Backtrack have announced their return to European shores. They’ll be playing their first show on June 16th in Moscow, Russia followed by sixteen more shows in Germany, France, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom. Also, Turnstile and Higher Power will join them on selected shows. Tour dates: 16.06.16 – Russia, Moscow @ Brooklyn … Continue reading
The cover of God’s Hate‘s debut album (as seen above) is a collage that consists of images of police brutality, eyeless people, burning churches and a American flag in flames. Lyrically, but also in some ways musically, this is the perfect representation of this band: on fire, political and violent. God’s Hate could be considered … Continue reading
Recently, Bridge Nine Records freshly added Malfunction from Buffalo, New York to their roster. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on their full-length at GCR Audio Recording Studios with Jay Zubricky. It’ll then go off to Taylor Young of Nails and Twitching Tongues for a mix, and receive mastering at Audiosiege (Blacklisted, Integrity, Poison Idea). … 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
Proudly represented by the likes of Expire and Bent Life, the Midwest hardcore scene has been flourishing lately. Among the bands that are trying to make their way, there’s Cross me, a young quartet whose average age is only 20 years old. This band from Milwaukee, WI just released Paid In Full, a 7” EP on Flatspot … Continue reading
New York’s Backtrack earlier announced their set at Ieperfest, Belgium in August. All dates for their summer tour have been announced this week and can be found below. Make sure to check out their new album Lost in Life, which is out now via Bridge Nine Records. 27.07.14 Czech Republic, Rokycany @ Fluff Fest 28.07.14 Slovakia, … Continue reading
This is The L.A. Journal #1, a fanzine by Legends Arising focussing on the good things in life: hardcore music, traveling, art, vegan/vegetarian food, opinions, and our community. The zine includes interviews with Expire, Backtrack, Turnstile, Angel Du$t, and Kids Insane. There is a tour report by Coldburn and city features on London and Berlin. … Continue reading
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
New York hardcore band High Card have released a two song cassette in anticipation of the Backtrack release show they’re supporting along with Cruel Hand, Foundation and Blind Justice. Influenced by the likes of Minor Threat, Negative Approach and Kill Your Idols, this cassette has a great old school vibe to it. Make sure to check it out. High … Continue reading
Long Island, New York’s Backtrack are gearing up to release their second full-length, Lost In Life, on January 14th. In anticipation, Absolutepunk is streaming the album in its entirety. Backtrack: Facebook / Bridge 9 Continue reading
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