LA is no stranger to the hardcore scene, turning out some of the biggest names in the game; Strife, Terror and Black Flag to name a few. Piece by Piece have boldly stepped up with another vicious EP, and are ready to fortify their place amongst these hardcore veterans. Pulling in practiced members from a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reviews
Review: Contrast – Brighter Sight Demo
To keep that PMA so well known throughout hardcore music everybody needs a daily dose of youth crew. 90’s youth crew would be the best option but we can’t ignore the fact that there are a lot of current bands in the revival movement that do a damn good job. One of those bands is … Continue reading
Review: Lodges – Walking On Hands And Knees
Lodges is a young four piece hailing from Paris and founded on the ashes of Donkey Punch. A few line-up changes later, the band decided to go forward and recorded a first 6-tracks EP with lots of ambitions. While their previous sound was metallic hardcore-oriented, the band didn’t change their identity so much but they … Continue reading
Review: Calvaiire – Forceps
“Sorry for you ears”. It’s a curious statement that accompanies every digital release by Throatruiner Records; a young French label/distro specialized in modern hardcore, crust, sludge and other extreme music genres. Not only does this label have an impressive and quality roaster (Birds In Row, No Omega, Direwolves, etc.), they also put most of their … Continue reading
Review: Forsaken – Amongst Gods, Below Man.
Forsaken is the kind of band everyone should make themselves familiar with. Forsaken represents the best of both worlds, they have the finest elements of both hardcore and thrash metal. On top of that they bring it in a package that’s interesting for the current hardcore fan/participant but also the nostalgic ones who wish the … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Malevolence – Reign of Suffering
Our Album of the Month comes from Malevolence. This five-headed band of head-banging, marauding youngsters from Sheffield is what seems to be the latest thing to come out of the UK, ready to conquer the world. They are the purest crossover band as when it comes to metal and post-hardcore, but basically it is just plane … Continue reading
Review: Title Fight – Spring Songs
Title Fight have earned themselves a pretty formidable reputation throughout the course of their 10-year career. I think it’s safe to say their blend of rampant guitar sounds and angst driven vocals has won the hearts of numerous, dedicated fans. From the stripped back and shamelessly punky sounds of the Kingston 7” and The Last … Continue reading
Review: Redemption Denied – Nothing Remains
Redemption Denied favor guitar riffing above anything; banging your head up and down, from left to right, is inevitable when listening to their latest release Nothing Remains. With members hailing from Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, the band is on to their second EP release since they formed two years ago. Redemption Denied might take … Continue reading
Live Review: Bane + Power Trip + 2 @ Bibelot, 5 November 2013
Bane is back in Europe and with them they brought the metal sensation from Texas, Power Trip and Blkout from Perth, Australia! It is always great welcoming new faces to Europe and the guys were feeling ready to conquer new territory. First up was the Dutch, local band Tarantino. Playing a very punk influenced kind … Continue reading
Review: Young Turks – Where I Rise
With debut album Where I Lie well and truly under their belts, Young Turks are set to release their anticipated follow up, Where I Rise. Recorded at D-Wreck studios and mixed by Alex Estrada – Touché Amore, Joyce Manor and Silver Snakes, Where I Rise validates this bands individual and ferocious form of punk drenched … Continue reading