With high anticipation, we neared the weekend that had been marked, blocked and circled in our agendas since the first month of 2015. Ieperfest was coming up, the highlight of the year for most kids involved with punk, hardcore and the ethics both scenes were built upon. Even though this years line-up wasn’t as exciting … Continue reading
Adjust from Scotland are currently on the road with War Charge, touring mainland Europe for the very first time. I had the pleasure of seeing them last night at ACU in Utrecht (NL) and they absolutely KILLED IT. At first sight, they seem like a bunch of inexperienced youngsters, enjoying their first time in Europe … Continue reading
Higher Power from Leeds have released a video for a new track called ‘Higher Power’. The song comes off of their forthcoming 7″ EP Space To Breath that’s scheduled for release this summer via Neutral Words Records. The video was filmed by Natalie Wood (Wondergirlphoto) and mixed and edited by Max Horn (Baronxbones). Higher Power: Facebook … 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
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
On September 19th, 2014, Boston band Test of Time announced their ending and transited with former members into its new form: Spirits. In their six months of existence, Spirits has already delivered three EPs and are about to release their debut full-length Discontent via State of Mind Records and Reality Records. With a European tour coming up in May, I … Continue reading
The almighty Modern Life Is War from Marshalltown, Iowa are back on the road in Europe this month, accompanied by Birds In Row from France and Terrible Feelings from Sweden. Last Friday the tour stopped by Dynamo in Eindhoven and we were there to witness the smashing performance by Modern Life Is War; unfortunately we missed the … Continue reading
Hollow Truth from Ireland have released a video for the title track of their new 7″ called The War Economy. The EP will be released via Powertrip Records on April 17th. Pre-orders start on March 1st so keep your eyes peeled! Hollow Truth: Facebook / Bandcamp / Pre-order The War Economy (starting March 1st) Picture by Alex Crane … Continue reading
New Jersey’s Suburban Scum have announced the upcoming release of the band’s recently completed debut LP, now confirmed for summer release through their allies at Closed Casket Activities. The album was recently tracked by Will Putney at The Machine Shop (Body Count, Vision Of Disorder, The Acacia Strain) and takes the straightforward, hungry hardcore energy … Continue reading
Last Friday, Mindset and Praise played one of their three European shows at Kavka in Antwerp, with locals in Not Afraid and Insist from the UK opening up. Anne went down to meet up with friends and shoot some pictures. Check her photo report below. Picture by Anne Carolien Köhler – Facebook Continue reading
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