Friends, bands and good vibes, is what basically summarizes Groezrock every single year. And the good vibes often cause me to miss a bunch of bands that were highlighted on my time schedule. This year wasn’t an exception. So no extensive report on the awesome time I had catching up with friends from all over, … Continue reading
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
With the addition Arms Race, Cro-Mags, Eleanora, Headshot, Hemelbestormer and Violent Reaction, our favorite Belgian hardcore festival, Ieperfest, has finalized its line-up for this year. Ieperfest is taking place in Ieper on August 12, 13 and 14 – get your tickets now! Ieperfest: Facebook / Website / Order tickets Continue reading
This year’s edition of Groezrock – their 25th anniversary – was an odd one. No means to set a negative tone here, but as a 25-year-old, punk/hardcore-loving kid this year’s line-up wasn’t quite what I expected or hoped for. And looking at the comment feed of the Groezrock Facebook-page and the amount of friends who … Continue reading
Belgian hardcore/punk/metal festival Groezrock finalized this years 25th anniversary bill! We’re stoked to see Hatebreed, Sick Of It All, Terror, letlive., Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Walls of Jericho, Iron Chic, Burn, Modern Baseball and a ton of other bands. Don’t have your ticket yet? Get it today! Groezrock: Facebook / Twitter / Tickets Continue reading
Ieperfest‘s summer edition will take place on August 14, 15 and 16 this year. Besides announcing the first 29 names today, the organization had some wonderful news: “We will be kicking off later than we used to. That gives you the time to sleep a bit longer and/or extra time to hang out at the … Continue reading
Hardcore collective Rage To Live are bringing Atlanta’s hardcore pride Foundation to Europe for three final shows. Earlier in 2015, Foundation announced that they were putting the band to rest. In October the band released their final 5-track EP called Turncoat via Jawk Records. Check our review here. Foundation will be over in Europe in April. Check … Continue reading
After announcing Rancid as its first headliner last week, Belgian hardcore/punk/metal festival Groezrock has announced the first names of the 2015 bill. Amongst legends like Sum 41 and Hatebreed, some of of our favorite bands on this year’s bill are Biohazard, Burn, letlive. and Modern Baseball. Check the poster for the full line-up and get … Continue reading
New Belgian 5-piece Absolve recently appeared on our radar when we were in search of a band to replace Adjust on the Northcote bill. Absolve bring a hard hitting mix of hardcore to the table infused with personal conflict. To get a little more familiar with the band, we asked drummer Pieter Mijnendonckx to answer … Continue reading
Bane is currently on the road in Europe for their final tour. They’re playing a whopping 52 shows spread over almost two months. In 2014 they announced “the beginning of the end” with their final record Don’t Wait Up. Last night they played at Antwerp in Belgium, a show that was moved from Kavka to Zappa … Continue reading
Legends Arising 