HOBO TOYZ & HOBO ZONE

 

So here's the news I was talking about. A buddy of mine has a line of toys and a quarterly magazine and I'll be contributing a music recommendation page to the magazine called Jerm's Heavy. The 4th edition comes out soon but it will be the first for me. These magazines are full of art, toys, interviews, and short stories from contributors all over the globe. I can say I've seen the 1st 3 editions and there's some amazing stuff in there. Things I think a lot of you around here will appreciate. John is a talented dude and has assembled many other talented folk (not necessarily me, unless having exquisite music taste is a talent (hint: it is)) to be featured in these magazines. These are high quality and seriously amazing. I'm also including several pics of toys he makes and has made. Seriously, he's a talented dude. 

   

Some words form John about the magazine-

    "Features art, toys, drawings, paintings, short stories, music and movie reviews, artist pinups and interviews. It's mainly just a bunch of shit I think is awesome and i wanted a place to be able to see this stuff without staring at a screen. I'm really burnt out on the internet and wanted to bring back some physical media. At the end of the day, the internet isn't real. Your power goes out your art disappears with it. Physical media is a tangible thing that isn't going anywhere."

   

      



                                    

The above is probably my favorite possession (pun intended). It's no secret I love Danzig. That logo sucked me in  about 35 years ago. It's actually bigger than it looks in this pic. Almost a foot across and 7" tall. I have it hanging from the ceiling above my record shelves. This is one of John's creations that my wife had him make for me last Christmas. Couldn't have asked for it to come out any better. I love this fucking thing. 

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Nine Necks - Ritual & Demise

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LA’s own Nine Necks have shed their skin, trading the melodic leanings of their past for a jagged, confrontational sound that feels like a live wire. Their newest EP, Ritual & Demise, serves as the definitive introduction to this intensified era, marked by a shift into far more venomous and "violence-forward" territory. It pulses with a chaotic friction reminiscent of early mathcore legends, yet it remains anchored by a modern, heavy-set weight.

FFO: Ken Mode, Botch, Mouthbreather, Pupil Slicer

Plague Thirteen - ERODED

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Belgium’s Plague Thirteen emerges from the gloom with a sound that perfectly captures a sense of impending collapse. While their roots are firmly planted in the soil of traditional neocrust, they weave in somber melodies and sprawling arrangements that elevate them beyond simple genre tropes. Their latest offering, Eroded, serves as a bleak exploration of decay and the slow wearing away of the human spirit. The record masterfully balances d-beat velocity with suffocating, sludge-heavy passages, creating a landscape that feels both vast and claustrophobic.

FFO:  Rise And Fall, Amenra, Tragedy, Fall of Efrafa

Smearing - Acts Of Service

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Seattle's own hardcore heavyweights, Smearing, have carved a niche with their relentless energy and uncompromising sound. Known for their furious live shows and politically charged lyrics, they consistently deliver a sonic assault. Their latest release, "Acts Of Service," is no exception, showcasing a more refined yet equally brutal approach to their signature style. This album dives deep into themes of mutual support and community resilience

FFO: WVRM, Regional Justice Center, Cult Leader