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Smoke Witch - The new 7" vinyl is up for pre-order in the Store!
October 26 2023
Smoke Witch - THE BRAND NEW 7" IS UP FOR PRE-ORDER IN THE Dead Set Records STORE!
Hailing from the surf coast Smoke Witch have conjured a mighty slab stoner rock fury on this new release, collaborating with members of Dozer + King Parrot!
SIDE A - RITUAL BLOODY RITUAL w/- Fredrik Nordin + Tommi Holappa (Dozer)
SIDE B - COUNTS FOR NOTHING w/- Matt Young (King Parrot)
See below for more info!
Monday May 27, 2023
Despise You tour kicks off on the Gold Coast on Tuesday! Low ticket warnings for several shows!
Tickets: www.deadset.oztix.com.au
See you there!
Tuesday May 23 @ Vinnie’s Dive - Southport
Wednesday May 24 @ King Lear’s - Brisbane *Low tickets
Thursday May 25 @ Transit Bar - Canberra
Friday May 26 @ The Duke - Sydney *Free
Saturday May 27 @ The Tote - Melbourne *Low tickets
Monday May 27, 2023
KING PARROT - TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT - AUSTRALIA
USA or Bust: Band in Australia
Fri July 7 - Volta - Ballarat (18+)
Sat July 8 - The Barwon Club Hotel - Geelong (18+)
Sun July 9 - Singing Bird Studios - Frankston (AA) 2pm ARVO SHOW
Fri 21 July - Crown and Anchor - Adelaide (18+)
Sat 22 July - Bendigo Hotel - Melbourne Deth Fest (18+)
Fri 4 Aug - The Duke - Sydney (18+) *FREE
Sat 5 Aug - Venue TBA - Newcastle (18+)
Sun 6 Aug - La La La's - Wollongong (18+) 2pm ARVO SHOW
Prepare yourself for the ultimate in extreme metal carnage this winter as King Parrot takes to select Aussie venues throughout July and August in preparation for their return to the USA. They'll be stacking each and every bill with the best in local support and will crown the tour with a headlining spot at the Melbourne Dethfest alongside legendary US Gore Metal outfit Exhumed on July 22.
It's been a while between drinks internationally for King Parrot as they haven't toured overseas since 2019, but that's about to change as the boys get prepped to hit North America for a month long jaunt of the continent. They've been announced as one of the top handful of acts at Full Terror Assault Festival in Illinois and will shortly announce the rest of their comprehensive US tour. Before that happens though, they'll take to their favourite venues in Australia for 9 jam packed shows which are set to feature brand new material being road tested from an as yet untitled forthcoming album! USA or Bust: Band in Australia - King Parrot. Don't miss it!
April 27 2023
CHOOF - DIMWITTED AMORAL EXPLOITATION - OUT TODAY!
Melbourne outlaw grind bastards CHOOF have today released one of the most relentless displays of sonic aggression this year with their debut 10” vinyl EP “Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation”. The band have become known nationwide for their “no holds barred” approach to the stage, and now they have taken to the studio with this same venom and intent. The EP was recorded and mixed by Max Dangerfield at Singing Bird Studios, Frankston and is accompanied by a brand new video by producer Hussein Khoder for the track “Mortuary Rat”. The video boasts the band whiplashing in their live element with all the blood, sweat and tears that you’d come to expect from these Melbourne maniacs. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhenaIrMrlo
Lyrically, this is a collection of horrid shit and CHOOF dive straight into the most twisted and messed up aspects of human existence. Sonically it’s a prime example of why Melbourne grindcore is held in such high regard worldwide. The riffage is relentless with explosive and hard-hitting beats that drive it all the way down the gutter. Breakdowns, grooves and well-crafted songs coupled with Jake Seymour’s unique vocals stylings make this a world-class slice of filthy grind.
This May CHOOF take this new EP on the road supporting LA legends of Power-Violence DESPISE YOU on their first-ever Australian tour. CHOOF take on every stage head-first with an intensely visceral display of carnage. So much so that they received the honor of being dubbed Sense Media's “Most Dangerous Band of 2022”... a category that didn't even exist until CHOOF came along!
So, if you’re ready for a bloody good night out, be sure to catch DESPISE YOU and CHOOF this May as they hit stages all along the east coast. But for now, get in quick to get your grubby mitts on a copy of their debut EP “Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation”.
GET IT NOW - on 10” vinyl with limited merch bundles from our store.
Add on your favorite digital streaming service: https://bfan.link/dimwitted-amoral-exploitation
DESPISE YOU + CHOOF
Australian Tour 2023
Tickets on sale now via:
www.deadset.oztix.com.au
Tuesday May 23 @ Vinnie’s Dive – Southport
w/- Shitgrinder + Entrapment
Wednesday May 24 @ King Lear’s Throne – Brisbane
w/- The Meat + Skirmisher
Thursday May 25 @ Transit Bar – Canberra
w/- Blight Worms + Bloodmouth
Friday May 26 @ The Duke – Sydney
w/- Darkhorse + Maggot Cave
Saturday May 27 @ The Tote – Melbourne
w/- Internal Rot + Diploid
February 24 2023
- DESPISE YOU -
Australian tour 2023 - w/- special guests
CHOOF
Tickets on sale now: www.deadset.oztix.com.au
Innovators of the power-violence scene and one of California’s most intimidating bands DESPISE YOU (USA) make their first trek to Australia this May. After creating some of the hardest and most engaging music in the genre, DESPISE YOU’s journey to Australia marks almost three decades of the bands existence albeit after a hiatus in the early 2000’s.
Legendary for their collaborations and split releases over the years with bands such as Suppression, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Stapled Shut, Coke Bust and others, their West-Side Horizons compilation album features the bands formidable material from the 90’s and is revered by fans and musical contemporaries alike. Beginning their journey as a live band in 2007, DESPISE YOU have been in demand across the globe and live up to their reputation as the angriest band in the world.
Joining DESPISE YOU on their maiden voyage to Australia is Melbourne’s outlaw grind bastards CHOOF. Their debut EP “Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation” is out on 27.04.23 through Dead Set Records; a visceral slab of carnage synonymous with the distinctive Melbourne grindcore sound. Catch DESPISE YOU and CHOOF as they trample the east coast this May!
“Time doesn’t seem to have tamed Despise You’s temperament one iota, and after one of the most intense hardcore shows the capital has seen in some time, it’s incredibly gratifying to report that they’re STILL the angriest band in the world.” – Terrorizer magazine
Tuesday May 23 @ Vinnie’s Dive - Southport
Wednesday May 24 @ King Lear’s Throne - Brisbane
Thursday May 25 @ Transit Bar - Canberra
Friday May 26 @ The Duke - Sydney
Saturday May 27 @ The Tote - Melbourne
CHOOF - Release the brand new video “Yoghurt Cups” from debut EP “Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation - out 27.4.23
February 15 2023
Watch "Yoghurt Cups" NOW: https://youtu.be/YURPGx-1sDc
Pre-Orders are live for Vinyl and merch bundles from Dead Set Records and Artist First. : https://artistfirst.com.au/collections/dead-set-records
Pre Add/Save on digital: https://bfan.link/dimwitted-amoral-exploitation
Melbourne outlaw grind act Choof have been busy making a name for themselves over the past few years as one of the most outrageous, yet entertaining and extreme bands Australia has produced in years. Now the fruits of their labour have come to a head with the release of their debut 10” vinyl EP “Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation” accompanied by the equally absurd video for the single “Yoghurt Cups”.
Never a band to shy away from, well… anything, Choof bring the chaos hard on this first taste of what the band can conjure up. Intense, noisy, and downright rude, the EP is a fast-paced grind and groove onslaught that leaves the listener aurally assaulted and similarly intrigued. A combination of grating black metal coupled with the intensity and attitude of Australia’s best metal and punk, Choof present an incredibly strong EP for their first offering in the recorded medium.
The video for the track “Yoghurt Cups” is as ridiculous as its sounds, following the adventures of a young man who just wants a “choof”. It's live on social media and Youtube now and also features the band blasting through the track at Melbourne’s infamous “Old Bar” venue in Fitzroy. Choof’s new EP is a must for any fan of the extreme music realm to check out and marks the arrival of a band hellbent on making serious noise in the scene.
Choof have a stack of shows soon to be announced with a very special tour so keep your eyes peeled for details in the near future. Until then, their debut EP “Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation” is available for pre-order now via Dead Set Records and Artist First and digitally through Bloodblast Distribution.
King Parrot "The Stench of Hardcore Pub Trash - 10" Vinyl - Pre-Order's now live!
June 15 2022
Secure your copy now: https://artistfirst.com.au/collections/dead-set-records
King Parrot is winding back the clock and releasing their bone crushing debut 2011 EP “The Stench Of Hardcore Pub Trash” on vinyl for the very first time. This strictly limited release will be available on 10” vinyl through Housecore Records in North America and Dead Set Records in Australia. Pre-Orders are live now and will be ongoing for the next two weeks as the band revisit their first two music videos for the tracks “Epileptic Butcher” and “Psychotherapy and Valium” on social media platforms. In the midst of touring through Australia as part of their “Regional Rampage” tour, the band are excited to be adding this record to their catalogue, Matt Young from the band says: “The “Stench” EP kicked everything off for us early on, and we were adamant that we wanted to have this recording on vinyl record. It’s a great little EP and we have had countless requests from fans to press it on vinyl over the years. Here it is in all its glory, so snap them up while they are available!” “The Stench Of Hardcore Pub Trash” pre-orders are live now on both the Housecore Records store and the Dead Set Records store and is streaming on digital platforms worldwide. The vinyl pre-orders are also available with a limited edition long sleeve shirt exclusive to the pre-sale.
Child Bite - Black Rheno - Split 7" - Pre-Order's now live!
April 5 2022
The Child Bite/Black Rheno split 7” is the amalgamation of two giant forces from opposite ends of the globe clashing together to produce some visceral and hypnotic and bone shattering noise. Strictly limited vinyl with hand printed covers produced personally by Child Bite, this is truly a must have release. Secure yours through pre-order now: https://artistfirst.com.au/collections/dead-set-records
You can also watch the amazing new video for the Black Rheno track "Flea Ridden" right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVpeuTo156g
King Parrot on Cassette for the first time
March 1 2022
For the first time ever all King Parrot albums and EP's will be available on cassette. The bone crushing debut "Bite Your Head Off", the two ARIA nominated classics"Dead Set" and "Ugly Produce" plus both EP's combined on one cassette "The Stench of Hardcore Pub Trash" and "Holed Up In The Lair". These are a must have for any King Parrot fan. Secure yours through pre-order now: https://artistfirst.com.au/collections/dead-set-records
CrisisAct - Turn It Off - Now in stock at the store
October 22 2021
The debut CrisisAct EP is now in stock at the Dead Set Records store. With members of Psycroptic, Revocation and King Parrot amongst the ranks, this EP packs a nasty punch and is for fans of old school grind and death metal with a modern twist. Get your hands on this limited EP while stocks last!
https://artistfirst.com.au/collections/dead-set-records/products/turn-it-off-7
Child Bite + Black Rheno Split 7" record coming soon!
December 17 2021
Keep an eye out for the new pre-sale of this upcoming 7" release out on Dead Set Records/Housecore Records. The test pressing sounds sweet!
Welcome to Dead Set Records
October 1 2021
Dead Set Records is now live online! We are pleased to announce that we have a brand new store in partnership with our friends at Artist First. Be sure to go and take a look and pick up some fresh wax! We have the entire King Parrot back catalogue available to begin with. We'll be adding more music soon. Some exciting releases to be announced in the coming weeks!
https://artistfirst.com.au/collections/dead-set-records