| MUTE Announce 15th Anniversary European Tour! |
 5/10/13 - French Canada's MUTE have just announced a 15th Anniversary European Tour that will run from June 27th to July 13th! To celebrate 15 years of being a band together, MUTE will be hitting up France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Belgium, and more! Check out all the dates by clicking here.
MUTE continue to support their incredible 2011 full-length, "Thunderblast", which was one of our absolute favorite records that year! We were fortunate enough to be able to release the vinyl version of the album (which features a previously unreleased track) in two different and equally gorgeous colored vinyl configurations! To get one for yourself just head on over to our online store. And if you live in Europe, don't miss out on seeing one of the most impressive technical punk bands out there!
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| GYPSYHAWK Announce Tour w/ Valient Thorr, Ramming Speed |
 5/01/13 - Pasadena's defenders of good times in GYPSYHAWK have announced an East Coast tour supporting VALIENT THORR! The tour runs from June 12th to July 6th, and covers most of the Southeast and East Coast! This is definitely a show you won't want to miss- Check out all the dates by clicking here!
GYPSYHAWK continue to support their 2012 Metal Blade LP, "Revelry & Resilience", which is available for sale (along with the band's debut double LP, "Patience & Perseverance" in our online store! We are running low on the colored vinyl configurations of "Patience and Perseverance", so if you have been sleeping on this record, get yours sooner than later!
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| ANCHORS Announce Australian Tour! |
 3/18/13 - Melbourne, Australia's ANCHORS have just announced a week's worth of dates throughout their home country alongside fellow Melbourne shredders in STRICKLAND! Appropriately titled the 'Melboiz' tour, both bands will be playing Melbourne, Adelaide, Harbow, Sydney + More! Check out all the dates by clicking here.
ANCHORS continue to support their 2012 full-length release, "Lost At The Bottom Of the World", which is available to purchase on LP and CD by heading to our online store There are two different colored vinyl configurations for fans to choose from as well as jewel-case CD version, so head on over to the store and enjoy this amazing record in ANY format you want!
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| VYGR Announce East Coast / Southern Tour |
 2/19/13 - The almighty VYGR have announced a tour in March, heading to and from the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX. The tour will begin on March 8th in Brooklyn, NY and finish on March 23rd in Poughkeepsie, NY. The band will be visiting Maryland, Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Tennessee and Missouri for the first time ever, so if you live in one of those cities, spread the word! Prepare to be crushed. You can check out a full list of the dates by clicking here.
VYGR are hitting the road in support of their most recent release, a 3 Way Split 12" with label mates AT OUR HEELS and GRIEVER. VYGR contributed 3 intensely heavy songs to this beast of a record, which you can purchase by visiting our online store! |
| Test Pressing Giveaway Week- Round 3! |
 1/29/13 - It's that time again! Starting today, 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
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This week we'll be giving away test pressings from Enabler, Mute, Anchors, The Stereo State, and Backmasker! If you'd like to give it a go this time around, just pay attention to our Facebook Page in order to see which release we'll be announcing each day! Then, simply head to our online store and pick up a new record, t-shirt, or CD, and you'll be in the running! You can browse our online store by clicking here. |
| ENABLER To Tour Europe/UK with ROTTEN SOUND, MARTYRDOD |
 12/21/12 - The almighty ENABLER are heading overseas for their first ever European/UK tour alongside ROTTEN SOUND and MARTYRDOD! The tour will run throughout February/March of 2013, and will be destroying Norway, The Netherlands, Ireland, UK, Germany, Sweden, Denmark + More! Check out all the dates by clicking here.
ENABLER continue to support their 2012 full-length, "All Hail The Void" which was recently named one of SPIN Magazine's 'Top 20 Metal Albums of 2012'! Check out that feature by clicking here. If for some reason you haven't purchased this BEAST of a record, you can get your hands on the Gatefold LP by heading over to our online store! |
| BACKMASKER's "Effigies" 10" Out Today! |
 11/20/12 - The debut 10" EP from California's BACKMASKER is officially out TODAY! Featuring 5 tracks of fast, technical, and expertly crafted melodic punk rock, this is definitely a record for all you fans of 90's Fat Wreck and early 2000s No Idea. It is now available to order through Revelation Distro, Interpunk, and of course, our own online store.
As previously mentioned, "Effigies" is available in two different ridiculously awesome colored vinyl configurations, limited to 125 pcs each. This is a limited pressing, and it's going fast, so get yours now! If you haven't heard any BACKMASKER yet, do yourself a favor and listen to 'Leaver' at Punknews.org by clicking here. |
| ANCHORS to Support THE STORY SO FAR in Australia! |
 10/31/12 - Melbourne, Australia's punk masters in ANCHORS have been tapped to support the Bay Area's THE STORY SO FAR on their upcoming 2013 Australian Tour. All of the dates are available by clicking here!
ANCHORS just recently completed their first US Tour ever, which saw the band shredding all the way down the East Coast, ending in Florida at THE FEST 11 just last weekend. The band will support HEARTSOUNDS for 3 shows this coming weekend on the West Coast (SF, LA, and SD), where they will be also be joined by JASON CRUZ & HOWL (featuring Jason Cruz of STRUNG OUT). In other ANCHORS news, their brand new LP, "Lost At The Bottom Of The World" is officially out and in stores, and available for purchase in our online store! |
| VYGR, At Our Heels, Griever Announce 3 Way Split 12" |
 10/12/12 - We've been waiting in anticipation to announce this one. We are SO stoked to bring you a 3 Way Split 12" between VYGR, At Our Heels, and Griever! Featuring 3 exclusive brand new tracks from each band, this 12" split is simply crushing. If you hadn't seen it already, check out the front page of our website to listen to a brand new song from each band from the split by clicking here!
Preorders for the split have officially launched in our online store! Fans have the option of four differentvinyl configurations. There are "VYGR", "At Our Heels", and "Griever" colored vinyl versions, which will be sold in our store, and at each band's shows, respectively. There is also a Creator-Destructor "Classic Black" version, which is limited to 50 pieces. Order away! |
| BACKMASKER Joins the Family, Announces 10" EP , New Song, Preorders! |
 10/09/12 - We are so stoked to announce the signing of Redding/Oakland/Los Angeles, CA's BACKMASKER! These four righteous dudes create a blend of modern, melodic & technical punk rock that'll blow you away. We will be releasing their debut 5 song EP, "Effigies" on November 20th in 10" Vinyl/Digital formats! Check out an exclusive track entitled "Leaver" courtesy of Punknews.org!
Preorders for "Effigies" have officially launched in our online store! Fans have the option of two ridiculous colored vinyl configurations: Gold + Bone Swirl w/ Splatter (100 pressed), or Tri-Color Vinyl (Bone, Silver, Black) w/ Splatter (150 Pressed) . Both vinyl versions will come with a digital download card as well, for all your iPod/mp3 needs! |
| Stereokiller.com Premieres Another New Track From THE STEREO STATE! |
 9/26/12 - The awesome dudes over at Stereokiller.com have exclusively premiered another track off of THE STEREO STATE's upcoming 10" EP, "Crossing Canyons"! The track is entitled "Across the Susquehanna", and it can be heard by clicking here.
As previously mentioned, preorders for "Crossing Canyons" have officially launched in our online store. Fans have the option of 'Coke Bottle Green' vinyl (100 pressed), 'Red and Yellow Swirl w/ Orange Splatter' vinyl (400 pressed), as well as a CD version of the 10" EP. If you haven't ordered your copy yet, do it to it! In other STEREO STATE news, the band has announced a run of shows on the East Coast in October alongside labelmates ANCHORS, as well as AFTER THE FALL and ANTILLECTUAL. Check those out here. |
| THE STEREO STATE Announce New EP, Premiere Song, Launch Preorders! |
 9/11/12 - We are so excited to announce that we will be releasing THE STEREO STATE's upcoming EP, "Crossing Canyons" on 10" Vinyl, CD, and digital formats on October 23rd, 2012! Produced and engineered by Jay Maas (No Trigger, Defeater), "Crossing Canyons" features 6 new tracks of the heartfelt punk goodness that fans of the band have come to know and love. Check out the track "American Bones", which is streaming NOW at Alternative Press by clicking here!
Preorders for the "Crossing Canyons" have officially launched in our online store. Fans have the option of'Coke Bottle Green' vinyl (100 pressed), 'Red and Yellow Swirl w/ Orange Splatter' vinyl (400 pressed), as well as a CD version of the 10" EP. Head on over to the store and gets yours today! You'll be singing along in no time. |
| TOURS: After The Fall / Anchors / The Stereo State / Antillectual |
 8/20/12 - Creator-Destructor's very own ANCHORS and THE STEREO STATE have announced an East Coast tour alongside Albany NY's After the Fall and Holland's Antillectual! The tour starts on October 16th in Montreal, QC and ends at the FEST 11 in Gainesville, FL! This will be ANCHORS' first time touring in the United States, so please spread the word of these shows and make them feel welcome! All of the details for the tour can be seen in the tour dates section of our website!
THE STEREO STATE continue to support their 2011 full length, "Have All My Friends Gone Deaf?", while ANCHORS will be touring in support of their upcoming sophomore full length, "Lost At The Bottom Of The World", which you can preorder by clicking here.
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| Preorders Launched for ANCHORS "Lost At The Bottom Of The World" |
 7/20/12 - The time has come! Preorders have been launched for the highly anticipated sophomore full-length from Australia's ANCHORS! There are two vinyl versions available for "Lost At The Bottom of The World", as well as a CD version and an exclusive preorder T-Shirt! You can find all of these in the online store, and yes, we ship to ANYWHERE in the world!
As previously announced, you can stream the first single "High and Low" on YouTube by clicking here! The official release date is October 2nd, 2012, but customers who preorder will receive their orders at LEAST a few weeks before that! "Lost At The Bottom Of The World" is the follow-up to the band's 2010 debut full-length, "Bad Juju" which can also be purchased in our store. Do it to it!
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| ANCHORS to Release "Lost At The Bottom Of The World" |
 7/12/12 - We are incredibly stoked to announce that we will be releasing the new full-length from the almighty ANCHORS! The album is called "Lost at the Bottom of the World", and it will feature 12 brand new tracks of blazing, technical, an mesmerizing modern punk rock. The first single from the record is called "High and Low", and it can be streamed on YouTube by clicking here! The band has offered up a preorder for their Australian pressing of the CD version of "Lost at the Bottom of the World", but preorders for the Creator-Destructor CDs and LPs will begin late next week! The official release date is October 2nd, 2012. "Lost At The Bottom Of The World" is the follow-up to the band's 2010 debut full-length, "Bad Juju"! If you haven't checked out the LP version of "Bad Juju" yet, do so now by heading over to our online store. Get stoked, dudes.
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| MUTE Unveil New Music Video for "To Be With You" |
 7/05/12 - The time has finally come! Canada's MUTE have unleashed their brand new video for their cover of Mr. Big's "To Be With You". Yes, you heard it right. If you've heard their cover of the 80's classic, I'm sure you're already a fan. If you haven't, go watch the video NOW by clicking here! The track comes off the band's latest full-length release, "Thunderblast", which Creator-Destructor released on vinyl just a few months ago.
MUTE recently wrapped up a very successful European tour, and the band is now preparing for their upcoming summer shows! Dates included appearances alongside The Offspring, Strung Out + More! For all the info, simply visit the "Tour Dates" section of our website by clicking here.
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| HEARTSOUNDS and CLEAVE to Tour Japan Together! |
 7/01/12 - HEARTSOUNDS have announced that they are heading to Japan for the first time with the almighty CLEAVE! This will be HEARTSOUNDS' first time playing in Japan, and the tour will cover most of the country. Check out all of the dates and info by clicking here. Additionally, a website has been setup specifically for the tour which features songs by both bands, the tour details, downloadable flyers, etc. If you are in Japan and can help spread the word, please do so by clicking here.
HEARTSOUNDS continues to support their 2011 full-length Epitaph Records release, "Drifter", while CLEAVE continues to tour on the heels of their Creator-Destructor Records debut, "The Circle EP". Both albums are available in vinyl format in our online store by clicking here.
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| ANCHORS Announce Australian Tour with TRANSIT |
 6/13/12 - Creator-Destructor's very own ANCHORS have announced that they will be supporting TRANSIT on a week long Australian tour in August! The tour will cover most of the country, so if you live down under, don't miss out on one of the best shows of the summer! All of the dates and info can be seen by clicking here.
ANCHORS continue to support their 2011 full-length release, "Bad Juju". The band's incredible LP saw a vinyl release via Creator-Destructor Records last year, and can be purchased in our online store! However, copies are running extremely low, so if you plan on picking one up, do it soon. If for some reason you HAVEN'T heard the amazing 12 tracks of furious, technical melodic punk rock/hardcore that comprise "Bad Juju", listen to one of the tracks by clicking here.
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| New Distributed Releases Added to Online Store |
 6/13/12 - We have recently added some killer new distributed titles to our online store! On top of the digipak CD version of MUTE's "Thunderblast", we have also added all 3 CD releases from THIS IS A STANDOFF, as well as ANTILLECTUAL's latest release, "Start from Scratch"! All of these awesome records are available at very reasonable prices, so go ahead and add one to your cart before completing your next Creator-Destructor purchase! To get started, head to our online store by clicking here.
Creator-Destructor Records is proud to carry CD and LP titles from some amazing labels such as Deathwish, Prosthetic, Candlelight, Effervescence, Halo of Flies, Science of Silence + More!
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| Preorders Launched for ENABLER's "All Hail The Void" |
 5/16/12 - Preorders have been officially launched for the highly anticipated sophomore full-length from Milwaukee's ENABLER! "All Hail The Void" features 12 tracks of crushing metal that will surely please fans of hardcore, death metal, grind, and doom. Creator-Destructor Records and Halo of Flies are handling the vinyl release of the album, while Southern Lord will handle the CD/Digital formats. As previously mentioned, we have two vinyl configurations for sale in our online store (White Vinyl, and Clear Vinyl w/ Black Splatter). Fans can head over to our store right now and pick up a variety of preorder options! There is even a bundle featuring an exclusive "All Hail The Void" T-Shirt. Do it now by clicking here.
ENABLER will hit the road in June/July on the SOUTHERN LORD summer tour. Dates and details can be found here.
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| ENABLER Release New Song + Tour for "All Hail the Void" |
 5/04/12 - Milwaukee, WI's ENABLER have released a brand new track off of their upcoming Southern Lord/Creator-Destructor/Halo of Flies release, "All Hail the Void"! The track is entitled "Speechless" and can be streamed by clicking here.
As previously announced, Creator-Destructor will be handling the vinyl edition of "All Hail the Void" alongside Halo of Flies Records, while Southern Lord will release the CD/Digital formats. The new album showcases the band at an all new level of heaviness, giving fans of death metal, hardcore, grind, and doom a reason to bang their heads. In other ENABLER news, the band has been confirmed on the SOUTHERN LORD tour in June/July alongsisde Black Breath, Martyrdod, Noothgrush + More!
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| Five Creator-Destructor Bands Confirmed for Fest 11! |
 3/21/12 - The almighty FEST is already the best weekend of everyone's year, but it just got better! There are FIVE Creator-Destructor bands playing Fest 11 this year and we couldn't be more stoked! If you plan on attending this year's Fest, make sure to check out Anchors, The Stereo State, Heartsounds, Enabler, and Seahaven. Anchors are coming all the way from Australia to play this year, and we can't wait until everyone stateside gets to experience them live for the first time! It's also awesome to see The Stereo State, Enabler, and Seahaven playing their first Fest as well... Can't wait for Halloween weekend! We will more than likely have a table setup at the Fest flea market this year, so make sure to stop by, hang out, and pick some of Creator-Destructor's records! Get your tickets now by clicking here.
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| Mute Announces European Tour in Support of "Thunderblast" |
 4/06/12 - French, Canada's MUTE have announced a month-long European tour in support of their latest release, "Thunderblast"! The tour has the band starting April 18th in Germany and ending May 12th in Belgium, with MANY cities in between. The band will be visiting most of mainland Europe, so make sure to spread the word if you plan on attending any of the shows! Also, make sure to stop by their merch table and pickup a brand new copy of "Thunderblast" on vinyl!
As previously announced, preorders have officially launched for Creator-Destructor's release of "Thunderblast" in our online store. We have two different awesome vinyl options for customers to choose from, so go have a look for yourself by clicking here!
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| Preorders Officially Launched for MUTE's "Thunderblast" |
 3/21/12 - We are so incredibly excited to announce the official preorder for Mute's amazing "Thunderblast"LP! As previously announced, this is a split release between Creator-Destructor and Effervescence Records (Europe). There are four vinyl configurations total, but we have two exclusive Creator-Destructor options available in our store: Orange and Black Half and Half Vinyl, as well as Black in Orange Color-in Color vinyl! 125 copies were pressed of each version, so these are pretty limited. The vinyl reissue also features an exclusive bonus track. Get yours now by clicking here!
Hailing from French Canada, MUTE combine the speed and technical precision of heavy metal with a unique, melodic skatepunk style. "Thunderblast" is truly a force to be reckoned with, so don't sleep on it!
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| Heartsounds Announces Tour Dates (West Coast, Europe, UK) |
 3/11/12 - The Bay Area's very own HEARTSOUNDS have announced a string of tour dates in March, April, May, and June! The band will first be hitting the road for a handful of California shows alongside Versus the World in late March, followed by a week-long West Coast run in April with The Flatliners in late April. Shortly after the Flatliners West Coast trek, the band will embark on their first Europe/UK tour with the almighty No Trigger! The tour will visit the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and More! Check out the dates by clicking here.
In other Heartsounds news, the band recently released their debut music video for the track "Unconditional", which you can see by heading over to our media page. Check it out by clicking here.
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| CLEAVE's "The Circle" EP Out Today, Streaming at Punknews.org! |
 3/06/12 - We are excited to announce that the almighty Punknews.org is streaming CLEAVE's "The Circle" EP starting today! You can now head on over to their site and listen to the entire record for free, so don't miss out on this awesome opportunity. Click here to be redirected to the album stream. The preorders have officially ended, but the EP comes out TODAY, meaning you can go ahead and order it at our online store.
As previously announced, "The Circle" EP was pressed on 3 different vinyl configurations, one of which is now sold out. The "Half and Half" Transparent Yellow and Black, as well as the "Transparent Yellow" versions are still available, so get them before they're gone!
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| Creator-Destructor to Release MUTE's "Thunderblast" on Vinyl! |
| 2/28/12 - We are INCREDIBLY excited to announce that we will be releasing a vinyl edition of the amazing "Thunderblast" from French-Canadian Technical Punk Masters in MUTE! The band's latest album was released on CD and Digital formats in late 2011, but we are happy to give it a proper vinyl treatment! The LP will include an exclusive bonus track never before heard, and we will be splitting the release with Effervescence Records in Europe! Preorders will begin on March 19th, 2012. MUTE's drummer/vocalist Etienne Dionne states: "Lots of people have been asking about Thunderblast being released in vinyl and it's finally going to happen! We're stoked to team up with our new friends at Creator-Destructor and old friends at Effervescence. ItŐs a project that we've been holding dearly and we're glad to put all our hard work in the punk rock format that is an LP." |
| Creator-Destructor Releases Now Available Digitally on Bandcamp.com! |
 2/28/12 - We have recently uploaded most of our releases to Bandcamp, so if you are looking for a quick digital solution to your Creator-Destructor needs, just head on over to our new Bandcamp page and download individual songs, entire records, anything you want! This is a lot cheaper than most of the other digital options that are out there, so go give it a shot! You can even digitally preorder our upcoming releases and receive the downloads sooner than through outlets like Itunes, etc. Check out the page here!
Bandcamp in our opinion is a pretty awesome alternative to Itunes or Amazon for digital purcahses. You can name your own price, the money goes directly to the label/bands, good vibes all around! Definitely a rad service. |
| CLEAVE "The Circle" 10" EP: Preorders Officially Launched! |
 1/26/12 - We are so excited to announce the official preorder of Cleave's upcoming EP, "The Circle"! As previously announced, Creator-Destructor is releasing this melodic punk rock masterpiece on March 6th, 2012 in 10" vinyl and digital formats. We are offering three different awesome vinyl configurations, as well as two exclusive bundle packages! Pressing info is included in the description of each preorder, and all records come with a digital download card which features a bonus track!! Head on over to the Creator-Destructor store to preorder now 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. You can check their debut video of the title track off the EP by clicking here!
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| Start Following the Creator-Destructor Records Tumblr Page! |
 1/26/12 - We are stoked to announce that we've created an official Creator-Destructor Records Tumblr Page! We will be doing tons of cool things with this page like uploading pictures, videos, blog updates, and offering exclusive deals for customers! We feel like Tumblr is a great medium to share tons of multimedia having to do with Creator-Destructor bands and all of our happenings, so don't sleep on this! If you are a Tumblr member, start following our page by clicking here!
On top of our Tumblr page, we frequently update our Facebook profile with newsbits, Facebook-only Online Store sales, and links to awesome features revolving around our bands, so make sure to "like" us on there by clicking here!
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| CLEAVE Announces Japanese Tour w/ A Loss For Words |
 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! |
| New Reviews, Features, Etc! |
 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!
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