After 2013’s LP City Streets and 2014’s EP Dead End, Violent Reaction is back with their second full-length Marching On, out now on Revelation Records. This UK straight edge outfit hits it just right with their fast punk, hardcore and occasional oi music. With 14 songs this album clocks in at 19 minutes and is … Continue reading
Introducing: Malfunction
Recently, Bridge Nine Records freshly added Malfunction from Buffalo, New York to their roster. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on their full-length at GCR Audio Recording Studios with Jay Zubricky. It’ll then go off to Taylor Young of Nails and Twitching Tongues for a mix, and receive mastering at Audiosiege (Blacklisted, Integrity, Poison Idea). … Continue reading
Defeater Announce European Summer Tour
After signing to Epitaph Records and announcing their new full-length album, Defeater from Boston, Massachusetts have announced a huge European summer tour starting on June 12th at Download festival in the UK. Defeater will also be playing in Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Russia, Gelarus, Serbia, Israel, Poland, Czech Republic … Continue reading
Presents: True Spirit Tour Volume 4 Kicks Off Next Month
Next month True Spirit Tour Volume 4 kicks off and No Turning Back will take A Traitor Like Judas, Eisberg and HAWSER on a two-week road trip through Germany, Austria and Italy. Check all dates below and make sure to catch this great tour at a show near you. 07.05 Munchen, DE @ Sunny Red … Continue reading
Review: Swain – Heavy Dancing
This Routine Is Hell is no more. The Dutch quartet recently decided to operate under the band’s name Swain as they’ve felt they changed as individuals but also as a band. That being said, let’s just focus on the music. On a personal note, their previous record Howl was by far my 2013 favorite record … Continue reading
Anchor Stream New Album In Entirety
Anchor from Sweden are currently streaming their new album Distance & Devotion which is out now via Bengans. In May the band will be touring Europe alongside Crooked Letter. Find all dates here and make sure to catch both bands live! Anchor: Facebook / Bandcamp / Order Distance & Devotion Continue reading
Twitching Tongues Announce European Tour with Disgrace and Sign with Metal Blade Records
Twitching Tongues from Los Angeles, California have signed with Metal Blade Records for the release of their highly-anticipated third full-length album, which will serve as the follow up to 2013’s In Love There is No Law. The record will be tracked this May, and will be self-produced and recorded entirely at the band’s own LA studio, … Continue reading
Groezrock Finalizes 2015 Line-Up
Belgian hardcore/punk/metal festival Groezrock finalized this years crazy bill by adding The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Loved Ones (Dave House‘s band), Nasty and Brutus. We recommend you get your tickets fast as some of our favorite bands are playing this amazing festival like Turnstile, Ceremony, Bane, Cold World, Basement, Title Fight, Comeback Kid, Stick To Your Guns, Trash Talk, … Continue reading
Introducing: Violent Reaction
UK-based Violent Reaction are gearing up for the release of their sophomore LP Marching On which will be released on Tuesday via Revelation Records. The record currently is streaming over at BlowTheScene.com and the band has taken their Oi-influenced, straight edge, hardcore streetpunk to another level on Marching On. Singer Tim Pimlott took the time to introduce his band and … Continue reading
Photo Report: MERCHPIT.COM’s 2nd Birthday Bash @ AZ Aachen, 27 March 2015
MERCHPIT.COM celebrated their second birthday last night in Aachen with City To City, World Eater, Cornered, Risk It! and Born From Pain. Photographer Frank Botman joined Cornered on the road and captured the sets. Check out his photo report below. Pictures by Frank Botman – http://www.facebook.com/frnkbtmnphotography Continue reading