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1/20/12 - Recent Creator-Destructor signees CLEAVE have announced a short run of dates in Japan alongside A LOSS FOR WORDS! The tour will celebrate the release of "The Circle EP", which will be released on March 6th, 2012 in 10"/Digital formats. All the dates can be seen on the tour dates page.
With three guitar players and influences ranging well beyond the world of melodic punk rock, CLEAVE has truly put a unique and refreshing spin on the genre. Preorders for "The Circle" EP will start on February 6th, and there will be multiple vinyl configurations for fans to choose from! In other CLEAVE news, the band released an incredible music video for the title track off their EP, which can be seen right here.
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| New Music Videos from Heartsounds + The Stereo State! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/20/12 - Creator-Destructor Records' very own HEARTSOUNDS and THE STEREO STATE both released music videos this week! HEARTSOUNDS' video for the track "Unconditional" (directed by Richie Valdez) debuted on Tuesday via Punknews.org, while THE STEREO STATE launched their video for "Tug of War" on their Facebook Page on Thursday. Both videos can be seen in our website's media section.
HEARTSOUNDS continues to support their 2011 Epitaph Release, "Drifter" (which Creator-Destructor released the vinyl for), while THE STEREO STATE is staying busy supporting their brand new full-length CD, "Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?". Check out both bands' tour dates by clicking here!
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| Cleave Joins Creator-Destructor Records, Announce "The Circle" EP! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/10/12 - We are so incredibly excited to announce the addition of Tokyo, Japan's CLEAVE to our roster! The band has been making waves recently with the anticipation of their upcoming EP, "The Circle", and we couldn't be happier to announce that we will be releasing the record in the states in 10" vinyl format on March 6th, 2012! You can check out the debut video of the title track off the EP by clicking here!
With three guitar players and influences ranging well beyond the world of melodic punk rock, the band has truly put a unique and refreshing spin on the genre. Preorders for "The Circle" EP will start in a few weeks, but until then, fans can keep track of the band's updates at their facebook page!
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| Creator-Destructor Christmas Sale- Get 25% Off Your Entire Purchase! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12/13/11 - Happy Holidays all you vinyl nerds and music lovers!! To celebrate the Christmas season, we are currently hosting an awesome new sale in our online store. All customers will receive 25% off their ENTIRE purchase when they enter the code "xmas" upon checkout! Start shopping by clicking here!
Don't know where to begin? We have some killer new releases in the "vinyl" section of the store from bands like Anchors, Heartsounds and Kids Icarus, as well as some sweet new distributed releases from labels like Deathwish, Prosthetic, Candlelight + More! If you are more into clothing, then check out some awesome T-Shirts from bands like VYGR, Gypsyhawk, Seahaven, and At Our Heels, as well as some awesome new Creator-Destructor gear!! Get into it!
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| Vote for VYGR's "Hypersleep" as Lambgoat's Album of the Year! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12/13/11 - Lambgoat.com is currently holding a poll in which people can go and vote for what they feel is the "Album of the Year", and our very own VYGR is on the list! Do us a favor and go vote for VYGR's "Hypersleep" as your album of the year by clicking here!
VYGR continues to support both "Hypersleep" and Creator-Destructor's vinyl reissue of their debut 2008 self-titled EP, which features brand new artwork as well as a previously unreleased track entitled "Deathless"! The band has been playing shows regionally in the Northeast, and will continue to do so into the new year, so check them out if you live on the East Coast. If you haven't picked up a VYGR record for yourself, both albums are available for purchase right here.
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| Enabler to Begin Recording New Album in January, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11/24/11 - Milwaukee's ENABLER have announced plans to record a new album in January, 2012. The band will hit Howl Street Studios as well as Fuck City, with Greg Thomas (With Honor, Shai Hulud) producing. The record will be called "All Hail the Void", and will be the first ENABLER record to feature the band's three newest members: Andy Hurley (Fallout Boy) on drums, Greg Thomas on Guitar, and Amanda Daniels on Bass. Expect an April, 2012 release date!
ENABLER also plans to hit the road shortly before entering the studio, with a handful of shows alongside Rattletooth. The band will only be playing songs off "All Hail the Void", so go get an early taste of the band's new songs! You can check out all the tour dates by clicking here!
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| Creator-Destructor Records Announces Test Pressing Giveaway Week Part 2! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11/08/11 - Due to the overwhelming response of our first "Test Pressing Giveaway Week", we have decided to do it again!! Starting next Monday, November 14th, we will be announcing a vinyl release each day via our Facebook Page, and two lucky customers who order from our store that day will receive a test pressing of that specific release! Stay notified by "liking" Creator-Destructor Records on Facebook!
As you may have seen, we gave away test pressings from VYGR, Heartsounds, Gypsyhawk and MORE last time around, so you definitely don't want to miss out! While you're waiting for next Monday to roll around, go figure out what you want to order from our newly revamped online store!
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| New Heartsounds Tour Dates w/ Strung Out, Lagwagon, + More! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10/19/11 - HEARTSOUNDS have recently announced a ton of shows in November & December alongside some amazing bands! They will open for the almighty STRUNG OUT on November 4th in San Jose, CA @ The Blank Club, and November 20th @ The Belly Up in San Diego, CA. The band is also incredibly excited to announce a hometown show opening for LAGWAGON at Slims in San Francisco on Saturday, December 17th! Check out all the dates by clicking here!
HEARTSOUNDS continues to support their sophomore full length "Drifter", which was released on July 26th, 2011 on Epitaph Records. As you may know, the vinyl release of the album was handled by Creator-Destructor, and you can grab a copy by heading to our newly revamped online store!
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| "Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?" Now Streaming at ThePunkSite.com! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9/28/11 - Our good friends over at ThePunkSite.com have been kind enough to host a full album stream of THE STEREO STATE's "Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?"! We are so extremely excited to be releasing this beast of a record, and we highly recommend you give it a listen! If you like what you hear, you can preorder the album (as well as an exclusive album + T-Shirt package) at our brand new online store!
As previously announced, "Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?", was engineered and produced by Trevor Reilly of a A WILHELM SCREAM fame at his Black & Blue Studio in New Bedford, Massachussetts in May of 2011, and will hit stores on October 4th, 2011 in digital and CD formats.
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| Creator-Destructor Announces "Test Pressing Giveaway" Week! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9/16/11 - We are super excited to announce that next week we will have a special test press giveaway in our online store! Starting on Monday, we will be announcing a particular vinyl release each day, and 2 customers who order from our online store that day will receive a copy of that title's test pressing. This will continue until Friday, so that means FIVE of our titles will have test pressings given away!
The announcements of specific test pressings will be posted on our Facebook page daily, so if you haven't "liked" us on there yet, do so now by clicking here! This is going to be an awesome giveaway, and two lucky customers who order on each day will receive that day's title's test pressing... Now just wait for Monday!
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| Preorders Launched for The Stereo State's "Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8/22/11 - Preorders have officially begun for THE STEREO STATE's new album, "Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?"! As previously announced, the album will see a CD and digital release on October 4th, but preorders will ship a week before the release. The preorder offers customers the option of purchasing the CD itself, or a combination package of the CD + an exclusive T-Shirt! Don't miss out on this incredible record, preorder now!.
"Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?", was engineered and produced by Trevor Reilly of a A WILHELM SCREAM fame at his Black & Blue Studio in New Bedford, Massachussetts in May of 2011. Check out the first single, "As Honest As I Can Be" by clicking here.
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| The Stereo State Joins the Family, Announces New Album! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8/22/11 - We are extremely excited to announce the addition of Holyoke, Massachussetts' punk rock four-piece, THE STEREO STATE to our roster! Having been compared to Samiam, 88 Fingers Louie, and Farside, THE STEREO STATE combine nostalgic elements of 90's Fat/Epitaph style punk rock with more mid-tempo melodic leanings similar to Dinosaur Jr. and Jawbreaker.
Their Creator-Destructor debut, "Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?", was engineered and produced by Trevor Reilly of a A WILHELM SCREAM fame at his Black & Blue Studio in New Bedford, Massachussetts in May of 2011, and will hit stores on October 4th, 2011 in digital and CD formats. Check out the brand new track "As Honest As I Can Be" by clicking here.
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| Anchors Announce Dates in Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8/15/11 - Melbourne, Australia's technical punk masters in ANCHORS are heading over to Japan for a week of dates alongside the Japanese punkers in CLEAVE! The dates start on September 3rd in Tokyo, and even include an appearance at the Shibuya Crash festival alongside Sick of It All, The Casualties, The Story So Far + More! Check out all the dates by clicking here. We expect all you Japanese fans to be there!
Anchors continues to support their highly praised debut full length, "Bad Juju", which was recently re-released by Creator-Destructor & Poison City Records (Australia) in 12" vinyl format. You can order the band's blazing fast, impressive debut album by clicking here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gypsyhawk to Embark on US Tour in September! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8/15/11 - Pasadena, CA's GYPSYHAWK will hit the road starting on September 7th for a month and a half long US Tour! The run has been dubbed the "When Mountains Crush to Dust" Tour, and will feature numerous dates alongside fellow Southern California metallers in HUNTRESS. All of the dates are available for your viewing pleasure by clicking here. Don't miss out on this one!
Gypsyhawk continues to support their 2009 debut double LP/CD, "Patience and Perseverance", which was the band's Creator-Destructor Records debut. Hailed by critics and fans alike, the band's debut full-length combines the nostalgic sound of 70s legends like Thin Lizzy and Black Sabbath with a modern heavy metal flare. Check out some rave reviews of the record by clicking here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Heartsounds Album Streaming on Facebook | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7/18/11 - Heartsounds' upcoming full length, "Drifter" is now streaming in its entirety on the band's facebook page! Check it out by clicking here. As the follow up to the band's critically acclaimed debut full length, " Until We Surrender ", " Drifter " features 12 tracks of high-intensity melodic punk rock.
Set for a July 26th release date via Epitaph Records, "Drifter" marks the Bay Area punk band's sophomore full-length release. Produced by Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion, Epitaph Records), the album is sure to please fans of the band and turn the heads of punk fans everywhere! As previously announced, Creator-Destructor Records are handling the vinyl for the release, which can be preordered by clicking here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enabler, Heartsounds Featured on AMP Magazine's "Video Review" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7/18/11 - Our good friends over at AMP Magazine have started an online series called "Video Review", which aims at sharing up and coming bands' thoughts on their favorite and most influential music videos! Jeffrey Lohrber from ENABLER and Ben Murray from HEARTSOUNDS participated in the new series by revealing some of their favorite music videos of all time!
This is an awesome way for bands to discuss some of their favorite bands and why certain music videos of years past made such an impact on them personally and musically! Check out Ben talking about LAGWAGON's "Razorburn" by clicking here and check out Jeff from ENABLER's feelings towards DEF LEPPARD's "Foolin" by clicking here! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enabler adds Fallout Boy Drummer Andy Hurley to Lineup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7/18/11 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin's grind/metal masters in ENABLER have announced the departure of their rhythm section, drummer Brian Serzynski and bassist Bubba Nitz. Lead guitar player Logan Kelly has amicably left the group as well. Replacing Serzynski and Nitz will be Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy, Racetraitor, Kill the Slavemaster) on drums, and Amanda Daniels on bass guitar.
Hurley has previous connections with the band, having released their first LP "Eden Sank to Grief" on his label, Fuck City Records, in 2010. Robby Wright (Paralyzer, Black Dove, One Nation Under, etc.) will be filling in on drums for the band's upcoming Canadian / US tour with Mares of Thrace while Andy tours with his band, THE DAMNED THINGS. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anchors, Enabler, VYGR Preorders Shipped + New Items in the Store! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/16/11 - All of the preorders for Anchors' "Bad Juju", VYGR's S/T 12" EP, and Enabler's "Year One" CD have officially shipped! A big thank you to all who ordered, and expect your records within the next week! All of the vinyl came out fantastic, and we have no doubt that you will be stoked on your orders!
That being said, all three new releases are now available in our online store, so if you haven't gotten your hands on these killer new records, don't sleep on this! Only 250 copies were pressed of the Anchors and VYGR LPs and they are going fast, so get yours now! In other "Store" news, we will have a fully re-hauled and easier to navigate store next week, so stay tuned! All of your Creator-Destructor shopping needs just got easier! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Creator-Destructor Bands on Tour This Summer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/16/11 - A bunch of our bands are touring extensively this summer, including Heartsounds, Enabler, Seahaven, Kids Icarus, Anchors + More! To check out all the dates, just head over to the tour dates section of our website and find out if our bands are coming to a city near you!
Heartsounds will hit the road starting July 7th on various stints alongside Living With Lions, Broadway Calls, Make Do and Mend, and Hostage Calm! Meanwhile, Milwaukee's Enabler will destroy the Midwest, East Coast, and Canada alongside Ambassador Gun and Mares of Thrace. Finally, Seahaven will be doing a short West Coast Run w/ Mixtapes, and Anchors will be playing numerous Australian dates in June and July. Don't miss out! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6/15/11 - There have been plenty of killer new reviews coming in lately, so make sure to head over to the media section of our website to read what the press has been saying about our latest releases! There have been numerous new reviews for VYGR's "Hypersleep", Troubled Coast's "Letters", Until Your Heart Stops' "Errors", and Kids Icarus' Debut EP rolling in, so check those out!
In other "Press" news, our great friends over at AMP Magazine have also unveiled a brand new feature/interview with KIDS ICARUS, which is available online by clicking here, as well as in print in the magazine's latest issue! Keep checking back for more updates and links to reviews. As soon as we get them, we post them for your reading pleasure! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heartsounds Preorders Now Online | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/11/11 - The official preorders for Heartsounds' highly anticipated new full-length album, "Drifter", are now online and can be purchased by clicking here. There are three different vinyl configurations available (two on our site, and an exclusive Epitaph version available here). The repress of "Until We Surrender" is available as well, so don't miss out on these killer packages!
As previously announced, "Drifter" will hit stores via Epitaph Records on July 26th. The first single (and title track) can be streamed by visiting the band's Facebook Page. The band will hit the road starting July 7th alongside Living With Lions, Make Do and Mend, and Hostage Calm. Check the tour dates section to see if they are coming to a town near you! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heartsounds Announce "Drifter", Release New Song! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5/24/11 - HEARTSOUNDS have revealed the details of their sophomore full-length record, "Drifter" which will hit stores on July 26th via Epitaph Records! Listen to the title track off the record at the band's Facebook Page.
For their second album, HEARTSOUNDS once again returned to Zack Ohren (Castle Ultimate Studios) for the tracking and engineering of the music, and went to Los Angeles to track the vocals with Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion, Epitaph Records) in the producer's chair. The album features a guest vocal appearance from Jason Cruz of STRUNG OUT, and artwork was once again handled by the amazing Richard Minino of The Black Axe. Creator-Destructor will release the vinyl version of the record, so stay tuned for preorder details!
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| Anchors "Bad Juju" Streaming at Punknews.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5/10/11 -Our good friends at Punknews.org were kind enough to host an exclusive stream of ANCHORS' debut full-length, "Bad Juju"! Click here to listen.
As previously announced, Creator-Destructor and Poison City Records will join together to bring you a vinyl release of the Melbourne, Australia's critically acclaimed debut release. Combining the technicality and speed of A Wilhelm Scream and Propagandhi with the hooks and melody of Strung Out and Kid Dynamite, ANCHORS is sure to please any fan of 90's era Fat/Epitaph punk rock and melodic hardcore. Preorders are available on the splash page of our website, so Click buy your's now! Only 250 were pressed, and we are offering two different colored vinyl configurations. Don't sleep on this release!
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| Anchors, Enabler, VYGR Preorders Online Now! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5/10/11 -We have officially launched the preorders for ANCHORS' "Bad Juju", ENABLER's "Year One", and VYGR's "S/T" EP! Both the ANCHORS and VYGR records are limited to 250 copies each and are going fast, so get yours now!
Creator-Destructor's reissue of ANCHORS' "Bad Juju" marks the first vinyl release of the Australian band's debut-full length! Fans of fast, melodic, shredding punk rock beware: This is your new favorite record. We are also stoked to finally offer VYGR's crushing 2008 debut EP in 12" vinyl format for the first time ever! For all you ENABLER fans, the "Year One" digipak CD release combines the band's first two vinyl releases into one package with all new artwork! Check it all out here.
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| VYGR and AT OUR HEELS Announce West-Coast Tour! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4/26/11 - Creator-Destructor's very own VYGR and AT OUR HEELS have announced a run of 9 shows on the West-Coast in June! The trek will begin June 4th @ The Hemlock Tavern in San Francisco, CA (alongside The Funeral Pyre) and end on June 12th @ The Ruby Room in San Diego, CA. The tour marks VYGR's first live appearances on the West-Coast, so if you live in California, Nevada, Oregon or Washington, spread the word of a show near you! Check out all of the dates here.
As previously announced, VYGR's debut 2007 EP will see a 12" vinyl release via Creator-Destrutor Records just in time for the band's West Coast tour. Make sure to pick up a copy at the band's merch table on tour! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Creator-Destructor Records to Reissue Debut VYGR EP on 12" Vinyl! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4/26/11 - 2011 seems to just keep getting better for fans of the sludge/doom masters in VYGR! We are honored and excited to announce that we will be releasing VYGR's debut 2007 Self-Titled EP in 12" Vinyl format next month! Hailed by critics and fans alike, VYGR's debut offering was originally released through Forgotten Empire Records in 2007. The vinyl reissue will feature new artwork by singer Devin Toye, as well as a brand new track entitled "Deathless", which the band recorded last month in their home state of Massachusetts.
VYGR's S/T EP will be available for preorder next week in our online store, and fans will have the choice of "Transparent Purple" or "Bone" vinyl. Listen to "Deathless" and get a glimpse of the new artwork by clicking here Details of Enabler's "Year One" Revealed |
4/26/11 - We are extremely excited to reveal the details and ordering info for ENABLER's upcoming Creator-Destructor Records debut, "Year One"! The release (which features the band's debut full length, "Eden Sank to Grief" and critically acclaimed 7" "War Begins With You" for the first time ever on CD) will be available for preorder in our online store next week. Fans can order the Digipak CD alone, or a package combo with an exclusive ENABLER T-Shirt! Check out a few tracks from the band by clicking here!
As previously mentioned, "Year One" features remastered versions of the band's first two releases, courtesy of Zack Ohren and Blast Mastering (All Shall Perish, Animosity, Heartsounds). To check out a few newly remastered tracks, head over to Enabler's Facebook Page ANCHORS Joins the Family, Announce Vinyl Reissue of Debut Full Length! |
4/06/11 - We are proud to announce the addition of Melbourne, Australia's ANCHORS to our roster! Combining manic guitar work and vocals that are equal parts harsh and nostalgic, ANCHORS deliver a ballsy, steadfast sound reminiscent of A Wilhelm Scream, Strung Out and Propagandhi. Check out a few tracks from the band by clicking here!
Originally released in November of 2010, ANCHORS debut full-length "Bad Juju" will be re-released in vinyl format on June 7th as a joint release between Creator-Destructor and Australia's own Poison City Records! The re-release will feature brand new artwork by Australia's Glenno, as well as multiple vinyl configurations to choose from. Preorders will begin May 7th!
Kids Icarus 7" Now For Sale in the Online Store! |
4/06/11 - All the preorders have been shipped, and now the debut 7quot; from KIDS ICARUS is available for purchase in our online store! Absolutepunk.net praised the band's debut offering as "Short and sweet, fast and to the point", and we couldn't agree more. For all you Epitaph/Fat era punk fans, KIDS ICARUS combines the technicality of Shai Hulud and Propagandhi with the intensely melodic sensibilities of A Wilhelm Scream and Strung Out in 4 furious tracks! Don't sleep on this, kids.
Only 500 copies of the 7quot; were pressed- 200 on Ultra Clear, 200 on Transparent "Beer", and 100 on Coke Bottle Green! These are going fast, so get yours now!
Gypsyhawk Unveils Debut Music Video! |
4/02/11 - Pasadena, California's GYPSYHAWK have unveiled their highly-anticpated music video for the appropriately titled song, "Gypsyhawk"! Directed by Patrick Fogarty and David O'Hara, the video combines everything you've ever wanted in a heavy metal video: Explosions, Jets, Missiles and Beer. Get into it!
As previously announced, GYPSYHAWK will embark on a full US tour starting on May 6th in San Francisco, CA. Check out all the dates for the "Defending Good Times" Tour by heading over to the Tour section of our website. If good times will be defended in a city near you, help spread the word!
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3/30/11 - Southern California's indie/post-punk up and comers, SEAHAVEN, have announced that they will be part of the Run For Cover Records Spring 2011 Spring Tour! The band will be hitting a greater portion of the US alongside Daytrader and Daylight, so make sure to check this awesome lineup out in a city near you!
SEAHAVEN recently announced their addition to the Run For Cover Records roster, and we wish them the best of luck! The label will be re-releasing "Ghost" on vinyl in the coming months, which will include the band's highly praised "Acoustic Sessions" EP. Check out the details at Run For Cover's website
Gypsyhawk Announce Spring Tour! |
3/30/11 - Pasadena, CA's GYPSYHAWK are hitting the road once again beginning on May 6th in San Francisco, CA! The road warriors are covering the entire US this time around, so spread the word of a show near you!
GYPSYHAWK continues to support their Creator-Destructor Records debut, "Patience and Perseverance". The album is available to order in our online storein vinyl, digipak CD, and digital formats. In other band news, a video for the track "Gypsyhawk" off of "Patience and Perseverance" will be posted online in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! You won't want to miss this.
Enabler Joins Creator-Destructor Records, Announces "Year One"! |
3/25/11 - We are extremely proud to welcome ENABLER to the Creator-Destructor family! Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ENABLER combines the force of former drum mercenary Jeff Lohrber (Harlots, Today is the Day, Trap Them) on guitar and vocals, former Abaddon rhythm section Brian Serzynski (drums) and Bubba Nitz (bass), and lead guitarist Logan Kelly (Dead to Fall).
We will be re-releasing the band's discography via digipak CD on May 22nd! Appropriately titled "Year One", this culmination of the band's previous releases ("Eden Sank to Grief" and "War Begins With You") will feature brand new artwork and a remastering by Zack Ohren!
Kids Icarus Preorders Have Officially Launched! |
3/11/11 - As you may have noticed from the splash page of this site, preorders for the eagerly anticipated debut 7 " from KIDS ICARUS have launched! We are so excited about this record, and highly recommend you checking it out if you're a fan of fast, melodic, thought-provoking punk rock. The 7 " includes 4 tracks and a digital download card, and only costs $5!
There are package bundles available for a limited time including an exclusive KIDS ICARUS T-Shirt, as well as multiple configurations of the three different vinyl options: Coke Bottle Green (100 Pressed), Transparent "Beer " (200 Pressed), and Ultra Clear (200 Pressed). Get yours now!
Until Your Heart Stops "Errors" Now Available to Order! |
3/01/11 - With all of the preorders now shipped out, we have made Until Your Heart Stops' new LP available to purchase in our store! The debut full length is available is Royal Blue (300 Pressed), and Opaque White (200 Pressed). Get yours now by clicking here.
In other UYHS news, the band is currently streaming their entire record at their bandcamp website.
Head over and give it a listen! If you live in the Bay Area, go see the band at their record release show on Sunday, March 13th @ 924 Gilman St. alongside Heartsounds, All Teeth, and Whirl.
Exclusive New VYGR Track Online at Metalsucks.net! |
2/11/11 - The fine folks over at Metalsucks.net were kind enough host the premiere of exclusive track from VYGR's upcoming full length record! The track is called "Flares", and is available for streaming NOW by clicking here.
As previously announced, preorders for "Hypersleep" are up and running on the front splash-page of our website. There are lots of awesome package deals for a limited time only, including combinations of the Gatefold Double LP, Digipak CD, and exclusive T-Shirt, so get yours now! All preorders will ship out next week, and you can have them in your hands a few weeks before the actual release date... You can't beat that deal!
VYGR "Hypersleep" Preorders Now Online! |
2/11/11 - We are extremely excited to announce that you can now preorder VYGR's highly anticipated new full length, "Hypersleep" on the front page of this website! There are multiple options for the preorder including combinations of a Double LP, CD, and exclusive T-Shirt. Get yours now!
The vinyl pressing quantities are as follows: Swamp Green and Gold A Side / B Side (200 Pressed) Coke Bottle Green w/ Olive Green Splatter (200 Pressed) Ultra Clear and Gold Color in Color (100 Pressed) Troubled Coast Announce New Full Length Release! |
2/08/11 - The Bay Area'ss TROUBLED COAST have announced the release of their brand new full length, "Letters"! The album was engineered and produced by Aaron Hellam at Castle Ultimate Studios in Fremont, CA and features 12 brand new tracks of progressive and atmospheric post-punk/hardcore! "Letters" will be available in CD and digital formats on March 22nd, 2011.
Having cut their teeth in the Northern California hardcore scene for the past year since their debut 10" release, "100 Miles From Home", the band are back with a more mature and refined sound akin to Thrice, Crime in Stereo, and Brand New. Check out the track "Breathing" online by clicking here.
Until Your Heart Stops Post Another New Song Online! |
2/03/11 - Northern California's UNTIL YOUR HEART STOPS have revealed another track from their upcoming LP release and Creator-Destructor debut, "Errors". The track is entitled " Fools Gold" , and is available for streaming at the band's bandcamp website by clicking here.
In other news, the band has confirmed a Bay Area record release show on Sunday March 13th @ 924 Gilman St. in Berkeley, CA. The bill will feature Heartsounds, All Teeth, and Whirl, and fans will be able to pick up both versions of the LP at the show. Preorders for "Errors" will be available until February 9th, so if you haven't ordered your copy, do it now! All orders are expected to ship the week of February 14th.
Kids Icarus Join the Family, Announce Plans for Debut 7" |
1/15/11 - We are extremely excited to announce the addition of Connecticut's KIDS ICARUS to our roster! Hailing influence from the likes of Propagandhi, Shai Hulud, and A Wilhelm Scream, the band combines razor-sharp technicality with genuine sincerity and unbridled passion to create a sound truly unique in the world of punk rock.
Originally a side project of guitarist Adam Sahlin, KIDS ICARUS slowly evolved and in 2010 became a full time unit. The band prides themselves on being a "vehicle for kindness, humility and honesty", which is evident in the uplifting tone and emotional outpour of the band's songs. Preorders for their upcoming self-titled 7" will begin soon, but for now take a listen by clicking here.
Gypsyhawk to Embark on Tour of the Southwest! |
12/17/10 - Pasadena, CA's GYPSYHAWK have revealed two weeks of Southwest tour dates for the month of January. The band will hit the road alongside Los Angeles' GREEN AND WOOD, starting in San Francisco on January 7th @ The Hemlock Tavern. The Southwestern run will mark the first tour with new drummer, Ian Brown. Vocalist and Bass Player Eric Harris states, "We're so excited to be on the road with our good friends in GREEN & WOOD, and even more excited to have our newest member, Ian Brown (drums), with us now. This kid rips. We've stepped up our live show, so don't fuckin' miss it."
The band continues to support their critically acclaimed 2010 release, "Patience and Perseverance". Check out the "Tour Dates" section for all the details!
Until Your Heart Stops Reveals "Errors" Cover Art, Posts New Song Online! |
12/17/10 - Northern California's UNTIL YOUR HEART STOPS have revealed a brand new track from their upcoming Creator-Destructor debut! The song is called "A Cult Classi", and is available for streaming on the band'sbandcamp website..
In other news, the band has revealed the cover artwork for the record, which was designed by Nick Gonzalez (Broadway Calls, Hear the Sirens). Check it out by clicking here.. Preorders for "Errors" will begin in two weeks, so stay tuned for more updates!
Until Your Heart Stops Joins the Family, Announce Debut Full Length! |
12/06/10 - We are proud to announce the addition of the Bay Area's UNTIL YOUR HEART STOPS to our roster! Formed in 2007, the band has made waves in the Northern California hardcore scene as a result of their progressive take on the genre, unrelenting intense live shows, and honest DIY ethic.
The band will release "Errors" on January 25th, 2011 in Vinyl and Digital formats. Produced by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios in Fremont, CA, the debut full length effort showcases the band's progressive take on modern hardcore. Vocalist Murtaza Sajjad states, "We can't thank Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate enough for all his great engineering work on the record, it sounds incredible and we have finally made a record that we are proud of from start to finish."
VYGR Announces "Hypersleep", Posts New Song Online! |
11/30/10 - Massachusetts' Ambient-Sludge masters VYGR (pronounced "Voyager") have announced the release of their highly anticipated full-length debut, "Hypersleep". The Double-LP/CD release will hit stores on January 25th, 2011. A track from the record entitled "Shapeshifters" is now available to stream at VYGR's bandcamp website..
The band entered Planet Z studios with acclaimed Producer Zeuss (Shadows Fall, The Acacia Strain, Arsis) in Massachusetts for the production of "Hypersleep". Stay tuned for more announcements regarding the new album, tour dates, and more!
Seahaven Prepare Acoustic Sessions |
11/26/10 - SEAHAVEN have announced plans to release an acoustic EP, appropriately titled "Acoustic Sessions". The release will be available on December 7th in digital and CD-R formats, and will feature reworked versions of "Bottled", "Plague" and "Head in the Sand" from their 2010 release Ghost, as well as an acoustic version of a brand new song, "Goodnight". While not a Creator-Destructor release, copies of the EP will be available in our store under the "Distributed Releases" section!
In other news, the band is currently seeking a full-time drummer to replace James Phillips who left the band just a few months ago. Any interested candidates can contact the band by emailing welcometoseahaven@yahoo.com.
Tours: Heartsounds (A Wilhelm Scream, Alkaline Trio, The Bouncing Souls) |
10/22/10 - Heartsounds will hit the road in late October starting with The Fest 9 in Gainesville, Florida! The band will then proceed to tour up the East Coast alongside the almighty A Wilhelm Scream, visiting Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and more! Check out all of the dates here..
Upon their return to the West Coast, the band will share the stage with ALKALINE TRIO for 4 shows in California. For tickets and more information, please visit Numbskull Shows. As if that wasn't enough, the band will head south with The Bouncing Souls on November 21st and 22nd at the House of Blues Anaheim, and Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA!
Tours: Seahaven, I Call Fives, Second to Last, Heart to Heart |
9/10/10 - Southern California's Post-Punk/Indie up-and-comers SEAHAVEN will hit the road starting September 24th alongside Second to Last and Heart to Heart. No Sleep Records artist I CALL FIVES will join the tour on October 1st in Vancouver, WA. The tour is set to run through most of California, and up into the Northwest- Check out all of the dates here..
The band plans will also take part in the AT OUR HEELS record release weekend which will take place October 15th in San Francisco, CA @ The Submission Art Gallery, and October 16th @ Branch St. in Sacramento, CA. Other bands set to perform are Gypsyhawk, The Funeral Pyre, and Troubled Coast! Creator-Destructor welcomes Voyager, Announces Plans for CD/LP! |
9/02/10 - We are proud to announce the addition of Massachussetts' Ambient-Doom masters VOYAGER to their roster! Drawing influenece from the drone and gloom of bands such as Neurosis, Mare, Cult of Luna and Isis, the Northeastern five-piece take those elements and add their experimental, space-oriented flare to a genre that prides itself on aesthetically crushing tones and sonic passages.
The band plans to enter "Planet Z" studios with acclaimed Producer Zeuss (Shadows Fall, The Acacia Strain, Arsis) in Massachusetts in late October, continuing the recording into early November. The as-of-yet untitled full length will see an early 2011 release via Creator-Destructor records in both Vinyl and CD, as well as digital formats. New Items Added to the Webstore! (Vinyl, T-Shirts, Distributed Releases) |
8/26/10 - There are a TON of awesome new items in the Creator-Destructor store! The brand new At Our Heels record, "Misanthropy and Godlessness" is now available on CD and Vinyl, as well as Gypsyhawk's critically acclaimed debut record, "Patience and Perseverance"! There are also some new T-Shirts, and some rad new distributed releases from bands like Voyager, Light This City, Early Graves and more!!
On a related note, if interested in purchasing our releases in bulk or for distribution purposes, please contact our exclusive distributor, Revelation Distribution. Contact Adam by emailing: adaml@revhq.com
Heartsounds to play The Fest 9, Wrap Up North American Tour, etc! |
7/31/10 - We are excited to announce that HEARTSOUNDS will be playing The Fest 9 in Gainesville, FL this year on Halloween Weekend! Other bands stated to play include Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, A Wilhelm Scream, Strike Anywhere, Dear Landlord, The Menzingers, High on Fire, Junius, Dead to Me, Comadre + More!
The band recently wrapped up a month long North American tour in support of the Epitaph re-release of "Until We Surrender". There are now two tour blogs online at the band' s myspace site (www.myspace.com/heartsoundsband), which include pictures, videos, and recounts of each day' s events! Aside from The Fest 9, HEARTSOUNDS is scheduled to play Kinda Like a Fest 6 on August 7th in Half Moon Bay, CA, as well as August 24th in San Francisco, CA w/ The Swellers. |

















































