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
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Review: Cornered – Sudden Death
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
Suburban Scum Announce Debut LP
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
The Beautiful Ones Announce New Album “Jaded Love”
The Beautiful Ones from Mesa, Arizona have announced the release of their new album Jaded Love on April 21st via 6131 Records. You can now stream the first track ‘Exhale (Room 312)’ in the SoundCloud player below. Stay tuned for pre-orders, music videos and more! Track list – Jaded Love: 1. Jaded 2. Preface (Take … Continue reading
Review: Title Fight – Hyperview
Let’s just lay the cards on the table, shall we? Hyperview, the 3rd full length by Kingston, PA’s very own Title Fight is conceivably nothing you could have expected the band to release. In recent years, TF has gained a fully deserved critical and popular recognition, which probably also offered them a certain sense of … Continue reading
Breaking Point Call It Quits; Final Show in Brighton at May 23
Breaking Point, leaders of the Southern Straight Edge, have called it quits. The band stated on their Facebook-page: “After 7 years and countless members we have decided to call it a day, we never expected to achieve as much as we have and want to thank everyone for their continued support, especially TDON Records, Purgatory Records, … Continue reading
Coldburn Release New Song ‘No Need’
Coldburn have premiered the second track off of their new album via Lambgoat today called ‘No Need’. The song comes off of their upcoming LP Down In The Dumps which will be released on March 6th via BDHW Records. Pre-orders for Down In The Dumps are also now available. A limited run of green/white/black marble vinyls (100pc) … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Discourse – Sanity Decays
Every now and again you come across a hardcore band who break the mould just enough to have widespread appeal and never sound stale or regurgitated. South Carolinian hardcore kids Discourse are one of those superior few. Blending bouncing, discordant riffs and angst vocals with some classic HC styling, this quintet is ready to chisel … Continue reading
Review: No Turning Back – Never Give Up
Does No Turning Back really need an introduction? Probably not. In more than 15 years of existence, the Dutch powerhouse has been around, spreading the good spirit and playing stages all over the world. They also released a lot of material, their new album Never Give Up already being their 8th full length. With 12 … Continue reading
Coldburn Release New Video for ‘Lingering Death’
Coldburn have released the first track off of their new album Down In The Dumps. Along with the new song ‘Lingering Death’, featuring guest vocals by Chris Linkovich of Cruel Hand, they shot a great looking video. Check it out! Pre-orders for Down In The Dumps are also now available. A limited run of green/white/black marble vinyls … Continue reading