Hex Records has been celebrating all year long, slowly sharing cover songs by the label's roster as they take on classic cuts of the underground. This month Portland, OR band Gaytheist shares two covers of Rocket From the Crypt: "Light Me" and "A+ In Arson Class," converting the original 6-member lineup of RFTC into a power trio format.
The label also teases that a new album is forthcoming from Gaytheist.
Here's the entire covers comp thus far, with Gaytheist at tracks 9 and 10.
Gaytheist are nothing if not a eye-catching band. Their name - a portmanteau of 'gay' and 'atheist' - will undoubtedly set perceptions of the trio before the needle has even dropped. Hold Me… But Not So Tight's artwork portrays two stylised, embracing reptiles, the band's name superimposed in strong capitals. Song titles such as 'Poocano' or 'Wisdom of the Asshole' … Read more
Hex Records SPB: How do you typically find the bands you sign to the label? Hex: There’s a secret cabal of labels that select bands through an ancient ritual and lots of blood… wait, I just gave too much away. Honestly though, it’s a mix of keeping up with what … Read more
Dylan (Colonial Wounds – bass/vocals) SPB: Is there a particular musician who inspired you to start playing your instrument? Dylan: Bass was the first instrument I learned to play and it was Hunter Burgan of AFI that inspired me the most at that point. The first song I tried to … Read more
Ray Gurz (WIPES – bass/vocals) SPB: How likely you to pick up a record based off its cover with no knowledge of the band or music? Gurz: I worked in are Double Decker Records for 8 years and during that time I became attracted to check out strange covers or … Read more
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