Ghostwriter. from Berlin, Germany only came onto my radar recently, but they left a noteworthy impression. Their heavy blend of metal-infused hardcore is now re-molded into their latest 5-track effort Hell Can Wait that I’m stoked to exclusively premier in its entirety. Pre-orders for their EP are available now via Epidemic Cloth and Mind Control Records on … Continue reading
After getting an invite from vocalist Jonathan Edwards, I went to see Teethgrinder for the first time on a week day in Leiden, The Netherlands late 2014. With no expectations, just knowing I’d be in for a butt load of noise, I was absolutely blown away by their intense live show and heavy sound that reminded … Continue reading
Harm’s Way from Chicago, Illinois have premiered a music video for ‘Left to Disintegrate’. The track comes off of their new album Rust that came out in March via Deathwish Inc. “They have never sounded so angry, slow and heavy, or created such a cohesive work.” Check out this great piece of film by Max Moore Films. Harm’s Way: … Continue reading
It’s always nice to get e-mails out of the blue that introduce you to a great new band. When I got an e-mail from Nick from Epidemic Cloth. and Mind Control Records, I was happily surprised when I heard the heavy, metal infused material of Berlin-based hardcore band Ghostwriter. They’ll be releasing their brand new … Continue reading
Intense from Duisburg, Germany have been playing show relentlessly after releasing their demo last year, including a performance at Northcote Festival. The guys are about to release their new EP Sick and Depraved on 7″ vinyl via Farewell Records and don’t plan on slowing down. “The new EP is another step towards keeping the band going on. For us it’s … Continue reading
Outline from Belgium have been around since 2012 and have been turning heads with their angry, punk-infused hardcore. The foursome have created an authentic blend of noise with their s/t demo and EPs Tombs and Noose, and are ready for their new milestone. This weekend, the band will release their new 7″ Fading via Shield Recordings which will … Continue reading
You might stumble upon this review and think “why would a band such as Wiegedood be featured on a hardcore/punk blog?”. This is of course a legitimate question, so let me tell you why: Apart from the fact Wiegedood shares members with some LA favorites, your reviewer is an avid black metal fan and considers … Continue reading
Formed in Mesa, Arizona around 2011, five-piece hardcore band The Beautiful Ones have slowly been paving their way since then. They released several EP’s and demos, and it took them three years after Birth of Desire, their last material released in 2012 on 6131 records, to finally unleash Jaded Love, their first full-length. The Beautiful … Continue reading
Swedish straight edge band Anchor released its third full length Distance & Devotion on Bengans this month, a year and a half after they started recording the album. I was waiting in anticipation as I’m a big fan of The Quiet Dance (2008) and Discovery (2011). Anchor itself claims the album is a 11-track hard and heavy rock … Continue reading
Modern Pain are a band from Dallas, Texas who jumped onto our radar when they signed to Bridge Nine Records last February. In March they hit the studio with producer Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, War Hungry, Inquisition) to record their yet-to-be-titled debut full-length that Bridge Nine will release later this summer. Earlier this week they released the first … Continue reading
Legends Arising 