Rocket From The Crypt - August 5th

Rocket From the Crypt label themselves as something classic, in the sense of the Cadillac, Levi's jeans, and the zippo. They distinguish themselves from any other band in 3 ways, 1. They don't sound like anyone else; 2. They don't look like any other band (They always present themselves in matching shirts of highly inflammable material; and 3. Their audience must have the logo tattooed on them SOMEWHERE.

In case you're not yet familiar with them, they are a four piece popcore punk band out of Sunnyvale, California. Matt, their new bassist, was once in Face 2 Face, They currently have probably played more concerts in the past year than any other band out there. They've been here three time in the past year. Wonder how many frequent flyer miles they have?

They come straight out of the East Bay for your listening pleasure. They have only been a band for a little while, but they have already been to Seattle this year (with Suicide Machines) They're mix of power cords with a chorus "OH's" is remarkably notable, and in my opinion their trademark.

These guys are the premiere punk outfit coming out of Chicago. They've been all over the world, and found it convenient to stop in Seattle. (We simply weren't worthy of their presence), otherwise, we don't know why they were here.

Hatebreed - August 20th

Straight from New Haven, CT come Hatebreed, one of the most sought after hardcore bands in the U.S. They've been around since 1994, and have been causing riots and disturbances ever since.  

Will Haven - (with Hatebreed)  

Emotions, aggression, these words have immense meaning to members of Will Haven. Their music isn't just pure hardcore or metal, they've combined influences such as Neurosis, Deadguy, and Sepultura; and have come up with their own sound. Ever since the memorable summer of '95 they have been touring up and down the coast of California as well as their tour recently with the Deftones that brought them here last.

It's that time of year when everything seems to be going fine, and the Vandals have to come play a show and mess up this beautiful harmony, This time the Vandals are coming in support of their new album cleverly titled HITLER BAD, VANDALS GOOD. The Vandals are the meaning of the word punk to L.A., so don't mess with them or they might break out the fact that during an episode of X-Files, they had a song played, and a lead character sport their shirt

No Knife has definitely had their share of fun, exciting tours. In 1996 their guitarist Ryan spent his 21st b-day in a van between Arizona and Kansas, their drummer Ike Puked and rolled unconscious down a hill in Ohio, and that's just two of their stories... I have no clue what type of tunes they play, but they're on Time Bomb recordings who also has Social D.  

Fluf has been around since '92. That means they survived through the fall of grunge, the rise of and fall of mainstream punk, and are still surviving in the Puff Daddy era. That's pretty respectable. They haven't had a top 40 tit yet, but that will come in time (yeah right) They play pop punk at its' best with a hard edge.

They first formed when a couple of friends got together and covered Metallica tunes in the seventh grade. Now they bring their DIY ethics to Seattle for everyone to look into. Hopefully you will come check these guys out!

They are an East-Bay rooted four piece that has terrorized the underground since 1991. They've been releasing pure hard-core three chord based punk since the day they formed and haven't looked back. Their Newest release, Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes has a lot of promise and is the best album from them yet, or so they say.

They came through in support of their newest album Ballads From the Revolution which is a very appropriate title for this band full of vegans and veggies. Their only crime committed against the state is that they don't eat meat, other than that, they are one hell of a band. Formed in '86, in Northern Cal, these guys have a point to get accross, beware, they might just preach to you.