Propagandhi with Bridge and Tunnel / Ghostlimb

Sunday, May 31, 2009 7:00 PM PDT (7:00 PM Doors)
at Echoplex (below the Echo)
in Los Angeles, CA

Propagandhi || Listen
Like Fugazi, Challenger and Bad Religion, Winnipeg's Propagandhi specialize in lightspeed punk that happily wears its bleeding heart on its sleeve. Since 1990, they have churned out a steady stream of righteous noise, culminating in this ferocious fifth full-length. Not bad for a deafening band of vegan headbangers. If you're a skateboarder, mosh pitter or just an individual looking to let off some serious steam, this is the disc for you. "Dear Coach's Corner" kicks off with a sample of hockey pundits before careening with abandon into some of the heaviest thrash heard this millennium so far. The title track is a runaway train of simply kinetic drumming and Black Flag?like shrieks from founders Jord Samolesky (drums) and Chris Hannah (vocals), while stunning stomps such as "Night Matters" and "Potemkin City Limits" threaten to unspool into sonic carnage at any moment. Things slow down only on closer "Last Will and Testament," but only long enough for an untitled hidden track that freaks out with aplomb. There is never a dull moment on the refreshing headache of "Supporting Caste," and that is a good thing. - Metromix with: Bridge and Tunnel Ghostlimb @ Echoplex enter at 1154 Glendale Blvd Los Angeles, CA 900267:00pm / $16 advance, $18 day of show / All Ages