Snapcase performed two reunion shows this past weekend to benefit J. Robbins son Callum. The shows also served as book release shows for Norman Brannon’s (Texas Is The Reason) new Anti-Matter Anthology out now from Revelation Books. There was also some exclusive vinyl made to benefit Callum from 108 (only 108 copies made!) just for the shows. As promised the shows boasted some special guests ands surprises.

On Saturday night, Triple Threat peformed five songs by Mouthpiece and Lou from Sick Of It All joined Snapcase during “Energy Dome.” On Sunday night, Geoff Rickly of Thursday joined 108 on stage and Supertouch reunited for a 2o minute set.

After the first song Saturday night, Daryl from Snapcase admitted that they were reluctant to play these shows at first, but he was happy they were, and it showed. The band had some amazing energy and put on one of the best sets I have ever seen them play. It seems like it had been much longer than two years since they had broke up.

Another highlight from the show was that a pre-ordered ticket came with a copy of previously mentioned “Anti-Matter Anthology.” Being that the zine was at the height of its popularity when I was around 11, this was my first exposure to it. I have only begin to dive into, but from what I have read so far, the interview are fantastic. Expect an in-depth review in the coming weeks.
Check out pictures of Snapcase, 108, Triple Threat and Soul Control after the jump.
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One of the biggest hardcore bands of the ’90s, it’s been nearly eleven years since 108 has released an album. Now, reunited, rejuvenated and armed with a blistering new album, A New Beat With A Dead Heart (Deathwish), they are ready to take back the scene.

We were able to have a few of your questions answered by the guys. Thanks go out to Nicole from Deathwish for setting up the contest and interview, our homies at Getxfresh.com and all of you for your questions.

Check out the interview after the jump!

I was wondering what sparked the decision to use a image of Radha on the new album cover? I’ve read before in other interviews that most of the members no longer fully practice Krishna Consciousness so it made me wonder what the attentions where behind the imagery. Is it more for symmetry with the past aesthetic of the band or is there still a spiritual connection to Krishna and Radha?
Question submitted by Nick

Robert/Rasaraja: Well I think the problem is in trying to address a complex feeling with a simple answer. Simply put most of the members don’t relate to hybrid of Gaudiya Vaisnavism presented buy some movements in the western world (i.e. ISKCON and their offshoots) which in some ways is subtly different and in other ways is almost diametrically opposed to the very heart of Gaudiya Vaisnavism. As it has become clear that 108 doesn’t support or find any connection to these movements and such it triggers the reaction that we don’t have any connection with the Gaudiya theology which is simply incorrect. Many years ago, some of these same members were involved with these movements so there was a declaration of departure from them but that doesn’t mean that there is no longer an individuals aspirations with Gaudiya Vaisnavism. There certainly is a spiritual connection to Radha and Krishna but no tie to those movements. We simply have no concern for movements and fundamentalism. Spirituality is a matter of an individuals heart and not some broad based movement or cult. [Read more →]

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Remember kiddies, the final day to submit your question to 108 is tomorrow. So e-mail us at latenw@hotmail.com with the best question you can possibly muster and you just might win a copy of the new 108 record, A New Beat From A Dead Heart, which is being released by our friends at Deathwish on June 26th.

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Do you have something you want to ask hardcore stalwarts 108? Well, all of us here at Late Night Wallflower, along with our buddies at Getxfresh, want to give you a chance.

First things first, send your question to our e-mail address, latenw@hotmail.com. We will be taking questions until next Wednesday, June 20th. After we receive all of your questions, we will pick one person randomly who will win a copy of the band’s brand new album, A New Beat From A Dead Heart, which is being released by Deathwish on June 26th.

So send those questions in and you just might win a copy of 108’s new record! It’s that freaking simple.

108’s official site
Deathwish

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