NEW LP
Havoc Records
Amdi Petersens Arme was one of the most important hardcore bands of the early 21st century. Emerging in Copenhagen in the late 90s they took their cues from the late '70s early 80s first wave hardcore sounds of Washington DC and Los Angeles. They mixed this with a reverence and renewal of early Scandinavian punk and hardcore.
Their first 7" took the hardcore scene by storm and the band quickly grew in popularity concurrent with a renewed interest in back to basics stripped down raw hardcore punk. Havoc Records released the band's second 7" and helped out with their 2002 US tour. Amdi Petersens Arme played the now legendary Thrash Fest III. The explosive force of the live shows on this tour spread through the hardcore underground. Bring up this tour and you will receive a clenched fist, knowing grin and nod of approval from any hardcore die hard.
The discography LP compiles the demo, both 7"s, and compilation tracks. It was originally released on Hjernespind Records in Europe in 2013 very few copies made it to the USA and it has long been out of print. This release is a much more deluxe package than what you would normally get from a Havoc Records release. Featuring a gatefold jacket, printed inner sleeve, and a thick 32 page booklet. This booklet is packed with live photos and flyers that really capture the raw energy and enthusiasm of hardcore in that era. The 1990's saw hardcore branch off into a lot of subgenres. There was much progression and experimentation. Amdi Petersens Arme returned hardcore to the raw primal urgency of its heroic era. The surge of excitement and popularity that followed demonstrated there were many in the subculture who still felt the same.