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A Farewell Momento

A Farewell Momento are a metalcore band from Brisbane, Australia. AFM officially formed in early 2009 as a 6 piece but have since undergone a handful of personnel changes and have cut their numbers down to 5. They are a notable member of the burgeoning Brisbane hardcore scene having played shows with the likes of Armada in the Dusk, Rise for November, Burn Down Hollywood, This City Ignites and Headwound the Pony.

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The Fuck Ups

The full band name is The Fuck-ups, but since it's rude to say f*ck, they shortned it down to the F-UPS. Eighteen and just out of high school, the F-Ups may be young, but the self-described outcasts and longtime friends have been together as a band since 1999, when they first joined forces in their suburban Rochester, Minnesota junior high for a battle of the bands competition. And after five relentless years of daily practice sessions and local gigs, they're realizing their dream of releasing a CD and going on the Vans Warped Tour to play alongside punk veterans like Bad Religion...

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The Adverts

The Adverts were an English punk rock band who formed in 1976 and broke up in 1979. They are mainly remembered for their singles "One Chord Wonders" and "Gary Gilmore's Eyes". "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" reached the UK top 20 in August 1977. Their first gig was to support Generation X on January 15, 1977 at The Roxy in London; their last was at Slough College on October 27, 1979. When the Adverts finally split up, T.V. Smith continued with Tim Cross forming as TV Smith's Explorers, then Cheap, and finally through the 1990s to date performing as a solo artist.

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Piston

Piston, Jakarta based heavy punk band formed in late 2010, consists of four men; Argi Tendo (Guitar & Vocal), Aditya Samdhoko (Guitar), Yulio Syafik (Bass), and Nozanda Rangkuti (Drums). Mainly influenced by their love of how precious cold beers are and the father of heavy speed, Motorhead. After two years of neglect, Piston are back to collect the spirits as one new energy named Deru, their first small extended play, which loaded with three rapid and heavy ammunition that recorded in glance. Piston is a symbol.

Read more about Piston on Last.fm.

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American Head Charge

American Head Charge, the Minneapolis-based band, which had its genesis when Cameron Heacock and Chad Hanks crossed paths in a Minnesota rehab facility in 1997, has up to now been known primarily for the radically dysfunctional behavior of the band members. "We were definitely out of control on our first tour, Ozzfest 2001," Mr. Banks admits. "It wasn't enough to just play our music; we also had to fire shotguns on stage and throw pigheads at the crowd.

Read more about American Head Charge on Last.fm.

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Doa

1. (doa) doa is a Japanese hard rock band currently under the Giza Studio label. The band is named after a single letter of each of the members' names: Daiki Yoshimoto, Shinichiro Ohta, and Akihito Tokunaga.
Two of the band's singles, "Eiyuu" and "Aoi Kajitsu", were used as opening theme songs for the 2004-2005 tokusatsu TV series Ultraman Nexus. Shiro no Jumon was used as an ending theme song for Saiyuki Reload Gunlock.
They consist of 3 members:
吉本 大樹 (Daiki Yoshimoto) < Vo >
大田 紳一郎 (Shinichiro Ohta) < Vo / Gt >

Read more about Doa on Last.fm.

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The Godfathers

The Godfathers is a rock band from London, England. The Godfathers were formed by Peter and Chris Coyne from the ashes of The Sid Presley Experience in 1985. After acclaimed independent single releases produced by Vic Maile and collected on their debut Link label album "Hit By Hit" they signed to Epic Records in 1987. Touring extensively the UK, Europe and the USA, The Godfathers earned a reputation for their no-holds barred live shows and electrifying brand of primal rock 'n' roll.

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Rotting Out

Rotting Out is a hardcore band from Los Angeles, California. Rotting Out have a new album (as of June 2011) on 6131, entitled "Street Prowl." They have also released an EP on 6131 records called "Vandalized". They also have a 7" on World Won't Listen Records titled "This is Just a Life," which compiles their 2007 Demo, three new tracks, and two covers.

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