Gouda Hardcore was started in 2012 to book more hardcore shows in Gouda. And after the likes of No Turning Back, Atlas Losing Grip, Kids Insane, Risk It! and tons of others played the city of cheese, it was now Florida hardcore band Blistered’s turn to take the stage. And they didn’t came alone… Deathtrap … Continue reading
In 2013, Trapped Under Ice announced an indefinite hiatus so their band members could focus on new projects such as Turnstile and Angel Du$t. But last Friday, the legendary Baltimore band make its return to European shores. They played their first show of a short Euro-run at 013 in Tilburg, supported by No Turning Back, … Continue reading
This year’s edition of Groezrock – their 25th anniversary – was an odd one. No means to set a negative tone here, but as a 25-year-old, punk/hardcore-loving kid this year’s line-up wasn’t quite what I expected or hoped for. And looking at the comment feed of the Groezrock Facebook-page and the amount of friends who … Continue reading
Last Friday, Dynamo in Eindhoven (NL) hosted a sold-out show for Stick To Your Guns, Stray From The Path, Counterparts and Wolf Down. The four bands are on the road from February 4th till February 27th covering nine countries. And one thing is assured when attending one of these shows: prepare for the ultimate, energy-packed … Continue reading
Last Friday Citizen kicked of their first mainland Europe tour with Turnover. The show at Winston Kingdom in Amsterdam was sold-out within no time, which also led to a massive line in front of the door. Unfortunately, many people missed a part of Turnover’s set because of it, including Legends Arising photographer Frank Botman. Both … Continue reading
Last weekend, 40.000 punk, hardcore and metal fans from all over the world traveled to Meerhout, Belgium for the 24th edition of Groezrock. This years bill yet again offered a great mixture of bands; new and old; big and small. Unfortunately we had work obligations on Friday so we only arrived on site around 9pm, … Continue reading
The almighty Modern Life Is War from Marshalltown, Iowa are back on the road in Europe this month, accompanied by Birds In Row from France and Terrible Feelings from Sweden. Last Friday the tour stopped by Dynamo in Eindhoven and we were there to witness the smashing performance by Modern Life Is War; unfortunately we missed the … Continue reading
2014 saw the release of Pianos Become The Teeth’s beautiful, yet very different third album Keep You. A departure from their post-rock/screamo hybrid into more emo-ish territory, completely leaving screams behind in favor of clean vocals. Pianos are on their first European headline tour since 2012, and the sudden style change raises questions like if … Continue reading
Last Friday, Mindset and Praise played one of their three European shows at Kavka in Antwerp, with locals in Not Afraid and Insist from the UK opening up. Anne went down to meet up with friends and shoot some pictures. Check her photo report below. Picture by Anne Carolien Köhler – Facebook Continue reading
Last Sunday we went out to see Torrance, California’s punk outfit Joyce Manor in Castricum, the Netherlands. While till in awe of their 2011 self-titled debut LP and jamming this beautiful vinyl on a regular basis, the band released their third full-length album Never Hungover Again on Epitaph Records last summer. SPIN praised the band’s … Continue reading
Legends Arising 