Ieperfest 2012 was hot, sweaty, dusty, and above all lots of fun. These are our highlights… The Mongoloids The Mongoloids portrayed their ferocious straight edge message in their early afternoon set on Friday. ‘True Colors’ was definitely one of the highlights of their set, featuring many sing-a-longs, and pile-ups. The band genuinely deserved a spot … Continue reading
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Cruel Hand Announce New DIY Album
Maine’s Cruel Hand have posted a picture on their Facebook-page, letting the friendly folks at Bridge Nine Records know that they’ll be releasing their new record on their own. Today, Bridge Nine Records posted a picture on their Facebook-page in response of Cruel Hand’s earlier announcement, wishing them the best of luck with the release of their new … Continue reading
Review: DNA – DNA
Maine’s DNA are like the A-team; they’re a group of guys flying under the rader, with not much public information available, playing for the greater good. With members of Cruel Hand they’ve formed a solid line-up and that’s all you need to know, because they play an amazing mix of trash metal and punk. Get … Continue reading
Cruel Hand Adds Dutch Date to European Tour
Our friends at Crawl Back Bookings are proud to announce the booking confirmation of Maine’s Cruel Hand on July 20th at Aloys, Eindhoven (NL). While the band will be touring Europe with Trapped Under Ice and AYS, this will be an off show and Cruel Hand will be supported by Hawser. So far, this is … Continue reading
Trapped Under Ice Announce Euro Tour
The guys from Trapped Under Ice will be invading Europe this July till August. Together with the support of AYS and Cruel Hand the band will play a number of festivals and a great amount of shows throughout mainland Europe and even in the UK. Check out the dates below: 07/19 Berlin, DE @ Magnet … Continue reading
Review: The Beautiful Ones – Birth of Desire
First thing that will catch your attention about Birth of Desire is its beautiful cover shot of the fairly naked lady lying on the bed. Arizona’s The Beautiful Ones have put out their debut release Birth of Desire on 6131 Records, and this record holds a lot more than just a pretty cover. The Beautiful … Continue reading
Review: War Charge – Self-titled EP
War Charge is set to release their self-titled 7″ through Demons Run Amok Records (Germany) and Spook Records (Poland) on April 7th. The Edinburgh based 5-piece will be touring throughout Europe in April to promote their debut record. The 7″ presents a mixture of new and old school hardcore. Guitar hooks – inspired by the … Continue reading
Introducing: Rotting Out
Fronted by Walter Delgado (Alpha & Omega, Minority Unit), Los Angeles 5-piece Rotting Out plays furious hardcore punk with a thrashy edge. Think of early Suicidal Tendencies and Descendents, mixed with a more modern hardcore sound. 2011 saw the release of debut album Street Prawl (6131 Records), a record that is as fast paced and … Continue reading
Coldburn Set To Record Full Length
Cold Burn have shared on their Facebook-page that they’ll return to the studio, to record their upcoming full lenght record. Make sure to check them live the coming months, as they’re sharing the stage with Bane, Cruel Hand, Twitching Tongues and more! “Dear brothers and sisters, for us the waiting has come to an end. … Continue reading
Bane Announces European Dates With Cruel Hand and Rotting Out
Bane have announced a European tour starting in on March 9th. The band will be accompanied by Cruel Hand and Rotting Out. Spread the word and see you at the show! 09.03.12 Germany Bochum @ Bahnhof Langendreer 10.03.12 Holland Drachten @ Iduna 11.03.12 UK London @ Underworld 12.03.12 Belgium Antwerpen @ Trix 13.03.12 France Nantes … Continue reading
Legends Arising 