“Sorry for you ears”. It’s a curious statement that accompanies every digital release by Throatruiner Records; a young French label/distro specialized in modern hardcore, crust, sludge and other extreme music genres. Not only does this label have an impressive and quality roaster (Birds In Row, No Omega, Direwolves, etc.), they also put most of their … Continue reading
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Review: Title Fight – Spring Songs
Title Fight have earned themselves a pretty formidable reputation throughout the course of their 10-year career. I think it’s safe to say their blend of rampant guitar sounds and angst driven vocals has won the hearts of numerous, dedicated fans. From the stripped back and shamelessly punky sounds of the Kingston 7” and The Last … Continue reading
Review: Redemption Denied – Nothing Remains
Redemption Denied favor guitar riffing above anything; banging your head up and down, from left to right, is inevitable when listening to their latest release Nothing Remains. With members hailing from Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, the band is on to their second EP release since they formed two years ago. Redemption Denied might take … Continue reading
Review: Young Turks – Where I Rise
With debut album Where I Lie well and truly under their belts, Young Turks are set to release their anticipated follow up, Where I Rise. Recorded at D-Wreck studios and mixed by Alex Estrada – Touché Amore, Joyce Manor and Silver Snakes, Where I Rise validates this bands individual and ferocious form of punk drenched … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Touche Amore – Is Survived By
It has been quite two hell of a years for Touché Amoré. Since the outstanding Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me came out, the Los Angeles hardcore band has brought their awesomeness all around the world; from explosive headlining club shows to bigger stages, the quintet gained so much experience on the road and … Continue reading
Review: Down To Nothing – Life On The James
13 years of straight edge hardcore from Down To Nothing has served them well, making a name for themselves. It’s safe to say that Down To Nothing has put Richmond on the map in terms of hardcore music. In their existence they’ve released four albums, three splits, a compilation and a demo. And now it’s … Continue reading
Take Offense Reveal Details New Record
Chula Vista, California’s Take Offense have revealed details of their forthcoming Reaper Records release United State of Mind. The album follows up 2011’s landmark full-length The Tables Will Turn, and pre-orders are expected to be shipped out late September. The record is available on clear (300), green (700) and silver (1000) vinyl. Check new song ‘Place … Continue reading
Review: Citizen – Youth
Surfing the wave of a grunge / emo revival, Citizen is a young group from Ohio who delivers Youth, their first album. After two splits with bands such as Turnover and The Fragile Season, and an EP called Young States, Citizen is now ready to take off with his debut LP: 10 tracks for 30 … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Alpha & Omega – No Rest, No Peace
Alpha & Omega is a Hardcore band from Los Angeles that started in 2007. With influences drawn from Hardcore, Crossover and Metal, you know the material is guaranteed to be heavy. Their last album Life Swallower released in 2010 gained positive reviews and 7” single ‘Sink’ had fans waiting for the new record to be … Continue reading
Defeater Stream New Song ‘Bastards’ and Put Up Pre-Orders
Boston, Massachusetts’ Defeater are set for their third full length album release, called Letters Home. The record comes out on July 16th via Bridge Nine Records, and continues the story of a working class family living in post-WWII America. Letters Home revolves around the father of two brothers that listeners were introduced to in two of Defeater’s prior releases (Travels and … Continue reading