Wolf Down were never about sugarcoating their point of view and tiptoeing around sensitive subjects. Seconds into their new album Incite & Conspire they explain why. “Indifference is a virus. Fought by renegades that won’t subside. Defying the state of structural oppression. Let anger, let passion, become a weapon.” Without compromise, Wolf Down climbs the … Continue reading
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Album of the Month: Risk It! – Cross To bear
Hailing from the German city of Dresden, Risk It! are ready to deliver your daily dose of backs to the wall, cold blooded European hardcore goodness. Teaming up with the guys at Farewell Records, Risk It! are still ushering in some of the best, most savage hardcore the scene has to offer. Album opener ‘Getting … Continue reading
Wolf Down Announce Details New Full-Length Record “Incite & Conspire”
Wolf Down from Ruhrpott, Germany have announced the details of their new full-length record. Incite & Conspire will be released on February 5th via End Hits Records, containing the two tracks off of the Liberation EP and eight brand new tracks. Pre-orders start on December 23rd – Save the date! Track list – Incite & Conspire: … Continue reading
Deceit Premiere Debut EP “Disconnected”
Deceit from Edinburgh have premiered their debut EP Disconnected via their Bandcamp-page. The band is a new project by (former) members of War Charge and Frontline. With each track passing the 2:30 minute-mark and the sickest cut-and-past artwork, this Disconnected isn’t your ordinary demo EP. The effort was recorded with Ian Boult at Stuck On … Continue reading
Introducing: Absolve
New Belgian 5-piece Absolve recently appeared on our radar when we were in search of a band to replace Adjust on the Northcote bill. Absolve bring a hard hitting mix of hardcore to the table infused with personal conflict. To get a little more familiar with the band, we asked drummer Pieter Mijnendonckx to answer … Continue reading
Mindset Reveal Details Final “Nothing Less” EP
The time has come. Maryland’s Mindset have announced the details about their final release and plans to call it a day in 2016. Entitled Nothing Less, the EP features three songs that serve as a perfect final chapter in an already impressive catalog of poignant and powerful hardcore anthems. REACT! Records will unleash Nothing Less … Continue reading
Introducing: Jail
Jail are a new hardcore band from West-Germany who recently premiered the first track of their Resurrection EP called ‘No Limit’. If you’re a fan of no-nonsense, NYHC style hardcore, then Jail is your cup of tea. Check the interview below with vocalist Björn Esser and make sure to pre-order your copy of Resurrection via … Continue reading
Have Heart Members Back Together as Free
When talking to vocalist Pat Flynn at Ieperfest last summer for his contribution to The L.A. Journal #3, he already mentioned the reformation of Have Heart. The time is here to officially confirm it as the bands has released debuted a four-song demo recorded with Trevor Vaughn in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Stream it in the player … Continue reading
Exclusive: Friend Or Foe Teams Up With Flatspot Records
We have exclusive word from the Flatspot Records HQ about their latest signing: “We’re very pleased to announce that Friend or Foe have joined up with Flatspot Records for their next release. The band will be recording their new EP, FOE this winter with an early spring 2016 release.” Friend or Foe are a raw … Continue reading
Jail Release New Track ‘No Limit’
Jail are a hardcore band from West Germany who will be releasing their new EP Resurrection on December 12th via Farewell Records. Today, they’ve premiered the first track called ‘No Limit’. If you’re into NYHC with a message, make sure to check these guys out and pre-order the new 7″. Jail: Facebook / Bandcamp / Pre-order Resurrection Continue reading