Bands come and go. And that’s not always a bad thing. With the passing of South African band Conqueror, members Richard and Chris decided do a new project with Mike (Brafcharge), Gavin (Goat Throne) and Lou. Inspired by the likes of Biohazard and Pantera, they added a good dose of hardcore flavor to the blend … Continue reading
You wouldn’t think when a punitive blast beat and a hostile scream comes in without a warning that Life Below hails from sunny Durban, South Africa. Delivering their first songs soberly assembled under the name I, Life Below, a young quartet that started to play music only a year ago, is another addition to the … Continue reading
We are incredibly proud to reveal the cover of The L.A. Journal #2 – coming out on February 28th! This edition includes interviews with Title Fight, Cold World, Miles Away, Rude Awakening, Suburban Scum and LOTUS. There is a tour report by Bane and a city feature of Barcelona. Photographer Pablo Garcia Rodriguez and graphic designer Florian Schommer … 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
South African hardcore outfit Conqueror have crashed back onto the scene with their first full-length, Life On Repeat. Hailing from Johannesburg, this unruly four-piece blend a classic hardcore sound with their own raw and frenzied energy. After sharing stages with Comeback Kid, The Ghost Inside and fellow South African hardcore kids Truth & Its Burden, … Continue reading
South Africa’s Conqueror have released a video for ‘I Am Pain’, off of their new EP Truth Seeker. The EP is available now for free download – get it here. Conqueror: Facebook / MySpace Continue reading
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