Out this Friday on Havoc records  Amdi Petersens Arme Discography LP.

Amdi Petersens Arme was one of the most important hardcore bands of the early 21st century. Emerging in Copenhagen in the late 90s they took their cues from the late '70s early 80s first wave hardcore sounds of Washington DC and Los angeles. They mixed this with a reverence and renewal of early Scandinavian punk and hardcore.

Their first 7" took the hardcore scene by storm and the band quickly grew in popularity concurrent with a renewed interest in back to basics stripped down raw hardcore punk. Havoc Records released the band's second 7"and helped out with their 2004 US tour. Amdi Petersens Arme played the now legendary Thrash Fest III. The discography LP compiles the demo, both 7"s, and compilation tracks. It was originally released on Hjernespind Records in Europe in 2013 very few copies made it to the USA and it has long been out of print. This release is a much more deluxe package than what you would normally get from a Havoc Records release. Featuring a gatefold jacket, printed inner sleeve, and a thick 36 page booklet. This booklet is packed with live photos and flyers that really capture the raw energy and enthusiasm of hardcore in that era. The 1990's saw hardcore branch off into a lot of subgenres. There was much progression and experimentation. Amdi Petersens Arme returned hardcore to the raw primal urgency of its heroic era. The surge of excitement and popularity that followed demonstrated there were many in the subculture who still felt the same. 

There are 200 copies of this LP on Maroon vinyl. 50 will be going to Copenhagen and will be available at K Town Fest. The remainder will drop Friday June 5 at 3 pm Central Time. There will be 100 or fewer with a limited screen printed cover variant.

If you haven't been to the Havoc Records site in a while, it's been heavily re stocked with hard to find imports and classic hardcore releases. Also there is still a bit of color vinyl left from the Destroy "Necropolis" LP and "Total Fucking Chaos" LP re issues.

If you have a store or distro, get in touch for wholesale.