Well look at this, the fabled Intensified Chaos out of Berkeley, CA is FINALLY getting an official release thanks to the brilliant folks over at Nausea Records. The band whose flames were fanned by folks like Maximum Rock N Roll's Tim Yohannan and Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra. When you listen to this release, you'll know why this band is so revered and still talked about to this day in certain dingy, unlit corners.
This release compiles the band's demo recordings and some live stuff recorded back in the band's short lifespan from 1982 through roughly 1984. This record sounds amazing, including the live stuff which captures the band in their purest and most brutal form. You can almost feel the weight in the room as Intensified Chaos unleash their brand of lawless punk rock like an avalanche on the crowd. The band played shows with Dead Kennedys, Angelic Upstarts, Bad Religion, Killing Joke and many more legendary acts of the time.
Musically, the first comparison that comes to my mind is Crucifix. The band is directly influenced by early U.S. and British hardcore like Black Flag and Discharge but Intensified Chaos sounds like they also had a lot of Germs and Bad Brains in their arsenal as well. After all, there is a reason why Maximum Rock n Roll and Alternative Tentacles chose this band to open their fabled 1982 compilation Not So Quiet on the Western Front LP. So consider yourself warned, now you know how hard this record is going to hit.
This LP is very limited (only 300 copies) and comes with a square insert, poster, and a post card that are packed with photos, gig flyers, and a band bio. This is an absolute must have if you're a fan of bands like the ones I mentioned above, plus groups like GBH, Abrasive Wheels, or even later California malcontents like Filth or F Minus. Intensified Chaos is music that can only come from teenage aggression as it's primary engine, these songs are loud, relentless and unmerciful.
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