Hailing from Antwerp, Belgium, youngsters in LOTUS bring a fresh wave of groovy punk hardcore to the table. They know exactly what they want, how they want it and when they want it. So after playing together for a number of years they have carefuly scheduled the release of their 8-track album Israel on November 22nd. I spoke … Continue reading
On October 11th, the second edition of PITFEST takes place at Kinder- und Jugendzentrum St. Hubertus in Aachen. This amazing DIY fest is organized by our good friends at MERCHPIT.com and this year they’ve put together a smashing line-up yet again. To introduce you to all the bands and give you some fun facts we asked … Continue reading
About five years ago, I got in touch with a guy from South Africa named Pete Reynolds. Just like me, he was running a webzine and he had just published his first fanzine. Some time has passed and I’m glad to call Pete and his wife Cara good friends now. He just put out the second issue … Continue reading
Lately a lot of new bands have been arising, formed out of a desire for experimentation and a longing for something new. Members of Brutality Will Prevail, Wolf Down, Forsaken and Natural Order got together to write some “killing riffs, emotional words and dedicated spin kicking beatdowns“, creating a wall of sound that we’re not quite used to from the involved lads … Continue reading
We’re very excited to introduce you to newly arrived metal-infused hardcore band NA’AMAH. It’s the project of Benchpress guitarist Drew and drummer Paul, with Larissa from Wolf Down on vocals, and Baronxbones videographer Max on bass. Today, the band has released the first track off of their Punishment demo, accompanied by an amazingly shot video. If you’re into heavy, groovy, and … Continue reading
The Netherlands gained yet another quality hardcore band: Short Breath Alley. Members of Striking Justice, Meet The Storm and Downfall of Empires have joined forces and have started to play a convincing blend of punk hardcore. If it’s up to vocalist Nick Bek he would describe the band’s sound as “a mix of Reign Supreme’s aggression and Comeback Kid’s … Continue reading
Along with A Strength Within and Light It Up, No Turning Back and Anchor are embarking on the second True Spirit tour. Make sure to check all bands at a show near you. Check all dates here. Please introduce the other band… NTB: “Anchor from Sweden, they started in 2007. They have been playing countless … Continue reading
Please introduce the other band… ASW: “Hey guys, here you have Light It Up from Weißwasser, Germany. A young and hardworking hardcore band with a lot of groove and tempo changes in their songs. They are one of the upcoming hardcore bands from the fast growing scene in Germany. They’ve released three EP’s during the … Continue reading
Pomona, California’s Xibalba are kicking off a European tour with Italy’s Hierophant, starting this weekend. With that being said, we felt the urge to ask the guys some questions about touring Europe, a possible new record and upcoming bands. So here’s that… Please introduce yourself… “I’m Jason Brunes, and I play drums. Mike Salazar is on guitar.” What are your … Continue reading
Late June, the first video material appeared on the Internet of new Straight Edge UKHC band Mind X Control. It’s the new band of former Brutality Will Prevail vocalist Ajay Jones that’s been causing buzz and we were eager to talk to the guys. Check our conversation about the band’s upcoming release and future plans … Continue reading
Legends Arising 