The Kids’ Crusade from The Netherlands have a new video out for ‘#44’ that was completely shot with on VHS. The track comes off of their new EP Sway which comes out this Friday via Sailin’ On Records. The 7” EP is available for pre-order available now. If you’re into bands like Jawbreaker, Basement and … Continue reading
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Goodtime Boys Reveal “Rain” Cover Art
UK based hardcore outfit Goodtime Boys have released some awesome artwork for their upcoming release Rain. The bands first proper full length is set for release on May 20th through Bridge Nine Records. After some changes in the band’s line up and a European tour with label mates Defeater, these guys are ready to release their most ambitious record to date. … Continue reading
Review: Daggers – It’s Not Jazz It’s Blues
Don’t worry about the wealth of the Belgian hardcore scene; it’s doing just fine. Between the recognized ones (Deathwish affiliated bands, Church of Ra), newcomers and old legends; some equally hard-working and assiduous bands follow their way. Among them, there’s Daggers, a grubby hardcore-punk oriented quartet from Liège. Born in 2007, they already got quite some material under their … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Comeback Kid – Die Knowing
Comeback Kid, the Canadian kings of hardcore, are back. It’s been a quiet few years for CBK but they haven’t been forgotten. One of the most highly anticipated records this year, Die Knowing is set to carve out Comeback Kid’s throne at the forefront of hardcore once again. Released through Victory Records, Die Knowing will remind fans why … Continue reading
Review: Bastions – Bedfellow Part 2: The Forgotten Daughter
It’s always thrilling to see bands we like try different things. When the announcement was made a while back in 2013, that Welsh heroes Bastions were set to release a two-part conceptual EP, it was fairly intriguing to hear where this could lead. Less than a year since the release of four tracks designed as Bedfellow Part 1: The … Continue reading
Album of the Month: With Increase – Death is Inevitable
During the 1990s, Florida gave birth to some classic hardcore music. It’s almost 20 years later and the FLHC scene is still far from dead and buried. Signed to Blood and Ink Records, With Increase is one of the many devoted bands keeping that fire burning. Their home-grown brand of melodic yet brutish hardcore captures perfectly the energy … Continue reading
Cult Leader Reveal Details Full Length Release
After signing with Deathwish Inc., the Salt Lake City 4-piece Cult Leader have announced their plans for an April 15th full length release. They are the next evolutionary leap forward for three-quarters of Gaza, arguably one of the best metallic bands of the last decade. After the early 2013 dissolution of the aforementioned band, remaining members Michael Mason, Casey … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Backtrack – Lost In Life
Crossover kings, Backtrack have returned with their second full length, Lost In Life. Hailing from Long Island, New York, this 5-piece hardcore outfit have set themselves apart from a sea of similar sounding bands through colossal riffs, mammoth grooves and endless energy. Previous effort Darker Half was released through Reaper Records and solidified Backtrack’s place … Continue reading
Review: Contrast – Brighter Sight Demo
To keep that PMA so well known throughout hardcore music everybody needs a daily dose of youth crew. 90’s youth crew would be the best option but we can’t ignore the fact that there are a lot of current bands in the revival movement that do a damn good job. One of those bands is … Continue reading
With Increase Announce New Record and Release New Song
In the midst of a 90s-hardcore revival in Florida, With Increase bring you Death Is Inevitable, their first full length album and follow up to their 2011 EP, Signs of the Time. Mixed by Kevin Bernsten (Pianos Become the Teeth, Coke Bust, Code Orange Kids), the first song ‘Fort Lonesome’ is just a sample of the emotional punch packed into … Continue reading