breakdowns. With producer Jon Markson (Regulate, Jivebomb) at the helm, the entire EP comes through as a seamless yet diverse listen.

Spending much of their career on the road, Life’s Question has toured with Drain, One Step Closer, Pain Of Truth, Regulate, and Higher Power. The band’s unrelenting drive and creativity has earned them praise from Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, and No Echo. As Life’s Question heads into the release of their new EP, the band is looking towards a bright and busy future in hardcore and beyond.

Track Listing:

1. Light Me Up
2. I Can Still Hear My Mama Pray
3. Brass Coffin
4. When I Meet God
5. 10 Years
6. Something Out There