For most Dutch bands it seems like an impossible task to get the crowd going during a show. Most people stand still with their arms crossed, or enjoy their beers, not giving back the energy the band puts in their performance. John Coffey was caught by surprise when a sold-out venue returned the words “Still … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Review: Prophets – The Youth
Hailing from the town of Hamilton, Canada, this 5-piece hardcore band is about to drop The Youth, their full-length debut. Prophets are known for their aggressive approach to the genre, but balance it out with some melodic influences as well. The band makes no attempt at being different than they are. Right away, from the … Continue reading
Strife Release First New Song In 11 Years
Hardcore legends Strife recently signed to 6131 Records, which will release new record Witness A Rebirth on the 6th of November (Pre-orders will be up soon). The first song of that album, ‘Torn Apart’, is now streamable below, and contains drums by Igor Cavalera (of Sepultura fame). Strife: Facebook / Twitter / Merch Continue reading
Troubled Coast Stream New Song ‘1967’
Northern California’s Troubled Coast have just released their new song ‘1967’. The song will be featured on Troubled Coast’s new album Awake and Empty (out October 9 via Pure Noise Records) Stream ‘1967’ below and pre-order Awake and Empty here Troubled Coast: Facebook / Twitter / Bandcamp Continue reading
The Cold Harbour Release Euro Tour Video
The Cold Harbour have released a video of their time in Europe during their tour. Check it out below: The Cold Harbour: Facebook / Tubmlr / Bandcamp Continue reading
Review: Outright – Dedication
Dedication is Melbourne-based Outright‘s new EP that’s been put out on their own label Reason and Rage Records. The 7″ is available in three different colored vinyls. The four track EP reaches not far from the 11 minute mark, and is a bombardment of true hardcore. The words “true hardcore” might have become a cliché nowadays, … Continue reading
No Turning Back Stream New Album “No Regrets”
Dutch hardcore heroes in No Turning Back are on the verge of releasing their self-produced album No Regrets, through their own label Take Control Records on October 12th. For two days, you can now stream No Regrets in its entirety on the band’s Facebook-page. To get a little informed on their forthcoming release, check out the interview we did with vocalist … Continue reading
Terror To Release 7″ Single ‘Hard Lessons’
Reaper Records have revealed the above ad saying that they’ll be releasing a 7″ single for Los Angeles, California’s Terror. Supposedly, ‘Hard Lessons’ comes off of their forthcoming album Live By The Code. Stay tuned for more info! Terror: Facebook / Website / Merch Continue reading
Converge Premiere New Song ‘Shame In The Way’
Converge have released a brand new track ‘Shame In the Way’ from their highly anticipated new studio album, All We Love We Leave Behind, available October 8th via Epitaph Records/Deathwish Inc. The band has teamed up exclusively with Pitchfork, where the track can be streamed. Converge: Facebook / Website / Order All We Love We Leave … Continue reading
Live Review: La Dispute & Title Fight – Sugar Factory, 22 September 2012
Probably one of the most joyful, diverse and interesting tours of 2012 is traveling throughout Europe right now. Into It. Over It., Make Do And Mend, Title Fight and La Dispute all played their first show in Amsterdam last Saturday, and made sure everyone down at The Sugar Factory had a nice evening. Check out some pictures and … Continue reading
Legends Arising 