Issue 518

Patriarchal Death Machine. Yes! Independent For many years, there are a few things which immediately spring into my mind whenever Patriarchal Death Machine are mentioned; the usually placid Eddie playing his bass vertically, vitriolically screaming his message into the microphone, PDM always recognising the traditional owners of the land they were playing on before they started every show, and the odd fact that it would seem that Eddie has existed in the Adelaide musical community for all of eternity. These facts have not changed, however, after the first time I put their new independently released EP 'Yes!' into my stereo on PDM appropriate volume (really, really fucking loud, but a bit louder than that), PDM's name now brings forth another instant thought. PDM are have honed their skills as a musical force which has made their songs and sound comparable to a lot of bands who I have always liked and respected for their songs and message. 'Yes!' represents both a crisp and very insightful look into PDM's mindset, message and sound. With PDM's raw, abrasive sound remaining intact, but recorded with equipment slightly surpassing a lying P.A system, comes an uncomfortable clarity. Their vocals still sound passionately angry and confronting and the music behind it sounds like it should, but this time you can't help but hear what they're saying. Their questions and concerns resonate in your mind, and after reading and seeing the awesome but shocking artwork. The questions and concerns have become yours as well. The issues that are destroying and dividing the world we live in are now things you are consciously aware of. I guess that was quite a philosophical examination of a brilliantly crafted local punk release that I really liked, but I did just reread the insert.' The resistance will never end' - PDM. Sam Vinall.