The nineties are back! Don’t worry, I’m not talking about eurodance or bad haircuts but about what seems like an early metallic hardcore revival. Earlier this year we heard bands like xRepentancex and Renounced reinvent the sound of bands like Arkangel, Morning Again, Earth Crisis and All Out War. Named after a Strife song, Blistered … Continue reading
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Introducing: The Kendolls
Formed in Gothenburg 2007, rock ‘n’ roll band The Kendolls bought a van in 08′ and started touring all over Europe. Playing filthy bars, squats, floors, clubs or festival stages wherever.Through touring the live show and songs were getting better and more chaotic. This month they’re releasing their third full-length record Autonomania via White Russian … Continue reading
Birds In Row Release Video for ‘Can’t Lie’
Birds In Row from Laval, France have released a music video for ‘Can’t Lie’, a new track from their upcoming record. Personal War is available for pre-order now via Deathwish and Throatruiner Records direct before its October 30th street date. Birds In Row: Facebook / Web / Pre-order Personal War Continue reading
Basement Reveal Artwork LP and Announce European Tour
Basement are officially back! After a rather short hiatus, the band did 4-show comeback-tour exactly one year ago, the start of a fresh beginning. Last month Basement joined Brand New on the road and today the band revealed the artwork for their new album Promise Everything. If the LP follows in the footsteps of their … Continue reading
Exclusive: Stream Sundays’ New EP “Wørds”
Sundays started out in 2013. After being longtime friends, the five Belgian guys felt that the time was right to start a new band to put their hearts into. With a ton of experience in bands that are certainly not strangers to many music lovers (The Ignored, Amokachi, Omerta) the band quickly started playing shows. … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Stray From The Path – Subliminal Criminals
Stray From The Path refuse to leave any stone unturned, constantly questioning the wrongdoing and injustice they see in the world. In essence, they’re exactly what a hardcore band should be; raw, aggressive and straight up pissed off. With a string of successful records tucked under their belts, Subliminal Criminals is the latest addition to … Continue reading
Review: Wiegedood – De Doden Hebben Het Goed
You might stumble upon this review and think “why would a band such as Wiegedood be featured on a hardcore/punk blog?”. This is of course a legitimate question, so let me tell you why: Apart from the fact Wiegedood shares members with some LA favorites, your reviewer is an avid black metal fan and considers … Continue reading
Review: Conqueror – Life On Repeat
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
Album of the Month: More Than Life – What’s Left Of Me
UK hardcore heroes, More Than Life have been eerily quiet since their last release in 2010. Thankfully, after a few break-up rumours, this rowdy bunch of British southerners have risen from the ashes with their latest effort, What’s Left Of Me. After the group’s signing to Holy Roar Records, More Than Life fans will be … Continue reading
HAWSER Join Farewell Records and Announce Debut Album
Hailing from the southwestern region of The Netherlands, HAWSER are gearing up for their debut full-length release. Titled Young and Restless, this new record features eleven energetic tracks of uncompromising hardcore, infused with HAWSER’s authentic heavy twist. The band have joined the Farewell Records roster and Young and Restless will be released on June 12th. “After months of writing, rehearsing and recording, I’m beyond excited … Continue reading