It was pretty clear after the release of their latest EP Heavy Dancing back in 2015, that Swain had decided to follow a different path, one that eventually lead them into new sonic territories. The facts were simple: This Routine Is Hell was no longer going forward. Lack of motivation and various life vicissitudes resulted … Continue reading
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
By now you’ve probably heard that after roughly seven years together Milwaukee, Wisconsin hardcore punk outfit Expire will soon be disbanding. Explaining the decision, Expire recently said, “To put it simply, we all decided that we would rather end it on our terms and when we want to, rather than fade off.” Fortunately, prior to … Continue reading
Those who saw Renounced play one of their recent European dates, already knew there was something big coming but now the wait is finally over: Renounced have unleashed Theories of Despair upon the world. Renounced’s second full length on Carry the Weight Records bulks with ruthless nineties metalcore riffs reminiscent of Disembodied or Unbroken but … Continue reading
A few years back, PROBLEMS was at the center of the Oslo hardcore scene. With two tape releases under their belt, the band now has returned with their long-awaited full-length record. Furious hardcore in vein of Negative Approach and Void and with lyrics about contempt and disgust for life’s surroundings, this LP is sure to … Continue reading
Swain are back! With a renewed grunge-influenced sound, they have premiered the video for their new single ‘Punk-Rock Messed You Up, Kid!’. The track will be released on 7″ vinyl via End Hits Records with ‘Hit Me ‘Til I Break My Bones (demo version) on its B-side. The release is limited to 500 copies so … Continue reading
With the addition Arms Race, Cro-Mags, Eleanora, Headshot, Hemelbestormer and Violent Reaction, our favorite Belgian hardcore festival, Ieperfest, has finalized its line-up for this year. Ieperfest is taking place in Ieper on August 12, 13 and 14 – get your tickets now! Ieperfest: Facebook / Website / Order tickets Continue reading
In support of letlive.’s new album If I’m The Devil…, the band have released a documentary that illuminates many of its themes and processes. Shot by Ryan Mackfall, the film intersperses vivid footage from the band’s legendary shows with deep background stories, covering all angles of a band who are still only just at the … Continue reading
Frameworks from Gainesville, Florida have released another song of their new record, Smother, called ‘Tangled’. Stream the track in the Soundcloud player below and place your pre-order via Deathwish Inc. today. Frameworks: Facebook / Twitter / Pre-order Smother Continue reading
Lincoln, Nebraska natives and recent Bridge Nine signees Bent Life have announced their debut album for the label, Never Asked For Heaven, which will be released August 5th. The album, which was recorded with Terror’s Nick Jett, showcases the band evolving into an aggressive powerhouse with clarity and precision, capable of thudding riffs and surprisingly … Continue reading
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