Late to the Party
I’m not sure if I’m late to the party on this one or not, the pandemic/end of days that started in March 2020 has had long running knock on effects. Some of these are still working themselves out. Others have… Continue Reading
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New Frontiers
You can catch the latest in my industry related rants now over at Echoes & Dust. In my own words; “rough and un-researched “. Enjoy! T
Photographic Evidence
It’s that time again where everyone is looking over what they have achieved in the previous year. Our 2018 started with a repress of Dvne’s ‘Asheran’, followed by the release of Atragon’s ‘I, Necromancer’ and was topped at the end… Continue Reading
Juniper Grave Video!
You can now catch Juniper Grave’s brand new video for ‘The Forest’ over at The Obelisk which, to be honest, you should all have bookmarked anyway! Their album, ‘Of Hellions & Harridans’ is out on Vinyl, CD & Digital on… Continue Reading
Winter Solstice Ceremonies
Updated 19/11/18 Back in the distant mists of 2004, Wasted State Records started life putting on a gig at the now defunct, and missed Venue in Edinburgh. Since then, we have only had minimal input into gigs; Hardcore Xmas in… Continue Reading
Retail…..
It’s usually around this time of year I tend to write some kind of commentary on Record Store Day. This year however, I don’t think there’s much to add. RSD continues as it has done for the last few years,… Continue Reading
More Nonsense…
It would appear that I’m not the only person ‘in the industry’ getting their nuts in a twist about the knock on effects of Record Store Day. There are independent labels shouting from the rooftops that RSD is not supporting… Continue Reading
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The Wasted State newsletter is the best way to keep up to date with new releases, special offers and general goings on at Wasted State. To celebrate the launch of the new website, we are offering a 10% discount to… Continue Reading
Featured Release : Dune – Progenitor
Progenitor by Dune Dune meld sludge, hardcore, doom and prog influences to create a highly original and technical sound. An incredibly talented 4 piece, their heavily layered, three vocal approach offers a level of variety not found in modern sludge.… Continue Reading
Records. Shops. Internet.
It would appear that this year’s record store day has ignited a few concerns from labels, distributors and shops alike. Mostly, record shops are of the mind that, although Record Store Day is a great idea and is indeed raising… Continue Reading