{"title":"Drain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Drain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain formed in Santa Cruz, California in 2014. The band signed with Revelation Records for their debut California Cursed (2020) before moving to Epitaph Records for Living Proof (2023). They have become central figures in the contemporary American hardcore revival of the early 2020s, with extensive touring alongside Turnstile, Knocked Loose, and other contemporary heavy bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain's sound combines hardcore punk, thrash crossover, beatdown hardcore, and skate punk with energetic live performances drawing on classic California hardcore traditions alongside more contemporary heavy and crossover thrash influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia Cursed (2020, Revelation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving Proof (2023, Epitaph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevelation and Epitaph pressings of the Drain catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Drain typically start with Living Proof (2023) or California Cursed (2020). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2020s-vinyl-records\"\u003e2020s — Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drain-living-proof-vinyl","title":"Living Proof LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrain - the Santa Cruz, CA based hardcore band, whose energetic live shows have propelled them to peak underground popularity (during a global pandemic) and they are ready to break wide open in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540784754871,"sku":"210000079701","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/drain.jpg?v=1781154255"},{"product_id":"drain-is-your-friend-vinyl","title":"... Is Your Friend LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrain isn't just a good time as Sammy presides over the chaos of stage diving bodies and mic-grabbing frontline; it's a party-and everyone is invited.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540799598775,"sku":"210000101148","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/is-you.jpg?v=1781154310"},{"product_id":"drain-is-your-friend-cd","title":"...Is Your Friend CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrain's \"...Is Your Friend\" is a thrilling dive into hardcore that captures their high-energy live shows. Frontman Sammy Ciaramitaro leads the charge with a blend of catchy hooks and frantic rhythms, echoing the essence of Santa Cruz's gritty music scene. Expect an exhilarating mix of angst and relatability as you experience standout tracks like \"Stealing Happiness from Tomorrow\" and \"Living in a Memory.\" This Epitaph release ensures no one leaves without a smile;whether you're stagediving or just enjoying the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772740743351,"sku":"210000101263","price":12.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4433818-3475717.jpg?v=1782827635"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/drain.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}