2015 was a crazy year for hardcore, and as always, there are way too many good releases to select a personal top 9. I love looking back and realizing how many good bands are out there that write killer records; proof that hardcore is alive and well. All the contributors of Legends Arising selected their … Continue reading
On June 4th 2014, hardly two months after the successful third edition of Northcote, organizer Patrick Batenburg decided to throw in the towel. After organizing shows for ten years, he had seen and experienced enough and decided it was time to move on. On May 30th this year, he celebrated “The Last One” with befriended … Continue reading
Survival from Manchester, UK have announced a European tour with Insist. They’ll be hitting the road from August 22nd till August 31st covering Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria and Switzerland. August 2015: 22 – Antwerp, BE – Het Bos 23 – Duisburg, DE – Asta Keller 24 – Leipzig, DE – Schuppen 25 – … Continue reading
That the Venetian boys in Slander know how to have fun was already a known fact, but they’ve tested the limits for their new video. ‘The Rush’ comes off of their homonymous 7″, which will be re-released on vinyl via Powertrip Records. Slander is kicking off their European summer tour today at Sherwood Festival in Padova, Italy. Don’t miss … Continue reading
On August 14, 15 and 16, the 23rd edition of Ieperfest will take place in Ieper, Belgium. The organization added Ceremony, Stick To Your Guns and Chokehold to the bill amongst 15 other names, and finalized its 2015 line-up. They still have a few surprises up their sleeve, so keep your eyes peeled to this page, … Continue reading
Naysayer from Richmond, Virginia have announced their return to European grounds. In summer 2015, they’ll join forces with Friend or Foe and Blief Beliefs, and tour mainland Europe. So far, nine shows have been confirmed in Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Belgium. Check all dates below and keep an eye out for info about … Continue reading
2014 saw the release of Pianos Become The Teeth’s beautiful, yet very different third album Keep You. A departure from their post-rock/screamo hybrid into more emo-ish territory, completely leaving screams behind in favor of clean vocals. Pianos are on their first European headline tour since 2012, and the sudden style change raises questions like if … Continue reading
No Turning Back have released a brand new full-length album called Never Give Up and they’re currently celebrating its release with a number of European shows. Last night they played in their hometown Tilburg with Death Threat, World Eater and Backbreaker. Photographer Frank Botman was there to capture the moment. No Turning Back: Facebook / Order Never Give Up … Continue reading
Blind Authority have joined the Carry The Weight Records family for the release of their debut LP Succumb To Violence. The album is slated for release early 2015 and the band released the first two tracks on Bandcamp. Stay tuned for more info and give the new songs a spin below. Blind Authority: Bandcamp / … Continue reading
Legendary Philadelphia hardcore band, Blacklisted, have announced the release of their new LP When People Grow, People Go via Deathwish Inc. on February 10th. Taken from the press release: Recorded by Will Yip at Studio 4, When People Grow, People Go is an eleven song amalgamation of Blacklisted’s brave experimental leanings (No One Deserves… direction) and their unquestionable … Continue reading
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