: German old school Punk Band DIE OPTIMALE HÄRTE (translated: The Ulimate Hardness) from Andernach has a new bass player. His name is Achim and he left his old band "Blind" two month ago. Popel, the old Bassplayer, plays the guitar now. Also: Hey! Just a quick note to let you all know about the news on Attack Records! STROHSÄCKE are recording their first LP (after 10 years playing!). SHOCKS too will start to make recordings for a 10" in the next weeks. On 15.12.2001 is the 10-years Strohsäcke/5-years Antidote party in Berlin, Shocks and Instinct Of Survival are playing there too. More news you'll find at www.attackrecords.de Even more: German STREET ATTACK Compilation Series is now available on Interpunk. Volume I and Volume II fatures 28 Emo, Punk, Hardcore and Punkrock Bands across germany (Die optimale Härte, Überflüssig, Wahlstandskinder, Daily Terror, Thannheiser, … ) for very low price of 6.00 USD each ! These compilations show you a big part of the german Underground !