Ghostwriter. from Berlin, Germany only came onto my radar recently, but they left a noteworthy impression. Their heavy blend of metal-infused hardcore is now re-molded into their latest 5-track effort Hell Can Wait that I’m stoked to exclusively premier in its entirety. Pre-orders for their EP are available now via Epidemic Cloth and Mind Control Records on … Continue reading
After getting an invite from vocalist Jonathan Edwards, I went to see Teethgrinder for the first time on a week day in Leiden, The Netherlands late 2014. With no expectations, just knowing I’d be in for a butt load of noise, I was absolutely blown away by their intense live show and heavy sound that reminded … Continue reading
It’s always nice to get e-mails out of the blue that introduce you to a great new band. When I got an e-mail from Nick from Epidemic Cloth. and Mind Control Records, I was happily surprised when I heard the heavy, metal infused material of Berlin-based hardcore band Ghostwriter. They’ll be releasing their brand new … Continue reading
Massachusetts hardcore kids, Spirits, are the latest gut busting four-piece to come pouring out Boston. Hailing from a city at the heart of hardcore, a place with a longstanding reputation for producing top talents in the world of alternative music, Spirits definitely have their work cut out for them. Standing out is never easy, particularly … Continue reading
Outline from Belgium have been around since 2012 and have been turning heads with their angry, punk-infused hardcore. The foursome have created an authentic blend of noise with their s/t demo and EPs Tombs and Noose, and are ready for their new milestone. This weekend, the band will release their new 7″ Fading via Shield Recordings which will … Continue reading
Kids Insane from Tel Aviv, Israel have release a second track off of their 12″ split EP with Venice-based punks Slander. Check out ‘Just Ice’ in the YouTube player below. The record comes out on Tangled Talk Records as well on Take It Back Records, Mustard Mustache,Drugusingpeoplerecords, Mosh Potatoes, World’s appreciated Kitsch, Assurd Records and Trivel … Continue reading
You might stumble upon this review and think “why would a band such as Wiegedood be featured on a hardcore/punk blog?”. This is of course a legitimate question, so let me tell you why: Apart from the fact Wiegedood shares members with some LA favorites, your reviewer is an avid black metal fan and considers … Continue reading
Intense from Duisburg, Germany have released a new video for ‘Sick and Depraved’, the title track of their new EP that will be out on 7″ vinyl via Farewell Records in May. The song features Neal Keating from Frustration on guest vocals. A limited amount of tapes will also be available via Injustice Records. Check … Continue reading
Wisdom In Chains from Stroudsburg, PA will be releasing their fifth full-length record on June 30th via Fast Break! Records on CD, LP and digital formats. Today the band launched various pre-order packages AND premiered the first new track called ‘Violent Americans’. The God Rhythm will be available on clear vinyl with maroon and yellow splatters (100 pc), … Continue reading
On September 19th, 2014, Boston band Test of Time announced their ending and transited with former members into its new form: Spirits. In their six months of existence, Spirits has already delivered three EPs and are about to release their debut full-length Discontent via State of Mind Records and Reality Records. With a European tour coming up in May, I … Continue reading
Legends Arising 