It was pretty clear after the release of their latest EP Heavy Dancing back in 2015, that Swain had decided to follow a different path, one that eventually lead them into new sonic territories. The facts were simple: This Routine Is Hell was no longer going forward. Lack of motivation and various life vicissitudes resulted … Continue reading
By now you’ve probably heard that after roughly seven years together Milwaukee, Wisconsin hardcore punk outfit Expire will soon be disbanding. Explaining the decision, Expire recently said, “To put it simply, we all decided that we would rather end it on our terms and when we want to, rather than fade off.” Fortunately, prior to … Continue reading
Those who saw Renounced play one of their recent European dates, already knew there was something big coming but now the wait is finally over: Renounced have unleashed Theories of Despair upon the world. Renounced’s second full length on Carry the Weight Records bulks with ruthless nineties metalcore riffs reminiscent of Disembodied or Unbroken but … Continue reading
Renounced are currently streaming their second full-length record, Theories of Despair, in its entirety. The album will be out on Carry The Weight Records and Good Life Recordings will be releasing the CD version. Jam it NOW! Renounced: Facebook / Pre-order Theories of Despair Continue reading
A few years back, PROBLEMS was at the center of the Oslo hardcore scene. With two tape releases under their belt, the band now has returned with their long-awaited full-length record. Furious hardcore in vein of Negative Approach and Void and with lyrics about contempt and disgust for life’s surroundings, this LP is sure to … Continue reading
San Diego-based metallic hardcore outfit, Mizery, has premiered two tracks off of their forthcoming debut LP Absolute Light. Flatspot Records will release Absolute Light on July 22nd, with a European pressing licensed to Reality Records. The advance two-song cassette is available for purchase through the label. Stand by for LP pre-orders to be posted in … Continue reading
Frameworks from Gainesville, Florida have premiered the first music from their new album, Smother, for a song called ‘Purge’. It was premiered yesterday bij Nerdist.com and the website states: “The video for the song is a trip straight to Bummer Town, showcasing the feelings of being ignored, forgotten, and unwanted. “‘Purge’ was written about family … Continue reading
Harm/Shelter from Giessen, Germany are currently streaming their new full-length album, Paycheck, in its entirety. The album will released by Beatdown Hardwear on CD/digital (3/6) and vinyl (24/6). Pre-orders are now available. Harm/Shelter: Facebook / Pre-order Paycheck Continue reading
Baltimore’s supergroup Angel Du$t is back, baby! Rock The Fuck On Forever follows the course the band set on their 2014 debut album A.D. and this new record certainly does justice to its title. For those of you who aren’t familiar with them, Angel Du$t is a band fronted by Trapped Under Ice’s Justice Tripp and … Continue reading
San Diego-based metallic hardcore outfit, Mizery, has completed their debut LP, Absolute Light, which is being finalized for a July release. The record will be out on July 22nd via Flatspot Records. “We chose Flatspot because it just felt right. We knew it was a hardcore label, run by hardcore kids that we trust to … Continue reading
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