Nine Eleven is a somewhat cynical hardcore/punk group from Le Mans, France. 24 Years is their fifth release and showcases a much more matured sound than when they started nine years ago. Influenced by Spermbirds, Bane, black metal, and pretty much everything they get irritated, mad or sad about. These guys make music that “sounds … Continue reading
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Presents: Bent Life Announce European Tour
Bent Life from Lincoln, Nebraksa, have announced a European summer tour, taking place from August 2nd until August 23th. They’ll be joined on the road by Light It Up (02/08 – 08/08) from Germany and War Charge (09/08 – 23/08). A list of confirmed dates can be found below. If you’re interested in booking one of the remaining … Continue reading
Dogchains Post Pre-Orders and New Songs
Up and coming hardcore band Dogchains are streaming two brand new tracks from their upcoming Give/Take 7″. Head over to Straight and Alert Records to give them a listen. Dogchains are a 5-piece straight-edge band hailing from Schwienfurt, Germany. After forming in 2012 they released a five track demo that same year. These guys have already shared stages with a … Continue reading
Album of the Month: With Increase – Death is Inevitable
During the 1990s, Florida gave birth to some classic hardcore music. It’s almost 20 years later and the FLHC scene is still far from dead and buried. Signed to Blood and Ink Records, With Increase is one of the many devoted bands keeping that fire burning. Their home-grown brand of melodic yet brutish hardcore captures perfectly the energy … Continue reading
A Strength Within Release Video for ‘Pushing Forward’
Belgian lads in A Strength Within have released a video for the title track of their forthcoming release Pushing Forward. The album released will be celebrated on February 9th, playing at JC Kavka with Expire, Coldburn, Ashes and Blind Beliefs. A Strength Within: Facebook / Tumblr Continue reading
Presents: Downpresser Announces First Dates European Tour
Downpresser will cross the pond to tour Europe from May 9th till May 25th with our friends in Hawser as main support. After their killer release Don’t Need a Reason, we’ve been waiting eagerly for this moment the come and we’re beyond excited to present this tour. Find the first confirmed dates listed below. Make sure to contact … Continue reading
Album of the Month: Backtrack – Lost In Life
Crossover kings, Backtrack have returned with their second full length, Lost In Life. Hailing from Long Island, New York, this 5-piece hardcore outfit have set themselves apart from a sea of similar sounding bands through colossal riffs, mammoth grooves and endless energy. Previous effort Darker Half was released through Reaper Records and solidified Backtrack’s place … Continue reading
More Than Life Sign With Holy Roar Records
Right before the holidays, More Than Life have announced their signing with Holy Roar Records. Their record Do You Remember will drop in 2014. More details will follow and pre-orders will be launched in January. Stay tuned! You can now download the title track ‘Do You Remember’ on the website of Holy Roar here. More Than Life: Facebook / Twitter Continue reading
Review: Contrast – Brighter Sight Demo
To keep that PMA so well known throughout hardcore music everybody needs a daily dose of youth crew. 90’s youth crew would be the best option but we can’t ignore the fact that there are a lot of current bands in the revival movement that do a damn good job. One of those bands is … Continue reading
With Increase Announce New Record and Release New Song
In the midst of a 90s-hardcore revival in Florida, With Increase bring you Death Is Inevitable, their first full length album and follow up to their 2011 EP, Signs of the Time. Mixed by Kevin Bernsten (Pianos Become the Teeth, Coke Bust, Code Orange Kids), the first song ‘Fort Lonesome’ is just a sample of the emotional punch packed into … Continue reading