There’s a new band in town and they go by the name of The Worst Doubt. The Parisians play heavy, groovy and hard hitting hardcore highly influenced by the likes of Soul Search, King Nine and Merauder and they recently hit the studio to record a promising 5-track DIY demo, which is now out on Straight & … Continue reading
Leeds has a new band making name for themselves in a rapid rate. Higher Power put out a video last week for a new, self-titled track that was shot by Natalie Wood (Wondergirlphoto) and edited by Max Horn (Baronxbones). They’re currently writing their debut LP that will be out on Neutral Words Records, so it … Continue reading
Adjust from Scotland are currently on the road with War Charge, touring mainland Europe for the very first time. I had the pleasure of seeing them last night at ACU in Utrecht (NL) and they absolutely KILLED IT. At first sight, they seem like a bunch of inexperienced youngsters, enjoying their first time in Europe … Continue reading
After getting an invite from vocalist Jonathan Edwards, I went to see Teethgrinder for the first time on a week day in Leiden, The Netherlands late 2014. With no expectations, just knowing I’d be in for a butt load of noise, I was absolutely blown away by their intense live show and heavy sound that reminded … Continue reading
It’s always nice to get e-mails out of the blue that introduce you to a great new band. When I got an e-mail from Nick from Epidemic Cloth. and Mind Control Records, I was happily surprised when I heard the heavy, metal infused material of Berlin-based hardcore band Ghostwriter. They’ll be releasing their brand new … Continue reading
Intense from Duisburg, Germany have playing show relentlessly after releasing their demo last year, including a performance at Northcote Festival. The guys are about to release their new EP Sick and Depraved on 7″ vinyl via Farewell Records and don’t plan on slowing down, so I thought it was time for a quick introduction. Enjoy the read! Please introduce … Continue reading
On September 19th, 2014, Boston band Test of Time announced their ending and transited with former members into its new form: Spirits. In their six months of existence, Spirits has already delivered three EPs and are about to release their debut full-length Discontent via State of Mind Records and Reality Records. With a European tour coming up in May, I … Continue reading
Modern Pain are a band from Dallas, Texas who jumped onto our radar when they signed to Bridge Nine Records last February. In March they hit the studio with producer Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, War Hungry, Inquisition) to record their yet-to-be-titled debut full-length that Bridge Nine will release later this summer. Earlier this week they released the first … Continue reading
Recently, Bridge Nine Records freshly added Malfunction from Buffalo, New York to their roster. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on their full-length at GCR Audio Recording Studios with Jay Zubricky. It’ll then go off to Taylor Young of Nails and Twitching Tongues for a mix, and receive mastering at Audiosiege (Blacklisted, Integrity, Poison Idea). … Continue reading
UK-based Violent Reaction are gearing up for the release of their sophomore LP Marching On which will be released on Tuesday via Revelation Records. The record currently is streaming over at BlowTheScene.com and the band has taken their Oi-influenced, straight edge, hardcore streetpunk to another level on Marching On. Singer Tim Pimlott took the time to introduce his band and … Continue reading
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