Palm Reader is a band from England that first got my attention because of the custom spray painted editions of their self titled EP. I wasn’t too siked about what I heard; it felt like a Bastions 2.0, the dark emotional kind of hardcore that is very popular in the UK. However, they really grabbed … Continue reading
Pantah is a new band based in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. They just released their 5-track demo for free. There is little information available about this band, except that they are signed at War Inside Records. We gave their new demo a spin and want to share our thoughts. Starting the record with an intro and … Continue reading
Revolt is the first half of Hundredth’s double EP titled Revolt/ Resist, that is released through Mediaskare and No Sleep Records. The EP features five new tracks, and clocks just under the fifteen minute mark. Amongst these new songs are ‘Ruin’ and ‘Free mind, Open Spirit’, that were put on YouTube with an accompanying lyric video a few weeks prior to the release of … Continue reading
At one point in their careers, many bands release a record that changes their rankings. Call it maturity or whatever you want, but it’s easy to recognize an album that will last. When This Routine Is Hell announced their trip to the USA last summer to record their new album with the omnipresent Kurt Ballou … Continue reading
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
It has been ten years since I saw Benea Reach in a tiny local venue in the Netherlands; they were the first Metal-influenced band I had ever seen and I fell in love instantly. Dark-haired Norwegians; head-banging; the singer who ran after me when I left, to hand me a free patch; the experience is … 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
The Rival Mob a.k.a. The Mob from Boston have just released their latest record called Mob Justice. With members coming from bands such as Mind Eraser, Righteous Jams, Mental, xFilesx and many others, they put together their strengths and created a set of songs that yet again screams old school hardcore. The Rival Mob is … Continue reading
With most colors of the Nothing But A Nightmare 7” pre-order gone in minutes, Southern California’s Soul Search leave no doubt about their popularity. After the huge success of their first EP Bury the Blame, it’s no big surprise the 5-track record is highly anticipated. Question is if this record can live up to the … Continue reading
Philadelphia’s Blacklisted recently put out their EP So You Are A Magician? These guys are making hardcore music since 2003. In this scene you could almost call them veterans. The original hardcore sound from back in the days is clearly audible on this 3-track record. The distinguished sound is driven by George Hirsch’s vocals. A wide … Continue reading
Legends Arising 