I think that most hardcore kids can agree that this year’s line-up wasn’t nearly as good as the one from 2013 or 2014. However, I’ve come to know Ieperfest as a more-than-music-festival, and that’s exactly what I enjoy most about it. Each year friends from all over Europe (and the world) gather in this tiny … Continue reading
Last Saturday, another great edition of Smashfest took place at Capsloc in Capelle a/d IJssel. Anchor from Sweden, Rolo Tomassi from the UK and Ashes from Belgium played amongst a great local line-up that included All For Nothing, From The Heart, Run Like Hell and Mary Fields. The 101’s, Oakheart, The Right Notes and Note To Amy played acoustic … Continue reading
Smashfest completed its line-up by adding Ashes, Run Like Hell and contest winners Mary Fields. This years edition will be taking place on June 27th at CAPSLOC in Capelle aan den IJssel (NL). Among the confirmed acts are British mathcore band Rolo Tomassi, who’ll be releasing a brand new record via Holy Roar Records late spring/early … Continue reading
Ieperfest, as usual, is one of the highlights of year for many involved in European hardcore. Three days in a row, from 11am till midnight, we get to enjoy the crème de la crème of modern day hardcore with a subtle wink to the good old days. This year in particular I was looking forward to see … Continue reading
Conqueror from Johannesburg, South Africa have announced the first dates of their European tour. The tour kicks of in Leuven, Belgium on July 18th and gets rounded up at Ieperfest on August 8th. Belgian hardcore band Ashes will be supporting Conqueror on all dates, hopping on this tour right after a run of shows with HAWSER. … Continue reading
Hailing from the southwestern region of The Netherlands, HAWSER are gearing up for their debut full-length release. The album will be available on June 12th via Farewell Records. Today, the first track from Young and Restless has been released on the band’s YouTube channel. Listen to ‘Hand You’ve Been Dealt’ here. Young and Restless features eleven energetic tracks of uncompromising hardcore, … Continue reading
Hearts & Minds is a fully DIY documentary about hardcore music. It features interviews with bands like Rotting Out, Brutality Will Prevail, Ashes, Trapped Inside, Expire and Hieroglyphs. All footage is filmed and edited by Brenda Boutsen. All live footage was shot in Belgium. © Brenda Boutsen, 2013. Continue reading
Our good friends from Singapore in Overthrown have released a brand new video for ‘No End In Sight’. The track comes off of their forthcoming album Unbroken. Check it in the YouTube player below. Overthrown is kicking of their European tour with Ashes on Friday at Innocent in Hengelo (NL). Check all dates below. 26/7 … Continue reading
Legends Arising 