Unsane

New York City's Unsane assisted in pioneering a more aggressive, less studied version of noise rock, one that blended the scum/art industrial sturm und drang of Foetus, the Swans, Einsturzende Neubauten, and Sonic Youth with the decidedly more straightforward hardcore idiom favored by acts like Sick of It All. While developing the blueprint for noise-metal bands to follow, Unsane cut a remarkable swath through underground music, inspiring a devoted, cult-like following around the globe. As a power trio, Unsane relied upon a hammering, power-press rhythm section, a searing Telecaster howl, and distorted vocals that resembled nothing if not the sound of a man trapped in the New York Subway system

http://www.myspace.com/unsane

http://www.ipecac.com/

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BLACKLISTERS

In a parallel universe, Blacklisters reside in the quiet seaside town of Leeds, UK, and rubbing shoulders with the likes of Kaiser Chiefs and Pigeon Detectives has really had a lasting effect on the band and their music. You can hear their tunes played regularly in Yates Wine Lodge or Wetherspoons, each one being sung word for word by emotional, Stella-filled footie fans.

In this universe however, Billy, Stobb, Dan and Owen terrify audiences with what can only be described as bad vibes. The bands collective love of everything Touch And Go is obvious, with Jesus Lizard and Shellacs sonic power being captured and reborn with Jazz and early-Deftones influence.

Currently featured on the upcoming Brew/DTTR split 10" alongside Hawk Eyes, Castrovalva and Dolphins.

http://blacklisters.bandcamp.com/

http://www.blacklisters.co.uk/