AGAINST ALL AUTHORITY - THE RESTORATION OF CHAOS & ORDER (Hopeless Records)
Questioning economic differences with clenched fists while promoting basic human similarities with an open hand ain\'t easy, but 1992-founded DIY ska-punk band Against All Authority have become the common voice for tens of thousands of dedicated fans by doing just that, effectively turning each new fan into a force multiplier in a suburban guerrilla army. Each one a catalyst for change, and armed to the teeth with pure punk-fucking-rock. From eastern Europe to southern California to their native Miami, Fla. and all points in between, the brushfire growth of their ever-growing fan base can be traced to their continuing commitment to their music as well as their passionate ideals. With their debut record, Destroy What Destroys You, Against All Authority collided their punk-driving sound with a burning bus load of guitarist Joseph Koontz\'s Jamaican-influenced ska, and singer Danny Lore\'s vitriol-spat vocals. In addition to touring and recording, the band is frequently involved in demonstrations and social projects. In short, they kick much ass. Get some if you haven\'t yet.
PRIESTESS - HELLO MASTER (RCA)
\"We are Priestess, and we are going to fuck you!\" Grab your cocks and check your socks, kids. If ever there was a time for a balls-out, 70s rock ethic power machine that speaks equally to the nerds, the jocks, the stoners, the loners, geeks, and motor heads, that time is now and that band is here. Montreal 2003 saw the birth of this stripped-down, high performance hit squad built from singer/guitarist Mikey Heppner, lead guitar/vocals Dan Watchom, bassist Mike Dyball, and drummer Vince Nudo. Drawing from influences Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, AC/DC and The Cult, Priestess sought to reintroduce masculine heft to feminine melody, and damn... did they get it right! Yeah, it\'s rock. But it\'s better than rock. Get this album into your ears just as fast as physically possible. This one goes to eleven.