"Nobody has more fun than me when we're on stage," beams Drain frontman Sammy Ciaramitaro, whose face is twisted into a permanent grin. Anyone who has ever seen the hardcore band from Santa Cruz live knows that very well. Drain isn't just a good time when Sammy leads the chaos of bodies jumping around on stage and the frontline reaching for the microphone; it's a party - and everyone is invited. (Dolphin shorts and boogie boards are optional, but encouraged.)» The atmosphere is enthusiastic and hectic," says the singer. Five people sing and dive deep, and behind them the kids romp. It's a great atmosphere and I think people take it up." This is, in short, Drain.On their new Epitaph album »... Is Your Friend«, the trio injects a good portion of familiarity - not to mention catchiness - into hardcore's penchant for heaviness and brutality. Ciaramitaro's desperate, snotty roar rides ruthlessly over thrash-heavy riffs while the rhythms bounce in grand style.