News
23/10/07
Just want to say thankyou to EVERYBODY who was a part of our "Anthems" tour over the last 3 weeks.
We met so many great people it's impossible to mention everyone but to all the people who came to the shows,everyone who fed us,got drunk with us,gave us shelter,bought our merch,and basically made the whole thing one brilliant experience for us - THANKYOU,MERCI,DANKESCHON,BEDANKT,GRATZI...you get the picture! Till the next time(which will hopefully be spring '08!
Also,i must apologise for the lack of attention to our website but me brain has forgot what to do so if you want to see pics etc,you can always visit our myspace page(until i get some fucker who can help me with this shit! ha,ha.)
26/07/07
Back from Belgium (again!) and had a great time! (again!).
It's going to get boring this but i can see a pattern developing. We go on tour,meet loads of topper people,get pissed every night and see some great bands - then we come home and i thank everyone for everything! lol But it's all i know - so here goes!
Cheers to The Jesters for being The Jesters(great bunch with great songs!),thanks to Wim Slut and his missus for the hospitality (and the history trail the next day!),all at each venue who looked after us with food and drink,Vera and Lis ( and the crazy mohican fucker for being a great DJ! You can't beat a bit of "Grease" when on tour! ha,ha.) for a great night in Mechelen ,Nico and Eric and the rest of the gang in Hoorn,Piley and Bee for intorducing us to real pussy(Stretch and Baron - what else did you think i meant?),Chris and Rudy for putting up with us(every time! ha,ha.),Anne for rescuing me from a night in a big tent on my own (even if it meant being in a car with Pukey Yves!). The guys from Frontstage Fest. and Madsin for a class day! Jan the man for having the best sideboards around,the nice people fromThe Ramble,and of course all at 'T Kaffee - always a pleasure! But most important,all the crew and friends -Izzy for showing us how to drink,Chris and Franz for coming all the way from Austria,Gwinny and Lianne - all the way from Amsterdam?,Alex and Emilia all the way from Brazil(quite an wordly crowd we;re geting eh?),all the bands we played with,dancers,drinkers,spitters,drivers,feeders and people who generally know how to enjoy themselves - The Punks!
Till the next time - 9 weeks and counting! Woohoo!!!
29/06/07
Shit! I've been so busy on the myspace i forgot we had a website to run! lol
Ok - so what's been happening in the last 3 months? We've done a few gigs around the Uk,did Amsterdam Rebellion which was class!,done ashort euro tour in Germnay and Austria as part of the release of"Anthem's For The Doomed& Dazed". Had an absolutely brilliant time,met great people(one being Kobi from Dambuster Records who are doing the new release) and saw some great bands(such as Skaface and Fightball)
Now we've wrote a few new songs in the spare few seconds we had and are now preparing for the "Anthems" second leg of the tour in Belgium and Holland.
In the meantime,we're busy with our October tour which is going to be a killing 3 weeks! How the fuck we'll manage that,i DON'T know!ha,ha! Maybe a few nights in with a hot water bottle might help?
So that's it for now,if you want to contact us,it's easier going through the myspace - if you want to but any PunkIn sunderland c.d.'s,check out the new site for Stretch Records.
Now see how long it is before i rememebr to update this fucker again!
25/03/07
Ok, time to start work again! Had a great break for a few months but now it,s time to start letting you know what's been happening in our little world!
Firstly,we're about to have "Anthems For The Doomed And Dazed" released by Dambuster Records(basec in Austria) who are distributed by Cargo Records. It's a compilation of our previous two c.d.'s with an extra track thrown in and it'll be available around the world on vynl and Europe on c.d.
Punk-Rebel Records(based in Canada) are releasing it on c.d. in Canada, with a different colour cover for you collectors out there!
Skalp Records in Bulgaria are also releasing a split c.d. with us and a band from California which is going to feature a different set of 5 songs than those on "Anthems".
We've got 3 European tours being set up for May,July ans september which is hopefully going to be to promote a new album which we are recording this Summer at Trinity Heights(our old faithful Fred!).
I'd like to say thanks to all those who turned up to our last gig in Decmber and say it was one of our favourite gigs we've played to date - you we're all brilliant company and ta for all the pressies for my birthday! We'll have to do it annually!
23/11/06
Just seen another compilation we've been featured on from Germany called "Take Good Care Of My Little Brother". It's been released on Audio-Terror Records by our good friend Paco.
I'll have some to sell on in a few weeks time so if you're interested in hearing some cracking German punk with a little Racket thrown in for good measure,just give me a shout and it's yours!
Or you can contact the man himself at audio-terro@web.de
Only a few gigs left now till the end of the year,then it'll be March before we're gigging again so get yourselves along and we'll have a party!
17/11/06
We'd like to sat thankyou to all the people who supported us at the Rancid show on Monday. It was an amazing night had by all! Thanks also to Rancid and all their crew who couldn't have been more helpful(except for the "dinne lady" who refused to feed us even though we;d been offered by Tim himself!) Nevermind,you can play punk rock on an empty stomach! lol
Also thanks to The Unseen for the gig in Liverpool. As Mark said,from 2,000 to 20 but it was still great !
If you haven't already,check the myspace page out cause i'm adding slideshows of the Racket Around The World pics aswell as some of us and our friends fucking about.
Only a few more gigs left before Christmas now so get yourself along and make a party cause we'll be taking a break for a few months.
10/10/06
Kev's on tour with 999 at the moment so get your arse out and see if he does a good job!
Also got to let you know that the gig with the US Bombs in Newport has been postponed due to internal isues with The Bombs. What a pisser! We were really looking forward to that one!
If you haven't got your Rancid tickets for Newcastle you want to hurry up cause there's only seating in the balcony left.
18/09/06
Back home again after the Underground gigs and what a great couple of weekends that's been! Couldn't have done it with a better bunch of people(that's unless i'd picked anyone off the street randomly!).
It really has been a sucess for the most part,even the couple that were;nt so well attanded turned out be a right laugh so thanks to all involved from Crashed Out and Drongos For Europe,Izzy and Loz for doing the thankless task of merch,Kev for driving(us mad!),bar managers to promoters to the punters and anyone who means anything to us! We'll definately be doing something similar next year so keep your eyes peeled.
Ta to Marios aswell for the Unseen gig and cheers to the Drongo Bongos for looking after us in such a strange land as Brumingham,we love yas!
24/08/06
Only two weeks to go now for UNDERGROUND NOW TOUR so get out there and buy your tickets cause it's gonna be a great set of gigs with our mates Crashed Out and Drongos For Europe. Check the gigs page for details.
And lastly(for the moment) i just want to thank our real friends who stick by us when decisions have to be made and realise what's best for the band on the whole- it's much appreciated!
24/08/06
Been a bit lazy latelt so that means i've got loads to catch you up on. In no particlar order(just what pops into my head first!):
Wasted- great weekend with me and Kev doing the Texas Terri gig aswell which was an absolute pleasure! It was great to work with her AND Johnny Skullknuckles from Goldblade. We did a few shows around the country aswell which went great(apart from not beint too lucky with the van but i'll write a book on that later). Just like to thank everyone involved and in particular TXT for giving us the oppurtunity to gig with her - an amazing performer and an amzing lady,we love you!
It was good to see all our friends from across Europe at Wasted - i hope you all had as good a time as we did(i'm sure you did judging by the drunken sites i saw all weekend!).
SOS Records(with Sony Distro) have almost concluded a deal with us but i'll let you know when we sign on the dotted line(should be any day now).
Also had a couple of great offers for support slots in the form of US Bombs and Rancid later this year so we're over the fucking moon! If it happens it'll be a dream come true.
07/06/06
Forgot to mention that Kev has been asked to help 999 out so did his first gig the other week in Sweden. Lucky bastard! It's funny how you can love a band when you;re a kid then end up being in the fuckers!(Kev's words - not mine!)
Also,me and Kev,along with the great Johnny Skullknuckles,have been asked to help out our friend Texas Terri Bomb and be her backing band for Wasted Blackpool and a few shows around that aswell. That's going to be interesting as Texas is one hell of a frontperson so check the dates out when they're released and pop along with your cowboy hat on - she'll love it!
07/06/06
Haven't managed to find the time to update recently so here's a few things at once(in no particular order!).
First,thanks for everyone who supported us in Wasted Amsterdam. It really was special to see you all there after the turn of events that could have put us in the shit! But now we really know who our friends are and it makes us very proud! You're brilliant!
Then there was Belgium - what a cracking weekend that was! Hooifeesten is a festival that's gonna be competing with Pukkelpop if it keeps growing like that. Brilliant organisation from class people - ta very much schatjes!
In the meantime,Punk In Sunderland volume 4 featuring Around The World has now been released so if you haven't got a copy yet i suggest you get one before they're all gone. It really is the best one yet with songs on fron some of the finest around at the moment - check it out. Thanks for all who were involved,bands,sponsors
and friends.
We've also had the pleasure of welcoming on board the Racket Mobile, the one and only(thank fuck for that!) Mick O'Brien. He's done a few gigs with us now and he really makes a difference(mainly when it comes to sharing the cans out!). But really,he's a great guitarist so now it means we can put in the things that would have normally only been possible in the studio.
We seem to have a lot happening gig wise coming up so we'll see yous around somewhere,till then,keep the beer cold!
23/04/06
There's a new compilation being released by Voice Of Culture from Berlin featuring us alongside The Briefs,The Real Mckenzies,Church Of Confidence and plenty of other great bands doing accoustic versions of their favourite songs. All are exclusive to this comp. so it's going to be a collectors item for sure! We've done "446" which worked really well accoustically(if i say so myself!)
You can order a copy along with the magazine by going to:
www.voiceofculture.de/online/2005/shop/
I think it's 7 euros - a bargain to say the least!
10/03/06
Punx.NL have just released "Pleurop Plaat 3 " a c.d. featuring all the best bands from Holland and have also stuck a track on by yours truly (on account of me speaking the lingo!) Nice one lads! It's a cracker! Anyone interested in a copy can contact me and i'll sort you out.
Have just heard a great quote from Kerrang!Radio " Holy Racket are the best thing that's happened to British punk in ten years!" High praise indeed - we're not worthy!
Well, the gigs are starting again next week after a break of nearly 3 months in which time,Steve has wrote some corkers so all we have to do now is learn them! Hopefully by the time you next se us we'll have a few hoyed in!
If you don't know already, there's a great gig on at Carling Academy Newcastle so check it out.
31/12/05
So - this is the last news of 2005 and what a year it's been! The best thing has been meeting punks from all over the place and remembering that there are still some class people out there in this shitty world - we love yous all!
Here's wishing all you motherfuckers a great night tonight, and whatever you're doing, if it's lighting fireworks up your mates arse or just staying in with a cup of cocoa(boring gits!) we hope you do it in style
All the very best for 2006 and hope to see you's all sooner or later!
04/12/05
Yesterday was fantastic! Thankyou to all who supported us - i hope you all had a great day. All the bands were great and the crack was even better. A big thanks to Jon and his crew for making it happen and i hope you sort the next one soon,cheers.
18/11/05
Just to let you know i'm going to be using a photo from "Racket Around The World" page on our news page for a while(a change is as good as a rest!) and i'll swap them once a week (if i remember!). Keep checking it cause one day it'll be your ugly mug!!!
04/11/05
Got to say a big hello to Chris and her comrades from Austria. Thankyou all so much for a great time. We'll have to do it again next year!
Had a mail from SOS Records from USA who are interested in offering us a deal. They seem like a good set up so keep your fingers crossed!
Also got the piece from a Finish magazine interviewing Tim Armstrong about the worldwide punk scene and what he thinks of it. He said "Japan has some great bands,California and New York and England has Holy Racket". Flattery indeed!
19/09/05
Here's a few sites to check out who've featured/are featuring interviews from The Racket:
www.nopasaran.com.ar
www.gigbox.co.uk
www.voiceofculture.com
www.punk4life.co.uk
Thanks lads!
19/09/05
Been a bit busy lately so it means i've got to remember what's happened over the last 2 months to keep you lot up to date.
Right, we'll start with Wasted Amsterdam - what a weekend that was! Absolutely briiliant to see so many friends from all over Europe, too many to say personally but a BIG thankyou for the support. It also heralded our first T.V. appearance on Dutch t.v. with a half hourly news about the festival and we were lucky enough to be playing while the cameras were there so ended up featured on each broadcast for the next four days. If we had a manager he'd be proud of us!
The venue was cracking and saw a load of great bands(Disturbance,Blood Or Whiskey,Crashed Out,Goldblade, Madsin etc,etc) but really were wasted and took a week to recover - it's not getting any easier!
We've also been added to Wasted Blackpool next year so that's gonna be good.
Got news from our friends from Finland,Dead By Gun, that Tim Armstrong's been talking about The Racket in a recent interview so let's hope it was nice things eh,Tim?
Just said "dooie" to The Jesters and Unite Against Society from Belgium after a great weekend of gigs and partying. Ta for everyone who supported them and especially those who made the effort for the coach trip - i'm sure you'll agree it was worth it.
We've also discussed putting out a joint DVD from the tour with snippits of arsing about,and footage from the gig at Snooty Fox with the best tracks of each band so i'll let you know when it's sorted.
And to the Flems - you're welcome back anytime, thanks for a brilliant time!You're all BEESTIG!!!
28/07/05
Just got news today that "Armed To The Teeth" is to be played on Rancid Radio(hosted by Lars and Tim) on Saturday 30th July at 12.00 midnight.(You're guess is as good as mine if that's the time here or in America in which case it'll be 7 hours back).
You can get a 3 day trial for XMRadio.com to check it out. It'll also be repeated 4 times during the week so have a listen and see what the big guys in punk reckon of lowly us! Nice one Lars, see you in San Bernadino!
25/07/05
Just got some great photos back from two great lads! You can check them out on various pages of the site.Thanx a million to Sponge(Berlin) not just for being a topper snapper but for being so kind and generous - you're one of a dying breed!
And also to Flo(duffnerinberlin@gmx.net) check him out if you want some work doing. My dad always told me "shy bairns get nowt" so when we bumped into a couple of photography students in Treptower Park,Berlin, me being me asked if they wanted to "shoot us". Never really expecting to get anything back,we were happily surprised when we saw the results!
Cheers to both of you.
Oops - i nearly forgot to mention my "schoon broer" Yves Van De Ven,cause he's not bad either(Utrecht - wickeeeeeeed!!!).
4/07/05
Back to sobriety for a while after a good 13 day session!
Cheers to all the people who helped make this trip one of the best yet.
Thanks to Laura and Sander for the bbq and hotel(still no hot water!) and especially Sander for saving my bag from a lonely life- i think i need a babysitter.
Thanks to the guys in Groningen and here's wishing Fleas And Lice a great time in the U.S.
Hi to Inneminne(what a name!) and everyone who came to the show in Utrecht.
Ola to all the old memories at Mittenwalde- it really was a trip down memory lane, and it was a buzz to see all the old "Horses" T- shirts. No thanks though to the fat bastard who wouldn;t let me use his amp even though we lent our drumkit to his drummer - wanker!
The W.A.H. crew- always a pleasure to be there and cheers to all the big mouths who supported the gig for the recording. Looking forward to seeing the pics of you Sponge.
Ta to Holm for the work and the hospitality from Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Magda monkey lover and all at the K.v.U. That really was a fantastic night - brilliant audience as always!
Sylvi and Holli and all in Zossen. Yves for the photos,check them out on the gallery.
Ludwig for a great way to end a tour,it really was a high.
Izzy for doing a great job on the merch.,Cathy for the chauffering and all the English who turned up for the shows in Berlin- you must be fucking mad!
Last but not least,to the Urban Cranx for doing the shows with us. It was great to get to know such a great bunch of lads - we wish you success in all you do!
23/05/05
Another Wasted has come and gone - and we're all absolutely knackered!
A BIG thankyou to everyone who turned up to see us,we're over the moon with the support! Just looking out and seeing all our friends from Italy,Belgium,Holland,Germany,Wales and not forgetting England - you're all unbelievable!
And all the new friends we've made from Australia(Nigel you crazy bastard!),Billy(Ireland) cheers for the review and the drunken chat,Chris(Austria)yeah we'll play!,Beano,the guys from Goldblade and not forgetting Lars - down to earth great bloke!
Thanks to the U.K. Subs,The Lurkers,G.B.H,Drongos For Europe,Blood Or Whiskey,Dirty Love,Crashed Out,The Creepers,Rule 303,Merdonalds,Madido Respiro,Blok 1a,No Hoodlums,Dayglo Abortions,The Jesters and The Agitators for accepting my invitation to be on the next Punk In Sunderland c.d - it's gonna be amazing! Gwynny and Lean for Amsterdam,and last but not least,Darren+Jennie for letting us be part of the best weekend of the year! See yous in De Melkweg!
Apologies if i've forgotten someone but my heads not quite fully operational yet!
17/05/05
Competition time! If you go to Punk And Oi In The UK you'll find there's a copy of "North Rebel Radio" waiting to be given away to a smart arse out there!(you'll find them on our links page if you don't know it already). check it out! If you're not such a smartarse then the answer is hidden somewhere on this page!!!
Hope to see you's at WASTED on FRIDAY - 4.30PM at THE MARKET ARENA!!!
04/05/05
We want to say a big 'gratzi' to everyone we met at the weekend in Vigevano. We had a great time! Piero and his crew were the best! They couldn't have done anymore to make us feel more welcome and we really can't wait to go back!
So here goes... thanks to Madalene +Allesandra for the tourguide,to Gabrielle for the taxi and showing us the sights of Vigevano,all the crew at La Sede(great food!), hi to Paulo and his bearded friend(see you in August),to Valentina+Sergio(the 4 witches of Milanwick!), great bed+breakfast,Allesandra for the ride and last but most important, Piero+Kiara for organising the whole thing. And you were right- the pizza and wine were the best!
Anybody who gets the chance to go there, do it!
23/04/05
Just to let you all know there is a poll going on at the moment at www.chromiumrecords.co.uk
You can log on and vote for us(if you've got nothing better to do!)
Once on the site, click on "Unsigned Acts". Scroll down till you come to "Best Unsigned Album...Ever 2", then click on that. On your left hand there is the poll - click on Holy Racket then click on "vote now". Every punk must do their duty!
The c.d. is also available to buy for £8.99 from Chromium. It's a double c.d. with loads of great stuff on, featuring "North Rebel Radio" from the Racket.
14/04/05
Just back from Europe and still alive! It's a miracle after the shit we had to go through with the van! I've got to say a big hello to all the staff in the garage at Hannover for your help...and for charging us 180 euros for a shitty battery. Just to let you know we didn't buy the alternator and drove the rest of the tour without lights, indicators, windscreen wipers and a horn...punk as fuck !
Cheers for all the support at the gigs, everyone was amazing!
Ta to Flip and Ad Fundum,Terry for the use of the church(if you want us to play there in June be quick!),Jeroon for the bed&breakfast, and all the spikey haired youth in Breda!
Bedankt to Nico in Hoorn(see you soon we hope) and Bill from the Fucking Virgins for setting it up.Apologies if we upset the girl from the bar- it was just English humour!
And good luck to Marozia- rock that shit!
A big hello to U.S.Bombs, Generators and Deadline- that was a great night in Hamburg! And thanks to Jojo for the crack.
Hi to all in Kiel,we really enjoyed your company, you set of drunken bastards!Keep it up!
Danke to Urban Cranx(see you on the next tour, it's gonna be great).
Cheers to the punks from Kopernikus, especially VAn Tasten for busting Steve's lip with the mic- nice shot!
Robin and crew at Clash. Excellent venue and we wish you good luck for the future. We'll see you in June hopefully.Hi to Suburban Scumbags, nice to meet you all.
Last but not least, all at Den Bolle. It was the best! Can't wait for September .
And of course, Benny and Bente- because none of it would have happened without yous,a bigkiss to you both(and Jens) on your crazy muffin' asses!!!
18/03/05
Another compilation is to be released April 1st(with us on it!). It's being put out by Chromium Records and is entitled "Best Unsigned Ever...2".
They're using "North Rebel Radio", apparently it's the one that got their toes tapping.
It's to be promoted by them for 3 months - pushed to radio stations, record companys, etc, etc. We'll let you know if anything comes from it!
09/03/05
We've just got news that Klownhouse Recordz from Germany has released their first L.P. compilation. It features some great bands, here's the line-up:
1. M.D.C.(USA) 2. D.O.A.(Canada) 3. Stockyard Stoics(U.S.A.) 4. Toys That Kill(USA) 5.The Disturbers(Germany) 6. Youth Brigade(USA) 7. The Lively Arts(USA) 8. Anti Control(Germany) 9. Bonehouse(Germany) 10. Pistol Grip(USA) 11. D.I.(USA) 12. The Movement(Denmark) 13.T.S.O.L.(USA) 14.Suburban Scumbags(Germany) 15. HOLY RACKET(UK).
Their second release will be a 5 track 7" vynl from The Racket which will be released in conjunction with our April tour in Europe. Thanks a lot to Benny for making this happen!
We've also been offered a place on "The Best Unsigned Album...Ever!2 leading to a possible deal by Chromium Records. We'll let you know what happens as and when.
Got news that we're opening the Market Arena stage at Wasted Festival on Friday 20th May-nice one Darren&Jennie!
20/01/05
Just had a brilliant weekend in Holland and we want to thank everybody who helped make it so good!
Firstly, cheers to Kafe Den Splinter(Venlo) for their hospitality and to Pylie and Pyliess for the crack, it was great to see you after all these years!
The Jesters crew(van Belgie) for travelling up-it's always a pleasure with you guys.
All at De Baroeg(Rotterdam). Class venue, class food. Got to mention The Pruttles(NL), your gonna be big! And ta to The Filaments for the use of your gear. By the way, the c.d.'s not bad either!
Afrika Pakhuis(Amsterdam)-danku wel voor alles! Fucking great to see so many punks in one place. All the bands we're excellent but i've got to mention Disturbance and Anti-Dote and Blok 1A were class! By the way, Rob and Jos-i've got you a sponsorship deal advertising the effects of Smirnoff Vodka!
Hi to Huib, Frankie V., Janneke, Renee, Tommick and Marjene(PL), all at thePunk Rock Inn Squat, Czech man(Ratarsed), Lager lout meneer,Andy(photo geezer).
Last but certainly not least, Laura Reinartz for doing EVERYTHING for us!One day hopefully we'll be able to return your kindness- but for now here's a tip for you-THERE ARE OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD!!!
04/01/05
Just to let everyone concerned know that all the "PIS & PIE " c.d.'s are packaged and ready for the off. I've just got to get to the post office(there are not enough ours in the day!).
And a quick message to all the Dutch punks(not least the Piershil Punx!) that we hope to see yous at the gigs next week. After having a taste of Holland in the last couple of days, i know it's gonna be excellent! Can't wait to see yous all again!
28/12/04
I need to apologise for a couple of mistakes on the Punk in Sunderland cd. Firstly The Howard Arms pub in Roker Avenue had kindly sponsored us but somehow the logo has been missed off! Hope you will forgive me ( the printer must have been pissed!)
Secondly, The Creepers email is beki@boo2000.fsnet.co.uk and Los Retardos' website is www.losretardos.dk - sorry lads and lasses!
I also like to thank Red Alert for the gig last night and all the people who turned up. We'll try and have more sizes in T-shirts next time ( I promise).
18/12/04
OUT NOW!!!!!
"Punk In Sunderland volume 3 featuring Punk In Europe"
A 24 track cd featuring the cream of punk across Europe.
1. Holy Racket (Sunderland) - " East side story"
2. The Jesters (Belgium) - " Pride"
3. Disturbance (Holland) - " God pulled the chain"
4. Blood Or Whiskey (Ireland) -"They say no (demo)
5. The Alpacinos (Scotland) - " Toni Montana"
6. The Lurkers (England) -" Freakshow" (Live in Brazil)
7.Des-Kontrol (Basque Country) -" Altxa Gaitezen"
8. Frontkick (Germany) -"Heartbreak Hotel"
9. Red London (Sunderland) - " Running on empty"
10.Los Retardos (Denmark) -"Dont want it"
11. Funeral Dress (Belgium) -"Way of life"
12.Fucking Virgins (Holland) -" What's going on"
13.Runnin'Riot (Ireland) - "We're not gonna be used"
14. Shatterhand (Scotland) -"Make it easy"
15. The Pits (Sunderland) -" It's a war all the time"
16.Church Of Confidence ( Germany) -"Make a move"
17. 999(England)-"Obsessed" ( Live in Detroit USA)
18. Red Alert (Sunderland) -" A tale of war"
19. Gond (Germany) -"Geh doch"
20. Crashed Out (England) -"The Jarrow song" (revisited)
21. 1977 (Sunderland) -"The murder of Liddle Towers"
22.Blok 1A (Holland) -"Endless war"
23.The Creeepers (Sunderland) -"Breakaway"
24. Holy Racket (Sunderland) -"Armed to the teeth"
This cd cost £5 or 7,5 Euros available from all the bands.
I would like to thank all the bands and all the sponsors for making this cd possible!
I hope you all agree IT SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!
13/9/04
Finished recording yesterday at Trinity Heights. Thank's to Fred for another job well done.
We're releasing a few different formats from these sessions(once we've got the artwork finalised) so hopefully in time for Santa Claus to drop one down the chimney.
There's going to be a 7" vynl release from Kiel, Germany. We'll have 200 to sell so you'll have to be quick with that one. Another 2 c.d.'s featuring deleted tracks from our first 2 e.p.'s, new stuff and 4 tracks recorded live on the last Euro tour.
A big thankyou to the lads who turned up to add their dulcid tones for "Armed To The Teeth" and "North Rebel Radio", Steve Smith(Red Alert), Chris Wright(Crashed Out), Jacka(1977) and Pea(Rigid Digits).
30/8/04
A quick note to let all concerned know that "Punk In Sunderland" volume 3, featuring Punk In Europe" is coming along great. We're still on schedule for December 1st release.The quality of bands makes this outing easily the best yet-i can't wait for the finished thing. Thanks again for everyone's trust, it means a lot!
15/8/04
Just back from Europe, absolutely class! Thanks to the organisers-Benny(Kiel) and Poschelle of course for setting it up. Magda and the gang at the K.v.U.(can't wait to see you all next year!).
Uli & Lea from Wild At Heart for their great hospitality(good luck with Tiki's).
The Jesters for bbq's and strange pets! The crew that came away-Bill, have you made that appointment yet?
Last but not least, all the brilliant people we met at the gigs, the Kaaskops(Laura& Frank), the Italian crew who came from The Generator Hostel(best in Berlin!), and nice to re-meet Sylvi&Hollie. Let's see who gets thrown in the lake first at The Karpfenteich- love you's all!xxx
27/7/04
Brilliant weekend just gone! Thanks to everyone who turned up to the gigs. Thanks also to Rigid Digits and Crashed Out who help make it so successful. The Jesters(Belgium) were class and a great bunch of "jongens en meisjes
09/07/04:
The Racket play WASTED festival in Morecambe on 15th July. Its their first time, but not Steves as he layed with Red London a couple of years ago. Should be a great weekend.
The next weekend, 23rd-25th July, sees The Jesters coming over from Belgium to grace the stages of the North East with their aggressive brand of street punk. (see future gigs)
August sees the band off to Europe for their fifth tour of Belgium, this time including gigs in Holland and Germany. They are looking forward to it as in Europe you actually get food, drink and money there when you play, compared to no food, no drink and no money here.
Somehow in between all of this they are managing to find time to record again at Trinity Heights with Fred Purser (great engineer but shite tea maker and he nicks all the cans!) Hopefully this will result in a new release in September. Well keep you posted.
01/07/04:
After The success of Punk In Sunderland Volume 1, Volume 2 is now available. Affectionately known as PIS & FLEM, it features an extra cd Punk In Belgium (Flem! Get it?) It has tracks from Sunderlands finest, Angelic Upstarts, Leatherface, Red Alert, and Holy Racket of course. From Belgium some great songs by Funeral Dress, The Jesters and The Agitators to name but a few. Many thanks to all the sponsors, yes its all your fault! Its available for a fiver from all the bands and some of the sponsors.
The cd is dedicated to Theo Van Roey, who sadly was killed last year, just before his band Q Garden were about to record a track for the album. Theo played drums for the Racket on their first tour of Belgium after the lads were dropped in the shite by someone who couldnt punch a clock in face without breaking his hands (puns intended!). It turned out to be a blessing in disguise as they wouldnt have known Theo otherwise thanks Matty!
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