John Sinclair – Mohawk

John Sinclair - “Mohawk” CD Out Now on Iron Man Records, Birmingham. Distribution by Cargo John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary released his latest album in March 2014. John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems, great odes and personal reflections of the Be-Bop jazz persuasion, all flowering together. First…

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The Story of TC Lethbridge – 2000 TC: Standing on the verge of getting it on by John Higgs

Automatic writing in the sacred landscape. Established 1991. TC Lethbridge - 2000 TC (Released by Iron Man Records - 23rd November 2014) If you spend too much time in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction you might end up running a record label. Living life in a completely deluded state, generating massive debt for no apparent reason can be difficult to keep going for more than 17 years at a time but, it seems by some terrible mistake I've made it look relatively easy. But anyway, enough of that, I want to explain something. I went to a meeting last year year, the back room…

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TC Lethbridge – 2000 TC Standing on the verge of getting it on by John Higgs

Automatic writing in the sacred landscape. Established 1991. TC Lethbridge - 2000 TC (Released by Iron Man Records - 23rd November 2014) If you spend too much time in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction you might end up running a record label. Living life in a completely deluded state, generating massive debt for no apparent reason can be difficult to keep going for more than 17 years at a time but, it seems by some terrible mistake I've made it look relatively easy. But anyway, enough of that, I want to explain something in the hope that you might understand it better than me.…

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TC Lethbridge

TC Lethbridge are Doggen, Kev Bales and Flinton Chalk. Automatic writing in the sacred landscape. Established 1991. T.C. Lethbridge - Band photo. Daniel James, Kev Bales, Tony Doggen Foster, Flinton Chalk at John Stewart Hall, Yatesbury, Wessex, where most of the tracks for Mina and 2000TC were recorded. Flint had a tape with him, rough mixes of 2000TC songs recorded in Avebury which he pulled out of a box of cassettes under the stairs. I was keen to hear it. I was a big fan of the Mina instrumentals. I don’t know what I had been expecting, but it wasn’t the overwhelming sense of purpose that burst out of the speakers.…

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Steve Fly – They Came To Starburg – Digital Release – An album of spoken word

IMB6025 Steve Fly – They Came To Starburg – Digital Release – An album of spoken word (31st October 2014) Steve Fly is a native of Stourbridge UK, now an Amsterdam resident who plays drums, spins vinyl, writes novels and literary and cultural commentary. He maintains a flock of websites and works in various other art forms without visible restraint. His other music projects have included New Flesh, Garaj Mahal, Temple Dragon band, John Sinclair and The Cosmic Trigger Stage Play. Buy it on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/they-came-to-starburg/id935832302 Release Date: 31-Oct-2014 Label: Iron Man Records UPC: 859713588714 Primary Genre: Spoken Word Secondary Genre: Alternative Language: English 1 Nightmare in a Bottle -…

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P.A.I.N – Our Universe Commences Here Vinyl distributed by Cargo

Track Listings 1. Schtum 2. P.A.I.N 3. Blue Ska 4. Rocking Cross De Borda 5. Neighbourhood Watch 6. Super Drugs 7. A-Z 8. S.T.A.H.B.M 9. Eastern Dub 10. Chickens Double Gatefold Vinyl (Distributed By Cargo 13 Oct 2014) Number of Discs: 1 Label: Iron Man Records O.U.C.H is the long awaited second album from P.A.I.N. The South London conspiracy offer the world a radioactive audio file crammed full of Nuclear Dub, Genetically modified Ska, and BSE laced Punk Rock. The album is about the prison system, its use against the defenceless, and laws that cannot be defended. The band have found allies in unexpected places, such as the well documented liason…

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P.A.I.N – Oh My God! We’re doing it! CD distributed by Cargo

Track Listings 1. Intro/Beltane 2. Everything Must Go 3. Pork Dub 4. British Justice 5. No Leaders For The Free 6. Money 7. Oh No! It's The Pigs 8. Lighters 9. Punx With Guns Audio CD (Distributed by Cargo 13 Oct 2014) Number of Discs: 1 Label: Iron Man Records This is the re-issue on Iron Man Records of P.A.I.N's classic first album. Originally released on Inner State back in 1995 the album sold out and after the collapse of Inner State had been lost until now. The Original artwork has been reconstructed to be as close to the original as possible and the track listing includes all the classics from…

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Police Bastard – “Confined” CD distributed by Cargo

"Thought-provoking monologues and confrontational lyrics bring you on a cold, doom-laden journey of perpetual war, psychological mind control and disillusionment." Police Bastard - Confined - CD Album (Iron Man Records) Distributed by Cargo - October 6th 2014 Cover Art by Mark "skinny" Orton “CVLT Nation's Top 6 Crust Albums 2013: Police Bastard are pretty infamous at this stage, so no need for any introductions with band member links to Doom, Sore Throat, Filthkick, Sensa Yuma etc. Their new album ‘Confined’ sticks to their cynical view of the world mixed with innovative guitar textures and driving industrial intensity. Thought-provoking monologues and confrontational lyrics bring you on a cold, doom-laden journey of perpetual…

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Police Bastard – “It’s Good To Hate” CD distributed by Cargo

Police Bastard - "It's Good To HATE" distributed by Cargo - October 6th 2014 “Police Bastard – ‘It’s Good To Hate’ CD and DVD Four new tracks and one cover here and its typical Police Bastard…powerful, inspiring, hardcore punk with passionate vocals (incidentally, when did Stu-Pid grow up and come just plain ‘Pid’?!). If any changes are noticeable since their original incarnation, then it’s probably a bit more metal influenced, with the occasional guitar screech and more Doom-esque growls of anguish, but apart from that its good as ever and especially that ‘Pid’ is back on vocals. The cover is The Mob’s ‘I Wish’ which, after the gentle intro, gets the…

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Dufus – The Last Classed Blast CD distributed by Cargo

Dufus - The Last Classed Blast - IMB6016 CD distributed by Cargo Dufus are widely respected as possibly the most prolific, original and influential band to emerge from the chaotic mash of the Anti-Folk and experimental acoustic and rock genre in the last ten years. Dufus released their 10th album "The Last Classed Blast" on Iron Man Records. The record features 15 tracks written and arranged by lyricist/singer, acoustic guitar player and front man Seth Faergolzia. The record was Engineered and Mixed by Mark Ospovatat at Emandee Recording House, Brooklyn, New York. Within the music of Dufus resides a severe tension in constant jeopardy of hurtling out of control; aggressive and…

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John Sinclair – Mohawk CD 24th March 2014 on Iron Man Records

John Sinclair - “Mohawk” CD Released Monday 24th March 2014 by Iron Man Records, Birmingham. John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary releases his new album on Monday 24th March 2014. John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His new record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems, great odes and personal reflections of the Be-Bop jazz persuasion, all…

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Interview: John Sinclair – Mohawk

John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary interviewed on his new album Mohawk, music and poetry, sharing ideas, the war on drugs, doing what you want, and more. John Sinclair - “Mohawk” CD. Released Monday 24th March 2014 by Iron Man Records John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His new record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems,…

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Nightingales – Out Of True in 2014

Born out of Birmingham's original punk group The Prefects, the Nightingales have stubbornly ploughed their own furrow in the field of alternative rock n roll for three decades. 2006 saw the release of "Out Of True" on Iron Man Records and the return of a reformed Nightingales after some years away. The band have not wasted much time since then and yet another new album is on the way for 2014. The new album, which remains secret for now, was recorded at Faust studio in September 2013 for release in spring 2014. There will be a vinyl lp and the record label & title will be confirmed soon. The band hope…

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Police Bastard – "Confined" CD

"Thought-provoking monologues and confrontational lyrics bring you on a cold, doom-laden journey of perpetual war, psychological mind control and disillusionment." Police Bastard - Confined - CD Album (Iron Man Records) Buy it here: http://ironmanrecords.bigcartel.com Cover Art by Mark "skinny" Orton “CVLT Nation's Top 6 Crust Albums 2013: Police Bastard are pretty infamous at this stage, so no need for any introductions with band member links to Doom, Sore Throat, Filthkick, Sensa Yuma etc. Their new album ‘Confined’ sticks to their cynical view of the world mixed with innovative guitar textures and driving industrial intensity. Thought-provoking monologues and confrontational lyrics bring you on a cold, doom-laden journey of perpetual war, psychological mind…

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John Sinclair – renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary…..

John Sinclair the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary releases his new album on Iron Man Records on Monday 24th March 2014. While his work has continued in preparation for this, John found himself at Dial House, home of Crass members Penny Rimbaud and Gee Vaucher in December. John wanted to work on some new recordings at Dial house with The Bermondsey Joyriders who in turn will be in Birmingham in coming months. After many years working hard in their respective fields, John finally had a chance to have a good chat with Penny. Discussions of music, art and the rest followed before Penny gave John a book of his latest…

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