Friends, bands and good vibes, is what basically summarizes Groezrock every single year. And the good vibes often cause me to miss a bunch of bands that were highlighted on my time schedule. This year wasn’t an exception. So no extensive report on the awesome time I had catching up with friends from all over, … Continue reading
There’s a new force arising from Scandinavia and they go by the name City Keys. With ex-members of Gust, I Am Hunger, Iron and Anchor, this new straight edge hardcore vessel have raised the bar high for themselves: all or nothing, read all about their work ethic in the below interview. On October 21st, City Keys … Continue reading
Swain is releasing their long awaited full-length record The Long Dark Blue this Friday via End Hits Records. Today, they’ve released a video for ‘Never Clean My Room’. Singer Noam states: “Two years ago, we realised we were stuck, bored and the shows had ironically become a routine. So we moved to Berlin. I had … Continue reading
By now you’ve probably heard that after roughly seven years together Milwaukee, Wisconsin hardcore punk outfit Expire will soon be disbanding. Explaining the decision, Expire recently said, “To put it simply, we all decided that we would rather end it on our terms and when we want to, rather than fade off.” Fortunately, prior to … Continue reading
Renounced are currently streaming their second full-length record, Theories of Despair, in its entirety. The album will be out on Carry The Weight Records and Good Life Recordings will be releasing the CD version. Jam it NOW! Renounced: Facebook / Pre-order Theories of Despair Continue reading
Like any festival, Ieperfest had to deal with a number of last minute cancellations. Unfortunately Blind Justice, The Freeze, No Zodiac, Stray From The Path, Street Dogs and Terror had to pull out. But the incredible staff at Ieperfest were able to replace their slots with performances by Burning Down Alaska, CHVE, Deez Nuts, Get … Continue reading
A few years back, PROBLEMS was at the center of the Oslo hardcore scene. With two tape releases under their belt, the band now has returned with their long-awaited full-length record. Furious hardcore in vein of Negative Approach and Void and with lyrics about contempt and disgust for life’s surroundings, this LP is sure to … Continue reading
Bay Area post punks Creative Adult announced their sophomore LP Fear of Life today, out August 5, 2016 on Run For Cover Records. The band premiered a new track ‘Charged’ and accompanying video from the upcoming record, which is also available for pre-order. The video for ‘Charged’ was directed by Timmy Lodhi and features vocals … Continue reading
Swain are back! With a renewed grunge-influenced sound, they have premiered the video for their new single ‘Punk-Rock Messed You Up, Kid!’. The track will be released on 7″ vinyl via End Hits Records with ‘Hit Me ‘Til I Break My Bones (demo version) on its B-side. The release is limited to 500 copies so … Continue reading
Brutality Will Prevail from Wales have announced their return to Holy Roar Records. The label states: “We are over the moon to finally be able to announce the return of Brutality Will Prevail to Holy Roar Records. Releasing seminal second album ‘Root Of All Evil’ and having a helping hand with both ‘Scatter The Ashes’ … Continue reading
Legends Arising 