Provider released their debut EP Lacrimos on March 18th, 2013. I can tell you the same old story that they have five band members, had their first show in 2012, and are a “screamo influenced hardcore” band, but what interest me most is where they are from: Durban, South Africa. It’s not a big city, but … Continue reading
Grader is a hardcore band from Aberdeen that got my interest ever since their first release I’d rather be the rocks than a fucking wreck came out. I kept an eye out for them and loved the demo they did back in 2011; it included a cool Danzig cover. Last year they came with Amnesty, … Continue reading
Stockholm, Sweden outfit No Omega is back in business. After having signed to the French based Throatruiner Records (Bone Dance, Plebeian Grandstand, Direwolves), No Omega hasn’t lost time and returns with Shame, the follow-up to their impressive 2012 effort Metropolis. Recorded in January 2013, Shame is a hard-hitting, abrasive and very dark piece of work. … Continue reading
It are good times for Hardcore in the Netherlands. In the last couple of weeks we’ve seen several bands release their (first) records. Running Out, Hawser, To The Test and New Morality all delivered very solid records. Let’s see if the full-length Darker Times (Perspective Records) by 18 Miles can keep up. They are called … Continue reading
Utrecht based hardcore formation This Routine Is Hell have put up some nice pre-order packages for their upcoming full length record Howl. The record will be out on April 10th, and it will be available on both CD and vinyl. The boys also have put up a brand new track called ‘Gather Your Stones’. Go check it out … Continue reading
New Waters is a young Finnish group who recently signed to Blood and Ink Records (Ironwill, Blessed By A Broken Heart). After a self-released demo, the quintet unveiled their first real output, entitled Lions EP. If you’re wondering what to expect from these hardcore kids from northern cold, the answer is simple. Six songs in … Continue reading
The United Kingdom-based hardcore band Bastions is just five days away from releasing the first part of their brand new 10” EP called Bedfellows. Part 1 of their EP called The Bastard Son hits hard with a darker, more frenetic atmosphere than ever before. The four tracks have a total runtime just over 11 minutes. … Continue reading
Our close friends in Hawser have their first record out. The 10” Shallow Earth is the result of hard work and a DIY mentality, which is something other bands should take an example of these days. The recording was done by Duct Tape Studios in Rotterdam. Since the start of the band they played dozens … Continue reading
In collaboration with Positive and Focused Records, we’re giving away two pieces of the Can’t Relate demo from 2008, which is SOLD OUT. The 7″ comes on yellow vinyl, including a lyric sheet. Take the time to read the article, or scroll to the bottom of this article, to find out how to win this limited piece of … Continue reading
South Wales’ hardcore gods Brutality Will Prevail are teaming up with Manchester’s Survival and Germany’s Coldburn for what will probable be one of the best European tours in 2013. Bring your friends, buy a record; it will be great. Check the tour dates on the poster below! Brutality Will Prevail: Website / Facebook / Bandcamp Coldburn: Bandcamp / Facebook / Tumblr Survival: Facebook / Twitter / Bandcamp Continue reading
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