Swamps, a hardcore band from Western Massachusetts that we got to know in 2011. By then they had just released their Corroding Kings EP. I was immediately intrigued by the structure and sound of their tracks and the combination of so many genres, seamlessly mixed together. Musically Swamps is a great band, but you can’t … Continue reading
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Review: Gideon – Milestone
After the release of their mind blowing debut album Costs in 2011, Gideon is now ready to release their follow-up Milestone. The band has upgraded from Strike First Records to Facedown Records, and presents eleven brand new tracks produced by Brian Hood at 456 Recordings. It is clear that the five-some has grown tremendously, stepping … Continue reading
Review: DNA – DNA
Maine’s DNA are like the A-team; they’re a group of guys flying under the rader, with not much public information available, playing for the greater good. With members of Cruel Hand they’ve formed a solid line-up and that’s all you need to know, because they play an amazing mix of trash metal and punk. Get … Continue reading
Review: Expire – Pendulum Swings
Expire’s new album is called Pendulum Swings; it is a traditional and above all an angry, very angry release. The guys did good to stay true to their roots by improving their song structure while still relaying on the very thing that makes this band a success; pure energy. The record knocks you over right … Continue reading
Live Report: Every Time I Die, Cancer Bats, Set Your Goals & Make Do And Mend – Dynamo, 19 May 2012
On a nice, sunny Saturday evening (May 19th) we gathered at Dynamo in Eindhoven (NL) for a promising night filled with good music. It was the very last night for Every Time I Die to play alongside Cancer Bats, Set Your Goals and Make Do And Mend, before flying to Russia for another run of … Continue reading
Review: Fire & Ice – Not Of This Earth
Richmond’s Fire & Ice are redefining the power of grooving hardcore on their latest effort. These guys have released a new album called Not Of This Earth, and we think it is great! The record brings us that Fire & Ice hardcore sound with a great groove to it, something we know bands such as … Continue reading
Album of the Month: All For Nothing – To Live And Die For
Five piece female-fronted hardcore band All For Nothing from Rotterdam (NL) have released their second full-length called To Live And Die For. The record is out via GSR Music, released on March the 23th 2012. We were at one of their release shows, and this is what we think of their latest release. The album … Continue reading
Review: The Beautiful Ones – Birth of Desire
First thing that will catch your attention about Birth of Desire is its beautiful cover shot of the fairly naked lady lying on the bed. Arizona’s The Beautiful Ones have put out their debut release Birth of Desire on 6131 Records, and this record holds a lot more than just a pretty cover. The Beautiful … Continue reading
The Groezrock 2012 Live Report
Hi all, We’re back behind our computers after a very exciting weekend filled with good performances, finally meeting up with people we’ve been in touch with for ages, and spreading our first ever promotional material. While we’re working on the interview with Verse – the one with Terror unfortunately didn’t happen, we’d like to reflect … Continue reading
Review: Your Demise – The Golden Age
It’s pretty obvious that the band you knew in 2006 as Your Demise has changed. There has been lot of controversy around that band since we witnessed their musical reorientation on The Kids We Used To Be. They have lost a few fans on the way and reactions around their new album probably won’t be … Continue reading
Legends Arising 