Grader is a hardcore band from Aberdeen that got my interest ever since their first release I’d rather be the rocks than a fucking wreck came out. I kept an eye out for them and loved the demo they did back in 2011; it included a cool Danzig cover. Last year they came with Amnesty, … Continue reading
Stockholm, Sweden outfit No Omega is back in business. After having signed to the French based Throatruiner Records (Bone Dance, Plebeian Grandstand, Direwolves), No Omega hasn’t lost time and returns with Shame, the follow-up to their impressive 2012 effort Metropolis. Recorded in January 2013, Shame is a hard-hitting, abrasive and very dark piece of work. … Continue reading
No Turning Back are re-releasing their iconic record Stronger via the band’s own label Take Control Records. It will come with new artwork and will be available on a limited digipack and on three different colors vinyl. Keep your eyes out for the pre-orders. No Turning Back: Facebook / Website / Order No Regrets Continue reading
We already knew that most productions affiliated with the name of Kurt Ballou are crafted for excellence. But still, see Converge guitarist retain as much regularity and quality trademark is impressive. Among recent groups who recorded at GodCity Studio, there is Baptists. Straight from Vancouver, the Canadians had already released a 7” self-title demo in … Continue reading
New Waters is a young Finnish group who recently signed to Blood and Ink Records (Ironwill, Blessed By A Broken Heart). After a self-released demo, the quintet unveiled their first real output, entitled Lions EP. If you’re wondering what to expect from these hardcore kids from northern cold, the answer is simple. Six songs in … Continue reading
Our close friends in Hawser have their first record out. The 10” Shallow Earth is the result of hard work and a DIY mentality, which is something other bands should take an example of these days. The recording was done by Duct Tape Studios in Rotterdam. Since the start of the band they played dozens … Continue reading
In collaboration with Positive and Focused Records, we’re giving away two pieces of the Can’t Relate demo from 2008, which is SOLD OUT. The 7″ comes on yellow vinyl, including a lyric sheet. Take the time to read the article, or scroll to the bottom of this article, to find out how to win this limited piece of … Continue reading
With most colors of the Nothing But A Nightmare 7” pre-order gone in minutes, Southern California’s Soul Search leave no doubt about their popularity. After the huge success of their first EP Bury the Blame, it’s no big surprise the 5-track record is highly anticipated. Question is if this record can live up to the … Continue reading
Philadelphia’s Blacklisted recently put out their EP So You Are A Magician? These guys are making hardcore music since 2003. In this scene you could almost call them veterans. The original hardcore sound from back in the days is clearly audible on this 3-track record. The distinguished sound is driven by George Hirsch’s vocals. A wide … Continue reading
Born two years ago in Richmond, USA and raised with the sound of punk rock, This is Your Life have been making a name for themselves since their first S/T came out in 2010. After hundreds of shows, they are now releasing their first full length Before We Fade Away (released on September 4 through Reveille … Continue reading
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