Show Listing
Despite recently passing the 10-year mark, the punk rock of 800 Octane is still buzzing and alive. A decade is an eternity for a punk outfit. But rather than split up or get warm-refrigerator stale, these guys are still wheeling around singing about zombies, tour vans and pretty girls. Simple maybe, but there is a lot to be said for a band that has taken years to hone the iambic hexameter, drum fills and guitar solos. (RS) (Willamette Week)
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We’re on a new compilation CD titled “Punk Rock Academy” from our friends at Suckerpunch Records. In contains tracks by 28 bands including Yellowcard, Dynamite Boy, Bigwig, Break The Silence, Against All Authority, Nuclear Saturday and more.
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We’re in the process of booking a brief west coast tour with our friends in Thirty3 for late September. If you can help with a show or want to see us play in your town get in touch with Dave via e-mail or through MySpace.
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Curious to hear our new album? If so then tune into gimpradio.com this Sunday at 8:00 CST. They will be playing our new album “Rise Again” from start to finish. In addition they will also be playing stuff from some of our other favorite bands. Thanks in advance to Lucas and Erica for the effort!
Album Review
800 Octane is a local band straight out of Portland, OR. They’ve been together since 1994 and they’ve released four albums so far.
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Huge thanks to everyone to hung out late to watch us play at the Warped Tour. Now cross you fingers to see if Justin’s guitar can be repaired!
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Warped Tour, bitches. Come find us at the New School Records tent to see when we play. Thankfully, Andrew WK will not be playing this year so no one will have to make that dreadful decision again.
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Got an album review at Artsy Noise. But then again you already knew our new album rocks?
Album Review
Easily one of the best bands I’ve had the opportunity to work with I got a copy of 800 Octane’s newest release Rise Again after our ill-fated show. The awesome 13 track disc is a flash back to some great early punk-goth-whaterver-kids-call-the-misfits-nowadays bands which may have something to do with the fact that the band has been around for about 10 plus years. The CD comes with a DVD from their Halloween show in Longview which is worth the buy alone because of some awesome covers. The CD is fast paced and diverse enough that I and Clem thoroughly enjoy it and no longer have to fight in the car over what CD to listen to. The longevity of the band alone should be enough to clue you in on their musical ability, the smart sing-along lyrics make for a good listen. I really like the title track
