CanadianWasteland Archives: March 2025

3/30/2025

Lyburnum - Demo (1995)

Lyburnum was a hardcore band from Scottsdale, Arizona. Active only for a couple years in the mid 90s, the band released a demo tape and featured on two prominent hardcore compilations. Lyburnum played with a number of influential bands like; Groundwork, Antioch Arrow, Angel Hair, Evergreen, Julia, Unwound, Portraits of Past, Clikitat Ikatowi, Still Life, Policy of 3, Floodgate and Current.

Despite taking their name from Moss Icons titular 1993 LP, Lyburnum did not share the same introspective and artful sound as Moss Icon. Rather having a chaotic, shredding, twisted and heavy sound comparable to the likes of Three Studies For A Crucifixion. If you have any leads on the 2 missing tracks from the demo (Librarian and Closure) please let us know. Any other information or ephemera on the band (pictures, posters etc) would be greatly appreciated as well.

Demo (missing 2 tracks)

Amnesia Compilation

Demo Tape 1995

Amnesia Compilation 1995 (Ebullition)

Back From The Dead Motherfucker Compilation 1994 (Wooden Blue)

3/24/2025

You And I - Discography (1996-1999)

You And I was an emo metalcore band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. If You And I never existed I don't think the term "screamo" would have ever crossed into the mainstream. You And I created the blueprint that evolved into the 2000s mallcore sound, complete with harsh shrieks, breakdowns and off-key clean vocals. Just putting this on record though, You And I did it with 100% more talent and sincerity than any of those other bands.

You And I's last show

The band made a lasting impact in the New Jersey / New York scene and had some of the most emotional and impactful shows the hardcore genre could offer; with many ending in tears and dogpiles on the floor. Everything that needs to be said about You And I is already included in the discography zine, so make sure to check that out as well.

I will also include Instil's discography here too, they were a band before You And I that contained most of the same members and had a similar sound.

You And I Discography

Instill 7"

Instill split 12" W/ Gray Before My Eyes

ST 7" 1996/1999 (Sage / Trackstar)

The Curtain Falls LP 1999 (Level Plane)

Saturdays Cab Ride Home LP 1997 (Spiritfall)

Within The Frame CD 1998 (Spiritfall)

Complete 2xLP Discography 2020 (Repeater)

ZINE

3/21/2025

Rockets Red Glare - Discography (1999-2006)

Rockets Red Glare was a math-rock/post-hardcore band from Toronto, Ontario, formed by two members of Blake. Building on the technical, bass-driven post-hardcore sound that defined Blake, Rockets Red Glare incorporated a strong post-rock influence, creating a more mellow and introspective atmosphere. Despite being a trio, the band achieved a massive sound and an unparalleled synchronicity. Each member was exceptionally talented, weaving their individual contributions together like well-oiled machinery.

Rockets Red Glare toured consistently and became something of an institution in the Toronto music scene, mesmerizing audiences with their unique and complex sound. The band played sporadically from 2003 to 2006 before quietly disbanding, leaving a lasting impression on the Ontario hardcore scene and inspiring numerous bands to follow in their footsteps.

Discography

ST 7" 2001 (Die! Venom)

ST LP 2002 (Blue Skies Turn Black)

Moonlight Desires CD 2003 (Blue Skies Turn Black)

3/15/2025

Ink & Dagger - Discography (1996-2000)

The Chilling tale of Ink & Dagger began in the hallowed streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vampires rose from their graves to crash house shows, get naked, sniff glue, light candles, throw yogurt at XVX bands and menace the hardcore punk scene. Showing up to shows in full makeup and coffins, Ink & Dagger took stage presence to another level to put on some truly legendary shows. Ink & Dagger was a cacophony of intensity and varied influences; snarky, heavy, fast and crazed was their gospel and their live show only helped to intensify the monstrous beast that was the dagger.

Unfortunately the band came to an end in 1999 and shortly afterwards, lead singer Sean McCabe tragically passed away in 2000 at the age of 27. One can only imagine what would have happened if Ink & Dagger continued, but I believe they could have made an even more lasting impression on the D.I.Y hardcore scene; as the direction they were heading in on their later releases was incredibly compelling and unique. The band briefly united with the lead singer of Thursday on vocals to play This Is Hardcore in 2010. Hopefully there will be more good things to come for them in the near future.