There’s a new force arising from Scandinavia and they go by the name City Keys. With ex-members of Gust, I Am Hunger, Iron and Anchor, this new straight edge hardcore vessel have raised the bar high for themselves: all or nothing, read all about their work ethic in the below interview. On October 21st, City Keys … Continue reading
Bands come and go. And that’s not always a bad thing. With the passing of South African band Conqueror, members Richard and Chris decided do a new project with Mike (Brafcharge), Gavin (Goat Throne) and Lou. Inspired by the likes of Biohazard and Pantera, they added a good dose of hardcore flavor to the blend … Continue reading
Spirits – the reincarnation of Test Of Time – came onto my radar exactly one year ago when they put out their amazing LP Discontent. Now they’re back with new records on the way and a European summer tour starting in July. Guitarist Charles Chaussinand comments: “Spirits is heading to Europe for our second time this … Continue reading
Suburban Scum are back! Their debut full-length record Ultimate Annihilation is slated for release via Flatspot Records on May 20th. The record will additionally be available through Reality Records (Europe), and Retribute Records (Japan) in their respective territories. We had a quick chat with vocalist Ryan Taylor about their new record and plans for the … Continue reading
My favorite Maine, Portland company, Fan Si Pan Outdoors, just released a new promo video capturing some of the adventures they went on last year. The small outdoor brand embodies the true DIY and wanderlust spirit and we’re stoked to see some of their new products surfacing soon. Check it out! Fan Si Pan founder … Continue reading
Seek Nothing are an up and coming band from Berlin, Germany with an exceptional interest in beer. They recently contacted me to get some exposure for their upcoming self-titled, self-released EP which I gladly offered to them. Their heavy blend of hardcore is something most of you will definitely enjoy so here’s a quick interview … Continue reading
New Belgian 5-piece Absolve recently appeared on our radar when we were in search of a band to replace Adjust on the Northcote bill. Absolve bring a hard hitting mix of hardcore to the table infused with personal conflict. To get a little more familiar with the band, we asked drummer Pieter Mijnendonckx to answer … Continue reading
Jail are a new hardcore band from West-Germany who recently premiered the first track of their Resurrection EP called ‘No Limit’. If you’re a fan of no-nonsense, NYHC style hardcore, then Jail is your cup of tea. Check the interview below with vocalist Björn Esser and make sure to pre-order your copy of Resurrection via … Continue reading
Hesperian is a band from Utrecht, the Netherlands that’s been around since 2013. They’ve left their mark in the European scene with their melodic blend of hardcore in vein of Carpathian, Verse and bands alike. They recently went through a rigorous line-up change, so I spoke with original band member and guitarist Robert Rozendaal. On … Continue reading
Mercy are a new band from Stirling, UK that you need to know about. Mixing hardcore with grunge and sick melodies, these guys put all their creativity into their work. With a first demo under their belt, they’ll be playing the Northcote all-dayer in Dordrecht, The Netherlands on December 6th. Read on to learn a little … Continue reading
