When talking to vocalist Pat Flynn at Ieperfest last summer for his contribution to The L.A. Journal #3, he already mentioned the reformation of Have Heart. The time is here to officially confirm it as the bands has released debuted a four-song demo recorded with Trevor Vaughn in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Stream it in the player … Continue reading
Code Blue Coma from Germany/Austria are currently preparing themselves for vs Goliath, their new EP that will be released through Anchored Records. On December 6th, they’ll be playing the Legends Arising stage at the Northcote all-dayer in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, so we asked vocalist Dave to introduce his band. Enjoy the read! Please introduce yourself and … Continue reading
It’s time! The L.A. Journal #3 is here! Its official release will be on December 6th at the Northcote all-dayer in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, and we hope to see all of your faces there. This will be the VERY FIRST opportunity to get your hands on a copy. Pre-orders can be placed now and will … Continue reading
We have exclusive word from the Flatspot Records HQ about their latest signing: “We’re very pleased to announce that Friend or Foe have joined up with Flatspot Records for their next release. The band will be recording their new EP, FOE this winter with an early spring 2016 release.” Friend or Foe are a raw … Continue reading
Jail are a hardcore band from West Germany who will be releasing their new EP Resurrection on December 12th via Farewell Records. Today, they’ve premiered the first track called ‘No Limit’. If you’re into NYHC with a message, make sure to check these guys out and pre-order the new 7″. Jail: Facebook / Bandcamp / Pre-order Resurrection Continue reading
On December 6th, the annual Northcote all-dayer will be going down at Bibelot in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. With bands like Such Gold, Vitamin X, Wolf Down and The Setup sharing the stage with upcoming names such as Adjust, Mercy, Lotus and Hesperian, this fourth edition promises to be a good one once again. We’ll be … Continue reading
Last night Turnstile and Forced Order kicked off their European tour at a sold-out Winston Kingdom in Amsterdam. Yes, the bands arrived over an hour late, and yes people started to get a little grumpy, but HOLY SHIT what a good show. Forced Order nailed it and played a bunch of tracks off of their … Continue reading
You wouldn’t think when a punitive blast beat and a hostile scream comes in without a warning that Life Below hails from sunny Durban, South Africa. Delivering their first songs soberly assembled under the name I, Life Below, a young quartet that started to play music only a year ago, is another addition to the … Continue reading
Coldburn have premiered a video for ‘Heavy Lies The Crown’. The song is taken from their latest effort Down In The Dumps that was released by BDHW Records. Get your hands on a second pressing if you don’t own a copy yet. Coldburn is featured in The L.A. Journal #1. Order a copy here. Coldburn: Facebook / … Continue reading
Hesperian is a band from Utrecht, the Netherlands that’s been around since 2013. They’ve left their mark in the European scene with their melodic blend of hardcore in vein of Carpathian, Verse and bands alike. They recently went through a rigorous line-up change, so I spoke with original band member and guitarist Robert Rozendaal. On … Continue reading
Legends Arising 