In the vast pool that is the modern hardcore scene, there are only a few bands that really can be considered essential for the genre. Among these acts, you’ll find Blacklisted. Since the release in 2005 of their first full-length The Beat Goes On, the Philadelphia quartet brought some fresh air to the scene, providing … Continue reading
Harm’s Way from Chicago, Illinois have released a spectacular video for ‘Amongst The Rust’. The track comes off of their upcoming LP Rust which will be released via Deathwish Inc. on March 10th. Without a doubt, this will be one of 2015’s heaviest releases so keep an eye out for the full stream! One month ago, Harm’s Way … Continue reading
Fryslân is back! Cornered comes from the Frisian province of the Netherlands, the only place where metal and (hardcore-) punk can coexist and mingle; Something that I hear in every Cornered record and something I really like about this band. The songs are as to the point and down to earth as the band’s attitude. … Continue reading
DWELL is a fresh new band from Kernersville, NC, playing a melodic brand of hardcore. They started out in 2014 and have now inked a deal with Blood & Ink Records for their March 10 EP release Dwell as they grabbed the label’s attention with “their intense, chaotic live show and unique take on ’90s style metallic hardcore.” You … Continue reading
letlive. frontman, Jason Aalon Butler, has created a brand dealing in quality goods called Gentlemen In Real Life (G.I.R.L.). The line is intended to breed a culture that, as Butler puts it, “…encourages uniqueness and nurtures the desire to do and be more. We believe that there is no such thing as the average man (or … Continue reading
xclusivx fanzine have done an outstanding job with this feature on Roadrage Booking, the passionate engine of Zurich hardcore. Check it out! Continue reading
Hollow Truth from Ireland have released a video for the title track of their new 7″ called The War Economy. The EP will be released via Powertrip Records on April 17th. Pre-orders start on March 1st so keep your eyes peeled! Hollow Truth: Facebook / Bandcamp / Pre-order The War Economy (starting March 1st) Picture by Alex Crane … Continue reading
On August 14, 15 and 16, the 23rd edition of Ieperfest will take place in Ieper, Belgium. Earlier this month, the organization announced the first 40 bands among which are Biohazard, Touche Amore, Anchor, Naysayer and Oathbreaker. Today Sick Of It All, Judge, Questions, Black Tongue, Rattus and Trouble were added to the line-up. On top of that, … Continue reading
New Jersey’s Suburban Scum have announced the upcoming release of the band’s recently completed debut LP, now confirmed for summer release through their allies at Closed Casket Activities. The album was recently tracked by Will Putney at The Machine Shop (Body Count, Vision Of Disorder, The Acacia Strain) and takes the straightforward, hungry hardcore energy … Continue reading
Hardwired is a new bands from Florida featuring members from Losin’ It, Blistered and Kickturn. They are releasing a S/T 7″ via Life To Live Records and pre-orders up now. Give the 8-track EP a spin in the Bandcamp player below. Hardwired: Bandcamp / Pre-order S/T 7″ Continue reading
Legends Arising 