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
Due to a few cancellations Northcote 2015 started 15 minutes later than planned. Cold Mind became the new opener. Their vocalist seemed to have had a rough Saturday night as he struggled through their set which, don’t get me wrong, was pretty decent. For the crowd it was a Sunday afternoon too. Although the attendance … Continue reading
We’re very proud to announce that Northcote 2015 will be taking place on December 6th and that Legends Arising is the official media partner of this years edition. With the sold-out 2014 edition still fresh in our memories, we’re eager to share the plans for 2015 and announce the first names on the bill. So long, … Continue reading
On March 28th we threw a little party called L.A. Fest to celebrate the release of The L.A. Journal #2. Our buddy Max Horn from Baronxbones came over from the UK and filmed all sets. This is LOTUS, enjoy! You can order your copy of The L.A. Journal right HERE. LOTUS: Facebook / Bandcamp / Order Israel Continue reading
Last Saturday we celebrated the release of The L.A. Journal #2 at ACU in Utrecht (NL) with our own little party called L.A. Fest. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out to support us and hang out. We’re very grateful for the quality time we spent with (new) friends and … Continue reading
We are incredibly proud to reveal the cover of The L.A. Journal #2 – coming out on February 28th! This edition includes interviews with Title Fight, Cold World, Miles Away, Rude Awakening, Suburban Scum and LOTUS. There is a tour report by Bane and a city feature of Barcelona. Photographer Pablo Garcia Rodriguez and graphic designer Florian Schommer … Continue reading
The time is finally here to announce the release of The L.A. Journal #2 coming out on February 28th. Yet again, we were able to work with amazing bands, labels and people behind the scene, and we couldn’t be more happy with the result. To top things up, we are celebrating this moment with a … Continue reading
Hailing from the city of Antwerp, Belgium, DIY hardcore outfit LOTUS are a fairly new incarnation but nonetheless prepared to take European hardcore by the scruff of its neck with a medley of rock solid breakdowns, angst riddled vocals and outrageous riffs. Featuring ex members of Accept The Change and Redding this chaotic four piece are … Continue reading
In September we introduced you to a young uprising band from Belgium called LOTUS. After playing together for a number of years, the guys have finally decided to put their fresh wave of groovy punk hardcore out on vinyl and tape. On November 22nd they are releasing Israel, their 8-track debut album featuring some of the … Continue reading
In 2010, four kids crossed paths and started playing music together for the sake of playing music together. Their band name only saw the light of day when they were preparing for their first try-out show and had to put a name on the bill; LOTUS, a reference to a Shipwreck A.D. song on the … Continue reading
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