Profane Existence Presents – “Welcome to Minneapolis” – (Ponx Attack, Varix, In Defence, Kontrasekt, Favela Rising, Cognitive Dissonance)

Released in 2012, Welcome To Minneapolis acts as a definitive, blistering document of the Twin Cities underground DIY community. Put out by the iconic anarcho-punk institution Profane Existence, this compilation 7-inch captures six local bands tearing through an explosive mix of crust, thrash, and raw hardcore. What makes this compilation so incredibly cool is how beautifully it mirrors the frantic energy of a weekend basement show, with each band contributing to a diverse yet unified snapshot of midwestern defiance. Listeners can trace a heavy lineage of classic crust and crossover influences, echoing the heavy, doom-laden metallic edge of Amebix and the rapid-fire, satirical thrash intensity of R.A.M.B.O. From the blistering d-beat fury of Varix and the chaotic, hyper-speed aggression of Ponx Attax to the tongue-in-cheek political crossover anthems of In Defence, the record delivers an unrelenting wall of sound. Balanced by the brooding, dark-crust delivery of Kontrasekt, the raw power of Favela Rising, and the driving energy of Cognitive Dissonance, this release stands as an essential artifact of modern underground punk history.

Track Listing:

1. Ponx Attax – Ponx Vacation 1:24
2. Varix – Lost Convictions 1:52
3. In Defence – Legacy Of Brutality 1:12
4. Kontrasekt – Wasteland 1:38
5. Favela Rising – Morte E Destruição 1:44
6. Cognitive Dissonance – Reality? 1:31