2015 was a crazy year for hardcore, and as always, there are way too many good releases to select a personal top 9. I love looking back and realizing how many good bands are out there that write killer records; proof that hardcore is alive and well. All the contributors of Legends Arising selected their … Continue reading
When talking to vocalist Pat Flynn at Ieperfest last summer for his contribution to The L.A. Journal #3, he already mentioned the reformation of Have Heart. The time is here to officially confirm it as the bands has released debuted a four-song demo recorded with Trevor Vaughn in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Stream it in the player … Continue reading
Peasant from Cape Town, South Africa have released a video for ‘Nosedive’. The song is the second single off of their second EP Circles. The video features footage of several shows around the country in support of both the Dead Hand and Circles EP’s, both of which can be downloaded for free on Bandcamp. Peasant: … Continue reading
Our good friends from South Africa in Peasant have released a brand new video for ‘Ender’. The track comes off of their debut EP Dead Hand which will be released on April 14th as a free download on Bandcamp. Stay tuned! Peasant: Facebook / Twitter / Tumblr Continue reading
Last july the exciting news came in when Avocado Booking announced the fall tour for Xibalba and Hierophant. After their first stop in Essen, Amsterdam is up next on September 29th. Winston Kingdom is hosting the show that starts at 7pm. Hardcore hard hitters Xibalba have built a name for themselves over the past few years. Hasta La Muerte … Continue reading
Road To Manila from Denmark have released a video for ‘Home’. The track comes off of their mini-album Distance that came out last year. Keep an eye out for these guys. Road To Manila: Website / Facebook / Twitter Continue reading
Apocalyptic Punk Rock outfit Circle Takes the Square are back! After a period of inactivity, the band are touring Europe this summer with Full of Hell and Code Orange Kids. We’re giving away 2×2 tickets for their show at 013 in Tilburg, the Netherlands. Head over to our Facebook-page, find the below poster, TAG yourself … Continue reading
On Sunday July 14th, Dutch Hardcore kids should be traveling North to see a great package of bands play. Uit Je Plaat Fest number 9 takes place at Café De Gloppe in Leeuwarden (NL). Cornered, New Morality and Forsaken play among others. All details can be found in the poster below. This is your chance … Continue reading
This summer, three grand Punk Rock acts are playing in De Melkweg, Amsterdam (NL). On August 6th Face to Face kicks off the summer package, the legendary Black Flag follows on August 6th, and Cerebral Ballzy rounds it up on August 19th. We’re collaborating with the venue to send two lucky readers to ALL THREE shows. And … Continue reading
Boston Hardcore legends Death Before Dishonor are playing at De Kelder in Amersfoort (NL) on July 28th. This is your chance to win 2×2 tickets for the show! Head to our Facebook-page, find the below poster, TAG yourself and SHARE it on your wall. We’ll announce the winner a week before the show. With no new record out … Continue reading
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