BULLET TREATMENT to release "Designated vol. 2" on Think Fast! Records.
1-23-12
Check out the press release regarding the follow up to Fat Wreck Chords vol. 1 in the Designated series. CLICK HERE
OUT NOW - THE NEW CRIMINALS "Crime Always Pays"
12-20-11
Get the new e.p. on line or pick up a 7" at a show, we will have a limited number of 7" available soon.
Buy - iTunes
THE NEW CRIMINALS "Crime Always Pays" Stream.
12-15-11
You can stream the entire THE NEW CRIMINALS E.P. on Amp Magazine's site, just click here.
FICTION REFORM Free Download from MTV's show GOOD VIBES.
11-4-11
You can visits soundtrack.mtv.com and download the FICTION REFORM track "Whites In Their Eyes" for FREE. The song was featured in last night episode of Good Vibes on MTV.
THE NEW CRIMINALS new release.
11-1-11
We will be releasing a new 7" e.p. & digital download from The New Criminals on Dec. 20th, 2011.
MTV'S RIDICULOUSNESS
10-26-11
Check out this weeks episode of Mtv's Ridiculousness featuring KILLING CALIFORNIA'S track "Holy Roller" from their album "Goin' South".
KILLING CALIFORNIA track in new Snow Board Film.
9-29-11
Check out the new FLOW film "Was Here", it features the title track from the KILLING CALIFORNIA album "Goin' South".
The band will also be performing at the premiere party on wed. Oct. 5th. Click on the flyer for more info.
INTERNAL CORROSION Rock Band Preview
8-18-11
As some of you know aside from being a record label we also publish a variety of artists, one of which is the Thrash Metal band INTERNAL CORROSION. Aside from it also being featured in the movie JACKASS 3-D, check out the preview to the right of the RBN version of it.
FREE Amp Magazine Sampler
7-20-11
Download the Free Amp Mag sampler featuring tracks from FICTION REFORM, COBRA SKULLS, BROADWAY CALSS & more. Download here .
GREASE, GAS & GLORY GIVEAWAY
7-7-11
Get FREE cds from Basement Records bands such as Fiction Reform, Stabbed In Back, Killing California & more as well as FREE stuff from DUNLOP, KROQ & LUCKY 13. Check it out here.
KILLING CALIFORNIA featured in JACKASS 3.5
6-16-11
Check out the new Jackass 3.5 dvd, it features the KILLING CALIFORNIA track "This Town" from their album "Goin' South", buy it here.
FICTION REFORM at Seattle Sound Fest.
Fiction Reform will be playing on sat. Aug 20th at El Corazon in Seattle as part of the Seattle Sound Fest, they will be playing with VANDALS, ANGELIC UPSTARTS, US BOMBS, DICKIES & more. www.seattlesoundfest.com
FICTION REFORM Band To Watch???
6-6-11
OC Music Magazine just posted a great article on FICTION REFORM. Check it out here.
BOBOT ADRENALINE 10YR. ANNIVERSARY SHOW
5-30-11
Bobot Adrenaline will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary show on June 18th at the Blue Star Cafe. Check out a great article on them at punkrocksocial.com
FICTION REFORM KROQ CONTEST
5-10-11
Fiction Reform's song "Small Silhouette" is back up for the Cabo Wabo KROQ contest, click the link to vote now: http://shottorock.kroq.com/125
STABBED IN BACK video
5-4-11
Stabbed in Back have a new video for the song "When Laughter Turns To Screams" Check it out on the right.
BRENNA RED featured in FANTASY FACTORY
4-25-11
Check out tonight's episode of MTV's Fantasy Factory featuring the track "This Is My City" from Brenna Red of Fiction Reform. The track is a song that Chuck had produced and worked with her on when Fiction Reform had some downtime at the end of last year.
KILLING CALIFORNIA in Jackass 3.5
4-7-11
Check out the Paramount Pictures release Jackass 3.5 featuring the track "This Town" from the KILLING CALIFORNIA release "Goin' South".
STABBED IN BACK Amp Magazine WOW Fest Feature
4-1-11
Amp also ran a feature on Stabbed In Back as part of the WOW Fest band features. Check it out here.
FICTION REFORM Amp Magazine WOW Fest Feature
3-31-11
Check out a new interview with Danny from Fiction Reform as part of the Amp Magazine WOW Fest band features. You can check it out here.
BASEMENT RECORDS was started in 2001 as an independent record label. We started our publishing companies Make Them Stop Music & Music From The Basement a short time later. We sign artists to both label and publishing deals, we also have our own reccording studio and produce, engineer and master recordings. Not only are we in the business of selling records and licensing music we also help bands grow and mature. All companies are owned by Chuck Dietrich. Chuck has been a musician, producer and studio owner over the last 15 years. While our record label focuses on Punk, Hard Rock, and Indie style artists our publishing sides has styles ranging from Hip Hop, Electronica, Acoustic and Metal. Both companies continuue to grow and expand into new musical ventures.
LICENSING: We have done music licenses for such companies as 20th Century Fox, ESPN, Fuel TV, Paramount, MTV, VH1, Spike TV, Activision, G4, Fox Sports, Disconnected Media, Roxy Clothing, and many other film, television and media outlets.
DEMOS: We do accept demos and are always looking for new bands to work with. However we do prefer the traditional 'drop it in the mail with photo, cd, clippings, & bio." Please do not email us over and over, if we find something that interests us we will be in touch.
DISTRIBUTION: If any distributors would like to carry a particular release or our entire catalog contact us for further details.
Basement Records
P.O. Box 511
La Habra, CA 90633-0511
U.S.A.
Bobot Adrenaline is a symptom of your environment, a product of this pre-fabricated social order. This complex trio is the 11th hour filibuster, the legitimate rebel yell that breaths in the air around you then blasts it back in your face with a torrent of amps, strings and discourse that will burn your lungs clean.
Three figures carved from the City of Angels stake out their no spin zone each night releasing a hurricane of faith, anger and madness before a steadfast group of fans. Called punk, pop, reggae, gypsy, even ska, the power trio dodges traditional labels and acknowledges only that their music is the truth.
www.facebook.com/bobotadrenaline
Since their inception over 10 years ago Bullet Treatment has had a revolving door lineup that has included members from such artists as: Only Crime, Vultures United, Strike Anywhere, The Voids, The Bronx, Cancer Bats, Insted, Rock Kills Kid, Suiccidal Tendencies, Civet, Rise Against, Outbreak, The Icarus Line, Anti-Flag, Social Distortion, Spider, Spinnerette, Swingin Utters & more. This is the secret recipe that is Bullet Treatment. Everyone's in other serious bands doing their own thing, so that's what's cool about doing this, everyone comes in and out whenever schedules permit.
As one reviewer stated "Bullet Treatment sounds like people running into each other with scissors, it's their music that used to have people branding punk rock as dangerous music."
www.facebook.com/bullettreatment
Fiction Reform play uptempo, catchy, hard rockin' tunes in the vein of Bad Religion, Rise Against, The Distillers & Foo Fighters. Led by female vocalist Brenna Red (ex-Civet & Last Gang) their first full length release "Revelation In The Palms Of The Weak" was released in early 2010. Their first single "Small Silhouette" was first heard on ESPN's Sportscenter and has since been featured on Blank TV, XM radio's The Faction and KROQ among others. While the band continues to build a loyal following through other media outlets such as MTV's The Dudesons & Fantasy Factory their local scene has honored them with nominations for best live band and best punk band in the 2011 OC Music Awards.
www.facebook.com/fictionreform
Killing California began in 2004 in the Orange County beach town of San Clemente, CA. Void of your cliche punk fashion the band uses its thick guitars, intense vocals and rock-n-roll swagger to develop a unique sound. With their blue collar DIY work ethic, the band has been fortunate to build on one gig after the other, priding themselves on an intense live show which has lead to a loyal following and support slots for such bands as TSOL, Helmet, The Distillers, Adolescents, & many others.
www.facebook.com/killingcalifornia
With their fast paced melodic tunes and screamy vocals Stabbed In Back deliver their own style live as well as in the studio. Feeding off your childhood fears as their inspiration, they have added their own "creepy" element to the genre that truly sets them apart from all the other bands today. Featuring Tin O'Hara of the Lillingtons on drums, they are no stranger to the punk rock community.
www.facebook.com/stabbedinback
Strength Behind Tears has been at the cusp of musical progression since their conception. Each member brings their own unique influence into the mix to ensure a sound unlike that of any other band. While the notable heavy guitars, thundering bass, blistering drums and angst driven vocals are in place, it's the breakdowns, harmonies, thought provoking lyrics and well thought our instrumental parts that take these songs and this band into a direction that could be crossed over into any number of genres.
Hailing from the rain soaked city of Seattle, WA The Insurgence quickly gained a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in the Northwest. That in turn landed them support slots for such bands as Dropkick Murphy's, Zeke, US Bombs, & the Misfits. Having worked with legendary producer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Dwarves, etc.) they are a far stretch from the traditional Seattle sound.
www.facebook.com/theinsurgence
Like The Riverdales and the Groovie Ghoulies before them, The New Criminals continue what The Ramones and Misfits began. This Los Angeles trio's sound is a great blend of the old and new with a dash of pop and a whole lot of swagger. Their songs' themes address the futility of technology, working for nothing and crime in times past and present. Catch The New Criminals live before the police do.
Whether it be tackling such controversial issues as trying to live life without underwear, or being attacked by that menacing gang of misfits the "Garbage Pail Kids", The Nipples pit things into a light any youngster or teen can understand or appreciate. They take you on a ride through the eyes of America's disgruntled youth (albeit these guys aren't exactly youth's anymore).
An unlikely assemblage of local veterans The Reticents have a true and honest punk sound reminiscent of early 80's hardcore with both an east and west coast influence, combined with genuine melodies and undeniable street punk undertones.
www.facebook.com/thereticents
The Scarred have a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in the underground scene today. They have toured the U.S over twenty times since the bands inception in 2003. They've played everywhere from garages, basements, bars an abandoned trailer and an elevator lobby to some of the best stages in the most rocking clubs in America. They have developed a real relationship with their fans that still holds strong today.
www.facebook.com/thescarred
Vultures United bring to the table a suburban upbringing, real life frustrations like having to frow up and be responsible, having a full time job, going to school to make something of yourself and just living the American nightmare. Destroyed amplifiers, guitars through windows, smashed drums and blown out vocal chords. There are those who follow and those who forge their own path. Having toured with such acts as Gallows, Cancer bats, Dead To Me and others, obviously people see what we see.
www.facebook.com/vulturesunited
Download the new KILLING CALIFORNIA track "Now I'm You" from the upcoming album "Limbs" due out early 2012.
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