The 2024 Record Store Day is in the books. We had a variety of RSD exclusive releases in mind when we set out this past weekend morn. One particular platter was the '77 Ennio Morricone "Orca" soundtrack. The flick is an old fave about a vengeful killer whale seeking revenge on the fisherman that slaughtered his family. We obsessed over this record, bouncing from shop to shop. Kind of a real life Captain Ahab as he obsessed over his elusive whale in classic novel "Moby Dick". Just call us Ismael.

Was RSD a success for you? Do you find your booty? In our "News, Views and Tunes", we pay tribute to two legends and announce the 2024 This Is Hardcore fest. Musically, crank some Witchfinder General, Cold As Life, ACXDC, Pentagram (Chile), Seth, Castle Rat and we introduce Quebec bashers Backstabber in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!