Opinions are divided whether hardcore has reached it’s climax or not; more kids go to shows than ever and bands pop out of the ground like daisies. This has led to the point that a lot of bands sound the same and write about the same topics. Although hardcore is, and should be, about playing … Continue reading
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Album of the Month: Trapped Under Ice – Big Kiss Goodnight
Trapped Under Ice (TUI) the 5-piece hardcore band from Baltimore is back after leaving us for a big touring period with their 2009 Reaper Records release; Secrets of the World. In 2011 the band brings us their new album called; Big Kiss Goodnight, released by I Scream Records/Good Fight Music. First thing that went through … Continue reading
Review: Step Aside – Reaching Out
“Sometimes I feel so broken and bruised / That I look at myself / And don’t know what to do / I ask for help / And look for ways / But this feeling inside has my mind in a maze / I can’t look down / I must look up / I hate to … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Counterparts – The Current Will Carry Us
The Current Will Carry Us by Counterparts, the band’s 2011 release and a more matured album. Counterparts left us with their album Prophets in 2010 and as you go through their new album you notice they certainly have not been wasting time. The overall sound has greatly improved. They have put together a more solid … Continue reading
Review: Hundredth – Let Go
Hundredth, a band as progressive as they come, set a name for themselves in 2010 by releasing their album When Will We Surrender. From that point they could have gone anywhere. However, they chose to grow in their own sound, where their previous album had already cut it, their newest release Let Go reaches for … Continue reading
Album of the Month: La Dispute – Wildlife
Only one album this month is as convincing as La Dispute‘s new album Wildlife. To be honest, I only got to know the band a few months back when I saw them play in support of Touché Amoré. As strong as their live act is, the new record strikes just as hard. The emotional hardcore La … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Stray From The Path – Rising Sun
“Music is meant for reaction”, guitarist Tom Williams stated in an interview with Legends Arising. Stray From The Path is known for their authentic style of metallic hardcore and honest, meaningful lyrics. They despise fake people, fake bands and fakeness in general and proclaim the gospel of honesty. “Even if the kids listen to it, … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Heights – Dead Ends
A new force is rising from British soil. Hailing from Hertfordshire, Heights brings forth an explosive and renewing wave of hardcore. The quintet just released their latest effort Dead Ends through Mediaskare Records. Track one ‘We Live Alone…’ gives you a good impression of Heights’ spherical and doomy style of hardcore. The short introduction leads … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Altars – Opposition
The album of the month feature originally got introduced to give bands a little extra exposure. Altars, Strike First Records’ latest signing, is one of those acts that truly deserve to be talked about. Their debut EP Opposition is coming out on the 19th of July and is a must have for any of you … Continue reading
Album of the Month: For The Fallen Dreams – Back Burner
On a cold winter night in December, For The Fallen Dreams singer Dylan Richter told us that their upcoming album would “be pretty much the same.. melodic hardcore with a little more singing”. Nothing is less true. We were prepared by Dylan’s words, but it’s a record to get used to. Relentless was an outstanding … Continue reading
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