An update on updates

Alright so its been a while since Ive updated but I havent lost interest. Ive just been very busy with school and Im in the busiest part of the semester: the end. So Ive had paper upon paper upon chapter to read so as soon as I find the time I promise to get a post in.

Tonight in South Florida

Ed Matus' Struggle - Planes That Cast A Gloom

City: Ft. Lauderdale
Years Active: 1994 - 2002
Type Of Music: Rock
Myspace or Website: http://www.myspace.com/emsdisconnect

This was a 12 inch single that was released on Space Cadet Records in 1996 I believe. 3 songs and a handmade cover.

Taken from the Ed Matus' Struggle Myspace:

Ed Matus' Struggle started with Juan Montoya on guitar, Carl Ferrari on bass, and Robert Lecusay on drums in early 1994. They recorded a self-titled debut on Space Cadette records shortly after adding Scott Nixon on vocals and guitar.

Carl left in 1997 to pursue other musical interests, including his band Swivel Stick. A cadre of bass players followed, and eventually they decided to stay a 3 piece with Scott moving to bass permanently in 2000. After recording a split 7" with Floor, Entomological Discoveries with Sound and Vibration, they recorded a four song EP entitled Planes That Cast a Gloom.

Shortly thereafter they released a song on the Emo Diaries Vol. 4 entitled Distance. Another song, Hovering, was released on the Eagle has Landed compilation for Tranquility Base. Steve Brooks joined on guitar in 2000 and the band took a turn towards a heavier style of music. Ed Matus' Struggle broke up while recording songs for another full-length in 2002. Several songs were completed (or nearly completed, e.g., Hialeah and Teen Beatdown), but have never been released.

Members were in and are now in Cavity, Floor, Swivel Stick, Machete, Subliminal Criminal, and Torche

Ed Matus's Struggle - Planes That Cast A Gloom

http://www.mediafire.com/?2uymy1yr2yx

Fixed the Tension link

Apparently the link for Tension's "In Our Time" 7 inch was linked to a different record. That has been updated and can now be downloaded here:

Tension "In Our Time"

Thanks MeanxMike for pointing that out.

Dead Patriot

City: Pompano Beach
Type Of Music: Hardcore Punk
Years Active: 1997 - 1998
Myspace or Website: n/a

Dead Patriot featured Gabe who ran Ohev Records on vocals. The music is real fast with alternating high and low vocals. It took me a long time to find this so I was pretty excited. I dont know if they recorded anything else but this 7 inch is great

Dead Patriot - Self Titled

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nth1wxzm2no

32forty

City: Hialeah
Type Of Music: Punk
Years Active: ???
Myspace or Website: n/a

Hello faithful. I apologize for the delay in updating but school has been hectic and I was down in Miami this past week. Today's update brings us 32forty. These guys really loved Jawbreaker and it shows on their releases. A great blend of clean sung vocals and pop guitar parts but still keeping that punk edge. Omar, the bass player, is going to write up a full bio for me but until then enjoy their EP and full length. The last track on the EP is them going around and talking to friends about the band in fast forward. Pretty funny stuff...they band also recorded a cover of the Jawbreakers' "Do You Still Hate Me", which Im waiting to get off the band. When I do, Ill post it.

32forty - Stories That Go Northwest

http://www.mediafire.com/?1mtntmmkjnm

32forty - Hearts And Mirrors

http://www.mediafire.com/?m4tzudwynnz

Brandon Holding Benefit Show, March 11 at GOO in Miami

In case you missed the post last month, Brandon Holding passed away last month after an 8 month battle with Leukemia. Next Wednesday, March 11, South Florida is coming together to honor his memory and raise money for his family. The show has a great lineup and is the first show for All Hell Breaks Loose in over a year. Also, A Jealousy Issue is playing for the first time in an incredibly long time so come out, help support, and be a united scene to honor the memory of Brandon Holding. Huge thanks to John Mchale and Adrian D for organizing this as well as the last memorial show.