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Tools Of The Trade

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Rock

Grindcore band from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia formed in early 2004. Tools of The Trade is not an extraordinary band. They are the same as most DIY Hardcore Punk bands that you see around you. They never appear on the cover of Karisma and never played at Rock The World. They are not attractive or well-endowed in anyway (except for Ian Han). They did not release any split with major bands like Brown Attack or Bunkface. They are not exclusive at all- in fact, they routinely played for free at small and humid venues. So what's so special about them again? Nothing. And they never wish to be any special. That is why they are easy to be spotted at small shows that usually have no prospect to pay them even a cent. And they never asked for ridiculous charges for their releases because for them; DIY Hardcore Punk is not something to be bought and sold. They are not preparing to head to Europe at their own expense, savings collected from earnings obtained through hard work, without 1Malaysia allowances or any support from Ministry of Culture. They are not the only, or the first band that has played there. It is quite obvious how ordinary they are. Really. They have been living peacefully, having their career and family just like the rest of 28 million Malaysians. So why the hell do they risk everything by choosing this path? We believe it is not merely for Nasum, Poison Idea and Discharge. And how many still believe in their own capability to overcome the obstacles when everything seems impossible, cemented by their own personal commitments? We salute this spirit of theirs. Bon voyage, Tools of The Trade.

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