When updating each other on our latest finds, Max Horn from Baron X Bones told me about London-based band Earthly Rage: “super young, but fucking sick”. I didn’t hesitate to check them out and was pretty blown away by their debut EP On Wings of Darkness considering the fact that no band member has officially … Continue reading
Last night Anne and I went to see GIVE in Amsterdam. A little later than expected, Dutch hardcore band Fever opened up. I was looking forward to finally see them live, as their name has been popping up on show posters regularly lately, but unfortunately they played a rather sloppy 15-minute set. The potential is definitely there … 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
Last night, we attended one out of the four official “comeback” shows of Basement in Europe. Even though the band had already played at BAM Festival in Barcelona on September 20th, they officially started their 4-day tour at Trix in Antwerp yesterday. NewMoon, a band consisting of former Midnight Souls members, opened up and pleasantly … Continue reading
Yesterday, one of the sickest German fests went down in Aachen: PITFEST 2. With Down To Nothing, Risk It!, Broken Teeth, Coldburn and many other bands on the bill, it was bound to be a good one once again. And good it was! Our photographer Frank Botman was there to capture some shots. See all photos … Continue reading
Client. are a young band from Hannover, Germany who are about to release their debut full-length Joy Is The Only Treat. If you’re into bands like Basement, Title Fight and Balance and Composure, you should definitely give these guys a listen. They have just finished up a European tour with AYS and Warbrain and are currently preparing for their … Continue reading
Last night I celebrated my birthday in the best way possible: by going to a show with people I love. That might sound a little corny, but I enjoyed every single moment of it. We missed out on local band Backbreaker, so Client. started off our night. These kids from Hannover, Germany have an amazing … Continue reading
Swamps played a show at Winston in Amsterdam last night with support from HAWSER and Deathtrap. Here’s a selection of pictures by Frank Botman. Enjoy! Pictures by Frank Botman – Facebook Continue reading
Yesterday, we had the privilege of checking out Turnstile, Angel Du$t and King Nine for the second time in less than two weeks time. They played at Extase in Tilburg (NL) – the last, sold out, show of their tour. The 180 capacity venue was filled to the max, the atmosphere was good and people … Continue reading
Ieperfest, as usual, is one of the highlights of year for many involved in European hardcore. Three days in a row, from 11am till midnight, we get to enjoy the crème de la crème of modern day hardcore with a subtle wink to the good old days. This year in particular I was looking forward to see … Continue reading
Legends Arising 