The Hardcore Help Foundation (HHF) have released the first episode of their “Everybody Can Do Something” video servies, showing some of the great work they have been doing recently in the Philippines, and other areas which need support. The HHF is a collaboration of friends and volunteers from all over the world who support people in need. … Continue reading
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
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
Boston’s Bane have announced a European tour with crossover trash metal band Power Trip. The tour will be kicked off in Bochum, Germany on November 11th, head through nine more countries and finalize the run in Frankfurt on the 26th. BLKOUT from Australia will be opening on all dates. Tour dates: 04/11 – Bochum, Bahnhof Langendreer (DE) 05/11 – … Continue reading
Atlanta, Georgia was the home of one of the most influential, heavy and chaotic bands of our time: The Chariot. The band was formed in 2003, shortly after singer Josh Scogin left the same position in Norma Jean. In 2004 the band released their debut album Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, And … Continue reading
Alpha & Omega is a Hardcore band from Los Angeles that started in 2007. With influences drawn from Hardcore, Crossover and Metal, you know the material is guaranteed to be heavy. Their last album Life Swallower released in 2010 gained positive reviews and 7” single ‘Sink’ had fans waiting for the new record to be … Continue reading
Downpresser is a band I followed from Perverted Justice through Age of Ignorance and now into the new record. The first two releases were good records but not very outstanding. It was good to listen to and had some solid jams but it never felt like records that you’ll remember forever. However, when the new … Continue reading
Who would’ve thought that Dynamo in Eindhoven (NL) would sell out on a rainy Thursday evening. It was a pleasant surprise, and by 8 o’clock the venue was packed. However, the majority of the people were clearly there to see The Story So Far play, and opening act Life’s Too Short For Us couldn’t get … Continue reading
Trapped Under Ice announced an indefinite hiatus in February, telling the world that they’re taking a two-year break. The day before their last mainland Europe show at Groezrock Festival, our friend Cavin from Idiotbox Zine caught up with frontman Justice about their last shows and future plans. Trapped Under Ice: Facebook / MySpace Photo by Dasha … Continue reading
While in Paradiso’s big room a sold out show by Dutch Hiphop group The Opposites was going on, visitors of the small, intimate upper hall experienced something truly amazing. A friday evening full of diverse sounds, including dreamy soundscapes, heavy breakdowns and fast-paced drum rolls. Title Fight was back in Amsterdam, and bought Whirr and Dead … Continue reading
Legends Arising 