AUGUST SPIES/THE SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN assemble your own dictator split 7" single

Chris "Ashey" MacDonald and company ,blast out 2 punk crunchers here,with a new track "Stalin" ,leading off the single.Better-known punkers The Showcase Showdown ,also punch out 2 fine punk anthems ,and the back cover of this 7" ,shows a bunch of fliers from shows that the bands have played together opening for and headlining with,some of punk's household names. on Tario records out of Allston ,MA
http://archive.org/download/AugustSpiestheShowcaseShowdownAssembleYourOwnDictatorSplit7Single/AugustSpies-theShowcaseShowdown-Split.zip 

AUGUST SPIES/13 TONS OF NAPALM - We Can't Do Anything By Ourselves split 7" single

Each band tackles 4 tunes ,The only new song from August Spies is "Poser" ,while they record new takes on 3 of their earlier hits.13 Tons ,on the other hand,blast out their side with newer anarcho/crust punk ditties,that you can drink along to.This is a great single to own.Try and find one on the web! August Spies side recorded at 31 Seattle St. 1997.13 Tons Of Napalm side dedicated to the memory of Darby Crash 1958-1980 recorded on the sixteenth anniversary of his death on 12-7-96. Rodent Popsicle Records 12th release!
http://archive.org/download/AugustSpies13TonsOfNapalm-WeCantDoAnythingByOurselvesSplit7/AugustSpies-13TonsOfNapalm-split.zip

AUGUST SPIES - LP

In their only LP ,Massachussetts August Spies ,re-records a lot of earlier numbers and lays down some new anarchist punk songs.With covers of GG Allin and The Avengers, and Ashey on vox and guitar,this band is a punk force to be reckoned with.Veterans of the punk scene,they have opened for more big-name punk bands than you can count on your fingers(and toes!)Some of their finest moments are caught on this release,tho' some of these did have more punk furor on the original demo tapes.Ashey's mom was the cover model,and was apparently the coolest punk mom on the scene!This is the sound of anarchy! If you claim to be a true punk ,and you have not yet heard August Spies,I don't know how you can make that claim! Ashey is punk's "everyman" ,and his lyrics defend that notion. A required listen!   http://archive.org/download/AugustSpies-Lp/AugustSpies-MomAlbum.zip

THE ENEMY MYSELF

With Chris "Ashey" MacDonald on guitar and vocals ,this MA based band ,once again brings the true anarcho-punk sound to the fore ,and with a cover of the UK sounding California band The Weasels song ,"I'm The Commander" dug up from the early days of punk rock (and a band name drawn from Suicidal Tendencies classic ,"Institutionalized") ,it's a treasure trove of classic sounding songs."Move Your Car " ,starts off with the lyric ,"It's a shitbox ,it's in the parking lot" ,a situation that we as punks ,have probably all been thru,or known friends that have dealt with ,and the lead-off track ,"Boston Stranger",tells it all about their scene.10 tracks of absolute punk,the likes of which we have come to expect (and respect) from the Massachussetts contingent!  http://archive.org/download/TheEnemyMyself/TheEnemyMyself.zip

NINTH GRADE REPEATER-demo 2008

Ashey's singin' on this one ,in his highly identifiable style,while Jenny ,his girl ,is on drums, playing songs which lyrically focus on high school memories ,such as :"Peer Pressure" ,"Oxyclean" ,"Pride In Your School","Baby In The Toilet At The Prom" ,and more related subjects. The music is more "core" than the usual UK stylings of the Massachussetts contingent,tho' still has UK attributes.It's punk because it's a shitty recording,and even more punk because Ashey recorded it over a (see pic) Joan Osbourne chrome cassette!Has that warped ,"in-and-out" sound to it,but don't let that distract you from the great tunes enclosed within!   http://archive.org/download/9thGradeRepeater-Demo2008/9thGradeRepeater-2008Demo.zip

THE NOSEJOBS

 Another Chris "Ashey" MacDonald related band ,with he on bass again,and this time with his fiance Jenny on vocals ,and Jeremy (now with the 4 Sids !) on drums ,plus girl guitarist ,Crystal.Once again ,as is most of Ashey's output ,UK punk influenced! The female vox is what relly makes this so catchy and almost pop-punk at some junctures. 6 songs that will be stuck in your head after you hear this!! Ashey sings on track 5 "Vaginoplasty" ,check it out !    http://archive.org/download/TheNoseJobs/TheNoseJobs.zip

THE 4 SIDS -demos

The 4 SIDS ,bring the old school punk sound from Massachussetts ,with a tinge of UK snarling,also evident in their cover song choice of "Kill" ,by erstwhile  1977 UK punk jesters , Albertos Y Los Trios Paranoias ,which leads off this 6 song demo cd,( on the Peel Sessions ,for Albertos Y Los Trios Paranoias, there is a track named ,"Sid's Song" recorded just 3 months before the release of their first single ,which may be a good choice for the 4 SIDS to cover on the next one! Maybe re-name it ,"4 Sids Song" !! that would be cool!) The rest of this demo is just as punk and cool,retaining that same UK sound throughout! Chris "Ashey" MacDonald (singer of August Spies) ,plays bass on this ,it's his latest band,and they will be doing a (spanish-language punk) song on next year's 30th anniversary tribute to "The International P.E.A.C.E. compilation" ,on the Wheelchair Full Of Sluggisha label.Until then ,check out this total anarchist, pogo punk band ,and jump around like a fool!    http://archive.org/download/The4Sids-Demos/The4Sids-Demo.zip

CAT MACHINE - Dude! ,That's Penis! a/k/a Live At Gramps's -May 1991

A short rehearsal of 4 tunes,(each member sings one) , opening for Myopia ,on this tape,(Myopia's set is here: http://sluggisha.blogspot.com/2008/11/m-y-o-p-i.html ),as well as live.One of the few tapes with a real drum set,as we usually resorted to drum machines,and other more primitive percussion. I don't know if I ever went into the meaning of the title, so,here goes: Ashey moved between Massachussetts and Florida a few times.Once ,upon his return,he was using the phrase ,"Dude! ,that's penis!" ,which he said meant ,"cool" ,up in MA. We just rolled about,and laughed,and used it for a tape title,which was the usual progression of a catchphrase,at least in Cat Machine's world.
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http://www.mediafire.com/?w8r9wkn71azc7fj

CAT MACHINE -Vanilla Cave

Despite the cover art,there are no Nick Cave,or Birthday Party covers ,on this tape.There is an obligatory Fall number,and the special guest was Chris "Ashey"MacDonald.It was Ashey's debut as a singer,years before he sang for August Spies.I believe he also did some instrumentation.A really good,loud,punk rock,fun time, is in this download,their 27th full length!I can't say enough about Ashey,he's one of my favorite people in this world of shit and more shit!The world's greatest underground,outsider,cult-band,to ever change their pants!Ed,Joel,Tony,and Chipmonk,powered this one out on 2/19/1991, 20 years ago today!Time fucking flies!
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INEPT - Straight Outta The Dumpster

Real crusty anarcho-punks ,here!From North Carolina,on A-Team Records.This quintet,has a boy and a girl lead vocals.There is a Doom cover!The guy on the cover ,with liberty spikes and a Germs t-shirt,is totally me back in the 80s-90's.Also you now have a tune to add to your yearly "4th Of July" comp.with a lead-off tune of the same name.Don't forget,"Always Push Back"!this shit should have you starting a pit in your living room! A real Ashey-pleaser!,come get it Chris Macdonald!!
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https://archive.org/download/Inept-StraightOuttaTheDumpster/554Inept-straightOuttaTheDumpster.zip

THE MOSHHAWKS

the MOSHHAWKS were a crossover band before crossover existed.back in high school i was the only punk and i hung out with metalheads and stoners.my idea was always to combine punk and metal to please both crowds.then metallica,megadeth,slayer an others arrived on the scene to use my idea.the guitar style i was going for was a greg ginn/ace frehley sound.you can hear that in here as well as influences like d.r.i.,black flag,black sabbath,minor threat,misfits,g.g.,etc.not in chronological order,the recording and sound quality varies.it's kinda like:skate punk metal thrash mosh horror rock.lots of topics are covered,fat chicks,beer,bongs,outer space,vampires,death,satan,suicide,pigs(cops),zombies,skating ,surfing,self-abuse,h/c lifestyle etc.i had a mohawk and anthrax just started mosh music  i combined the two for an original hair and band name.there are some straight out hard core and punk songs as well as metal tunes and an amalgamation of the 2 genres.don't be put off by anything here,just listen and i'll take you back to the mid to late 80's and you'll like it.mostly me on all instr.and vox.full band had skullz on bass and snax on drums.still have more of this exciting band to post and i will.this is something people have been searching for and requesting so i thought i'd oblige and post it.also a special shout out to my biggest fan,christian "ashey"macdonald. enjoy! G O D. https://archive.org/download/TheMoshhawks/071TheMoshhawks.zip 

AUGUST SPIES-food chain in your living room 7"

this is the much coveted first 7" from august spies(if anyone has the second one please upload it to me for posting,thanks) on rodent popsicle records brings back memories of partying and slam dancing with punkers.ashey is the king of anarchy,dont forget wmbr late risers club mondays at 10 a.m. love this single wish i had more. G O D .click here:http://www.mediafire.com/file/mthjyrmnwyt/august spies 7 inch.zip

AUGUST SPIES-death to you demos

hey this is chris macdonald(ASHEY)singing for this awesome anarcho-politico punk band,this is demos and i have another hours worth from before this .august spies was a famous anarchist check wikipedia for more info and listen to this batch of high powered chug a luggin' tunes from the best band outta massachussetts,ladies and gents ,i give you august spies!thanks ashey you made my life more meaningful by being you. G O D .CLICK HERE PUNK ROCKERS:http://www.mediafire.com/file/ymbti5qtjb0/august spies-death to you-demos.zip